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Leader in Sexual Wellness Brings Consumers Closer Together with Inviting New Look
ISELIN, N.J., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStyles Healthcare, a global leader in sexual wellness, announces today a packaging refresh across the LifeStyles® product portfolio. Welcoming a sleek and modern design, the new look marks a fresh chapter in the brand's legacy.
As a longstanding authority in the category, the LifeStyles® brand aims to instill a sense of safety, confidence and creativity for all throughout the sexual experience. Recognizing the evolving attitudes of today's consumer, the brand is revamping the aesthetic of its trusted and accessible collection to connect more deeply with users at shelf.
"LifeStyles has a 100+ year history exclusively dedicated to sexual wellness. We take immense pride in being a reliable resource that enables greater connections for all," says M'lou Walker, Chief Executive Officer of LifeStyles Healthcare. "When customers see our products, we want them to be as excited to grab them off the shelf as we are to make them. Our revitalized design was crafted to inspire shoppers instantly to explore more fulfilling sexual experiences with confidence and comfort."
The LifeStyles® brand offers a range of products inclusive of condoms, lubricants, and accessories. The freshly launched packaging is beginning to roll out across retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid and more.
For an even closer connection, follow LifeStyles on https://lifestyles.com/ and via social media on Facebook and Instagram.
LifeStyles Healthcare's history dates back to 1905 when Eric Ansell first started making condoms in Richmond, Australia. Today LifeStyles is a global leader in the sexual wellness sector, comprising a broad range of condoms, personal lubricants and other related products. LifeStyles is the world's #2 condom company with leading latex brands such as LifeStyles®, Jissbon®, Manix®, Unimil®, Blowtex® and others, as well as the fast-growing, highly-innovative non-latex condom brand SKYN®. LifeStyles Healthcare was created on 1 September 2017 when the consortium of Humanwell Healthcare and CITIC Capital purchased the Sexual Wellness division from Ansell.
LifeStyles, ® and ™ are trademarks owned by LifeStyles Healthcare, Pte. Ltd in various jurisdictions.
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Carrier Rate Increases, Suppressed Car Sales and Inflationary Pressures Continue to Stall Growth
ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest edition of the LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Insurance Demand Meter reports that the annual U.S. auto insurance shopping growth rate, which includes shopping and new policies, dropped for the fourth consecutive quarter for the first time since LexisNexis Risk Solutions began releasing these quarterly metrics. Shopping was down 2.0% in Q2 2022 versus Q2 2021 as the industry continues to face significant headwinds, including rising claims costs forcing insurers to continue to implement rate increases in many U.S. states. On the consumer side, inflationary pressures and vehicle shortages are leaving many potential shoppers on the sidelines where they might have traditionally shopped their policies.
New policy growth declined 7.1% for the quarter versus Q2 2021 as insurers continued to scale back marketing spend, though this was an improvement from the 11% year-over-year decrease seen in Q1 2022.
"This confluence of factors – rate taking by carriers due to profitability concerns; a slowdown in marketing spend; consumers grappling with inflation and fewer dollars to spend; vehicle shortages and rising interest rates – these are compounding right now, leaving the insurance industry in a continued state of flux," said Adam Pichon, vice president and general manager, auto insurance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "We've seen a lot of consumers leaving the market due to affordability concerns, which means many of those uninsured drivers will eventually re-enter the market. But the question is when."
Identifying the Right Growth Targets Critical for Insurers
For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, middle-aged consumers (35-46) shopped at the highest rate of any age demographic, likely due to inflationary concerns and rate increases at renewal. This comes on the heels of several quarters in a row of younger shoppers (16-35) leading the way thanks to Federal stimulus checks and tax filing deadlines being altered due to the pandemic.
"This middle-aged demographic is traditionally a profitable segment for insurers," said Pichon. "Even in these challenging times, carriers who are able to best target this age group stand to gain market share."
When Will Uninsured Individuals Return to the Market?
As carriers began requiring payments in the latter half of 2021 after COVID-related voluntary and state-issued moratoria on policy cancellations began to wane, volumes of consumers left the market – meaning they had dropped their policies between the first of one month to the next. Our data shows that this metric actually returned to the levels we have seen in previous years.
According to shopping trends data from LexisNexis Risk Solutions from the last 13 years, most of these consumers should eventually re-enter the market.
"The timing could very well stretch into 2023, something carriers will need to account for as they look ahead to the second half of 2022," said Chris Rice, associate vice president of strategic business intelligence, insurance, at LexisNexis Risk Solutions.
Shopping Expectations
In addition to questions surrounding uninsured drivers re-entering the market, other factors to keep an eye on for the next two quarters will be the effect of continued rate increases and an anticipated rise in car sales relative to recent quarters.
"Recently, shopping activity has started to slightly tick up after a slow start to the year and a very poor second half of 2021," said Pichon. "The first half of 2021 had extremely high new auto sales, which slowed considerably in the second half of the year, so we're now beginning to trend up slightly as we hurdle that low point. We do anticipate continued marginal improvement over the second half of the year, but sustainable growth is more likely to come later as more shoppers re-enter the market."
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The LexisNexis Insurance Demand Meter is a quarterly analysis of shopping volume and frequency, new business volume and related data points. LexisNexis Risk Solutions offers this unique market-wide perspective of consumer shopping and switching behavior based on its analysis of billions of consumer shopping transactions since 2009, representing nearly 90% of the universe of insurance shopping activity.
About LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com, and www.relx.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping are exploring meeting in person, a senior administration official said after the leaders spent more than two hours Thursday talking through the future of their complicated relationship, with tension over Taiwan once again emerging as a flashpoint.
Biden conducted the telephone call from the Oval Office, where he was joined by top aides, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The official declined to be identified to talk about the private conversation.
When Biden was vice president, he spent long hours with Xi in the United States and China, an experience he often recalls as he talks about the two countries’ opportunities for conflict and cooperation. However, they have not met in person since Biden became president last year.
Xi has left mainland China only once, to visit Hong Kong, since the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, he’s been formally invited to Indonesia in November for the next G20 summit of the world’s leading economies, making the conference a potential location for a meeting with Biden.
The latest strain over Taiwan is House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s potential visit to the island, which has governed itself for decades but China asserts as part of its territory.
Xi emphasized those claims during his call with Biden, according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Those who play with fire will perish by it,” the ministry said. “It is hoped that the U.S. will be clear-eyed about this.”
The White House released its own description of the conversation about Taiwan, saying that Biden “underscored that the United States policy has not changed and that the United States strongly opposes unilateral efforts to change the status quo or undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.”
The goal of the call, which began at 8:33 a.m. EDT and ended at 10:50 a.m. EDT, was to “responsibly manage our differences and work together where our interests align,” the White House said.
As usual, China left no doubt that it blames the U.S. for the deteriorating relationship between the two countries.
“President Xi underscored that to approach and define China-US relations in terms of strategic competition and view China as the primary rival and the most serious long-term challenge would be misperceiving China-U.S. relations and misreading China’s development, and would mislead the people of the two countries and the international community,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
While Beijing’s warning about playing with fire over Taiwan generated attention Thursday, it didn’t represent an escalation of Xi’s usual diplomatic rhetoric, U.S. analysts said.
“There’s a whole lexicon of Chinese threat speech that he hasn’t touched yet,” said John Culver, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s China Hub.
Yun Sun, director of the China program at the Stimson Center think tank, noted that both countries said the conversation covered a wide range of topics, from the pandemic to climate change. She described that as “more positive than the two leaders informing each other, well, we’re going to stick to our positions on Taiwan.”
She also suggested that Xi may have an incentive to tamp down tensions as he seeks a third term as president.
“They cannot afford to have the relationship with the United States ruptured,” she said.
The call with Xi took place as Biden aims to find new ways to work with China and contain its influence around the world. Differing perspectives on global health, economic policy and human rights have long tested the relationship — with China’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine adding further strain.
Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan has created another pressure point. Beijing has said it would view such a trip as a provocation, a threat U.S. officials are taking with heightened seriousness in light of Russia’s incursion into Ukraine.
“If the U.S. insists on going its own way and challenging China’s bottom line, it will surely be met with forceful responses,” Zhao Lijian, a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, told reporters earlier this week. “All ensuing consequences shall be borne by the U.S.”
Pelosi would be the highest-ranking U.S. elected official to travel to Taiwan since Republican Newt Gingrich visited the island in 1997 when he was House speaker. Biden last week told reporters that U.S. military officials believed it was “not a good idea” for the speaker to visit the island at the moment.
John Kirby, a U.S. national security spokesman, said Wednesday that it was important for Biden and Xi to regularly touch base.
“The president wants to make sure that the lines of communication with President Xi remain open because they need to,” Kirby told reporters at a White House briefing. “There are issues where we can cooperate with China on, and there are issues where obviously there are friction and tension.”
Biden and Xi last spoke in March, shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“This is one of the most consequential bilateral relationships in the world today, with ramifications well beyond both individual countries,” Kirby said.
Biden has moved to shift U.S. reliance off Chinese manufacturing, including final congressional approval Thursday of legislation to encourage semiconductor companies to build more high-tech plants in the U.S.
He also wants to marshal global democracies to support infrastructure investments in low- and middle-income nations as an alternative to China’s “Belt and Road Initiative,” which aims to boost China’s trade with other global markets.
Biden has kept in place Trump-era tariffs on many Chinese-manufactured goods in order to maintain leverage over Beijing. But he is weighing whether to ease at least some of them to lessen the impact of soaring inflation on American households.
U.S. officials have also criticized China’s “zero-COVID” policy of mass testing and lockdowns in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 in its territory, labeling it misguided and fretting that it will further slow global economic growth.
Other points of strain include China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims, which the U.S. has declared a genocide, its militarization in the South China Sea and its global campaign of economic and political espionage.
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Associated Press writers Ken Moritsugu and Joe McDonald contributed from Beijing. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-xi-to-hold-fifth-talk-of-their-presidencies-thursday/ | 2022-07-29T02:43:36Z |
SINGAPORE, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Startup Trailblazer Games is today announcing details of their first NFT collection and release strategy. The collection forms the cornerstone of a multi-chapter epic about the long-lost Eternal Dragons.
Trailblazer have chosen to release the dragons in batches, reflecting each theme that make up the 10k collection. The first batch is scheduled for July 12th, at which point 1,000 dragons will be available to mint. Holders of Eternal Dragons NFTs will benefit from an innovative breeding programme for a sustainable economy, early access and increased power in the games to come, plus many additional perks outlined here.
The team behind Eternal Dragons consists of three serial entrepreneurs and veteran gaming industry leaders from the likes of King, EA and Microsoft, with experience in building large-scale and sustainable free-to-play economies. The growing team's experience spans the design and production of award-winning games and franchises like SimCity and Candy Crush – which touch billions of hearts across multiple platforms – but also the building of platforms and tools for growth and engagement powered by data and AI, plus extensive blockchain development.
"The Eternal Dragons NFT Collection is the cornerstone of our franchise. Everything we do, everything we build is meant to add value to the holders," says Trailblazer CEO and co-founder Alex Arias. "All the franchise game chapters provide added utility for these beautiful and powerful creatures. Owning them is joining an identity, a vision of a better world, connected through play."
The Eternal Dragons NFT collection marks the coming to life of Trailblazer's vision for a new era of gaming. The dragons give owners a playable character in the games to come, providing a level of integration across players and investors unparalleled pre-Web3.
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Kansas Farm Bureau to elect new president following Felts’ Dec. 5 retirement
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Come the end of 2022, the Kansas Farm Bureau will elect a new commander and chief following the Dec. 5 retirement of Rich Felts.
After 8 years as president of the Kansas Farm Bureau, the agency says Montgomery Co. farmer Rich Felts will retire on Dec. 5. He previously served as the organization’s vice president for three years and was on the board of directors before he moved into the leadership roles.
“The decision to retire was not an easy one,” Felts said. “I have enjoyed my time working for and with Farm Bureau members of Kansas. My wife, Shirley, and I look forward to returning to the farm and know our organization will continue to advocate, educate and serve Kansans.”
The Bureau noted that Felts began his service to the agency at the county level and held leadership and volunteer positions for extension, conservation, rural fire, church and township boards.
“Rich has been a steadfast and strong leader of our farm organization,” Terry Holdren, KFB CEO, said. “His work on behalf of our members, our state and agriculture has put us in a great position for the future.”
The organization said Felts served on the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors, chaired the board of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and affiliated boards and committees and was appointed to various task forces by governors and others on behalf of farmers and ranchers in the Sunflower State.
Under Felts’ leadership, the Bureau said Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans were created, more than $150,000 was raised to end hunger in local communities, consumers were educated about sustainable agriculture and innovation and entrepreneurship were improved in rural communities. It also said it supported the expansion of mental health resources for farmers and ranchers during his time.
The Bureau indicated that a new president will be elected at its annual meeting on Dec. 5 in Manhattan.
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LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers craving an interactive shopping experience in Paris can head to Basic.Space's upcoming Paris event, running June 23 through June 26. Basic.Space is a selective marketplace that hand-picks its vendors, ensuring they feature original products from creators that share their vision and want to offer shoppers a unique buying experience.
