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Baseball for brunch: New Sunday morning games on Peacock
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and NBC agreed to a new Sunday morning package of broadcast streams that will start at 11:30 a.m. and noon EDT. The deal that requires all other big league games on those days to be scheduled to start no earlier than 1:30 p.m. The package announced starts May 8, with the Chicago White Sox at the Boston Red Sox. That game will be broadcast by NBC in addition to being streamed on Peacock. All other games will be available only on Peacock. The first six games are to start at 11:30 a.m. and the remainder at noon.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) between February 26, 2020 and April 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 27, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Natera 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 Natera class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3115 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 27, 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 throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Panorama was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) Prospera did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the Company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about Natera's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Natera class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3115 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.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Published: Jul. 1, 2022 at 9:05 AM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total June sales of 15,130 vehicles, a decrease of 53.6 percent compared to June 2021. Year-to-date sales totaled 142,803 vehicles; a decrease of 24.5 percent compared to the same time last year. With 26 selling days in June, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 55.4 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.
CPO sales totaled 4,121 vehicles in June, a decrease of 31 percent compared to June 2021.
Mazda Canada, Inc., (MCI) reported June sales of 3,419 vehicles, a decrease of 49.8 percent compared to June last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 17.5 percent, with 22,892 vehicles sold.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported June sales of 2,479 vehicles, a decrease of 25.4 percent compared to June last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 32.7 percent, with 16,421 vehicles sold.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through approximately 780 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at News.MazdaUSA.com.
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Italian crime drama The Bastards of Pizzofalcone returns for a third season, plus two new episodes of quirky French coroner Alexandra Ehle.
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MHz Choice is set to premiere A Dark, Dark Man (Videoplugger), an official selection of the San Sebastián International Film Festival and winner of Achievement in Directing for Adilkhan Yerzhanov from the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Two of Yerzhanov's previous films (Owners, The Gentle Indifference of the World) were official selections of the Cannes Film Festival. The film will premiere as three approximately hour-long installments on July 19th.
Conceived as a Kazakh version of a French film noir, A Dark, Dark Man starts with the murder of a small boy and is set in a bleak yet artfully framed beautiful landscape – rural and dusty rather than urban and gritty. The protagonist is Bekzat (Daniar Alshinov), a young policeman who is already a jaded and cynical accomplice to the corruption all around him. His slow-motion awakening to confronting the corrupt system is inspired almost against his will by the sudden appearance of an outside journalist, Ariana (Dinara Baktybaeva). Bekzat's pursuit of the real murderer is flawed and a jagged zigzag towards justice, encountering plenty of blood and wrongdoing along the way.
The film does purposely depart from its darker noir tone with an '80s-inspired soundtrack and is genuinely funny at times. Yerzhanov has explained that "In my films, humor helps to neutralize landmines".
Also in July, the law enforcement team known as The Bastards of Pizzofalcone (Italy, RAI Com) is back for a third season after the explosive end to Season 2. A new Bastard, Commissioner Elsa Martini (Maria Vera Ratti), joins the team, along with persistent rumors about her involvement in the death of a suspected pedophile. She fits right into the Pizzofalcone vibe as the day-to-day dramedy is peppered by some expected mafia appearances, along with an ongoing serial killer investigation.
MHz Choice will also premiere the latest season of Cherif (France, France Televisions), Season 10 of Don Matteo (Italy, Lux Vide) and two bonus episodes of Alexandra Ehle (France, Film & Picture).
The full July 2022 schedule available here: https://mhzchoice.com/premiere-schedule/
JULY 5
DON MATTEO: SEASON 10, ITALY, LUX VIDE, NEW SEASON
The ongoing treat of Don Matteo's return to MHz Choice continues with new seasons premiering throughout 2022. Terence Hill stars as Don Matteo, a thoroughly ordinary Catholic priest with an extraordinary ability to read people and solve crimes.
JULY 12
CHERIF: SEASON 5, FRANCE, FRANCE TELEVISIONS, NEW SEASON
The penultimate season! Captain Kader Cherif is a brilliant and eccentric detective in this addictive, long-running mystery series set in Lyon.
JULY 19
ALEXANDRA EHLE, FRANCE, FILM & PICTURE, NEW EPISODES
For those left wanting more of quirky coroner Alexandra Ehle (Julie Depardieu), we have two bonus feature-length episodes coming to MHz Choice this month. What makes Alexandra special is her devotion to restoring dignity to the dead, regardless of how unconventional her approach is to the cast of characters around her.
A DARK, DARK MAN, KAZAKHSTAN, VIDEOPLUGGER, NEW LIMITED SERIES
A series of murders exposes deep corruption in a tight-knit Kazakh community, where a local policeman will do anything to uncover the true killer. Variety's Jessica Klang describes acclaimed Kazakh director Adilkhan Yerzhanov's drama as a "staggeringly controlled, slow-burn scorcher of a crime thriller… brilliant, diamond-hard film noir."
JULY 26
THE BASTARDS OF PIZZOFALCONE: SEASON 3, ITALY, RAI COM, NEW SEASON
Alessandro Gassman leads an ensemble cast in the latest season of this popular Neapolitan crime drama based on the bestselling mystery novels by Maurizio de Giovanni.
MHz Networks offers viewers access to a library of the best television mysteries, dramas, comedies and documentaries subtitled in English through its subscription streaming service, MHz Choice. Select MHz Networks content is also available on DVD and on its free ad-supported service MHz Now, available on Samsung TV Plus.
New MHz Choice customers receive a free 7-Day Trial. For more information, go to mhzchoice.com.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak has more than 4,000 positions available that span a number of disciplines, including project management, finance, technology, onboard services, electrical, customer service and many more. To address this significant demand, Amtrak is hosting hiring events and career fairs to attract new talent, with a concentration in Los Angeles, Seattle, New Orleans, New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, Oakland, Philadelphia, Miami and Wilmington, Del.
"As we connect communities, economies and families, Amtrak employees have a significant opportunity to engage in truly meaningful project work," said Qiana Spain, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer at Amtrak. "As our recruitment teams pave the way to secure top talent across Amtrak, I am proud to lead such remarkable hiring efforts."
Amtrak is planning over 54 hiring events in FY23, including the following virtual events:
- Walk-In Wednesday Career Fair: Second Wednesday of every month, 1 to 3 p.m. ET
- Hiring Our Heroes - Skilled Trades & Advanced Manufacturing: August 18, 1 to 3 p.m. ET
- Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) STEM Career Fair: August 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
- Next stop Amtrak - Women in Tech: August 25, 1 to 3 p.m. ET
- Hiring our Heroes - Transportation, Supply Chain, & Logistics: September 22, 1 to 3 p.m. ET
- Next stop Amtrak - Latinx/Hispanic Individuals: September 29, 1 to 3 p.m. ET
At Amtrak, the starting pay rate for all onboard service crafts is $21.00 per hour. On the mechanical side, journeyman electricians start at $34.07 per hour and Amtrak offers hiring bonuses and relocation packages to fill critical positions.
In addition to actively hiring for 4,000 regular, full-time positions, the company also has programs for paid internships and co-ops for both undergrad and graduate students as well as Apprenticeship Programs for those looking for entry level, skilled labor learning opportunities. Offering competitive wages, Amtrak aims to convert 50% of all eligible interns to full-time roles. This includes early career rotational programs in finance, human resources, IT, marketing, safety and engineering.
Along with offering well-paying, rewarding work that has already led to more than 2,800 new employees this year, Amtrak provides a competitive benefits program that supports employees. This includes rail pass travel privileges where employees and their eligible dependents are entitled to free and reduced-rate rail transportation; a generous amount of paid time away from work each year; educational assistance; comprehensive health and wellness benefits; and much more.
As Amtrak expands its workforce, the company remains committed to fostering an environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds and perspectives thrive. Whether starting a career, looking for new opportunities or an experienced career professional, Amtrak's goal is to connect talented people to career opportunities, including rebuilding and expanding passenger rail. Entering a new era of growth and modernization in markets across America, historic levels of funding received from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress and enacted by the Biden Administration changed what is possible, including comprehensive modernization for aged assets, infrastructure improvements, and advancing the Amtrak Connects US vision.
To stay up to date on career opportunities and upcoming hiring events, please visit the Amtrak career site at careers.Amtrak.com.
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| 2022-08-17T18:11:55Z
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PRINCETON, N.J., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoveo, a global technology firm and pioneer in no-code platform-as-a-service, announced today that Oman Insurance company, one of the largest publicly listed insurers in the United Arab Emirates, has successfully gone live with its ZeroCode 'KUDOS' platform leveraging Innoveo Skye, driving near-immediate efficiencies and enhancing the customer experience.
Building with ZeroCode, Oman Insurance expanded its digital capabilities for fleet insurance across underwriting, quote and policy lifecycle management. Additionally, the business now offers partners a comprehensive digital platform with the ability to customize schemes across quotes, endorsements, and servicing.
"Innoveo has enabled us to build an experience that empowers our partners throughout the customer journey in a way that's personalized, streamlined and fast," said Sreedhar Suragouni, Chief Information Officer, Oman Insurance Company. "As the insurance landscape continues to evolve, staying ahead of the technology curve has helped us maximize efficiencies in our workflows and better serve our stakeholders."
"We're proud of the trust Oman Insurance has placed in Innoveo and the benefits we've helped them realize over the last few months building with our platform," said Vinod Kachroo, CEO at Innoveo. "They're the latest of our customers to experience the myriad benefits of no-code, including rapid development and significantly faster time to market."
About Oman Insurance
Oman Insurance Company (P.S.C.) was established in 1975 and is one of the leading insurance providers in the Middle East. Oman Insurance Company has operations across all emirates in the UAE as well as in Oman and Turkey. Oman Insurance provides a wide range of insurance solutions for individuals and enterprises in Life, Medical and General insurance. With a gross written premium of AED 3.54 billion in 2021, the UAE insurer is rated 'A' by AM Best, 'A' by Standard & Poor's and 'A2' by Moody's. www.omaninsurance.ae
About Innoveo
We believe you can build modern applications that deliver digital experiences and drive business growth without having to write any custom code. That's why it's our mission to empower enterprises in complex and regulated industries to re-imagine application development by enabling them to be connected, innovative, quick, and nimble. Backed by leading investors including Everstone Capital and Paulson & Co, Innoveo's cloud based, AI enabled no-code platform is currently in production globally at over 30 industry leaders across insurance, financial services, healthcare and real estate. With Innoveo, you'll get the solutions and industry expertise you want, plus a little extra: a thoughtful, no-nonsense experience delivered with a refreshing dose of honesty. For more information, visit: www.innoveo.com.
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| 2022-06-29T14:13:16Z
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Amber Heard is ‘looking forward to finally telling her story’ ahead of taking stand in defamation trial
Sonia Moghe, CNN
Amber Heard is "looking forward to finally telling her story and protecting her freedoms under the First Amendment," a source close to the actress tells CNN ahead of Heard's testimony in her ex-husband Johnny Depp's defamation trial against her.
Depp is suing Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Though Depp was not named in the article, he claims it cost him lucrative acting roles.
Heard is expected to take the stand in a Fairfax, Virginia courthouse Wednesday afternoon.
Her testimony will come 14 days into the trial, after weeks of jurors hearing testimony about the explosive relationship between the actors, including from Depp himself, who testified over the course of multiple days that he never struck a woman in his life and accused Heard of abuse.
Heard and Depp, who met in 2009 and were married from 2015-2016, accuse the other of acts of physical violence during their relationship. They have both denied the other's claims.
Attorneys for Depp rested their case on Tuesday.
The first witness called by the defense was forensic psychologist Dawn Hughes, who testified that she believed Heard has post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of intimate partner violence perpetrated by Depp.
"What these tests show is that there was a high degree of serious violence perpetrated by Mr. Depp toward Ms. Heard. There was violence more on the mild level perpetrated by Ms. Heard toward Mr. Depp with one severe indicator which was the punching that she indicated to me," Hughes testified on Tuesday. "She was subjected to sexual violence where Mr. Depp, based on her report, was subjected to none."
On Wednesday, Depp's attorney Wayne Dennison played a recording of a conversation between Heard and Depp.
"I was hitting you, I was not punching you," Heard's voice was heard saying in the recording.
"Don't tell me what it feels like to be punched," Depp's voice was heard saying in the recording.
Dennison asked Hughes if she felt the situation captured in that recording was Heard fighting back reactively.
"In this instance, if true, if she said she hit him first, then that would not be reactive violence," Hughes said.
Dennison pressed Hughes on her assessment that violence perpetuated by Heard against Depp was "mild," showing a graphic photo of Depp's partially severed finger, an injury Depp said he sustained after Heard allegedly threw a glass bottle at him.
"That photograph doesn't reflect a low level of violence, does it?" Dennison asked.
"That reflects a serious injury," Hughes said.
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New partnership will focus on Carrier's Abound Ventures™, co-founded by Wilson, and line of air purifiers to sustainably improve indoor air quality
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson is partnering with Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, to help launch solutions critical to healthy and sustainable buildings and homes. As health and physical well-being are paramount to Wilson's high-performance career, the Denver Broncos quarterback will partner with Carrier to introduce customers to differentiated offerings for healthy indoor air quality and sustainable solutions.
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As co-founding partner of Abound Ventures, Wilson will focus on Carrier's new Abound platform and its range of air purifiers. Abound is a digital platform that enables healthy indoor air quality and drives reduced carbon emissions from buildings, with a wide range of applications including commercial real estate, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and sports and entertainment facilities. Carrier's smart air purifier with HEPA filter includes an air quality monitor and offers a simple, cost-effective way to improve indoor air quality and create a healthier building, room by room, utilizing three different filtration technologies. Carrier's air purifiers are in demand for many applications, from homes to classrooms to coffee shops and dental offices.
"Russell is a remarkable talent and businessman and we are thrilled to partner with him to more broadly introduce world-class solutions to some of the most critical challenges facing people and our planet," said David Gitlin, Chairman & CEO, Carrier. "In addition to having nine Pro Bowl and two Super Bowl appearances, Russell is a deeply passionate visionary of developing solutions that impact the lives of others and the future of our planet. Carrier could not be more excited to partner with him to help grow our digital platform Abound and our room air purifier line – focused on creating healthy and sustainable indoor environments."
"I am excited to partner with Carrier, a company providing real solutions to issues that matter, including the vital role indoor air quality plays in human health and productivity," said Wilson. "As a professional athlete, but more importantly as a father, I am acutely aware of the value of health and wellness. As Ciara and I settle into our new home in Denver with our children, we are incredibly focused on the importance of healthy indoor environments. We have long admired the work Carrier is doing through Abound and its Healthy Buildings Program and are thrilled to do our part to help Carrier inspire confidence in the health of indoor environments, as the future of buildings starts with Abound."
Visit Corporate.Carrier.com to learn more about Carrier's Healthy Buildings and Healthy Homes offerings.
About Carrier
As the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, Carrier Global Corporation is committed to making the world safer, sustainable and more comfortable for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit www.Corporate.Carrier.com or follow us on social media at @Carrier.
Contact:
Ashley Barrie
860-416-3657
Ashley.Barrie@carrier.com
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| 2022-09-02T12:41:42Z
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FORNEBU, Norway, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker BP reports operating profit of USD 1,128 million and net profit of USD 188 million in the second quarter 2022. The acquisition of Lundin Energy's oil and gas activities was completed on 30 June.
Highlights
- Acquisition of Lundin Energy's oil and gas activities completed
- Launching a decarbonisation plan to be net zero across all operations by 2030
- On track to submit Plans for Development and Operations (PDOs) for around 900 mmboe (net) by the end of the year, with concepts selected for all projects
- Agreement signed with Equinor to assume operatorship of Krafla following PDO submission
- Strong free cash flow of USD 803 million*, net interest-bearing debt of USD 3.8 billion, and cash consideration for the Lundin transaction paid without adding new debt
- Credit rating upgrades from Standard & Poor's, Moody's, and Fitch Ratings
- Quarterly dividend increased by 11 percent to USD 0.525 per share
* Adjusted for consideration paid in the Lundin transaction
Financial summary
The Lundin transaction was completed on 30 June 2022. The transaction and the acquired business have been consolidated in the statement of financial position on a fair value basis per 30 June 2022, and will be included in the income statement as from 1 July 2022.
Comment from Karl Johnny Hersvik, CEO of Aker BP:
"I'm pleased to report that the Lundin transaction has been completed during the quarter, creating the E&P company of the future. The combined company has a more diversified and robust portfolio, with industry-leading low cost and low carbon emissions assets, and is positioned to deliver profitable growth into the next decade."
"Today we are launching a decarbonisation plan to be net zero across all operations by 2030, which fortifies our position as the leading E&P company, also with respect to our environmental footprint. We remain committed to reducing gross emissions across our operations and we have a clear pathway to reduce absolute emissions to close to zero by 2050."
"Financially, Aker BP is very robust. High oil and gas prices have contributed to strong cash flow, allowing us to complete the Lundin transaction without adding new debt while our credit ratings have been upgraded. Consequently, we are now able to further increase the dividend level."
"We continue to focus on the things we can influence and improve today. In the second quarter we produced 181.3 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day, impacted by planned maintenance programmes. For the second half of 2022, we expect to more than double our production as we integrate the Lundin assets."
"I'm also pleased to report strong progress on Aker BP's growth agenda. All the planned PDO projects have now passed the concept select milestone and remain on schedule for PDO submission by the end of the year."
"In conclusion, we remain committed to our mission to maximize value creation for our shareholders, and we have never been in a better position to do so."
Conference call and webcast
The company will host a conference call to present its second quarter 2022 results today, 20 July 2022, at 08:30 CEST. The conference call will be available as a webcast on www.akerbp.com. To participate in the conference call, please use the dial-in numbers and passcode below.
Attachments
- Aker BP Second quarter 2022 report
- Aker BP Second quarter 2022 presentation
- Aker BP Strategy update 20 July 2022 (also included in the Second quarter 2022 presentation)
CONTACT:
Investor contacts:
Kjetil Bakken, VP Investor Relations, tel.: +47 91 889 889
Jørgen Torstensen, IR Officer, tel.: +47 95 48 37 07
Media contact:
Tore Langballe, VP Communications, tel.: +47 907 77 841
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| 2022-07-20T06:09:09Z
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Judge blocks enforcement of Biden abortion guidance in Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.
Texas sued Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Xavier Becerra last month, arguing that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, which is a federal law, doesn’t require doctors to provide abortions if doing so would violate a state law.
In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix temporarily blocked the government from enforcing the guidance, finding that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act “is silent as to abortion.”
“Since the statute is silent on the question, the Guidance cannot answer how doctors should weigh risks to both a mother and her unborn child,” the judge’s order said. “Nor can it, in doing so, create a conflict with state law where one does not exist. The Guidance was thus unauthorized.”
The Department of Health and Human Services issued the guidance in July, weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that abortion is not a constitutional right.
The agency cited requirements on medical facilities in the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act to determine whether a person seeking treatment might be in labor or whether they face an emergency health situation — or one that could develop into an emergency — and to provide treatment.
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| 2022-08-24T15:21:54Z
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Which budget bladeless desk fans are best?
Companies such as Dyson pride themselves on producing bladeless fans that work incredibly well. However, they also are incredibly pricey. Fortunately, there are several more affordable options to beat the heat and stay cool. Our top pick, the Greentech Environmental pureFlow QT7 Bladeless Fan, provides both horizontal and vertical air circulation and does so quietly and efficiently.
What to know before you buy a budget bladeless desk fan
Practical considerations
While keeping your office cool without freezing fellow officemates can be a real boon, it can be overshadowed by a noisy desk fan that prompts complaints. Also, a fan that sucks up an excessive amount of electricity to perform its tasks can cause your power bill to increase, which is especially concerning for those who own a small business or startup.
All the selected models have been designed for not only maintaining a quiet level of operating noise but also to use a minimal amount of power to function properly. Whether you are concerned about keeping the peace with your colleagues, are concerned about the environment or want to keep an eye on the bottom line, these budget bladeless desk fans will help you do so.
Aesthetics
The selected models are designed in neutral colors that will fit well in your office or be suitably small enough to position discreetly out of sight.
Air circulation
Bladeless fans are superior to their bladed counterparts in their ability to provide air circulation. A bladeless desk fan that only circulates the air horizontally is insufficient, so choose a model capable of both horizontal and vertical air circulation.
What to look for in a quality budget bladeless desk fan
Purification
Given current health concerns over air quality from a variety of medical and environmental hazards, the decision of whether to purchase a budget bladeless desk fan that also comes with air-purification capabilities is important. However, if you want the comfort of extra security such as HEPA filters, you likely will have to pay more. While the purchase of such a fan that includes air purification or other filtration technology can still be accomplished on a budget, both the cost of replacement filters and the unit itself add to the overall cost.
Decibel safety
A bladeless desk fan can also perform well as cooling agents for studies, children’s bedrooms and more. However, depending on how accident-prone or scared of noisy electronics your child may be, placing a loud and brightly lit desk fan in their room may do their sleep patterns more harm than good.
However, these models are not only capable of performing general operations between 13 and 30 decibels to keep things quiet, gradient LED displays create warm, atmospheric light conditions to help soothe your child to sleep. It may also be worth considering a budget bladeless desk fan capable of operating both plugged into a power outlet as well as providing hours of cordless operation as needed.
Customizable programming and settings
Whether you prefer to exist in a constant state of heat like a lizard or like to keep your office in practically subarctic cold, the last thing you want is to purchase a budget bladeless desk fan that is incapable of reaching and maintaining your temperature preferences. It may be worth investing in a bladeless desk fan that comes with options such as multiple modes of operation, fan speeds and turbocharged turbines.
Other popular features include having a remote control, customizable hours of operation and touch-screen controls.
How much you can expect to spend on a budget bladeless desk fan
Depending on desired features as well as budgetary considerations, a quality budget bladeless desk fan can cost $41-$159 or more.
Best budget bladeless desk fan FAQ
Are bladeless fans really that much better than bladed fans?
A. Since bladeless fans rely on compressed air being magnified through specially designed slits, bladeless fans offer several advantages over bladed fans. These include no risk of physical damage or injury, being much easier to clean and eliminating the buffeting effect that normal fans create.
How should you clean a budget bladeless desk fan?
A. There are several methods for effectively cleaning bladeless fans, such as using microfiber cloths, static dusters, specialized vacuum attachments and miniature window blind cleaners.
What are the best budget bladeless desk fans to buy?
Top budget bladeless desk fan
Greentech Environmental pureFlow QT7 Bladeless Fan
What you need to know: This is an effective and environmentally friendly budget-bladed desk fan.
What you’ll love: This unit has an incredibly quiet operation noise of a mere 13 decibels as well as 12 individual fan-speed settings, from minimal breeze to a full blast of air. It provides the coverage of two fans with both horizontal and vertical air circulation while only consuming 2 watts of power. It has an auto-shutoff timer capable of nine-hour durations.
What you should consider: Users have reported issues including a strange off-gassing smell as well as problems with consistent oscillation.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top budget bladeless desk fan for the money
CONBOLA 11.8-Inch Bladeless Desk Fan
What you need to know: A true budget bladeless desk fan, it still delivers an impressive level of performance that’s safe for kids.
What you’ll love: This unit has a sensitive touch-screen button to change the three wind speeds, including natural wind mode. It has a built-in rechargeable 2500mAh battery capable of lasting three to six hours before needing to be recharged, a child-safe air inlet grille and is made of ABS + PC material, which is easy to clean with a damp cloth.
What you should consider: Users have reported issues such as poor air circulation as well as the unit failing within months of purchase.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
ULTTY Bladeless Tower Fan and Air Purifier
What you need to know: This unit is an impressive combination of budget bladeless tower fan and reliable HEPA-grade air purifier.
What you’ll love: This unit has CARB-certified H13 HEPA standard filters as well as three fan modes and nine-speed modes. It has a 90-degree wide oscillating fan with a sleep timer, LED touch screen or remote control and is capable of covering a room up to 320 square feet.
What you should consider: Users have reported issues such as the power supply accessories not being included and excessively loud operating noises.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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| 2022-05-31T08:03:54Z
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BEIJING (AP) — Administrators at an elite Beijing university have backed down from plans to further tighten pandemic restrictions on students as part of China’s “zero-COVID” strategy after a weekend protest at the school, according to students Tuesday.
Graduate students at Peking University staged the rare, but peaceful protest Sunday over the school’s decision to erect a sheet-metal wall to keep them further sequestered on campus, while allowing faculty to come and go freely. Discontent had already been simmering over regulations prohibiting them from ordering in food or having visitors, and daily COVID-19 testing.
A citywide lockdown of Shanghai and expanded restrictions in Beijing in recent weeks have raised questions about the economicand human costs of China’s strict virus controls, which the ruling Communist Party has trumpeted as a success compared to other major nations with much higher death tolls. While most people have grumbled privately or online, some Shanghai residents have clashed with police, volunteers and others trying to enforce lockdowns and take infected people to quarantine centers.
Many of the Peking University students protesting Sunday outside a dormitory took cellphone videos as Chen Baojian, the deputy secretary of the university’s Communist Party committee, admonished them through a megaphone to end the protest and talk with him one-on-one.
“Please put down your mobile phones, protect Peking University,” he said, to which one student yelled: “Is that protection? How about our rights and interests?”
The crowd of about 200 clapped and cheered as a half dozen protesters broke through the sheet-metal barrier behind Chen.
The phone videos were quickly shared over social media, but just as quickly removed by government censors. Some supportive comments remained, though many were also taken down, while some videos remain on Twitter, which is blocked in China.
“Peking University students are great!” wrote one person on the popular social media platform Weibo. “Fight for rights. A single spark can start a prairie fire.”
The Communist Party moves quickly to quash most activism and any sign of unrest, which it sees as a potential challenge to its hold on power. Peking University is among a handful of elite institutions that have played prominent roles in political movements including the 1966-76 Cultural Revolution and the student-led 1989 pro-democracy protests centered on Beijing’s Tiananmen Square that were crushed by the army.
Following the protest, university leaders met with student representatives and agreed to remove the sheet-metal barrier, the South China Morning Post reported Tuesday.
One graduate student who took part in the protest, who did not want her name published due to possible repercussions, said the wall had been taken down a short time later, and that other concessions were made to the students, including organizing free supermarket deliveries.
“We achieved our goals Sunday night,” said the student, who said she had been confined to the university’s Wanliu residential compound for 7 days before the protest.
The compound is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) southwest of the main Peking University campus, housing young professors and graduate students. It also has a gym, a supermarket and other facilities.
Authorities have tightened restrictions on access to campuses and monitoring of classroom instruction and student life, making such protests extremely rare. In 2018, police detained students at schools including Peking University who had sought to form an alliance with protesting factory workers, displaying their refusal to tolerate even mild attempts at political activism.
As most other countries in the world have begun to ease restrictions and gradually open back up, China has stuck tenaciously to its zero-COVID policy.
The strict lockdowns with most public areas closed down have played havoc with employment, supply chains and the economy in general, and are becoming increasingly hard on people as the highly transmissible omicron variant proves more difficult to stop.
In Beijing, authorities on Tuesday restricted more residents to their homes in a now 3-week-long effort to control a small but persistent COVID-19 outbreak in the Chinese capital.
Seven adjoining areas in the city’s Fengtai district were designated lockdown zones for at least one week, with people ordered to stay at home in an area covering about 4 kilometers by 5 kilometers (2.5 miles by 3 miles). The area is near a wholesale food market that was closed indefinitely on Saturday following the discovery of a cluster there.
The added restrictions come as Shanghai, China’s largest city, slowly starts to ease a citywide lockdown that has trapped most of its population for more than six weeks.
China recorded 1,100 new cases on Monday, the National Health Commission said Tuesday. Of those, about 800 were in Shanghai and 52 were in Beijing. The daily number of new cases in Shanghai has declined steadily for more than two weeks, but authorities have been moving slowly to relax restrictions, frustrating residents.
In Beijing, the number of cases has held steady but new clusters have popped up in different parts of the city. City spokesperson Xu Hejian said that Beijing’s top priority is to screen people related to the cluster at the wholesale food market and isolate those who test positive. A second wholesale food market in Fengtai district was shut down Tuesday.
Most of Beijing is not locked down, but the streets are much quieter than usual with many shops closed and people working from home.
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Rising reported from Bangkok. Associated Press researcher Chen Si in Shanghai and news assistant Caroline Chen in Guangzhou, China, contributed to this report.
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| 2022-05-17T20:14:30Z
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BELTON — To be the cat’s meow was the goal of 130 exhibitors in the two-day Cat Fanciers’ Association show that ended Sunday in the Assembly Hall of the Bell County Expo Center.
Jim Rogers of Stephenville, show manager, said it was a combined event for North Texas Cat Club, and Show and Tell Cat Club. The CFA is the largest registry of pedigreed cats in the world, he said.
Ten judges — five on Saturday and five on Sunday — evaluated about 215 felines.
“There is a breed standard for each breed, and they are judged according to that standard,” he said.
Paula Noble of Mesquite, also a show manager, said the cats were being scored for other regional and national events.
“We have exhibitors from all over the country,” she said. “We’re Region 3, the Gulf Shore Region.”
“It’s been an exceptional show, in that we’re coming in on the back side of COVID,” she said. “There haven’t been very many big shows. Our cat limit was 225 and we got 215.”
A cat show in Kansas last weekend had only 85 cats, she said.
Donna Hinton of Hempstead brought one kitten to the show: Coty, a 6-month-old Maine Coon kitten.
“Today he got two Best Kittens and a second Best Kitten, and we’ve got two more judgings left,” she said.
She raised Maine Coon cats for about 25 years, she said, and retired about seven years ago.
“When I lost my last Maine Coon in January, I had to get another one,” she said.
It turns out the cat that died was this kitten’s great-great-grandfather, she said.
“They’re easier to show than horses,” she said of cats. “I used to show horses. It’s gotten real expensive. It’s easier to travel with a cat than a horse. You can fly with them.”
The standards vary for each breed of cat, she said, and include such things as color patterns.
“In our breed, it’s a lot more on structure,” she said. “The Maine Coon is supposed to be a heavy-boned, long-bodied cat.”
When she takes him out of his cage and strokes him, she said, anyone can see the difference, for example, from a Persian cat.
“You see he’s got length of body,” she said. “They want to make sure the legs are proportionate. It’s all in the balance. There’s got to be a balance.”
