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Carriers report challenges with pace of change and innovation needed to remain competitive
AVON, Conn., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The need to continually adapt and innovate to compete in the critical illness insurance market is both a trend and a challenge for voluntary carriers, according to Eastbridge's new Voluntary Critical Illness Products Spotlight™ Report.
"The demand for critical illness coverage was already increasing before the emergence of COVID-19, but its value has been magnified in light of the pandemic," said Nick Rockwell, Eastbridge president. "Keeping up with the growing demand to add new covered conditions with higher benefit amounts while still keeping pricing low and offering guaranteed issue underwriting creates a complex and fast-changing market for carriers to navigate."
Carriers are making regular revisions to existing critical illness products and several are introducing new products this year to keep up with increased competition and demand, the report shows. About half of participating carriers have been in the critical illness market for less than 10 years, and half of the products profiled have been changed in the last two years, including additional benefits or riders, increased benefit maximums, underwriting changes and pricing adjustments.
The Voluntary Critical Illness Products report includes data from 31 carriers representing 36 voluntary critical illness products. The report reviews the current and future state of the critical illness marketplace and existing products so carriers can better understand the market opportunities and how their products compare to the competition. Key topics covered include product structure, benefits, underwriting and eligibility guidelines, differentiators and trends.
Other key findings in the report include:
- Most carriers offer guaranteed issue underwriting for their critical illness plans.
- Few carriers offer a one-size-fits-all type of product, instead customizing benefits and offering variations by group size, industry and other case specifics.
- Most carriers anticipate underwriting guidelines will continue to liberalize with lower participation requirements, regular waiver of pre-existing and waiting periods, and higher GI benefit maximums.
Information about obtaining the Voluntary Critical Illness Products report is available on Eastbridge's website here. For more information, email info@eastbridge.com or call (860) 676-9633.
About Eastbridge Consulting Group
Eastbridge Consulting Group, Inc. is a marketing advisory firm serving companies focused on the voluntary/worksite benefits market in the United States and Canada.
CONTACT: Bonnie Brazzell
EMAIL: bbrazzell@eastbridge.com
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, today announced it has been selected to participate in UnitedHealthcare's Preferred Laboratory Network (PLN). Natera's addition to the network was effective July 1, 2022.
UnitedHealthcare's PLN consists of laboratory care providers that have met the insurer's highest standards for access, cost, data, quality and service, based on a rigorous application and review process. UnitedHealthcare works with these labs to continue its efforts to improve the care providers and members' experience.
UnitedHealthcare describes the PLN as "an advanced way to work with selected lab providers to deliver care that places a greater emphasis on patient outcomes and the total cost of a person's care."
"Natera is pleased to be part of UnitedHealthcare's PLN and we look forward to continuing to provide UHC plan members with an outstanding experience," said Matthew Mega, vice president, market access at Natera. "We remain committed to making personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care."
Since its inception, Natera has performed more than 3 million cfDNA tests worldwide, helping patients and their providers make critical health care decisions in oncology, women's health and organ health.
UnitedHealthcare offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 1.5 million physicians and care professionals, and 7,000 hospitals and other care facilities nationwide.
About Natera
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. We aim to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health, and inform earlier, more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera's tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not a representation that Natera's plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent Natera's expectations as of the date of this press release, and Natera disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including with respect to our efforts to develop and commercialize new product offerings, and our ability to grow our business. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in "Risk Factors" in Natera's recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in other filings Natera makes with the SEC from time to time. These documents are available at www.natera.com/investors and www.sec.gov.
Contacts
Investor Relations: Mike Brophy, CFO, Natera, Inc., 510-826-2350
Media: Kate Stabrawa, Communications, Natera, Inc., 720-318-4080 pr@natera.com
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Potential Rule Would Propose to Establish a Maximum Level of Nicotine in Cigarettes with the Goal of Reducing Youth Use, Addiction and Death
SILVER SPRING, Md., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Biden-Harris Administration published plans for future potential regulatory actions that include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's plans to develop a proposed product standard that would establish a maximum nicotine level to reduce the addictiveness of cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products. The goal of the potential rule would be to reduce youth use, addiction and death.
Each year, 480,000 people die prematurely from a smoking-attributed disease, making tobacco use the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Additionally, tobacco use costs nearly $300 billion a year in direct health care and lost productivity.
While nicotine is not what makes smoking cigarettes so toxic, it's the ingredient that makes it very hard to quit smoking. Addiction to nicotine in combusted products is the main driver of sustained use of these products. In fact, more than half of adult cigarette smokers make a serious quit attempt each year (quitting for at least a day), but most do not succeed due to the addictive nature of cigarettes. Such a product standard, if proposed and then finalized after a thorough process, would make those products minimally- or non-addictive.
"Nicotine is powerfully addictive," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "Making cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products minimally addictive or non-addictive would help save lives. The U.S. Surgeon General has reported that 87 percent of adult smokers start smoking before age 18, and about two-thirds of adult daily smokers began smoking daily by 18 years of age. Lowering nicotine levels to minimally addictive or non-addictive levels would decrease the likelihood that future generations of young people become addicted to cigarettes and help more currently addicted smokers to quit."
A paper published by the FDA in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2018 projected that by year 2100, a potential nicotine product standard could result in more than 33 million people not becoming regular smokers, a smoking rate of only 1.4%, and more than 8 million fewer people dying from tobacco-related illnesses. The current smoking rate is 12.5%.
The Spring 2022 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory actions published today provides a report on the actions administrative agencies are considering issuing in the near and long term and currently lists several planned potential regulatory actions related to tobacco products; however, the dates in the Unified Agenda are not intended to be a precise estimate of when the work necessary to complete a proposed rule will be finished nor a final decision regarding whether a rule will be proposed.
The FDA also remains focused on its regulatory oversight of e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Thus far, FDA has taken action on approximately 99% of the nearly 6.7 million products for which applications were received by the Sept. 9, 2020, deadline, including issuing marketing denial orders for more than 1 million ENDS products. The FDA has also issued warning letters to ENDS product manufacturers and retailers who continue to sell products that are illegally on the market.
The agency is focused on expeditiously completing the review of the remaining applications we received by the Sept. 9 deadline with a focus on those products with large market share. In addition, the FDA has made a significant investment in a multimedia e-cigarette public education campaign aimed at the nearly 10.7 million youth aged 12-17 who have ever used e-cigarettes or are open to trying them highlighting information about the potential risks of e-cigarette use.
Additional Resources:
Media Contact: FDA Office of Media Affairs, 301-796-4540
Consumer Inquiries: Email or 888-INFO-FDA (888-463-0332)
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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Through the young company's innovative business model, GHG players have provided funding to charities of their choice while playing for real cash prizes in return for their generosity
BOSTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Hearts Games (GHG), a groundbreaking digital charitable promotional games company based in Boston, announced today it has processed over $10M donations since launching in August 2020 and over $6M so far in 2022 alone. Over 54,000 nonprofits across the country have grant funding from GHG as a result. GHG players can buy virtual currency (known as "Coins") that they use to play any and all of the company's internet and mobile games, and a percentage of their purchase is donated to a charitable cause of their choice. When players win, they win real cash that they keep. All GHG donations flow into a 501c3 donor-advised fund which facilitates grants, taken after player prize allocation, to the many player-selected charities.
"We're immensely proud to be helping tens of thousands of charities in every single state, from small local churches, homeless shelters and animal rescues to large nonprofit organizations," said Steve Kane, co-founder and CEO of GHG. "The generosity of our player community is truly inspiring, and I'm happy Golden Hearts Games can provide a new kind of digital entertainment experience that allows people to give back to their communities while doing what they already love, having fun playing games on their computers and phones and winning cash prizes."
Golden Hearts Games also invites interested nonprofits to join its Philanthropic Partner Coalition, which offers additional avenues for boosting funding for charities through GHG's games and now boasts over 90 organizations including St. Jude Children's Hospital and The Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City, among many other worthy organizations.
Media inquiries for Golden Hearts Games can be made by contacting Jocelin Leon at jocelin@thetascgroup.com or at 631-276-7314.
Those interested in business opportunities with Golden Hearts Games can refer to corp.goldenheartsgames.com; nonprofits interested in joining the philanthropic coalition can refer to org.goldenheartsgames.com and email Alexander Zapata at azapata@goldenheartsgames.com; to play games please refer to goldenheartsgames.com.
Media Contact: Jocelin Leon
The TASC Group
Phone: 631-276-7314
Email: jocelin@thetascgroup.com
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FARMINGTON, Conn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) Chair, CEO & President Judy Marks will participate in a fireside chat at the 10th annual Laguna conference hosted by Morgan Stanley on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 9:20 a.m. PDT (12:20 p.m. ET). The presentation will be broadcast live at www.otis.com.
About Otis
Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. We move 2 billion people a day and maintain more than 2.1 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 70,000 people strong, include 41,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @OtisElevatorCo.
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CDC Foundation Seeks Commitments from Cross-Sector Partners
ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Americans struggle with hunger including children. Millions more struggle with diet-related diseases—like heart disease and diabetes, some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. While the effects of hunger impact all Americans, the toll from hunger disproportionately impacts underserved communities, communities of color, low-income families and rural Americans. Today the CDC Foundation announced it is engaging in the White House's initiative to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030 by working to identify cross-sector partners interested in making transformative commitments in support of the initiative.
In September 2022, the White House is hosting a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health to catalyze the public and private sectors around a coordinated strategy to:
- accelerate progress and drive transformative change to end hunger in the United States, and
- improve nutrition and physical activity and close the disparities surrounding them.
"All Americans deserve access to affordable and nutritious foods. We need to understand and address the root causes of hunger and structural and systemic inequities," said Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation. "Achieving this goal will require collective action. We must come together as a nation to help our communities and neighbors and find solutions to put an end to hunger."
Through the CDC Foundation's extensive and proven experience working with cross sector partners, the Foundation will collaborate with businesses, foundations, academic institutions, associations, health systems, individuals and community organizations to engage partners around one or more of the five pillars outlined by the White House.
These pillars to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity include:
- Improve food access and affordability: End hunger by making it easier for everyone—including urban, suburban, rural and Tribal communities—to access and afford food.
- Integrate nutrition and health: Prioritize the role of nutrition and food security in overall health, including disease prevention and management, and ensure our health care system addresses the nutrition needs of all people.
- Empower all consumers to make and have access to healthy choices: Foster environments that enable all people to easily make informed healthy choices, increase access to healthy food, encourage healthy workplace and school policies, and invest in public messaging and culturally appropriate education campaigns that resonate with specific communities.
- Support physical activity for all: Make it easier for people to be more physically active (in part by ensuring everyone has access to safe places to be active), increase awareness of the benefits of physical activity, and conduct research on and measure physical activity.
- Enhance nutrition and food security research: Improve nutrition metrics, data collection and research to inform nutrition and food security policy, particularly on issues of equity, access and disparities.
It's been more than 50 years since the first and only White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health. That pivotal event influenced the country's food policy agenda for the past half century.
For more information about the White House conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health please visit the conference website. If you are interested in learning more about making a transformative commitment to end hunger and improve health, please complete this form. These commitments may be recognized at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health in September 2022.
About the CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.6 billion and launched more than 1,200 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 160 countries last year. Learn more at www.cdcfoundation.org.
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HOUSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. (NYSE: NEX) ("NexTier" or the "Company") today reported second quarter 2022 financial and operational results.
Second Quarter 2022 Results and Recent Highlights
- Total revenue of $842.9 million, a 33% sequential increase and 189% year-over-year
- Achieved fifth consecutive quarter of 25%+ revenue growth
- Net income of $68.5 million ($0.27 per diluted share), compared to $8.8 million ($0.04 per diluted share) in the prior quarter and net loss of $31.8 million in second quarter of 2021
- Adjusted net income(1) of $98.5 million ($0.39 per diluted share), compared to $20.8 million ($0.08 per diluted share) in the prior quarter and adjusted net loss of $41.7 million in second quarter of 2021
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $165.9 million, compared to $83.5 million in the prior quarter and $5.3 million in second quarter of 2021
- Cash from operations of $117.8 million and positive free cash flow(1) of $67.4 million
- Exited second quarter of 2022 with total liquidity of $492.4 million, including $158.1 million of cash and undrawn ABL; no term loan maturities until 2025
Management Commentary
"Our operations performed at a high level in the second quarter, as strong efficiency gains, combined with net pricing improvements delivered a record quarter for NexTier. The structurally undersupplied oil and natural gas markets have resulted in robust demand for our services," commented Robert Drummond, President and Chief Executive Officer of NexTier.
"We believe frac fleets are effectively sold-out, and see a scenario where frac fleet supply will remain a bottleneck for US land oil and natural gas production growth through 2023 and beyond. I am excited about the future of NexTier and expect to continue to deliver strong free cash flow, margin expansion and profitable growth during what looks to be a sustained up-cycle," stated Drummond.
"Our adjusted EBITDA doubled, sequentially, driven by strong 33% top line growth and incrementals(1) of 40%, proving the success of our strategy early in the cycle," said Kenny Pucheu, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NexTier. "Delivering on our commitments, free cash flow accelerated in the second quarter and we have line of sight to further improvements in future periods. Most importantly, we believe we are in the early stages of a multi-year recovery, and our fleet enhancing countercyclical investments have strengthened our position and ability to deliver leading returns."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Revenue totaled $842.9 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $635.0 million in the first quarter of 2022, and $292.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. The sequential improvement in revenue was primarily driven by improved net and gross pricing, efficiency gains, continued progress in our wellsite integration strategy, and the addition of one fleet late in the first quarter of 2022, as previously reported, that was fully operational for the entirety of the second quarter of 2022.
Net income totaled $68.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net income of $8.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income totaled $98.5 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to adjusted net income of $20.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022.
Selling, general and administrative expense ("SG&A") of $35.9 million in the second quarter of 2022 was relatively unchanged from the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted SG&A(1) totaled $27.4 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to adjusted SG&A of $27.5 million in the first quarter of 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA totaled $165.9 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $83.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, and $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Second Quarter 2022 Management Adjustments
EBITDA(1) for the second quarter of 2022 was $135.8 million. When excluding net management adjustments of $30.1 million, adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $165.9 million. Management adjustments included $7.5 million in non-cash stock compensation expense, $23.7 million in acquisition, integration, and expansion costs mostly related to the revaluation of the earnout for the Alamo Acquisition, partially offset by a net $1.2 million in other adjustments.
Completion Services
Revenue in our Completion Services segment totaled $801.0 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $602.6 million in the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted gross profit(1) totaled $184.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $106.3 million in the first quarter of 2022.
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company did not deploy any additional horsepower to its Completions Services fleet.
Well Construction and Intervention Services
Revenue in our Well Construction and Intervention Services segment, totaled $41.9 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $32.4 million in the first quarter of 2022. The sequential improvement was primarily driven by increased customer activity. Adjusted gross profit totaled $8.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to adjusted gross profit of $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2022.
Balance Sheet and Capital
Total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2022 was $368.2 million, net of debt discounts and deferred finance costs and excluding finance lease obligations. As of June 30, 2022, total available liquidity was $492.4 million, comprised of cash of $158.1 million and $334.3 million of available borrowing capacity under our asset-based credit facility, which remains undrawn.
Total cash provided by operating activities during the second quarter of 2022 was $117.8 million and cash used by investing activities was $50.5 million, resulting in a positive free cash flow of $67.4 million in the second quarter of 2022.
Sale of Coiled Tubing assets
On July 19, 2022, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Company's Coiled Tubing assets to Gladiator Energy LLC for a cash purchase price of $21.55 million. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022.
The divestiture of non-core assets is consistent with the Company's strategy to repurpose capital towards the highest return projects that fit the Company's strategy around wellsite integration, while also enhancing liquidity.
Outlook
Industry fundamentals remain positive in the third quarter of 2022, with a continuation of strong demand and very high industry utilization. Seasonally, the third quarter is typically the strongest quarter of the year, and we expect this will again be the case this year.
We do not expect to add any additional horsepower to the market for the remainder of 2022.
For the third quarter of 2022 we anticipate sequential revenue growth of 8-10%. We expect the third quarter of 2022 to see improved profitability and expanded margins relative to the second quarter of 2022.
We now expect to generate free cash flow in excess of $225 million in 2022.
Mr. Drummond concluded, "We are very encouraged by what we see in the market, even considering the concerns about the global economy potentially slowing. Our customers returns are very strong and there is likely considerable room for commodity prices to decrease before impacting demand for our services. Years of underinvestment should provide motivation to continue profitable activity. Given already high equipment utilization, we will use this favorable market backdrop to continue our drive to recapture COVID related pricing concessions, suggesting significant profitability upside remains as we continue to navigate improved cycle dynamics."
Conference Call Information
On July 27, 2022, NexTier will hold a conference call for investors at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss second quarter 2022 financial and operating results. Hosting the call will be Robert Drummond, President and Chief Executive Officer and Kenneth Pucheu, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The call can be accessed via a live webcast accessible on the IR Event Calendar page in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.nextierofs.com, or live over the telephone by dialing (855) 560-2574, or for international callers, (412) 542-4160 and referencing NexTier Oilfield Solutions. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing (877) 344-7529, or for international callers, (412) 317-0088. The passcode for the replay is 5074559. The replay will be available until August 3, 2022. An archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call on our website at www.nextierofs.com for twelve months following the call.
About NexTier Oilfield Solutions
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, NexTier is an industry-leading U.S. land oilfield service company, with a diverse set of well completion and production services across active and demanding basins. Our integrated solutions approach delivers efficiency today, and our ongoing commitment to innovation helps our customers better address what is coming next. NexTier is differentiated through four points of distinction, including safety performance, efficiency, partnership and innovation. At NexTier, we believe in living our core values from the basin to the boardroom, and helping customers win by safely unlocking affordable, reliable and plentiful sources of energy.
(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measures. The Company has included in this press release or discussed on the conference call described above certain non-GAAP financial measures, some of which are calculated on segment basis or product line basis. These measurements provide supplemental information which management believes is useful to analysts and investors to evaluate our ongoing results of operations, when considered alongside GAAP measures such as net income and operating income. You should not consider them in isolation from, or as a substitute for, analysis of our results under GAAP.
Non-GAAP financial measures include EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, incrementals, adjusted gross profit, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per share, free cash flow, adjusted SG&A, and net debt. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude the financial impact of items management does not consider in assessing the Company's ongoing operating performance, and thereby facilitate review of the Company's operating performance on a period-to-period basis. Other companies may have different capital structures, and comparability to the Company's results of operations may be impacted by the effects of acquisition accounting on its depreciation and amortization. As a result of the effects of these factors and factors specific to other companies, the Company believes EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, incrementals, adjusted gross profit, adjusted SG&A, adjusted net income, and adjusted net income per share provide helpful information to analysts and investors to facilitate a comparison of its operating performance to that of other companies. The Company believes free cash flow is important to investors in that it provides a useful measure to assess management's effectiveness in the areas of profitability and capital management.
For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures, please see the tables at the end of this press release. Reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP measures are not available due to the challenges and impracticability with estimating some of the items, particularly with estimates for certain contingent liabilities, and estimating non-cash unrealized fair value losses and gains which are subject to market variability and therefore a reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.
Non-GAAP Measure Definitions: EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) adjusted to eliminate the impact of interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA as further adjusted with certain items management does not consider in assessing ongoing performance. Management uses adjusted EBITDA to set targets and to assess the performance of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as (i) Revenue divided by (ii) Adjusted EBITDA. Incrementals is defined as the change in adjusted EBITDA quarter over quarter divided by the change in revenue quarter over quarter. Adjusted gross profit is defined as revenue less cost of services, further adjusted to eliminate items in cost of services that management does not consider in assessing ongoing performance. Adjusted gross profit at the segment level is not considered to be a non-GAAP financial measure as it is our segment measure of profit or loss and is required to be disclosed under GAAP pursuant to ASC 280. Adjusted net income is defined as net income adjusted with certain items management does not consider in assessing ongoing performance. Adjusted net income per share is defined as (i) adjusted net income, (ii) divided by the number of weighted average shares outstanding. Adjusted SG&A is defined as selling, general and administrative expenses adjusted for severance and business divestiture costs, merger/transaction-related costs, and other non-routine items. Free cash flow is defined as the net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before financing activities, excluding any acquisitions. Net debt is defined as (i) total debt, net of unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs, (ii) subtracted by cash and cash equivalents.
Forward-Looking Statements and Where to Find Additional Information
This press release and discussion in the conference call described above contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Where a forward-looking statement expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. The words "believe," "continue," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "should," "may," "will," "would," "plan," "target," "predict," "potential," "outlook," and "reflects," or the negative thereof and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Statements in this press release or made during the conference call described above that are forward-looking, including projections as to the Company's 2022 guidance and other outlook information (including with respect to the industry in which the Company conducts its business) and the expected timing for the closing of the sale of the Company's Coil Tubing assets, are based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections, and are subject to significant uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. These factors and risks include, but are not limited to, (i) the competitive nature of the industry in which the Company conducts its business, including pricing pressures; (ii) the ability to meet rapid demand shifts; (iii) the ongoing impact of geopolitical conflicts; (iv) the impact of pipeline capacity constraints and adverse weather conditions in oil or gas producing regions; (v) the ability to obtain or renew customer contracts and changes in customer requirements in the markets the Company serves; (vi) the ability to identify, effect and integrate acquisitions, joint ventures or other transactions; (vii) the ability to protect and enforce intellectual property rights; (viii) the effect of environmental and other governmental regulations on the Company's operations; (ix) the effect of a loss of, or interruption in operations of, the Company of one or more key suppliers, or customers, including resulting from inflation, including as a result of ongoing geopolitical conflicts, COVID-19 resurgence, product defects, recalls or suspensions; (x) the variability of crude oil and natural gas commodity prices; (xi) the market price (including inflation) and timely availability of materials or equipment; (xii) the ability to obtain permits, approvals and authorizations from governmental and third parties; (xiii) the Company's ability to employ a sufficient number of skilled and qualified workers; (xiv) the level of, and obligations associated with, indebtedness; (xv) fluctuations in the market price of the Company's stock; (xvi) the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (including as a result of the emergence of new variants and strains of the virus, such as Delta and Omicron) and the evolving response thereto by governments, private businesses or others to contain the spread of the virus and its variants or to treat its impact, and the possibility of increased inflation, travel restrictions, lodging shortages or other macro-economic challenges as the economy emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic; and (xvii) other risks detailed in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, including, but not limited to "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" and "Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("the SEC"), which are available on the SEC website or www.NexTierOFS.com. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates, to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Investors should not assume that any lack of update to a previously issued "forward-looking statement" constitutes a reaffirmation of that statement.
Additional information about the Company, including information on the Company's response to COVID-19, can be found in its periodic reports and other filings with the SEC, available www.sec.gov or www.NexTierOFS.com.
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Vice President - Investor Relations and Business Development
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. , April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union recently introduced approximately 150 middle school students at The North Carolina Leadership Academy to the Reality of Money, a crash course in personal finance. Judging from the students' reactions, this event was an eye-opener.
"Through this program, students can see what the real world is like month to month," said Piedmont Advantage Community Development Executive Jobana Semones.
"The Reality of Money attempts to teach students to live within, or below, their means, to learn that credit can affect their way of living, that furthering education beyond high school is important to a successful future and that learning how to manage money now will help them avoid many financial pitfalls," Semones said.
Before the program begins, students are assigned a personal profile with an occupation, education level, income, marital status and if they have good or bad credit. With this profile, they moved through stations where Piedmont Advantage representatives help them find affordable housing, transportation, groceries, child care, entertainment and communications.
If students run out of money for the month, they were directed to a help desk where Piedmont Advantage Learning Facilitator Megan Brooks offered part-time jobs and financial counseling to help them make better decisions and stretch their monthly budgets.
"It was interesting to see how each student prioritized their money. I saw many students who were given a profile as the head of a household with children struggling to do the right thing for their children, instead of just taking the cheapest path," Brooks said.
In addition to visiting stations, a wildcard element referred to as "Stuff Happens" created a little fear and amusement among students as The North Carolina Leadership Academy Assistant Principal Jenna Guldberg roamed around the stations, handling out cards. Surprise expenditures included a veterinary bill, an emergency visit to the dentist and car repair. Some cards were positive, like inheriting money, but most produced negative impacts on budgets.
After going through the simulation, eighth graders Brianna Ross, Clay Smith and Brayden Collins were surprised how expensive everything was and collectively agreed this experience "was an eye opener" as they now have a better appreciation of what their parents may face in meeting monthly expenses.
"I had good credit and still struggled. I had just $32 at the end of the month," said Ross.
After visiting all stations, students gathered as a group to share their reactions to the Reality of Money. Here are some of their comments:
- "Having two kids is really expensive and you never want to have bad credit."
- "It's hard to make decisions about money."
- "You can't get everything you want."
- "You have to prepare for the unexpected."
- "Money is important and my parents sacrifice a lot."
"This simulation reinforces our classroom discussions around financial education. We welcome opportunities to connect our students' classroom learning to authentic activities. After this experience, I wouldn't be surprised if students didn't ask more meaningful questions during our next financial education class," said Guldberg.
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When you're suffering from back pain, perhaps the last thing you want to do is get out of bed. However, for most back pain sufferers, the path to relief actually involves moving through the pain. That notion may seem counterintuitive, but exercise is more effective for relieving lower back pain than passive approaches such as medication, bed rest and support braces, according to research.
In Part I of this series, we looked at why it's important to understand the potential causes of back pain to assess the best treatment course.
Now, we'll focus on helping you move through exercises to determine which ones can alleviate pain and restore your back health.
Movement as medicine
Designed for movement, your body needs to stay active for good health. When you're sedentary for long periods, muscles weaken, connective tissue stiffens and joint lubrication reduces. Conversely, movement heals and sustains you. Your physiology rewards your activity by releasing feel-good hormones and decreasing stress.
The most common causes of back issues include poor breathing mechanics and posture, hip tension, physical trauma, age-related degeneration, sedentary lifestyle, excess weight or pregnancy, and stress. Because most of these tie to muscular issues, using corrective exercises to mobilize and strengthen the muscles that support and move the spine is key to reducing and preventing back pain.
Listening to your body
The mind-body connection is the bridge that helps you develop an attuned sense of your physical state, enabling you to respond to your body's messages.
With back pain, misunderstanding or ignoring pain messages can cause injury, while overreacting can lead to unnecessary tests, medications and procedures that could slow down recovery. Leveraging your mind-body connection, you can better differentiate between cautionary sensations warning you to avoid particular movements and less severe ones stemming from muscle tension and joint stiffness. The latter is the kind of pain we want to move through to achieve relief.
Mindfulness meditation and breathing techniques can help strengthen your mind-body connection as you work through the exercises below.
Practicing corrective exercises
Here are three exercise categories for addressing low back pain with examples for you to try.
When practicing any exercises, stop immediately if your pain increases or feels "wrong." Remember to pay attention to any sensations you experience.
I have designed these exercises to address the most common causes of back pain, but because not all back pain responds to the same remedy, not all exercises work for everyone. Talk with your doctor to understand the source of your pain and get approval before beginning any exercise program.
Although many of these exercises can work for low back pain with sciatic nerve symptoms, Part III in our series will focus on sciatica and offer additional methods for managing its nerve-related presentations.
1. Exercises for breathing and posture
Practicing proper diaphragmatic breathing is the foundation of all the back pain treatment and prevention programs I use in professional sports. Because your primary breathing muscle, the diaphragm, is also a core and postural muscle that attaches to your lumbar spine and rib cage, by establishing proper breathing biomechanics, you can realign your spine, pelvis and rib cage while strengthening your core. Deep breathing also decreases your body's physiological stress response and facilitates recovery.
In addition to the 5-7-3 breathing exercise from Part I, try my breathing bridge exercise by following the directions below or watching this video (shown above). For information on breathing's impact on overall health, read my breathing series.
Breathing bridge
Begin on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor, hip-distance apart.
Hold a foam yoga block or rolled towel between your knees to keep them from splaying out.
Place your hands on your lower ribs to guide and monitor their movement in and out with each breath.
Exhale fully, drawing your lower ribs in toward each other, feeling your core turn on and your rib cage move down. At the end of that exhale, without inhaling, tuck your tailbone to flatten your low back and lift your hips 3 or 4 inches off the floor.
Maintaining the bridge posture, take five long, deep breaths, focused on proper rib movement, particularly on exhales.
Hold this position using the strength of your core and glutes to avoid letting your low back arch.
Avoid upward movement of your rib cage while breathing; you shouldn't feel stress or tension in your jaw, neck or shoulders.
If you experience cautionary pain when lifting your hips into the bridge, keep your hips and back on the floor as you practice your breaths.
Practice two sets for a total of 10 breaths.
2. Exercises for hip and pelvis mobility
The lumbar vertebrae in your low back are not designed for twisting; they are meant to be stable. The hips are designed with ball-and-socket joints to enable rotation in all directions.
Unfortunately, if your hips are tight or your pelvis doesn't move freely, you put pressure on your low back. It's important to avoid that pressure by creating a healthy balance of hip and pelvis mobility and lumbar stability.
Addressing the hip flexors is a key starting point for hip and pelvis mobility. Check out this video for my three-direction hip flexor release.
3. Exercises for midback rotation
Your thoracic spine in the middle of your back is designed for rotation, and when it doesn't rotate well, it causes your low back to compensate. Midback rotation exercises are good for relieving low back pressure and creating healthy spinal movement.
This double bent-knee twist uses breathing and corresponding rib movement to support healthy rotation from the middle of your back while keeping your low back stable. When trying any type of midback twisting exercise, keep these instructions in mind.
Double bent-knee twist
Lie on your right side with your knees bent at 90 degrees and aligned out in front of your hips.
Use a pad or pillow under your head to keep your neck neutral.
Place a yoga block or pillow between your knees.
Make sure to stack your shoulders, hips and knees.
Reach both arms straight out in front of you in line with your shoulders with your palms together, hands resting on the floor.
Inhale as you open your left arm to the left while keeping your lower body in place on the right; knees and hips remain aligned and stacked. This is important for keeping your low back stable.
Twist from the middle of your back -- not your low back.
Place your right hand on the outside of your left leg to help hold it in place.
Exhale and focus on drawing your lower ribs inward on the right side of your rib cage to help rotate your rib cage and thoracic spine further into the twist.
Take four more breaths, holding the position and continuing to focus on rib movement on exhales to guide the rotation. Then release back to the start.
Repeat from the left side.
After trying exercises that fit into these three categories, decide what works for you and do them daily for at least two weeks.
If sciatica is an aspect of your low back pain, look for the next article in this series for techniques to alleviate your nerve pain. Once you start to see improvement in your back health, refer to the series' fourth installment to create a proactive maintenance plan to keep you out of pain.
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NEW YORK , June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: December 30, 2019 to April 22, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 12, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Axsome you have until July 12, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Axsome securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the AXSM lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/axsome-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29213&from=4.
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The project aims to demonstrate the scalability & reproducibility of Exothera's AAV production processes from small scale (1-2 L) up to 2,000L bioreactor scale.
- Exothera will lead the project at its facility in Jumet, Belgium.
- LogicBio will provide its mAAVRx™ plasmid technology and its AAV expertise for the scope of the project.
- Polyplus will provide access to innovative FectoVIR®-AAV transfection reagent along with process development expertise for large scale transient processing.
JUMET, Belgium, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exothera SA today announced a collaboration with LogicBio® Therapeutics and Polyplus-transfection® SA. for the development of a highly scalable AAV manufacturing platform with a capacity from 200 L to 2,000 L.