Guests will enjoy an interactive experience with Basic.Space creators during the Paris event. On June 24, guests can hear from brand creator Reese Cooper. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue Fashion Fund selected Cooper as a finalist for their prize in 2019, making him the youngest designer to become a finalist since the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund launched in 2003. Cooper designs men's jackets, sweatpants, cargo pants, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. June 24 events include a four-hour open bar and DJ held at Lucid Gallery.
June 25th, festivities feature fashion designer Mr. Saturday, known for biker shorts, hoodies, t-shirts, bodysuits, socks, sweatpants, and shorts. Mr. Saturday's fashion accessories include sunglasses, hats, and bags. Mr. Saturday has also launched household products, such as their "Good Luck" candle. Events on June 26th feature Kenzo.
Basic.Space revolutionizes the sales experience for consumers and sellers by offering interactive experiences with creatives. Their team researches potential vendors and selects fashion designers, artists, musicians, and other creators that share their vision for personalized shopping and interactive experiences. Their site recommends products to consumers based on their interests.
Founder and CEO Jesse Lee launched Basic.Space in 2018. Lee's made a name for himself by successfully marketing products to Millennials and with Basic.Space, his aims to provide Generation Next with the shopping experience of the future. Events such as NFT.NYC in New York City on June 22 and the Paris events from June 23 to June 26 demonstrate how Lee's changing sales transactions and enabling consumers to interact with creatives and glean insights about their products and processes.
Lee sets Basic.Space apart from current marketing strategies by focusing on creatives with compelling lives, brands, and products. Instead of prioritizing vendors with existing social media platforms drawing millions of followers, Basic.Space pursues vendors breaking new ground who are happy to let a reputable marketplace handle their sales and storefront.
Basic.Space vendors include Japanese tennis singles champion Naomi Osaka and Canadian model and recording artist Tommy Genesis. Whether you're in the market for books, clothes, or household items, you'll find items suited to your needs from Basic.Space vendors.
With its unique philosophy, Basic.Space is changing the way people buy goods. Attending the Paris events from June 23 through June 26 offers consumers an in-person experience, introducing them to Basic.Space's philosophy and leading creatives. Follow Basic.Space on Twitter for the latest updates about vendors and events.
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What is the best hydrating facial cleanser?
Colder weather will be here before you know it, and with colder weather often comes dryer skin. The high winds and low humidity mixed with piercing cold temperatures can strip away the moisture in your skin, especially if you have a dry skin type. When your skin loses its natural oils due to environmental conditions, the best thing you can do is replenish the moisture in your skin with an effective product.
If you are struggling with dry skin and want to maximize the benefit of your hydrating cleanser, consider adding a facial steamer to your daily regimen.
What to know before you buy a hydrating facial cleanser
If you experience flaking, cracking, itching, or rough patches with your skin during the colder months, adding a moisturizer and hydrating facial cleanser to your skin regimen is crucial. A hydrating facial cleanser will unclog your pores without stripping the natural oils from your skin, which reduces the chance of dry skin.
Even if you are not prone to dry skin, a hydrating facial cleanser will provide your skin with the nourishment it needs to stay healthy and hydrated. A cleanser that makes your skin squeaky clean often washes away the good with the bad, causing your skin to lose its natural oils. No matter your skin type, a hydrating facial cleanser is key to supporting that delicate skin barrier on your face.
Best hydrating facial cleansers
Top hydrating facial cleanser
Paula’s Choice RESIST Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser
What you need to know: This hydrating cleanser is suitable for all skin types.
What you will love: This cleanser will restore moisture to the surface of your skin, while also cleansing. It has a light soapy scent, perfect for those who are sensitive to fragrance, and is gentle enough to use around the eye area. You can use this creamy cleanser as part of your morning and night routine to help achieve softer, smoother skin.
What you should consider: Since it’s a gentle cleanser, it may not effectively remove makeup.
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Top hydrating facial cleanser for the money
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
What you need to know: This hydrating facial cleanser will add moisture to your skin without breaking the bank.
What you will love: This cleanser comes in a value-size bottle filled with gentle ingredients that are suitable for daily use. It includes three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to help balance and restore the moisture in your skin. Your skin will feel clean and moisturized without feeling greasy.
What you should consider: This non-foaming cleanser is not a good makeup remover.
Sold by Amazon
Top hydrating facial cleanser for dry skin
IMAGE Skincare VITAL C Hydrating Facial Cleanser
What you need to know: A hydrating cleanser that includes vitamin C to help brighten skin.
What you will love: This creamy cleanser will remove not only impurities, but makeup as well, leaving behind a clear and smooth complexion. For best results, massage into the skin for at least 1 minute in the morning and at night.
What you should consider: While many customers report the citrus smell as pleasant, it may not be the best option if you are sensitive to fragrances.
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Top hydrating facial cleanser for sensitive skin
Hada Labo Tokyo Gentle Hydrating Foaming Facial Cleanser
What you need to know: An ultra-sensitive cleanser that has twice the hydration as typical hyaluronic acid products.
What you will love: This cleanser creates a foaming texture that will provide a deep clean feeling while washing. It is free of fragrances, alcohols, sulfates, dyes, parabens, soaps and mineral oils that could cause irritation to sensitive skin.
What you should consider: Customers with dry skin have said it is not hydrating enough.
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Top hydrating facial cleanser for oily skin
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil-Free Hydrating Facial Cleanser
What you need to know: A hydrating facial cleanser great for oily and acne-prone skin.
What you will love: This cleanser is made of gentle ingredients that help remove dirt and other impurities that form on your skin overnight, giving your skin a nourishing deep clean. This product is oil-free and hypoallergenic, so it won’t clog pores. Made with cucumber and mango extract, it gives off an energizing fragrance to help you feel refreshed and awake.
What you should consider: Customers with dry skin found it wasn’t as hydrating as they hoped.
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Top hydrating facial cleanser for removing makeup
Honest Beauty Magic Gel-to-Milk Cleanser
What you need to know: A skin care must-have for those who double cleanse their face.
What you will love: If double cleansing is part of your skin care routine, then this product is a great first-step cleanser. Its gel-to-milk texture transformation helps to remove makeup without drying out the skin quickly. This hydrating cleanser contains no dyes, parabens or synthetic fragrances, and it has a delightful rose scent that is not offensive.
What you should consider: Customers have said that this cleanser may leave behind a slight residue.
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WATERTOWN, Mass., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: LYRA), a clinical-stage therapeutics company leveraging its proprietary XTreo™ platform to enable precise, sustained and local delivery of medications to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) passages and other diseased tissues, today announced that it has issued an equity-based award pursuant to its 2022 Inducement Award Plan to its Executive Chairman, Harlan W. Waksal, M.D. The inducement grant was approved by a majority of the Company's independent directors and was made as a material inducement to Dr. Waksal's acceptance of employment with Lyra in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as a component of his employment compensation. The inducement grant consisted of a non-qualified stock option to purchase an aggregate of 953,002 shares of the Company's common stock. The inducement grant is subject to the terms and conditions of the award agreement covering the performance stock option grant and the Company's 2022 Inducement Award Plan.
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage therapeutics company leveraging its proprietary XTreo™ platform to enable precise, sustained, local delivery of medications to diseased tissues not accessible with conventional therapeutic approaches. Lyra's XTreo™ platform is comprised of a biocompatible mesh scaffold, an engineered elastomeric matrix and a versatile polymer-drug complex. The company's current pipeline of therapeutics target tissues deep in the ear, nose and throat passages and are designed to deliver continuous drug therapy for up to six months following a single non-invasive, in-office administration. Lyra has two product candidates in late-stage development for CRS, a highly prevalent inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses which leads to debilitating symptoms and significant morbidities: LYR-210, for surgically naïve patients, is being evaluated in the ENLIGHTEN Phase 3 clinical program, and LYR-220, for patients who have recurrent symptoms despite surgery, is being evaluated in the BEACON Phase 2 clinical trial. These two product candidates are designed to treat the estimated four million CRS patients in the U.S. that fail medical management each year. For more information, please visit www.lyratherapeutics.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including statements our pipeline and development of product candidates, including LYR-210 and LYR-220, the progress and timing of clinical trials, and the anticipated success of leveraging the XTreo™ platform. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the fact that the company has incurred significant losses since inception and expects to incur losses for the foreseeable future; the company's need for additional funding, which may not be available; the company's limited operating history; the fact that the company has no approved products; the fact that the company's product candidates are in various stages of development; or the fact that the company may not be successful in its efforts to identify and successfully commercialize its product candidates; the fact that clinical trials required for the company's product candidates are expensive and time-consuming, and their outcome is uncertain; the fact that the FDA may not conclude that certain of the company's product candidates satisfy the requirements for the Section 505(b)(2) regulatory approval pathway; the company's inability to obtain required regulatory approvals; effects of recently enacted and future legislation; the possibility of system failures or security breaches; effects of significant competition; the fact that the successful commercialization of the company's product candidates will depend in part on the extent to which governmental authorities and health insurers establish coverage, adequate reimbursement levels and pricing policies; failure to achieve market acceptance; product liability lawsuits; the fact that the company relies on third parties for the manufacture of materials for its research programs, pre-clinical studies and clinical trials; the company's reliance on third parties to conduct its preclinical studies and clinical trials; the company's inability to succeed in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships; the company's reliance on certain suppliers critical to its production; failure to obtain and maintain or adequately protect the company's intellectual property rights; failure to retain key personnel or to recruit qualified personnel; difficulties in managing the company's growth; effects of natural disasters, terrorism and wars (including the developing conflict between Ukraine and Russia); the fact that the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 could adversely impact the company's business and operations, including the company's clinical trials; the fact that the price of the company's common stock may be volatile and fluctuate substantially; significant costs and required management time as a result of operating as a public company and any securities class action litigation. These and other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 10, 2022 and its other filings with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While the company may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it disclaims any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause its views to change.
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Provides Update on Progress to Close Transaction
DALLAS, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI) (the "Company"), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, today announced that stockholders overwhelmingly approved the transaction with affiliates of funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (collectively, "MDP"). Based on the preliminary voting results from the Special Meeting of Stockholders held today, over 99% of votes cast were in favor of the transaction. The companies remain on track to close the transaction in the fourth quarter 2022, subject to receipt of remaining regulatory approvals, including required approvals in various jurisdictions related to money transmitter licenses.
"I want to thank our stockholders for their overwhelming support for our transaction with MDP," said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. "With the approval of MoneyGram stockholders and the other key milestones achieved to date, we believe we are on track to complete the transaction in the fourth quarter. We look forward to joining forces with MDP and capitalizing on the significant opportunities we see ahead for the MoneyGram team, our partners and our customers around the world."
In addition to MoneyGram stockholders' approval of the transaction, MoneyGram and MDP have achieved a number of other milestones necessary to complete the transaction, including:
- The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired in connection with the previously filed premerger notification form submitted by MoneyGram and MDP.
- The companies have submitted all applicable foreign antitrust filings except for one jurisdiction which is close to being finalized and all applicable Foreign Direct Investment filings have been made.
- To date, 12 state money transmitter regulators have provided their approval or non-objection of the transaction. The required international money transmitter regulators have all been notified of the transaction and any related supplemental filings are in process and will be filed in due course.
The final voting results will be reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission after certification by MoneyGram's inspector of elections.
About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, delivers innovative financial solutions to connect the world's communities. With a purpose-driven strategy to mobilize the movement of money, a strong culture of fintech innovation, and leading customer-centric capabilities, MoneyGram has grown to serve over 150 million people in the last five years. The Company leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world's top brands to serve consumers through its direct-to-consumer digital channel, global retail network, and embedded finance business for enterprise customers. MoneyGram is also a leader in pioneering cross-border payment innovation and blockchain-enabled settlement. For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com, follow @MoneyGram on social media, and explore the website and mobile app through moneygram.com.
Forward Looking Statements
The information included herein contains forward-looking statements which are protected as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect the Company's current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events and speak only as of the date they are made. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "could," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "project," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "pursuant," "target," "forecast," "outlook," "continue," "currently," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The statements in this communication that are not historical statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Specific forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the expected timetable for completing the proposed transaction with MDP, benefits of the proposed transaction, financing of the proposed transaction, costs and other anticipated financial impacts of the proposed transaction. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the timing to consummate the proposed transaction; the satisfaction of the conditions to closing of the proposed transaction or the debt financing may not be satisfied or that the closing of the proposed transaction otherwise does not occur; the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required to consummate the proposed transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated or conditions that MDP is not obligated to accept; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; expectations regarding regulatory approval of the transaction; actions by third parties, including governmental agencies; global economic conditions; adverse industry conditions; adverse credit and equity market conditions; the loss of, or reduction in business with, key customers; legal proceedings; the ability to effectively identify and enter new markets; governmental regulation; the ability to retain management and other personnel; and other economic, business, or competitive factors.
Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC. The Company's SEC filings may be obtained by contacting the Company, through the Company's web site at ir.moneygram.com or through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Miki Spurlock had grabbed her groceries.
She was checking out when her Lone Star Card declined. She said she was supposed to have gotten food benefits already.
“Luckily, I was with my mom, and she paid for all of my groceries so I could feed me and my kids,” explained Spurlock.
Four months later, she said she was still waiting.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP food benefits.
