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ST. JOHNS, Fla., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An updated 2022 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released today by Colorado State University (CSU) slightly reduced the projected number of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes while still envisioning an "above-average" level of tropical cyclone activity this season.
Led by Phil Klotzbach, PhD, also a non-resident scholar at the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), the CSU forecast team released its initial 2022 seasonal outlook on April 7 and an update on June 2. In its August update, CSU now anticipates 18 named storms rather than the 20 forecast in June, eight hurricanes instead of 10, and four major hurricanes as opposed to five. Major hurricanes are those with wind speeds reaching Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
A typical season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season continues through Nov. 30. Three named storms have already developed in 2022: Alex, Bonnie, and Colin. None of them made landfall in the U.S. Historically, 90 percent of hurricanes and 95 percent of major hurricanes form after Aug. 1.
"We are nearing the peak of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season so this is the ideal time to gather your hurricane supplies and get your properties ready," said Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Triple-I. "Residents who live in coastal states from Maine to Texas are vulnerable to the direct impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms. Even though the updated forecast calls for somewhat less activity than originally forecast, all it takes is one storm to make it an active season for you and your family so now is the time to prepare."
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season produced the third-most named storms on record. Seven of last year's 21 named storms were hurricanes, with four reaching major hurricane intensity. Category 4 Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Aug. 29, 2021, and then caused deadly flooding along the East Coast a few days later.
"Homeowners and business owners should review their policies with an insurance professional to make sure they have the right types, and amounts, of insurance to protect their properties from damage caused by either wind or water. That also means exploring whether they need flood coverage since flood-caused damage is not covered under standard homeowners, condo, renters, or business insurance policies. In addition, homeowners should take steps to make their residences more resilient to windstorms and torrential rain by installing roof tie-downs and making sure they have a good drainage system," Kevelighan recommended.
The updated CSU forecast indicates there is a 68 percent chance (full-season average for the last century is 52 percent) of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental U.S. this year. This includes a 43 percent chance for the U.S. East Coast, including the state of Florida, as well as a 43 percent chance of a major hurricane making landfall between the Florida Panhandle westward to Brownsville, Texas.
"Current La Niña conditions are likely to persist for the rest of the Atlantic hurricane season. We continue to anticipate an above-normal probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean," Klotzbach said. "Sea surface temperatures averaged across the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean are slightly warmer than normal. A warmer than normal tropical Atlantic provides more fuel for developing storms. However, sea surface temperatures are only slightly above normal, so the CSU forecast team considers this a mostly neutral factor for the remainder of the season."
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Former President of Expedia Marketplace Brings Extensive Product Management and Technical Experience to PayPal
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced that John Kim will join the company as Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective September 26, 2022. Kim brings unique skills and experience building foundational consumer products and marketplaces from the ground up. Throughout his career, he has driven innovative product development to compete and win in rapidly evolving and competitive markets. Kim succeeds current CPO, Mark Britto, who will remain with PayPal for a transition period, before retiring at the end of this year.
Kim joins PayPal following a decade-long tenure with Expedia Group, where he served most recently as President of Expedia Marketplace. In this role, he oversaw strategy, product, technology and operations for all of Expedia Group's lines of business – including lodging, air, car, cruise and activities – bringing Expedia's products to life for its customers and suppliers. Previously, Kim served as President of Platform & Marketplaces where he led the development of artificial intelligence, user experience, research, ecommerce, marketplaces and yield management, and oversaw the data and development platforms that power Expedia Group's two-sided marketplace platform.
Previously in his career, Kim served as President of HomeAway/Vrbo after it was acquired by Expedia Group, then as President of Vrbo. At Vrbo, Kim led the company's transformation from a subscription-based advertising model to a modern ecommerce business powered by data science and technology. Before Vrbo, Kim served as Expedia's Chief Product Officer. He has more than two decades of experience across venture-backed startups, medium-sized companies and globally known brands including Yahoo!, Overture, Accenture, Bank of America and Pelago.
In his role as PayPal's EVP, CPO, Kim will lead the consumer and merchant product and engineering teams. Together with his product and engineering leadership teams, he will work to advance PayPal's position as a leader in digital payments and commerce for consumers and merchants around the globe.
"I'm thrilled to welcome John Kim to the PayPal team," said Dan Schulman, PayPal President and CEO. "John is an outstanding leader with a proven ability to build and lead high performing global teams that drive new and innovative product development. Developing new products at scale that engage customers and merchants through an exceptional user experience requires a unique combination of talents, and we've truly found these in John."
Schulman continued, "Mark Britto had an indelible impact on PayPal. We have all benefited from Mark's leadership and his deep commitment to creating value for our customers. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors."
"I am incredibly excited to join the passionate and dynamic team at PayPal," said Kim. "PayPal stands alone at the intersection of technology, digital payments, financial services and commerce. The scale of its two-sided global platform and reputation as one of the most trusted consumer brands in the world are true differentiators. I have been inspired by conversations with Dan, Mark and other members of PayPal's leadership team. I am eager to work alongside the PayPal team to help drive the next phase of growth and enable future generations of global digital payments and commerce."
Kim's appointment marks the most recent addition to PayPal's Executive Leadership Team amongst several key hires this year, including Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen in August and Chief Information Officer Archana (Archie) Deskus in March. Blake joined PayPal from Electronic Arts and has extensive experience driving operational excellence and shareholder value. Previously CIO of Intel, Archie is a highly accomplished technology executive who is working to optimize PayPal's internal technology processes and systems, ensuring PayPal has the most modern, secure, reliable and scalable technology foundation to drive meaningful innovation and serve customers.
PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering 429 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.
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PractifiU provides wealth management firms personalized learning experiences, powering greater adoption and success for firms at scale
CHICAGO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Practifi, a performance optimization platform for the wealth management industry, today announced the company has launched Practifi University ("PractifiU"), an on-demand learning platform aimed at empowering wealth management firms to unlock new insights, automate operations, build deeper client relationships and more within Practifi.
In 2021, Practifi expanded and invested in its Learning and Development team to produce content and coursework geared towards educating clients on the platform's extensive capabilities and continuous product enhancements. Emily Wilcox, Chief Operating Officer of Practifi said, "We saw the need for more flexible and accessible learning as a crucial element in helping firms achieve higher adoption rates. With PractifiU, we further our commitment to client success by delivering robust training and support to our clients when they need it and in a format that's convenient for them."
PractifiU is a self-paced, on-demand training experience that covers the fundamental workflows and day-to-day features users experience when accessing Practifi's platform. Adapted to different learning styles, PractifiU courses provide users with a variety of education methods, from process workflows to videos and flashcards. To ensure users are retaining the course information, PractifiU also implements knowledge checks and exams to reinforce concepts introduced.
Marsha O'Neal, Field Tech Specialist at Trilogy Financial shared her experience and said, "You can always learn more and PractifiU gave me the opportunity to do so. It was fun and the steps were easy to follow. I learned something new and applied it to my everyday use."
"Client feedback has already been overwhelmingly positive, and we're absolutely thrilled to see an increase in adoption and platform utilization. PractifiU continues to build upon our vision for clients to have absolute confidence in every decision they make," shared Wilcox.
About Practifi
Practifi is the performance optimization platform purpose-built for the wealth management industry. Practifi empowers teams to automate workflows, create rich client records, and access advanced analytics in a unified experience. With comprehensive APIs and an ecosystem of hundreds of integrated apps, our platform centralizes data and gives greater visibility across organizations. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Practifi enables organizations across the globe to deepen loyalty with their clients and pioneer the future of wealth management. To learn more, visit practifi.com.
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CALGARY, AB, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) ("Frontera" or the "Company") announces that its board of directors (the "Board") has approved the commencement of a substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") pursuant to which the Company will offer to purchase from shareholders for cancellation up to $65 million (equivalent to US$50 million) of its outstanding common shares (the "Shares"). The Offer will proceed by way of a "modified Dutch auction" procedure with a tender price range from $11.00 to $13.00 per Share.
The Company plans to fund repurchases of Shares through available cash on hand. Unless otherwise stated, the Offer is denominated in Canadian dollars, and shareholders will have the option to elect to receive payment in either Canadian or United States dollars.
The Offer is expected to commence on June 24, 2022 and remain open for acceptance until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time) on July 29, 2022, unless extended, varied or withdrawn by the Company.
The Company will conduct the Offer through a "modified Dutch auction" procedure. Shareholders wishing to tender to the Offer may do as follows: (i) by making an auction tender pursuant to which the tendering shareholders agree to tender a specified number of Shares at a price of not less than $11.00 and not more than $13.00 per Share in increments of $0.20 per Share (an "Auction Tender"); (ii) by making a purchase price tender pursuant to which the tendering shareholders do not specify a price per Share, but rather agree to have a specified number of Shares purchased at the Purchase Price (as defined below) (a "Purchase Price Tender"); or (iii) by making a proportionate tender pursuant to which the tendering shareholders agree to sell to the Company, at the Purchase Price, a number of Shares that will result in them maintaining their respective proportionate equity ownership in the Company following completion of the Offer (a "Proportionate Tender"). The Company will deem those shareholders who validly deposit Shares without specifying the method in which they are tendering their Shares to have made a Purchase Price Tender.
The purchase price Frontera will pay for each validly deposited Share taken up by the Company (the "Purchase Price") will be determined upon expiry of the Offer. The Purchase Price will be the lowest price (which will not be less than $11.00 per Share and not more than $13.00 per Share) that enables the Company to purchase Shares up to the maximum amount available for Auction Tenders and Purchase Price Tenders, determined in accordance with the terms of the Offer. Each Shareholder who has properly deposited Shares pursuant to an Auction Tender at or below the Purchase Price, a Purchase Price Tender or a Proportionate Tender and who has not withdrawn such Shares will receive the Purchase Price, payable in cash (subject to applicable withholding taxes, if any, as will be outlined in the Offer Documents, as defined below), for all Shares taken up by the Company upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer. The Company will return those Shares not taken up in connection with the Offer, including Shares deposited pursuant to Auction Tenders at prices above the Purchase Price.
If the aggregate Purchase Price for Shares validly tendered pursuant to Auction Tenders and Purchase Price Tenders is greater than the amount available for Auction Tenders and Purchase Price Tenders (after taking into consideration the Proportionate Tenders), the Company will purchase the Shares on a pro rata basis after giving effect to "odd lot" tenders (Shares tendered by shareholders beneficially owning fewer than 100 Shares), which will not be subject to pro-ration. In that case, all Shares tendered at or below the Purchase Price will be purchased, subject to pro-ration, at the same Purchase Price determined pursuant to the terms of the Offer. Shares that are tendered but not purchased, including Shares tendered pursuant to Auction Tenders at prices above the Purchase Price, will be returned to shareholders.
The Board believes that the trading price of the Shares is not fully reflective of their intrinsic value based on the value of the Company's assets and its business, future prospects and financial position. Share buybacks are a key tool to increase value for and return capital to shareholders. The Offer reflects the Board's view that the Company's Share price remains undervalued and represents a value accretive use of the Company's financial resources.
The Board remains committed to creating increased value for shareholders. In doing so, the Board will continue to consider various forms of strategic initiatives or transactions in addition to the Offer, which may include, without limitation, a further return of capital to shareholders, a merger or consolidation, recapitalization or a business combination, or the transfer, sale or other disposition of all or a significant portion of the business, assets or securities of the Company or of interests in one or more subsidiaries or in assets of the Company, whether in one or a series of transactions. There can be no assurance that any such initiative or transaction will occur or if it occurs, the timing thereof.
The Offer will be for up to approximately 6.355% of the total number of issued and outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis (based on a Purchase Price equal to the minimum Purchase Price per Share and 92,982,495 Shares issued and outstanding as of June 17, 2022).
The Offer is optional for all shareholders, who are free to choose whether to participate, how many Shares to tender, and the manner in which they tender their Shares. Any shareholders who do not deposit their Shares (or whose Shares are not purchased under the Offer) will realize a proportionate increase in their equity interest in the Company, to the extent that Shares are purchased under the Offer.
In connection with the Offer, Frontera has suspended Share repurchases under its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"), and therefore the Company shall not repurchase any of its Shares under its NCIB during the term of the Offer. The Company shall resume Share repurchases under its NCIB, which is for up to 10% of the Company's public float, calculated as of March 7, 2022, following closing of the Offer.
The terms and conditions of the Offer, including instructions for tendering Shares, will be included in the formal offer to purchase and issuer bid circular, letter of transmittal, notice of guaranteed delivery and other related documents (the "Offer Documents"). In respect of the Offer, including any applicable withholding taxes, shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors with respect to their particular circumstances. On or about June 24, 2022, the Offer Documents will be mailed to shareholders, filed with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities, and made available without charge on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The Offer is not conditional upon any minimum number of Shares being tendered. However, the Offer will be subject to other conditions described in the Offer Documents. Frontera reserves the right, subject to applicable laws, to withdraw, extend or amend the Offer, if certain events occur at any time prior to the payment for tendered Shares.
The Catalyst Capital Group Inc. ("Catalyst") is the beneficial owner of, or exercises control or direction over, 34,775,609 Shares, which represent approximately 37.400% of all issued and outstanding Shares. Catalyst has advised the Company that it will not be depositing any Shares pursuant to the Offer.
The Company intends to engage Computershare Investor Services Inc. to act as depository for the Offer and has engaged BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. to act as financial advisor and dealer manager. Shareholders who have questions regarding the Offer or require any assistance tendering Shares may contact Computershare Investor Services Inc. by telephone at 1-800-564-6253 (North America) or 514-982-7555 (International), or by e-mail at corporateactions@computershare.com, or BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. by email at FronteraSIB@bmo.com.
The Offer referred to in this news release has not yet commenced. This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Shares. The solicitation and the offer to buy Shares will only be made pursuant to the Offer Documents to be filed with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The Offer remains subject to obtaining the necessary exemptive relief under applicable securities laws in Canada. The Offer will not be made to, nor will tenders be accepted from or on behalf of, holders of Shares in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance of offers to sell Shares would not be in compliance with the laws of that jurisdiction. None of Frontera, its Board or the depositary makes any recommendation to shareholders as to whether to tender or refrain from tendering any or all of their Shares pursuant to the Offer or the price or prices at which shareholders may choose to tender Shares. Shareholders are strongly urged to read the Offer Documents carefully and to consult with their financial, tax and legal advisors prior to making any decision with respect to the Offer.
Frontera Energy Corporation is a Canadian public company involved in the exploration, development, production, transportation, storage and sale of oil and natural gas in South America, including related investments in both upstream and midstream facilities. The Company has a diversified portfolio of assets with interests in 33 exploration and production blocks in Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana, and pipeline and port facilities in Colombia. Frontera is committed to conducting business safely and in a socially, environmentally and ethically responsible manner.
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This news release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements as to the Company's current intentions regarding commencement of the Offer, the timing, terms and conditions of the Offer, and the ultimate purchase price, the number of Shares purchased and the amount of capital returned to shareholders under the Offer, the resumption of Share purchases under the Company's NCIB, and the consideration of strategic initiatives or transactions. Any such forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are based on assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends and current market and other conditions. Readers should also refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, each dated March 2, 2022, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which forward-looking statements are based will be realized. Actual results may differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the Company and its shareholders.
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SOURCE Frontera Energy Corporation | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/20/frontera-announces-65-million-substantial-issuer-bid/ | 2022-06-20T13:31:09Z |
Sun beat Mystics 79-71 in showdown of East leaders
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas and Courtney Williams all scored 14 points and the Connecticut Sun beat Washington 79-71 to move past the Mystics atop the Eastern Conference standings. Connecticut scored the final 10 points in a 15-2 run to take a 77-68 lead when Williams made a short jumper — assisted by Thomas — with 2:33 to play. Kennedy Burke and Ariel Atkins scored 13 points apiece for Washington (6-3). Connecticut coach Curt Miller and assistant coach Brandi Poole, along with forward Joyner Holmes, weren’t available due to health and safety protocols. Washington’s Alysha Clark (COVID) and Elena Delle Donne (rest) did not play. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/28/sun-beat-mystics-79-71-in-showdown-of-east-leaders/ | 2022-05-29T02:17:28Z |
$78 Billion Annual Cost for Limited-English Proficient Students Revealed in New Report by FAIR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) finds that one in ten students in our nation's public schools are considered Limited English Proficient (LEP), requiring an annual expenditure of $78 billion to provide remedial English language instruction. Moreover, the surge of illegal migration instigated by Biden administration policies – including an unprecedented number of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) – is outpacing the nation's education system's ability to hire enough teachers qualified to meet the needs of LEP kids.
It's also worth noting that due to an approximately two year delay in releasing official enrollment and detailed cost data in most states and school districts, the figures in this report are accurate as of the 2020 school year, and do not include education costs incurred by the millions of illegal aliens who have entered the country since President Biden took office. Because of this, the true cost today is almost certainly at least several billion dollars more than the estimates detailed in this report.
"By almost every metric, America's education system is already failing our kids whose critical skills lag behind those of almost every one of our global competitors," noted Dan Stein, president of FAIR. "Meanwhile, schools all across the country are being burdened with a surge of new non-English-speaking kids by Biden administration policies that virtually assure admission to UACs and anyone who enters illegally in the company of a minor."
The report, The Elephant in the Classroom: Mass Immigration Imposing Colossal Cost and Challenges on Public Education, finds that there are currently only 370,000 teachers qualified to deal with the educational needs of LEP students, and that an additional 76,000 instructors will be needed over the next five years just to keep pace with the consequences of the Biden administration's open border policies. Worse yet – for the children themselves and the future of our nation – only about 4 percent of LEP students are proficient in math by the time they complete 12th grade, and only about 3 percent are English proficient by the time they complete high school.
"As a nation, we are failing to adequately educate the next generation of workers and taxpayers – even those for whom English is their native tongue. At the same time, our immigration policies are adding millions of LEP students, whose academic prospects are even more abysmal. Under the Biden administration, our failing educational system is being asked to cope with our failed immigration policies, which is a recipe for disaster," concluded Stein.
Among the key findings of The Elephant in the Classroom: Mass Immigration Imposing Colossal Cost and Challenges on Public Education:
- 5.1 million students in American public schools were classified as LEP in 2020. That figure represents about 10 percent of all K-12 enrollment.
- The additional cost to American taxpayer to educate LEP students is $78 billion a year, an increase of $18.8 billion just since 2016. This estimate does not include additional costs, like free or subsidized meals that they may qualify for.
- All but 9 states now have more than 10,000 students designated as LEP, and 26 states have more than 50,000 LEP students. California and Texas now exceed 1 million LEP students.
- The large influx of new illegal LEP students under the Biden administration amounts to an unfunded federal mandate on state and local governments. As a result of a narrow 1982 Supreme Court decision, all K-12 students must be provided a taxpayer-funded public education.
The full report, The Elephant in the Classroom: Mass Immigration Imposing Colossal Cost and Challenges on Public Education, can be found here.
Contact: Ron Kovach, 202-328-7004 or rkovach@fairus.org
ABOUT FAIR
Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country's largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.
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KDHE lifts boil water adivsory for McFarland
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A boil water advisory for the City of McFarland has been lifted.
On Saturday, May 28, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment says it rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of McFarland public water supply system in Wabaunsee Co.
KDHE noted that the advisory had been issued due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system during maintenance on the system’s water tower. It said failure to maintain adequate pressure could result in a drip in chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
The Department said laboratory test samples collected from the city show no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions which put the system at risk have been deemed resolved by officials.
For more information about water system disruptions in the state, click HERE.
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JupiterOne Wins "Most Comprehensive Cybersecurity Startup of the Year", "Best Solution in SaaS/Cloud Security" and CEO Erkang Zheng Wins "Next Gen Chief Executive of the Year" in the 10th Annual Global InfoSec Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JupiterOne, the industry's leading cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) platform provider, is proud to announce today that it has received awards for "Most Comprehensive Cybersecurity Startup of the Year" and "Best Solution in SaaS/Cloud Security" from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry's leading electronic information security magazine. In addition, JupiterOne CEO and Founder Erkang Zheng was named the "Next Gen Chief Executive of the Year."
"We're thrilled to receive one of the most prestigious and coveted cybersecurity awards in the world from Cyber Defense Magazine, during their 10th anniversary as an independent cybersecurity news and information provider. We knew the competition would be tough and with top judges who are leading infosec experts from around the globe, we couldn't be more pleased," said Erkang Zheng, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of JupiterOne.
"We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cyber crime. JupiterOne is absolutely worthy of this these coveted awards and consideration for deployment in your environment," said Yan Ross, Editor of Cyber Defense Magazine.
JupiterOne is excited to be a member on this coveted group of winners. For a full list of this year's awards and winners, click here: http://www.cyberdefenseawards.com/
Please join us virtually at the #RSAC RSA Conference 2022 today at https://www.rsaconference.com/usa, as we share our red carpet experience and proudly display our trophy online at our website, our blog, and our social media channels.
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- Press Release: JupiterOne Achieves Valuation of Over $1B with $70M Series C Funding to Fuel Innovation in Cybersecurity and Democratize Access for All
- Blog: JupiterOne Achieves $1B+ Valuation with $70M Series C: The Next Step in Our Journey
- Resource: The 2022 State of Cyber Assets Report
- Resource: Cyber Defense Matrix
- Resource: Reinventing Cybersecurity
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About JupiterOne
JupiterOne is a cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) platform company, providing visibility and security into your entire cyber asset universe. Using graphs and relationships, JupiterOne provides a contextual knowledge base for an organization's cyber asset operations. With JupiterOne, teams can discover, monitor, understand, and act on changes in their digital environments. Cloud resources, ephemeral devices, identities, access rights, code, pull requests, and much more are collected, graphed, and monitored automatically by JupiterOne.
About Cyber Defense Magazine InfoSec Awards
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No. 1 Scheffler has lead alone going to Colonial final round
By STEPHEN HAWKINS
AP Sports Writer
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has the lead alone going into the final round at Colonial. The world’s top-ranked player shot a 2-over 68 Saturday with his first bogey of the tournament. He followed that bogey with a closing birdie to get back to 11 under. That is two strokes ahead of Brendon Todd and Scott Stallings. Todd had a bogey-free 65 with wind gusting to around 30 mph through Hogan’s Alley. Scheffler goes into Sunday’s final round with a chance for his fifth career PGA Tour victory in a span of 10 starts since mid-February. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/28/no-1-scheffler-has-lead-alone-going-to-colonial-final-round/ | 2022-05-29T02:17:02Z |
Revenue of $335.9 million generated during the second quarter of 2022, up 14% sequentially from the first quarter of 2022
Net income of $14.6 million & Adjusted EBITDA of $47.7 million during the second quarter of 2022
Improved gross margin before depreciation and amortization across all three segments while maintaining a positive net cash position
HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: WTTR) ("Select" or the "Company"), a leading provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
John Schmitz, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, stated, "The second quarter proved to be a significant step forward in the continued fulfillment of our strategy to improve and bolster the base business, advance our technology, sustainability and diversification efforts, and execute on strategic M&A. Supported by 14% sequential revenue growth, we significantly improved our profitability during the second quarter with Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA growing 83% and 48%, respectively, quarter over quarter. Reinforced by a steadily improving activity backdrop and an increasingly tight labor and equipment supply environment, we continue to see pricing improvements across each of our segments.
"We are also making progress on the integration of our recent acquisitions, capturing continued efficiencies and cost synergy realizations, which has contributed to sequential margin improvement across each of our segments. Additionally on the cost synergy front, SG&A costs decreased by 6% sequentially to below 8% of revenue, a threshold we last achieved in 2018.
"We have continued ramping up the buildout supporting the consolidated infrastructure footprint we've assembled through our recent acquisitions as well. During the second quarter of 2022, we signed a 5-year agreement to tie in an operator's existing water distribution and gathering pipeline system in Upton County, Texas, interconnecting with two of our existing recycling facilities. This interconnection will allow us to efficiently gather produced water, transport recycled volumes between our two existing facilities and dispose of water, if necessary, broadening the commercialization opportunities of the systems and allowing for more efficient management of water needs across multiple operators in the area.
"In addition, during the second quarter we commenced operations at our two most recently announced recycling facilities in the Northern Delaware and Rockies regions, adding an incremental 75,000 barrels per day of recycling capacity. With this increased recycling capacity, we are well on our way towards achieving the 2022 recycling targets tied to our sustainability-linked credit facility. We have a strong backlog of additional development opportunities and I look forward to executing on additional projects in the second half of the year. As previously announced, I'm also pleased to have issued our inaugural annual sustainability report during the second quarter. While recycling remains a top priority for us, we are excited about many of our other near-term sustainability initiatives discussed in the sustainability report including additional technology, emissions reduction, and green chemistry R&D investments.
"Ultimately, I am very pleased with our recent financial performance, supported by our recent acquisitions, pricing improvements, organic growth opportunities and our other strategic investments. I look forward to building upon our recent positive results with further improvements to our revenue and profitability, while meaningfully expanding our free cash flow generation in the second half of the year," concluded Schmitz.
Consolidated Financial Information
Revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was $335.9 million as compared to $294.8 million in the first quarter of 2022 and $161.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. Net income for the second quarter of 2022 was $14.6 million as compared to $8.0 million in the first quarter of 2022 and a net loss of $19.6 million in the second quarter of 2021.
For the second quarter of 2022, gross profit was $35.7 million, as compared to $24.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 and a gross loss of $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. Total gross margin was 10.6% in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to 8.4% in the first quarter of 2022 and (1.0)% in the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin before depreciation and amortization ("D&A") for the second quarter of 2022 was 19.3% as compared to 17.4% for the first quarter of 2022 and 12.0% for the second quarter of 2021.
SG&A during the second quarter of 2022 was $26.7 million as compared to $28.3 million during the first quarter of 2022 and $15.9 million during the second quarter of 2021. SG&A during the first and second quarters of 2022 was impacted by non-recurring transaction costs of $3.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA was $47.7 million in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to $32.2 million in the first quarter of 2022 and $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA during the first and second quarters of 2022 was impacted by the deduction of $11.4 million and $5.6 million, respectively, of non-recurring bargain purchase price gains that benefited Net Income during the quarters related to the Company's recent acquisition activity. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA was impacted by $2.9 million of non-recurring transaction costs, $1.0 million of non-cash losses on asset sales, $0.2 million in lease abandonment costs, and $0.2 million in other adjustments during the second quarter of 2022. Non-cash compensation expense accounted for an additional $3.9 million adjustment during the second quarter of 2022. Please refer to the end of this release for reconciliations of gross profit (loss) before D&A (non-GAAP measure) to gross profit (loss) and of Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) to net income (loss).
Business Segment Information
The Water Services segment generated revenues of $196.0 million in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to $163.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 and $76.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin before D&A for Water Services was 19.4% in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to 16.2% in the first quarter of 2022 and 7.7% in the second quarter of 2021. Revenues for this segment improved 19.8% sequentially, with approximately 70% of the revenue growth from the existing business and approximately 30% of the growth from a full quarter contribution from the recent Nuverra acquisition that closed during the first quarter of 2022. Looking at the third quarter of 2022, the Company expects to see mid- to high-single digit percentage revenue growth with modest continued improvements to gross margins before D&A, supported by continued pricing improvements and market activity.
The Water Infrastructure segment generated revenues of $60.3 million in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to $58.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 and $33.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin before D&A for Water Infrastructure was 25.5% in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to 24.2% in the first quarter of 2022 and 21.3% in the second quarter of 2021. Revenues improved 3.0% sequentially, with strong incremental margins driven by increased volumes at our recycling facilities and a full quarter contribution from the recent Nuverra acquisition, offset by seasonal volume decreases at our Bakken pipeline facilities. For the third quarter of 2022, the Company anticipates mid-single digit percentage revenue growth, with gross margins before D&A in mid- to high-20 percent range, supported by continued growth in recycled water volumes.
The Oilfield Chemicals segment generated revenues of $79.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to $72.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 and $51.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin before D&A for Oilfield Chemicals was 14.6% in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to 14.4% in the first quarter of 2022 and 12.5% in the second quarter of 2021. Revenues improved 9.7% sequentially, exceeding expectations, driven by strong growth in the Permian and Rockies regions. Supported by the recent strong revenue growth in the first and second quarters of 2022, the Company anticipates relatively stable to modestly improving revenues in this segment during the third quarter of 2022 with gross margins before D&A of at least 15% as operational efficiencies and pricing improvements counteract rising raw materials costs.
Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures
Cash flow from operations for the second quarter of 2022 was $11.1 million as compared to ($18.6) million in the first quarter of 2022 and ($7.6) million in the second quarter of 2021. Cash flow from operations during the second quarter of 2022 was significantly impacted by a $31.5 million use of cash to fund the working capital needs of the business resulting from growing revenues and the ongoing integration efforts of the recent acquisitions.
Net capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2022 were $9.9 million, comprised of $15.5 million of capital expenditures meaningfully offset by $5.6 million of cash proceeds from asset sales, including the divestment of underutilized equipment and real estate from recently acquired businesses. Cash flow from operations less net capital expenditures was $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2022.
Cash flow used in investing activities during the second quarter of 2022 included an outflow of $1.1 million related to working capital settlements for recent acquisitions, while cash flow from financing activities accounted for another $0.9 million of cash outflows.
Balance Sheet and Capital Structure
Total cash and cash equivalents were $25.7 million as of June 30, 2022 as compared to $24.8 million as of March 31, 2022. The Company had no borrowings outstanding under its sustainability-linked credit facility as of June 30, 2022 or March 31, 2022.
As of June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, the borrowing base under the sustainability-linked credit facility was $216.5 million and $204.1 million, respectively. The Company had available borrowing capacity under its sustainability-linked credit facility as of June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, of approximately $195.6 million and $188.5 million, respectively, after giving effect to $20.9 million and $15.6 million of outstanding letters of credit as of June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022.
Total liquidity was $221.3 million as of June 30, 2022, as compared to $213.3 million as of March 31, 2022. The Company had 92,833,593 weighted average Class A shares outstanding and 16,221,101 weighted average Class B shares outstanding during the second quarter of 2022.
2021 Sustainability Report
On April 28, 2022, Select issued its 2021 Sustainability Report, the Company's inaugural release. Select's 2021 Sustainability Report highlights the policies, processes, procedures and performance by which Select establishes and advances Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") goals and criteria, as well as how the Company aims to act as a force for environmental stewardship and promote sustainable development in communities in which it operates. The report reviews the application of Select's business principles and supporting policies across the business. The report includes information based on internal discussions, external stakeholder feedback, and consultations with third-party experts. Select intends to regularly report on our ESG policies, procedures, and performance, both on our website and through our annual Sustainability Report. Readers are encouraged to read the report in its entirety, which is accessible at https://www.selectenergy.com/sustainability/.
Conference Call
Select has scheduled a conference call on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time / 10:00 a.m. Central time. Please dial 201-389-0872 and ask for the Select Energy Services call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the call, or listen to the call live over the Internet by logging on to the website at the address http://investors.selectenergy.com/events-and-presentations. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through August 17, 2022 and may be accessed by calling 201-612-7415 using passcode 13731255#. A webcast archive will also be available at the link above shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days.
About Select Energy Services, Inc.
Select Energy Services, Inc. (collectively, with its consolidated subsidiaries, referred to as "Select" or the "Company") is a leading provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry. Select develops, manufactures and delivers a full suite of chemical products for use in oil and gas well completion and production operations as well as integration into the full water life-cycle. These solutions are supported by the Company's critical water infrastructure assets and water treatment and recycling capabilities. As a leader in sustainable water and chemical solutions, Select places the utmost importance on safe, environmentally responsible management of oilfield water throughout the lifecycle of a well. Additionally, Select believes that responsibly managing water resources throughout its operations to help conserve and protect the environment is paramount to the continued success of the Company. For more information, please visit Select's website, http://www.selectenergy.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this communication other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements which contain our current expectations about our future results. We have attempted to identify any forward-looking statements by using words such as "could," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "project," "will," "estimate" and other similar expressions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected, and the assumptions or bases underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, events or financial positions to differ materially from those included within or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could materially impact such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the severity and duration of world health events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a negative impact on our business; the global macroeconomic uncertainty related to the Russia-Ukraine war; actions by the members of OPEC+ with respect to oil production levels and announcements of potential changes in such levels, including the ability of the OPEC+ countries to agree on and comply with supply limitations; operational challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, including logistical challenges, protecting the health and well-being of our employees, remote work arrangements, performance of contracts and supply chain disruptions; the level of capital spending and access to capital markets by oil and gas companies, trends and volatility in oil and gas prices, and our ability to manage through such volatility; and other factors discussed or referenced in the "Risk Factors" section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and those set forth from time to time in our other filings with the SEC. Investors should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, unless required by law.