How kittens do at a show can be unpredictable, she said.
“They may be on one week and hit a growth spurt and be off a little bit next week,” she said. “He’s pretty well-balanced. It shows with our results.”
Since this show had 10 judges, she said, the cat owners had to view it like 10 different shows, “because each judge does their own thing.”
So far, she said, Coty had been in eight rings and made all the top 10 finals. If he could make that rating before the last two judges, she said, he’d have a chance at being the highest scoring kitten in the show.
“And that’s hard to do, unless you have a really super cat that’s on,” she said.
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| 2022-04-18T08:46:56Z
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In the first "Great Minds Think Data" podcast episode, hosted by Premise CEO Maury Blackman, Blackman announces Premise Poll results showing former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden in a dead heat 2024 presidential race as well as Trump defeating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence by double-digit margins among Republicans.
On the other hand, The Premise Poll shows Democrats largely rejecting another Biden run, favoring Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, with California Governor Gavin Newsom and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tying for third.
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new "Great Minds Think Data" podcast, hosted by Maury Blackman, CEO of Premise Inc., a global on-demand data insights company based in San Francisco, today disclosed the latest presidential poll (The Premise Poll) results showing President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump locked in a dead heat for 2024 – 50% versus 50%.
The recent Premise Poll also predicts Trump defeating both Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence by double-digit margins among GOP voters for the 2024 presidential nomination.
Joining Blackman in this first "Great Minds Think Data" podcast episode was former President Bill Clinton's special counsel, Lanny J. Davis, who also advised President George W. Bush as part of a privacy and civil liberties panel.
In addition, the new Premise Poll results were exclusively shared with three leading national radio talk show hosts – Stephanie Miller, Thom Hartmann, and John Fugelsang, whose shows are distributed on various radio platforms, including SiriusXM.
When discussing the Trump-Biden dead heat Premise Poll results, Blackman remarks during the podcast: "[It's interesting that the poll reveals to us] both Biden and Trump are not taking advantage of the substantial political problems that [are] facing the other. Despite Biden's low thirties poll ratings and relatively high inflation facing the country, especially at the gas pumps, according to this Premise Poll sample, Trump is not beating Biden. Yet Biden is not beating Trump despite all of Trump's problems related to his handling of the January 6, 2021 mob attack on the Capitol [and] attempt to overturn the 2020 election results."
Even so, Trump is immensely popular among primary-voting Republicans. He leads DeSantis by more than two-to-one – 69% versus 31% – and Pence by a three-to-one margin, 77% versus 25%.
On the other hand, Democrats have a clear message for President Biden – don't run again. By a margin of twenty-three points – 61% versus 38% – they reject another Biden run.
In additional polling of Democrats, preferences for candidates in place of Biden include Vice President Kamala Harris (21%) and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (19%), with California Governor Gavin Newsom and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tied for third at 9%.
In anticipation of the 2022 Congressional midterm elections, the Premise Poll reveals 54% of the sample prefers Republican and 46% favor Democratic candidates. This type of "generic" poll on party preferences has historically closely correlated with Congressional election results.
The "Great Minds Think Data" podcast hosted by Premise's CEO Maury Blackman, is a regularly occurring podcast where Blackman invites industry thought leaders to discuss a variety of prominent, current topics at the intersection of data and the worlds of business, politics, and economics. In the podcast, Blackman and the guests explore how commercial businesses and governments can use real-time data to make actionable decisions. Data presented and discussed in each podcast episode is collected on-demand by Premise's own unique publicly available app with over 4.5 million contributors in 135 countries around the world.
Premise Poll results are based on 635 of U.S. adults aged 18 years and older, surveyed from July 15, 2022, to July 16, 2022. Respondents completed the survey on the Premise mobile app. Results were then weighted according to the U.S. Census to accurately reflect the general population's age and gender. The party affiliation in the poll was 28% Democrats, 26% Republicans, and 25% independents.
Premise is an on-demand insights company. Its technology mobilizes communities of global smartphone users to source actionable data in real-time, cost-effectively, and with needed visibility. In more than 135 countries and 37 languages, Premise finds Data for Every Decision™. To learn more, please visit www.premise.com.
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Company Adds Experienced Telecom Executive to Growing Platform
BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based lower middle market private equity firm focused on growing business services companies, announced today that its portfolio company, CellSite Solutions ("CellSite" or the "Company"), an industry leading provider of telecom infrastructure asset refurbishment and related services, has hired Nick Shanker as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Shanker has a long history of transformative leadership positions in the telecom industry and takes the reigns of CellSite as the Company accelerates its growth trajectory.
Paul Lipson, Partner at Fort Point Capital, commented, "We're excited to have Nick lead the next phase of CellSite's growth. His relevant expertise in the telecom sector, strategic execution capabilities, and dynamic leadership experience will play a critical role in helping the company achieve its expansion goals."
Shanker most recently served as President of KMM Telecommunications, a provider of supply chain solutions and network services focusing on telecommunications materials management, logistics, construction, and integration services. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Huawaei Technologies, where he was instrumental in formulating and deploying management and sales strategies for new services at Huawei headquarters in Shenzhen, China.
"I am honored to be joining such a high quality telecom infrastructure service provider with long-term customer relationships and a sterling reputation," commented Shanker. "With continued investment in new technologies and aging telecom infrastructure, CellSite has tremendous growth potential ahead and I am thrilled to be a part of it."
Shanker earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Houston.
CellSite Solutions is a leading provider of telecom infrastructure asset refurbishment and related services. The Company's offerings include custom modification and refurbishment of telecom shelters, equipment installation, site planning and design, as well as other maintenance and repair services. To learn more, visit https://cellsitesolutions.com.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Fort Point Capital is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle market, business services companies in partnership with strong management teams. Fort Point Capital is currently investing from FPC Small Cap Fund II. To learn more, please visit fortpointcapital.com.
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| 2022-09-13T17:41:11Z
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Funding will accelerate development of climate risk platform and partnerships with industry-leading travel and hospitality brands
LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensible Weather, a climate risk technology company, today announced its $12M Series A funding round, bringing its total financing to over $20M. The round was led by San Francisco-based Infinity Ventures with participation from Certares Ventures, Derive Ventures, and existing investors Wonder Ventures and Group1001.
The new capital will allow Sensible to grow its deep pool of top engineering and scientific talent, accelerate development of its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform, and expand its Weather Guarantee offering into international markets.
"Embedded finance is a large and growing market, and Sensible has shown rapid traction in the space by combining proprietary climate analytics and fintech to create new value for consumers," said Jay Gantara, partner, Infinity Capital. "In the same way extended warranties give consumers protection on goods they've purchased, Sensible's novel Weather Guarantee service covers experiential purchases like travel reservations and event tickets with a new form of warranty protection."
Since its launch early this year, Sensible has sold thousands of Weather Guarantees via its growing roster of hospitality and outdoor recreation partners. Consumers purchase Weather Guarantee protection when booking travel reservations and ticketed attractions online and if a weather event, such as rain, is forecasted to occur during the covered experience, Sensible automatically sends a reimbursement. Guarantee payments are processed immediately, based on the number of hours the experience is negatively impacted by weather.
"With Weather Guarantee attach rates approaching 50% in early partner channels, we're converting at about 5x higher than traditional travel insurance," said Nick Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Sensible Weather. "We're doubling down on our investments in this new embedded fintech service to accelerate our goals of driving ancillary revenue for partners and enhancing the in-destination experience for travelers. With climate increasingly impacting vacations and outdoor experiences, Sensible's Weather Guarantees offers consumers peace of mind when booking reservations online by giving them the option to recoup their experiential losses when bad weather interferes with plans."
As a platform business, Sensible's Weather Guarantee is the first of several products being developed on its climate engine, a high-performance data, analytics and risk assessment platform, to address the larger climate insurance market. Each of Sensible's constituent components are built to exacting SaaS standards and are meant to be use-case agnostic, enabling the company to cater to both consumers and businesses across a wide range of industries impacted by climate.
About Sensible Weather
Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company that is de-risking weather for travelers and travel partners. Founded in 2019 by climate scientist Nick Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Sensible is backed by a National Science Foundation grant and $22M in total financing. For more information, please visit: https://www.sensibleweather.com/.
About Infinity Ventures
Founded by Partners from PayPal Ventures, Infinity is one of the premier early-stage venture firms to invest in companies that are enabling the next generation of fintech and commerce.
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Nurse turned teacher says school district wants her to repay her salary
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - An Alabama-area school teacher is being asked to pay back tens of thousands of dollars the school district said it mistakenly paid her.
As reported by WBRC, a representative with the Alabama Education Association said an educator, who went from being a nurse to a teacher, recently received a letter from the Chilton County School District demanding she repays about $33,000 in salary that was given by mistake over the last several years.
Previously, a lunchroom manager Christie Payne made public a letter she got from the school system demanding she repays more than $23,000.
Payne said the school district told her that the system had mistakenly credited her for too many years of service after she was promoted.
The education association reports it is checking with other employees when it comes to other letters.
A representative with the school district said they could not comment on the situation due to employee privacy rights.
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| 2022-04-27T03:18:57Z
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If P&C Insurance adopts ICEYE Flood Insights product to enhance flood-related claims capabilities and support proactive response
HELSINKI, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, a world-leading provider of natural catastrophe data, announced today that it has entered a pilot scheme with If P&C Insurance to use its Flood Insights product.
ICEYE's data and insights enable users to gain rapid situational awareness of any flood event globally. High resolution flood imagery is captured via ICEYE's proprietary synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation and combined with auxiliary information, including elevation models, ground sensors and river gauges, to generate flood extent and depth insights within 24 hours of a flood's peak.
If P&C Insurance will use the data produced to support data-driven claims handling processes for flood-related losses and proactively respond to customer needs during an event. Furthermore, the accurate sizing of flood losses will support better understanding of potential financial impacts and reserve setting for events.
"One of the known megatrends is global climate change. We at If want to seek new innovative ways to be on top of this development and increase our ability to be by our customers' side," says Tuomas Räikkönen, Head of Large & International Claims, If P&C Insurance, Finland. "ICEYE provides a great example of technology-enabled and data-driven services that can be embedded into the more traditional claims-handling services."
"We are keen to support If P&C Insurance in their efforts to ensure they are best positioned to respond to the demands of an increasingly flood-exposed world," says Rafal Modrzewski, CEO & Co-founder of ICEYE. "ICEYE's rapid-response data capabilities and ability to monitor floods with accuracy and consistency enables insurers to quickly and efficiently size losses, allocate resources effectively, and deliver a more customer-centric claims process."
ICEYE delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on earth. Owning the world's largest synthetic-aperture radar constellation, the company enables objective, data-driven decisions for its customers in sectors such as insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring and finance. ICEYE's data can be collected day or night, and even through cloud cover. For more information, please visit www.iceye.com.
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| 2022-09-13T12:40:29Z
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NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of purchasers of Stitch Fix Class A common stock between December 8, 2020, and March 8, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 25, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to the filed complaint, Stitch Fix made numerous false and misleading statements to investors concerning the synergy between the Company's Fix and Freestyle programs, and repeatedly denied claims that the Freestyle program could cannibalize the Company's legacy Fix business. Specifically, Stitch Fix repeatedly assured investors that the Company's Freestyle business was "an additive experience" and "complementary" to the Fix business, that "the combination of those two things will allow us to address many more types of clients," and that "we see solid growth in both sides of the business." In truth, Stitch Fix concealed that these programs were not complementary or additive. Stitch Fix knew that the Freestyle program would be much preferred to the Company's original Fix model and that the Freestyle program would inevitably cannibalize the Company's legacy Fix business.
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LOS GATOS, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel anti-infective therapies to treat life-threatening infections, today announced that Vu Truong, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Aridis Pharmaceuticals, will participate in a virtual fireside chat presented by Maxim Group LLC and hosted by M-Vest on June 7 at 11 a.m. ET. Investors who wish to join the Fireside Chat can register for a free M-Vest membership using the link to the webcast below.
During the fireside chat, moderated by Maxim Group Research Analyst Jason McCarthy, Dr. Truong is expected to provide an overview of Aridis' late-stage development pipeline and anticipated upcoming data readout timelines.
About Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers and develops anti-infectives to be used as first-line treatments to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and viral pandemics. The Company is utilizing its proprietary ʎPEX and MabIgX® technology platforms to rapidly identify rare, potent antibody-producing B-cells from patients who have successfully overcome an infection, and to rapidly manufacture mAbs for therapeutic treatment of critical infections. These mAbs are already of human origin and functionally optimized by the natural human immune system for high potency. Hence, they are already fit-for-purpose and do not require further engineering optimization to achieve full functionality.
The Company has generated multiple clinical stage mAbs targeting bacteria that cause life-threatening infections such as ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) and hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP), in addition to preclinical stage antibacterial and antiviral mAbs. The use of mAbs as anti-infective treatments represents an innovative therapeutic approach that harnesses the human immune system to fight infections and is designed to overcome the deficiencies associated with the current standard of care, which is broad spectrum antibiotics. Such deficiencies include, but are not limited to, increasing drug resistance, short duration of efficacy, disruption of the normal flora of the human microbiome and lack of differentiation among current treatments. The mAb portfolio is complemented by a non-antibiotic novel mechanism small molecule anti-infective candidate being developed to treat lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. The Company's pipeline is highlighted below:
Aridis' Pipeline
AR-301 (VAP). AR-301 is a fully human IgG1 mAb currently in Phase 3 clinical development targeting gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) alpha-toxin in VAP patients.
AR-320 (nosocomial pneumonia). AR-320 is a fully human mAb targeting S. aureus alpha-toxin for prevention of nosocomial pneumonia. Statistically significant Phase 2 data in the target population of those ≤ 65 years of age was published in the September 2021 Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. The Company has completed discussions with the EMA and FDA on study design and expects to launch its Phase 3 study of AR-320 in mid-2022.
AR-101 (HAP). AR-101 is a fully human immunoglobulin M (IgM) mAb in Phase 2 clinical development targeting Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) liposaccharides serotype O11, which accounts for approximately 22% of all P. aeruginosa hospital acquired pneumonia cases worldwide. This program is licensed to the Serum Institute of India and Shenzhen Arimab.
AR-501 (cystic fibrosis). AR-501 is an inhaled formulation of gallium citrate with broad-spectrum anti-infective activity being developed to treat chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. This program is currently in a Phase 2a clinical study in CF patients.
AR-701 (COVID-19). AR-701 is a cocktail of fully human mAbs discovered from convalescent COVID-19 patients that are directed at multiple envelope proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
AR-401 (blood stream infections). AR-401 is a fully human mAb preclinical program aimed at treating infections caused by gram-negative Acinetobacter baumannii.
AR-201 (RSV infection). AR-201 is a fully human IgG1 mAb directed against the F-protein of diverse clinical isolates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This program is licensed exclusively to the Serum Institute of India.
For additional information on Aridis Pharmaceuticals, please visit https://aridispharma.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 12, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Missfresh Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Missfresh you have until September 12, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Missfresh securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the MF lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/missfresh-loss-submission-form?id=31040&from=4.
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RYE, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC") has made a controlling investment in NextGen Security, LLC ("NextGen"). Located in Exton, PA, NextGen is an electronic security integration company that provides technology solutions such as access control and video surveillance to commercial and industrial clients in diverse and complex end markets. NextGen has facilities in Exton, PA and Houston, TX and serves clients across the United States. The Company employs approximately 125 people. For more information, please visit www.nextgensecured.com.
Dunes Point Capital Fund II, LP provided the controlling equity for the transaction. The debt for the transaction was provided by M&T Bank.
Polsinelli served as legal advisor to DPC.
About DPC: DPC is a family office and private investment firm, pursuing control investments in companies operating in the general industrial and business services sectors. DPC targets companies with enterprise values of up to $1 billion. For more information, please visit www.dunespointcapital.com.
About NextGen: Located in Exton, PA, NextGen is an electronic security integration company that provides technology solutions such as access control and video surveillance to commercial and industrial clients in diverse and complex end markets. NextGen's comprehensive suite of services encompasses all facets of a facility's security system, including consultation, design, installation, integration, training, and aftermarket support. NextGen has facilities in Exton, PA and Houston, TX and serves clients across the United States. The Company employs approximately 125 people. For more information, please visit www.nextgensecured.com.
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LUND, Sweden, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors for Hansa Biopharma AB (publ) has today resolved to issue 850,769 new class C shares and to immediately thereafter repurchase such 850,769 issued class C shares, for the purpose of the long term incentive programs based on performance-based share rights adopted by the annual general meeting held on 30 June 2022 ("Share Rights Program 2022"), the long term incentive programs based on employee stock options adopted by the annual general meeting held on 30 June 2022 ("Option Program 2022") and/or previously adopted and outstanding incentive programs approved by the annual general meetings held 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 (the "Outstanding Incentive Programs"). Today's resolution by the board of directors was passed based on the authorisations granted by the annual general meeting held on 30 June 2022.
Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ) will subscribe for all issued class C shares at a subscription price of SEK one (1) per share. All 850,769 issued class C shares will be repurchased by Hansa Biopharma AB (publ) at a purchase price of SEK one (1) per share. Following the share issue, the share capital will increase by SEK 850,769. The class C shares do not entitle to dividends and each share entitles to 1/10 voting right.
The purpose of the share issue and repurchase is to ensure delivery of shares to participants in, as well as to secure potential social contributions arising as a result of, the Share Rights Program 2022, the Option Program 2022 and/or the Outstanding Incentive Programs. The class C shares will be converted to ordinary shares before delivery to the participants in the programs.
Hansa Biopharma AB (publ) currently holds 1,747,243 class C shares and will, following the repurchase of the new 850,769 issued class C shares, hold all 2,598,012 class C shares in the company.
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Cyber agency: Voting software vulnerable in at least 16 states
ATLANTA (AP) - Electronic voting machines from a leading vendor used in at least 16 states have software vulnerabilities that leave them susceptible to hacking if unaddressed, the nation’s leading cybersecurity agency says in an advisory sent to state election officials.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, or CISA, said there is no evidence the flaws in the Dominion Voting Systems’ equipment have been exploited to alter election results. The advisory is based on testing by a prominent computer scientist and expert witness in a long-running lawsuit that is unrelated to false allegations of a stolen election pushed by former President Donald Trump after his 2020 election loss.
The advisory, obtained by The Associated Press in advance of its expected Friday release, details nine vulnerabilities and suggests protective measures to prevent or detect their exploitation. Amid a swirl of misinformation and disinformation about elections, CISA seems to be trying to walk a line between not alarming the public and stressing the need for election officials to take action.
CISA Executive Director Brandon Wales said in a statement that “states’ standard election security procedures would detect exploitation of these vulnerabilities and in many cases would prevent attempts entirely.” Yet the advisory seems to suggest states aren’t doing enough. It urges prompt mitigation measures, including both continued and enhanced “defensive measures to reduce the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities.” Those measures need to be applied ahead of every election, the advisory says, and it’s clear that’s not happening in all of the states that use the machines.
University of Michigan computer scientist J. Alex Halderman, who wrote the report on which the advisory is based, has long argued that using digital technology to record votes is dangerous because computers are inherently vulnerable to hacking and thus require multiple safeguards that aren’t uniformly followed. He and many other election security experts have insisted that using hand-marked paper ballots is the most secure method of voting and the only option that allows for meaningful post-election audits.
“These vulnerabilities, for the most part, are not ones that could be easily exploited by someone who walks in off the street, but they are things that we should worry could be exploited by sophisticated attackers, such as hostile nation states, or by election insiders, and they would carry very serious consequences,” Halderman told the AP.
Concerns about possible meddling by election insiders were recently underscored with the indictment of Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters in Colorado, who has become a hero to election conspiracy theorists and is running to become her state’s top election official. Data from the county’s voting machines appeared on election conspiracy websites last summer shortly after Peters appeared at a symposium about the election organized by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. She was also recently barred from overseeing this year’s election in her county.
One of the most serious vulnerabilities could allow malicious code to be spread from the election management system to machines throughout a jurisdiction, Halderman said. The vulnerability could be exploited by someone with physical access or by someone who is able to remotely infect other systems that are connected to the internet if election workers then use USB sticks to bring data from an infected system into the election management system.
Several other particularly worrisome vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to forge cards used in the machines by technicians, giving the attacker access to a machine that would allow the software to be changed, Halderman said.
“Attackers could then mark ballots inconsistently with voters’ intent, alter recorded votes or even identify voters’ secret ballots,” Halderman said.
Halderman is an expert witness for the plaintiffs in a lawsuit originally filed in 2017 that targeted the outdated voting machines Georgia used at the time. The state bought the Dominion system in 2019, but the plaintiffs contend that the new system is also insecure. A 25,000-word report detailing Halderman’s findings was filed under seal in federal court in Atlanta last July.
U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg, who’s overseeing the case, has expressed concern about releasing the report, worrying about the potential for hacking and the misuse of sensitive election system information. She agreed in February that the report could be shared with CISA, which promised to work with Halderman and Dominion to analyze potential vulnerabilities and then help jurisdictions that use the machines to test and apply any protections.
Halderman agrees that there’s no evidence the vulnerabilities were exploited in the 2020 election. But that wasn’t his mission, he said. He was looking for ways Dominion’s Democracy Suite ImageCast X voting system could be compromised. The touchscreen voting machines can be configured as ballot-marking devices that produce a paper ballot or record votes electronically.
In a statement, Dominion defended the machines as “accurate and secure.”
Dominion’s systems have been unjustifiably maligned by people pushing the false narrative that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump. Incorrect and sometimes outrageous claims by high-profile Trump allies prompted the company to file defamation lawsuits. State and federal officials have repeatedly said there’s no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election — and no evidence that Dominion equipment was manipulated to alter results.
Halderman said it’s an “unfortunate coincidence” that the first vulnerabilities in polling place equipment reported to CISA affect Dominion machines.
“There are systemic problems with the way election equipment is developed, tested and certified, and I think it’s more likely than not that serious problems would be found in equipment from other vendors if they were subjected to the same kind of testing,” Halderman said.
In Georgia, the machines print a paper ballot that includes a barcode — known as a QR code — and a human-readable summary list reflecting the voter’s selections, and the votes are tallied by a scanner that reads the barcode.
“When barcodes are used to tabulate votes, they may be subject to attacks exploiting the listed vulnerabilities such that the barcode is inconsistent with the human-readable portion of the paper ballot,” the advisory says. To reduce this risk, the advisory recommends, the machines should be configured, where possible, to produce “traditional, full-face ballots, rather than summary ballots with QR codes.”
The affected machines are used by at least some voters in at least 16 states, and in most of those places they are used only for people who can’t physically fill out a paper ballot by hand, according to a voting equipment tracker maintained by watchdog Verified Voting. But in some places, including all of Georgia, almost all in-person voting is on the affected machines.
Georgia Deputy Secretary of State Gabriel Sterling said the CISA advisory and a separate report commissioned by Dominion recognize that “existing procedural safeguards make it extremely unlikely” that a bad actor could exploit the vulnerabilities identified by Halderman. He called Halderman’s claims “exaggerated.”
Dominion has told CISA that the vulnerabilities have been addressed in subsequent software versions, and the advisory says election officials should contact the company to determine which updates are needed. Halderman tested machines used in Georgia, and he said it’s not clear whether machines running other versions of the software share the same vulnerabilities.
Halderman said that as far as he knows, “no one but Dominion has had the opportunity to test their asserted fixes.”
To prevent or detect the exploitation of these vulnerabilities, the advisory’s recommendations include ensuring voting machines are secure and protected at all times; conducting rigorous pre- and post-election testing on the machines as well as post-election audits; and encouraging voters to verify the human-readable portion on printed ballots.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that Tina Peters has been barred from overseeing this year’s election in her county, not from running for secretary of state.
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DALLAS (AP) — Travelers flying home from July Fourth getaways faced flight delays Monday, but airlines were canceling fewer flights than in the days leading up to the holiday weekend.
Since holiday weekend travel picked up on Thursday, airlines have canceled more than 2,200 U.S. flights, and another 25,000 were delayed.
Airports were packed.
More than 9 million flyers flocked to U.S. airports between Thursday and Sunday, peaking at 2.49 million, a pandemic-era record, on Friday, according to figures from the Transportation Security Administration.
By late Monday afternoon on the East Coast, more than 2,200 U.S. flights had been delayed and more than 200 canceled, according to FlightAware.
The good news: Those numbers were down sharply from recent days.
Flying during the peak vacation season has always been challenging. Big crowds and summer thunderstorms can quickly overwhelm an airline’s operations. That has been compounded this summer by shortages of pilots and other workers.
“It’s not just in North America, it’s everywhere,” said John Grant, an analyst for OAG, a travel-date provider based in the United Kingdom. “It’s a combination of available resources and demand picking up much more quickly than anyone anticipated.”
Grant said labor shortages in Europe and North America have affected airlines, their suppliers including caterers and aircraft fuelers, airports and air traffic controllers. He sees no reason to think the situation will improve anytime this summer.
In the U.S., the rate of cancellations over the last two weeks is up 59% from the same period in 2019, before the pandemic, likely due to a combination of weather, staffing shortages and air-traffic issues.
However, the rate of delayed flights is only slightly worse than it was in the last summer before the pandemic — 19.7% then, 21.5% now, according to FlightAware numbers.
While some of the disruption was due to bad weather, especially along the East Coast for part of the weekend, airlines also made unforced errors.
American Airlines accidentally dropped pilot assignments for thousands of flights in July because of a glitch in its scheduling program. A spokesman for the airline said Monday that the problem had been fixed and crew assignments had been restored for “the vast majority” of flights. He said the issue had no effect on July Fourth travel.
Ed Sicher, the new president of the union representing American’s pilots, said the airline had disregarded their contract by unilaterally reassigning pilots to about 80% of the affected flights.
Sicher said the union and airline are negotiating extra pay for pilots who had trips dropped, then restored during “this debacle.”
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Alaska Airlines cancels flights as pilots picket, affecting travelers through PDX
By Audrey Weil
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PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — More than 15,000 Alaska Airlines passengers have to change their travel plans as the airline cancels flights due to a shortage of pilots.
Pilots were picketing in Portland, among other cities today, over contract negotiations, and travelers are really feeling the impact.
Robyn Dold’s father-in-law’s funeral is Saturday morning in Missouri. They found out only a month ago that he had terminal cancer with just weeks to live.
He passed away Tuesday and they immediately booked the best flight they could find.
“I woke up at 2:30 to get in the shower this morning and as I was drying my hair, I thought I’m gonna check my email, looked at my email as I was drying my hair and there it said your flight’s been canceled.”
They got on the phone and then spent hours in line at the airport talking to agents, who Dold said ultimately couldn’t rebook them on any flight that would get there in time, so they’re not going to make it.
“Heartbreaking for my husband especially,” she said. “His father is his very best friend and he was the best man in our wedding. He was just a man larger than life.”
As of 9 A.M. Friday, Alaska Airlines said it cancelled more than 120 flights, about 9% of its operations.
The airline said it’s connected to a shortage of pilots. Pilots at PDX and in other cities were picketing over contract negotiations.
“The three main items are job security, work rules and flexibility in our schedules,” Capt. Rob Kloft said.
Alaska said they offer those things including an average captain’s salary of $341,000 a year.
FOX 12 asked the pilots about the travelers.
“Sorry that they have to endure this, that the company did not plan ahead of time for their staffing,” Kloft said.
Some people got lucky with a rebook after their cancellation, like Pascal Bershee. She is headed to France where she’ll be an exchange student.
“Super grateful,” she said. “I was really nervous that I’d have to wait a couple days and I can’t because I start high school there.”
Dold wishes there could have been some forewarning this may happen.
“It would have been great honestly had we known this was a possibility so we could have made alternate plans earlier,” she said.
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For the second year in a row, Chicago cultural institutions and dignitaries will celebrate Africa Day, an occasion celebrated globally for 59 years, which honors the unity and cultural diversity of African nations through arts, commerce, and diplomacy.
CHICAGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 25th, cultural institutions, consulates, businesses, and communities across Chicago will celebrate Africa Day. This holiday, which has been celebrated by African communities and nations for nearly 60 years internationally, honors the diplomatic, economic, and cultural legacy of the African Union–a collective of 55 representative states who negotiate trade and commerce on the continent.
Last year, Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation naming May 25th Africa Day in the state of Illinois, and Chicago celebrated with a reception on the city's North side attended by various dignitaries, including representatives from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller.
This year, in honor of Africa Day, several events are scheduled, including a flag raising ceremony of the African Union flag on Wednesday, May 25 from 12-1 P.M. at the Daley Plaza. In addition to this several co-sponsoring Chicago cultural organizations, including the Muslim American Leadership Alliance, will host special community events. The festivities will be attended by Chicago community leaders and various members of the Chicago Consular Corps, including representatives from Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, Cape Verde, Comoros, and the Republic of Congo.
Africa Day honors the contributions of African nations and peoples to Chicago's shared cultural heritage; All are invited to join in this celebration and the important cultural moment it represents.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultimate Endless Shrimp is back at Red Lobster® and is now available all day, every day for a limited time*. This year's lineup features NEW! Parmesan-Bacon Shrimp Scampi (because everything tastes better with bacon) as well as Argentine Red Shrimp**. And, back by popular demand, classic Shrimp Linguini Alfredo has returned to the roster of options.
Guests are invited to roll up their sleeves and indulge in a variety of craveable offerings by choosing two delicious shrimp preparations to start, and when they are gone, order additional shrimp dishes one at a time. Each Ultimate Endless Shrimp meal is accompanied by a choice of side and of course, unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits®. Insider tip: avoid grabbing the extra biscuit to leave room for endless amounts of shrimp.
This year's Ultimate Endless Shrimp menu features five enticing offerings to satisfy any shrimp craving, including:
- NEW! Parmesan-Bacon Shrimp Scampi – Tender shrimp, oven-broiled in a garlic butter sauce, with shaved Parmesan, crispy Parmesan panko, bacon, and parsley.
- Argentine Red Shrimp – A skewer of wild-caught Argentine red shrimp, fire-grilled and served over rice.
- Shrimp Linguini Alfredo – Tender shrimp in a creamy Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini.
- Walt's Favorite Shrimp – Hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried. Served with cocktail sauce.
- Garlic Shrimp Scampi – Hand-crafted garlic shrimp scampi, oven-broiled in a garlic butter sauce.