The agency said an increase in applications and staffing shortages has made the backlog even more challenging.
“I had all of my paperwork that they requested turned into them prior to the expiration date. So, they had plenty of time to review my case, contact me for an interview, and I’ve heard nothing from them,” said Spurlock.
‘Working diligently’
Some state workers processing applications tell KXAN investigators, “We are working diligently to get these apps [applications] processed ASAP.”
Worried about losing their jobs, the employees asked to remain anonymous but explained that there have been no pay increases for those who have worked with the state for years.
“We, ourselves, are having to go to pantries or the food bank to put some kind of meal on our own tables by the end of the month,” said one employee. “The cost of living is going up higher these days, and our state isn’t even considering giving us a raise or merit to help its employees out.”
HHSC said it’s committed to increasing capacity and retaining staff so that applications can be processed as quickly as possible.
“HHSC has reduced eligibility advisor vacancies from 18.72% in January 2022 to 13.28% to date,” said Tiffany Young, Assistant Press Officer with HHSC.
Last month, Young explained that the state increased base salaries for clerks, eligibility advisors and supervisors.
The agency said it has also implemented workforce initiatives to improve retention and increase hiring, including exploring the hiring of part-time employees who have previous eligibility experience and working with The Office of Veteran Affairs Services Coordinators to recruit military spouses.
The state said it held 70 job fairs between December through July trying to recruit more staff.
“HHSC participates in federally led workgroups and forums where states share best practices and strategies on mitigating workload challenges during the public health emergency,” said Young.
Mobile pantry
HHSC is also helping some employees with a newly created Grab and Go market.
Young said it’s for staff at the Austin State Supported Living Center, a facility for medically fragile people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral problems.
The state has partnered with a nonprofit to create the mobile food pantry for its lowest-paid employees and to help offset the rising cost of groceries.
The Grab and Go Market opened in May, and since then, the state explained that staff had visited the pantry 1,755 times.
Young said the food provided has a shelf life, cannot be sold in stores and would otherwise go to waste.
“Our staff work in a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week facility serving adults with disabilities. Staff are often working more than 40 hours a week to ensure our most vulnerable individuals are fed, cleaned, and cared for, and the food pantry is one way we show our appreciation for their dedication,” said Young.
KXAN investigators asked if other state employees could access the Grab and Go Market, but the spokesperson explained that it’s only available to those workers on the Austin State Supported Living Center campus.
Thousands of applications to be processed
KXAN also asked if HHSC is considering offering something similar to other employees who also make lower wages, but no response was provided.
Spurlock said she understands that even state workers are struggling. She added that she’s trying to be patient, but it’s been tough to go months without being able to buy food for her family.
The state explained that currently, 71% of SNAP applications are processed within 30 days from receipt of the application.
As of Aug. 29, 2022, Young said there is an estimated total of 198,025 SNAP applications waiting to be processed.
Spurlock said she’s never experienced this type of delay with her benefits.
“They’ve escalated my account – my benefits twice. I have spoken with their special resolution or escalation department,” said Spurlock. “I don’t even know if I’ll get my benefits next month or not yet.” | https://cw33.com/news/texas/snap-benefits-backlog-continues-state-workers-say-they-need-help-too/ | 2022-09-06T14:37:10Z |
Summer Camping World Truck Series Playoff Race Named the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation
DALLAS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Express (WWEX) and Richmond Raceway have partnered on the entitlement of the summer NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff race on Saturday, Aug. 13. The official name of the first-ever Camping World Truck Series Playoff race at America's Premier Short Track will be the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation. As part of the entitlement, Worldwide Express will share their gratitude to their freight and parcel carrier partners.
"We welcome Worldwide Express for their first entitlement partnership in NASCAR with the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff race at Richmond Raceway," said Lori Collier Waran, Richmond Raceway President. "As Worldwide Express continues to grow its presence in NASCAR as part of its 30th anniversary, we look forward to introducing their brand as part of the iconic fan experience at America's Premier Short Track."
To download the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation logo, click here.
"As we deepen our relationship with NASCAR and work toward further involvement in the sport, we are excited to put our name on the race in Richmond," said Worldwide Express President Rob Rose. "Our CEO Tom Madine and I both have ties to Virginia and many of our carrier partners have their homebase in the region, so the entitlement just makes good sense for us. The logistics and supply chain world have been chaotic the past year and our business wouldn't be possible without those carriers, so this is a unique opportunity to say thank you to them leading up to and during the race."
Through its WWEX Racing program, Worldwide Express, along with its sister brands GlobalTranz and Unishippers, earlier this year announced a multi-year partnership with Trackhouse Racing as a primary sponsor on the No. 1 driven by Ross Chastain and No. 99 driven by Daniel Suarez. The brands also serve as the full-season, primary partner with Niece Motorsports on the No. 40 driven by Dean Thompson, the No. 41 driven by Ross Chastain for four Camping World Truck Series races and the No. 42 driven by Carson Hocevar in eight Camping World Truck Series races, which includes the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation at Richmond Raceway. For more information on WWEX Racing, visit www.wwexracing.com.
Founded in 1992, Worldwide Express began as a franchisor with the goal of providing unmatched shipping logistics services to the small and medium-sized business (SMB) community. In the three decades since, the Worldwide Express family of brands has become a top-ranked, full-service logistics provider and the second-largest privately held freight brokerage in North America, with customers spanning from SMBs to the Fortune 100.
Together, Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers offer market-leading solutions for parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload shipping and managed transportation services delivered through proprietary technology. With the company's unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities, more than 115,000 shippers benefit from enhanced visibility and efficiency for their supply chains. The company will manage more than 35 million shipments in 2022 through its network of carrier partners, including over 65 leading LTL carriers and more than 85,000 truckload carriers. To learn more about Worldwide Express, visit wwex.com.
About Worldwide Express
Worldwide Express, LLC is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering more than 115,000 customers access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions. With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations, Worldwide Express, combined with its sister brands GlobalTranz and Unishippers, is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage in the country. As the largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the US, the company is a local partner for the global supply chains for shippers of all sizes, from small- to medium-sized businesses to enterprise organizations. This, coupled with a selective portfolio of more than 65 LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, provides clients with an unmatched range of options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. To learn more, visit www.wwex.com.
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RAMALLAH, Palestine , Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) Chairman and CEO Tarek Aggad announced that APIC achieved net profits from continuing operations of USD 20.4 million in the first half of 2022, versus USD 16.9 million for the same period of 2021, a growth of 20.8% year on year. Net profits in the first half of 2022, amounted to USD 20.4 million, versus USD 21.2 million for the same period of last year, a decline of 4% year on year since the results of the first half of 2021 included one-time non-operational profits of USD 4.67 million resulting from the selling of APIC's entire stake in Arab Palestinian Shopping Centers Company (Bravo).
Net profits attributed to APIC shareholders in the first half of 2022 reached USD 18.3 million. Total revenues grew by 6.5% year on year and amounted to USD 551.2 million in the first half of 2022. Operational profits grew by 13.5%, reaching USD 30.7 million. Total assets increased by 12.5% compared to 2021's closing and reached USD 695.3 million in the first half of 2022, while net equity attributed to APIC shareholders increased by 7% and amounted to USD 174.7 million.
The distribution of USD 18 million in dividends to APIC shareholders
Aggad added that APIC distributed seven million in bonus shares to its shareholders, representing around 6.67% at par, noting that APIC's paid-in capital became USD 112 million following this distribution. APIC also distributed USD 11 million as cash dividends, representing around 10.47% at par. Accordingly, the total dividend payout amounted to USD 18 million, representing around 17.14%.
About APIC
APIC is a foreign public shareholding investment holding company listed on the Palestine Exchange (PEX: APIC). It holds diversified investments across the manufacturing, trade, distribution and service sectors in Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Turkey through its subsidiaries: Siniora Food Industries Company; Unipal General Trading Company; Palestine Automobile Company; Medical Supplies and Services Company; National Aluminum and Profiles Company (NAPCO); Sky Advertising and Public Relations and Event Management Company; Arab Leasing Company and Arab Palestinian Storage and Cooling Company, employing around 3000 people through its group of subsidiaries. More information: www.apic.ps
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vial has announced that the VialConnect integration with Nextech is now live. With VialConnect, research clinics that use Nextech EMR can display patient information relevant to inclusion/exclusion (I/E) criteria such as conditions, medications, and allergies to streamline clinical trial study recruitment for free.
The Nextech integration is available to all clinics running dermatology and ophthalmology clinical trials using VialConnect CTMS. It delivers a customizable CTMS (clinical trial management system) that powers core workflows and an EMR filtering tool to sort potential trial subjects from a clinic's patient database. VialConnect is part of a series of tech-enabled solutions offered by Vial, including EDC, eTMF, and eSource.
VialConnect's EMR filtering capabilities allow for complex querying within a user-friendly UI. Users can sort their database, find eligible subjects, and exclude ineligible ones based on several criteria, including indication, demographics, allergies, and current medications. The functionality is effective for indications with wide and low prevalence. Nextech also provides specific benefits for ophthalmology clinical trials, such as refraction values and OCT scans which further help to refine the patient search.
Vial is a next-generation CRO that promises faster execution and high-quality trial outcomes by leveraging Vial's tech-enabled clinical trial management system, streamlined study startup processes, and proven enrollment playbook. Together, these best-in-class services and operational excellence accelerate the development of new therapies and devices for sponsors.
To learn more about VialConnect, visit https://vial.com/vialconnect/.
See the full release here.
About Vial: Vial is a tech-enabled, next-generation CRO that promises faster and higher-quality execution of trials. The Vial Contract Research Organization (CRO) delivers on the promise of faster trials through its innovative technology platform that powers trials end-to-end. The key to Vial's tech-enabled platform is Vial's modern, intuitive Electronic Source and powerful tooling for CRAs that enables considerable efficiency. Vial operates across multiple Therapeutic Areas (Dermatology CRO, Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, Gastroenterology CRO, and Neurology CRO). Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company with over 125 employees and has run over 750 trials from Phase I through Phase IV.
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LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, a worldwide leader in inkjet printing solutions, today announced the WorkForce ® ST-C4100 Supertank Color MFP won gold in the "Hardware – Peripheral" category of the Stevie® Awards presented by the 20th Annual American Business Awards®.
For small offices and remote workers, technology costs and maintenance are typically top-of-mind. With high-yield consumables, the ST-C4100 is equipped with supersized ink tanks and two years of ink guaranteed.1 It has a small, compact footprint and offers up to 90 percent savings on ink with low-cost replacement ink bottles versus ink cartridges2 – equivalent to about 90 individual ink cartridges.3
"Epson is committed to delivering businesses high-performance printing solutions that are reliable and cost-effective," said Kaila Murphy, product manager, Business Inkjet, Epson America, Inc. "The recognition underscores the ST-C4100 as a revolutionary and reliable printing solution for professionals."
More about the WorkForce ST-C4100
Offering remarkable productivity for small offices and home offices, the ST-C4100, powered by PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology™, delivers a fast first page out and low power consumption. It features revolutionary printing with easy-to-fill, supersized ink tanks and includes up to two years of ink in the box4 — enough to print up to 14,000 pages black/11,200 color.5
About Epson Business Inkjet
Epson's portfolio of high-performance business inkjet printing solutions forge the future of office printing and set the new standard for minimal intervention, affordability and low energy consumption. Engineered with Epson's innovative PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology, Epson's groundbreaking business printing solutions – from Supertank, WorkForce, WorkForce Pro and WorkForce Pro HC for hybrid work-from-home and in-office small businesses to WorkForce Enterprise – deliver high performance with few moving parts to exceed market needs.
To learn more about Epson's portfolio of business inkjet printing solutions, visit Epson.com/BusinessInkjet. To learn more about Epson PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology, visit Epson.com/Heat-Free.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
1 Product must be registered before 04/30/23. Limit 8 additional bottles of 502 inks per printer. Max 8 claims per printer. Each claim cannot contain multiple bottles of the same color. Based on average monthly document print volumes of about 200 pages (ST-C4100). Promo applies to ink only. Printer covered by Epson 2-year ltd warranty. For promo participation you must register your product.
2 Actual savings and costs will vary considerably based on print tasks, print volumes and usage conditions. Savings and cost per ISO page are based on the cost of replacement ink bottles and the cost of enough standard cartridges to achieve the total page yields of the bottles using the MSRP (USD) and yields for Epson® standard-capacity ink cartridges for similarly featured Epson consumer inkjet printers as of May 2021.
3 Individual cartridges estimate based on print yields of a replacement set of black and color ink bottles as compared to Epson standard-capacity ink cartridges for similarly featured printers as of May 2021.
4 Based on average monthly document print volumes of about 200 pages.
5 Included and replacement ink bottle yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson's methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. All ink colors are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colors must be available for printing. For more information, visit www.epson.com/inkinfo
EPSON, PrecisionCore, and WorkForce, are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology and RapidReceipt are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Excel and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2021 Epson America, Inc.
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Jessica Pegula heard the jokes from other players at Wimbledon: “They’re like, ‘Did you play yet? You still haven’t played?!’ And they’re already on their second-round matches.”
The 28-year-old American, who is seeded No. 8 at the All England Club, finally got on court on Day 3 of the tournament to play her first grass-court match of 2022 — and Pegula won, eliminating Donna Vekic 6-3, 7-6 (2) on Wednesday.
