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NEW YORK,, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOTV) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Inotiv investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
NOTV investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Inotiv during the relevant time frame, you have until August 22, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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TORONTO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison" or the "Company") (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) is pleased to announce the substantial completion of extensive metallurgical test work to define the mechanical components for the planned Phoenix processing plant (the "Phoenix Plant"), as part of the Feasibility Study ("FS") underway for the Company's 95% owned Wheeler River project ("Wheeler River" or the "Project"). In addition, the metallurgical program has confirmed the ability to produce a yellowcake product that meets industry standard ASTM C967-13 specifications (see below for details). View PDF Version
Metallurgical test work intended to define the mechanical components for the Phoenix Plant was initiated in April 2021 at the Saskatchewan Research Council ("SRC") laboratories in Saskatoon. The test work consisted of bench-scale lab tests using uranium bearing solution ("UBS") that was previously produced from lab-scale leaching of core samples from the Phoenix deposit. These samples are intended to be representative of what is expected to be recovered from the In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") wellfield planned for the Phoenix deposit (see news release dated August 4, 2021).
Kevin Himbeault, Denison's Vice President of Plant Operations & Regulatory Affairs, commented, "The comprehensive test work undertaken by the Denison team has demonstrated our ability to produce (i) a saleable uranium product utilizing a simplified chemical precipitation process and (ii) high-quality effluent for final discharge to the environment. This is a significant milestone from which we can continue to optimize the designs for the Phoenix Plant and further our de-risking of the overall Project as part of the FS."
This press release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's prospectus supplement dated September 28, 2021 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated September 16, 2021.
The results of the metallurgical test work are highlighted by the following:
- The UBS from the high-grade Phoenix deposit was processed using simple chemical precipitation stages to remove certain elements prior to the yellowcake precipitation circuit.
- A yellowcake product that meets uranium industry standard ASTM C967-13 specifications (see below for details) has been precipitated in the lab.
- A high-quality effluent was obtained using typical industrial water treatment processes through pH control and precipitation.
Additionally, the metallurgical test program has provided several important inputs for the FS processes underway in relation to the planned Phoenix Plant and ISR operation, including confirmation of the following:
- The appropriateness of mechanical components for the Phoenix Plant similar to those outlined in the Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS").
- The suitability for the Phoenix Plant to process UBS head grades averaging 15 g/L uranium.
- Metallurgical recovery rates of over 95% from processing of UBS to yellowcake.
- The ability to achieve industry standards for yellowcake through drying at 110°C, indicating calcination is not required for the planned Phoenix Plant.
- The ability to produce a yellowcake product that meets industry standards without the use of ammonia and the specialized and additional processes typically associated therewith.
- The ability to meet final plant effluent quality discharge criteria for protection of the environment, which is expected to be outlined in the draft Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") planned to be submitted as part of the Environmental Assessment ("EA") for the Project.
Additionally, extensive test work has been completed in defining any potential elements of concern, required process components, reagents, and general operating parameters necessary to mitigate processing risks and ensure the production of a yellowcake product that meets industry standards. This has allowed for the significant progression of the plant and process designs for the FS.
Additional targeted metallurgical test work continues in the following areas:
- Specialized test work to potentially further improve the effluent treatment process, optimize reagent usage and enhance overall environmental protection.
- Lab scale leaching of intact cores continues, with additional tests to further refine the production recovery curve for the Phoenix ISR operation, which will inform ISR simulation modelling for the FS and will provide additional results for future wellfield and ISR plant design optimization.
- Lab scale leaching and remediation tests of crushed core, representing different hydrogeological units within the Phoenix deposit, to determine achievable recovery, leaching rates, and remediation plans for the different units.
The laboratory work for the 2022 Metallurgical Program to support the feasibility study is being carried out at the SRC Mineral Processing and Geoanalytical Laboratories in Saskatoon, under the supervision of Wood Canada Limited (see news release dated September 22, 2021).
ASTM C967-13 is a set of quality specifications applied to uranium ore concentrate that are generally recognized in the uranium industry for meeting requirements for refining and conversion to uranium hexafluoride and, therefore, a saleable product. Parties may, however, agree to less or more stringent specifications of product quality on a case by case basis.
Wheeler River is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the infrastructure rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region, in northern Saskatchewan – including combined Indicated Mineral Resources of 132.1 million pounds U3O8 (1,809,000 tonnes at an average grade of 3.3% U3O8), plus combined Inferred Mineral Resources of 3.0 million pounds U3O8 (82,000 tonnes at an average grade of 1.7% U3O8). The Project is host to the high-grade Phoenix and Gryphon uranium deposits, discovered by Denison in 2008 and 2014, respectively, and is a joint venture between Denison (operator) and JCU (Canada) Exploration Company Limited ("JCU"). Denison has an effective 95% ownership interest in Wheeler River (90% directly, and 5% indirectly through a 50% ownership in JCU).
A PFS was completed for Wheeler River in 2018, considering the potential economic merit of developing the Phoenix deposit as an ISR operation and the Gryphon deposit as a conventional underground mining operation. Taken together, the Project is estimated to have mine production of 109.4 million pounds U3O8 over a 14-year mine life, with a base case pre-tax NPV of $1.31 billion (8% discount rate), Internal Rate of Return ("IRR") of 38.7%, and initial pre-production capital expenditures of $322.5 million. The Phoenix ISR operation is estimated to have a stand-alone base case pre-tax NPV of $930.4 million (8% discount rate), IRR of 43.3%, initial pre-production capital expenditures of $322.5 million, and industry-leading average operating costs of US$3.33/lb U3O8. The PFS is prepared on a project (100% ownership) and pre-tax basis, as each of the partners to the Wheeler River Joint Venture are subject to different tax and other obligations.
Further details regarding the PFS, including additional scientific and technical information, as well as after-tax results attributable to Denison's ownership interest, are described in greater detail in the NI 43-101 Technical Report titled "Pre-feasibility Study for the Wheeler River Uranium Project, Saskatchewan, Canada" dated October 30, 2018, with an effective date of September 24, 2018. A copy of this report is available on Denison's website and under its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
Denison suspended certain activities at Wheeler River during 2020, including the EA process, which is on the critical path to achieving the project development schedule outlined in the PFS. While the EA process has resumed, the Company is not currently able to estimate the impact to the project development schedule outlined in the PFS, and users are cautioned against relying on the estimates provided therein regarding the start of pre-production activities in 2021 and first production in 2024.
Denison is a uranium exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. In addition to its effective 95% interest in the Wheeler River project, Denison's interests in the Athabasca Basin include a 22.5% ownership interest in the McClean Lake joint venture, which includes several uranium deposits and the McClean Lake uranium mill that is contracted to process the ore from the Cigar Lake mine under a toll milling agreement, plus a 25.17% interest in the Midwest Main and Midwest A deposits, and a 66.90% interest in the Tthe Heldeth Túé ("THT", formerly J Zone) and Huskie deposits on the Waterbury Lake property. The Midwest Main, Midwest A, THT and Huskie deposits are each located within 20 kilometres of the McClean Lake mill.
Through its 50% ownership of JCU, Denison holds additional interests in various uranium project joint ventures in Canada, including the Millennium project (JCU 30.099%), the Kiggavik project (JCU 33.8118%) and Christie Lake (JCU 34.4508%). Denison's exploration portfolio includes further interests in properties covering approximately 300,000 hectares in the Athabasca Basin region.
Denison is also engaged in post-closure mine care and maintenance services through its Closed Mines group (formerly Denison Environmental Services), which manages Denison's reclaimed mine sites in the Elliot Lake region and provides related services to certain third-party projects.
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The disclosure of scientific or technical information related to the FFT or Wheeler River project contained in this release has been reviewed and approved, as applicable, by Mr. David Bronkhorst, P.Eng, Denison's Vice President, Operations or Mr. Andrew Yackulic, P. Geo., Denison's Director, Exploration, who are Qualified Persons in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101.
Certain information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information', within the meaning of the applicable United States and Canadian legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Denison. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'potential', 'plans', 'expects', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates', or 'believes', or the negatives and/or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' 'be taken', 'occur' or 'be achieved'.
In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: scope, objectives and interpretations of the FS process for the proposed ISR operation for the Phoenix deposit, including metallurgical testing programs described herein and the interpretation of the results therefrom; the scope and design, and related test work, with respect to plans and process designs for the FS; the definition of a saleable product; and expectations regarding its joint venture ownership interests and the continuity of its agreements with its partners and third parties.
Forward looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For example, the modelling and assumptions upon which the work plans for the Wheeler River Project are based may not be maintained after further work is completed. In addition, Denison may decide or otherwise be required to discontinue testing, evaluation and development work if it is unable to maintain or otherwise secure the necessary resources (such as testing facilities, capital funding, regulatory approvals, etc.). Denison believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate and results may differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information. For a discussion in respect of risks and other factors that could influence forward-looking events, please refer to the factors discussed in Denison's Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2022 or subsequent quarterly financial reports under the heading 'Risk Factors'. These factors are not, and should not be construed as being exhaustive.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this news release. Denison does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this news release to conform such information to actual results or to changes in Denison's expectations except as otherwise required by applicable legislation.
Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves: This news release may use the terms 'measured', 'indicated' and 'inferred' mineral resources. United States investors are advised that such terms have been prepared in accordance with the definition standards on mineral reserves of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum referred to in Canadian National Instrument 43-101 Mineral Disclosure Standards ("NI 43-101") and are recognized and required by Canadian regulations. Inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. United States investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable. United States investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of measured or indicated mineral resources will ever be converted into mineral reserves.
Effective February 2019, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted amendments to its disclosure rules to modernize the mineral property disclosure requirements for issuers whose securities are registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act and as a result, the SEC now recognizes estimates of "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources". In addition, the SEC has amended its definitions of "proven mineral reserves" and "probable mineral reserves" to be "substantially similar" to the corresponding definitions under the CIM Standards, as required under NI 43-101. However, information regarding mineral resources or mineral reserves in Denison's disclosure may not be comparable to similar information made public by United States companies.
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NEW YORK, July 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM) between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 12, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Axsome securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Axsome class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2221 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 12, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07 and its manufacturing process; (2) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (3) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (4) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (5) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (6) as a result, Axsome's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Axsome class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2221 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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DETROIT, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peugeot Sport has signed a multi-year partnership with Marelli, a leading global automotive supplier with a long-standing and extensive expertise in the field of motorsports and high-performance technologies. This crucial technological partnership is based on the development of the most efficient electric solution to match the extreme performance requirements of the hybrid powertrain system of the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar, that will compete from 2022 in the World Endurance Championship (WEC).
Specifically, Marelli is providing the engineering and the supply of bespoke, high-performance electric motor and Silicon Carbide-based inverter, which are part of the front axle electric traction system. The focus of the development is to maximize the efficiency and the reliability of the system, while adapting the motor and inverter technology to make effective use of the weight and volume allocated by the team.
Marelli contribution is based on well-established know-how in the design, manufacture and deployment of high-performance hybrid and full electric systems and its knowledge in the field of Energy Recovery Systems and Full Electric Traction Systems, resulting from experiences and applications in the most important motorsport world championships, with a flow-down also to the road production technical environment, enabling passenger vehicle electrification.
The partnership marks a new chapter in the long history of collaborations between Marelli and Peugeot, both in motorsports and road production fields, including the supply of electronics and telemetry for the glorious Peugeot 905 and Peugeot 908 in endurance competitions. This new joint technological adventure aims again to bring on the evolution of powertrain and mobility towards smart electrification solutions.
Based on the partnership, Marelli will also get the exclusive status of "Peugeot Sport Official Partner", which, on top of the technology partnership, also foresees collaboration and mutual benefits in sponsorship, branding and marketing fields. Recalling again the tradition of Peugeot 905, that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and the World Sportscar Championship in the '90s, Marelli will be proudly present again with its logo on the livery of the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar. The logo will also be featured on the drivers' race overalls, on the teamwear, on official partner areas and other communication tools.
"We are delighted to welcome Marelli onboard the Peugeot 9X8 project." Declare Olivier Janssonie. "We have been collaborating together with Marelli for many years and our teams share the same passion and dedication to excellence. This project is a fantastic opportunity to combine our skills and to design, test and race together on the track a new innovative and performant electrical motor that will drive the 9X8 to success".
"We are excited for this new collaboration with Peugeot Sport" said Riccardo De Filippi, Head of Marelli Motorsport. "We already have a long and glorious tradition of collaboration with them in the history of endurance racing, and we both share a great heritage and technical tradition in motorsport competitions. Once more we put all our competences together to push the performance of such a unique and extreme car to the limit in a sustainable way, with the adoption of the most advanced Marelli electric powertrain technology."
About Peugeot
PEUGEOT is an inventive and global top-of-the-range generalist brand. Its values are Excellence, Allure and Emotion. Present in more than 130 countries, PEUGEOT sold more than 1,200,000 vehicles worldwide in 2021. After celebrating its 211th anniversary, PEUGEOT is ushering in its new identity with a coat of arms that emphasises its personality and timelessness.With an 80% electrified passenger car range and a 100% electrified commercial vehicle range, the PEUGEOT Brand is continuing its energy transition. From 2022, the Brand will compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with its 9X8 hybrid Hypercar.
About Marelli
MARELLI is one of the world's leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector. With a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence, our mission is to transform the future of mobility through working with customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and better-connected world. With around 54,000 employees worldwide, the MARELLI footprint includes 170 facilities and R&D centers across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Africa, generating revenues of 1,380 billion JPY (10.6 billion EUR) in 2021.
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Chinese officials slam YouTube for removing account of Hong Kong’s expected next leader
By Michelle Toh, Wayne Chang and Lizzy Yee, CNN Business
Chinese officials have slammed YouTube for taking down the account of a politician expected to become the next leader of Hong Kong, accusing the video sharing company of interfering in the country’s internal affairs.
YouTube said it had suspended the official campaign channel of John Lee, the sole candidate to become Hong Kong’s next chief executive, on Wednesday. Google, which owns the platform, has said that it is simply complying with US sanctions.
A Google spokesperson told CNN Wednesday that it had “terminated the Johnlee2022 YouTube channel” after reviewing US laws and YouTube’s terms of service. It did not elaborate.
China’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused “certain US companies” of being “political tools” for the US government, claiming that the United States had “malicious” intentions to “disrupt” Hong Kong’s election.
“No ploys of pressure or sabotage can affect the smooth chief executive election or hold back the overwhelming trend of a turnaround from chaos to stability in Hong Kong,” Wang Wenbin, a ministry spokesperson, told reporters when asked about the subject at a press briefing.
In a statement Thursday night, a Hong Kong government spokesman also said that he had expressed “strong opposition” to a US “social media company” over the removal of Lee’s campaign channel.
The government “and all sectors of society strongly opposed and expressed extreme outrage at any form of interference in the internal affairs of Hong Kong by foreign forces,” which include matters related to the city’s election of its next top leader, the spokesperson added.
Google declined to comment Friday on Chinese official objections.
In 2020, the US Treasury Department slapped sanctions on nearly a dozen Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials — including Lee — for their involvement in the introduction of a new national security law on the city.
The legislation — which was hugely controversial — bans any activity Beijing deems to constitute secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces, and allows Chinese state security to operate in the territory.
Lee, a former policeman who worked his way up to become the city’s security chief and subsequently its chief secretary, the second highest political post, addressed YouTube’s restriction against him on Wednesday.
“I am disappointed at not being able to use the platform, but this won’t affect my campaign and my outreach efforts,” he told reporters.
Lee also scoffed at the sanctions, calling them “unreasonable” and “acts of bullying.”
Asked whether he would penalize companies that comply with US sanctions, such as Google, if he becomes chief executive, Lee said he will “act in accordance with the law of Hong Kong.”
Restrictions on Facebook
YouTube’s move has raised questions about whether the politician will be cut off from other Western social networks, too.
On Wednesday, Meta addressed the issue, saying that Lee could remain on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, but wouldn’t be allowed to use their advertising tools.
Lee “can maintain a demonetized presence on Facebook and Instagram, and we have taken steps to prevent the use of payments services,” the social media giant said in a statement, adding that “as a US company, we operate under the constraints of US laws, which vary by circumstance.”
“If we identify accounts maintained by or on behalf of people on the US Government’s list of Specially Designated Nationals, we have a legal obligation to take certain action,” it said, referring to a list of individuals sanctioned by Washington.
Hong Kong’s government spokesman said Thursday that “the so-called ‘sanctions’ imposed by the US are blatant interference in the internal affairs of the People’s Republic of China.”
He added that the government was opposed to any action that could undermine “the freedoms of speech and of the information dissemination, as well as the fairness and impartiality of the internet.”
Lee is poised to be selected as Hong Kong’s next leader by a largely pro-Beijing committee of lawmakers and industry representatives on May 8.
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BELTON — As Bell County builds a new jail to house its adult inmate population, space for its juvenile population may soon become sparse.
Dawn Owens, director of the juvenile probation office for the county, updated the Bell County Commissioners Court about the current state of juvenile corrections in Texas during a workshop meeting last week.
Due to a large staffing shortage, Owens told commissioners, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department has halted the admission of juveniles at any of its five state facilities. Instead, Owens pointed out a trend of the state providing more funding through grants to counties so juvenile offenders can stay at local facilities instead.
While the move will put more pressure on the county’s juvenile facility in Killeen, Owens said holding children closer to home does help.
“The whole concept is that when you keep kids in the shallow end of the system, there are better youth outcomes,” Owens said. “Large congregate prison facilities have a much more difficult time in terms of staffing and suicide rates, and a whole host of things that go along with large correction populations.”
When the state halted transfers to its facilities earlier this month, 130 juveniles were awaiting transportation to a juvenile facility, according to the Texas Tribune.
The Tribune reported that the state’s juvenile department had 331 vacant positions at the beginning of the month, with only 391 staff members to oversee close to 600 children.
State facilities are not the only ones with staffing shortages, Owens said, citing a lack of staffing locally as well.
“At this point everybody is experiencing the same staffing (issues),” Owens said. “We might have the bed capacity, but we don’t have the staffing capacity.”
Owens said the state’s action has increased the burden on the county to house its juvenile population at facilities including residential treatment facilities and halfway houses.
“For us, on the local level, that reduces bed capacity for those residential treatment facilities that we are trying to contract with,” Owens said. “The cost of those beds has increased exponentially with the lack of bed capacity, and then you throw in a staffing crisis in the last two years.
“The state of the state’s juvenile justice (system) is rapidly deteriorating,” he added. “At this point, there is no solution on the horizon.”
With the push of juveniles back to the counties, officials said state grants would be offered, although it is unclear what the exact details of those will be.
County Commissioner Russell Schneider said any grant to the county so it can take on a larger burden needs to be sustained for the long term.
“(The grants) also need to be reoccurring each year because once you get involved, and once you step in, now you have a cost,” Schneider said. “Continued care is a big concern. A one-time grant is one thing, but we need (support) for the years after that.”
While the county won’t immediately be affected by the state’s policy change, officials said preparations must be made.
Bell County Judge David Blackburn said he doesn’t foresee the state changing course on this issue.
“I have seen this trend before, or I should say that I have been run over by this trend before, so I know what is coming,” he said.
Because of this, Blackburn suggested the county make securing funding a key legislative agenda item for next year.
Blackburn said Bell County needed to work together with those other counties who operate juvenile detention facilities.
“The entities that we need to be aligned with are those 43 other centers, out of 254 counties, that are potentially going to be impacted by this,” Blackburn said. “Those are going to be the same folks that have the same interest that we have.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_6599be78-0afd-11ed-98a0-43c167aa90c8.html | 2022-07-24T04:44:52Z |
- Funding will support 34 nonprofits, government agencies across state.
- Grants up to $20,000 will pay for training, life-saving equipment, new technology to aid in disaster planning, recovery operations.
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane season begins, first responders and emergency managers turn their eyes to the tropics as they continue to prepare their communities for the possibility of impacts from severe weather.
Duke Energy is preparing as well and stands in support of these communities across South Carolina by announcing more than $500,000 in microgrants to help increase their resiliency and their ability to help residents prepare for and recover from the devastation brought by significant weather events.
"The key to successful emergency preparedness and recovery after a major storm begins and ends at the local level," said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy's South Carolina state president. "Households and businesses across the state in recent years have endured a number of significant and costly storms. Helping our communities prepare for and recover from these events takes significant resources and these grants will help give our fellow first responders the tools and training they need to tackle whatever Mother Nature throws our way."
Duke Energy's Emergency Preparedness and Storm Resiliency Grant Program was designed to help organizations with roles in emergency preparedness increase their resiliency to these events through advanced preparation, planning, equipment and training. The program was first announced in March at the annual gathering of the state's emergency managers in Myrtle Beach, and grantees were notified of their successful requests for funding mid-May. Applicants could request funds up to $20,000. Nonprofits and governmental entities across all regions of the state were eligible to apply.
A complete list of recipients can be found here.
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- "The American Red Cross is honored to partner with Duke Energy to build resilience in the Pee Dee region through community preparedness programs. This grant will power outreach initiatives, equipping local families with essential skills so that they may respond whenever disaster strikes," said Michael Hesbach, Executive Director for the Eastern Chapter of the American Red Cross of South Carolina. "Prepared communities are resilient communities. Knowing how to act in an emergency, big or small, empowers individuals to better protect their homes and loved ones."
- "Sumter County has a long history of working side-by-side with Duke Energy before, during and after major storm events," said Donna Dew, Emergency Management Director for Sumter County. "This grant will supply our team the equipment necessary to clear hazards and open roadways faster following severe weather situations, making it easier for all first responders to quickly and safely restore our communities back to normal. As a critical first responder, Duke Energy has always worked alongside Sumter County to prepare for and respond to storms, and we value our partnership."
- "With the implementation of a mass notification system, we will now be able to quickly broadcast reliable emergency information to the public and our employees through virtually any communication device available," said Travis Glatki, Emergency Management Division Manager for the City of Myrtle Beach. "This grant from the Duke Energy Foundation opens up a world of opportunities for the City of Myrtle Beach to evolve and adapt our level of emergency preparedness to meet the needs of our community, our visitors and our employees."
- "Oconee County Emergency Services is incredibly grateful for the grant from the Duke Energy Foundation which will allow us to better serve the citizens of Oconee County and the surrounding areas," said Scott Krein, Director, Oconee County Emergency Services. "The UTV purchased with these funds will be used to bring critical supplies to remote areas during severe weather events."
- "This grant will allow the purchase of solar- and battery-powered weather radios that provide real-time hazardous weather and emergency news information to our community even in the event of a power outage," said Josh Hawkins, Director, Anderson County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management. "We are always grateful for our strong partnerships with Duke Energy and look forward to this grant positively impacting our community."
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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- Independent Data Monitoring Committee Recommends Continuing Study with Sample Size Target of up to 350 Patients – up to Additional 230 Patients to be Enrolled
- No Safety Concerns Identified
- Topline Results Currently Expected Second Quarter Calendar 2023
CRANBURY, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin and natriuretic peptide receptor systems, today announced the results of a planned interim analysis of the Phase 3 pivotal study of PL9643 (MELODY-1) in patients with dry eye disease (DED). The interim analysis included an assessment and review by the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) of the efficacy and safety of the first 120 patients who had completed treatment. Based on their review, the DMC recommended the study continue with a study sample size target of up to 350 patients. No safety concerns were identified by the DMC.
The DMC's primary objective was to provide a recommendation on the final sample size based on an interim assessment using a conditional power modeling approach. The DMC had the option to recommend a final sample size of up to 600 patients. The DMC performed their assessment on the first 120 patients to complete the study and based on their recommendation, Palatin plans to enroll up to an additional 230 patients in the study for a final sample size of 350 patients. Topline results are expected in the second quarter of calendar 2023.
"We are highly encouraged by the DMC's recommendation to continue enrolling patients in this ongoing trial. The emerging data, including the safety and ocular tolerability, indicate that PL9643 could be a potentially safe and effective treatment for patients with DED," said Carl Spana, Ph.D., President and CEO of Palatin. "Based on trial results to date, we believe PL9643, with its differentiating factors, could provide a fast-acting and well-tolerated treatment option for the millions of patients suffering from DED, and we look forward to presenting topline results of this Phase 3 trial in the second quarter of calendar 2023."
The pivotal Phase 3 MELODY-1 clinical study is a multi-center, randomized, double–masked and vehicle–controlled study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the melanocortin agonist, PL9643 ophthalmic solution, compared to vehicle in patients with moderate-to-severe DED. The study design is based on positive Phase 2 results of PL9643 for the treatment of DED, and an end-of-phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reaching agreement on all key elements of a pivotal Phase 3 clinical program.
About Dry Eye Disease (DED)
Dry eye disease is a common inflammatory disease that, left untreated, can become extremely painful and lead to permanent damage to the cornea and vision. DED affects the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye resulting in irritation, redness, pain, and blurred vision. It is estimated to affect over 20 million people in the United States. The disease is characterized by insufficient moisture and lubrication in the anterior surface of the eye, leading to dryness, inflammation, pain, discomfort, irritation, diminished quality of life, and in severe cases, permanent vision impairment. Existing therapy for DED is generally regarded as inadequate by many physicians and patients, and often requires weeks or months to demonstrate activity.
About Melanocortin Receptor Agonists and Inflammation
The melanocortin receptor ("MCr") system has effects on inflammation, immune system responses, metabolism, food intake, and sexual function. There are five melanocortin receptors, MC1r through MC5r. Modulation of these receptors, through use of receptor-specific agonists, which activate receptor function, or receptor-specific antagonists, which block receptor function, can have medically significant pharmacological effects.
Many tissues and immune cells located in the eye (and other places, for example the gut and kidney) express melanocortin receptors, empowering our opportunity to directly activate natural pathways to resolve disease inflammation.
About Palatin
Palatin is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin and natriuretic peptide receptor systems, with targeted, receptor-specific product candidates for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential. Palatin's strategy is to develop products and then form marketing collaborations with industry leaders to maximize their commercial potential. For additional information regarding Palatin, please visit Palatin's website at www.Palatin.com and follow Palatin on Twitter at @PalatinTech.
Forward-looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about future expectations of Palatin, such as statements about clinical trial plans and potential results for PL9643, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Palatin intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Palatin's actual results to be materially different from its historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Palatin's actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements for reasons including, but not limited to, results of clinical trials, regulatory actions by the FDA and other regulatory and the need for regulatory approvals, Palatin's ability to fund development of its technology and establish and successfully complete clinical trials, the length of time and cost required to complete clinical trials and submit applications for regulatory approvals, products developed by competing pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, commercial acceptance of Palatin's products, and other factors discussed in Palatin's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Palatin is not responsible for updating for events that occur after the date of this press release.
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American Airlines ending service to 3 cities due to pilot shortage
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 2:34 AM EDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
(CNN) - Beginning on Sept. 7, American Airlines will end service to at least three cities due to the pilot shortage.
The company will stop flying to Ithaca and Islip in New York and Toledo, Ohio.
According to several reports, including one from USA Today, the airline will also stop flying to Dubuque, Iowa.
Those four markets are currently served by the airline’s regional affiliates, with up to two flights per day to larger hubs.
A spokesperson for American Airlines says the company has 100 regional planes on the ground that it can’t fly because there aren’t enough regional pilots.
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Care Vans will be deployed to provide immunizations for back-to-school readiness, National Immunization Awareness Month
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Efforts to bridge immunization gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and decreased preventative health visits is top of mind this year as the The Caring Foundation of Texas ramps up free vaccination opportunities across Texas to facilitate back-to-school readiness and facilitate health education during National Immunization Awareness month.
The Caring Foundation will deploy its Care Van ® Program to Dallas and Houston area schools and community centers to provide the vaccinations. The Care Van is the Caring Foundation's signature program providing access to immunizations, oral care, and health education for uninsured and medically underserved children at no cost to their families.
"We're excited to expand with even more public immunization events for children as we continue to emphasize the importance of catching up on vital childhood vaccines delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and hardships," said Sheena Payne, executive director of the Caring Foundation. "This year the Care Van program has additional locations and times throughout the DFW and Houston metroplexes with the goal being to eliminate access issues as well as the financial burden of families getting their children immunized. Doing this not only improves the health of families, but also the community."
The following Care Van events have been scheduled in Dallas and Houston, but check the Caring Foundation's calendar for updates as dates and times can change.
Dallas-Ft. Worth area Care Van events:
- Aug. 3: Allen — 5-7 p.m., Boyd Elementary, 800 S. Jupiter Rd. Allen, TX 75002
- Aug. 5: Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair — 8 a.m.-noon, Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave. Dallas, TX 75210
- Aug. 6: Grand Prairie — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Abundant Life Assembly of God, 3829 S. Carrier Pkwy. Grand Prairie, TX 75054
- Aug. 9: North Dallas — 5-7 p.m., Skyview Elementary, 9229 Meadowknoll Dallas, TX 75243
- Aug. 10: Plano — 5-8 p.m., Plano ISD Welcome & Enrollment Center, 1300 19th St. Plano, TX 75054
- Aug. 11: Cedar Hill — 5-7 p.m., Cedar Hill ISD, 504 E. Beltline Rd. Cedar Hill, TX 75104
- Aug. 13: Uptown — 1-3 p.m., Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75204
- Aug. 15: Lewisville — 5-7 p.m., Westside Baptist, 900 Bellaire Blvd. Lewisville, TX 75067
- Aug. 16: Grand Prairie — 4:30-6:30 p.m., Grand Prairie ISD Family Service Center, 2341 Beltline Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Aug. 17: Red Oak — 5-7 p.m., J.N. Ervin Elementary, 3722 Black Oak Dr. Red Oak, TX 75241
- Aug. 18: McKinney — 5-7 p.m., Lawson Early Childhood Center, 500 Dowell McKinney, TX 75071
- Aug. 23: Mesquite — 5-7 p.m., Mesquite ISD, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd. Mesquite, TX 75150
- Aug. 25: Duncanville — 5-7 p.m., Duncanville High School, 900 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Duncanville, TX 75116
- Aug. 27: East Dallas — 9-11 a.m., Ovenwood Farm & Neighborhood Space, 1451 John West Rd. Dallas, TX 75228
- Aug. 30: South Dallas — 5-7 p.m., Fredrick Douglas Stern Academy, 226 N. Jim Miller Rd. Dallas, TX 75217
Houston area Care Van events:
- Aug. 6: Southwest Houston — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., PlazAmericas, 7500 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, TX 77036
- Aug. 7: Southeast Houston — 1-3 p.m., Bethel Institutional Baptist Church, 5530 Selinsky Rd. Houston, TX 77048
- Aug. 12: Greater East End — 9:30 a.m.-noon, Community Family Centers, 7524 Ave. E Houston, TX 77012
- Aug. 13: Houston Mayor's Back 2 School Fest — 8 a.m.-2 p.m., George R Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas Houston, TX 77010
- Aug. 20: Langwood — 9 a.m.-noon, Spring Branch Family Center, 8575 Pitner Rd. Houston, TX 77080
Events on the Caring Foundation calendar not marked private are open to the public, no appointment needed. Services are free for eligible children, ages 2 through 18, who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- No health insurance
- Health insurance that does not fully cover vaccines (under-insured)
- Enrolled in Medicaid
- American Indian or Alaskan Native
Beyond routine childhood immunizations, older children from ages 11 to 18 also need to stay up-to-date with meningitis and HPV vaccines as well as a tetanus booster, which are included in Care Van services.
Bring a copy the child's immunization record to the event, and all children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is the lead sponsor of the Care Van program. Since 1997, the Care Vans have provided more than 1.4 million vaccinations to children across Texas.
For general questions, please email us at info@carevan.org. To learn more about the program or about other locations, go to carevan.org.
Established in 1991, The Caring Foundation of Texas is a 501(c)3 organization, funded by community contributions, corporate sponsorships, grants and in-kind donations. The foundation's signature program is the Care Van® Program which provides access to immunizations, oral care and health education for uninsured and medically underserved children at no cost to their families. Care Vans are uniquely designed to eliminate barriers that commonly prevent children from receiving on-time, age-appropriate immunizations and dental care in traditional health care settings. Care Vans travel to schools, houses of worship, and community events to conduct health outreach services. Additionally, through extended health education collaborations, the Care Van Program helps provide health, hygiene and wellness education for children and adolescents. The program focuses on preventative health initiatives to foster healthier lifestyles for Texans.
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Ateliere Named Gold Globee Winner for Information Technology Cloud/SaaS Category
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. , July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ateliere Creative Technologies, an industry leading cloud-native media supply chain company delivering software to orchestrate flexible, timely and cost-efficient production workflow and distribution, announced today that it was named a gold winner in the Information Technology Cloud/SaaS category in the Annual 2022 Disruptor Company Awards by The Globee® Awards, organizers of world's premier business awards programs and business ranking lists. These prestigious global awards recognize disruptive technologies and innovative solutions that are transforming consumer experiences everywhere.
Awarded for its unmatched disruption within the media and entertainment industry, Ateliere is the first genuinely cloud-native digital media supply chain company that empowers studios, broadcasters, and content creators to reach consumers globally. Ateliere is making the vision for a studio in the cloud a reality with a suite of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that incorporate advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
"This recognition solidifies our global position as disruptors and innovators, creating first-of-its-kind technology to move media content at all stages to the cloud," says Ateliere CEO and founder Dan Goman. "Ateliere has been hyper-focused on developing groundbreaking innovations that consolidate media development, production and distribution practices within the entertainment industry, ultimately limiting costs, inefficiencies and risk, along with building more sustainable practices for content owners."
Judges from around the world representing a wide spectrum of industry experts participated in the judging process.
"The new era of disruptive innovations is here. Disruptive products, services, technologies, and solutions are transforming consumer experiences everywhere while consumer and end-user needs are continuously evolving," said San Madan, co-President of Globee Awards. "Legacy systems are not always fast enough to accept and respond to such needs."
Disruptors are highly persistent, mostly beginning from scratch without the constraints of traditionally accepted processes or business models. They use technology and modern tools to achieve end results. Disruptors do things differently and are not hindered by existing ways of industry stalwarts. They are ready to take on an enormous challenge and find solutions for the biggest pain points customers experience.
"Ateliere's Connect platform has enabled us to centralize our complex distribution workflows combined with a helpful, knowledgeable, and dedicated media services team," says Man Bartlett, VP, Operations at Topic. "Ateliere is a true partner we can consistently rely on to follow-through with our needs, support issues, and the ever-changing demands of our industry."
"At Ateliere, we recognize the pending need for clear solutions to shortfalls within our existing media supply chain," says Goman. "Through continued innovation we aim to become the first consolidated, full-service entertainment technology provider offering a single, cloud-native solution that services the entire content creation industry from concept to the consumer."