"Ultimate Endless Shrimp is a fun, guest-favorite promotion that has become an annual tradition for many. From friendly family competitions to see who can eat the most shrimp, to those who love the freedom to try new flavors and preparations, to those who simply love the ability to enjoy their favorite shrimp dishes endlessly, we can't wait to see all the ways our guests celebrate this event with us this year," said Patty Trevino, Chief Marketing Officer at Red Lobster.
Guests can take advantage of Ultimate Endless Shrimp any day of the week, for a limited time, by visiting their local Red Lobster restaurant or ordering To Go or touchless delivery directly from RedLobster.com/order. Guests ordering Ultimate Endless Shrimp To Go get to mix and match four shrimp preparations plus a choice of side and Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
To earn points for dining, including through To Go and delivery orders, and redeem tasty rewards, guests can sign up for Red Lobster's free loyalty program, My Red Lobster Rewards℠. To view the complete Red Lobster menu or find a restaurant location, visit Red Lobster's website.
* Offer available 9/5/22 – 11/6/22 at participating locations in the U.S. and Canada. Not available in PR. Prices higher in California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Canada and in select locations in Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, and New York. Pricing indicated excludes beverages, applicable taxes and gratuities. Available for Dine-in or To Go; third party delivery excluded. Guests ordering Endless Shrimp via To Go or delivery from REDLOBSTER.COM or REDLOBSTER.CA may pick up to four orders of shrimp in any combination of flavors offered.
** While supplies last.
Red Lobster is the world's largest and most-loved seafood restaurant company, headquartered in Orlando, Fla. With a proud heritage and an even brighter future, Red Lobster is focused on serving the highest quality, freshly prepared seafood that is traceable, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. To learn more about Red Lobster's sourcing standards and where the seafood we serve comes from, please visit www.redlobster.com/seafoodwithstandards. Red Lobster is also proud to be an employer of choice, including being named to Forbes magazine's 2022 lists of America's Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about Red Lobster, including locations and menu options, please visit http://www.redlobster.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Summer is here and many are gearing up to take advantage of the nicer weather for an outdoor wedding.
Of course, everyone wants to have the perfect wedding day. Weddings cost a lot of money, are often very public and represent the forever bond between two people that love each other.
Despite our best intentions, sometimes things get in the way of that perfect day. That’s why the Better Business Bureau of North Texas is issuing a warning about Dallas-based calligraphy and custom painting retailer Madeleine Creative Company, LLC.
According to BBB North Texas, the young company has earned the bureau’s rating of “F” due to unanswered complaints, specifically about the timing of delivery.
In 2021, BBB officials say they received complaints from customers all alleging that they never received the products they ordered from Madeleine Creative Company, LLC.
BBB officials say they reached out to the company in January and have yet to receive a response.
For the full report from BBB North Texas, visit their website.
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| 2022-04-18T18:59:11Z
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June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and it serves as a call to action for individuals, organizations, and communities working to end elder abuse.
This includes financial exploitation, neglect, and scams that some elders may, unfortunately, have to deal with.
WEAAD was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.
Since 2019, Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigations have resulted in the arrests of 41 suspects in cases involving Florida seniors.
MFCU has also recovered millions of dollars through legal actions involving scams aimed at Florida seniors.
These investigations have been specifically for facilities receiving payments under the Medicaid program, such as nursing homes, organizations for the mentally and physically disabled, and assisted living centers.
Instances of abuse outside the Medicaid program fall under the jurisdiction of local law enforcement, who work in close partnership with MFCU.
To report an abuse situation, individuals may use the Florida Abuse Hotline by calling 1(800) 96-ABUSE, or report online at the Florida Department of Children and Families Abuse Hotline webpage.
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Raiders decline options on three 2019 1st-round picks
By JOSH DUBOW
AP Pro Football Writer
The Las Vegas Raiders are declining the fifth-year options on all three of their 2019 first-round picks as the new regime doesn’t want to commit to players inherited on the roster. General manager Dave Ziegler announced that the team will let defensive end Clelin Ferrell, running back Josh Jacobs and safety Johnathan Abram play out the final year of their rookie contracts instead of extending them through 2023. The options were worth $11.5 million for Ferrell, and about $8 million each for Jacobs and Abram.
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| 2022-04-29T21:12:39Z
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New additions from Microsoft, project44 and Convoy bring industry experience and technical prowess to fulfillment tech business
SEATTLE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipium, the first fulfillment technology platform for retail and e-commerce, announced three leadership additions to the Shipium team across product, sales, and technical implementation teams. Joining the company are Shilpa Tiwari, VP of Engineering and Data Science; Jason Kerner, Senior VP of Sales Engineering; and Brian Thom, VP of Sales. These new hires follow Shipium's exciting $27.5M Series A fundraising event, the largest in the logistics software industry to date.
Tiwari, Kerner, and Thom join the growing Seattle logistics startup founded in 2019 by supply chain and logistics experts Jason Murray and Mac Brown, which aims to help billion dollar retailers and digitally native e-commerce companies make fast shipping a core business offering. The Shipium Fulfillment Platform enables retailers to automate millions of supply chain and shipping decisions in real-time to better place inventory, promise delivery dates to online shoppers and tap into national and regional carriers to find the fastest and least expensive shipping option.
"We're in full scale-up mode, and it's an exciting time at Shipium as demand for our platform across the retail industry is strong," said Jason Murray, Co-Founder and CEO of Shipium. "Shilpa, Brian and Jason are fantastic additions to the team, and will do wonders to help us improve our products, scale customer acquisition and onboarding, and transform how our customers deliver a great shipping and shopping experience to consumers around the nation."
Shilpa Tiwari joined Shipium from Microsoft where she served for over two years as Group Engineering Manager leading the DataGrid Intelligence platform. While at Microsoft Tiwari was responsible for creating the team and technology stack that powers the Intelligent Risk Insights Platform, which uses data science and deep learning to identify risks and anomalies. Prior to Microsoft, Tiwari worked at Amazon where she led software development focused on optimization solutions and Machine Learning. At Shipium, Tiwari is responsible for leading all engineering and data science teams as they create the supply chain industry's first fulfillment technology platform for retail and ecommerce companies.
In addition to her work at Shipium, Tiwari was recently appointed to the non-profit Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority (WHEFA) Board of Directors, where she will serve as a strategic resource to the organization.
Jason Kerner joins Shipium from project44 where for six years he served as Global Vice President, Solutions & Value Engineering and Lab Services. During his time with project44, he helped grow the company from 12 employees to over 1,200 while establishing the foundation and processes needed to build a strong go-to-market program. In addition, Jason played an important role in many partnerships and assisted with the integration of project44's strategic acquisitions. At Shipium, Jason leads Solutions Engineering (Presales) and Customer Experience (Integration and Customer Success) focused on delivering value to Fortune 500 and direct-to-consumer retail and ecommerce businesses equally.
Brian Thom joins Shipium from Convoy, the digital freight network, where he spent six years in sales, business development and strategy, helping grow the company from 15 employees to over 1,400 with annual revenue exceeding $700M. While at Convoy, Thom served multiple sales leadership roles with the most recent as Head of Revenue Expansion, where he was responsible for go-to-market strategies that helped Convoy grow into the premier freight management technology provider. At Shipium, Thom will lead sales and revenue efforts focused on enabling Fortune 500 and direct-to-consumer retail and ecommerce businesses to modernize their approach to logistics and supply chain management.
At Shipium, our technology enables the world's largest retailers and e-commerce companies to make fast, free and on-time shipping a cornerstone of business. Engineered to help multi-billion dollar and digitally native retailers tame complexity, the Shipium Fulfillment Platform connects, coordinates and optimizes complex supply chain decisions to deliver speed and value. Founded in 2019 by digital supply chain leaders from Amazon and Zulily, the Shipium transforms how retailers do business. To learn more about how Shipium can supercharge your business, visit www.shipium.com.
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IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President Biden recognized May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in a letter from the White House that acknowledged the millions of Americans who ride, and that "A motorcycle offers freedom, recreation, and the opportunity to explore our great Nation coast-to-coast."
"My Administration remains committed to ensuring the safety of everyone who rides a motorcycle and all who travel across our Nation," Biden wrote in the letter dated May 1, underscoring the importance of personal protective gear for motorcyclists, obeying traffic laws, riding alcohol- and drug-free, and for motorists to drive safely, be aware of motorcyclists, and to share the road. "All of us who travel America's roads have an important role in securing a safe motorcycle-riding environment."
"We thank President Biden, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and the Department of Transportation for helping to raise awareness of motorcyclists and motorcycle safety," said Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. "On behalf of motorcyclists across the country, we are grateful for the funding contained in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize the highways, roads, and bridges."
More riders are anticipated to be on the roads this year. Sales of motorcycles and scooters rose 14.2% in 2021, the second consecutive year of growth, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council Retail Sales Reporting System, which gathers new motorcycle and scooter retail sales data from 14 leading manufacturers and distributors in the U.S.
"The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has worked closely with the Department of Transportation and the Biden administration to bring issues facing motorcyclists to the forefront," said Scott Schloegel, senior vice president of government relations for MSF. "This administration has placed a priority on reducing highway deaths and on educating the motoring public, and we appreciate that this presidential recognition is one of many ways they are working to accomplish that goal."
More tips for riders and drivers are available at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's websites: msf-usa.org and forcardrivers.com. Users can also test their perception and knowledge with timed challenges and quizzes. (https://www.msf-usa.org/RiderPerception.aspx)
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, the country's leading safety resource and advocate for motorcyclists, creates education and training systems for riders of every experience level. For those looking to get into riding, formal motorcycle training, such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic RiderCourse, is among the best ways to learn. The MSF also offers refresher courses and advanced skills courses for experienced riders.
ABOUT THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests, and public information programs. MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military, and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. Standards established by MSF have been recognized worldwide since 1973. The MSF is a not-for-profit organization endorsed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; BMW Motorrad USA; BRP, Inc.; Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.; Indian Motorcycle; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; KTM North America, Inc.; Suzuki Motor USA, LLC; Triumph Motorcycles America; and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. For safety information or to enroll in an MSF Basic RiderCourse near you, or to learn more about the many other MSF course offerings, visit MSF-USA.org or call (800) 446-9227.
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SaaS platform for label proofing, artwork management, and creative collaboration to demonstrate latest innovations
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artwork Flow, Bizongo's proprietary platform, will be exhibiting at Labelexpo Americas 2022 where visitors can get a firsthand look at the software's latest innovation — an industry-leading flexible workflow functionality. With this feature, users can now build packaging workflows that will meet the specific requirements of their business.
With Project Managers' gamut of tasks involving managing teams, assigning responsibilities, setting up deadlines, and still managing to go to market without launch delays, a structured approach to label management is a must-have. Artwork Flow can help streamline project management for users.
Labelexpo participants can see this workflow functionality in action at the team's booth (#5222). Additionally, visitors can:
- Check out an AI-enabled smart proofing tool to help with FDA compliance
- See how to comply with 21 CFR Part 11
- Get a platform walkthrough to understand how Artwork Flow helps with label management, compliance, collaboration, and going to market faster
"As marketers deal with the ever-increasing complexities of managing and launching labels, Artwork Flow provides a platform to collaborate with flexible workflows along with a comprehensive expanse of proofing tools and digital asset media modules. We are excited to showcase these capabilities at Labelexpo and are confident that it would be a tremendous value addition for stakeholders involved in getting products on shelves faster," says Tabrez Shaikh, Head of Global Sales at Artwork Flow.
To learn more about how Artwork Flow can help users stay compliant, manage and proof labels, and go to market faster, visit artworkflowhq.com.
About Artwork Flow
Artwork Flow is a SaaS platform by Bizongo for label proofing and artwork management. It's a cloud-based collaboration platform to review and approve creative packaging projects to accelerate product launches. Artwork Flow helps brands across industries such as Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, and more.
About Bizongo
Bizongo is one of India's largest technology-driven platforms for made-to-order B2B products. It is a unified platform that solves vendor financing and supply chain for B2B categories like packaging, textiles, raw materials, and more. Bizongo serves 600+ enterprise customers across a wide range of industries and provides digital solutions to leading brands like Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Tata Cliq, and Mondelez.
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The following is a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Movies
In the satirical comedy “Emergency,” college seniors Kunle (Donald Elise Watkins) and Sean (RJ Cyler) set out for an epic night of partying only to return home to a shocking scene: Their door is ajar and a woman is passed out on their floor. The men are Black and the woman is white and they know that calling the police is not a straightforward proposition. The film, directed by Carey Williams and written by KD Dávila, was one of the breakouts of the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year for its penetrating look at racial dynamics in a heightened, comedic setting. It’s currently playing in theaters for a limited time before streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting Friday, May 27.
“Navalny,” the riveting documentary about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been making the rounds in theaters and on CNN, but starting Thursday it’ll be available on HBO Max as well. Taut and suspenseful, Daniel Roher’s film plays more like a John le Carré thriller than a true story. It has taken on even greater significance since the Russian war on Ukraine, too, according to many of the people involved. “It gives so much context to what’s happening now in Ukraine,” Maria Pevchikh, head of the investigative unit for Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation and an executive producer on the film, told the AP.
While we sit and wait to see what the big breakouts will be at the Cannes Film Festival this year, the film streaming platform MUBI has one of the festival’s all-timers coming on Friday, May 27: David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive,” which won Lynch the directing prize at the festival in 2001 (shared with Joel Coen for “The Man Who Wasn’t There”). And when you’re done wandering around the fringes of Hollywood with Naomi Watts and Laura Elena Harding, MUBI has an entire Cannes takeover section to explore with films like Andrea Arnold’s “Fish Tank,” Joachim Trier’s “Oslo, August 31st” (for new Trier fans thanks to “The Worst Person in the World”), as well as Ruben Östlund’s “The Square” and “Force Majeure.”
— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr
Music
Def Leppard get back to basics with “Diamond Star Halos,” their 12th studio album and first work since 2015. The first single, “Kick,” is less hair metal and more classic arena rock. “You never quit” go the lyrics and that sounds apt for the band, too. Def Leppard recorded in three different countries, with singer Joe Elliott in Ireland, bassist Rick Savage in England, and guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell, as well as drummer Rick Allen, in the United States. The album nods to the members’ earliest collective influences, like David Bowie, T. Rex, and Mott the Hoople, among others, and the title comes from T. Rex’s “Bang a Gong (Get It On).”
The weekend’s big movie is also a place for new music. The soundtrack from “Top Gun: Maverick” features the singles “Hold My Hand” by Lady Gaga and “I Ain’t Worried” by OneRepublic. There’s the return of “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins, while Miles Teller, who plays Goose’s son, recorded a live rendition of “Great Balls of Fire.” The album also features original tracks by the movie’s composers but there’s no reprise of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” — perhaps that would have been a step too far into the danger zone.
— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy
Television
The good old days for dinosaurs concluded some 60 million years ago, when they owned the ancient Earth in all its glory. That’s where “Prehistoric Planet” is set, using a mix of wildlife filmmaking, paleontology findings and visual effects for a promised “one-of-a-kind immersive experience.” Among the stars: the Mongolian Titan and the frightfully clawed Therizinosaurus, who along with other dinos are introduced in their respective land, sea and air habitats. The five-part Apple TV+ series, out Monday through Friday, May 23-27, boasts narrator David Attenborough and music by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
Martin Freeman keeps proving he can play anything. The “Sherlock” and “Breeders” actor stars as a deeply troubled English police officer in “The Responder,” debuting Tuesday, on the Britbox streaming service. Demoted from inspector, Chris Carson is patrolling the streets of his Liverpool, England, hometown, confronting crime and his own angst. He’s also reluctant partner to a rookie, played by Adelayo Adedayo, and his marriage is at risk. The series, inspired by the experiences of its creator and producer, Tony Schumacher, unfolds over a week of night shifts as Chris tries to rescue a young addict from deadly jeopardy.
“Keeping Company with Sondheim” follows the creation of Broadway’s reimagined, gender-swapping version of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical “Company.” The documentary, filmed over a two-year period during the pandemic, also looks back at the original production’s debut during a bleak time for New York City. Marianne Elliott, director of the new production, and members of the original 1970 cast were among those interviewed for the film airing Friday, May 27, as part of PBS’ “Great Performances.” So was Sondheim, the theater giant who died last November at age 91.
— AP Television Writer Lynn Elber
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Washington state creates nation’s first alert system for missing Indigenous people
By Paradise Afshar, CNN
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington state signed a bill Thursday that creates the nation’s first alert system for missing Indigenous people.
The bill, which was passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate, highlights that “indigenous people experience disproportionate rates of violence in Washington state,” and calls for the creation of an advisory system, like the AMBER Alert system.
“Compared to the rest of the state’s population, Indigenous women comprise a disproportionate number of missing people,” Inslee said during a signing ceremony. “In cases where an individual has died, this bill will help families recover the remains of their loved ones while also honoring and respecting indigenous cultural practices. For women who are found, this bill will provide treatment so that they can start to recover from the trauma of their experience.”
As of Monday, 114 Native Americans are missing in Washington state, according to the Washington State Patrol. Native Americans comprise nearly 2% of the state’s population.
Nationally, there were 734 unresolved cases of missing Native American people as of August 2021, according to data from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.
Angel Charley, who heads New Mexico-based Coalition To Stop Violence Against Native Women, praised the governor for signing the bill.
“For too long, indigenous women across the county have been demanding that resources and systems be established to prioritize the search of our community members. This legislation does that,” said Charley, adding she hopes to see additional efforts nationwide.
In November President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at improving public safety and criminal justice for Native Americans. The order also addressed the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Democratic Rep. Debra Lekanoff, a sponsor of the bill, spoke during the ceremony and said missing and murdered indigenous women and people “is not just an Indian issue, it’s not just an Indian responsibility. Our sisters, our aunties, our grandmothers are going missing every day.”
Inslee signed the bill, along with several other tribal-related bills, at the Tulalip Resort Casino.
The bill “removes the hand so we can hear the unheard screams, it removes the hand from the Washington State Patrol. It brings together all of our governing bodies to collaborate, to take care (of) those who have been taken, those who’ve been lost, and those yet to come,” Lekanoff said.
For years, families and activists have demanded that authorities direct more attention and resources to cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women, arguing their cases are often overlooked or dismissed.
Federal and state officials have recently publicly acknowledged that there is a crisis of violence against Native Americans, and have launched efforts to address it, but advocates say their response is not enough.
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Love Groomers University with Mackensie Murphy
ST. CHARLES, Mo., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Louis based professional dog grooming supplier, Love Groomers and Mackensie Murphy of Groom Team USA will be hosting a Poodle and Doodle workshop at The Academy of Pet Careers in St. Charles, MO on Sunday July 17th 2022. The event is free to attend and will run from 11 am – 4 pm. Mackensie Murphy will cover all things prep work. From products to tools, she'll demonstrate exactly what you need to know to get the best finishes and end results. She will also cover different poodle and doodle trims – from flashy to salon styles, top knots, different head styles, scissored legs, and tail ideas. The seminar will give professional groomers the opportunity to improve their grooming techniques by watching and learning from one of the top dog groomers in the country. Visit lovegroomers.com to register for the event.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Historically skeptical about European Union efforts to deepen cooperation, Danish voters on Wednesday will choose whether to abandon the country’s decision three decades ago to opt out of the bloc’s common defense policy.
The Danish referendum comes as the latest example of European countries seeking closer defense links with allies in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It follows Sweden and Finland’s historic bids to join NATO — something to be taken up at a summit next month.
Denmark joining the EU defense policy would have a relatively modest impact on Europe’s security architecture, particularly compared to Sweden and Finland joining NATO. But Christine Nissen, a researcher with the Danish Institute for International Studies, said both moves are “part of the same story,” and would strengthen military cooperation on a continent stunned by the war in Ukraine.
She said the main effect of abandoning the opt-out decision would be that Danish officials could stay in the room when EU colleagues discuss defense topics and Danish forces could take part in the bloc’s military operations.
Denmark, a founding member of NATO, has stayed on the sidelines of EU efforts to build a common security and defense policy in parallel with the trans-Atlantic alliance. It was one of four opt-out moves that Danes insisted on before adopting the EU’s Maastricht Treaty, which laid the foundation for political and economic union.
The 1992 waiver means Denmark hasn’t participated in the EU’s discussions on defense policy, its development and acquisition of military capabilities and its joint military operations, such as those in Africa and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Danes also opted out of EU cooperation on justice and home affairs, the common currency and citizenship. The opt-out decision on citizenship, which said European citizenship wouldn’t replace national citizenship, has since become irrelevant as other members later adopted the same position. But the other provisions remain intact despite efforts by successive governments to overturn them.
In a 2000 referendum, Danish voters decided to stay outside the eurozone, and 15 years later they voted to keep the exemption on justice and home affairs.
This time, however, Danes appear ready to say goodbye to opting out of common defense.
Social Democratic Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called for the referendum on March 8, less than two weeks after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. She called on citizens to vote “yes” to abolishing the exception, saying to do so “will strengthen our security.”
“I am voting in favor of abolishing the opt-out” decision, said Peter Jakobsen, a 61-year-old pharmacist in Copenhagen. “We must not stand outside. We are in the EU and we must be involved. We must make a difference.”
But Sanne Michelsen, a 52-year-old shopper in Copenhagen, said she didn’t see the point of suddenly joining the EU’s defense policy after years on the outside.
“This is a referendum about an opt-out that has never caused us any problem,” she said in her native Danish, before turning to English to add. “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.’”
The “yes” side has had a clear lead in polls, with about 40% in favor of dropping the exemption and 30% against. About a fourth of voters say they are still undecided.
There is widespread support for dropping the defense opt-out decision in Parliament. Only three small parties want to maintain it, two on the right and one on the left.
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New live shopping platform, eBay Live, lets enthusiasts discover, chat and purchase instantly, from anywhere in the world
Inaugural event kicks off with trading card expert DJ Skee and top eBay seller Bleecker Trading
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay today announces the launch of eBay Live, a dedicated shopping platform that gives people a new way to browse and buy products in a live, interactive environment. The new beta technology combines entertainment with instant purchasing on one of the world's largest marketplaces. The first series will offer a curated selection of highly-coveted and rare trading cards from top eBay seller Bleecker Trading, and will be hosted by trading card enthusiast DJ Skee.
"eBay has always been the original home for trading cards and collectibles," said Dawn Block, VP Collectibles, Electronics and Home at eBay. "As the collector community grows, we're offering a new live platform that combines an engaging environment with incredible ease, allowing our community to come together over shared interests and merchandise. Currently in beta, eBay Live will deliver a more streamlined, entertaining and sophisticated way for our community to connect, buy and sell."
The events invite shoppers to engage with products as if they're in a traditional offline shop, beginning on June 22 at 3 PM ET. Jess Mineo of Bleecker Trading will showcase iconic collectibles, including a 1995 Topps Finest Michael Jordan M1 Red Bordered Refractor PSA 9 MINT and a 1998 Kobe Bryant Skybox That's Jam PSA 10.
Accessible on the eBay app and at ebay.com/eBayLive, enthusiasts will be able to interact with both DJ Skee and Bleecker Trading directly in the chat and through reaction buttons, bringing a higher level of entertainment to shopping – with the option to purchase any of the cards directly from the livestream.
"We are always looking for new ways to connect with our fellow collectors," said Jess Mineo, head of Bleecker Trading. "eBay has always provided us with the incredible reach of a global platform, and their eBay Live beta technology now gives us the opportunity to highlight our offering in a more personal, meaningful way."
eBay continually brings the best advancements to the community to ensure the marketplace is delivering what enthusiasts want and need. Earlier this month, eBay launched its vault for trading cards, a 31-thousand square foot, 24/7 secured, temperature controlled facility and digital marketplace for collectors. eBay also recently expanded its Authenticity Guarantee service to trading cards and, last year, the company debuted Price Guide and Collection and Image Scan which have changed the way collectors manage their portfolios.
"As an avid collector, I love that eBay continues to push the envelope to provide the best possible experience," said DJ Skee. "eBay's constant roll out of new offerings – Authenticity Guarantee for trading cards, the eBay vault and now eBay Live beta –- has been absolutely game-changing."
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over $87 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments (Allspring), a leading independent asset manager with more than $541 billion in assets under management,* today announced a new senior hire on its corporate communications team.
Melissa Murphy joins Allspring as Head of Public Relations (PR), reporting to Debbi Tippett, Head of Corporate Communications. Melissa directs Allspring's PR strategy globally. She joins from SunStar Strategic, where she spent more than 20 years leading PR strategies for asset management firms. Melissa began her career at Strong Investments as part of its media relations and corporate communications team.
This addition to Allspring's media and public relations platform is designed to strategically support the firm on its journey toward building a world-class, global asset management firm.
"We are delighted to welcome Melissa to our team. She brings tremendous asset management PR experience and deep industry connections to Allspring. Growing our team with the right in-house expertise enables us to further elevate the Allspring brand for our clients," said Kelly Vives, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.
To learn more about Allspring and our mission to elevate investing, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.
Allspring Global Investments™ is an independent asset management company with more than $541 billion in assets under management,* offices around the world and investment teams supported by 450 investment professionals. Allspring is committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning and inspiring a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes.
Allspring Global Investments™ is the trade name for the asset management companies of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These companies include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC). Associated with Allspring is Galliard Capital Management, LLC (an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS company).
*As of 31 March 2022, AUM includes $91 billion from Galliard Capital Management, an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS company.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Rodriguez was standing near his courtside seat, oblivious to a few fans who were snapping a quick photo of the baseball great as they walked by.
He was watching the Minnesota Timberwolves warm up instead.
Rodriguez — currently part of the Timberwolves’ ownership group, with plans in place for he and business partner Marc Lore to assume control from Glen Taylor and become primary owners next year — said Wednesday that he’s enjoying his transitions from baseball to basketball and from player to executive, and noted that he’s still learning.
“I mean, I come at it from a different perspective, being in baseball for about a quarter of a century, and now it’s interesting to take my experience from Major League Baseball, from broadcasting and now being here as an owner,” Rodriguez said in an interview with The Associated Press before watching Minnesota’s Summer League game in Las Vegas against Milwaukee. “It’s been great. The NBA has welcomed me with open arms.”
And the Wolves haven’t exactly been sitting around idly since Rodriguez and Lore started their ownership process.
Minnesota has been one of the biggest stories in the league this offseason, first by luring executive Tim Connelly away from the Denver Nuggets to take over as president of the Timberwolves. Then came the trade — acquiring Rudy Gobert from Utah for a slew of players and draft picks, a move that created perhaps the top frontline in the NBA with Gobert playing alongside Karl-Anthony Towns.
“It’s all about the fans in Minnesota. I think they deserve a winner,” Rodriguez said. “They deserve consistency, they deserve continuity. And I think across the board, we’ve seen that. … If you’re a fan, there’s a lot to cheer for. There’s a lot to be excited about. And I think when you can forecast predictability, it’s good for the energy of the town.”
Taylor agreed to sell the Timberwolves for $1.5 billion last year to Lore and Rodriguez. Lore became Walmart’s e-commerce chief in 2016, when the retail giant bought his Jet.com startup in an attempt to boost online business.
Rodriguez hit 696 home runs over 22 major league seasons, with the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. His last season on the field was 2016, marking the end of a career that was tainted by performance-enhancing drug use he later admitted to. He has invested in an array of businesses outside of basketball, serves as a trustee at the University of Miami — the baseball stadium there bears his name, even though he never played for the Hurricanes — and now finds himself learning a new game.
But he already speaks of it like a seasoned pro, talking about what Wolves guard D’Angelo Russell can do in pick-and-roll situations, how he thinks Gobert — a three-time defensive player of the year — is underrated offensively and why it was important to extend coach Chris Finch’s contract this past spring.
It’s busy, and that’s what he wants.
“Team ownership is 365, 24/7,” Rodriguez said, “I knew that (NBA Commissioner) Adam Silver and his team were great, but they’re even better than what they project. His senior management team, all the way through, they’re really incredible, they add tons of value. And I think they’re great at welcoming people, whether you’re a player, media, owner, executive into the room, and they know how to do that better than anyone.”
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LOS ANGELES , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDrive® Compute, a high-performance VPS hosting solution from IDrive Backup with an international network of edge computing locations, has expanded even more by adding a number of data centers throughout Europe. This enables developers and businesses based all over Europe to host multiple virtual instances on an infrastructure loaded with powerful physical servers and robust hardware resources, all managed off-premise at the edge location closest to them for optimal performance.
As IDrive® Compute continues to grow and become more popular among users all over the world, the company made it a priority to add these data centers to ensure that these users receive a faster response when collecting, analyzing and passing through data, instead of directing it to a centralized cloud or server.
The new edge locations which are spread throughout Europe are London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Madrid, solidifying efficient business operations for users across the EU, and promoting a high-performance business ecosystem to maximize productivity.
Following the addition of the Dublin edge center, one of the reasons IDrive chose to expand more throughout Europe other than providing all users with the fastest possible performance, is due to the increasing procurement of renewable energy for data centers, which is currently driving the data center power market in Europe according to the Europe Data Center Power Market - Industry Outlook & Forecast 2022-2027.
With IDrive® Compute, businesses and developers can create and manage multiple virtual machines, run projects with little to no latency, schedule backups for the instances, take real-time snapshots, and add more space to them with block-storage. The VPS infrastructure lets users accommodate computing projects of any scale and size.
IDrive® Compute offers pay-as-you-use pricing with on-demand scalability, which offers businesses the ability to scale their computing infrastructure as needed. Pricing remains consistent across all regions, with no hidden charges for specific regions.
About IDrive
IDrive Inc. is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®,RemotePC™ and IBackup.The company's services help over 4 million customers back up over 500 Petabytes of data
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HOUSTON and LONDON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced it has declared a dividend of $1.19 per share, to be paid September 6, 2022, to shareholders of record on August 29, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of August 26, 2022.
About LyondellBasell
As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry. The company's products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year. For more information, please visit www.LyondellBasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
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NAPERVILLE, Ill. , Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (NYSE American: CVR) today announced results for the second quarter of 2022 as summarized below:
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NAPERVILLE, Ill. , Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (NYSE American: CVR) today announced results for the second quarter of 2022 as summarized below:
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FCIA to showcase latest in Fibre Channel and FC-NVMe technology by demonstrating a high performance, self-optimizing and high availability architecture for business-critical applications
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the first in-person Flash Memory Summit since 2019, the Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA) today announced that it will be demonstrating why Fibre Channel is the go-to transport for business and mission critical applications at this year's show as adoption continues to grow.