Adeno-associated viruses (AAV) are non-enveloped, non-pathogenic viruses largely used as drug delivery vectors for biotherapeutics, like gene therapies and vaccines. Although the application of AAV is spreading rapidly, the industry is struggling to find cost-effective manufacturing strategies to reach clinical and commercial scales.
The collaboration among Exothera, LogicBio, and Polyplus aims to focus on the scale-up of a transient transfection-based AAV serotype 8 (AAV8) manufactured in suspension cell culture. The consortium selected the Allegro™ stirred tank Single-Use Bioreactor (from Pall) as a suspension culture device due to its scalability and single-use features. The project aims to assess reproducibility and comparability between the different scales of suspension bioreactors, up to 2,000 L bioreactor scale.
Exothera will provide state-of-the-art production space, process development expertise and access to the latest enabling technologies. LogicBio will support the initiative with its mAAVRx™ plasmid technology and its AAV expertise. Polyplus will provide transfection reagent expertise with FectoVIR®-AAV for a smooth scaled-up GMP-eligible process development.
Hanna Lesch, Chief Technology Officer at Exothera: "Exothera's team is proud to work with the experienced teams at biotech companies like LogicBio and Polyplus. The success of AAV-based therapeutics requires a change in the manufacturing paradigm and through this collaboration, we aim to enable a new approach to consistently scale AAV manufacturing."
Matthias Hebben, Global Vice President, Technology Development at LogicBio: "We are excited to collaborate with Exothera, an emerging leader in the CDMO industry and with Polyplus, a long-time transfection partner, for implementing an AAV manufacturing process at 200L scale and above. We believe our proprietary mAAVRx™ plasmid technology could dramatically help to improve manufacturing yields and consequently reduce AAV manufacturing costs. We are hopeful that the work done under this collaboration will be an important step forward in making gene therapy products accessible for a greater number of patients.".
Roel Gordijn, Chief commercial Officer at Polyplus: "We are delighted to scale up AAV Viral vector Manufacturing processes to larger bioreactor volumes with innovators in the industry like Exothera and LogicBio. At Polyplus we aim to improve gene-therapy viral vector manufacturing economics by increasing titers in the upstream processes using novel transfection reagents like FectoVIR®-AAV. The collaboration will use a combination of state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, innovative plasmid technologies and scalable transfection reagents which will make gene-therapy viral vector therapies affordable".
Exothera specializes in the industrialization of vaccine and gene therapy processes. It has recently performed successful viral vector manufacturing scale-up studies in adherent and suspension cell systems helping its clients to reach the clinical trial scale. Additionally, the team is operating and continuously improving its own GMP manufacturing platform, exoREADY, for viral vector-based gene therapies and vaccine production.
About Exothera SA
Exothera is a viral vector CDMO (contract manufacturing and development organization) using standard and innovative bioproduction platforms to rapidly deliver affordable viral vector-based vaccines and cell and gene therapies. As a Univercells company, Exothera capitalizes on novel manufacturing technologies and best-in-class bioprocessing expertise to provide custom-made process optimization and GMP clinical and commercial production of viral vectors. Based on its extensive technology expertise, Exothera selects technologies to optimally answer customer needs for cost-effective and agile viral vector manufacturing and provides QC services and analytical development.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exothera / Website: www.exothera.world
About LogicBio® Therapeutics
LogicBio® Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicine company pioneering genome editing and gene delivery platforms to address rare and serious diseases from infancy through adulthood. The company's genome editing platform, GeneRide®, is a new approach to precise gene insertion harnessing a cell's natural DNA repair process potentially leading to durable therapeutic protein expression levels. The company's gene delivery platform, sAAVy™, is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid engineering platform designed to optimize gene delivery for treatments in a broad range of indications and tissues. The company's proprietary system, mAAVRx™, aims to overcome some of the current limitations of AAV manufacturing by optimizing the transfection process to improve yields and product quality. The company is based in Lexington, MA.
Website: www.logicbio.com
About Polyplus-transfection® SA
Polyplus-transfection® SA is a leading provider of upstream process solutions for advanced biologic and cell and gene therapy production from research to commercial grade. Leveraging more than 20 years of innovative nucleic acid transfection expertise, upstream solutions are tailored to meet strict scientific and regulatory standards from research to clinical development phases. Headquartered in Europe, and with locations in the United States, and Asia Polyplus supplies an extensive and growing, range of transfection reagents worldwide.
Website: www.polyplus-transfection.com.
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Recall issued for ‘Blue’s Clues’ riding toy after children suffer facial injuries
(Gray News) - Huffy Corp. has issued a recall for thousands of its ride-on toys after multiple children have reported being injured while using the toy.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 28,550 “Blue’s Clues” foot-to-floor ride-on toys are included in the recall, as the item can tip forward when a child is riding it, posing fall and injury hazards to children.
The company has received reports of 19 children falling forward while riding the toy, resulting in 18 facial injuries.
According to the recall, the ride-on toy is made with plush light blue fabric with spots and is in the shape of the “Blue’s Clues” cartoon dog character. The toy is intended for children 1 ½ to 3 years old.
Consumers were advised to take the recalled ride-on toy away from their children immediately and to stop using it.
The agency said the Huffy Corporation could be contacted at 800-872-2453 for a free kit with instructions to install a new stop bar on the ride-on toy.
The model number included in the recall is 55061 with date codes 15221, 15921, 19921, 21021, 22321, 23721, 26821, 28821 and 29421. The date code and model number are on the label located under the body of the product near the sound unit and battery door.
The recall notice said the toy was sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from August 2021 through July 2022 for about $40.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: IAS), a global leader in digital media quality, announced today that Lisa Utzschneider, CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Oppenheimer 25th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on Wednesday, August 10th at 11:35 a.m. ET. The fireside chat will be available via live webcast and archived replay on the IAS investor relations website: https://investors.integralads.com/
About Integral Ad Science
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a global leader in digital media quality. IAS makes every impression count, ensuring that ads are viewable by real people, in safe and suitable environments, activating contextual targeting, and driving supply path optimization. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality for the world's leading brands, publishers, and platforms. We do this through data-driven technologies with actionable real-time signals and insight. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, IAS works with thousands of top advertisers and premium publishers worldwide. For more information, visit integralads.com .
Investor Contact:
Jonathan Schaffer / Lauren Hartman
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Gary Brown: Dancing through the afternoon recital
I should have known enough to buy a bouquet.
In my defense, I never was fortunate enough to have children, so I missed out on any grandchildren that could have followed. Now, I'm enjoying the dickens out of the visits of my loved one's family members. At this later stage of my life they are a joy – amusing children, enjoyable playmates, and cherished family members.
But, I'm not always sure of the rules governing the activities of grandchildren.
That lack of background having been admitted as an excuse for my lack of grandchildren knowledge, I still should have been bright enough to know that you buy a bouquet for a young girl's dance recital.
"Dance recitals are gift-giving occasions?" I asked to my loved one. "Every dance recital?"
This, as it turns out, isn't a question that is helpful, nor is the "answer" really informative.
My loved one gave me the stare – maybe it was a glare – over her reading glasses.
And, I now know for certain that any followup questions are not going to be constructive.
"Does that mean we're going to be buying the boys a new baseball cap every time they play in a ball game?"
Understanding the program
Later that day, we headed off to the dance recital and I made a sincere offer to stop to buy flowers for her granddaughter, but we were running a little late so the suggestion was spurned.
Fortunately, when we got to the small school auditorium there was a huge container of bouquets – I call it the "Bucket of Ignorance" – for the convenience of guys who didn't know enough to bring one. My loved one must have known the organizers of the recital would sell last-minute flowers because when we came up to them she just pointed toward them, smiled and nodded.
Sometimes life just works out, without our help.
The theme of the event was "Elements," and each of the the four groupings of dances spread across two acts of the recital included three or four pieces of choreography that, supposedly, captured the essence the four elements – fire, water, air and earth – being portrayed by the dancers.
"That's water," I observed to my loved one during one of the dances.
"Shhh!" she agreed.
According to the program, it all had to do with exhibiting passion in our lives, renewing our energy, cleansing our souls and providing stability to our existence. That's a lot of life-changing promises to entrust to young people who don't look like they're going to be able to run for any political offices for at least a couple of decades, but, all the dancers seemed to grasp the basic concepts.
Granted, some of the youngest dancers seemed to grasp the concepts by just standing there, staring offstage to someone who I assume was making frantic "run around in a circle" gestures.
And, a few of the child ballet performers appeared to dance according to the theory that syncronizing their movements with other dancers meant performing the same steps and arm movements whenever they happened to remember them.
But, as I heard one of the nearby audience members say, "Isn't that precious." And it was.
Besides, I figure who am I to judge the quality of the dancing? They were performing. We were not. If most of us adults got up on stage to dance in front of an audience, all of our dances would need to be entitled "Deer In Headlights."
Applauding the dancers
So, I profusely applauded all of the young dancers. Oh, I'll admit, I applauded a dancer named Lyla a little bit more than the others because she was my loved one's granddaughter. I know it wasn't a competition, but family trumps art.
In fact, you could always tell where the families of the dancers who just finished a performance were sitting because they clapped the loudest and sometimes even threw in a "woo, hoo!"
You can hear me in my loved one's video.
At the end of the recital all the dancers came out on stage to the sound of thunderous applause, because all the families were cheering at once. The dancers curtsied or took a bow. After all the congratulations, the bouquets were distributed and everyone stood around in the lobby for conversation and pictures.
I noticed off to the side one of the dancers was signing the "Autographs" page of the program.
I was going to get Lyla's signature and the autographs of a few of the other dancers in my program, so she would have a keepsake, but it dawned on me that – again the recital newbie – I had forgotten to bring a pen.
And they weren't selling those.
Forgive me, recital professionals. I've got a lot to learn.
Reach Gary at gary.brown.rep@gmail.com. On Twitter: @gbrownREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/06/19/gary-brown-dancing-through-afternoon-recital/7636104001/ | 2022-06-19T11:24:28Z |
While a majority of certified technicians remain committed to their careers, many were significantly impacted by pandemic stressors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a national survey conducted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) show that the majority of certified pharmacy technicians remained dedicated to serving patients and advancing their careers despite pandemic-related challenges. However, the data also revealed that, of the people who reported leaving the profession, more than 25 percent noted they would have continued working as pharmacy technicians if not for COVID-19 pandemic stressors.
The online survey, which garnered more than 20,000 responses, showed that a desire to help people remained one of the primary reasons a majority of participants chose their profession. These pharmacy technicians said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their career.
In addition, 60 percent of PTCB-certified technicians consider the profession as their career–14 percent more than non-certified technicians. Nearly 40 percent of all survey respondents have been certified for 10 years or more, an increase of almost 10 percent over a similar PTCB national survey conducted in 2019. Furthermore, half of the PTCB-certified technicians surveyed have worked in the field for at least 10 years compared to just eight percent of non-certified techs.
"Having the CPhT-Adv credential is opening doors for pharmacy technicians within the physician's office and other opportunities in hospital and retail settings," said Charlie Ann Montgomery, CPht-Adv, transplant medication access coordinator. "Overall, this improves patient healthcare outcomes. I couldn't be prouder to work in this profession."
Pharmacy technicians have played an invaluable role as frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic, adding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to their ever-expanding responsibilities. While more than 60 percent of those surveyed reported a significant increase in their workload since the start of the pandemic, nearly as many techs (53 percent) believe their work during this public health crisis had a much greater impact on patient care.
"Our survey confirms what we at PTCB always knew: pharmacy technicians are dedicated to their patients and profession," said PTCB Executive Director and CEO William Schimmel. "As technicians' responsibilities grow, they are investing in their career growth by completing continuing education programs and earning advanced credentials. Keeping our finger on the pulse of the pharmacy technician workforce ensures that PTCB continues to advance patient care and provide technicians with flexible career advancement opportunities."
Participants reported better wages, more opportunities for advancement, and an increase in responsibilities as the most significant factors that would enhance their job satisfaction - a finding consistent with the 2019 study. While certified technicians reported making higher wages than non-certified technicians, overall average hourly rates ranged from $17.63 to $23.22 depending on practice setting. Lack of pay and/or incentives was a main reason respondents said they left the profession, along with a lack of career advancement opportunities.
This survey is part of PTCB's ongoing efforts to engage and empower for technicians. Having a better understanding of techs' interests and concerns helps PTCB meet their demand for credentials in new and emerging specialties. Most recently, the organization launched its Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate to assess pharmacy technicians' expertise in safely and efficiently managing complex drug supply chains and inventory.
For more information about the 2022 PTCB Workforce Survey, please visit the PTCB website.
PTCB fielded an online survey to 366,850 pharmacy technicians, with 20,000 certified and non-certified pharmacy technician respondents in May 2022. Respondents represented a statistically representative cross-section of the pharmacy technician workforce, including techs in all 50 states plus Guam, Puerto Rico and DC, working in a variety of pharmacy practice settings.
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is the nation's first, most trusted, and only nonprofit pharmacy technician credentialing organization. Founded on the guiding principle that pharmacy technicians play a critical role in advancing medication and patient safety, PTCB has established the universal standard of excellence for those supporting patient care teams through offering the industry's most-recognized credentials, including the PTCB certification for Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs).
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NEW YORK , July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRCA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 28, 2021 to May 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in VRCA:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were manufacturing deficiencies at the facility where Verrica's contract manufacturer produced a bulk solution for the Company's lead product candidate, VP-102; (2) these deficiencies were not remediated when Verrica resubmitted its New Drug Application for VP-12 for molluscum; (3) the foregoing presented significant risks to Verrica obtaining regulatory approval of VP-102 for molluscum; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Verrica you have until August 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Verrica securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the VRCA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/verrica-pharmaceuticals-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29924&from=4.
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Forcepoint's test results are second in a series of publications on this new technology.
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberRatings.org, the non-profit entity dedicated to providing transparency on cybersecurity product efficacy, has completed an independent test of the Forcepoint Cloud Network Firewall (CNFW). Forcepoint received the highest possible overall rating of 'AAA' with excellent security and performance. The instance used for this test was c5.9xlarge (36 vCPU, 72 GB memory, and 10+ Gbps network Bandwidth).
Forcepoint's test report is the second in a series of CNFW publications from CyberRatings. Management & Reporting Capabilities, Routing and Policy Enforcement, SSL/TLS Functionality, Threat Prevention and Performance were all tested using Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the cloud provider. More products are being added to the test before the comparative report is published in the second half of 2022. The group test is the first-ever cloud network firewall evaluation provided to the market.
The CyberRatings exploit repository contains exploits that demonstrate a wide range of protocols and applications. Exploit sets for individual tests are selected based on CVSS score (how widely used is an application + what can an attacker do?), use case, and relevance to customers. Forcepoint's Threat Protection was rated excellent, blocking 35 out of 35 evasion techniques, 977 out of 977 exploits, with an excellent combined Rated Throughput of 943 Mbps.
While the firewall market is one of the largest and most mature security technology segments, this latest evolution virtualizes this functionality to provide scalable and elastic policy enforcement in a cloud environment.
"We were impressed with Forcepoint's security and performance," said Vikram Phatak, CEO of CyberRatings.org. "This product is a worthy contender and should be considered by enterprises," added Phatak.
A blog addressing the timeline for more CNFW to be published was issued today. To read the CyberRatings in-depth report on the various CNFW capabilities offered by Forcepoint, go to CyberRatings.org.
CyberRatings.org is a non-profit 501(c)6 entity dedicated to quantifying cyber risk and providing transparency on cybersecurity product efficacy through testing and ratings programs. To become a member, visit www.cyberratings.org
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Solar Energy Company Presentation to Include Discussion of Second Quarter Financials Reporting 890% Increase in Revenue YoY
PHOENIX, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) ("SinglePoint'' or "the Company''), a solar energy and sustainable solutions provider, announced today that Wil Ralston, CEO of SinglePoint, will present at the Sidoti & Company LLC Microcap Virtual Investor Conference today, August 18th, at 1:00 PM. The virtual presentation will include recent corporate updates including the recently filed Second Quarter financial results.
The SinglePoint presentation can be accessed live at: https://sidoti.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xWnkkIRRQJ6qR4H5u-qUmg. The presentation will be available for viewing 90 days following the event.
Free registration for investors is available at https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_85147/conference_register.html?attendee_role_id=SIDOTI_INVESTOR
SinglePoint management will also host virtual one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the conference. To register for the presentation of a one-on-one meeting, visit https://www.sidoti.com/events/august-micro-cap-virtual-conference.
SinglePoint is a solar energy ad sustainable lifestyle company currently in the solar energy and air purification markets. The Company's goal is to build the largest network of renewable energy solutions and modernizing the traditional solar energy and energy storage business model.The Company's continues to execute on it acquisition strategy and is currently exploring future growth opportunities in air purification, electric vehicle charging, solar as a subscription service, and additional energy efficiencies and appliances that enhance sustainability and healthier life. For more information, visit the Company's websites-- www.singlepoint.com, www.bostonsolar.us and www.boxpureair.com
Sidoti's mission is to provide a nexus between issuer and investor Sidoti's institutional investor clients enjoy a combination of quality equity research, a small and micro-cap focused nationwide sales effort and broad access to corporate management teams. At the same time, Sidoti provides its covered companies insightful research and the opportunity (along with other publicly traded issuers) to interact with many of Sidoti's ~500 North American institutional clients by appearing at the Company's small and micro-cap conferences. Most of Sidoti's investors and clients manage portfolios with $200 million to $2 billion of assets and have a specific interest in the small and micro-cap arena, creating a mutually beneficial forum for information exchange.
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, besides statements of fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding revenue projections, financing opportunities, potential plans and objectives of the Company, anticipated growth, and future expansion, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Technical and other complications, which may arise, could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The Company undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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A great debut in Hollywood can be a blessing and a curse. Once you knock it out of the park like Jordan Peele did with “Get Out,” which captured the zeitgeist so perfectly within the framework of a greatly entertaining thriller, home runs become the standard, not the exception.
Now three movies in, Peele is in a bit of conundrum. Audiences want to feel the same way they did with “Get Out.” But “Us” didn’t quite do it. And now “Nope,” which has been shrouded in secrecy, hyped as Peele’s most ambitious yet and had more than a few casual filmgoers not so casually calling it their “most anticipated of the year,” is arriving under impossible expectations which aren’t exactly lessened by the fact that it’s also Peele’s reunion with Daniel Kaluuya.
This isn’t just a Peele problem: Look at where Steven Soderbergh was a few films after “sex, lies and videotape.” The terrific debut has been a bane for many filmmakers over the years. With success comes some level of artistic freedom and trust but also pressure from a lot of outsiders who had nothing to do with what made the first film special, from the money people to the studio, to the theaters, to the audience. It can be a scary place for a filmmaker to exist — that is if the filmmaker cares about, or agrees with, the noise.
So it is fitting that Peele, who is living the dream and nightmare, made “Nope” about just that. Kaluuya and Keke Palmer play OJ and Em Haywood, a brother and sister who are descended from the unnamed, unidentified jockey riding the horse in Eadweard Muybridge’s “first-ever motion picture.” They have had, they say, skin in the game since the dawn of movies.
Drawing on this legacy, their father (Keith David) built a successful business as a Hollywood horse wrangler, which OJ attempts to carry on after his death. Em, though the more charismatic offspring, is less invested in the reality of maintaining ranch full of horses. She’s interested when the costumed cowboy Ricky (Steven Yeun), a former child sitcom actor with a theme park dude ranch down the road, offers to buy.
It is part UFO thriller, part commentary on Hollywood and partly about the insanity of filmmaking itself. There are self-conscious nods to “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Signs.” Movie and pop culture references are everywhere, from the dialogue to the vintage crew hats and shirts everyone in town wears, like the bright orange “Scorpion King” sweatshirt OJ wears during the climactic showdown.
Peele sets an ominous mood immediately with a thread about a sitcom chimp who goes berserk. But his main set is in the rolling hills of Southern California’s inland ranches, which he and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema (“Dunkirk”) rightfully cannot get enough of. It is fitting that the UFO only seems to appear at magic hour.
As in “Us,” “Nope” offers an exciting set-up and lots of big, disparate ideas about legacy and perfection, the pursuit of the impossible shot, mythologies and trauma. But, also as in “Us,” those elements don’t quite coalesce in satisfying or revelatory ways.
And yet, “Nope” is still an entertaining world to be in for two hours as OJ and Em try to document the wild, unexplainable spectacle in the clouds. They want to get “the Oprah shot” — the picture that will have a life outside of the dark corners of the internet. Some others join in the pursuit, like Brandon Perea’s Angel, an excitable electronics store employee, and the gravel-voiced Michael Wincott as a bored cinematographer who is tantalized by the idea of getting this once-in-a-lifetime shot using only analog technology.
Kaluuya’s OJ is a man of few words, one of which is the title of the film (used judiciously and to comedic relief). At times he seems to move at a glacial pace. His character is a bit of an enigma, but never boring. There is always something going on behind his penetrating eyes. Palmer’s Em, meanwhile, is a ball of energy and hustle and is equally compelling, though, again, slightly underdrawn.
“Nope” has also already had some critics throwing out less than favorable M. Night Shyamalan references. But it is full of vibrant life, too. It goes a long way in forgiving the reveal, which I’d even argue is beside the point. This is a film that offers a lot to chew on, which is more than most big summer spectacles can promise.
For some, anything short of The Sunken Place will be a let down. Thankfully, though, Peele isn’t afraid of the mess or the screams from the cloud above.
“Nope,” a Universal Pictures release in theaters Friday, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for “language throughout and some bloody, violent images.” Running time: 132 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four. | https://www.tdtnews.com/entertainment/article_9c01047c-08f9-11ed-9781-53f09953aa92.html | 2022-07-22T08:03:50Z |
CALGARY, AB, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced a new multi-year agreement with CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics. CP will become CMA CGM's primary rail provider in Canada, servicing the ports of Vancouver, Montreal and Saint John, N.B.
"CP is proud to provide CMA CGM with safe and reliable service that includes the shortest route miles to key markets," said John Brooks, CP Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer. "CP's dedication to best-in-class service is enabling supply chain recovery that will drive future growth opportunities for the North American economy."
CP's strategic alignment with CMA CGM creates natural synergies supporting sustainability and innovation, which will add density to key lanes and strengthen operational efficiency.
CP's world-class access to the Port of Vancouver and Port of Montreal, combined with CP's strategic connection to Port Saint John via New Brunswick Southern Railway, will enable CP to move the majority of CMA CGM's freight from Canadian ports to key Canadian and US Midwest inland markets.
This agreement also recognizes the future growth opportunities connected to CP's proposed combination with the Kansas City Southern, which remains subject to approval by the Surface Transportation Board, bringing expanded market reach and creating new efficiencies.
Note on forward-looking information
This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements (collectively, "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions and statements about possible future events, conditions, and results of operations or performance. Forward-looking information may contain statements with words or headings such as "financial expectations", "key assumptions", "will", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "should", "commit" or similar words suggesting future outcomes.
This news release contains forward-looking information relating, but not limited, to, the delivery of goods from CMA CGM by CP, the future growth of the business with CMA CGM and related matters associated with the multi-year agreement between CP and CMA CGM.
The forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, having regard to CP's experience and its perception of historical trends, and includes, but is not limited to, expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions relating to: the fuel efficiency of railways and CP's operations; the impacts of existing and planned capital investments; North American and global economic growth; commodity demand growth; agricultural production; commodity prices and interest rates; performance of our assets and equipment; applicable laws, regulations and government policies; the availability and cost of labour on the timelines anticipated and with the capabilities required, as well as the availability and cost of services and infrastructure; the satisfaction by third parties of their obligations to CP; the anticipated impacts of the novel strain of coronavirus (and the disease known as COVID-19) and its variants; and capital investments by third parties. Although CP believes the expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information presented herein are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Current conditions, economic and otherwise, render assumptions, although reasonable when made, subject to greater uncertainty.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking information. By its nature, CP's forward-looking information involves inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking information, including, but not limited to, the following factors: changes in business strategies; general North American and global economic, credit and business conditions; risks associated with agricultural production, such as weather conditions and insect populations; the availability and price of energy commodities; the effects of competition and pricing pressures, including competition from other rail carriers; industry capacity; shifts in market demand; changes in commodity prices; uncertainty surrounding timing and volumes of commodities being shipped; inflation; geopolitical stability; changes in laws, regulations and government policies, including regulation of rates; changes in taxes and tax rates; potential increases in maintenance and operating costs; changes in fuel prices; disruption in fuel supplies; uncertainties of investigations, proceedings or other types of claims and litigation; labour disputes; changes in labour costs and labour difficulties; risks and liabilities arising from derailments; transportation of dangerous goods; timing of completion of capital and maintenance projects; currency and interest rate fluctuations; exchange rates; effects of changes in market conditions and discount rates on the financial position of pension plans and investments; trade restrictions or other changes to international trade arrangements; the effects of current and future multinational trade agreements on the level of trade among Canada and the U.S.; climate change and the market and regulatory responses to climate changes; anticipated in-service dates; success of hedging activities; operational performance and reliability; regulatory and legislative decisions and actions; public opinion; various events that could disrupt operations, including severe weather events, such as droughts, floods, avalanches and earthquakes, and cybersecurity attacks, as well as security threats and governmental response to them, and technological changes; acts of terrorism, war or other acts of violence or crime or risk of such activities; insurance coverage limitations; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions, including the availability of short and long-term financing; the pandemic created by the outbreak of COVID-19 and its variants and resulting effects on economic conditions, the demand environment for logistics requirements and energy prices, restrictions imposed by public health authorities or governments, fiscal and monetary policy responses by governments and financial institutions, and disruptions to global supply chains. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. These and other factors are detailed from time to time in reports filed by CP with securities regulators in Canada and the United States. Reference should be made to "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Forward-Looking Statements" in CP's annual and interim reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q.
The forward-looking information contained in this news release is made as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, CP undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information, or the foregoing assumptions and risks affecting such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. CP-IR
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Police: Chicago shooting leaves 2 people dead, 8 wounded
CHICAGO (AP) — Two people are dead and another eight wounded following a shooting near a fast food restaurant in Chicago that sent bystanders scattering, authorities said.
The shooting happened about 10:40 p.m. Thursday near a McDonald’s on the city’s Near North Side, a few blocks from the city’s Magnificent Mile shopping district. One person was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered, police said in statement.
Details about what led to the shooting weren’t immediately released by police, but a witness, Deonna Jackson, 18, said the shooting appeared to stem from a fight outside the restaurant.
“When the fight first started, we were right next to them,” Deonna Jackson, 18, told the Chicago Sun-Times. “We had to run because I didn’t want anyone to swing on me.”
The shooting comes amid a surge in deadly violence in the city in recent years. And it follows a deadly shooting last weekend in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park that killed a teen and led the city to tighten a curfew for young people as part of efforts to curb violence.
As paramedics and officers responded Thursday, a fight erupted between two people across the street from the scene of the shooting, the Chicago Tribune reported, and some people crossed a line of police tape and argued with officers before they were moved away.
Police didn’t immediately release the names or ages of the dead. Additional details about the circumstances of the shooting weren’t immediately released. An investigation was ongoing.
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NEW ORLEANS, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until August 5, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), if they purchased the Company's securities between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
If you purchased securities of Teladoc as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-tdoc/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by August 5, 2022.
Teladoc and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On April 27, 2022, the Company disclosed a host of negative financial results, including revenue of $565.4 million, below consensus estimates by $3.23 million, net loss per share of $41.58, primarily driven by a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $6.6 billion or $41.11 per share, and revised FY 2022 revenue guidance to $2.4 - $2.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $240 - $265 million, which the Company largely attributed to increased competition in its BetterHelp and chronic care businesses.
On this news, shares of Teladoc fell $22.48 per share, or 40.15%, to close at $33.51 per share on April 28, 2022.
The case is Schneider v. Teladoc Health, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv-04687.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trailer Bridge, Inc. today announced the launch of the MasterMind™ technology across its logistics branches increasing visibility into customers freight movement and efficiency in its operations.
The launch is part of a strategic partnership with Mastery Logistics Systems, a company conceived by industry pioneer Jeff Silver. Beginning in 2021, Trailer Bridge collaborated with the Mastery team to begin their transition to the MasterMind™ platform. Together, Trailer Bridge will consolidate their technologies and service offerings to enhance the customer and employee experience.
"We are incredibly proud of the work that has been put into launching this platform," said Trailer Bridge CEO Mitch Luciano. "Innovation is what drives our business forward and this project is an example of innovation at work as well as the incredible power of harnessing strong partnerships to drive growth."
Trailer Bridge pushed out the new software to its 12 logistics branches across the U.S. and is currently working with Mastery to further develop the platform for its ocean business targeting a late 2023 launch.
The new technology is part of the company's overall growth goals as it works to expand services to better serve today's shipper, offering the same personalized level of customer service offered today. Recently, Trailer Bridge expanded its logistics operations opening additional offices in the Western U.S. and rapidly growing its team of logistics experts. It also added an International Division solely focused on handling the movement of freight around the world as well as teams focused on intermodal movements and less-than-truckload freight.
"The cross-team collaboration with Trailer Bridge, their vendors, and the Mastery project team has been critical to the success of this launch," said Mastery VP of Sales Danielle Prigge. "Seeing their brokerage users and accounting users leveraging the MasterMind platform is a major milestone in the overall program. We are looking forward to continued success as Trailer Bridge scales their Ocean division."
Mastery was launched in 2019 by Jeff Silver, the logistics expert behind Backhaulers and Coyote Logistics. Billed as 'The World's First Lovable TMS™,' Mastery embraces the complexity of the logistics industry by bringing all operating functions into a single cloud-based TMS with built-in flexibility, visibility, control, and efficiency.
About Trailer Bridge, Inc.
A full-service logistics provider, Trailer Bridge provides ocean transport between the U.S. and the Caribbean with its fleet of ocean-going deck barges as well as over-the-road trucking throughout the U.S., intermodal, less-than-truckload, cross-border movements, and third-party logistics services providing a full supply chain solution for shippers around the globe. It's commitment to exceptional service has earned Trailer Bridge the Logistics Management Quest for Quality Award as #1 Ocean Carrier in 2019, Inc Magazine's Best Workplaces in America 2020 and 2021, as well as recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Florida, a Fastest Growing Company in Jacksonville and a Top Maritime Business in Jacksonville. Trailer Bridge is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and operates 15 offices with more than 260 employees across North America. For more information about Trailer Bridge, visit https://www.trailerbridge.com.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federman Steifman LLP announced today that real estate finance lawyer Brett D. Hoffman joined the firm as Counsel resident in the firm's New York office.
Mr. Hoffman's practice focuses on representing institutional lenders in connection with the origination of mortgage loans secured by multi-family, mixed-use, retail, commercial and industrial properties primarily in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mr. Hoffman routinely represents lenders in connection with interest rate hedging transactions, leasehold mortgages, construction and project loans, co-op and other UCC secured loans, unsecured loans and lines of credit, loan participation and intercreditor agreements and the sale of defaulted loans and loan portfolios. Mr. Hoffman also acts as local New York and New Jersey counsel to out-of-state lenders and law firms in connection with the intricacies of lending in New York and New Jersey.
Mr. Hoffman has additional experience representing clients in connection with the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties, development site assemblages and related §1031 transactions.
"Brett came to us in the most flattering way possible. He was independently recommended to us by several of our mortgage lending clients," said Lee D. Edelson a partner of the firm. "Our practices are so synchronous that at any one time we are already working on several transactions on opposite sides of one another. We are, therefore, very familiar with Brett's business sense, legal acumen and the quality of his client representation and know how closely it matches our own," he added.
"Federman Steifman LLP attracted me with their truly unique blend of practical and creative legal representation on sophisticated transactions with a very keen focus on their clients' business objectives," said Brett D. Hoffman. "It is also very rare, at least in my experience, for both borrowers and lenders on their most significant matters to be seeking the advice of the same firm," he added.