See the complete list of 2022 winners here: https://globeeawards.com/disruptor/winners/
Ateliere Creative Technologies is a leading cloud-native media supply chain company that empowers studios, broadcasters, and content creators to reach consumers globally. The Ateliere suite of SaaS solutions incorporates advanced workflows and formats to make the vision for a studio in the cloud a reality. The nucleus of the Ateliere platform, Ateliere Connect™, delivers core competencies in IMF, parallel scaling, and geographically distributed workflows. Ateliere is created and developed by a team of experts with decades of combined experience at leading tech companies, including Amazon, Dolby, HBO, Netflix, and Microsoft. Find out more https://ateliere.com/ateliere-connect/.
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-- Report is aimed at helping practitioners and the industry understand and prepare for the future by supporting the evolving needs of patients --
-- Built on robust market research and analysis of global social listening data, industry research, academic studies, and Allergan Aesthetics* proprietary global research into thousands of consumer attitudes1 --
-- Developed with specialist trend forecasting agency Wunderman Thompson Intelligence and validated by interviews with 13 leading aesthetics practitioners from around the world1 --
IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, and a global leader in medical aesthetics treatments, today launched 'The Future of Aesthetics' global trends report via a high-profile virtual event for media and industry. Commissioned by Allergan Aesthetics and independently developed by specialist trend forecasting agency Wunderman Thompson Intelligence, the report aims to help the industry understand the developments driving today's aesthetics market, and to highlight the key trends that may shape it in the years ahead.
Register HERE to receive a copy of the report.
Consumer interest in medical aesthetics continues to rise, with the number of dermal filler treatments worldwide growing by almost two million between 2017 and 2020.2,3,4,5 In parallel, 'The Future of Aesthetics' global trends report found that physicians around the world are now catering to an increasingly diverse patient population spanning different ages, races and genders.1
Carrie Strom, SVP, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics, comments; "The Future of Aesthetics global trends report, helps us to understand what is driving aesthetics today and what will shape the aesthetics industry of tomorrow. The report builds on our 2019 research – Allergan 360° Aesthetics Report™ – about evolving global beauty perceptions and priorities6 and reaffirms our commitment to innovative science and the future growth of the market. The input we received from practitioners and consumers provides a unique view of what tomorrow may hold for aesthetics. It's an exciting time to be in this industry and we are thankful to our partners who participated in this important study."
Today's launch was led by prominent experts from the world of aesthetics, innovation and futurology. It was opened by leading aesthetic surgeon and report co-contributor Dr Jonquille Chantrey, UK, who talked delegates through the drivers behind today's behaviour change: Beauty Empowerment, Untabooing Treatments, Aesthetics-Fluency and a desire to move Back to Nature.1 Dr Chantrey then gave an overview of the 10 major trends identified in the report as most likely to impact medical aesthetics practice in the coming five years,1 more on which can be found here: https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Guest panellists also included: Geraldine Wharry, Futurist, US; Dr Steven Liew, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Australia; Vania Goy, Journalist, Brazil; Dr. Leonard Nenad Josipovic, Germany/ Dubai; Elliot Langerman, Creative Director, ZS.
Dr Chantrey, commented; "I'm proud to be a part of the launch of 'The Future of Aesthetics' global trends report - a must-read for anyone interested or involved in the aesthetics industry. The report represents three important things: change, choice and curiosity. We have all had to change, significantly. We have the power to decide what change represents in the future, and what it represents for patients. We need to support our patients to make the best possible choices as practitioners by applying our curiosity to cultural shifts and being as creative as possible in our work. This report will enable us to understand the patients of tomorrow and implement practical changes that appeal to them."
'The Future of Aesthetics' global trends report was validated via interviews with 15 world leading aesthetics practitioners** from 13 trend-led countries*** between May and September 2021.1 It is informed by extensive research and analysis across consumer and business media, social listening data, and market research from around the globe.
Healthcare professionals and media can sign up to receive a copy of the report. To register your interest and receive a copy when it goes live in your country, or for more information on the trends identified and about Allergan Aesthetics, please visit us at https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/.
For more information, please contact your local Allergan Aesthetics representative.
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch.
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Wunderman Thompson Intelligence is Wunderman Thompson's futurism, research and innovation unit. It charts emerging and future global trends, consumer change, and innovation patterns—translating these into insight for brands. It offers a suite of consultancy services, including bespoke research, presentations, co-branded reports and workshops. It is also active in innovation, partnering with brands to activate future trends within their framework and execute new products and concepts. The division is led by Emma Chiu and Marie Stafford, Global Directors of Wunderman Thompson Intelligence.
References
1 Allergan Aesthetics, The Future of Aesthetics global trends report. March 2022 ALL-AGNA-220005
2 ISAPS international survey 2017. Available at ISAPS_2017_International_Study_Cosmetic_Procedures_NEW.pdf. Accessed March 2022.
3 ISAPS international survey 2018. Available at: ISAPS-Global Survey Results 2018.indd. Accessed March 2022.
4 ISAPS International survey 2019. Available at: Global Survey_2019_Stand_2020.indd (isaps.org). Accessed March 2022.
5 ISAPS international survey 2020. Available at: ISAPS-Global-Survey_2020.pdf. Accessed March 2022.
6 Allergan 360 Aesthetics Report. 2019. RES-214052
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US: Russia looks to step up hits on Ukraine infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department on Monday issued a security alert warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days.
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv urged U.S. citizens still in Ukraine to depart the country immediately.
“If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover,” the State Department said in its alert. “If in a home or a building, go to the lowest level of the structure with the fewest exterior walls, windows, and openings; close any doors and sit near an interior wall, away from any windows or openings.”
The State Department issued the alert after the U.S. intelligence community on Monday declassified a finding that determined that Russia would increasingly target Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, according to a U.S. official familiar with the intelligence. The official was not authorized to comment publicly about the finding and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The new intelligence comes as Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine will hit the six-month mark Wednesday, which coincides with Ukraine’s independence day from Soviet Union rule.
President Joe Biden spoke Sunday with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about concerns about shelling near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine and called for the United Nations nuclear watchdog to visit the power plant.
The official said, however, that the intelligence finding is not specifically tied to concerns about Zaporizhzhia.
The Biden administration is battling to keep western allies — and Washington — focused on maintaining pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Monday the “single most important thing going on in the world right now is to beat the Russians in Ukraine.”
Speaking at a luncheon event in Scott County, Kentucky, McConnell said the one fear he has is that the U.S. and others will “all kind of lose interest” as the war drags on.
“We need to stick with them,” McConnell said. “It’s important to us, and to the rest of the world, that they succeed.”
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AP Congressional Correspondent Lisa Mascaro contributed reporting.
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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ed Gehres, General Counsel of Miami-based investment platform 777 Partners, and Blake Trueblood, General Counsel of litigation funding companies JusticeFunds and Signal Funding have launched Invenio LLP, a law firm that will focus on plaintiff and claimant-side litigation and litigation finance matters. With decades of experience as complex case litigators, both partners spent the last five years working together on litigation finance and claims management matters that included international dispute resolution funding, law firm portfolio lending, pre- and post-settlement funding opportunities, case development and claims administration services in disaster recovery, mass tort, and complex commercial cases.
Invenio will initially focus on several mass tort cases and will add other claimant and class action mandates over time. The firm is also building out technology driven client engagement capabilities with the collaboration of experienced technologists. "We have spent years representing both plaintiffs and defendants, and understanding the business and finance of complex litigation. We are going to draw on all of that experience to pursue justice for our clients, while seeking to enhance client engagement throughout the lifecycle of a case," said Ed Gehres.
Gehres began his career in BigLaw, first as a products liability lawyer at Arnold & Porter and then as a litigation partner at Patton Boggs LLP, where he worked on numerous mass tort and complex docket cases. For more than a decade prior to moving in-house, Blake Trueblood managed several successful Florida-based law firms, handling plaintiff and defense-side litigation matters.
"Founding Invenio is about addressing unfinished business for me," Blake Trueblood said, "while I had great success in my prior firm ventures, the last five years working in litigation finance has given me the tools to leverage a deep understanding of capital markets to disrupt the traditional practice of law. The business of plaintiff litigation is at a unique inflection point with litigation finance becoming more widely accepted, clients expecting greater engagement with their lawyers, and courts working to ensure more diversity in leadership of complex cases."
The firm is among the first Native American-owned law firms to focus primarily on plaintiff-side litigation matters. Blake Trueblood is an enrolled citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Gehres is a descendant of what is today the Eastern Band Cherokee. Gehres and Trueblood met while working on economic development in Indian Country and will continue to do work with Indigenous peoples and the organizations looking to make positive change in Indian Country, as well as on other emerging civil rights issues.
Learn more about Invenio LLP by visiting www.inveniolaw.com.
About Invenio LLP
Invenio focuses on mass torts, complex commercial matters, and consumer class actions. The firm also features corporate advisory and strategic solutions/crisis management practices that draw on the founders' decades of experience in high stakes "turning points" for companies and markets and as in-house legal leaders in private equity.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Approved Energy is pleased to announce it has engaged RISE Energy Services in a multi-year advisory services agreement. RISE is led by energy industry veterans John Schultz and Mark Taddeo. The agreement covers natural gas and power market expansion, talent acquisition, product development and sales and marketing support.
"We are very excited to partner with RISE Energy Services as we expand our natural gas and power business," says Vincent Theurer, CEO of Approved Energy. "As one of the largest agreeenergy suppliers in the Metro New York City area, we believe Approved Energy is uniquely positioned to grow its natural gas and power business".
"We are proud to partner with Approved Energy as they have the resources and talent to become a leading natural gas and power supplier to Commercial, Industrial, Small Business and Residential consumers", says Mark Taddeo, Co-Founder and Principal of RISE Energy Services.
About Approved Energy…
Approved Energy is a division of Approved Oil Company. Founded in 1932, Approved Oil Company is the largest family-owned fuel oil and service provider to thousands of energy consumers in the New York Metropolitan area.
About RISE Energy Services…
RISE is an energy advisory and services company. We help energy consumers set and achieve sustainability goals and support energy companies and investors by improving the returns on their existing and prospective investments.
Contact: Niraj Parikh, Chief Operating Officer
nparikh@approvedenergy.com
201-627-0075
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Alpine glacier chunk detaches, killing at least 6 hikers
ROME (AP) — A large chunk of an Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and roared down a mountainside in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers on a popular trail on the peak and killing at least six and injuring eight, authorities said.
There could be about 10 people missing, Civil Protection official Gianpaolo Bottacin was quoted as saying by the online version of Italian daily Corriere della Sera. But Bottacin later told state television that it wasn’t yet possible to provide a firm number.
The glacier, in the Marmolada range, is the largest in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy and people ski there in the winter. But the glacier has been rapidly melting away in recent years.
Experts at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, which has a polar sciences institute, says the glacier won’t exist anymore in the next 25-30 years and most of its volume is already gone. The Mediterranean basin, shared by southern Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa, has been identified by U.N. experts as a “climate change hot spot,” likely to suffer heat waves and water shortages, among other consequences.
By Sunday evening, officials were still working to determine just how many hikers were in the area when the ice avalanche struck, said Walter Milan, a spokesperson for the national Alpine rescue corps who provided the death and injury toll.
Rescuers were checking license plates in the parking lot as part of checks to determine how many people might be unaccounted for, a process that could take hours, Milan told The Associated Press by telephone.
“We saw dead (people) and enormous chunks of ice, rock,’’ exhausted-looking rescuer Luigi Felicetti told Italian state TV.
Nationalities or ages of the dead weren’t immediately available, Milan said. Of the eight hospitalized survivors, two were in grave condition, authorities said.
The fast-moving avalanche “came down with a roar the could be heard at great distance,’’ local online media site ildolomiti.it said.
Earlier, the National Alpine and Cave Rescue Corps tweeted that the search of the involved area of the Marmolada peak involved at least five helicopters and rescue dogs.
Temporarily, the search for any more victims or missing was halted while rescuers evaluate the risk that more of the glacier could break off, Walter Cainelli, after conducting a rescue mission with a search dog, told state television.
Rescuers said blocks of ice were continuing to tumble down. In early evening, a light rain began to fall.
The SUEM dispatch service, which is based in the nearby Veneto region, said 18 people who were above the area where the ice struck would be evacuated by the Alpine rescue corps.
But Milan said some on the slope might be able to get down by themselves, including by using the peak’s cable car.
SUEM said the avalanche consisted of a “pouring down of snow, ice and rock.” The detached section is know as a serac, or pinnacle of ice.
Marmolada, towering about 3,300 meters (about 11,000 feet), is the highest peak in the eastern Dolomites, offering spectacular views of other Alpine peaks.
The Alpine rescue service said in a tweet that the segment broke off near Punta Rocca (Rock Point), “along the itinerary normally used to reach the peak.”
It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the section of ice to break away and rush down the peak’s slope. But the intense heat wave gripping Italy since late June could be a factor.
“The temperatures of these days clearly had influence” on the glacier’s partial collapse, Maurizio Fugatti, the president of Trento Province, which borders Marmolada, told Sky TG24 news.
But Milan stressed that high heat, which soared unusually above 10 C (50 F) on Marmolada’s peak in recent days, was only one possible factor in Sunday’s tragedy.
“There are so many factors that could be involved,’’ Milan said. Avalanches in general aren’t predictable, he said, and heat’s influence on a glacier “is even more impossible to predict.”
In separate comments to Italian state television, Milan called the recent temperatures “extreme heat” for the peak. “Clearly it’s something abnormal.”
The injured were flown to several hospitals in the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto, according to rescue services.
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The series is produced by LaLiga North America in partnership with Black Arrow FC and Debuted May 19 on Andscape's YouTube Channel and subsequently on ESPN+
NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LaLiga North America announced on May 19 the release of "Black Stars of LaLiga," a series celebrating the proud cultural backgrounds and upbringings of three of the league's rising stars: Yunus Musah of Valencia CF, Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad, and Iñaki Williams of Athletic Club.
Each 15-20 minute episode takes fans through the player's upbringings and journeys through various parts of Spain. As they immerse themselves in each region and experience the clubs that mean so much to their local communities, they learn about the diverse people and players who comprise both.
The series was produced by LaLiga North America, the league's joint venture with Relevent Sports in the United States, Canada and Mexico, in partnership with Black Arrow FC, a brand that focuses on the intersection of soccer and Black culture.
"Black Stars of LaLiga" debuted on Andscape YouTube Channel, Thursday, May 19 with Yunus Musah's story: Citizen of the World. Alexander Isak's The Swedish Eritrean Footballer will premiere on Tuesday, May 24, and the series will conclude with Iñaki Williams' A Long Journey, New Beginnings on Thursday May 26. All episodes will subsequently be made available on ESPN+ in a content section curated by Andscape, ESPN's multi-media platform dedicated to embracing and sharing the full range of Black culture and identity. Complementary short-form content will also be available across ESPN and LaLiga platforms.
"LaLiga is one of the most diverse sports leagues in the world, home to players from 62 different nationalities that are followed around the world," said Boris Gartner, CEO of LaLiga North America. "It's important for us to tell the stories of stars like Yunus, Alexander and Iñaki as we celebrate their lives and achievements while elevating their voices to inspire the next generation of LaLiga players."
"Andscape is thrilled to join forces with LaLiga North America to bring these stories to life," said Raina Kelley, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, Andscape. "Reflecting the light from these Black stars is exactly what we seek to do every day and across all our platforms. And these are the kinds of content that needs to be seen and felt to truly understand the importance of diversity."
"Yunus, Alexander and Iñaki not only represent three of LaLiga's rising stars, but continue the long tradition and history of Black players showcasing their talents in Spain's premier division," said Adrian Segovia, Head of Content and Distribution of LaLiga North America.
Each coming from different parts of the world representing multiple regions, cultures and backgrounds, Musah (19 years old), Isak (22) and Williams (27) are cementing themselves as part of the long and storied history and legacy of Black players in LaLiga which includes Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Kluivert, Jozy Altidore, Clarence Seedorf, Frederic Kanoute and Yaya Toure, among others.
Yunus Musah – Citizen of the World
Born in the United States to Ghanaian parents, Musah grew up in Italy and England before joining Valencia CF in 2019. In this episode, Musah recalls his global upbringing and how it made him the person, and footballer, he is today. The polyglot also discusses his decision to commit to the United States National Team over Ghana, Italy and England.
Alexander Isak – The Swedish Eritrean Footballer
Set on the shores of the Bay of Biscay in Spain's Basque Country, Real Sociedad is a reflection of the people, culture and history of the city while serving as a unifying institution to the community. One of the club's young stars is Alexander Isak. Born in Sweden to Eritrean parents, the 22-year-old reflects on his heritage, growing up in Sweden and moving to Spain as a teenager when he signed with Los Txuri-Urdin in 2019.
Iñaki Williams – A Long Journey, New Beginnings
Iñaki Williams wouldn't be where he is today if it wasn't for his parents. In search of a better life for their family, they left Ghana and endured a harrowing journey through the African desert in an attempt to get to Spain. Eventually settling in Bilbao, Iñaki and younger brother, Nico, were born in the Basque Country, making them eligible to play for Athletic Club—a dream, honor and privilege for the Williams' brothers, especially given the sacrifices their parents made decades prior.
"Black Stars of LaLiga" is the second premium series developed by LaLiga North America for ESPN+ as part of its efforts to create relevant content for LaLiga fans in the United States. Its in-house production studio, LaLiga North America Studios, also creates 25+ digital shows every week in English and Spanish featuring local talent and telling stories of the competition, its clubs and players in a way that connects with local fans.
About LaLiga North America
LaLiga North America is a joint venture between LaLiga and Relevent Sports Group, which serves as the exclusive representation of LaLiga in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Central America for all business and development activities. The operation manages the TV/media rights and commercial agreements on behalf of the league and supports the its growth in the region through consumer-related activities including content development, events and activations, marketing agreements, development of youth academies and coaches, exhibition matches, and plans to have an official LaLiga Santander match played in the U.S.
About Black Arrow FC
Black Arrow (FC) is the first platform in the world that focuses on the intersection of soccer and black culture. Powered by authenticity and driven by creativity, we employ soccer as our medium to tell impactful stories and create cultural experiences. Our projects harness the influence of black culture to elevate the perception of soccer in America, allowing us to galvanize the game in urban areas and social circles where it never existed before. We give black soccer players and fans – for the first time in sports media – an opportunity to tell our own stories and craft our own narratives within the world's biggest sport. Founded in Oakland, California – Black Arrow is also committed to introducing and bringing the game of soccer to the African American community in the United States, while internationally, utilizing our shared love of the beautiful game to (re) connect the African diaspora.
About Andscape
Andscape is a Black media platform dedicated to creating, highlighting, and uplifting the diverse stories of Black identity. Magnified by the power and reach of ESPN and The Walt Disney Company, the Andscape umbrella includes an editorial division, book publishing arm, film and television division, and music publishing group – each united by the shared mission of illuminating the culture and experience of Blackness. Founded in 2022, Andscape is a reimagination, expansion and diversification of The Undefeated's former platform.
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- Hundreds of Aspen Dental offices to open doors for annual Day of Service, honoring veterans
- Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 to schedule an appointment
CHICAGO, May 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 11, participating Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its 8th year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans and their families at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care.
Appointments are still available for veterans in Illinois, at the following Aspen Dental locations:
- Algonquin, Illinois
- Antioch, Illinois
- Bolingbrook, Illinois
- Chicago, Illinois (Rogers Park and Roscoe Village)
- Marion, Illinois
- Moline, Illinois
- Morton Grove, Illinois
- O'Fallon, Illinois
- Palatine, Illinois
- Peoria, Illinois
- Quincy, Illinois
- Skokie, Illinois
- Springfield, Illinois
- Sterling, Illinois
Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required. During the Day of Service, Aspen Dental doctors and their teams focus on treating the most urgent dental needs for veterans and their families - with a focus on getting them out of pain, from fillings and extractions to dental hygiene and basic denture repairs.
Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, and veterans are no exception. In fact, U.S. veterans are ineligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they're 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war.
Visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com to learn more.
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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NEWARK, Calif., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions designed to enhance workplace productivity, is excited to announce that on June 8th at 11:00 a.m. PDT, it will be hosting a free webinar on app development using React Native and data capture integration with Socket Mobile's CaptureSDK.
Socket Mobile Software Engineer, Matthew Croak, will walk webinar attendees through the process of creating an app using React Native and integrating data capture functionality using CaptureSDK.
React Native is a popular open-source framework created by Meta Platforms (Facebook) that developers use to build multi-platform applications from a single codebase. Since its launch in 2015, React Native has gained popularity with developers thanks to its cross-platform design, fast iteration speed, and ability to be integrated into existing projects. Now, it's used in thousands of applications, including Facebook, Instagram, Tesla, Uber Eats and Walmart.
The React Native webinar is the second installment of a three-part webinar series that Socket Mobile is hosting. The first installment of the series took place on May 18th and focused on app development using Flutter, and a full recording of the webinar can be found here. Part three of the series will be held on June 29th and will cover app development in Xamarin with the data capture integration of Socket Mobile's Capture SDK.
React Native is a valued tool because it makes it easy to develop mobile applications simultaneously for Android and iOS. The development environment is based on JavaScript, making it intuitive and straightforward for developers new to the framework. The large React Native community ensures that bug fixes are handled rapidly. For Socket Mobile, React Native development and support will continue to be a high priority.
Similarly, developers using CaptureSDK can count on Socket Mobile's continued support. Socket's CaptureSDK provides app developers with reliable and efficient data capture to maximize the productivity of their solutions.
Socket Mobile's support for React Native is just another example of its longstanding commitment to providing best-in-class development tools for its app partners.
Rather than forcing developers to use one specific platform, Socket Mobile constantly works to expand its toolbox, allowing partners to select the development platform that best suits their needs.
Matthew Croak, a Brooklyn-based Flatiron School-alum and post-production assistant turned software engineer will be presenting. Croak is currently a Software Engineer at Socket Mobile, where he is working on a software development kit that developers utilize to incorporate barcode or NFC chip readers into their applications.
During the webinar, Matthew will dive into an interactive walkthrough demonstrating app creation using React Native, CaptureSDK, and data capture integration. With a passion for sharing his experiences and expertise, Matthew will provide attendees with the tips, tools and tangible knowledge needed to create cutting-edge applications using React Native and Capture SDK.
The webinar will also feature live Q&A throughout to answer questions directly from participants. A full recording of the webinar will be posted on the Socket Mobile website after the live, interactive version takes place on June 8th.
Click here for detailed information regarding the React Native webinar agenda and full speaker bio.
Click here to register for the React Native webinar that will take place on June 8th.
Click here to register for the Xamarin webinar that will take place on June 29th.
Click here to view the full recording of the Flutter development webinar.
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David Holmes
David.holmes@socketmobile.com
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HSINCHU, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of June 2022 and for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$29.74 to US$1.00 as of June 30, 2022.
Revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was NT$6,851.7 million or US$230.4 million, representing an increase of 1.9% from the first quarter of 2022, and a decrease of 1.9% from the second quarter of 2021.
Revenue for the month of June 2022 was NT$2,110.8 million or US$71.0 million, representing a decrease of 11.9% from May 2022, and a decrease of 10.6% from June 2021.
The Company noted that while its long-term business catalysts remain firmly in place, the decline in its monthly and year-over-year revenue reflects a change in the near-term macro demand environment.
About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (https://www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as 'believes,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'projects,' 'intends,' 'should,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' 'future' or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, due to various factors, including the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in the Company's other filings with the SEC.
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Data available online and in an upcoming print issue of JCI Insight, a peer-reviewed journal
RICHMOND, Va., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indivior PLC (LON: INDV) announces the publication of modeling data examining the competitive interaction between buprenorphine, a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), and fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, to better understand how buprenorphine can reduce fentanyl-induced respiratory depression.1 The study entitled "Modelling buprenorphine reduction of fentanyl-induced respiratory depression" is available online and will appear in an upcoming print issue of JCI Insight, a peer-reviewed journal. The study was supported by Indivior.
This pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic study aimed at modeling the interaction of buprenorphine and fentanyl at the level of the mu-opioid receptor (MOR) on minute ventilation under elevated carbon dioxide levels in opioid-naïve volunteers and chronic opioid users.1 Data used for modeling were from a clinical pharmacology study recently published in PLOS ONE.2 The main objective of the modeling was to characterize the effects of escalating intravenous fentanyl doses (0.25-0.70 mg/70 kg range in chronic opioid users) on respiratory depression compared to the intravenous infusion of either placebo or buprenorphine targeting plasma concentrations within the 0.2-5 ng/mL range.1
Buprenorphine medications for opioid use disorder has been shown to reduce illicit opioid use and opioid-related mortality. This analysis describes another mechanism by which buprenorphine may reduce opioid overdose deaths.1 The modeling data indicate that buprenorphine plasma concentrations of 2 ng/mL and higher may have a protective effect against fentanyl-induced respiratory depression in chronic opioid users, with a reduced probability of apnea following exposure to high fentanyl doses.1 The model shows that when MOR occupancy by buprenorphine is sufficiently high, fentanyl is unable to activate the MOR and consequently will not cause additional respiratory depression on top of the mild respiratory effects of buprenorphine in that population.1
"These modeling data show that buprenorphine plasma concentrations of 2 ng/mL and higher seem to have a protective effect against fentanyl-induced respiratory depression," said Christian Heidbreder, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Indivior. "Although the source study was conducted in a controlled setting and in a relatively small number of chronic opioid users, the ability of buprenorphine to reduce the risk of serious respiratory events triggered by fentanyl was demonstrated and warrants further investigation in a real-world setting."1
Read full study here.
About Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a chronic disease in which people develop a pattern of using opioids that can lead to negative consequences.3 OUD may affect the parts of the brain that are necessary for life-sustaining functions.3
About Indivior
Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD) and serious mental illnesses. Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming SUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Building on its global portfolio of OUD treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in this category and potentially address other chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD, including alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder. Headquartered in the United States in Richmond, VA, Indivior employs more than 900 individuals globally and its portfolio of products is available in over 40 countries worldwide. Visit www.indivior.com to learn more. Connect with Indivior on LinkedIn by visiting www.linkedin.com/company/indivior.
References:
- Olofsen, E, et al. Modelling buprenorphine reduction of fentanyl-induced respiratory depression. JCI Insights, March 22, 2022.
- Moss LM et al. (2022) Effect of Sustained High Buprenorphine Plasma Concentrations on Fentanyl-Induced Respiratory Depression: A Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study. PlosOne, Published online January 27, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256752.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health. Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 18-5063PT5, Printed 2018.
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Kim Kardashian ‘wasn’t planning on’ a relationship with Pete Davidson
By Marianne Garvey
Kim Kardashian did not see love coming with Pete Davidson.
In a conversation for Hoda Kotb’s “Making Space” podcast, Kardashian explained that she’d been single for about 10 months before she was ready to date again.
“I think that, you know, sometimes things happen when you just least expect it. It was the last thing that I was really planning on,” she said, “And so when it did happen, we were kind of, like, ‘Oh, my God, I wasn’t planning on this. And this isn’t even what I was thinking of,’ and it just makes it that much sweeter and so much more fun.”
In February 202, Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West.
Kardashian and Davidson appeared in a “Saturday Night Live” sketch together last fall where they shared a kiss. They became Instagram official in March.
“I definitely took my time,” Kardashian said. “I took, you know, 10 months or something before I dated or talked to anyone. And I just wanted that time to really figure out and go through the motions: ‘Am I making the right decision? How do I feel about this?’ So once I went through all of the motions, I finally was, like, ‘OK, guys, I am so ready to meet someone.’ And I randomly did.”
Despite their very public relationship. Kardashian says she is keeping some aspects of her time with Davidson private.
“I do think that I am holding, you know, a little bit more close to my heart on certain aspects of my relationship with Pete, and it feels good just to know that, like, we have this connection and we have our little bubble of a relationship world that we live in that, like, not a lot of people know about,” she said.
For now, Kardashian said just being with Davidson puts a smile on her face.
“We were driving in the car yesterday and I just, like, looked at him and I was like, ‘Thank you.’ And he was like, ‘What?’ And I was like, ‘For running errands with me, like, this is so much fun just to, like, go to a doctor’s appointment or go to the dentist and just, like, run errands. I’m having so much fun.'”
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that TransLoop is #12 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking for fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a comprehensive look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
TransLoop is a modern freight brokerage headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Existing office locations include Birmingham, Alabama; Columbus, Ohio; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Nashville, Tennessee.
The company pairs cutting-edge technology, AI systems, and white-glove customer service to provide a one-of-a-kind logistics experience for their shippers and carriers.
"We're extremely honored to be recognized. The TransLoop team will continue to raise the industry standard by holding ourselves to our core values. White-glove customer service, simple yet cutting-edge tech, innovative freight solutions, and investing in our one-of-a-kind people," said Nick Reasoner, Founder & CEO of TransLoop.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
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TransLoop is a battle-tested, technology-driven logistics company. The organization was strategically built-in collaboration with experienced team members from prominent companies all over the country.
TransLoop's mission is to provide its partners with a smarter and more efficient way to transport goods. The founding team originated from the largest logistics companies in the industry, and each member believed logistics was broken and could be executed more ethically.
Pen and paper, spreadsheets, and antiquated software quickly became a thing of the past. Too many back-and-forth phone calls and redundant manual tasks. Multiple fragmented siloes create too much complexity. Ultimately, too much time and money wasted.
TransLoop's overall goal when creating relationships is to save their partners time and money.
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(WGHP) — Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at age 26, the NFL team announced Wednesday.
The Ravens issued a statement, saying, “We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson,” describing him as a “kind, respectful young man with a big smile and an infectious personality.”
The NFL reported that Ferguson’s agent, Safarrah Lawson, also issued a statement, saying, “It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Baltimore Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson. The family asks for your prayers and privacy during this trying time.”
The Ravens expressed “heartfelt condolences” to the outside linebacker’s family and friends and said the team is mourning “a life lost much too soon.”
Ferguson’s cause of death was not immediately reported, according to the NFL.
Ferguson, who came out of Louisiana Tech, was a third-round pick for the Ravens in 2019, according to the NFL, and played 38 games with the team. Over three seasons, he had 10 starts and recorded 67 tackles and 4.5 sacks. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/baltimore-ravens-jaylon-ferguson-dead-at-26/ | 2022-06-22T16:17:36Z |
ALBANY — One day in early 2021, Robert Domen was a fit U.S. Marine pursuing his love of running, and his fight that day was on the hilly terrain of the Canyon Crash course in Lumpkin.
Two months later, Domen was fighting for his life, as were his families, both loved ones and fellow Marines, from his commander of Marine Corps Logistics Command at Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany to the chaplain to the very top at the Pentagon.
“In May of 2021, I got COVID,” Domen, a chief warrant officer who has served in the Corps for 32 years, said. “I was admitted here to Phoebe Putney (Memorial Hospital) in Albany. They put me on a ventilator. I was in a medically induced coma.”
At a time when COVID-19 was ravaging the country, and the elderly and individuals with underlying health conditions were the worst affected, Domen seemed like an unlikely candidate for a severe bout with the disease.
“I had none of the underlying factors,” said the long-time Marine, who currently is stationed in Jacksonville, Fla. “I ran a half-marathon a couple of months before I got sick. In the Marine Corps, physical fitness is very important. That’s a very challenging course.
“There’s a lot of complacency (that COVID) won’t happen to me. It can be so much more than that, the mild illness, flu-like symptoms. COVID is a very devastating disease, and it’s very nondiscriminatory.”
As the days turned into weeks in the hospital, Domen’s family was told he was being placed on palliative care. His wife, Deborah, and his family were told to be prepared for the worst.
“Albany has a small hospital with limited resources,” Domen said. “At one point, probably about the third week of June, 2021, they told my wife to collect the family and be close because there was nothing else they could do.”
Phoebe was at the time very much on the front lines in one of the hardest-hit areas in the world in terms of the influx of COVID patients, and there was little doctors then could do to treat the disease. Domen said the hospital did everything within its means for him.
Deborah Domen never gave up, and neither did Maj. Gen. Joseph Shrader of Marine Corps Logistics Command, who turned over his command and retired earlier this month.
“We started working to see what had to be done,” said Shrader, who highlighted Domen, who was in the audience, during the recent change of command ceremony in Albany.
Shrader brought Domen’s plight to the attention to the very top of the chain to the admiral, who is surgeon general of the U.S. Navy.
“We had to try,” Shrader said. “I believe in miracles. He’s a miracle.”
Domen said that Shrader often downplays his role, but that he was instrumental in his getting a second chance at life on a team that included the commandant of the Corps on down.
“They were all instrumental in getting me to the University of Florida,” he said. “They assured her (Deborah) they would do everything they could to get me the care and treatment I needed. Gen. Shrader, he was the catalyst to make the entire thing happen.”
On June 30, Domen was admitted to the university hospital in Gainesville.
“Phoebe let them come in and do their work on me before they transferred me,” Domen said. “Phoebe welcomed them in and stabilized me to transfer me. That’s one of the things I can say kudos to Phoebe for opening up their facilities.”
A little less than three months later, on Sept. 26, doctors performed a double lung transplant, and two days later, after more than 150 days, Domen was removed from the ventilator.
Asked about the heroic efforts exerted on his part, Domen, who was set to retire on July 21 and said he expects to leave the service by the end of the year, agreed that he was the recipient of a miracle. The Corps has allowed Domen to remain on duty to get re-established and to receive the medical care he needs.
“I’ve thought about that so many times,” he said. “The Marine Corps really helps people. We take care of our own, and we never leave anybody behind on the field. Even though this wasn’t a battle zone, the Marines take care of everybody and leave nobody behind.
“You can’t put words to that. The effort was absolutely amazing. Marines, they take care of each other.”
For Deborah Domen, there is still a deep sense of gratitude for all who were part of the effort to save her husband, from those who offered prayers to the doctors who performed the surgery.
“They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a village to do anything,” she said. “It really took a village to save a COVID patient. I thank every little piece of this puzzle. The puzzle wouldn’t have been complete without every little piece that went into it.
“It was a hard fight, but we fought it and we won. We’re together, and we beat it, and screw COVID.”
Both of the Domens encouraged individuals to share the gift of life through organ and blood donations, because the giver has the opportunity to save multiple lives and improve the quality of life of many others.
“I would request that people look into themselves and opt into organ donation the next time they get their license renewed,” he said. “The U.S. is not an opt-out country; you have to opt in. For every person that is eligible to donate, they can save five or six lives. I know it might not be an easy decision for many individuals.
“We do bless the donor and their family. They’re in our prayers daily. I received multiple units of blood in the hospital. There’s no substitute for life. Blood donations and organ donations are so critical.”