"We're excited to return to the show floor in Santa Clara this year, not least because we'll be able to perform a physical demonstration of the strength of Fibre Channel," said Chris Lyon, chairman, FCIA. "This year's event will be an ideal opportunity for attendees to learn more about the latest developments in Fibre Channel and see what this technology can deliver in their infrastructure."
The FCIA is attending this year's Flash Memory Summit at a time when Fibre Channel adoption shows strong growth. "Revenue for the total FC SAN market (FC switches + FC adapters) grew for the fourth consecutive quarter in 1Q22, up 11% Y/Y to $613 M on 6% higher port shipments of 1.82 M," according to Quillin Research's 1Q 2022 SAN Report.
Demonstrating Next Generation Fibre Channel Advancements
This week in booth #755 at the Flash Memory Summit, the FCIA is conducting a public demonstration highlighting the latest multi-vendor Fibre Channel technologies in an end-to-end fabric utilizing NVMe over Fabrics (FC-NVMe) running over Fibre Channel concurrently with legacy FCP/SCSI.
The live exhibit showcases how end points participate with Fibre Channels' new standards-based Fabric Notification (FPIN) technology that allows all elements of the SAN to pass critical link information among the peers enabling a self-optimizing fabric that mitigates congestion and improves link integrity determination. For the first time, the FCIA demonstration highlights Fibre Channel's Gen 7 64GFC speed, capable of 12,800 MB/s full-duplex performance.
To showcase interoperability, this year's demonstration will feature equipment from an array of FCIA members, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Broadcom, Teledyne LeCroy, Cisco, SANBlaze, Marvell® and Amphenol. FCIA members will be on hand at the booth to walk attendees through the demonstration and discuss Fibre Channel's clear advantages for high performance flash-based storage.
Expert Discussions at Flash Memory Summit Seminars
The FCIA is also hosting a session at Flash Memory Summit on Wednesday, August 3, 4:15 pm. – 4:30 p.m. titled "Fibre Channel in 2022". Hosted by Mark Jones, President Emeritus, FCIA, the session will provide the latest on Fibre Channel's capabilities and a window into upcoming technological updates.
Fellow FCIA member Nishant Lodha, Director of Technologies, Marvell will be diving deeper into Fibre Channel Fabric Notifications technology at the session NWRK-301-2 "The Quest for an Autonomous Storage Fabric" on Thursday, August 4, 9:45am.
Pick Up the Latest Fibre Channel Solutions Guide
The recently updated Fibre Channel Solutions Guide 2021-2022 will be available to all attendees at the FCIA booth. This year's Solutions Guide provides the latest insights into how Fibre Channel delivers value for organizations, including how Fibre Channel networks deliver more than just speed, and how organizations can learn to succeed with Fibre Channel solutions.
FCIA representatives will be on-hand at booth #755 at Flash Memory Summit from August 2-4, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. For more information, please visit fibrechannel.org.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is standardizing procedures for rubbing baseballs and their removal from humidors in an effort to establish more consistency amid complaints about slickness that followed the crackdown on sticky substances.
MLB has been working on standards over the course of the season in response to feedback from players and sent a memorandum outlining the changes on Tuesday to general managers, assistant GMs and clubhouse managers. Titled “Updates to Baseball Storage & Handling,” a copy of the memo was obtained by The Associated Press.
Scrutiny of baseball preparation — a minimum 13 dozen are readied for each game — has increased in recent years. Use of a humidor, began by Colorado in 2002, expanded to Arizona in 2019, three additional teams in 2020, then a total of 10 last year and all 30 this season.
MLB is mandating a ball be stored in a humidor for at least 14 days before game use, and ball storage must be recorded by the home team’s gameday compliance monitor and then certified in a signed form by the clubhouse manager.
“All baseballs projected to be used in a specific game must be mudded within three hours of all other baseballs being used in that game, and must be mudded on the same day that they are going to be used,” the memo states. “Baseballs should not be out of the humidor for more than two hours at any point prior to first pitch, and if it will take club staff longer than two hours, the baseballs should be pulled out of the humidor in smaller batches.”
The memo followed review of video of each team’s rubbing procedures.
MLB is instructing that “each club staff member involved in the process should apply mud in a uniform manner ensuring the same mud-to-water ratio is applied to each ball. Rubbing mud should be applied to each baseball for at least 30 seconds, ensuring that mud is rubbed thoroughly and consistently into the entire leather surface of the ball.”
After rubbing, balls are to be put back in Rawlings boxes, with dividers between each, and returned to the humidor until the home team’s gameday compliance monitors gets them for game use. In an effort to reduce time in ball bags, balls are to be taken from the humidor 15-30 minutes before the scheduled start, and then no more than 96 balls at a time.
When needed, up to 96 more balls may be taken from the humidor, and they should not be mixed in bags with balls from the earlier bunch. A bag must be cleaned with a damp cloth and then a dry cloth before it is used “to make sure there is no excess residue, dust or moisture.”
Following a crackdown on use of sticky substances as grip aides last June 21, New York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt complained about the baseballs in April and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen last weekend after a pitch he threw hit Seattle’s Justin Upton in the head.
Bassitt was angry after Mets batters were hit by pitches 19 times in their first 20 games. Mets batters were hit 50 times entering Tuesday, on pace to finish with 117 — which would break the record of 105 set by Cincinnati last season.
Yet overall, hit batters are averaging 0.40 per team per game, down from 0.43 last year and 0.46 during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, which was the most since a record high 0.47 in 1899.
MLB has tested tacky ball prototypes at last year’s Arizona Fall League briefly this season at the Double-A Texas and Southern Leagues.
Commissioner Rob Manfred was pleased with the impact of the crackdown on sticky substances. Speaking at last year’s All-Star Game, he called it “a step along the road to a return to a more entertaining form of baseball.”
“The process has already shown very promising effects in terms of the play of the game on the field,” he said. “Batting average, slugging percentage, all those offensive categories have improved. Strikeouts are down, base on balls are down. We have not seen any material increase in players being hit by pitches. Those are all huge positives for us.”
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- Net income of $10.2 million and earnings per common share of $1.34 for the three months ended March 31, 2022
- Annualized return on average assets of 1.27% for the three months ended March 31, 2022
- Annualized return on average common equity of 12.62% for the three months ended March 31, 2022
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share declared, matching prior quarter and an increase of 4.8% from prior-year first quarter
MANITOWOC, Wis., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) ("Bank First" or the "Bank"), the holding company for Bank First, N.A., reported net income of $10.2 million, or $1.34 per share, for the first quarter of 2022, compared with net income of $11.5 million, or $1.49 per share, for the prior-year first quarter.
Net interest income during the first quarter of 2022 was $22.3 million, down $0.9 million from the previous quarter but up $0.2 million from the first quarter of 2021. Interest income on loans originated through the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") totaled $0.7 million during the first quarter of 2022, compared to $1.3 million during the previous quarter and $2.4 million during the first quarter of 2021.
During the first quarter of 2022 the Bank engaged in a strategy to enhance net interest income, utilizing $300.0 million in short-term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and investing these funds in short-term, liquid, interest-earning assets. This strategy increased net interest income during the quarter by $0.1 million.
Interest income related to purchase accounting entries, resulting from our acquisitions of other institutions over the last several years, increased net interest income during the first quarter of 2022 by $0.3 million, or $0.03 per share after tax, compared to $0.7 million and $0.5 million, or $0.07 and $0.05 per share after tax, for the fourth and first quarters of 2021, respectively.
Excluding income from PPP loans and the impact of purchase accounting entries, net interest income increased $2.1 million in the first quarter year-over-year. Excluding income from PPP loans, the impact of purchase accounting entries, and the impact of two fewer earning days in the current quarter, net interest income increased $0.6 million quarter-over-quarter.
Net interest margin was 3.06% for the first quarter of 2022, compared to 3.47% for the previous quarter and 3.57% for the first quarter of 2021. The aforementioned short-term net interest income enhancement strategy decreased net interest margin by 0.29% during the quarter. Purchase loan accounting entries added 0.04%, 0.11% and 0.09% to net interest margin for each of these periods, respectively.
Bank First recorded a provision for loan losses of $1.2 million during the first quarter of 2022, compared to $0.6 million and $0.9 million during the fourth and first quarters of 2021, respectively. Significant first quarter loan growth, as discussed later in this release, led to the need for a higher provision for loan losses. Through the first three months of 2022, recoveries of previously charged-off loans exceeded current charge-offs by $0.2 million. This compared favorably to negligible net charge-offs during the first three months of 2021.
Noninterest income was $5.2 million during the first quarter of 2022, compared to $5.5 million and $6.3 million during the fourth and first quarters of 2021, respectively. Income from our investment in Ansay & Associates LLC increased $0.4 million from the prior quarter, and $0.1 million from the prior-year first quarter. A slowdown in residential mortgage lending, experienced across the banking industry, led to a decline in gains on sales of mortgage loans to the secondary market of $0.5 million from the prior quarter, and $2.1 million from the prior-year first quarter. Finally, gains on sales of other real estate owned during the quarter totaled $0.2 million, comparing favorably to losses of $0.2 million in the prior quarter and gains of $0.1 million in the prior-year first quarter. The Bank ended the first quarter of 2022 with no other real estate property owned.
Noninterest expense was $12.7 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared to $13.4 million and $12.4 million during the fourth and first quarters of 2021, respectively. Personnel expense totaled $7.2 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $7.3 million and $7.1 million for the fourth and first quarters of 2021, respectively. Outside service fees totaled $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared to $0.8 million for the fourth and first quarters of 2021. Outside service fees included $0.5 million in expenses related to the pending acquisition of Denmark Bancshares, Inc. Finally, other noninterest expense during the first quarter of 2022 declined by $1.1 million from the prior quarter. During the fourth quarter of 2021, Bank First incurred a one-time expense when it purchased a domain name from another institution for $0.8 million as part of a rebranding initiative. No similar expense was incurred during the current quarter, leading to the positive variance quarter-over-quarter.
Total assets were $2.92 billion at March 31, 2022, a $12.6 million decrease from December 31, 2021, but up $78.7 million from March 31, 2021. Total loans were $2.32 billion at March 31, 2022, up $81.2 million from December 31, 2021, and up $87.8 million from March 31, 2021. Excluding PPP originations and repayments or forgiveness, loans grew by 12.7% over the trailing twelve months. Annualized loan growth during the first quarter of 2022 net of these same items amounted to 17.6%. Total deposits, nearly all of which remain core deposits, were $2.56 billion at March 31, 2022, up $28.7 million from December 31, 2021, and up $109.1 million from March 31, 2021. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits comprised 31.4% of the Bank's total core deposits at March 31, 2022.
Nonperforming assets at March 31, 2022, totaled $5.4 million, down from $8.2 million and $14.7 million at the end of the fourth and first quarters of 2021, respectively. Nonperforming assets to total assets ended the first quarter of 2022 at 0.19%, down from 0.28% at the end of the prior quarter and down from 0.52% from the end of the prior-year first quarter.
Stockholders' equity totaled $318.3 million at March 31, 2022, a decrease of $4.4 million from the previous quarter but an increase of $14.9 million from March 31, 2021. Interest rate movements during the current quarter significantly impacted the value of investments in the Bank's available-for-sale investment portfolio, creating a loss in other comprehensive income which reduced stockholders equity by $8.2 million. Dividends totaling $1.7 million and share repurchases totaling $5.0 million further reduced capital. Strong earnings served to partially offset these items, increasing capital by $10.2 million.
Bank First's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share, payable on July 6, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 22, 2022.
For further information, contact:
Kevin M LeMahieu, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (920) 652-3200 / klemahieu@bankfirst.com
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Ironnet, Inc.
Shareholders who purchased shares of IRNT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: September 15, 2021 to December 15, 2021
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had materially overstated its business and financial prospects; (ii) the Company was unable to predict the timing of significant customer opportunities which constituted a substantial portion of its publicly- issued FY 2022 financial guidance; (iii) the Company had not established effective disclosure controls and procedures to reasonably ensure its public disclosures were timely, accurate, complete, and not otherwise misleading; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false, misleading, and/or lacked any reasonable basis in fact at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 21, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/ironnet-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=28166&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of IRNT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 21, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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APOPKA, Fla., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Area kids will participate in a backpack giveaway, complimentary food and family fun at a series of Back to School Bash events sponsored by Orange County Commissioner candidate and local community sponsor Chris Delgado. Hosted by Have Faith Outreach, the first event is scheduled for 4pm on July 16, 2022 at Catalina Park in Eatonville, Florida, with more events to follow every Saturday in different areas of the county through August 20, 2022.
Delgado, a longtime Apopka resident and Mexican-American entrepreneur with a deep history of community involvement, was born to a single mother and has experienced the struggle many families have with back to school supplies each year. The series of free Back to School Bash events sponsored by Delgado will include backpack giveaways, complimentary food and fun for the whole family. The events are part of Delago's ongoing "Community First" campaign, which focuses on bringing much-needed community representation to District 2 county leadership.
"Many kids in Orange County start the school year without the supplies they need, and families often struggle this time of the year," said Delgado. "I know what it's like to be that kid and that family. My Back to School Bash events will help kids start the new school year on the right foot, with a little fun for all before summer ends."
Delgado filed for the commissioner seat in June 2022. His Community First campaign officially kicked off on June 13, 2022 with a community and fundraising event in Apopka, where Delgado shared his position on issues facing the region including Rent Control and other local concerns. Earlier in June, Delgado hosted a popular Father's Day get-together for all in the county, with free food, fun and games. Particular effort was made to encourage kids without fathers to participate, as they are often overlooked during the holiday's celebrations.
"The kids of Orange County are an important part of the future," added Delgado. "When we make them a priority, they grow up to make our communities stronger through their own participation and contribution. My Back to School Bash events help show kids that they matter to Orange County and to our county leadership."
Additional Back to School Bash events will be held throughout Orange County, with more details about upcoming events to be shared with area residents to save the date and attend. For more information, visit https://votechrisdelgado.com/.
About Chris Delgado
Chris Delgado is an Orange County, Florida business owner, philanthropist and community sponsor. He has been the founder and chief executive of several successful businesses in the region, as well as served in many executive and charitable roles. He is also the founder of Orlando Gives, an annual initiative to provide low-income families financial support during the Christmas holiday season. For more information, visit https://votechrisdelgado.com/.
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Baird's Global Consumer, Technology & Services Investors Conference and Stifel's Cross Sector Insight Investor Conference
DOTHAN, Ala., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) (the "Company"), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across five southeastern states, today announced that it will participate in two upcoming investor conferences in June 2022.
Members of the Company's management team are scheduled to meet with investors at the Baird 2022 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on June 6 and 7, 2022; the Company's "Fire Side Chat" discussion on June 6th at 2:35 p.m. Eastern Time/1:35 p.m. Central Time will be broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed via the Company's website at http://ir.constructionpartners.net/events-and-presentations.
In addition, the Company will participate in the Stifel Cross Sector Insight Investor Conference on June 8, 2022.
Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating across five southeastern states, with 57 hot-mix asphalt plants, 14 aggregate facilities and one liquid asphalt terminal. Publicly funded projects make up the majority of its business and include local and state roadways, interstate highways, airport runways and bridges. The majority of the Company's public projects are maintenance-related. Private sector projects include paving and sitework for office and industrial parks, shopping centers, local businesses and residential developments. To learn more, visit www.constructionpartners.net.
Contact:
Rick Black / Ken Dennard
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
ROAD@DennardLascar.com
(713) 529-6600
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‘Are you my Jane?’ Childhood best friends reunite on their 94th birthdays
For two childhood best friends who grew up living in the same neighborhood and playing together, their paths unknowingly kept crossing after graduating high school, including living at a Jackson senior living home.
Jane Scott and Joann Vandiver turned 94 on Feb. 10 and on Feb. 12, meaning they celebrated at the monthly birthday party at assisted living home American House of Jackson, formerly Elmcroft.
“I’m older” they went back and forth saying at the party until Scott—keeping the title of the oldest resident—told Vandiver that her birthday was Feb. 10, making her two days older than Vandiver.
They kept talking.
Vandiver told Scott that she would celebrate her birth with best friend whose birthday was Feb. 10 like Scott’s.
Then they realized they both lived on Lexington Ave. at one point.
“My Joann moved off,” Scott said.
“I did (move away),” Vandiver said.
That’s when Vandiver asked, “Are you my Jane?”
Neither of them could’ve imagined reuniting as they celebrated their February birthdays like they did as kids.
“I never would’ve known her,” Scott said.
It was exciting for Vandiver.
“It was so sweet to see them realize they were childhood best friends,” said Casey Hays, the facility’s life enrichment assistant who creates activities for the residents.
Vandiver got to the nursing home in September after postponing her planned start in Feb. 2020, about a year after Scott started living there.
“I didn’t recognize her, and she didn’t recognize me,” Vandiver said about not knowing who Scott was. “We got a little older.”
What they remember: The girl with the prettiest feet
“I don’t remember like you do,” Scott said as she urged Vandiver to do most of the talking about their childhood friendship.
At one of Vandiver’s parties, she vividly remembered a game where the girls went behind a sheet with only their bare feet showing.
“They were checking to see who had the prettiest feet,” Vandiver said as she and Scott started laughing. “And she had the most gorgeous feet.”
They met at school and often saw each other, like when they played outside on tire swings and did the same things.
The girls attended grammar school at Whitehall, then Jackson Jr. High and Jackson High.
Vandiver instantly turned the 1946 Jackson High yearbook, the Tatler, to the page with Scott, showing Scott’s maiden name – Jane Johnson.
“Isn’t she pretty?” Vandiver said as Scott blushed and said she no longer looked like the 76-year-old picture.
Vandiver’s yearbook picture, which read Joan Simmons, revealed that she was called “Blondie” in high school.
They’d seen each other a few times since graduating high school before Vandiver moved to Washington D.C. and married her military husband. They moved around and lived in Japan, Texas, Colorado and Myrtle Beach, where she lived for 49 years before returning to Jackson to be closer to her family.
Not remembering the exact date, Vandiver recalled last seeing Scott before their 40th high school class reunion in 1986.
Scott got married, worked over the years and became a “fun” mom who roller skated and took her son and his friends on out-of-state trips for baseball.
“I think my baby’s 74,” Scott said smiling.
Neither of them realized they were often in the same places, such as the baseball stadium in St. Louis or in Myrtle Beach where Vandiver lived and where Scott often vacationed for weeks at a time.
“I didn’t know she was there,” Scott said.
Friendship continues at American House
The senior living home keeps residents busy with activities, such as outings in town, bus rides, parties and Family Fun Day.
Sometimes both ladies are at the activities, and sometimes they’re not, Vandiver said.
Even though they did the same things as kids, they’ve grown to have different interests and habits.
Hayes called Vandiver crafty because she can paint and draw.
Vandiver usually stays up late on her iPhone while Scott will watch TV from bed.
Scott has always been active, roller skating, swimming, and climbing trees.
“Raising a son, I did everything,” Scott said.
Even getting around in her wheelchair, she’s a “spunky little lady,” Hays said.
With her LPN license, Scott delivered five babies in one night when she worked with Dr. Henry Herrian.
“When I get to the delivery room, you better be there,” Scott told the doctor. “And he was.”
At the nursing home, she’d do the exercises with the group but she’s not currently able to due to her health.
Vandiver isn’t a morning person, so she skips the workouts.
“I don’t get up that early,” she said.
The one thing they still have common is that they’re at American House, Vandiver said.
“Just hanging out,” Scott said, laughing.
The fun and easy-going duo can quickly make each other laugh with jokes and compliments.
Complimenting Scott’s beauty and athleticism, Vandiver said Scott was better at everything as kids.
“I think she needs her glasses,” Scott said.
Calling herself bashful, Vandiver is a lot more talkative than she was back then.
“I wasn’t too quiet,” Scott said with 69-year-old resident Willie McCadney agreeing that she isn’t quiet. “Might as well tell the truth.”
Scott greets new residents and invites them to sit with her, and she checks on her neighbors in her hallway.
“They show you how to be good to everybody,” Hays said.
Living, laughing, enjoying every day
“It seems like your two personalities are why you get along,” Denae Sweeton, the community relations director for American House, said. “I can tell why they were friends.”
When they’re together, they’re like two friends who hadn’t lost touch, she and Hays said.
Scott and Vandiver talk during social hour every day, eat together, play Uno and do Trivia.
They talk about mutual friends, old boyfriends and their gray hair.
“We’re here and we’re friends,” Vandiver said. “We were friends way back then, lost touch and now we’re friends again.”
It’s wonderful to be able to sit around and laugh at 94, Scott said.
“Well, what else can we do?” Vandiver said, sending the room into laughter. “You have to laugh or cry, and we don’t want to cry.
Seeing them reconnect and rekindle their friendship at 94 makes Sweeton realize that childhood friendships are never forgotten.
“You always have an opportunity to run into them again,” Sweeton said.
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Strategic growth investment in leading content analytics SaaS platform
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuadrilla Capital, LLC ("Cuadrilla"), a leading enterprise software investment firm, today announced that it has acquired Chartbeat, Inc. ("Chartbeat" or the "Company"). Chartbeat will continue to be led by John Saroff, CEO. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Chartbeat is a leading content analytics SaaS platform, serving the largest digital media organizations in the world, including The New York Times, CNN, The Washington Post, BBC, ESPN and UOL. Chartbeat provides real-time insights, historical benchmarking, optimization and reporting to increase audience growth, subscriber revenue and the impact of editorial workflows.
"Our partnership with Cuadrilla marks a key milestone for Chartbeat as we continue to scale and grow," said John Saroff, CEO of Chartbeat. "As content creation proliferates, media companies are faced with the challenge of how best to draw and engage users. Our mission is to enable meaningful stories to thrive by helping organizations build deep connections with their audiences – all in real-time. Cuadrilla's sponsorship provides us with the support and resources to accelerate our strategic roadmap in service of our customers through product innovation and market expansion."
"Chartbeat has become a proven industry force and we are thrilled to support the Company in its next phase of growth," said Jonah Sulak and Vikram Abraham, Co-Founders and Managing Partners at Cuadrilla. "Our investment in Chartbeat underscores our commitment to investing in category-defining software platforms, and we believe Chartbeat is well-positioned to continue growing its leadership position in the content analytics and media operations markets. Chartbeat is led by an exceptionally talented team, and we look forward to supporting the organization in pursuing both organic and inorganic expansion opportunities while delivering significant value to the Company's global customer base."
"Attracting and retaining audience attention remains the highest priority for media enterprises, particularly in light of the shift from advertising to subscription-based revenue models," said Eric Hinkle, Operating Partner at Cuadrilla. "Chartbeat serves as a mission-critical system of engagement for these organizations, as evidenced by the hundreds of millions of people reading a piece of content, every day, that has been tailored and curated with Chartbeat's solution suite. We look forward to building on this strong foundation to further produce innovation and success for customers."
Lincoln International served as financial advisor and Massumi + Consoli LLP served as legal advisor to Cuadrilla. Advsr served as financial advisor and Gunderson Dettmer served as legal advisor to Chartbeat.
About Cuadrilla Capital
Cuadrilla Capital, LLC is a leading enterprise software investment firm founded in 2021. Cuadrilla partners with exceptional SaaS companies with strong product-market fit and significant strategic value to drive accelerated growth and long-term success. The firm is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. More information is available at www.cuadrillacapital.com.
About Chartbeat
Chartbeat is a leading content analytics SaaS platform serving the world's largest media enterprises. Chartbeat's real-time and historical dashboards, experimentation and in-page optimization tools, robust reporting, and more help the content and audience teams understand, measure and build business value from the attention earned by their content. For more information, visit www.chartbeat.com.
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HR technology leader's seventh annual study finds employees seeking greater progress on mental health benefits, flexibility, and diversity
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Businessolver®, a leader in SaaS-based benefits technology and services, today announced the release of its 2022 State of Workplace Empathy Study. The seventh annual study showed that, after resurging in the past year, empathy in the workplace is once again on the decline amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation. Along with seeing perceptions of workplace empathy returning to pre-pandemic lows, Businessolver's 2022 research also uncovered clear employee expectations for empathetic work environments that prioritize flexibility; mental health; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
"While it's discouraging to see the decline in empathy after last year's findings, the data isn't surprising," said Jon Shanahan, Businessolver President and CEO. "As we look more closely at the data, it's clear that the pandemic and Great Resignation have created a shift in what workplace empathy looks like to employees. Executives and leaders have hard work ahead of them to create an empathetic culture through policies and programs that reach all employees equally—whether that's in a home office or at a corporate headquarters."
Record numbers of workers continued to be lured by jobs offering higher pay, better benefits, and greater respect for work-life balance. This has put employers on their heels, with many struggling to offer the kinds of perks and culture that discerning jobseekers are looking for. Businessolver's 2022 Empathy data reveals:
- 69% of employees say their organizations are empathetic, down from 72% last year.
- More than half of employees are concerned about protecting themselves against COVID-19 while in the office.
- 94% of employees say that flexible work hours demonstrate an organization's empathy toward employees.
Almost overnight, the pandemic forced many employers to embrace the reality that employees didn't have to be in the office to be productive. Overall, while employees believe that their organizations considered everyone's needs when developing return-to-office plans, most (76%) still would prefer a hybrid work schedule that allowed them to decide whether they could go into work in person or work from home.
While CEOs have increasingly embraced their role as "Chief Empathy Officer" since Businessolver's inaugural Empathy study in 2016, many continue to struggle with the identity: While 69% of CEOs believe it's their job to build empathy in the workplace, 79% say they struggle to be empathetic. Specifically, 77% worry they will lose respect if they're too empathetic, a 9-point increase from last year.
Overall, CEOs' empathy struggles have driven employees to seek empathy elsewhere. Fewer employees today believe that their CEO plays the most important role in determining workplace empathy. Instead, many are turning to their direct managers to demonstrate empathetic behavior. There was a 25-point plunge in the number of employees who thought that their CEO played the most important role in building an empathetic workplace. This may also be a side effect of remote work or pandemic-related restrictions that limited employee engagement to their immediate supervisors.
Alongside the tremendous loss of life and persistent health fears brought by the pandemic, many people continue to combat mental burdens when it comes to living and working during an ongoing global health crisis—and the stigma that persists around seeking help.
- 1 in 2 employees experienced a mental health issue over the past two years.
- Two thirds of employees believe employers view employees with mental health issues as "weak" or "a burden."
- 59% of employees fear that reaching out to a manager or HR about mental health issues could negatively impact their job security.
One of the most significant drivers of employee's mental health issues is mounting concern that the return to in-person work will result in loss of the flexibility that helped them meet the challenges of the last two years. Nearly a quarter of employees say they experienced negative mental health effects as a result of returning to the office. This point once again reinforces the importance of flexibility when it comes to both demonstrating workplace empathy and addressing employee anxiety.
For many organizations, DEI remains an important driver of workplace empathy: 76% of employees, HR professionals, and CEOs believe that DEI programs and initiatives encourage empathy in the workplace. Two-thirds of employees say that DEI efforts at their organizations are very visible, a 1-point increase from 2021. Still, our 2022 State of Workplace Empathy data shows there's more work to be done:
- More than one-third (37%) of employees believe that DEI programs just aren't important to their CEOs.
- Over 80% of Black employees say they would put higher importance on DEI than their current CEO, compared to 67% for all employees.
Organizations must go beyond awareness and visibility and start showing real results. Workplace inclusivity remains dismayingly elusive for Black, Hispanic/Latinx and Asian employees. Across all these groups, 1 in 4 (24%) say that they don't feel they can be their authentic selves at work.
- Gen Z and Boomers find common ground: 69% of Gen Z and Boomers rate their colleagues as empathetic; 39% of Gen Z employees perceive CEOs as empathetic, the lowest of any cohort, and Boomers don't view CEOs much better (41%).
- Workplace empathy drives employee drive: About 70% of employees and HR professionals believe that empathetic organizations drive higher employee motivation.
- Employees seeking to carve out the clock: While 94% of employees value flexible work hours as empathetic, only 38% say this option is offered by their employer.
Since 1998, Businessolver has delivered market-changing benefits technology and services supported by an intrinsic responsiveness to client needs. The company creates client programs that maximize benefits program investment, minimize risk exposure, and engage employees with easy-to-use solutions and communication tools to assist them in making wise and cost-efficient benefits selections. Founded by HR professionals, Businessolver's unwavering service-oriented culture and secure SaaS platform provide measurable success in its mission to provide complete client delight.
Since 2016, Businessolver has surveyed a diverse cross-section of more than 3,000 employees, HR professionals, and CEOs across six industries to examine the behaviors and benefits that make a workplace empathetic. In the survey, empathy is defined as "the ability to understand and experience the feelings of another." In February, a third-party firm fielded the online survey for the 2022 study among employees, HR professionals, and CEOs within financial services, government, health care, hospitality, manufacturing, and technology. To qualify for the survey, respondents needed to be 18 years or older, U.S. residents, employed full-time or part-time within their respective industry at an organization with 100 or more employees. Learn more and find historical trend data from 2016 to today at businessolver.com/empathy.
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NEW ORLEANS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF continues its investigation into Athira Pharma, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ATHA).
On June 17, 2021, the Company disclosed that the Board of Directors had placed President and Chief Executive Officer Leen Kawas "on temporary leave pending a review of actions stemming from doctoral research [Kawas] conducted while at Washington State University," and that the Company's COO had "assumed day-to-day leadership responsibilities for the Company, effective immediately." That same day, STAT News reported that the investigation of Kawas related to allegations that she altered images in four separate research papers as the lead author while she was a graduate student.
The Company was subsequently sued in a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information, violating federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Athira's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Athira shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-atha/ to learn more.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Macerich (NYSE: MAC) Schedules Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Release
WHEN: Earnings Results will be released before market open on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 am Pacific Time (1:00 pm Eastern Time) on that same day to discuss quarterly results.
WHERE: Interested parties can listen to a live webcast of the call on the Macerich website at www.macerich.com (Investors Section).
Dial-In Number: Toll Free 1-888-220-8451 or International (toll) 1-323-794-2590 Conference ID # 6093850.
REBROADCAST: A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the live webcast in the Investors Section of the Company's website at www.macerich.com. In addition, an audio replay of the earnings conference call will be available by telephone until Thursday, August 11, 2022, 11:59 PM Eastern Time at toll free 1-844-512-2921, or International (toll) 1-412-317-6671, PIN # 6093850.