Prior to joining Federman Steifman LLP, Brett D. Hoffman was associated with a smaller boutique real estate finance law firm in New York. Mr. Hoffman's recent engagements include the $91,825,000 financing of a portfolio of 19 mortgage loans secured by multi-family assets located throughout New York City and the origination of $55,200,000 loan secured by a leasehold mortgage on a commercial building in Manhattan.
Mr. Hoffman earned a B.A. in Economics from Binghamton University and is a graduate of St. John's University School of Law where he served as a Senior Staff Member on the St. John's Law Review and Journal of Catholic Legal Studies and received both the Beatrice Levine Award and Timothy J. Meehan Memorial Award for his prowess in Property Law.
Federman Steifman LLP is a law firm founded in 2005 specializing in complex and sophisticated real estate, structured finance and corporate transactions. Federman Steifman LLP's attorneys represent major international, national, regional and local underwriters, investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, Fortune 500 companies, credit enhancers, pension funds, insurance companies, private, public and institutional real estate owners and developers, contractors, tax credit and other equity syndicators and investors, banks, non-bank credit companies, mortgage bankers, savings and loan associations, mezzanine lenders, preferred equity investors, utility companies, cooperative corporations, condominium associations, telecommunications companies, family limited partnerships, trusts and estates, high net worth individuals, executives and state and local governments.
Federman Steifman LLP is headquartered in New York with offices in Chicago, IL, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, Short Hills, NJ and Darien, CT. In 2021, Federman Steifman LLP closed over $9,000,000,000 of real estate financings, sales and acquisitions. For more information, visit www.federmansteifman.com
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HOUSTON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) is pleased to announce it is a major partner to Axiom Space, which NASA selected as one of two companies eligible to support the development of NASA's next-generation spacesuit and spacewalk systems through the Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) contract. This comprehensive contract includes a full range of services, including design, testing, and verification of manufacturing and processing of the new spacesuits. KBR will co-locate with Axiom Space in their facilities.
The xEVAS contract, which advances extravehicular activity capability for low-Earth orbit, on the lunar surface, and future human missions to Mars, is managed out of NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) through the Extravehicular Activity (EVA) and Human Surface Mobility Program. The milestone-based contract's period of performance continues through 2034 with a potential total value of $3.5 billion across the life of the program.
"KBR is honored to have the opportunity to help humanity return to the moon and confident in our decades of development experience to help produce a safe and flexible suit unlike any other," said Byron Bright, President of KBR Government Solutions U.S. "Having worked with every astronaut since 1968, this historic project is a fitting continuation of our existing human space flight efforts. Our team could not be more thrilled to support this exciting endeavor for the next generation."
Working together on Axiom's spacesuits, the AxEMU, is the latest collaboration between Axiom Space and KBR. The two companies worked together on Axiom's first commercial space mission, Axiom Mission 1, and will continue to collaborate on Axiom Mission 2. This new commercial partnership contract with NASA enables Axiom Space, together with KBR, to build next generation astronaut spacesuits that serve commercial customers, private astronauts, and future space station goals while meeting NASA's ISS and Artemis lunar exploration needs.
KBR's science, space, and engineering experts have more than 25 years of experience leading spacesuit development and are key assets to the project. The company currently processes and refurbishes NASA spacesuits and related components used on the International Space Station, and will use its experience and knowledge to focus on the development and delivery of services related to the new next-generation spacesuits.
To read more about KBR's latest news, visit kbr.com/insights-news.
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.
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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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Haji Wright scores 3rd goal in 2 games for Antalyaspor
By The Associated Press
American forward Haji Wright scored his third goal in two games, helping Antalyaspor to a 3-1 victory at Alanyaspor in the Turkish league. Wright scored the game’s first goal in the 17th minute with a left-footed shot from inside the 6-yard box after a corner kick was directed in front. Wright has 10 goals in 27 league matches this season while on loan to Antalyaspor. After debuting for Schalke in 2018-19 and making seven Bundesliga appearances, Wright spent 2019-20 at the Dutch club Venlo and 2020-21 with Denmark’s SønderjyskE. Wright played for the U.S. at the 2015 Under-17 World Cup. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/16/haji-wright-scores-3rd-goal-in-2-games-for-antalyaspor/ | 2022-04-16T18:47:44Z |
Which tabletop patio heater is best?
A tabletop patio heater is a great backyard feature, especially when it comes to entertaining small groups or hanging out in a small space. Compact and portable, it’s great for parties, casual social gatherings or family time out in the backyard on a cool day or night.
Check out the Fire Sense Propane Tabletop Patio Heater for a gas-powered heater with practical settings and reliable safety functions.
What to know before you buy a tabletop patio heater
Heat coverage
A tabletop patio heater can offer 360-degree warmth. It helps you feel warmer faster than larger units, though the radius for heat coverage is smaller. A tabletop patio heater provides about 5-10 feet of warmth in all directions.
Shape and style
Some of these heaters stand vertically like little table lamps, while others stand horizontally and look more like small fireplaces or mini fire pits. The shape and style you go with depends on available surface area, as well as what kind of heat coverage you’re interested in. A horizontal heater provides more heat on the sides, while a vertical one offers more rounded heat.
Heat source
There are four primary heat sources available. They include:
- Electric: This method is usually quiet and doesn’t produce fuel emissions but can use up a fair amount of electricity, utilizing a cord that needs to be plugged into an outlet. It offers a good amount of heat.
- Gas: A propane gas-powered heater uses less energy and isn’t dependent on an electrical outlet, though the gas tank will have to be replaced regularly. It also provides a decent amount of heat.
- Liquid fuel: This type of fuel is made from renewable materials. The fuel is non-toxic and odor-free but generally doesn’t provide as much warmth as electric or gas-powered heaters. It’s primarily used for ambience.
- Gel fuel: Similar to liquid fuel heaters, gel-fueled heaters are more about the look than they are about serious warmth. Ambience is the primary function.
What to look for in a quality tabletop patio heater
Shut-off tilt valve
A quality gas or electric heater should feature a valve that automatically shuts off the gas or power if the unit tips over, preventing a fire. A good gas heater should also automatically shut off the gas if the flame goes out unexpectedly.
Long electrical cord
Electric tabletop heaters should come with a long cord to make it a breeze to plug the unit in anywhere on the patio. The cord should be highly durable and able to withstand its designated outdoor use.
Heat shield
A heat shield helps to deflect flames or extreme heat so those seated around the heater don’t get burned or hurt. In most cases, the guard comes built in around the top where the most heat generates.
How much you can expect to spend on a tabletop patio heater
Tabletop patio heaters cost $100-$200, which is significantly less than their full-size, freestanding counterparts.
Tabletop patio heater FAQ
How much smaller is a tabletop patio heater when compared to a full-size one?
A. A tabletop patio heater is around 20-40 inches tall, while a freestanding full-size patio heater can stand 30-100 inches tall.
How long can a tabletop heater run?
A. A propane gas heater can last from seven to 30 hours. An electric heater can last for as long as it’s plugged in, but keep in mind, it will be consuming energy during that time.
Are electric heaters compatible with extension cords?
A. An electric patio heater generally should not be plugged into an extension cord, as it can become a fire hazard.
What’s the best tabletop patio heater to buy?
Top tabletop patio heater
Fire Sense Propane Tabletop Patio Heater
What you need to know: Available in hammered bronze or stainless steel, this tabletop heater is powered by a 1-pound LPG propane tank, weighs 14 pounds and stands 34 inches tall.
What you’ll love: It features adjustable heat settings as well as a shut-off tilt valve and oxygen depletion sensor for safety. There’s a heat screen guard on top and a weighted base to keep it in place.
What you should consider: The propane canister isn’t included and can run out quickly. It can be difficult to light.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top tabletop patio heater for the money
Bali Outdoors Gas Tabletop Heater
What you need to know: This hammered bronze tabletop heater is powered by a 1-pound propane gas tank, weighs 14 pounds and stands 34 inches tall.
What you’ll love: It offers 360-degree heat and looks stylish with its hammered bronze design. It’s easy to assemble.
What you should consider: Propane isn’t included. It’s difficult to light and shut off.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Hampton Bay Rectangular Cement Tabletop Gas Fire Pit
What you need to know: This faux wood portable tabletop fire pit is powered by a 1-pound gas tank, measuring 6.69 inches in height and 17.1 inches in width.
What you’ll love: It’s very stylish and comes with decorative lava rocks. It’s rust-resistant and water-resistant. It’s easy to set up and mounts easily to a patio table’s umbrella hole. Even though it looks decorative, it provides a fair amount of warmth, even on windy days.
What you should consider: It doesn’t come with a heat shield.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
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Ignited wax identified as preliminary cause of massive fire
By Audrey Russo, Rob Polansky and Courtney Zieller
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SEYMOUR, Connecticut (WFSB) — The town of Seymour picked up the pieces on Thursday, the day after a massive fire swept through a building.
Several businesses were burned in the building on 4 Bank St.
Preliminary findings, according to the Great Hill Hose Company, appear to indicate that the fire was a result of a store employee accidentally igniting wax while polishing some merchandise. It said the investigation will be ongoing.
Emma Trepca owns a nearby building.
“We own the property right behind it. I think everything is ok but all our tenants, they aren’t there anymore. Even myself I live over there too,” Trepca said.
More than a dozen tenants are currently displaced and living with family.
“We aren’t allowed to go in because they’re going to test to make sure it’s safe,” said Trepca.
The fire started shortly after 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
The building was deemed a total loss.
“Two firefighters were treated on scene for minor injuries and one tenant was evaluated,” the fire company said.
Channel 3 spoke with one of the business owners about the damage and seeing their livelihood destroyed.
In the daylight of Thursday, the sun could be seen streaming through what used to be the roof that covered the building in the area of Main and Bank streets.
Byron Duta, owner of the Fade Away Barbershop, said there’s a lot of damage that still needs to be surveyed. He also said there are a lot of meetings with insurance companies ahead, and he’s wondering how he’s going to rebuild.
“I put a lot of hard work and sacrifice into the barbershop that I opened,” Dutan said. “I was in business a year and 6 months.”
Dutan said he just received a new haircut from one of his workers Wednesday.
“Unfortunately, it was the last haircut there,” he said.
His shop was ruined when the massive fire broke out on Wednesday.
Firefighters spent the afternoon putting out the flames.
“I’ve been cutting hair in the valley for like 14 years, so this was my first time I decided to do my own thing and open up my own shop,” Dutan said.
All his employees got out safely, but it was clear in the moment the fire was spreading fast.
“It was too smoked up, it was too late for everything,” Dutan said. “It just sucks the way everything went down.”
Several other businesses in that building were in the same boat. They assessed damage and tried to figure out their next move.
No serious injuries were reported.
“It’s heart wrenching to see it the way it is,” said George Bashura Jr. of Seymour.
The damage weighed heavily on others in town, including Bashura. He said he remembers growing up in his family’s shoe repair shop that once occupied one of the now-destroyed storefronts decades ago.
He said those memories went up in smoke.
“It’s like part of the family’s gone, you know?” Bashura said.
Current business owners said they hope that same loyalty from the community will follow them wherever their next step leads.
“Start over, but start stronger than ever,” Dutan said.
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Donations to Support Local Member Hospitals of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Boys & Girls Clubs Nationwide
ROSEMEAD, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Cares®, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express®, honors its anniversary on August 8, Panda Cares Day®, every year with a celebration of giving. To invite its guests to the special occasion this year, Panda Express is launching its largest national virtual fundraiser yet. For every online and mobile order placed using the code 'PCD2022' on August 8, 2022, Panda will donate 28 percent of pre-tax event sales to their local member hospital of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) and Boys & Girls Club, matching the total donation up to $250,000.
Furthermore, Panda Cares is bringing the celebration to youth in underserved communities across the nation through more than 100 local events in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The children will be gifted school supplies, books, and exclusive Panda Express swag.
"Panda Cares Day is very special to us, as each year we experience the power of coming together with our extended Panda family of guests and associates to uplift the communities we serve," said Dr. Peggy Cherng, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Panda Express. "The donations we raise through the Panda Cares donation program every day and the virtual fundraiser initiative provide health and educational resources that open up doors to opportunities and a brighter future."
Following a recent pledge of $10.5 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to fund in-person educational opportunities across more than 600 clubs, Panda Cares unveiled the first Center of Hope located within a Chicago club in May 2022, with plans to open more across the country. The Panda Cares Centers of Hope across CMN Hospitals and Boys & Girls Clubs inspire hope and promote healing and growth by providing specially curated programs that address each child's entire well-being, including their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. Art, music, libraries, and counseling are some of the many initiatives housed in these Panda Cares Centers of Hope. CMN Hospitals and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are longtime partners of Panda Cares and have enabled the foundation to support millions of children and families over the years.
"We are thrilled to partner with Panda Cares today, on its anniversary, and every day, as we continue to provide positive social-emotional and academic learning experiences to help young people thrive," said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "Not only will this high-quality programming help kids and teens reach their full potential, but it will continue to address the opportunity gap, enabling youth to explore their interests and passions, positioning them for a great future."
"Panda Express has instilled a culture of giving and caring among their guests and associates that translates into impact in the communities they serve," said Teri Nestel, President and CEO of CMN Hospitals. "Our shared values to positively change kids' health goes beyond helping those in critical situations; it's about helping make sure that all kids receive the best possible care."
Panda Cares is funded by guests, business partners and associates of Panda Express, Panda Inn, Hibachi-San, and other Panda Restaurant Group partners through the in-store/online donation box program. The Foundation also offers food donations and provides volunteers to support underserved youth nationwide and for disaster relief efforts. To date, Panda Cares has raised more than $282 million and countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 13 million young people and supporting communities.
For more information about Panda Cares, please visit PandaCares.org.
About Panda Express
On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express® is the largest Asian dining concept in the U.S. Family-owned and operated since 1983 by Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Panda Express is best known as a trailblazer for creating a wide variety of industry-first recipes, including its best seller The Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, which have defined the category of authentic American Chinese cuisine. Each dish at Panda Express is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary principles. The restaurant brand has more than 2,300 locations and has introduced American Chinese cuisine to 12 international countries.
Powered by this global family of associates, Panda Cares®, Panda's philanthropic arm, has raised more than $282 million and dedicated countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 13 million youth, as well as supporting communities in need since 1999. In 2021, Panda Express established the Panda CommUnity Fund — a five-year, $10 million community investment and response program that supports immediate and sustainable solutions from national and local organizations to uplift diverse groups, including people of color and other marginalized communities. For more information about Panda, visit pandaexpress.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children's hospitals that support the health of 10 million kids each year across the U.S. and Canada. Donations go to local hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids' and families' minds at ease during difficult hospital stays and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. When we improve the health of all children and allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential, we also improve our communities for years to come. Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children's hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,900 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The House passed the bipartisan safer communities act after it passed in the Senate late last night.
“Today we will send legislation to the president’s desk for the first time in decades,” Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) said.
“This will save lives,” Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Cali.) said.
And although some Republicans supported the ‘bipartisan” bill, most like Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) voted no.
“They’re coming after second amendment liberties and who knows what it’ll be tomorrow. I can only imagine,” Jordan said.
The bill requires background checks for gun buyers under 21, provides billions of dollars for mental health services and secure schools and closes the “boyfriend loophole.”
Some Democrats like Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) say it didn’t go far enough.
“It should have banned magazines,” Lee said. “It should’ve banned ghost guns, it should’ve banned bumper stocks, it should’ve had storage provisions that are just simple.”
But Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) believe this bill went too far.
“We don’t need more laws and restrictions that make it more difficult for law-abiding gun-owning citizens to exercise their constitutional rights,” Davis said.
“It’s not going to help anything. It’s going to lead to more errors, more false flags, more backlogs in the NICS system,” Johnson said.
The bill now heads to the White House, where the President promises to sign it into law. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/house-passes-senate-gun-bill-heads-to-presidents-desk/ | 2022-06-24T23:39:38Z |
Number of COVID patients in US hospitals reaches record low
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the early days of the pandemic, offering a much needed break to health care workers and patients alike following the omicron surge.
The number of patients hospitalized with the coronavirus has fallen more than 90% in more than two months, and some hospitals are going days without a single COVID-19 patient in the ICU for the first time since early 2020.
The freed up beds are expected to help U.S. hospitals retain exhausted staff, treat non-COVID-19 patients more quickly and cut down on inflated costs. More family members can visit loved ones. And doctors hope to see a correction to the slide in pediatric visits, yearly checkups and cancer screenings.
“We should all be smiling that the number of people sitting in the hospital right now with COVID, and people in intensive care units with COVID, are at this low point,” said University of South Florida epidemiologist Jason Salemi.
But, he said, the nation “paid a steep price to get to this stage. ... A lot of people got sick and a lot of people died.”
Hospitalizations are now at their lowest point since summer 2020, when comprehensive national data first became available. The average number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the last week nationwide dropped to 11,860, the lowest since 2020 and a steep decline from the peak of more than 145,000 set in mid-January. The previous low was 12,041 last June, before the delta variant took hold.
The optimistic trend is also clear in ICU patient numbers, which have dipped to fewer than 2,000, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“We’re beginning to be able to take a breath,” said Dr. Jeffrey Weinstein, the patient safety officer for the Kettering Health hospital system in western Ohio.
COVID-19 patients had filled 30% of Kettering Health’s nearly 1,600 hospital beds back in January, Weinstein said. Kettering’s eight hospitals now average two to three COVID-19 admissions a day — and sometimes zero.
And while Salemi agreed this is a good time for an exhausted health care system to take a breath, he warned that the public health community needs to keep an eye on the BA.2 subvariant of omicron. It’s driving increases in hospitalizations in Britain, and is now estimated to make up more than half of U.S. infections.
“We’re probably under-detecting true infections now more than at any other time during the pandemic,” Salemi said.
For now at least, many hospitals are noting the low numbers.
In California on Thursday, UC Davis Health tweeted that its intensive care unit had no COVID-19 patients for two consecutive days for the first time in two years.
“The first COVID-19 patient to arrive in our ICU did so in February 2020, and the unit treated at least one positive individual every day since, for at least 761 consecutive days,” the hospital system said.
Toby Marsh, the chief nursing and patient care services officer, said in a statement that they hope the numbers “are indicative of a sustained change.”
In Philadelphia, patients are spending less time in the Temple University Health System because there are no longer backlogs for MRIs, CT scans and lab tests, said Dr. Tony Reed, the chief medical officer.
Temple Health’s three hospitals had six adult COVID-19 patients on Thursday, likely its lowest patient count since March 2020, Reed said.
During the omicron surge, patients waited as long as 22 hours for a routine MRI, which is normally done within 12 hours. Longer waits affected those who came in with trouble walking — and in a lot of pain — for example, because of a herniated disc pinching their sciatic nerve.
“Nobody wants to stay in the hospital a day longer than they have to,” Reed said.
The emptying of beds is also helping patients in rural areas, said Jay Anderson, the chief operating officer for Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. During the surges, the hospital faced challenges accepting people from community hospitals who needed elevated care for brain tumors, advanced cancer and stroke. That burden is now being lifted.
Visitors also will return in higher numbers, starting Tuesday. Ohio State will no longer restrict patients to two designated guests, who could only stop by separately.
“Patients heal better when they have access to their family and loved ones,” Anderson said.
Doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists are also getting a much needed break in some areas.
In Colorado, Dr. Michelle Barron said the consistently low COVID-19 hospitalizations prompted smiles among staff, even as she double-checks the numbers to make sure they’re actually correct.
“I had one of these moments like, oh this is amazing,” said Barron, medical director of infection prevention and control at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. “It feels unreal.”
UCHealth loosened some restrictions, including dropping testing requirements for anyone who entered a facility. And while that produced some anxiety among staffers, Barron says the numbers haven’t spiked.
“I think some people have started to take vacations and not feel guilty,” she said. “I had spring break with my kids and it was a level of happiness where I went, oh my god, this is actually normal.”
The omicron surge had stretched staff at work — but also at home, said Dr. Mike Hooper, chief medical officer for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in southeastern Virginia.
“It was stressful to be at the store ... to visit your family,” Hooper said. “We’re all hoping that some ‘return to normalcy’ will help people deal with the inherent stresses of being part of the health care team.”
But just because hospitalizations are down does not mean hospitals are empty, said Dr. Frank Johnson, chief medical officer for St. Luke’s Health System in Idaho.
Some measures — like wearing masks in certain settings — will remain in place.
“I don’t know when we may go back to old practices regarding mask wearing in our clinical areas,” Johnson said. “We’ve seen some benefits of that in terms of reduction in the number of other viral infections.”
In the meantime, the public health community is keeping an eye on the BA.2 subvariant of omicron.
Salemi, the University of South Florida epidemiologist, said the increase in at-home testing means that more results are not being included in official coronavirus case counts. Therefore, wastewater surveillance will be the early warning signal to watch, he said.
“BA.2 is here,” he said. “We don’t have to look that far in the rear-view mirror to know things can change very rapidly. We saw what happened with delta. We saw what happened with omicron.... We don’t want to wait until we see a lot of people hospitalized before we take action.”
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Kruesi reported from Nashville, Tennessee. AP Medical writer Carla K. Johnson in Washington state contributed to this report.
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The first Keepsake Ornament event of the year debuts 250 new releases in Hallmark's 2022 collection and celebrates the magic of Christmas in July
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The countdown to the holiday season is here, and Hallmark is excited to celebrate the magic of Christmas in July during its Keepsake Ornament Premiere, July 9-17. The first Keepsake Ornament event of the year debuts 250 new releases in Hallmark's 2022 collection and gives consumers a chance to celebrate traditions and share meaningful moments as they browse the all-new line of specialty ornaments.
New releases from the 2022 collection include fan favorites from movies and TV like E.T. and Star WarsTM, along with new series ornaments and more than 50 continuing series products. From ornaments that capture the passions and personalities of loved ones, to personalized ornaments that commemorate life's special occasions, Hallmark's Keepsake Ornaments offer something for everyone.
"The Keepsake Ornament line debuted nearly 50 years ago, and Hallmark is proud to continue offering unique, specialty ornaments that spark connection and celebrate togetherness," said Nicole Reid, vice president of ornaments, gifts and specialty retail at Hallmark. "From celebrating longstanding traditions to helping families create new ones, Keepsake Ornament Premiere is a great time to share in the merriment of the holiday season with loved ones."
Hallmark's new Keepsake Ornaments are available to shop at Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide and online beginning July 9. Keepsake Ornament Club members can enjoy early in-store shopping beginning July 8, in addition to other great perks like special savings, access to exclusive ornaments, and the chance to connect with fellow members. Join today and take advantage of these membership perks before 2022 membership enrollment closes on July 31.
Everyone who shops during the Keepsake Ornament Premiere, July 9-17, can enjoy event-only offers and Crown Rewards Bonus Points, including a FREE Young Santa Tote Bag or FREE Rocking Horse Memories Special Edition Keepsake Ornament valid while supplies last at participating Hallmark stores.
New ornaments debuting at the Keepsake Ornament Premiere include the following:
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 40th Anniversary Ornament with Light and Sound – Fans of the timeless film can give E.T. a very special home on their Christmas tree this year. The beloved extra-terrestrial who discovered the joy of Earth, candy and the friendship of human children has tugged on heartstrings for generations of fans. Celebrate the movie's 40th anniversary with this delightful likeness of the intelligent creature from outer space. Press the button to see his chest glow red and hear iconic phrases spoken by Elliott's alien friend.
The Mandalorian™ Grogu™ Greetings Ornament with Sound and Motion – They say the best things come in small packages, and what could be better than the gift of Grogu? This Christmas tree ornament features the mysterious little Force-sensitive child from the Star Wars original series "The Mandalorian," streaming only on Disney+, sitting inside a festively wrapped box. Press the button to watch Grogu move and babble as he holds a gingerbread cookie that's decorated like one of his favorite snacks, a Sorgan™ frog.
Super Mario™ Raccoon Mario First in Powered Up with Mario Series Ornament – Power up the holidays with this Raccoon Mario Christmas ornament, the first ornament in the new Powered Up with Mario series. In brilliant color and detail, it depicts Mario in his raccoon form after acquiring the Super Leaf in the beloved "Super Mario Bros.™ 3" video game.
Game of Thrones™ The Iron Throne Musical Ornament – Stake your claim as the rightful heir to the Iron Throne with this "Game of Thrones" Christmas tree ornament. The battery-operated decoration plays part of the iconic theme song from HBO's hit series, which follows the story of several powerful families and their fight for control of the Seven Kingdoms.
Young Santa First in Series Ornament – What was Santa Claus like before he grew into the jolly old elf we all know and love today? The first in a fun new series, this Christmas tree ornament gives a glimpse at Young Santa and his puppy dog pal as he first receives his iconic red suit.
Twelve Days of Christmas Twelve Drummers Drumming Ornament – Collectors can complete their "Twelve Days of Christmas" ornament collection with this year's joyful finale. The little drummer boy holds mallet-style drumsticks to play his drum, which displays the number "12." The edge of the drum features music notes and lyrics of the classic Christmas carol.
A Pony for Christmas 2022 Ornament – Celebrating 25 years of the beloved series, ride into holiday fun with this year's A Pony for Christmas ornament, which depicts a teddy bear wearing a party hat as he rides his carousel horse. The 2022 design features metallic gold painted accents, a yarn tail and wheels that really turn.
North Pole Tree Trimmers 2022 Ornament – Deck the halls with some help from this cute little elf. The 10th ornament in the North Pole Tree Trimmers series features one of Santa's helpers testing out a colorful new nutcracker with a walnut that's wrapped in a red bow.
The entire 2022 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament lineup includes nearly 450+ ornaments to help bring people closer together to celebrate the season, capture memories and turn the Christmas tree into a beloved holiday experience the whole family will enjoy. Click here to view the 2022 Dream Book and explore all of Hallmark's new Keepsake Ornaments.
For more information about Keepsake Ornaments, or to locate a Hallmark Gold Crown store, visit www.Hallmark.com. Save the date for Hallmark's Keepsake Ornament Debut, Oct. 8-16, as 150 more ornaments are released.
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In 1973, when Hallmark introduced six glass ball ornaments and 12 yarn figures as the first collection of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, a new tradition of Christmas decorating was started and a new collectible industry was born.
When the first line was introduced, they were unique in design, year-dated and available only for a limited time — innovations in the world of ornaments. Since 1973, Hallmark has introduced more than 8,400 different Keepsakes Ornaments and more than 100 ornament series, annual releases of ornaments that share a specific theme.
Today's Keepsake Ornaments reflect the way styles, materials, formats and technology have expanded since they first appeared in Hallmark stores. Once a collection of decorated glass balls and yarn figures, Keepsake Ornaments are now made in a wide array of wood, glass, metal, porcelain and handcrafted formats. Technology has also been incorporated into the world of Keepsake Ornaments through light, sound and motion. The one thing that hasn't changed, however, is the superior craftsmanship and high quality that ensures Keepsake Ornaments will become family heirlooms and cherished collectibles.
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For more than 100 years, family-owned Hallmark Cards, Inc. has been dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and employing 30,000 worldwide, the approximately $4 billion company operates a diversified portfolio of businesses. The Hallmark Global business sells greeting cards, gift wrap and related products in more than 30 languages with distribution in more than 100 countries and 100,000 rooftops worldwide, including about 2,000 Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries. Crayola® offers a wide range of art materials and creative play toys designed to spark children's creativity around the globe. Crown Media Family Networks operates three cable channels — Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama — in addition to Hallmark Publishing, a leading publisher of uplifting eBooks, audiobooks and print editions, and Hallmark Movies Now, a subscription-based streaming service. Crown Center is a real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment and residential campus surrounding Hallmark's headquarters. For more information, visit Hallmark.com. Connect on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and Twitter.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages parents and caregivers to help children establish healthful eating habits as summer winds down and kids prepare to head back to school. In August, the Academy and its Foundation celebrate the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families during the annual Kids Eat Right Month™.
"Children enjoy being given responsibility, so get them involved in helping plan, prepare and pack their lunches," said registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Isabel Maples of Washington, D.C. "Getting children involved helps teach them an important life skill. Plus, their involvement will increase the likelihood that they'll actually eat and enjoy the lunches they helped pack."
Registered dietitian nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts, so back-to-school time is the perfect opportunity for RDNs to highlight the importance of enjoying healthful meals.
Maples encourages caregivers and children to agree on their lunch items: some protein, a grain, at least one fruit and one vegetable, a calcium-rich low-fat dairy food or beverage and perhaps a small dessert or additional snack. Keep food safety top-of-mind by using an insulated lunch bag and ice packs to help keep perishable foods cold. Encourage children to wash their hands before eating and to wash their lunch boxes when they return home.
If your child's school has a lunch program, review the menus together and pick foods that are appealing, she said. When kids eat school meals, they are more likely to consume milk, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which gives them more nutrients over the course of an entire day. Cost- and nutrition-wise, school lunch is an excellent value.
The Academy continues to advocate for government-funded nutrition programs, such as the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill, which is a critical line of defense against food insecurity for millions of children.
Kids Eat Right Month™
Kids Eat Right Month™ was created in 2014 to mobilize registered dietitian nutritionists in a grassroots movement to share healthful eating messages to help families adopt nutritious eating habits.
"See the Kids Eat Right Month Media Materials page for the 2022 campaign graphic, infographics and more information. To find a registered dietitian nutritionist near you, use the Academy's online Find a Nutrition Expert service.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity dedicated exclusively to supporting nutrition and dietetics professionals by empowering them to help consumers live healthier lifestyles. It makes an impact with Academy members and throughout the profession with its scholarships, awards, research grants, fellowships, public education programs and disaster relief efforts. Through philanthropy, the Foundation empowers current and future food and nutrition practitioners to optimize global health. Visit the Foundation at www.eatrightFoundation.org.
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSCW) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, recently officially announced the successful upgrading of its metaverse software Color World to a new version, which not only enriched and brought new contents to several parts of the application, but also introduced new flagship stores of new business which have migrated into the Color World metaverse app. Among them, the famous tea culture brand "San Si Yi Ting" has already landed in the software and underwent store renovations. In the future, the brand will take advantage of the Color Star team, fully combined with the influence of Color World and its partnered brands, to run a global marketing and brand promotion campaign.
Many businesses partnered with Color Star will migrate into Color World one after another, and users can visit independent online stores of brands just like in an offline shopping mall. On the one hand, companies are more likely to open up to new marketing models for their commercial brands in the global market; on the other hand, Color Star will work with companies to further the development of physical and virtual products (e.g. NFT products), which will bring more profit to the Company.
Lucas Capetian, the CEO of Color Star, commented: "Through the continuous efforts of our technical team in recent months, Color World Metaverse app has received wide recognition from users all around the world, with a stronger and stronger user experience, while also providing us with a lot of improvement suggestions. Businesses are likely to migrate onto our platform, as we are currently among the world's first entertainment metaverse software, and Color World is different from other software in the same genre. We will increase our celebrity resources and well-known commercial brand promotions, moreover, a number of product sales will cover almost all parts of the world. Users can enjoy entertainment and enjoy integrated immersive experiences without having to step foot outside their door. This concept is also the subject of our continuous improvement and focus. We will also try to guarantee that all the products sold on our platform are first-class regardless of quality, price and after-sales service."
Color World metaverse app has been officially launched on Android and Apple application stores (application: color world _ metaverse). The platform has more than a million users, and it will continue to increase significantly. The huge user base allows more and more businesses to see the untapped potential spending power. For this reason, the Color Star business team is working tirelessly with businesses to help them migrate their offline businesses into the metaverse. It is believed that with the continuous improvement of artificial intelligence, the Color World metaverse app will bring new surprises and experiences.