During a follow-up telephone interview on Saturday, Domen said he was giving his new lungs a workout later in the day at a 5K event in Jacksonville, even though he is not yet at his old form.
“I’ll be walking on most of it,” he said. “The whole point is to get out there and physically challenge myself so I will get back to jogging and running. Sometimes we physically have little lapses in confidence because you have one of those bad days. Hopefully by six, eight, 10 months down the road, I’ll be back to running half-marathons.”
The SNICKERS Marathon in Albany is one Domen has participated in previously, and the relatively flat course is one he would like to return to in the future.
After leaving the Corps, Domen, who joined the service at the age of 20, said he plans to work for a few more years.
“I’m a results-oriented individual,” he said. “I’m not quite ready to retire. I’ll be job hunting in the next six months. Even though I’ll miss the Marine Corps and the people, I’m going to move on to the next chapter.”
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OKLAHOMA CITY , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dippin Dots Holding, L.L.C. ("Dippin' Dots"), a Paducah, KY-based food manufacturer owned by Mark and Scott Fischer ("Fischers") has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by J & J Snack Foods Corp. ("J&J"). Infinity Capital Partners served as exclusive investment banking advisor to Dippin' Dots.
Founded in 1988, Dippin' Dots became a pioneer within the ice cream industry after using an innovative cryogenic freezing process yielding "beaded" ice cream. The Fischer family acquired the business in 2012 and expanded the brand by diversifying product and sales channels.
"I am grateful for the hard work of our management team and loyal employees that resulted in a successful re-emergence and relaunch of the company and brand in May 2012. Since then, we have enjoyed sustained growth, and the future is as bright as ever for Dippin' Dots," commented Scott Fischer, President and CEO of Dippin' Dots. "As we considered the potential sale of Dippin' Dots through the years, we became very intentional in evaluating opportunities. J&J Snack Foods caught our attention because of its position as a major player in the snack food industry, strong track record of growth, and stellar business reputation. Importantly, J&J Snack Foods represented an opportunity to place the established Dippin' Dots brand in the hands of an entrepreneurial company with an impressive roster of iconic brands, resources, and strategies for market expansion and growth. To that end, we are excited for the future of Dippin' Dots with J&J Snack Foods and its management team under Dan Fachner's leadership, which is recognized for growth and innovation."
"We were honored to work with the Fischer family and the Dippin' Dots team. The transaction is a great outcome for both the Fischers and the Dippin' Dots brand. The future is bright for Dippin' Dots as it is poised to continue to grow under J&J's ownership" said Evan Grace, Managing Partner at Infinity Capital Partners.
McAfee & Taft served as legal counsel for Dippin' Dots. J&J's financial advisors were City Capital Advisors and legal counsel was provided by Cozen O'Connor.
About Infinity Capital Partners
Infinity Capital Partners is an Oklahoma City-based middle-market investment bank offering a broad range of advisory services to private companies and financial sponsors across a variety of industries. Infinity works closely with owner-operators, shareholders, founders, and management teams of private companies to provide tailored services including M&A advisory, debt and equity placements, recapitalizations, and strategic advisory. For more information about Infinity Capital Partners, including a list of current projects, please visit our website at www.infinitycapitalpartners.com. Securities placed through Infinity Capital Securities, LLC. Member FINRA.
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Sales up 73% year-over-year and up 42% sequentially
PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES, "SenesTech" or the "Company"), (www.senestech.com) the rodent fertility control experts and inventors of the only EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats, ContraPest®, today announced record second quarter 2022 product sales, with sales increasing 73% compared to the second quarter in the prior year, and up 42% sequentially from the first quarter of 2022. The second quarter represented a new quarterly record for SenesTech, with June being the highest revenue month ever.
Sales growth during the quarter was led by increases in the Company's e-commerce solutions, continued traction within zoos and animal sanctuaries, deployment of ContraPest at two campuses of a major Silicon Valley technology company, deployment into a county homeless encampment, and continued expansion in poultry facilities. The poultry expansion is being driven by the launch of the novel and patent pending Elevate Bait System™ with ContraPest ("Elevate") as both new and existing customers add the system to their pest management programs.
Elevate, the first product of its kind specifically designed to address rat problems in above-ground locations, commenced shipments on June 15th following a slight delay due to supply chain disruptions. In just the final nine business days of the quarter, Elevate shipments totaled 1,500 units, with customers primarily coming from the agribusiness segment. The Company believes Elevate will help key agricultural customers better meet their needs of addressing roof rats, which species characteristically reside above ground, especially in the rafters of barns, granaries and storage and manufacturing facilities. The Elevate system, with its suspended bait station, is revolutionary within the pest control industry, which typically utilizes traditional bait boxes to deliver pesticides and other products. The system is designed to permit easy drop in and replacement of new 8-ounce bottles of ContraPest, reducing servicing time and cost.
The Company's e-commerce platform continues to be a key driver of growth for SenesTech, representing 55% sequential revenue growth and contributing nearly 50% of overall sales during the second quarter. The e-commerce growth is being driven by its marketing initiatives, including the award-winning "Operation Rat Race" campaign, resulting in consistent increases in traffic, as well as increased website functionality. In particular, the state of California, which recently implemented the Ecosystems Protection Act of 2021, banning the use of commonly used second-generation anticoagulant poisons under many circumstances, saw e-commerce sales more than double sequentially from the first quarter of 2022.
The zoos and sanctuaries segment continues to be a key early adopting segment for ContraPest, where the Company has grown the vertical over 300% in the past 12 months, with nearly 70 current customers. ContraPest has been shown in multiple, independent deployments to be effective when used alone or in conjunction with other integrated pest management (IPM) tools, with efficacy improvements of up to more than 90% over the use of traditional IPM methods. This makes ContraPest a logical choice for deployments in zoos and sanctuaries where traditional methods are falling short and where there is a heightened risk of non-target species exposure. A recent and significant win in one of the 5 largest zoos in the country was the successful breeding, egg recovery, and hatching of endangered birds in the aviary. This had been impossible for the past few years due to a rat infestation and subsequent predation of eggs before they could be collected. The zoo staff credits the addition of ContraPest to their IPM as what allowed them to finally get the rat population under control. This success is important not only to the birds in the aviary, but as a demonstrated tool that can contribute to the conservation of threatened species. Additionally, the Company has developed customized programs for zoos and sanctuaries with targeted advertising and sales efforts and expects the addition of Elevate to accelerate growth into this market going forward.
"The second quarter represents another quarter of record quarterly sales and strong sequential growth of 42% from the most recent quarter," said Ken Siegel, SenesTech's Chief Executive Officer. "With Elevate now available nationwide, coupled with strong e-commerce return on ad spend metrics, and increasing adoptions across a wide variety of industry segments, I believe we are well positioned to continue to grow adoption in the quarters to come."
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Revenue during Q2 2022 was approximately $277,000 compared to approximately $160,000 in Q2 2021, an increase of 73%; and compared to approximately $195,000 in Q1 2022, a sequential increase of 42%.
- Gross profit during Q2 2022 was approximately $136,000 or 49% of total revenue, compared to approximately $41,000, or 26% of total revenue, in Q2 2021.
- Net loss during Q2 2022 was $(2.6) million, compared with a net loss of $(1.7) million for Q2 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss, which is a non-GAAP measure of operating performance, for Q2 2022 was $(2.3) million compared to $(2.1) million in Q2 2021.
- Cash at the end of June 2022 was approximately $5.0 million.
Use of Non-GAAP Measure
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. However, this measure is not intended to be a substitute for those financial measures reported in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has been included because management believes that, when considered together with the GAAP figures, it provides meaningful information related to our operating performance and liquidity and can enhance an overall understanding of financial results and trends. Adjusted EBITDA may be calculated by us differently than other companies that disclose measures with the same or similar term. See our attached financials for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to the nearest GAAP measure.
Conference Call Details
Date and Time: Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 5:00 pm ET
Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 308-3351 or (412) 317-5407.
Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live Internet webcast, which is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://senestech.investorroom.com/.
Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available for seven days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, replay access code 4931404. A webcast replay will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://senestech.investorroom.com/ for 90 days or https://app.webinar.net/5V6e8Kw8A01.
About SenesTech
We are "The Pest Control Difference" for the 21st century. We are rodent fertility control specialists fueled by our passion to create a healthy environment by virtually eliminating rodent pest populations. We keep an inescapable truth in mind. Two rats and their descendants can be responsible for the birth of up to 15,000 pups after a year. We invented ContraPest ® , the only U.S. EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats. ContraPest ® fits seamlessly into all integrated pest management programs, greatly improving the overall goal of effective rat management. We strive for clean cities, efficient businesses and happy households – with a product that was designed to be effective and sustainable without killing rats. At SenesTech, we don't just eliminate rats. We make a better world.
For more information visit https://senestech.com/ and https://contrapeststore.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, our belief that Elevate will help key agricultural customers better meet their needs of addressing roof rats that reside above ground, especially in the rafters of barns, granaries and storage and manufacturing facilities; our belief that the Elevate system is revolutionary within the pest control industry; our belief that the efficacy of ContraPest makes it a logical choice for deployments in zoos and sanctuaries where traditional methods are falling short and where there is a heightened risk of non-target species exposure; our expectation that the addition of Elevate will accelerate growth into the zoos and sanctuaries vertical going forward; our belief that interest is strong in Elevate and should provide us with the platform to penetrate into a number of key markets, particularly agriculture, that are looking for a solution that allows for the Targeting of roof rates where they live, eat and breed, which most times is in the rafters of their various buildings and structures; approval to sell Elevate by the state of California should bode well for further adoption in the second half of the year; our belief that it is evident that we are making traction in positioning ContraPest as a key component of an integrated pest management program; and our belief that we are well positioned to continue to grow adoption in the quarters to come. Forward-looking statements may describe future expectations, plans, results or strategies and are often, but not always, made through the use of words such as "believe," "may," "future," "plan," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "eventually," "project," "estimate," "continuing," "intend" and similar words or phrases. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the impacts and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the successful commercialization of our products, market acceptance of our products, regulatory approval and regulation of our products and other factors and risks identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement officers in central Mississippi carried toddlers out of a flooded day care center after storms dumped rain that caused creeks to overflow, and forecasters said the threat from heavy downpours was spreading Thursday.
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department posted video on Facebook of deputies walking through brown, knee-deep water Wednesday to take children to an elevated truck, placing them gently on benches. News outlets reported more than 100 children and 14 workers were rescued from the flooded facility in the Jackson suburb of Florence.
The National Weather Service reported a second day of heavy rains and flash flooding was expected Thursday in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Weather radar also showed heavy rainfall in Thursday near the Mississippi-Alabama state line.
Tony Banks said Thursday that when he returned to his apartment in the Jackson suburb of Flowood after work Wednesday, the parking lot was knee-deep in water. He said a creek overflowed, flooding some cars and trucks. Banks said he caught a fish near the vehicles.
“He was flopping around in the parking lot and I grabbed his mouth,” said Banks, 35. He said he tossed the bass back into the water.
After the deluge Wednesday, Rankin County sheriff’s deputies helped move more than 40 residents out of a flooded nursing home in Brandon.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said flowing water washed away parts of a state highway in rural Newton County, between Jackson and Meridian.
In Alabama, vehicles traveling along flooded roads created boat-like wakes on low-lying Dauphin Island, a popular beach community off the coast, but police said the water wasn’t deep enough Thursday morning to pose a major threat. Flooding was likely across southwestern Alabama through nightfall, forecasters said, and Mississippi closed a welcome station on Interstate 10 because of flooding.
A few schools around Mobile, Alabama, dismissed early because of flooding or power outages. The National Weather Service said rain was falling at a rate of as much as 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) an hour along the coast, and roads and parking lots were flooded in Foley on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay.
Three Mississippi cities set one-day rainfall records Wednesday, the weather service said. Jackson received just over 5 inches (12.7 centimeters), Meridian received 4.6 inches (11.7 centimeters) and Vicksburg received 2.9 inches (7.4 centimeters).
On Wednesday, Jackson also surpassed its previous record for rainfall for the month of August, at 11.57 inches (29.4 centimeters). The previous record for the month was 11.51 inches (29.2 centimeters) in 2008, the weather service said.
The National Weather Service said flooding was expected near several rivers in central and southern Mississippi. The Pearl River was above flood stage in the Jackson area on Thursday and was expected to continue rising. That means streams and creeks are unable to drain into the river, and water could threaten homes and businesses in low-lying areas. The service predicted the Pearl River will crest early next week at nearly the level it reached during flooding in 2020.
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RED BANK, N.J., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) (the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to intercepting and preventing immune-mediated diseases, today announced that the Company granted stock options to two non-executive employees to purchase an aggregate of 38,000 shares of common stock. The stock options were granted without stockholder approval as inducements, material to the new non-executive employees entering into employment with the Company, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were approved by the Company's compensation committee of the board of directors.
The stock options were granted with a 10-year term and an exercise price equal to $4.51 the closing price per share of the Company's common stock as reported by Nasdaq on September 1st 2022. Each of the options will vest 25% on the one year anniversary of the grant date and 75% in equal monthly installments thereafter so that the grant is fully vested on the four year anniversary of the grant date, provided that the new employee continues to serve as an employee of, or other service provider to, the Company on each such vesting date. The stock options are subject to the terms of the Provention Bio, Inc. 2020 Inducement Plan, as amended.
About Provention Bio, Inc.:
Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing the development of investigational therapies that may intercept and prevent debilitating and life-threatening immune-mediated diseases. The Biologics License Application (BLA) for teplizumab, its lead investigational drug candidate, for the delay of progression to Stage 3 clinical type 1 diabetes in at-risk individuals has been filed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Company's pipeline includes additional clinical-stage product candidates that have demonstrated in pre-clinical or clinical studies proof-of-mechanism and/or proof-of-concept in other autoimmune diseases, including celiac disease and lupus. Visit www.ProventionBio.com for more information and follow us on Twitter: @ProventionBio.
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Provention Bio, Inc. uses its website, www.proventionbio.com, as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation F.D. Such disclosures will be included on the Company's website in the "News" section. Accordingly, investors should monitor this portion of the Company's website, in addition to following its press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
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rdoody@proventionbio.com
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TORONTO, ON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Talisker Resources Ltd. ("Talisker" or the "Company") (TSX: TSK) (OTCQX: TSKFF) is pleased to announce high-grade results on a shallow portion of the 55 Vein within the Bralorne West block.
- Hole SB-2022-013 is located within the Bralorne West block and focuses on near surface mineralization within the 55 vein.
- Highlighted by 31.44 g/t Au over 3.9 metres within a larger mineralized envelope of 11.84 g/t Au over 12.45 metres.
- The vein intersection is from 85.55 metres to 98 metres below the surface and increases the known mineralized envelope on the 55 vein (>3 gram x metres) to 450 metres x 480 metres.
- The total mineralized drill intercepts on the 55 vein to date is 29.
- Talisker drilling to date at the Bralorne Gold Project has produced 367 vein intersections with a combined weighted average diluted grade of 9.01 g/t over an average intersection length of 1.75 metres.
Matt Filgate, Vice President, Corporate Development of Talisker, commented, "Today's results highlight the growth potential of the current veins, demonstrating the excellent grade continuity and the ability for rapid resource expansion within the known veins. As we continue to expand our drilling along strike and down plunge of known mineralization, we expect to see the mineralizing footprint grow rapidly."
Three diamond drills are now operating at the Bralorne Gold Project. A total of 138,741 metres (284 holes) has been drilled since Talisker initiated drilling at the Project in February 2020. Currently, there are 2420 samples at the assay laboratory, which are expected to be received by the Company shortly.
- Complete assay results received.
- Located in the Bralorne West block and hosted in dioritic intrusive and ultramafics.
- 55 vein intersected from 90.6 to 98.0 metres with visible gold and a mineralized hanging wall halo from 85.55 to 90.60 metres.
Major vein structures intersected are considered classic Bralorne crack-seal quartz-carbonate veins with densely banded sulphide septae. Crack-seal septae host fine-grained arsenopyrite and pyrite mineralization. Alteration halos consist of strong silica-sericite±mariposite alteration halos.
All reported drill assay results are available on the Company's website at the following link: https://taliskerresources.com/bralorne-gold-project-released-drill-results/.
The technical information contained in this news release relating to the drill results at the Bralorne Gold Project has been approved by Leonardo de Souza (BSc, AusIMM (CP) Membership 224827), Talisker's Vice President, Exploration and Resource Development, who is a "qualified person" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Talisker (taliskerresources.com) is a junior resource company involved in the exploration of gold projects in British Columbia, Canada. Talisker's projects include two advanced stage projects, the Bralorne Gold Complex and the Ladner Gold Project, both advanced stage projects with significant exploration potential from historical high-grade producing gold mines, as well as its Spences Bridge Project where the Company holds ~85% of the emerging Spences Bridge Gold Belt and several other early-stage Greenfields projects. With its properties comprising 304,931 hectares over 500 claims, three leases and 197 crown grant claims, Talisker is a dominant exploration player in the south-central British Columbia.
Drill core at the Bralorne Gold Project is drilled in HQ to NQ size ranges (63.5mm and 47.6mm, respectively). Drill core samples are a minimum of 50 cm and a maximum of 160 cm long along the core axis. Samples are focused on an interval of interest, such as a vein or zone of mineralization. Shoulder samples bracket the interval of interest such that a total sampled core length of not less than 3m both above and below the interval of interest must be assigned. Sample QAQC measures of unmarked certified reference materials (CRMs), blanks, and duplicates are inserted into the sample sequence and makeup 9% of the samples submitted to the lab for holes reported in this release. ALS Global performs sample preparation and analyses in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Drill core sample preparation includes drying in an oven at a maximum temperature of 60°C, fine crushing of the sample to at least 70% passing less than 2 mm, sample splitting using a riffle splitter, and pulverizing a 250 g split to at least 85% passing 75 microns (ALS code PREP-31). Gold in diamond drill core is analyzed by fire assay and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) of a 50g sample (ALS code Au-AA26), while multi-element chemistry is analyzed by 4- Acid digestion of a 0.25 g sample split with detection by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) for 48 elements (Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Fe, Ga, Ge, Hf, In, K, La, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Ni, P, Pb, Rb, Re, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Sn, Sr, Ta, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, U, V, W, Y, Zn, Zr). Gold assay technique (ALS code Au-AA26) has an upper detection limit of 100 ppm. Any sample that produces an over-limit gold value via the gold assay technique is sent for gravimetric finish (ALS method Au-GRA22) which has an upper detection limit of 10,000 ppm Au.
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on Talisker's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, this release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the Company's plans and future intentions with respect to its investment in TDG and exercise of its board nomination rights. Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to Talisker. Although such statements are based on reasonable assumptions of Talisker's management, there can be no assurance that any conclusions or forecasts will prove to be accurate.
Forward looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors include risks inherent in the exploration and development of mineral deposits, including risks relating to changes in project parameters as plans continue to be redefined, risks relating to variations in grade or recovery rates, risks relating to changes in mineral prices and the worldwide demand for and supply of minerals, risks related to increased competition and current global financial conditions, access and supply risks, reliance on key personnel, operational risks regulatory risks, including risks relating to the acquisition of the necessary licenses and permits, financing, capitalization and liquidity risks, title and environmental risks and risks relating to the failure to receive all requisite shareholder and regulatory approvals.
The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and Talisker is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein.
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New York fund apologizes for role in Tuskegee syphilis study
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — For almost 40 years starting in the 1930s, as government researchers purposely let hundreds of Black men die of syphilis in Alabama so they could study the disease, a foundation in New York covered funeral expenses for the deceased. The payments were vital to survivors of the victims in a time and place ravaged by poverty and racism.
Altruistic as they might sound, the checks — $100 at most — were no simple act of charity: They were part of an almost unimaginable scheme. To get the money, widows or other loved ones had to consent to letting doctors cut open the bodies of the dead men for autopsies that would detail the ravages of a disease the victims were told was “bad blood.”
Fifty years after the infamous Tuskegee syphilis study was revealed to the public and halted, the organization that made those funeral payments, the Milbank Memorial Fund, publicly apologized Saturday to descendants of the study’s victims. The move is rooted in America’s racial reckoning after George Floyd’s murder by police in 2020.
“It was wrong. We are ashamed of our role. We are deeply sorry,” said the president of the fund, Christopher F. Koller.
The apology and an accompanying monetary donation to a descendants’ group, the Voices for Our Fathers Legacy Foundation, were presented during a ceremony in Tuskegee at a gathering of children and other relatives of men who were part of the study.
Endowed in 1905 by Elizabeth Milbank Anderson, part of a wealthy and well-connected New York family, the fund was one of the nation’s first private foundations. The nonprofit philanthropy had some $90 million in assets in 2019, according to tax records, and an office on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. With an early focus on child welfare and public health, today it concentrates on health policy at the state level.
Koller said there’s no easy way to explain how its leaders in the 1930s decided to make the payments, or to justify what happened. Generations later, some Black people in the United States still fear government health care because of what’s called the “Tuskegee effect.”
“The upshot of this was real harm,” Koller told The Associated Press in an interview before the apology ceremony. “It was one more example of ways that men in the study were deceived. And we are dealing as individuals, as a region, as a country, with the impact of that deceit.”
Lillie Tyson Head’s late father Freddie Lee Tyson was part of the study. She’s now president of the Voices group. She called the apology “a wonderful gesture and a wonderful thing” even if it comes 25 years after the U.S. government apologized for the study to its final survivors, who have all since died.
“It’s really something that could be used as an example of how apologies can be powerful in making reparations and restorative justice be real,” said Head.
Despite her leadership of the descendants’ group, Head said she didn’t even know about Milbank’s role in the study until Koller called her one day last fall. The payments have been discussed in academic studies and a couple books, but the descendants were unaware, she said.
“It really was something that caught me off guard,” she said. Head’s father left the study after becoming suspicious of the research, years before it ended, and didn’t receive any of the Milbank money, she said, but hundreds of others did.
Other prominent organizations, universities including Harvard and Georgetown and the state of California have acknowledged their ties to racism and slavery. Historian Susan M. Reverby, who wrote a book about the study, researched the Milbank Fund’s participation at the fund’s request. She said its apology could be an example for other groups with ties to systemic racism.
‘”It’s really important because at a time when the nation is so divided, how we come to terms with our racism is so complicated,” she said. “Confronting it is difficult, and they didn’t have to do this. I think it’s a really good example of history as restorative justice.”
Starting in 1932, government medical workers in rural Alabama withheld treatment from unsuspecting Black men infected with syphilis so doctors could track the disease and dissect their bodies afterward. About 620 men were studied, and roughly 430 of them had syphilis. Reverby’s study said Milbank recorded giving a total of $20,150 for about 234 autopsies.
Revealed by The Associated Press in 1972, the study ended and the men sued, resulting in a $9 million settlement from which descendants are still seeking the remaining funds, described in court records as “relatively small.”
The Milbank Memorial Fund got involved in 1935 after the U.S. surgeon general at the time, Hugh Cumming, sought the money, which was crucial in persuading families to agree to the autopsies, Reverby found. The decision to approve the funding was made by a group of white men with close ties to federal health officials but little understanding of conditions in Alabama or the cultural norms of Black Southerners, to whom dignified burials were very important, Koller said.
“One of the lessons for us is you get bad decisions if … your perspectives are not particularly diverse and you don’t pay attention to conflicts of interest,” Koller said.
The payments became less important as the Depression ended and more Black families could afford burial insurance, Reverby said. Initially named as a defendant, Milbank was dismissed as a target of the men’s lawsuit and the organization put the episode behind it.
Years later, books including Reverby’s “Examining Tuskegee, The Infamous Syphilis Study and Its Legacy,” published in 2009, detailed the fund’s involvement. But it wasn’t until after Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police that discussions among the Milbank staff — which is now much more diverse — prompted the fund’s leaders to reexamine its role, Koller said.
“Both staff and board felt like we had to face up to this in a way that we had not before,” he said.
Besides delivering a public apology to a gathering of descendants, the fund decided to donate an undisclosed amount to the Voices for Our Fathers Legacy Foundation, Koller said.
The money will make scholarships available to the descendants, Head said. The group also plans a memorial at Tuskegee University, which served as a conduit for the payments and was the location of a hospital where medical workers saw the men.
While times have changed since the burial payments were first approved nearly 100 years ago, Reverby also said there’s no way to justify what happened.
“The records say very clearly, untreated syphilis,” she said. “You don’t need a Ph.D. to figure that out, and they just kept doing it year after year.”
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Reeves is a member of AP’s Race and Ethnicity Team.
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Moxy Channels its "Play On" Spirit, Breaking the Boundaries of Multiple Dimensions from the Hotel into the Virtual World
HONG KONG , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced today the launch of the "Moxy Universe, Play Beyond" augmented reality experience in Asia Pacific. Designed for the young-at-heart, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay, bringing its "Play On" experiences from the hotel to the virtual world through the Moxy Universe.
From Shanghai to Tokyo, guests are invited to explore the Moxy Universe with their own avatar in 12 Moxy hotels across Asia Pacific from July 12 through December 31, 2022. Before arriving in-person to each hotel, guests can access the Moxy Universe via mobile devices to customize their own avatar, with a selection of hairstyles, outfits, and accessories. Upon checking in at the hotel's signature Bar Moxy, guests will instantly enter the Moxy Universe by scanning a designated QR marker to unlock a minimum of five challenges throughout the hotel's guestroom and public spaces to win great prizes.
"We are very excited to launch the 'Moxy Universe, Play Beyond' experience across all Moxy hotels in the Asia Pacific region," said Jennie Toh, Vice President, Brand Marketing and Brand Management Asia Pacific, Marriott International. "Moxy has always challenged the status quo by inviting guests to live in the moment. With the campaign, we are bringing Moxy's 'Play On' spirit to another dimension through fun, immersive experiences while creating greater connections with our guests."
Unlock Challenges in Every Corner of the Moxy Universe
Whether as a guest or avatar, visitors can fully immerse into the always-buzzing world of Moxy at the hotel and unlock challenges in the Moxy Universe simultaneously. Step into Bar Moxy – the social heart of the hotel, which doubles up as the hotel's front desk and offers guests a "Got Moxy" cocktail upon check-in. After getting their room keys, guests can scan the QR marker at the bar to view holographic projections and take photos with life-sized avatars as they sip curated cocktails.
At Moxy's 24/7 Grab & Go self-service concept, guests can access what they want, whenever they want with snacks and beverages to satisfy any late-night cravings. At the Grab & Go area, guests can also unlock a challenge by taking a photo with their avatar and hashtagging #moxyuniverse.
Exercise can be even more fun with an avatar that doubles up as a workout buddy. Guests can take the challenge and sweat it out with their avatar at the hotel's 24-hour Fitness Center decked out with a boxing bag, signature racing bike, and other equipment.
Moxy's stylish and smart bedrooms intermix edgy details with functionality and are cleverly designed to maximize space, allowing guests the flexibility to adapt the room to their needs. Enjoy the smart features of a fun-sized work surface and peg walls instead of closets, as the avatar will need all the space when they start busting dance moves on the bed for the challenge.
The fun and playful energy of Moxy can be found across vibrant destinations in Asia Pacific, such as the Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda, just around the corner from Osaka's buzzing shopping and entertainment districts. The brand's spirited lifestyle touches include the signature Bar Moxy, high-energy spaces, such as The Terrace and graffiti-emblazoned Lounge, where guests can sip on cocktails and socialize. Located in the heart of Seoul, Moxy Seoul Insadong makes the perfect basecamp for the young-at-heart to let loose in the city. Before hitting the town, guests can enjoy the panoramic city views from its off-the-wall rooftop bar, Seoul at Moxy. Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao NECC, the first Moxy hotel in Mainland China, also takes play seriously. The hotel's spirited Crew members are always on to connect with travelers in a playful way over boardgames and fun events.
To learn more about the Moxy Hotels, please visit moxy-hotels.marriott.com and join the conversation @moxyhotels.
Moxy Hotels participates in Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International. Marriott Bonvoy members earn points for their stay, and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences, including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and a contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind.
About Moxy Hotels® Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart. With 110 properties open across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay across the globe. The nontraditional experience starts with check-in at Bar Moxy and comes to life throughout its social public spaces, like the Lounge and Library, and the small but smart bedrooms. Moxy provides stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an attractive price point, so that guests can splurge on the experiences that matter most to them during their travels. Moxy celebrates nonconformity, open-mindedness, and originality above all – forever giving its guests permission to Play On #atthemoxy. For more information, visit www.moxyhotels.com and join the fun #atthemoxy on Instagram. Moxy is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments™, and unparalleled benefits, including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
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Beautycounter has paved the way for cosmetic reform; its advocacy efforts have resulted in the passage of 10 pieces of legislation since 2011
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beautycounter, the leader in clean beauty, today is recognizing the 84th anniversary of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 25, 1938. Despite the industry's growth in the last 84 years, these regulations have stood largely unchanged and continue to govern the $63B U.S. beauty industry.
Gregg Renfrew – Founder and Executive Chair of Beautycounter – has led the way for advocacy in the beauty industry. She was selected as the first founder of a clean beauty brand to testify in front of Congress in 2019, and the brand's advocacy has resulted in the passage of 10 pieces of legislation since Beautycounter was founded in 2011. Beautycounter has made significant progress on policy change over the last decade to better protect the health and safety of consumers and is continuing to drive advocacy work this year.
Most recently, Beautycounter has been working alongside federal lawmakers to advance and advocate for key changes to the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act (FDASLA), which would modernize cosmetic regulation and oversight. The legislation includes the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, which would update the FDA's regulation of cosmetics and personal-care products in the United States. While FDASLA presents an important step forward, Beautycounter has proposed several key changes to the bill – outlined in detail here – before it becomes law to ensure that all cosmetics and personal-care products are free from harmful chemicals. The proposed changes include:
- Banning the use of PFAS from raw materials and packaging used in cosmetics.
- Addressing the scope of federal preemption to ensure that states can legislate to strengthen personal-care product safety. This would protect states' abilities to enact their own laws and regulations that protect the health and wellness of their residents.
- Establishing a strong standard for safety requiring a "reasonable certainty of no harm" before a product can be sold to consumers.
"Since the last major cosmetics bill passed in 1938, tens of thousands of new products and chemicals have been introduced on the market," said Beautycounter Founder and Executive Chair Gregg Renfrew. "However, because the FDA does not have the ability to screen ingredients for safety and recall products in the personal-care industry, many formulas remain largely unchecked and individual companies are left to determine what they deem to be safe. These concerns are exactly why Beautycounter has been part of the movement for change since we launched, and why we continue to encourage consumers to use their collective voice to demand strong and comprehensive legislation."
To further mobilize its community around this shared cause, Beautycounter is launching a text action campaign to empower people to advocate for its recommended changes to the FDASLA and raise the standards of the beauty industry overall. The brand will encourage consumers, its community of 50,000+ Brand Advocates, and members of its Counteract Coalition (a collective of businesses working together to help pass more health-protective laws in the beauty industry) to text BETTERBEAUTY to 52886 in the U.S. and 18888867542 in Canada. By texting, people interested in advocating for cleaner beauty will be able to easily access suggested correspondence to send to their local representatives.
This is one of many ways that Beautycounter has encouraged its community to be a part of creating a future where all beauty is clean beauty. For nearly a decade, Beautycounter has advocated for better health-protective legislation that would allow the FDA to regulate the industry more effectively. Beautycounter and its community have sent over 236,000 emails, made 16,000 calls, and held 2,200 meetings with legislators in the U.S. and Canada, urging lawmakers to support cosmetic reform. The brand's efforts have led to the passage of 10 pieces of legislation and is currently working on nine more. In April 2022, Beautycounter led a lobby day in Washington, D.C., where 225 Brand Advocates held over 50 meetings with lawmakers to advocate for more health-protective legislation to reform the beauty industry.
Founded by Gregg Renfrew in 2011 and launched in 2013, Beautycounter is the leader in cleaner skin care and cosmetics whose mission is to get safer products into the hands of everyone. A certified B Corporation, the Santa Monica, CA-based brand leads the way for improved transparency and accountability in the beauty industry, including advocacy efforts to update federal regulations that have stood largely unchanged since 1938. Beautycounter is an omnichannel brand and is available today online, in physical retail stores, through strategic partnerships, and through its community of independent sellers across North America. Beautycounter offers more than 100 products that have earned numerous awards, including Fast Company's Most Innovative, Allure's Best of Beauty, Glamour's Beauty Awards, Refinery29's Innovators List, WWD's 2019 Best-Performing Beauty Company, and CNBC's Disruptor 50. For more information, visit www.beautycounter.com, follow on Instagram @beautycounter, Twitter @beautycounterhq, and Facebook @beautycounterhq.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A major New York pension fund that has invested in both Facebook’s corporate parent and Twitter believes it’s time to shake up the companies’ boards of directors because of their inability to keep violent content off their influential social media services.
The New York State Common Retirement Fund outlined its grievances with Facebook owner Meta Platforms and Twitter in separate May 19 letters that were filed Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission in advance of the companies’ annual shareholder meetings.
The letters from New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli chastised Facebook and Twitter for failing to prevent the distribution of a video clips and screen shootings of the mass killings that occurred May 14 in a Buffalo, New York, supermarket. The shooting spree was livestreamed by the self-described white supremacist accused of killing 10 people on Twitch, a video gaming service owned by Amazon, which said it blocked the video within two minutes.
But the disturbing scenes from that video have continued to crop up on Facebook and Twitter, prompting DiNapoli to lash out at the companies’ for their failure to “control the dissemination of hate speech and content that incites violence.”
In protest, DeNapoli said the pension funds would vote against the Meta and Twitter directors who are seeking to be re-elected to the companies’ respective board meetings Wednesday and will urge other investors to dissent, too.
Nine Meta directors, including company CEO and controlling shareholder Mark Zuckerberg, are up for re-election. Only two of Twitter’s nine continuing directors need to be re-elected at this year’s annual meeting. The terms of the seven other Twitter directors either expire next year or 2024. By then, they could be gone if Tesla CEO Elon Musk completes a proposed $44 billion purchase of Twitter that is currently in limbo.
Both Meta and Twitter declined to comment on DeNapoli’s letter but defended their content controls, including their efforts to prevent the images of the Buffalo shooting from reappearing.
The New York pension fund’s opposition to the boards of Meta and Twitter seems unlikely to result in a change since it doesn’t rank among the 15 largest shareholders at either company, according to FactSet Research.
As of March 31, the pension fund said it owned Meta stock valued at $1.1 billion, which translated into roughly 4.9 million shares at that time. By comparison, Meta’s largest stockholder, The Vanguard Group, currently owns more than 171 million shares, or a 7.4% stake, according to FactSet.