Now Pegula will be scheduled to be back out there Thursday, trying to get to the third round at Wimbledon for the first time.
Pegula almost did not enter the grass-court Grand Slam event at all. Her mother, Kim, was hospitalized in Florida about two weeks ago for what her family described then as “some unexpected health issues.” That was shortly after Jessica returned from the French Open, where she reached the quarterfinals in singles plus the final in doubles, alongside Coco Gauff.
Pegula’s parents own the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.
“She’s doing a lot better now. That’s why I’m here. If she wasn’t doing well, I probably wouldn’t have come. I flew out Wednesday last week, and within that time she was in a really good condition, where I felt like everything was fine, and I felt like my family had everything under control. She’s progressing and she’s been doing rehab,” said Pegula, who faces Harriet Dart of Britain next. “I felt comfortable coming here. But that’s why I didn’t play any warmup tournaments.”
Pegula said her husband and other members of the family are with Mom and have been passing along regular updates.
“I hope,” Pegula said, “she got to watch me play today.”
While Pegula has a game that suits hard courts well — and she’s made the quarterfinals at the Australian Open the past two years on that surface — she is displaying more and more ability to adapt and find success elsewhere.
After her breakthrough on the red clay of Roland Garros earlier this month, she looked right at home on Court 17 on Wednesday against Vekic. Pegula finished with one more winner and far fewer unforced errors, 34-20.
The contest originally was scheduled for the day prior but got pushed back after rain delays slowed the progress of earlier matches Tuesday.
“I was kind of happy that it got postponed, because I think it would have been hard to start the match and then stop it and then have to come back,” said Pegula, who works with David Witt, the former longtime coach of five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams. “That’s a lot more nerve-wracking, so I was OK with it.”
And as for the grass? She lost in the first round at the All England Club in 2019 and the second round in 2021.
“A lot of people tell me my game would be really good for grass, because I hit really flat and hit through the court. When I first played on grass, I really liked it, because it was quicker and suited my game. But the courts have slowed down a lot and so I didn’t enjoy it as much the last few years,” Pegula said. “I feel a lot better on it this year than last year, even though I played more on grass last year. Maybe I’m wrapping my head around moving on it. That’s a big part of it. Sometimes you can just feel really, really awkward. I’ve been feeling better gradually. And today it felt real good.”
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LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Christian University (CCU) cruised to an eight-stroke victory Tuesday, April 19, at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Women's Golf Championships at Whirlwind Golf Club at Wildhorse Pass in Chandler, Ariz. It was the program's first RMAC title. Leading the charge for CCU was senior Faith Kilgore, who shot a 3-under-par 213 for the tournament to capture the Cougars' first individual conference title.
"This is really the culmination of many years of hard work," said head coach Phillip Nelson. "Our group of eight women have worked so hard this year to make each other better and prepare our team to win this title."
Nelson has led the Cougars on a historic run with a 52-1 head-to-head record in the conference this season. The team shattered the previous RMAC championship total scoring record by 13 strokes. Killgore was joined atop the leaderboard by sophomore Kiersten Bryant, who finished third. Senior Emily Donaldson tied for seventh overall while junior Courtney Andersson finished in 11th place.
Next up, CCU heads to the NCAA regional tournament in Stockton, Calif., May 2-4 with an opportunity to advance to the NCAA championships for the first time in program history.
"What I'm most happy about is that this season is not over yet. I have enjoyed coaching these women so much and the fact we get to keep playing is such a privilege," Nelson said. "With the way the women are playing, we have a chance to make it out of a very competitive regional tournament and on to nationals."
Tuesday's conference championship is only the second team RMAC championship in University history. The other program to experience similar success was the 2015 women's basketball team.
"I am extremely proud of Coach Nelson and each of the women's golfers for their outstanding accomplishment winning the RMAC Championship," said CCU Athletic Director Brian Wall. "Their accomplishment represents tremendous dedication and preparation, especially considering this is only the second RMAC championship among all CCU sports."
To learn more about CCU women's golf, visit https://ccucougars.com/sports/womens-golf.
About Colorado Christian University
Colorado Christian University (CCU) provides Christ-centered higher education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth. Located in Lakewood, Colo., a suburb of Denver, CCU is the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region.
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The Ferry App has received over 5,000 downloads as demand for flexible EV subscriptions expands in the U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferry, the electric vehicle (EV) subscription platform that allows consumers to obtain short-term leases on new EVs, announced today it has partnered with Inspiration Fleet, the world's only purpose-built EV-only Fleet Management Company (eFMC), to make Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys available to Austin customers. Ferry has also reached over 5,000 app downloads, marking a key milestone in the company's mission to make sustainable mobility a reality for all Americans.
Inspiration Fleet's flexible, tailored financing enables Ferry to offer Tesla and other electric vehicles to its customers via an attractive subscription package, and allows Ferry to quickly enter new markets with a scalable operations architecture. This partnership advances the progress made in February when Ferry announced a $4 million seed round led by prominent automotive industry investors and in May when Ferry announced its first deliveries of the Vespa Elettrica in Austin as well as its expansion into the San Francisco and Los Angeles markets.
Ferry has already had strong demand for its simple, flexible, all-in-app EV leasing experience, with more than 2500 app users in Austin alone and thousands of "wishlist" selections for EVs that will soon be available for delivery, since going live in November of 2021.
"At Ferry, we believe in a future where electromobility is for everyone, and we're proud to work with a visionary company like Inspiration to ensure that mission becomes a reality," said Kristian Russell, Founder and CEO of Ferry. "By partnering with Inspiration, Ferry will help accelerate the adoption of sustainable driving by pushing the American auto sales industry into a more digital, and more flexible future, at more and more attractive customer price points."
"Ferry and Inspiration have a shared goal to accelerate electric vehicle adoption," said Josh Green, Founder and CEO of Inspiration Mobility, Inspiration Fleet's parent company. "We believe that Ferry's affordable and flexible subscription options for drivers interested in 'going electric' can increase consumer trial and experience, which in turn drives enthusiasm and broader adoption. We are proud to support them in their efforts to democratize access to EVs and electric mobility in the United States."
Unlike other car-subscription offerings, Ferry charges no "down payment" or initiation fee and offers a single, transparent monthly payment to e-curious customers who may not want to commit to a 36-month lease or purchase term. Through Ferry's app, users can select a short-term (6, 12, or 24 month) lease for delivery to their door, purchase insurance, and access a map to find the nearest charging stations. 1000 miles per month (with the ability to upgrade), maintenance and taxes are all included, and a Ferry ambassador delivers the car for a flat fee of $99.
Ferry is currently delivering the following EV models to Austin customers:
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The auto sector is one of the most significant contributors to greenhouse gasses, and Ferry aims to be the Amazon for e-mobility, with a goal of increasing the adoption of EVs exponentially through a direct-to-consumer model. Ferry's seamless, user-friendly app reduces the significant hurdles consumers have faced for years when seeking an EV lease. With regulations banning direct auto sales by EV manufacturers in many states, Ferry's direct leasing model presents a quicker, more direct path for Americans to get behind the wheel of an EV.
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Ferry is an electric vehicle (EV) subscription platform that allows consumers to obtain short-term leases on new electric vehicles, right from their phones. With a focus on customer delight, their intuitive app ensures an optimized customer journey built on simplicity, flexibility and transparency for the consumer.
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Inspiration Fleet is the world's first EV-only Fleet Management Company (eFMC), built from the ground up to accelerate the electrification of transportation. The company is part of Inspiration Mobility, a sustainable infrastructure investment platform exclusively focused on the real assets that enable the EV transition. With a team of executives with deep experience across the electrification value chain, including fleet management, clean energy, auto finance, infrastructure and real estate, Inspiration delivers comprehensive solutions to deploy and scale electric fleets. Inspiration is backed by leading energy and infrastructure investors including ArcLight Capital Partners, Macquarie Asset Management, and Ferrovial. More information is available at www.inspirationmobility.com.
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Late couple’s contemporary collection auctioned to benefit Topeka library
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The unique collection of a late, local couple is up for auction to benefit the Topeka and Shawnee Co. public library, part of their final wishes.
Claire and [Leo] Glenn Swogger spent years traveling and collecting contemporary modern art and furniture featuring unique Scandinavian and Danish designs mostly from the 60s and 70s, with some pieces from the 1980s.
The Library Foundation said Glenn met Claire during his final year of medical school. The two got married in New York in 1960. For years, the two shared a love for art and improving the community by getting involved, helping out, making financial contributions to multiple organizations, and creating the Redbud Foundation.
According to the Library Foundation, Glenn and Claire made small contributions to The Library Foundation for a while, but over time it began to grow as did their love for literature. Glenn even once served on The Library Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Unfortunately, The Library Foundation said that Claire passed away May 2, 2017, and Dr. [Leo] Glenn Swogger passed away on August 7, 2021. In their final wishes, Glenn and Claire wanted to continue promoting literacy and learning through both the Redbud Foundation and The Library Foundation, along with leaving their home and its contents to benefit The Library Foundation.
The items for sale can be found at the Armstrong Family Estate Services LLC., located at 7127 SE Forbes Ave. Owner Jeremy Armstrong describes the collection as one-of-a kind.
“This is one of the most unique collections we have ever come across,” Armstrong said. “It is something you do not typically see in Topeka, Kansas, it is more like a New York or California type of state. It is getting a lot of interest. These are one-of-a-kind items that you probably won’t see again, so I say get out there, bid, and love something.”
There will be open house previews Friday morning, August 19, at the SE Forbes location.
You can visit the Armstrong Family’s website to participate in the auction. Bidding ends 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20.
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Leading multichannel commerce platform now offers integration access to Singapore-based marketplace
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions, today announced its integration with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan that offers an easy, secure and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee enables businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services. Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company.
ChannelAdvisor's integration with Shopee allows ChannelAdvisor customers to reach new consumers by extending their multichannel commerce strategies to new markets in the Asia Pacific region, while leveraging the efficiencies of a centralized platform. Our proven solution gives brands and retailers the ability to:
- Transform product data to meet the unique requirements of each channel
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"We're excited to announce our integration with Shopee, which will provide ChannelAdvisor customers with access to millions of new buyers in Southeast Asia and beyond," said Derek Conlin, VP, Global Business Development at ChannelAdvisor. "Brands and retailers keen on accelerating growth of their online business should evaluate selling on Shopee to increase visibility and sales in Southeast Asia and Taiwan."
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ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading multichannel commerce platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world's commerce. For over two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped brands and retailers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers across the entire buying cycle, optimizing their operations for peak performance, and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their e-commerce operations on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart, and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is set to execute its first inmate Thursday since the start of the pandemic, planning a lethal injection procedure that has become less common in the state than the electric chair in recent years.
Oscar Smith, 72, is scheduled to die for the 1989 killings of his estranged wife and her teenage sons. The execution using the state’s preferred method puts Tennessee on a divergent path from South Carolina, which has been preparing for a rare U.S. firing squad execution. However, South Carolina’s Supreme Court put the planned April 29 execution on hold Wednesday, at least temporarily, saying a more detailed order would follow.
In Tennessee, secrecy laws prevent the public from determining just how the drugs for Smith’s execution were obtained.
Meanwhile, South Carolina lawmakers have failed to pass a similar law to keep its drug suppliers confidential, despite the urging of corrections officials. Now the state has fallen back on the much older, and less often used execution method. The last U.S. firing squad execution was in 2010.
South Carolina has cited its struggles to obtain lethal injection drugs in recent years, an issue in many states because pharmacies and manufacturers have refused to supply their medications for executions.
Smith has argued he should also be executed by firing squad, reasoning that it is less painful than Tennessee’s two options, but his lawsuit was denied.
His execution would be the first of five planned by Tennessee for 2022, resuming its quick, pre-pandemic pace of putting inmates to death. The five pending death warrants tie Tennessee with Texas for the most nationally this year, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center.
Smith had been scheduled for a June 2020 execution, one of several dates delayed because of the pandemic.
Smith was convicted of fatally stabbing and shooting Judith Smith and her sons Jason and Chad Burnett, 13 and 16, at their Nashville home on Oct. 1, 1989.
Smith has maintained he is innocent. In a clemency filing, rejectedTuesday by Republican Gov. Bill Lee, Smith’s legal team claimed problems with the jury in his 1990 trial.
“There is one thing I know for a fact,” Smith told The Associated Press in a phone interview Monday. “I know where I’m going from here. With my faith and belief, I’ll be with my savior and my family that’s deceased.”
His attorneys weredenied requests to reopen his case after a new type of DNA analysis found the DNA of an unknown person on one of the murder weapons.
The state has not conducted any executions since February 2020, when Nicholas Sutton died in the electric chair for the killing of a fellow inmate in an east Tennessee prison. Of the seven inmates Tennessee has put to death since 2018 — when Tennessee ended an execution pause stretching back to 2009 — only two died by lethal injection.
Smith declined to choose between the chair and lethal injection, so lethal injection became the default method.
Tennessee uses a three-drug series to put inmates to death: midazolam, a sedative to render the inmate unconscious; vecuronium bromide, to paralyze the inmate; and potassium chloride, to stop the heart.