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Comparison of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, gross profit before depreciation and amortization (D&A) and gross margin before D&A are not financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. We define EBITDA as net income (loss), plus interest expense, income taxes and depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA plus/(minus) loss/(income) from discontinued operations, plus any impairment charges or asset write-offs pursuant to accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"), plus non-cash losses on the sale of assets or subsidiaries, non-recurring compensation expense, non-cash compensation expense, and non-recurring or unusual expenses or charges, including severance expenses, transaction costs, or facilities-related exit and disposal-related expenditures, plus/(minus) foreign currency losses/(gains) and plus/(minus) losses/(gains) on unconsolidated entities less bargain purchase gains from business combinations. We define gross profit before D&A as revenue less cost of revenue, excluding cost of sales D&A expense. We define gross margin before D&A as gross profit before D&A divided by revenue. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, gross profit before D&A and gross margin before D&A are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures that we believe provide useful information to external users of our financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies because it allows them to compare our operating performance on a consistent basis across periods by removing the effects of our capital structure (such as varying levels of interest expense), asset base (such as depreciation and amortization) and non-recurring items outside the control of our management team. We present EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, gross profit before D&A and gross margin before D&A because we believe they provide useful information regarding the factors and trends affecting our business in addition to measures calculated under GAAP.
Net income (loss) is the GAAP measure most directly comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. Gross profit (loss) is the GAAP measure most directly comparable to gross profit before D&A. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Each of these non-GAAP financial measures has important limitations as an analytical tool due to exclusion of some but not all items that affect the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. You should not consider EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA or gross profit before D&A in isolation or as substitutes for an analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and gross profit before D&A may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.
The following table presents a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to our net income (loss), which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure for the periods presented:
The following table presents a reconciliation of gross profit before D&A to total gross profit (loss), which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and a calculation of gross margin before D&A for the periods presented:
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ASHBURN, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
DXC Technology senior management will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The dial-in number for domestic callers is 888-330-2455. Callers who reside outside of the United States should dial +1-240-789-2717. The passcode for all participants is 4164760. The webcast audio and any presentation slides will be available through a link posted on DXC Technology's Investor Relations website.
A replay of the conference call will be available until August 10, 2022, at 800-770-2030 for domestic callers and at +1-647-362-9199 for international callers. The replay passcode is 4164760. A transcript of the conference call will be posted on DXC Technology's Investor Relations website.
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across our six offerings to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.
All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements often include words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecast," "goal," "intends," "objective," "plans," "projects," "strategy," "target," and "will" and words and terms of similar substance in discussions of future operating or financial performance. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements with respect to our future financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, business strategies, operating efficiencies or synergies, divestitures, competitive position, growth opportunities, share repurchases, dividend payments, plans and objectives of management and other matters.
These statements represent current expectations and beliefs, and no assurance can be given that the results described in such statements will be achieved. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements, many of which are outside of our control. Furthermore, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently amplified by and may continue to be amplified by or may, in the future, be amplified by, the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic and the impact of varying private and governmental responses that affect our customers, employees, vendors and the economies and communities where they operate. For a written description of these factors, see the section titled "Risk Factors" in DXC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, and any updating information in subsequent SEC filings, including DXC's upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022.
No assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth in any forward-looking statement can or will be achieved, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements which speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this presentation or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by law.
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- Johnson Controls honored for OpenBlue Enterprise Manager, delivering on sustainability, operational efficiencies, space optimization and occupant health goals
- OpenBlue technology is optimizing building performance with advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence
CORK, Ireland, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, was today named Global Sustainability Changemaker and U.S. IoT Partner of the Year at Microsoft's annual awards.
The Sustainability award was made for the significant societal impact Johnson Controls OpenBlue Enterprise Manager is having on boosting sustainability in buildings, improving ESG scores and enabling data-driven decision-making by customers. The IoT Partner award recognizes Johnson Controls for its OpenBlue platform which collects and primes data from IoT-connected devices inside buildings including HVAC, security and fire controls. It then uses machine learning, at the edge and in the cloud, to deliver insights enabling building owners and operators to drive exceptional efficiency, occupant comfort and safety outcomes.
"Buildings account for almost 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, representing a major opportunity to drive greater sustainability and have a positive impact on climate change," said George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls. "With our unmatched, comprehensive suite of solutions that solve unique challenges, we are honored to be recognized as Microsoft's 2022 Sustainability Changemaker for our leading OpenBlue digital platform. It is a powerful tool in enabling our customers' transition to a sustainable, lower-carbon world, and reinforces our position as the leading digital solutions provider in the industry."
Commenting on the IoT award Vijay Sankaran, Johnson Controls vice president and chief technology officer added: "Optimizing a building's systems requires the retrieval of quality data from a number of different sources – analog, digital and physical – often in real time, which can require a comprehensive IoT deployment. Microsoft has recognized our work in this field as much of the data being harvested by the IoT systems we're deploying for customers is channeled into AI engines running on Microsoft Azure."
In addition to being named Sustainability Changemaker and U.S. IoT Partner of the Year in 2022, Johnson Controls was also named a finalist in two additional Partner of the Year categories – U.S. Education and global Independent Software Vendor (ISV), Business Excellence.
"I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. "These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees, and I'm continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and the impact for their customers."
Among the earliest industrial companies to report carbon emissions and pledge emission reductions, Johnson Controls continues to make tremendous progress – committing to achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2040 – ten years ahead of the Paris Climate Agreement goal. By 2030, the company aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% and Scope 3 emissions by 16%. These ambitious 2030 emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Notes to Editors
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide.
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced annually prior to the company's global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 19-20 this year.
Additional details on the 2022 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner Network blog: https://aka.ms/POTYA2022_announcement. Learn more about the collaboration between Johnson Controls and Microsoft here.
About Johnson Controls OpenBlue Digital Transformation
Johnson Controls announced its digital transformation nearly two years ago with the introduction of OpenBlue, a complete suite of connected solutions that delivers impactful sustainability, new healthy occupant experiences, and safety and security. These emerging and disruptive technologies such as cloud, Edge AI and machine learning address climate change by helping companies achieve their net zero and renewable energy goals.
Further fortifying Johnson Controls as a leader in the industry, the company acquired FogHorn, a provider of Edge AI software, and Tempered Networks, which allows Johnson Controls to secure buildings data from edge to cloud with zero trust based Airwall technology. As the number of sensors and amount of data in buildings continues to grow exponentially, the value of processing data and applying intelligence at the edge, without having to send data to the cloud, becomes increasingly pronounced. By using software-defined perimeters to create secure communications, Johnson Controls can ensure critical data and services are safe from threats. This further creates value for customers by enabling real-time, secure and actionable insights.
Additionally, OpenBlue Innovation Centers, located in cities across the globe including San Jose, Singapore, Pune and Cork, are designed for seamless, expeditious collaboration between expert teams.
Recognition for ESG, Leadership and Innovations in Smart Building Platforms:
- Selected as a Top-Three Finalist in the 2021 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor Partner of the Year Awards for Business Excellence
- Received 2021 Q4 Microsoft U.S. Impact Award
- Named as a Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability Launch Partner for smart, sustainable buildings
- Listed as one of FORTUNE's 2022 "Most Admired Companies"
- Named to Forbes Best employers for Diversity List 2022
- Earned Market-Leading Scores in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: IoT Platforms for Smart Buildings 2022
- Honored with the Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Identified as a Sustainalytics Top-Rated ESG Performer for managing material ESG issues
- Received HRH The Prince of Wales' inaugural Terra Carta Seal
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute's list of best-managed companies in America
- Named Chairman and CEO George Oliver IoT CEO of the Year for 2022
About Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
Building on a proud history of more than 135 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.
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CDC announces Carter Co. at high risk for COVID-19
Published: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:39 AM CDT|Updated: 42 minutes ago
CARTER COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - The Carter County Oklahoma Health Department announced Carter County has been listed as high risk on the COVID-19 Community Level risk map.
The county’s recommendations for high-risk areas include:
- Wear a well-fitting mask in public indoor spaces
- For people at high risk for severe illness, talk to a healthcare provider about additional precautions, such as using a respirator and avoiding some activities
- Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines
- Get tested if there are symptoms or exposure to the virus
- Take extra precautions around those with high risk of severe illness
The department said in a social media post that they will post updates if status changes on the weekly report.
Learn more about the Community Level risk map here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html?fbclid=IwAR0iGg3Q7Dfb9Z3B7hnm90FSQltgXfWdInp-lDaMYPjv9rDEc65S8-Kt3KA
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New report identifies market sizing, consumer, menu and operator insights related to the global breakfast category
CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Technomic just released the Breakfast Global Menu Category Report, providing robust coverage, including consumer food and beverage preferences; segment patronage; key global, regional and local restaurant brands; and menu trends and insights on new product development strategies.
"The breakfast category remained largely resilient throughout the global pandemic, and now presents an opportunistic daypart for many restaurant operators and supplier partners," explains Aaron Jourden, director of global research and insights at Technomic. "Consumers are back to using restaurants and foodservice outlets as normality returns to everyday life, but their attitudes, preferences and even venue types vary from country to country."
Key findings include:
- 24% of consumers globally source their breakfast from a restaurant or foodservice venue, down just 2% from pre-pandemic
- 48% of consumers in Mexico dine at a full-service eatery for breakfast—the highest percentage in North America for this segment
- 39% of consumers globally purchase a breakfast sandwich on occasion, with some of the highest popularity in Chile (53%) and Malaysia (45%)
- Four of the five most-preferred breakfast beverages among consumers globally are hot preparations, including hot coffee, hot tea, hot specialty coffee and hot chocolate
The report is a deliverable included in Technomic's Global Foodservice Navigator, which provides ongoing tools to keep at the forefront of evolving consumer, menu and operator trends on both a country and global level.
Learn more: https://www.technomic.com/reports/global-menu-category-reports
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents, made possible by an emboldened right side of the court that has been fortified by three appointees of former President Donald Trump.
The ruling came more than a month after the stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicating the court was prepared to take this momentous step.
It puts the court at odds with a majority of Americans who favored preserving Roe, according to opinion polls.
Alito, in the final opinion issued Friday, wrote that Roe and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the 1992 decision that reaffirmed the right to abortion, were wrong the day they were decided and must be overturned.
“We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled. The Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision,” Alito wrote.
Authority to regulate abortion rests with the political branches, not the courts, Alito wrote.
Joining Alito were Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. The latter three justices are Trump appointees. Thomas first voted to overrule Roe 30 years ago.
Chief Justice John Roberts would have stopped short of ending the abortion right, noting that he would have upheld the Mississippi law at the heart of the case, a ban on abortion after 15 weeks, and said no more.
Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan — the diminished liberal wing of the court — were in dissent.
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,” they wrote.
The ruling is expected to disproportionately affect minority women who already face limited access to health care, according to statistics analyzed by The Associated Press.
Thirteen states, mainly in the South and Midwest, already have laws on the books that ban abortion in the event Roe is overturned. Another half-dozen states have near-total bans or prohibitions after 6 weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant.
In roughly a half-dozen other states, the fight will be over dormant abortion bans that were enacted before Roe was decided in 1973 or new proposals to sharply limit when abortions can be performed, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights.
More than 90% of abortions take place in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy, and more than half are now done with pills, not surgery, according to data compiled by Guttmacher.
The decision came against a backdrop of public opinion surveys that find a majority of Americans oppose overturning Roe and handing the question of whether to permit abortion entirely to the states. Polls conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and others also have consistently shown about 1 in 10 Americans want abortion to be illegal in all cases. A majority are in favor of abortion being legal in all or most circumstances, but polls indicate many also support restrictions especially later in pregnancy.
The Biden administration and other defenders of abortion rights have warned that a decision overturning Roe also would threaten other high court decisions in favor of gay rights and even potentially, contraception.
But Alito wrote in his draft opinion that his analysis addresses abortion only, not other rights that also stem from a right to privacy that the high court has found implicit, though not directly stated, in the Constitution. Abortion is different, Alito wrote, because of the unique moral question it poses.
Whatever the intentions of the person who leaked Alito’s draft opinion, the conservatives held firm in overturning Roe and Casey.
In his draft, Alito dismissed the arguments in favor of retaining the two decisions, including that multiple generations of American women have partly relied on the right to abortion to gain economic and political power.
Changing the composition of the court has been central to the anti-abortion side’s strategy. Mississippi and its allies made increasingly aggressive arguments as the case developed, and two high-court defenders of abortion rights retired or died. The state initially argued that its law could be upheld without overruling the court’s abortion precedents.
Then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed the 15-week measure into law in March 2018, when Justices Anthony Kennedy and Ruth Bader Ginsburg were still members of a five-justice majority that was mainly protective of abortion rights.
By early summer, Kennedy had retired and was replaced by Justice Brett Kavanaugh a few months later. The Mississippi law was blocked in lower federal courts.
But the state always was headed to the nation’s highest court. It did not even ask for a hearing before a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which ultimately held the law invalid in December 2019.
By early September 2020, the Supreme Court was ready to consider the state’s appeal.
The court scheduled the case for consideration at the justices’ private conference on Sept. 29. But in the intervening weeks, Ginsburg died and Barrett was quickly nominated and confirmed without a single Democratic vote.
The stage now was set, although it took the court another half year to agree to hear the case.
By the time Mississippi filed its main written argument with the court in the summer, the thrust of its argument had changed and it was now calling for the wholesale overruling of Roe and Casey.
The first sign that the court might be receptive to wiping away the constitutional right to abortion came in late summer, when the justices divided 5-4 in allowing Texas to enforce a ban on the procedure at roughly six weeks, before some women even know they are pregnant. That dispute turned on the unique structure of the law, including its enforcement by private citizens rather than by state officials, and how it can be challenged in court.
But Justice Sonia Sotomayor noted in a searing dissent for the three liberal justices that their conservative colleagues refused to block “a flagrantly unconstitutional law” that “flouts nearly 50 years of federal precedents.” Roberts was also among the dissenters.
Then in December, after hearing additional arguments over whether to block the Texas law known as S.B. 8, the court again declined to do so, also by a 5-4 vote. “The clear purpose and actual effect of S. B. 8 has been to nullify this Court’s rulings,” Roberts wrote, in a partial dissent.
In their Senate hearings, Trump’s three high-court picks carefully skirted questions about how they would vote in any cases, including about abortion.
But even as Democrats and abortion rights supporters predicted Kavanaugh and Gorsuch would vote to upend abortion rights if confirmed, the two left at least one Republican senator with a different impression. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine predicted Gorsuch and Kavanaugh wouldn’t support overturning the abortion cases, based on private conversations she had with them when they were nominees to the Supreme Court.
Barrett was perhaps the most vocal opponent of abortion in her time as a law professor, before becoming a federal judge in 2017. She was a member of anti-abortion groups at Notre Dame University, where she taught law, and she signed a newspaper ad opposing “abortion on demand” and defending “the right to life from fertilization to natural death.” She promised to set aside her personal views when judging cases.
Trump, meanwhile, had predicted as a candidate that whoever he named to the court would “automatically” vote to overrule Roe.
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A woman crashed her car into a house in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles on Friday, setting both the vehicle and the house on fire, officials say. A person with knowledge of the matter told CNN the driver was actress Anne Heche.
The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it ran off the road and collided with a residence, Los Angeles Police Public Information Officer Jeff Lee told CNN. The impact left the car engulfed in flames and Heche suffered burn injuries.
She was taken to a local hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics in critical condition. It took firefighters more than an hour to "access, confine and fully extinguish the stubborn flames within the heavily damaged structure," the LAFD said.
There were no other injuries reported.
CNN has contacted representatives of Heche for comment.
Heche first rose to fame on the soap opera "Another World," where she played the dual role of twins Vicky Hudson and Marley Love from 1987 to 1991 and earned a Daytime Emmy Award. She followed that with films like "Donnie Brasco," "Six Days Seven Nights," and "Wag the Dog."
Her romantic relationship with Ellen DeGeneres in the late '90s resulted in intense media attention, much to Heche's professional frustration. In a 2021 interview with Page Six, Heche said she felt "blacklisted" after going public with their relationship.
"I didn't do a studio picture for 10 years," said Heche, who dated DeGeneres from 1997 to 2000.
Heche has appeared in numerous television series more recently, including "The Brave," "Quantico" and "Chicago P.D." She has several acting projects currently in post-production, according to her IMDB profile.
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GREENWICH, Conn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) today announced that the Company will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
During the conference call, the Company's officers will review first quarter performance, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer period.
The conference call will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will also be available for 90 days on the Company's website.
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About Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) is a leading diversified finance company with a core focus on the real estate and infrastructure sectors. An affiliate of global private investment firm, Starwood Capital Group, the Company has successfully deployed over $83 billion of capital since inception and manages a portfolio of over $24 billion across debt and equity investments. Starwood Property Trust's investment objective is to generate attractive and stable returns for shareholders, primarily through dividends, by leveraging a premiere global organization to identify and execute on the best risk-adjusted returning investments across its target assets. Additional information can be found at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.
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BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), an agriculture technology company, announced today that effective September 16, 2022, Origin Agritech will be added two new equity indices, the FTSE Micro Cap Index and the FTSE Total Cap Index.
These indices are a part of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS) which includes over 16,000 large, mid, small, and micro cap securities across 48 developed and emerging markets globally, with a wide range of modular indexes available to target specific markets and market segments.
The FTSE Global Micro Cap Index provides deep representation of the smallest segment of the global investable equity market, rounding out global small cap and total cap allocations as international markets continue to grow and evolve. The index comprises micro cap stocks globally.
The FTSE Global Total Cap Index is the broadest index in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS), and includes large, mid, small and micro cap companies from both developed and emerging markets globally.
Investors can access more information about the FTSE Russell indices at FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS) | FTSE Russell.
About Origin Agritech Limited
Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.originagritech.com. The company also maintains a twitter account for updating investors on company and industry developments, which is @origin_agritech.
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MINNEAPOLIS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Poker Store Inc. (OTC: WPKS) (the "Company") has completed all official filings with the respective Secretaries of State of Minnesota and Nevada to approve and certify its pending merger with Genuine Marketing Group Inc., a Minnesota corporation based in suburban Minneapolis, which merger will be effective on July 15, 2022.
On June 16, 2022, the Company was issued a Certificate of Merger from the Secretary of State of Minnesota which included a Plan and Articles of Merger which will result in Genuine Marketing Group, Inc., a Minnesota corporation ("GMG") becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Upon the Effective Date of this merger, all pre-merger shareholders of GMG will receive one share of common stock of the Company for each common share of GMG owned by them, resulting in GMG shareholders acquiring 90% of the post-merger Company.
On June 17, 2022, the Company was issued a Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation from the Secretary of State of Nevada with the same Effective Date as the merger, whereby the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation as follows: (i) all outstanding pre-merger common stock will be reverse split on the basis of one share of post-split common stock issued for each ten shares of pre-split common stock, (ii) the Company's corporate name will be changed to "Genuine Marketing Group Inc.", and (iii) the authorized shares of the Company will be changed to include Seven Hundred Fifty Million Common Shares and Fifty Million Preferred Shares, all of $.0001 par value per share.
Genuine Marketing Group Inc. or GMG is a retail and consumer focused marketing company that creates brand affinity and builds consumer confidence through its proprietary authentication system, ZPtag. Combining the user-friendly engagement of a smartphone app with the smart contracts of the IBM blockchain, GMG seamlessly integrates brand marketing and measuring consumer sentiment into the everyday consumer shopping experience.
As GMG's app development and technology partner, IBM not only serves as the blockchain engine, but also as an integral part of the data-rich user experience. IBM blockchain is utilized to authenticate products while tracking and recording the product journey from origin to shopping cart. This allows for real-time customer engagement and product authentication direct from the shopping aisle.
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(The Hill) — Former President Donald Trump has in recent days ratcheted up his attacks on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol, deriding it as a “theatrical production of partisan political fiction.”
While the former president has dismissed the hearings as a “witch hunt” like every other investigation into his campaign or presidency, Trump’s increased focus on the hearings underscores the potential threat the committee’s findings could pose to a re-election bid in 2024 — should he choose one.
“Ultimately these hearings can be viewed as the conundrum that the Republican Party faces with a third presidential campaign and prospective nomination of President Trump,” said Sam Nunberg, a former adviser to the 2016 Trump campaign.
“He certainly is going to be the favorite when he announces, and I think it’s when,” Nunberg continued. “But this has taken the veneer off, I think, of the inevitability.”
The House committee investigating the riots has spent its first three hearings using depositions, live testimony and video footage to build a narrative that Trump was told repeatedly there was no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, but that he made claims to the contrary for weeks anyway, culminating in the violence of Jan. 6.
An ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted last Friday and Saturday found that while just 34 percent of Americans are following the hearings closely, 60 percent believe the committee is conducting a fair investigation.
The poll also found 58 percent of respondents believe Trump bears a good or great amount of responsibility for the events of Jan. 6 and should be charged with a crime, though less than a quarter of Republicans feel that way.
While views on the committee largely fall along partisan lines, the poll indicates enough Americans are taking the proceedings seriously that it could be a real hurdle for Trump should he seek re-election, as many expect he will.
And Trump seems to be responding accordingly.
The president put out a 12-page document after the committee’s first two hearings that repeated several claims about election fraud that were debunked during the hearings themselves.
He has posted multiple times on Truth Social, his fledgling social media network, to dismiss the committee as partisan and one-sided and complain that he is not able to present his own witnesses who subscribe to the idea that there was widespread fraud.
The former president last week chided House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for pulling all Republicans off the panel when Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) rejected two of his picks. As a result, the only two GOP members are Reps. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), two fervent Trump critics.
And Trump on Friday unloaded on the committee at length, accusing the panel of “spinning a fake and phony narrative in a chilling attempt to weaponize the justice system against their political opponents” and attacking Cheney and Kinzinger individually.
“It’s obviously having an effect because we’re hearing from him,” said Doug Heye, a former spokesperson for GOP lawmakers and the Republican National Committee. “But what that effect is ultimately going to be, it’s way too early to tell.”
Any criminal prosecution of Trump would face certain legal hurdles in proving Trump’s intent and overcoming the wide protections granted to the executive office.
But other Republicans eyeing the 2024 nomination would have no such trouble using the events of Jan. 6 to argue it’s time for the country to move on from Trump, and it could provide a boost for a struggling Biden White House.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has presented a conservative agenda at various events in early primary states while distancing himself from his former boss, specifically on the matter of Jan. 6.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has polled well among Republicans and even edged out Trump in a straw poll earlier this month at a Colorado conservative convention.
Even Biden, who has seen his approval rating plummet to record lows in recent months, is shown to be competitive when pitted against Trump in a hypothetical rematch and has previously welcomed the opportunity to run against his predecessor again in 2024.
Nunberg, the former Trump campaign aide, said Trump’s connection to Jan. 6 is not fatal to his chances but could prove problematic for both a primary campaign and a general election campaign.
Heye, meanwhile, said the Jan. 6 hearings, which will continue on Tuesday, could add to “the Trump exhaustion factor” among some Republican and independent voters.
“You’ve got a lot of Republicans who are sort of angling to make moves depending on what Trump does, but it’s not clear yet if because of [the hearings] or any other reason that anybody would be willing to take him on directly,” Heye said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/trump-ratchets-up-attacks-amid-questions-about-his-presidential-viability/ | 2022-06-21T14:20:12Z |
HOUSTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today the arrival of its commercial cloud and mission service platform on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Marketplace as FedRAMP Ready.
KBR built the platform from the ground-up to support U.S. federal government departments and agencies. Known as KBR Vaault℠, the technology provides a variety of domain-specific solutions including public safety digital evidence management. This secure, cloud-based platform provides the U.S. government and commercial customers an integrated system that allows for rapid deployment and custom configuration.
"Fast and secure mobile communications are key to any mission and bolstering those technologies is always one of our customer goals," said Byron Bright, President of KBR Government Solutions. "KBR Vaault enables reliable remote monitoring and incident management support to customers during any contingency that may arise. When it matters most, KBR Vaault is simply a product you can count on."
FedRAMP is a joint U.S. government effort that establishes a public-private partnership to promote innovation and the advancement of more secure information technologies. KBR Vaault was approved in April 2022 as FedRAMP Ready at the High Baseline by the FedRAMP Program Management Office. This key designation enables KBR Vaault customers the assurance of thoroughly reviewed, cost-effective, and risk-based cloud services. The integrated technology solution is one of only 370 government cloud products on the FedRAMP Marketplace.
KBR Vaault for Public Safety Video Evidence specifically facilitates the secure collection, review, archival, and distribution of evidence collected by mobile users. Additionally, KBR Vaault allows for the consolidation, organization, retrieval, and search of video and audio data using cloud computing technologies.
As a part of this full life-cycle solution, KBR installs and provides all cameras, microphones and computer operations using a private secure network, a secure cloud application and data center services. This FedRAMP Ready offering enables remote monitoring, situational awareness, and incident management including the viewing and operation of live and recorded surveillance devices, anywhere and anytime, while within network connectivity.
The KBR Vaault team has key experience working with U.S. Army law enforcement across the U.S. and is known for working with its customers to lay the groundwork for dynamic, mission-critical systems and subsystems, no matter the need.
For more details about KBR's commercial cloud and mission service platform can search for KBR Vaault on the FedRAMP Marketplace website. For additional details about the product solution, visit kbr.com/kbrvaault or contact kbrvaault@us.kbr.com.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Visit www.kbr.com.
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The company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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Anton Vlaschenko often hears shelling outside his office in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, not far from the front lines of the war. He sometimes even sees smoke rising from Russian tanks hit by missiles.
But the 40-year-old zoologist continues his work, dissecting and labeling bat tissue, as he probes the disease ecology of the flying mammals. When news of the war overwhelms him, he says, it helps to have something familiar to do with his hands.
He also sees it as an act of defiance.
“Our staying in Ukraine, our continuing to work — it’s some kind of resistance of Russian invasion,” Vlaschenko said via Zoom, a barrage of shelling audible in the background. “The people together in Ukraine are ready to fight, not only with guns. We don’t want to lose our country.”
His resolve isn’t unique. Like other Ukrainians whose labors aren’t essential to the war effort, the scientists and academics want to continue their important work where they can.
A common refrain is that they want to stay connected to their scholarly community, which provides a shard of normalcy amid the chaos and violence, and “keep the light of Ukrainian science and humanities alive,” said Yevheniia Polishchuk, who teaches at Kyiv National Economic University.
As vice chair of the Young Scientists Council at Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science, Polishchuk organized an online survey of academics to assess their situation and needs after the Feb. 24 invasion. An estimated 4,000 to 6,000 scholars had left Ukraine by early April — mostly women with families — but about 100,000 stayed.
Most who went abroad wound up in Poland and elsewhere in Eastern Europe, getting temporary positions at European institutions. Some scientists have received grants from the Polish Academy of Sciences, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and other organizations. Polishchuk, now in Krakow with her children and husband, is a visiting professor at a university for May and June but says she hopes to return to Kyiv when fighting stops.
“We don’t want the war to result in a brain drain from Ukraine,” she said.
While Ukrainian scholars are appealing to international scientific bodies for assistance — including remote work opportunities and access to journals, datasets, archives and other materials — there is also a will to prevent the war from permanently sapping talent and momentum from the country’s academic and professional ranks, which will be needed to rebuild after fighting stops.
“Most of our scholars do not want to move abroad permanently; they want to stay in Ukraine,” Polishchuk said.
Shortly after the war began, Ivan Slyusarev, a 34-year-old astronomer, helped the director of Kharkiv National University’s observatory move computers, monitors and other materials into the basement, which had sheltered equipment and historical artifacts when Nazi forces occupied the city during World War II.
The observatory’s main telescope is located in a field in Russia-occupied territory, about 70 kilometers (43 miles) from Kharkiv on the road to Donetsk. Slyusarev said he doesn’t know its condition, but thinks Ukrainian forces blew up a nearby bridge to stop the Russian advance.
He is relying on scientists outside Ukraine to continue his work. Astronomers in the Czech Republic have sent him observational data from their telescope so he can keep analyzing the properties of metallic asteroids. He also can see data from a small robotic telescope in Spain’s Canary Islands. He operates mostly from a home office on the outskirts of Kharkiv.
Slyusarev, who says he became an astronomer because of “romantic” ideas about the stars, finds refuge in scientific discovery. Astronomy “produces only positive news” and is a welcome respite from daily life, he said.
“It’s very important in wartime,” he added.
After the war started, theoretical physicist and astronomer Oleksiy Golubov left Kharkiv to join his parents in Batkiv, a village in western Ukraine.
Although the buildings of the Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology were “bombed and shelled and virtually destroyed,” Golubov said, the school continues to offer some remote classes. He has been keeping in touch with students online — in Kharkiv, in western Ukraine and in Poland and Germany.
The 36-year-old scientist is also a coordinator and trainer for the Ukrainian students preparing to compete in the International Physicists Tournament, a competition for tackling unsolved physics problems that is being held in Colombia this month. The students, who had been training online, met this week in Lviv for the first time — following train journeys delayed by the war.
“We still want to take part and prove that even inconveniences like war can’t stop us from doing good science and having a good education,” he said.
Golubov, who was turned down from joining the military because of a paralyzed hand, submitted a paper in March to the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics and wrote in the acknowledgements, “We are grateful to Ukrainians who are fighting to stop the war so that we can safely finish the revision of this article.”
Some scholars, like Ivan Patrilyak, dean of the history department at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, have enlisted. Eighteen months ago, he was hosting a speaker series on the legacy of World War II and lecturing about the Holocaust. Now, he’s with a territorial defense unit in Kyiv.
Igor Lyman, a historian at the State Pedagogical University in Berdyansk, had to flee when Russian forces occupied the port city early in the war. Before leaving, he had seen the troops break into dormitories to interrogate students and order administrators to teach in Russian, rather than Ukrainian, and use a Moscow-approved curriculum. He said the directors “refused and resigned.”
He later settled in a camp for internally displaced persons at Chernivtsi National University, living in a dormitory with academics from Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Kherson and other cities.
“Each of these families has its own terrible story of war,” he wrote in an email. “And everyone, like me, dreams of our victory and coming back home.”
He said the Russian forces “are doing everything they can to impose their propaganda.”
Vlaschenko, the Kharkiv zoologist, wanted to protect 20 bats in his care from the shelling, so he carried them to his home, a walk of about an hour. It also helped to preserve his valuable research, which couldn’t be easily replaced, even if buildings and labs can be rebuilt after the war.
“All the people who decided to stay in Kharkiv agreed to play this dangerous and potentially deadly lottery,” he said, “because you never know in what areas a new rocket or new shell would hit.”
As he scrambles to record data and safeguard his rare samples, he sees it as part of his mission — “not only for us, but also for science in general.”
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Among the first in the nation, Phillips Lytle's Psychedelics Practice Team combines expertise in pharmaceutical science, FDA regulations and risk management to serve the legal needs of emerging bio-tech sectors
BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Lytle LLP announced the launch of its Psychedelics & Mental Health Therapies Practice Team, which is uniquely equipped to help pharmaceutical companies, research organizations and other stakeholders navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape related to the development, approval and use of psychedelic medications. Phillips Lytle Special Counsel Kyle W. Mack, who holds a doctorate in pharmacy, and Lisa L. Smith, a partner with the firm and co-leader of the firm's Life Sciences & Health Effects Team, will lead the practice, bringing together scientist-attorneys and experienced litigators to support clients that are driving innovation in mental health treatments.
Phillips Lytle is a leader nationally and in New York State in forming a multidisciplinary practice to serve the psychedelics industry. The firm's deep expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, FDA regulatory compliance and pharmaceutical product liability litigation and risk management enables it to address complex legal hurdles faced by stakeholders seeking to research, develop, invest in and bring-to-market psychedelic therapies.
"We are at the beginning of a revolution in how mental health conditions are medically treated. As research into the use of psychedelic therapies continues to expand and additional data demonstrate significant positive outcomes in the treatment of mental health conditions, the benefits that psychedelics offer will continue to gain acceptance and understanding across the medical community. Our multidisciplinary team is well prepared to serve clients in this evolving and exciting space," Dr. Mack said.