About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.
Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSCW) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Color China Entertainment Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company's online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, including the development of the metaverse project; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market internationally where CSCW conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof unless required by applicable laws, regulations or rules.
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Explore the history, meaning and significance of the Juneteenth holiday at Broward County Library's upcoming Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, a free online event scheduled for Saturday, June 11th from 1 to 2:30PM.
This free online event features an afternoon of dynamic speakers, including the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee, who spearheaded the movement to make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday:
- Dr. Brenna Wynn Greer, associate professor of history at Wellesley College, examines the history and significance of Juneteenth, the oldest-known celebration honoring the official end of slavery in the United States, in the event's first presentation, "Why Juneteenth Matters."
- Adrian Miller, soul food scholar, James Beard Award-winner, attorney and certified barbecue judge discusses the history of African American barbecue culture detailed in his book Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue.
- Alice Faye Duncan, National Board Educator and children's book author (Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free; Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop) will speak about the life and contributions of Opal Lee.
- Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," retired educator, counselor and activist, was instrumental in Juneteenth becoming an official holiday and was present at the Presidential signing. In recognition of her actions, 33 members of Congress nominated Lee for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Hear Lee's story in her own words and be inspired by her courage, wisdom and perseverance in the face of challenges.
In addition to the four speakers listed above, there will be a poetry reading by special guest Bobby R. Henry, Sr., publisher of The Westside Gazette.
"We are excited for this opportunity to invite everyone to join us in this special Juneteenth celebration," says Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs. "It is an honor to host our esteemed guest speakers, including Ms. Lee, for this extraordinary online event."
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom is free and open to the public. Please visit Broward County Library's Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom webpage for details.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Vacationer held a survey to find out how many Americans will travel for the Fourth of July or Fourth of July weekend this year. The survey included 1,030 American adults over the age of 18 and was held online using SurveyMonkey’s interface and audience on the Vacationer’s behalf.
In total, 1,030 Americans over the age of 18 were polled on May 1. Of those surveyed, 46.21% were male and 53.79% were female, according to the Vacationer.
Key statistics:
- More than 55% (143 million American adults) plan to travel for the Fourth of July or Fourth of July weekend.
- More than 50% say high gas prices are affecting their Fourth of July or Fourth of July weekend travel plans. 36.99% say because they want to drive, while 13.40% say because they want to fly.
- Nearly 43% say their primary mode of transportation will be by car. More than 9% say they will fly, while the remaining 3.69% will take public transportation.
- More than 25% intend to road trip more than 100 miles from their home. Additionally, 3.98% intend to road trip more than 500 miles from their home.
- More than 41% said a BBQ or cookout is the Fourth of July activity they are most likely to take part in. In second place are fireworks which were chosen by 30% of the people.
According to the Vacationer, this survey has a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of ±3.116%. The questions were chosen and the results were analyzed by Eric Jones, who is a Mathematics and Statistics Professor at Rowan College South Jersey. | https://cw33.com/news/survey-over-55-of-americans-to-travel-for-july-4/ | 2022-06-22T16:18:16Z |
HOD HASHARON, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) (TASE: ALLT), a leading global provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, today announced its unaudited second quarter 2022 financial results.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Second quarter revenues were $32.8 million compared with $35.3 million in the second quarter of last year;
- Gross margin on a non-GAAP basis was 70%;
- GAAP operating loss was $6.5 million and non-GAAP operating loss was $4.2 million;
- GAAP net loss was $6.2 million and non-GAAP net loss was $4.2 million.
Financial Outlook
For 2022, management adjusts its previously announced guidance as follows:
- Revenues to be between $125 - 130 million; (the third quarter of 2022 is expected to be approximately $25 million);
- Additional recurring security deals to be executed, providing incremental MAR** of more than $180 million for the full year 2022;
- December 2022 total ARR* including SECaas ARR* and Support & Maintenance ARR* to be between $50-52 million, representing approximately 15% year-over-year growth versus 2021 at the midpoint;
- December 2022 SECaas ARR* to be approximately $9 million;
- Recurring security revenue to be approximately $7 million.
Management Comment
Erez Antebi, President & CEO of Allot, commented, "Several sizeable CAPEX deals that we expected to conclude and be able to at least partially deliver in the second and third quarters, are now not expected to close before the fourth quarter. As a result, we are modifying our revenue forecast for the remainder of this year."
Continued Mr. Antebi, "Looking at the DPI market in general, we continue to see many opportunities and an overall solid DPI market. In the SECaas business, we closed several new deals this quarter and 2 additional operators launched the security service."
"We are fully aware of the challenges we face. We have set a goal to be profitable in 2024 by growing our SECaas revenues and closely controlling our expenses. We have full faith in our company, our team, our products and in our ability to meet these goals, " concluded Antebi.
Q2 2022 Financial Results Summary
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2022 were $32.8 million, a decrease of 7% compared to $35.3 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Gross profit on a GAAP basis for the second quarter of 2022 was $22.5 million (gross margin of 68.7%), an 8% decline compared with $24.5 million (gross margin of 69.3%) in the second quarter of 2021.
Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis for the second quarter of 2022 was $23.0 million (gross margin of 70.2%), a 7% decline compared with $24.8 million (gross margin of 70.2%) in the second quarter of 2021.
Net loss on a GAAP basis for the second quarter of 2022 was $6.2 million, or $0.17 per basic share, compared with a net loss of $4.0 million, or $0.11 per basic share, in the second quarter of 2021.
Net loss on a non-GAAP for the second quarter of 2022 was $4.2 million, or $0.11 per basic share compared with a non-GAAP net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.04 per basic share, in the second quarter of 2021.
Cash and investments as of June 30,2022 totaled $108.0 million, compared to $85.7 million as of December 31, 2021.
Conference Call & Webcast:
The Allot management team will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2022 earnings results today, August 16, 2022 at 8:30 am ET, 3:30 pm Israel time. To access the conference call, please dial one of the following numbers:
US: 1-888-642-5032, UK: 0-800-917-5108, Israel: +972-3-918-0609
A live webcast and, following the end of the call, an archive of the conference call, will be accessible on the Allot website at: http://investors.allot.com/index.cfm
About Allot
Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT, TASE: ALLT) is a provider of leading innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, enhancing value to their customers. Our solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, network-based security services, and more. Allot's multi-service platforms are deployed by over 500 mobile, fixed and cloud service providers and over 1,000 enterprises. Our industry leading network-based security as a service solution is already used by over 20 million subscribers in Europe. Allot. See. Control. Secure.
For more information, visit www.allot.com
Performance Metrics
* Total ARR - Support & Maintenance ARR (measures the current annual run rate of support & maintenance revenues, which is calculated based on these expected revenues in the fourth quarter and multiplied by 4) and SECaaS ARR (measures the current annual run rate of the SECaaS revenues, which is calculated based on these expected revenues in the current month of December and multiplied by 12).
** MAR (maximum annual revenue potential of concluded transactions) was estimated by Allot upon transaction signature and constitutes an approximation of the theoretical annual revenues Allot would receive if 100% of the applicable customer segments only subscribers, as estimated by Allot, signed up for the service.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation:
The difference between GAAP and non-GAAP revenues is related to the acquisitions made by the Company and represents revenues adjusted for the impact of the fair value adjustment to acquired deferred revenue related to purchase accounting. Non-GAAP net income is defined as GAAP net income after including deferred revenues related to the fair value adjustment resulting from purchase accounting and excluding stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, deferred tax asset adjustment and changes in taxes related items.
These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. The non-GAAP results and a full reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying Table 2. The Company provides these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes they present a better measure of the Company's core business and management uses the non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate the Company's ongoing performance. Accordingly, the Company believes they are useful to investors in enhancing an understanding of the Company's operating performance.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements, which express the current beliefs and expectations of Company management. Such statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements set forth in such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to compete successfully with other companies offering competing technologies; the loss of one or more significant customers; consolidation of, and strategic alliances by, our competitors, government regulation; the timing of completion of key project milestones which impact the timing of our revenue recognition; lower demand for key value-added services; our ability to keep pace with advances in technology and to add new features and value-added services; managing lengthy sales cycles; operational risks associated with large projects; our dependence on fourth party channel partners for a material portion of our revenues; court approval of the Company's proposed share buy-back program; and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNC Broach Tool™ LLC has been manufacturing indexable linear broach systems for broaching keyways in CNC machines for nearly 20 years. Automating the broaching process makes it possible to broach keyways in blind holes within your CNC without the need to purchase big expensive broach equipment. It also allows you to combine your offline broaching operations together within your CNC Lathe or Mill operation to save you time and money.
Now, CNC Broach Tool™ LLC has taken another huge step forward and has begun offering indexable carbide spline cutting inserts which fit their existing line of tool holders. These spline inserts can be used to punch broach both internal & external involute splines in a CNC lathe or mill. Each spline insert has 2 cutting edges and are TiN coated carbide just like their stock standard keyway insert product line. There are many advantages to broaching keyways and splines in your CNC machine. Here are some examples of how CNC Broach Tool can help save you time and money:
- CNC Broaching allows you to finish the part complete in one machine which saves money
- Reduce lead time by keeping the work in-house - Don't subcontract spline or keyway operations
- No need to buy big expensive pull broach machines
- Indexable TiN coated carbide inserts have 2 cutting edges and can be changed quickly in the machine
- Reduce setup time when you combine operations
- Blind hole broaching can be automated in your CNC lathe or Mill
CNC Broach Tool's three week lead time sets them apart from the competition. Their CNC indexable broaching system is made in the USA. They can manufacture & ship custom spline broaching inserts in a fraction of the time it takes the competition.
CNC Broach Tool can usually quote your application the same day. Once an order has been placed, they will create an approval print within 24 hrs. After the approval print has been signed off they will begin manufacturing your custom insert and ship your order within three weeks. Inserts can be shipped next day air to anywhere within the continental United States.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a device to provide vital emergency communication for individuals traveling in remote areas," said an inventor, from Moberly, Mo., "so I invented the 911 DRONE. My design ensures that a wireless cellular network can be accessed for calling 911 if needed."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to summon emergency assistance from a remote location. In doing so, it ensures that the user's GPS location is shared with emergency responders. As a result, it enhances safety and emergency communication and it provides added peace of mind. Additionally, the invention features a portable design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, boaters, etc.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLP-127, 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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NATIONAL PARK, N.J., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The skeletal remains of as many as 12 individuals have been discovered in a mass grave in New Jersey at the site of a significant battle of the Revolutionary War, Gloucester County and Rowen University officials announced.
Believed by researchers to be the human remains of Hessian soldiers, who suffered their worst Revolutionary War defeat at the hands of outnumbered-but-emboldened American defenders, the remains were uncovered at Red Bank Battlefield Park in National Park (Gloucester County).
The remarkable discovery of the mass grave, a rarity for battlefields during the American Revolution, was announced during a press briefing at the site on August 2.
For 245 years, the remains rested in a trench four-and-a-half feet deep until June 26, when a human femur was uncovered during a public archaeology dig. Additional excavation at the site, which was part of a trench system that surrounded the battlefield's Fort Mercer, uncovered more remains.
All of the remains have been excavated and turned over to the New Jersey State Police Forensic Unit. There, forensic anthropologists are extracting DNA from the bones and teeth to identify their origin.
Skeletal assessment, isotopic, genetic and radiological analyses are also ongoing to provide in-depth analysis of the human remains and to gather biological data and indicators of life history, health and disease, and other factors. The remains have been excavated with extraordinary attention to preserving the dignity of the war dead.
DNA analysis, including from additional items found during the archaeological dig, such as a uniform knee buckle containing human blood, musket balls, and other items found in the trench, also may help the team to identify the remains…and even eventually find descendants of those who lost their lives on the battlefield.
"We're hoping that eventually, perhaps, we can find some of these individuals," says Rowan University public historian Jennifer Janofsky, director of Red Bank Battlefield Park. "If we can extract their stories, and if we can tell their stories, it lets us put a name to a face. And that, to me, is a very powerful moment in public history.
"History is an ongoing process," continues Janofsky. "It's not like we've written the Battle of Red Bank and we know everything that happened. Archaeology is helping us better understand what happened on the battlefield. Now, we have a better opportunity to tell a more complete story of these individuals…Who were they? Why were they here? What was their fate? It gives the public a more nuanced understanding of the history."
On Oct. 22, 1777, the Hessians, fighting for the British Crown, suffered approximately 377 casualties during the battle compared with 14 American casualties. Crown forces went into battle with 2,000 soldiers. The Americans, integrated regiments of Black and white soldiers fighting for freedom side by side, numbered 500. The regiments were comprised chiefly of soldiers from Rhode Island, plus a contingent of New Jersey militia.
The victory at Fort Mercer, located just south of Philadelphia, was huge boost for American forces in the war for independence. The fort was a key defense for Americans to delay the British from advancing supplies up the Delaware River to Philadelphia.
The items found around the remains—including pewter and brass buttons and an extremely rare King George III gold guinea (a soldier's pay for a month)—are consistent with items Hessian soldiers would have had, according to Janofsky and Wade Catts, president/principal archaeologist for South River Heritage Consulting of Delaware. Catts led the archaeological dig of the site.
"Based on everything we've found and the context of what we've found, these appear to be Hessians. We will do more research on that, but, right now, our working hypothesis is that these are Hessian soldiers," says Catts, adding that a Revolutionary War battlefield mass burial is highly unusual. "The trench is a remarkable space. It's a significant archaeological site."
Owned and maintained by Gloucester County, Red Bank Battlefield Park sits on 44 acres on a bluff above the Delaware River. Part of the Fort Mercer trench extended onto a quarter-acre site acquired by the county in 2020. The fort itself was destroyed by American forces in November of 1777.
A $19,000 New Jersey Historical Commission project grant secured by Janofsky in 2021 funded an initial archaeology survey of the trench, as well as a public education and outreach program.
The county committed $30,0000 in additional funding for the second phase of the project and, over four public dig days this summer, more than 100 private citizens had the opportunity to dig at the site, recovering items including the first human femur.
When the study of the remains is complete, they eventually will be reinterred at another site. The trench eventually will be refilled and the land will be incorporated into the park. The site will give historians the chance to offer the public a more nuanced understanding of the park's historical significance, the Battle of Red Bank, and the sacrifices soldiers made.
"Too often, the revolution is viewed as a sanitized event. It's one thing to discuss the battle in the abstract. It's another to witness firsthand the violence of that day," Janofsky, the Megan Giordano Fellow in Public History at Rowan.
"We now have the opportunity to work with our visitors to understand the emotion, pain, loss—and absolute horror—of war."
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CSL is on track to file for regulatory approvals at the end of the current fiscal year and will present full data set at an upcoming scientific congress
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global biotechnology leader CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY), today announced positive top-line Phase 3 results for garadacimab (CSL312), the company's investigational first-in-class monoclonal antibody inhibiting Factor XIIa being developed as a long-term preventive treatment for patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE). The study met its primary and secondary efficacy objectives and also demonstrated favorable safety and tolerability. CSL aims to begin filing with global health authorities at the end of the current fiscal year for full approval.
The multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm study (also known as VANGUARD) evaluated the efficacy and safety of monthly subcutaneous garadacimab administration in the prevention of HAE attacks compared to the placebo for six months. Full results from the study will be presented at an upcoming scientific congress and published in a peer-reviewed journal.
"These results underscore our belief that garadacimab has the potential to become a transformative first-in-class therapy for people living with HAE, a patient group that CSL has been serving for many years," said Dr. Bill Mezzanotte, Executive Vice President, Head of R&D, Chief Medical Officer for CSL. "CSL's promise to patients guides us to meet their unmet need by pursuing the type of disruptive innovation we believe garadacimab represents. We look forward to sharing the full results of our phase 3 study in the coming months."
About HAE and Garadacimab
HAE is a rare, genetic and potentially life-threatening condition that causes painful, debilitating and unpredictable episodes of swelling of the abdomen, larynx, face and extremities, among other areas of the body.
Garadacimab is a novel Factor XIIa-inhibitory monoclonal antibody (FXIIa mAb) currently in Phase 3 clinical development as a new type of once-monthly subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for attacks related to HAE, a form of bradykinin-mediated angioedema. Garadacimab uniquely inhibits the plasma protein, FXIIa. When FXIIa is activated, it initiates the cascade of events leading to edema formation. By targeting FXIIa, garadacimab inhibits the HAE cascade at its origin as compared with other HAE therapies that target downstream mediators. Garadacimab was discovered and optimized by scientists at CSL's Bio21–based Research site, with formulation and manufacturing for the clinical programs completed at the CSL Broadmeadows Biotech Manufacturing Facility.
Orphan-drug designation for garadacimab as an investigational therapy for hereditary angioedema has been granted by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
CSL is also investigating garadacimab for other indications, beyond HAE, where FXIIa inhibition may play an important role in improving clinical outcomes, including pulmonary fibrosis.
About CSL
CSL Limited (ASX: CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of lifesaving medicines, including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies, as well as vaccines to prevent influenza. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives using the latest technologies. Today, CSL – including our three businesses, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor – provides lifesaving products to patients in more than 100 countries and employs 30,000 people. Our unique combination of commercial strength, R&D focus and operational excellence enables us to identify, develop and deliver innovations so our patients can live life to the fullest. For inspiring stories about the promise of biotechnology, visit CSLBehring.com/Vita and follow us on Twitter.com/CSL.
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ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith System is celebrating 70 years of helping driver safety professionals maintain compliance, reduce crash-related injuries, and save lives behind the wheel.
"As we celebrate this incredible milestone, I want to extend our thanks and appreciation to our employees, associates, and clients worldwide. Their continued trust and dedication have been essential to our long-term success and lasting legacy," said Tony Douglas, President and CEO of Smith System.
Founded in 1952, Smith System was the first advanced driver training company to establish many of the concepts which formed the foundation of defensive driving. Since then, millions of drivers have benefited from the proven Smith System philosophy: The Smith5Keys®.
Concisely summarizing essential driving techniques, The Smith5Keys are as effective today as they were seven decades ago. The Keys are:
- Key 1. Aim High In Steering®
- Key 2. Get The Big Picture®
- Key 3. Keep Your Eyes Moving®
- Key 4. Leave Yourself An Out®
- Key 5. Make Sure They See You®
The Smith5Keys apply to all types of drivers and driving conditions, making them applicable worldwide. As a global provider of safety training, Smith System trains drivers in more than 100 countries and has eLearning available in over 17 languages. Today, more than half of Fortune 500 fleets use Smith System for driver safety training. Smith System also has an eLearning library of workplace safety courses and serves the oil and gas industry with Operator Qualification solutions.
To learn more about Smith System's history and mission, watch the 70th-anniversary video. For more information, visit www.drivedifferent.com. You may also contact Smith System at (800) 777-7648 or info@drivedifferent.com.
Founded in 1952, Smith System is the nation's first fleet driver safety training organization. Smith System instructors and certified trainers deliver behind-the-wheel instruction to more than 250,000 drivers annually and serve clients on every continent. Smith has been integrating driver training with telematics, driver scoring metrics, and predictive risk analysis since 2012 and provides eLearning and classroom content in 17 languages.
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Drier air moving in will limit the storms today
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A small pool of drier air has moved into the air aloft and will help limit the number of storms that develop today. It may also limit the amount of rainfall produced by the storms.
The drier air will not linger and moisture will return as early as tomorrow. Most of Friday will be sunny to partly sunny with a near-zero chance for storms. Late in the day, the east coast sea breeze will move across the state and bring with it a chance for a few storms. They will be strongest in Hardee and DeSoto counties and tend to die out in the evening as they drift toward the coast.
On Saturday, we start our transition to a different weather pattern. It will be a kind of a reverse summertime pattern, with winds shifting to the west. We get this kind of wind shift about 30% of the time in summer. It will have the effect of bringing in a few Gulf showers early in the day and pushing the storms eastward into interior Florida by late in the afternoon.
So coastal communities may experience a morning or early afternoon storm followed by afternoon and evening clearing. This pattern should be established by Sunday.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon") (NASDAQ: AMZN) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Amazon, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Amazon includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2022
Aggrieved Amazon investors only have until September 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship creates unprecedented opportunities for female athletes
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canada's first and only women's mixed martial arts ("MMA") league, Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship ("Pallas Athena"), is pleased to announce that its next fight event, Pallas Athena WFC II, will be held on August 27th, 2022, at Calgary, Alberta's WinSport Event Centre. The day follows closely on the heels of Pallas Athena's inaugural fighting championship, which was held in Calgary earlier this year. The female-forward organization offers women in MMA from all over the world the opportunity to showcase their abilities as athletes as they compete for a championship title.
Founded in 2020 by former MMA fighter Clayton Belitski, Pallas Athena was spurred by Belitski's desire to create opportunities for female athletes to experience professional success in the sport, while building a better industry for future athletes. At the time Belitski was active on the MMA circuit, there were little to no opportunities for female MMA athletes to compete in the sport. Although this has slowly changed over time, women still tend to fall to the background in the world of MMA. Belitski felt there was still a need for the industry to better support female athletes, and he has used his passion for MMA as a springboard to launch Pallas Athena and build a brighter future that will ensure athletes can both participate and evolve in the sport.
Pallas Athena's mission is to connect female MMA athletes with sponsorships that translate into gainful employment opportunities, including access to revenue-sharing, that will allow them to solely focus on their craft and eliminate the need for them to pursue secondary vocations.
"In the world of MMA, female athletes have often been viewed as second tier. At Pallas Athena, we wanted to create a company that put women at the forefront and offer them a platform to elevate themselves and their careers within the industry," says Jennica Wheeler, COO of Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship. "Pursuing a career in MMA can be challenging when athletes, particularly female athletes, have had to choose between following their passion and making a living. With Pallas Athena's profit-sharing model, our vision is to forge a new future for the industry in partnership with our athletes that will offer them longevity during and beyond their fighting years."
Pallas Athena is working towards a first-of-its-kind business model that shares profits from ticket and pay-per-view sales with athletes and also offers retiring fighters the opportunity to re-enter the industry, repurposing their extensive experience as valued members of Pallas Athena's corporate and coaching teams. Athletes on Pallas Athena's roster are also not bound by exclusivity agreements and thus have the chance to participate in other leagues, further enhancing their ability to turn their passion into a profitable career.
Canada's second-ever all-women's MMA ticket will feature 20 Canadian and international athletes, with notable matchups including, Anastasia Nikolakakos vs Elisandra Ferreira Oliveira, Andy Nguyen vs Larissa Mayara Carvalho, and Melissa Croden fighting for the banton weight title. Special guest Cris Cyborg, the only Grand Slam Champion in the history of women's MMA, and celebrity commentator Felicia Spencer, former Invicta FC Featherweight Champion, will also be in attendance.
With capacity for 3,400 spectators, the competition will take place August 27th from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a pre-show beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the WinSport Event Centre, located at 151 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary, AB, and will also be available to watch on pay-per-view on FITE TV. Tickets are available to purchase online through Ticketmaster. For more information, please visit https://pawfc.com/.
Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship (Pallas Athena) is the first professional all-women mixed martial arts corporation in Canada. They will be hosting competitive sporting events that showcase the world's best professional female mixed martial artists and aim to bring women's MMA to the forefront of the sport.
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MIAMI, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elisa Juárez, ChenMed's first director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Melissa Spain, ChenMed's first-ever Brand Love Manager were both named to Ragan's Top Women in Communications Awards List for 2022. Ms. Juárez was recognized as a "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion," and Ms. Spain was named a "Rising Star."
Ragan's Top Women in Communications Awards celebrates the female communications professionals whose dedication and contributions to the communications industry are making a significant impact in their day-to-day job and career, advancing the profession while accelerating growth for their organization.
Ms. Juárez' vision to create a culture of inclusion and create a sense of belonging at ChenMed helped earn her a spot on the Ragan's list. As a Latina leader, Elisa brings a unique approach to creating space for listening and giving a voice to team members. These insights paved the way for more inclusive company wide benefits including parental leave, and two additional paid holidays. Her efforts have led to the origination of a platform to honor and celebrate cultural moments and heritage months for team members across the country.
Ms. Spain's work is centered on love, a core value that is at the heart of ChenMed overall. As a member of the ChenMed culture team, her role is to inspire team members, patients, and communities by telling their stories, recognizing unsung heroes and building brand love. Some of the stories she played a role in elevating are ChenMed's emergency response to Hurricane Ida in New Orleans and ChenMed Cares, an employee relief program that allows team members in need to reach out for financial help and resources.
"We are so proud of Elisa and Melissa, and they work they do to help ChenMed team members feel a sense of belonging at work," said Stephanie Chen, chief legal and culture officer for ChenMed. "The fact that two of our employees were honored for their commitment to inclusion and love is a testament to the incredible talent we have serving our team members, our patients and our communities".
Ragan held a special award celebration on June 16 in New York City to recognize all the winners and their impressive work. The event featured a special keynote presentation from CBS Mornings' executive producer, Shawna Thomas.
ChenMed, headquartered in Miami, is a privately owned medical, management and technology company that delivers the high-touch and personalized primary care Medicare-eligible seniors need to enjoy better health. The company operates more than 100 senior medical centers in 14 states. Named one of Fortune 2020 "Change the World" companies, a "Most Loved Workplace" by Newsweek Magazine, and a certified Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute, ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations. ChenMed brands include Chen Senior Medical Center, Dedicated Senior Medical Center, JenCare Senior Medical Center and IntuneHealthTM. Thanks to its leading healthcare technology organization, CurityTM, ChenMed was recently named a "Best Place to Work in IT" by IDG's Insider Pro and ComputerWorld.
Ragan Communications has been delivering trusted news, training and intelligence for more than 50 years to internal and external communicators, HR professionals and business executives via its conferences, webinars, training, awards, subscriptions and membership divisions. Its daily news sites—PRDaily.com and Ragan.com—are read by more than 600,000 internal and external communicators monthly.
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Alan White, longtime drummer for Yes, dead at 72
SEATTLE (AP) — Alan White, the longtime drummer for progressive rock pioneers Yes who also played on projects with John Lennon and George Harrison, has died. He was 72.
White’s death was announced on his Facebook page by his family. The post said he died at his Seattle-area home Thursday after a brief illness. Just days earlier Yes had announced that due to health issues White would not take part in the band’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic album “Close to the Edge.”
White joined Yes in 1972, replacing original drummer Bill Bruford. In a band noted for frequent lineup changes, White was a constant and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.
Though he didn’t play on “Close to the Edge,” he performed on every subsequent Yes studio album over nearly five decades, including the band’s latest release, “The Quest,” which came out last year.
White stayed with the band through its many iterations. A trailblazing act in the progressive rock scene in England that grew in popularly in the early 1970s alongside bands like Genesis, Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull, Yes was especially know for its intricate arrangements and the musical skill of its individual members.
When progressive rock fell out of fashion in the late 1970s many of the bands associated with the genre struggled.
Following another lineup change, Yes, with White still behind the drum kit, reinvented itself in the 1980s as a harder edged band that appealed to younger listeners more attuned to heavy metal and the visual cues of music videos. In 1983 Yes released the smash hit album “90125.”
A longtime Seattle-area resident, White was born in Pelton, County Durham, England, in 1949. His family said he began piano lessons at age 6 and playing the drums when he was 12.
White played with bands in England throughout the 1960s. In 1969, he was asked by John Lennon to join his Plastic Ono Band. In an interview with The Seattle Times in 2021, White said he thought the call from the famous Beatle was a prank.
“A voice announced, ‘Hello, this is John Lennon,’” White said. “I thought it was a mate pulling my leg, put the receiver down, and went back to the kitchen.”
White played a 1969 concert in Toronto with Lennon’s band, which also included guitarist Eric Clapton. White also played with another Beatle, contributing drums to George Harrison’s 1970 solo album “All Things Must Pass.”
In the statement announcing his death, his family wrote: “Alan was many things to many people: a certified rock star to fans around the world; band mate to a select few, and gentleman and friend to all who met him.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy faces plenty of threats: War in Ukraine, high grocery bills, spiking gasoline prices, splintered supply chains, the lingering pandemic and rising interest rates that slow growth.
The Biden White House is betting the U.S. economy is strong enough to withstand these threats, but there are growing fears of a coming economic slump among voters and some Wall Street analysts.
The next few months will test whether President Joe Biden built a durable recovery full of jobs with last year’s $1.9 trillion relief package, or an economy overfed by government aid that could tip into a downturn. On the line for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections is whether voters see firsthand in their lives that inflation can be tamed and the economy can manage to run hot without overheating.
Brian Deese, director of the White House National Economic Council, told reporters this week that the 3.6% unemployment rate and last year’s robust growth puts the U.S. in a safe place compared to the rest of the world.
“The core question is whether the strength of the US economy is now an asset or a liability,” Deese said. “What we have done over the course of the last 15 months is driven a uniquely strong economic recovery in the United States, which positions us uniquely well to deal with the challenges ahead.”
But others see an economy that could struggle to preserve growth while reducing inflation now running at a 40-year high of 7.9%. The Federal Reserve has signaled a series of benchmark interest rate increases and other policies to slow inflation this year, yet Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has destabilized the global energy and food markets in ways that could push prices upward.
Deutsche Bank on Tuesday became the first major financial institution to forecast a U.S. recession. And Harvard University economist Larry Summers — a Democrat and former treasury secretary — noted that the U.S. economy has gone into recession within two years each time inflation eclipsed 4% and unemployment was below 5% as they are now.
Joe LaVorgna, who worked in the Trump White House and is now chief economist for the Americas at Natixis, said he expects economic growth this year to be just below 1%, a potentially dangerous level.
While household balance sheets are solid and unemployment low, wages are not keeping up with inflation, which could dampen consumer spending. And supply chain disruptions and higher energy costs will be additional drags.
“The reason why you have a recession when the economy is growing 1% is it’s like a weakened immune system,” LaVorgna said. “Any negative event, even a small one, is going to throw you off course and stall speed becomes a recession.”
Still, because of the strong labor market and household savings, LaVorgna also anticipates that any downturn would be mild.
So far, consumer spending has been healthy even if the public views the economy as anemic.
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans believe the economy is in poor shape, according to a poll last month by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Yet Bank of America noted that total debit and credit card spending in March was up 11% from a year ago, and its analysts concluded households are “strong enough to weather the storm provided it doesn’t persist too long.”
There are also signs that consumers are adjusting as higher oil prices have led average gasoline costs to hit $4.15 a gallon, according to AAA. Gas costs have fallen in the past week, but they’re still up 45% from a year ago.
One consequence of higher prices is that Americans began to use less oil and gas. The U.S. consumed a daily average of 21.9 million barrels during the first full week of February; the figure fell 9% to 19.9 million barrels during the first week of April, according to the Energy Information Administration. That decline is larger than the normal seasonal drop-off in 2019, the last full year before the pandemic. Gasoline usage has dropped more than 6% during the same period.
A recent Goldman Sachs research note stood out to Biden administration officials because it suggested that job growth and pay increases would cushion the economy from higher commodity prices. Because of the strong labor market, the economy is better protected from commodity shocks than in the recessions of 1974, 1980 and 1990, as well as the 2008 financial crisis.
The White House has watched with some frustration as the public conversation about the economy has been reduced to inflation, believing that largely ignores the strength of the labor market and the idea that families are able to manage the higher prices because of the coronavirus relief provided earlier.
The administration believes that Fed rate increases as well as a drop in deficit spending this year will help to lower inflation. But the key message that the White House wants to deliver in response to public fears about the economy is that Biden understands their concerns.
The challenge, however, is that many Americans are so focused on inflation that they believe the job market — and wider economy — is weaker than it actually is. That means the White House has to make a nuanced case in which it recognizes the economic weaknesses but repeats the low unemployment rate again, again and again so that it lodges in the public mind.