The New York pension fund owned $34.6 million of Twitter stock as of March 31, translating into roughly 894,000 shares at that juncture. The Vanguard Group is also Twitter’s largest stockholder with more than 79 million shares, or a 10.4% stake, according to FactSet. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/boards-for-meta-twitter-face-backlash-from-ny-pension-fund/ | 2022-05-24T19:29:57Z |
Cuba and US take tentative step with talks on migration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cuba and the United States took a tentative step toward thawing relations and resuming joint efforts to address irregular migration, a senior Cuban official said following the highest-level talks between the two countries in four years.
There were no major breakthroughs, but the mere fact that the U.S. was holding substantive talks was a sign relations might be looking better under President Joe Biden after going into deep freeze under his predecessor, Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said Friday.
“They seem committed. They ratified that they are committed to the agreements in place,” Fernandez de Cossio said. “So we have no reason to mistrust what they’re saying, but time will tell.”
The talks did not focus on broader U.S.-Cuba relations but more narrowly on restoring adherence to previous agreements that were intended to curtail the often-dangerous irregular migration from the island to the United States.
“These talks helped both of us to understand the nature and the magnitude of the problem we’re facing,” the deputy foreign minister said in an interview with The Associated Press at the Cuban ambassador’s residence outside Washington.
U.S. officials want Cuba to resume taking back flights of deported migrants, which it stopped doing at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cuban authorities, meanwhile, want to see the U.S. follow through on its plan to restore consular services in Havana, so people can once again get visas to legally come to the United States, as well as change other policies that it believes encourage irregular migration from the island.
“They asked us to renew the flights because it was an important element of deterrence,” he said. “We said we agree that is an important element of deterrence. We explained that we needed to do in an integral manner, and they understood this.”
It was a more detailed rundown of the talks than what was provided by the U.S. a day earlier. State Department spokesman Ned Price said the meeting “underscores our commitment to pursuing constructive discussions with the government of Cuba where appropriate to advance U.S. interests.”
The talks take place against the backdrop of relations that sharply deteriorated under President Donald Trump and amid a sharp increase in the number of Cubans seeking to enter the U.S. along the Southwest border.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped Cubans more than 79,800 times from October through March — more than double all of 2021 and five times more than all of 2020. Overall, the Border Patrol stopped migrants of all nationalities more than 209,000 times in March, the highest monthly mark in 22 years.
Cubans who cross the U.S. border illegally face little risk of being deported or expelled under a public health law that has been used to deny asylum to thousands of migrants of other nationalities on the grounds of slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Asked why so many Cubans are fleeing their country, Fernandez de Cossio blamed tough economic conditions in his country and widespread knowledge among Cubans that they will be granted asylum and legal residency in the U.S.
“Life is difficult for Cubans. It’s a developing country like any other country in the region,” he said. “They leave for economic reasons, like most migrants around the world.”
Cubans are often granted asylum after they assert what’s known under U.S. law as “credible fear” of persecution, typically for political or religious reasons. The deputy foreign minister is, not surprisingly, skeptical of such claims.
“When they reach the border, they claim that they have a credible fear if they if they are returned,” he said. “But then they’re accepted, and once they get residence the first thing they do is get a passport and move back to Cuba.”
Cuba wants the U.S. to stop routinely granting asylum, end the economic embargo and take other measures that it says encourage migration and to restore consular activities so people can legally travel back and forth from the island with visitor visas.
Operations at the U.S. embassy in Havana were severely curtailed beginning in 2017 after the emergence of unexplained health problems among some employees.
Cases of what became known as “Havana Syndrome” became a major issue during the Trump administration, which rolled back the rapprochement between the United States and Cuba that had been initiated by former President Barack Obama.
Fernandez de Cossio said the Trump administration curtailed visas as part of its “maximum pressure” against Cuba, contributing to the irregular migration occurring now and he welcomed the Biden administration’s commitment to restore visa operations.
“It needs to be done so that people in Cuba can find that there’s a legal normal way to migrate to the United States, which has been lacking since 2017,” he said.
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Two Textbooks Received 2022 Textbook Awards
CHANDLER, Ariz., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO), an education technology services company, announced today that two of its textbooks have received Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) awards. The TAA is a national organization dedicated to supporting textbook and academic authors. Each year the organization's annual awards attract publisher and author submissions from all over the United States. Published by Zovio, Organization Development: An Action Research Approach by Laura Bierema received the 2022 Textbook Excellence Award, and Introduction to Employment Law by Gwen Seaquist received the 2022 Most Promising New Textbook Award.
"These awards recognize our commitment to creating and providing quality educational products and services to our university partners and the students they serve," expressed Randy Hendricks, Zovio CEO. "Congratulations to Zovio teammates Laura L. Bierema and Gwen Seaquist, who authored the award-winning books."
Textbook authors and subject-matter experts complete the TAA selection process. Entries are evaluated based on pedagogy, content, scholarship, writing, appearance, and design. The first Zovio textbook honored by TAA is Organization Development: An Action Research Approach by Laura Bierema (University of Georgia), which was awarded a 2022 Textbook Excellence Award, recognizing excellence in current textbooks and learning materials. Judges described the book as "an asset to higher education" and "highly effective." The second Zovio textbook that received an award is Introduction to Employment Law by Gwen Seaquist (Ithaca College). The law textbook has been awarded a 2022 Most Promising New Textbook Award, which recognizes excellence in first edition textbooks and learning materials. Judges noted that the text "takes the best of textbook writing and puts it all in one book. The content is presented in an engaging manner that will make the most hesitant learner easily learn about the topic."
The Forbes School of Business and Technology® at the University of Arizona Global Campus has procured both texts to support student learning in undergraduate business programs. "We are thrilled about the recognition of these texts and congratulate both authors and the Zovio team on this esteemed honor," said UAGC Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Sarah Steinberg.
As a provider of education technology services, Zovio partners with higher education institutions and employers to deliver a suite of innovative solutions and learning experiences that support student achievement and help institutions achieve their missions.
About Zovio
Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO) is an education technology services company that partners with higher education institutions and employers to deliver innovative, personalized solutions to help learners and leaders achieve their aspirations. The Zovio network, including Fullstack Academy and TutorMe, leverages its core strengths to solve priority market needs through education technology services. Using proprietary advanced data analytics, Zovio identifies the most meaningful ways to enhance the learner experience and deliver strong outcomes for higher education institutions, employers, and learners. Zovio's purpose is to help everyone be in a class of their own. For more information, visit www.zovio.com.
About the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA)
The Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) provides a wide range of professional development resources, events, and networking opportunities for textbook authors and authors of scholarly journal articles and books. www.TAAonline.net
Contact: Vickie Schray
vickie.schray@zovio.com
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VALLETTA, Malta, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc ("Kindred") hereby announces that it, on 14 July 2022, has received a notification of major holdings from The Capital Group Companies, Inc., a company with its registered office in Los Angeles, USA. The Notification relates to a reduced number of shares and voting rights in Kindred (the "Notification") by Capital Research and Management Company, a subsidiary within The Capital Group Companies, Inc. which holds the relevant position in Kindred Group.
According to the Notification, Capital Research and Management Company holds 14.86% of the shares and voting rights in Kindred as of 13 July 2022. Please note that the notification submitted on 14 July 2022, includes the holdings of SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc., a mutual fund managed by Capital Research and Management Company.
The relevant chain of controlled undertakings can be found in the Notification, a copy of which can be found on Kindred's website: https://www.kindredgroup.com/investors/the-share/major-holdings.
This information is information that Kindred Group plc is obliged to make public pursuant to the Listing Rules published by the Malta Financial Services Authority under the Financial Markets Act (Chapter 345 of the Laws of Malta).
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- Net Investment Income per Share of $0.35; NAV per Share of $11.69 -
- Grew Portfolio Year over Year by 43% to Record $577 Million -
- Horizon Platform Ends Quarter with Record Committed Backlog of $267 Million, Including Record $221 Million in HRZN Commitments -
- Debt Portfolio Yield of 14.2% -
- Declares Regular Monthly Distributions Totaling $0.30 per Share -
FARMINGTON, Conn., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) ("Horizon" or the "Company"), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Net investment income ("NII") of $8.6 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to $6.1 million, or $0.31 per share for the prior-year period
- Total investment portfolio of $577.5 million as of June 30, 2022
- Net asset value of $290.6 million, or $11.69 per share, as of June 30, 2022
- Annualized portfolio yield on debt investments of 14.2% for the quarter
- HRZN funded 15 loans totaling $137.2 million
- HRZN's investment adviser, Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC ("HTFM"), originated $192.4 million through its lending platform ("Horizon Platform"), inclusive of the HRZN loans
- Raised total net proceeds of approximately $10.3 million with "at-the-market" ("ATM") offering program
- Experienced liquidity events from four portfolio companies
- Cash of $76.3 million and credit facility capacity of $113.7 million as of June 30, 2022
- Held portfolio of warrant and equity positions in 90 companies as of June 30, 2022
- Undistributed spillover income of $0.53 per share as of June 30, 2022
- Issued $50.0 million of 6.25% 2027 Notes
- Subsequent to quarter end, declared distributions of $0.10 per share payable in October, November and December 2022
"We had a strong second quarter in all facets of our operations, despite the challenging macroeconomic environment," said Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon. "For the quarter, we generated NII of $0.35 per share which exceeded our distributions, we increased our NAV, and we generated a strong debt portfolio yield of over 14%, partially due to an increase in prepayment activity from the previous quarter. The power of the 'Horizon' brand was clearly evident as we originated a record quarter of loans, which resulted in the growth of our investment portfolio by $62 million from the prior quarter's end, and our largest committed backlog and pipeline of venture debt opportunities in our history."
"With our growth, we remain focused on credit quality and are pleased to have maintained a steady credit profile, with 96% of the principal of HRZN's loan portfolio 3-rated or better," continued Mr. Pomeroy. "Our origination and credit results have allowed us to increase HRZN's lending capacity through the debt capital provided by HRZN's issuance of its 2027 Notes and accessing its at-the-market equity sales program. We believe HRZN remains well positioned for sustainable and disciplined growth, and to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to its shareholders over the long-term."
Second Quarter 2022 Operating Results
Total investment income for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 grew 37.8% to $18.6 million, compared to $13.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to growth in interest income on investments resulting from an increase in the average size of the debt investment portfolio.
The Company's dollar-weighted annualized yield on average debt investments for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was 14.2% and 14.7%, respectively. The Company calculates the dollar-weighted annualized yield on average debt investments for any period measured as (1) total investment income (excluding dividend income) during the period divided by (2) the average of the fair value of debt investments outstanding on (a) the last day of the calendar month immediately preceding the first day of the period and (b) the last day of each calendar month during the period. The dollar-weighted annualized yield on average debt investments is higher than what investors will realize because it does not reflect expenses or any sales load paid by investors.
Total expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 were $9.9 million, compared to $7.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to a $1.3 million increase in interest expense, a $0.7 million increase in the base management fee and a $0.6 million increase in performance-based incentive fees.
Net investment income for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was $8.6 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to $6.1 million, or $0.31 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net realized loss on investments was $0.9 million, or $0.04 per share, compared to a net realized gain on investments of $1.5 million, or $0.08 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, net realized loss on extinguishment of debt was $0.4 million, or $0.02 per share.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net unrealized depreciation on investments was less than $0.1 million, compared to net unrealized depreciation on investments of $0.5 million, or $0.02 per share, for the prior-year period.
Portfolio Summary and Investment Activity
As of June 30, 2022, the Company's debt portfolio consisted of 55 secured loans with an aggregate fair value of $551.6 million. In addition, the Company's total warrant, equity and other investments in 91 portfolio companies had an aggregate fair value of $25.9 million. Total portfolio investment activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:
Portfolio Asset Quality
The following table shows the classification of Horizon's loan portfolio at fair value by internal credit rating as of June 30, 2022, March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
As of June 30, 2022, Horizon's loan portfolio had a weighted average credit rating of 3.1, compared to 3.2 as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, with 4 being the highest credit quality rating and 3 being the rating for a standard level of risk. A rating of 2 represents an increased level of risk and, while no loss is currently anticipated for a 2-rated loan, there is potential for future loss of principal. A rating of 1 represents deteriorating credit quality and high degree of risk of loss of principal.
As of June 30, 2022, there were two debt investments with an internal credit rating of 1, with an aggregate cost of $14.8 million and an aggregate fair value of $4.9 million. As of March 31, 2022, there was one debt investment with an internal credit rating of 1, with a cost of $11.9 million and a fair value of $5.5 million. As of December 31, 2021, there was one debt investment with an internal credit rating of 1, with a cost of $11.5 million and a fair value of $6.9 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $122.7 million in available liquidity, consisting of $76.3 million in cash and money market funds, and $46.4 million in funds available under existing credit facility commitments.
As of June 30, 2022, there was $74.5 million in outstanding principal balance under the $125.0 million revolving credit facility ("Key Facility"). The Key Facility allows for an increase in the total loan commitment up to an aggregate commitment of $150.0 million. There can be no assurance that any additional lenders will make any commitments under the Key Facility.
Additionally, as of June 30, 2022, there was $136.8 million in outstanding principal balance under the $200 million senior secured debt facility with a large U.S.-based insurance company at an interest rate of 5.11%.
Horizon Funding Trust 2019-1, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HRZN, previously issued $100.0 million of Asset-Backed Notes (the "Notes") rated A+(sf) by Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC. The Notes bear interest at a fixed interest rate of 4.21% per annum and have a stated maturity date of September 15, 2027. The reinvestment period of the Notes ended July 15, 2021 and the maturity is September 15, 2027. As of June 30, 2022, the Notes had an outstanding principal balance of $49.8 million.
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company sold 868,230 shares of common stock under its ATM offering program with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and B. Riley FBR, Inc. For the same period, the Company received total accumulated net proceeds of approximately $10.3 million, including $0.2 million of offering expenses, from these sales.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company's debt to equity leverage ratio was 127%, slightly above the Company's 120% targeted leverage range. The asset coverage ratio for borrowed amounts was 179%.
Liquidity Events
During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, Horizon experienced liquidity events from four portfolio companies. Liquidity events for Horizon may consist of the sale of warrants or equity in portfolio companies, loan prepayments, sale of owned assets or receipt of success fees.
In April, with the proceeds of a new loan from the Horizon Platform, Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc. prepaid its previously outstanding principal balance of $25.0 million on its venture loan facility, plus interest and end-of-term payment. HRZN continues to hold warrants in the company.
In May, Updater, Inc. prepaid its outstanding principal balance of $19.3 million on its venture loan, plus interest, end-of-term payment and prepayment fee. HRZN continues to hold warrants in the company.
In June, IDbyDNA, Inc. was acquired by Illumina, Inc. and prepaid its outstanding principal balance of $12.5 million on its venture loan, plus interest, end-of-term payment and prepayment fee. HRZN also received proceeds totaling $0.3 million from the redemption of warrants it held in the company.
In June, HRZN earned a $0.1 million earnout payment related to its investment in Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
Net Asset Value
At June 30, 2022, the Company's net assets were $290.6 million, or $11.69 per share, compared to $224.3 million, or $11.20 per share, as of June 30, 2021, and $245.3 million, or $11.56 per share, as of December 31, 2021.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $7.6 million, or $0.31 per share, compared to $6.7 million, or $0.34 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Stock Repurchase Program
On April 29, 2022, the Company's board of directors extended the Company's previously authorized stock repurchase program until the earlier of June 30, 2023 or the repurchase of $5.0 million of the Company's common stock. During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. From the inception of the stock repurchase program through June 30, 2022, the Company has repurchased 167,465 shares of its common stock at an average price of $11.22 on the open market at a total cost of $1.9 million.
Recent Developments
On July 1, 2022, the underwriters of the 2027 Notes exercised their option to purchase an additional $7.5 million of the Notes from the Company. The exercise of the over-allotment option closed on July 11, 2022, resulting in additional gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $7.3 million, before deducting offering expenses payable by the Company.
On July 7, 2022, the Company funded a $2.0 million debt investment to an existing portfolio company, Branded Online, Inc.
On July 15, 2022, the Company funded a $14.0 million debt investment to a new portfolio company, a provider of a global platform for biopharma and medtech regulated digital health solutions.
On July 22, 2022, the Company agreed to release its liens on the assets of MLogix (ABC), LLC, successor in interest to MacuLogix, Inc., in connection with the sale of the assets ("Acquisition") of MABC to LumiThera, Inc. (the "Acquirer"). In exchange for such release, the Company received cash, common stock of the acquirer, as well as the potential for future cash royalty payments from the sale of goods and services related to the sold assets, which the Company used to fair value its asset as of June 30, 2022 at $3.6 million.
On July 27, 2022, the Company funded a $2.5 million debt investment to a new portfolio company, a technology platform provider for retail returns and reverse logistics.
On July 29, 2022, the Company funded a $20.0 million debt investment to a new portfolio company, a developer of space simulation and analytics solutions for collision avoidance of satellites and other assets.
Monthly Distributions Declared in Third Quarter 2022
On July 29, 2022, the Company's board of directors declared monthly distributions of $0.10 per share payable in each of October, November and December 2022. The following table shows these monthly distributions, which total $0.30 per share:
Monthly Distributions
After paying distributions of $0.30 per share and earning net investment income of $0.35 per share for the quarter, the Company's undistributed spillover income as of June 30, 2022 was $0.53 per share. Spillover income includes any ordinary income and net capital gains from the preceding tax years that were not distributed during such tax years.
When declaring distributions, the Horizon board of directors reviews estimates of taxable income available for distribution, which may differ from consolidated net income under generally accepted accounting principles due to (i) changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation, (ii) temporary and permanent differences in income and expense recognition, and (iii) the amount of spillover income carried over from a given year for distribution in the following year. The final determination of taxable income for each tax year, as well as the tax attributes for distributions in such tax year, will be made after the close of the tax year.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its latest corporate developments and financial results. To participate in the call, please dial (877) 407-9716 (domestic) or (201) 493-6779 (international). The access code for all callers is 13731060. The Company recommends joining the call at least 5 minutes in advance. In addition, a live webcast will be available on the Company's website at www.horizontechfinance.com.
A webcast replay will be available on the Company's website for 30 days following the call.
About Horizon Technology Finance
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of HRZN is to maximize its investment portfolio's return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with a regional office in Pleasanton, California, and investment professionals located in Portland, Maine, Austin, Texas, and Reston, Virginia. To learn more, please visit horizontechfinance.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Horizon's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Horizon undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
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AKRON, Ohio, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced today the early participation results of its previously announced cash tender offer (Tender Offer), and its decision to upsize the Maximum Tender Amount (as defined below) to $1.1 billion. FirstEnergy is utilizing the Tender Offer to purchase certain outstanding debt and reduce its leverage, consistent with its plans to reduce debt at the holding company level. Notes that are accepted in the Tender Offer will be purchased, retired and cancelled and will no longer remain outstanding obligations of FirstEnergy.
Previously, FirstEnergy announced an offer to purchase for cash up to an amended Maximum Tender Amount of its 7.375% Notes, Series C, due 2031 (2031 Notes) and 4.85% Notes, Series C, due 2047 (which, pursuant to their terms, accrue interest at a rate of 5.35% per annum as of the date of this news release) (2047 Notes and, together with the 2031 Notes, the Notes and, each, a Series of Notes). FirstEnergy has amended the terms of the Tender Offer to increase the maximum combined aggregate purchase price, including principal and premium but excluding accrued and unpaid interest, of Notes subject to the Tender Offer (Maximum Tender Amount) from $800 million to $1.1 billion. Participation results from the Tender Offer, shown below, are as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 13, 2022 (Early Tender Time).
FirstEnergy also announced that, with respect to the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Time, FirstEnergy has elected to have an early settlement date with payment for such Notes to occur on June 15, 2022.
The Tender Offer is being made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated May 25, 2022, as amended by FirstEnergy's news release dated June 9, 2022 (as so amended, the Offer to Purchase). Capitalized terms used in this release but not otherwise defined have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.
Subject to applicable law, FirstEnergy has reserved the absolute right, in its sole discretion, to at any time (i) waive any and all conditions to the Tender Offer, (ii) extend, terminate or withdraw the Tender Offer, (iii) increase or waive the Maximum Tender Amount, with or without extending the Withdrawal Date, or (iv) otherwise amend the Tender Offer in any respect.
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Notes and the Tender Offer, including the aggregate principal amount of Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn as of the Early Tender Time according to D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Tender Agent and Information Agent for the Tender Offer:
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FirstEnergy will calculate the consideration to be paid to holders of the Notes (Holders) who validly tendered and did not validly withdraw their Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Time in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase, as of 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on June 14, 2022. FirstEnergy intends to accept for purchase the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Time, subject to the Maximum Tender Amount. Because the maximum combined aggregate purchase price, including principal and premium but excluding accrued and unpaid interest, of the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Time is expected to exceed the Maximum Tender Amount, FirstEnergy expects to accept for purchase Notes validly tendered in accordance with the Acceptance Priority Levels set forth in the table above. If there are sufficient remaining funds to purchase some, but not all, of the remaining Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Time at either Acceptance Priority Level without exceeding the Maximum Tender Amount, FirstEnergy will accept for purchase such Notes on a prorated basis.
The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on June 28, 2022 (Expiration Time), unless extended or earlier terminated as described in the Offer to Purchase. Notes not accepted for purchase will be promptly returned or credited to the applicable Holder's account.
FirstEnergy has engaged Barclays Capital Inc. (Barclays) and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (Morgan Stanley) to act as lead dealer managers (together, the Lead Dealer Managers) and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. to act as co-dealer managers (collectively, the Co-Dealer Managers and, together with the Lead Dealer Managers, the Dealer Managers) in connection with the Tender Offer and has appointed D.F. King & Co., Inc. to serve as the Tender Agent and Information Agent for the Tender Offer. Copies of the Offer to Purchase are available by contacting D.F. King & Co., Inc. via telephone at (212) 269-5550 (toll free) or (800) 859-8509 (for banks and brokers) or email: fe@dfking.com. Questions regarding the terms of the Tender Offer should be directed to Barclays at (800) 438-3242 (toll-free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect) or Morgan Stanley at (800) 624-1808 (toll-free) or (212) 761-1057 (collect).
None of FirstEnergy, its board of directors, the Dealer Managers, D.F. King & Co., Inc., the trustee for the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, is making any recommendation as to whether Holders should tender any Notes in response to the Tender Offer. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their Notes and, if so, the principal amounts of Notes to tender.
This news release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to sell, or a solicitation of consents with respect to any securities. This news release does not describe all the material terms of the Tender Offer, and no decision should be made by any Holder on the basis of this news release. The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase, and this news release must be read in conjunction with the Offer to Purchase. The Offer to Purchase contains important information that should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Tender Offer. The Tender Offer is not being made in any jurisdiction in which, or to or from any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation under applicable securities or blue sky laws. If any Holder is in any doubt as to the contents of this news release, or the Offer to Purchase, or the action it should take, the Holder should seek its own financial and legal advice, including in respect of any tax consequences, immediately from its stockbroker, bank manager, solicitor, accountant, or other independent financial, tax, or legal adviser. Any individual or company whose Notes are held on its behalf by a broker, dealer, bank, custodian, trust company or other nominee must contact such entity if it wishes to tender such Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer.
ABOUT FIRSTENERGY CORP.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. FirstEnergy's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements based on information currently available to management. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These statements include declarations regarding management's intents, beliefs and current expectations. These statements typically contain, but are not limited to, the terms "anticipate," "potential," "expect," "forecast," "target," "will," "intend," "believe," "project," "estimate," "plan" and similar words. Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, which may include the following: the completion of the Tender Offer; the potential liabilities, increased costs and unanticipated developments resulting from government investigations and agreements, including those associated with compliance with or failure to comply with the Deferred Prosecution Agreement entered into on July 21, 2021 with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio; the risks and uncertainties associated with government investigations and audits regarding Ohio House Bill 6, as passed by Ohio's 133rd General Assembly (HB 6) and related matters, including potential adverse impacts on federal or state regulatory matters, including, but not limited to, matters relating to rates; the risks and uncertainties associated with litigation, arbitration, mediation, and similar proceedings, particularly regarding HB 6 related matters, including risks associated with obtaining court approval of the definitive settlement agreement in the derivative shareholder lawsuits; weather conditions, such as temperature variations and severe weather conditions, or other natural disasters affecting future operating results and associated regulatory actions or outcomes in response to such conditions; legislative and regulatory developments, including, but not limited to, matters related to rates, compliance and enforcement activity, cybersecurity, and climate change; the ability to accomplish or realize anticipated benefits from our FE Forward initiative and our other strategic and financial goals, including, but not limited to, overcoming current uncertainties and challenges associated with the ongoing government investigations, executing our transmission and distribution investment plans, greenhouse gas reduction goals, controlling costs, improving our credit metrics, growing earnings, and strengthening our balance sheet; the risks associated with cyber-attacks and other disruptions to our, or our vendors', information technology system, which may compromise our operations, and data security breaches of sensitive data, intellectual property and proprietary or personally identifiable information; mitigating exposure for remedial activities associated with retired and formerly owned electric generation assets; the ability to access the public securities and other capital and credit markets in accordance with our financial plans, the cost of such capital and overall condition of the capital and credit markets affecting FirstEnergy, including the increasing number of financial institutions evaluating the impact of climate change on their investment decisions; the extent and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related impacts to our business, operations and financial condition resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19 including, but not limited to, disruption of businesses in our territories, supply chain disruptions, additional costs, workforce impacts and governmental and regulatory responses to the pandemic, such as moratoriums on utility disconnections and workforce vaccination mandates; actions that may be taken by credit rating agencies that could negatively affect either our access to or terms of financing or our financial condition and liquidity; changes in assumptions regarding factors such as economic conditions within our territories, the reliability of our transmission and distribution system, or the availability of capital or other resources supporting identified transmission and distribution investment opportunities; changes in customers' demand for power, including, but not limited to, economic conditions, the impact of climate change, or energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes in national and regional economic conditions, including recession and inflationary pressure, affecting FirstEnergy and/or its customers and those vendors with which FirstEnergy does business; the potential of non-compliance with debt covenants in our credit facilities; the ability to comply with applicable reliability standards and energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes to environmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those related to climate change; changing market conditions affecting the measurement of certain liabilities and the value of assets held in our pension trusts, or causing FirstEnergy to make contributions sooner, or in amounts that are larger, than currently anticipated; labor disruptions by our unionized workforce; changes to significant accounting policies; any changes in tax laws or regulations, or adverse tax audit results or rulings; and the risks and other factors discussed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are also qualified by, and should be read together with, the risk factors included in FirstEnergy's filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The foregoing review of factors also should not be construed as exhaustive. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor assess the impact of any such factor on FirstEnergy's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. FirstEnergy expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise, except as required by law, any forward-looking statements contained herein or in the information incorporated by reference as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 59 cents per share. This dividend is payable Sept. 30, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 7, 2022.
Separately, the board of directors of Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, declared regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of Union Electric Company's preferred stock. These preferred stock dividends are payable Nov. 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 21, 2022.
In addition, the board of directors of Ameren Illinois Company declared regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of Ameren Illinois Company's preferred stock. These preferred stock dividends are payable Nov. 1, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 10, 2022.
About Ameren Corporation
St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission and distribution services, as well as natural gas distribution service. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois operates a rate-regulated electric transmission business in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. For more information, visit Ameren.com, or follow us on Twitter at @AmerenCorp, Facebook.com/AmerenCorp, or LinkedIn.com/company/Ameren.
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in CareDx, Inc. ("CareDx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CDNA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of CareDx investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased CareDx common stock between February 24, 2021, and May 5, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
CDNA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in CareDx during the relevant time frame, you have until July 22, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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- Lunit to showcase 7 poster presentations and 4 online publications, the company's largest publication set at ASCO to date
- Findings demonstrate the practical effectiveness of Lunit's AI solutions in the pathological assessment of tumors across more than 16 primary cancer types
SEOUL, South Korea, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings demonstrate the clinical efficacy of AI-powered tissue analysis as a guide in cancer treatment, according to medical AI provider Lunit. The findings will be presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, to be held from June 3 to 7. This year's ASCO meeting will showcase the largest number of studies by Lunit, including seven poster presentations and four online publications.
One of the poster presentations by Lunit elaborates on the validation of the Inflamed Immune Phenotype (IIP) as a practical biomarker to guide immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment. The IIP is assessed by Lunit SCOPE IO, Lunit's AI-powered immune phenotype analyzer, from H&E slide images.
Lunit SCOPE IO analyzes a patient's cancer tissue slide image by observing the distribution of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes - TILs - one of the immunocytes that fight cancer cells. Based on the spatial distribution pattern of TILs and cancer cells in the tumor microenvironment, Lunit SCOPE IO identifies the tissue sample as one of three immune phenotypes: inflamed, immune-excluded, or immune-desert.
Findings upon evaluation showed that the Inflamed Immune Phenotype (IIP) may represent a practical, clinically actionable biomarker predictive of favorable ICI treatment outcomes across more than 16 primary cancer types. This study included more than 1,800 samples paired with real-world clinical outcomes data.
"Patient outcomes after ICI treatment were analyzed with specific indicators including objective response rate and progression-free survival. This study is especially noteworthy in that it demonstrates the utility of the AI-assessed IIP as a biomarker across diverse cancer patient populations, including those with PD-L1 negative, MSS/TMB-low tumors, in whom predictive biomarkers are urgently needed," said Chan-Young Ock, Chief Medical Officer at Lunit.
Lunit will also deliver a presentation on Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 TPS, the company's AI-powered PD-L1 tumor proportion score (TPS) analyzer.
"While PD-L1 expression is the standard biomarker for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), manual evaluation of PD-L1 TPS by pathologists has practical limitations including interobserver variation and lengthy time demands," said Kyunghyun Paeng, Chief Product Officer of Lunit. "Through a randomized trial, this study aimed to test the benefit of our AI-based PD-L1 TPS analyzer in assisting pathologists' evaluation in terms of accuracy and evaluation time."
12 board-certified pathologists scored the PD-L1 TPS of 199 NSCLC whole-slide images in two separate intervals, with and without AI assistance, respectively. The results demonstrated the feasibility of Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 TPS to assist pathologists' evaluation: with AI assistance, the overall accuracy of pathologists' TPS scores increased from 79.9% to 83.2%, while the mean reading time was reduced by 30%.
Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 TPS recently received the CE mark, becoming the first Lunit SCOPE product to receive regulatory approval. Lunit is currently conducting a multi-center pivotal clinical trial in the U.S., following the results of this study.
The company's other scheduled poster presentations include a clinical trial demonstrating the accuracy of Lunit's AI imaging solution in detecting high-risk breast cancer patients, as well as a study assessing the clinical efficacy of Lunit SCOPE IO in the prediction of response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer patients.
"Lunit has been presenting groundbreaking findings at ASCO every year since 2019, and we are proud to showcase our largest set of research yet with 11 abstracts," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. "As our AI biomarker platform continues to gain validation and recognition, we are expanding our early research and commercial access programs for Lunit SCOPE throughout the year."
ASCO 2022 Lunit Abstracts
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Which King Ghidorah toy is best?
King Ghidorah is one of Godzilla’s greatest foes — and an occasional ally — as well as one of the most recognizable kaiju monsters of all time. Kaiju translates to “strange beast” in English. The three-headed dragon with golden scales can fly, constrict its foes and even gain energy from eating them. Each era of Godzilla films features a slightly different King Ghidorah with unique abilities and a different backstory.
King Ghidorah has received a lot of attention since the 2019 film “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” where it was the main antagonist. The BANDAI Godzilla Movie Monster Series King Ghidorah 2019 Soft Vinyl Figure is the best available King Ghidorah toy due to its realistic aesthetics, official licensing and collectability.
What to know before you buy a King Ghidorah toy
Play vs. collecting
People buy toys either to collect them or to play with them. Buying a smaller action figure or something with movable parts is more likely to satisfy children. They might also really want Godzilla, since it is the protagonist and most famous kaiju monster.
Collectors appreciate officially licensed toys that look authentic. Movable parts and functionality will not likely be as much of a factor since the toy sits on a shelf as a set piece.
History
King Ghidorah is one of Godzilla’s greatest adversaries. Despite playing a role as one of the ancient guardians of Japan in the millennium era, King Ghidorah is usually portrayed as an evil monster with great powers. Some iterations of King Ghidorah see the hydra-esque monster commanding the other creatures to destroy Godzilla and the humans.
Most people prefer the protagonists like Godzilla and Mothra, but collectors also want all the antagonistic kaijus as well.
Special editions
Most collectible toys don’t have long print runs, and they eventually become rare and hard to find. Toho is the Japanese distribution company in charge of many kaiju films, including Godzilla. Many toys are licensed by Toho or other famous manufacturers. These toys are collectible, and some toys and products are launched to celebrate special events, like the release of a new film.
What to look for in a quality King Ghidorah toy
Authenticity and brand
Godzilla has been around since the 1950s, and there have been tons of toys and products representing the King of Monsters. Some of them, like toys made by Toho or BANDAI, are authentic and guaranteed to be high quality. Others might be cheap knockoffs or low-quality action figures cheaply made and breakable.
Exclusive or part of a set
Because Godzilla is the main character, there are many toy sets that include some of the character’s greatest foes, like Mechagodzilla, Battra and King Ghidorah. These sets feature all the toys in one package or advertise them as being sold separately.
There are also individual toys made for Godzilla, King Ghidorah and the other famous kaiju. The larger toys are often stand-alone items, but it’s always a good idea to check, especially if you or the person receiving the gift is a collector. Generally, the listing page has information about whether it’s part of a set.
Toy style
There are many styles of King Ghidorah toys you can buy.
- Vinyl figures include a small amount of plastic inside a steel mold, and then they go through a spinning process. The spinning process forces the plastic to conform to the shape of the steel mold, creating the shape of the toy. Vinyl toys are usually a little bit more expensive since the process is more intensive.
- Action figures are usually small and posable, sometimes having movable body parts. While they can vary in size, they tend to be smaller than some of the bigger vinyl toys. They don’t usually exceed 4 inches in height.
- Plush are more like dolls. They are very soft and fluffy with an even softer stuffing. Common materials used for stuffing include cotton, straw, synthetic fiber and wool. Plushies can vary from small dolls that can fit in the palm of your hand to the size of a young child.
- Figures and figurines are general terms for all types of action figures. However, figurines are smaller than figures.
How much you can expect to spend on a King Ghidorah toy
King Ghidorah toys can range quite a bit in price. You can spend $15-$400, depending on the material and other features of the toy.
King Ghidorah toy FAQ
What Godzilla movies featured King Ghidorah?