"The number of companies seeking to bring FDA-approved psychedelic medications to the market has exploded in the last few years. Psychedelics present a new potential path to relief for patients who continue to struggle with mental health conditions despite conventional therapies," he added. "It also creates new opportunities for researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and pharmaceutical companies. With rapid change expected in state and federal laws and regulations governing the industry, we understood the urgency of launching a practice team that provides sophisticated legal counsel bolstered by deep knowledge of science and the pace of innovation."
Preliminary research shows that treatment with classical psychedelic compounds, such as psilocybin, LSD and DMT, the entactogen MDMA, and the dissociative ketamine, can be effective in treating certain mental health disorders including Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD), when used in controlled clinical settings under the supervision of trained professionals. Study and development of these treatments remain challenging as psilocybin, MDMA, DMT and LSD are all listed as DEA Schedule I drugs. However, change appears imminent. In 2022, Oregon became the first state to legalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms for supervised adult administration, and state legislatures across the country, including New York State, are now considering bills related to regulated psychedelic treatments. Federally, the FDA also has granted "breakthrough therapy designation" for MDMA and psilocybin to expedite development and agency review. It is anticipated that MDMA will receive FDA approval for PTSD by the end of 2023, and that psilocybin approval will follow.
"Operating at the intersection of science, technology and the law, this new practice team has the skills necessary to guide the growth of this emerging industry," said Ms. Smith. "Having served as national science counsel for a global pharmaceutical company for over 20 years, with a significant focus on medications for mental health conditions, we understand the challenges of navigating a constantly evolving regulatory environment while working to innovate and improve the treatments available to patients. In addition to global companies, our team of attorneys, who have doctorate degrees in pharmacy, chemistry and physiology, along with our in-house health care professionals and pharmaceutical scientists, will counsel drug developers, investors, entrepreneurs, hospitals, universities and research institutions."
Joining Ms. Smith and Dr. Mack, the practice team will include Special Counsel George Hajduczok, Ph.D., Partner William P. Keefer, Partner Eric M. Kraus, Associate Joshua S. Wallace, Ph.D., Science Specialist Julia M. Markov, Pharm.D., as well as Partner Richard E. Honen (venture capital), Partner Amanda L. Lowe (health care/higher education) and Associate Mary-Jane R. Morley (emerging industries).
The firm's Psychedelics & Mental Health Therapies Practice Team has an established track record in counseling companies, from startups to multinational corporations, in entity and venture formation, financing, commercialization, pre- and post-marketing strategies, regulatory approvals, compliance and enforcement, IRB protocols, clinical trial and informed consent matters, pharmacovigilance, licensing and product litigation.
Building on its work in the life sciences, cannabis and other innovative technologies, this latest entry into an emerging legal field marks another milestone for Phillips Lytle.
Phillips Lytle LLP is a premier regional law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices across New York State and in Washington, D.C. and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base, including FORTUNE 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. For more information, visit www.phillipslytle.com.
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Buehler stars in 100th career start as Dodgers sweep Cubs
By JAY COHEN
AP Baseball Writer
CHICAGO (AP) — Walker Buehler pitched seven sparkling innings in his 100th career start, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 7-1 for their sixth consecutive victory. Buehler improved to 3-0 with a 0.43 ERA over his last three outings. The right-hander allowed one run and four hits, struck out six and walked two. Cody Bellinger had three hits for Los Angeles, and Justin Turner and Freddie Freeman each contributed a sacrifice fly. Chicago lost for the 14th time in 17 games. It managed just three runs and 15 hits in the three-game sweep by Los Angeles. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/08/buehler-stars-in-100th-career-start-as-dodgers-sweep-cubs/ | 2022-05-09T05:35:19Z |
Among Group 11's third fund portfolio companies are fintech unicorns Tipalti, TripActions, Next Insurance, HomeLight, and Sunbit
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fintech venture capital firm Group 11 has partnered with funds managed by Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE), a leading global private markets investment management firm, through a secondary transaction to acquire part of Group 11's third fund. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction enables some investors in Group 11's third fund (2017 vintage) to realize a portion of their investment prior to the end of the fund's term.
Hamilton Lane accounts will also join Group 11's newest Fund VI with a staple primary investment and is yet another prestigious U.S.-based institutional private markets investor to join the newly-formed fund.
Group 11 was founded in 2012 by single General Partner Dovi Frances, with the mission to invest in and empower exceptional entrepreneurs seeking to revolutionize the outdated financial services industry. The firm is an early investor in some of Silicon Valley's most prominent and disruptive financial technology companies and currently houses a stable of seven unicorns—companies with valuations greater than $1BN. The cumulative value of Group 11's portfolio stands at approximately $1.6BN, across five funds and multiple Special Purpose Vehicles.
Group 11's third fund includes investments in Tipalti, TripActions, Next Insurance, HomeLight and Sunbit, all of which have reached unicorn status.
"Hamilton Lane is one of America's largest and most reputable institutional investors in the private markets, and we are excited to have them on board. This transaction, including Hamilton Lane's primary investment in our newly-formed Fund VI, is a further affirmation of Group 11's positioning as one of the nation's leading fintech VC firms. We look forward to many more years of a mutually beneficial and fruitful partnership," said Dovi Frances, Founding Partner at Group 11.
"We are impressed by Group 11's fintech expertise and track record of partnering with leading fintech businesses, and we are excited to join them in this partnership,'' said Matthew Pellini, Managing Director, Secondary Investments at Hamilton Lane. "Group 11's existing portfolio is evidence of access to high quality opportunities that are attractive for our investors. We look forward to building on our relationship with Dovi Frances and the Group 11 team."
The deal with Hamilton Lane comes months after Group 11 finalized a $200M raise for its Fund V, which was oversubscribed from an initial $100M target raise. Institutional investors in Fund V include Harel Insurance & Finance, More Investment House, Menora Mivtachim Insurance, Migdal Group, and Hachshara Insurance Company.
[About Group 11]
Group 11 invests in revolutionary software companies that are redrawing the landscape of the financial services industry. As fintech continues to gain momentum and to disrupt the traditional industry value chain, Group 11 has positioned itself as a partner of choice to provide capital and guidance to entrepreneurs that are creating the world's next generation of financial services industry leaders.
Since its inception, the firm has deployed over $550 million in some of Silicon Valley's most prominent and disruptive financial technology companies, including Tipalti, TripActions, Next Insurance, Papaya Global, HomeLight, Sunbit, Masterschool, EquityBee, Venn, Lili, and Sorbet, to name a few. Learn more at group11.vc.
[About Hamilton Lane]
Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) is a leading private markets investment management firm providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for 30 years, the firm currently employs more than 520 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has $851 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of over $98 billion in discretionary assets and nearly $753 billion in advisory assets, as of December 31, 2021. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonlane.com or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamilton-lane/.
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JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasol and ITOCHU Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly study and develop the market and supply chain for green ammonia with a focus on its use as bunkering fuel and for power generation. The parties will also evaluate ITOCHU's potential involvement and participation in Sasol's green ammonia export-orientated project(s), including product offtake as well as financial support from Japan for studies and grants relating to green ammonia projects in South Africa.
The MoU has been signed during the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) in Tunisia, which is a forum to advance Japan-Africa sustainable development on the continent. MUFG Bank Ltd, one of the largest Financial Institutions in the world, and a market leader in sustainable financing solutions, witnessed the signing of the MoU.
Green ammonia is produced from green hydrogen, which in turn is produced from renewable electricity (solar and wind) via an electrolysis process. It is a key enabler to achieving net-zero in manufacturing fertilizers, in the marine sector where it can be used as a zero-carbon bunkering fuel, and for co-firing in thermal power generation. Green ammonia is an excellent energy carrier especially over long-distances and can be easily transported. The product can also be "cracked" back to hydrogen gas for further applications.
Sasol is advancing a number of green hydrogen studies and projects in South Africa, such as in Boegoebaai in the Northern Cape province, that include green ammonia production at scale for export. Given South Africa's excellent solar, wind and precious metals resources, the country is poised to become a global hub for green hydrogen and its derivatives, such as ammonia and sustainable aviation fuels.
Hydrogen and ammonia play an important role in the Japanese Green Growth Strategy and are positioned as "new resources" with significant potential to reduce the country's reliance on carbon-intensive fossil fuels, such as coal and oil. Japan is expected to be a large importer of green ammonia in the future.
Sasol Executive Vice President: Energy Business, Priscillah Mabelane, said that Sasol believes that strategic partnerships and collaboration are the key to develop large scale green hydrogen projects, and that this emerging sector can play an important role in enabling a just energy transition in South Africa.
"Sasol is excited about our collaboration with ITOCHU to unlock South Africa's significant potential as a large-scale producer of green hydrogen and ammonia. This marks yet another milestone in our ambition to lead the energy transition in South Africa through decarbonisation, while stimulating industrial development."
ITOCHU has been strengthening initiatives for the establishment of production and supply chains for low-carbon ammonia, the development of ammonia-fueled ships and establishment of an international value chain for ammonia as a fuel in the marine sector and its use for fertilizer-related applications as well as in the power-generation sector. Using the MoU as a platform, ITOCHU, together with Sasol, will jointly study supply chains and markets for green ammonia, and assess other partnership models related to green hydrogen and ammonia production and exports from South Africa.
MUFG Bank, Ltd (MUFG) witnessed the signing of the MoU. Mr Takanori Sazaki – Senior Executive Officer, Regional Executive Officer EMEA said: "MUFG is committed to empowering a brighter future and are proactive in addressing climate change and environmental protection issues. As the first Japanese Bank to declare carbon neutrality and participate in the UN-led Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), this MoU aligns with our commitment of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050. We were very pleased to witness the signing of this MoU between Sasol and ITOCHU – not only because both companies are our important and long-standing clients, but also because the envisaged cooperation deals with green hydrogen and ammonia, which we believe will play a key role in establishing a low-carbon society".
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With a $4M seed round, Pique is creating a new category by offering sexual health solutions and prescriptions like vaginal estrogen and sex therapy - all dedicated to improving a woman's sexual experience.
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pique, the revolutionary new online sexual healthcare platform, launches today, founded on the belief that all women deserve great sex, as an intergal part of living a healthy, fulfilling life. The brand will take an integrated approach that offers medical expertise combined with a focus on mental, physical, hormonal, and social factors to offer patients holistic, personalized care.
In the United States, 43% of women struggle with sexual dysfunction, compared to 31% of men, and 62% of women have admitted to not being satisfied in their sex lives. However, only 29% of gynecologists ask their patients about their sexual satisfaction and the average medical student only receives 3-10 hours of sexual health education during their studies. While there are many solutions to treat erectile dysfunction and the market is projected to reach almost $5 billion by 2026, there are few medical equivalents for women and the women's reproductive and sexual health market remains in its infancy. Oftentimes sexual health discourse is limited to toys, lubes, and lingere, causing women to feel alone in their struggles, insecure, and unsure of where they can obtain answers to their sexual health issues.
Pique is here to change that. This digital health clinic is on a mission to provide a suite of solutions for every chapter of a woman's sexual journey, starting with menopause, and help address concerns from painful sex, vaginal dryness and low libido, to helping women build confidence, maintain strong intimate relationships, overcome sexual trauma, and beyond.
After seeing and experiencing the lack of resources for women dealing with sexual health issues, Leslie Busick, the founder and CEO of Pique, took matters into her own hands. She started by curating virtual events during the pandemic where women would come together and discuss sexual concerns and topics. The conversations continued to gain traction and after partnering with close friend and Stanford graduate, Max Savage, they decided to create a digital health platform for women to receive personalized, sexual health care plans with tangible solutions to support their concerns. New patients begin their Pique journey with a complimentary introductory session with a Nurse Practioner who specializes in sexual health and creates a custom care plan that may include different types of vaginal estrogen, sex & relationship counseling services, suggested lifestyle changes, and recommended resources from Pique's library. Patients are able to track their progress with the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), a standardized sexual health quiz to measure sexual function in women. Busick hopes the brand will help to destigmatize the sexual health category and give women the power to take control of their health, pleasure and well-being.
"At Pique we are empowering women to celebrate their desires and embrace them as a fundamental pillar for a happy, healthy life. By providing prescriptions, mental health support, resources and more, we can support women as they progress in their sexual health journey so they can build a deeper relationship not only with their partners, but with themselves," shared Leslie Busick, Founder and CEO of Pique.
With a recent $4M seed round led by Maveron, a leading venture capital firm, Pique will be utilizing the capital to further build out and continue scaling accessible, effective, sexual health care solutions for women.
"We are thrilled to back Leslie, Max, and the team as they take on a huge category of women's sexual health. The need to support women throughout their reproductive and sexual journey, including during menopause, is more pressing than ever before. A full stack solution that combines clinical level care with mental health and the convenience of a direct to consumer brand is exactly what we were looking for in the space, and is precisely Pique's approach. Every woman entering menopause should feel empowered and supported — we are excited to support Pique as they go after this audacious and important opportunity," shared Anarghya Vardhana, Partner at Maveron.
Pique's clinical care team is led by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ashley Winter, a Weill Cornell trained board-certified Urologist who specializes in sexual medicine. Dr. Winter and the team look at sexual well-being from a multi-faceted lens that integrates every aspect of one's mental, physical, hormonal, and social well-being. "Pique is reimagining women's health care at scale, spearheading a future where women can get the personalized, approachable, and effective care they need. I am thrilled to partner with Leslie to bring light to this underserved subject matter and use Pique's platform to shift the narrative around women's sexual health to reach and serve more women," shared Dr. Winter.
For more information on Pique, please visit https://www.piquehealth.co/ and @pique.health on Instagram.
About Pique: Pique is an online sexual health platform starting with a focus on women in the menopause stage of life. The company delivers personalized care to help address concerns from painful sex, vaginal dryness and low libido, to helping women build confidence, maintain strong intimate relationships, overcome sexual trauma, and beyond. Patients are led through the platform by a Nurse Practioner who specializes in sexual health and creates custom care plans that may include prescribing vaginal estrogen, sex & relationship counseling services, suggested lifestyle changes, and recommended resources from Pique's library.
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BARCELONA, Spain, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omdia released the white paper: "The enduring value of IP + Optical" at the 2022 Next Generation Optical Networking (NGON) forum held in Barcelona, Spain.
The white paper offers analysis of "IP over WDM" and "IP+Optical", states t IP over WDM was initially designed for one specific cloud service provider niche application. For communications service providers (CSPs)"IP+Optical" continues to be the more practical solution for CSP network, application and operational needs.
As stated in the white paper, the IP over WDM (IPoWDM) concept has been around for many years. Its fundamental premise has always been the ability to deploy transmission optics within routing platforms to delayer and simplify networks.
However, the hardware and software standardization of IPoWDM are work in progress industry initiatives and a significant integration effort is shifted from the vendors to the CSPs.
In contrast to the multi-variant architecture of IPoWDM, IP + Optical continues to demonstrate enduring value for the CSP community.
CSPs can continue to quickly leverage best-of-breed technology developments. Networks can be managed with existing skill sets and resources. Major advances in wavelength management continue, both in the core, at scale, and at the edge.
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BERLIN (AP) — Hermann Nitsch, an Austrian avant-garde artist known among other things for works in which he used blood and animal entrails, has died. He was 83.
Nitsch’s wife, Rita Nitsch, told the Austria Press Agency on Tuesday that Nitsch died at a hospital in the Austrian town of Mistelbach on Monday after a serious illness.
Nitsch, born in Vienna on Aug. 29, 1938, was versatile — with performance art, painting, sculpting and composing among his activities.
He was a co-founder of Viennese Actionism and best known for his Theater of Orgies and Mysteries, conceived as a visceral synthesis of the arts — which peaked with a “6-day Play” in 1998, featuring 13,000 liters (more than 3,400 gallons) of wine, hundreds of liters of blood, kilogram of grapes and tomatoes, several animal carcasses and musical accompaniment.
His works and performances drew plenty of criticism. After protests against one of his exhibitions, Nitsch said in 2015 that “the meat I use is not eaten but used for a theater performance, a higher purpose.”
He told German news agency dpa before his 80th birthday that “overcoming the revulsion barrier is a task of art.”
There are museums dedicated to Nitsch’s work in Mistelbach in northeastern Austria and in Naples, Italy.
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen tweeted that Nitsch “redefined” the Austrian art world.
“Austria is mourning a fascinating painter and an impressive person,” he said. “His work will live on; I am certain of that.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/austrian-avant-garde-artist-hermann-nitsch-dies-at-83/ | 2022-04-19T16:16:04Z |
NEW YORK, April 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Fennec" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FENC) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, and docketed under 22-cv-00115, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Fennec securities between May 28, 2021 and November 26, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Fennec securities during the Class Period, you have until April 11, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Fennec is a biopharmaceutical company that develops product candidates for use in the treatment of cancer in the United States. The Company's lead product candidate is PEDMARK, a formulation of sodium thiosulfate, which has completed a Phase III clinical trial for the prevention of cisplatin induced hearing loss, or ototoxicity, in children.
In December 2018, Fennec initiated a rolling New Drug Application ("NDA") with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for PEDMARK for the prevention of ototoxicity induced by cisplatin chemotherapy in patients 1 month to < 18 years of age with localized, non-metastatic, solid tumors, which was completed in February 2020 (the "Initial Pedmark NDA").
In August 2020, Fennec announced that it had received a Complete Response Letter ("CRL") from the FDA for the Initial Pedmark NDA because of deficiencies identified at the manufacturing facility of the Company's drug product manufacturer.
Then, in May 2021, the Company announced that it had resubmitted the NDA for PEDMARK with the FDA following receipt of final minutes from a Type A meeting with the FDA (the "Resubmitted Pedmark NDA").
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Fennec had not successfully remediated, and overstated its efforts to remediate, issues with the manufacturing facility of its drug product manufacturer for PEDMARK; (ii) as a result, the FDA was unlikely to approve the Resubmitted Pedmark NDA; (iii) accordingly, the regulatory and commercial prospects of the Resubmitted Pedmark NDA were overstated; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On November 29, 2021, during pre-market hours, Fennec issued a press release "announc[ing] that it expects to receive a [CRL] after the PDUFA [Prescription Drug User Fee Act] target action date of November 27, 2021 from the [FDA] regarding its [Resubmitted Pedmark NDA]." Specifically, Fennec advised investors that "[t]he FDA has indicated that, following a recent completion of a pre-approval inspection of the manufacturing facility of our drug product manufacturer, deficiencies have been identified[,]" and that "[o]nce the official CRL is received, the Company plans to request a Type A meeting to discuss the deficiencies and steps required for the resubmission of the NDA for PEDMARKTM."
On this news, Fennec's common share price fell $4.86 per share, or 50.41%, to close at $4.78 per share on November 29, 2021.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Steven Martin vice president, Infrastructure Engineering, IT Operations & Support, effective May 30. He reports to Therace Risch, executive vice president and chief information & technology officer.
Martin is responsible for the technology planning and delivery for infrastructure technologies including compute, network, storage and end-user tools. He also oversees technology operations and support.
"AEP continues to transform the way our employees work and implement new technologies to streamline our business, while enhancing the customer experience," Risch said. "Steven's focus on providing reliable, cost-effective, and an easy user experience, as well as his deep expertise in operations and infrastructure engineering, make him a valuable addition to our team. We welcome his leadership and insights as we deliver technology solutions that support AEP's efforts to provide clean, reliable and affordable energy."
Martin joins AEP from JCPenney, where he was vice president of Technology Enterprise Services and led information technology infrastructure, operations, support, and cyber functions and carried the dual role of managing director, JCPenney Services India. Prior to JCPenney, he served as senior director of the Technology Operations Center and senior director of Application Support for Target Corp. Martin also worked at Dell for nearly 13 years in roles of increasing responsibility. He received his bachelor's degree in management information systems from Texas Tech University.
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP's approximately 16,700 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 7,100 megawatts of renewable energy. The company's plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2030. AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2000 levels by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2050. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.
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Lewis helps Rapids beat Sounders to keep home streak alive
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Jonathan Lewis scored a goal five minutes into the second half and the Colorado Rapids upped their home unbeaten streak to 24 with a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders. With the win, the Rapids (5-5-3) matched the current run of Nashville SC for the third longest streak in MLS history. The Houston Dynamo hold the record with 30. Real Salt Lake is second at 29. It was the 50th MLS win for Rapids head coach Robin Fraser. The Sounders (4-6-1) had won two straight coming in but have now lost five on the road this season. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/22/lewis-helps-rapids-beat-sounders-to-keep-home-streak-alive/ | 2022-05-23T07:07:59Z |
The Pearland location is Black Rock's fifth store opening in Texas in six months
PORTLAND, Ore., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Portland, Oregon, has announced it is opening a new store in Pearland, Texas, a suburb at the southern end of Greater Houston Metro. With its grand opening on Friday, June 17th, this location marks the sixth store to open in the Houston area and the 13th in the Lone Star State.
Located at 11930 Broadway Street, Suite 110 in the Shadow Creek Ranch community, the boutique coffee bar will celebrate its grand opening by offering all customers free 16 oz. drinks all day on June 17th at this location as well as other specials throughout the following week.
"We love serving the communities in Texas and are thrilled to now serve the folks in Pearland," said Josh Pike, CEO of Black Rock Coffee Bar. "At Black Rock, we are rooted by coffee, connection and community. That means our baristas hope to make a positive impact on every person that visits our stores, while serving our award-winning coffee and popular flavored energy drinks."
The boutique coffee chain that was founded in Oregon is known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy drinks - all prepared and served by a Black Rock team of baristas that elevate the Black Rock Coffee Bar experience with exceptional customer service.
With more than 100 stores across seven states, the approximately 2,000 square-foot Pearland location incorporates Black Rock's signature industrial modern design and features a large Texas-themed mural that is designed to connect to the region.
Founded in 2008 in Portland, Oregon, an area of the Pacific Northwest known for its coffee excellence, Black Rock Coffee Bar continues its rapid expansion through the west and into the sunbelt, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The boutique coffee chain recently was named the Fastest Growing Private Company in Oregon and SW Washington in 2021 by the Portland Business Journal.
The Black Rock culture prides itself on providing opportunities for young people to learn how to lead, run a business, and develop people skills.
About Black Rock Coffee Bar
Black Rock Coffee Bar is a national boutique coffee shop that is known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy drinks. Founded as a family owned and operated business in Oregon in 2008, Black Rock Coffee Bar has grown to more than 100 retail locations in seven states. The Black Rock culture prides itself on not only being a positive force for the communities it serves, but also the team members that fuel their locations day in and day out. An important aspect of their team mission is to recognize those that go above and beyond by displaying the 4G's of Black Rock – grit, growth, gratitude and grace.
For more information, visit https://br.coffee/
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The Chevrolet Corvette is officially going electric
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business
General Motors will produce a fully electric Chevrolet Corvette, GM President Mark Reuss announced in a LinkedIn post Monday morning.
Reuss didn’t say when the electric Corvette would come, but he hinted that a hybrid model could come relatively soon. “We will offer an electrified Corvette as early as next year,” he wrote. An accompanying video the company posted to Twitter showed what appeared to be a hybrid Corvette, and in another first, showed the front wheels spinning and throwing snow as if being powered. All Corvettes produced by the company previously have been rear-wheel-drive only.
While Reuss’s post implies a hybrid Corvette will be based on the current generation of the car, it’s not clear if the all-electric version will be a variation of this car or a completely different future model.
“Electrified” is an auto industry term encompassing everything from hybrid to fully electric vehicles, and anything with an electric motor can count as “electrified.” It has long been rumored that the current generation of the Corvette, the first with its gasoline engine mounted behind the seats instead of in the front, could be built with a hybrid system. Reuss has also previously hinted there would be electrified variants of the car.
Various companies are working on electric sports cars. Most all-electric vehicles in production so far have been four-door sedans and SUVs, as the need for batteries lends itself to larger and heavier vehicles. Tesla’s first car, the Lotus Elise-based Tesla Roadster, was an electric sports car, but the second-generation of Tesla Roadster, originally unveiled as a prototype in 2017, has yet to go into production.
Some manufacturers, such as Lamborghini, have said that current battery technology doesn’t allow for a optimum sports car performance from a purely electric vehicle. Lamborghini has been working on plug-in hybrid sports cars, though.
To date, the Corvette is only available in the base Stingray version with 6.2-liter V8 engine producing up to 495 horsepower. A 670 horsepower Corvette Z06 with a 5.5-liter V8 was unveiled last fall. The previous generation of the Corvette included included a 755-horsepower ZR1 version. Nothing like that has yet been announced for the current model but GM engineers have said a major reason for putting the engine in the back was to allow for better performance at extremely high horsepower levels.
Besides saving gas, hybrid systems can also be used in high-performance cars to add additional power and to provide for quicker acceleration since electric motors can provide power to the wheels more quickly than gas engines. Ferrari’s most powerful sports cars are hybrids, for instance.
GM has said it plans to produce only zero-emission vehicles, meaning fully electric or powered by hydrogen fuel cells, by 2035.
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As a D.C. Beltway power player, the late Charles W. Colson worked with a “Thank God it’s Monday” attitude that meant his colleagues always knew they could contact him about hot topics and decisions.
But there was one exception — visits by his autistic grandson, Max.
“If Chuck was with Max, his phone was turned off,” Dave Carlson of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview said. “Max could stop him in his tracks.”
Carlson, who spent two decades as Colson’s aide and editor, says that Colson and Max’s bond was rooted in conviction. That same conviction shaped Colson’s work after his 1973 born-again Christian conversion and his guilty plea and conviction for Watergate crimes as a Nixon White House strategist. This led Colson to create the global Prison Fellowship ministry in 1976.
“It didn’t matter if you were in prison or what kind of crimes put you there. It didn’t matter if you were missing a chromosome or were autistic,” he said. Colson believed “we are all humans made in the image of God — Imago Dei. He was passionate about that until the end.”
The 80-year-old Colson died on April 21, 2012, felled by a brain hemorrhage moments after a speech about rising threats to religious liberty. His colleagues marked the 10-year anniversary by rebroadcasting that speech during a BreakPoint radio commentary.
“What we’re witnessing in our culture ... is but the tip of the iceberg. It’s the latest visible manifestation of a growing hostility towards Christianity mainly because — this has always been the case — government officials feel threatened by the power of the church because we all worship a king higher than the kings of this earth,” Colson said.
Cultural issues are bigger than mere politics, he stressed.
“Elections are important. Whoever serves in office, it makes a difference what kind of person that is and what that person believes,” he said. “But elections can’t solve the problem we’ve got. The problem we’ve got is that our culture has been decaying from the inside for 30 or 40 years, and politics is nothing but an expression of culture. So how do you fix the culture?”
Answering that question, noted Colson, will require Christians to “look in the mirror: That’s where the problem is.”
Colson’s words on that day remain relevant, Carlson said, even though “I don’t think he could have imagined where we are now. I don’t think he could have seen Donald Trump. I don’t think he could have seen the trans movement” and other developments linked to gender and fluid sexual identities. “Chuck really believed you could lay out an argument and people would listen and then consider changing their minds. I don’t think he could have imagined the current state of public discourse in America.”
In separate interviews, Carlson and former BreakPoint scribe Roberto Rivera — who wrote with and for Colson for 17 years — focused on the same three big ideas in Colson’s work.
Colson “never stopped being a prison kind of guy,” said Rivera, a lawyer who is a Roman Catholic. “Chuck’s legacy starts with this: He taught an entire generation of young evangelicals to give a damn about the lives of prisoners.”
With a law degree from George Washington University, Colson was always interested in legal trends, as well as politics. Without basic First Amendment rights, and religious liberty in particular, he believed there would be “no room in the public square in which to operate in the first place,” said Rivera. “Without religious freedom, nothing else happens.”
Finally, doctrines about the sanctity of human life informed all of his activism, whether Colson was discussing abortion, prison reform or human rights in general. He greatly admired Pope John Paul II and his writings about absolute, eternal truths and “core beliefs about what it means to be human,” said Carlson, an Eastern Rite Catholic.
While declining to predict how Colson would have handled the past decade, “I know that he wasn’t afraid of being called a heretic,” said Carlson. When he co-founded Evangelicals and Catholics Together in 1994 with the late Father Richard John Neuhaus, he knew “Prison Fellowship would take a heavy hit financially. But he believed it was the right thing to do. So, he did it.
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- African American women are three times more likely to die from complications due to pregnancy.
- Black women are disproportionately burdened by chronic conditions, such as anemia, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and obesity.
- Evidence exists that racial differences in socioeconomic (education and employment) and housing outcomes results in systematic unequal treatment of Black women.
HOUSTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- These are just a few of the reasons Houston's Leading Black Information Source is hosting the 2nd State of Black Women Health Forum at HISD's Young Women's College Preparatory Academy, 1906 Cleburne St., in Houston. The event scheduled on Wednesday, May 18 is two-fold with student assemblies in the morning and an adult program beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and a program at 6:30 p.m.
While the student portion of the event will focus on physical and mental health, the adult session will add a discussion on sexual health as a component. Health questions from the audience will be answered by black medical professionals who commonly address the health care needs unique to Black women. Admission is free with registration. Click on the link at Eventbrite.
"This forum brings Black girls and Black women together with women medical professionals to help provide a roadmap for their lifelong health journey," said Sonny Messiah-Jiles, CEO of the Defender Network. "We are grateful for our sponsors who recognize the importance of empowering Black women with health information to improve the quality of their lives."
Sponsors for the 2nd State of Black Women Health Forum are H-E-B., Texas Children's Hospital, J.P. Morgan Chase, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the City of Houston, HillDay Public Relations and The Steve Fund, an organization dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
"At H-E-B, our mission is to do our part to take care of Texans, and we're proud to support wellness initiatives that work to educate and improve the health of women and communities of color," said Winell Herron, H-E-B Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs. "H-E-B believes food plays an important role in a person's wellbeing, and we're committed to providing families throughout Texas quality, nutritional food to help them live happier and healthier lives.
"Black women, especially younger women, are more likely to have more aggressive breast cancers at an earlier age and die more often from the disease, making breast cancer screening, early detection and clinical trial enrollment especially important for our community," said Lorna McNeill, Ph.D., chair of Health Disparities Research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. McNeill will speak on clinical trials and health disparities at the event.
"Texas Children's Hospital is incredibly proud to be a sponsor of this year's State of Black Women Health Forum," said Michelle Riley Brown, Executive Vice President of Texas Children's Hospital. "All Black women and girls should have access not only to quality medical care that specifically addresses their needs, but also to vital information essential for their long-term physical and emotional health. Thank you so much to all the participating speakers and panelists and to Sonny Messiah-Jiles for spearheading this critical conversation."
Black women organizations from across the city will encourage members to participate in the forum with the goal of winning the special attendance prizes: First prize $1,000, Second prize $500 or Third prize $250. The event includes swag bags for the first one hundred attendees, door prizes and lots of fun and information.
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NEW YORK, May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: , N.Y., May 22, 2022. Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering ("IPO") of the important June 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Stronghold Digital Mining securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Stronghold Digital Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5313 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa, were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold Digital Mining would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold Digital Mining could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold Digital Mining would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about Stronghold Digital Mining's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Stronghold Digital Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5313 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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JLo Beauty Launches JLo Body™ with Booty-Focused Formula
LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLo Beauty, a high-performance line of skincare rooted in seriously sexy science and founded by world-renowned entertainer Jennifer Lopez, announces its first category expansion with the highly anticipated launch of body care. Introducing JLo Body, a clinically backed line of high-performance skincare for the body that delivers visible results and limitless confidence.
"For me, it's all about feeling confident in your skin, no matter what," says Lopez, "We give all this care and attention to the skin on our face, but we sometimes neglect the body. It was important to me to create a skincare routine for the body to address its specific and unique needs. It's all the power and science behind JLo Beauty… now for body."
Firm + Flaunt Targeted Booty Balm is the first clinically tested formula to launch under the JLo Body franchise as requested by JLo Beauty's ageless consumers who were looking to upgrade their bodycare with new textures and active ingredients that deliver powerful results. Inspired by the most iconic booty, JLo Beauty Firm + Flaunt Targeted Booty Balm is proven to firm skin's appearance, help improve skin elasticity, and fade the appearance of stretch marks in targeted areas like the booty, hips and thighs with a blend of powerful active ingredients like invigorating Guarana Seed Extract and Pink Pepperslim.
To cement the brand's seriously sexy science positioning, every JLo Beauty product is clinically tested to ensure visible, transformative results. Based on a clinical study, 100% of participants demonstrated a measured increase in hydration immediately after application*; 71% of participants demonstrated a measured increase in skin texture/smoothness after 4 weeks*; and 74% of participants demonstrated a measured improvement in skin elasticity after 8 weeks.* JLo Beauty also prioritizes Confidence Claims, with 76% of users experiencing restored confidence after 8 weeks of use**.