The doubts about the economy — despite the solid jobs numbers — are “a signal that we need to continue to make that case clearly and unambiguously,” said Deese. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/biden-bets-strong-job-market-will-shield-economy-from-slump/ | 2022-04-07T23:48:54Z |
(NewsNation) — Claims of censorship on Twitter, particularly of right-leaning viewpoints, have gained attention in recent years, sparking lawsuits and even Congressional hearings. Accusations of bias and censorship are largely what prompted Tesla CEO Elon Musk to make a highly publicized offer to buy Twitter for $43 billion.
But is Twitter actually censoring people’s posts based on political ideology?
One new study by professors at MIT and Yale called “Is Twitter Biased Against Conservatives? The Challenge of Inferring Political Bias in a Hyper-Partisan Media Ecosystem” recently took a look.
Authors of the study followed 9,000 politically engaged Twitter users, half Democratic and half Republican, in October 2020. The authors continued keeping track of their Twitter habits for six months after the 2020 election.
The study did find a disparity between how many users from each party were suspended — 7.7% of the Democrats compared to 35.6% of Republicans.
Republicans on Twitter, however, “shared substantially more news from misinformation,” the study found.
David Rand, a management professor at MIT who co-wrote the study, said the report didn’t disprove bias allegations but showed how correlated misinformation sharing and partisanship are.
“Since 2016, [social media] platforms have been under a huge amount of public pressure to act on misinformation,” Rand said. “If they do that, then necessarily, they’re going to wind up sanctioning conservatives more, and it’s going to look like they’re biased against conservatives.”
This can make it seem like there’s “no way” these sites can win, he said.
“If they don’t act on this information, then people are upset about that,” Rand said. “But if they do act on misinformation, then people are upset about the conservatives getting” removed.
Republican users in the study’s dataset shared news from domains that were on average rated as much more untrustworthy by fact-checkers and a survey of politically balanced lay-people than Democratic users, the authors said.
Even with accusations of bias, 80% of the people researchers polled from both parties said social media companies should reduce the spread of misinformation. However, the study noted that people have different definitions of misinformation.
“It’s actually really hard to tell what’s bias and what’s not bias in this current media ecosystem where partisanship and misinformation-sharing are bound up together,” Rand said.
Social media platforms such as Twitter suspend accounts for violating content standards on violence, hate speech and harmful misinformation.
But some question the value in social media sites moderating speech in the first place, and see it as overreach. Conservative author Denise McAllister said in a 2020 interview with USA Today that people needed to be trusted as individuals.
“This is a platform, right? You don’t need to act like mama Twitter or mama Facebook. Just let people say what they are going to say, whether it’s true, false, whatever,” she said.
Musk has also been a vocal critic of Twitter over what he says are problems with free speech.
He’s said that he doesn’t care about making money off Twitter, and wants to buy it because “having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important to the future of civilization.”
During a Thursday TED 2022 conference, Musk said he would be “very cautious” on permanent bans, instead opting for “timeouts,” The Hill reported.
“Twitter has become sort of the de facto town square so it’s really important that people have both the reality and the perception that they are able to speak freely within the bounds of the law,” he said, according to The Hill.
There are some hurdles for Musk to leap through if he wants to realize his vision.
Twitter last week adopted a shareholder rights plan, known as a “poison pill,” that would allow existing Twitter shareholders — besides Musk — to buy additional shares at a discount, diluting the billionaire’s stake. This would make it harder for Musk to get a majority of shareholder votes in favor of his acquisition of the social media platform. | https://cw33.com/news/is-twitter-really-biased-this-study-takes-a-look/ | 2022-04-20T18:57:52Z |
NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Tattooed Chef, Inc. f/k/a Forum Merger II Corporation (NASDAQ: TTCF, FMCI) resulting from allegations that Tattooed Chef may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Tattooed Chef securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4906 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.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On August 12, 2021, Tattooed Chef issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2021. Among other results, the Company disclosed revenue of $50.7 million, missing consensus estimates by $3.35 million.
On this news, Tattooed Chef's stock price fell $3.30 per share, or 16%, to close at $17.01 per share on August 13, 2021.
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Workers Want More Guidance on Performance Management, Employee Well-Being, and Connections to the Organization's Culture and People
ARLINGTON, Va., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. employers are falling short when it comes to onboarding new employees, according to new research from Eagle Hill Consulting. Recent new hires indicate that their onboarding did not adequately cover many of the basics employees need to be successful including understanding relationship building (71 percent), organizational culture (62 percent), technology (54 percent), and their benefits (46 percent).
The sentiment comes as employers are experiencing an unprecedented surge in onboarding amid the Great Resignation. The number of Americans quitting their jobs continues to rise, up to 4.4 million in February according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
The new research from Eagle Hill Consulting, From the Great Resignation to the Great Retention:
The Case for Better Hybrid Onboarding, is available here.
The research also finds that only 50 percent of workers expect to be at the same job three years from now. Also, about half (49 percent) of employees who started a new job are not getting trained in person – it's either virtual (31 percent) or hybrid (18 percent).
"Onboarding is so much more than paperwork and checklists," says Melissa Jezior, president and chief executive officer of Eagle Hill Consulting. "What you don't want is for your company to become 'The Great Regret' for new employees because of an onboarding failure. Done wrong, onboarding can damage performance and moral, which drives employees right out the door. But done right, onboarding can set employees up for success in terms of strengthening their career development, enabling them to live your culture and values, and developing strong relationships across the organization. Ultimately, strategic onboarding helps retain employees, creates and engaged workforce, and boosts organizational and individual performance."
"What's key for employers is to stop thinking about onboarding as a just a short-term human resources function," Jezior explained. "Successfully folding new hires into your organization happens over time with many people involved, which is all the more complex given the growth of remote and hybrid work."
In terms of what employees want during their first month on the job:
- 83 percent want more knowledge of how performance is measured.
- 76 percent want more information on mental and physical health resources.
- 75 percent want more opportunities to make personal connections with team members.
- 74 percent want more guidance on how to be successful in the corporate culture.
- 74 percent want more details on how workplace practices could change due to pandemic, like moving from remote to hybrid.
- 70 percent want more information on the organization's core values.
- 69 percent want more opportunities to make personal connections with people outside their team.
- 68 percent want more tips on how to network in remote/hybrid setting.
Four ways to improve virtual and hybrid onboarding are detailed here.
The findings are based upon The Eagle Hill Onboarding Survey 2022, conducted by Ipsos during the week of February 3, 2022. The survey included 782 respondents from a random sample of employees across the U.S. who started a new job during the last eighteen months. The survey polled respondents on aspects of their onboarding experience.
Eagle Hill Consulting LLC is a woman-owned business that provides unconventional management consulting services in the areas of Strategy & Performance, Talent, and Change. The company's expertise in delivering innovative solutions to unique challenges spans across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, from financial services to healthcare to media & entertainment. Eagle Hill has offices in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Boston, MA and Seattle, WA. More information is available at www.eaglehillconsulting.com.
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Which bike pannier is best?
For daily cyclists, traveling with items can be an uncomfortable chore. The constant motion of pedaling makes it easy for backpack and messenger bag straps to rub against the shirt and skin to cause chafing and bike baskets just don’t have the capacity. Bike panniers are an excellent long-term solution, but you need to get the right panniers for your needs.
The best overall bike panniers are the Ortlieb Back-Roller City Rear Panniers. They’re completely waterproof and have plenty of room.
What to know before you buy a bike pannier
Bike pannier types
There are two main types of bike panniers — touring and commuting.
- Touring panniers are the most common. They’re designed for biking long distances over many days. As such, they tend to be the most spacious and have the highest durability and weather protection. They’re also usually as light as possible but can be the most expensive. They usually attach to the rear wheels.
- Commuting panniers are typically smaller, as they’re meant for hauling a few items with you to work or school. They also tend to have less durability and weather protection but have much easier off-bike carrying methods in exchange. They can attach anywhere on your bike and are usually more affordable.
Placement
Bike panniers are placed in one of three locations.
- Rear-wheel panniers are the most common and the largest. They can also make biking more stable.
- Front-wheel panniers are smaller and more commonly the commuting type. They are best for those who like the ability to access their things without dismounting.
- Handlebar panniers are special, tiny bags that go right underneath the handlebars. Think of them like fanny packs for your bike. They’re best for holding your bike lock, phone and other small items. They are excellent supplements to rear-wheel touring panniers.
What to look for in a quality bike pannier
Material
Bike panniers are typically made from polyester or vinyl.
- Polyester is most commonly found in commuter panniers, as it’s durable, water-resistant and affordable.
- Vinyl is most commonly found in touring panniers, as it’s fully waterproof. However, it’s more expensive.
Closure
Bike panniers commonly use zipper or roll-top closures.
- Zipper closures are most commonly found on small, inexpensive panniers as they’re easier to use. However, they quickly become clogged up with all the dirt and grime of biking.
- Roll-top closures are found on larger, better bags as they keep your items better protected. However, the straps and buckles used to seal them must be carefully secured and maintained and they can be difficult for some people to use.
How much you can expect to spend on a bike pannier
Bike panniers typically cost $10-$150. Basic panniers shouldn’t cost more than $25, while the best panniers cost $75 or more. Most cost $25-$75 but use caution when shopping — not all in this range are worth it.
Bike pannier FAQ
How do I attach bike panniers to my bike?
A. Technically, you don’t attach the panniers to the bike. Instead, panniers attach to cargo racks that are attached to your bike. Take note that cargo racks are rarely included with panniers, but most panniers are compatible with any rack.
Double-check that both are compatible when purchasing them and prioritize steel racks for durability and aluminum racks for less weight.
Do bike panniers have weight limits?
A. Yes, though it’s difficult to reach it unless you’re stuffing your panniers with exclusively high-weight objects.
There are two main signs that your panniers are too heavy — the simplest is that your bike is unbalanced and harder to pedal. The other is that the straps and bolts that attach the panniers to your rack are under high strain.
Can I buy a single bike pannier instead of buying a pair?
A. Yes, though most panniers are sold in pairs in the interest of evenly spreading weight to both sides of the bike. Single panniers are usually meant for tasks like basic grocery runs or traveling with little more than a laptop and a lunchbox.
What’s the best bike pannier to buy?
Top bike pannier
Ortlieb Back-Roller City Rear Panniers
What you need to know: These panniers are perfect for long-haul bikers on extended trips.
What you’ll love: They have one large storage pocket and the exterior material is PVC-coated polyester for completely waterproof protection. They secure tightly to racks of 8, 11 and 16 millimeters and come in black, red and white.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have exterior storage. It’s hard to carry them when detached from your bike. A few consumers found opening and closing the bags to be difficult.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top bike pannier for the money
Banjo Brothers Grocery Bag Pannier
What you need to know: This budget pannier is perfect for quick runs to the store.
What you’ll love: It folds flat against the rack when not needed to cut down on drag and it has a shoulder strap and handles for easy off-bike transport. Its capacity is 1,100 cubic inches, and it has a small exterior pouch that’s perfect for keys and the like.
What you should consider: The top doesn’t close or seal, discouraging inclement weather travel. A few customers had issues with rusting. Others had issues with material stretching out.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: The easy off-bike carrying methods make this a great set for commuters.
What you’ll love: The bags magnetically attach when off the rack, and you can carry them by their handles or with an included, removable shoulder strap. There’s a zip pocket on the front for small items and an internal stretch pocket for laptops.
What you should consider: A few purchasers had trouble mounting and dismounting them. Others noted the bags aren’t as waterproof as they’re marketed to be.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ATLANTA, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as the organization prepares kids and teens for the best school year yet, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, alongside over 20 trusted partners, launched its 2022 Back to School cause campaign to support youth on a path toward a successful school year.
As a leading youth organization dedicated to meeting kids right where they are, Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to helping kids and teens across the country thrive as they head back to school this year. From providing academic support and homework help to social emotional wellness tools and resources and offering a safe place with positive mentors, Clubs provide new opportunities to help every young person reach their full potential.
"We know that young people need the support of Boys & Girls Clubs more than ever, and we are committed to meeting youth where they are as we create new access and opportunities to help kids and teens thrive in an ever-changing world," said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "Local Clubs will continue to meet young people where they are, remaining dedicated to keeping youth on track through safe places, caring mentors and life-enhancing programs."
As a part of the Back-to-School promotion, corporate partners are coming together to support America's youth through donations, employee volunteer events, transportation solutions, homework help and more, and encourage the public to do the same.
Comcast NBCUniversal, Darden Foundation, FedEx, Kohl's, Krusteaz, Lenovo, Panda Express, Papa John's, Planet Fitness, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toyota and UScellular have stepped up to ensure America's youth is prepared to succeed this back-to-school season.
Additionally, the following partners are offering ways for their customers to get involved by supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America in the following programs:
Ross Stores
Ross Stores is hosting its 8th annual Help Local Kids Learn fundraiser from July 30 to August 21 in more than 1,600 stores around the country. The fundraiser invites customers to donate at the register to support a local Club's Power Hour Program, which helps Club Kids with their schoolwork.
In addition to Ross' national sponsorship of Power Hour, Ross is also matching the first $400,000 raised during the fundraiser. Over the lifetime of its partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs, Ross, along with its customers and associates, have contributed nearly $35 million.
adidas
Beginning July 15, participating adidas stores will invite customers to round-up their purchase or donate to support Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. adidas believes that sport has the power to change lives. Through the partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, adidas will play an important role to create access to sport for kids and teens.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Help build future legends! Through July 24th, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant guests nationwide will have the opportunity to donate $1 or more to support local youth through programs such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America's ALL STARS youth sports program.
Cox
Kicking off back-to-school season, Kelley Blue Book, Cox Communications and CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) are collaborating to help nonprofits make a difference in local communities. This summer, consumers with a vehicle past its prime can help turn their used vehicle into charitable funds that will provide technology and devices to Cox Communications Innovation Labs within Boys & Girls Clubs to help kids get on the road to a great future. In partnership with CARS, on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, consumers can choose to donate almost any type of vehicle to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, from cars and trucks to boats, RVs and more. Donating a vehicle is easy, the pick-up is free, and your gift is tax-deductible. To donate, visit https://www.kbb.com/donate-your-car/.
Charles Schwab Foundation
Since 2004, Charles Schwab Foundation and BGCA have partnered to help teens gain critical financial literacy skills through Money Matters: Make It Count. The program promotes financial responsibility and independence by building basic money management skills and providing an early start for making sound financial decisions. It has helped more than 1 million Club youth (and counting!) prepare for a successful future.
Family Dollar
From July 18 through September 5, 2022, Family Dollar customers can donate $1, $2 or $3 at the register to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America during this back-to-school season.
Forever 21
For every graphic tee purchased between July 14 and September 7, Forever 21 will donate $1 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, up to $500,000. Additionally, customers will have the opportunity to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar to donate the rounded-up portion to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Hertz
Hertz is donating vehicles and providing grants to select clubs to support student success and economic mobility for America's youth this upcoming school year. Hertz employees will also volunteer their time to assist with school supply drives and days of service at clubs across the country from July through September.
Kids Foot Locker
Kids Foot Locker is kicking off back to school for the 5th year in a row by empowering Great Futures as it hosts a nationwide donation program in-store where customers can donate $1, $3, $5 or $10 at check-out to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America from July 31 – September 17.
Leslie's
Through October 31, Leslie's will invite customers to donate at the register to help keep communities safe in and around water and support water safety education.
Murphy USA
August 3 – November 1, Murphy USA and Murphy Express stores will invite their customers to round up or donate $1, $5, $10 in-store to support Boys & Girls Clubs. Additionally, from September 6th – 30th, Murphy USA's QuickChek Division will invite their customers to round up or donate $1, $3, $5 in-store to support Boys & Girls Clubs.
Panda Express
In celebration of their foundation's anniversary (8/8) Panda Cares Day, Panda is feeding over 100 clubs throughout the country and gifting members brand new reading books, limited-edition Panda swag and a fun-filled celebration in conjunction with a national virtual fundraiser on 8/8, where proceeds will benefit the clubs.
Shoe Carnival
From now through mid-September, Shoe Carnival invites their customers to round up at checkout to support Boys & Girls Clubs.
Looking for more ways to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Back2School campaign? Click here to learn more.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,900 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 130-year anniversary this year, the Arlington Heights, IL-based senior living organization is unveiling new lifestyle programming for residents of their five senior living communities across Illinois, Indiana and Florida.
Partnering with industry leaders including Masterpiece (formerly Masterpiece Living) and David Troxel's Best Friends™ Approach, Lutheran Life is poised to engage residents and family members alike with its new progressive offerings that focus on the core dimensions of wellness and longevity across all levels of living.
Through research and data-backed content, these programs include opportunities for residents to personalize their lifestyle in meaningful ways that align with individual abilities and desires, while fostering connections and personal growth milestones.
"At Lutheran Life, we're dedicated to enriching the experience of our residents and continuously evolving our lifestyle to meet the needs of today's and tomorrow's older adults," said Sloan Bentley, President and CEO.
These efforts complement other life-enriching initiatives launched earlier this year at Lutheran Life. In May, the organization debuted Reclaiming MyJoy, a program designed to address the emotional toll of COVID-19 on its residents and team members. In January, the organization announced a partnership with Thomas Cuisine Management to enhance the resident dining experience with new menu options and dining choices across each community. And throughout the pandemic, Lutheran Life has been strongly committed to improving the experience of its team members through well-being and retention initiatives.
"If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that people thrive in a community where there is a commitment of ongoing improvement and innovation, and that continues to be our goal for all residents and team members at Lutheran Life," Bentley adds.
Based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Lutheran Life Communities is a not-for-profit senior living organization offering residential living, assisted living, memory support, residential healthcare, rehabilitation and adult day services. Founded in 1892, the organization has grown to five communities across three states, serving more than 1,100 residents and 1,200 team members. For more information, visit LutheranLifeCommunities.org.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LFST).
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their LifeStance investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) that the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing the Company's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) that LifeStance had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the Registration Statement and the Company had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Jan. 6 Capitol attack committee goes prime time with probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - With never-seen video, new audio and a “mountain of evidence,” the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will attempt to show not only the deadly violence that erupted that day but also the chilling backstory as the defeated president, Donald Trump, tried to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory.
Thursday’s prime-time hearing will open with eyewitness testimony from the first police officer pummeled in the mob riot and from a documentary filmmaker who recorded the melee, and it will feature the committee’s accounts from Trump’s aides and family members of the deadly siege that put U.S. democracy at risk.
“When you hear and understand the wide-reaching conspiracy and the effort to try to corrupt every lever and agency of government involved in this, you know, the hair on the back of your neck should stand up,” Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., a member of the 1/6 committee, said in an interview with The Associated Press.
“Putting it all together in one place and one coherent narrative, I think, will help the American people understand better what happened on January 6th — and the threats that that could potentially pose in the future.”
The 1/6 panel’s yearlong investigation into the Capitol attack will begin to show how America’s tradition of a peaceful transfer of presidential power came close to slipping away. It will reconstruct how Trump refused to concede the 2020 election, spread false claims of voter fraud and orchestrated an unprecedented public and private campaign to overturn Biden’s victory.
The result of the coming weeks of public hearings may not change hearts or minds in politically polarized America. But the committee’s investigation with 1,000 interviews is intended to stand as a public record for history. A final report aims to provide an accounting of the most violent attack on the Capitol since the British set fire to it in 1814 and to ensure such an attack never happens again.
Emotions are still raw at the Capitol, and security will be tight for the hearings. Law enforcement officials are reporting a spike in violent threats against members of Congress.
Against this backdrop, the committee will try to speak to a divided America, ahead of the fall midterm elections, when voters decide which party controls Congress. Most TV networks will carry the hearings live, but Fox News Channel will not.
The committee chairman, civil rights leader Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and vice chair Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, will set the tone with opening remarks.
The two congressional leaders will outline what the committee has learned about the events leading up to that brisk January day in 2021 when Trump sent his supporters to Congress to “fight like hell” for his presidency as lawmakers undertook the typically routine job of certifying the previous November’s results.
“People are going to have to follow two intersecting streams of events — one will be the attempt to overturn the presidential election, that’s a harrowing story in itself,” Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., a member of the committee, told the AP.
“The other will be the sequence of events leading up to a violent mob attack on the Capitol to stop the counting of Electoral College votes and block the peaceful balance of power,” he said.
First up will be wrenching accounts from police who engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the mob, with testimony from U.S. Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards, who was seriously injured in the attack. Also appearing Thursday will be documentary maker Nick Quested, who filmed the extremist Proud Boys storming the Capitol. Some of that group’s members have since been indicted, as have some from the Oath Keepers, on rare sedition charges over the military-style attack.
Along with the live eyewitness testimony, the panel will unveil multimedia presentations, including unreleased video and audio, and a “mountain of evidence,” said a committee aide who insisted on anonymity to preview the hearing. There will be recorded accounts from Trump’s senior aides at the White House, the administration and the campaign, as well as members of Trump’s family, the aide said.
In the weeks ahead, the panel is expected to detail Trump’s public campaign to “Stop the Steal” and the private pressure he put on the Justice Department to reverse his election loss — despite dozens of failed court cases and his own attorney general attesting there was no fraud on a scale that could have tipped the results in his favor.
The panel, made up of nine lawmakers, faced obstacles from its start. Republicans blocked the formation of an independent body that could have investigated the Jan. 6 assault the way the 9/11 Commission probed the 2001 terror attack.
Instead, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ushered the creation of the 1/6 panel through Congress over the objections of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. She rejected Republican-appointed lawmakers who had voted Jan. 6 against certifying the election results, choosing her own preferred members to serve.
Trump has dismissed the investigation as illegitimate, and many Republicans are poised to defend him.
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York said at a GOP leadership news conference that the committee’s “shameless prime-time show” is nothing but a smear campaign against the former president, his party and his supporters.
But by many measures, the attack was set in motion shortly after Election Day, when Trump falsely claimed the voting was rigged and refused to concede once Biden was declared the winner.
The proceedings are expected to introduce Americans to a cast of characters, some well known, others elusive, and to what they said and did as Trump and his allies tried to reverse the election outcome.
The public will learn about the actions of Mark Meadows, the president’s chief of staff, whose 2,000-plus text messages provided the committee with a snapshot of the real-time scramble to keep Trump in office. Of John Eastman, the conservative law professor who was the architect of the unsuccessful scheme to convince Vice President Mike Pence to halt the certification on Jan. 6. Of the Justice Department officials who threatened to resign rather than go along with Trump’s startling proposals.
Lawmakers have also been caught up in the probe, including House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who defied the committee’s subpoena requests for testimony. Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump, who urged her father to call off the rioters, appeared privately before the committee.
The Justice Department has arrested and charged more than 800 people for the violence that day, the biggest dragnet in its history.
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Associated Press writers Kevin Freking and Michael Balsamo contributed to this report.
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Smallest, Lightest, and Quietest Peritoneal Dialysis Cycler Aims to Accelerate Adoption of Home Therapy
WALTHAM, Mass., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded 510(k) clearance to the Versi™PD Cycler System*, a next generation portable automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) system from Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA). VersiPD is the lightest, smallest, and quietest dialysis cycler in the United States.
As the nation's leading provider of kidney care products, Fresenius Medical Care is developing new innovative technologies that are designed to accelerate growth of home therapies by making home dialysis systems smarter, more intuitive, and easier to use for people living with kidney failure. VersiPD is simple, quiet, portable, and advanced, and is designed to improve health equity by making home therapy a more feasible option for a broader population of dialysis patients.
"The clearance of VersiPD is another important step in our effort to make home therapies easier for patients and more efficient for clinicians," said Joe Turk, President of FMCNA's Renal Therapies Group. "We have listened closely to what patients and clinicians want in a home dialysis experience and have brought those ideas into the heart of this innovative system."
Designed from the ground-up to enhance the patient experience, VersiPD will allow patients to enjoy restful sleep through its almost silent operation, fewer disruptive alarms, and night mode. The cycler has the capability of more personalized prescription programming to meet the individual needs of a broad range of patients. VersiPD offers a large, intuitively designed touchscreen, as well as embedded videos with audio guidance to assist patients step by step through setup and treatment. The cycler battery and custom cart facilitate mobility around the home which can further improve a patient's quality of life.
VersiPD is supported by the Kinexus™ Therapy Management Platform, a connected health system that aims to improve patient outcomes and nurse productivity through remote therapy monitoring and programming capabilities. The Kinexus platform is also available with the Liberty® Select Cycler and is designed to be fully compatible with the company's future portfolio of home dialysis machines. Connected Health is associated with reduced hospitalizations, technique failure, and patient dropout; and increased average patient's length of stay on peritoneal dialysis.1, 2
"We believe that our new VersiPD will empower more patients to reclaim their freedom and independence, while further enabling care teams to better support patients and intervene more quickly when necessary," said Dr. Mike Anger, Chief Medical Officer for FMCNA's Renal Therapies Group. "We know most patients can be successful dialyzing at home with the right technology and support, and this new cycler is an important milestone in our journey to truly transform dialysis care."
VersiPD will begin a limited rollout in 2022 with more widespread availability planned in 2023 and beyond.
For more information about FMCNA products, please visit: https://fmcna.com/versipd
- Chaudhuri S, Han H, Muchiutti C, et al. Remote Treatment Monitoring on Hospitalization and Technique Failure Rates in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. Kidney360. 2020;1(3):191 LP - 202. doi:10.34067/KID.0000302019
- Giles H, Ficociello L, Li Y, Ofsthun N, Kossmann R. Remote Patient Monitoring and Longevity on Peritoneal Dialysis [Abstract presented at 39th Annual Dialysis Conference]. Perit Dial Int. 2019;39(1_suppl):S4. doi:10.1177/089686081903901s01
Indications for Use: The Versi™PD Cycler System is indicated for adult chronic peritoneal dialysis in home and clinical settings.
Note: Read the Instructions for Use for safe and proper use of this device. For a complete description of hazards, contraindications, side effects, and precautions, see full package labeling at fmcna.com.
Caution: Federal (U.S.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Use: The Kinexus Portal is intended to allow clinicians to review patient data collected from the patient's home dialysis device(s) and to enable physicians to manage patients' home dialysis therapies for certain Fresenius products, including peritoneal dialysis cycler(s). The Kinexus Portal does not provide medical diagnoses or recommendations regarding medical treatment. The Kinexus Portal and the content appearing on this site are not substitutes for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Use: The Kinexus Gateway is intended for transmission of home dialysis therapy data and patient data for patients using certain Fresenius products, including peritoneal dialysis cycler(s).
* Previously known as Lilliput™ APD System
About Fresenius Medical Care North America
Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care North America provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent. As the world's largest fully integrated renal company, it offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, and manufactures and distributes the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit the FMCNA website at https://fmcna.com/.
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LG's Newly Designed Monitor Offers a Unique User Experience and Productivity Boost for Modern Home-Office Workers and Creators
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced pricing and availability of the new 28-inch LG DualUp Monitor (28MQ780), a first-of-its-kind display within the monitor market. It features a Nano IPS display with a unique 16:18 aspect ratio that frees up one's desk without giving up the screen space of a double monitor. LG's DualUp monitor is available for purchase now at LG.com and select LG-authorized dealers for a retail price of $699.
A CES 2022 Innovation Award winner, the LG DualUp Monitor is a product that revolutionizes the way creators and developers work, combining stacked dual monitors to create a single one. The innovative Square Double QHD (2,560 x 2,880) resolution monitor offers the same screen real estate as two 21.5-inch displays and has a vertical split view function that lets users see more in one glance, making it a multitasking powerhouse. It offers peerless picture quality, powerful performance, customizability, and most of all convenience.
The monitor's Nano IPS panel also enhances the visual experience for work and entertainment by making color expressions more accurate and richer. Users can enjoy HDR content on this monitor with the DCI-P3 98% color gamut that delivers detailed, accurate, and vibrant color expression. HDR delivers a more dramatic, dynamic, and immersive visual experience.
Boosting productivity, the LG DualUp Monitor elevates user comfort with the ultra-adjustable LG Ergo stand, which saves space as it clamps securely to most desks and tables. The Ergo Stand has evolved from the previous stand and includes enhanced tilting, swiveling, and extracting features. The wide range of positions it provides allows users to customize the height, angle, and depth of the monitor to the most ergonomic position for their body.
The DualUp supports USB Type-C™ with up to 90W power delivery, allowing users to seamlessly connect to external devices, charge a laptop and more. Additionally, through its multiport for HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 3.0, users can connect multiple devices at once. The DualUp monitor supports 7Wx2ch stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio®, delivering realistic sound effects and powerful audio. The speaker delivers massive bass that can boost the quality of what users watch, play, and create, and can maximize space usability for creators and developers.
For more information on LG's latest monitors, please visit https://www.lg.com/us/monitors.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, solar energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is a seven-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.
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TOKYO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its hit 3D action game Bleach: Brave Souls, currently available on smartphones, PC, and PlayStation 4, will celebrate its 7th anniversary on Saturday, July 23rd. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more details.
The Bleach: Brave Souls 7th Anniversary Campaign begins on the same day, Saturday, July 23rd. The campaign will have a Summons featuring special 7th anniversary designs, supervised by Tite Kubo, of Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryu Ishida, a chance for up to 100 free Summons, and much more.
There will also be plenty of great rewards during Brave Souls 7 Years 7 Campaigns so be sure not to miss out.
Brave Souls 7th Anniversary Character PV:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD2rcQSqtg4
For details, please see the official website and in-app announcements.
Brave Souls 7th Anniversary Retweet Campaign
We are giving away prizes to 1,000 lucky winners in this retweet campaign to celebrate the 7th anniversary of Bleach: Brave Souls starting Saturday, July 23rd.
Simply follow and retweet the specified tweet from the Bleach: Brave Souls official Twitter account (@Bleachbrs_en) to get a response showing if you won.
1,000 people will be selected to get prizes like a Brave Souls Original Canvas Board, a Revolution Pro Controller 3, and more.
Download here:
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1003168863
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.bleach
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201240/BLEACH_Brave_Souls
PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10002097
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions ("LP") (NYSE: LPX) today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter of 2022 on August 9, 2022.
The company will discuss financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, during a conference call held at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT) on August 9, 2022. LP Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brad Southern and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Alan Haughie will host the call.
To join, register here to receive the toll-free number and your personal access pin. The live webcast and accompanying presentation will be available to the public online in the Events and Presentations section of LP's Investor Relations website.
The webcast and presentation will be archived on LP's Investor Relations website.