ABOUT MACERICH: Macerich is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). As a leading owner, operator and developer of high-quality retail real estate in densely populated and attractive U.S. markets, Macerich's portfolio is concentrated in California, the Pacific Northwest, Phoenix/Scottsdale, and the Metro New York to Washington, D.C. corridor. Developing and managing properties that serve as community cornerstones, Macerich currently owns 48 million square feet of real estate consisting primarily of interests in 44 regional town centers. Macerich is firmly dedicated to advancing environmental goals, social good and sound corporate governance. A recognized leader in sustainability, Macerich has achieved a #1 GRESB ranking for the North American retail sector for seven straight years (2015-2021). For more information, please visit www.Macerich.com.
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Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Escape room at the library
ALLIANCE – Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., is hosting a pirate-themed escape room for youths ages 12-18 on Tuesday.
Register in groups of five or as individuals. Each group will be assigned a half-hour slot between 3 and 5 p.m. To register, visit www.rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup, or call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Cruise-in car show Friday
CANAL FULTON – A cruise-in car show will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at St. Helena Heritage Park, 123 Tuscarawas St. NW.
The event will feature live music, food trucks and classic cars. All makes and models are welcome. The event is free for attendees. To enter a vehicle, pay a $5 registration fee the day of the event upon entering the park.
Alliance at World Economic Forum
CANTON – The Ohio Clean Hydrogen Hub Alliance (OH2) is one of eight participants in the World Economic Forum’s "Transitioning Industrial Clusters towards Net Zero" initiative.
The Ohio Clean Hydrogen Hub Alliance — being co-led by the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority — is the group leading Ohio’s effort to secure $2 billion in federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding to establish a clean hydrogen hub in the state.
Launched by the Davos, Switzerland-based World Economic Forum in 2021, the initiative is designed to reduce carbon emissions across a broad range of industry sectors, maximize job creation, and increase economic competitiveness around the globe.
"Participating in the initiative will enable us to access insight, information, and real-world experience from innovators that have embraced and are pursuing the cluster/hub concept that will enhance our bid to secure [federal] funding for an Ohio-centered hub,” SARTA Executive Director/CEO Kirt Conrad said.
The other Initiative partners are in Houston, Texas; Antwerp, Belgium; Geleen, Netherlands; Liverpool, England; the Humber Region of Great Britain; Kwinana, Australia; and the Basque Region of Spain. According to the World Economic Forum, the eight Initiative participants could potentially save more than 334 million tons of CO2 which is more than the equivalent annual emissions output of France, create and protect 1.1 million jobs and contribute $182 billion to their area’s GDP.
Exhibit reception Thursday
CANTON – The Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, will host the exhibit "Snapshots from the Factory Floor: Documenting Republic Stamping & Enameling 1943 -1952" in the Keller Gallery.
The exhibit will open with a free reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. It continues through Sept. 3.
The exhibit captures a slice of life in a mid-20th century factory, when Canton was a national leader in this kind of manufacturing. The exhibit will explore the process of creating enamelware, as well as the social side of Republic Stamping & Enameling, including company sponsored social activities like bowling leagues, Christmas parties, and company picnics.
Festival seeks volunteers
CANTON – EN-RICH-MENT's second annual African American Arts Festival is seeking volunteers for the event, which will take place July 22-23 at Centennial Plaza.
To sign up or learn more, email program and events coordinator Christopher Gales at enrichmentchristopher@gmail.com or call 330-546-7724. Vendor opportunities are also available.
Demolition derby at fairgrounds
CANTON – The Smash It Demolition Derby will put on a demolition derby at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW.
Tickets are $10 each for anyone 3 or older. No food or drinks may be carried in. Vendors will be available for food and beverages. For more details about the Smash It Demolition Derby, visit https://smashitderby.com.
Canton Township Community Day
CANTON TWP. – The Canton Township Community Day celebration will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday at Faircrest Park, 1001 Faircrest St. SW.
Parking is at Faircrest Memorial Middle School, 616 Faircrest St. SW. There will be a free shuttle to and from the park.
The free, family-friendly event will feature Steven R. Trent, followed by Sounds from the Cellar until the fireworks finale. It also will feature food trucks, community vendor tables and activities for kids, including inflatables.
Museum signage provides QR codes
CANTON – The Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, has partnered with Ohio Humanities to update signage on the grounds and provide interactive QR codes.
These codes will be placed at various key locations throughout the grounds and allow guests to access more information about the site's history and other important messages.
Jackson Community Celebration this week
JACKSON TWP. – The Jackson Community Celebration will be Wednesday through Saturday at the North Park Amphitheater parking lot. The hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday; and 1 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
The event will feature food concessions, games, children’s rides, a car show and a 5K run. Free concerts each evening will be at the amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway. Fireworks will be at dark Saturday.
For more information, visit https://jacksontwp.com/events/category/park-events.
Massillon Cemetery tour
MASSILLON – Local historian Margy Vogt will lead a public walking tour of Massillon Cemetery at 2 p.m. June 26. The leisurely stroll takes about two hours.
Vogt will tell short stories of 50 notable Massillonians, point out monuments and mausoleums and talk about cemetery symbolism. Tour participants will learn about local inventors, civic leaders, suffragists, and entrepreneurs.
The tour is open to everyone, and reservations are not necessary. The $10 fee may be paid at the start of the tour, which will begin at the cemetery entrance. Cemetery parking is limited, but participants can park free on both sides of Erie Street. In case of rain, the walk will be canceled.
For more information or last-minute weather checks, call Vogt at 330-844-1525.
Artist reception, author at museum
MASSILLON – The Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, will host a free, public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday for the exhibit "Steven Mastroianni: Scurograph" in Studio M.
No registration is necessary. The exhibition of luminous photograms and drawings continues through July 27. An artist interview podcast will be at noon July 5 at massillonmuseum.org.
Meanwhile, author Marc Bona will present the "Hidden History of Cleveland Sports" as the Brown Bag Lunch program from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. June 28. Attendees may bring lunch or order from Greatness Café. Free coffee and cookies will be available. Bona will be available to sign copies of his book.
Concert at Spring Hill
MASSILLON – Spring Hill Historic Home, 1401 Springhill Lane NE, will host a concert by Front Porch Band at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The band from Berea plays old-time, mountain fiddle tunes, folk, bluegrass, country and traditional blues.
This is the first of Spring Hill’s monthly Concerts on the Hill this summer. The laid-back concerts will feature a variety of genres including bluegrass, folk/Americana, and jazz.
The shows are free and open to the community. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Several picnic tables will be available for seating.
Comedian at the Lincoln
MASSILLON – Comedian Lucas Bohn will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lions Lincoln Theatre, 156 Lincoln Way E.
His "Lesson Plans to Late Night Comedy" show features funny stories about transitioning from an elementary teacher to professional comedian. All seats are $20.
For tickets, call 330-481-9105 or visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lionslincolntheatre/668313.
Beech Creek Gardens hosts reading event
WASHINGTON TWP. – Beech Creek Gardens, 11929 Beech St NE, invites families to explore the outdoors during the Literacy in the Gardens event.
Guests can explore the outdoors with a dozen interactive activities perfect for kids of all ages. Visit the interactive books in the blooming gardens or enjoy a book in one of the reading pods or hammocks. Experience the gardens and literature in the three storybook trails that tell a tale about nature.
Literacy in the Gardens is included with general admission to Beech Creek Gardens ($11 per person). Members and children 2 and younger receive free admission. Families will receive a storybook journal that will include a map of each of the storybook trails, scavenger hunt, nature rubbing page, and a botanical garden drawing page with instructions.
For more information about Literacy in the Gardens, visit https://www.beechcreekgardens.org/literacy-in-gardens.
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LONDON (AP) — New British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced Thursday that her Conservative government will cap domestic energy prices for homes and businesses to ease a cost-of-living crisis that has left residents across the United Kingdom facing a bleak winter.
The moves are a huge government intervention in the economy by Truss, who sees herself as a small-state, free-market conservative. She says she favors tax cuts over handouts, but she has been forced to act by the scale of the crisis as Russia’s war in Ukraine has sent energy prices surging.
Truss also said she will approve more North Sea oil drilling and lift a ban on fracking to increase the domestic energy supply.
It was a huge policy announcement from a prime minister who only took office on Tuesday. And it was overshadowed by concerns about Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday afternoon at 96 after 70 years on the throne.
In her energy statement, Truss said “we are supporting this country through this winter and next and tackling the root causes of high prices so we are never in the same position again.”
Truss said the two-year “energy price guarantee” means average household bills for heating and electricity will be no more than 2,500 pounds ($2,872) a year.
Bills had been due to rise to 3,500 pounds ($4,000) a year beginning in October, an 80% jump from the current average annual bill of 1,971 pounds. Energy costs are skyrocketing at a time when many people and businesses are still reeling from the economic aftershocks of COVID-19 and Brexit.
Business and public institutions like hospitals and schools will also get support, but for six months rather than two years.
The government says the cap will cut the U.K.’s soaring inflation rate by 4 to 5 percentage points. Inflation hit 10.1% in July and has been forecast to rise to 13% before the end of the year, triggering a prolonged recession, the Bank of England has said.
The British government hasn’t said how much the price cap will cost, but estimates have put it at over 100 billion pounds ($116 billion). Truss has rejected opposition calls to impose a windfall tax on oil companies’ profits. The cap will be paid for out of Treasury funds and by borrowing.
The opposition Labour Party says that means British taxpayers will have to foot the bill.
Labour leader Keir Starmer said “the bill will be picked up by working people,” rather than oil companies that are forecast to make 170 billion pounds ($195 billion) in windfall profits over next two years because of soaring energy prices.
Thursday’s announcement will bring relief to many, though critics say the government help should be targeted at the most vulnerable. Those already straining to keep up with relentlessly rising costs say they will still struggle — though maybe not as much as feared.
“I’m not optimistic at all. It’s already too much of a struggle on what we’re getting. I will be in debt without a doubt, there’s no way I can pay 2,500 pounds,” said Sharron Anderson, 60, a former government worker in London who recently became dependent on welfare payments after suffering a heart attack.
After paying for essential bills, Anderson said she’s left with 23 pounds ($27) a week to shop for food.
“They should be taxing those energy companies more, that’s what they should be doing. All those profits they’re getting and they’re not taxing them — that alone makes me have no confidence (in Truss),” she added.
The announcement comes after a summer in which the Conservative government refused to say how it would respond. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was not able to make major decisions after announcing in July that he would resign. Truss, who won the Conservative Party contest to replace Johnson as leader, declined to announce her plans before she was in office.
The invasion of Ukraine has caused an energy crisis across Europe. Russia has reduced the supplies of cheap natural gas that the continent depended on for years to run factories, generate electricity and heat homes, sending prices soaring.
Britain imports most of its natural gas — though largely from Norway, not Russia — and so is vulnerable to shifts in global prices. Truss’ move will reduce inflation and limit the size of the recession but also lead to higher interest rates and government debt, said Paul Dales, chief U.K. economist for Capital Economics.
“The reason we are in this difficult situation is because of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s appalling war in Ukraine,” Truss said. “But we do need to make sure that our energy supplies are more resilient and more secure, so we are never in this situation again.”
Truss announced a new “energy supply task force” that will negotiate long-term energy contracts with suppliers and said Britain would ramp up all domestic energy sources. The U.K. has dramatically increased the amount of energy generated by wind power in recent years and plans to build more nuclear power stations.
Truss also said she would issue more than 100 new licenses for North Sea drilling and end a ban on fracking in Britain. Both measures will be condemned by environmentalists, who worry Truss may backtrack on the U.K.’s legally binding commitment to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
Britain suspended fracking in November 2019, saying it wasn’t possible to accurately predict tremors associated with the drilling.
Truss says she supports the net zero commitment to fighting climate change but that it should not come at a huge cost to people and businesses.
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Giving Multiplied with Back-to-School Sales
BOONE, N.C., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the new school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. They are collecting school supplies along with hygiene items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries.
Stories of the impact made come from recipients like Tania who was 10 years old when she went to her church's Christmas Eve program in Romania and was surprised with an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. Having been nurtured in a society where receiving gifts at Christmas was not a custom, she was excited and deeply appreciative. When she opened her shoebox, there was an explosion of color of plastic jewelry, new hat and scarves, and her favorite–school supplies. Tania later went on to become a teacher.
What Analyn remembers most about receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift is the joy she experienced when she realized it was hers. That was a gift in itself for the middle child in a family of seven in the Philippines who lived in a one-room bamboo house that their father had built. Her father drove a taxi cycle, and her mother washed laundry for others as a means of income. But they struggled to make ends meet. Analyn tried not to think about what they didn't have, though it was harder during birthdays and Christmastime when her family couldn't afford gifts. She wished she could have school supplies like her classmates. She loved to draw but thought she'd never be able to have a new set of crayons or colored pencils. When she received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift—Analyn's first gift ever—she found a crayon box, colored pencils, and notebook."I cannot believe I have my own full box of crayons in my hand," Analyn recalled. She spent hours drawing in her notebook.
For more information, visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. National Collection Week is Nov. 14-21. Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through "Follow Your Box" and receive a tracking label to discover its destination. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child's specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement. Boxes built online go to hard-to-reach countries.
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, seeks to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 198 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories. This year, Operation Christmas Child will collect its 200-millionth gift-filled shoebox!
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that Steve Filton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will participate in a fireside chat at Morgan Stanley's 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 1:30 pm (EDT).
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company's website (www.uhs.com). For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay of the presentation will be available on the Company's website for 90 days following the conference.
Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. For over 40 years, UHS and its affiliates have focused on meeting patients' healthcare needs across hundreds of local communities. Today, UHS subsidiaries own and/or operate over 400 inpatient and outpatient facilities including acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, ambulatory centers, freestanding emergency departments, and urgent care centers in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. For additional information on the Company, visit our web site: www.uhs.com.
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TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.39 per share on paid-up common shares of Bank of Montreal for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 ("Q4 2022 Dividend"), unchanged from the prior quarter.
The Board of Directors also declared dividends of:
- $0.24075 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 27;
- $0.2265 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 29;
- $0.240688 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 31;
- $0.190875 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 33;
- $0.303125 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 44;
- $0.31875 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 46; and
- $24.644 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 50(1).
The dividend on the common shares is payable on November 28, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 1, 2022. The dividends on the preferred shares, except for Class B Preferred Shares Series 50, are payable on November 25, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 1, 2022. The dividend on the Class B Preferred Shares Series 50 is payable on November 28, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 1, 2022.
The above-mentioned dividends on the common and preferred shares are designated as "eligible" dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial and territorial legislation.
Common shareholders may elect to have their cash dividends reinvested in common shares of the Bank in accordance with the Bank's Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the "Plan").
As previously announced, and until further notice, such additional common shares will be issued from treasury with a two percent discount from the Average Market Price (as defined in the Plan). The discount will not apply to common shares purchased under the "Optional Cash Payment" feature of the Plan.
For existing members of the Plan, the discount will automatically be applied to the reinvestment of the Q4 2022 Dividend. For registered shareholders who wish to participate in the Plan and thereby receive the two percent discount in respect of the Q4 2022 Dividend, Enrolment Forms must be received by the Bank's transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, by the close of business on November 3, 2022. Beneficial or non-registered holders must contact their financial institution or broker well in advance of the above date for instructions on how to participate.
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Represents the first in Lille, France to Bring the Benefits of Precision Radiation Therapy to the Hauts de France Region
CLEVELAND, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRAY) today announced that Centre Oscar Lambret has selected a MRIdian MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System. The center will be the first in Lille, France to offer advanced MRI-guided radiation therapy technology in the Hauts de France region.
Centre Oscar Lambret is exclusively dedicated to cancer treatment and research. The center has three main missions: care, research, and teaching. Its goal is to fast-track innovations in oncology for all patients in the Hauts-de-France region. Access to quality care is a priority for the Centre Oscar Lambret. The program currently has 151 clinical studies ongoing, and each year the radiation therapy department treats approximately 3,500 patients. Centre Oscar Lambret expects to begin treating patients early in 2024.
"We are pleased to welcome Centre Oscar Lambret to the MRIdian global community. With MRIdian, Centre Oscar Lambret will offer personalized treatment to a broader population of cancer patients." said Martin Fuss, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at ViewRay. "Through the use of MRI-guidance, on-table adaptive replanning capabilities, and the ability to control the radiation beam based on real-time MR-imaging during treatment, Centre Oscar Lambret will improve the accuracy with which they deliver radiation treatments. Patients will benefit from higher radiation doses delivered in fewer treatment sessions, even if they may have tumors that are today considered virtually untreatable."
The MRIdian system provides oncologists outstanding anatomical visualization through diagnostic-quality MR images and the ability to adapt a radiation therapy plan to the targeted cancer with the patient on the table. This combination allows physicians to define tight treatment margins to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure of vulnerable organs-at-risk and healthy tissue and allows the delivery of ablative radiation doses in five or fewer treatment sessions, without relying on implanted markers. By providing real-time continuous tracking of the target and organs-at-risk, MRIdian enables automatic gating of the radiation beam if the target moves outside the user-defined margins. This allows for delivery of the prescribed dose to the target, while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and critical structures, which results in minimizing toxicities typically associated with conventional radiation therapy.
Over 24,000 patients have been treated with MRIdian. Currently, 53 MRIdian systems are installed at hospitals around the world where they are used to treat a wide variety of solid tumors and are the focus of numerous ongoing research efforts. MRIdian has been the subject of hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, scientific meeting abstracts, and presentations. For a list of treatment centers, please visit: https://viewray.com/find-mridian-mri-guided-radiation-therapy/
Nothing in this material is intended to provide specific medical advice or to take the place of written law or regulations.
The MRIdian Linac System is not appropriate for all patients, including those who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging. Radiation treatments may cause side effects that can vary depending on the part of the body being treated. The most frequent ones are typically temporary and may include, but are not limited to, irritation to the respiratory, digestive, urinary or reproductive systems; fatigue; nausea; skin irritation; and hair loss. In some patients, side effects can be severe. Treatment sessions may vary in complexity and duration. Radiation treatment is not appropriate for all cancers. You should discuss the potential for side effects and their severity as well as the benefits of radiation and magnetic resonance imaging with your doctor to make sure radiation treatment is right for you.
ViewRay, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRAY), designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian® MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System. MRIdian is built upon a proprietary high-definition MR imaging system designed from the ground up to address the unique challenges and clinical workflow for advanced radiation oncology. Unlike MR systems used in diagnostic radiology, MRIdian's high-definition MR was purpose-built to address specific challenges, including beam distortion, skin toxicity, and other concerns that potentially may arise when high magnetic fields interact with radiation beams. ViewRay and MRIdian are registered trademarks of ViewRay, Inc.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, ViewRay's financial guidance for the full year 2022, anticipated future orders, anticipated future operating and financial performance, treatment results, therapy adoption, innovation, and the performance of the MRIdian systems. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the ability to commercialize the MRIdian Linac System, demand for ViewRay's products, the ability to convert backlog into revenue, the timing of delivery of ViewRay's products, the timing, length, and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impacts across our businesses on demand, our operations and global supply chains, the results and other uncertainties associated with clinical trials, the ability to raise the additional funding needed to continue to pursue ViewRay's business and product development plans, the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies, competition in the industry in which ViewRay operates, and overall market conditions. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to ViewRay's business in general, see ViewRay's current and future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as updated periodically with the Company's other filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and ViewRay assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Turbine, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPS), a global mobile platform company, announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal 2023 first quarter financial results and operating progress on Monday, August 8th, at 4:30pm ET/1:30pm PT. The call, hosted by Digital Turbine Chief Executive Officer Bill Stone and Chief Financial Officer Barrett Garrison, can be accessed by dialing 855-238-2713 in the United States or 412-542-4111 from international locations. Please dial in at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, identify yourself and ask for the Digital Turbine call. A live and archived webcast of the call can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of Digital Turbine's website. The webcast will be archived for a period of one year.
For those unable to join the live call, a playback will be available through August 15, 2022. The replay can be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 in the United States or 412-317-0088 from international locations, passcode 6410980.
Digital Turbine is the leading independent mobile growth platform and levels up the landscape for advertisers, publishers, carriers and OEMs. By integrating a full ad stack with proprietary technology built into devices by wireless operators and OEMs, Digital Turbine supercharges advertising and monetization. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with global offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Berlin, Singapore, Tel Aviv and other cities serving top agency, app developer and advertising markets. For additional information visit www.digitalturbine.com.
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Kevin Durant may be taking his quest for more titles elsewhere.
Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision that undoubtedly will have teams scrambling to put together offers for the perennial All-Star.
The Nets have been working with Durant to find a trade partner, and he has multiple teams on his preferred list, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because neither the player nor Brooklyn revealed any details publicly.
ESPN first reported Durant’s trade request, citing Phoenix and Miami as two of his preferred destinations. The bombshell came just hours before the NBA’s free-agent period for this summer was set to begin.
Durant is a 12-time All-Star, four-time scoring champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time NBA champion — those rings coming with Golden State, the team he was with before joining Brooklyn. He has four years and nearly $200 million remaining on his contract, which means that it may take a haul of players, draft picks or possibly both for a team to acquire him.
Durant has played 14 seasons, not including one year when he sat out while recovering from a torn Achilles. He has averaged 27.2 points in his career — over that span, only LeBron James, at 27.3 points per game, has averaged more.
And even at his age — Durant will turn 34 on Sept. 29, around the time training camps open this fall — he is still one of the best players in the game, his 6-foot-10 frame making his jump shot almost unstoppable by any defender.
Durant spent three seasons with Brooklyn, not playing in the first of those years while he recovered from the Achilles injury. He averaged 29.9 points in 55 games last season, after leading the U.S. to Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games last summer.
Unless he changes his mind and stays, his departure will be a huge blow to the Nets. At this time last year, the Nets were banking on contending for a championship with a core led by Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving.
That plan didn’t come close to reality. Irving missed much of the year because of his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19; he was ineligible to play in home games for the majority of the season. Harden wound up getting traded to Philadelphia for Ben Simmons, who didn’t play at all last season. Durant led Brooklyn into the playoffs, where it was swept in the first round by eventual Eastern Conference champion Boston.
And the offseason hasn’t exactly been calm for the Nets, either. Irving’s future was a major question mark until he decided to exercise his $37 million option earlier this week to remain with Brooklyn this coming season.
Now, Durant wants out, and the Nets will either have to change his mind or go ahead with moves that will overhaul their team.
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Ukraine reports striking Russian ammunition depot in south
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday that their forces targeted a Russian ammunition depot in southern Ukraine overnight, resulting in a massive explosion captured on social media.
The Ukrainian military’s southern command said a rocket strike targeted the depot in Russian-held Nova Kakhovka, about 35 miles (55 kilometers) east of the Black Sea port city of Kherson, which is also occupied by Russian forces.
The precision of the strike suggested Ukrainian forces used U.S-supplied multiple-launch High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, to hit the area. Ukraine indicated in recent days that it might launch a counteroffensive to reclaim territory in the country’s south as Russia devotes resources to capturing all of the eastern Donbas region.
Russia’s Tass news agency offered a different account of the blast in Nova Kakhovka, saying a mineral fertilizer storage facility exploded, and that a market, hospital and houses were damaged in the strike. Some of the ingredients in fertilizer can be used for ammunition.
A satellite photo taken Tuesday and analyzed by The Associated Press showed significant damage. A massive crater stood precisely where a large warehouse-like structure once stood in the city.
Ukraine now has eight of the HIMAR systems, a truck-mounted missile launcher with high accuracy, and Washington has promised to send another four.
Elsewhere in Ukraine, Russian shelling over the past 24 hours killed at least 16 civilians and wounded 48 more, Ukraine’s presidential office said in its Tuesday morning update. Cities and towns in five southeast regions came under Russian fire, the office said.
Nine civilians were killed and two more wounded in Donetsk province, which makes up half of the Donbas. Russian rocket attacks targeted the cities of Sloviansk and Toretsk, where a kindergarten was hit, the presidential office said.
The British military said Tuesday that Russia was continuing to make “small, incremental gains” in Donetsk, where heavy fighting led the province’s governor last week to urge its 350,000 remaining residents to move to safer places in western Ukraine.
Yet many in the Donbas, a fertile industrial region in eastern Ukraine made of the Donetsk and Luhansk provinces, refuse — or are unable — to flee, despite scores of civilians being killed and wounded each week.
The death toll in a Russian rocket attack that struck an apartment building in Donetsk province on Saturday has risen to 34. The head of the Donetsk regional military administration, Pavlo Kyrylenko, made the announcement on social media, saying nine wounded people had been rescued from the building in Chasiv Yar.
In Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, and its surrounding region, Russian strikes hit residential buildings, killing four civilians and wounding nine, Ukrainian officials said.
“The Russians continue their tactics of intimidating the peaceful population of the Kharkiv region,” Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Syniehubov wrote Tuesday on Telegram.
Ukrainian authorities also said that Russian fire struck the southern city of Mykolaiv on Tuesday morning, hitting residential buildings. Twelve people were wounded as the result of the Russian shelling, with some of the rockets hitting two medical facilities, regional governor Vitaliy Kim said on Telegram.
Air raid sirens sounded Tuesday in the western city of Lviv — the first daytime sirens there in over a week — and in other areas of Ukraine as Russian forces continued to make advances.
In eastern Luhansk, “fighting continues near the villages” on the administrative border with neighboring Donetsk, Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai told the Associated Press on Tuesday.
“The Russian army burns down everything in its way. The artillery barrage doesn’t stop and sometimes continues for four to six hours on end,” Haidai said.
The British Defense Ministry’s intelligence briefing said Russia had seized the Ukrainian town of Hryhorivka and continued to push toward the Donetsk province cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
“Russian forces are likely maintaining military pressure on Ukrainian forces whilst regrouping and reconstituting for further offensives in the near future,” the intelligence briefing said.
However, Russia may be relying more heavily on private military contractors, like the Wagner Group, to avoid a general mobilization, the British ministry said. Western officials have accused Wagner of using mercenaries to fight in Africa and elsewhere.
In other developments:
— The Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin would visit Iran next week. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Putin will travel to Tehran next Tuesday to attend a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Iran and Turkey, a format for Syria-related talks. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday that Russia was seeking hundreds of surveillance drones from Iran, including weapons-capable ones, for use in Ukraine.
— Russian and Turkish military representatives plan to meet in Istanbul on Wednesday to discuss the transport of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, a Russian Foreign Ministry official said. Pyotr Ilyichyov, head of the ministry’s department for international organizations, told Russian news agency Interfax that “representatives of Ukraine, as well as U.N. (officials) in the role of observers” are also expected to take part in the talks. Ilyichyov reiterated that Moscow was ready “to assist in ensuring the navigation of foreign commercial ships for the export of Ukrainian grain.”
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Jon Gambrell in Lviv, Ukraine, and Isabel DeBre in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report.
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Two Illinois men were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in the 2017 bombing of the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Michael McWhorter, 33, and Joe Morris, 26, were each sentenced to more than 14 years in prison Tuesday for firearms violations, arson, use of a destructive device and federal civil rights violations in connection with the bombing, according to a statement from the Minnesota US Attorney's Office.
McWhorter was sentenced to 190 months, and Morris was sentenced to 170 months, the statement said.
On August 5, 2017, McWhorter and Morris drove in a rented pickup truck "to bomb the DAF Islamic Center," the statement from the US Attorney's Office said.
An improvised explosive device was detonated at the mosque. No one was injured in the blast.
"Hate-fueled acts of violence like the bombing of the Dar al-Farooq Islamic Center violate our laws and run contrary to our values as a nation," Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division said in the statement.
"This heinous bombing instilled fear in an entire faith community. These defendants made the decision to confess to their crimes and assist in the civil rights prosecution of the individual who led them to join a far-reaching criminal conspiracy rooted in white supremacy."
An attorney for McWhorter, Christopher Madel, said "Michael is excited to get on with his life. I have every confidence that he will be a productive member of our society."
Joe Morris' attorney, Robert Richman, said in a statement: "For the last four years, Joe Morris has done everything in his power to make amends."
Michael Paul, special agent in charge of the FBI's Minneapolis division, called it a "violent, hate-driven attack."
"More broadly, this was an attack on all faith-based communities that openly practice their religions with a reasonable expectation of peaceful freedom to do so."
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2-year-old boy suffered abuse for most of life before final beating, authorities say
HOUSTON (KTRK) - Authorities in Texas say a child suffered continuous physical abuse before he died in May.
Extended family members shared that they were devastated to hear about 2-year-old Daniel Escamia’s death.
According to the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office, he was found beaten with his body enduring continuous physical abuse.
The boy’s mother, Rebecca Lynn Hart, is currently in jail. She has been charged with capital murder. The child’s father, Eddie Escamia, has been charged with child endangerment with bodily injury.
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Daniel’s young life was dotted with abuse and neglect investigations, with the first coming soon after he was born. The department confirmed a March 2020 allegation of neglect after the baby tested positive for drugs.
A year later, allegations of physical abuse and neglect were neither substantiated nor disproven, but in April of this year, authorities said the risk assessment for Daniel and his two siblings was high.
Two weeks later, the boy died.
According to the family services report, Daniel had unexplained injuries all over his body the day he died.
The department confirmed he had not been fed and was forced to sleep in a closet by himself in a filthy home. His brother and sister were removed from the house.
Previously, the parents were given family-based safety services. Investigators said the two people who were supposed to protect him did not.
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ANDOVER, Mass., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedics Group, Inc. ("TransMedics") (Nasdaq: TMDX), a medical technology company that is transforming organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage lung, heart, and liver failure, today announced that members of the management team will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference at the Sheraton New York. The fireside chat will take place on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 11:40 a.m. Eastern Time.
Event: Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Date: Monday, September 12, 2022
Time: 11:40 a.m. ET
A live and archived webcast of the fireside chat will be available on the "Investors" section of the TransMedics website at https://investors.transmedics.com/.
TransMedics is the world's leader in portable extracorporeal warm perfusion and assessment of donor organs for transplantation. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the company was founded to address the unmet need for more and better organs for transplantation and has developed technologies to preserve organ quality, assess organ viability prior to transplant, and potentially increase the utilization of donor organs for the treatment of end-stage heart, lung, and liver failure.