On July 24th – Jennifer's birthday – the superstar gave new meaning to the "birthday suit" by baring it all to mark the launch of JLo Body as part of an omnichannel marketing campaign. The launch campaign includes bi-coastal billboards, print ads, e-mail, SMS, exclusive social content, LIVE moments with Jennifer, influencer campaigns, activations with exclusive retailer Sephora, and partnerships with select JLo superfans – all in an effort to celebrate the brand founder's mantra: Beauty has no expiration date.
JLo Beauty Firm + Flaunt Targeted Booty Balm ($65) is available now on www.jlobeauty.com.
*Based on a clinical study of 34 women, ranging from 27 to 63
**User perception results as part of an 8-week clinical study of 29 women
About JLo Beauty
Jennifer Lopez launched JLo Beauty in January 2021 to bring her iconic "JLo Glow" to her community. The company expanded to include Lifestyle in 2022. Rooted in "seriously sexy science," JLo Beauty & Lifestyle continues to strive to make self-care simpler with potent, high performance, bio-active products that deliver transformative results for an inner and outer glow – at any age. www.jlobeauty.com @jlobeauty
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- 86% of consumers among younger generations (<45) showed a willingness to pay more for sustainable packaging
- 57% of consumers are "less likely" to buy products in harmful packaging
- 74% of consumers said they would be interested in buying products that come in refillable packaging
- 68% of consumers have chosen a product in the last six months based on its sustainability credentials
AMSTERDAM, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New data reveals that consumer demand for eco-friendly and sustainable product packaging has proven remarkably stable and robust throughout the societal changes that have occurred in the last several years. Today, Trivium Packaging, releases its 2022 Global Buying Green Report, based on a survey of more than 15,000 consumers across Europe, North America, and South America on their values & behaviors related to sustainable packaging, including willingness to pay more for eco-friendly packaging, perceptions of materials, and interest in refillable packaging.
The study reveals a steady climb in younger consumers' dedication to sustainable living. 86% of those 45 and under mentioned to be willing to pay more for sustainable packaging, up from 83% comparing the same data set from Trivium's 2021 Global Buying Green report. Consumers strengthened their commitment to sustainable packaging and continue to lead the way in rewarding brands for moving to sustainable packaging, translating their values into behaviors.
Key findings conclude that overall consumer demand for sustainable packaging remains high. 70% identify as environmentally aware, up 3 percent from last year. In a new finding, 68% have chosen a product in the last six months based on its sustainability credentials. This result aligns closely with the more than two-thirds of consumers that identify as environmentally aware and demonstrates that consumers are translating awareness into action.
Meanwhile, 74% expressed interest in buying products in refillable packaging. Consumers want products in recyclable packaging, but they also recognize the value of extending the life of packaging through reuse. Refillable packaging is proving to be a versatile and valuable solution for consumer products.
"The data in this year's Buying Green report presents a strong case that transitioning to sustainable packaging is not only the right decision for the environment, but also the right decision for any business," said Jenny Wassenaar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Trivium Packaging. "Metal packaging is perfectly aligned with a circular economy. Once produced, metals exist forever and can be used, reused and recycled endlessly without any loss of quality."
Brands risk reducing their market share when they cannot meet consumer demand for sustainable packaging. Consumers are 57% less likely to buy products in packaging they consider harmful to the environment. 44% go one step further and declared they "won't buy" products in packaging that is harmful to the environment. Therefore, it is important for brands to share the full sustainability credentials of packaging so consumers can make informed decisions.
"Brands that take a more holistic approach to sustainability by making packaging material part of their story can help align perceptions with reality and strengthen their sustainability credentials," said Trivium Packaging CEO Michael Mapes. "Trivium has been a pioneer in expanding the use of infinitely recyclable metal in packaging by offering a range of innovative solutions that help brands enhance packaging sustainability. The consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging is higher than ever, and the consumer behaviors as a result speak for themselves – businesses need to step up."
To download the full report and review a more detailed report specific to each region surveyed, visit www.triviumpackaging.com.
About Trivium Packaging
Trivium Packaging is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal packaging for the world's leading brands. Trivium has more than 60 locations worldwide, employs approximately 7,500 people with sales of $2.8bn. www.TriviumPackaging.com
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Pringles wants spider that looks like mascot renamed
Published: Jul. 7, 2022 at 3:40 PM EDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
(CNN) - Pringles is on a mission to rename a spider.
The potato chip company is asking people to sign a petition to rename the kidney garden spider to the Pringles spider, saying it looks like its mascot, Mr. P.
They pointed to its round white body and distinctive markings, including the massive mustache, as the reason.
Pringles is hoping the spider community will recognize the spider as their own.
The company is offering free chips to the first 1,500 who sign the petition - if it gets the name changed.
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SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today added to its impressive portable speaker range with three new models – the SRS-XG300 with powerful and high-quality sound, and SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 with wider listening area from the Line-Shape Diffuser. All three models are easy to carry so users can enjoy them anywhere.
Innovative X-Balanced Speaker Unit
Listeners need a speaker that can deliver big sound wherever they go. Thanks to Sony's unique X-Balanced Speaker Unit and Dual Passive Radiators in all three new models, these speakers do just that. They produce punchier bass with less distortion bringing high-quality sound and powerful sound pressure that will keep the energy going all night long.
Powerful party sound
The SRS-XG300 delivers deep, club-like bass and clear high frequency audio thanks to the integrated Front Tweeter and MEGA BASS features. If the listener wants to move from the club to the concert, thanks to LIVE SOUND1, the SRS-XG300 can recreate that unique atmosphere and let them relive their favorite live performances over and over.
For those that prefer their party with some added color, listeners can switch on the SRS-XG300's ambient illumination that synchronizes the speaker's lighting to the beat of the music.
Even sound all around
With the SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200, sound can reach the whole party with the help of Sony's unique Line-Shape Diffuser technology.
Inspired by the audio systems used at professional concerts, Sony's unique Line-Shape Diffuser distributes sound evenly, reaching wider and further so the listener's friends in the same location can dance to the same favorite tracks being played, all while enjoying the same high sound quality.
With the recommended vertical layout on the SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200, listeners can enjoy the full sound benefits of the Line-Shape Diffuser. In addition, the speakers can be positioned horizontally and the user can enjoy the stereo audio playback using the Sony | Music Center app1.
Bring the beat anywhere and everywhere
All three speakers were built with portability in mind and the SRS-XG300 comes with a retractable handle that makes it easier than ever to carry around. Additionally, with the handle down, the speaker matches any interior.
Despite their small dimensions and weight, the SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 pack big sound into small frames, making them the perfect companions while exploring the outdoors. The SRS-XE200 also comes with a handy strap, so it's always there ready to play one's favorite tracks at the touch of a button.
Nothing in the way of the music
Consumers need not worry about splashes or dust thanks to an IP67 rating on all models, leaving nowhere off limits for the perfect party setting2. Whether on a sandy beach or spending day to night by the pool, listeners can keep blasting their favorite songs.
It's easier to party harder than ever, with the SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 thanks to Sony's extensive shock testing, ensuring the speakers can withstand the inevitable knocks, bumps and scrapes that come with everyday use.
Keep the party going with long lasting battery
All three speakers boast long-lasting battery life, so a single charge will power through any party. Fully charged, the SRS-XG300 offers up to 25 hours of play, the SRS-XE300 offers up to 24 hours of play, while the SRS-XE200 offers up to 16 hours of play3.
All three speakers are packed with Quick Charging, so even when short on time, the music plays on. Quick charging gives up to 70 minutes of play from just a 10-minute charge.
Thanks to the Battery Care feature on all three models, users never have to worry about over-charging, meaning the speakers will remain in optimum condition for longer. For the SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 this feature can be turned on through the Sony | Music Center app4.
The SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 also offer Ambient Noise Sensing, Sony's unique mic sensing technology that analyzes the ambient noise and helps save battery when used outside.
Enjoy great calls with Echo Cancelling
All three models also offer Echo Cancelling, letting listeners enjoy great quality calls that allow two people to talk at the same time without cutting either of them off. With the help of the MIC Mute button on the SRS-XE300 and SRS XE200, listeners can also mute in an instant.
Get things booming with Party Connect and Stereo Pair
All three speakers come with Party Connect1, so listeners can combine up to 100 compatible wireless speakers with BLUETOOTH® technology and sync music for an epically powerful sound5. With Stereo Pair, listeners can connect two speakers wirelessly for a superb stereo sound. Both features are activated in the Sony | Music Center app1.
Sustainability matters
Sony designs their products to be stylish and also with the environment in mind. Recycled plastic developed especially for Sony is used in internal parts of the XE300 and XE2006.This development has required many years of research and design to ensure that the sustainable materials meet Sony's strict audio requirements. By using recycled paper for the individual packaging, including the tray, all three models comprise of no more than 5% plastic materials7.
Pricing and Availability:
XG300 has a suggested retail price of $349.99 and is available for pre-order now at Sony Electronics and Amazon, Best Buy (available for purchase on July 12, 2022), and other authorized dealers.
XE300 has a suggested retail price of $199.99 and is available for pre-order now at Sony Electronics and Amazon, Best Buy (available for purchase on July 12, 2022), and other authorized dealers.
XE200 has a suggested retail price of $129.99 and is available for pre-order now at Sony Electronics and Amazon, Best Buy (available for purchase on July 12, 2022), and other authorized dealers.
About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
1 LIVE SOUND mode is available via Sony | Music Center app. Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
2 Requires that all ports and covers are firmly closed. Waterproof specification of IPX7*1 as specified in "Degree of protection against water immersion" of the IEC60529. The speaker has been tested to and maintains its operability when gently submersed in water to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Dustproof specification of IP6X*2 as specified in "Degrees of protection against solid foreign objects". The speaker has been tested to and continues to block dust after stirring for 8 hours in a testing device which contains dust particles that are up to 75 mm in diameter.
3 Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
4 Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
5 Only compatible between SRS-XB43, SRS-XB33, SRS-XB23, SRS-XP700, SRS-XP500, SRS-XG500, SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300, SRS-XE200, LSPX-S3. Products compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function are not applicable for connection. (Bonnie – Please confirm if these models are accurate)
6 Recycled plastic may not be used for the part depending on the time of production.
7 Coating and adhesive materials excluded.
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New Division Will Offer Comprehensive Suite of Services: Branding & Creative Strategy, Content Development & Delivery, and Acquisition & Transition Marketing
WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edge Partners™ announced today the formation of a new marketing division called Edge Creative Growth. This new venture will offer a comprehensive suite of RIA marketing services, available as a stand-alone capability for marketing clients or as an integrated capability supporting Edge's private equity growth partnerships. Edge Partners™ makes private equity investments in independent RIAs to augment and accelerate growth using inorganic and organic strategies.
Edge Creative Growth is a full-service, in-house creative agency delivering four main capabilities, each with its own extensive package of services:
- Acquisition & Transition Focused Marketing: online and offline programs for attracting and acquiring potential business partners, as well as supporting pre- and post-acquisition communication campaigns.
- Digital Content Strategy: multichannel campaign creation and distribution; content development and curation; digital presence; publishing, social media presence, and advertising strategy.
- Account-Based Marketing (ABM): marketing and sales integration; design and execution through advanced segmentation and targeted outreach.
- Brand Development: brand identity conceptualization and design, as well as messaging refinement and deployment.
"The goal of marketing should be to ignite action-driven communication with qualified leads and potential partners and to create new business alliances," said Silvia Roa-Madan, Chief Marketing Officer, who will head up Edge Creative Growth. "The key is action, not marketing for marketing's sake. Our goal is to help wealth management firms create and communicate a differentiated identity, one that makes them stand out as an attractive destination for clients and business partners—and then reliably convert those interactions to growth in AUM, clients, and wallet share."
EDGE PARTNERS™ is a boutique private equity, and strategic growth firm focused on the independent RIA market. The firm makes direct equity investments in RIAs and provides capital, strategic guidance, and execution in support of long-term growth strategies. EDGE PARTNERS™ creates bespoke growth plans for each partner engagement. The firm helps RIAs generate growth in a tailored way through a combination of approaches such as advisor acquisition, mergers, service line expansion, strategic alliances, and organic client acquisition. The EDGE PARTNERS™ team comprises industry veterans and experts with the knowledge, experience, and connections to design and implement a range of growth initiatives.
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Josh Tello shouldn't be raising Rosalina as a single parent.
Alongside him should be Laura Buendia, his sweetheart of nine years. They began dating as teens, after he showed up at her Saginaw, Michigan, home with flowers, making her blush. They lay on the trampoline for hours, "talking about everything and just bonding."
Tello was planning to propose next week in Chicago, atop a downtown skyscraper. He was still bandying ideas around with cousins and friends before two bullets cut Buendia's life short in yet another extraordinarily violent weekend in America.
He's now left with a partially filled baby registry and a funeral GoFundMe. Early June 5, following a dispute at a family barbecue, Buendia -- 29 weeks pregnant -- was shot in her mom's yard, along with nephew Mariano Escareño, 24, and cousin Rafa Campos, 24. Two others were injured.
Buendia, 24, couldn't wait to be a mother. Rosalina was due in August, and Buendia had already selected the color for her room -- purple -- and picked out items from her favorite cartoon, "Lilo & Stitch." Buendia hoped Rosalina would love the mischievous blue alien as much as she did.
"She was just really loving. She was so eager to meet her child. When we went to ultrasounds, hearing her child and seeing her child brought her joy and comfort every day. I know she was going to be such a great mom," Tello, 26, said.
Buendia's cousin and nephew died at the scene. Buendia was rushed to the hospital, where doctors were able to deliver Rosalina, but they couldn't save her mother.
Even by recent American standards, last weekend was notable. At least 16 people were killed and scores were wounded in 13 mass shootings -- as the nation reeled from rampages at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket, a school in Uvalde, Texas, and a Tulsa, Oklahoma, medical facility.
None of the shootings drew major headlines. In almost every instance, the victims were doing ordinary things: attending barbecues, celebrating graduations, enjoying a night out at a bar, taking a ride on a party bus -- things you shouldn't have to look over your shoulder while doing.
At the hospital, Tello recalls the agonizing wait for news. He prayed that mother and daughter would be OK, but no. Imagine the conflicting emotions washing over the new father: crushed to lose the love of his life, relieved his daughter made it.
"It really brought me joy and a little bit of comfort, knowing that Laura's going to live on with our baby and she's going to watch over us," he said.
He's been visiting the hospital every day and brings Rosalina photos of her mother. Despite being 11 weeks premature, she's doing well. She's growing. Tello marvels over the tiny girl's grip. He likes to hold her feet. They're getting long, and she has so much hair -- dark like her parents'! When she's older, he'll tell her of her mother.
"How we started dating, how we started talking. She always loved to bake and to see other people smile. She was so sweet and kind. Family was everything to her, so I'm going to teach her the way of the family, too," he said.
It began with five shootings overnight
Gun violence has marred 2022, which might be the nation's worst year ever, experts say, with more than 250 mass shootings so far this year -- roughly one every 15 hours. Even through that lens, June 3 through 5 was remarkable.
On June 3, the Buendias were mourning the loss of their grandmother, Maria Teresa Galindo, who had always been protective of Laura Buendia, the family says. She had died nine days prior. Tello remembers Buendia lamenting "her grandma was not going to see the baby," he said.
"She talked about it every day, saying that she always hoped her grandma would hold our baby and take care of her," he said. But after Galindo's passing, Laura mourned not only her own loss, but Rosalina's as well -- no snuggles, no kisses, no presents. "Her grandma used to watch Laura all the time when she was little. That was like her second mom," Tello said.
Not that Laura Buendia wouldn't have spoiled Rosalina herself. A generous soul, she spoiled everyone. She couldn't be away from her and Tello's husky-golden retriever mix, Diego, for a few hours without stopping to grab him a treat or toy. She'd take him for car rides, just so he could stick his head out the window, Tello says.
After high school, she wanted to be a veterinarian, Tello says, but once she honed her baking skills in college, she set sights on perfecting the craft and owning a bakery.
"She had a lot of goals in life," he said. "I know that she would've achieved them."
The Friday before the cookout, Teresa Buendia, Laura's cousin, was home in Bay City, north of Saginaw, when Escareño, another cousin, and Campos, her brother, checked in. They had brought food and, as always, jokes. They ate and cut up, and talked about making their grandmother proud, oblivious to the violence about to unfold -- not only in their lives but across the nation.
It began that night, more than 700 miles away in Chesterfield, Virginia. Gunshots erupted at a graduation party, killing a 20-year-old and wounding seven more, CNN affiliate WWBT reported.
Over the next six hours, gunmen exacted four more mass shootings, CNN affiliates reported:
- A man, 31, was killed and three people were injured near an apartment complex in Omaha, Nebraska, KMTV reported;
- A party bus was "ambushed" in Ecorse, Michigan, leaving five wounded, Ecorse police Deputy Chief Jerry Flowers told CNN;
- Another graduation party was targeted in Socorro, Texas, injuring five teenagers, KVIA reported.
- A possible fight at a strip mall party in Phoenix, Arizona, led to gunfire, killing a 14-year-old girl and injuring eight others, KPHO reported.
With so much violence rattling the country, the shootings barely made national news, even though Phoenix had seen multiple slayings in recent days. The strip mall attack came days after a shooting at another party killed an 18-year-old and wounded five teens. It also came hours after Damarkus Edison, 15, was fatally shot outside his home, mere blocks from the strip mall, KNXV reported.
When Meagan Orantes' daughter informed her Damarkus had been killed, Orantes took her 14-year-old to the scene to learn more about her pal. Orantes couldn't help but think of Damarkus' mother. She, too, lost a teen son to gun violence in 2020 and knows Damarkus' mom's pain.
"(Damarkus) was a very happy, funny young man," she said. "He had his whole life ahead of him. He was in school. He was doing the right thing that he needed to do at 15 years old."
She's trying to help the teen's mom, "doing everything in my power to help this other mother who's lost her child and not knowing what way to go, what to do. ... When you lose a kid, you don't know which way to turn."
Second graders crushed
Following the overnight violence, the nation witnessed a brief Saturday respite in mass shootings. There were still shootings -- 246 people are shot every day in the United States, the Brady Campaign says -- just none with four or more victims.
That is, until around 7 p.m. ET, when a shooting at an abandoned house in Macon, Georgia, left a teenager dead and three wounded, CNN affiliate WSB reported.
Meanwhile, in Saginaw, the barbecue had just gotten under way. It began as a small gathering, just a few friends, but word spread. Many neighbors are like family. They popped over. Laura's mother called Teresa Buendia around 8 p.m. to say she hadn't planned a party, but everyone was there now, so come on over.
Food is important to the Buendias. Laura won awards for her baking. She worked at an artisan bread-and-pastry shop and often arrived with treats from the bakery or her own kitchen. Rafa Campos prided himself on his grilling, and the Buendias host regular barbecues, especially in the summer.
As Campos and Laura's father whipped up a feast of hot dogs, ribs and pork chops, the violence ramped up again:
- In Hempstead, New York, a 19-year-old was killed and three others were injured in a residential area on Long Island, police said;
- Gunmen in two cars fired 60 to 70 rounds at a graduation party outside Summerton, South Carolina, killing a mother of five and injuring several teenagers, according to police;
- Multiple shooters killed three people and wounded 11 in a popular Philadelphia entertainment district, police said.
Among the Philly victims was Kristopher Minners, who worked with second and sixth graders at Girard College, a boarding school for families with limited resources. He was celebrating his 22nd birthday. The school said he'd been doing an "amazing job" and was "a vital member of our community."
Minners had a good heart and bright future, Richard Perdomo told CNN affiliate WPVI. Perdomo taught Minners at Girard. They became friends when Minners returned this year as a residential adviser.
"We saw his second graders today at breakfast, and this is crushing them," Perdomo told the station. "It's hard enough for the staff, but for the little ones, they're trying to get their minds around it."
Audrionna King, the mother of five in South Carolina, was also dearly loved, says cousin Alonso Felder. She had a 3-month-old baby, along with 12-, 9-, 7- and 1-year-olds. Felder is saddened the youngest will grow up never knowing their mother. The shooters, he said, are "monster straight animals."
"She had a big heart. ... She was a confident, pure-hearted person," he said, adding later in a Facebook message, "This was a life that was taken, and the lives of innocent kids/adults that will never be the same."
'I just heard gunshots go off'
As the Saginaw barbecue carried into Sunday, Teresa and Laura Buendia chatted in the dining room with Laura's mother. Laura had kicked off her shoes, and her mom and cousin teased her about her stinky feet. They laughed and talked about the baby as Laura shared photos.
"I think Saturday night, when I was able to talk to her and see the ultrasound pictures and touch the baby and everything like that, it's probably going to be my favorite memory to hold forever," Teresa said.
Teresa offered Laura a ride home, but she declined. Tello would pick her up. He'd been at the party earlier but left to celebrate a cousin's engagement.
Around 2 a.m., a dispute outside became heated. Laura, Mariano Escareño and Rafa Campos were no fans of drama, so Laura's sister, Sandra Escareño, 34, told everyone to go to bed. The party dispersed, and Sandra walked two relatives home, she says.
Laura, Mariano Escareño and Campos were always together. Laura and Mariano were born a month apart and had always been more like siblings than aunt and nephew. When Sandra Escareño returned from the relatives' house, she found them in the yard tidying up.
"I walked in the house, and as the door shut behind me and I walked two steps, I just heard gunshots go off and I ran outside," she recalled. "I seen Laura and Rafa on the ground. Mariano, I didn't know until the police got here. I didn't know he was in between the houses."
Tello received a horrifying phone call.
"I was shocked. I was shaking. I was sad and angry. A lot of guilt. I should have been there," he said.
The weekend's violence continued. Minutes later, gunmen killed two people in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, police said. A third was fatally struck by a car while fleeing. Fourteen more were injured. Later Sunday morning, a shooting outside a Mesa, Arizona, bar killed a 23- and 25-year-old and injured two others, KNXV reported.
The spate of shootings intensified questions about the safety of everyday life in America, but Buendia's family has different questions.
Who's going to teach Sandra Escareño's daughters how to bake cakes with Laura gone? Who's going to watch movies with her kids and teach them to play video games with their cousin Mariano gone? Who's going to keep the family in stitches if Campos isn't cutting jokes and poking fun at himself?
Two questions haunted Sandra Escareño as she spoke to CNN four days after losing her sister, nephew and cousin.
"If I wouldn't have walked in, I would have been killed, too, for sure. And to think, my three kids, what would they have done? They have their father, but just to imagine already losing those three loved ones plus another one. It's like, I don't know. And then I think to myself, if I was there, if I could have stopped it or something..."
She trailed off, pondering things a sister should never have to. She concluded, "I don't think it's sunk in all the way."
The trio will be laid to rest Sunday.
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Guests to Include Charles Barkley, Sean Payton, and Other Notable Figures from Sports and Entertainment
NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kay Adams is back! Grab your coffee and join "Up and Adams" – FanDuel TV's flagship daily morning show.
The hour-long show airs Monday through Friday live from Los Angeles at 11am ET. Expect guests from across the sports and entertainment universe, plus NFL game and fantasy breakdowns you won't get anywhere else. The daily studio program will be available on YouTube and other social media platforms.
"I love an adventure and couldn't be more excited to be a part of a team that's leading the way into the future of sports," said Adams. "Breaking news. Good vibes. You. Me. Guests! Let's go already!"
On the guest roster are former professional basketball player and television analyst, Charles Barkley, Super Bowl winning head coach Sean Payton, Super Bowl Champion Eric Weddle, Darius Butler and FanDuel partner Dr. Disrespect, to name a few.
"Kay has a certain electric energy about her and her approachable presence creates an authentic connection with her fans that is rooted in trust," said Mike Raffensperger, Chief Commercial Officer, FanDuel. "We think that makes her a unique personality in sports media and we're beyond excited for her to bring that magic to the set of 'Up and Adams' and showcase her signature flair to FanDuel TV audiences."
FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in North America, launched FanDuel TV and its new OTT platform to be known as FanDuel+ today. Both FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are the first linear/digital network dedicated to sports wagering content and delivering more live sports programming than any other network in America, including becoming the new home of international basketball in the U.S. as part of a licensing agreement with Sportradar. As part of the launch, the company announced that FanDuel+ will be free to download for existing FanDuel customers with accounts on any of its sportsbook, casino, horse racing or daily fantasy platforms.
Come celebrate the start of the season with Adams on September 6 at 11am ET!
About FanDuel Group
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and nearly 30 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Scotland. It's network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
Contact: Kevin Hennessy / FanDuel / press@Fanduel.com
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Beigene, Ltd. ("Beigene" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BGNE). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Beigene and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 9, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") published a notification identifying Beigene, among other companies, as in potential violation of the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which allows the SEC to delist companies and ban a company's shares from being traded if the company fails to allow U.S. regulators to review their company audits for three straight years. Beigene and the other companies named in the SEC notification have until March 29, 2022 to challenge the charges against them.
On this news, Beigene's stock price fell $11.47 per share, or 5.87%, to close at $184.00 per share on March 10, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Ambition is something that people can see physically or metaphorically in the amount of success or drive a person or company has.
Maybe ambition is something you are high on when it comes to where you live or work and a new report from Verizon has put together a ranking of the most ambitious cities in the United States. To no one’s surprise, the Lone Star State was represented along with only three other states, California, Florida, and Georgia.
Verizon wrote, “When you think of the word “ambitious” what or who comes to mind? For many, it could be a mentor they look up to or that one friend who owns a small business but rarely do they ever consider the city they live in. Yes, that’s right! The city you live in can be ambitious too!”
The report ranked The Woodlands, Texas as the fifth most ambitious city in the US behind Burbank, CA, Davie FL, Pasadena, CA, and Sandy Springs, GA.
The report said, “Located in the Montgomery County area, The Woodlands is a special-purpose district and census designated place in Texas. Named by Forbes Magazine one of the best places to live in the U.S., this city has attracted notable corporations like Huntsman, Conn’s, Nexeo Solutions, Repsol Energy North America, Strike, and Chevron Phillips Chemical.”
Verizon was able to determine its rankings by looking at cities’ mean income, unemployment rate, people with a bachelor’s degree or higher, number of business applications, and percent of the population that started a new business. Click here to check out the full report and more of its findings. | https://cw33.com/news/local/this-texas-city-among-the-most-ambitious-in-the-us-report-says/ | 2022-09-07T16:15:12Z |
Massachusetts Launches "Your Massachusetts" Campaign to Inspire Regional Travel
BOSTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- However you "summer" – with friends or family, in cities or at beaches, seeking relaxation or an adrenaline rush – you can do it here in Massachusetts. As the go-to destination in New England offering excitement, emotional connection, and new experiences, Your Massachusetts is waiting.
As part of the recently launched Your Massachusetts campaign, the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism has released several sample itineraries for regional travelers.
Here are a few examples by region of summer activities and events that await you:
- Cape Cod and the Islands: The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard recently added two new stops: The "Nameless Trail" (site #32), which was created by students at Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School, and "Esther's Story" (site #33), which recounts the bravery of an enslaved woman who escaped from the sloop Endeavor in Edgartown Harbor.
- Central Massachusetts: The City of Worcester, which was first established as a town on June 14, 1722, will hold events throughout the year to celebrate its 300th anniversary.
- Greater Boston: The Summer in the City Entertainment Series is back for its 23rd season at Boston's Harborwalk Terrace and Rowes Wharf Sea Grille. Tuesdays through Thursdays, different bands perform nightly on the hotel's floating barge stage. On Fridays, you can see Movies by Moonlight for the first time since 2019.
- North of Boston: Set in Amesbury's historic Upper Millyard, Amesbury Carriage Museum's new Industrial History Center celebrates the city's rich industrial heritage.
- South of Boston: The newly created South Shore Irish Heritage Trail highlights the contributions Irish and Irish-Americans made to life on the South Shore. The trail extends through nine towns: Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield, Duxbury, Kingston, and Plymouth.
- Western Massachusetts: Tanglewood in Lenox is home once again this summer to The Boston Symphony Orchestra, which will celebrate the 90th birthday of one of its most beloved figures, John Williams, in a special program on August 22.
(Check out what else is going on in Massachusetts this summer and beyond: What's New in 2022.)
"Massachusetts holds a deep personal meaning for many potential visitors in the region, and we want to remind them that there are many more memories to make here," said Keiko Matsudo Orrall, executive director for the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. "We know that there's greater spontaneity and less long-term planning when it comes to traveling these days, and we want Massachusetts to be top of mind, especially when it comes to longer stays and repeat visits."
There's also a new Massachusetts Sports Trail, which takes sports fans on a journey through the state's long and storied sports history. Visitors can cheer our championship sports teams from Greater Boston, and travel the trail all the way to Western Massachusetts, where they can celebrate the birthplace of two popular American sports. You can also up your game by trying out our trails, rivers, tracks, fields, and greens for yourself.
As part of the Your Massachusetts campaign, a mix of digital, radio, TV, and out-of-home ads are currently running through September 2022 in the following markets: New York City; Albany, N.Y.; Burlington, Vt.; Hartford, Conn.; Portland, Maine; and Providence, R.I. Ads are also featured on 160 regional Amtrak trains, more than 500 taxis in New York City, and in Grand Central Station throughout the summer.
The Your Massachusetts campaign is being led by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism in conjunction with the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. Campaign ads and additional assets are available to view and download at https://www.visitma.com/media-industry-portal/.
About the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism:
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) promotes the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a travel destination for domestic and international visitors. MOTT highlights Massachusetts' culture, history, cuisine and outdoor resources, working closely with 16 regional tourism councils across the state and with larger tourism alliances such as Discover New England and BrandUSA.
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NEW DELHI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFTICALLY, India's first global Web3 E-Commerce SaaS platform, unveiled its new brand logo as part of the brand's ongoing evolution. The bold all caps-logo defines the company's strength and positions itself as a distinctively unique market leader in the Global NFT ecosystem. The logo is altered to symbolize NFTICALLY's dynamic future in the NFTs, as well as the blockchain & Web 3.0 ecosystem for a unified immersive experience. Along with the logo upgrade, the brand has introduced new features to its website to strengthen the user experience.
First, a new feature which enables 'custom redirection for navigating logo link', has been introduced for NFT marketplace owners. With this feature, NFT Marketplace owners can add a custom link on the logo of their businesses for navigation to a specific page or site.
Furthermore, NFTICALLY has also introduced flexibility to choose wallet options for all the NFT marketplaces for both desktop and mobile for an enhanced experience.
"NFTICALLY believes in becoming the pillar for its Marketplace owners, users and visitors. With re-designing the logo and adding new features, NFTICALLY seeks to help all its stakeholders," said Toshendra Sharma, Founder and CEO of NFTICALLY.
"Our goal is to further establish the company's identity as the industry leader in our ecosystem. The new logo will help to perfectly define the company's vision, and current scope of capabilities as well as signal future growth plans for all stakeholders," Sharma added.
NFTICALLY has enrolled a new feature, "Show Top Collections" and "Show Top Sellers" to grab the attention of visitors for showcasing the top-selling NFTs on the homepage. Making it user centric, NFTICALLY has also enrolled an option to show/hide and browse by category feature for the homepage of NFT marketplaces. This feature is introduced to enhance the browsing experience of the visitors.
Over the span of 8 months, NFTICALLY has enabled over 21K+ NFTs and 8.5K+ listed stores from more than 50 countries across the globe; recording about 138% MoM growth in its users. This number makes up for one of the fastest growths of any platform seen globally.
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Gibson County hires Charles Rogers as new football coach
Gibson County's search for a new football coach is over after the hiring of Charles Rogers on Wednesday.
Rogers was the co-defensive coordinator at Bob Jones (Alabama) and replaces Cody Finley, who retired at the conclusion of the 2021 season.
The Pioneers went 2-6 last season and were 22-37 in six seasons under Finley.
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Rogers isn't new to West Tennessee. He was Lake County's defensive coordinator in 2020 and helped the Falcons finish 8-2 and reach the Class 1A semifinals. In 2019, he was a defensive backs coach for a Haywood team that finished 11-2 and went to their second of four straight semifinal appearances.
He was also a defensive backs coach for Germantown from 2017-19, which had a 23-2 record during that span. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/05/10/tssaa-football-gibson-county-hires-charles-rogers/9718829002/ | 2022-05-10T20:55:09Z |
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A lucky player recently had a super day at Border Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, hitting a $uper Hit$ Jackpot$TM progressive jackpot for $361,706.82 on the Star Spangled 7s Super HitsTM slot game.