About LP Building Solutions
As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding, and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, and LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore™ Thermal Insulated Sheathing, and more), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while our shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 25 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- All-new 2023 Dodge Hornet opens 'gateway' for enthusiasts to enter the Dodge Brotherhood of Muscle, brings buzz to compact utility vehicle (CUV) segment with unmistakable Dodge styling cues and performance
- All-new 2023 Dodge Hornet delivers best-in-class performance from two models in a multi-energy powertrain roster, with each featuring a dedicated powertrain and standard all-wheel drive:
- Dodge Hornet R/T – "Head of Hive" is electrified:
- Dodge Hornet GT – Industry's quickest, fastest, most powerful utility vehicle under $30,000
- All-new 2023 Dodge Hornet unleashes muscular Dodge DNA design vocabulary on a new segment, with characteristic Dodge styling cues, such as a hood with integrated heat extractors, 'mail slot'-style grille opening, and a vehicle-width taillamp with center illuminated Dodge Rhombi logo — a first for a Dodge vehicle
- Dodge Hornet interior design aligns with driver-centric cockpit feel of the entire Dodge vehicle lineup — center stack controls, display screens and HVAC vents are "tipped" to angle towards the driver
- Hornet swarms the segment with best-in-class and class-exclusive dynamic driving features such as Koni shocks, Brembo four-piston brake calipers, dynamic torque vectoring and more to optimize suspension, braking, steering and handling performance
- Direct Connection factory-backed performance parts from Dodge, available through Dodge Power Brokers dealers, give enthusiasts the keys to boost power of the already formidable Hornet
- Technologically advanced, Dodge driver-centric user experience includes best-in-class 12.3-inch digital cockpit cluster screen and a 10.25-inch central display, both standard on R/T and GT, delivering more than 22.5 inches of in-vehicle display screen space
- Android-based, easy-to-use Uconnect 5 infotainment system is standard on both Hornet models, with features including:
- Best-in-class Harman Kardon® premium sound system pumps out 465 watts of total system output through 14 speakers and subwoofer
- Dodge Hornet offers available Level 2 autonomy, including Intelligent Speed Assist with Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver Attention Assist, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control and more
- Dodge Hornet GT will open for orders August 17, 2022, with the Hornet GT reaching dealers in December 2022 and the Hornet R/T arriving in spring 2023
- For complete information on Dodge and the brand's Never Lift plan, which provides a 24-month road map to Dodge's performance future, visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com
Dodge is introducing the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet, delivering the quickest, fastest, most powerful compact utility vehicle (CUV) under $30,000. The 2023 Dodge Hornet disrupts the fast-growing CUV segment, building buzz with a distinctive Dodge combination of muscular styling wrapped around best-in-class standard performance from a multi-energy powertrain roster and a swarm of class-exclusive performance features.
The all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet was revealed today at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, with three vehicles showcasing the Dodge brand's new entry in the CUV segment: the "Head of the Hive" Dodge Hornet R/T; the Dodge Hornet GT, the industry's quickest, most powerful utility vehicle under $30,000; and the Dodge Hornet GT GLH Concept, which showcases available Direct Connection performance parts upgrades for the newest entry in the four-car Dodge vehicle lineup.
"The Dodge brand's electrified transformation has left the starting line, with the all-new Dodge Hornet R/T representing the first electrified performance vehicle from Dodge," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. "The Dodge Hornet is poised to jolt the mainstream compact utility vehicle segment with looks, feel and performance that are unmistakably Dodge. Hornet shakes up the status quo with aggressive Dodge styling, the most power in the segment from our multi-energy lineup, the best driving dynamics, a full lineup of segment-exclusive performance features, the best standard technology, as well available Direct Connection factory-backed performance upgrades. And this is just the start of the Dodge brand's electrification journey."
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Jury gets closing arguments in Depp trial
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury is scheduled to hear closing arguments Friday in Johnny Depp’s high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Each side will have two hours to summarize their case in a trial that has stretched on for six weeks. With broadcast cameras in the courtroom, a celebrity trial that garnered intense interest from the outset has only gained momentum as fans have weighed in on social media and lined up overnight for a coveted courtroom seat.
Depp is suing Heard for $50 million in Virginia’s Fairfax County Circuit Court over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” His lawyers say he was defamed by the article even though it never mentioned his name.
Heard filed a $100 million counterclaim against Depp after his lawyer called her allegations a hoax.
Depp says he never struck Heard and that she concocted the abuse allegations to gain an advantage in divorce proceedings.
Heard testified about more than a dozen episodes of physical and sexual assault that she said Depp inflicted on her.
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HAMILTON, Ala. (WIAT) — When a classmate told Anna Claire Cantrell of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, she had to hold back the tears.
“I’ve been very upset,” Anna Claire said Thursday, just hours after the announcement that the reign of Great Britain’s longest-serving monarch was over. “I didn’t want to cry in school in front of everybody.”
Since age 5, Anna Claire has had a royal obsession: a fascination that’s garnered national headlines and made the sixth grader Marion’s County, Alabama’s resident British expert.
On multiple occasions, Anna Claire has even become Queen Elizabeth — donning Her Majesty’s cape, crown, and even her own two corgis, named Maddie Elizabeth and Winston.
A few years ago, when she was 7, Anna Claire reached out to the queen to tell her a little about herself.
“I’m writing to you because even though I live in another country, you are my favorite person,” Anna Claire wrote. “And one day I want to come to England and see where you live.”
It wasn’t long before Anna Claire received a response.
“The queen wishes me to write and thank you for the card, your message and the photograph you sent,” a Lady-in-Waiting wrote to Anna Claire.
Anna Claire was ecstatic.
“It was very exciting,” she said. “I was so happy to see that she cared about me and cared about what I had to say about her.”
Because of her reputation for loving all things royal, when folks in Marion County come across British souvenirs or trinkets, they save them for Anna Claire. She’s gotten British money, magazines and books about the royal family, and much more. Once, she received a car window cling of Queen Elizabeth’s silhouette.
“I gave her a week to let that be on my car,” her mother said. “And I said I can’t do this no more. People would almost wreck staring at our car.”
The day of Queen Elizabeth’s death has understandably been difficult for Anna Claire.
After learning about the royal death, Anna Claire’s teacher asked that students look up and write down facts about the queen to share. Anna Claire didn’t need to look anything up. She wrote down a quote delivered by Queen Elizabeth on her 21st birthday in 1947.
“I declare before you all that my whole life — whether it be long or short — shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong,” the monarch said.
Anna Claire said that she’d like to travel to London to pay her respects, but whether that’s possible or not, she’ll remember the queen as a great leader and role model.
“I looked up to her for a very long time,” Anna Claire said of the late queen. “And I’m going to miss her very much.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/11-year-old-alabama-queen-elizabeth-mourns-british-monarch/ | 2022-09-09T00:57:56Z |
Latest "C-Suite Intelligence" Podcast Episode Discusses How to Return to the Office Even Smarter, with New Ways to Deliver Peak Performance
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "This is what happens when you put everybody in solitary confinement for an extended period of time," says Stephen Miles, Founder and CEO of The Miles Group. "Covid quarantines have led to all kinds of strains on individuals' energy," adds Taylor Griffin, COO at The Miles Group.
"We have a lot of senior executives coming to us and asking how they deal with this for themselves, as well as for their broader teams and employee base," says Miles. "Many people really enjoyed the flexibility of working from home and they see the signs of going back to work as a return to the way it was pre-Covid, with no learnings," he continues. "Employees have high expectations of their leadership teams that they are really going to learn something through Covid. And the future office is going to look different from the way it did before."
In today's new "C-Suite Intelligence" podcast episode – "Getting Your Mojo Back" – Miles joins Griffin to discuss the advice, tips, and tools they advise winning organizations to use to return to the office smarter, more productively, and in more purposeful ways.
"I think we need to understand where each person is, what their personal complexities and unique journeys are, and then support them in their journey," says Miles. "We've all been Zooming in and out over the last two years, for 12 or 14 hours a day. That means we're not taking care of ourselves."
"It is so energizing and so exciting to be with people, and to have that conversation when you build off of someone else in the room," he continues. Adds Griffin, "relationships are such an important component in getting your mojo back and connecting with other people. You just have to get started in some way."
At the office they suggest building in "density days," so teams can "meet in person, doing hard stuff, creating new relations, and doing all the things that make it all work when we go online."
Says Miles, companies and teams did impossible things – that's because they had built trust in person, they had built relationships, and "they used that trust and those relationships to perform well in a crisis. But as the crisis wanes, people are beginning to feel more stress."
"Part of getting your mojo back is building those relationships, learning lessons, and reestablishing your comfort zone with getting to work," says Griffin.
The bottom line is: let's "take care of ourselves and then let's start to take care of our teams," says Miles. "It's about figuring out how to get density in the office on certain days so that we can be flexible on other days. So we're optimizing the office as opposed to regressing to office pre-Covid. I think people, employees will appreciate leaders who start to think this way as opposed to thinking that we're just going back to the way it was."
To hear all the ways teams come back to the office smarter and with more value, tune into "Getting Your Mojo Back," released today on the "C-Suite Intelligence" podcast, available everywhere, including Apple, Google, and Spotify.
For more information, please contact Davia Temin or Trang Mar of Temin and Company at 212.588.8788 or news@teminandco.com.
About the C-Suite Intelligence podcast
CEOs running the world's top companies don't start out that way – they pull ahead of their peers with behaviors and practices that make them the "best of the best." Stephen Miles and the team at TMG coach some of the world's most successful executives, helping them continuously up their game even as business conditions grow more complex every day. Learn the secrets of the highest performers and use this intelligence to power your career. New episodes are released bi-weekly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
About The Miles Group/TMG
TMG develops talent strategies for organizations, teams, and individuals – focusing on high-performance, world-class leadership. Through assessments and development, coaching, leadership transition planning, and organizational design, TMG helps clients cultivate exceptional talent from the C-suite to the next generation of leaders throughout the organization. Clients include many of the Fortune 100 as well as VC portfolio companies, firms in transition, and organizations around the globe and across industries. TMG has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fortune, C-Suite, Entrepreneur, and Chief Executive. The firm is headquartered in New York City and operates globally. For more information, visit https://miles-group.com. Follow TMG on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Judge won’t lower bond for Michigan school shooting suspect’s parents
A judge denied a motion Tuesday to reduce bonds for the jailed parents of a Michigan teenager who is charged in a shooting at Oxford High School that left four of his fellow students dead.
Oakland County Circuit Judge Cheryl Matthews said that James and Jennifer Crumbley’s actions before their Dec. 4 arrests in a commercial building in Detroit were meant to conceal their whereabouts.
“The defendants indicate they were devastated when they heard about the alleged actions of their son, felt unsafe in their home, felt hounded by the press and found it necessary to leave,” Matthews said. “The chronology of events that occurred subsequent to the defendants leaving their home is not consistent with cooperation with law enforcement.”
The Crumbleys had disappeared the day before — after they were charged with involuntary manslaughter. The parents are accused of failing to keep a gun secure at home and failing to reasonably care for their son when he showed signs of mental distress. They have pleaded not guilty.
“Upon a warrant being issued, law enforcement is not required to make an appointment with a defendant,” Matthews said. “It is the job of the police to ensure a swift, safe and secure arrest. The defendants actions were premeditated to conceal their whereabouts.”
The Crumbleys’ attorneys had requested that their bonds be lowered from $500,000 each to $100,000 each. They indicated they would appeal Matthews’ ruling on bond and would seek a change of venue as the case heads to trial, which is tentatively scheduled to begin Oct. 24.
“The Crumbleys were absolutely shocked parents who had no reason to foresee what would happen,” defense attorneys Shannon Smith and Mariell Lehman wrote earlier.
The Oakland County prosecutor’s office opposed a lower bond for the Crumbleys, noting that a similar request was denied by a judge in a lower court.
“The claim that they weren’t trying to flee is not credible,” Prosecutor Karen McDonald told reporters following Tuesday’s hearing. “Turning yourself in is always the best route. You can’t try to run from being prosecuted and claim you were always going to return to a court date.”
Ethan Crumbley, who turns 16 next week, is charged with murder and other crimes. Four students were killed and more were injured in the Nov. 30 shooting.
McDonald said Tuesday that her office has been spent the past several weeks meeting with parents of the Oxford High students who died and those whose children were wounded. They’ve also met with students who survived the attack.
“The one thing they really want is certainty and they want to know that the Crumbleys will be held accountable for their actions,” McDonald told reporters. “There is a lot that that community is dealing with, and having your child be shot at school is something that I don’t think we’re really wired to understand.”
None of that should impact the couple’s right to a fair trial, she added.
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Williams reported from West Bloomfield, Michigan.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Left party said Sunday that it will hold a leadership vote in June amid a series of internal spats including over the handling of sexism allegations.
Co-leader Susanne Hennig-Wellsow resigned Wednesday, citing the sexism spat and unfulfilled hopes for the party’s renewal.
“In light of the party’s difficult situation the executive board requires a new mandate from the party convention,” it said. The statement also cited the need to clarify its political direction and reform the party structure.
The anti-capitalist party barely scraped into parliament at the last election and internal splits have been exacerbated recently by Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Left, whose roots include the Socialist Unity Party that controlled East Germany until reunification, has long had close ties to Moscow.
German weekly Der Spiegel reported last month that several female members of the party in the central state of Hesse had made allegations of sexual harassment and assaults but received little support.
One of the men alleged to have been accused of harassment was in a relationship with Janine Wissler, who is now the party’s second co-chair, Spiegel reported.
The Left is part of the government in four of Germany’s 16 states. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/germany-left-party-to-hold-leadership-vote-amid-turmoil/ | 2022-04-25T05:33:37Z |
Company Receives More Than $90 Million in State and County Grants to Extend Reach of Planned
Gig-Speed Fiber Network to 38,000 Potential Customers
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it has been awarded more than $90 million in grants covering 38,000 locations across 29 counties in North Carolina as part of the state's recent round of the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grant process. Brightspeedi was the top recipient of the GREAT grant awards round announced by the N.C. Department of Information Technology on August 31.
The GREAT program is designed to fund the deployment of broadband by providing matching grants to internet service providers working to expand high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved areas of North Carolina. In a highly competitive process that drew more than 300 applicants, service providers were evaluated based on the number of households and businesses they propose to serve, the average cost to serve those locations, and the speeds offered.
"We are thrilled Brightspeed was selected to receive GREAT grant funds in 29 counties across our home state of North Carolina," said Tom Dailey, Brightspeed's vice president of public policy and government affairs. "As our economy, education systems, workplace options, and healthcare platforms increasingly move online, it is essential for the broadband infrastructure to keep pace for households and businesses alike. We appreciate the opportunity to extend the reach of our fiber network to even more customers across so many North Carolina communities."
Brightspeed previously announced that it will build a significant portion of its planned fiber optics network in North Carolina, where it expects to deliver, by end of 2023, over 300,000 new fiber passings in portions of more than 30 counties in the first phase of construction in the state. Brightspeed further plans an additional 500,000 fiber passings in subsequent years of its network transformation initiative, for a total of up to 800,000 fiber-enabled locations across its North Carolina footprint.
The GREAT funds will play an important role in furthering Brightspeed's mission of bridging the digital divide by enabling the company to deploy an incremental 38,000 fiber passings in portions of Ashe, Beaufort, Burke, Caldwell, Camden, Carteret, Catawba, Chatham, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Forsyth, Franklin, Gates, Granville, Greene, Hertford, Montgomery, Moore, Onslow, Pasquotank, Pitt, Sampson, Tyrrell, Vance, Washington, Wilkes, and Wilson counties.
"Partnering with county and local officials across our operating territory is essential as we jointly work to help close the rural-urban digital divide, and we're grateful for their support," continued Dailey. "We applaud the state's continued dedication to increasing broadband access for communities who will benefit the most. We are grateful for the opportunity to play a leadership role in accelerating the availability of faster, more reliable internet and to participate in programs that support affordability for our North Carolina customers."
Brightspeed will initially be comprised of incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), which are subject to pending acquisition by Apollo-managed funds (NYSE: APO) that is expected to close early in the fourth quarter. Brightspeed intends to invest at least $2 billion of its own funds in the fiber optics transformation of its operating territory, covering mainly rural and suburban regions of the country.
The company is working with a select team of technology innovators and blue-chip partners to implement its state-of-the-art FTTP network. Brightspeed's fiber network deployment will leverage XGS-PON, an architecture supporting download and upload internet speeds that exceed 1Gbps, and Wi-Fi 6, the latest wireless networking standard for optimal speed and performance within today's device-packed homes and businesses.
For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
About Brightspeed
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and expected to have assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed will provide broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 6 million homes and businesses. The company aims to bridge the digital divide by deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes staying connected simple and seamless. For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
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ATLANTA, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwell Law, one of the nation's fastest growing defense firms, is pleased to announce its continued expansion in the Atlanta market with the addition of seven attorneys led by partners Douglas K. Burrell and J.C. Roper, Jr.
"We are thrilled to welcome Douglas, J.C., and their teams to Chartwell," said Gadi Beer, CEO at Chartwell. "Consistent with our growth strategy focusing on key markets and practice areas, the depth of experience brought by Douglas and J.C. will support our continued growth in Atlanta and across the firm's footprint to help meet client demand for their practices."
"After 24 years at one Atlanta based firm, it was not an easy decision to move my practice to another firm" said J.C., "but the more I learned about Chartwell Law's emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and data driven internal processes geared to better service clients, the more Chartwell Law emerged as the frontrunner. I can bring my whole, authentic self to Chartwell Law. I feel welcome. I am glad I chose Chartwell."
"I'm excited to join Chartwell because of its strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its entrepreneurial culture," said Douglas. "It is my belief that Chartwell best fits the future of my practice."
Mr. Burrell is a highly experienced trial attorney. His practice covers a vast number of areas including wrongful death and catastrophic injury, construction defect litigation, premises liability, product liability, and transportation and trucking negligence. He is also the current president of the Defense Research Institute (DRI), the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation.
Mr. Roper, Jr., is an accomplished workers' compensation defense attorney practicing throughout the state of Georgia representing insurance carriers, employers, large, self-insured corporations, and third-party administrators. J.C. is highly regarded among his peers, having achieved the rating of AV Preeminent ® with Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating standard.
Chartwell Law is a national civil litigation defense firm with nearly 200 lawyers in 24 offices across 13 states. With a team of experienced litigation attorneys representing clients in complex general liability matters, insurance coverage, commercial litigation, workers' compensation, and more, our focus remains on our clients and delivering strategic, practical legal advice to help them achieve their goals in the most efficient and effective way possible. https://www.chartwelllaw.com/
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Cares (usacares.org) is responding to an urgent need with the Kentucky Army National Guard as well as the Kentucky Air National Guard members who have been negatively affected by recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Many of these families have lost their homes, and USA Cares is working closely with both National Guard teams to see these families through this difficult time with financial resources to begin their recovery.
"The men and women of the Kentucky National Guard stand ready to help the state as needs arise. This is our opportunity to give back to these amazing families as they now need our assistance. USA Cares is honored to help get them back on their feet and invite everyone across the country to join us in this effort." said Matt Castor, Vice President of USA Cares.
100 percent of the funds given to this campaign will go to help the Kentucky National Guard families affected by flooding. Contributions are used quickly and entirely for this project. In several cases, the families needing assistance have had their homes destroyed and are looking at a total recovery. In other cases, they have taken a significant loss and will need help as they rebuild. USA Cares stands ready to support these families. Visit our flood donation page to make a donation and help the service members and their families.
USA Cares is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to provide post-9/11 military veterans, service members, and their families with emergency financial assistance and post-service skills training that will create a foundation for long term stability. Our services improve the quality of life of veterans and their families and reduce potential factors that contribute to veteran suicide.
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Survey data from 2,600+ respondents aged 18-65 cites technology, sustainability, inclusivity and sober curiosity among trending topics
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new research report by me&u, a global hospitality at-table ordering solution, has revealed new feedback addressing consumer expectations across demographics for hospitality venues of the future. In partnership with YouGov, Red Havas and Havas Labs, this report provides an in-depth look into the changes from the customer perspective and explores new predictions that operators within the hospitality industry will adopt throughout the next decade. These findings spur from a combination of expert interviews and analysis through detailed industry reporting and media. The survey was then carried out in the U.S., as well as Australia and the U.K. As operators look to keep their fingers on the pulse of consumer demand, this data will empower hospitality businesses to "future-proof," and thereby accelerate key aspects of their business for years to come.
An overarching 70% of Americans expect that smart technology will be part of almost every venue soon, and other common themes throughout the report include the expectation of inclusivity from operators, the emergence of Web3 in hospitality, a growing concern for excess waste, a non-alcoholic movement, and more.
The study found that among other key indicators:
- 66% of Americans say they would use a food service app which allowed them to split the bill easily with friends
- One third (33%) of Americans expect all bars and restaurants to offer a good range of alcohol-free beverages.
- 52% of Millennials say they would like to be able to try a new venue in the metaverse to see what it is like before visiting it in real life.
- Four in five (80%) Americans agree that they prefer bars and restaurants that cater for all budgets with good value for money options.
- Customers expect restaurants and bars to be supportive of diversity and inclusion with three quarters (76%) agreeing that all bars and restaurants should be accessible and welcoming to those with physical or mental disabilities.
- 8 in 10 (80%) Americans say they prefer to visit bars and restaurants where they know all staff are treated well.
FANCY ANOTHER BYTE?
Data and Personalization Will Power the Next Generation
Over the last few years, restaurants and bars began to shift towards the use of technology for the same reason most industries quickly adapt to these advancements - to create a more efficient operation.
Smart technology is here to stay, and while Americans embrace tech in virtually every other aspect of their lives and are accustomed to utilizing QR codes, the innovation throughout hospitality venues will continue to be both embraced and encouraged. The majority (70%) of Americans who go to bars and restaurants expect that smart technology will be part of almost all bars and restaurants in the near future, and most (66%) would use a food service app which allowed them to split the bill easily with friends. However, 8 in 10 (81%) agree that while technology can be useful, they feel bars and restaurants are all about people and human interactions.
With the rise of hyper-personalized venues comes the need to tailor the experience to every unique visitor. Half (49%) of consumers surveyed were found to be more likely to visit venues that use technology to give them a personalized menu that's unique to their tastes, including tailored beverage recommendations.
WHO KNEW SOBER CURIOSITY COULD BE SO SEXY
Will non-alcoholic beverages be the hot new drink on tap?
Many Americans may be redefining their relationship with alcohol, thus rethinking how they view bars and hospitality venues. 33% of customers expect bars and restaurants to offer a good range of alcohol-free beverage options, and more than a third (35%) of Americans say they're happy to visit completely alcohol-free bars or restaurants, a similar number expecting all bars to have a good range of alcohol-free beverage options (33%).
Customers will be looking for the same care and attention from staff as before; for staff to have a level of knowledge, a recommendation and a point of view on the alcohol-free beer, wine or cocktail they're drinking.
WEB3 MEETS HOSPITALITY 3.0
Crypto for your burger and fries?
As the new catch-all term for the 'future of the internet' – Web3 will affect how we make payments going forward. Facilitating borderless, peer-to-peer, and multiple tokens and blockchains, Web3 will convert whatever you have in your wallet to payment - bitcoin, NFT or other digital currency options. Hospitality venues of the future will also see the role of the metaverse coming into play. me&u's findings showed most Millennials (52%) agreed they'd be interested in trying a new venue in the metaverse first and half (50%) would be interested in a venue using the metaverse to experience virtual reality activities, such as virtual tours of the region they selected their wine from.
It's not only what you pay with which will become easier, but also how you pay. Platforms and developments like me&u that allow for bill splitting are something two thirds of American respondents agreed that they'd use in future; with nearly half of them preferring to go to bars and restaurants that give them the option of using smart technology to make ordering food and drinks more efficient (47%).
WAGING THE WAR ON WASTE
Hospitality's pathway to net positive
With new data on the severe impact of food waste from all links of the food service supply chain, coupled with an acute awareness of climate change, the next generation will expect action from the bars and restaurants they choose to support in these areas. 61% of customers think that bars and restaurants produce a worrying amount of waste from menus and other disposable items and should take action to reduce it.
THREE CHEERS FOR THE STAFF
Guests Notice How Employees are Treated
According to the report, looking after employees could pay dividends for bar and restaurant owners with eight in ten (80%) Americans who go out to bars and restaurants regularly saying they prefer to visit bars and restaurants where they know all staff are treated well. Overall, 84% of Americans believe that bars and restaurants with staff that are better taken care of in turn provide better customer experiences, including over half (55%) who strongly agree with this sentiment.
EQUAL THIRD PLACE
Inclusivity is Non-negotiable
Diversity and inclusion are no longer seen as a nice addition to workplace policies. Customers believe that hospitality brands must incorporate values and be both accepting and welcoming, and they will in turn support those that are. Customers expect restaurants and bars to have strong diversity and inclusion policies with about three quarters (76%) agreeing that all bars and restaurants should be accessible and welcoming to those with physical or mental disabilities, including half (48%) who strongly agree, while one in two (52%) agree they will only attend bars and restaurants that support diversity and inclusion.
For more information or to access the full report, visit www.meandu.com.
About me&u
Leading hospitality technology scale-up, me&u is on a mission to transform the global hospitality industry for the better. Founded in 2018, me&u was conceptualized by Founder Stevan Premutico, to transform the traditional ordering experience in a bid to solve the deep-rooted structural issues that have been the Achilles heel of the hospitality industry for decades. Smart technology and human-led value systems from me&u are at the core of driving this transformation by offering highly personalized ordering experiences and payment options for both customers and venues around the world.
About the research
The research is based on an online survey of n=2,296 Americans 18-65 years who visit bars and restaurants. The survey was conducted between 21-27 June 2022. Final results were weighted by age, gender and location to ensure they are representative of the broader population.
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New app to provide aspiring filmmakers and artists access to mentorship, creative opportunities, and other valuable resources
SEATTLE, Wash., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Courtney LeMarco, Executive Producer and Showrunner of A&E's Emmy-nominated unscripted series Hoarders, announced today the launch of The LeMarco Network, an inclusive professional community and app that provides aspiring filmmakers and artists with access to mentorship, creative opportunities, and other valuable resources. The app is now available to download on iOS and Android for free.
The LeMarco Network app offers members access to exclusive livestream Q&As with LeMarco and his executive team, the opportunity to pitch TV and film concepts via weekly Pitch Sessions, and master class courses on financing, production, licensing, and much more. Personalized coaching, networking and paid employment opportunities that have been vetted in advance are also available through the app's The A-List, a private group managed directly by LeMarco and his executive team, for $19.99/month.
"As a Black showrunner and executive producer, I know firsthand how crucial mentorship and representation in the entertainment industry can be - it can make or break your career," says LeMarco, CEO of LeMarco Brands. "The LeMarco Network is a community intended to open doors, especially for BIPOC talent in entertainment. Through this community, I hope to empower aspiring filmmakers and artists by providing them with the right guidance, perspective, and most importantly, tangible opportunities to pursue their ambitions."
To ensure a positive and credible community experience, all members of The LeMarco Network must undergo a vetting process to verify their identity. Identity verification is required to participate in weekly Pitch Sessions - an opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to pitch their film or TV concept to LeMarco and his team. Winning pitches will have the opportunity to develop their project with LeMarco and his production team.
A California native, LeMarco has over 25 years of experience in business development and management, having built multiple successful companies throughout his career. In addition to his work on Hoarders, LeMarco has also created an empire that spans across multiple industries, including entertainment, food & beverage, athletics, banking and real estate.
For more information on The LeMarco Network, please visit https://thelemarconetwork.com/.
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Hard Rock Hotel Properties Host Globally Recognized Sports Illustrated Swimsuit with Series of Special Launch Events
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International is once again teaming up with the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit for a special event series to honor the release of its highly anticipated annual issue. Starting tonight with a kickoff celebration at the all-new Hard Rock Hotel New York and running through May 22 with a grand conclusion at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hard Rock will celebrate the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2022 issue featuring cover models Kim Kardashian, Ciara, Maye Musk and Yumi Nu.
As part of the strategic partnership between Hard Rock International and SI Swimsuit, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic was tapped to serve as an exclusive shoot location for the coveted 2022 issue. Hard Rock became the publication's first-ever property partner in 2021 and this continued collaboration signifies the brand's support for SI Swimsuit's Pay With Change, a first-of-its-kind advertising call-to-action making meaningful advances for female empowerment and gender equity.
"As a brand that has stayed true to its mottos, "Love All, Serve All," and "All Is One," for over 50 years, Hard Rock International is honored to join forces with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit for a second consecutive year and to serve as a backdrop for the highly coveted issue that empowers women all over the world," said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment for Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International. "We are inspired by SI Swimsuit's efforts to drive real transformation within the advertising industry through their Pay With Change initiative and are thrilled to help celebrate these accomplishments with events at both our new Hard Rock Hotel New York and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood."
To kick off launch weekend, SI Swimsuit models will gather tonight at Hard Rock Hotel New York for an intimate launch party. Immediately following, 2022 issue cover model Ciara will hold a private concert at The Venue on Music Row, a two-floor entertainment space, building on the new hotel's already established reputation for hosting world-renowned talent. On May 21, the celebration will continue to Florida for two days of events and activations at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, including an outdoor concert on Saturday night with a special performance for SI Swimsuit attendees. The weekend will also feature Sports Illustrated Swimsuit On Location with a dynamic roster of beauty and wellness experiences for consumers. Outside of launch weekend, Hard Rock supports the distinguished publication's Swimfluence Network, hosting events that provide the SI Swimsuit community, models, editors, and staff to connect over meaningful experiences.
To explore Hard Rock Hotels around the world visit www.hardrockhotels.com. Additional information about the Hard Rock brand and our breath of experiences can be found at www.hardrock.com. For information about Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and its 2022 Swimsuit Edition, please visit www.swimsuit.si.com.
About Hard Rock®
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 253 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers for Diversity, a Top Employer for Women and the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. Hard Rock was also designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and named the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year in 2021. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
About The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is one of the most recognizable and influential symbols of pop culture. Featuring talent from around the world, the issue has become a revered launching pad for successful careers in media, fashion, business, TV and film. The iconic and innovative institution continues to set the cultural tone and evoke discussion about what defines beauty on a global scale. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has become a lifestyle platform that champions body confidence and self-expression, and connects with diverse audiences through digital content and signature experiences that nurture the body, soul and spirit. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit remains steadfast in its goal of providing an inspirational media platform for individuals where they can connect, explore and engage with 24/7 content that speaks to wellness, travel, food, style and beauty. For more information, visit swimsuit.si.com.
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HARTFORD, Conn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 7, 2022:
Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part, or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
The Fund provided this estimate of the sources of the distributions:
Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks to generate a stable income stream and growth of capital by focusing on one of the most significant long-term secular growth opportunities in markets today. A multi-asset approach based on fundamental research is employed, dynamically allocating to attractive segments of a company's debt and equity in order to offer an attractive risk/reward profile. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Allianz Global Investors is its subadviser.
For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (800) 254-5197, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.
An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
Allianz Global Investors or AllianzGI is a leading active asset manager with over 750 investment professionals in 25 offices worldwide and manages assets for individuals, families, and institutions. The investment team has extensive experience managing closed-end funds and a differentiated, multi-asset approach based on fundamental research designed to dynamically allocate across convertible securities and equities.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. The company provides investment management products and services through its affiliated managers and select subadvisers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand. For more information, visit virtus.com.
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Google is marking Earth Day on Friday with a doodle of time lapses, highlighting how the climate crisis is radically changing the planet.
The search engine published a series of time-lapse satellite images from Google Earth, depicting deforestation, melting glaciers, coral bleaching and retreating snow cover, as a stark reminder of humans' impact on the climate and environment.
The images -- four GIFs from four different parts of the world -- will each remain on the homepage for several hours at a time throughout the day, Google said in a statement, in a bid to promote global awareness about environmental protection.
Users can see how a glacier at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania retreated between December 1986 and 2020, as well as glacial melt in Sermersooq, Greenland, between December 2000 and 2020.
Another image shows coral bleaching on Lizard Island in Australia from March 2016 to October 2017. A fourth shows forests destroyed by bark beetle infestation due to rising temperatures and severe drought in Elend, Germany between December 1995 and 2020.
Earth Day is an annual event held on April 22 to raise awareness for environmental protection. This year's theme is "Invest In Our Planet," and the new doodle is designed to intensify talks over one of the most pressing topics of our time, Google said.
The time lapses are in contrast with last year's more optimistic doodle, which had a "Restore Our Earth" theme. At the time, Google published an animation of a tree being planted, which the company said was intended to show how "everyone can plant the seed to a brighter future" and "find one small act they can do to restore our Earth."