A. Including cameo appearances and still footage, King Ghidorah has been featured in nine different Godzilla movies. This character is one of the only monsters to have made an appearance in every era of Godzilla films. Some of his most notable appearances were in “Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster,” “Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah” and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.”
Where does King Ghidorah come from?
A. King Ghidorah has different origin stories, but the character is considered an extraterrestrial dragon capable of destroying planets. Another origin story has King Ghidorah being genetically engineered in the future in order to equalize power on Earth.
What’s the best King Ghidorah toy to buy?
Top King Ghidorah toy
BANDAI Godzilla Movie Monster Series King Ghidorah 2019 Soft Vinyl Figure
What you need to know: This is an accurate 12-inch vinyl figure of King Ghidorah from the movie “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.”
What you’ll love: This is officially licensed by BANDAI. It makes a great collector’s piece. The soft vinyl figure has well-constructed parts and it’s faithful to the film.
What you should consider: There’s no official box with this toy, so if you’re buying it as a gift, you may need to box it yourself.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top King Ghidorah toy for the money
King Ghidorah Building Toy for Kids
What you need to know: This is a constructible King Ghidorah toy with movable parts and realistic features.
What you’ll love: Children get to build their own toy with this figure made for kids ages 5-12. You can collect all the toys in the set, including Godzilla and King Kong. This toy is made of ABS material that’s nontoxic.
What you should consider: Collectors and adults may want to pass on this one since it has a less realistic appearance and is explicitly made for children.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Toho King Ghidorah Godzilla 28-Inch Official Plush
What you need to know: This is a giant King Ghidorah plush doll officially licensed by Toho.
What you’ll love: This plushie is an adorable version of King Ghidorah made for die-hard Godzilla fans. It can withstand play and makes a great sleep companion. The official licensing makes it very collectible.
What you should consider: This is a very expensive plush due to the size and licensing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Exclusive: Top US general tells CNN ‘global international security order’ is at stake following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
By Zachary Cohen, Ellie Kaufman and Michael Conte, CNN
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told CNN’s Jim Sciutto on Tuesday that the entire “global international security order” put in place after World War II is at stake if Russia gets away “cost-free” following its invasion of Ukraine.
The top US general spoke exclusively to CNN at the conclusion of a meeting hosted by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin with allied countries at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Austin gathered the countries to discuss the current situation in Ukraine.
“If this is left to stand, if there is no answer to this aggression, if Russia gets away with this cost-free, then so goes the so-called international order, and if that happens, then we’re entering into an era of seriously increased instability,” Milley said.
“What’s at stake is the global international security order that was put in place in 1945. That international order has lasted 78 years, it’s prevented great power war, and underlining that entire concept is the idea that large nations will not conduct military aggression against smaller nations, and that’s exactly what’s happened here, an unprovoked military aggression by Russia against a smaller nation,” he added.
Milley’s warning about the potential global implications of Russia’s actions in Ukraine also underscores the current sense of urgency felt by the US and its allies as the war enters what they say is a critical juncture.
‘We don’t have any time to waste’
Shortly after Milley’s interview, Austin also stressed the importance of moving quickly to provide Ukraine with the military aid it needs, saying during a news conference that the US and other allies and partners “don’t have any time to waste” when it comes to providing crucial assistance to counter Russia as their invasion continues.
“We don’t have any time to waste. The briefings today laid out clearly why the coming weeks will be so crucial for Ukraine, so we’ve got to move at the speed of war. And I know that all the leaders leave today more resolved than ever to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and atrocities,” Austin said.
Austin noted Germany’s commitment to send 50 cheetah anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine, which they announced on Tuesday. The British government announced it would provide additional anti-aircraft capabilities to Ukraine as well, and Canada announced it would provide Ukraine with eight armored vehicles, Austin said.
“I applaud all of the countries that have risen and are rising to meet this demand,” Austin added.
Austin also said that he thought Ukraine “will seek to once again apply to become a member of NATO” in the future.
“I think that NATO will always stand by its principles of maintaining an open door. So I don’t want to speculate on what could come,” he said at the news conference.
Austin reiterated that one of the goals of the US is “to make it harder for Russia to threaten its neighbors and leave them less able to do that.”
“Their land forces have been attritted in a very significant way. Casualties are pretty substantial. They’ve lost a lot of equipment. They’ve used a lot of precision-guided munitions. They’ve lost a major surface combatant. And so, they are, in fact, in terms of military capability, weaker than when they started,” said Austin.
Austin also pointed out how the international sanctions on Russia would make it harder for Moscow to replace that lost military capacity.
‘Completely irresponsible’ nuclear saber-rattling
Milley also criticized Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday over his recent comments about the danger of a nuclear war, saying it was “completely irresponsible” for any senior leader of a nuclear power to start “rattling a nuclear saber.”
“Any time a senior leader of a nation-state starts rattling a nuclear saber, then everyone takes it seriously,” Milley said during his interview with CNN.
Lavrov said Monday that nuclear deterrence is Russia’s “principled position,” but he added, “The danger is serious, it is real, it cannot be underestimated.”
Milley said the US military is monitoring the nuclear threat from Russia along with “friends and allies.”
CNN reported earlier this month that the US military is keeping a constant watch on Russia’s nuclear arsenal as the war in Ukraine continues and Austin is being briefed two or three times a week by the top US general who oversees US nuclear weapons and defenses.
The US has not seen any indication Russia has made any moves to prepare nuclear weapons for use during the war, but two sources familiar with recent intelligence assessments previously told CNN that US officials are more concerned about the threat of Russia using them than at any time since the Cold War.
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The Screen Time Alliance and partnership with Actor and Gamer Jordan Fisher aim to bring awareness to healthy screen time practices and encourage patients to be seen in person by an AOA doctor of optometry for quality eye care
ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Optometric Association (AOA), the leading authority on quality eye care and an advocate for our nation's health, launched today a first-of-its kind Screen Time Alliance, in partnership with the gaming industry, to educate Americans about the effects of prolonged time on digital devices and its impact on eye health. With the increase of online and app-based vision services, AOA's Eye Deserve More, national public awareness campaign takes a stand that every American deserves in-person comprehensive eye care from a doctor of optometry as part of their eye health and overall wellbeing. The Screen Time Alliance focuses on the rise of screen time – particularly among gamers – and shows how all gamers, streamers and scrollers can keep their eyes healthy.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9065751-american-optometric-association-aoa-partnership-jordan-fisher-eye-deserve-more/
There are more than 227 million Americans who play video games1 and with gaming and screen time on the rise, so is the risk for long-term implications for people's eye health. AOA's 2022 Gamer Survey results revealed, the average gamer spends more than 8 hours a day on screens and has experienced various eye-related symptoms from gaming, including eye strain, headaches, dry eyes, and blurred vision. Many gamers are aware of the eye health implications for long-term screen time usage, but less than half (46%) visit a health care professional for a comprehensive eye exam every year.
The Screen Time Alliance is a collaboration between a professional eye health association and gaming industry companies to educate gamers, and all screen time users, about the importance of healthy screen time. Current members of the Alliance include Nerd Street Gamers, a national network of e-sports facilities, events and content, and Playcrafting, a game development company. The Alliance's goal is to encourage people to get their eyes checked offline by a doctor of optometry so they can do more of what they love online. Additionally, the AOA has developed Eye Health Guidance for Screen Time to provide actionable steps for gamers to adapt and optimize gaming experiences to improve their eye and overall health.
"The establishment of the Screen Time Alliance is an important collaboration for us, as the majority of Americans spend a significant amount of time on screens and playing video games," says James P. DeVleming, O.D., AOA President. "While there are many things we can do on our screens, getting a comprehensive eye exam is not one of them. Through in-person exams, doctors of optometry play a major role in an individual's overall wellbeing, by being able to spot vision and eye health issues, as well as early signs of systemic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune diseases and cancers."
As part of this year's campaign, AOA is partnering with Jordan Fisher, an actor, singer, songwriter, producer, gamer and parent to educate fellow gamers and parents about the importance of taking care of their eye health and encouraging them to practice healthier screen time habits.
"After injuring my cornea years ago, I did not realize how it would affect the rest of my body. With the amount of time I spend on screens – about 7 hours a day reading, producing, gaming, or taking video conference calls – it's key to practice healthy screen time habits as it can really take a toll on your eyes," says Fisher. "That's why getting an eye exam in person is so important, optometrists are able to look beyond your eyes into your whole body. I make eye health a priority for me and my family, so we won't miss any important life moments."
Optometrists like Dr. Jason Compton, AOA member and a gamer himself, say some patients may not make the connection between screens and their symptoms such as dry eyes and headaches.
"It's my job as an optometrist to get to know my patients' habits and behaviors to create tailored recommendations to keep their eyes and overall body healthy, especially since comprehensive eye health is not a one-size-fits-all approach," says Dr. Compton. "Whether you're a pro gamer, Twitch streamer, casual scroller, or someone who spends all day working at the computer – it's critical to see a doctor of optometry in person every year and adapt healthy gaming and screen time habits, like taking regular screen breaks and stopping any gaming activity at least one hour before bedtime."
To find Eye Health Guidance for Screen Time and to book an appointment with a local AOA doctor of optometry, visit AOA.org/EyeDeserveMore.
About The American Optometric Association (AOA)
The American Optometric Association (AOA) is the leading authority on and advocate for quality eye health care, representing more than 44,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and optometric professionals. As the sole primary eye care provider in many communities across America, doctors of optometry are often a patient's first entry point into the health care system, and have extensive, ongoing training to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage disorders, diseases, and injuries that affect the eye and visual system. Through a nationwide public health initiative, AOA's Eye Deserve More campaign is fostering awareness of the importance of eye health and vision care and the overall health benefits of in-person, comprehensive eye examinations with AOA doctors of optometry for all Americans.
About Jordan Fisher
Jordan Fisher's abilities as an actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and gamer whose work has spanned from TV to music, Broadway, and film. Jordan can be seen in Netflix's Work It and To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, The CW's The Flash, and — most recently — Netflix's Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between and HBO's The Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience. Jordan is an avid gamer and even commentated for the 2019 Fortnite World Cup. His additional accomplishments include being the first African American to portray the title character of 'Evan' in Dear Evan Hansen and 'Mark' in Fox's Emmy-nominated Rent: Live, as well as being named a breakout star by MTV and People Magazine for Fox's Emmy-winning broadcast Grease Live! Jordan also won ABC's 25th season of Dancing with the Stars and collaborated with Lin-Manuel Miranda, performing a duet with him for Disney's Moana soundtrack, as well as joined the cast of the Tony award-winning musical, Hamilton.
About Eye Deserve More & Screen Time Alliance
Eye Deserve More is a multi-faceted national campaign to take a stand that every American deserves in-person comprehensive care from an AOA doctor of optometry as part of their eye health and overall health and wellbeing. The Screen Time Alliance, a first-of-its-kind alliance between the American Optometric Association and gaming industry partners, is a call to action to prioritize eye health across screens, devices, and platforms. The Alliance aims to educate Americans about healthy screen time, especially the 227 million who play video games.
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- Entertainment Software Association. February 2022. "2021 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry." https://www.theesa.com/resource/2021-essential-facts-about-the-video-game-industry/
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, K2 Integrity, the preeminent risk, compliance, investigations, and monitoring firm, announced its partnership with the Cyprus Bar Association (CBA). Through this partnership, CBA members will gain access to K2 Integrity's Certified Risk Management Specialist – Russia Sanctions (CRMS-RS) certification program. Those who register for the program will also have access to the current suite of anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), global sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and fraud resources available on K2 Integrity's e-learning platform—the Dedicated Online Financial Integrity Network (DOLFIN). CBA and K2 Integrity have agreed to collaborate through 2022 and beyond on continuing education content to support CBA members who achieve the CRMS-RS accreditation in maintaining the knowledge, technical skills, and judgment needed to assess and respond to evolving sanctions and financial crimes risks.
"K2 Integrity's partnership with the CBA will bring unparalleled sanctions risk management training, subject-matter expertise, and resources to assist the lawyers in Cyprus and CBA members, in meeting the growing demands of protecting the integrity of the Cypriot financial system," said Andrew Rabinowitz, Co-CEO and Member of the Board of Directors at K2 Integrity.
"Senior Managing Directors Danny McGlynn and Michele Malvesti have applied their outstanding expertise in government and the private sector to design and deliver a program that uniquely meets the financial crimes risk management challenges of our time. They combined an expert-driven commitment to maintaining evergreen content in a dynamic risk and compliance environment with an analytic framework for assessing and managing sanctions-related risk. The result is a new approach to training and certifying public and private sector practitioners in a field of growing importance to our collective security," Mr. Rabinowitz concluded.
K2 Integrity's DOLFIN platform offers training, testing, certification, and continuing education, as well as premium tools and resources, for financial integrity professionals. The DOLFIN platform and its content were developed and are continuously maintained by financial crimes risk and compliance professionals, including experts who spearheaded the post-9/11 counter-illicit finance regime adopted across the globe.
"CBA is always working to expand and enhance the value of its continuous training offerings for members," said Georgia Constantinou-Panayiotou, CBA's Spokesperson and member of the Council. "By partnering with K2 Integrity, the CBA is ensuring that its members have access to the best sanctions training program in the global market, while safeguarding the quality expertise and reliability of the legal community in Cyprus amid unprecedented challenges."
For more information on the CBA/K2 Integrity partnership, please visit CBA's website.
Click here to learn more about K2 Integrity's CRMS-RS certification program.
K2 Integrity is the leading risk and financial crimes advisory firm helping clients understand and manage their risk so they can lead with confidence. With some of the most knowledgeable practitioners in the industry, K2 brings together deep subject matter expertise with proprietary technology and digital offerings to help clients creatively solve today's issues while also planning for the future. With offices in New York and London and more than 400 employees globally, K2 has deep knowledge and experience working in every region and numerous jurisdictions around the world. To learn more about how K2 Integrity is revolutionizing the management of risk, visit www.k2integrity.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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The 'Sabrah' 105/120mm light-tank turret will be presented for the first time, onboard the ASCOD AFV
HAIFA, Israel , June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems' 'Sabrah' light-tank turret will make its public debut during Eurosatory 2022. The 105/120mm Manned /Unmanned turret will be presented integrated onboard the ASCOD Armored Fighting Vehicle (Hall 6, D567).
The 'Sabrah' Light Tank turret is the latest generation of two-man/optionally unmanned turret. It features an automatic loader, the COAPS gunner sight, panoramic day and night self-stabilized sights, fire control system, the Iron Vision Head Mounted Display, the Iron Fist Active Protection System, and he TORCH-X Command and Control system. The "Sabrah" light-tank solution provides a unique combination of powerful fire capability, improved situational awareness, enhanced protection and high maneuverability.
In addition, two MT30 Manned 30mm turrets will be displayed. One integrated onboard the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) as part of the Hanwha Defense presentation (Hall 6, B567), and a second onboard an ASCOD IFV in the booth of General Dynamics European Land Systems (Hall 5A, E851). The 30mm turrets to be showcased onboard both the Redback and ASCOD IFVs integrate the latest in sensors, fire control, weapons and active protection systems including the Iron-Fist Active Protection System, the Iron Vision see-through helmet-mounted display technology, the COAPS panoramic day and night sight and the SPIKE LR2 missiles capability.
Elbit Systems' turret solutions and turret technologies are integrated onboard a range of armored vehicles across the globe with manufacturing and support facilities in three countries.
Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land, commented: "This impressive display of turret solutions attests to the leading position we hold in this area and to the depth of our cooperation with platform manufacturers. Our turret solutions have been proving their mission effectiveness time and again. I am proud of our capacity to manufacture locally and of our track record of know-how sharing."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Health care professionals took to the streets in several Turkish cities on Thursday to protest mounting violence against them, a day after a cardiologist was killed by the son of a patient.
In Istanbul, police used pepper gas to disperse doctors and other health care workers who tried to march to the office of the local health authority to denounce the attack, Cumhuriyet newspaper and other media reported. The country’s health minister, meanwhile, was booed during the doctor’s funeral.
The cardiologist, Dr. Ekrem Karakaya, was shot dead at a hospital in the central city of Konya on Wednesday by a man who reportedly blamed the doctor for his mother’s death. The man then reportedly killed himself.
The shooting came amid increased attacks on health professionals in the country, mostly by patients or their relatives. At least 316 health care workers were victims of violence in 2021, according to the Health and Social Workers Union, Saglik-Sen.
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Integration will allow shared customers to automatically sync data between solutions.
RAPID CITY, S.D., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Property Meld, the number one property maintenance solution in North America, announced today a partnership with AppFolio, Inc., a cloud-based business management solution for the real estate industry, as part of AppFolio Stack™, its new partner integrations marketplace.
The integration between the two partners allows AppFolio Property Manager customers to seamlessly sync their business solution to Property Meld's maintenance solution. Data will automatically sync between the two solutions, eliminating all former time-consuming double entries from the process and providing efficiencies for customers that utilize both technologies.
"I am thrilled to announce that we are adding AppFolio's powerful solution to our list of integrations. Both teams have worked hard on this project to create a space where our customers can use both solutions efficiently," said Ray Hespen, CEO, and Co-founder of Property Meld. "Meeting our customers where they are is one of our highest priorities, and offering them a variety of integrations is one way we can do that."
Property Meld is the leading maintenance software provider that significantly increases the efficiency of all maintenance personnel while improving resident satisfaction and retention. This integration will sync work orders and invoices to AppFolio in real-time. The bi-directional API will sync properties, units, owners, vendors, and residents between AppFolio to Property Meld.
"AppFolio Property Manager and Property Meld's integration solves many of the maintenance hassles property managers have long struggled with, said Will Moxley, senior vice president of product at AppFolio. "Our mutual goal was to provide a seamless and efficient user experience for customers, and they will find AppFolio Stack to be the sophisticated, easy-to-use, integrated platform they've been seeking."
Property Meld is a smart maintenance solution for property managers that provides efficiency and oversight for all your key players. From scheduling to follow-up, we streamline your entire maintenance process giving you the ability to manage more with less. It's time to increase revenue and resident satisfaction with Property Meld. For more information, visit www.propertymeld.com
For more information on AppFolio Stack, visit www.appfolio.com/stack.
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BABYLON, N.Y., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the residents of Patchogue and West Babylon, going to the dentist is still a friendly, personal experience, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Clifford Brown and the Babylon Dental Care team.
Dr. Brown started his practice nearly 40 years ago with two team members and a single office. Today the practice has grown to 85 members and two locations, bringing quality dental care to the people of the communities he loves. "Our mission is to treat patients like family," he said. "We continue to grow because of the needs of our patients, not because of outside invested money."
Babylon Dental Care is dentist owned and operated, even as the number of privately owned practices declined from 85% of the market in 2005 to 76% by 2019. Dental support organizations (DSOs) are rapidly becoming the norm. However, corporate-owned dental practices often lack the one thing that dentist owned and operated practices can provide: the personal relationship.
Dr. Brown has infused the practice with what he calls "the human connection." "99% of our patients have dental phobias," Dr. Brown explains. "We hold space for their anxieties or past dental traumas. It is part of our service to help them feel like they don't have to hide from taking care of their dental needs. We strive to re-create our patients' experience with their dentist.
This commitment to their patients influences every part of Babylon Dental Care's service. Jenn Brown, the Director of Operations, ensures that all team members focus on Babylon Dental's core values of treating all patients like family. Jenn works closely with team members to make certain they are supported in their roles to do so.
The Babylon Dental Care team strives to compassionately help patients get the dental treatment they need or want. "We recognize people fear the costs associated with going to the dentist," Jenn says. "To help our patients, we offer our dental savings plan for those who don't have insurance and even extend an "insurance-benefits" check to help those with dental insurance understand what is covered and what may not be covered. We want to make sure everyone can comfortably afford the treatment they need or want."
Babylon Dental Care is also proud to host their annual "Care Day," where they provide free dental treatment to members of the community who cannot otherwise afford it, so that they can also enjoy the benefits of good oral health. Dr. Brown and his team care about all the members of their community and want them to get the dental care they need. Jenn also shares that it is our team's opportunity to give back to the community who has given so much to us.
The team and doctors at Babylon Dental Care still follow COVID precautions to keep everyone safe from infection, even while mandates are more relaxed around the state. The safety and well-being of everyone is always our ultimate goal at Babylon Dental Care. If you live in Patchogue or West Babylon, you will have a comfortable and pleasant experience when you come to Babylon Dental Care.
Babylon Dental Care has been serving the Long Island community with excellent dental care since 1983 with locations in West Babylon (785 W Montauk Highway, West Babylon, NY 11704) and Patchogue (499 Sunrise Highway, Ste. 13B, Patchogue, NY 11772). Visit us online at www.babylondentalcare.com and call us at (631) 587-7373.
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LAVAL, QC, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("the Company"), and its gastroenterology business Salix Pharmaceuticals, today responded to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) tentative approval of the Norwich Pharmaceuticals rifaximin 200 mg product.
The Company understands this was a Paragraph III filing. A Paragraph III filing is made when an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) applicant does not intend to market its generic product until the patent expiration. The FDA will therefore not grant full approval until the expiry of the last of the Company's Orange Book listed patents for the XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 200 mg product on July 24, 2029.
XIFAXAN 200 mg is indicated for travelers' diarrhea and currently contributes less than 1 percent of Salix revenues.
XIFAXAN (rifaximin) 200 mg tablets are indicated for travelers' diarrhea.
XIFAXAN (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets are indicated for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in adults and for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults.
Salix Pharmaceuticals is one of the largest specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world committed to the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. For more than 30 years, Salix has licensed, developed and marketed innovative products to improve patients' lives and arm health care providers with life-changing solutions for many chronic and debilitating conditions. Salix currently markets its product line to U.S. health care providers through an expanded sales force that focuses on gastroenterology, hepatology, pain specialists and primary care. Salix is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information about Salix, visit www.Salix.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global diversified pharmaceutical company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, through our approximately 90% ownership of Bausch + Lomb Corporation. With our leading durable brands, we are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. For more information, visit www.bauschhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements about the future performance of Bausch Health, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "subject to" and variations or similar expressions, including statements about the Company's intentions to file an appeal with respect to, and take actions to vigorously defend, its intellectual property. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In particular, Bausch Health can offer no assurance as to the timing of any approval by the FDA of any ANDA or amended ANDA and as to the outcome of any appeal. Actual results are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to Bausch Health's overall business, including those more fully described in Bausch Health's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and detailed from time to time in Bausch Health's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian securities administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference.
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- Patient Enrollment on Track in Phase 3 Pivotal Study of PL9643 in Patients with Dry Eye Disease with Topline Results Currently Expected Second Half Calendar 2022
- Vyleesi® - Gross product sales increased 67%, net product revenue increased 200% and prescriptions dispensed increased 20%, over the prior quarter
- Closed on a $15 Million Private Placement of Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock
- Phase 2 Clinical Study of PL8177 in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Expected to Start Next Month with Topline Results Currently Expected First Quarter Calendar 2023
- Teleconference and Webcast to be held on May 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT
CRANBURY, N.J., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin and natriuretic peptide receptor systems, today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"Patient enrollment is on track for our lead programs, a Phase 3 pivotal study of PL9643 in patients with dry eye disease with topline results currently expected in the second half of calendar year 2022, and a Phase 2 clinical study of PL8177 in patients with ulcerative colitis is expected to start next month with topline results currently expected first quarter calendar 2023," stated Carl Spana, Ph.D., President and CEO of Palatin. "Regarding Vyleesi, our March 31, 2022 quarter reflected increases across all value metrics compared to the prior quarter, including gross product sales, net product revenue, prescriptions dispensed, refill rates, and commercial insurance reimbursement."
Dr. Spana further commented, "Our $15 million preferred stock offering addresses several objectives. It puts us in an excellent position to effect a reverse split of our common stock at our annual meeting of stockholders, which will provide the Company with flexibility to fund future product development and retain and attract talented employees, price our common stock at a price per share reflective of the development stage of Palatin, increase our investor and financing options, and assuming the holders convert to either common stock or debt, coupled with our strong cash position of approximately $38 million at March 31, 2022, provide us with sufficient operating cash runway through at least calendar 2023."
- Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, was $7.6 million, or $(0.03) per common share, compared to a net loss of $5.7 million, or $(0.02) per common share, for the same period in 2021.
- As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and investments of $37.7 million, compared to $47.3 million as of December 31, 2021, and $60.1 million as of June 30, 2021, and no debt.
- Vyleesi® (bremelanotide injection) / Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD): Gross product sales increased 67%, net product revenue increased 200% and prescriptions increased 20%, over the prior quarter.
Total revenue consists of gross product sales of Vyleesi, net of allowances and accruals, and license and contract revenue.
Vyleesi gross product sales to pharmacy distributors for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, amounted to $1.3 million, with net product revenue of $216,097, compared to gross product sales of $1.8 million, with net product revenue of $88,741, for the comparable quarter in 2021. Gross product sales decreased 27% and net product revenue increased 144% over the comparable quarter in 2021.
Total operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, were $8.0 million, compared to $6.6 million for the comparable quarter in 2021.
The increase in operating expenses was the result of increased research and development expenses primarily related to our ongoing pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of PL9643 offset by decreased commercial expenses related to Vyleesi.
Total other income, net, consist mainly of unrealized foreign currency gains of $190,719 and $753,750, respectively, for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
Palatin's net cash used in operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, was $9.5 million, compared to net cash used in operations of $3.5 million for the same period in 2021. The increase in net cash used in operations is mainly due to a $4.3 payment received in March 2021 related to our Termination Agreement with AMAG Pharmaceuticals, offset by increased operating expenses.
Palatin's net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, was $7.6 million, or $(0.03) per basic and diluted common share compared to a net loss of $5.7 million, or $(0.02) per basic and diluted common share, for the same period in 2021.
The increase in net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 over the quarter ended March 31, 2021, was mainly due to the increase in operating expenses.
As of March 31, 2022, Palatin's cash and cash equivalents were $37.7 million with $0.8 million of accounts receivable, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $47.3 million with $0.6 million of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2021, and $60.1 million of cash and cash equivalents with $1.6 million of accounts receivable as of June 30, 2021.
Based on its current operating plan, Palatin believes that existing cash and cash equivalents along with the $15 million of proceeds raised from our recent private placement of Preferred Stock, assuming conversion to common stock or debt, will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated operating expenses through at least calendar year 2023.
Palatin will host a conference call and audio webcast on May 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the quarter ended March 31, 2022 results of operations in greater detail and provide an update on corporate developments. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call live can dial 1-800-304-0389 (US/Canada) or 1-313-209-5140 (International), conference ID 1376619. The audio webcast and replay can be accessed by logging on to the "Investor/Webcasts" section of Palatin's website at http://www.palatin.com. A telephone and audio webcast replay will be available one hour after the completion of the call. To access the telephone replay, dial 1-888-203-1112 (US/Canada) or 1-719-457-0820 (International), passcode 1376619. The webcast and telephone replay will be available through May 24, 2022.
The melanocortin receptor ("MCr") system has effects on inflammation, immune system responses, metabolism, food intake, and sexual function. There are five melanocortin receptors, MC1r through MC5r. Modulation of these receptors, through use of receptor-specific agonists, which activate receptor function, or receptor-specific antagonists, which block receptor function, can have medically significant pharmacological effects.
Many tissues and immune cells located in the eye (and other places, for example the gut and kidney) express melanocortin receptors, empowering our opportunity to directly activate natural pathways to resolve disease inflammation.
Palatin is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin and natriuretic peptide receptor systems, with targeted, receptor-specific product candidates for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential. Palatin's strategy is to develop products and then form marketing collaborations with industry leaders to maximize their commercial potential. For additional information regarding Palatin, please visit Palatin's website at www.Palatin.com and follow Palatin on Twitter at @PalatinTech.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about future expectations of Palatin Technologies, Inc., such as statements about market potential of Vyleesi and other Palatin products in development, clinical trial results, potential actions by regulatory agencies including the FDA, regulatory plans, development programs, proposed indications for product candidates, market potential for product candidates, and potential adverse impacts due to the global COVID-19 pandemic such as delays in regulatory review, manufacturing and supply chain interruptions, adverse effects on healthcare systems and disruption of the global economy, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Palatin intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Palatin's actual results to be materially different from its historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Palatin's actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements for reasons including, but not limited to, Palatin's ability to establish and maintain the capability for manufacturing, marketing and distribution of Vyleesi, sales of Vyleesi in the United States and elsewhere in the world, results of clinical trials, regulatory actions by the FDA and other regulatory and the need for regulatory approvals, Palatin's ability to fund development of its technology and establish and successfully complete clinical trials, the length of time and cost required to complete clinical trials and submit applications for regulatory approvals, products developed by competing pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, commercial acceptance of Palatin's products, and other factors discussed in Palatin's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Palatin is not responsible for updating for events that occur after the date of this press release.
Palatin Technologies® and Vyleesi® are registered trademarks of Palatin Technologies, Inc.
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Parties Agreed to Establish a Center for Maritime V2G at Maine Maritime Academy To Advance Programs and Capabilities such as Interoperability Qualification, Data Science, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, focused on Energy and Maritime Applications Research for V2G
SAN DIEGO and CASTINE, Maine, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global cleantech company electrifying the planet through its intelligent energy platform, and Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), a public maritime college focused on engineering, management, science, and transportation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a framework of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) clean-energy solutions across a myriad of maritime applications. With MMA's concerted efforts in engineering and technology for maritime applications, the collaboration is a perfect fit for Nuvve's efforts to expand their technology into nautical applications.
Nuvve is known for commercially deploying its patented vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which aggregates stored energy from electric vehicle (EV) batteries and forms a virtual power plants that can add capacity to the grid and perform services that help stabilize the grid and prevent blackouts.
"The Center for Maritime V2G established by Nuvve and MMA will serve as an operational maritime V2G hub to demonstrate the application of Nuvve's V2G technology in maritime use cases at ports, islands and waterways," said Ted Smith, president and Chief Operating Officer of Nuvve. "Integrating Nuvve's patented V2G technology into maritime infrastructure enables electrified transportation – including marine vessels – to become valuable grid resources."
MMA will expand its current academic and certification programs to include delivery of workforce training in V2G-related data science, operations, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. This will also include interoperability qualification, which is critical to test and qualify combinations of vehicles/vessels/stationary storage and charging stations with Nuvve's V2G platform.
"The programs developed through this strategic collaboration will allow Nuvve to dive deeper into the use of maritime V2G, while also developing cybersecurity risk management and AI tools specifically for maritime industry projects and applications," said Gregory Poilasne, co-founder and CEO of Nuvve. "This 'vessel-to-grid' solution can impact a variety of maritime use cases, where ships and other vessels can store and give energy back to grids via ports, islands and waterways."
"We are always looking for new ways to involve students in cutting-edge technologies and projects that have real-world applications," said Jerry Paul, President of Maine Maritime Academy. "This exciting collaboration which involves real-world applications will help better prepare students by unlocking new, innovative technologies and services to help communities and the planet move forward into a world less reliant on fossil fuels."
For more information about Maine Maritime Academy, please visit www.mma.edu. For information about V2G and the projects Nuvve has deployed around the world, visit www.nuvve.com.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) is leading the electrification of the planet, beginning with transportation, through its intelligent energy platform. Combining the world's most advanced vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and an ecosystem of electrification partners, Nuvve dynamically manages power among electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the grid to deliver new value to EV owners, accelerate the adoption of EVs, and support the world's transition to clean energy. By transforming EVs into mobile energy storage assets and networking battery capacity to support shifting energy needs, Nuvve is making the grid more resilient, enhancing sustainable transportation, and supporting energy equity in an electrified world. Since its founding in 2010, Nuvve has successfully deployed V2G on five continents and offers turnkey electrification solutions for fleets of all types. Nuvve is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. and can be found online at nuvve.com.
Nuvve and associated logos are among the trademarks of Nuvve and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Maine Maritime Academy is a co-educational, public college on the coast of Maine offering 22 programs of study in engineering, management, science, and transportation to promote the maritime interests of the United States. The college serves approximately 950 undergraduate and graduate students in career-oriented degree programs. The job placement rate for MMA graduates is approximately 90 percent within 90 days of graduation with very high paying jobs. The college is consistently recognized for providing a high-value education by organizations such as the Brookings Institution, U.S. News and World Report, and Money Magazine. The 2022 Report by Georgetown University ranked MMA #1 among all public colleges for return on investment for low-income students at public bachelor's degree institutions.
The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding Nuvve and Nuvve's strategy, future operations, estimated and projected financial performance, prospects, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words "could," "should," "will," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Nuvve disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Nuvve cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Nuvve. In addition, Nuvve cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to the following factors: (i) risks related to the rollout of Nuvve's business and the timing of expected business milestones; (ii) Nuvve's dependence on widespread acceptance and adoption of electric vehicles and increased installation of charging stations; (iii) Nuvve's ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (iv) Nuvve's current dependence on sales of charging stations for most of its revenues; (v) overall demand for electric vehicle charging and the potential for reduced demand if governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives are reduced, modified or eliminated or governmental mandates to increase the use of electric vehicles or decrease the use of vehicles powered by fossil fuels, either directly or indirectly through mandated limits on carbon emissions, are reduced, modified or eliminated; (vi) potential adverse effects on Nuvve's backlog, revenue and gross margins if customers increasingly claim clean energy credits and, as a result, they are no longer available to be claimed by Nuvve; (vii) the effects of competition on Nuvve's future business; (viii) risks related to Nuvve's dependence on its intellectual property and the risk that Nuvve's technology could have undetected defects or errors; (ix) the risk that we conduct a portion of our operations through a joint venture exposes us to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control; (x) that our joint venture with Levo Mobility LLC may fail to generate the expected financial results, and the return may be insufficient to justify our investment of effort and/or funds; (xi) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xii) the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect directly on Nuvve and the economy generally; (xiii) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to our joint ventures; (xiv) risks relating to privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; (xv) the possibility that Nuvve may be adversely affected by 3 other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including increased inflation and interest rates, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and (xvi) risks related to the benefits expected from the $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 3684). Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Nuvve with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 31, 2022, and in the other reports that Nuvve has, and will file from time to time with the SEC. Nuvve's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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The Leading Intimate Care Brand Celebrates 50 Years by Developing New Packaging to Inspire Self-Care
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, self-care has no boundaries. A ripple effect of the pandemic, this year saw a boost for one of the fastest growing wellness categories – feminine hygiene – with usage up to 51 percent*. Summer's Eve®, the No.1 feminine hygiene brand in the U.S., is reimagining its line of intimate care products to standout on shelves and in showers with new colors and sleek graphics, as more consumers continue to embrace total self-care. Each collection in the portfolio now features a different design and feel that reflect the scents and uses of the products – the Refresh collection offers bright colors and florals, the Gentle collection has a dreamy cloud aesthetic and the Active collection has a strong performance visual that includes black accents and beads. The new Summer's Eve® packaging design makes it easy to find preferred scents or create an experiential bathroom scape by mixing and matching the products you love.