$uper Hit$ Jackpot$ is a 3-reel mechanical wide area progressive with a starting jackpot of $250,000. Games featuring $uper Hit$ Jackpot$ include Bourbon StreetTM, Ca$h BarnTM, Crazy CherryTM, Gems & JewelsTM, Hot Red RubyTM, The King of CoinTM, Lucky DuckyTM, Mr. Money BagsTM, Reel FeverTM, Smooth as SilkTM, and Star Spangled SevensTM.
Border Casino is conveniently located off Exit 1 of I-35 near the Oklahoma/Texas border. It is home to over 2,300 electronic games across 88,000 square feet of gaming floor.
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Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global games leader with more than 6,500 employees. The company is licensed in over 300 gaming jurisdictions, operates in more than 90 countries, and offers a unique blend of products and services. The company is the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of Class III games as well as Class II Innovations for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company's mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company's website at www.aristocratgaming.com.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Clean Express Auto Wash proudly announces the donation of $5,237.69 to the Suffolk Youth Athletic Association and Tidewater Arts Outreach. Donations were collected from Green Clean customers during the company's recent simultaneous grand openings at 2825 Godwin Blvd. in Suffolk and 3401 N. Military Highway in Norfolk, Virginia. ChemQuest, an industry leading car wash chemical products and service provider for Green Clean, generously donated $2,000 toward the grand total.
Throughout the 10-day Grand Opening, Green Clean Express Auto Wash offered a free signature "Clean Extreme" car wash ($20 value) to every customer in exchange for a monetary donation. Green Clean's Suffolk location raised $2,607.97 for the Suffolk Youth Athletic Association, to assist in their mission of providing a safe and positive sporting experience for area youth and communities. Green Clean's Norfolk location raised $2,629.72 for Tidewater Arts Outreach, to further their goal of bringing joy to older adults and those living in isolating circumstances through engagement with the arts. Overall, the Company gave away more than 2,061 free car washes at a retail value of more than $40,320.
"We are grateful that we have the privilege through each of our Grand Openings to assist so many in the Hampton Roads community," said Shawn Everett, Green Clean Express Auto Wash Founder. "From young kids having an opportunity to play an organized sport for the first time, to an elderly couple experiencing the joys of gathering with others to take an art class, we strive to have a positive impact on everyone we encounter."
Green Clean Express currently operates 14 locations throughout Hampton Roads, Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia, and Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The company has an additional 2 locations currently under construction, with more locations pending announcement.
Express Wash Concepts is the parent company of five award-winning, express car wash locations throughout Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Virginia under the following brands: Moo Moo Express Car Wash, Flying Ace Express Car Wash, Clean Express Auto Wash, Green Clean Express Auto Wash and Bee Clean Express Car Wash. Express Wash Concepts currently operates more than 72+ locations with 850+ employees. For more information, visit www.expresswashconcepts.com.
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Global lifestyle brand to become "Official Footwear Company" of the prominent pickleball organizations
NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersport and the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour, USA Pickleball and Major League Pickleball (MLP), the nation's elite professional pickleball circuits, have entered into multi-year agreements with Skechers that makes the global lifestyle brand the Official Footwear Company of each pickleball organization.
A formal announcement was made Thursday at the Franklin New York City Open, the APP Tour event that is taking place this weekend at the historic Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, home of the legendary US Open tennis tournament.
"We are very excited to welcome Skechers into the APP Tour, USA Pickleball and MLP families, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership," said Drew Russell, executive vice president of Intersport, an equity partner of the APP Tour and collaborative partner of USA Pickleball and MLP. "Their commitment to pickleball is another demonstration of the sport's incredible power and growth. We are excited to align with a fantastic brand that will drive new audiences to our wonderful game."
"We introduced Skechers Pickleball footwear just last month in Florida and received an overwhelmingly positive response with our first pairs quickly selling out at the event," said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. "People are clearly excited to play in our new Skechers Viper Court with the signature comfort, performance and innovation that they know and love from Skechers. That's why we're fully committed to this fun and exciting sport and driving that point home through an expansive triple partnership with the APP Tour, MLP and USA Pickleball. We look forward to helping promote and grow the sport together, and along with it this new pillar in our business."
About SKECHERS USA, Inc.
Skechers USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company™ based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company's collections are available in over 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through digital stores and 4,308 Company- and third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
About Intersport
Since 1985, Intersport has been an award-winning innovator and leader in the creation of sports, lifestyle, culinary and entertainment-based marketing platforms. With expertise in Sponsorship Consulting, Experiential Marketing, Hospitality, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Productions and Sports Properties, this Chicago-based Marketing & Media Solutions Company helps their clients to create ideas, content and experiences that attract and engage passionate audiences. To learn more about Intersport, visit www.intersport.global, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
About the APP Tour
Founded in 2019, the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) serves amateurs, professionals, and senior professionals in one of the fastest growing sports in the country. It is the first and only officially sanctioned tour of USA Pickleball. The APP also prides itself on developing the next generation of champions through its Next Gen Series and other youth initiatives. For more information on the APP Tour, visit www.apptour.org.
About USA Pickleball
USA Pickleball is a non-profit organization established in 2005 to further the sport's advancement in critical areas. As the National Governing Body, USA Pickleball promotes the growth of pickleball by maintaining playing rules, sanctioning tournaments, setting player ratings and providing grassroots support through a network of 2,000 ambassadors. Since 2013, USA Pickleball membership has grown 1,350% to nearly 60,000. For more information, visit www.usapickleball.org.
About Major League Pickleball
Major League Pickleball (MLP) is the elite professional pickleball competition that sees teams of two women and two men compete in a unique format that set new standards in the fastest growing sport in America. MLP's first-ever event, which took place in November 2021, raised the bar for pro pickleball, introducing broadcast and event production innovations that earned MLP the title "Event of the Year" by The Dink. In addition to MLP's goal to create engaging new platforms to showcase the best professional female and male pickleball players worldwide, MLP is also focused on helping build the grassroots of the sport, attracting both new participants and fans to pickleball in the USA and worldwide. For more information on Major League Pickleball, go to www.MajorLeaguePickleball.net and follow Major League Pickleball on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, Skechers' future domestic and international growth, financial results and operations including expected net sales and earnings, its development of new products, future demand for its products, its planned domestic and international expansion, opening of new stores and additional expenditures, and advertising and marketing initiatives. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "project," "will," "could," "may," "might," or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include the disruption of business and operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; delays or disruptions in our supply chain; international economic, political and market conditions including the challenging consumer retail markets in the United States and the impact of Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine; sustaining, managing and forecasting costs and proper inventory levels; losing any significant customers; decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments due to the lack of popularity of particular designs and/or categories of products; maintaining brand image and intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers, especially in the highly competitive performance footwear market; anticipating, identifying, interpreting or forecasting changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for the products and the various market factors described above; sales levels during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in Skechers' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Taking these and other risk factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration, the dynamic nature of these circumstances means that what is stated in this press release could change at any time, and as a result, actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. The risks included here are not exhaustive. Skechers operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of future performance.
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The professional moving company provides competitive pay and flexible schedules
TAMPA, Fla. , Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's back to school time and if you're looking for a way to balance your college classes with a great job, College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® has the solution. The award-winning full-service moving and hauling company is now hiring. They offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, and applicants can schedule an interview online and receive notice for an appointment within minutes.
"The past couple of years have been incredibly exciting for our brand. We've grown significantly, having opened 50 new locations in 2021 and we've added more this year," said Roman Cowan, President of College HUNKS. "To help meet this growth, we're looking for new team members to join our organization. We are committed to our core values, including building leaders. By recruiting college students, we can help pave the way for a successful future with a job that offers an opportunity for building your resume, earning competitive pay, and more."
The brand is hiring more than 1,000 full-time and part-time employees nationwide and opportunities are also available for customer service positions and Brand Central careers. In addition to their expedited application process, the company offers various incentives for new hires. Each location is owned by a franchise partner, so incentives may vary. Check with your local College HUNKS for details.
"Our team members are the backbone of our enterprise and we hold steadfast to a People First philosophy that puts our guests and team members in the forefront. College HUNKS has a firm belief that when you take care of your people, your company can grow," added Cowan. "We're excited to continue our expansion across the country and welcome new talent to join us on the journey."
For more information, including employment opportunities, visit https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/jobs/.
About College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® was originally founded by two college buddies with a beat-up cargo van and now has more than 190 franchises providing full-service tech-enabled residential and commercial moving, junk removal, donation pickups, and labor services in the United States as well as Canada. H.U.N.K.S., which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service, is a socially conscious, values-based organization and has a national partnership with U.S. Hunger, which strives to end childhood hunger. The company strives to become recognized as an iconic brand, renowned for its world-class company culture and service, while also providing a viable employment and franchise opportunity to pursue personal and professional fulfillment.
In January 2022, College HUNKS was featured in the Season 11 premiere of the CBS series UNDERCOVER BOSS. Co-founders Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman both went undercover to examine their company's operations and this marked the first time that two bosses were featured in one show.
For more information, visit https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com.
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Brianne@inklinkmarketing.com
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BEIJING, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarena International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEDU) ("Tarena" or the "Company"), a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood & adolescent quality education services in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, before the U.S. market opens on May 17, 2022. Tarena's management will host an earnings conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. on May 17, 2022, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022, Beijing Time). Participants can join the conference using the below options:
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
United States: +1-855-824-5644
Hong Kong, China: +852-3027-6500
Mainland China: 8009-880-563/400-821-0637
United Kingdom: 0800-026-1542
International: +1-646-722-4977
Passcode: 27103456#
Please dial in ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode to join the call.
Joining the conference call via a live webcast:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at https://ir.tedu.cn/.
Listening to the conference call replay:
A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following number until May 24, 2022:
United States: +1-646-982-0473
International: +61-2-8325-2405
Passcode: 520002317#
About Tarena International, Inc.
Tarena is a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood and adolescent quality education services in China. Through its innovative education platform combining live distance instruction, classroom-based tutoring and online learning modules, Tarena offers adult professional education courses in IT and non-IT subjects. Its adult professional education courses provide students with practical skills to prepare them for jobs in industries with significant growth potential and strong hiring demand. Tarena also offers childhood and adolescent quality education programs, including computer coding and robotics programming courses, etc., targeting students aged between three and eighteen.
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations Contact
Tarena International, Inc.
Email: ir@tedu.cn.
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LONG BEACH, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Beach Days & Getaways are back, with a twist: Follow Visit Long Beach (@VisitLB) on Instagram this summer for a chance to win monthly giveaways to Long Beach attractions, incredible restaurants, activities and more!
This May through August, the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau will release themed vacation itineraries to experience Long Beach like the locals do – announcing each itinerary drop with an original video and giveaway on Instagram. Today, the summer travel campaign Long Beach Days & Getaways debuts its first themed trip of the summer, "Aquatic Adventure," highlighting all the ways to get out on the water (or enjoy it from a distance) along Long Beach's 11 miles of waterways and coastline.
May's giveaway includes a family four pack of whale watching tickets from Harbor Breeze Cruises and four tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific with a very special addition: a family Animal Encounter with sharks and rays, or one of the Aquarium's unique feathered friends. Head over to @VisitLB on Instagram and when you spot the "Aquatic Adventure" video, tag 2 friends in the comments and follow @VisitLB, @AquariumPacific and @HarborBreezeCruises for a chance to win.
"Our Long Beach Days & Getaways let you explore Long Beach like a local, showcasing unique attractions and activities alongside hidden gems that'll make your friends say, 'Where is that, and when can I go?'" said Samantha Mehlinger, Vice President of Communications for the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). "Be sure to follow us on Instagram for a chance to win prizes all summer long."
Showcasing Long Beach as an ideal destination for travelers near and far, each Long Beach Days & Getaways itinerary is created for different interests, tastes, and lifestyles. With original, locally produced written recommendations, photography, and videos, the Long Beach CVB's summer campaign is designed to authentically showcase the destination: a 50 square mile, walkable, bikeable, urban waterfront city with a half million diverse residents (and equally varied foodie scene), world class attractions, visual and performing arts, and endless activities for all ages.
Long Beach Days & Getaways originally debuted in the summer of 2021 to capture pent up travel demand following pandemic lockdowns. The multi-media, multi-platform campaign won statewide recognition, taking home Visit California's coveted Poppy Award for Best Content Marketing. All itineraries are available under "Things to Do" on the CVB's website, www.visitlongbeach.com.
Be sure to visit the "This is Long Beach" blog, the authority on things to do in Long Beach, for fresh weekly listicles about the foodie scene, activities, hidden gems, attractions, and so much more.
About the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau: Established in 1982, the LBCVB is a private non-profit organization funded by city hotel bed tax and membership contributions from over 400 area businesses and community organizations. The mission of the Bureau is to contribute to the economic development of the city of Long Beach by selling, marketing and promoting Long Beach as a destination for conventions, meetings, tradeshows and tourism. Follow Visit Long Beach on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.
CONTACT
Samantha Mehlinger
VP Communications
Long Beach CVB
562-896-3290
SamanthaM@longbeachcvb.org
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Copper Dog Pledges Funds To Animal Welfare Organizations Making Big Impacts In Local Communities
NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20, Copper Dog Scotch Whisky is partnering with animal welfare organizations across the country to match adoption fees to celebrate the occasion. Copper Dog will match up to $5,000 in donations to eight charities, pledging a total of $40,000. The charities who will have Animal Haven (N.Y.), Second Chance Rescue (N.Y.), The Labelle Foundation (Calif.), Wags & Walks Rescue (Calif.), Austin Pets Alive! (Texas), St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center (N.J.), Animal Rescue of the Rockies (Colo.) and PAWS Chicago (Ill.).
Copper Dog is proud to support local charities making a big impact in their communities. The brand has partnered with 25 animal welfare nonprofits and has donated more than $500,000 since January 2021 to support their rescue initiatives. These donations provide critical funds to smaller, local organizations that are committed to improving the lives of dogs in need.
"We are proud to partner with local rescue centers and shelters across the US to double funds raised this National Rescue Dog Day, so that they can care for even more dogs in need," said Jamie Young, Director of Single Malts, Diageo. "These local organizations share our rascally spirit, advocating for every last underdog in their communities."
National Rescue Dog Day brings awareness to the countless number of dogs in shelters that are in need of homes or special care. The day recognizes the benefits of adopting four-legged friends and the importance of proper rescue and responsible pet care from shelters.
When you adopt from the enclosed organizations during the program timeframe, Copper Dog will double your adoption fee, allowing these charities to rescue even more pets in need:
- NYC
- Dates: May 20 – May 31, 2022
- Details: All pets.
- Dates: May 20 - June 3, 2022
- Details: All pets.
- Los Angeles
- Dates: May 20 - May 27, 2022
- Details: Dog adoptions.
- Dates: May 20 - May 27, 2022
- Details: Dog adoptions.
- Austin
- Dates: May 20 - May 22, 2022
- Details: Dog and cat adoptions.
- New Jersey
- Dates: May 20 - May 27, 2022
- Details: Dog and cat adoptions.
- Colorado
- Dates: May 20 - June 20, 2022
- Details: Dog adoptions.
- Chicago
- Dates: May 20 - May 25, 2022
- Details: Dog and cat adoptions.
In addition to matching adoption fees, Copper Dog will host a "Pup Crawl'' open to the public to help support local bars in New York City. The Pup Crawl will take place on Friday, May 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST at The Crooked Knife and Johnny's Bar, and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST at Fiddlesticks Pub in downtown Manhattan. Local visitors and canines alike are welcome to celebrate the occasion at these venues and enjoy complimentary signature drinks from Copper Dog, a light, versatile and mixable Scotch that is delicious on its own or in contemporary and classic cocktails.
"Dogs are at the heart of our brand because they reflect the same values upon which Copper Dog was founded - playfulness, mischief, sociability and rascaliness," said Piers Adam, Founder of Copper Dog. "We're honored to support man's best friends and all the people giving them new homes on National Rescue Dog Day."
Copper Dog is available to purchase at select liquor retailers or online at ReserveBar, Drizly.com or on the Drizly app. For more information about Copper Dog, please visit its website or follow @CopperDogUS.
ABOUT COPPER DOG
Copper Dog is an award winning Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from the heart of Speyside, Scotland. The liquid is a unique blend of no fewer than eight single malt whiskies, slowly married together in old oak casks. Craftily combined together resulting in a whisky that's simple enough to be approachable, but complex enough to keep up with the conversation. Copper Dog whisky originated at The Craigellachie Hotel pub and was created as a tribute to the local Speyside rascals who worked in the nearby distilleries. This Blended Malt Scotch Whisky can stand alone or complement other ingredients when mixed into a cocktail. To learn more about Copper Dog, please visit https://www.copperdogwhisky.com/en-us/ or follow @CopperDogUS.
ABOUT DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practices. Follow Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
Please Drink Responsibly. Copper Dog Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. 40% Alc/Vol. Imported by Diageo, New York, NY.
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- Fourth Quarter Operating Income Up $55.8M on 28% YOY Higher Revenue of $514.4M
- Company Expects Full Year 2023 Revenue to Increase 8%-10% Versus Fiscal 2022
- Regular Quarterly Dividend Raised 33% to $0.20 Per Share
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company's fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2022. Scholastic recorded significant revenue and operating income gains in both reporting periods, led by increased in-person book fairs and record revenue-per-fair levels in the U.S. book fairs channel, as well as strong demand for the Company's educational offerings.
As previously announced, reflecting confidence in the Company's performance and outlook, its Board of Directors also approved a 33% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.20 per share from $0.15 per share on the Company's Class A and Common Stock for the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2022.
Company Commentary from Peter Warwick, Scholastic President & CEO
"Scholastic's strong fourth fiscal quarter and full-year results were driven by the success of our strategic and operational initiatives, and the ever growing demand for our products by children, parents and our long-standing school partners."
"It's clear that Scholastic has emerged from the challenges of the pandemic even stronger and better positioned for future sustainable growth, as indicated by our higher expectations for fiscal 2023 and the recently announced increase in our regular quarterly dividend. Scholastic's employees did an amazing job fulfilling our Company mission during these uncertain times by embracing every opportunity to increase collaboration and foster innovation."
"Looking ahead to fiscal 2023 and beyond, we see continuing demand for our products and services deeply rooted in the fundamental role of our engaging independent reading materials in the learning goals of children. This goes beyond recovery as there is a renewed focus on the benefits that independent reading and book ownership have for young readers and their overall development. As educators, parents and policymakers look to close the learning gaps exacerbated by the pandemic, Scholastic will continue to be a trusted and preferred partner. In addition, our popular and highly-valued intellectual property will fuel our growth and financial performance, as we continually expand and refresh our deep library of content."
Revenues increased 28% driven primarily by the return of in-person book fairs and the historically high revenue-per-fair as well as the continued growth in educational product sales due to the high demand for independent reading for children.
Operating Income increased $55.8M to $65.5M while Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure of operations explained in the accompanying tables) increased 39% to $88.5M. These increases are indicative of the Company's ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiencies by streamlining distribution channels and focusing on intelligent spending throughout the Company.
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution
Book Fairs revenues increased $85.1M on historically high revenue-per-fair levels on 72% of pre-pandemic in-person fair count.
Trade revenues increased $6.6M primarily driven by key frontlist publishing and backlist titles from the Company's best-selling series that continue to resonate with customers.
Book Clubs revenues decreased $10.3M as a result of the residual effects of the labor and system issues experienced earlier in the fiscal year.
Education Solutions
Higher revenues of $31.9M were driven by the increased demand for educational materials needed to support a generation of students affected by the COVID pandemic. The Company experienced an increase in sales of family and community engagement and summer reading offerings in the fourth quarter, as well as higher sales of its Scholastic LiteracyTM and Rising Voices Library®.
Demand continues to benefit, in part, from government financed programs such as ESSER, the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, which provides direct funding to states and districts, and from state-driven programs as seen in the New Worlds Reading Initiative, which exceeded its enrollment target in the first year of a five year contract.
International
In the major markets, revenue increased $4.5M, primarily driven by the performance of the book fairs channel in both the UK and Canada markets. Business in Australia and New Zealand was adversely affected by the later timing of COVID-related shutdowns when compared to the other markets.
Revenues in Asia decreased as the Company exited its direct sales business, which is no longer a strategic fit for the Company's future growth strategy, and China continued to be impacted by restrictive government regulations on after-school tutoring programs as well as pandemic-related shutdowns.
Overhead
Excluding one-time items, overhead costs increased $13.4M which was primarily related to an increase in employee-related costs arising from inflationary pressures on labor, including unallocated wages from the Company's Missouri distribution facilities as well as higher accrued bonuses and salary-related benefit costs.
Revenues increased 26% primarily driven by the return of in-person book fairs resulting in higher revenues of $265.4M. Education Solutions revenue increased $81.3M on overall higher demand with improved sales of the Company's culturally-responsive products such as Rising Voices Library, early childhood products such as PreK On My WayTM, summer reading programs and Scholastic Literacy.
Operating Income of $97.4M (and Adjusted EBITDA of $188.9M) are indicative of the recovery of the U.S. book fairs business which benefited from minimal incremental distribution costs associated with higher revenue per fair. The Company also had overall lower selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue which is indicative of the effectiveness of the Company's cost saving initiatives and improved operational efficiencies.
The $155.0M increase in cash provided by operating activities and the $162.3M increase in free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure of operations explained in the accompanying tables) versus the prior period were primarily driven by $390.0M in higher customer collections on the increase in revenues as well as $54.0M in higher net federal tax refunds. This was partially offset by higher inventory purchases of $112.4M, increased payroll related payments, higher postage and freight charges, and a $13.4M net settlement of an intellectual property litigation matter. Higher cash balances will afford the Company financial flexibility to pursue strategic growth initiatives.
The Company distributed $5.2M in dividends in the fourth quarter and has reacquired 870,258 shares of its common stock for $33.4M in fiscal year 2022. As previously disclosed, this included a privately negotiated transaction with a related party for 300,000 common shares at a 4.2% discount to market prices. In addition, during the fourth fiscal quarter, the Company entered into a privately negotiated transaction with a third party for the repurchase of 190,290 common shares at a 4.0% discount to market prices. The Company expects to continue open market repurchases of its shares for the foreseeable future.
Outlook
In fiscal 2023, the Company expects the overall demand for independent reading resources at home and in school to remain strong, and management will continue to reallocate investments to yield the best returns by focusing on the value of the Company's intellectual property, expanding its education solutions channel and, where appropriate, adjust product pricing.
In the book fairs channel, the Company will strategically increase fair count, anticipating 85% pre-pandemic levels, while maintaining strong revenue per fair, continuing to leverage improved distribution efficiencies and sales and marketing efforts. Labor and system issues in the book clubs channel have been mitigated and higher operating incomes are expected on improved customer confidence. The Company is also excited about new releases in the trade channel from some of the most popular best-selling series and authors such as Wings of FireTM GraphixTM by Tui Sutherland, Cat Kid Comic Club®: Collaborations by Dav Pilkey, Brian Selznick's Big Tree and many more. The Company's content benefited from on-screen adaptations such as Dreamworks' The Bad GuysTM and Netflix's HeartstopperTM in fiscal 2022 and moving forward Scholastic Entertainment has 35+ projects in development, some of which will impact next fiscal year, such as Eva the OwletTM, a new animated kids and family series on AppleTV+ based on the New York Times bestselling Scholastic book series "Owl Diaries"TM by award-winning author Rebecca Elliott.
The Company anticipates increased demand of its educational products supported by continued government-related funding programs, as well as improvements in Education Solutions' sales and marketing efforts. The Company will enter its second year of the New Worlds Reading Initiative, which will begin in the second fiscal quarter, and will look for future state-sponsored programs opportunities as they arise. The sales of Scholastic Magazines+TM have reached near pre-pandemic levels with distribution of over 125M units of digital and physical product to children throughout the U.S. The Company will prudently increase spending to improve cross-selling initiatives and data-driven selling opportunities which will benefit future periods but will impact next fiscal year, decreasing operating income.
Internationally, the Company is expecting modest improvement in operating profits as the major markets continue to recover from the impacts of the global pandemic and Asia benefits from the Company's strategic exit of the low-margin direct sales business.
Overhead costs are expected to increase next year due to higher salary related costs as a result of continuing inflationary pressures and an increase in spending on transformative and digital services as the Company invests in future growth opportunities. The Company will continue to explore further opportunities for measured cost savings with process improvements and automation, product rationalization and overall improvements in resource allocation to increase shareholder value.
The Company expects fiscal year 2023 revenues to increase 8%-10% and has set an Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the accompanying tables) target for fiscal year 2023 of $195M to $205M, up from $188.9M in fiscal 2022.
Additional Information
To supplement our financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we include certain non-GAAP calculations and presentations including, as noted above, "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Free Cash Flow". Please refer to the non-GAAP financial tables attached to this press release for supporting details on the impact of one-time items on operating income, net income and diluted EPS, and the use of non-GAAP financial measures included in this release. This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its results at 4:30 p.m. ET today, July 21, 2022. Peter Warwick, Scholastic President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kenneth Cleary, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will moderate the call.
The conference call and accompanying slides will be webcast and accessible through the Investor Relations section of Scholastic's website, www.investor.scholastic.com. To access the conference call by phone, please go to this link (registration link), and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. Shortly following the call, an archived webcast and accompanying slides from the conference call will also be posted at investor.scholastic.com.
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been encouraging the personal and intellectual growth of all children, beginning with literacy. Having earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families, Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of literacy curriculum, professional services, and classroom magazines, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates and distributes bestselling books and e-books, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, and other products and services that support children's learning and literacy, both in school and at home. With 15 international operations and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to future periods. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those arising from the continuing impact of COVID-19 related measures taken by governmental authorities, school administrators, or suppliers or customers which may curtail or otherwise adversely affect certain of the Company's business operations, and the conditions of the children's book and educational materials markets generally and acceptance of the Company's products within those markets, and other risks and factors identified from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to vacuum various forms of mulch or ground cover matter and transfer it through a blowing method," said an inventor, from Houston, Texas, "so I invented the MULCH FERTILIZER SAND SPREADER. My design would offer an alternative to using traditional tools and hand methods that may be tiring and time-consuming."
The invention provides an effective machine for suctioning and blowing/discharging mulch and other land cover. In doing so, it increases safety and efficiency and it reduces manual labor and strain. The invention features a functional design that is easy to use and maneuver so it is ideal for landscaping services and homeowners. Additionally, it can be used with mulch, sand, soil, etc.
The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HOF-224, 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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AMARILLO, Texas, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxor Specialty Pharmacy, a division of Maxor National Pharmacy Services (Maxor), is proud to announce that they have been granted the Rare Disease Pharmacy Center of Excellence from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC).
URAC recognizes the high level of support and skills required to service patients, and this unique designation was developed to ensure best-in-class practices for patients with rare and orphan diseases. With only a few specialty pharmacies holding this designation to date, Maxor Specialty Pharmacy is positioned to be a trusted partner not only for patients, but for providers, and rare disease drug manufacturers.
"Maxor Specialty is honored to receive the Rare Disease designation. Our team is committed to excellence regarding patient care for Rare and Orphan Diseases. We are excited to demonstrate our unique approach to provide value to all stake holders and support optimal therapeutic outcomes for our patients," shared Jessie Heaton, Vice President of Maxor Specialty Pharmacy.
"Our patients have complex needs and complex treatment plans. We strive to go above and beyond while providing highly specialized care for these individuals," said Christa Larkin, Senior Vice President, PBM and Specialty Operations. "This is an important milestone and recognition for our specialty business."
At Maxor Specialty, we take a different approach to specialty and infusion pharmacy care. We believe improving outcomes – both clinical and financial – is a journey, and we're all in it together. Because we're a full-service pharmacy, we're better positioned than other specialty services to build connections throughout the healthcare continuum and create flexible, customized treatment plans that result in the best possible care. It's a holistic, collaborative approach that brings together providers, patients and manufacturers like never before – leading to lower costs and better outcomes for all.
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DALLAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) ("Braemar" or the "Company") reported today that the Company expects to report occupancy of approximately 55% for the first quarter of 2022 with an average daily rate ("ADR") of approximately $597 resulting in RevPAR of approximately $328. This RevPAR reflects an approximate increase of 69% compared to the first quarter of 2021 and an approximate increase of 20% compared to the first quarter of 2019. The preliminary operating information discussed above assumes the 15 hotel properties owned and included in the Company's operations at March 31, 2022, were owned as of the beginning of 2019.
"We continue to see accelerated performance compared to 2019. We closed on the acquisition of The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach in mid-March. This property is going to significantly increase our reported RevPAR going forward. Assuming that we had owned the property for the entire month of March, we would have achieved a RevPAR of an unprecedented $404," said Richard J. Stockton, Braemar's President and Chief Executive Officer. He added, "Leisure demand has held up much better than anticipated, as trends in corporate transient and group bookings continue to build."
Braemar Hotels & Resorts is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in luxury hotels and resorts.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon "forward-looking" information and are being made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about the Company's strategy and future plans. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. When we use the words "will likely result," "may," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "expect," "believe," "intend," or similar expressions, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions and uncertainties, many of which are outside Braemar's control.
These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, without limitation: the impact of COVID-19, and the rate of adoption and efficacy of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, on our business and investment strategy; our ability to repay, refinance or restructure our debt and the debt of certain of our subsidiaries; anticipated or expected purchases or sales of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; risks associated with our ability to effectuate our dividend policy, including factors such as operating results and the economic outlook influencing our board's decision whether to pay further dividends at levels previously disclosed or to use available cash to pay dividends; our understanding of our competition; market trends; projected capital expenditures; the impact of technology on our operations and business; general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of our common stock and preferred stock; availability, terms and deployment of capital; availability of qualified personnel; changes in our industry and the markets in which we operate, interest rates or the general economy; and the degree and nature of our competition. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in Braemar's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider this risk when you make an investment decision concerning our securities. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company can give no assurance that these forward-looking statements will be attained or that any deviation will not occur. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations, or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.
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NEW YORK (AP) —
Stocks are falling on Wall Street Tuesday amid threats from Beijing over a possible visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. The S&P 500 is off half a percent. The Nasdaq and Dow Jones industrials are also lower. Pelosi has said she is visiting Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan for talks on a variety of topics, including trade and COVID-19. China has warned of “serious consequences” if the trip to the island that it considers it’s own territory goes ahead. Uber shares are soaring after the rideshare operator reported strong second-quarter results. Starbucks delivers its own results later Tuesday.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story appears below.
Wall Street is poised to open lower Tuesday as a possible visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan prompted threats from Beijing.
Futures for the Dow Jones industrials fell 0.5% and futures for the S&P 500 declined 0.6%.
China sees Taiwan as its own territory and has repeatedly warned of “serious consequences” if the reported trip to the island democracy goes ahead. Pelosi has said she is visiting Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan for talks on a variety of topics, including trade, COVID-19, climate change and security.
While there have been no official announcements, local media in Taiwan reported Pelosi will arrive Tuesday night, making her the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years.
“The first big relief point will be Pelosi’s safe arrival in Taiwan, followed by her safe departure,” said Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management. “No party wants a real war, but the risk of mishap or even aggressive war game escalation is real, which could always lead to a tactical mistake.”
In Asian trading, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 declined 1.4% to 27,594.73. South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.5% to 2,439.62. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 2.4% to 19,689.21, while the Shanghai Composite dove 2.3% to 3,186.27.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged 0.1% higher to 6,998.10.
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday boosted its benchmark interest rate for a fourth consecutive month to a six-year high of 1.85%. It was the third consecutive hike of half a percentage point. When the central bank lifted the rate by a quarter percentage point at its monthly board meeting in May, it was the first rate hike in more than 11 years.
The cash rate is now at its highest point since May 2016 when the bank cut the rate from to 1.75% from 2%.
France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.5% in early trading while Germany’s DAX fell 0.6%. Britain’s FTSE 100 inched up 0.1%.
On Monday, the S&P 500 gave up an early gain to end down 0.3% at 4,118.63. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.1% to 32,798.40 and the Nasdaq fell 0.2% to 12,368.98. Smaller company stocks also gave back some of their recent gains, nudging the Russell 2000 0.1% lower to 1,883.31.
High inflation continues to drag on markets along with the potential for further interest rate hikes from central banks that could unintentionally push economies into a recession.
More than half of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported their latest earnings results, which have been mostly better than expected. However, companies have also warned that inflation is weighing on customer spending and squeezing operations. Businesses have been raising prices to try to keep up profits.
Uber jumped 14% in premarket after the ridesharing company said rides increased by 24% and revenue more than doubled in the second quarter as as Americans headed back to offices and are going out more as anxiety over COVID-19 eases.