Officials have said midazolam renders an inmate unconscious and unable to feel pain. Expert witnesses for inmates, however, say the drugs would cause sensations of drowning, suffocation and chemical burning while leaving inmates unable to move or call out.
In Oklahoma last October, an inmate put to death using the same three-drug lethal injection convulsed and vomitedafter receiving midazolam. Oklahoma has carried out three lethal injections since, without similar reactions reported.
In Tennessee, Smith’s attorneys argued unsuccessfully for the firing squad, pointing to South Carolina giving the greenlightto firing squad executions last month — one of four states to allow that execution method, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
Exactly how some states have execution drugs on hand, while others struggle to secure them, is often obscured by state public records exemptions.
A Tennessee Department of Correction spokesperson declined to identify the source of its execution drugs, which can be manufactured or compounded. Documents about the drugs obtained by The Associated Press through a public records request were heavily redacted, removing references to the state’s supplier.
Meanwhile in South Carolina, a corrections official said in a recent affidavit that manufacturers and compounding pharmacies contacted by the state refused to provide the drugs.
Though South Carolina has failed to pass additional secrecy for lethal injection suppliers, Idaho recently took that step.
Republican Gov. Brad Little signed legislation banning officials from revealing — even under court order — where they obtained execution drugs.
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Michelle Liu in Columbia, South Carolina contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/tennessee-plans-1st-covid-19-era-execution-more-scheduled/ | 2022-04-21T04:21:24Z |
Designer, Actress, Producer and Future Filmmaker Debuts New Styles at Pacsun
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, actress and producer Storm Reid is officially kicking off Summer by introducing fresh styles under her Storm Reid x Pacsun ArashiBluCollection. Coming a month after her second drop, which features more bold and bright colors, the third drop embraces the beauty of a summer sun, with prints influenced by sunset and sunrise colors and ombre shades.
Reid applies a lot of high shine fabrication, new hardware in different shapes and sizes, and textures in her latest assortment of swim apparel, with bikinis, cut out one pieces, cover ups and more, all complemented with gold and silver beads. Like all of her collections, Reid had a hand in directing the campaign.
This is another expansion on Reid's ArashiBlu overall brand, which partners with like-minded collaborators to disrupt the status quo, create curiously and consciously, and works to carve out spaces for honest expression and meaningful dialogues.
"I'm a summer baby and every year for my birthday, my sister Paris would buy me a swimsuit," said Storm Reid. "I ended up with this whole collection as I got older, and it felt just natural to create my own line with Pacsun as part of my growing ArashiBlu brand. Being on drop three already is a dream and I love that this is coming out right in time for summer."
"Storm's eye for fashion, creativity, and attention to detail truly shines through each piece in her collections," said Brie Olson, President of Pacsun. "She continuously brings a uniqueness to a typically crowded swimwear category, and the newest iteration of the ArashiBluCollection really captures the essence of the season, with the perfect pieces for on and off the beach."
To celebrate the drop, Storm will be taking over Pacsun's Downtown Los Angeles Flagship on Sunday, May 22nd, hosting a preview event from 1PM - 5PM PT. The takeover will begin with a meet & greet with Storm, followed by a launch party where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy music (@bretthartt), food (@vurgerguyz) and beverages, while shopping the new collection.
The collection is now available exclusively at https://www.pacsun.com/storm-reid/ in sizes XXS - XL and range from $26.95 to $59.95. Images are available here.
ABOUT STORM REID
Storm Reid is an actress, producer, artivist and current freshman at USC. She is best known for her roles in A Wrinkle in Time, Invisible Man, Don't Let Go, and The Suicide Squad, among many others. Reid most recently was seen returning for the second season of HBO's smash hit Euphoria alongside Zendaya. In 2013, Reid and her mother, Robyn Simpson, launched A SEED & WINGS Productions, an independent multimedia production house rooted in narratives that forge multi-cultural conversations, entertain, educate, and uplift. Their desire is to create authentic storytelling that is impactful, honest, and reflects the perspectives of all people. Next up, Reid can be seen in the HBO series The Last Of Us and the film Searching 2.
ABOUT PACSUN
Pacsun is a leading specialty retailer offering a cross section of emerging brands and trending fashion through the lens of youth culture. Throughout the contemporary, streetwear and active lifestyle markets, Pacsun partners with the best brands to offer curated collections, rare and exclusive products, and creative collaborations on every level. Founded in 1980, Newport, CA. Curated in Los Angeles. Follow @pacsun on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican Museums are home to some of the most magnificent artworks in the world, from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to ancient Egyptian antiquities and a pavilion full of papal chariots. But one of the museum’s least-visited collections is becoming its most contested before Pope Francis’ trip to Canada.
The Vatican’s Anima Mundi Ethnological Museum, located near the food court and right before the main exit, houses tens of thousands of artifacts and art made by Indigenous peoples from around the world, much of it sent to Rome by Catholic missionaries for a 1925 exhibition in the Vatican gardens.
The Vatican says the feathered headdresses, carved walrus tusks, masks and embroidered animal skins were gifts to Pope Pius XI, who wanted to celebrate the Church’s global reach, its missionaries and the lives of the Indigenous peoples they evangelized.
But Indigenous groups from Canada, who were shown a few items in the collection when they traveled to the Vatican last spring to meet with Francis, question how some of the works were actually acquired and wonder what else may be in storage after decades of not being on public display.
Some say they want them back.
“These pieces that belong to us should come home,” said Cassidy Caron, president of the Metis National Council, who headed the Metis delegation that asked Francis to return the items.
Restitution of Indigenous and colonial-era artifacts, a pressing debate for museums and national collections across Europe, is one of the many agenda items awaiting Francis on his trip to Canada, which begins Sunday.
The trip is aimed primarily at allowing the pope to apologize in person, on Canadian soil, for abuses Indigenous people and their ancestors suffered at the hands of Catholic missionaries in notorious residential schools.
Caron said returning the missionary collection items would help heal the intergenerational trauma and enable Indigenous peoples to tell their own story.
“For so long we had to hide who we were. We had to hide our culture and hide our traditions to keep our people safe,” she said. “Right now, in this time when we can publicly be proud to be Metis, we are reclaiming who we are. And these pieces, these historic pieces, they tell stories of who we were.”
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More than 150,000 Native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s in an effort to isolate them from the influence of their homes and culture. The aim was to Christianize and assimilate them into mainstream society, which previous Canadian governments considered superior.
Official Canadian policy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries also aimed to suppress Indigenous spiritual and cultural traditions at home, including the 1885 Potlatch Ban that prohibited the integral First Nations ceremony.
Government agents confiscated items used in the ceremony and other rituals, and some of them ended up in museums in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, as well as private collections. The Vatican’s catalogue of its Americas collection, for example, features a wooden painted mask from the Haida Gwaii islands of British Columbia that “is related to the Potlatch ceremony.”
During the spring visit, Natan Obed, who headed the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami delegation, raised the issue of an Inuit kayak in the collection that was featured in a 2021 report in The Globe and Mail newspaper. Obed was quoted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. as saying the museum head, the Rev. Nicola Mapelli, was open to discussing its return.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni didn’t rule out that Francis might repatriate some items during the coming trip, telling reporters: “We’ll see what happens in the coming days.”
There are international standards guiding the issue of returning Indigenous cultural property, as well as individual museum policies. The 2007 U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, for example, asserts that nations should provide redress, including through restitution, of cultural, religious and spiritual property taken “without their free, prior and informed consent or in violation of their laws, traditions and customs.”
It is possible Indigenous peoples gave their handiworks to Catholic missionaries for the 1925 expo or that the missionaries bought them. But historians question whether the items could have been offered freely given the power imbalances at play in Catholic missions and the government’s policy of eliminating Indigenous traditions, which Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission has called “cultural genocide.”
“By the power structure of what was going on at that time, it would be very hard for me to accept that there wasn’t some coercion going on in those communities to get these objects,” said Michael Galban, a Washoe and Mono Lake Paiute who is director and curator of the Seneca Art & Culture Center in upstate New York.
Gloria Bell, a fellow at the American Academy in Rome and assistant professor in McGill University’s department of art history and communication studies, agreed.
“Using the term ‘gift’ just covers up the whole history,” said Bell, who is of Metis ancestry and is completing a book about the 1925 expo. “We really need to question the context of how these cultural belongings got to the Vatican, and then also their relation to Indigenous communities today.”
The Holy See’s Indigenous collection began centuries ago, with some pre-Columbian items sent to Pope Innocent XII in 1692, and has been amplified over the years by gifts to popes, especially on foreign trips. Of the 100,000 items originally sent for the 1925 exhibit, the Vatican says it has kept 40,000.
It has repatriated some items. In 2021, Vatican News reported that the Anima Mundi had recently returned to Ecuador a shrunken head used in rituals by the Jivaroan peoples of the Amazon.
Katsitsionni Fox, a Mohawk filmmaker who served as spiritual adviser to the spring First Nations delegation, said she saw items that belong to her people and need to be “rematriated,” or brought back home to the motherland.
“You can sense that that’s not where they belong and that’s not where they want to be,” she said of the wampum belts, war clubs and other items she documented with her phone camera.
The Vatican Museums declined repeated requests for an interview or comment.
But in its 2015 catalogue of its Americas holdings, the museum said they demonstrated the church’s great esteem for world cultures and its commitment to preserving their arts and artifacts, as evidenced by the excellent condition of the pieces.
The catalogue also said the museum welcomes dialogue with Indigenous peoples, and the museum has held up its collaboration with Aboriginal communities in Australia before a 2010 exhibit. The collection’s director, Mapelli, a missionary priest and an associate visited those communities, took video testimonies and traveled the world seeking more information about the museum’s holdings.
Opening the revamped Anima Mundi gallery space in 2019 with artifacts from Oceania as well as a temporary Amazon exhibit, Francis said the items were cared for “with the same passion reserved for the masterpieces of the Renaissance or the immortal Greek and Roman statues.”
He noted that some items had recently been loaned to China and said the collection “invites us to live human fraternity, contrasting the culture of rancor, racism and nationalism.”
Francis also praised the museum’s stated commitment to transparency, noting the glass partitions showing the storage facilities upstairs and the restorers’ workstations on the main floor: “Transparency is an important value, above all in an ecclesiastic institution.”
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You might miss the Anima Mundi if you were to spend the day in the Vatican Museums. Official tours don’t include it and the audio guide, which features descriptions of two dozen museums and galleries, ignores it entirely. Private guides say they rarely take visitors there, because there is no explanatory signage on display cases or wall text panels.
Margo Neale, who helped curate the Vatican’s 2010 Aboriginal exhibition as head of the Centre for Indigenous Knowledges at the Australian National Museum, said it is unacceptable for Indigenous collections today to lack informational labels.
“They are not being given the respect they deserve by being named in any way,” said Neale, a member of the Kulin and Gumbaingirr nations. “They are beautifully displayed but are culturally diminished by the lack of acknowledgement of anything other than their ‘exotic otherness.’”
It wasn’t clear if the current exhibition was a work in progress with labels eventually to be added; at the gallery entrance, a text panel asks for donations to fund the collection.
Museums and governments around Europe — in places like Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium — are grappling with the question of their colonial and postcolonial collections, and leading the discussion of legally transferring property back, experts say. With some exceptions, the trend is increasingly toward repatriation — recently agreements were announced in Germany and France to return pieces of the famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.
“There is a certain willingness growing in a number of European countries to return objects and archives and ancestral remains,” said Jos van Beurden, who runs a group email list and a Facebook group, Restitution Matters, that tracks developments in the field.
In Canada, the Royal British Columbia Museum has gone so far as to create a handbook empowering Indigenous communities to reclaim their cultural heritage.
In Victoria, the city where the museum is located, Gregory Scofield has amassed a community collection of about 100 items of Metis beadwork, embroidery and other workmanship dating from 1840 to 1910, tracked down and acquired via online auctions and through travel and made available to Metis scholars and artists.
Scofield, a Metis poet and author of the forthcoming book “Our Grandmother’s Hands: Repatriating Metis Material Art,” said any discussion with the Vatican Museums should focus on granting Indigenous scholars full access to the collection and, ultimately, bringing items home.
“These pieces hold our stories,” he said. “These pieces hold our history. These pieces hold the energy of those ancestral grandmothers.”
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"Jurassic World" Trilogy Finale Delivers Third Consecutive $25 Million-Plus Opening for IMAX, Biggest IMAX China Debut for a Hollywood Release in More Than a Year
NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) dominated the worldwide box office this weekend with a $25 million global opening for Universal Pictures' "Jurassic World: Dominion". The strong haul included $12.3 million in North American box office receipts, as well as $6.3 million in China — good for IMAX's biggest Hollywood opening in China since May 2021, despite capacity limitations in key Chinese markets. IMAX delivered an impressive 12.2% of the Chinese box office for "Jurassic World: Dominion" on less than 1% of screens.
"Jurassic World: Dominion" continued IMAX's hot streak at the summer box office, as the third consecutive IMAX global opening of more than $25 million. With more than eight weeks to go in the 2022 summer season, the company has already exceeded its summer global box office of 2021.*
"We were confident that this summer would unleash a wave of pent-up demand for long-delayed, highly anticipated tentpole releases, and the early results of films like "Jurassic World: Dominion" are validating," said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. "This summer slate is tailormade for IMAX, and we've hit the trifecta with three consecutive big openings on the season so far — demonstrating the strength of the IMAX Experience and our blockbuster-centric model."