With 50 years of expertise and leadership in the category, Summer's Eve® has been committed to creating products that inspire confidence and seamlessly fit into the everchanging lives of consumers. With best-selling washes and fan-favorite wipes and sprays that are gynecologist tested and made specifically for the intimate area, the brand continues to live out its mission with this latest evolution – helping consumers feel ready for anything. Putting women's needs first, Summer's Eve® has products for people that are both on-the-go or at home with a gentle fragrance or none at all – to fit into any lifestyle or daily routine.
"At Summer's Eve®, we have been dedicated to supporting women for over 50 years and want to continue to evolve as a brand with our consumers and their needs," said Jeanne Collins, Vice President of Marketing at Prestige Consumer Healthcare. "With changing times bringing new focuses for our consumers, we want to continue to support and empower them with new products that fit seamlessly into their lifestyle and look great too."
Whether you're starting your day by hitting the gym or relaxing at night getting ready for bed, Summer's Eve® has a variety of products to customize any intimate care routine. For a daily kickstart or nightly wind-down, the Summer's Eve® Cleansing Washes help to gently cleanse the intimate area in the bath or shower. After running around with kids or doing errands, the Summer's Eve® Cleansing Cloths can help remove odor-causing bacteria on-the-go. For a quick mid-day refresh, try the Summer's Eve® Daily Freshening Spray. Summer's Eve® also offers unique products like the Active Daily Performance Chafe Gel and Spa Intimate Skin Serum to enhance your self-care routine.
The Summer's Eve® portfolio was created for a woman's most intimate area. Every product is gynecologist tested, and gentle enough to use every day and free from dyes, and parabens. To help consumers find their favorite Summer's Eve® product, visit the brand website and take the quiz at https://www.summerseve.com/quiz-ps.
The new Summer's Eve® packaging will be rolling out on shelves this summer. You can find the brand's variety of products in food, drug and mass retailers nationwide as well as on Amazon.
Visit www.summerseve.com or follow the brand on Facebook or Instagram for more information!
*Mintel: FEMININE HYGIENE AND SANITARY PROTECTION PRODUCTS US, 2022
About Summer's Eve®
Summer's Eve® has focused on cleansing products just for women since 1972. As the trusted leader in intimate care, the brand is known for developing personal care products that are gynecologist and dermatologist-tested for safety and help women feel fresh every day. As the needs of women around the world change, Summer's Eve® is dedicated to evolving and offering a wide range of products that fit within a woman's life. Learn more at www.summerseve.com.
About Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
The Company markets and distributes brand name over-the-counter products throughout the U.S. and Canada, Australia, and in certain other international markets. The Company's brands include Monistat® and Summer's Eve® women's health products, BC® and Goody's® pain relievers, Clear Eyes® eye care products, DenTek® specialty oral care products, Dramamine® motion sickness treatments, Chloraseptic® sore throat treatments, Compound W® wart treatments, Little Remedies® pediatric over-the-counter products, The Doctor's® NightGuard® dental protector, Efferdent® denture care products, Luden's® throat drops, Beano® gas prevention, Debrox® earwax remover, Gaviscon® antacid in Canada, and Hydralyte® rehydration products and the Fess® line of nasal and sinus care products in Australia. Visit the Company's website at www.prestigebrands.com.
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Russians leave Chernobyl; Ukraine braces for renewed attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops left the heavily contaminated Chernobyl nuclear site early Friday after returning control to the Ukrainians, authorities said, as eastern parts of the country braced for renewed attacks and Russians blocked another aid mission to the besieged port city of Mariupol.
Ukraine’s state power company, Energoatom, said the pullout at Chernobyl came after soldiers received “significant doses” of radiation from digging trenches in the forest in the exclusion zone around the closed plant. But there was no independent confirmation of that.
The exchange of control happened amid growing indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation in Ukraine as cover to regroup, resupply its forces and redeploy them for a stepped-up offensive in the eastern part of the country.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian withdrawals from the north and center of the country were just a military tactic to build up forces for new powerful attacks in the southeast. A new round of talks between the countries was scheduled Friday, five weeks into a conflict that has left thousands dead and driven 4 million Ukrainians from the country.
“We know their intentions,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address to the nation. “We know that they are moving away from those areas where we hit them in order to focus on other, very important ones where it may be difficult for us.”
“There will be battles ahead,” he added.
Meanwhile in Mariupol, Russian forces blocked a convoy of 45 buses attempting to evacuate people after the Russian military agreed to a limited cease-fire in the area. Only 631 people were able to get out of the city in private cars, according to the Ukrainian government.
Russian forces also seized 14 tons of food and medical supplies in a dozen buses that were trying to make it to Mariupol, Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.
The city has been the scene of some of the worst suffering of the war. Tens of thousands have managed to get out in the past few weeks by way of humanitarian corridors, reducing the population from a prewar 430,000 to an estimated 100,000 by last week, but other relief efforts have been thwarted by continued Russian attacks.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said it had been informed by Ukraine that the Russian forces at the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster had transferred control of it in writing to the Ukrainians. The last Russian troops left early Friday, the Ukrainian government agency responsible for the exclusion zone said.
Energoatom gave no details on the condition of the soldiers it said were exposed to radiation and did not say how many were affected. There was no immediate comment from the Kremlin, and the IAEA said it had not been able to confirm the reports of Russian troops receiving high doses. It said it was seeking more information.
Russian forces seized the Chernobyl site in the opening stages of the Feb. 24 invasion, raising fears that they would cause damage or disruption that could spread radiation. The workforce at the site oversees the safe storage of spent fuel rods and the concrete-entombed ruins of the reactor that exploded in 1986.
Edwin Lyman, a nuclear expert with the U.S.-based Union of Concerned Scientists, said it “seems unlikely” a large number of troops would develop severe radiation illness, but it was impossible to know for sure without more details.
He said contaminated material was probably buried or covered with new topsoil during the cleanup of Chernobyl, and some soldiers may have been exposed to a “hot spot” of radiation while digging. Others may have assumed they were at risk too, he said.
Early this week, the Russians said they would significantly scale back military operations in areas around Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv to increase trust between the two sides and help negotiations along.
But in the Kyiv suburbs, regional governor Oleksandr Palviuk said on social media Thursday that Russian forces shelled Irpin and Makariv and that there were battles around Hostomel. Ukrainian forces counterattacked and some Russian withdrawals around the suburb of Brovary to the east, Pavliuk said.
At a Ukrainian military checkpoint outside Kyiv, soldiers and officers said they don’t believe Russian forces have given up on the capital.
“What does it mean, significantly scaling down combat actions in the Kyiv and Chernihiv areas?” asked Brig. Gen. Valeriy Embakov. “Does it mean there will be 100 missiles instead of 200 missiles launched on Kyiv or something else?”
Chernihiv came under attack as well. At least one person was killed and four were wounded in the Russian shelling of a humanitarian convoy of buses sent to Chernihiv to evacuate residents cut off from food, water and other supplies, said Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Lyudmyla Denisova.
Elsewhere, Ukraine reported Russian artillery barrages in and around the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
Ukraine’s emergency services also said the death toll had risen to 20 in a Russian missile strike Tuesday on a government administration building in the southern city of Mykolaiv.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said intelligence indicates Russia is not scaling back its military operations in Ukraine but is instead trying to regroup, resupply its forces and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas.
“Russia has repeatedly lied about its intentions,” Stoltenberg said. At the same time, he said, pressure is being kept up on Kyiv and other cities, and “we can expect additional offensive actions bringing even more suffering.”
The Donbas is the predominantly Russian-speaking industrial region where Moscow-backed separatists have been battling Ukrainian forces since 2014. In the past few days, the Kremlin, in a seeming shift in its war aims, said that its “main goal” now is gaining control of the Donbas, which consists of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, including Mariupol.
The top rebel leader in Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, issued an order to set up a rival city government for Mariupol, according to Russian state news agencies, in a sign of Russian intent to hold and administer the city.
With talks set to resume between Ukraine and Russia via video, there seemed little faith that the two sides would resolve the conflict any time soon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that conditions weren’t yet “ripe” for a cease-fire and that he wasn’t ready for a meeting with Zelenskyy until negotiators do more work, Italian Premier Mario Draghi said after a telephone conversation with the Russian leader.
As Western officials search for clues about what Russia’s next move might be, a top British intelligence official said demoralized Russian soldiers in Ukraine are refusing to carry out orders and sabotaging their equipment and had accidentally shot down their own aircraft.
U.S. intelligence officials have concluded that Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about how badly the war is going because they are afraid to tell him the truth.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the U.S. is wrong and that “neither the State Department nor the Pentagon possesses the real information about what is happening in the Kremlin.”
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Karmanau reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Megawatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: MEGA) (FSE: WR20) (OTC PINK: WALRF) (the "Company" or "Megawatt") recently completed a comprehensive desktop review of available data at its two properties – Artic Fox and Isbjorn – in central Northern Territory, Australia, targeting rare earth elements (REE) zones.
Notably, the findings are encouraging, as historical stream sediment sample results within the Artic Fox Project enabled Megawatt's technical team to delineate six anomalous target areas for REEs that materially enhance the property's exploration potential.
The most significant sample values recorded comprise:
- 9 samples had anomalous Ce > 1,000 ppm with a peak of 3,730 ppm in 1 sample
- 8 samples had anomalous La > 500 ppm with a peak of 1,870 ppm in 1 sample
- 6 samples had anomalous Nd > 500 ppm with a peak of 1,450 ppm in 1 sample
- 12 samples had anomalous Pr > 100 ppm with a peak of 424 ppm in 1 sample
- 13 samples had anomalous Hf > 100 ppm with a peak of 445 ppm in 1 sample
David Thornley-Hall, Chief Executive Officer commented: "Securing new REE availability is becoming an increasing strategic priority of many governments in order to reduce reliance on any single country's dominance of the global market. Currently China controls 70-80% of global production. We are pleased that our technical team in Australia has uncovered compelling evidence across six target areas highlighting the exploration potential of the Artic Fox property. To maintain exploration momentum, our technical team will be visiting both properties this month to reconcile field observations with legacy data to facilitate identifying targets for drill-testing."
The historical stream sediment sample results were derived from two campaigns undertaken by Crossland Uranium (CLU) during 2014-161. After analysing CLU's data, Megawatt's technical team identified six distinct target areas with anomalous REE assay results for follow up fieldwork. (refer white elliptical shapes in Figure 1).
In total, 256 samples were taken and analysed from CLU's surveys, with 138 in the western part of the Artic Fox Project. Of the 17 REEs, 15 were analysed by both surveys including: Ce, Dy, Er, EU, Gd, Ho, La, Lu, Nd, Pr, Sm. Tb, Tm, Y and Yb.
Megawatt's technical team will make an initial reconnaissance trip to the Arctic Fox and Isbjorn Projects from 19-22 May 2022 to evaluate site accessibility, sample suspected mineralized outcrop and devise the next phase of the exploration program.
To recap, the Arctic Fox Project is located circa 185 km by road north-west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory (refer Figure 2). It is 35 km north-west of Arafura Resources (ASX: ARU) world-class Nolan's Bore REE deposit which contains a Total Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of 56Mt at an average grade of 2.6% TREO and 11% phosphate (P2O5) that extends to 215 m below surface. In addition, the MRE has an estimated 26.4% Nd Pr enrichment2.
The technical team believes the style of mineralization being targeted within the Artic Fox Project is comparable to that apparent at Nolan's Bore. In geological terms Nolan's Bore is a phosphate-uranium-thorium deposit comprised of a series of ENE trending and steeply NW to NE dipping fluorapatite veins, with notable variation in brecciation throughout the area.
The data disclosed in this news release related to sampling results is historical in nature. Megawatt has not undertaken any independent investigation of the sampling nor has it independently analyzed the results of the historical exploration work in order to verify the results. Megawatt considers these historical sample results relevant as the Company will use this data as a guide to plan future exploration programs. The Company's future exploration work will include verification of the data through further sampling.
Mr. Geoffrey Reed (MAusMM (CP)) (MAIG), Consultant for the Company, is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure or Mineral Projects and has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this press release.
All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared by, or approved by Geoffrey Reed, (MAusMM (CP)) (MAIG), Consultant for the Company. Mr. Reed is a qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Mr. Reed has not verified any of the information regarding any of the properties or projects referred to herein other than the Arctic Fox and Isbjorn Properties. Mineralization on any other properties referred to herein is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Arctic Fox and Isbjorn Properties.
MegaWatt is a British Columbia based company involved in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada. The Company holds a 100% undivided interest, subject to a 1.5% NSR on all base, rare earth elements and precious metals, in the Cobalt Hill Property, consisting of eight mineral claims covering an area of approximately 1,727.43 hectares located in the Trail Creek Mining Division in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Additionally, the Company has acquired an 80% interest in a company that indirectly holds a 100% interest (subject to a 2% NSR) in two prospective silver-zinc projects in Australia, being the Tyr Silver Project and the Century South Silver-Zinc Project (see press release dated August 13, 2020), an indirect 100% interest (subject to a 1% NSR) in and to certain mining tenements in Northern Territory and New South Wales, Australia prospective for nickel-cobalt-scandium and rare earth elements. The Company holds a 100% interest (subject to a 2% NSR) in and to the Route 381 Lithium Property, comprised of 40 mineral claims located in James Bay Territory, north of Matagami in the Province of Quebec, covering 2,126 hectares (see press release dated February 3, 2021) and a 100% interest in 229 additional mineral exploration claims prospective for lithium, also in the James Bay area of Quebec covering an area of 12,116 hectares or 121 square kms.
Investors can learn more about the Company and team at https://megawattmetals.com.
The CSE does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This press release includes "forward-looking information" that is subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Forward-looking statements may include but are not limited to, statements relating to the trading of the Company's common shares on the Exchange and the Company's use of proceeds and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to such events. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future events and that actual events or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward- looking statements. Such forward-looking statements represent management's best judgment based on information currently available. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release.
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HOUSTON, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos Energy Inc. ("Talos" or the "Company") (NYSE: TALO) intends to release first quarter 2022 results for the period ended March 31, 2022 on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 after the U.S. financial market closes. In addition to this release, Talos will host a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the internet, on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (9:00 AM Central Time).
Listeners can access the conference call through a webcast link on the Company's website at: https://www.talosenergy.com/investors. Alternatively, the conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 348-8927 (U.S. toll free), (855) 669-9657 (Canada toll-free) or (412) 902-4263 (international). Please dial in approximately 15 minutes before the teleconference is scheduled to begin and ask to be joined into the Talos Energy call. A replay of the call will be available one hour after the conclusion of the conference until May 12, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing (877) 344-7529 and using access code 6364444.
ABOUT TALOS ENERGY
Talos Energy (NYSE: TALO) is a technically driven independent exploration and production company focused on safely and efficiently maximizing long-term value through its operations, currently in the United States and offshore Mexico, both upstream through oil and gas exploration and production and downstream through the development of future carbon capture and storage opportunities. As one of the Gulf of Mexico's largest public independent producers, we leverage decades of technical and offshore operational expertise towards the acquisition, exploration and development of assets in key geological trends that are present in many offshore basins around the world. With a focus on environmental stewardship, we are also utilizing our expertise to explore opportunities to reduce industrial emissions through our carbon capture and storage initiatives along the U.S. Gulf Coast and Gulf of Mexico. For more information, visit www.talosenergy.com.
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The combined zero-trust authorization approach to security improves customers' identity security posture for privileged identities and entitlements for cloud and SaaS applications
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and TEL AVIV, Israel, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delinea, a leading provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for seamless security, and Authomize, a leading provider of Cloud Identity and Access Security, today announced a strategic partnership to co-sell their products. When combined with available integrations, this robust solution provides consistent privileged access security across multiple cloud infrastructures and SaaS applications through a Zero Trust approach.
In their race to the cloud, organizations have lost critical visibility and control over their identity and access privileges to sensitive assets. This leaves them dependent upon a fragmented assortment of highly siloed controls that are poorly suited to provide the comprehensive security necessary to enforce least privilege across cloud environments. According to research from Authomize, less than 10% of privileged roles and 37% of admins are active based on a study of organizations between one and ten thousand employees. These unused privileges increase risks associated with privilege creep and excessive privileges that open the door to exploitation of credential abuse and exposure.
Authomize builds on its extensive capabilities and experience across cloud infrastructure environments to continuously secure the entire development stack. It achieves full-stack cloud access security by providing granular cross-stack visibility across Cloud Service Providers and developer-critical SaaS apps such as GitHub. Authomize tracks all identities, assets, and privileged access usage to provide comprehensive, actionable understanding of the cloud identity and the access layer that enables organizations to ensure security in every environment.
"Our partnership with Authomize furthers our commitment to ensure that our customers' cloud and SaaS environments remain secure by protecting sensitive cloud-native identities and entitlements," said Ram Venkatachalam, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Delinea. "Authomize extends Delinea's privileged access management capabilities with even more visibility over privileges in cloud infrastructure and adds a critical layer of continuous security."
Delinea and Authomize have partnered to create joint use cases which will enable organizations to gain better control over who can access cloud applications and services. By deploying both products together, organizations can securely store credentials while automating access governance, thus reducing credential theft and lateral movement in all cloud environments including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and more.
"We are excited to bring our full-stack CIEM, SaaS security, and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) capabilities to Delinea's industry-recognized privileged access management solution," said Dotan Bar Noy, CEO of Authomize. "This partnership with Delinea is the latest step in bringing a critical layer of security to our amazing, growing partner network, adding significant and needed value to Authomize and Delinea's joint customers."
Delinea's suite of modern PAM solutions provides the baseline of secure access to IaaS and SaaS environments, empowering organizations to securely manage their credentials and access throughout their cloud applications and services. Authomize delivers a protective layer of security for cloud identities that continuously monitors access, validating, alerting, and providing actionable insights to remediate risks and secure all applications and cloud services. Named by Gartner as a Cool Vendor for Identity-First Security, Authomize brings a range of capabilities for addressing identity and access security use cases, including its robust Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) solutions that are critical for securing access privileges in infrastructure services like Azure and AWS.
By using both products together, Delinea and Authomize customers gain the capability for just-enough and just-in-time access to cloud resources, resulting in an ideal cybersecurity posture with zero standing privileges that significantly reduces risk due to excess privileges.
Authomize solutions will be available to purchase through Delinea starting in August 2022. For more information about Delinea, visit delinea.com.
Delinea is a leading provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions that make security seamless for the modern, hybrid enterprise. Our solutions empower organizations to secure critical data, devices, code, and cloud infrastructure to help reduce risk, ensure compliance, and simplify security. Delinea removes complexity and defines the boundaries of access for thousands of customers worldwide. Our customers range from small businesses to the world's largest financial institutions, intelligence agencies, and critical infrastructure companies. Learn more about Delinea on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
The first Cloud Identity and Access Security Platform, Authomize continuously monitors identities, access privileges, assets, and activities to secure apps and cloud services. Our full-stack yet granular visibility across IaaS, SaaS, and Data environments enables organizations to understand how their access privileges are being used and ensure effective control over the security of their assets. Backed by Innovation Endeavors, Blumberg Capital, Entrée Capital and Microsoft's M12, Authomize is headquartered in Tel Aviv and Austin. Learn more at www.authomize.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for news and updates.
© Delinea Inc. (formerly Centrify Corporation) 2022. Delinea™ is a trademark of Delinea Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Delinea
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John Kreuzer
Lumina Communications
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FCA on behalf of Authomize
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CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of Black Men United, local Ukrainian officials and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will gather in the parking lot of Saints Volodymr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chicago this Saturday, September 17, 2022, to give away furniture and household goods to Ukrainian refugees in need.
The giveaway is taking place in the church parking lot at 11 a.m. at 2220 W. Superior St. The church parking lot is east of the church at the corner of Superior and Leavitt streets.
Pastor John Harrell, president of Black Men United, said his organization is donating a truckload of goods including: living room and dining room sets, beds, outdoor furniture, heaters, air fryers, diapers and baby formula.
Black Men United is a nonprofit dedicated to changing the narrative of the Black community and bringing hope by building bridges in communities across the U.S.
"These families have lost their homes," said Harrell. "It's incumbent upon us to help them rebuild their lives."
Millions of Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia began its invasion Feb. 24. Thousands of refugees have made their way to the Chicago area because of its sizeable Ukrainian population.
"These refugees are fleeing their war-ravaged country and are coming here with empty pockets," said Pappas. "They need our help."
Also in attendance will be Marta Farion, vice president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America-Illinois Division, and members of Plast, a worldwide Ukrainian Scouting organization.
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BEVERLY, Mass., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced the company's plans to participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:
- The D.A. Davidson Big Sky Technology Summit taking place Monday, August 22, 2022 and Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Axcelis management will host one-on-one and small group meetings on Tuesday, August 23rd with interested investors. For more information on the conference, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact a D.A. Davidson representative.
- The Needham Virtual 3rd Annual SemiCap and EDA Conference, taking place Thursday, August 25, 2022. Axcelis management will host one-on-one meetings with interested investors. For more information on the conference, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact a Needham representative.
Axcelis (NASDAQ: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 40 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.
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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) ("Marine") today declared a quarterly cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.261822 per unit, payable on September 28, 2022, to unitholders of record on August 31, 2022. Marine's 2021 tax information, cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports, a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission and more can be found on its website at http://www.marps-marine.com/. Additionally, printed reports can be requested and are mailed free of charge.
This distribution of $0.261822 per unit is higher than the $0.197500 per unit distributed last quarter, as the volumes produced of and price realized on both oil and natural gas included in this distribution increased this quarter. This distribution is higher than the $0.064312 per unit distributed in the comparable quarter in 2021. As compared to the comparable quarter in 2021, the volumes of both oil and natural gas produced and included in the current distribution and the price realized for both oil and natural gas have increased.
Marine's distributions to unitholders are determined by royalties received up to the date the distribution amount is declared. In general, Marine receives royalties two months after oil production and three months after natural gas production.
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(NEXSTAR) – In 2019, hackers were able to gain access to more than 100 million Capital One customer accounts and credit card applications, compromising the personal information of thousands of people across the U.S. Now, those impacted by the breach have just a few weeks to claim their part of a $190 million settlement reached in a class-action lawsuit.
As part of the lawsuit, plaintiffs say Capital One’s cloud computing systems, which were hosted by Amazon, lacked adequate protections to stop hackers. Capital One and Amazon are listed as defendants in the lawsuit, and have denied wrongdoing and “that the information accessed by the attacker had been made public or disseminated by the attacker,” according to a website created for the settlement.
Capital One agreed to the $190 million settlement in December, and a U.S. federal court preliminarily approved it in February. Originally, those who may qualify for the settlement had until August 22 to file a claim. The deadline has now been extended to September 30, CNET reports.
What happened in the breach?
While hackers had access to accounts in March 2019, the breach wasn’t made public until four months later in July.
The same month, former Seattle tech worker Paige A. Thompson was arrested after Capital One informed the FBI of her “hacking activity.” Federal authorities found Thompson was able to use a tool she created to scan Amazon Web Services accounts looking for misconfigured accounts.
She then used those accounts to hack and download data from over two dozen entities, including Capital One. The U.S. Department of Justice accused her of posting about her theft on sharing site GitHub.
Earlier this year, Thompson was convicted of wire fraud and computer intrusions. She is scheduled to be sentenced in September.
Capital One says it has since addressed the flaw in its system and agreed, as part of the settlement, to “adopt, pay for, implement, and maintain extensive Business Practice Commitments related to information security for a period of at least two (2) years.”
Are you eligible for payment in the settlement?
Roughly 98 million Americans are eligible for a cash payment in the settlement, according to Capital One. The bank says it has sent a notice to those who “are likely a member of the Settlement Class.” You can also call 1-855-604-1811 to confirm your eligibility.
Anyone who already chose to opt-out of the settlement does not qualify to receive a payment.
How to file a claim
If you are an eligible member of the settlement class, Capital One says you can file a claim to be reimbursed up to $25,000 in cash for lost time (up to 15 hours at a rate of at least $25 an hour) and out-of-pocket costs relating to the breach. This includes fraud charges, money you spent to prevent identity theft, and fees to address identity theft, fraud or falsified tax returns.
Additionally, you can submit a claim to enroll in at least three years of Identity Defense Services through the Pango Group at no cost.
Claims must be filed online or mailed in by September 30, 2022. You will need the Unique ID and PIN included in the notice Capital One sent via mail or email. If you haven’t received a notice, or misplaced yours, you can call a Settlement Administrator at 1-855-604-1811 for assistance.
According to Capital One, if you are requesting reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses and/or lost time, you will need to provide additional, detailed information to qualify.
Because final approval for the settlement is still pending — a hearing is scheduled for September 8 — it’s unclear when exactly payments will be sent out. If the settlement receives final approval, payments could be available soon after. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/you-may-be-eligible-for-part-of-a-190m-capital-one-settlement-how-to-know/ | 2022-08-24T00:20:32Z |
REXBURG, Idaho, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Todd Austin, President of HCP, has been selected for Aging Media's Future Leaders Class of 2022 for his contributions to home care, home health and hospice.
The Future Leaders program recognizes the top professionals across the care continuum who are advocates for home-based care delivery and are committed to embracing new technology, tools, and training to deliver superior care for aging populations.
"Todd asks vital questions, inspires critical thinking, and challenges every employee to solve the issues at hand for the greater good of the industry," said Linda Leekley, Chief Clinical Officer at HCP. "He has transformed the culture at HCP to further our mission of shaping the healthcare industry through insights and tools that action change. There isn't a better person to represent home-based care services as a Future Leader."
Since joining HCP in 2018, Austin's played a pivotal role in HCP's growth, leading a team of high-performing individuals to expand company reach by 400% and improve the lives of 2 million clients and employees. Austin's leadership has continually inspired the mission and vision of HCP and attracted top talent from across the industry. His leadership has played a vital role in shaping the next generation of leaders within HCP and the care industry.
"It's an honor to be chosen as a Future Leader in the home health and home care industry, and even more of an honor to be supported by a team that works behind the scenes supporting me, and the mission, vision, and values of HCP," said Austin. "At HCP, our goal is to advocate for the well-being of those receiving home-based care and keep industry professionals engaged and satisfied in their positions. Our industry has infinite potential, and there's always room to keep improving. I'm excited to continue working with our team to put our vision into action."
About HCP
HCP leads the home-based care industry in experience management, training, and reputation management. Through its Care Intelligence Platform, HCP empowers providers in home care, home health, and hospice to attract and retain employees during workforce shortages. HCP also conducts the annual Benchmarking Report, the most comprehensive survey of providers in North America, and administers Best of Home Care awards to agencies that achieve best-in-class satisfaction scores. For more information, visit https://www.homecarepulse.com/.
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‘Trump is fine’: McCarthy quietly moves to tamp down fallout after damaging audio reveals January 6 views
By Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has been maneuvering behind the scenes to contain the fallout over damning and contradictory conversations he had with other GOP lawmakers about then-President Donald Trump in the immediate aftermath of January 6.
The California Republican dialed up key GOP members throughout Friday and spoke to Trump by phone Thursday night, according to multiple Republicans. And he has so far managed to calm nerves inside the House GOP Conference and prevent a public revolt from his right flank, who could jeopardize his path to the speakership if Republicans win the House — depending on the size of their potential majority that his closest advisers are trying to expand to avoid any problems.
McCarthy is expected to address his conference on the matter when Republicans meet privately next Wednesday, hoping to move past a controversy that revealed his privately held views of Trump soon after the January 6, 2021, attack, comments that he initially denied making only to have secret recordings flatly contradict his public assertions.
Some Republicans predicted there could be fireworks at Wednesday’s closed-door meeting as McCarthy is forced to answer uncomfortable questions about his past remarks, but they ultimately believe the controversy will blow over.
“People will talk and some knives will be out, but that’s the nature of Congress. At the end of the election cycle we are going to win back the majority. Kevin’s leadership will be a big part of why that happens,” said Rep. Kelly Armstrong, a North Dakota Republican. “It doesn’t make any sense to throw the guy who has taken all the incoming for two years under the bus right when we get control of the wheel.”
Key to McCarthy’s ability to tame the potential backlash is that he has told GOP lawmakers that Trump isn’t upset with him over the bombshell reporting and audio clips from The New York Times, in which McCarthy is heard telling other GOP leaders that he planned to advise Trump to resign, among other things. McCarthy never ended up telling the then-President to step down, however, which is part of the reason Trump isn’t holding a grudge over it, GOP sources told CNN.
McCarthy has suggested to allies that he believed he was acting in Trump’s best interests — given the bipartisan push to impeach and convict him after January 6 — and that it would have been easier for the then-President to just resign, according to a Republican who spoke to the GOP leader on Friday.
One senior House Republican told CNN on Friday that he had spoken to McCarthy, who relayed to him that “Trump was fine.”
“The only one who matters is Trump,” the Republican told CNN. “And if Trump is fine, it’s not an issue.”
Plus, McCarthy’s initial criticism of Trump after January 6 was already widely known and shared by many others inside the GOP conference. Weeks later, McCarthy went back to embracing Trump, diminishing his role in the attack and working hard to stay in his good graces.
Members and aides also argue that the fact that McCarthy first issued a statement vehemently denying he was considering asking Trump to resign only to be confronted with the audio on Thursday night hardly matters to most House Republicans who also have a fraught relationship with the press. In fact, some argued it probably boosted McCarthy within the conference; one GOP aide said lying to The New York Times could be seen as a “badge of honor.”
Yet several other Republicans acknowledged that lying to the public about his interaction is a political problem that he’ll need to clean up.
“Obviously that’s a problem,” one member of the leadership team told CNN. “The only currency we have with the media is our trust.”
McCarthy isn’t out of the woods yet: Trump’s fiercest acolytes on Capitol Hill, who still take their cues from him, will want to hear directly from the former President himself before they decide how to proceed.
“This revealed that his relationship with Trump probably isn’t as solid as he has let on,” said one House GOP member.
And Republicans are bracing for another potential shoe to drop. The Times also reported that days after the insurrection, McCarthy privately lamented that Twitter should take away other Republican lawmakers’ Twitter accounts; audio of that conversation has yet to be released.
GOP lawmakers and aides say that conversation could be the most damning and problematic for McCarthy, since it runs counter to the party’s crusade against Big Tech and their calls to stop alleged conservative censorship, and McCarthy has faced questions about his support for Silicon Valley in the past.
What could ultimately save McCarthy is the size of the Republican majority next year if the GOP wins the House in November. A smaller majority would give more power for Trump die-hards in the conference to knock him off, but a more sizable majority — 20 seats or so — would neutralize that wing.
McCarthy allies already plan to drop record-breaking sums to take back the House and build what they’re calling a “governing majority.”
“We’re working to expand the map deep into Democrat-held territory to deliver a large GOP majority where future Speaker McCarthy can pass a conservative governing agenda and get things done,” said Dan Conston, the president of the Congressional Leadership Fund, a McCarthy-aligned super PAC.
In the aftermath of the Times reporting, there has been little criticism publicly from House Republicans, besides from conservative firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who has long been openly critical of McCarthy. Congress is also out of session for the Easter recess and doesn’t return until next week.
But many Republicans have come to McCarthy’s defense in the wake of the audio. One senior House Republican said they even emailed McCarthy just to let him know “how much I appreciate his leadership and friendship” and that “he has my full support.
“Republicans are going to take back the majority in November and when we do, Kevin McCarthy will be our speaker,” said freshman Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Iowa.
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Immersive, Three-Part "EMBARK with NCL Episode" Premieres Aug. 11, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET at www.ncl.com/embark and on Facebook
MIAMI, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a rich history of breaking boundaries, today announced its latest EMBARK with NCL Series, "The Evolution of Innovation," a showcase of the history of cruising as well as the Company's 55-year legacy of pioneering and defining vacation experiences at sea.
With just a few weeks away from the highly anticipated debut of Norwegian Prima, this three-part program chronicles the Company's groundbreaking moments, and series of firsts, which revolutionized modern-day cruising, and prepared it for this next evolution of the brand. In this new episode of EMBARK, viewers are guided through NCL's storied journey, from being the first cruise line to offer roundtrip voyages to the Caribbean in 1966 to the Company's new Prima Class of ships, debuting in August 2022.
In each episode, an element of NCL's innovative, multifaceted and guest-centered focus is illustrated through the unique perspectives of NCL executives, long-serving staff members, loyal guests and remarkable individuals who played key roles in the Company's evolution from the very beginning. Bringing viewers along Norwegian's storied past, present and future, the episodes offer viewers the opportunity to take an exclusive peek into the history of the brand, with never-before-seen interviews and archived footage, as well as a first look at the exceptional class of vessels that will define NCL's future.
Norwegian Cruise Line President and Chief Executive Officer Harry Sommer said, "Since 1966, Norwegian Cruise Line has set industry leading standards for the ultimate vacation experience. 'The Evolution of Innovation' documents the Company's pioneering heritage and provides a look into the future, one built on creativity, style and an uncompromising commitment to our guest."
The three episodes include "History of Innovation," "The Evolution of Entertainment" and "The Future of the Cruise Experience." The first episode premieres Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET at www.ncl.com/embark and on Facebook, before all three episodes are made immediately available on-demand.
To watch the complete collection of EMBARK episodes highlighting the people, destinations and experiences of Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com/embark.
For more information about the Company's award-winning 18-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 55 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 18 contemporary ships sail to nearly 400 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian.
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DALLAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) posted its first quarter 2022 shareholder letter on the investor relations section of its website at https://ir.mtch.com. As announced previously, the Company will host a conference call tomorrow, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the results. The live webcast and replay will be open to the public at https://ir.mtch.com.
About Match Group
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Match®, Hinge®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, OurTime®, Azar®, Hakuna Live™, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes"), the premier investment firm focused exclusively on monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"), is pleased to highlight a notable development in the market as Graham Packaging Company, Inc. ("Graham Packaging") previously terminated its TRA.
Graham Packaging had disclosed that, after its acquisition by Reynolds Group Holdings Limited ("Reynolds"), Reynolds made an aggregate cash payment of $245 million pursuant to contractual change in control provisions in Graham Packaging's TRAs with Blackstone Capital Partners III L.P. and the Graham family. The Graham Packaging TRAs provided for the payment of 85% of the net cash tax savings realized from certain tax attributes, including savings from (i) the utilization of net operating losses attributable to periods prior to the IPO, (ii) certain increases to the tax basis of the assets of Graham Packaging Holdings Company ("Holdings"), including from exchanges of limited partnership units for common stock of Graham Packaging, and (iii) other tax benefits related to Graham Packaging's entrance into the TRAs, including tax benefits attributable to payments under the TRAs.