BP shares rose 2.5% in premarket trading after the British energy giant reported that its earnings tripled in the second quarter as it profited from oil and natural gas prices that soared after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Wall Street will also get several updates on the job market, which has remained strong. The Labor Department will release its June survey on job openings and labor turnover on Tuesday and its closely-watched monthly employment report for July on Friday.
A surge in oil prices throughout the year only worsened the impact from inflation. U.S. crude oil prices are up roughly 25% in 2022 and that has raised gasoline prices in the U.S. to record levels.
In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude gained 67 cents to $94.56 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 52 cents to $100.55 a barrel.
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MIAMI, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that Carnival Corporation (the "Company") has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 102,139,621 shares of common stock of the Company at a public offering price of $9.95 per share. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which could include addressing 2023 debt maturities.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as sole bookrunner and underwriter for the common stock offering.
An effective shelf registration statement relating to these shares of common stock was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on January 26, 2021. The common stock offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus. A prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the common stock offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the common stock offering may be obtained from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by emailing prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com.
PJT Partners is serving as independent financial advisor to the Company and Carnival plc.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of common stock and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration and qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.
About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world's leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.
Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results
Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc and their respective subsidiaries are referred to collectively in this press release as "Carnival Corporation & plc," "our," "us" and "we." Some of the statements, estimates or projections contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions with respect to us, including some statements concerning the financing transactions described herein, future results, operations, outlooks, plans, goals, reputation, cash flows, liquidity and other events which have not yet occurred. These statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed forward-looking. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our business and the industry in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. We have tried, whenever possible, to identify these statements by using words like "will," "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "depends," "expect," "goal," "aspiration," "anticipate," "forecast," "project," "future," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "target," "indicate," "outlook," and similar expressions of future intent or the negative of such terms.
Forward-looking statements include those statements that relate to our outlook and financial position including, but not limited to, statements regarding:
Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are many factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. This note contains important cautionary statements of the known factors that we consider could materially affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial position. Additionally, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently amplified by and will continue to be amplified by, or in the future may be amplified by, COVID-19. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
- COVID-19 has had, and is expected to continue to have, a significant impact on our financial condition and operations. The current, and uncertain future, impact of COVID-19, including its effect on the ability or desire of people to travel (including on cruises), is expected to continue to impact our results, operations, outlooks, plans, goals, reputation, litigation, cash flows, liquidity, and stock price;
- events and conditions around the world, including war and other military actions, such as the current invasion of Ukraine, heightened inflation and other general concerns impacting the ability or desire of people to travel, have led, and may in the future lead, to a decline in demand for cruises, impacting our operating costs and profitability;
- incidents concerning our ships, guests or the cruise vacation industry have in the past and may, in the future, impact the satisfaction of our guests and crew and lead to reputational damage;
- changes in and non-compliance with laws and regulations under which we operate, such as those relating to health, environment, safety and security, data privacy and protection, anti-corruption, economic sanctions, trade protection and tax have in the past and may, in the future, lead to litigation, enforcement actions, fines, penalties and reputational damage;
- factors associated with climate change, including evolving and increasing regulations, increasing global concern about climate change and the shift in climate conscious consumerism and stakeholder scrutiny, and increasing frequency and/or severity of adverse weather conditions could adversely affect our business;
- inability to meet or achieve our sustainability related goals, aspirations, initiatives, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, may expose us to risks that may adversely impact our business;
- breaches in data security and lapses in data privacy as well as disruptions and other damages to our principal offices, information technology operations and system networks and failure to keep pace with developments in technology may adversely impact our business operations, the satisfaction of our guests and crew and may lead to reputational damage;
- the loss of key employees, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard employees and increased labor costs could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations;
- increases in fuel prices, changes in the types of fuel consumed and availability of fuel supply may adversely impact our scheduled itineraries and costs;
- we rely on supply chain vendors who are integral to the operations of our businesses. These vendors and service providers are also affected by COVID-19 and may be unable to deliver on their commitments which could impact our business;
- fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may adversely impact our financial results;
- overcapacity and competition in the cruise and land-based vacation industry may lead to a decline in our cruise sales, pricing and destination options;
- inability to implement our shipbuilding programs and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments may adversely impact our business operations and the satisfaction of our guests; and
- the risk factors included in Carnival Corporation's and Carnival plc's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2022 and Carnival Corporation's and Carnival plc's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022 and June 29, 2022.
The ordering of the risk factors set forth above is not intended to reflect our indication of priority or likelihood.
Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange rules, we expressly disclaim any obligation to disseminate, after the date of this document, any updates or revisions to any such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. Forward-looking and other statements in this document may also address our sustainability progress, plans, and goals (including climate change and environmental-related matters). In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future.
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WTO: War in Ukraine to curb trade, economic growth this year
By JAMEY KEATEN
Associated Press
GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization is predicting that trade in goods will grow much less than previously expected this year, saying prospects for the global economy have darkened since the onset of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Geneva-based trade body on Tuesday pointed to multiple uncertainties in its forecast for the next two years because Russian and Ukrainian exports of items like food, oil and fertilizers are under threat. It also cited the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, notably from lockdowns in China. It said world merchandise trade volume is expected to grow 3% this year, down from a forecast of 4.7% before the war began. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/12/wto-war-in-ukraine-to-curb-trade-economic-growth-this-year/ | 2022-04-12T15:07:59Z |
Pence says he didn’t leave office with classified material
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that he didn’t take any classified information with him when he left office.
Pence made the comment during an interview with The Associated Press in Iowa a week and a half after the FBI seized classified and top secret information during a search at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Asked directly if he retained any classified information upon leaving office, Pence said, “No, not to my knowledge.”
The disclosure — which would typically be unremarkable for a former vice president — is notable given that FBI agents took 11 sets of classified records from his former boss’s estate on Aug. 8 while investigating potential violations of three different federal laws. Trump has claimed that the documents seized by agents were “all declassified” and argued that he would have turned them over if the Justice Department had asked.
Despite the inclusion of material marked “top secret” in the government’s list of items recovered from Mar-a-Lago, Pence said, “I honestly don’t want to prejudge it before until we know all the facts.”
Pence on Friday also weighed in on Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney’s primary defeat earlier in the week to a rival backed by Trump. Cheney, who is arguably Trump’s most prominent Republican critic, has called the former president “a very grave threat and risk to our republic” and further raised his ire through her role as vice chair of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
“My reaction was, the people of Wyoming have spoken,” said Pence, who was targeted at the Capitol that day by angry rioters, including some who chanted, “Hang Mike Pence!” “And, you know, I accept their judgment about the kind of representation they want on Capitol Hill.”
Pence said he has “great respect” for Cheney’s father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, who served two terms under President George W. Bush.
“And I appreciate the conservative stance Congresswoman Cheney has taken over the years,” Pence continued. “But I’ve been disappointed in the partisan taint of the Jan. 6 committee from early on.”
Speaking further about the search of Mar-a-Lago, the former vice president raised the possibility, as he has previously, that the investigation was politically motivated and called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to disclose more details on what led authorities to conduct the search.
“The concern that millions of Americans felt is only going to be resolved with daylight,” Pence said Friday. “I know that’s not customary in an investigation. But this is unprecedented action by the Justice Department, and I think it merits an unprecedented transparency.”
Days ago, while speaking at a political breakfast in New Hampshire, Pence urged his fellow Republicans to stop lashing out at rank-and-file members of the FBI over the search of Mar-a-Lago. At the Wednesday event, he sought to tamp down on some of the increasing threats against the FBI by ardent Trump supporters who are angry that Trump’s home was searched.
“The Republican Party is the party of law and order,” Pence said Wednesday. “Our party stands with the men and women who stand on the thin blue line at the federal and state and local level, and these attacks on the FBI must stop.”
Pence was in Iowa on Friday as part of a two-day trip to the state, which is scheduled to host the 2024 leadoff Republican presidential caucuses. Pence said Friday that he would make a decision early next year about whether to run for the White House, a move that his aides have said will be independent of what Trump decides to do.
Having visited the Iowa State Fair on Friday afternoon, Pence also headlined a fundraiser earlier in the day for Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and was scheduled to speak to a Christian conservative group and a northern Iowa county Republican Party fundraiser before leaving Saturday.
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Super Premium Dog Food Brand Develops Treats with Benefits, a Smart Way to Train and Reward
MEDINA, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bil-Jac Super Premium Dog Food is proud to announce the launch of a new line of tasty treats to help support dog health. Bil-Jac Smart-Jacs Dog Treats are functional treats. There are two different treats in the line; one helps support healthy digestion and the other helps nourish skin & coat. Of course, both are great for training and rewarding your dog. The new treats arrived in stores Summer 2022 at PetSmart and on petsmart.com.
New Smart-Jacs Digestive Support Treats are made with oatmeal and blueberries, both of which provide fiber, helping support sensitive stomachs and healthy digestion. Additionally, Digestive Support Treats provide prebiotics to help support a healthy microbiome and gastrointestinal tract. New Smart-Jacs Skin & Coat Support Treats provide a guaranteed amount of linoleic acid, which helps to nourish and replenish skin and coat. This delicious treat is made with real sweet potatoes, a source of fiber that also helps support a healthy microbiome, as healthy digestion and gut health is an important part of overall canine health.
"Bil-Jac Dog Treats are well known for the special things dogs will do to get one. Pet parents are always looking for more ways they can help their dogs eat healthy, stay active, and live longer. This has inspired us to take the amazing taste of Bil-Jac Treats and build in two benefits pet parents want to be sure they are providing," shares Kim Gaebelein, Chief Marketing Officer at Bil-Jac Dog Food. "If you're currently feeding your dog a sensitive food, Smart-Jacs Digestive Support Treats are the perfect treat to pair with it. If you're feeding a food to help your dog's health shine through their skin and coat, our Skin & Coat Support Smart-Jacs are fun and healthy way to support this key need."
Since 1947, Bil-Jac has been committed to high quality, nutritious ingredients in food and in treats. As Bil-Jac continues to innovate and find new ways to improve the health of dogs, they remain dedicated to providing dogs with both exceptional nutrition and a taste they will love.
Bil-Jac, family-owned and operated, stands for 75 years of uncompromising dedication to the highest quality and freshest ingredients available. Offering a full line of Super Premium Dog Foods, Treats, and Health Enhancers, Bil-Jac is committed to nutrition that helps dogs to thrive. Dog food and treats are more than a family business – it's our passion. Bil-Jac.com
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Biden marks ‘Armenian genocide,’ aims to stop ‘atrocities’
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday commemorated the 107th anniversary of the start of the “Armenian genocide,” issuing a statement in memory of the 1.5 million Armenians “who were deported, massacred or marched to their deaths in a campaign of extermination.”
The statement did not reference the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which Biden has called a genocide. Yet Biden used the anniversary to lay down a set of principles for foreign policy as the United States and its allies arm Ukrainians and impose sanctions on Russia.
“We renew our pledge to remain vigilant against the corrosive influence of hate in all its forms,” the president said. “We recommit ourselves to speaking out and stopping atrocities that leave lasting scars on the world.”
In 1915, Ottoman officials arrested Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople, now Istanbul. The Biden statement notes that this event on April 24 marked the beginning of the genocide.
Fulfilling a campaign promise, Biden used the term “genocide” for the first time during last year’s anniversary. Past White Houses had avoided that word for decades out of a concern that Turkey — a NATO member — could be offended.
Turkish officials were angered by Biden’s declaration a year ago, with the foreign ministry issuing a statement that said, “We reject and denounce in the strongest terms the statement of the President of the US regarding the events of 1915 made under the pressure of radical Armenian circles and anti-Turkey groups.”
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CONCORD, Mass., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adiso Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to creating medicines that treat inflammatory diseases and improve the lives of patients and their families, today announced that Scott Megaffin, Chief Executive Officer, will present virtually at BioNJ's 12th Annual BioPartnering Conference.
Conference Date: May 9 – May 13, 2022
Company Presentation: May 10th at 11:00 a.m. (Q&A immediately following)
Virtual 1:1 Partnering: May 9 – May 13, 2022
On-Demand Presentation: Available May 10th, 2022, for 30 days via the BioPartnering Portal
Mr. Megaffin will present the Adiso pipeline of products, and discuss the recent launch with Morningside Ventures and how this supports the Company's overall business strategy and corporate vision. The Adiso pipeline includes two small molecules with novel mechanisms of action and single strain live biotherapeutic products (SS-LBP), rapidly advancing in clinical-stage development programs for ulcerative colitis and c. difficile.
About Adiso:
Adiso is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families by creating new medicines to treat inflammatory diseases. This dedication is epitomized by our lead clinical candidates, ADS024, an oral single strain live biotherapeutic product (SS-LBP) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis and prevention of C. difficile recurrence; ADS051, an oral, gut-restricted modulator of neutrophil trafficking and activation for the treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis; and ADS032, a dual NLRP3/NLRP1 inflammasome inhibitor initially being developed for inflammatory diseases of the lung. Adiso has built these development programs upon a rich history of institutional and academic collaboration, including the University College Cork, Ireland, the APC Microbiome Institute, the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, the Hudson Institute of Medical Sciences Centre for Innate Immunity and Infectious Diseases in Australia and the University of Edinburgh Centre for Inflammation Research. For more information, please visit www.adisotx.com or our LinkedIn page.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — We are one step closer to Dallas Pride’s return to Fair Park as tickets have officially gone on sale.
Dallas Pride returning to Fair Park on June 4 – 5
All of the fun will begin on Saturday, June 4, in Fair Park with the Dallas Pride Music Festival. It will be a family-friendly festival featuring a variety of musical and dance performances on indoor and outdoor stages. More than 200 vendors will be present with booths for people to shop during the festival.
You can buy tickets for the Dallas Pride Music Festival on Saturday, June 4 by going to dallaspride.org. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-pride-tickets-now-on-sale/ | 2022-04-01T18:18:13Z |
CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spring of 2021, Sebastian Lueders, founder of TacVue and crypto investor, was a third-year college student with an ambitious goal to onboard the next billion people into the world of web3. In August, the 22-year old founder will be launching the world's first GameFi Media Platform with the help of his two co-founders, Robert Goldsborough and Bradley Myrick.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) took the world by storm last year, but Lueders still believes that creators, brands and their fans are undervaluing the technology.
"I think the biggest problems with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) right now are the lack of quality in most projects and the steep cost of both transactions and high-quality projects" Lueders says. "The creators and brands that fail to incorporate NFTs into their customer lifecycle are missing out on the ability to not only increase their brand equity value, but also to provide their followers with a more interactive customer experience by working with them towards a mutually beneficial goal. The staggering amount of misinformation in this space has made it difficult for its intended beneficiaries to take advantage of the underlying technology."
Lueders believes that brands and creators could leverage NFTs to increase awareness and value for their fans that support their goals, initiatives and core values. He sees a world where brands could offer their fans a chance to govern their content creation, media distribution and brand monetization by collecting their content in return for a say over how proceeds are spent, all without the advertisements and spam we experience regularly on traditional social media platforms.
"NFTs have been used incorrectly, in my opinion. We have proven their efficacy as a method for brands to monetize both established and emerging brands, but we have failed to show retail consumers the potential for NFTs to establish brands that push social narratives forward" says the 22 year-old founder. "I think we're about to see a fundamental shift in online consumer behavior that paves the way for creators and brands to finally shift their focus to quality over quantity."
The introduction of the web2 allowed for users to collaborate with peers across the world and exchange information across large distances. Web3 may usher in a new era of businesses that provide infrastructure for large brands to be formed and developed by remote users that could operate a brand without ever meeting in person.
Lueders first attempt at community-owned brands will launch as a media platform on July 28th.
"They say it takes a village to raise a child and the same can be said for the web3 industry. The goal is, and always has been, to provide media consumers with a more exciting experience and give users a chance to monetize their support and have a voice in how proceeds are spent for their favorite creators and brands." says Lueders. "This is the start of a whole new world and I hope that TacVue can provide our customers a front-row seat to the future of brand development."
For more information on Tacvue visit www.tacvue.io or follow the brand on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Twitter.
Founded in 2021, TacVue is a Chicago-based technology company that focuses on helping brands and creators across a number of industries, including digital media, gaming, communications and blockchain, among others. As a full-service firm, TacVue partners with its clients on consumer engagements and produces tools and applications for brands, creators and online communities.
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Unilever and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
Unilever is a British multinational consumer goods company which sells more than 400 products in over 190 countries, including Ben & Jerry's ice cream, which they acquired in 2000. In an attempt to preserve Ben & Jerry's longstanding "Social Mission," Unilever's acquisition of Ben & Jerry's included allowing for an independent board of directors, which was given primary responsibility for preserving and enhancing the objectives of the company's Social Mission (the "B&J Board").
More than 20 years after the acquisition, Ben & Jerry's remains a wholly owned subsidiary of Unilever with an independent board addressing the company's Social Mission. Since the acquisition, the B&J Board continued its Social Mission by engaging in promotions and advocacy across a host of issues concerning the environment, voter turnout, fair trade, and genetically modified organisms. Today, the B&J Board, chaired by Anuradha Mittal ("Mittal"), consists primarily of social activists who joined long after Unilever's acquisition.
The B&J Board passed a resolution in July 2020 to end sales of Ben & Jerry's products in areas that the B&J Board considers to be Palestinian territories illegally occupied by Israel. According to Mittal, Ben & Jerry's CEO Matthew McCarthy ("McCarthy") chose not to "operationalize" the resolution immediately, thus temporarily thwarting the B&J Board's decision. During the morning of July 19, 2021, Unilever and its hand-picked CEO McCarthy "operationalized" the B&J Board's resolution to boycott Israel. Ben & Jerry's announced on its website and through its Twitter account that, upon the expiration of the current licensing agreement by which its products had been distributed in Israel for decades, Ben & Jerry's would end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory", but Ben & Jerry's would purportedly continue to sell its products in Israel.
The decision by the B&J Board appeared to arise out of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions ("BDS") movement. The BDS movement is a pro-Palestinian movement promoting boycotts, divestments, and economic sanctions against Israel. The BDS movement's objective is to coerce Israel into making concessions to the Palestinians by using boycotts and the like to exert economic and political pressure. Additionally, and of particular significance here, 35 U.S. states have adopted laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel ("Anti-BDS Legislation").
During the morning of July 22, 2021, CNBC reported that the states of Texas and Florida were examining Ben & Jerry's actions in connection with the states' Anti-BDS Legislation. In addition to condemnation of Ben & Jerry's boycott by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, CNBC reported that Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, who controls billions of dollars in assets for Texas' public pension funds, had already told his office to take action. Similarly, the state of Florida's CFO Jimmy Patronis ("Patronis"), who controls Florida's public pension funds, told CNBC that his office was already discussing the issue. In a letter reportedly sent to Ben & Jerry's CEO, Patronis wrote: "It is my belief that Ben & Jerry's brazen refusal to do business in Israel will result in your placement on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List." The letter also stated that Florida would then "be prohibited from investing in Ben & Jerry's or its parent company, Unilever." Being added to the list also meant that Unilever would not be able to enter or renew contracts with the state or any municipality in Florida.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Pomerantz LLP
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Mother accused of stabbing her children to death, police say
Published: May. 4, 2022 at 9:21 AM CDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) – A mother in Kentucky accused of stabbing her two children to death is facing murder charges, according to police.
WKYT reported authorities were called to respond to a report of a “cutting/stabbing” at a home around 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Police say they found three people injured when officers arrived at the scene. They were all taken to the hospital, where two children died.
According to the coroner, the siblings, 5 and 13 years old, died from multiple stab wounds.
The coroner said the children’s mother, 43-year-old Nikki James, was the third person involved. She was charged with two counts of murder, according to police.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s hard-line president vowed revenge on Monday over the killing of a senior Revolutionary Guard member gunned down in the heart of Tehran the day before, a still-mysterious attack on the country’s powerful paramilitary force.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hailed Col. Hassan Sayyad Khodaei as a martyr and blamed “the hand of global arrogance,” a reference to the United States and its allies, including Israel, for his slaying.
There has been no claim of responsibility for the killing, carried out on Sunday afternoon by two unidentified gunmen on a motorbike. They shot Khodaei five times in a car, an unarmored SAIPA Pride — among the cheapest, most-common Iranian vehicles.
But the style of the brazen attack bore the hallmarks of previous slayings in Iran blamed on Israel, such as those targeting the country’s nuclear scientists.
“I have no doubt that revenge against the criminals for the blood of this martyr is assured,” Raisi said before leaving Tehran for a state visit to the sultanate of Oman, a strategic Gulf Arab state that traditionally mediates between Tehran and the West.
His remarks signaled Khodaei’s prominence in the murky structure of the Guard, which exerts extensive control inside Iran and across the Middle East via allied militias. In yet another sign of Khodaei’s power, Tehran city council announced it would name a street after him.
The Guard identified Khodaei as a “defender of the shrine,” a reference to Iranians who fight against the extremist Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq within the elite Quds force that oversees operations abroad.
While Iran has yet to offer any definitive biographic information on Khodaei, Israeli media on Sunday night ran simultaneous stories alleging Khodaei had organized plots against Israeli diplomats, businesspeople and other foreign officials abroad.
The news reports, all of which ran without attribution, suggest Israeli intelligence officials briefed journalists on the Iranian colonel. There was no official comment from the Israeli government.
Iran has accused Israel of carrying out similar motorbike slayings targeting Iranian nuclear scientists a decade ago. In the last year, Iran blamed Israel for a particularly high-tech killing that targeted Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the country’s chief nuclear scientist that masterminded the Islamic Republic’s disbanded military nuclear program. A remote-controlled machine gun killed him on a country road.
While Tehran has reacted with condemnation, officials have not acknowledged Khodaei’s particular loss to the Guard. Iran will hold a funeral ceremony on Tuesday, local media reported.
Two of Khodaei’s neighbors jolted on Sunday by the sound of gunshots told state TV they had no idea he was a military man. One of them, an unidentified woman, told reporters she had suspected a brutal robbery as she caught a glimpse of the assailant speeding away from Khodaei’s shattered car windows.
The killing of Khodaei comes at a fraught time for the country. Negotiations with the Biden administration aimed at restoring the tattered nuclear agreement remain deadlocked, apparently over whether to lift the U.S. terrorism designation on the Guard. The European Union’s envoy for the nuclear talks visited Tehran earlier this month in hopes of finding a compromise, apparently without result.
With Israel’s support, former President Donald Trump withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear accord with world powers in 2018 and re-imposed sanctions.
The stranglehold of U.S. sanctions along with government mismanagement has led to soaring inflation, high youth unemployment and rising poverty. Raisi’s administration has struggled to halt the economic tailspin.
With pressures mounting in the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine and global supply chain snarls, the Iranian government last month slashed subsidies for imported wheat and raised prices as as much as 300% for other food staples.
The move deepened economic despair and public anger, prompting sporadic protests against the government across several provinces.
As the Iranian currency, the rial, shrivels in value and people watch their incomes diminish with surging prices, strikes over salary disputes among bus drivers and teachers have gained traction. Security forces have cracked down with arrests and officials have downplayed the unrest, with Raisi over the weekend saying that “hard decisions” needed to be taken even if people disagreed.
The sultanate of Oman, where American and Iranian diplomats quietly drew up Tehran’s nuclear deal — signed in 2015 by Iran and six world powers — gave Raisi a royal welcome on Monday as he touched down in Muscat.
He met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said to sign preliminary oil and gas deals and boost relations with the neutral country, known to deftly navigate the region’s political and sectarian conflicts.
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Associated Press writer Nasser Karimi in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/iran-vows-revenge-over-killing-of-guard-member-in-tehran/ | 2022-05-23T19:21:37Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSX-V: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to provide an update for ongoing diamond drilling at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit. The 2022 diamond drilling campaign commenced in the northern resource area with the first two resource delineation drill holes totalling approximately 615 metres now nearing completion.
The initial two drill holes were collared from the same site oriented southwest at -50 and -60 degree dips. The holes are designed to establish the eastern carbonatite contact near surface, and for the purpose of resource infill near 2021drill hole WI21-33 that yielded 3.17% TREO over 196 metres; including 4.29% TREO over 55 metres1 at depth that expanded high-grade REE mineralization beyond the mineral resource pit shell. Both holes intersected significant intervals of visually REE mineralized dolomite carbonatite between as predicted by the geological model (Image 1).
As announced in its June 7, 2022, drilling commencement news release, the Company plans to complete up to 5,000 metres of diamond drilling designed to further delineate existing resources, assess near deposit exploration targets, collect geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling for the purpose of optimization of open pit slope design, and generate additional REE mineralized material for continued metallurgical testwork.
Kristopher Raffle, P.Geo., Director and QP of Defense Metals commented: "With the second drill hole of our 2022 resource infill campaign nearing completion, we look forward in the coming days to initiating co-purposed infill and pit slope geotechnical drill holes in the main deposit and PEA mine schedule pit highwall areas, in addition to continuation of pad building for planned exploration holes. With 2022 drilling operations once again based at the Wicheeda Deposit site field camp, we expect to be able to take advantage of logistical efficiencies; most notably a reduction on helicopter utilization."
The Company attended the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC) in Toronto, Ontario from June 13, 2022 to June 15, 2022 and met with several industry stakeholders including shareholders, investment firms, and strategic industry companies.
Defense Metals recently staked additional mineral claims contiguous to the Wicheeda REE Property. The 100% owned Wicheeda REE Property is now 4,244-hectares.
Further to the Company's news release dated May 24, 2022, the Company paid US$100,000 to Digitonic Limited, an arm's-length party to provide investor relations services and to provide content creation, digital and video marketing services.
The 100% owned 4,244-hectare Wicheeda REE Property, located approximately 80 km northeast of the city of Prince George, British Columbia, is readily accessible by all-weather gravel roads and is near infrastructure, including power transmission lines, the CN railway, and major highways.
The Wicheeda REE Project yielded a robust 2021 PEA that demonstrated an after-tax net present value (NPV@8%) of $517 million, and 18% IRR2. A unique advantage of the Wicheeda REE Project is the production of a saleable high-grade flotation-concentrate. The PEA contemplates a 1.8 Mtpa (million tonnes per year) mill throughput open pit mining operation with 1.75:1 (waste:mill feed) strip ratio over a 19 year mine (project) life producing and average of 25,423 tonnes REO annually. A Phase 1 initial pit strip ratio of 0.63:1 (waste:mill feed) would yield rapid access to higher grade surface mineralization in year 1 and payback of $440 million initial capital within 5 years.
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release as it relates to the Wicheeda REE Project has been reviewed and approved by Kristopher J. Raffle, P.Geo. (BC) Principal and Consultant of APEX Geoscience Ltd. of Edmonton, AB, a director of Defense Metals and a "Qualified Person" as defined in NI 43-101. Mr. Raffle verified the data disclosed which includes a review of the sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information and opinions contained therein.
Defense Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral deposits containing metals and elements commonly used in the electric power market, defense industry, national security sector and in the production of green energy technologies, such as, rare earths magnets used in wind turbines and in permanent magnet motors for electric vehicles. Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Defense Metals Corp. trades in Canada under the symbol "DEFN" on the TSX Venture Exchange, in the United States, under "DFMTF" on the OTCQB and in Germany on the Frankfurt Exchange under "35D".
For further information, please contact:
Todd Hanas, Bluesky Corporate Communications Ltd.
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: (778) 994 8072
Email: todd@blueskycorp.ca
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 news release.
This news release contains "forward‐looking information or statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which may include, without limitation, statements relating to advancing the Wicheeda REE Project, completion of drilling, receipt of drill results including anticipated timeline of such results/assays, the Company's plans for its Wicheeda REE Project, expanded resource and scale of expanded resource, expected results and outcomes, the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its project and other matters. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of rare earth elements, the anticipated costs and expenditures, the ability to achieve its goals, that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms. Such forward-looking information reflects the Company's views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of exploration results, risks related to the inherent uncertainty of exploration and cost estimates, the potential for unexpected costs and expenses and those other risks filed under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. While such estimates and assumptions are considered reasonable by the management of the Company, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and regulatory uncertainties and risks. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, adverse weather and climate conditions, failure to maintain or obtain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of personnel, materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters), risks relating to inaccurate geological and engineering assumptions, decrease in the price of rare earth elements, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate, an inability to predict and counteract the effects of COVID-19 on the business of the Company, including but not limited to, the effects of COVID-19 on the price of commodities, capital market conditions, restriction on labour and international travel and supply chains, loss of key employees, consultants, or directors, increase in costs, delayed drilling results, litigation, and failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations. The Company does not undertake to update forward‐looking statements or forward‐looking information, except as required by law.
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Longtime community advocate joins the South LA organization
LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) has approved an 8th member to the non-profit's Board, Quentin D. Strode.
Quentin's background in executive leadership and small business development brings a valuable perspective for the organization, which offers business assistance to primarily minority entrepreneurs and small businesses in the South Los Angeles region. "His experience working with technical assistance groups supporting small and women-owned businesses was also a factor in inviting him to the Board," emphasized Kecia Washington, VSEDC Board Chair.
"We are so pleased to have Quentin Strode join the Vermont Slauson EDC Board of Directors", added Kecia. "Mr. Strode has over 30 years of executive banking and finance experience, which will help VSEDC continue its mission of serving South LA businesses and continue to grow the CDFI program."
Since 2013, Mr. Strode has been a Managing Director and Principal for ARTIFEX CAPITAL & ADVISORY, where he serves as an owner, using his knowledge to create innovative business solutions and growth initiatives for boutique agriculture companies.
Before his current post at ARTIFEX, Strode built a distinguished career as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for U.S. Bank, and as Senior Vice President and Regional Executive for Bank of America.
Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) is a community-based nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) recognized for its decades of technical and entrepreneurial assistance to South LA small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs. The service VSEDC provides serves to drive community self-sufficiency, facilitating business growth, access to affordable housing, goods and services, and job creation. Together, let us enhance South LA—become involved with VSEDC youth education and entrepreneurial projects, CDFI programs, and fundraising efforts. Your support makes the development and progression of South LA possible. Find out more about VSEDC at vsedc.org, Facebook and Twitter.
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Site Impact joins forces with California-based Mendez Media Marketing agency and reporting software, Databyrd, to become one of the country's leading digital media & multi-channel solutions companies.
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Site Impact, leading multi-channel solutions company, announces acquisition of California-based digital media marketing agency, Mendez Media Marketing, Inc. and sister software company, Databyrd.
This is an investment into Site Impact and advances the company's strategic plan of expanding into California as well as growing in the digital media marketing space with attractive and exponential future growth potential.
The acquisition of the digital media reporting software, Databyrd, allows Site Impact to deliver more transparency and analytics to clients. Site Impact plans to further develop and enhance Databyrd into the industry's leading digital media dashboard.
Overall, the two acquisitions complement Site Impacts' efforts to grow as a comprehensive, one-stop-shop digital media solution for clients targeting in-market shoppers, combined with enhanced data analytics on consumer shopping behavior and digital conversions.
"Our clients have been looking for transparency and advanced reporting for their omni-channel campaigns. The acquisition of Databyrd, positions us to deliver on those requests, while continuing to develop the technology to become the best-in-class digital media dashboard," said Jennifer Gressman, Site Impact, CEO.
The acquisition of the agency's exceptional team brings a wealth of knowledge and valuable experience in the media buying & strategic planning space. By joining forces with Mendez Media Marketing, Site Impact will leverage the agency's industry expertise to grow its product lineup and solutions and ultimately better serve the company's growing media and client needs.
Mendez Media Marketing CEO, Sara Mendez, will now serve as Site Impact's Chief Marketing Officer.
"For me, this move made sense on every level," said Mendez. "To be aligned with a leadership team who shares your vision and values, and to be able to approach new opportunities together is something that doesn't come up often. I am blessed beyond measure and look forward to the many great things to come."
For more information about Site Impact, visit https://siteimpact.com/.
For more information about Mendez Media Marketing, visit https://www.mendezmediamarketing.com/.
Contact: Brett Oakley, brett.oakley@siteimpact.com
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ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REPLI, a prop-tech company pioneering digital marketing technology and solutions for the multifamily industry, announced its placement on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This prestigious list represents the companies and entrepreneurs that have consistently and rapidly expanded their business, and REPLI was ranked No. 1376 after experiencing 470% growth over the past three years.
"To be listed on the Inc. 5000 list of companies is truly an honor," said Corbin Wrights, CEO and founder of REPLI. "I believe the growth we've experienced is a reflection of our commitment to culture, the empowerment of our team members, the enduring relationships forged with our partners and clients, and our commitment to rebelling against the status quo in order to solve our industry's biggest challenges."