The strong summer slate continues for IMAX in the weeks ahead, with several forthcoming Filmed for IMAX releases, including Disney/Pixar's "Lightyear" — which makes pioneering use of IMAX technology for animation capture; "Thor: Love and Thunder"; and Jordan Peele's "NOPE" which was shot with IMAX film cameras. Highly anticipated releases "The Minions: Rise of Gru" and "Bullet Train" also arrive on IMAX screens this summer.
*May 1 through June 12
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IMAX is a premier global technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, theater architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers a unique end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX® brand is globally renown. Top filmmakers, movie studios, artists, and creators utilize the cutting-edge visual and sound technology of IMAX to connect with audiences in innovative ways. As a result, IMAX is among the most important and successful global distribution platforms for domestic and international tentpole films and, increasingly, exclusive experiences ranging from live performances to interactive events with leading artists and creators.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2022, there were 1,690 IMAX theater systems (1,606 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 72 institutional) operating in 87 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."
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ASHBURN, Va., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Construction Group has broken ground on a new 24MW data center (VA6) in Ashburn, Virginia for NTT Ltd., a world-leading IT infrastructure and services company.
Sitting on NTT's 78-acre data center campus, the 188,000-square-foot VA6 data center will feature 24MW of critical IT load and will be NTT's sixth data center on-site. The two-story steel structure will feature an efficient data hall layout for NTT's customers. The facility will also provide front and back-of-house support spaces for facility management and customer use.
"We are excited to partner with NTT to deliver this critical infrastructure project for the region and help them support their customers' needs," said Louie Sarracino, a vice president at Clark Construction who oversees the company's mission-critical project portfolio. "Data centers are a key sector for Clark, and we look forward to accelerating our growth in the data infrastructure sector in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond."
VA6 is slated for completion in Q1 2024.
About Clark Construction Group
For more than a century, Clark Construction Group has been transforming the ideas and visions of its clients into world-class projects that make the United States a stronger, safer place. As one of the nation's largest asset creators, Clark has offices strategically located across the country to serve the needs of its clients. For more information, visit www.clarkconstruction.com.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama could be ready to use a new, untried execution method called nitrogen hypoxia to carry out a death sentence as soon as next week, a state attorney told a federal judge Monday.
James Houts, a deputy state attorney general, told U.S. District Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr. that it is “very likely” the method could be available for the execution of Alan Eugene Miller, currently set for Sept. 22, if the judge blocks the use of lethal injection. Houts said the protocol “is there,” but said the final decision on when to use the new method is up to Corrections Commissioner John Hamm.
Nitrogen hypoxia, which is supposed to cause death by replacing oxygen with nitrogen, has been authorized by Alabama and two other states for executions but never used.
The disclosure about the possibility of using the new method came during a court hearing on Miller’s request for a preliminary injunction to block his execution by lethal injection. Miller maintains prison staff lost paperwork he returned in 2018 that requested nitrogen as his execution method rather than lethal injection. The Alabama attorney general’s office argued there is no corroborating evidence that Miller returned the form.
Huffaker heard testimony and arguments during an evidentiary hearing in Montgomery federal court. He noted the “high stakes” involved with a looming execution date, but did not immediately rule on the request to block the lethal injection.
When Alabama approved nitrogen hypoxia as an alternative execution method in 2018, state law gave inmates a brief window to designate it as their execution method.
Wearing a maroon shirt and with his hands shackled in front of him, Miller testified that he returned a state form selecting nitrogen on the same day it was distributed to inmates by a prison worker.
“I remember the guy yelling he was going to put something in the door and would be back to pick them up,” Miller testified. He said he signed the form and placed it in the “bean hole” — the prison nickname for the cell door slot used to pass mail, food trays and paperwork — but he did not see who collected it. Miller said he yelled that he wanted the form copied and notarized, but he did not get that.
Miller described how he disliked needles because of painful attempts at drawing blood. He said nitrogen gas sounded like the nitrous oxide gas used at dentist offices, and that seemed better than lethal injection.
“I did not want to be stabbed with a needle,” Miller said.
Houts, attempting to cast doubt on the inmate’s story about the form, asked him if he could describe anything about the officer who distributed the paper, but Miller said he couldn’t.
“I think we are very much entitled to question his veracity,” Houts told the judge.
Miller’s lawyer, Mara Klebaner, said the state had asked if Miller would waive his claims if nitrogen was ready, but she said they need more information about the nitrogen process. Miller’s lawyers don’t want him to be the test case for an untried execution method, she said.
Klebaner said the Alabama attorney general’s office recently withdrew an execution date request for another inmate after his lawyers provided proof that the inmate had selected nitrogen hypoxia. She said Miller should be treated the same.
The state argued Miller was trying to delay his execution. Houts told the judge the state had gone as far as to see if Miller would agree to be fitted with a mask for use of nitrogen, but the inmate declined.
Miller, a delivery truck driver, was convicted in workplace shootings that killed Lee Holdbrooks, Scott Yancy and Terry Jarvis in suburban Birmingham. Miller shot Holdbrooks and Yancy at one business and then drove to another location to shoot Jarvis, evidence showed.
Miller was delusional and believed the men were spreading rumors about him, including that he was gay, testimony showed. A defense psychiatrist said Miller suffered from severe mental illness but his condition wasn’t bad enough to use as a basis for an insanity defense under state law. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-state-alabama-nearly-ready-with-untried-execution-method/ | 2022-09-12T23:56:01Z |
Non-invasive sensor simplifies diagnostic process for providers, patients
NAMUR, Belgium, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the millions of people concerned they may have sleep apnea, a confirmed diagnosis can be a lengthy and expensive process. Sunrise, a Belgium-based sleep technology company has created a lightweight, easy to use, at-home sleep test that provides clinically accurate results within hours. The company will unveil the device at SLEEP 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina June 4-8. Attendees can visit booth #146 to learn about the simplicity it provides to both patient and provider, and the comprehensive clinical insights provided by the new technology.
Laurent Martinot, CEO and co-founder of Sunrise, said the technology has been in use in Europe since 2019, and the device was recently granted a De Novo classification by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The sensor will soon be available in the United States.
"The Sunrise sensor has a single point of contact that rests on the patient's chin, to measure mandibular movement, a novel biosignal close to the source for measuring sleep issues that has been studied for decades," he said. "We have developed and clinically validated our sensor against the gold standard of polysomnography, or a sleep study, on thousands of patients to measure sleep-disordered breathing."
Dr. Atul Malhotra will present the latest clinical research on using mandibular movement as a reliable noninvasive alternative to the gold standard of a sleep study that measures respiratory effort at SLEEP 2022. Malhotra is the research chief of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at UC San Diego Health, and a professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine.
"Having been involved with some of the recent clinical research, I am impressed with the mandibular movement signal and its potential to provide comprehensive information to clinicians to diagnose various sleep disorders," he said.
Martinot said this is an exciting time for Sunrise. "We're thrilled to be working with global thought leaders in the field of sleep to bring this innovative technology to physicians and patients, and to aid in the diagnosis of the millions suffering unnecessarily from sleep apnea in the U.S.," he said.
Dr. Malhotra's research presentation will take place June 8 at 3:15 p.m. in W209, ABC ballrooms.
About Sunrise: Founded in 2015 and based in Namur, Belgium, Sunrise aims to democratize access to care for sleep apnea syndrome. The team is applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to study a novel biosignal with its simple design of the diagnostic sensor. Sleep apnea is a major comorbidity of cardiovascular disease, and a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes, stroke, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation, among other conditions. Sunrise's innovation is based on more than 10 years of research on thousands of patients. The technology detects respiratory events based on the analysis of contractions of the respiratory muscles, and the related movements of a person's chin while they sleep.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Capital is delighted to announce that Jay Clayton, Kevin Warsh, and Pratiti Raychoudhury are joining as advisors to support Web3 projects and founders.
Building companies and protocols in Web3 is incredibly challenging. Founders must create easy-to-use products on entirely new software platforms, navigate complex and nuanced regulatory questions, and understand the world's financial plumbing. Electric advisors are the world's leading experts in these areas and are available to help Electric Capital portfolio companies navigate these challenges.
Electric advisors are experts across product, engineering, research, design, legal, regulatory, finance, and economics. Web3 founders in the Electric community leverage this network to help solve their biggest strategic challenges.
By bringing together experts in product design, the global financial system, and regulation, Electric Capital founders are able to accelerate innovation and the adoption of Web3 tools.
Jay Clayton served as the 32nd Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission between 2017 and 2020, where he worked with the CFTC, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to address the classification and regulation of digital assets. His focus was on making public capital markets more accessible by recognizing and adapting to rapid changes in technology. Chairman Clayton is an Adjunct Professor at the Wharton School and the Carey School of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, and currently serves as Lead Independent Director of Apollo Global Management.
Chairman Clayton is a champion for responsible innovation that benefits investors and consumers, while safeguarding against fraud and manipulation. He is an active advocate for improving cybersecurity, highlighting the dangers of poor corporate security, the importance of resiliency, and the necessity of modernizing software infrastructure. His experience provides founders with invaluable expertise balancing rapid consumer innovation with necessary regulatory protections.
Kevin Warsh served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors between 2006 and 2011. As the central bank's point man during the global financial crisis, he was a key architect of the policy response that ultimately averted economic collapse. Governor Warsh previously served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, Executive Secretary of the White House National Economic Council, and executive director at Morgan Stanley & Co. Currently, Warsh is the Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Economics at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and its Graduate School of Business. He is a partner of Stanley Druckenmiller at Duquesne Family Office LLC and a member of the board of directors of UPS, Inc.
Warsh is a leading monetary policy expert. He writes frequently on matters of economics and finance, especially the effects of macroeconomic forces on growth, productivity, and innovation. His service in the public and private sectors provides valuable insight on financial infrastructure, capital markets, trade and capital flows, and recent developments in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins.
Pratiti Raychoudhury is VP, Head of Research at Meta, leading teams across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, MetaQuest and more. She oversees an organization of over 1,200 researchers around the world and has held a number of leadership roles at Meta since joining in 2010. She was instrumental in helping navigate Facebook's existential move from Web to Mobile, and led the product strategy behind some of Facebook's most popular and utilized products including Timelines, Marketplace, Facebook Developer Platform and many others. Most recently she has been instrumental in shepherding Meta's research work on wellbeing and social issues.
Raychoudhury is deeply invested in how research informs product development and how the things built by Meta connect people around the world in inspiring ways. She is hyper focused on building products that address the diverse needs of our global world and ensuring her teams reflect the diverse perspectives and communities they serve.
Prior to joining Meta, Raychoudhury was the Director of Customer Insights at Yahoo!, as well as one of PayPal's first market researchers where she spent four years leading the Consumer Research team.
Electric Capital is one of the largest crypto-native, venture capital firms that invests globally. Electric recently announced $1 billion in fresh capital to invest in early-stage Web3 companies and protocols with investment sizes ranging from $1m to $50m. Electric is unique in its ability to provide founders with deep expertise in engineering, product design, token economic design, liquidity provisioning, on-chain governance support and cryptography because two-thirds of the Electric Capital team are engineers or product designers and over half of the team are former founders with successful exits. Electric Capital's investments include category leading companies such as Aven, Bitwise, Bitnomial, Certora, dYdX, Frax, Hashflow, Magic Eden, NEAR, Slingshot and more.
For more information, please visit electriccapital.com.
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Man accused of killing Topeka teen after drug deal bound over for trial
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The man accused of killing a Topeka 16-year-old following a drug transaction has been bound over for trial.
Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay says on Friday, June 10, Clint William Eugene Smith Jr., of Topeka, was bound over for trial in Shawnee Co. District Court.
Smith has been charged with First-Degree Premeditated Murder, First-Degree Murder Committed During an Inherently Dangerous Felony, and Criminal Discharge of a Firearm at an Occupied Vehicle in December 2021 for the shooting death of 16-year-old Emmanuel Torres.
Just after 7:20 p.m. on April 15, 2021, Kagay noted that law enforcement officials were called to the area of SE 6th St. and SE Chandler with reports of a shooting. As they responded, Topeka Police officers learned a vehicle leaving the area had been shot at and a passenger, later identified as Torres, had been hit.
Kagay said TPD intercepted the Torres’ vehicle and escorted him to a local hospital so the victim could be treated. However, he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The DA said the resulting investigation found the shooting was the result of a drug transaction.
On Dec. 14, TPD took Smith into custody.
On Friday, at the end of a preliminary hearing, Kagay said the Court found probable cause to believe Smith committed the crimes he was charged for. He remains in custody on a $1 million bond with a scheduling docket set for July 6.
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Carnival Splendor Sets Sail from Seattle As All 23 Fun Ships Are Back
SEATTLE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the departure of Carnival Splendor from the Port of Seattle today, Carnival Cruise Line celebrates the restart of its entire fleet of ships and Carnival becomes the first major cruise line in the U.S. to achieve that milestone.