Parallaxes views TRAs, including the Graham Packaging TRA, as a valuable tool to reduce certain moral hazard problems and informational asymmetry inherent in a company's public offering. TRAs help ensure that pre-IPO owners are economically aligned with new public shareholders and incentivize pre-IPO owners to pursue an IPO structure that provides the company with ongoing tax benefits. Parallaxes anticipates enhanced awareness and understanding of TRAs will drive increased market adoption.
Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes") is the premier investment firm focused exclusively on monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"). Parallaxes offers private equity sponsors, co-investors and management team members solutions to achieve liquidity, diversification and optionality from their TRAs. Parallaxes was founded in 2017 and is comprised of experienced investment professionals from leading private equity and growth equity firms. To learn more, please visit www.pxlcap.com.
This press release should not be regarded as representative of an official position or statement of Parallaxes or any related entity.
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LUND, Sweden, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia today announced that Philipp Mathieu has been named Chief Executive Officer and President effective immediately. Since January, Philipp has been acting Chief Executive Officer and President.
Commenting on the announcement, Carl Borrebaeck, Chairman, states: "After carefully evaluating external candidates, the board has decided that Philipp with his extensive financial background and experience is the right person to lead Immunovia through the transition from a research-focused company to a successful commercial enterprise. While serving as acting Chief Executive Officer and President, Philipp demonstrated effective leadership and rapidly advanced the company's strategic priorities. Immunovia is now well positioned for the commercial roll-out of the early detection of pancreatic cancer with its pioneering IMMray™ PanCan-d test in the US."
"I am honored and excited to continue leading our outstanding team through this important phase of Immunovia's evolution. Immunovia is at the forefront of revolutionizing the early detection of pancreatic cancer and addressing a huge unmet medical need which is a tremendously motivating mission," says Philipp Mathieu, CEO and President of Immunovia.
Philipp Mathieu has extensive experience as an adviser on corporate strategy, M&A and capital markets transactions to healthcare and life sciences companies. Most recently, Philipp was a Portfolio Manager and Advisor to a multinational family office. Previously, he was an investment banker focused in the Healthcare sector at Lazard and Lehman Brothers.
For more information, please contact:
Philipp Mathieu
CEO and President
Email: philipp.mathieu@immunovia.com
Tobias Bülow
Senior Director Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Email: tobias.bulow@immunovia.com
Tel: +46 736 36 35 74
This is information that Immunovia is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:30 CET June 2, 2022.
About Immunovia
Immunovia AB is a diagnostic company with the vision to revolutionize blood-based diagnostics and increase survival rates for patients with cancer.
Our first product, IMMray™ PanCan-d is the only blood test currently available specifically for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. The test has unmatched clinical performance. Commercialization of IMMray™ PanCan-d started in August 2021 in the USA and IMMray™ PanCan-d is offered as a laboratory developed test (LDT) exclusively through Immunovia, Inc. For more information see: www.immunoviainc.com.
Immunovia collaborates and engages with healthcare providers, leading experts and patient advocacy groups globally to make this test available to all high-risk pancreatic cancer groups.
The USA, the first market in which IMMray™ PanCan-d is commercially available, is the world's largest market for the detection of pancreatic cancer with an estimated value of more than USD 4 billion annually.
Immunovia's shares (IMMNOV) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.immunovia.com.
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All proceeds for 1-day event will go to the first Black and trans-led LGBTQ+ Center in Chicago
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evry1, the community platform for talent acquisition professionals, has released the full speaker list and further details for its upcoming talent acquisition community event, Recruit With Pride: a 1-day event hosting hiring professionals and a diverse speaker panel to celebrate and discuss diversity, inclusion and belonging.
All ticket sales will go directly to event partners, Brave Space Alliance, the first Black and trans-led LGBTQ+ Center in Chicago dedicated to creating and providing for-us by-us resources, programming and services for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Recruit With Pride speakers sharing lessons of growth, inclusion, and how to build more inclusive work environments include industry leaders and influencers:
- Sarah Goldberg, senior talent acquisition leader at The New York Times
- Norman Jones, director of diversity, equity & inclusion at JLL
- Mark Ellis Jr., senior people partner at Mux
- Shannon Tratnyek, senior talent acquisition specialist at Logiwa
- Rai Johnson, diversity sourcer and strategist
- Shannon Pritchett, head of marketing at hireEZ
- Aaron Backman, lead technical recruiter at Nylas
- Bennet Sung, HR & recruiting tech marketing leader
- Heidy Garcia, talent acquisition specialist at Expedia Group
Event discussions topics will include:
- Recruiting While Trans
- Pronouns
- Candidate Experience
- Why ERG Programs Are Important
- Engaging With Talent & Employees Virtually
- DEI Sourcing
Recruit With Pride will take place June 9 at Trigger Chicago. All in-person tickets are set on a pay-what-you-can basis, with all proceeds to Brave Space Alliance's new Employment Justice Program.
Please visit here to register and learn more about the event agenda and partnerships.
About Evry1
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Alabama man’s execution was botched, advocacy group alleges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama corrections officials apparently botched an inmate’s execution last month, an anti-death penalty group alleges, citing the length of time that passed before the prisoner received the lethal injection and a private autopsy indicating his arm may have been cut to find a vein.
Joe Nathan James Jr. was put to death July 28 at an Alabama prison for the 1994 shooting death of his former girlfriend. The execution was carried out more than three hours after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request for a stay.
“Subjecting a prisoner to three hours of pain and suffering is the definition of cruel and unusual punishment,” Maya Foa, director of Reprieve US Forensic Justice Initiative, a human rights group that opposes the death penalty, said in a statement. “States cannot continue to pretend that the abhorrent practice of lethal injection is in any way humane.”
The Alabama Department of Forensic Science declined a request to release the state’s autopsy of James, citing an ongoing review that happens after every execution. Officials have not responded to requests for comment on the private autopsy, which was first reported by The Atlantic.
At the time of the execution, Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm told reporters that “nothing out of the ordinary” happened. Hamm said he wasn’t aware of the prisoner fighting or resisting officers. The state later acknowledged that the execution was delayed because of difficulties establishing an intravenous line, but did not specify how long it took.
Dr. Joel Zivot, a professor of anesthesiology at Emory University and an expert on lethal injection who witnessed the private autopsy, said it looked like there were numerous attempts to connect a line.
Zivot said he saw “multiple puncture sites on both arms” and two perpendicular incisions, each about 3 to 4 centimeters (1 to 1.5 inches) in length, in the middle of the arm, which he said indicated that officials had attempted to perform a “cutdown,” a procedure in which the skin is opened to allow a visual search for a vein. He said the cutdown is an old-style medical intervention rarely performed in modern medical settings, and that it would be painful without anesthesia. He also said he saw evidence of intramuscular injections not in the vicinity of a vein.
The Alabama Department of Corrections prison system issued a written statement in which it noted that “protocol states that if the veins are such that intravenous access cannot be provided, the team will perform a central line procedure,” which involves placing a catheter in a large vein. “Fortunately, this was not necessary and with adequate time, intravenous access was established,” the statement said.
Alabama does not allow witnesses from news outlets to watch the preparations for a lethal injection. They get their first glimpse of the execution chamber when an inmate is already strapped to the gurney with the IV line connected.
A reporter for The Associated Press who attended the execution observed that James did not respond when the warden asked if he had final words. His eyes remained closed except for briefly fluttering at one point early in the procedure.
Lawyers who spoke with James by telephone said they were disturbed by his reported lack of movements and raised questions about what happened before the lethal injection. Hamm said James was not sedated.
“That wasn’t the Joe that I knew. He always had something to say. He always wanted to be in control,” said James Ranson, the attorney who helped James file his appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. “The fact that he did not give any sort of reaction ... and that he didn’t open his eyes, tells me something was up,” Ranson said.
John Palombi, a federal defender who spoke with James twice on the day of his execution, said James, “was certainly alert” earlier in the day.
The Atlantic quoted a friend of James as saying that the inmate had planned to make a final statement.
Robert Dunham, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, a national nonprofit organization that analyzes issues concerning capital punishment, said the delay between the Supreme Court’s go-ahead and the execution, combined with the autopsy, points to a “botched execution, and it is among the worst botches in the modern history of the U.S. death penalty.”
“This execution is Exhibit A as to why execution secrecy laws are intolerable,” Dunham wrote in an email to the AP. “The public is entitled to know what went on here — and what goes on in all Alabama executions — from the instant the execution team begins the process of physically preparing the prisoner for the lethal injection until the moment the prisoner dies.”
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Leon Vitali, Stanley Kubrick’s right-hand man, dies at 74
(AP) – Leon Vitali, the “Barry Lyndon” actor who became one of Stanley Kubrick’s closest associates, has died. He was 74.
Vitali died Friday in Los Angeles, his family told The Associated Press Sunday. He passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones including his three children, Masha, Max and Vera.
“Leon was a special and lovely man driven by his curiosity, who spread love and warmth wherever he went,” his children said in a statement provided by Masha Vitali. “He will be remembered with love and be hugely missed by the many people he touched.”
Though Vitali was often described as Kubrick’s assistant, Tony Zierra’s 2017 documentary " Filmworker " shed light on Vitali’s enormous and largely unsung contributions to the work of one of cinema’s greatest figures from “The Shining” through “Eyes Wide Shut.” He did everything from casting and coaching actors to overseeing restorations. Vitali even once set up a video monitor so that Kubrick could keep an eye on his dying cat.
Matthew Modine, who starred in Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket,” tweeted his condolences Sunday.
“There are people we meet who have a profound impact upon our lives. Leon Vitali was one such person in mine,” Modine wrote. “An artist in every aspect of his life. A loving father & friend to so many. A kind, generous & forgiving nature. He exemplified & personified grace.”
Filmmaker Lee Unkrich also tweeted that he was, “Completely heartbroken to hear about the passing of Leon Vitali. He helped me (asterisk)enormously(asterisk) with my Shining book and I’m gutted that he won’t see it. He was a sweet, kind, humble, generous man and a vital part of Stanley Kubrick’s team.”
Before meeting Kubrick, Vitali was a rising actor in England, appearing in several British television shows including “Softly, Softly,” “Follyfoot,” “Z Cars” and “Notorious Woman.” Then in 1974 he got his biggest break yet, when he was cast in “Barry Lyndon” as Lord Bullingdon, the son-in-law of Ryan O’Neal’s title character.
Vitali was so fascinated by Kubrick and his processes that he made an unusual decision: He gave up on acting and devoted himself entirely to the famously demanding director for over two decades. His next Kubrick credit was as “personal assistant to the director” on “The Shining,” though that’s only part of the story — Vitali famously helped cast 4-year-old Danny Lloyd to play Danny Torrance and Louise and Lisa Burns as the creepy Grady twins (citing Diane Arbus as inspiration).
“I made one truly, truly radical change in my life and that was when I said, ‘I’m more interested in that’ than I was in the acting,” Vitali told the Associated Press in 2017. “That’s the biggest conscious decision I’ve ever made. There were some sacrifices, but there were gains too.”
After Kubrick’s death in 1999, Vitali oversaw restorations for many of Kubrick’s films. He received a Cinema Audio Society award for his work. Vitali later worked with director Todd Field on his films “Little Children” and “In the Bedroom.”
Before making the documentary, Zierra said that he and many Kubrick-obsessed fans knew Vitali for his performances in “Barry Lyndon” and “Eyes Wide Shut,” in which he played Red Cloak, and as a key member of Kubrick’s inner circle. But when they finally met Vitali to make the film, they were struck by “his kindness, humility and the fascinating scope of his story.”
Zierra is working on a director’s cut of “Filmworker” that will include new footage that he and Vitali wanted in the film, but couldn’t get done in time for its Cannes debut in 2017.
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IRVING, Texas, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pumpkin spice season is upon us and Razzoo's Cajun Cafe®, the spirited casual eatery that spotlights the flavor, fun, and festivity of New Orleans, is serving up new drinks that add some sparkle to the popular spice. Starting on Labor Day (Monday, September 5, 2022) for a limited time guests can satisfy their pumpkin spice craving with a lively libation, the Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned. They can also chill the pain of the upcoming cold season with Razzoo's rum on the rocks Pain Chiller. To make les bon temps even tastier, guests can pair the drinks with Razzoo's newest appetizer, the Canal Street Combo, featuring fried pickle chips, boudin balls, and Rat Toes that are served with a Cajun buttermilk dipping sauce. The new drinks and appetizer will be available at all Razzoo's restaurants.
"We love sharing great tasting food and drinks with our fans and are thrilled to introduce our brand new Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned, Pain Chiller and Canal Street Combo," said Jeff Powell, Razzoo's Chief Executive Officer. "Pumpkin spice has grown in popularity over the years with people looking forward to the fall season and indulging in its warm flavors. We've taken the spice and kicked it up with our cocktail version that we're sure our guests will enjoy."
The Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned features Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Pumpkin Real, Finest Call Old Fashioned Mix and is available for $13. The Pain Chiller is crafted with Cruzan Aged Dark Rum, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice and Real Coconut Cream and is available for $14. Guests who prefer beer can indulge in the Sam Adams Seasonal Oktoberfest for $6.50 per pint.
Razzoo's is also turning up the good eats on Tuesdays and Thursdays with $10 Bayou Deals, starting on September 6. On Tuesdays, guests may enjoy a Butterfly Shrimp Basket with a choice of side, a Shrimp Po'Boy with choice of side, or Andouille Sausage over Red Beans and Rice for just $10. On Thursdays, guests may indulge in a Fried Catfish Basket with a choice of side, Fried Catfish Po'Boy with a choice of side, or a Jalapeño Catfish and Andouille Sausage over Red Beans and Rice for just $10.
In addition to the $10 Bayou Deals, on Tuesdays and Thursdays the restaurant is offering $5 Frozen Hurrycanes and Mardi-Ritas, as well as $5 beers, including Miller Lite®, Michelob ULTRA®, and Bud Light®.
All bar drinks at Razzoo's are available for guests who are 21 years and older. Razzoo's always encourages a good time, but one that is enjoyed responsibly.
The $10 Bayou Deals will be available for a limited time, so enjoy the good eats at a great deal, available for dine-in and takeout, before they're gone!
For more information about Razzoo's Cajun Cafe, including their menu and locations, visit www.razzoos.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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"Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn is defending Chris Pratt in the face of social media chatter that he should be replaced as the star of the franchise.
It all began over the weekend with a tweet suggesting that Marvel should replace Pratt with Patrick Wilson.
Some on Twitter piled on, turning the conversation to Pratt's alleged association with a church that has supported gay conversion therapy.
Gunn was not having it and tweeted in response, "For what? Because of your made-up, utterly-false beliefs about him?"
"For something that someone else told you about him that's not true?," Gunn tweeted. "Chris Pratt would never be replaced as Star-Lord but, if he ever was, we would all be going with him."
Gunn reiterated his support for Pratt in another response.
"I know the church he currently goes to," Gunn tweeted. "Do you? (The answer is you don't, but you heard from someone who heard from someone who heard from someone where he goes to church, so decided, "yeah, okay, I'll believe this terrible thing I heard online about this celebrity!")"
"It has recently been suggested that I belong to a church which 'hates a certain group of people' and is 'infamously anti --LGBTQ,'" Pratt posted on social media. "Nothing could be further from the truth. I go to a church that opens their doors to absolutely everyone."
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- With this approval, Benuvia has begun focusing on four primary psychedelic ingredients: Psilocybin, N,N-Dimethyl-5-Methoxy-Tryptamine (5-MeO DMT), Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), and 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA
- Benuvia will manufacture psychedelic APIs in its 83,000 square foot manufacturing facility that is permitted by the US DEA for Schedule I to III Controlled Substances, and is FDA registered and a cGMP facility
- Benuvia is positioning itself to become a leading global supplier of psychedelic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), complementing its established portfolio of cannabinoid APIs
ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benuvia, Inc., a drug developer and manufacturer of APIs focused on cannabinoids, with a growing portfolio of drug products and intellectual property, that has previously announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Pono Capital Corp (Nasdaq: PONOU), announced today that it has added to its expanding psychedelic manufacturing capabilities by adding a new set of Schedule I controlled substances to its U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Bulk Manufacturing registration under the U.S. Controlled Substance Act (CSA). With this approval, Benuvia has begun focusing on four primary psychedelic ingredients: Psilocybin, N,N-Dimethyl-5-Methoxy-Tryptamine (5-MeO DMT), Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), and 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA.
In addition to its drug development business, Benuvia offers cannabinoid and psychedelic contract development and manufacturing services for APIs and drug products and has an industry-leading track record of producing cannabinoid APIs under commercial drug master files (DMFs) that are referenced in approved pharmaceutical New Drug Applications. Benuvia operates in full compliance with global pharmaceutical regulatory standards and utilizes its DMFs as well as extensive regulatory experience to aid pharmaceutical companies in gaining regulatory approval of new and improved therapies to treat, cure, or prevent diseases.
"We are excited to announce our approval by the DEA to manufacture Psilocybin, MDMA and DMT for emerging providers of psychedelic-based drugs focused on neural and mental illness indications," said Joe Shupp, Chief Commercial Officer. "As pharmaceutical companies become more aware of the positive effects of cannabinoids and psychedelic compounds for therapeutic use, the demand for APIs is expected to grow. Our diversified portfolio of APIs and entry into the development of novel psychedelic compounds aims to strengthen Benuvia's position as a drug developer and provider of APIs focused on cannabinoids and psychedelics."
This approval will also enable Benuvia to advance its life cycle management services to drug developers for their psychedelic development programs. Benuvia intends to develop novel intellectual property formulations of these psychedelic compounds, and will provide full toxicology, chemistry, manufacturing and controls, or CMC, and full data analysis. In addition, Benuvia, through its partners, intends to manage all research and development, manufacturing, analytical methods, intellectual property capture, placebo manufacture, randomization, and assistance with clinical trials. This will enable Benuvia to create custom technologies that allow rapid and cost-effective scale up of commercial operations for production in anticipation of research success.
Benuvia is positioned to become a global supplier of cannabinoid APIs, complemented by its emerging portfolio of psychedelic APIs. As it develops long-term partnerships with developers and suppliers, leveraging its broad platform of development, formulations, and process technologies for life cycle management of drug development and APIs, Benuvia will enable its partners to expediate the development and production of their drug products.
About Benuvia, Inc.
Benuvia, Inc. is a drug developer and manufacturer of APIs focused on cannabinoids and psychedelics, with a growing portfolio of drug products and intellectual property. Benuvia owns the FDA approved cannabinoid drug SYNDROS® (dronabinol oral solution CII). SYNDROS® is FDA approved for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting ("CINV"), in adult cancer patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional anti-nausea medicines, and loss of appetite (anorexia) in adult patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome ("AIDS"). Benuvia is pursuing the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway with the FDA for Investigational New Drugs for its dronabinol oral solution, with a focus on large opportunities that have significant unmet needs with industry research and studies supporting targeted efficacy endpoints. Benuvia manufactures APIs in its 83,000 square foot cannabinoid and psychedelic manufacturing facility that is permitted by the US DEA for Schedule I to III Controlled Substances, is FDA registered and a cGMP facility. Benuvia has a robust portfolio of patents and patents pending and is pursuing new intellectual properties for its drug products.
About Pono Capital Corp
Pono Capital Corp is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. In August 2021, Pono Capital Corp consummated a $116 million initial public offering of 11.6 million units (reflecting the underwriters' exercise of their over-allotment option in full), each unit consisting of one of the Company's Class A ordinary shares and three-quarters of one warrant, each whole warrant enabling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. Pono Capital Corp's securities are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols PONOU, PONO and PONOW.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Pono Capital Corp intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 with a proxy statement containing information about the proposed transaction and the respective businesses of Benuvia and Pono Capital Corp. Pono Capital Corp will mail a final prospectus and definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents after the SEC completes its review. Pono Capital Corp stockholders are urged to read the preliminary prospectus and proxy statement and any amendments thereto and the final prospectus and definitive proxy statement in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the special meeting to be held to approve the proposed transaction, because these documents will contain important information about Pono Capital Corp, Benuvia, and the proposed transaction. The final prospectus and definitive proxy statement will be mailed to stockholders of Pono Capital Corp as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. Stockholders of Pono Capital Corp will also be able to obtain a free copy of the proxy statement, as well as other filings containing information about Pono, without charge, at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. Copies of the proxy statement and Pono Capital Corp's other filings with the SEC can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to: info@Ponospac.com. The information contained in, or that can be accessed through, Benuvia's website is not incorporated by reference in, and is not part of, this press release.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release does not constitute (i) a solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed business combination, or (ii) an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the U.S. Securities Act.
Participants in the Solicitation
Benuvia and Pono Capital Corp and their respective directors and officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed business combination. Pono Capital Corp stockholders and other interested persons may obtain, without charge, more detailed information regarding directors and officers of Pono Capital Corp in Pono Capital Corp's initial public offering prospectus, which was declared effective the SEC on August 10, 2021. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Pono Capital Corp's stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination will be included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus the Pono Capital Corp intends to file with the SEC.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements through the use of words or phrases such as "may", "should", "could", "predict", "potential", "believe", "will likely result", "expect", "continue", "will", "anticipate", "seek", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "projection", "would" and "outlook", or the negative version of those words or phrases or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature, but the absence of such words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Pono Capital Corp and its management, and Benuvia and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the proposed business combination; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Pono Capital Corp, Benuvia, the combined company or other following the announcement of the proposed business combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; (3) the inability to complete the proposed business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of Pono Capital Corp, to obtain financing to complete the proposed business combination or to satisfy other conditions to closing; (4) changes to the proposed structure of the proposed business combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed business combination; (5) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed business combination; (6) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations of Pono Capital Corp or Benuvia as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed business combination; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and retain its management and key employees; (8) costs related to the proposed business combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations and delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain regulatory approvals required to complete the proposed business combination; (10) Benuvia's estimates of expenses and profitability and underlying assumptions with respect to stockholder redemptions and purchase price and other adjustments; (11) Benuvia's inability to market its existing drug and develop new drugs for FDA approval; (12) the addressable market Benuvia intends to target does not grow as expected; (13) increased regulatory costs and compliance requirements in connection with drug development; (14) Benuvia's inability to expand and diversify its manufacturing customer base; (15) the loss of any key executives; (16) the loss of any relationships with key partners; (17) the loss of any relationships with key suppliers; (18) the inability to protect Benuvia's patents and other intellectual property; (19) lower than expected adoption rates for SYNDROS®; (20) new FDA approved drugs that compete with Benuvia in targeted indications; (21) the inability to initiate and increase engagement with distributors; (22) fluctuations in results of Benuvia's major manufacturing customers; (23) Benuvia's ability to execute its business plans and strategy; (24) Benuvia's ability to maintain sufficient inventory and capacity to meet customer demand; (25) Benuvia's inability to deliver expected cost and manufacturing efficiencies; (26) general economic conditions and geopolitical uncertainty; and (27) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by Pono Capital Corp. See "Risk Considerations" in the corporate presentation, which will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Pono Capital Corp with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov.
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Jessica Simpson opens up about her 100-pound weight loss
Jessica Simpson wants you to know she didn't drop 100 pounds overnight.
During a recent appearance on "The Real," the singer and entrepreneur said it took three years and "determined patience" to shed the weight.
"I believe in setting small goals for yourself because in my life and how I've done it, there's easy ways to throw in the towel and just feel like it's impossible," Simpson said. "So the small goals for me are what helped me achieve the main goal."
"Hard work, determination, self love," the caption continued. "I enjoyed a good proud cry today."
On the show, she said "being in a bikini was never my goal" -- but she was very proud of herself.
Simpson said she picks up a lot of weight while pregnant, which is what happened while she was carrying her now 3-year-old daughter Birdie.
"I celebrate pregnancy, but this last pregnancy was really hard for me," Simpson said. "I don't know if it was because I was older, hormones and all kinds of stuff, but whoa, Birdie gave me a brutal stretch."
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Nebraska man extradited to Brown Co. after arrested on $75K warrant
BROWN CO., Kan. (WIBW) - One man has been extradited back to a northeast Kansas county from Nebraska after he was arrested on a warrant with a $75,000 bond.
On Wednesday, June 15, Brown Co. Sheriff John Merchant says that based on a lengthy investigation, Jay Bechtold, 40, of Bruning, Neb., was extradited from Nebraska and transported to the Brown Co. Jail on a $75,000 felony arrest warrant.
Sheriff Merchant said Bechtold was allegedly wanted for two counts of theft valued between $25,000 and $100,000 and one count of theft between $1,500 and $25,000.
Also in June, Merchant noted that Adam Ramsey, 43, of Hiawatha, was booked into jail for criminal damage to property and stalking and Stephen Wisdom, 54, of Hiawatha, was booked for driving while suspended, criminal possession of a weapon and felony probation violation.
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Germany: No charges for Czech tycoon’s 257 mph stunt
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors have decided not to press charges against a Czech millionaire who drove a high-powered sportscar along a German autobahn at speeds of at least 257 mph. Germany’s dpa news agency reported Friday that prosecutors reviewed footage of the stunt and concluded that Radim Passer had not broken the law when he pushed his Bugatti Chiron to extreme speeds between Berlin and Hannover. Passer wrote on social media that the video was recorded last year on a 6-mile straight section with three lanes and “visibility along the whole stretch.” The recent rise in fuel prices and Russia’s war on Ukraine has reignited a debate in Germany about imposing a universal speed limit to reduce German dependency on Russian energy. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/22/germany-no-charges-for-czech-tycoons-257-mph-stunt/ | 2022-04-22T21:15:23Z |
CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced that, based on a preliminary vote count provided by its proxy solicitor, shareholders have voted to re-elect all 12 of McDonald's highly qualified directors to the McDonald's Board: Enrique Hernandez, Jr., Lloyd H. Dean, Robert A. Eckert, Catherine M. Engelbert, Margaret H. Georgiadis, Chris Kempczinski, Richard H. Lenny, John J. Mulligan, Sheila A. Penrose, John W. Rogers, Jr., Paul S. Walsh and Miles D. White. The preliminary results also indicate that Mr. Icahn's two nominees received approximately 1% of the Company's outstanding shares and were not elected to the McDonald's Board.
The Company issued the following statement:
The McDonald's Leadership Team and Board of Directors would like to thank shareholders for their continued support and engagement. Under the current leadership, and guided by the Board of Directors, McDonald's has successfully continued its long history of sustainable value creation while acting on some of the world's most pressing social and environmental challenges important to our stakeholders.
The McDonald's Board is comprised of a diverse, highly engaged group of individuals that provide effective oversight of our Company and have strong track records inside and outside of our Boardroom. McDonald's shareholders value a Board of Directors with a breadth of experiences to advise the Brand on the multitude of issues that can impact the business.
McDonald's is committed to remaining a leader on ESG initiatives, including animal welfare. Its approach is governed by making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves while also meeting the needs of customers. Moving forward, McDonald's Board and Leadership Team remain focused on continuing to take actions that uphold and advance our values while committing to serve the interests of all our shareholders.
Additional information regarding the results of the annual shareholders' meeting will be available in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and on McDonald's investor relations website within the next four business days. The vote is subject to certification by the Independent Inspectors of Election.
About McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with more than 39,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank has sharply downgraded its outlook for the global economy, pointing to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the prospect of widespread food shortages and concerns about the potential return of “stagflation” — a toxic mix of high inflation and sluggish growth unseen for more than four decades.
The 189-country anti-poverty agency predicted Tuesday that the world economy will expand 2.9% this year. That would be down from 5.7% global growth in 2021 and from the 4.1% it had forecast for 2022 back in January.
“For many countries, recession will be hard to avoid,” said David Malpass, the World Bank’s president.
The agency doesn’t foresee a much brighter picture in 2023 and 2024: It predicts just 3% global growth for both years.
For the United States alone, the World Bank has slashed its growth forecast to 2.5% this year from 5.7% in 2021 and from the 3.7% it had forecast in January. For the 19 European countries that share the euro currency, it downgraded the growth outlook to 2.5% this year from 5.4% last year and from the 4.2% it had expected in January.
In China, the world’s second-biggest economy after the United States, the World Bank expects growth to slow to 4.3% from 8.1% last year. China’s zero-COVID policies, involving draconian lockdowns in Shanghai and other cities, brought economic life to a standstill. The Chinese government is providing aid to ease the economic pain.
Emerging market and developing economies are collectively forecast to grow 3.4% this year, decelerating from a 6.6% pace in 2021.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has severely disrupted global trade in energy and wheat, battering a global economy that had been recovering robustly from the coronavirus pandemic. Already-high commodity prices have gone even higher as a result, threatening the availability of affordable food in poor countries.
“There’s a severe risk of malnutrition and of deepening hunger and even of famine,’’ Malpass warned.
The World Bank expects oil prices to surge 42% this year and for non-energy commodity prices to climb nearly 18%. But it foresees oil and other commodity prices both dropping 8% in 2023. It likened the current spike in energy and food prices to the oil shocks of the 1970s.
“Additional adverse shocks,’’ the agency warned in its new Global Economic Prospects report, “will increase the possibility that the global economy will experience a period of stagflation reminiscent of the 1970s.’’
The prospect of stagflation poses a dilemma for the Federal Reserve and other central banks: If they continue to raise interest rates to combat inflation, they risk causing a recession. But if they try to stimulate their economies, they risk driving prices higher and making inflation an even more intractable problem.
The World Bank noted that the previous period of stagflation required rate increases so steep that they tipped the world into recession and led to a series of financial crises in the poor countries of the developing world. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/world-bank-dims-outlook-for-global-economy-amid-russia-war/ | 2022-06-07T17:27:34Z |
For the second time in my life and his, I have to congratulate former President Jimmy Carter. For about two decades, he had the dubious distinction of being the worst president in American history.
Then Barack Obama spent eight years pushing President Carter one rung up the ladder and replace with him as El Presidente No Bueno Numero Uno.
Now Joe Biden has succeeded in making Jimmy Carter look like a renowned economic genius and one of our greatest statesmen. That’s why President Carter has that famous big grin on his face.
Michael L. Moore
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TIFTON — National Teach Ag Day was held Sept. 15, and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students had solid reasons to celebrate.
For the fourth consecutive year at the spring term commencement ceremony, when 34 agricultural education graduates walked across the stage, ABAC produced more graduates with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education than any other college or university east of the Mississippi River.
“These graduates will help with the severe nationwide shortage of Agricultural Education teachers that has existed for over 40 years,” Andrew Thoron, head of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication at ABAC, said.
ABAC currently has more than 230 agricultural education majors enrolled for the 2022 fall semester. Forty of those students will be student teaching in classrooms across the nation this spring.
“Being an agriculture teacher is a life-changing career choice,” Ellen Poeschl, director of the National Association of Agricultural Educators, said. “Agriculture teachers have the opportunity to make a difference every day, mentoring and inspiring young people.
“The demand for agriculture teachers remains strong, and the National Teach Ag Day is critical to the NAAE mission of ensuring a quality and diverse supply of agriculture teachers. The Ag Ed program at ABAC is a great example of building the pipeline of extraordinary agriculture teachers who will impact the communities they serve.”
To prepare students for the classroom, ABAC faculty work diligently to instill effective pedagogy, technical knowledge, and leadership skills. Graduates are prepared to teach both middle and high school Ag Ed courses.
In 2021, an elementary agricultural education teacher program was established at ABAC, the first of its kind in America. ABAC also established a partnership with Murray State University to encourage graduates to continue their education in a master’s degree program.
With its specialized curriculum in the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, ABAC is in a unique position to offer Ag Ed students coursework in selected areas such as animal science, horticulture, and agricultural mechanics.
Thoron said Ag Ed graduates find a job market which is quite receptive to their skills.
“While our goal is to have students enter the teaching profession in agriculture, students and industry employers find this degree meets many needs,” Thoron said. “We develop students who are founded in agriculture content knowledge and have the teaching and people skills that make them a valuable leader and a model employee across the industry.”
Prospective students who seek more information about the Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education at ABAC can contact the ABAC admissions office at admissions@abac.edu. Spring semester classes begin at ABAC on Jan. 9.
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Berkeley County property to be repurposed for new West Virginia solar program
FAIRMONT, W.Va., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has completed the closure of an ash landfill for the former R. Paul Smith Power Station in Berkeley County, West Virginia, successfully paving the way to repurpose the 26-acre property for a planned utility-scale solar facility.
Allegheny Energy Supply Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, recently received approval from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to end environmental monitoring at the landfill after permanently closing the facility by removing all regulated materials. The landfill's closure was the conclusion of a successful 20-year effort to beneficially reuse the plant's ash byproduct in cement manufacturing. FirstEnergy harvested 3.1 million tons of ash that was sold to two major cement manufacturers to fuel their cement kilns.
Located across the Potomac River from the R. Paul Smith property in Maryland, the Berkeley County site is one of five locations where Mon Power, one of FirstEnergy's two electric companies in West Virginia, plans to build a solar facility as part of a new West Virginia solar program.
"The reclamation and closure of this former landfill has generated a positive economic impact for our company, and as the future home for one of our solar projects in West Virginia, it symbolizes our efforts to build a brighter and more sustainable future for the communities we serve," said Mark Vindivich, a manager in FirstEnergy's environmental department who oversaw the project.
The company began working with the state on a plan to close the landfill in 2015, three years after closure of the R. Paul Smith Power Station. Activities included removing infrastructure such as piping and engineered liner while decommissioning two dams on the property. In June 2022, FirstEnergy's request to end environmental monitoring under the solid waste permit was approved by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, marking the first time a company has earned this type of approval in West Virginia.
Mon Power intends to build a six-megawatt solar facility at the 26-acre site as part of a plan to construct five utility-scale solar facilities, totaling 50 megawatts of renewable generation, to help make West Virginia more attractive for business development. Mon Power and Potomac Edison are currently accepting West Virginia customer subscriptions to purchase power from these facilities through solar renewable energy credits (SRECs). To learn more or subscribe to the solar program, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/WVSolar, or call 1-800-505-7283 to enroll by phone.
Mon Power serves about 395,000 customers in 34 West Virginia counties. Follow Mon Power at www.mon-power.com, on Twitter @MonPowerWV, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MonPowerWV.
Potomac Edison serves about 275,000 customers in seven counties in Maryland and 151,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Follow Potomac Edison at www.potomacedison.com, on Twitter @PotomacEdison, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PotomacEdison.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Store Space Self Storage welcomes Shimon Kanter as Vice President of Development. Kanter's background includes multiple phases of commercial real estate development and acquisitions including self-storage, multi-family and industrial properties.