Scientists have warned that the world must contain global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrialization temperatures, to avert worsening and some irreversible impacts of the climate crisis.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released three reports since August, all sounding the alarm that time is running out to get the world on track for averting catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis. To do so, deep, sustained cuts must be made to greenhouse gas emissions, primarily through weaning off coal, oil and gas.
Heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and heavy rains that cause intense flooding are becoming more frequent in many parts of the world as it warms.
A 2021 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) found that across the world, an extreme weather event or climate disaster had occurred every day on average over the last 50 years, a five-fold increase in frequency over that period. Globally, the economic toll of these disasters has climbed seven-fold since the 1970s, the WMO reported.
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TACOMA, Wash., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EventsPass today announced they have been awarded the event show contracts for the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Suncoast Boat Show, the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, as well as the Premiere Beauty shows in Orlando, Birmingham, and Columbus by the team at Informa, South Florida Ventures.
According to Randy Field, VP of Marketing for Informa, "the technology product fit provided by EventsPass empowers us to elevate the service and experience we provide to our exhibitors and attendees, while at the same time providing data insights, we have not historically had access to. This new approach to ticketing will allow us to offer our exhibitors the ability to capture leads in ways never before seen in the beauty and boating event industry. ."
Terri Kennedy, Director of Registration for Informa, went on to add: "we are a service-centric event producer interested in maximizing technologies to bolster our operations and overall show experience. The team at EventsPass understands how mission critical this is for us and the service and support they have provided us to date is brilliant."
EventsPass will be deploying their unified, mobile-first platform to provide digital tickets, credentialing, and LeadGen, the lead capture app allowing real-time data review and usage, to event attendees and exhibitors alike to deliver a seamless show experience rich in data capture. The EventsPass solution generates outcomes anchored in creating new revenue streams and meaningful ROI for all event stakeholders.
CEO for EventsPass, Stewart Buchanan, added: "Informa owns and operates some of the biggest shows in the World. Their level of sophistication and event excellence is the very reason our event software exists. We could not be more excited to be aligned with such an industry titan."
Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington and Melbourne, Australia, EventsPass is one of the world's leading event marketing and management platforms, built by Show Professionals, for Show Professionals.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit Finance Fund is thrilled to announce Aisha Benson as its next CEO and President.
Benson, a leader with a substantial track record advancing racial equity in community development finance, was selected after an extensive nationwide search and brings exceptional industry expertise, deep networks, and a passion for social justice to the position. She will be NFF's third permanent CEO and President in its 42-year history.
"Aisha is the right leader at the right time to support NFF's efforts to help mission-driven organizations achieve communities' aspirations," said Henry A. J. Ramos, NFF Board Chair. "Her vision, experience and relationships are an exciting match as NFF continues its tremendous growth."
Benson will start on August 8, and will be based in New York. She joins NFF from TruFund Financial Services, where as Executive Vice President and COO she was instrumental in developing strategy, securing new business, fundraising, and overseeing lending and tax credit services.
Benson serves on several key industry boards, including the Opportunity Finance Network, NMTC Coalition (Board Chair) and New York CDFI Coalition (founding member and Vice President). She also serves on the advisory boards of the Community Development Entities of US Bank and Coastal Enterprises.
"NFF has earned a reputation for challenging status-quo finance and philanthropy and advocating for the nonprofits we rely on for so much," said Benson. "I look forward to leveraging my industry expertise and lived experience to further hone NFF's strategy and approach to integrating the flow of capital and advisory services in ways that maximize community collaboration and create transformational, sustainable outcomes for communities of color."
Benson takes the helm from NFF interim CEO and President Trella Walker, who along with Executive Transition Team colleagues Kristin Giantris and Andrea Briscoe has been leading NFF since June 2021 when longtime CEO Antony Bugg-Levine announced his planned departure.
Over the past ten years, NFF has increased its loan portfolio by 400 percent, built a diverse team with a broad range of expertise, and accrued $54 million in net assets without donor restrictions (as of Dec. 2021) to invest in its mission. Recent initiatives including the Strategic Innovation Fund, COVID-19 recovery zero-interest loan funds, the State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey, and Rising Together exemplify NFF's commitment to using its assets and resources in service of community-based nonprofits, particularly those led by and serving people of color.
As Walker moves on from NFF she will continue her longstanding consulting practice focused on strategy and impact, organizational change management, and DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) and belonging—all areas of deep expertise she drew on to help NFF navigate a season of transition.
"It has been a true honor to help move NFF forward by strengthening our ability to serve communities of color with staff and resources aligned with our strategy and now Aisha can advance our commitment with great fervor and fortitude," said Walker. "I am excited to see NFF's next chapter."
"We are deeply grateful to Trella and the Executive Transition Team for skillfully guiding NFF in bold pursuit of its strategy, and know that other mission-driven organizations will benefit from her sage counsel," said Ramos. "To be in such a strong position, especially amid more global changes in our field and in the world, is a testament to the skill and determination of this team in service of NFF's mission."
Benson was selected as part of a comprehensive, nationwide search led by NPAG in partnership with NFF's board.
Nonprofit Finance Fund® (NFF®) is a nonprofit lender, consultant, and advocate. For more than 40 years, we've worked to strengthen nonprofit organizations and improve the way money flows to social good. We believe that alongside others we must build a more equitable and just social sector, and are committed to helping community-centered organizations led by and serving people of color access the money and resources they need to realize their communities' aspirations. To learn more, visit https://nff.org/
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Original Animated Series Featuring the Newest Crew to Join the Iconic Star Trek Franchise Comes to Nickelodeon This Summer
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BURBANK, Calif., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ordinary kids embark on extraordinary situations in the original animated series Star Trek: Prodigy, making its weekly debut on Nickelodeon beginning Friday, July 8 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). In the one-hour premiere, "Lost & Found," Dal must gather an unlikely crew for their newfound ship if they are going to escape Tars Lamora, but The Diviner and his daughter Gwyn have other plans. Episodes will continue to debut Fridays on Nickelodeon through August 5.
"Generations of fans around the globe love Star Trek, and we're so excited to introduce our young audience to the franchise when Star Trek: Prodigy airs on Nickelodeon this Summer," said Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, Big Kids Animation, Nickelodeon. "The Nick DNA is woven into the heartwarming friendships, high-stakes action, and beautiful animation, making this series a perfect fit in our content library."
Star Trek: Prodigy follows a group of lawless teens as they discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation. The teens know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the Star Trek franchise – but over the course of their adventures together they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.
The stellar voice cast includes: Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, a Brikar and an unusually bright eight-year-old girl; Brett Gray as Dal, a 17-year-old unknown species who fancies himself as a maverick; Angus Imrie as Zero, a Medusan: a noncorporeal, genderless, energy-based lifeform; Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog, a 16-year-old Tellarite known to relish an argument; Ella Purnell as Gwyn, a 17-year-old Vau N'Akat who was raised on her father's bleak mining planet; Dee Bradley Baker as Murf, an unknown but endearing, indestructible blob with curiously good timing and an insatiable appetite for ship parts; and Kate Mulgrew as Hologram Captain Janeway, the starship's built-in emergency training hologram.
Following the linear debut of Star Trek: Prodigy, episodes will become available on Nick.com, the Nick App, and Nick On Demand, with additional encores airing across Nicktoons. Star Trek: Prodigy is also available to stream on Paramount+, with new episodes dropping on the service later this year.
Star Trek: Prodigy is produced by Nickelodeon Animation, led by President of Animation Ramsey Naito; and CBS Studios' Eye Animation Productions; and Rod Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers, alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters and Ninjago) and Ben Hibon (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1), who also directs and serves as executive producer and the creative lead of the animated series.
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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Spect is committed to the industry's highest standards for managing customer data
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spect, the leading provider of Eyecare, Anywhere; which offers end-to-end eye disease screening solutions, announced today they have completed the SOC 2® Type 1 attestation.
"SOC 2 attestation is a milestone that validates the intention we have put into designing our platform and procedures from day one. Our patients and customers need to trust that when they share data with us it will be handled in a safe and secure manner, and this is one way of demonstrating that," said Spect CTO Drew Hosford.
SOC 2 is a rigorous compliance standard developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) that is designed to specify how organizations should manage customer data. As part of the attestation process, Spect completed a thorough SOC 2 Type 1 compliance audit, providing documentation on processes, data management infrastructure, and a progressive approach to data access permissions.
While the Type 1 audit is not a required prerequisite to Type 2, organizations like Spect who complete the Type 1 first are helping to mitigate potential audit loops and timeline extensions by ensuring their compliance program design is fundamentally sound before entering the Type 2 observation period.
To earn this attestation, Spect partnered with Laika, a compliance-as-a-service platform that helps companies manage infosec and privacy compliance, obtain security certifications and build credibility with their customers. Spect executed SOC 2 Type 1 by working with Laika's integrated audit feature via Laika Compliance, LLC.
Spect is a data science company and the leading provider of Eyecare, Anywhere. Spect's first product offering is an end-to-end eye disease screening solution. Our mission is to prevent blindness with the early detection of eye disease and to build a platform for healthcare data analytics. Since the eye is the Check Engine Light of the Body™, it serves as a key predictor of eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, as well as whole-body diseases, such as stroke, Parkinson's, and more. Our telemedicine platform trains medical assistants and renders a diagnostic report in minutes. We fill a critical healthcare gap for patients and clinics while delivering best-in-class service and financial outcomes.
For more information, visit: www.getspect.com or email us at info@getspect.com.
Laika offers unified software and services to simplify and automate SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and other information security compliances. Grow faster, build trust, and implement scalable security practices through solutions for certification and attestation, security questionnaires, audit management, and continuous compliance monitoring.
Laika was founded by Austin Ogilvie and Sam Li, both two-time founders and Y Combinator alumni, and industry veteran Eva Pittas, who oversaw global risk and compliance functions at Citigroup for 20 years. Learn more at www.heylaika.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGTX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: January 15, 2020 to May 31, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 16, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that TG Therapeutics, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in TG Therapeutics you have until September 16, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased TG Therapeutics securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the TGTX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/tg-therapeutics-loss-submission-form?id=31344&from=4.
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Delivery speed now as important as shipping cost for frequent online shoppers
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- X Delivery, the leading nationwide carrier providing expedited 2-3 day shipping for top-selling ecommerce brands, and the Retail Management Institute of Santa Clara University today announced the publication of a new research report highlighting the degree to which fast, free, and effective shipping defines online brands' customer relationships. The State of Shipping Report 2022: Why Faster Shipping Matters reveals that 62% of shoppers expect their orders to arrive in less than 3 business days when choosing free shipping — yet more than four-fifths of leading fashion and apparel retailers are still using 5-8 day delivery options to service free shipping orders.
Failure to expedite shipping is eating into retailers' revenues, with a full 56% of abandoned carts blamed on concerns relating to deliveries. Speed of delivery is now the decisive factor behind over one-quarter of abandoned carts, second only to pricing among customers who intended to make a purchase. Lack of same-day delivery and in-store pickup options were also seen as key reasons for cart abandonment as customers sought faster and more convenient fulfillment options.
"Customers want shipping to be free and fast — and they're willing to abandon carts and walk away from brands that fail to deliver on both fronts," says Kirthi Kalyanam, the L.J. Skaggs Distinguished Professor and Executive Director of the Retail Management Institute of Santa Clara University, which conducted the survey in partnership with X Delivery. "Today's consumers are more demanding than ever, and it's up to merchants to give them the streamlined, expedited shipping experiences that they crave."
Time to delivery was also a key driver of purchasing intention, with more buyers ranking delivery speed as a key consideration versus factors such as pricing, return policies, or promotions and rewards. And while customers appreciate free expedited shipping, they are not opposed to paying for faster shipping. Three-quarters of consumers, including 90% of high earners, have paid for faster shipping in the past, but the research shows that consumers are reluctant to pay more than $7 for faster shipping — a far cry from the $15-$20 upsell typically offered by online retailers.
The State of Shipping Report 2022 suggests that the rise of Amazon Prime — which shifts the cost of expedited delivery to a less-visible monthly membership fee — has trained online shoppers to expect rapid delivery at no additional cost. Over three-quarters of all U.S. shoppers are now members of at least one of the three leading retail membership programs — Amazon Prime, Walmart Plus, and Target Redcard — and only 12% of U.S. households have no paid retail memberships of any kind.
Free shipping is now ubiquitous, with 96% of retailers offering zero-cost shipping options, but strikingly few brands are currently meeting consumer expectations when it comes to speed of delivery.
"Everyone understands the ROI of free shipping, but many retail brands aren't yet providing affordable and convenient expedited shipping options," says Peter Sheldon, SVP of Strategy & Business Development at X Delivery. "Amazon has trained today's online shoppers to expect rapid deliveries, with almost two-thirds of consumers expecting speedy shipping when using free delivery options. Just 1% of the fashion and apparel brands we benchmarked achieve that goal, so retailers that step up and elevate their delivery options have an opportunity to upgrade their brand experience, reduce cart abandonment, and capture significant ROI."
The State of Shipping Report 2022: Why Faster Shipping Matters report is based on research conducted in June 2022 by Santa Clara University's Retail Management Institute. Two consumer research panel surveys were conducted in collaboration with X Delivery, reaching almost 2,500 U.S. adults who regularly purchase physical products online for delivery to their home.
X Delivery connects high volume ecommerce brands to undiscovered nationwide shipping options. X Delivery streamlines the shipping process through technology, reliability, speed, and price. We leverage in-motion supply chain assets, from empty warehouses to local delivery services, and connect them to new technology. By connecting to our API, customers have access to multiple delivery options from anywhere in the country that out-of-the-box shipping tech platforms do not offer.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — A new WalletHub study has ranked the healthiest (and unhealthiest) cities across the nation and Texas is getting some national recognition.
Austin has made the top 10 list of the healthiest cities in Texas, coming in at 7th place! Texas also got some recognition for the affordability of healthcare.
According to the study, Laredo has the lowest cost per doctor’s visit in the nation ($56 per visit), which, experts say, is almost 4 times less expensive than the city with the highest cost per doctor’s visit. That honor goes to Juneau, Alaska, with an average cost of $219 per visit.
Officials say they compared more than 180 of the most populated cities in America across 53 different key metrics for good health.
Here are all the cities that made the top 10 list of healthiest cities in America:
For the full report, visit WalletHub. | https://cw33.com/news/local/this-texas-city-ranks-in-the-top-10-healthiest-cities-in-america/ | 2022-04-04T16:35:42Z |
TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a global leader in medical cannabis throughout Latin America and Europe, announces the results of its 2022 Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held on June 23, 2022.
Shareholders approved all of the resolutions detailed in the management information circular of the Company dated May 17, 2022, namely:
- the re-appointment of BDO Canada LLP as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the directors to determine the remuneration for their services;
- fixing the number of directors to be elected at the Meeting at six (6);
- the election of all of the six (6) management nominees to the board of directors of the Company (the "Board of Directors"), including Juan Carlos Echeverry, Vicente Fox, Christopher Naprawa, Deborah Rosati, Alvaro Torres and Alvaro Yanez;
- the ratification of the amended and restated stock option plan of the Company; and
- the ratification of the amended and restated RSU plan of the Company.
The number of common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") represented at the Meeting was 44,108,709 or 23.751% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as of the record date.
The Company further announces that, after the completion of the Meeting, Ms. Deborah Rosati resigned from the Board of Directors and her positions on all committees of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Naprawa, Chairman of the Company stated, "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to sincerely and personally thank Deborah for her valuable contribution to our Company over the years and wish her all the best."
Khiron is a leading vertically integrated international medical cannabis corporation with core operations in Latin America and Europe. Leveraging medical health clinics and proprietary telemedicine platforms, Khiron combines a patient-oriented approach, physician education programs, scientific, product innovation, and cannabis operations expertise to drive prescriptions and brand loyalty with patients worldwide. The Company has a sales presence in Colombia, Peru, Germany, United Kingdom, and Brazil and is positioned to commence sales in Mexico. The Company is led by co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced and diverse executive team and Board of Directors.
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This press release may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not historical in nature constitutes forward-looking information. Forward-looking information and statements contained herein reflect management's current beliefs and is based on information currently available and on assumptions that management believes to be reasonable. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, assumptions regarding the future regulatory developments and economic conditions, the Company's ability to continue its growth and reduce costs. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have been doing hauling jobs with my dad for the last 40 years. I have learned working smarter not harder is the best way to unload a truck" said the inventor from Milpitas, CA, "This is a device for quickly and easily dumping a load from a pickup truck bed down onto the ground so I invented the Fortune Portable Dump Bed."
This product would enable large amounts of heavy brush, garbage bags, firewood, leaves, or other debris to be removed from the vehicle without any physical effort. This innovative idea would simplify the unloading process while also saving the truck owner a significant amount of time and effort. This would greatly reduce the time required to unload firewood, garbage bags, old appliances, and other loose loads.
The original design was submitted to the California sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SFO-350, 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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Election Commission discussing extending voting hours
The Madison County Election Commission met on Tuesday to officially approve its budget for the fiscal year, and that did happen.
But the approval didn’t come without a few minutes of discussion about the notion of extending early voting hours.
Wendy Trice-Martin became a member of the commission last year as a representative of the county’s Democratic Party and has brought up the idea in past meetings and brought it up again in this meeting with a new proposal of doing it.
“I know I was told in past meetings that extending hours is a budget issue, and I get that,” Martin said. “But what about the idea of just one day a week moving the hours back one or two hours to give people who may not be able to get off work long enough to vote early a chance to do it after work?”
Voting hours from Monday through Friday are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
As was mentioned by Commission Chairman Mike Bledsoe in their February meeting, the voting hours were set “many years ago” by the Democratic Party, and the hours have remained the same even since the local Republican Party has taken the majority on the five-member commission.
Bledsoe, along with the other two Republican members, Tim Wilson and Phyllis Means, questioned the need to extend hours because employers are required by state law to allow their employees time to go vote and there are three hours available on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon.
Lovette Brooks, the other Democrat on the commission, said when she worked, she had a hard time getting off work because she worked in healthcare.
“If there’s no one there to work for you while you’re gone for a little while to vote, then you’re not getting out to vote,” Brooks said.
Both Brooks and Martin also said not every employer follows state law and gives their employees time off to vote.
After a few minutes of discussion, Bledsoe said that voting hours are extended to 7 p.m. on Election Day and the hours are already set for the upcoming May 3 local primary election. So any discussion that would happen for the next election – local general and state primary in August – would need to be put on the agenda for the next commission meeting. He also said the main agenda item for this meeting was approving the budget.
“I get that, but extending voting hours even for just one day a week would affect the budget, so I thought it was relevant to today’s meeting,” Martin said.
Martin then requested that altering early voting hours be added to the agenda for the next meeting, which Bledsoe and Election Administrator Lori Lott said it would be.
Early voting for the primary starts on Wednesday, April 13.
Reach Brandon Shields at bjshields@jacksonsun.com. Follow him on Twitter @JSEditorBrandon or on Instagram at editorbrandon. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/2022/04/08/election-commission-discussing-extending-voting-hours/9495115002/ | 2022-04-08T15:58:17Z |
BRANCHVILLE, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGI) announced today that executives John J. Marchioni, Chairperson, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Mark A. Wilcox, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 2022 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 9:50 a.m. (ET). Selective's presentation will be broadcast live on the Internet. Investors are invited to listen by visiting the Investors page of www.Selective.com. A replay of the broadcast will be available until October 8, 2022 on the company's website. For more information about Selective or the upcoming conference, please visit www.Selective.com.
About Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGI) is a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurance companies rated "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer standard and specialty insurance for commercial and personal risks and flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including the Fortune 1000 and being certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2022 for the third consecutive year. For more information about Selective, visit www.Selective.com.
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PARIS (AP) — There will be “zero tolerance” for sexual misconduct by members of French President Emmanuel Macron’s new government, but the judiciary, not the press, will decide the truth, a government spokeswoman said after press coverage of Monday’s first Cabinet meeting focused on a minister who has been accused of rape.
Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, the second woman ever named to the post, met Sunday evening with Damien Abad, who is in charge of French policies for the disabled, to discuss allegations by two women who claimed that he assaulted them over a decade ago. He has firmly denied the accusations, which surfaced this weekend after his appointment on Friday. He said such claims would be impossible, given his own disability, which affects the joints and the muscles.
“What is at stake is establishing the truth,” said government spokeswoman Olivia Gregoire, taking up her role for the first time following the new government’s first Cabinet meeting.
“And it is for judicial authorities to do so. Not me, not you either,” she told reporters.
Monday’s first Cabinet meeting focused on helping struggling French families regain some purchasing power and other issues to “change the lives of the French,” Gregoire said.
But the scandal also gave Macron’s government an opportunity to come down firmly on the side of women who say they have been the victims of sexual abuse.
Gregoire encouraged other women who may be victims “to present themselves without reserve” to judicial authorities, stressing that the government “is at the sides of those, following an aggression or harrassment, have the immense courage to speak” and others who “have walled themselves in silence, or have been walled up,”
Abad was a last-minute prize for Macron’s Renaissance party that may backfire if the scandal doesn’t quickly fade. His appointment had already been mocked by the right because it came a day after he left his conservative mainstream party for Macron’s centrists.
Borne said Sunday that she was unaware of the allegations surrounding Abad, but “there will be no impunity” in such cases for members of the government if judicial authorities step in.
Abad, who was born with arthrogryposis, a condition that affects the joints and muscles, said in a statement Sunday that the “accusations concern acts or gestures which are simply impossible for me due to my disability.”
He said he was forced to make clear that “the sexual act can only take place with the assistance and help of my partner,” and allegations by one of the women “that I could drug, carry, undress and rape an unconscious woman are simply inconceivable and abject.”
The allegations made by the two women were revealed on Saturday, a day after the new government was announced, by the investigative online publication Mediapart.
In one case, a complaint was filed twice, in 2012 and 2017 and later thrown out, the government spokesman said. No legal action has so far been taken in the other case, although a watchdog women’s group said it had notified leading members of Macron’s centrist party and Abad’s previous party about the complaints on May 16 — four days before the government was announced.
The timing could not be worse for Macron, who is trying to keep his parliamentary majority in an election in June so can move forward with his agenda.
The growing scandal over Abad has somewhat drowned out an uproar over the newly appointed education minister, Pap Ndiaye, a historian who had previously headed the National Museum of the History of Immigration. He is being challenged by the right-wing opposition for being too “woke” — for example, for allegedly taking part in gatherings that excluded white people. He has not commented.
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For now, wary US treads water with transformed COVID-19
(AP) - The fast-changing coronavirus has kicked off summer in the U.S. with lots of infections but relatively few deaths compared to its prior incarnations.
COVID-19 is still killing hundreds of Americans each day, but is not nearly as dangerous as it was last fall and winter.
“It’s going to be a good summer and we deserve this break,” said Ali Mokdad, a professor of health metrics sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle.
With more Americans shielded from severe illness through vaccination and infection, COVID-19 has transformed — for now at least — into an unpleasant, inconvenient nuisance for many.
“It feels cautiously good right now,” said Dr. Dan Kaul, an infectious diseases specialist at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. “For the first time that I can remember, pretty much since it started, we don’t have any (COVID-19) patients in the ICU.”
As the nation marks July Fourth, the average number of daily deaths from COVID-19 in the United States is hovering around 360. Last year, during a similar summer lull, it was around 228 in early July. That remains the lowest threshold in U.S. daily deaths since March 2020, when the virus first began its U.S. spread.
But there were far fewer reported cases at this time last year — fewer than 20,000 a day. Now, it’s about 109,000 — and likely an undercount as home tests aren’t routinely reported.
Today, in the third year of the pandemic, it’s easy to feel confused by the mixed picture: Repeat infections are increasingly likely, and a sizeable share of those infected will face the lingering symptoms of long COVID-19.
Yet, the stark danger of death has diminished for many people.
“And that’s because we’re now at a point that everyone’s immune system has seen either the virus or the vaccine two or three times by now,” said Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “Over time, the body learns not to overreact when it sees this virus.”
“What we’re seeing is that people are getting less and less ill on average,” Dowdy said.
As many as 8 out of 10 people in the U.S. have been infected at least once, according to one influential model.
The death rate for COVID-19 has been a moving target, but recently has fallen to within the range of an average flu season, according to data analyzed by Arizona State University health industry researcher Mara Aspinall.
At first, some people said coronavirus was no more deadly than the flu, “and for a long period of time, that wasn’t true,” Aspinall said. Back then, people had no immunity. Treatments were experimental. Vaccines didn’t exist.
Now, Aspinall said, the built-up immunity has driven down the death rate to solidly in the range of a typical flu season. Over the past decade, the death rate for flu was about 5% to 13% of those hospitalized.
Big differences separate flu from COVID-19: The behavior of the coronavirus continues to surprise health experts and it’s still unclear whether it will settle into a flu-like seasonal pattern.
Last summer — when vaccinations first became widely available in the U.S. — was followed by the delta surge and then the arrival of omicron, which killed 2,600 Americans a day at its peak last February.
Experts agree a new variant might arise capable of escaping the population’s built-up immunity. And the fast-spreading omicron subtypes BA.4 and BA.5 might also contribute to a change in the death numbers.
“We thought we understood it until these new subvariants emerged,” said Dr. Peter Hotez, an infectious disease specialist at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas.
It would be wise, he said, to assume that a new variant will come along and hit the nation later this summer.
“And then another late fall-winter wave,” Hotez said.
In the next weeks, deaths could edge up in many states, but the U.S. as a whole is likely to see deaths decline slightly, said Nicholas Reich, who aggregates coronavirus projections for the COVID-19 Forecast Hub in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We’ve seen COVID hospitalizations increase to around 5,000 new admissions each day from just over 1,000 in early April. But deaths due to COVID have only increased slightly over the same time period,” said Reich, a professor of biostatistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Unvaccinated people have a six times higher risk of dying from COVID-19 compared with people with at least a primary series of shots, the CDC estimated based on available data from April.
This summer, consider your own vulnerability and that of those around you, especially in large gatherings since the virus is spreading so rapidly, Dowdy said.
“There are still people who are very much at risk,” he said.
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– Researchers will now be able to access rich clinical data on patients with rare neurological disease –
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, today announced a collaboration with Simons Searchlight, an international research program with a goal of accelerating research and improving lives for people with rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders. This partnership will connect two sets of data – the longitudinal clinical data extracted from medical records through Invitae's Ciitizen, a patient-consented, digital natural history data platform and patient reported outcomes and biospecimens collected by Simons Searchlight. The partnership breaks down data silos and provides a rich and deep dataset that will help accelerate research for rare neurodevelopmental diseases.
"We are excited about this collaboration that will allow researchers to get deep, rich longitudinal data on rare disease patients," said Farid Vij, president and general manager of data for Invitae. "This is intended to help improve treatment, with a goal of ultimately finding a cure for these rare diseases."
Rare disease patients and caregivers are often asked to participate in many different stand- alone studies to help advance research. Through the combined clinical and patient-reported data in these two datasets, researchers get a deeper understanding of the etiology and progression of disease, sparing additional time, effort and data collection from the patient.
"Joining forces with Invitae is incredibly powerful for patients with rare diseases," said Jennifer Tjernagel, M.S., senior project manager at Simons Searchlight, Simons Foundation. "Our partnership and the resulting datasets will help improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as STXBP1, SYNGAP1 and others. Having the support of Invitae's Ciitizen platform will help pair patient-reported data with clinical information for in depth data analysis."
Charlene Son Rigby, president and co-founder of STXBP1 Foundation shared, "We are thrilled to partner with Invitae and Simons Searchlight on this initiative. We believe in the power of data and how important sharing that data can be in the journey to finding a cure for STXBP1 Disorder. Having this kind of collaboration in our toolkit is opening up an entirely new approach for our foundation and our patient community. The combination of Invitae's existing clinical data which will be transitioned into a readily usable format, and Simons' deep information from patients and caregivers, will provide doctors and scientists with an innovative way to accelerate understanding of natural history, while allowing patients and their loved ones to focus on what's most important - their health."
Mike Graglia, Managing Director and Co-Founder of the SynGAP Research Fund stated, "Invitae's Ciitizen is a powerful digital natural history study data platform in the rare disease space. The technology, execution and clinical expertise behind it are exceptional. Simons Searchlight is the most established clinician-led registry in autism and related disorders. The accomplishment of connecting these two platforms is a testament to their collective focus on helping patients. Every single patient who has access to Invitae's Ciitizen platform and Searchlight should consent to join their profiles now."
This agreement expands upon a partnership that was originally launched as a pilot for STXBP1 patients and the STXBP1 Foundation. The relationship allowed consenting patients to link their de-identified Invitae Ciitizen data with the Simons Searchlight database to accelerate understanding of patients with STXBP1 disorder. By expanding focus to additional rare neurological disorders, such as SYNGAP1, SCN2A, SLC6A1 and more, researchers are one step closer to finding the needle in the haystack for patients with these conditions. To learn more about Invitae's Ciitizen data platform and request access to the consented dataset for research, email partners@invitae.com.
Invitae Corporation (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company, whose mission is to bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Invitae's goal is to aggregate the world's genetic tests into a single service with higher quality, faster turnaround time and lower prices. For more information, visit the company's website at invitae.com.
Simons Searchlight collects medical, developmental, and behavioral data on people living with rare developmental disorders. Participants and their families share this valuable information and experiences so that scientists around the world may increase understanding of these medical conditions and ultimately improve lives. For more information, visit simonssearchlight.org
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The share of US adults who received treatment for mental health grew throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nearly 22% of adults got mental health treatment in 2021, up from about 19% in 2019.
This jump is probably due to a combination of increased need and better access to treatment, said Calliope Holingue, a psychiatric epidemiologist and member of Johns Hopkins University's COVID-19 Mental Health Measurement Working Group.
"The pandemic has spurred an important conversation about the need to take care of ourselves. In the population as a whole, we're seeing that reflected," she said.
Overall, the CDC report found that the increase in mental health treatment was driven largely by adults under the age of 45.
Adults 18 to 44 were least likely to have received treatment for mental health in 2019 but became the most likely in 2021. Nearly 1 in 4 adults (more than 23%) in this age group received treatment for mental health in 2021, a jump of nearly 5 percentage points from 2019.
"This young adult group is encountering the pandemic at a very vulnerable life stage. It's the stage at which disorders such as anxiety disorders and depression are at one of their highest levels across the life course," Holingue said. "So there is this sort of natural vulnerability there, at the same time that the pandemic is happening."
The report also found that women were consistently more likely than men to have received treatment for mental health, by a difference of more than 10 percentage points each year between 2019 and 2021. In 2021, more than 1 in 4 women (29%) reported receiving mental health treatment compared with fewer than 1 in 5 men (18%).
The World Health Organization has called attention to a "massive" increase in anxiety and depression globally. Prevalence shot up 25% in the first year of the pandemic, according to a scientific brief -- a finding that WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called "just the tip of the iceberg" in understanding the toll the pandemic has taken on the world's mental health.
"This is a wake-up call to all countries to pay more attention to mental health and do a better job of supporting their populations' mental health," he said.
In the US specifically, Holingue says, there was a "peak increase in mental distress" in the early months of the pandemic amid fear, uncertainty and change. That has tapered off, but with lingering effects.
Drug overdose deaths, for example, have continued at record high levels into 2022.
"The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated numerous social stressors that we know can increase the risk of both substance use and mental illness, alongside substantial changes to the illicit drug supply," said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse,
But, she said, increases in mental health treatment as found in the CDC report "may not be a negative signal in and of itself" because it could mean people are connecting with the help they need.
"For many people, drug and alcohol problems begin as self-medication for other mental health symptoms. Half of people with a substance use disorder have another mental illness at some point, and vice-versa," she said. "Fragmented and hard-to-access mental health care means that these conditions and addiction often go untreated."