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Tennessee tackling homelessness: Camping in certain areas could result in a felony charge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNN) - Homelessness is a rising concern across the country. Some states are trying a new approach, basically making homelessness a crime.
Tennessee just became the first state in the nation to brand pitching a tent on public land that’s not actually a campsite a felony.
“We’re out here, homeless. We’re trying to struggle to make it and they’re just trying to make it worse on all of us by criminalizing it,” said Momma V., an unhoused Nashville resident.
The unhoused residents said it would make finding a job or a home even harder.
“This bill requires law enforcement to give a documented warning for the first incident, and any punishment after that is up to the district attorney’s prosecutorial discretion,” Sen. Paul Bailey said, the bill’s sponsor.
In Missouri, a similar law takes effect this month. A misdemeanor, not a felony, but local governments that don’t enforce the camping ban can be punished.
Officials say money that was earmarked to build permanent housing must instead be used to fund treatment programs and build state-sanctioned temporary homeless camps.
“This is a push to put the most vulnerable people into internment camps,” said Eric Tars with the National Homelessness Law Center.
Similar bills are being considered in Arizona and Georgia.
“We’re sitting right on the tipping point right now,” Tars said.
In Oklahoma and Wisconsin, similar bills were introduced but failed.
And those similarities are no coincidence. They’re all based on a model bill produced by the Cicero Institute, a think tank in Austin, Texas, funded by a tech billionaire.
Texas passed a version of Cicero’s bill last year.
“We have no influence except the power of persuasion. We’re merely saying, here seems to be a better idea. We know what’s not working,” said Judge Glock with the Cicero Institute.
“Housing First” has become the primary approach to tackling homelessness: Get someone an actual home, not a shelter bed.
Offer but don’t mandate addiction treatment, and the rest should follow. Many studies support the approach. Cicero does not.
“We don’t have decades to wait to build up brand new houses for every one of those people. We need to have a solution that’s acting right now,” Glock said. “Homeless encampments are bad for the homeless themselves.”
Nashville resident Becky Lowe said nothing has worked at her local park.
“Nothing has been working. Nothing has worked,” Lowe said.
She said she now supports the stick approach – the threat of a felony conviction for just camping.
However, others say the treatment they have received once at a temporary shelter has not been good.
“I was in a temporary shelter and not treated as a human being,” said Howard Allen, co-founder of Nashville Homeless Underground. “When I moved into my house I cried. I cried because my brothers and sisters deserve the same thing I have – housing.”
Homelessness is also a significant problem in California. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to ban camping within 500 feet of day care centers and schools in the city.
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BOSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Analysis Group, one of the largest international economics consulting firms, announces 23 promotions to managing principal, principal, and vice president, and welcomes a new senior advisor, two vice presidents, and 11 academic affiliates.
"The dedication, collaborative spirit, and intellectual rigor these consultants bring to bear is evident in their many contributions on behalf of our clients. Among other achievements, they have assessed the appropriateness of class certification in antitrust matters and commercial disputes, developed clinical and real-world evidence for novel treatments of serious diseases, analyzed complex financial matters, evaluated health care policies, and expanded our data science capabilities," said Martha S. Samuelson, CEO and Chairman of Analysis Group. "In addition, we are excited to announce our affiliation with several renowned academic and industry experts, who are widely recognized leaders in fields such as consumer behavior, accounting, finance, policy, energy, health care, and technology."
New Affiliates
Marguerite Brackley – an independent consultant – is board certified in internal medicine and an expert in patient and medical safety. Her deep knowledge of clinical trial management includes clinical events committees and safety event reviews, as well as pharmacovigilance, post-market processes, field actions, and risk management. She has consulted on these issues to medical device, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical companies for over a decade. Dr. Brackley's expert experience includes providing medical insight, post-market surveillance, and pharmacovigilance expertise in complex legal matters, in which she has submitted expert reports and testified at deposition; supporting legal teams in their review and understanding of complex medical and epidemiological issues; and reviewing medical records, complaints, and regulatory submissions. She has provided safety oversight and medical review expertise in clinical studies, and developed processes for clinical trial adjudication and data safety monitoring boards. In addition, Dr. Brackley has created strategies for developing and optimizing medical safety groups in the medical device, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical industries, including processes, procedures, organizational structure, implementation, and rollout. Earlier in her career, as a vice president and medical safety officer at Boston Scientific, she provided safety oversight and safety vigilance throughout the product life cycle and was involved in strategic decision making across all products worldwide. Prior to her roles in industry, Dr. Brackley completed a residency in internal medicine. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the Massachusetts Medical Society, and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.
Susan Christoffersen – Dean, William A. Downe BMO Chair, and Professor of Finance, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto – is a finance expert whose research focuses on mutual funds, hedge funds, and the role of financial institutions in capital markets. She has been retained as an expert in litigation matters to address topics such as mutual fund market timing and trading strategy issues. She has published in a number of finance journals, and her work has been cited in The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, Bloomberg News, and The Wall Street Journal. Professor Christoffersen has received grants from Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Montreal Financial Mathematics Institute, and the Quebec Research Funds, as well as research awards from Q Group, the Bank of Canada, the BSI Gamma Foundation, INQUIRE, and the Swiss Finance Institute. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Toronto, she held positions at McGill University, Copenhagen Business School, and the Department of Finance Canada.
Robert Conway – an independent consultant – is an expert on complex technical accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and corporate governance, with 40 years of experience in public accounting. His litigation experience includes preparing expert witness reports, assisting counsel with case strategy, and testimony. Prior to his consulting career, Mr. Conway was the regional associate director of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in Orange County and Los Angeles. At the PCAOB, he inspected audits of the Big Four firms, focusing on revenue recognition, business combination accounting, the valuation of identifiable intangible assets, and impairment testing of goodwill and identifiable intangibles. Mr. Conway has also been the senior professional practice director at CNM, a technical accounting advisory firm, and an audit partner at KPMG, where he served for 26 years. He is the author of The Truth About Public Accounting: Understanding and Managing the Risks the Auditors Bring to the Audit, and he has led a number of corporate seminars on accounting and auditing issues, including at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Edward J. Fox – W.R. and Judy Howell Director, JCPenney Center for Retail Excellence, and Professor of Marketing, SMU Cox School of Business – is a marketing expert whose research focuses on retail pricing, promotion, and assortment management, as well as the quantitative modeling of consumer shopping behavior to address retail competition and marketing channel issues. He frequently estimates models using customer-level data to identify the drivers of shopping behavior and to make shopping and spending predictions, which can then be used by retail decision makers to improve store performance. Professor Fox has consulted to retailers and other companies on marketing management, strategy, and quantitative decision making. His clients have included ACME Markets, Genuardi's Family Markets, Softspikes, Arcis Golf, and Reliant Rehabilitation. He has also filed an expert report on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a retail antitrust case. Professor Fox's research has addressed topics such as dynamic pricing, demand estimation using transaction data, competitive issues in retailing, consumer spending behavior across retail formats, and recapturing lost customers. His articles have been published in journals such as Marketing Science, the Journal of Marketing Research, the Journal of Marketing, Management Science, Operations Research, and the Journal of Retailing. He is frequently quoted in the media on retail marketing and consumer buying behavior, and he has spoken at numerous retail industry conferences and trade association meetings.
Matthew Gentzkow – Landau Professor of Technology and the Economy, Stanford University– is an expert in applied microeconomics, empirical industrial organization, and political economy, with a focus on the media, technology, retail, and health care industries. He studies the economic forces driving the creation of media products; competition in media markets; the changing nature and role of media in the digital environment; and the effects of media on education, ideological diversity, and civic engagement. His work has examined the welfare effects of social media networks and how information is disseminated online. Professor Gentzkow's research has also involved the analysis of complex datasets of consumer purchases to study consumer product pricing, consumer brand preferences, and brand price premiums. He has presented his work to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), FTC, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Professor Gentzkow has published in numerous prominent economic journals and has appeared frequently in major media such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Washington Post, and NPR. His awards include the John Bates Clark Medal, given by the American Economic Association (AEA) to the American economist under 40 judged to have made the most significant contributions to economic thought and knowledge. He is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a member of its Industrial Organization Program steering committee, and a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. Professor Gentzkow has received a fellowship and grants from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, as well as various grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Matthew Grennan – Associate Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy, and Faculty Co-director, Robinson Life Science, Business, and Entrepreneurship Program, Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley – is an expert in economic analysis and policy specializing in the application of empirical industrial organization models to public policy and competitive strategy issues in health care markets. Additional topics he has researched include the interaction between negotiated prices and competition in business-to-business markets; innovation, regulation, and the adoption of new technologies; the ways in which regulatory and competitive forces shape innovation and market outcomes; and how the information available to market participants affects policy and strategy decisions. His work has been funded by the NSF and published in journals such as American Economic Review, Health Affairs, the Journal of Political Economy, The RAND Journal of Economics, and Management Science. Prior to joining the Haas School, Professor Grennan was on the faculties of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Toronto. He is a member of the Academy of Management, the AEA, and The Econometric Society; a faculty research fellow at the NBER; and a senior fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics.
Lynne Kiesling – Co-director, Institute for Regulatory Law and Economics, and Research Professor, College of Engineering, Design and Computing at the University of Colorado Denver – is an expert in energy and regulatory economics, energy history, energy market design, and technology in the development of energy markets, with a particular interest in the electricity industry. Her research focuses on electricity policy and market design issues related to regulation and technological change; the economics of smart grid technologies; and the interaction of market design and innovation in the development of retail energy markets, products, and services. Professor Kiesling has provided expert testimony in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the California Public Utilities Commission, the Illinois Commerce Commission, and the New York Public Service Commission. She teaches at economics workshops for regulators, and lectures to academic, industrial, and regulatory groups about regulatory policy, institutional change, and the economic analysis of electric power market design. Professor Kiesling is the author of two books and numerous articles, book chapters, policy studies, and public interest comments. She serves on the Electricity Advisory Committee for the US Department of Energy, as well as the Academic Advisory Council for the UK Institute of Economic Affairs. Previously, Professor Kiesling was a visiting associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University and held positions in the economics departments of Purdue University and Northwestern University.
Jonathan R. Macey – Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law, Yale University; Professor, Yale School of Management – is a finance expert whose research and writings focus on corporate governance, corporate finance, and banking and financial institution regulation. He has served as an expert in cases involving corporate governance and corporate control – in particular, matters involving piercing the corporate veil and breach of fiduciary duty across various industries. Professor Macey is the author or coauthor of many books, including Macey on Corporation Laws and two leading casebooks: Cases and Materials on Corporations Including Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies and Banking Law and Regulation. He has published over 100 articles in major law reviews and journals, including The Banking Law Journal and The Journal of Law and Economics, and has served on numerous journal editorial boards. Professor Macey's op-eds have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, and The National Law Journal, among other publications. His awards include a Ph.D. honoris causa from the Stockholm School of Economics. Prior to joining the Yale faculty, Professor Macey was the J. DuPratt White Professor of Law and director of the John M. Olin Program in Law and Economics at Cornell Law School, and a professor of law and business at Cornell's Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Business. He has served as a professor of law at The University of Chicago Law School and as a visiting professor of law at Harvard Law School.
Kevin R. Powers – Founder and Director, Master's Degree in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Program, Boston College; Assistant Professor of the Practice, Boston College Law School and Carroll School of Management at Boston College – specializes in data privacy and cybersecurity policy and law. In his work, he draws on more than 20 years of combined legal, business, data privacy and security, national security, law enforcement, military, and academic experience. Professor Powers has served as an analyst and attorney for the DOJ, the US Navy, the US Department of Defense, and a number of law firms, and as general counsel for an international software company. He regularly consults to government and private entities on data privacy and security programs; cybersecurity audits and assessments; cybersecurity strategies, risk, compliance, and frameworks; incident planning and response; and government investigations. Professor Powers created and oversees courses and certificates for Boston College's graduate cybersecurity programs, including the Data Privacy: GDPR & HIPAA professional certificate program, and the Cybersecurity Policy: Privacy and Legal Requirements course. He is a member of the Boston College Law School Business Advisory Council and has provided expert commentary regarding cybersecurity, data privacy, and national security concerns for a wide variety of media outlets. Prior to joining Boston College, Professor Powers taught courses at the US Naval Academy. Previously, he was the panel lead for the Collegiate Working Group for the US Department of Homeland Security's National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education. Professor Powers is a research affiliate at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Mark S. Robbins – President and CEO, Kodiak Strategic Consultants, LLC – is a pharmaceutical and biotech executive with over 40 years of broad-based industry experience. In his role at Kodiak Strategic Consultants, he consults to a diverse group of pharmaceutical and biotech companies on clinical, regulatory, business development, and licensing issues. Dr. Robbins served as a CEO in residence at the University of Minnesota's Office for Technology Commercialization and co-founded several biotech ventures. He is actively involved with a number of startups, including GigaMune, Neuropharma Meds, and Diastol Therapeutics. He served as the COO of Bullet Biotechnology, regulatory strategic advisor to GigaGen, and acting CEO of GigaMune, all of which have focused on novel immunotherapies targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Robbins has served as an expert in multiple antitrust matters, intellectual property (IP) cases, and contract disputes, and provided testimony at deposition, trial, and arbitration. Prior to his consulting career, he held several senior-level positions at brand and generic pharmaceutical companies, where he was responsible for the development of regulatory and clinical strategies that led to numerous new drug application (NDA), biologics license application, and abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approvals by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He has conducted analyses in therapeutic areas that include cardiology, oncology, endocrine/metabolic, women's health, infectious diseases, radiology, and nuclear medicine and diagnostics. In addition, Dr. Robbins has experience assisting biotech startups with strategy and financing. He holds adjunct professorships in pharmacology at the University of Minnesota Medical School and the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, and his work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr. Robbins serves on the Antitrust Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association.
Eric Sun – Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, and (by courtesy) Health Research and Policy Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine; Anesthesiologist, Stanford University Medical Center – is an anesthesiologist and health economist with expertise in perioperative and pain medicine, population health, and public health policy. His research explores issues of health through clinical and economic lenses, and has examined topics such as the influence of drug and physician pricing on medical outcomes; physicians' responses to payment program incentives; the economics of medical innovation, including the value of new technologies to patients and society; and methods for lowering the use of opioids in pain management. From 2019 to 2020, he served as a senior health economist on the President's Council of Economic Advisers. Dr. Sun coauthored the book Health and Wealth Disparities in the United States, and cowrote the chapter "Do We Need the FDA? Improving the Regulation of Pharmaceutical Products" in Regulation vs. Litigation: Perspectives from Economics and Law. He has published articles in The American Journal of Managed Care, the Annals of Internal Medicine, Forum for Health Economics & Policy, Health Affairs, JAMA, JAMA Internal Medicine, the Journal of Health Economics, and The New England Journal of Medicine, among other journals. He is an associate editor of Anesthesia and Analgesia and Anesthesiology. Dr. Sun's committee memberships have included serving on the Committee on Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
New Senior Advisor
Daniel J. Slottje joined the firm in January, and has deep experience in both academia and economic consulting. An emeritus professor of economics at Southern Methodist University, he has been working in litigation consulting for more than three decades in senior positions with several international firms. He has worked with many leading law firms, testifying at deposition and trial in hundreds of prominent matters. An economist and a statistician, Professor Slottje is an expert in the fields of labor economics, consumer demand, industrial organization, and statistics and econometrics, allowing him to bring a unique perspective and skill set to his consulting assignments. He has published more than 150 journal articles and more than a dozen books, and has been ranked among the world's top three scholars in applied econometrics based on his publishing record in the field. Professor Slottje is a member of the AEA, the American Statistical Association, and The Econometric Society.
New Managing Principals
Jee-Yeon Lehmann specializes in applying microeconomics, econometrics, and statistical methods to complex litigation and non-litigation matters in the areas of antitrust and competition, labor and employment, and health care. In antitrust and competition matters, she has evaluated market definition, market power, and competitive dynamics, and analyzed class certification, liability, and damages issues in cases involving allegations of price-fixing, monopolization, and other anticompetitive conduct. Dr. Lehmann has extensive experience in labor market antitrust matters involving allegations of no-poach and wage-fixing agreements in a variety of industries, including technology, media, manufacturing, and health care. In the area of health care, she frequently supports biostatisticians and epidemiologists in analyzing clinical trial, laboratory testing, registry, claims, and adverse events data in product liability litigations and patent and licensing disputes involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and chemical products.
Divya Mathur specializes in the application of microeconomics, statistics, and econometrics to complex litigation matters, government and regulatory investigations, and consulting engagements in the areas of antitrust and competition, class certification, IP, and complex commercial damages. She has served as an expert witness, collaborated with academic and industry experts, led consulting teams, and supported attorneys and other stakeholders in all phases of litigation. Dr. Mathur has worked on behalf of the DOJ and the FTC, and consulted to firms in numerous industries, including technology, media, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, financial services, manufacturing, and chemicals.
New Principals
Rene Befurt specializes in applying marketing research methods to litigation matters and strategic business problems. His work developing empirical studies – such as survey experiments, choice exercises, and consumer usage and perception surveys – has been applied to measure variables of interest in a wide variety of industries. Dr. Befurt has served as an expert witness and testified at deposition and trial in numerous survey matters, and has assisted academic affiliates in survey conceptualization and administration, as well as the evaluation of survey studies. His work spans numerous practice areas, including patent infringement, trademark disputes, consumer disclosures, product liability, false advertising, brand reputation, and sampling.
Brian J. Ellman specializes in the application of microeconomics, statistics, and financial analysis to complex commercial litigation matters and government investigations. He has worked on behalf of the DOJ and FTC, and has consulted to law firms in litigation and regulatory matters involving antitrust and competition, drug safety and product liability, IP, data breaches, and general commercial damages issues. Mr. Ellman has conducted market analyses and assessments of competitive effects in major antitrust matters, as well as for proposed and executed mergers. He has also conducted statistical analysis, market research, and other economic analyses to evaluate the appropriateness of class certification in antitrust and commercial disputes, and to assess liability and damages. Mr. Ellman's expertise in matters involving the pharmaceutical and medical device industries includes analyzing therapeutic markets and competitive dynamics; assessing evidence of causal associations in product liability suits; and conducting statistical analyses of market surveillance, clinical trial, and observational study data to evaluate the comparative effectiveness, safety, and dosing patterns of different treatments across a variety of therapeutic categories. He has published articles on a wide range of topics, including the assessment of causation and harm in data breach litigation, the appropriate analysis and interpretation of post-marketing surveillance data in product liability cases, and the economics of biosimilar drugs.
Kevin Gold specializes in applying economics, finance, and statistics to litigation matters. He has extensive experience consulting on securities matters, including analyzing market efficiency, estimating damages, conducting event studies, and analyzing potential settlements. Mr. Gold has also submitted expert declarations in civil and criminal securities fraud matters. His experience includes cases involving securities and financial derivatives such as swaps, structured notes, mortgage-backed securities, convertible preferred stock, and options. Mr. Gold has worked on antitrust matters involving the trading of securities, and he has conducted assessments of class certification in cases involving securities fraud, product liability, and false advertising, including analyzing whether liability or damages can be assessed using common proof. His work spans industries such as financial services, legal services, telecommunications, entertainment, health care, and oil and gas. He is the coauthor of "Federal Securities Acts and Areas of Expert Analysis" in the Litigation Services Handbook.
New Vice Presidents
Analysis Group promoted 18 professionals to vice president, and hired two more, across eight offices.
In Boston, Lynn Huynh specializes in epidemiologic methodologies and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), and has extensive experience collecting real-world clinical data through medical charts using center-based and physician panel-based approaches. Christopher Llop brings deep expertise in data science, natural language processing, software development, and analytics to consulting engagements in areas such as technology, software, IP, and energy. Federico Mantovanelli specializes in the application of microeconomics, statistics, and econometrics to litigation matters in the areas of antitrust, health care, and labor and employment. Fan Mu applies advanced epidemiologic methodologies and biostatistical techniques to address a wide array of analytical questions in health care involving evaluation, decision making, and strategy. Gautam Sajeev applies statistical and epidemiologic methods to the design and analysis of clinical and real-world studies of health care data. Rebecca Scott specializes in the application of economics and statistics to complex litigation and non-litigation matters in the areas of antitrust and competition, labor and employment, and commercial disputes. Nicholas Van Niel applies sophisticated economic modeling tools and techniques to help address litigation, strategy, and policy questions faced by pharmacies, wholesalers, and manufacturers, as well as to chargeback data and insurance claims issues.
In Dallas, Joshua Levine specializes in conducting economic and financial analysis in damages-related matters, and has evaluated damages in consulting engagements involving patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, loss of earnings, and other commercial disputes.
In Denver, Stephen Kiebzak applies microeconomics, econometrics, and statistical methods to complex matters arising in litigation and strategy. Michael Schreck has extensive experience in economic and quantitative analysis in complex litigation matters, including IP and trademark, antitrust, tax, and financial and commercial disputes. Andrew J. Ungerer specializes in applying complex quantitative and qualitative economic analyses to finance and securities, valuation, corporate governance, and transfer pricing matters.
In Los Angeles, Megan Accordino specializes in applying microeconomic, statistical, and financial analysis tools to complex litigation, regulatory, and policy matters at the intersection of the finance and energy industries. Jinlin Song has extensive experience applying advanced statistical techniques to solve complex real-world research questions in health care, frequently using data from clinical trials, electronic medical records, administrative claims, medical chart reviews, surveys, and disease registries.
In Menlo Park, Sarah Mantels leverages her economic expertise to help clients with matters spanning a wide variety of litigation topics, including ERISA, IP, and health insurance.
In Montreal, Nick Dadson applies his expertise in statistics and microeconomics to litigation, health care, and business matters. Marjolaine Gauthier-Loiselle specializes in HEOR across several diseases and in therapeutic areas such as neuropsychiatry, oncology, nephrology, endocrinology, cardiology, infectious diseases, and rare and hereditary diseases.
In New York, Brendan Rogers, who joined the firm in January, specializes in applying economic and statistical analysis to complex business disputes, including those involving the assessment of economic damages claims and the design and critique of statistical samples. Ben Samuels applies economic, financial, and statistical analysis to complex securities and finance litigation. Emi Terasawa, a health economist, has expertise in policy evaluation and the application of statistics and econometrics to HEOR work.
In San Francisco, Hitesh Makhija, who joined the firm in June, specializes in antitrust economics and industrial organization, and has extensive experience conducting sophisticated economic and financial analyses in merger- and antitrust-related litigation.
To learn more about Analysis Group's capabilities, visit AnalysisGroup.com
Analysis Group is one of the largest international economics consulting firms, with more than 1,000 professionals across 14 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.
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Biden invokes Defense Production Act to address infant formula shortage, among other actions
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN
President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that his administration would be taking new actions to attempt to alleviate ongoing infant formula shortages in the United States, including invoking the Defense Production Act.
The President is invoking the act — which allows the government more control over industrial production during emergencies — to direct suppliers of formula ingredients to prioritize delivery to the manufacturers of formula.
Biden also announced the creation of Operation Fly Formula, which directs the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture to utilize the Defense Department’s commercial planes to import formula from abroad.
In a White House video announcing the actions, Biden said he has directed his team “to do everything possible to ensure there’s enough safe baby formula and that it’s quickly reaching families that need it the most. This is one of my top priorities.”
The Defense Department will use contracts with commercial cargo airlines, according to the White House, to transport foreign baby formula products that have met US Food and Drug Administration standards to the US.
“Bypassing regular air freighting routes,” the White House underscored, “will speed up the importation and distribution of formula and serve as an immediate support as manufacturers continue to ramp up production.”
Biden also wrote in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday that he was requesting they both “work expeditiously to identify any and all avenues to speed the importation of safe infant formula into the United States and onto store shelves.”
“I further request that over the next week you work with the Department of Defense to utilize contracted aircraft to accelerate the arrival of infant formula into the United States that meets our Government’s health and safety standards. This will ensure that we are using every available tool to get American families swift access to the infant formula they need,” he continued.
The Biden administration has faced growing questions and criticism for a national formula shortage that has anxious and angry parents hopping from store to store in search of baby food.
Wednesday’s announcement follows other steps the administration has taken over the last week to address concerns about a months-long formula shortage, which has worsened as a result of supply chain issues and the extended closure of a major formula plant in Michigan.
The FDA has reached an agreement with Abbott Nutrition to reopen that plant. The agreement lays out steps the manufacturer must take to restart production at its manufacturing plant in Sturgis, Michigan. Once Abbott has completed the to-do list to the FDA’s satisfaction, the company says it would take two weeks to resume production of baby formula at the facility.
A White House official also told CNN earlier Wednesday that the Biden administration is working directly with infant formula manufacturer Reckitt and retailers, including Target, to provide logistical support as it works to help alleviate a nationwide formula shortage.
Reckitt, which manufactures Enfamil brand formula, has been working to boosts its domestic production — efforts that have been aided by the White House since Biden spoke with the leaders of Reckitt and Gerber, and retailers Target and Walmart, last week. Officials have been in “close communication” with the four major US manufacturers of infant formula — Reckitt, Abbott, Nestle/Gerber and Perrigo — as well as major retailers this week following the conversations with Biden.
The administration also established a website, HHS.gov/formula, to provide resources to families in need. But when a CNN reporter tested out some of those options, the exercise resulted in apologetic customer service representatives, one hold time that lasted well over an hour and serious challenges in finding baby formula through some of the main suggestions listed on the new HHS website.
Last week, the administration also announced limited efforts to import more formula from overseas, urge states to allow government nutritional assistance recipients more flexibility in the varieties of infant formula they can buy and crack down on price gouging by manufacturers.
Wednesday’s announcement comes a day before FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf is scheduled to appear before Congress, where he will testify before the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee on the FDA’s 2023 budget as well as oversight of infant formula.
This story has been updated with additional reporting.
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Bill introduced to require ICE, CBP to notify communities of release of migrants
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - U.S. Congressman from Kansas Jake LaTurner has put his weight behind a bill that would require officials to notify communities of the impending release of migrants, including how many, where they’re going, and their criminal histories.
On Thursday, April 7, Congressman Jake LaTurner (R-KS) says he joined Representative Michael Guest (R-MS) to introduce the Early Migration Alert Program Act.
Rep. LaTurner said the legislation would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection to notify local law enforcement agencies and government authorities of the impending release of migrants into their jurisdictions.
LaTurner noted the legislation was introduced after President Joe Biden’s administration announced plans to eliminate Title 42, which many warn will significantly increase the already record-setting number of migrant encounters along the southern border.
“The Biden Administration continues to release migrants into communities across America without notifying local police officers or social services agencies. This is unacceptable,” Laturner said. “As the Department of Homeland Security prepares for up to 18,000 apprehensions per day following President Biden’s reckless decision to lift Title 42, it’s vital that local law enforcement is kept informed of any influx of migrants into their jurisdictions. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the E-MAP Act to help establish proper communication channels between our brave federal and local law enforcement officers.”
Currently, the Congressman said there is no requirement for ICE or CBP to alert local authorities or social service agencies of a potential influx of migrants into their communities.
Already in 2022, LaTurner noted there have been record-breaking monthly encounters that are expected to continue at an overwhelming pace. In 2021, he said encounters at the southern border peaked at 213,539 encounters in July - a 21 year high and 420% increase compared to the same month in 2020.
During 2021′s immigration surge, LaTurner said migrants dropped off at bus stations inundated communities and put a huge burden on public resources. He said current encounters at the border have already outpaced last year’s.
LaTurner indicated the E-MAP Act would require ICE and CBP to create an email subscription system to alert state, local, tribal and territorial municipalities and provide information about the impending release of migrants into communities. He said this includes the following:
- The number of migrants to be released
- The number of migrants with known criminal histories
- The initial destination of the migrants
- The final destinations and where they intend to settle
LaTurner said the legislation would require ICE and CBP to give municipalities at least a 24-hour notice before they release a migrant into the U.S.
The Congressman noted the bill has been endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations and the Major Cities Chiefs Association.
To read the full text of the legislation, click HERE.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply") (NASDAQ: XRAY) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Dentsply, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/dentsply-sirona-inc-loss-submission-form-2?prid=28747&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
DEADLINE: August 1, 2022
Aggrieved Dentsply investors only have until August 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eIMPACT, the leading provider of labor market data visualization dashboards, today announced the launch of its myCareerPathway™ Dashboard with an implementation in Gainesville's CareerSource North Central Florida. The first-of-its-kind software product will help job seekers in the greater Gainesville area leverage the power of data visualization highlighting in-demand skills and job market trends, tailored to their career area and location.
"The myCareerPathway™ product was born out of necessity during a historic moment in our labor market, where employers are struggling to find the right talent, and workers are seeking higher ground in terms of a fulfilling career path," said Erik Larson, CEO of eIMPACT. "With two user inputs: location and job title, users get an instant snapshot of ways to gain competitive advantage in the market through upskilling, transferable career options and job postings trends," he added.
CareerSource North Central Florida is the region's one-stop for job searches, career support and training. For CareerSource, the new data resource is more than a new piece of software.
"CareerSource NCFL has built its reputation as a leader in the Florida workforce development ecosystem through a combination of customer focus and innovation. The myCareerPathway™ Dashboard is the latest example of this strategy, helping job seekers shine a helpful light on what is oftentimes a stressful, opaque undertaking," added Phyllis Marty, CareerSource NCFL's chief executive. The dashboard will be available to all customers at one-stop locations in Bradford and Alachua counties, as well as through an online portal.
For more information on eIMPACT's myCareerPathway™ Dashboard visit www.eimpact.report.
eIMPACT is a labor market data visualization company based in the Portland, OR metro. The company's cloud-based platform is utilized by workforce and economic development organizations around the US.
CareerSource North Central Florida is a member of CareerSource Florida and a proud partner of the American Job Center network. CareerSource NCFL is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Learn more about CareerSource NCFL at www.careersourcencfl.com.
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Richard Pfister
720-999-7523
richard@eimpact.report
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AdCellerant makes quality digital marketing accessible to every business.
DENVER, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdCellerant, an award-winning digital-minded, tech-driven advertising services company, announced the release of a breakthrough email marketing product offering to their partners.
This new offering, in addition to standard programmatic email targeting, now offers access to In-Market Email Targeting, which provides the ability to reach consumers actively looking for your products and services. Their email database is grown via opt-in online surveys, e-subscriptions, e-registrations, and our extensive network of permission-based websites.