Carnival Splendor is the 23rd and final Carnival ship to welcome guests back on board after Carnival's resumption of cruising from the U.S. last July. Guests are set to depart from Seattle, Wash. today on an eight-day Alaska cruise, completing an impressive and successful restart of guest operations and setting the pace for the rest of the U.S. cruise industry. Carnival Splendor's summer itineraries to Alaska are part of a three-ship deployment, along with Carnival Spirit from Seattle and Carnival Miracle from San Francisco – the largest-ever cruise program Carnival has sailed to Alaska.
"With Carnival Splendor beginning operations today from Seattle, Carnival Cruise Line is thrilled to have our entire fleet of 23 ships back in service, providing more opportunities for our guests to enjoy our signature fun while traveling to beautiful vacation destinations," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "We are especially excited to expand our Alaska program this season with three ships bringing more than 100,000 guests – including more than 6,000 this week – from Seattle and San Francisco to awe-inspiring Alaska ports."
To commemorate the line's return to service from Seattle with Carnival Splendor, Carnival Cruise Line hosted its "Back to Fun" event at the Port of Seattle to officially welcome the first guests on board. Duffy checked off Carnival Splendor on a tally board listing the 23 Carnival ships, signifying the completion of the Carnival fleet's restart. Today's departure is one of 49 cruises to Alaska. Destinations include Ketchikan; Sitka; Skagway; Icy Strait Point; Victoria, BC; and scenic cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord (stops vary depending on cruise date).
Beginning with Carnival Vista restarting service on July 3, 2021, in Galveston, Carnival has completed its full fleet return in just 10 months. Carnival is operating from 12 U.S. homeports including Miami, Galveston, Port Canaveral, Long Beach, Baltimore, New Orleans, Tampa, Charleston, Jacksonville, Mobile, Seattle and San Francisco, providing guests with a wide range of cruising options. Additional seasonal service from Norfolk, Va., and New York City will start in May and June respectively.
For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line with a total of 23 ships, sailing from 14 U.S. homeports and employing more than 40,000 team members from 120 nationalities. Carnival's newest ship, Mardi Gras, featuring the first roller coaster at sea and the first in the Americas powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), sailed from Port Canaveral, Fla., July 31, 2021. As part of its 50th Birthday festivities, Carnival Celebration, sister ship to Mardi Gras, is scheduled to debut in late 2022 from PortMiami, as well as Carnival Jubilee from Galveston in 2023.
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LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New sets of personalized Pet Portrait Necklace and Pet Memorial Gift collections are released by Anavia Jewelry & Gifts Inc., a Greater Los Angeles company specialized in designing and crafting jewelry.
These collections of Personalized Pet Portrait Necklaces are carefully designed, stunning engravings of animal portraits on round necklace pendants. Customers can choose up to three pendants on one necklace and three-color tones of silver, gold, and rose gold, with optional name engravings. The pieces are made of surgical-level stainless steel, which means no tarnish, no rust, and no color change, and are completely safe for sensitive skin.
Packaged as a high-quality gift set, they fit perfectly for all occasions and holidays like Valentine's Day, birthdays, or Christmas. Every component for the gift is included, including a small greeting card and a jewelry box, complete with a light gray silk-like pouch that will definitely amaze your loved ones.
Anavia personalizied Pet Portrait Necklace is available to buy now for $18.99USD via Amazon.
Unique Gift Idea
The Personalized Pet Portrait Necklace can be a perfect gift for your animal-loving friends or a wonderful treat for yourself as a way to cherish the memory of your fur family that always occupies a special place in your heart. Many of our customers send us thankful messages showing their deep appreciation for how our memorial jewelry fosters strong bonds with their lost furry companions.
About Anavia Jewelry & Gifts, Inc.
Anavia Jewelry & Gifts, Inc. is a unique and modern jewelry and gift company that focuses on designing and crafting gifts for every special moment of happiness and love. We sincerely thank you for your time reviewing our new designs and innovative ideas that have made Anavia a first-choice for embedding memories and emotional bonds in stainless steel jewelry.
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BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From August 31st to September 5th, the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held in Beijing.
Taking this platform, Shijingshan will give full play to the advantages as the host, seize the precious opportunities of the post Winter Olympics era and the "four revivals" of the new Shougang, and focus on creating a new landmark of urban revitalization of "Together for a Shared Future" initiative. With the theme of urban renewal and industry transformation, a series of summit forums, exhibitions, and business networking events will be carried out, integrating commercial resources, natural resources, industrial sites with summit forums, dedicated exhibitions, and various supporting events. Shijingshan will open up to the world and the world will see Shijingshan with a greater view.
Gather Global Intelligence and Exchange Insights on Urban Renewal and Industry Transformation
Urban renewal and industry transformation are the new trends and new priorities for urban development, and an important support for a city to achieve high-quality development.
As the core of the "1+N" summit forum, the 2022 Shijingshan Urban Renewal and Industry Transformation Forum will be held on the afternoon of September 2. With the theme of "Together for a Shared Future", the forum is cohosted by People's Government of Shijingshan District and Shougang Group and organized by ADG Expo. Leaders of the government, representatives of foreign embassies in Beijing and international organizations and enterprises, renowned experts and scholars in related fields, and other guest from home and abroad are invited. The forum will focus on topics such as planning and leadership, scientific and technological innovation, green and low carbon, consumption vitality, financial support. By examining these fields, the forum will attempt to interpret the development direction of urban renewal, explore the roadmap for industry transformation, and provide intellectual support for Shijingshan to build a new landmark of the capital revitalization in the new era, and strive to create a new chapter of establishing the west gate of the capital city. During the forum, an online live streaming platform will also be set up to fully upgrade the online and offline integration and create an immersive and fresh experience for the participants.
During CIFTIS, Shijingshan will also hold several parallel forums. The Qiaomengyuan Beijing Forum is jointly hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, Beijing Returned Overseas Chinese Federation, and the People's Government of Shijingshan District. With the theme of "Overseas Chinese Create a Common Future with Collective Intelligence", the forum will discuss the strategies and pathways of how overseas Chinese enterprises and innovation can be integrated into the development of the capital city in the new era. The international forum, jointly hosted by Beijing People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, People's Government of Shijingshan District, Beijing Association for Science and Technology, and Beijing NGO Network for International Exchanges, will focus on the development of emerging urban sports industries and urban revitalization with the theme of "Emerging Urban Sports Industry and Urban Revitalization". The 2022 China International Finance Annual Forum, jointly hosted by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Finance, the Operation Management Department of People's Bank of China, Beijing Banking and Insurance Regulatory Bureau, Beijing Securities Regulatory Bureau, People's Government of Shijingshan District, People's Government of Chaoyang District, and People's Government of Shunyi District, aims to exchange ideas on open cooperation, green development, and digital transformation in the financial industry around the theme of "An Open, Integrated, and Green Future". With the theme of "Guard the Economy and Promote the High-quality Development of the Insurance Industry", the 2022 China Insurance Industry High-Quality Development Forum, co-hosted by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Finance, Insurance Association of China, and People's Government of Shijingshan District, will exchange insights on trending topics such as the high-quality development of the insurance industry and insurance industry facilitating social governance. The first China Life Service Industry Development Conference, sponsored by People's Government of Shijingshan District and hosted by China Chain Store & Franchise Association, with the theme of "Franchising and Digitalization Lighting Up a Better Life", will unveil a heart-warming business dialogue on the upgrading of the life service industry, China's economic development, and community services.
Integrate Multi-dimensional Resources and Build a Multi-disciplinary Platform
Shijingshan will give full play to the advantages as the host, integrating commercial resources, natural resources, industrial sites with dedicated exhibitions, and various supporting events to establish a large-scaled platform for exhibitions, exchanges, and cooperation for all parties in a multi-dimensional manner.
In terms of dedicated exhibitions, Shijingshan will demonstrate the all-round regional features and style. "The Promised land, Duo Olympics District in Western Beijing, a New Landmark of Urban Revitalization" cultural and tourism service exhibition will focus on the integrated development of cultural industry and cultural tourism, manifesting the achievements of the district's transformation and development in recent years and its new image as the landmark of the capital city's revitalization in the new era. Twelve cultural enterprises, including the Sky Limit Entertainment and Changyou.com (Sohu), will make a presence in the exhibition. The dedicated exhibition of financial and insurance services with the theme of "An Open, Integrated, and Green Future" will focus on the innovation achievements of Shijingshan as the national financial industry pilot zone and the development of Beijing Banking and Insurance Industry Park. China Everbright Bank Credit Card Center, Postal Savings Bank of China Credit Card Center, Huaxia Bank Credit Card Center, Sunshine Consumer Finance, Bob-Cardif Life Insurance Beijing Branch, and Guobao Life Insurance Beijing Branch will participate in the offline exhibition, and more than ten financial institutions will participate in the online exhibition. A special exhibition of sports services with the theme of "Shijingshan - the Duo Olympics District" will showcase the achievements of the Winter Olympics. Seven companies and representative organizations including SWIX, International Ski Federation (Switzerland) Beijing Liaison Office, and Tus Ice and Snow will participate in the exhibition.
Shijingshan will also hold various supporting events during CIFTIS. On the evening of the main forum, themed investment networking sessions will be held, bringing together important guests and business representatives of CIFTIS to closed-door meetings with promotion presentations of industries, parks, projects, and companies. The Shijingshan Reception Room will select representatives of key exhibitors and internationally renowned enterprises to exchange ideas and to network for possible partnerships. The Business Visits will organize visits with different themes, such as overseas Chinese businessmen, cultural tourism, and investment promotion, targeting the key exhibitors. It aims to attract them "walking into Shijingshan" via accurately targeted presentations and investment promotions. "Metaverse" + consumption events will gather the commercial zones in the district to create a "Metaverse" virtual consumption scene with Shijingshan characteristics, such as Shougang "Duo Olympics" themed shopping event, Xishan Yongding River cultural shopping event, etc. It aims to build an integrated consumption ecology and improve the capacity of international consumption.
Shijingshan, the Promised Land in Western Beijing, with a Visionary Plan to the Future
The western part of Beijing shoulders the responsibility of industry transformation and urban revitalization. Driven by the Beijing Winter Olympics, Shijingshan has achieved a magnificent transformation from a traditional heavy industry zone to a green high-end city. Shijingshan has comprehensively promoted urban revitalization, led the overall revival, created a new landmark of urban revitalization of "Together for a Shared Future" initiative, and established the west gate of the capital at a high level.
As early as the end of 2018, the Shijingshan District Committee and the People's Government of Shijingshan District formulated and issued a high-end and high-quality three-year action plan. Now a "1+3+1" high-end industry system has been established. It is strategically led by the modern financial industry, featured by the cultivation of the technology services industry, the digital innovation industry, and the new generation technology industry, and supported by relevant high-end business service industry.
In addition, the construction of "One Axis and Four Parks" in Shijingshan has been pushed forward with high quality. "Chang'an Golden Axis" has formed a new "Three Cards + Consumer Finance" pattern with the completion of 250,000 square meters industry base in North Xin'an. The planned completion rate of Beijing Banking and Insurance Industry Park exceeds 80%. National Financial IC Card Testing Center, China Banking Insurance Information Data Platform, and other key national financial infrastructures, as well as many subsidiaries of banking tech companies have settled here, illustrating a "High-end, Green, and Exquisite" image of the park. Zhongguancun Shijingshan Park gathers more than 860 national high-tech enterprises, focusing on cultivating industries such as scientific and technological services, digital creativity, and the new-generation information technology. The construction of the new Shougang Park has been accelerated. Among them, more than 100 entities in the fields of "sports +", cultural creativity, and artificial intelligence have settled in the southeast area, which has become China's science fiction industry cluster and Metaverse. The development of the cultural and creative parks is another feature of the district. Beizhong Science and Technology Cultural and Creative Park has been included into the municipal pilot project of "Old Factories into Cultural Space"; Shougang Park and Langyuan Park have been rated as municipal-level cultural industry parks, becoming one of the must-go spots in the west of Beijing. By 2025, it is expected that the revenue of high-end industries in Shijingshan will reach 345 billion yuan.
Shijingshan, the promised land of western Beijing, is looking forward to your visit. Let's experience the new landmark of urban revitalization.
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CAMERON — Services for Forrest Sapp, 95, of Cameron will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Cameron.
Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron.
Mr. Sapp died Sunday, June 26, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 31, 1926, in Van Zandt County to Tom and Fern Ambern Sapp. He graduated from East Texas State University. He married Lois Knapp on Oct. 8, 1953. He owned and operated Sapp Insurance. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 2005.
Survivors include three sons, Ricky Sapp, Randy Sapp and Allan Sapp, all of Cameron; a daughter, Debbie Gommert of Cameron; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Shriners Hospital
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_97b5eb20-f68f-11ec-b172-6b04da0abd88.html | 2022-06-28T08:28:52Z |
Thomas Jefferson famously declared, “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.”
Jefferson knew that local papers were vital to a thriving democracy, and that notion is as true today as it was at our nation’s beginning. Americans know it, too. They trust their local news outlets, even in this highly fractured and partisan time. Compared to national news, six in 10 Americans have more trust in local news to report on stories that affect their daily lives, and they are about twice as likely to trust local news to report on the information they need to vote.