Better access to telehealth has broadened treatment options -- but not for everyone, Holingue said.
According to the CDC report, white people were consistently more likely than any other racial or ethnic group to receive mental health treatment. More than 30% of white people reported receiving mental health treatment in 2021, compared with 15% of Black people, 13% of Hispanic people and 11% of Asian people. Despite having the lowest rates, Asian people saw one of the largest increases in mental health treatment between 2019 and 2021.
In addition to the coronavirus, 2020 and 2021 brought increased anti-Asian hate crimes and protests against police brutality and racism in the wake of George Floyd's death. In April 2021, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky declared racism a serious public health threat.
But people of color are less able to access mental health services because of things like economic inequities and lack of diverse providers, Holingue said.
"We're seeing an increase in the white population, and that's great, but we're seeing a smaller increase in people of color. So what we need is an even larger increase to happen in those groups in order to be more confident that that disparity in care is narrowing," she said.
Other studies from the CDC have shown the heavy toll the pandemic has had on the mental health of children, too. Mental health-related visits to emergency rooms jumped 31% in 2020 over 2019 for adolescents ages 12 to 17. And in early 2021, suicide attempts among adolescents girls were more than 50% higher than they were in 2019.
Data for the new CDC report was collected by the National Center for Health Statistics as part of the National Health Interview Survey. Individuals were considered to have received treatment for mental health if they reported getting counseling or therapy or taking prescription medication for anxiety, depression, concentration, behavior or other emotions in the past 12 months.
This summer, the US Department of Health and Human Services launched 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for mental health crises.
This is a "somewhat promising" step forward, but Holingue says improvements to mental health will improve only incrementally unless there is a renewed level of investment.
"While mental health services are really critical, I think on a societal level, they're not enough to truly protect the public's mental health," she said. "We need greater commitment from the government at all levels to the causes of this poor mental health. These include the ongoing pandemic, but also things like the housing crisis, the climate crisis, gun violence, racism, to name a few."
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HAVANA (AP) — Mediation talks to restructure more than $9 billion in debt held by Puerto Rico’s power company failed, officials announced Saturday, raising concerns about the future of the bankrupt government agency.
A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances said the impasse with bondholders means it would resume litigation against them in an attempt to restructure the debt, warning that any cost associated with debt repayment would be passed along to consumers.
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said the mediation did not achieve the desired outcome: “My administration cannot accept a deal that unduly strains the wallets of our hard-working families, or the resources businesses need to fuel our economy and create and maintain jobs on the island.”
In a press conference on Saturday, Pierluisi said the power company will remain in a state of bankruptcy given pending litigations.
Creditors could not be immediately reached for comment.
Board member Justin Peterson criticized the board for abandoning mediation efforts as he advocated for bondholders to be paid and said that a deal to end bankruptcy and avoid expensive and lengthy litigation “was clearly in reach.”
“It would have catalyzed much-needed private sector investment to rebuild and modernize Puerto Rico’s grid and would have provided the citizens…with cleaner, more reliable and more affordable power,” he said. “Now, all of this could be delayed for years.”
Puerto Rico’s power grid remains frail after Hurricane Maria razed it in 2017, with outages reported daily. The grid was already crumbling before the storm hit as a result of aging infrastructure and a lack of maintenance.
The failed talks come after Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced in early March that his administration was scrapping a proposed debt restructuring deal for the island’s Electric Power Authority that was several years in the making because it wasn’t feasible or in Puerto Rico’s best interest.
The power company’s debt is the largest of any government agency, and economists have said that restructuring it would help boost economic development on an island mired in a deep economic crisis.
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New Service Accelerates Digital Transformation and Supports "Anywhere Work" Across Latin America
MIRAMAR, Fla. and PALO ALTO, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Claro Enterprise Solutions and VMware today announced the addition of VMware Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to Claro Enterprise Solutions' extensive portfolio of managed services.
Claro Enterprise Solutions customers will now be able to leverage VMware SASE in Latin America to implement a Cloud-first approach to security, networking, and edge computing services.
Andrés Mosquera, Chief Executive Officer at Claro Enterprise Solutions, said: "Our enterprise customers have accelerated the shift to a remote and distributed workforce, increasing their need for SASE solutions that meet their unique security demands. VMware SASE used along with Claro Enterprise Solutions' managed services and extensive network coverage offers an integrated solution with great performance that address network security challenges of a multi-cloud ecosystem while empowering digital transformation."
VMware's comprehensive Cloud-delivered SASE solution brings together:
- Network performance benefits of SD-WAN
- Integrated security services delivered from the Cloud
- The ability to support modern distributed applications, which will benefit from artificial intelligence for IT operations, or AIOps, for faster problem resolution.
VMware will deliver these capabilities as a service from a global network of over 150 points of presence (PoPs) deployed by VMware and its partners worldwide. In addition, through its affiliates, Claro Enterprise Solutions will host SASE PoPs across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.
Craig Connors, Vice President and general manager of VMware's SASE business said, "Leading service providers like Claro Enterprise Solutions are modernizing their network to monetize services that their customers are demanding. SASE represents the future of networking, security, and edge computing. Our partnership with Claro Enterprise Solutions will accelerate the move to SASE and influence how companies across Latin America grow and support their workforce."
Claro Enterprise Solutions, an América Móvil subsidiary, is a leading source provider of Network Connectivity and Communication, Cloud, IoT, and IT Managed Services, delivering scalable solutions with layers of security, global expertise, and dependable customer support. More at www.usclaro.com
VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. As a trusted foundation to accelerate innovation, VMware software gives businesses the flexibility and choice they need to build the future. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to building a better future through the company's 2030 Agenda. For more information, please visit www.vmware.com/company.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies focused on treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, today announced that data from its phase 2 EMPhASIS trial of lead asset, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), has been published in the peer reviewed journal, Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.
The paper, authored by coordinating investigator, Robert J. Fox, M.D., Staff Neurologist, Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Vice-Chair for Research, Neurologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, is entitled, "Safety and efficacy of vidofludimus calcium, a selective dihydroorotate dehydrogenase inhibitor, in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (EMPhASIS): a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial." It can be accessed through the following link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acn3.51574.
Vidofludimus calcium is a novel and second generation selective dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) inhibitor without off-target effects on kinases seen with drugs of the same class, which may lead to a better safety and tolerability profile. The inhibition of DHODH has been shown to suppress magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain lesions and disease activity in multiple sclerosis. The paper assessed the safety and activity on MRI-based endpoints as well as clinical and biomarker assessments of vidofludimus calcium in patients with RRMS.
"The results from this phase 2 trial of vidofludimus calcium in patients with RRMS are encouraging, as the trial met its primary and key secondary endpoints for suppressing the number of combined unique active magnetic resonance imaging lesions," stated Dr. Fox. "Importantly, vidofludimus calcium was found to be safe and well-tolerated as compared to placebo, with no increase in the rate of infections, effects on liver or blood cell laboratory parameters and with a very low treatment discontinuation rate." Dr. Fox receives consulting fees for serving as an advisor to Immunic.
"The publication of the EMPhASIS trial results in a peer-reviewed journal is a testament to the importance of our phase 2 findings for vidofludimus calcium in patients with RRMS," stated Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Immunic. "Based on these strong data, we have enrolled patients in our phase 2 CALLIPER trial in progressive multiple sclerosis patients to further explore vidofludimus calcium's neuroprotective potential, as exemplified by a slowing of brain atrophy and delay in disability worsening, which are often caused by axonal and neural damage. Equally exciting, we have also been enrolling patients in our phase 3 ENSURE program of vidofludimus calcium as a treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). We remain highly enthusiastic about the potential for this novel therapeutic to become a best-in-class DHODH inhibitor in RMS."
The full unblinded data from the double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 EMPhASIS trial (Cohort 1 with 30 and 45 mg of vidofludimus calcium or placebo once-daily) were reported by Immunic in September of 2020 and are summarized in more detail in this peer-reviewed journal. The trial achieved all primary and key secondary endpoints. In particular, the study met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in the cumulative number of combined unique active (CUA) MRI lesions up to week 24 in patients receiving 45 mg of vidofludimus calcium once-daily, by 62% (p=0.0002), as compared to placebo. The study also met its key secondary endpoint, showing a statistically significant reduction in the cumulative number of CUA MRI lesions for the 30 mg once-daily dose, by 70% (p<0.0001), as compared to placebo. The data set also confirms that vidofludimus calcium was very well tolerated, in general, and that its safety profile was similar to the placebo group.
Earlier in 2022, Immunic released data from a second, lower dose cohort of the EMPhASIS trial in RRMS (Cohort 2: 10 mg of vidofludimus calcium or placebo once-daily) which Immunic intends to summarize in a future publication. In the final Cohort 2 data set, the anti-inflammatory effects of vidofludimus calcium at the 10 mg dose were observed to be lower (13% reduction of gadolinium-enhancing magnetic resonance imaging lesions up to 24 weeks, as compared to placebo) than those found with the 30 mg vidofludimus calcium dose in the pooled Cohort 1 and 2 data (78% reduction), providing further support for the selection of 30 mg dosing in the ongoing ENSURE trials in RMS.
Vidofludimus calcium is an investigational drug in development as an orally available, next-generation selective immune modulator that is designed to inhibit the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH). Vidofludimus calcium has been observed to act on activated T and B cells while leaving other immune cells largely unaffected and allows the immune system to stay functioning, e.g., in fighting infections. In previous trials, vidofludimus calcium did not show an increased rate of infections compared to placebo. In addition, DHODH inhibitors, such as vidofludimus calcium, are known to possess a host-based antiviral effect, which is independent with respect to specific virus proteins and their structure. Therefore, DHODH inhibition may be broadly applicable against multiple viruses. To date, vidofludimus calcium has been tested in more than 1,100 individuals and has shown an attractive pharmacokinetic, safety and tolerability profile. Vidofludimus calcium is not yet licensed or approved in any country.
Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies focused on treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The company is developing three small molecule products: its lead development program, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), a selective immune modulator that inhibits the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme DHODH and exhibits a host-based antiviral effect, is currently being developed as a treatment option for multiple sclerosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. IMU-935, a selective inverse agonist of the transcription factor RORγ/RORγt, is targeted for development in psoriasis, castration-resistant prostate cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome. IMU-856, which targets the restoration of the intestinal barrier function, is targeted for development in diseases involving bowel barrier dysfunction. For further information, please visit: www.imux.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve substantial risks and uncertainties for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected expenses, expected timing and results of clinical trials, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Immunic's three development programs and the targeted diseases; the potential for vidofludimus calcium to safely and effectively target diseases; preclinical and clinical data for vidofludimus calcium; the timing of current and future clinical trials and anticipated clinical milestones; the nature, strategy and focus of the company and further updates with respect thereto; and the development and commercial potential of any product candidates of the company. Immunic may not actually achieve the plans, carry out the intentions or meet the expectations or projections disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, without limitation, the COVID-19 pandemic, risks and uncertainties associated with the ability to project future cash utilization and reserves needed for contingent future liabilities and business operations, the availability of sufficient financial and other resources to meet business objectives and operational requirements, the fact that the results of earlier preclinical studies and clinical trials may not be predictive of future clinical trial results, the protection and market exclusivity provided by Immunic's intellectual property, risks related to the drug development and the regulatory approval process and the impact of competitive products and technological changes. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in the section captioned "Risk Factors," in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 24, 2022, and in the company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov or ir.imux.com/sec-filings. Any forward-looking statement made in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Immunic disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. Immunic expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this press release.
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New features include gamified math equations, college and career support, and live extracurricular classes
MONTREAL, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Paper, the leading provider of academic support, today announced a series of upgrades and additions to its best-in-class Educational Support System (ESS). The new features will be available to all 2.5 million students on the Paper platform just in time for the 2022-2023 school year.
Over the last several months, Paper worked with students and other stakeholder focus groups to understand how to improve its ESS and find better methods to engage with today's students and their preferred ways to interact and learn.
"From the beginning, we have always relied on student and teacher feedback to help us build and improve Paper," said Philip Cutler, Paper co-founder and CEO. "Our team is focused on constantly innovating to create a more engaging and effective platform that students will regularly use to get help with their academics and preparing for life and a career."
The new products and features will help to improve student outcomes and confidence by making Paper's ESS more engaging and accessible for all students.
Paper's new math literacy solution, Paper Math, gamifies math by allowing students to manipulate equations through an artful interface to help break math problems down into intuitive core concepts, making the experience immersive and fun. It stimulates right-brain thinking by encouraging exploration and discovery using an interactive and engaging platform. Included in the Paper ESS at no additional cost, Paper Math helps improve math comprehension and confidence for students of all grades.
Bridge the gap between learning and fun with Paper Live – a suite of daily extracurricular classes hosted live by some of the most entertaining instructors on the internet. Dive into the world of space exploration or problem solve your way out of a virtual escape room. No matter their interest or hobbies, Paper Live has a wide variety of classes suitable for any student. Free to all Paper students, these walk-in-friendly classes will make students of any age love learning. Paper Live will help to address systemic inequities by providing an entertaining, educational after-school activity at no cost to parents.
Meet Paper's Review Center, an asynchronous learning hub designed to meet the learning needs of each student. An upgrade from our previous Essay Review product, Paper users can now submit more than traditional essay assignments; lab reports, assignments, short-answer questions, and bibliographies are all accepted types of content. Students can also upload almost any creative or scientific work to Review Center, including poems, short stories, scripts, pre-lab assignments, lab reports, and research papers - anything that annotated feedback can help improve. As always, students won't have anything written for them or be given answers—Review Center provides rapid feedback on nearly any writing assignment.
Today's students take many different paths after high school. The next steps in life can be stressful, even for the highest performing students. While college may not be for everyone, getting in just got easier with Paper Accepted, a new service offered to all Paper students. Paper Accepted gives students access to feedback from college admissions experts who will review their applications and personal essays. Traditionally a cost-prohibitive service for many students, Paper Accepted ensures every student has the best opportunity to get into their college of choice.
Available to high school students, teachers, and parents, Paper Hired is designed to help job seekers of all ages land the best position possible. Whether looking for their first work experience, landing a dream internship, or leveling up their career, Paper Hired leverages career guidance and HR experts to help the whole community feel confident when applying and interviewing for any job. Upload your resume and cover letter for feedback, or get job interview prep support from an expert. No matter where they are on their career journey, Paper Hired can help candidates secure their next job.
Helping students be more confident in life also includes supporting their well-being. Paper recently established a Department of Student Health and Safety (SHS) to ensure that every student who utilizes the platform is safe and secure. The SHS is led by experienced crisis counselors and supports partner school districts in identifying and addressing non-academic student concerns like health and wellbeing that frequently arise in school communities.
In addition to these new features, Paper earned the Level IV certification for its alignment with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) standards. This certification is a significant step toward verifying the effectiveness of the educational support Paper's platform provides to students. Paper is working with an independent, third-party research group to run additional studies during the school year to demonstrate the platform's impact on student outcomes.
"We are committed to highlighting Paper's efficacy in improving student outcomes. Previously, we worked directly with districts to validate our impact and produce case studies. Today, we are engaged with Learn Platform to concretely demonstrate the improvements our students see," said Cutler. "It is important for education companies to continue to collect and analyze data on a consistent and ongoing basis. Not only to hold ourselves accountable but to ensure we are always iterating and improving our platform for the benefit of our students and teachers."
Mission-driven educators founded Paper to help every student reach their full potential through an unlimited, on-demand Educational Support System (ESS) that includes 1:1 virtual tutoring, a Review Center, College & Career Support, and Paper Live. Paper's highly-qualified educators provide an instructional framework emphasizing inquiry-based learning to empower students to pursue lifelong learning and prepare for college and career success. Paper's multilingual support is available in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. With a mission to help close the achievement and opportunity gaps, Paper aims to address the inequities facing all students, especially those from marginalized groups. As of June 2022, Paper supports approximately 2.5 million students at hundreds of unique school districts across 30 U.S. states and Canada. Learn more or request a demo at paper.co.
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Silver Lake’s CJ Hamilton reflects on 47-year coaching career
SILVER LAKE, Kan. (WIBW) - Silver Lake hired CJ Hamilton as their head football coach in 1973.
The Eagles didn’t know it at the time, but that day, they signed on the man who would become the all-time winningest high school football coach in Kansas history.
“I came right out of college,” Hamilton said. “The superintendent asked me, ‘Can you stick around for four or five years?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, I’ll do that.’ And that’s how I got a job.”
Hamilton announced his retirement Monday after a 47-year career.
The Silver Lake-native tested the college coaching waters in 1977 and 1978 with Washburn. He then decided coaching high school kids — in life and in football — was where he was meant to be.
“Some of them that went on to college, they said, ‘The special years were those years,’” Hamilton said. “Or, ‘I didn’t know who I was. I didn’t know what I was, but I found a way to find it out through being associated with Silver Lake, in the community, in the program.’”
Hamilton wasn’t able to coach on the sidelines last season as he continues to fight an infection in his leg, and said now was the time to step down.
When asked his favorite memory from the last 47 years, he won’t mention the 447 wins, or the 39 Mid-East League titles, or even his eight state championships.
He says he’ll miss practice the most.
“The championships are for the kids and the community,” Hamilton said. “That’s not what drove me anyway. It was the interaction with my players, the interaction with even some kids who weren’t my players in the classroom. And that’s one of the reasons why I made the decision I made. It’s important to have that person, that connection, that tie for those kids to make contact with. So yeah, definitely practice was the best day.”
Hamilton’s legacy will live on through his players, the Silver Lake community, and in the stadium he spent so many hours: CJ Hamilton Field.
“I can’t tell you scores of a lot of our games,” he said. “But I remember the interactions with not only my players, the community and how they supported me and how they supported us in our journey.”
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The Unified Identity Simplifies Offering and Boosts Cross-Channel Approach
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS), today unveiled a bold and unified corporate brand and a single strategic purpose for its clients and partners —to power more connections, with more consumers, in more ways, across more devices.
The new brand identity reflects an important milestone in the integration of last year's acquisitions of Fyber, AdColony and Appreciate, combining talented teams as well as market-leading technology and business assets in order to create Digital Turbine's end-to-end mobile growth platform.
"Our new unified identity is the culmination of several years of strategic innovation and acquisition that has resulted in strong, profitable growth," said Bill Stone, CEO of Digital Turbine, "Bringing all of our companies together under one brand reflects our ongoing commitment to expand the value that we deliver to our partners, making it simple for them to use more of our products to drive meaningful business growth."
Digital Turbine's new brand identity is extended to its suite of mobile growth solutions, covering On-Device experiences, app mediation, ad monetization, user acquisition, and brand awareness.
"We've seen incredible success for customers adopting our full offering. For example, Accuweather is one of many leveraging our platform across app distribution, audience development and in-app monetization to achieve even greater growth," said Itai Cohen, SVP Marketing and Strategy, "We've made great progress over the past year in integrating multiple companies under one roof, and with this change, we've made it easier for our clients to understand who we are, what we do, and how we can help them achieve their growth goals."
Developed in collaboration with globally-recognized design firm Pentagram and Purpose Worldwide, Digital Turbine's new brand is now rolling out across regions and will be reflected across all external touch points, including its products, websites, social media accounts, and sales and marketing materials.
To learn more about Digital Turbine, please visit www.digitalturbine.com.
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- Agreement will provide the first protein-based vaccine option in the U.S., pending FDA Emergency Use Authorization and CDC recommendation
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Department of Defense, to secure an initial 3.2 million doses of Novavax' COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) should it receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Novavax' protein-based vaccine will be made available for free to states, jurisdictions, federal pharmacy partners, and federally qualified health centers.
"We are pleased to come one step closer to potentially offering our vaccine to physicians, healthcare organizations, and consumers who have been awaiting a protein-based vaccine option," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "We are grateful for the U.S. government's ongoing support and partnership to bring Novavax' COVID-19 vaccine to the U.S., and we look forward to the FDA's decision on an emergency use authorization."
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
On June 7, 2022, the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted to recommend that the FDA grant an EUA for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 18 and over. The FDA is currently reviewing Novavax' application for EUA. If EUA is granted, a potential policy recommendation from the CDC would be the final step before immunizations with the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine could begin.
Authorization in the U.S.
NVX-CoV2373 has not yet been authorized for use in the U.S.
About NVX-CoV2373
NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus S protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of NVX-CoV2373 worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
About the NVX-CoV2373 Phase 3 Trials
NVX-CoV2373 continues being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 trials.
PREVENT-19 (the PRE-fusion protein subunit Vaccine Efficacy Novavax Trial | COVID-19) is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 29,960 participants 18 years of age and over in 119 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. The primary endpoint for PREVENT-19 was the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate, or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second dose in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. The statistical success criterion included a lower bound of 95% CI >30%. A secondary endpoint was the prevention of PCR-confirmed, symptomatic moderate or severe COVID-19. Both endpoints were assessed at least seven days after the second study vaccination in volunteers who had not been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. In the trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved 90.4% efficacy overall. It was generally well-tolerated and elicited a robust antibody response after the second dose in both studies. Full results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The pediatric expansion of PREVENT-19 is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 2,247 adolescent participants 12 to 17 years of age in 73 locations in the United States, compared with placebo. In the pediatric trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint (non-inferiority of the neutralizing antibody response compared to young adult participants 18 through 25 years of age from PREVENT-19) and demonstrated 80% efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant of concern was the predominant circulating strain in the U.S. Additionally, immune responses were about two-to-three-fold higher in adolescents than in adults against all variants studied.
PREVENT-19 is being conducted with support from the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the HHS, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health at HHS. BARDA is providing up to $1.75 billion under a Department of Defense agreement (# MCDC2011-001). The Department of Defense Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense is also providing funding of up to $45.7 million under a separate agreement. To date, the U.S. government has agreed to order 3.2 million doses of NVX-CoV2373 under these existing agreements should NVX-CoV2373 receive FDA EUA and a recommendation from the CDC. Novavax and the U.S. government will determine the timing, pricing, and amounts for delivery of any additional NVX-CoV2373 doses upon FDA EUA. Novavax intends to pursue additional U.S. procurement of both NVX-CoV2373 doses and other potential formulations.
Additionally, a trial conducted in the U.K. with 14,039 participants aged 18 years and over was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded study and achieved overall efficacy of 89.7%. The primary endpoint was based on the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second study vaccination in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. Full results of the trial were published in NEJM.
About Matrix-M™ Adjuvant
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received conditional authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the European Commission and the World Health Organization. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide and will soon be under review in the U.S. for use in adults, adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the potential for subsequent orders from the U.S. government for additional doses of NVX-CoV2373 and other potential formulations, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, a COVID-seasonal influenza investigational vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including with respect to an FDA EUA decision and potential CDC recommendation for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for use in adults and adolescents and as a booster, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, and the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of NVX-CoV2373 and expected administration of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen attacked two churches in rural northwestern Nigeria on Sunday, killing three people, witnesses and a state official said, weeks after a similar attack in the West African nation left 40 worshippers dead.
The attack in Kajuru area of Kaduna State targeted four villages, resulting in the abduction of unspecified number of residents and the destruction of houses before the assailants managed to escape, locals said.
It wasn’t immediately clear who was behind the attack on the Kaduna churches. Much of Nigeria has struggled with security issues, with Kaduna as one of the worst-hit states. At least 32 people were killed in the Kajuru area last week in an attack that lasted for hours across four villages.
Worshippers were attending the church service at the Maranatha Baptist Church and at St. Moses Catholic Church in Rubu community of Kaduna on Sunday morning when “they (the assailants) just came and surrounded the churches” both located in the same area, said Usman Danladi, who lives nearby.
“Before they (worshippers) noticed, they were already terrorizing them; some began attacking inside the church then others proceeded to other areas,” Danladi said. He added that “most of the victims kidnapped are from the Baptist (church) while the three killed were Catholics.”
The Kaduna state government confirmed the three deaths by bandits who “stormed the villages on motorcycles, beginning from Ungwan Fada, and moving into Ungwan Turawa, before Ungwan Makama and then Rubu.” Security patrols are being conducted in the general area” as investigations proceed, according to Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna commissioner for security.
The Christian Association of Nigeria condemned Sunday’s attacks and said churches in Nigeria have become “targets” of armed groups.
“It is very unfortunate that when we are yet to come out of the mourning of those killed in Owo two Sundays ago, another one has happened in Kaduna,” Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the association’s spokesman, told The Associated Press. “It has become a recurring decimal.”
Many of the attacks targeting rural areas in Nigeria’s troubled northern region are similar. The motorcycle-riding gunmen often arrive in hundreds in areas where Nigeria’s security forces are outnumbered and outgunned. It usually takes months for the police to make arrests and authorities have identified the attackers as mostly young herdsmen from the Fulani tribe caught up in Nigeria’s pastoral conflict between host communities and herdsmen over limited access to water and land. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/two-nigeria-churches-attacked-worshippers-killed-abducted/ | 2022-06-20T08:43:23Z |
PASADENA, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ExchangeRight, one of the nation's leaders in diversified real estate investments and strategies, has fully subscribed its $134 million Net-Leased Portfolio 52 offering, which features 449,424 square feet of retail, medical, banking and pharmacy tenants. The portfolio was structured to generate accelerating investor distributions starting at an annualized rate of 6.00 percent.
Net-Leased Portfolio 52 launched with 10-year, fixed-rate interest-only financing at 3.465 percent. The $134,280,000 offering contains 26 single-tenant properties over 15 states ranging from the southwest to the northeast United States. CVS Pharmacy, Dollar General, Walgreens, Tractor Supply Company and Family Dollar stores as well as First Midwest Bank have multiple locations in the portfolio. Dollar Tree, Fresenius Medical Care, Hobby Lobby, Natural Grocers, Octapharma and Sam's Club also have locations in the 100-percent-occupied portfolio.
"We are pleased that the diversity and size of our newest DST allows us to accommodate the wealth management needs of investors seeking resilient passive income," said Warren Thomas, a managing partner at ExchangeRight. "We are honored by the trust that investors and their representatives and advisors continue to place in us for their wealth management and retirement needs with each offering we fully subscribe. We are proud to provide another ExchangeRight offering intended to produce stable income through economic cycles, defer taxes, preserve wealth and provide a strategic exit for our investors."
ExchangeRight and its affiliates' vertically integrated platform features more than $4.9 billion in assets under management, diversified across more than 1,100 properties, more than 20 million square feet and throughout 46 states. More than 6,800 investors have trusted ExchangeRight to manage their capital. All of the company's current and past offerings have met or exceeded targeted cash flow distributions to investors since the company's founding. The past performance of ExchangeRight and its previous offerings does not guarantee future results.
About ExchangeRight
ExchangeRight pursues its passion to empower people to be secure, free and generous by providing REIT, fund and 1031 DST portfolios that target secure capital, stable income and strategic exits. The company strategically syndicates net-leased portfolios of assets backed primarily by investment-grade corporations that successfully operate in the necessity-based retail and healthcare industries, as well as diversified value-add portfolios of inline and outparcel retail spaces shadow-anchored by strong-performing grocery tenants. Please visit www.exchangeright.com for more information.
Media contact:
Lindsey Thompson
Senior Media Relations Officer
lthompson@exchangeright.com
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LEXINGTON, Mass., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hemanext Inc., a leading innovator in blood processing, storage, and transfusion technology, today announced that it has initiated the rollout of its Hemanext ONE® RBC (Red Blood Cell) Processing and Storage System in Europe.
Doctors have begun transfusing patients suffering from hematological malignancies using RBCs processed and stored with the Hemanext ONE® system, as part of a post-market clinical study in Bergen, Norway. This is a study designed to assess the initial safety effects of transfusing hypoxic RBCs in patients with acute burns and hematological malignancies, including MDS.
Hemanext received CE Mark Certification for its RBC Processing & Storage System in April 2021 and plans to roll out Hemanext ONE® across additional European markets in the coming months. As part of this commercialization and sales ramp program, Hemanext has been strengthening its relationship with distributors, healthcare institutions and blood establishments across Europe.
The Company has recently submitted a De Novo classification request to the US FDA. The De Novo submission is currently pending, and the product is not commercially available in the United States at this time.
Martin Cannon, Co-Founder and CEO of Hemanext, said: "Successfully beginning the treatment of patients in Europe with hypoxically stored RBCs is a tremendous milestone, both for our company and for transfusion patients globally. We believe the road to improved patient transfusions begins with storing RBCs under hypoxic conditions to limit oxidative damage and storage lesions. Our technology has the potential to facilitate efficient treatment of patients in need. We look forward to continuing to expand our presence into additional European markets over the course of 2022."
Geir Hetland, MD, PhD, group leader, Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital said: "As a physician, it is thrilling to have a powerful new tool available that could improve transfusions. We look forward to seeing the data that results from this clinical study, as we believe these real-world improvements in technology have the potential to transform blood and transfusion therapy."
Janice Frey-Angel, CEO of Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation (AAMDSIF), said: "This announcement marks a concrete step forward for transfusion patients everywhere. AAMDSIF is proud to partner with companies like Hemanext that work tirelessly with the mission to improve the quality of life for patients who are burdened by chronic blood disorders. We are eager to learn more about the data from the study, as we look to further our support for patients searching for tools to navigate their chronic illnesses."
Håkon Reikvam, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen in Norway, and a study investigator, said: "The commencement of this study marks an important step forward in the journey to innovate on behalf of patients suffering from severe blood disorders. As a clinician, I am well-aligned with Hemanext's mission to provide safer transfusions. I believe this study represents a key stride towards a world with fewer and better transfusions."
About Hemanext
Hemanext is a privately held medical technology company based in Lexington, MA that is dedicated to improving the quality, safety, efficacy, and cost of transfusion therapy. The company's research and development efforts center on the study of hypoxically stored red blood cells (RBCs). The company's aim is to significantly improve the quality of stored RBCs by limiting oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the storage environment.
Since its founding in 2008, Hemanext has envisioned a world with fewer and better transfusions. In its early years, multiple grants from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) enabled the company to demonstrate the feasibility of hypoxic RBC storage, develop its first prototype system, and conduct in vivo research. To date, the company has raised more than $100 million in private equity capital from major US and international investors.
On April 13, 2021, Hemanext announced that it had received CE Mark certification for Hemanext ONE® system, clearing the way for the medical device to be sold in European markets.
About Hemanext ONE®
In Europe, the system is CE Marked for the processing and storage CPD/PAGGSM Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced (LR RBC) that have been prepared and processed with the HEMANEXT ONE® system within 24hours of collection. The HEMANEXT ONE® system limits the O2 and CO2 levels in the storage environment. Red Blood Cells Leukocytes Reduced, O2 /CO2 Reduced may be stored for up to 42 days at 1-6°C. HEMANEXT ONE® is used for volumes no greater than 350 ml of LR RBC.1
In the United States, the product remains available for investigational use only, pending marketing authorization from the FDA.
Preclinical data show that the medical device can maintain RBCs at or below 20% oxygen saturation for up to 42 days2, thereby creating hypoxic RBCs. Clinical studies are underway to measure the impact of hypoxic RBCs on patient outcomes and the potential cost savings.3,4
Visit Hemanext.com to learn more about the Company.
Hemanext Media Contact:
Nathan Riggs / Hallie Wolff
nathan.riggs@kekstcnc.com / Hallie.Wolff@kekstcnc.com
Stacy Smith
Associate Director Marketing Communications
stacy.smith@hemanext.com
1 Hemanext ONE®, Instructions for Use for the European Union (April 2021), DOF
2 Brouard, D et al. Vox Sang 2018; 113: 153.2018.
3 Frank, S et al. Anesthesiology 2017;127(5):754-764.
4 DOF. Document.Calculation.2021
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