"With this new product, users are more likely to interact and convert from your promotion since we know that they were recently looking at similar websites and products you offer in the past day," said Vivienne Duclos, Director of Product Management at AdCellerant.
Since the launch of the In-Market Email Targeting product, results have indicated that performance has increased, and there is a significant increase in conversion rates. Recently, one of our residential development partners
"We are thrilled about the results we've seen so far. Our partners and their clients are seeing actual results beyond opens and clicks," said Ben Bouslog, Vice President of Business Development "They're seeing more unique visitors, time on site, page views per session, phone calls, form fills, and more! The performance is a cherry on top while we were able to keep these at affordable rates too."
AdCellerant provides businesses access to high-quality digital marketing technology and solutions through partnerships with media companies and agencies. Focused on generating results and growth for businesses of all sizes, AdCellerant offers best-in-class technology and software, award-winning customer service, expert education, and exceptional operational support to ensure customer campaign performance.
Leveraging proprietary technology Ui.Marketing, AdCellerant effectively connects businesses with their ideal customer at the right time. Harnessing an easy-to-use and nimble digital advertising tool, users can manage the entire buyer's journey from quick and accurate comprehensive proposal creation, campaign launch, and campaign performance—all within a single platform.
For more information or to book a demo, visit www.adcellerant.com.
Contact information:
Meghan Brito
Senior Vice President, Marketing
mbrito@adcellerant.com
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Also recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators among companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, Adobe, and PayPal
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Demandbase, the Smarter GTM™ company for B2B brands, announced today it has secured two honors from Fast Company including being named the winner of the first-ever 2022 Enterprise Products and Services list, and also being ranked #75 on the fourth annual list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. Fast Company editors and Accenture researchers worked together to score nearly 1,500 applications, and a panel of eight eminent judges reviewed and endorsed the top 100 companies.
"Being recognized as part of the inaugural Enterprise Products and Services list is deeply exciting and a direct result of our team's commitment to not accept the status quo. Our R&D teams wake up every morning focused on how we will innovate and fundamentally change the future for the better for our customers," said Brewster Stanislaw, chief product officer at Demandbase. "Being included on this list further validates our team's persistent success in redefining how B2B companies go to market.
Demandbase One is the most complete, Smarter Go-To-Market™ platform and offers the only demand side platform (DSP) ad technology built specifically for B2B. It injects high-definition Account Intelligence, a combination of 1st- and 3rd-party data, into every step of the B2B buying journey. Demandbase One orchestrates every action across buyer journeys and engagement channels. As a result, go-to-market teams see the best opportunities earlier, progress deals faster, and drive growth further. Demandbase's DSP balances a customer's ad budget across all the accounts that matter, removing the risk of wasting an entire budget on just a few target accounts, as is often the case with DSPs designed for B2C.
None of this innovation would be possible without a culture that empowers employees to develop new and better ways for its customers to do their jobs, as recognized by being named one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators.
"I have been with Demandbase for more than two years and from day one I felt welcomed and empowered. Our technical leadership promotes out-of-box thinking and encourages everyone on our team to keep pushing for the best," said Manisha Sharma, manager, engineering at Demandbase. "I love the company's culture and appreciate the platform it provides to learn and adapt in an ever-changing technical world."
The Best Workplaces for Innovators list honors organizations and businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels. Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the 2022 Best Workplaces for Innovators ranks 100 winners from a variety of industries, including computer science, biotech, consumer packaged goods, nonprofit, education, financial services, cybersecurity, engineering, diversity, sustainability, B2B, and consumer products and services. The 2022 awards feature workplaces from around the world.
Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators issue (September 2022) is available online now, and the print issue will be on newsstands beginning Aug. 16, 2022. Join the Best Workplaces for Innovators conversation using #FCBestWorkplaces. To see the complete list, go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/list
About Demandbase
Demandbase is Smarter GTM™ for B2B brands. We help marketing and sales teams spot the juiciest opportunities earlier and progress them faster by injecting Account Intelligence into every step of the buyer journey and orchestrating every action. For more information about Demandbase, visit www.demandbase.com.
About Fast Company
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc., and can be found online at www.fastcompany.com.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 710,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.
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Jury selection begins in 2nd trial in Whitmer kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jury selection started Tuesday in the second trial of two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 over their disgust with restrictions early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prosecutors are putting Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. on trial again after a jury in April couldn’t reach a verdict. Two co-defendants were acquitted and two more pleaded guilty earlier.
Dozens of prospective jurors from western and northern Michigan reported to the federal courthouse in Grand Rapids.
“I don’t know if you feel like you won the lottery or just got called to the principal’s office. But either way, welcome,” U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker said.
The plot to kidnap the Democratic governor followed training in Wisconsin and Michigan and two trips to scout her second home in northern Michigan, according to evidence in the first trial.
Fox, 39, lived in the Grand Rapids area and Croft, 46, is from Bear, Delaware. They regularly communicated with other extremists who were angry with Whitmer and various public officials, evidence showed.
“This is not a political forum,” Jonker said during opening remarks to the jury pool.
Convicting or acquitting the men can’t be influenced by “whether you like Governor Whitmer or dislike Governor Whitmer,” the judge said. “It’s not if you think masking mandates or vaccine mandates or any other response was good or bad policy. It’s not a proxy for any of those things.”
The jury will hear secretly recorded conversations and see text messages and social media posts favoring violence. Defense attorneys, however, will hammer away at the credibility of undercover FBI agents and informants who fooled the group into thinking they were allies.
Lawyers for Fox and Croft will argue they were shielded by the First Amendment and entrapped by the government every step of the way.
“Utter nonsense,” Fox’s attorney, Christopher Gibbons, said of a kidnapping plan.
Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta were found not guilty at the first trial. Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks earlier pleaded guilty and will testify again against Fox and Croft.
Garbin told jurors at the first trial that the goal was to cause national chaos with a kidnapping close to the election between Joe Biden and then-President Donald Trump.
Whitmer, who will not be called as a trial witness, disclosed Monday night that she tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time and was experiencing mild symptoms. In a recent interview, she said she believes she was the target of an “assassination plot,” not just a kidnapping.
“No one talks about it that way,” Whitmer told The Washington Post.
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Find AP’s full coverage of the Whitmer kidnap plot trial at: https://apnews.com/hub/whitmer-kidnap-plot-trial
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ATOMIC ORBITAL HYDROGEN WAVE VECTOR LLC
ST. CHARLES, Ill., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology company AOH is coming out full throttle with Cloud Identity Access Management Services focused on Customer IAM, Workforce IAM, Azure Cloud Security & Identity Protection for public & private sector.
Due to the complexity yet importance of identity, a new practice was established.
A mature IAM is phase one in "Zero Trust Maturity Phases" according to Forrester Research. AOH assist enterprises with developing IAM roadmaps, designing & securing IAM architecture solutions.
"Next possible frontier for IAM solution will be the merge of current IAM system with user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) capability to achieve real-time identity remediation." - Robert Yu, Principal Architect AOH.
Many systems are connected & communicate with each other, users are coming, going & changing roles throughout their work lifecycle. Passwords, privacy, user experience, compliance, processes & security all components. Each environment is very different where a single product solution is not the only answer. Services representation made up of people with ears & brains representing, listening, collaborating & making it work is the dream. Exciting time to be in identity!
About AOH
AOH is motivated to provide the best possible service to enterprises needing capable brains to take the reins and improve current IAM state. AOH is small, serious, woman owned & operated. www.aohwv.com. Twitter @AOHWV Instagram @AOH_IAM
CONTACT: Laura Hees, lhees@aohwv.com
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--Share Repurchase from ReneSola Singapore
--New Investor Rights Agreement with Shah Capital
--Departure of Two Board Members
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that:
- the Company has entered into a securities repurchase agreement with ReneSola Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("ReneSola Singapore"), one of the Company's major shareholders, pursuant to which, among other things, the Company will repurchase from ReneSola Singapore 70,000,000 shares represented by 7,000,000 ADSs at a price of US$0.60 per share (or US$6.00 per ADS), totaling US$42 million through a privately negotiated transaction. ReneSola Singapore will be subject to a 90-day lock-up restriction with respect to its remaining share ownership of the Company and other customary covenants.
- Shah Capital will purchase 10,000,000 shares represented by 1,000,000 ADSs from ReneSola Singapore at a price of US$0.60 per share (or US$6.00 per ADSs).
- affiliates of ReneSola Singapore will resign from their offices as legal representatives, directors, and officers of the Company and its subsidiaries shortly after the closing of the repurchase transaction. Ms. Crystal (Xinhan) Li and Ms. Maggie (Yuanyuan) Ma will resign from the board of directors (the "Board") of the Company immediately upon closing of the repurchase transaction. Ms. Crystal (Xinhan) Li will also resign from her executive role as the vice president of investment of the Company simultaneously.
- in connection with and effective upon the closing of the repurchase transaction, the currently effective investor rights agreement dated as of October 2, 2019 by and among the Company, Mr. Xianshou Li, ReneSola Singapore, Shah Capital Opportunity Fund LP ("Shah Capital") and certain other parties named therein will be terminated. The Company will enter into an amended and restated investor rights agreement separately with Shah Capital. The terms of the amended and restated investor rights agreement are substantially the same as those under the previous investor rights agreement, except that (i) Shah Capital, subject to certain minimum shareholding requirements and a step-down mechanism, is entitled to nominate three (3) designees for election and/or appointment as directors of the Company, and (ii) the board of directors of the Company is entitled to jointly nominate for election and/or appoint one (1) director.
"This transaction is an important step in the multi-year transformation of our Company into a leading solar project developer," said Yumin Liu, ReneSola Power's Chief Executive Officer. "We are especially encouraged that Shah Capital has increased their already large commitment to the Company. We appreciate their support and vote of confidence."
The Board and the audit committee of the Board respectively approved the Company's entry into the securities repurchase agreement and the amended and rested investor rights agreement. Upon resignation of Ms. Crystal (Xinhan) Li and Ms. Maggie (Yuanyuan) Ma, the Board will have two vacancies. The Board appointed ReneSola Power's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yumin Liu, to fill one of the vacancies. The other vacancy on the Board is pending further review and appointment by the Board.
About ReneSola Power
ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across a number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company's strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York. For more information, please visit www.renesolapower.com.
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2 men admit to pepper-spraying officers at US Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two New York men pleaded guilty Friday to discharging chemical spray at police officers inside the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection.
Cody Mattice, 29, and James Mault, 30, each admitted to breaking through police barriers and entering the building during a trip to Washington they had planned for several days and prepared for by acquiring batons and pepper spray.
Under plea agreements with federal prosecutors, each faces between 37 and 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony charges. Each also will pay $2,000 toward the cost of repairing the Capitol. Sentencing is scheduled for July 15.
Mattice and Mault, both from the Rochester area, were indicted in October after authorities said they appeared in photos and videos spraying a chemical agent toward police officers in a Capitol building hallway.
Mault was arrested in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he had been stationed with the U.S. Army. Mattice was arrested at his home in Hilton, New York.
The two appeared at a joint hearing Friday before U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell, Mault in person and Mattice remotely. Both acknowledged exchanging text messages in the days prior to the insurrection, with Mault telling Mattice and others in a group to bring batons, knives, “ass-kicking boots” and protective clothing.
Once at the Capitol, Mault tried to convince police officers to join the rioters, assuring them they would still have jobs “after we kick the (expletive) out of everyone,” according to the plea agreement.
“What we’re doing is right,” he told the officers, “or there wouldn’t be this many ... people here.”
In exchange for their guilty pleas, prosecutors agreed to drop additional felony charges.
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ISTANBUL, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a "Hepsiburada") (NASDAQ: HEPS), a leading Turkish e-commerce platform (referred to herein as "Hepsiburada" or the "Company"), today announced the appointment of Nilhan Onal as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company, effective January 1, 2023.
Murat Emirdag has decided to step down from his CEO duties for personal reasons. He will continue to lead the company and ensure a smooth transition to the new CEO until January 1, 2023. As of January 1, 2023, Mr. Emirdag will be a non-executive director of the Company's board of directors.
Nilhan Onal joins Hepsiburada from Amazon Europe, where she spent the last seven years focused on business transformation and growth. In her last role, she also oversaw strategy, operations and technology for Amazon's European Fashion business, driving strong results. During her time at Amazon, Nilhan also built and scaled Amazon's SWA (Amazon Shipping) business worldwide, and led a turn-around of Amazon UK Consumer Electronics and European Product Insurance businesses. Prior to joining Amazon, Nilhan Onal had over a decade of experience in managing consumer-focused businesses at Procter & Gamble in Turkey and Europe, leading different categories, from electrical beauty to household care, across various geographies. Among many recognitions, in 2021, she was also named among top Turkish executives in 'Global Turks par excellence' conducted by Heidrick and Struggles.
Hepsiburada's founder and chairwoman, Hanzade Dogan, said: "We are grateful for Murat's leadership, during which he has been an instrumental figure in Hepsiburada's journey achieving significant milestones both in Hepsiburada's growth and in developing Turkey's broader digital ecosystem. He will continue to make a strategic contribution to Hepsiburada's development in his new role as a non-executive board member starting January 2023."
"I am thrilled to welcome Nilhan to lead the next chapter of Hepsiburada. She brings more than 25 years of experience across e-commerce, logistics, demand generation and product development having worked at a global scale within Fortune 500 companies. Nilhan is a builder of both businesses and exceptional talent. With her leadership experience, she will take Hepsiburada into the next phase of our journey, continuing to build on our leading service levels for our customers and merchants."
Nilhan Onal said: "I am delighted to return home to Turkey to be part of Hepsiburada's success story. I love Hepsiburada's mission of being the reliable innovative companion for our customers. I am committed to taking Hepsiburada to the next level to surprise and delight all of our customers and merchants in the region with Turkish hospitality and excellent service levels."
Murat Emirdag took over as CEO of Hepsiburada on February 1, 2019 after serving as an advisory board member. Under his leadership, the Company has achieved significant growth in its core operations while developing an integrated technology ecosystem with capabilities in Fintech, on-demand delivery service, a subscription-based loyalty program, cross-border operations, advertising platform, logistics and fulfillment-as-a-service.
Murat said: "It's been an honor to serve Hepsiburada's customers and business partners alongside its founder, board members and teammates at Hepsiburada, which I see as a great place for bright minds and good hearts to flourish. After years as CEO, next January is the right moment to transition to a non-executive board role where I will advise on longer-term strategic opportunities. I am confident that Nilhan will make a significant contribution to Hepsiburada's journey. The Company has strong fundamentals in place and is well positioned to create long-term value moving forward."
About Hepsiburada
Hepsiburada is a leading e-commerce technology platform in Turkey, combining a globally proven e-commerce business model with a one-stop 'Super App' to cater to our customers' everyday needs and to help make people's daily lives better. Customers can access a broad range of products and services including same-day delivery of groceries and essentials, products from international merchants, airline tickets and payment services through our embedded digital wallet, Hepsipay. As at the end of March 2022, we had seamlessly connected 44.2 million members and 85 thousand Active Merchants.
Founded in Istanbul in 2000, Hepsiburada was built to lead the digitalization of commerce in Turkey. As a female-founded organization, we are committed to meaningful action to empower women. Through our 'Technology Empowerment for Women Entrepreneurs' programme, we have reached over 32 thousand female entrepreneurs across Turkey to date.
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It will bring female cyclists a new cycling experience born for women
WILMINGTON, Del., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to reports, the American women's cycling sports brand Jelenew announced the development of the world's first truly "born for women" cycling pants. And by explaining the evolutionary history of cycling pants, it proved that the last female riders were wearing them wrong, which led to the thinking of "what are correct women's professional cycling pants?" among the cycling industry and female riders.
Are the "women's cycling pants" on the market made for women? Is it suitable for women to wear? Jelenew research found that the health and comfort of cycling pants are closely related to the cycling pads. Manufacturers originally invented the "built-in inseam cycling pad" that began in 1900 to solve the problem of male riders being worn on their genitals during riding. However, almost all women's cycling pants on the market follow this "made for men" built-in inseam cycling pad structure. As a result, female riders have a lot of pain and suffering after wearing these cycling pants. For example, in a 2019 study of 178 female cyclists published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, 58% reported experiencing genital numbness at times, and 69% had chronic hip pain and groin pain." After wearing this kind of built-in pad cycling pants, I can't walk," just as the female rider described, "Walking with it is as uncomfortable as aunt's towel pads in the private parts, stuffy and airtight. It also grinds the roots of the thighs, which is very uncomfortable." At the same time, many female riders are complaining that the shape of the padded cycling pants is not suitable for women. The front end of the pad is long and wide, which makes the front of the crotch bulge when women wear it, which makes women very embarrassed.
The evolution history of women's cycling pants shackled by men's design
The first cycling shorts appeared in 1890 as cycling gear for men - "padded wool shorts." In the 1900s, with the popularity of cycling, the earliest built-in cycling pads were born. At that time, the cycling sport was mainly reserved for men. To solve the problem of "the raised skin of the male rider's genital organs being scratched by the wool shorts," the manufacturer sewed the antelope skin on the crotch of the wool shorts. Driven by female pioneers such as Frances Willard, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Hawkins, etc., female cyclists have gradually become equated with the label of "new women." Beginning in the 1930s, more and more women wore men's cycling pants to enter the home field of cycling.
Later, due to the increasing number of professional cycling competitions, manufacturers used softer deerskin sewn on the crotch of cycling pants to replace the original suede riding pads. These anti-friction-only deerskin riding pants have been used for forty years. It wasn't until 1980 that the padded, non-suede-leather inner-padded cycling pants came out of history.
The "Padded Non-Suede Leather Inner Padded Cycling Pants" is the first cycling pant in history with shock absorption. It is also the prototype of modern cycling pants. It doesn't look much different from the cycling pant pads currently on the market for women's cycling brands.
In 1984, women's cycling became an Olympic sport. This significantly boosted the creation of women's sized, tailored jerseys. In the mid-1990s, "women's specific sized cycling pants" with men's non-leather foam-filled built-in structural saddles entered the market. With the further development of female cyclists' awareness and the gradual expansion of the female cycling consumer market, many cycling apparel companies have tried to develop new women's cycling apparel from a female perspective. In 2018, the first women's cycling pant came out, which optimized and adjusted the built-in men's saddle, reduced the size and thickness, and added some feminine colors and patterns. Although the improvement of these cycling pants has the significance of the times, its product design still does not eliminate the design thinking based on the male body. Still, it follows the original design intention and bottom layer of "protecting male protruding reproductive organs from being rubbed." logic. The exact thickness of the built-in pad and the raised design features of the sensitive parts of the front end show that the history of "men's cycling pants imprisonment" has been written.
The considerable difference in the physiological structure of men and women determines that both parties need "differentiated cycling pants" to meet the different physiological needs of the body. Men belong to the convex genital structure and need all-around protection. Cycling pants focus on solving the problems of shock absorption and skin friction during riding. Women belong to the concave genital structure, and their needs are focused on solving the problem of shock absorption during cycling, eliminating the pain of the two points of the ischium (sitting riding) and the pubic bone (semi-recumbent riding) during vibration. And because of the unique open physiological structure, women have higher hygiene requirements for sensitive parts. The unreasonable structure of the cycling pad makes the cycling pants unable to fit closely with the body, which not only hinders the health of the body but also causes a series of embarrassing problems. "Only reason I don't give them a 5 is because of the chamois. It chafes a bit more at the crease of my leg and lady parts than a couple of my other shorts. I feel like the 'wings' on the side of the pads are a bit wide and bunch a bit." A female cycling enthusiast made such an evaluation of the cycling pant pads of well-known women's brands.
Born for women, the revolutionary 1+1 model outer padded cycling pants.
The American avant-grade cycling brand Jelenew announced that it had developed the world's first real women's cycling pants: 1+1 model outer padded cycling pants, responding to men's and women's differentiated physiological structure and needs.
The 1+1 model of the outer pad structure meets the high requirements for hygiene, quality, and safety of private parts caused by women's built-in and open physiological structure and can well physically isolate women's private parts that are prone to bacterial infection. It also solves the scene limitation of other "seat cushion and pants integrated cycling pants" brands. The 1+1 model outer padded cycling pants allow female riders to take off freely according to the riding time. Female riders can take off the padded cycling shorts during the cycling break. On the one hand, it can help with physical ventilation and quick-drying," embarrassing problem, breaking through the restrictions of sports scenes, and meeting the needs of cycling enthusiasts for diversified wearing scenes.
The external pad adopts the original three-segment V-shaped structure, thickened at the ischium and pubic position, and the V-shaped vertex position is vacated, focusing on protecting the buttocks and pubic junction of stressed women. It provides more precise support than a built-in structure cycling pad, helps maintain average blood circulation, and reduces the risk of numbness in the perineum, crotch, and legs when riding.
The smooth over-design of G1 to G2 surfaces (also as known as the 3D gentle slope and gentle over-design) naturally wraps the buttocks so that the outer pad fits far beyond that of the built-in riding pad, reducing the friction of the perineum and also solving the problem of traditional riding. A series of issues, such as the sultry heat of the private parts of the pants, the bulging of the private parts, the embarrassing lines, and the camel's hooves, are ergonomic and fashionable.
"Finally, I don't have to wear super thick diapers to ride," cycling enthusiasts who participated in the Jelenew R&D evaluation said. With such comfortable and breathable cycling pants, you can go directly to the coffee shop after riding on weekends, and you don't need to find a place to change your clothes. It's so convenient and user-friendly, thank you, Jelenew."
About JELENEW
Jelenew is an American avant-garde cycling brand born for women. It creates the first cycling pants truly made for women in the world. It brings the groundbreaking combination of "Haute Couture and Sportswear" and carefully designs each product with "luxury moulage technique" to provide a more refined sports experience and promote a healthy lifestyle for cyclists to enjoy elegant and stylish suburban cycling.
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Company's All-Fiber, Gig-Speed Network to Reach Over 60,000 Potential Customers in Virginia by End of 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it will deliver, by the end of next year, over 60,000 new fiber passings in the first phase of its fiber network build in the state of Virginia. Brightspeed further plans an additional 70,000 fiber passings in subsequent years of its network transformation program, for a total of up to 130,000 fiber-enabled locations in Virginia.
Virginia is among the 20 states that comprise Brightspeed's operating territory, mainly in rural and suburban settings. Brightspeed previously announced plans to invest at least $2 billion in its fiber optics transformation, which is expected to reach up to 3 million homes and businesses over the next five years, including in many locations where fiber and advanced technology have not historically been deployed. The company will initially be comprised of the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), which are the subject of a pending acquisition by Apollo-managed funds (NYSE: APO). The parties expect to obtain regulatory approvals in the third quarter of this year, and to close the transaction in early fourth quarter.
"We are looking forward to the start of our ambitious network build in Virginia," said Tom Maguire, Chief Operating Officer of Brightspeed. "Households and businesses have a critical need for reliable, high-quality internet to help them accomplish what is most important, whether it is working from home, remote learning, access to healthcare, streaming entertainment, or simply staying connected with others. We are excited to offer a new choice in internet and the full capabilities of our advanced fiber network to the residents and businesses in our Virginia footprint."
By the end of 2023, Brightspeed will bring faster, more reliable internet and Wi-Fi to over 60,000 residential and commercial locations in portions of the city of Charlottesville, as well as parts of Albemarle, Campbell, Henry, Page, Rockbridge, and Smyth counties.
"Expanding access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet has been a Day One promise for Governor Youngkin," said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. "Improved broadband infrastructure will play a crucial role in jumpstarting our economy, ensuring opportunity across the Commonwealth, and giving all Virginians the resources they need to thrive."
Brightspeed is leveraging the latest technology innovations as part of its network transformation, including the deployment of XGSPON, a state-of-the-art architecture capable of symmetrical internet speeds exceeding 1Gbps, and the fiber necessary to deliver the ultra-fast connections to homes and businesses. After the close of the transaction between the Apollo funds and Lumen, Brightspeed will begin to sign customers onto its network.
Brightspeed plans to release its other state-specific network build plans in the coming weeks.
For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
About Brightspeed
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and expected to have assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed will provide broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 6 million homes and businesses. The company aims to bridge the digital divide by deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes staying connected simple and seamless. For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
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MedVanta delivers time-tested, next-generation MSO strategies and solutions for independent orthopaedic and MSK practices to transform business operations
BETHESDA, Md., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of soaring costs, industry-wide consolidation and encroachment from outside investors, a coalition of leading independent orthopaedic and musculoskeletal (MSK) specialists today announced the launch of MedVanta as a new path forward for private practices seeking to maintain their independence and preserve high-quality patient care. Now the nation's largest physician-owned and led organization of its kind, MedVanta's suite of solutions go beyond that of a traditional management services organization, and are designed by independent physicians, for independent physicians.
The more than 150 private practice physicians behind MedVanta are the same leaders who pioneered, in 2013, a new model of care with the launch of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics (CAO), the second largest orthopaedic group in the country. CAO has a proven track record of reducing operating and musculoskeletal costs, improving patient experience and outcomes, and embracing technology to create higher practice efficiency as well as participate and succeed in value-based care payment models. This innovative group is now expanding on its unique model and offering it to private practice MSK groups across the country.
"When we launched CAO, it was in direct response to the headwinds facing private practice medicine, threatening its very survival. Since that point, those challenges have only accelerated," said Dr. Nicholas Grosso, President of MedVanta and CAO. "With the launch of MedVanta, we're offering our proven model to other like-minded physicians who want to remain independent to best serve patients. As a truly physician owned company, we are not beholden to outside investor influence, and our leadership team shares a commitment to enabling superior, patient-first care."
In a national healthcare landscape that is increasingly becoming dominated by corporations and financiers, MedVanta is committed to preserving and revolutionizing independent private practice medicine. Its innovative, scalable and tailored solutions are customized for MSK practices and ancillaries. Private practice clients of MedVanta will have the opportunity to invest in the company.
"The impetus for forming MedVanta was the pivotal question – who should be the caretakers of the future of musculoskeletal care?," said Dr. Louis Levitt, Chief Medical Officer of MedVanta and Vice President and Secretary for CAO. "We feel strongly, and the data reinforces it, that the future of healthcare shouldn't be led by financiers and profit-driven corporations. MedVanta provides a new and bright path forward for independent MSK physicians."
MedVanta fully leverages CAO's successful business model, meticulously developed over a decade. Since CAO launched in 2013, its robust infrastructure and proprietary resources have delivered on its key objectives to:
- Retain independence
- Enhance patient experience and outcomes
- Reduce costs, with 20-30% savings in supply costs and up to 40% malpractice savings
- Increase revenue, with significant growth every year since inception
- Expand market share
- Improve provider quality of life
"MedVanta is the natural evolution of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics," said Dr. Subir Jossan, Chief Transformation Officer of MedVanta and Treasurer for CAO. "We can now offer our transformative business model to independent MSK providers across the nation, helping to create a new era where private practice medicine will not only survive, but thrive in the ever-changing healthcare landscape. We look forward to collaborating with the full healthcare ecosystem – payers, employers, health systems, primary and urgent care providers, medical device manufacturers, pharma and even MedTech companies – to expand access to high-quality, cost-effective patient care throughout the communities we serve."
MedVanta is the nation's largest physician-owned and operated musculoskeletal management services organization (MSO) designed by independent physicians, for independent physicians. Understanding the future of MSK care lies in independent private practice medicine, MedVanta provides the people, processes, technology and solutions to transform business results and adapt to industry disruption. Founded by the same physicians that successfully pioneered a new model for private practice orthopaedic care, MedVanta offers a better path forward for private practices in a landscape dominated by corporations and financiers.
For more information, please visit MedVanta.com or contact us at info@medvanta.com.
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Ukraine war hangs over UN meeting on nukes treaty’s legacy
By JENNIFER PELTZ
Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A major U.N. meeting on the landmark Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is about to begin after a long delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. There was already plenty of trouble to talk about when the conference was supposed to happen in 2020. Now it finally starts Monday as Russia’s war in Ukraine has reanimated fears of nuclear confrontation and cranked up the urgency of trying to reinforce the 50-year-old treaty. The nonproliferation pact has the widest adherence of any arms control agreement. Under the treaty, nations without nuclear weapons promised not to acquire them and nuclear-armed countries committed to negotiate toward eliminating their arsenals someday.
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| 2022-07-31T15:40:42Z
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Large base of commercial bank customers in 11 countries with $6 trillion in combined assets to benefit from laser-like focus on API strategy, innovation and customer success
ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragonfly Financial Technologies Corp., a digital banking and treasury management fintech, today announced its official launch as an independent company following the completion of One Equity Partners' acquisition of ACI Worldwide's Corporate Online Banking unit. Operating in a global market forecast to be $1.1 billion by 2023, according to Omdia, Dragonfly Financial Technologies now has the autonomy and resources to deliver innovations across its product portfolio, expand its customer success team and target more commercial banking customers in the U.S. and international markets.
A market leader from day one, Dragonfly Financial Technologies has more than 40 banking and financial services customers worldwide, including 5 of the top 10 U.S. banks. The company's Universal Online Banker (UOB) and Enterprise Banker (EB) solutions help banks initiate payments, collect money owed and manage financial positions and operations for their business customers. Now independent, Dragonfly Financial Technologies will invest significantly in improving its cloud-based digital business banking platform, with its vast library of open APIs, feature-rich functionality and extensive reporting capabilities.
Aite-Novarica Group, an advisory firm providing mission-critical insights on technology, regulations, strategy and operations to hundreds of banks and other financial services companies, rated Dragonfly's Universal Online Banker as "Best in Class" in its analysis of Leading U.S. Cash Management Vendors last year. Dragonfly's UOB platform was noted for being "user-friendly, feature-rich and among the strongest in the industry for its payments capabilities."
"This is an exciting time in the global digital business banking arena with many banks seeking new payment capabilities and open API infrastructures. Technology providers like Dragonfly with robust, next-generation offerings coupled with a focus and commitment to the space and innovation, are well positioned to lead during this time of change," said Christine Barry, Head of Banking and Payments Insights and Advisory at Aite-Novarica Group.
Leading the new company as CEO is Johan Roets, who formerly served as Chief Administrative Officer for ACI Worldwide and also was the company's Chief Transformation Officer. Earlier in his career, Roets worked in various leadership roles in retail banking and payments with Standard Bank Group and as a partner with Arthur Andersen & Co.