"He's a top producer with deep experience in all phases of development," said Stephen Harris, President, Construction at Store Space. "He's already demonstrated he's a tremendous asset to this company."
In his role with Store Space, Kanter is tasked with zoning, entitlement, land development site selection and design for all the company's self-storage development deals. Construction and development will continue to be integral to Store Space's expansion efforts.
"I am excited to come to Store Space and continue to fulfill the company's potential," Kanter said. "The family-like feeling and the open-door policy were very attractive to me about the company."
Prior to joining Store Space, Kanter was the Vice President Acquisitions/Development at Poverni Sheik Group in Baltimore, where he spent more than four years. One of his achievements there was streamlining the development process, a task he's already embraced at Store Space.
"We're bringing this skill-set and these efficiencies to Store Space," Kanter said. "We've already started, Day One."
Kanter is part of a growing Construction division at Store Space. Headed by Harris, the team recently added J. Scott Masterson, Vice President of Construction, and promoted Scott Claflin to Senior Director of Cap-Ex.
Store Space is a self-storage operator and third-party management company. Located in Winter Garden, FL, the Company currently owns, has under purchase agreement, and operates more than 100 properties in 20 states. The Company fuels growth and value with its experience-driven operations, state-of-the-art proprietary platforms, and strategic digital marketing programs. If you have an acquisition opportunity or would like to discuss third-party management, contact us at inquiries@storespace.com, or visit us at www.storespace.com.
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Design collaboration increases options for vehicle-supported camping adventures
SEATTLE, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Co-op and Airstream have partnered to design a special edition built on the Airstream Basecamp model, introducing a wide range of sustainability attributes to the travel trailer. The collaboration comes as REI is increasing its investment and solutions to support the growing customer segment pursuing vehicle-supported camping adventures. The REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp Travel Trailer will be available for REI Co-op members to preview first at www.airstream.com/travel-trailers/rei-special-edition/. Customers can place orders beginning July 28 from authorized Airstream dealerships with pricing starting at $52,900.
"We're honored to partner with REI on this special edition Basecamp travel trailer, and this partnership is another example of the efforts we're taking to help reduce the carbon footprint of travel across the world in an Airstream," said Airstream president and CEO Bob Wheeler. "This one-of-a-kind Basecamp travel trailer has helped us step into new territories and explore more sustainable manufacturing practices and materials as we work to prioritize caring for the environment. Through partnering with REI, Airstream is proud to offer a model that includes recycled materials, as well as features to help customers camp longer by conserving precious resources such as water."
"REI has seen an expansion of the types of products people are buying and the ways in which people are camping, particularly from a rising customer segment that is younger, more diverse, and more spontaneous," adds Isabelle Portilla, divisional vice president, REI Co-op brands product strategy and design. "These customers like camping at their own pace, consider themselves to be self-sufficient, and appreciate the ability to personalize their experience. This special-edition travel trailer collaboration is a great solution for vehicle-supported camping that enables a comfortable and personal experience, whether they enjoy booking Hipcamp reservations, or being self-sustained at a more remote location."
Known for its iconic silver bullet travel trailers, Airstream chose the Basecamp 16 as the foundation for the special edition model with a keen focus on materials, aerodynamics, towability, and intentional features to enhance sustainability attributes. The REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp Travel Trailer features more environmentally friendly design choices aimed at reducing impact, such as fabrics and laminates made from post-consumer recycled materials, a cutting board sink cover made from recycled paper, and cabinetry crafted from lightweight and sustainably grown wood. Additional sustainability features that also enable a better off-grid camping experience include a recirculating water heater, an optional composting toilet, an advanced UV-LED and pre-filter water purification system, and an exclusive solar upgrade that includes 360 watts of flexible rooftop solar panels and a 200Ah battery bank for on-the-go sustainable power.
The 16-foot travel trailer has a spacious interior with a convertible dinette and lounge that transitions to a 76-inch x 76-inch bed space that can comfortably sleep two adults. The design is complete with exposed birch-ply cabinetry, durable stain-resistant upholstery, and rugged raised coin flooring that provides a textured, slip-resistant surface. This special edition trailer is also outfitted with a 25-piece REI Co-op product kit that includes REI Co-op and partner products, like the REI Co-op Camp Flexlite Dreamer Chair, REI Co-op Campwell Picnic Table Cover and Bench Covers, select OXO Camp Kitchen gear, and other useful accessories to help campers build out their functional spaces.
Camping has been central to the REI member and customer experience since 1938, and this new collaboration with Airstream offers another adventure option for people seeking vehicle-supported experiences that bridge the worlds of car camping and RVing. Since 2019, Co-op sales of vehicle-supported camp items, including refrigerators, car shelters, and rooftop tents have increased by 45 percent. To continue to meet the needs of this growing consumer segment, the Co-op has also expanded its offering with a full lineup of trusted and capable car camp brands and accessories as it seeks to become a leading national partner to help individuals outfit their daily vehicles for extended multisport adventures beyond the campsite.
Find full specifications of the REI Co-op + Airstream Special Edition Basecamp Travel Trailer here: www.airstream.com/travel-trailers/rei-special-edition/.
About Airstream
Airstream, manufacturer of the iconic "silver bullet" Airstream® travel trailer, is the longest-tenured recreational vehicle manufacturer in the world. The company's mission, as set forth by founder Wally Byam, is to create well-designed, high-quality products that allow people to follow their dreams and explore the world in home-like comfort. A steadfast commitment to Byam's creed, "Let's not make changes, let's only make improvements," has made the aluminum Airstream travel trailer a timeless classic. An unwavering focus on innovation keeps the company at the forefront of technology and customer experience in both the towable and motorized sectors. Airstream is based in Jackson Center, Ohio, where a team of skilled craftspeople hand builds each travel trailer and upfits every Mercedes-Benz® touring coach, adding daily to the brand's reputation for quality and innovation. Learn more about Airstream, our dealers, and current travel trailer and touring coach models at airstream.com. For the latest news on Airstream, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Airstream, Inc. is a subsidiary of Elkhart, IN-based THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO). THOR is the sole owner of operating subsidiaries that, combined, represent the world's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles. For more information on THOR Industries and its products, please visit thorindustries.com.
About the REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation's largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 21.5 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 177 locations in 41 states and the District of Columbia. If you can't visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn't just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI's active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.
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BERLIN (AP) — The German government has drawn up a plan that would allow it to aid struggling energy companies more easily — a move that comes amid efforts to shore up Uniper, Germany’s biggest importer of Russian gas.
The plan, approved Tuesday by the Cabinet but still requiring parliamentary approval, aims to give the government new and more flexible tools to tackle a potential shortage of gas and prevent market chaos as tensions with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine rise.
Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, who is also the economy and climate minister and responsible for energy, said Germany must prepare for a possible escalation of problems on the gas market.
“This is about doing everything to maintain basic supplies next winter and keeping energy markets running as long as possible, despite high prices and growing risks,” Habeck said in a statement. The new proposal includes rules similar to those under which the government took a stake in airline Lufthansa as part of efforts to stabilize it in the early phase of the coronavirus pandemic.
Last week, Uniper downgraded its financial outlook for this year, pointing to a sharp reduction in gas deliveries by Russia’s Gazprom in recent weeks that has forced it to buy substitute supplies at significantly higher prices. “Since Uniper cannot yet pass on these additional costs, this results in significant financial burdens,” it said.
Uniper said it was “examining how the liquidity of the company can be further secured” and was discussing “possible stabilization measures” with the German government. It added that “a number of instruments” could be considered for that. The government hasn’t yet detailed how it might help Uniper.
On June 23, Habeck activated the second phase of Germany’s three-stage emergency plan for natural gas supplies, warning that Europe’s biggest economy faces a crisis and storage targets for the winter are at risk after Russia reduced deliveries. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/germany-considers-aid-for-struggling-energy-firms/ | 2022-07-06T10:33:03Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — Jesse Williams vowed not to be discouraged after leaked video and images of his onstage nude scene in the Broadway play “Take Me Out” were posted online.
“I’m not down about it. Our job is to go out there every night, no matter what,” Williams told The Associated Press on Thursday.
The leaked video and images prompted an outcry from the show’s producers and the union that represents actors and stage managers.
“I’m not really worrying about it. I can’t sweat that. We do need to keep advocating for ourselves. And it’s wonderful to see a community push back and make clear what we do stand for, what we don’t,” Williams said. “Consent is important, I thought. So, let’s keep that in mind universally.”
Williams is starring in a revival of Richard Greenberg’s exploration of what happens when a Major League Baseball superstar comes out as gay, tracing the way it unsettles the team and unleashes toxic prejudices. Williams earned a Tony Award nomination Monday for playing the superstar and the revival is up for a Tony as well.
While Broadway shows have a strict policy against recording anything onstage, Second Stage Theater, which is producing the revival, has added Yondr pouches to protect the actors, many of whom are naked in shower scenes. Audience members arriving at the theater are asked to put their phones into a locked pouch that is only opened at the end of the show. Producers said they would beef up security in the wake of the violation.
“Theater is a sacred space, and everybody doesn’t understand that. Everybody doesn’t necessarily respect or regard that in a way that maybe they should, or we’d like,” Williams said.
The leaked video is the latest incident in which the privacy or well-being of a performer was put in jeopardy, following Will Smith’s Oscar slap of Chris Rock and when Dave Chapelle was attacked by a man at the Hollywood Bowl.
One of Williams’ co-stars, Michael Oberholtzer, who also earned a Tony nomination on Monday, called the incident “very disappointing.”
“People feel like that they can say and do things because they pay for admission or because they are a subscription member or whatever the case may be, that certain behavior is permissible. But it’s not. It’s a violation of people’s consent,” Oberholtzer said.
Williams says he was approached to do the revival of the play while starring on the long-running medical drama, “Grey’s Anatomy,” but it wasn’t until after he read the script that he realized it included nudity.
“If somebody had just said it’s play with nudity, it would have been framed differently. But the nudity is honest. It makes sense. It’s not salacious. It serves the story. It puts the audience in an interesting position to relate to empathize with the characters,” Williams said. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/jesse-williams-addresses-leak-of-broadway-nude-scene/ | 2022-05-13T17:36:48Z |
LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, announced today that it has partnered with Project HOME, an organization that provides dental services to patients from their first birthday to adulthood. Project HOME's Healthcare Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and supports health care services, regardless of a person's ability to pay for the services, in Philadelphia.
The mission of Project HOME is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and enable individuals to attain their fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. Project HOME strives to create a safe and respectful environment to support individuals struggling with self-esteem, recovery, confidence, as well as mental and physical health.
Project HOME's dental services are part of a patient-centered, integrated health care service model, where many dental patients are also primary care patients. This allows medical issues that may impact oral health to be identified early and for treatment to begin to improve the patients' overall well-being.
During a ride-along with the BIOLASE team in Philadelphia, BIOLASE's President and Chief Executive Officer, John Beaver, was invited to visit Project HOME to see how the company could assist people in need. "At BIOLASE, our goal is to develop dental laser technology that provides a higher standard of care to the patient and improves patients' oral health," said Beaver. "Supporting Project HOME in their mission gives BIOLASE an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the overall health of the community."
"It is a great honor that BIOLASE has partnered with Project HOME to help provide dental care to our members. With the donation of an iPlus Waterlase laser system and the training program offered to our doctors and staff at Project HOME's dental facility in Philadelphia, the modern technology offered by BIOLASE will help provide a new standard of care for Project HOME members," commented Dr. Janine Burkhardt, Project HOME's Dental Director. "Improving the already excellent care each member receives, while assisting the doctors to complete more treatments in one visit, will have a significant impact on our ability to achieve our mission and improve our members' oral health outcomes."
Since 1989, Project HOME has helped thousands of people break the cycle of homelessness and poverty by providing a continuum of care that includes street outreach, supportive housing and comprehensive services that focus on health care, education and employment through both adult and youth education and enrichment programs. To learn more, visit www.projecthome.org.
BIOLASE is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine. BIOLASE's products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals. BIOLASE's proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 301 patented and 32 patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically and clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. BIOLASE's innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver superior results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are revolutionary dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications. BIOLASE has sold over 43,300 laser systems to date in over 80 countries around the world. Laser products under development address BIOLASE's core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer applications.
For updates and information on Waterlase iPlus®, Waterlase Express™, and laser dentistry, find BIOLASE online at www.biolase.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/biolase, Twitter at www.twitter.com/biolaseinc, Instagram at www.instagram.com/waterlase_laserdentistry, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/biolase.
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Governor hedges bets on sports gambling bill
Published: May. 11, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Gov. Laura Kelly hedged her bets Wednesday on whether a sports betting bill will become law.
Reporters asked Kelly the status of the legislation during her appearance in Olathe to sign a bill phasing out the state’s sales tax on groceries.
Kelly said she expects the bill will get to her desk this week, but wouldn’t further show her hand.
“I never say whether or not I’m going to sign it until I’ve actually seen it,” Kelly said.
The bill would legalize sports betting in Kansas with a 10 percent tax on each bet. 80 percent of the revenue would be used to attract professional sports teams.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
To: All Persons or Entities who purchased Pzena Investment Management, Inc. ("Pzena" or the "Company") (NYSE: PZN) stock prior to July 26, 2022.
You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the merger of Pzena with and into a newly formed subsidiary of its operating company, Pzena Investment Management, LLC ("PIM"). Under the terms of the deal, holders of Pzena Class A common stock will receive just $9.60 per share in cash.
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The Pzena merger investigation concerns whether the Board of Pzena has harmed stockholders by agreeing to enter into this transaction and whether all material facts have been properly disclosed to stockholders.
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(The Hill) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week that it would be ending its monitoring program for COVID-19 cases on cruise ships.
In a brief statement published on its COVID-19 guidance for cruise ship travel, the CDC said its “COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is no longer in effect.”
“CDC will continue to publish guidance to help cruise ships continue to provide a safer and healthier environment for passengers, crew and communities going forward,” the agency added.
The CDC acknowledged that cruise ships still “pose some risk of COVID-19 transmission,” but stated that ships now have “access to guidance and tools to manage their own COVID-19 mitigation programs.”
The Hill has reached out to the CDC for further comment on the decision to end its cruise ship program.
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, cruise ships have garnered a high degree of scrutiny as health authorities warned the large vessels could harbor and spread the virus, especially as thousands of guests and workers shared cramped spaces.
Cruise ship companies and municipalities that depend on the tourism that the ships facilitate have continuously fought back against restrictions placed on cruise ships. The CDC’s authority over cruise ship guidance has been brought under legal question, with its power attenuated or halted by courts at various points.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who fought back against the enforcement of nearly all COVID-19 restrictions, vowed last year that he would take all legal measures he could to end the enforcement of the CDC’s guidelines.
The CDC maintained a Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) throughout much of the pandemic after having initially issued a no-sail order at the start of the outbreak. The CSO ended at the beginning of this year and in March the CDC dropped its tiered COVID-19 warning system. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/cdc-ends-reporting-of-covid-cases-on-cruise-ships/ | 2022-07-19T20:58:37Z |
Patient engagement leader gets nod for industry-leading patient communication engagement and communication solutions spanning the care continuum
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patient engagement leader CipherHealth today announced it was named in the Constellation ShortList™ for Healthcare Clinical Communication in Q3 2022. The designation places CipherHealth among leading organizations pioneering critical transformation initiatives across every corner of the healthcare ecosystem.
CipherHealth was honored for the personal, intelligent, and timely nature of its suite of dynamic patient engagement, outreach, and communication solutions. CipherHealth's pre-care, point-of-care, and post-care solutions, empowered by a powerful, interoperable engagement engine, deliver contextually relevant messaging to patients at every stage of the care journey while gathering patient data and creating insights for care leaders to make better clinical and operational decisions.
"Healthcare institutions are at a crossroads. They're grappling with unprecedented challenges in recruiting and retaining talented workforces, while at the same time facing a marketplace defined by consumerism. Healthcare leaders must find new ways to innovate and compete on an entirely new patient experience playing field," said CipherHealth Chief Executive Officer Jake Pyles. "Inclusion among the Constellation Shortlist™ is proof positive that we are meeting our goals and mission: to help health systems find new paths to success on clinical, operational, and patient satisfaction fronts through personal, contextual patient engagement."
Constellation Research advises leaders on leveraging disruptive technologies to achieve business model transformation and streamline business processes. Products and services named to the Constellation ShortList meet the threshold criteria for this category as determined through client inquiries, partner conversations, customer references, vendor selection projects, market share, and internal research.The portfolio is updated at least once per year as the analyst team deems necessary based on market conditions.
"Organizations must reconsider how they balance business models, work/life priorities, and new market conditions during the uncertain climate of the Great Refactoring," said R "Ray" Wang, chairman and founder at Constellation Research. "Constellation's ShortLists reflect the top vendors that matter most to our network of buy-side clients. We publish ShortLists to expedite the decision-making process for leaders making critical vendor selections, so they can find the right partners to enable their business success."
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CipherHealth is an award-winning digital patient engagement company committed to enhancing communication and coordination throughout the care continuum. Since 2009, CipherHealth has helped define the patient engagement category, delivering groundbreaking tools and superior services to help health systems deliver patient-centric, quality care that improves clinical outcomes, drives operational efficiency, and creates sustainable financial value through a full suite of communications solutions. CipherHealths's automated, scalable platform empowers healthcare organizations to drive meaningful conversations among patients, provider staff and caregivers, regardless of care setting, thereby achieving new standards for patient care and accelerating the digital transformation of the industry.
Disclaimer: Constellation Research does not endorse any solution or service named in its research.
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ROUND ROCK, Texas, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces that Yvonne McGill, corporate controller and chief financial officer, Infrastructure Solutions Group, will present in a fireside chat at the following conference:
Bank of America 2022 Global Technology Conference – San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
3:05 p.m. PT / 6:05 p.m. ET
A live webcast and a replay of all conference webcasts will be available on Dell Technologies' Investor Relations page at investors.delltechnologies.com.
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
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Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, eCommerce will help the brand achieve 2022 corporate objectives
HOUSTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Francesca's Acquisition, LLC, a specialty retailer operating a nationwide chain of boutiques providing customers with a unique and personalized shopping experience for carefully curated fashion, accessories, jewelry, and lifestyle products, today announced the appointment of two new technology leaders to their executive team.
Mike Early will join francesca's® as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology officer, effective August 29th. Early is a well-rounded business and technology executive with proven experience working in numerous functions within the retail space, including merchandising, finance, supply chain, strategic planning, and technology. As a retail veteran, Early possesses a comprehensive understanding of industry challenges and trends.
Mike has spent nearly 13 years with Build-A-Bear, where he most recently served as CIO responsible for global technology strategy and execution, leading the effort to rebuild the company's technology capabilities to support its strategic growth plan. Prior to Build-A-Bear, Mike spent almost 12 years with Macy's Department Stores where he held various leadership roles supporting the brand's apparel retail business.
"During my journey to learn more about francesca's® I was struck by the passion everyone I met has for our guests and the respect they have for each other. I am excited to be able to work with everyone across the organization to create great digital experiences for our customers and our associates," said Early.
Laura Schick joins the francesca's® team as Vice President, eCommerce, bringing 20-plus years of retail experience and a unique background in Merchandising, Planning, Marketing Operations, Creative Operations, Go to Market Transformation and eCommerce leadership to the brand.
"I am thrilled to be joining the francesca's® team. The brand statement 'Free to be You' has really resonated with me. There is an authenticity to the fran customer, and the customer-first company culture that is inspiring. There is so much potential for both francesca's® and franki, and I look forward to being part of that journey!" said Schick.
These executive appointments will enhance the brand's ability to build customer loyalty and curate enjoyable and exciting shopping experiences across all channels.
"At francesca's®, we have invested heavily in ensuring our platforms and service reflect a user experience that consumers today expect. By bringing on both Mike Early and Laura Schick, we're refining and expanding upon the infrastructure needed to remain ahead of the curve, anticipate change, and retain a loyal customer base," said Andrew Clarke, CEO of francesca's®.
About francesca's®
francesca's® is a specialty retailer which operates a nationwide chain of boutiques providing customers a unique, fun and personalized shopping experience. The merchandise assortment is a diverse and balanced mix of apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts. Today, francesca's® operates approximately 454 boutiques in 45 states and also serves its customers through francescas.com. For additional information on francesca's®, please visit www.francescas.com.
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California is set to get its first new state park in over a decade
By Zoe Sottile, CNN
California is set to establish its first new state park in 13 years.
The 2,500-acre property, known as Dos Rios Ranch, will likely be donated to the California state park system by River Partners, a non-profit that has worked to rehabilitate and rewild the land after years of use as farmland.
“Dos Rios Ranch would be a remarkable addition to California’s natural wonders,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a statement shared with CNN. “Our state parks system is the largest and most diverse in the country — home to ancient redwoods, over 300 miles of coastline, and thousands of historic and prehistoric archeological sites.
“California needs more state parks — and state parks that all Californians can benefit from.”
California Department of Parks and Recreation Director Armando Quintero explained to CNN that the state is currently in the process of finalizing the acquisition. “California State Parks needs to complete a thorough review of the transaction and obtain approvals from state oversight agencies before it is able to accept this property,” said Quintero.
“We have to go through and make sure all the titles are cleared,” he said. “We’re fairly confident it’s going to be pretty straightforward.”
They expect the new park, which will be named through a participatory process with the public and the California State Parks Commission, will open in 2023.
Quintero said that the government had requested $5 million to be set aside to purchase the park. But because the property was actually donated by River Partners, the state will now be able to use that funding “to start putting in services.”
The land’s unique location at the intersection of two rivers makes it a particularly attractive location for a state park, said Quintero.
“There are places in the park where you’re standing in a stand of oak trees that are hundreds of years old, on the shore of a river, looking across at marshlands and a wildlife refuge that has just got an incredible amount of wildlife,” he said. “It really feels like a wild California.”
But despite all its wild attributes, the park will be just 20 minutes from downtown Modesto, California.
The preservation of the park also has environmental benefits, according to Quintero. The restoration of the woodland on the property will help reduce the risk of flooding and provide heat protection.
“This park, its significance is that it becomes a multipurpose public land,” he said.
“I’m hoping that this becomes a model that we can demonstrate to the public, and then in partnership with the public we take advantage of those opportunities.”
Quintero said that the state will decide what services the park will offer in collaboration with the public. Possibilities include trails, campgrounds, and kayaking or canoeing in the two rivers.
Julie Renter, the president of River Partners, also emphasized the property’s unique environmental value.
“When people come to visit it, they’ll be able to see ecosystem restoration in action, see compelling water management stories that are important as we think about climate change, drought, groundwater recharge, flood conveyance,” she told CNN.
“We all dreamed that one day, after this property was kind of restored and reforested, reconnected to the river, it would have public access.”
The non-profit spent nearly 10 years restoring the property, bringing back trees and shrubs plants — which made it an attractive habitat for returning wildlife, like rabbits, monarch butterflies, and wood rats.
“Turning this property into a state park gives the people of California this tremendous recreational asset where none exists right now, in a location that can’t be matched,” said Renter.
Renter also highlighted the collaboration required between River Partners and other partners, like the Tuolumne River Trust, to restore and establish the park. “It’s a really cool model of partnership and collaboration across multiple different agencies, different programs, organizations, all coming together.”
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17th annual Ricoh Sustainable Development Award winner recognized for water purification systems made from local plants
EXTON, Pa., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced Muhil Thendral of Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Md. is the winner of the 17th annual Ricoh Sustainable Development Award (RSDA) presented at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF). The 10th-grade student was awarded a $10,000 scholarship for his winning invention, "Making Removal of Chemical Contaminants in Drinking Water Affordable and Available Anywhere and Everywhere."
The RSDA honors students who develop innovations that bolster environmental sustainability and embody the values of Ricoh's longstanding global commitment to pursue excellence, improve quality of life, and drive sustainability in support of the Ricoh Group's Founding Principles and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Globally, one in three people—over 2.2 billion—do not have access to safe drinking water, according to UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Thendral's innovation, a methodology for a low-cost, easily reproducible way to purify drinking water, tackles this deadly problem with a focus on developing parts of the world. His research explores how the purification properties of activated carbon, the key absorbent of many modern water purification systems, can be replicated using high temperatures and locally available plants. His analysis and findings establish that water purification in developing countries can be accomplished through a simple methodology using affordable and readily available materials to create activated carbon for water filtration, thereby improving the quality of water humans consume worldwide.
"We are proud to recognize and celebrate brilliant student innovators like Muhil who share values that align with Ricoh's enduring commitment to people and the planet—an important cornerstone of the Ricoh Way," said Donna Venable, Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Deputy General Manager, Shared Services, Ricoh North America. "Through the RSDA, we champion student research that improves human lives, supports environmental responsibility, and furthers sustainable development. The inspiring work of these students will not only help protect our planet, but also inspire action and spark the sort of change needed for our world to flourish for many years to come."
Thendral won the RSDA at Regeneron ISEF, the world's largest international pre-college science competition. Owned and produced by the Society for Science, Regeneron ISEF provides a platform for the best and brightest young scientists to showcase their science, technology, engineering, or math research. This year, 1,750 finalists from nearly 400 society-affiliate local, regional, state, or national science fairs from 63 countries, regions, and territories competed for $8 million in awards, prizes, and scholarships.
Finalists' projects were evaluated on the benefit they'd bring to business value and environmental sustainability, and alignment to Ricoh's Sustainable Environmental Management Pillars. Judging criteria included project novelty, readiness, development, cost efficiency, global applicability, and creativity. Students were also evaluated on their willingness to learn new things and ability to overcome obstacles.
"During my recent visit to India, I saw first-hand how people suffer from a lack of clean drinking water. That was my motivation for this project," said Thendral. "I'm honored to receive this recognition and support from Ricoh. It gives me the confidence to continue doing this work and engaging other people on this important topic so we can improve access to clean drinking water for all."
Since the inception of the RSDA in 2005, Ricoh has awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships for projects at Regeneron ISEF, underscoring its continued investment in sustainability.
"Congratulations to Muhil Thendral on winning the Ricoh Sustainable Development Award at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair," said Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of the Society for Science and Publisher of Science News, the organization that founded and produces ISEF. "I am impressed by the scientific research, strength of character, and extraordinary innovation evident at Regeneron ISEF 2022."
Emphasizing Ricoh's unwavering commitment to sustainability, the RSDA is a prime example of the many ways in which the company is helping to build a more sustainable society through industry-leading innovation and the support of pioneering thinkers like Thendral. In addition to its ongoing support of the scholarship program, Ricoh promotes a sustainable society through its commitment to seven material issues and SDGs, and has set 14 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets linked with the material issues. Further demonstrating this commitment, Ricoh was recently recognized with an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award for the seventh consecutive year, and also signed the RE100 pledge to work toward sourcing 100% of its energy from renewable sources in the coming decades.
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Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group has major operations throughout the world and its products and services now reach customers in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2022, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,758 billion yen (approx. 14.5 billion USD).
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"We have been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty." Chances are you've encountered this irritating automated message if you've picked up the phone from an unknown caller anytime in the last several years. Well, it turns out that just two men may be responsible for an overwhelming share of the billions of auto-warranty spam calls that have hit US phones, according to state and federal officials -- and a new lawsuit is trying to end these robocalls once and for all.
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1. Flash floods
Several parts of the Southwest US are bracing for potentially damaging flash floods today. Nearly 10 million people are under flood watches as excessive rainfall is expected dump 2 to 4 inches across Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Utah. Earlier this week, the Weather Prediction Center issued a rare "moderate risk" (Level 3 out of 4) for today in preparation for the surge of rain expected this weekend. The drought-plagued region is already dealing with a water crisis, so they need the rain, but it may not be as beneficial as you might think. One of the concerns with the upcoming downpours is that they might not surge far enough north or west where the water is needed most: California, Nevada, Oregon, and northern Utah. Roughly 70% of the West remains in some level of drought, down from 90% just three months ago.
2. FBI search
A judge has set in motion the possible public release of a heavily redacted version of the affidavit that permitted FBI agents to search former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. A document unsealed Thursday offered specifics about the crimes the Justice Department is investigating, including "willful retention of national defense information." This sharpens the focus on Trump as a possible subject of the criminal probe, several legal experts told CNN. The judge plans to hear more from the Justice Department by next week about how extensively investigators want to keep confidential the document that describes their investigative steps and methods leading to the need for the search.
3. Ukraine
New video has emerged online showing Russian vehicles inside a turbine hall at a Ukrainian nuclear power plant, where intensified shelling has fueled fears of a nuclear disaster. Kyiv has repeatedly accused Russian forces of storing heavy weaponry inside the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, and using it as cover to launch attacks, knowing that Ukraine can't return fire without risking hitting one of the plant's reactors. Moscow, meanwhile, has claimed Ukrainian troops are targeting the site. According to Leon Cizelj, president of the European Nuclear Society, the fighting around the site is unlikely to cause a Chernobyl-sized disaster, but a radioactive problem would mostly affect Ukrainians that live nearby. "If we used past experience, Fukushima could be a comparison of the worst-case scenario," Cizelj said, referring to the serious but more localized meltdown at the Japanese plant in 2011.
4. Apple
If you own Apple devices, you should probably update them now. Apple is directing users of most of its devices to update their software after the company discovered a vulnerability that gives hackers the ability to take control of a device's operating system. In security updates posted online, Apple said the vulnerability affects iPhones dating back to the 6S model, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, all iPad Pro models and the 7th generation iPod touch. The issue also extends to Mac computers running on the company's various operating systems, Apple said in a separate update. The US government's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has encouraged affected users to "apply the necessary updates as soon as possible."
5. Mid-air collision
Three people were killed after two small planes crashed mid-air over a California airport on Thursday, authorities said. A single-engine Cessna 152 and a twin-engine Cessna 340 collided during their final descent above the Watsonville Municipal Airport, about an hour's drive south of San Jose, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. One person was on board the Cessna 152 and two people were on board the Cessna 340, the FAA said. No one was injured on the ground. In a statement, city officials said they were "absolutely saddened to hear about the tragic incident that took the lives of several people." At this time, it is not clear what caused the two planes to collide.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
Young boy rushes up to the Pope. See what happens next.
Pope Francis was interrupted in the middle of a weekly audience by a curious little boy. Watch the moment here.
NASA's Webb telescope will observe exoplanets, and you have a chance to name them
Scientists have organized a global search for the perfect names for 20 other worlds. Here's how to submit your ideas.
Elon Musk's 'joke' causes a stir
The world's richest man tweeted that he would buy a certain sports team. Then, after the stock jumped, he said he was only kidding. Awkward.
'Wonder Years' star Danica McKellar explains why she became a mathematician and stopped acting
This former actress decided it was time for a major career change.
Tim Burton's 'Wednesday' trailer is dark and magical
The Addams Family is back. Here's the trailer for the upcoming spinoff series "Wednesday" -- and it's very Burton-esque.
QUIZ TIME
NASA is scheduled to launch a historic mission this month that will go beyond the moon and return to Earth. What is the mission called?
A. Artemis 1
B. Apollo 18
C. Goliath 1
D. Webb 18
Take CNN's weekly news quiz to see if you're correct!
TODAY'S NUMBER
11
That's how many games the NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for after he was accused of sexual misconduct by more than two dozen women. Watson faces a fine of $5 million and will not be paid during his absence. "I'm moving on with my career and my life, and I'm going to continue to stand on my innocence," Watson told the media Thursday.
TODAY'S QUOTE
"These videos are private and filmed in a private space. I resent that these became known to the public."
-- Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, responding to the media Thursday after a private video of her dancing with friends was made public. "We just partied, also in a boisterous way," Marin said, after the video prompted criticism from political opponents who saw her behavior as unbecoming of a prime minister. The footage shows Finland's 36-year-old leader and five others posing towards a camera and dancing. Another clip appears to show Marin on the floor, singing toward the camera. Meanwhile, supporters are defending her relaxed behavior: "Why can't she party after work? Do we expect our leaders not to be human beings?" tweeted a professor in Sweden.
TODAY'S WEATHER
AND FINALLY
Meet the 'Graffiti Grandma' who is scrubbing away hate
Today is World Humanitarian Day, a global celebration of people helping people, according to the UN. Watch this short video of a kind grandmother who made it her mission to cover up hateful graffiti. (Click here to view)
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Annual Program Has Directed Over $25 Million for More Than 2,300 Scholarships, Aiming to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education for Local Students
LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the Wonderful Community Scholarship Program intended to help college-bound students reach their full potential, 12 Central Valley students from the communities of Wasco and Shafter will each receive up to a $30,000 scholarship to assist with tuition, living expenses, and other costs at an accredited college or university of their choice. Created and funded by philanthropists Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, the program builds on their long-standing commitment to help Central Valley students fulfill the dream of a college education as a pathway to entering the workforce. To date, over $25 million has been directed to more than 2,300 college scholarships.
With the goal of getting more children to and through college, the scholarship program helps first-generation college students prepare for, pay for, and persist through college. Currently, 17 percent of Kern County, California, residents possess a bachelor's degree, and many don't see college as a realistic option. This program is one of the many ways the Resnicks strive to increase access to higher education opportunities in the communities The Wonderful Company serves.
"Today's children are tomorrow's citizens, and we're determined to make sure the next generation of leaders in the Central Valley not only excels in academics, but that they also use their passions to ignite change in the communities where our employees live and work," said Lynda Resnick, vice-chairman of The Wonderful Company. "A quality education must be equitable and inclusive so that every child can gain the skills and earn the credentials needed for successful, fulfilling careers. Our children have so much to contribute to the world and, thanks to them, I know our future is bright."
Every year, The Wonderful Company and its co-owners invest more than $30 million in community development, education, and health and wellness initiatives across the Central Valley and beyond. Established initially to provide college scholarships to the children of Wonderful employees from the Central Valley, the program has expanded over the last 28 years to also award college scholarships to Wonderful College Prep Academy graduates, Wonderful Agriculture Career Prep students, and now first-generation college students from high schools in Wasco and Shafter. Presently, 900 Wonderful scholarship recipients are enrolled in college and an additional 300 graduating seniors received a Wonderful College Scholarship this year.
"We're proud of our students for pursuing their educational aspirations," said Russell Shipley, principal, Shafter High School. "It's more important than ever to help build and maintain the pipeline of diverse talent that will go on to be innovators and changemakers in our community for years to come. We're incredibly grateful for the financial support to help our young leaders achieve their dreams."
The Community Scholarship Program aims to reach more communities and students in the future. For additional information about The Wonderful Company and its co-owners' philanthropic efforts, please visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
About The Wonderful Company
The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI® Water, POM Wonderful®, Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, Wonderful® Seedless Lemons, Teleflora®, JUSTIN®, JNSQ™, and Landmark® wines.
The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
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