REPLI will continue to set the bar and experience hypergrowth into 2023 and beyond. "2022 has been our biggest year in revenue and team growth, and we're excited to break new ground daily with no plans of slowing down," said Wrights.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Founded by Corbin Wrights in 2018, Atlanta, Georgia-based REPLI provides multifamily organizations the digital marketing technology and services to efficiently market their apartment communities online – at scale. REPLI is one the of industry's fastest-growing bootstrapped prop-tech companies in the United States, managing and servicing over 300,000 units nationwide. With teams located in the US, UK, Philippines, and India – REPLI's global footprint supports our unyielding commitment to client success and satisfaction.
REPLI's Aha! Moment happens when a multifamily organization has a portfolio of properties that needs a full, omnichannel digital marketing presence (website, SEO, digital advertising, social, reputation management) and realizes that because of REPLI's technology and services, they can have a fully integrated digital marketing stack ready to go live in a matter of days and the ability to manage it all from a single, centralized backend that seamlessly integrates with their property management software systems and platforms.
For more information, please visit www.repli360.com
The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Inc. 5000 is a celebration of innovation and a hallmark of entrepreneurial success.
Media Contact: Siobhan Park, siobhan@repli360.com
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Anne Heche, an entrancing actor whose versatility powered an admirable career in television and film spanning four decades, has died at 53.
"Anne Heche has been peacefully taken off life support," a representative for her family told CNN earlier Sunday night, and later confirmed the actress' passing.
Heche's car crashed into a Los Angeles home and erupted into flames on August 5. After the accident, Heche experienced a "severe anoxic brain injury," depriving her brain of oxygen, among other critical injuries following the crash, her family and friends said in a statement to CNN.
Heche was an award-winning actress who appeared in films like the 1998 "Psycho" remake and the rom-com "Six Days Seven Nights" alongside Harrison Ford. She also directed a segment of a 2000 HBO film "If These Walls Could Talk 2" and in her 2001 memoir, she revealed her lifelong struggles with mental illnesses after being abused by her father.
In 1987, Heche made her TV debut on the soap opera "Another World," a role for which she won a Daytime Emmy. After leaving the show, she began her film career, appearing in acclaimed films including "Donnie Brasco" and "Wag the Dog."
When Heche and Ellen DeGeneres began dating in 1997 -- around the same time DeGeneres came out in real life and on her titular sitcom -- they quickly became one of the most famous same-sex couples in the world. The two separated in 2000.
Last year, Heche told Page Six her relationship with DeGeneres resulted in her losing roles, calling herself "patient zero of cancel culture."
Still, she said, she considered herself "part of the change" that helped normalize same-sex relationships in mainstream culture.
"I'm a part of it," she told Page Six. "It is a badge of honor."
In her 2001 memoir, "Call Me Crazy," she said her father sexually abused her as a child, and she experienced mental illnesses for much of the first 30 years of her life. She told CNN's Larry King in an interview that year her personality fragmented between herself and a personality she invented as a child to adapt to the abuse.
"I had to live through a lot of life to get to the place where I am now," she told King. "I had to see truths and work through shame, and I'm very grateful for every step that I took. I don't think that I could have handled it sooner."
In 2004, Heche appeared on Broadway in "Twentieth Century," for which she was nominated for a Tony. In more recent years, Heche returned to television, appearing on series like "The Brave," "Quantico" and "Chicago P.D." In 2020, she competed on the 29th season of "Dancing with the Stars."
Heche's Hollywood peers responded to news of her crash with support. Her ex-partner and "Men in Trees" co-star James Tupper, with whom she shares one of her two sons, wrote on Instagram: "Thoughts and prayers for this lovely woman, actresss and mother tonight Anne Heche. We love you."
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Designed and built in Boston, the Barton & Gray Daychaser 48' was created by the yachting industry's most prestigious thought leaders to combine the power of a commercial boat with the opulence of a chic dayboat
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barton & Gray Mariners Club, the yacht membership club that unlocks all the benefits of boat ownership without the impediments, announces the debut of the Daychaser 48', the brand's first proprietary yacht built exclusively for Mariner's Club members. Several years in the making, the Daychaser 48' exemplifies the Barton & Gray experience, boasting ample space for socializing, from an expansive bar and lounge space on the bow to a Beach Club on the stern for water sports and beach access. The first Daychaser 48' is launching in Boston for members to book for outings in the Hamptons, Greenwich, and Manhattan with nine additional boats splashing throughout the remainder of 2022 and into early 2023.
Since it was founded on Nantucket in 2006, Barton & Gray has assembled and maintained a fleet of over 75 luxurious Hinckley yachts. With consumer interest in boating at an all-time high, desire for the Barton & Gray experience has skyrocketed. In fact, the Club forecasts a record 12,000+ outings in 2022. This massive growth and demand among members for an elevated experience led Barton & Gray to expand its current fleet with a new boat custom-built for its members.
"Barton & Gray is synonymous with a luxury oceanfront experience. We allow our members to relax on the water and make fond memories with their loved ones," said Barton & Gray Co-Founder and CMO Douglas Gray. "The Daychaser 48' is the culmination of years watching our members and learning what they want when they board our boats. It combines the latest in maritime technology with the romance of luxury day boating to optimize for durability, sustainability, style and enjoyment."
To complete the Daychaser 48', Barton & Gray Yachtworks turned to some of the most prestigious thought leaders in the yachting industry including celebrated yacht designer Doug Zurn of Zurn Yacht Design and Boston Boatworks. The boat was designed and built domestically in the Boston area, in close proximity to Barton & Gray's headquarters in Boston, MA. and Portsmouth, NH. Because the boat is being built domestically, it has to follow stringent environmental guidelines, including being built with no VOCs and with eco-friendly composites.
Sustainability was intertwined throughout the design and manufacturing process, with the new boat featuring a unique shape developed to cut through the water more efficiently and reduce waste in the construction process. Weighing one-third less than a traditional yacht of similar size and tapping into materials not traditionally used in the boating industry, the Daychaser '48 is more fuel-efficient than a typical dayboat. Paired with the Barton & Gray sharing economy model that allows for more efficient usage - Barton & Gray boats are used ten times more than traditional yachts - the Daychaser 48' is more efficient in terms of time, fuel costs, materials and dock space.
"Not only does the Daychaser 48' match the high-end aesthetic our members desire and expect from our brand, but it is reliable enough to ensure consistent usage by our members and sustainable enough to keep our oceans and harbors clean," said Barton & Gray Co-Founder and President Timothy Barton. "Our boat is built with considerable respect for the coastal ecosystem and with the needs of our members. It is the physical embodiment of the techniques and lessons honed from the team over the past 17 years."
Optimized for day and evening trips, the Daychaser 48' boasts a massive open-deck plan with a walk-through windshield connecting three sheltered and open-air lounge areas. Perfect for entertaining, the Daychaser's lounge spaces are upholstered with Perennials fabric and feature tables to hold wine and other refreshments, while a built-in inflator means that paddle boards and water toys can always be at the ready. Additionally, the boat will feature a Seakeeper, a gyroscopic stabilizer, transforming the boating experience by virtually eliminating any boat roll or rockiness. Without the need for overnight accommodations below-deck, the below-deck space has been optimized for easy maintenance or repair of mechanics and open space to hold plates, cups, paddle boards, spare towels and other water toys necessary for a perfect day on the water. There is also a daybed, shower and desk below deck.
"Barton & Gray was clear from the start that this is a purpose-built vessel centered around entertainment at sea. I took that to heart in the design process and envisioned exactly how members would use each aspect of the boat," said Doug Zurn of renowned design firm Zurn Yacht Design in Marblehead, MA. "But it is truly a lion in lamb's clothing. Under its beautiful exterior, this is a powerful boat with the capabilities of a military- or commercial-grade vessel."
Approved by the Coast Guard, the Daychaser 48's power-train engines were built around the highly durable twin Cummins QSB 6.7 550-hp diesels married to Hamilton waterjets. The yacht control systems are custom joystick controls created by Barton & Gray to be more functional than recreational-grade controls. Rounding out the maritime systems are Seakeeper gyrostabilizers and Zipwake dynamic trim-control systems. The boat reaches a modest 35 knots, but smoothness of ride is preferred over speed so that members can enjoy a calm, dry ride and plenty of idle time by the beach.
"Building the Daychaser 48' was such a unique project for us and an absolute honor," said Boston Boatworks Founder and CEO Scott Smith. "This felt like a seamless partnership, pairing Boston Boatworks' 25 years of experience building best-in-class boats with Barton & Gray's mastership in offering members one-of-a-kind experiences."
Barton & Gray Mariners Club was founded in 2006 by a crew of marine, software and marketing professionals, helmed by Timothy Barton and Douglas Gray. In the early days of the burgeoning "collaborative" or "sharing" economy, the crew recognized the vast inventory of time aboard yachts tied up to the docks, as well as the opportunity for technology to actualize that inventory. But most importantly, the crew wanted to make the joys of time spent on the water more approachable, expanding one of mankind's favorite past times to a whole new audience. After that first Summer in Nantucket, more and more people are spending time on the water with Barton & Gray Mariners Club every day. The Club now runs 75+ yachts, in over 30 harbors, hosting tens of thousands of passengers each year. Barton & Gray Mariners Club combines the luxury of yachting, the adventure of exploration, and the joys of entertaining into one of the most sought-after amenities in the world.
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Calling all artists: Design an Olathe garbage truck
Published: May. 10, 2022 at 5:08 PM CDT|Updated: 17 hours ago
OLATHE, Ks. (KCTV) - Are you an artist who is looking for their next canvas?
The city of Olathe has a job for you!
Olathe has announced a new Trash Truck Art Contest where anyone can submit a design that will be featured on the side of a trash truck.
To enter, you can either pick up a submission form at any Olathe Library, the Olathe Community Center, or download one from the city’s website here.
On the form, you’ll draw your design within the box and then submit that form online.
Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on June 10.
Olathe waste staff will pick their favorites and the winners will be invited to see their artwork on the trucks later this year.
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‘He came up with this plan’: Brothers’ confession video shows how Jussie Smollett’s story unraveled
By Eric Levenson, CNN
The brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo were kept in Chicago Police detention for nearly two days after they were accused of attacking the “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett in a homophobic and racist hate crime.
In the 47th hour of that detention, in a small fluorescently lit room painted a bland white, the brothers began to confess: It was all a hoax.
“He came up with this plan of how we’re gonna, like, pretend to attack him, um, by his house,” Abimbola Osundairo told police.
Newly obtained video from the night of February 15, 2019, shows the Osundairo brothers telling police for the first time that Smollett directed them to carry out a fake hate crime attack weeks earlier. The video even shows the brothers acting out parts of the attack with police detectives, who gamely play along with the reenactment.
The brothers have maintained that story ever since, including under oath in Smollett’s criminal trial late last year, in which a Cook County jury convicted Smollett on five counts of felony disorderly conduct.
Yet the court case was not broadcast on video for the public, so the 2019 confession video represents the first time that the broader public is able to see and hear the brothers’ version of events.
CNN+ obtained the video for its new documentary, “Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett,” now available exclusively on CNN+.
The hour-long documentary traces the winding history of the case and explores the broader criminal justice system in Chicago.
Smollett, who is Black and gay, told police in January 2019 he was attacked outside his Chicago home by two mysterious figures in the middle of the night. The two men used racist and homophobic slurs, poured bleach on him and put a noose around his neck, he told authorities.
As the film documents, the Osundairo brothers’ confession ultimately led to charges against Smollett for lying about the attack; the dismissal of those charges by a social justice-minded prosecutor; the appointment of a special prosecutor and a second indictment; and Smollett’s trial, conviction and sentence.
Smollett was sentenced in March to five months in jail, 30 months of probation, a fine of $25,000 and restitution of over $120,000 to the city of Chicago. He has been released from jail pending an appeal of his conviction.
To tell the story, the documentary features interviews with former Chicago Police superintendent Eddie Johnson, special prosecutor Dan Webb, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, two of Smollett’s brothers and members of his legal team. Smollett did not make himself available for an interview.
What the confession video shows
In the 2019 confession video, the Osundairo brothers, who worked with Smollett on the set of “Empire,” explain that Smollett told them to carry out the hoax and planned it ahead of time. Abimbola Osundairo even shows the detective how he fake punched Smollett and repeats his lines from that night.
“Am I walking away from you or walking toward you?” the detective asks.
“You’re walking away from me,” Abimbola Osundairo says.
“Alright, so we’re gonna start there. I’m walking away, and then?” the detective says.
“I say, ‘Yo, aren’t you the f****t n***** off Empire?’ ” Abimbola Osundairo responds.
At another point, a detective lies on the ground, and Abimbola Osundairo reenacts how he forcefully rubbed his knuckles into Smollett’s face in an attempt to bruise him.
The brothers expressed differing views on Smollett’s motivation for the incident, the video shows. Abimbola Osundairo said he did not know definitively why Smollett came up with the hoax.
“If I say something it’s gonna be opinion. It’s not gonna be based off anything he said. So I would think it’s to get people to feel for him more,” he said.
Yet Olabinjo Osundairo said he knew Smollett’s motivation. He said Smollett had received a piece of hate mail in recent weeks that the actor believed was ignored.
“He might not remember, but I’m gonna tell you guys,” Olabinjo Osundairo said in the video. “(Smollett) said his network is not taking the hate mail seriously, and that’s the reason why he wanted to do this. Because they wanted it taken seriously. I remember that vividly.”
The brothers, who worked as fitness trainers, also told police that Smollett had written them a check for $3,500. They said they believed the check was in exchange for a meal and workout plan ahead of Smollett appearing in a music video, as well as for the hoax attack.
“The way it was sounding it made it seem like it could be for either/or — for the video and for that,” Abimbola Osundairo said.
“I appreciate your candor and your honesty, I really do,” a detective told Olabinjo Osundairo.
In court, Smollett denied under oath that he orchestrated a hoax and testified he was truly a hate crime victim. He and his attorneys attempted to cast doubt on the brothers’ motivations and their story, but a jury unanimously voted to convict him.
Former police superintendent says Smollett shouldn’t get jail time
The documentary also features the perspectives of Johnson, the former police superintendent, and Foxx, the Cook County State’s Attorney.
Johnson was highly critical of Smollett in a news conference announcing the charges against him in February 2019. At the time, he said Smollett “took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career.”
Despite those harsh words, Johnson told CNN in the documentary that he did not believe Smollett should spend time behind bars.
“From the very beginning of this, I never thought he should serve any jail time. Just be held accountable for it,” he said.
Johnson was fired from his leadership role in December 2019 by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who said he lied about an incident in which he was found sleeping in his car after having drinks with dinner.
Foxx recused herself from the case in February 2019. Her office dropped all charges against Smollett that month after the actor agreed to forfeit his $10,000 bond and do community service, noting that he had no prior felonies and was not a danger to the community.
However, special prosecutor Webb was appointed to reexamine the case and to investigate whether Foxx’s office acted appropriately. Webb determined that the attorney’s office and Foxx engaged in “substantial abuses” in their handling of the case, but investigators found no evidence of criminal misconduct.
In the documentary, Foxx defended her decisions and progressive policies. She also questioned whether a jail sentence was appropriate in Smollett’s case.
“The question is was this justice and accountability? Or was this satiating a revenge for him not apologizing for what he did to the city?” Foxx said.
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Great Barrier Reef sees highest amount of coral cover in 36 years
AUSTRALIA (CNN) - Parts of the Great Barrier Reef have recorded their highest amount of coral cover since monitoring began 36 years ago.
An Australian Institute of Marine Science survey found average hard coral cover in the upper and central areas of the reef increased by about a third.
The institute survey examined 87 reefs from August 2021 and May 2022.
It’s a rare piece of good news for the world-famous reef, which underwent its sixth mass bleaching event in March.
Bleaching is a result of warmer-than-normal water temperatures, which triggers a stress reaction from the corals and from which it can take nearly a decade to recover.
The institute’s CEO said the increase in coral is a sign the reef could still recover from mass bleaching.
An Australian Marine Conservation Society official cautioned that while the report was a sign of progress, the reef remains at risk.
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Attempted child abduction caught on camera
CINCINNATI (WLWT) – A stranger approached a 6-year-old girl in her own front yard Wednesday and tried to take her, according to police in Ohio.
Surveillance video shows the girl screaming for her parents.
She was throwing out garbage in front of her home when a man walking down the sidewalk approached her.
“He sees her, touches her and then starts to walk away,” the girl’s mother said. “He goes back, grabs her wrist, starts to pull her and she screams, and he lets go.”
At first, the child’s parents who were just steps away inside their home didn’t know what happened.
Their daughter came inside and told her parents that a man tried to kidnap her. The girl’s dad decided to chase after the man with his car.
“He tried to dip in and out of alleys and through people’s yards to try to get away from me,” he said. “But the only thing that kept running through my mind is that I can’t let him do this to another kid.”
Surveillance video from Terry’s Automotive shows the man trying to hide in between cars at an automotive dealer.
“I went around the other side to see where he was, and I found him sitting inside an old Dodge caravan,” the girl’s dad said.
Hamilton police said they found the man identified as Deric McPherson, 33, and charged him with abduction and gross sexual imposition.
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ATLANTA, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES) today announced several changes within its senior leadership team and among its Board of Directors. RPC provides a broad range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States and in selected international markets.
The following changes to RPC's Executive Officers and Board of Directors are effective immediately:
- The transition of Richard A. Hubbell, President and Chief Executive Officer, to Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors;
- The relinquishment by Gary W. Rollins of his position as RPC's Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, while continuing as an RPC Director;
- The promotion of Ben M. Palmer, Chief Financial Officer, to President and Chief Executive Officer, and his election by the Board as a Class I Director;
- The appointment of Michael L. Schmit to Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.
"Our announcement today supports our enduring long-term goals of management continuity and focus as we continue to thrive in the U.S. domestic oilfield," stated Richard A. Hubbell, Executive Chairman. "I am pleased to continue my long association with RPC and really look forward to continuing to work with our Board as we enter an exciting new phase in the oilfield. I also express my complete confidence in Ben as he takes on this new position."
"I am excited to assume this new role at RPC," stated Ben M. Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer." We have strong corporate and operational management teams with whom I have forged a productive working relationship over many years. RPC's enduring traditions of conservative, shareholder-friendly capital management policies will continue. As Rick stated, we appear to be in the beginning stages of a favorable energy cycle, but as always in an industry as volatile as ours, we need to continue our conservative approach and a long-term orientation. We are also pleased to welcome Mike Schmit to our senior leadership team. Mike has a great deal of successful finance and accounting experience in public companies, including an international stint, business combination integration and financial management experience with a company exposed to the midstream energy sector, so we look forward to him joining RPC."
MANAGEMENT PROFILES
Richard A. Hubbell previously served as President of RPC, Inc. since 1987 and CEO since April 2005. He has also served as a Director of RPC. Mr. Hubbell is currently the Executive Chairman of the Board of Marine Products Corporation, and he previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Marine Products since its formation in 2001. Previously, Mr. Hubbell served as the Executive Vice President of Rollins Communications, Inc.
Ben M. Palmer previously served as Chief Financial Officer of RPC, Inc. since 1996 and as Corporate Secretary since 2018. Mr. Palmer is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of Marine Products Corporation. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Marine Products since its formation in 2001 and as Corporate Secretary since 2018. Prior to this, Ben held several positions in financial management and public accounting.
Michael L. Schmit joins RPC from SWM International, where he served as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of Chart Industries. Earlier in his career, Mike worked for other public companies and in public accounting, both in the U.S. and Australia. Mike holds a CPA certification as well as several other related professional designations. Effective today, he is also the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Marine Products Corporation.
RPC provides a broad range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States, including the Gulf of Mexico, mid-continent, southwest, Appalachian and Rocky Mountain regions, and in selected international markets. RPC's investor website can be found at rpc.net.
Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including all statements that look forward in time or express management's beliefs, expectations or hopes. In particular, such statements include, without limitation, our belief that RPC is entering an exciting new phase in the oilfield, that we appear to be in the beginning stages of a favorable energy cycle, and that our volatile industry requires a conservative approach and long-term orientation. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of RPC to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, Such risks include changes in general global business and economic conditions, including the continued economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and fluctuations in prices of oil and natural gas; risks associated with collections of our accounts receivable from customers experiencing challenging business conditions; drilling activity and rig count; risks of reduced availability or increased costs of both labor and raw materials used in providing our services; the impact on our operations due to changes in regulatory and environmental laws; turmoil in the financial markets and the potential difficulty to fund our capital needs; the actions of OPEC+ and the status of the war in Ukraine, which could impact drilling activity; adverse weather conditions in oil and gas producing regions; competition in the oil and gas industry; an inability to implement price increases; risks of international operations; and reliance upon large customers. Additional discussion of factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations is contained in RPC's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, including the "Risk Factors" discussion contained therein.
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META-2000 4G/5G is the first portable power station combining power with network in the history of the industry.
SHENZHEN, China, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NIKOTA, a portable power station company offering solutions on renewable energy, launches NIKOTA META-2000 portable power station with 4G/5G network on Indiegogo with an exciting discount up to 55%.
META-2000 is a high capacity 2016Wh and 2000W output power station, boasting 13 output ports, including wireless charging, AC, USB2.0, QC3.0, TYPE-C and a car port. It can meet the needs of outdoor activities without network and electricity and emergency power use in average households.
4G/5G Network and Power Station 2 in 1
META-2000 can act as a 4G/5G network transmitter to smart home appliances or outdoor electronic devices by two methods. One is to insert a SIM card. Another way is to connect household network cable. With META-2000 4G/5G, users can still get access to electricity and network even when off-grid and without power. META-2000 has 1200M wireless router modules, in line with IEEE802.11AC/N/G/B/A wireless network protocol. Wireless transmission rate is up to1200Mbps. The external antenna has good connection and wider coverage. The coverage of wireless signals in an open area is greater than 50 meters theoretically. It can connect 70 devices simultaneously.
Fastest Recharging and Easy Carry
META-2000 has the fastest recharged speed in the world. The power station can be charged to 80% in just one hour, and fully charged in just 1.5 hours.
With a high 2016Wh capacity, META-2000 standard only weighs 15 kg, META-2000 4G/5G weighs 16kg. It supports both 50Hz and 60Hz regions with an output power of 2000W. Compared with products with same 2016Wh capacity on the market, its weight is reduced by about 30%.
Multiple Functions for Comfortable and Convenient Supporting
META-2000 provides consumers with a comfortable and convenient experience both outdoors and indoors. META-2000 has a variety lighting that can achieve different effects: lighting, atmosphere, mosquito repellent, emergency light. It has Bidirectional-convert technology, which makes charging and discharging more efficient and power saving.
Desirable Price on Indiegogo
META-2000 will be released on Indiegogo. Promotion adhere to the principle that the sooner you buy, the better price you get. Consumers can enjoy a super early bird discount up to 55% off on META-2000 standard, and promotion of META-2000 4G is up to 35% off. Consumers could choose products types based on their network conditions in different countries and regions.
Get more Information:https://www.indiegogo.com/project/preview/1d2d41a6
About NIKOTA
NIKOTA is a green power company headquartered in the Greater Bay Area, China. NIKOTA has been committed to providing clean, stable, safe and efficient portable power solutions for home, outdoor, emergency and other areas. It also regularly provides innovative products to users around the world striving to meet the needs of the ever-changing world.
To get more information please visit https://www.nikotapower.com/
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1 dead, 2 hurt in avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) — A climber was killed and two others were injured Sunday after a rock fall and avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park, officials said. A woman suffered minor injuries and a man who suffered more serious injuries was rescued by a Colorado National Guard helicopter using a hoist during a break in wintry weather, a park press release said. The park’s search and rescue team was looking for another man who was with the other two climbers near the Dreamweaver Couloir on Mount Meeker at the time of the avalanche Sunday morning, it said. Search crews found his body in avalanche debris around 5:15 p.m. Sunday, park spokeswoman Kyle Patterson said. The identity of the victims was not immediately released. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/29/1-dead-2-hurt-in-avalanche-in-rocky-mountain-national-park/ | 2022-05-30T06:59:00Z |
Scorpion Survey Reveals Unique Perspectives Across Generations; Differing Opinions on Personalized Marketing, Resources for Purchasing Decisions, and Advertising Receptivity
SALT LAKE CITY, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scorpion, the leading provider of technology and services that help local businesses thrive, today announced the results of a survey that explores the traditional and digital media channels consumers prefer when researching and purchasing new products or services, as well as their data privacy/online personalization preferences. The survey was conducted with Qualtrics in Q2 of 2022, and had a sample size of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers. Key findings include:
- Most people want Web personalization: 71% of respondents indicated they like having their Website browsing experience personalized. In fact, only 9% of Gen Z said they would not want a personalized web browsing experience while 19% of Millennials and 28% of Gen X said no. A whopping 46% of Baby Boomers said no to a personalized web browsing experience, meaning they were 5x more likely than Gen Z to not want personalized ads, often tied to data privacy concerns.
- However, many are not satisfied with that Web personalization: In fact, 72% of respondents indicated dissatisfaction with the digital ads they receive. A quarter of the survey respondents indicated that personalized Web ads were usually not relevant to them; 22% said the ads 'seem to know too much' about them; and 22% indicated ads reached them after they had already made their purchases.
- Neighborhood apps are a hit with Gen Z and Millennials: Gen Z and Millennials were nearly 2x as likely as Baby Boomers (29% vs 16%) to use neighborhood apps and pages (e.g., NextDoor and Facebook Groups) for learning about new products and services.
- Smart Devices Unlock Next Phase of Shopping: Older Millennials and younger members of Gen X lead the way in smart device shopping at 56%, followed by Gen Z at 46% and younger Millennials at 44%. Despite traditionally lagging behind in technology adoption, a surprising 33% of Baby Boomers use smart devices for shopping.
- YouTube is the great unifier: The most helpful social network turned out to be YouTube, with 17% of respondents giving it the top spot, though Gen Z and Millennials were nearly 3x as likely as Baby Boomers (22% vs 8%) to say YouTube was the most helpful.
"The future of digital marketing is centered around personalization, as businesses of all sizes now have access to technology that can provide a 1:1 experience for their customers," said Joe Martin, VP of Marketing at Scorpion. "It's essential that small businesses understand their customers so they can produce tailor-made marketing that results in each customer truly understanding the value of the goods or services delivered. When this occurs, customer satisfaction peaks, and that in turn results in customer retention, and even additional customers via 'word of mouth'."
When it comes to learning about new products and services, younger and older generations share some similarities, but also have distinct preferences when it comes to certain channels.
- Across all age groups, 53% of respondents said online and email ads were where they learned about new products and services while 43% said websites were where they turned. These were the only two channels where variance among the generational groups was relatively small.
- Gen Z (18-24) and younger Millennials (25-34) are 4.5x and 4X more likely than Baby Boomers to turn to influencers when learning about new products and services, with 43% of Gen Z and 35% of younger Millennials saying they were influenced by influencers compared to 9% of Baby Boomers.
- The rising prevalence of messaging platforms like Discord and Reddit with younger generations was apparent as Gen Z was 4.5x and Millennials + Gen X 5x as likely as Baby Boomers to use them for new product and service discovery. Only 3% of Baby Boomers turned to messaging platforms while Gen Z clocked in at 14% and Millennials + Gen X 16%.
- The tables were flipped when it came to direct mail, flyers, and print ads. This more traditional channel resonated with Baby Boomers much more than younger generations, with Baby Boomers (38%) 3.5x more likely to turn to print than Gen Z (10%) and younger Millennials (11%).
With regards to online reviews, younger generations tend to place more emphasis on star ratings while older generations are more willing to let companies slide if they have poorer reviews.
- 23% of Gen Z and 20% of Millennials said they would never consider a company that had less than five-stars on review sites. This is in contrast to Baby Boomers, of whom only 7% said as such.
- On the other side of the coin, 16% of Baby Boomers said they would not exclude a company based on their star ratings. This is 4x more likely than Gen Z (4%).
For more information on the survey, please visit: scorpion.co/consumermarketing2022
Scorpion is the leading provider of technology and services helping local businesses thrive. It helps local service providers understand their unique market dynamics, maximize their marketing efforts, and deliver experiences their customers will love. Scorpion puts SEO, Reviews, Advertising, Email Marketing, Chat and Messaging, Social Media, Websites, Lead Management, Appointment Scheduling, and more to work for local businesses. The company brings everything together in a way that's easy to understand and manage, blending AI and teams of real people with vertical expertise committed to customers' success and ready to do whatever it takes to help them reach their goals.
Scorpion is headquartered in the Salt Lake City area, with offices in California, Texas, and New York. For more information, please visit https://www.scorpion.co/about-us/
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Doctor shares tips for identifying heatstroke and actions to take
KENILWORTH, N.J., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summertime often means lots of outdoor activities that are good our health and wellbeing. But when the body gets too hot it can lead to a variety of heat-induced illnesses – the most serious of which is heatstroke. Heatstroke is very dangerous and can develop very quickly, which is why it's important to be able to recognize the signs – and actions you can take – if you or someone you know becomes overcome with heat.
In a new editorial on MerckManuals.com, Dr. Diane Birnbaumer, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles and Senior Clinical Educator in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, shares four aspects of heatstroke to keep in mind this summer.
1. Heatstroke is a True Medical Emergency
Heatstroke occurs when the body can no longer get rid of the heat it absorbs. The key symptom to watch for is an altered mental state, says Birnbaumer, which may include sudden confusion or odd behavior. A person may have seizures or go into a coma. This is an emergency situation, and every minute counts. The person should get immediate medical attention. Even if they start to feel better, they still need to see a doctor.
2. Anyone Can Get Heatstroke
There's a misconception that relatively young, relatively healthy people aren't at risk for heatstroke, and that it can't happen unless it's extremely hot, says Birnbaumer. The reality is that heatstroke can affect anyone – young or old – including children.
3. Cooling is the #1 Treatment
If someone is disoriented and suffering from heatstroke, the first step should be to call 911. Then, do everything you can to cool that person off, says Birnbaumer. A few key actions to take:
- Immediately seek air conditioning or shade
- Remove clothing or excess layers. Simulate sweating by using cool towels or misting
- Hydrate the person with cool water or other fluids
Medications designed to reduce temperatures from a fever should not be used to address heat illnesses.
4. Heatstroke Can be Prevented
Heatstroke is scary, but it can be prevented. If you know you're going to be in the heat or working up a sweat, a few precautions can go a long way in protecting yourself. Wear loose-fitting, light clothing that protects you from the sun without making you too hot. Drink a lot of fluids to start the day with a "full tank." If you cannot avoid being in the heat, try to take frequent breaks in a shaded area or even better, an air-conditioned room.
You can read more about heatstroke in Dr. Birnbaumer's editorial on MerckManuals.com.
About The Merck Manuals and MSD Manuals
First published in 1899 as a small reference book for physicians and pharmacists, The Merck Manual grew in size and scope to become one of the world's most widely used comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers. As The Manual evolved, it continually expanded the reach and depth of its offerings to reflect the mission of providing the best medical information to a wide cross-section of users, including medical professionals and students, veterinarians and veterinary students, and consumers. In 2015, The Manuals kicked off Global Medical Knowledge 2020, a global initiative with the goal to make the best current medical information accessible by up to three billion professionals and patients around the world by 2020. The Manuals achieved that goal, and today its medical information is available in more than 241 countries and in 13 languages. It's continuing its ambitious mission through outreach, education and creating new reliable medical resources. For access to thousands of medical topics with images, videos and a constantly expanding set of resources, visit MerckManuals.com or MSDManuals.com and connect with us on social media: For Consumers in the U.S. and its territories: Twitter and Facebook. For Professionals in the U.S. and its territories: Twitter and Facebook
About Merck
At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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New Orleans-based nonprofit offers high school students a unique alternative to the typical internship program, allowing students to build a house during the school year while developing the soft skills necessary for entering the workforce.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, unCommon Construction (uCC) announced that it is expanding its footprint into Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2015, the New Orleans-based nonprofit demonstrates that learning happens everywhere by offering an alternative to typical education programs. unCommon Construction uses an apprenticeship and construction build process to empower youth with the skills, network, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college.
Since 2020, uCC has partnered with Stand Together Foundation (STF), a national philanthropic organization that partners with social entrepreneurs who empower people to transform their lives and communities. uCC received $150,000 from STF to bring its unique learning approach to more students in Minneapolis.