"Across cultures, dragonflies are revered for their agility, excellent vision and as symbols of strength, transformation and prosperity, so it is a fitting name for our company, as we combine the passion, ingenuity and drive of a start-up with the large customer base and resources of an established growth company," said Roets. "Customers widely recognize our products as delivering a tremendous level of innovation and value to their business through our features, user experience and hundreds of API integrations – and now we have the independence, focus and investment to accelerate our product roadmap and bolster our overall customer success experience."
In addition to Roets, Dragonfly Financial Technologies' senior executive team includes industry veterans with extensive digital banking experience, including designing, building and selling the current UOB and EB solutions.
To learn more about Dragonfly Financial Technologies, visit www.dragonflyft.com or follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Dragonfly Financial Technologies Corp.
Dragonfly Financial Technologies provides digital banking and treasury management offerings for small businesses to large corporations, delivering financial institutions global multilingual and multi-currency cash management solutions. Dragonfly works alongside its global banking clientele to deliver secure, frictionless payments, enabling banks to streamline processes, automate tasks and improve overall efficiencies of digital banking programs. For more information, visit www.dragonflyft.com.
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SAO PAULO (AP) — In Rio de Janeiro, bold swimmers have been discouraged from diving into the cold ocean, while Sao Paulo authorities had to open up subway stations to accommodate homeless people as Brazil’s south experienced unusually low temperatures on Friday.
Temperatures on Friday morning dropped below 23 Fahrenheit (-5 Celsius) in Santa Catarina state, covering several municipalities with a thin layer of snow. Earlier this week a fierce hailstorm scared residents of Rio’s west zone. For many Brazilians, accustomed to more clement weather in the tropical South American country, such events are considered extreme.
Earlier this week, authorities in Rio Grande do Sul, canceled soccer matches, closed public buildings early and suspended classes in schools and universities due to fears of major disruptions. There, nearly 182,000 homes were left without electricity on Tuesday.
Temperature began to drop earlier this week as tropical Cyclone Yakecan approached, before being downgraded to a tropical storm on Thursday.
Weather forecasters said the cold wave is trapped by a storm in the country’s South and will extend into next Tuesday, while the Navy expects that 4-meter (13 foot)-tall waves could continue to hit Rio’s shores until Friday night.
Since the cold wave hit Brazil, at least one man has died of hypothermia in Sao Paulo. Some subway stations remained opened on Friday to protect homeless people and charity groups were out delivering soup and blankets to those in need.
Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology predicted strong winds all Friday between the cities of Rio and Curitiba, 510 miles (820 kilometers) to the south.
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LA JOLLA, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence is overjoyed to announce the addition of Elisa Pak as Vice President, Leisure Business Relations. A decorated and distinguished hospitality and travel industry sales and marketing leader, Pak has established and represented marquee properties for some of the world's leading operators of luxury hotels, including Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Auberge Resorts Collection, working with the travel advisor community and cultivating lasting relationships every step of the way.
Per Cadence Founder and CEO Wendy Burk: "We are humbled and elated by this opportunity, but working with Elisa will be anything but new. She has been a trusted partner and friend to the entire Cadence community for many years, and we are beyond excited to be able to work even more directly with her to elevate the ways in which we can better serve our advisors and our partners."
Pak's vision fits seamlessly into the Cadence ethos of taking better care of people – advisors, clients, and partners alike. "I believe in creating a culture of authentic relationships and working towards a win-win solution to mutually grow our businesses," Pak asserts. "When our mindset is on this common goal, we can achieve so much more together." Pak joins the Host Agency team in coordination with long-serving colleagues, Gail Concepcion and Meg Meyer.
Pak joins Cadence at an exciting time, as the Host Agency is thriving amidst an environment of unprecedented travel demand. This demand has also led to equally unprecedented growth. Cadence has added over 50 new advisors to their community in the past 18 months alone – the largest expansion to their Host Agency division in the company's 27-year history. The new faces to Cadence, many of which have migrated from other agencies, also represent a significant uptick in revenue for the La Jolla, CA based company, with more than $20M in annual travel sales added this year. "We never lost our customers [in 2020 and 2021]; they just weren't traveling as much," Burk explains. "Now everyone is making up for lost time, booking unforgettable trips for themselves and referring their nearest and dearest family members, business associates and friends. We've never been busier, and the future has never looked brighter."
ABOUT CADENCE
Cadence is a global travel company dedicated to taking better care of people. With a 27-year history, a stellar reputation and unrivaled industry status as their foundation, Cadence provides high-touch advisor support, full-service accounting, personalized marketing and creative services, competitive earning potential, and inspiring recognition programs for independent leisure travel advisors. But more than anything, Cadence fosters an environment that feels like family - with a connected community of elite and experienced travel advisors, and caring support from the best team in travel.
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| 2022-05-17T16:43:57Z
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(KTLA) – South African actress Charlbi Dean died on Monday.
According to Variety, the 32-year-old passed away in New York from an unexpected illness.
The up-and-coming star was recently in the 2022 Palme d’Or winner “Triangle of Sadness.” She starred in the film opposite Woody Harrelson.
She also starred in The CW hit “Black Lightning, which is based on the DC Comics series. She played Syonide, a highly skilled assassin.
She made her acting debut in the 2010 South African film “Spud” and its 2013 sequel “Spud 2: The Madness Continues,” according to her IMDb page.
Dean would go on to appear in “Blood in the Water,” the horror film “Don’t Sleep,” “An Interview With God,” and “Porthole,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Dean was also a model and appeared on various magazine covers and runways, including appearing on the cover of Vogue.
She was engaged to male model Luke Volker.
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| 2022-08-30T22:39:22Z
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Majority of US renters saw price hike in the past year, study says
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 10:31 AM EDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
(CNN) - Renters in the U.S. are facing more worries about paying for housing.
Nearly 60% of people were hit with a rent increase during the past year, according to a study from Freddie Mac.
Just 38% of those renters said they saw an increase in take-home pay.
The study also found higher housing costs and inflation have altered the plans for many potential home buyers.
Nearly three-quarters of renter households who were planning to buy a home say that’s become more out of reach over the past year.
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Former Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser elected Madison County Sheriff
As final voting numbers are confirmed in Madison County, former Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser has been elected as the county’s new sheriff.
Wiser, who won the Republican nomination against incumbent and eight-year county Sheriff John Mehr in the primary, ran against independent candidate Marc Byrum and took the position with 7591 votes over Byrum’s 4394.
"I'm feeling great," said an excited Wiser, following the announcement at his campaign’s watch party at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. "We've been working on this since last September. It's been a long process, but there's been a lot of support and community, and I appreciate that. I'm excited to get to work."
Wiser retired from his seven-year role as Jackson Police Chief in January to run for the position of county sheriff, with then-JPD Assistant Chief Thom Corley taking his place as Jackson Police Chief.
He has worked part-time in the JPD since his retirement.
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Wiser, a self-proclaimed conservative republican, ran on a “pro-life, pro -second amendment and fiscally conservative” platform and has promised to be “financially responsible with taxpayer’s money” and to continue implementing further community-policing strategies along with newer police technology.
“I’ve got concerns as a taxpayer about the direction (Mehr’s) administration is going in,” Wiser previously told the Jackson Sun, referring to common complaints of Mehr’s notable budget increases over the past eight years.
The sheriff department’s total annual budget increased from $14 million in 2014 to $24.5 million this year, with this year’s price tag set to increase even further following a December 2021 vote when the County Commission approved a $2.50-per-hour pay increase for every deputy below the rank of captain.
Wiser used the issues as a major campaign point, and said there are plenty of options to cut the department’s costs.
“There’s a number of duplication of services that I think need to be looked at,” Wiser said. “They’ve got a part-time lawyer that got paid $141,000 last year, and other positions that work in the department that the county has that could handle that for the department without coming out of the department’s budget.”
Wiser touted his own track record of staying under budget as the JPD chief, coming in between 2 and 4 percent under budget each year from 2017-2020.
Under Wiser’s leadership as JPD Chief, the city department also welcomed new technologies like Blue Light cameras and Shotspotter, as well as pushing community-policing strategies like Blue Impact.
Prior to serving as the Jackson Police Chief, Wiser spent over 20 years in law enforcement and served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.
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| 2022-08-05T17:50:23Z
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Three KC area residents arrested for burglary of abandoned Jackson Co. home
JACKSON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A woman and two men from the Kansas City area have been arrested for the burglary of an abandoned Jackson Co. home.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says on Sunday afternoon, July 17, officials were called to the area of 198th and G Rd. with reports of a suspicious vehicle.
When deputies arrived, they said they found the three suspects, identified as Cyrie Ryan De Jong, 20, of Olathe, Omar Garcia-Delgado, 21, of Kansas City, Mo., and Grant Timothy Gardner, 20, who are all allegedly connected to the recent burglary of an abandoned home.
The Sheriff’s Office said stolen items from the home were found inside the vehicle.
Booking records show that all three suspects were booked into the Jackson Co. Jail for burglary, possession of stolen property, criminal trespass and theft.
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| 2022-07-20T15:32:05Z
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Higher education professional development program shifts to semi-annual schedule due to unprecedented demand
LONG BEACH, Calif. , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With its Spring 2022 cohort serving over 500 participants from campuses across the California State University and the nation, the demand for access to the CSU Certificate Program in Student Success Analytics has never been higher. To support university faculty, staff and administrators in their efforts to close equity gaps for historically underserved students, the program will open its doors again to a new round of participants this fall.
Many higher education institutions are seeking ways to deploy data-informed and innovative solutions that promote equal educational outcomes for their students. With its equity-focused and evidence-based curriculum, the CSU Analytics Certificate Program has empowered countless campus teams over the last five years to turn data insights into action.
"Our team was stimulated to consider how analytics could impact student success and the dashboards provided varied perspectives for the data we may need," said Dr. Doris Hill, dean at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Dr. Bonnie D. Irwin, chancellor of University of Hawai'i at Hilo, added, "The combination of the data exercises and hearing from student success professionals in both academic and student affairs inspired and energized our team to improve the culture of data on our campus. Our students will benefit from all we learned!"
In addition to enrolling cross-divisional teams of university faculty, staff and administrators, the program also encourages intersegmental collaboration, which promotes seamless transitions for students in pursuit of a college degree and can help institutions become more student-ready.
Recent successful partnerships include California State University Channel Islands and their local community college feeder school, Oxnard College. As a result of their joint efforts, the two campuses drafted educational partnership and data-sharing agreements that would cement their continued work together.
"CSU Channel Islands' participation in this program with our community college partner engendered a sense of shared purpose and familiarity with one another and our data. This intersegmental partnership allowed campus leaders to strengthen cross-institutional communication and learn together," said Dr. Jessica L. Lavariega Monforti, vice provost, CSU Channel Islands.
To learn more about this innovative professional development program, please contact AnalyticsCertificateProgram@calstate.edu. The 2022 Fall cohort begins on August 26, 2022 and runs through November 18, 2022. Registration for CSU and non-CSU course participation is now open and closes on July 29, 2022.
About the California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 23 campuses, 477,000 students and 56,000 faculty and staff. Nearly 40 percent of the CSU's undergraduate students transfer from California Community Colleges. Created in 1960, the mission of the CSU is to provide high-quality, affordable education to meet the ever-changing needs of California. With its commitment to quality, opportunity and student success, the CSU is renowned for superb teaching, innovative research and for producing job-ready graduates. Each year, the CSU awards more than 132,000 degrees. One in every 20 Americans holding a college degree is a graduate of the CSU and our alumni are 4 million strong. Connect with and learn more about the CSU in the CSU NewsCenter.
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Consumer preference shows GMOs are not wanted or needed in the innovative plant-based space
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year plant-based food sales grew three times faster than total sales, with market value at an all-time high of $7.4 billion. One of the fastest growing product categories, plant-based foods is expected to reach $162 billion in the next decade. Eaters are drawn to plant-based foods for reasons such as health, climate, and affordability. SPINS reports about 52% of overall plant-based sales are Non-GMO Project Verified. At the same time, new research shows explosive growth of Verified products in the plant-based space – a bellwether signaling consumer demand is headed toward non-GMO plant-based options.
Many companies without the Butterfly mark rely on traditional GMOs such as soybeans and corn. Moreover, significant investment is being made in new GMOs using synthetic biology (synbio), to create a range of ingredients for plant-based products, including non-animal dairy proteins, fats, and blood-like compounds such as "heme." The new products made with GMOs are being marketed directly to natural shoppers and retailers, using unfamiliar terms such as "precision fermentation," "animal free," and "nature identical." These synthetic products are entering the market largely unregulated and unlabeled, compromising the consumer's right to know what's in their food.
"The Non-GMO Project supports appropriate innovation and technology for creating new, wholesome vegan and vegetarian options, but we are seeing synthetic ingredients infiltrating the plant-based space," cautions Megan Westgate, founder and executive director of the Non-GMO Project, North America's most relied-upon non-GMO authority. "Let's keep plant-based foods naturally non-GMO. And if they do contain GMOs, at least label them clearly, so people can choose to avoid them."
Data show that consumers are looking for the Butterfly. In a new case study of growth of sales from 2019-2021, SPINS data found that Non-GMO Project Verified frozen plant-based meat alternatives rose +71.7%, as opposed to only +10.4% for unlabeled products in the same category.
"It's hard to ignore the opportunistic nature of some of the GMO-based companies, targeting plant-seeking consumers. Most people who are looking for animal protein alternatives want real plants; this transition is often cultural and personal," says Alicia Kennedy, food writer, author and veganism expert. "The problem is that many consumers have no idea that some of these products are made from industrial GMOs and synthetic ingredients. Products are largely not labeled. Vegetarianism and veganism have been co-opted by Silicon Valley and venture capitalists, where once they were often a protest against industrial foods. Why is that?"
"We know there is a big and growing movement to embrace sustainable plant-based proteins, and we believe the leading edge of innovation is actually non-GMO and organic. It's important that shoppers have that option and many Non-GMO Project Verified brands are showing how great real food can be," said Nicole Atchison, CEO of PURIS Holdings, which was named Fast Company's Most Innovative Food Company in 2021. "We can make vegan options available and truly sustainable by using natural, non-GMO ingredients — that's what most people want, too."
On September 14 at 9 am PST, the Project will host a live industry seminar Who's Driving the Future of Plant-Based Foods? Non-GMO Innovation in the Fastest Growing Category. Industry experts and thought leaders will discuss the convergence of sustainability, demand for plant-based food, and the need for food sovereignty. What does innovation in plant-based foods look like without GMOs? Are products made with new GMOs even in demand? The seminar will explore these questions and more, plus live audience questions at the end.
The Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers and providing verified non-GMO choices. As the market leader for GMO avoidance, the Project offers North America's most rigorous and trusted third-party verification for non-GMO food and products.
Contact: Hans Eisenbeis, press@nongmoproject.org , 360-255-7704
Sasha Bernstein Skon, SashaBernstein.PR@gmail.com , 203-536-4987
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Need weekend plans? Fort Worth has plenty to do. From the famous Fort Worth Water Gardens to the stockyards, there’s more than enough to keep you occupied.
If you need some help finding activity ideas, here are a few suggestions from VacationRenter.com.
“The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolis offers quite a few museums and other cultural attractions. Cowtown, as the locals call it, also boasts an incredible food scene that is expanding constantly, so this is a great city to explore for anyone passionate about good eats,” as their website states.
- Visit a money printing facility
- The Palace Light Bulb
- Fort Worth Gardens
- National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
- Lee Harvey Oswald’s Grave
- Fire Station Number 1
- Molly the Trolley
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Mother, daughter pilot crew takes inaugural flight together
(Gray News) – A mother and daughter pilot duo recently flew their first flight together, making history for Southwest Airlines.
“It’s been a dream come true,” Captain Holly Petitt said in a news release. “First, I found this career and fell in love with it, and then that one of my kids fell into this and in love with this career too. It’s surreal.”
Holly Petitt and her daughter, First Officer Keely Petitt, flew from their hometown of Denver to St. Louis on Flight No. 3658 for their inaugural flight together in July.
Holly Petitt started her career in aviation as a flight attendant and realized she wanted to learn to fly planes after riding the jumpseat in the flight deck, Southwest Airlines said.
She pursued her goals, training, obtaining certifications and taking flight lessons all while having three children and supporting her family as a full-time mom. Eventually, she was able to become a pilot for Southwest Airlines.
Kelly Petitt, who grew up around the airline’s family, decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps and also become a pilot.
Early in her education, Keely Petitt landed an internship with Southwest, which paved the way for her to learn more about a career in aviation.
“Southwest was always the end goal for me,” Keely Petitt said. “There was really never any other option.”
The Petitts are now Southwest Airlines’ first mother and daughter flight crew team.
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The US Department of Justice said Thursday it's opening an investigation into whether the Louisiana State Police engage in racially discriminatory policing and use excessive force.
It is a development following high-profile cases, including the 2019 death in police custody of Black motorist Ronald Greene.
Justice Department teams already have been conducting a criminal investigation into Greene's death in Louisiana -- and the new civil probe announced Thursday is separate and wider, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said in a news conference in Baton Rouge.
The new investigation will focus on whether the Louisiana State Police have "a pattern or practice of using excessive force," and whether the agency "engages in racially discriminatory policing practice against Black people and other people of color," Clarke said.
It comes after the Justice Department received disturbing reports "officers target Black residents in their traffic enforcement practices and in use of force," Clarke said. Some reports involve the alleged use of racial slurs and derogatory terms by state troopers, as well as "unwarranted force after pursuit, involving the use of Tasers and blows to the head," she said.
"We received information about ... repeated use of excessive force, often against people who are suspected of minor traffic offenses; are already handcuffed; or are not resisting," Clarke said.
"In some cases, the injuries these individuals suffered were severe, including the death of at least one individual," Clarke said.
If the investigation finds violations of the Constitution or federal law, the Justice Department will detail the conclusions in a public report and work with the state to agree on remedies. If no agreement can be reached, the department can seek a solution in court, Clarke said.
This is the first pattern-or-practice investigation of a statewide law enforcement agency the Justice Department has opened in more than two decades, she said.
But it is the fifth the department has launched against any police agency since the start of the Biden administration, she said, including ongoing probes of departments in Minneapolis; Louisville, Kentucky; Phoenix; and Mount Vernon, New York, she said.
"Our goal is to regain the trust of those who have lost confidence in the system and provide justice for all," said Ronald C. Gathe Jr., the US attorney for Louisiana's Middle District.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and state police superintendent Col. Lamar Davis have pledged their support in the investigation, they said in a joint online statement.
"It is deeply troubling that allegations of systemic misconduct exist that would warrant this type of investigation, but it is absolutely critical that all Louisianans, especially African Americans and other people of color, have their faith, confidence, and trust in public safety officers restored," Edwards said.
Davis said state police staff "truly make a difference in our communities, and I am grateful for the sacrifices they make on behalf of public safety," but "that does not change the fact that we have had some employees violate the trust of our citizens and of their colleagues."
"When that occurs, it is incumbent upon our agency to uphold our public safety oath and make the changes necessary to ensure that this does not ever happen again," Davis said.
Videos showed harsh arrest of Greene
Clarke said she recognizes the public is intensely interested in the Greene case, but she stressed the new probe was apart from any federal criminal investigation like that one.
"That (separate, criminal) investigation (into Greene's death) remains ongoing, and we are limited in what we can say at this time," Clarke said.
Greene, 49, died in May 2019 after what state police said was Greene resisting arrest and struggling with troopers following a chase and car crash outside the city of Monroe. However, his family said they initially were told Greene died on impact in the crash.
Police said Greene crashed after officers tried to stop him for a traffic violation. Body and dashboard camera videos of the incident -- released two years after Greene's death -- showed Greene being pulled from his vehicle and being Tasered after the crash, and a trooper wrestling with him on the ground.
Video also shows a trooper punching him in the face and another punching his lower back while they try to handcuff him as he is lying face down. Audio from one trooper's body camera reveals a telephone exchange after the beating, in which the trooper says, "I beat the ever-living f*** out of him, choked him and everything else trying to get him under control."
An initial crash report from state police did not mention troopers using force against or arresting Greene.
A separate state police document said, "Greene was taken into custody after resisting arrest and a struggle with troopers," and he eventually became unresponsive and died while being taken to a hospital.
Greene's family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in May 2020 against the state troopers involved, as well as their superiors, seeking damages for payment of all medical and funeral expenses. No one has been charged in Greene's death.
An initial report from a medical center listed the principal cause of Greene's death as cardiac arrest, according to the lawsuit. He also had an "unspecified injury of head," the suit reads.
Troopers have maintained Greene's death "was caused by crash-related blunt force chest trauma that resulted in a fractured sternum and ruptured aorta" and said they used force "for their own personal safety and for the safety of the public," according to court documents.
A Union Parish coroner's autopsy report listed Greene's cause of death as "cocaine induced agitated delirium complicated by motor vehicle collision, physical struggle, inflicted head injury, and restraint." The report did not assign a manner of death.
"Cocaine induced agitated delirium" is a rare condition, according to researchers, and one of the conditions of "excited delirium," a controversial diagnosis not recognized by major medical organizations like the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association or the World Health Organization. It is, however, recognized by smaller organizations dealing with emergency medicine, such as the American College of Emergency Physicians.
The autopsy report states lacerations on Greene's head were "inconsistent with motor vehicle collision injury" and were "most consistent with multiple impact sites from a blunt object."
A sternal fracture and cuts on Greene's aorta and liver were noted in the autopsy report. "Whether this injury is due to trauma from the motor vehicle collision, subsequent struggle, or is resuscitative in nature cannot be stated with certainty," the report reads.
The Louisiana district attorney with jurisdiction over the area where Greene died said in April he plans to convene a special grand jury and pursue criminal charges against the troopers involved in his death.
A committee in the Louisiana House of Representatives is also investigating.
The Greene case wasn't the only recent investigation involving state police and a Black driver to grab headlines. In September 2021, the Justice Department announced an indictment against a former Louisiana State Police officer for allegedly using excessive force with a flashlight against Black motorist Aaron Bowman.
Justice Department investigation is 'monumental step,' attorneys for Greene's family say
Three lawyers for Greene's family released a statement Thursday saying the federal civil investigation into the state police "is a monumental step towards true systematic shift that will affect all law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Louisiana."
"We have remained steadfast that an independent investigation into LSP is the only way to achieve real change. Now we have that. We would not be here if it were not for the brave families and victims who spoke up when few would listen," attorneys Lee Merritt, Ron Haley and Mark McGuire said.
An attorney for Bowman, Donecia Banks-Miley, said Bowman was relieved and "glad to hear that the DOJ finally sees the need to take action."
"We have been requesting this investigation for over a year now and are hopeful that this investigation will bring justice to victims such as he, Ronald Greene and so many more who have been affected. We hope that this investigation continues to shed light on the persistent patterns of misconduct and excessive force specifically against African Americans," Banks-Miley said Thursday.
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CARLSBAD, Calif. , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Senté, an innovative specialty dermatology company, announces the launch of its latest medical grade skin care innovation with the launch of new tinted sunscreen formulas that protect the skin from damage caused by visible light in addition to UV rays.
Even Tone Mineral Sunscreen is specifically designed to promote even skin tone in every complexion. Combining all-mineral sunscreen filters and patented breakthrough Heparan Sulfate Analog (HSA) technology, Even Tone Mineral Sunscreen helps to protect against UV and visible light induced pigmentation. The lightweight, elegant formula is available in two adaptable shades that blend into the skin effortlessly to provide even coverage for a range of skin tones.
Senté CEO Laurent Combredet is excited to add this to the company's portfolio. "Daily sun protection is the most important step in any skin care regimen, particularly for those who struggle with skin discoloration which is exacerbated by sun exposure. That's why we are launching this new range of all-mineral tinted sunscreens formulated with our proprietary technology, Heparan Sulfate Analog (HSA), that provides extra defense from sun-induced discoloration."
About Senté
Senté is a privately held specialty dermatology company dedicated to delivering novel science-based skin care products targeting a range of skin discoloration conditions. Senté is a leader in the development of innovative
kincare products based on patented glycosaminoglycan analog technologies. Founded in 2007 and based in
, further information may be found at Sentelabs.com. Senté products are available through its exclusive network of physicians and medically supervised spas and on its website at
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Symbol: TMQ
VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Trilogy Metals Inc. (TSX: TMQ) (NYSE American: TMQ) ("Trilogy Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the detailed voting results on the items of business considered at its Annual Meeting of the Shareholders ("Meeting") held in Vancouver on Friday, May 13, 2022. All proposals were approved and the nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the meeting were all elected as directors. A total of 118,263,353 or 81.30% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares were represented at the Meeting.
Shareholder Voting Results
The Shareholders voted on the following matters at this year's Meeting. Other than Proposals 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6, which represents votes by ballot, the results presented below represent votes accordingly to proxies received.
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
Proposal 2: Appointment of the Auditor
Proposal 3: Approval of amendments to and unallocated entitlements under the Restricted Share Unit Plan
Proposal 4: Approval of amendments to and unallocated entitlements under the Deferred Share Unit Plan
Proposal 5: Approval of a non-binding resolution approving the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers
Proposal 6: Approval of non-binding vote on the frequency of a non-binding vote on the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers
Detailed results of all items of business are also available in the Report of Voting Results filed under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com ("SEDAR") and on the Form 8-K filed under the Company's EDGAR profile at www.sec.org ("EDGAR").
About Trilogy Metals
Trilogy Metals Inc. is a metal exploration and development company which holds a 50 percent interest in Ambler Metals LLC which has a 100 percent interest in the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects ("UKMP") in Northwestern Alaska. On December 19, 2019, South32, a globally diversified mining and metals company, exercised its option to form a 50/50 joint venture with Trilogy. The UKMP is located within the Ambler Mining District which is one of the richest and most-prospective known copper-dominant districts in the world. It hosts world-class polymetallic volcanogenic massive sulphide ("VMS") deposits that contain copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver, and carbonate replacement deposits which have been found to host high-grade copper and cobalt mineralization. Exploration efforts have been focused on two deposits in the Ambler Mining District – the Arctic VMS deposit and the Bornite carbonate replacement deposit. Both deposits are located within a land package that spans approximately 181,387 hectares. Ambler Metals has an agreement with NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., an Alaska Native Corporation that provides a framework for the exploration and potential development of the Ambler Mining District in cooperation with local communities. Trilogy's vision is to develop the Ambler Mining District into a premier North American copper producer.
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Services for Robert Lee Wells, 72, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Zion Temple Church of God in Christ in Temple.
Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Temple.
Mr. Wells died Tuesday, April 26, at a Temple hospital.
He was born Sept 12, 1949, in Temple to John and Dorothy Lucille Wells. He attended Dunbar High School and Temple College. He married Dorothy A. Wells in 1982. He attended Greater Zion Temple Church of God in Christ. He was a musician. He worked for Western Auto, Montgomery Ward, Macco Adhesives and Sam’s Club.
Survivors include his wife of Temple; a son, Anthony Wells of Gatesville; two daughters, Belinda Wells of Killeen and LaWanda Wells of Temple; two brothers, John H. Wells of Colombus, Ohio, and Bobby Wells of Hollister, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
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SHENZHEN, China, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peng Song, President of Huawei Carrier BG Marketing & Solution Sales Dept, spoke today about the company's newest plans for operator cloud transformation at the Carrier Cloud Transformation Summit during Win-Win·Huawei Innovation Week. He explained how Huawei is excited to support these transformations by helping increase network value, accelerate service innovation, and optimize telecom operations to unleash the benefits of connectivity.
Cloud is becoming a crucial part of industrial digital transformation, and is now considered a key economic factor because of its ability to reshape the economic structure and market landscape of individual industries.
The telecom industry has already entered in a critical stage of its own cloud transformation, resulting in many new opportunities and challenges. 15% of operators are expected to develop and fully implement a comprehensive cloud strategy by the end of 2023, resulting in a telecommunications cloud market worth hundreds of billions of dollars. To support this expansion and take advantage of the new markets these technologies are creating, operators must prioritize the construction of more efficient and agile ICT infrastructure.
Peng believes that operators' cloud transformation should be based on communication technology (CT) and that operators should be leveraging the unique strengths of the telecom industry and cloud transformation to magnify the value of their networks and services.
He emphasized that there are three areas operators must focus on to seize the opportunities being presented:
First, in terms of network value, operators need to expand network boundaries with the cloud and improve network value in the B2B market to make sure these advancements benefit more customers. Networks are operators' core assets, and operators can take this advantage and advance cloud transformation in a synergistic way.
In China, Huawei provides network and edge cloud capabilities to enable operators to provide their enterprise customers with solutions for higher productivity, enlarging their addressable market by 25%.
Second, in terms of digital innovation, operators need to build cloud platforms for digital service innovation that they can use to launch new services more quickly. Collaborative cloud platforms that bridge telecom services and digital services will further accelerate innovation and improve their customer acquisition capabilities.
In Europe, Huawei has already helped operators migrate development environments, test environments, and hundreds of services to the Huawei Cloud platform. This has helped some operators shorten the time-to-market for new services by 75% through the use of an agile development platform and telecom PaaS capabilities.
Third, in terms of telecom operations, operators need to use pre-integrated cloud solutions specifically designed for the telecom industry to support sustainable growth of their primary business. Telecom cloud transformation requires cloud platforms that have a distributed architecture able to meet the data security and management requirements of adaptive telecom service architectures. A rational time line of cloud transformation is also necessary to ensure services are robustly migrated to the cloud.
In Asia, Huawei has deployed distributed clouds to handle a diverse range of operator services and features, and used Huawei's distributed data lake to conduct correlated data analyses for different services, improving the 5G package marketing success rate by 180%.
Peng closed out his address stating that, to succeed in cloud transformation and provide quality services to customers, it is important that operators establish strategic partnerships with those who deeply understand the telecom industry and knows how to leverage the strengths of telecom. By the end of 2021, Huawei had worked extensively with more than 120 operators globally on cloud services. Huawei has committed to further investing into ICT and leveraging its localized service capabilities worldwide to accelerate operators' cloud transformation and unleash the benefits of connectivity.
The Win-Win·Huawei Innovation Week is held from July 18 to July 21 in Shenzhen, China. Together with global operators, industry professionals, and opinion leaders, we dive into topics such as 5.5G, green development, and digital transformation to envision shared success in the digital economy. For more information, please visit: https://carrier.huawei.com/en/events/winwin-innovation-week.
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