Traditional education takes a standardized, one-size-fits-all approach that has deemphasized individualized learning, student choice and the trades, while also overemphasizing pathways to four-year degrees. uCC is reimagining student learning and their abilities to discover their own pathway to post-secondary and career success. By incorporating technical and soft skills and the instilling of personal responsibility through work-based learning, uCC challenges the current approach to traditional and top-down K-12 education that leaves students unprepared, unequipped, and unexposed to viable and fulfilling career options after high school.
uCC equips high-school students with hands-on, real-world work experience in the construction field. Through uCC's paid apprenticeships, students build homes, while acquiring and applying soft skills, math, science, and engineering skills. Students experience the discipline of showing up on time, working on a team, and delivering high-quality work on a construction site. Through more than 100 hours each semester, apprentices develop career awareness and exposure to an alternative career path, technical and soft skills, and leadership abilities through a work-based learning experience in a real-world classroom.
In addition to school credit, students earn hourly wages and an "Equity Award" scholarship that is awarded to them without restriction on how the funds are to be spent. These scholarships are funded through sales of the homes that students build. Graduates who achieve at least 75% attendance earn this award and are encouraged to set their own post-graduation goals and utilize the funds to achieve those goals. In this way, uCC's leadership prioritizes their students' choice and demonstrates a belief in people being the best suited to identify their own career and/or post-secondary education pathways.
The following facts illustrate the success of uCC's model:
- 100% of students who complete a semester with uCC graduate from high school on time and have continued their education or landed a job within three months.
- More than 80% of participating apprentices live in low- to moderate-income tract zones or receive free and reduced lunch at school.
- Approximately 40% of participating apprentices identified as female or non-gender conforming and 80% identified as people of color, and 80% of graduates report that they are industry-bound after high school - representing a younger and more diverse workforce in the construction industry
- A typical apprentice's earning potential per semester is $1,000 in pay and $500 in Equity Awards, and approximately 50% of graduates open their first bank account with the money they earned throughout the program.
"When we started building this organization in 2014, we thought there might be a chance our model could be applied beyond New Orleans in locations with similar needs," said Aaron Frumin, Founder and Executive Director of unCommon Construction. "We're thrilled and humbled to begin unCommon's expansion with these first steps in Minneapolis, which is the hometown of our founding Program Manager and a city with whom we share the Mississippi River among so many other things. Over the years, we've received countless inquiries about expansion, and we've questioned and learned a lot about what it could look like to scale unCommon's impact in that way. The support and partnership of Stand Together Foundation have been critical elements in the evolution of our vision for that impact at a larger scale. We're grateful for the way Stand Together Foundation authentically shares that vision and sees the value of unCommon's unique approach to youth and workforce development."
"unCommon Construction's individualized education model proves that empowering young people to learn, including nontraditional pathways, beats a one-size-fits-all approach to education," said Evan Feinberg, Executive Director of Stand Together Foundation. "Young people can and should learn everywhere, and UnCommon Construction offers the communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to flourish in all kinds of work and life beyond high school. We're thrilled to help unCommon bring its innovative program to Minneapolis."
Learn more:
- The Mike Rowe Podcast: People You Should Know – unCommon Construction
- People Magazine: Construction Boss Gives Students Jobs and Builds Houses for No Profit: This 'Changed My Life'
- Stand Together Foundation (VIDEO): An unCommon classroom is building futures and building homes
About uCC: "Building Houses. Framing Character."
unCommon Construction offers a unique alternative to your typical internship for high school students. Its program allows participating students to build a house in a semester, while developing the soft skills necessary for entering the workforce. The internship for high school students not only pays an hourly rate, but a percentage of the proceeds from each sold house is used to award them with an "Equity Award" scholarship for further education and career opportunities. Students learn how to take measurements, read blueprints, and use a variety of tools. They also pick up job-acquisition and retention skills such as communication, responsibility, and critical thinking. Learn more at unCommonConstruction.org.
Stand Together Foundation is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in America by driving change from within communities. We are building a community of social entrepreneurs who believe in people, work from the bottom up, and unite with anyone to do right. Since 2016, we have committed over $120 million and counting to fuel the innovation of nonprofits throughout the country to build stronger, safer communities where all people can learn, contribute, and realize their full potential. Our goal is to help nonprofit leaders maximize their impact to transform more lives out of poverty. Learn more at StandTogetherFoundation.org.
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ROCKVILLE, Md. , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new position paper published today by the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) outlines disparities in healthcare that affect patients with heart failure, including race and ethnicity, socioeconomic factors, and social determinants of health. The statement also presents actions that can be taken to address those disparities at the individual, institutional, community and population levels.
Heart failure (HF) is the most common cause of hospitalization in patients over age 65, with 5-year mortality as high as 75% in patients with a prior hospitalization. These statistics are particularly sobering when you consider that HF disproportionately affects Black, Hispanic, and other vulnerable individuals wherein social determinants of health are barriers to receipt of guideline directed medical therapy (GDMT) as well as advanced HF therapies such as heart transplantation (HT) and left ventricular assist device (LVAD).
"As the prevalence of heart failure continues to rise, we must address healthcare disparities in order to improve care for all those living with this devastating disease," said lead author Alanna Morris MD, MSc. "This position paper identifies key areas where data suggest inequities exist and sets forth objectives and measures that should be used to help mitigate these disparities going forward."
Published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure (JCF), this position paper by HFSA specifically focuses on racial and ethnic disparities within HF and the role of healthcare societies and systems to help mitigate healthcare disparities. Some of the solutions to eliminate healthcare disparities for patients with HF include providers eliminating racism, bias, and/or microaggressions; price transparency and improved access for GDMT and device therapies in health systems; equal opportunities for promotion/leadership; and diversity in editorial boards [Fig. 3].
"HFSA is committed to promoting equitable systems of care for all people with heart failure, regardless of their identity or circumstances," said Mark Drazner, MD, MSc, FHFSA, HFSA President. "Through this position paper and other recent initiatives, we will work to achieve a world in which everyone with heart failure has access to the best possible care."
DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2022.04.008
Morris A, et al. J Card Fail 2022
About the Heart Failure Society of America
The Heart Failure Society of America, Inc. (HFSA) represents the first organized effort by heart failure experts from the Americas to provide a forum for all those interested in heart function, heart failure, and congestive heart failure (CHF) research and patient care. The mission of HFSA is to provide a platform to improve and expand heart failure care through collaboration, education, innovation, research, and advocacy. HFSA members include physicians, scientists, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, trainees, other healthcare workers and patients. For more information, visit hfsa.org.
About the Journal of Cardiac Failure
The Journal of Cardiac Failure publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts of interest to clinicians and researchers in the field of heart failure and related disciplines. These include original communications of scientific importance and review articles involving clinical research, health services and outcomes research, animal studies, and bench research with potential clinical applications to heart failure. The Journal also publishes manuscripts that report the design of ongoing clinical trials and editorial perspectives that comment on new developments pertinent to the field of heart failure or manuscripts published in other journals.
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Exoprise end-user experience management solutions for Microsoft 365, SaaS, and collaboration apps deliver cost savings, increased productivity, and elevated employee experience in times of growing hybrid/mobile work.
WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exoprise, a leader in Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) solutions, announced that its customers continue to realize significant Return on Investment (ROI) with Exoprise solutions and achieve positive ROI within six months of implementation. Troubleshooting remote worker issues using traditional tools creates visibility challenges, severely impacting business continuity and productivity.
According to the latest Forrester future of work survey, 20% of employees contact the service desk support team weekly, and 10% contact them daily – far too often to remain consistently productive. In current economic conditions, companies have the potential to save thousands to millions in IT costs using features and capabilities offered by Exoprise DEM solutions.
As one of the Exoprise customers, a global CRM head at a financial services company, told us, "Upon returning from a weekend, our employees could not access their Salesforce app in the morning. As a result, IT and several other teams spent at least half a day trying to find the root cause, which cost the company about $500K. With Exoprise synthetics, we would have immediately narrowed the problem to a change made by the network team and saved a huge loss to the company."
Exoprise customers achieve superior ROI with their DEM investment by:
- Recovering Service Level Agreement (SLA) credit – IT teams receive Service Level Agreement (SLA) violation credits when Microsoft 365 has downtime. For example, Microsoft services such as Azure, Teams, OneDrive, etc. may not be available due to an outage or technical issue. Service availability less than the SLA of 99.9% requires Microsoft to reward credits to the customer. Exoprise provides actionable availability reports that act as evidence of true downtime, outage length, events, errors, and corresponding service health. Customers quickly verify and claim their credits to recoup the cost of the Exoprise system.
- Saving Costs on Device Refresh and Upgrades – IT departments often need to upgrade their infrastructure with new hardware or software, so employees remain productive and job satisfaction remains high. However, with a shrinking economy and flat expense budget, businesses struggle to keep up with that mandate. Utilizing Exoprise Service Watch Real User Monitoring (RUM), operation teams are driving upgrade decisions based on hard network and device telemetry data, segmenting different user groups, and auditing remote endpoint devices. The result is an optimized device refresh schedule and cost-effective companywide upgrades.
Another Exoprise user, a Microsoft Teams administrator at a manufacturing services company,
- Preventing Network Upgrade Surprises and Downtime – Future proofing the business means frequent network optimization. Enterprises rely on mission-critical services such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce, AWS, and SAP. Delivering these services via ISPs, MPLS, SDWAN, and VPN providers becomes susceptible to performance fluctuations. Exoprise provides end-to-end baseline views of the network for mission-critical applications before, during, and after any network transformation takes place. As a result, network administrators can ensure that the end-user experience is improved and access is more reliable.
- Delivering Better Digital Experiences Anywhere and reducing MTTR – The Modern Workplace demands remote flexibility along with the freedom to work anywhere. ITOps teams require end-to-end visibility into apps, the network, and system performance for these Digital Nomads, and the Exoprise platform delivers. Once deployed, Exoprise helps customers safely transition to a hybrid work model. Proactive synthetics provide early outage detection while crowdsourced analytics reduce the troubleshooting time in half.
- Improving Productivity with Less Dropped Calls for Teams, Zoom, and Webex – Today, knowledge workers collaborate using Unified Communication (UC), VoIP, and streaming applications such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and WebEx. Customers use Exoprise to proactively test and tune their networks for the collaboration platforms and offer complete coverage with Service Watch RUM. As a result, there is a significant ROI in reduced dropped calls and smoother call quality.
"Due to Covid, our IT model has shifted from primarily supporting call center operations to supporting a significantly larger virtual environment. That was when we became interested in better measuring digital experiences from the end user's perspective. Synthetic sensors in our central data centers collect performance data on Microsoft 365, but we wanted an even more complete picture. Together with a real user monitoring on-demand solution, we can better understand the issues of our users at any geographic location," said Kevin Santos, Senior Director of IT, Network Operation Center, BCD Travel.
"Exoprise has always been at the forefront of supporting our customers with innovative digital solutions and addressing hybrid workforce challenges with a complete view into the end-user experience," said Exoprise CEO Jason Lieblich. "Our Service Watch product rapidly isolates call quality problems with VoIP and streaming apps such as Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and Zoom in real-time and ensures smooth collaboration from anywhere. In addition, our technical ability to deliver synthetics and real-user behavior insights in one platform differentiates us in the market."
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Exoprise enables IT teams to effectively deploy and manage its monitoring solution and mission-critical, cloud-based applications and services. CloudReady provides real-time performance visibility from behind the firewall to the cloud and back with synthetic monitoring. Service Watch provides location-independent end-user experience insights for SaaS and third-party web applications with real user monitoring. By leveraging proactive network path diagnostics, real user experience metrics, actual app usage data, and crowd-sourcing data analytics, organizations now have visibility, speed, and agility to easily assure the best cloud service performance. Visit Exoprise at www.exoprise.com, on Twitter @exoprise, and on LinkedIn.
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Benefit Options Include Child and Pet Care, and Inpatient Specialty Care
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Workplace Benefits, a Chubb business that partners with benefits brokers, agents, and consultants to offer voluntary benefits to the employees of middle-market and large companies in the U.S., has launched a new hospital indemnity product, Hospital Cash. This product includes more than 40 optional benefits designed to provide coverage beyond what many traditional hospital indemnity products offer, providing employers greater flexibility to customize employee benefits.
Hospital indemnity products have seen a steep increase in popularity among employers as businesses seek to broaden their voluntary benefit packages to attract and retain top talent in a tough labor market. These benefits can be used to help employees fill critical gaps in traditional medical coverage, particularly with High Deductible Health Plans, for costs incurred due to hospitalization.
Hospital Cash offers options for:
- Inpatient Specialty Care for psychiatric illness and substance abuse.
- Newborn Nursery Care and Maternity Follow-Up Visits.
- Pet Care and Family Care (for children and aging parents) while an employee is in the hospital.
- In addition: Because even a short hospital stay can have financial impact, Hospital Cash features Chubb's Deductible Buffer plan design, offering a compressed benefit period to minimize financial exposure.
"As employers seek competitive value through investments in employee recruitment and retainment, it is important to ensure the availability of a robust benefits package that goes beyond the status quo," said Alex Faynberg, Chubb Workplace Benefits' Division President. "We're pleased to introduce an innovative solution that can help organizations better address overall well-being and provide even greater financial security for their employees."
Chubb Workplace Benefits is one of the nation's fastest-growing voluntary benefits worksite carriers over the last several years.
"We're proud to expand our product portfolio to include a broader range of customizable plan options for businesses and brokers," said Janet Buzil, Chubb Workplace Benefits' Senior Vice President of Product Innovation and Delivery. "Both employers and employees have diverse and complex benefits needs, particularly during uncertain times. Hospital Cash offers a more holistic approach to insurance protection in case of hospitalization."
Hospital Cash is a supplement to health insurance and is not a substitute for Major Medical or other minimal essential coverage. Hospital indemnity coverage provides a benefit for covered loss; neither the product name nor benefits payable are intended to provide reimbursement for medical expenses incurred by a covered person or to result in any payment in excess of loss.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide.
Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
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DALLAS, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal second quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM EST.
A press release with fiscal second quarter 2022 financial results will be issued before the market opens that morning.
The conference call can be joined telephonically by dialing 1-877-259-5243 or 1-412-317-5176 (international) and asking for the Wingstop conference call. A replay will be available two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088 (international), then entering the replay code 5140987. The replay will be available through Thursday, August 4, 2022.
The conference call will also be webcast live and later archived on the investor relations section of Wingstop's corporate website at ir.wingstop.com under the 'News & Events' section. The webcast can also be accessed directly at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=5WINUJpj.
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 1,700 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and use of a best-in-class technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings, tenders, and thigh bites, always cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of 11 bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including fresh-cut, seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips.
In fiscal year 2021, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 20.2% year-over-year to approximately $2.3 billion, marking the 18th consecutive year of same store sales growth. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, our system is comprised of independent franchisees, or brand partners, who account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count of 1,791 as of March 26, 2022. During the fiscal quarter ended March 26, 2022, Wingstop opened 60 net new restaurants, an increase of 13.4%, and announced domestic same-store sales increased 1.2%. During the fiscal quarter ended March 26, 2022, Wingstop generated 62.3% of sales via digital channels including Wingstop.com and the Wingstop app, with a goal of digitizing 100% of transactions.
A key to this business success and consumer fandom stems from The Wingstop Way, which includes a core value system of being Authentic, Entrepreneurial, Service-minded, and Fun. The Wingstop Way extends to the brand's environmental, social and governance platform as Wingstop seeks to provide value to all stakeholders.
Rounding out a strong year in 2021, the Company was ranked #1 on Technomic 500's "Fastest Growing Franchise" and #22 on Entrepreneur Magazine's "Franchise 500," maintained its certification as a Great Place to Work, was named as a finalist for The Innovation SABRE Award's Best New Product/Brand Launch category for its Thighstop campaign, and named to Fast Company's "The World's Most Innovative Companies" list ranking #4 in the dining category.
For more information visit www.wingstop.com or www.wingstop.com/own-a-wingstop and follow @Wingstop on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities at www.wingstopcharities.org.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Elevation Gold Mining Corporation (TSX.V: ELVT) (OTCQX: EVGDF) (the "Company" or "Elevation Gold") is pleased to announce that all matters submitted to shareholders for approval as set out in the detail of the Company's Management information Circular dated July 13, 2022, were approved by the requisite majority of votes cast at its Annual General Meeting ("AGM"). A total of 36,024,003 common shares of the Company were represented by shareholders in person or by proxy at the AGM, representing 32.63% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares as at the record date of July 13, 2022.
Specifically, shareholders voted to approve:
- Election of the Board of Directors nominated;
- Re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as the Company's external auditors for 2022; and
- Approval of the Company's new 10% rolling equity incentive plan.
Detailed results of the voting are set out below:
The directors will serve on the Board of Directors until the Company's next AGM of shareholders.
Full details of all proposals are described in the Company's Management Information Circular available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Additionally, the Company has entered into an arrangement that provides Elevation Gold with a US $6 million revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). The net proceeds will be used for operating and capital expenditures at its wholly-owned gold and silver producing Moss Mine in Arizona and for general working capital purposes. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, interest accrues on any unpaid principal at an interest rate of 12% per annum compounded on a monthly basis, with all accrued interest and principal payable on or before December 31, 2023. On closing, Elevation Gold was advanced a principal amount of US $3 million (the "Initial Advance"). Additional advances following the Initial Advance will be made available to the Company at the discretion of the lender. The Company may, at its option, at any time and from time to time, prepay without penalty or premium the Credit Facility, in whole or in part.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF ELEVATION GOLD MINING CORPORATION
"Tim J. Swendseid"
Tim J. Swendseid, President of Elevation Gold Mining Corporation
Elevation Gold is a publicly listed gold and silver producer, engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mineral properties located in the United States. Elevation Gold's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") in Canada under the ticker symbol ELVT and on the NASDAQ OTC in the United States under the ticker symbol EVGDF. The Company's principal operation is the 100% owned Moss Mine in the Mohave County of Arizona. Elevation also holds the title to the Hercules exploration property, located in Lyon County, Nevada.
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.
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document constitute forward-looking information, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company's plans with respect to appointing a new President. Words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "goal", "aim", "intend", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "can", "could", "should", "schedule" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. All of the forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, forecast or intended and readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate and forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein speaks only as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward–looking information or to explain any material difference between such and subsequent actual events, except as required by applicable law.
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OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A rare Democrat in a deeply Republican state, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas is one of the most vulnerable incumbents seeking reelection this year. In the final months of her congressional campaign, she is focusing on Republicans’ strict opposition to abortion rights.
An online ad she released last week highlights how Amanda Adkins, the Republican favored to emerge from Tuesday’s primary for a rematch with David in November, opposed abortion without exceptions. The ad points to Adkins’ support of an amendment to the Kansas Constitution on the ballot Tuesday that would make clear there is no right to abortion in the states.
“There were a lot of people who would not have known that I have an opponent who is extreme on this issue,” Davids, who beat Adkins in 2020, said in an interview. “It’s not hypothetical anymore.”
That’s a sign of how the Supreme Court’s decision in June to repeal a woman’s federal constitutional right to abortion has scrambled the political dynamics heading into the fall elections, when control of Congress is at stake. A half-dozen of the most vulnerable House members — all of them women, all representing swaths of suburban voters — see the issue as one that could help them win in an otherwise difficult political climate.
In addition to Davids, these incumbents include Reps. Angie Craig of Minnesota, Cindy Axne of Iowa, Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, Abigail Spanberger and Elaine Luria of Virginia, and Susan Wilds of Pennsylvania. They all face Republican opponents who support the high court’s abortion ruling. Some are contending with rivals who back efforts to ban abortion in all circumstances, including when the mother’s life is at risk.
It’s unclear whether the focus on abortion alone may be enough to mean reelection for many of these Democrats, who are running at a time of high inflation and frustration with President Joe Biden’s performance.
“In a close, toss-up election, which I think all of these are, it can make a difference,” said national pollster Christine Matthews, a self-described moderate who has worked for Republicans. “It’s not going to be what drives everyone to make a vote choice, but it will drive some people to make a vote choice.”
Twenty-two percent of U.S. adults named abortion or women’s rights in an open-ended question as one of up to five problems they want the government to address in the next year, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll conducted in June. That has more than doubled since December.
Since the Supreme Court decision, as state governments have moved to act on abortion rights, AP-NORC polling has found a majority of people in the United States saying they want Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide.
Overwhelming majorities also think states should allow abortion in specific cases, including if the health of the pregnant woman is endangered or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
Like those questioned overall, a majority of suburbanites think abortion should be legal in most or all cases, according to AP-NORC polling. Suburbanites also were slightly more likely than city residents and significantly more likely than people living in rural areas to say abortion or women’s rights are among the top issues for the government to address, according to the AP-NORC poll from June.
That’s particularly important in districts such as Axne’s in Iowa, which includes Des Moines’ teeming suburbs. Dallas County, west of Des Moines, has been one of the country’s fastest-growing counties since 2000, with the cornfields from decades ago now covered in new homes, schools and commercial developments.
In an interview, Axne was adamant that she would make abortion a central theme of her campaign. Axne’s GOP opponent is state Rep. Zach Nunn, who indicated in a primary debate that he opposes abortion without exceptions.
“I can’t even believe I have to say this. I have an opponent who would let a woman die to bear a child,” Axne said. “This is crap we don’t see in this country. This is the stuff we talk about in other countries and women not having rights.”
In Michigan, Rep. Elissa Slotkin faces state Sen. Tom Barrett, who supports only an exception to save a woman’s life.
“That’s more extreme than the 1931 law that’s on our books,” Slotkin said in an interview. “So I think that that’s an important contrast to make.”
The Adkins, Barrett and Nunn campaigns did not reply to telephone, email and text messages seeking comment for this story.
In Virginia, Yesli Vega, the Republican challenging Spanberger in a district that spans the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, has not dismissed the debunked theory that pregnancy is unlikely in cases of rape. In audio published by Axios late last month, Vega was asked during a campaign event in May whether “it’s harder for a woman to get pregnant if she’s been raped.”
Vega responded, Axios reported, “Maybe, because there’s so much going on in the body. I don’t know. I haven’t seen any studies. But if I’m processing what you’re saying, it wouldn’t surprise me, because it’s not something that’s happening organically. Right? You’re forcing it.”
The answer was reminiscent of what Todd Akin, a Missouri congressman who was the Republican nominee for Senate in 2012, said during that campaign. In discussing his opposition to exceptions for rape victims, Akin claimed, “If it’s legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down.”
The comments were viewed as a major contributor to his loss to Democrat Clare McCaskill, a vulnerable incumbent.
In Virginia, Spanberger released a digital ad last week declaring that Vega’s “views don’t represent Virginia.”
Earlier, Spanberger had said Vega’s comment was “extreme and ignorant” and “horrifying and disrespectful to the millions of American women who have or will become pregnant due to sexual violence.”
One of the Spanberger’s campaign digital posts used this headline: “Republican congressional candidate pulls a Todd Akin on abortion.”
Representatives for Vega did not respond to messages seeking comment.
Some Republicans warn that Democrats risk overplaying their hand.
In Minnesota, for example, Craig is facing Republican Tyler Kistner, whom she narrowly beat in 2020 in a district that covers Minneapolis’ southeastern suburbs.
Craig has begun running digital ads attacking Kistner, who opposes abortion, but would allow for exceptions in cases of rape, incest and to protect the life of the mother.
“Tyler Kistner wants to take away our rights,” a woman’s voice proclaims in an ad.
Kistner consultant Billy Grant said Craig is “trying to scare you” and noted that the Republican’s team is weighing a counter to the attack that portrays him as “pro-life, but who understands both sides.”
“The rest of America really is not a single-issue voter on that and they are concerned about the economy,” Grant said.
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Celebrating a Century of Life-Saving Care
BROWNS MILLS, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Deborah Heart and Lung Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking the Hospital's founding in 1922, and subsequent incorporation the following year.
In recognition of this pivotal milestone, Deborah has received numerous State and federal recognitions, including a letter from New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy; a joint New Jersey Senate/Assembly Resolution signed by Nicholas P. Scutari, President of the Senate and Craig J. Coughlin, Speaker of the General Assembly; a Proclamation from the Burlington County Board of Commissioners; and a collective letter from New Jersey's Congressional leaders Senator Robert Menendez, Senator Cory Booker, and Congressman Andy Kim.
"We are delighted that Deborah Heart and Lung Center has received these special recognitions from the Governor, the Legislature, the County Commissioners, and our federal Congressional representatives," said Deborah President and CEO Joseph Chirichella. "One hundred years ago, our founder Dora Moness Shapiro was determined to help those who could not afford the cost of healthcare. Dora was a pioneer in healthcare, recognizing that health disparities create barriers to accessing care. This drive gave rise to a 100-year legacy of caring that has since allowed Deborah to heal 2.3 million patients, reaching patients from every State in the U.S. and from 87 countries throughout the world, without ever billing a patient for care provided at the hospital. These extraordinary statistics prove how one person's dream to make the world a better place can create a powerful surge of immense good."
He added: "Deborah's excellence is built on a combination of innovation in medical advances, clinical research, investment in the future of medicine, embracing new technology, educating physicians and care givers of the future, adhering to the highest ethical and medical standards, and an unwavering commitment to the Deborah team, our community, and our patients. Everyone who has worked here, volunteered at the hospital, or helped fundraise in support of the Deborah mission that allows for equal access for all patients, regardless of ability to pay, has played an important role in Deborah's history. We are all so proud of the hospital we have helped create, and are proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year."
The Deborah Story — 100 Years of Care
Deborah Heart and Lung Center was founded by New York City philanthropist Dora Moness Shapiro in 1922, as a place of healing for tuberculosis (TB) sufferers. Tuberculosis, caused by bacteria and easily spread from person to person, was rampant among New York City's poor largely because of their living and working conditions, which were often cramped, with no indoor plumbing and improper ventilation. At the time, the only relief from TB was fresh air, a high calorie diet, and relaxation, so Shapiro sought a rural location within driving distance of New York City to provide refuge for those less-fortunate individuals who could otherwise not afford this care. Mrs. Shapiro found her hospital in the "healing airs" of the Pine Barrens, purchasing a small group of cottages where a physician was already treating TB patients in Browns Mills, New Jersey. She then hired the physician, and soon Deborah was treating patients.
To fund her founding principle, "there is no price on life," Shapiro in 1923 incorporated the Deborah Jewish Consumptive Relief Society, whose fundraising supported Shapiro's vision that no patient would be turned away from care because they could not pay. One hundred years later, today's Deborah Hospital Foundation -- and its legion of volunteers -- continues this tradition.
Transition to Heart and Lung Specialists
By the 1950s, antibiotics were widely used to treat TB. During a 30-year span, Deborah physicians and staff had become experts in treating diseases of the chest. Building on the Foundation that Shapiro built, Deborah transitioned from a tuberculosis sanatorium to a specialty hospital in 1957.
The hospital's transformation into a world-class specialty heart and lung center was spearheaded by the work of Charles Bailey, MD. Dr. Bailey, a pioneering heart surgeon, performed the first open-heart surgeries in New Jersey on July 28, 1958 on a 36-year-old woman and 3-year-old boy.
In recognition of his revolutionary techniques, Dr. Bailey was featured on the cover of Time magazine in an article titled, "Inside the Heart, Newest Advances in Surgery," which introduced the world to the work being done by Dr. Bailey at Deborah.
Providing Care to the Community
Over time, the hospital grew and expanded from a single cottage, to a 55-acre medical campus, with partner medical practices located in Atlantic, Burlington, Mercer, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey, expanding access to care and adding services that relate to heart and lung disease, including vascular surgery, diabetes care, sleep medicine, wound care and rehabilitation services.
Additional milestones in the hospital's expansion included the creation of a clinical research program in 1981, collaboration on the establishment of an emergency room in 2010, and the construction of a 60,000 square foot, 3-story medical office building in 2018 offering services needed in the community, including physical therapy, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, urgent and primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, pain management and a comprehensive ambulatory surgery center scheduled for opening in late 2022.
Training Future Heart Specialists
Named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, Deborah has trained talented and highly-skilled Fellows since 1965. The program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) includes the training of Fellows in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, and vascular surgery.
Deborah Fellows spend between one and five years in training (depending on the area of focus) and leave Deborah with hands-on practical experience gained by working in a cardiovascular facility that treats over 70,000 outpatients and 4,000 inpatients; and performs 1,600 surgical and 6,000 non-surgical procedures each year.
The Deborah Fellows are part of the future of our country's heart care, training with an organization of clinicians committed to quality and recognized by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) as a leader in cardiac outcomes, and the New Jersey Department of Health for having the lowest risk-adjusted mortality rate in the state for cardiac surgery.
The Next 100 Years
In the tradition of founder Dora Moness Shapiro, Deborah has furthered its commitment to patients in the region, having commenced a $108 million capital investment project. Aimed at meeting quality of care, privacy and comfort standards consistent with the offerings of a world-class specialty hospital, the project recently began construction.
This project will result in the addition of three new floors to the main building of the hospital creating new all-private patient rooms, the renovation of existing patient rooms, and the addition of bedside technology and decentralized work stations for medical staff. There are also plans for a new state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab, a new state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab and an updated pharmacy clean-room. Once completed, the investment in new infrastructure and inclusion of forward-looking technology positions Deborah Heart and Lung Center as a leader in care for the next 100 years.
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WHO chief: U.S. abortion ruling ‘a setback,’ will cost lives
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday criticized the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. calling the decision to no longer recognize a constitutional right to abortion “a setback” that would ultimately cost lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a media briefing that decades of scientific data prove that access to safe and legal abortion saves lives.
“The evidence is irrefutable,” Tedros said. “Restricting (abortion) drives women and girls toward unsafe abortions resulting in complications, even death.” He said safe abortion should be understood as health care and warned that limiting its access would disproportionately hit women from the poorest and most marginalized communities.
“We hadn’t really expected this from the U.S.,” Tedros said, adding that he was concerned the Supreme Court’s decision was a move “backwards.” In recent years, the U.S. has supported numerous maternal health care programs in developing countries, including access to reproductive health care.
“We had really hoped the U.S. would lead on this issue,” Tedros said.
WHO’s chief scientist, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, said the U.N. health agency’s position on abortion was based on decades of data from numerous countries.
“I know from own experience, working in India, that having access to safe abortion is a life-saving measure,” Swaminathan said. She said denying a woman access to abortion was “like denying someone a life-saving drug.”
She said bans on abortion would do little to reduce the number of procedures while people who undergo unsafe abortions are at risk of developing fatal blood infections.
“What these bans do...is it drives women into the hands of people who are there to exploit the situation, performing unsafe abortion and very often resulting in a huge amount of damage to their health and sometimes death,” Swaminathan said.
In recent years, the trend among countries has been to increase access to abortion, including regions where there was staunch opposition, like Latin America, she said.
“It’s unfortunate to see some countries going backward,” Swaminathan said, citing the U.S. decision.
WHO chief Tedros said he feared many other countries might not understand the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling and could take similar measures to restrict abortions.
“The global impact is also a concern,” he said. “This is about the life of mother,” he said. “If safe abortion is illegal, then women will definitely resort to unsafe ways of doing it. And that means it could cost them their lives.”
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Storms ground US air travelers as airlines cancel flights
(AP) - Tens of thousands of flyers had their travel plans upended Friday after airlines canceled more than 1,100 flights for a second straight day because of thunderstorms hitting the East Coast.
The New York City area’s three major airports and Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C., recorded the most cancellations by Friday afternoon, according to tracking service FlightAware.
American Airlines scrubbed more than 200 flights, or 6% of its schedule. Republic Airways, which operates smaller planes for American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express, also canceled more than 200 flights, about 20% of its schedule.
Another 3,700 flights were delayed by midafternoon.
Thunderstorms were causing delays averaging more than 90 minutes at LaGuardia Airport in New York and Newark Liberty International in New Jersey, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said storms also could cause delays at major airports from Florida to Boston.
About 1,200 U.S. flights were canceled Thursday – 4.6% of all scheduled flights, and the highest number since July 25, according to FlightAware.
Travelers have been hit with widespread cancellations and delays this summer. Travel bounced back faster than expected — to about 88% of pre-pandemic levels in July — and airlines weren’t able to increase staffing fast enough. They have been cutting back on schedules in an attempt to make remaining flights more reliable.
Airlines flying in the U.S. had a bad June, canceling more than 21,000 flights or 2.7%, up from 1.8% in June 2019, before airlines pushed workers to quit during the pandemic. The airlines did better in July, however, canceling about 14,000 flights, or 1.8%.
Delays have been more persistent — above 23% in both June and July.
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