Despite our trust in local news, too many communities today are hurtling toward Jefferson’s worst fear, but in a way he never could have imagined. About two newspapers have been closing every week since 2005. Instead of the government stifling journalism, local papers are steadily being shuttered due to the unchecked influence of two private entities: Google and Facebook.
The main challenge for small news publishers is that Google and Facebook have hindered local outlets’ ability to be fairly compensated for the significant value their content generates for these platforms. Big Tech has commoditized and disconnected news content from its sources, undermining the advertising business that served as a bedrock of the newspaper industry. Big Tech platforms control virtually every aspect of the online advertising business and use clever tactics to keep users on their sites and deprive publishers of the ability to monetize their content.
Faced with this anticompetitive behavior, it should be no surprise that local papers are struggling. In 2022, more than a fifth of Americans live in news deserts. And, 1,625 counties have only one newspaper, while more than 200 have no local newspaper at all. Social media is increasingly filling the void with untrustworthy sources and misinformation and becoming America’s de facto local news source.
Big Tech’s threat to local journalism will not go away on its own, and the cost of inaction is too great to ignore. Congress must act.
Among the antitrust bills Congress is considering this year, the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act is the only one that provides a direct check against Google and Facebook’s anticompetitive tactics that put local papers at risk.
Ironically, Big Tech is protected by U.S. antitrust laws, which prevent local papers from negotiating as a group. The JCPA would provide a temporary, limited antitrust safe harbor for small, local news publishers to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google for fair compensation for the use of their content. It’s narrowly tailored to ensure that coordination by news publishers is only in the interest of protecting trustworthy, quality journalism.
Critics of the JCPA have parroted Big Tech’s argument that the bill would predominantly help large national publications. However, the JCPA is specifically designed to help small- and medium-sized papers and would help flow subscription and advertising dollars back to their newsrooms. Large national publications like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times won’t qualify. The bill also incentivizes publishers to invest in hiring new journalists and newsroom personnel. In fact, publishers that demonstrate their investment will receive a higher portion of the negotiated funds.
As Big Tech devalues high-quality journalism in favor of provocative, divisive clickbait, the prospect of layoffs, pay cuts and furloughs has become an everyday reality for local journalists. While critics of the JCPA squabble about utopian solutions, local publishers, who recognize the urgency to revive local news, are firmly supporting the JCPA. They acknowledge the JCPA is the only bill that will put them on a more level playing field with the tech giants.
Join me in asking your representatives in Congress to prioritize passing the JCPA to protect their constituents’ access to objective, quality local reporting – and to ensure that Thomas Jefferson’s fear of a democracy without robust journalism never comes to pass. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/dean-ridings-google-facebook-threaten-local-news-journalism-competition-and-preservation-act-can-save-it/article_76bada64-0771-11ed-9976-6f0dc4e6e092.html | 2022-07-19T17:18:54Z |
Denver nonprofit is collaborating with Bank of America and Ping Identity to offer turnkey apprenticeship solution
DENVER, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ActivateWork, a leader in connecting employers to a diverse pool of exceptional talent, is expanding its efforts to train and place aspiring information technology (IT) professionals with top employers in the greater Denver area through a new collaborative effort with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and CompTIA.
ActivateWork is the latest organization to join CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech, a United States Department of Labor (USDOL) standards-based Registered Apprenticeship program that is helping employers fill their current and long-term IT staffing needs and creating employment opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented in the current tech workforce.
As an intermediary organization in the program, ActivateWork is delivering turnkey apprenticeship solutions for employers like Ping Identity that will provide job access to Coloradans who have traditionally been sidelined from lucrative careers in IT.
"Collectively, we want to change the face of IT in Colorado, adding more people of color, women, veterans, and those without a college degree," said Kathryn Harris, chief operating officer at ActivateWork. "We believe that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. Our employer partners are opening doors to great careers and simultaneously building a Colorado that works for all."
Colorado has over 30,000 open cybersecurity and coding jobs with an average salary of over $100,000. The state's IT workforce is 77% white and 79% male. At the same time, over 500,000 Coloradans live in poverty. Poverty rates for young adults are disproportionately high, and Black, Indigenous, and Latinx Coloradans are more than twice as likely to live in poverty.
"We have partnered closely with ActivateWork to develop Colorado's first DevOps apprenticeship and are committed to hiring candidates from their program to support modern apprenticeship pathways in Colorado for IT," said Jennifer Arzberger, Ph.D. and Ping Identity Champion of Learning. "We look forward to exploring additional tracks; including cybersecurity and software engineering as we scale our partnership."
Training delivered through the apprenticeship program is based on National Guideline Standards created by CompTIA and approved by the USDOL. These standards detail the competencies in technical and employability skills that apprentices need to join the IT workforce in five high-demand occupations: tech support specialists, network support specialists, cybersecurity support technicians, tech project coordinators and data analysts.
The USDOL selected AIR and CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce, to serve as a national Industry Intermediary for expansion of apprenticeship in tech occupations. For more information visit https://www.comptia.org/content/lp/apprenticeships-for-tech.
ActivateWork is a nonprofit recruiting, training, and coaching firm that connects employers to a diverse pool of exceptional talent. Traditional hiring processes leave valuable talent out. We help employers solve talent gaps by finding promising candidates in underrepresented communities and preparing them to excel in new careers.
Our proprietary behavioral screening process, rigorous skills training, and 12 months of on-the-job coaching prepare our learners to be valuable new hires, with a one-year retention rate 36% higher than the industry average. And with an average starting wage of more than $20/hour, our model is one of few proven to launch people to lasting economic freedom. https://www.activatework.org/
CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech is a national initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to increase the number of skilled technology workers and expand tech career opportunities for diverse populations, including women, individuals with disabilities and people of color. https://www.comptia.org/content/lp/apprenticeships-for-tech.
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According to the latest edition of Webshoppers, more than 70% of consumers plan to continue purchasing products overseas
SÃO PAULO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many Brazilians, buying from foreign websites was a way of saving money in 2021, even with the dollar flying high. According to the Webshoppers survey by NielsenIQ|Ebit and Bexs Pay, 68% of online consumers (87.7 million) purchased imported products last year and 71% plan to continue doing so. For more than half of consumers, the biggest attraction is lower prices.
Cross-border purchases were worth an estimated R$ 36.2 billion in 2021, up 60% compared with 2020 and 32% increase in e-commerce generally. This segment now represents 17% of overall revenues; some of this growth can be attributed to foreign e-commerce websites better integrating local payment methods.
"This has made it easier for people to buy goods overseas. Purchases that were previously restricted to just a small proportion of the population with access to an international credit card are now available to a larger group of people who can use domestic credit cards or even Pix, the Brazilian instant payment system", said Luiz Henrique Didier Jr, CEO of Bexs Pay.
Consumers reported the most popular categories last year were Fashion (38%), Electronics (36%) and Home Decoration (24%). Faster deliveries have been one of the aspects driving Brazilian interest in international purchases. "This shows Brazilian consumer appetite for overseas products, despite often facing barriers created by technical issues", said Marcelo Orsanai, Head of E-commerce at NielsenIQ|Ebit.
Another interesting result has been the growth of platforms Brazilians have quickly started to adopt. In 2021, 56% of consumers purchased from Shopee and 21% from Shein, practically nonexistent in Brazil before last year.
About Bexs Pay
Bexs Pay is a pioneering cross-border digital payments provider connected to Bexs Banco's financial services. Our API platform offers a unique combination of digital payment solutions for payin or payout, enabling online businesses to operate in Brazil. In just a year, Bexs Pay has already handled millions of payments for global companies including TikTok, Wordline, Kwai and Thunes, among others.
About NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ is the leader in providing the most complete, unbiased view of consumer behavior globally. Powered by a ground-breaking consumer data platform and fueled by rich analytic capabilities, NielsenIQ enables bold, confident decision-making for the world's leading consumer goods companies and retailers.
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Southern Company reports second-quarter 2022 earnings Published: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:30 AM CDT | Updated: 1 hour ago
ATLANTA , July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported second-quarter earnings of $1.1 billion , or $1.04 per share, in 2022 compared with $372 million , or 35 cents per share, in 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 , Southern Company reported earnings of $2.1 billion , or $2.01 per share, compared with $1.5 billion , or $1.42 per share, for the same period in 2021.
Southern Company (PRNewsFoto/Southern Company) (PRNewsfoto/Southern Company)(PRNewswire) Excluding the items described under "Net Income – Excluding Items" in the table below, Southern Company earned $1.1 billion , or $1.07 per share, during the second quarter of 2022, compared with $891 million , or 84 cents per share, during the second quarter of 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 , excluding these items, Southern Company earned $2.2 billion , or $2.05 per share, compared with $1.9 billion , or $1.82 per share, for the same period in 2021.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Three Months Ended June
Year-to-Date June
Net Income - Excluding Items (in millions)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net Income - As Reported
$1,107
$372
$2,139
$1,508
Less:
Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction
(54)
(462)
(55)
(507)
Tax Impact
13
118
13
130
Acquisition and Disposition Impacts
5
1
5
1
Tax Impact
(1)
-
(1)
-
Wholesale Gas Services
-
(147)
-
19
Tax Impact
-
35
-
(5)
Asset Impairments
-
(89)
-
(89)
Tax Impact
-
25
-
25
Net Income – Excluding Items
$1,144
$891
$2,177
$1,934
Average Shares Outstanding – (in millions)
1,065
1,061
1,064
1,060
Basic Earnings Per Share – Excluding Items
$1.07
$0.84
$2.05
$1.82
NOTE: For more information regarding these non-GAAP adjustments, see the footnotes accompanying the Financial Highlights page of the earnings package.
Adjusted earnings drivers for the second quarter 2022, as compared with the same period in 2021, were higher revenues associated with increased usage, changes in rates and pricing, and warmer than normal weather at our regulated electric utilities, partially offset by higher non-fuel operations and maintenance costs, reflecting a rising cost environment and our long-term commitments to reliability and resilience.
Second-quarter 2022 operating revenues were $7.2 billion , compared with $5.2 billion for the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 38.6 percent. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 , operating revenues were $13.9 billion , compared with $11.1 billion for the corresponding period in 2021, an increase of 24.7 percent. These increases were primarily due to higher fuel costs and warmer weather in the second quarter 2022.
"Southern Company's generation fleet and power delivery system performed exceedingly well during the second quarter, which included the second hottest June in 50 years" said Chairman, President and CEO, Thomas A. Fanning . "I am proud of our team's continued outstanding performance during times when our customers need us most."
Southern Company's second-quarter earnings slides with supplemental financial information are available at http://investor.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company's financial analyst call will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Time today, during which Fanning and Chief Financial Officer Daniel S. Tucker will discuss earnings and provide a general business update. Investors, media and the public may listen to a live webcast of the call and view associated slides at https://investor.southerncompany.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx . A replay of the webcast will be available on the site for 12 months.
About Southern Company Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
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Southern Company
Financial Highlights
(In Millions of Dollars Except Earnings Per Share)
Three Months Ended June
Year-To-Date June
Net Income–As Reported (See Notes)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Traditional Electric Operating Companies
$ 1,036
$ 511
$ 1,811
$ 1,267
Southern Power
98
36
170
133
Southern Company Gas
115
(65)
433
333
Total
1,249
482
2,414
1,733
Parent Company and Other
(142)
(110)
(275)
(225)
Net Income–As Reported
$ 1,107
$ 372
$ 2,139
$ 1,508
Basic Earnings Per Share1
$ 1.04
$ 0.35
$ 2.01
$ 1.42
Average Shares Outstanding (in millions)
1,065
1,061
1,064
1,060
End of Period Shares Outstanding (in millions)
1,063
1,059
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Three Months Ended June
Year-To-Date June
Net Income–Excluding Items (See Notes)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net Income–As Reported
$ 1,107
$ 372
$ 2,139
$ 1,508
Less:
Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction2
(54)
(462)
(55)
(507)
Tax Impact
13
118
13
130
Acquisition and Disposition Impacts
5
1
5
1
Tax Impact
(1)
—
(1)
—
Wholesale Gas Services3
—
(147)
—
19
Tax Impact
—
35
—
(5)
Asset Impairments4
—
(89)
—
(89)
Tax Impact
—
25
—
25
Net Income–Excluding Items
$ 1,144
$ 891
$ 2,177
$ 1,934
Basic Earnings Per Share–Excluding Items
$ 1.07
$ 0.84
$ 2.05
$ 1.82
- See Notes on the following page.
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Southern Company
Financial Highlights
Notes
(1)
Dilution is not material in any period presented. Diluted earnings per share was $1.03 and $2.00 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and was $0.35 and $1.41 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
(2)
Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 include a charge of $52 million pre tax ($39 million after tax), earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2021 include a charge of $460 million pre tax ($343 million after tax), and earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2021 include charges totaling $508 million pre tax ($379 million after tax) for estimated probable losses on Georgia Power Company's construction of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain. Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 also include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Mississippi Power Company expects to incur additional pre-tax period costs to complete dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets and site restoration activities, including related costs for compliance and safety, asset retirement obligation accretion, and property taxes, net of salvage, totaling $10 million to $20 million annually through 2025.
(3)
Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 include results of the Wholesale Gas Services business, which was sold on July 1, 2021. Presenting earnings and earnings per share excluding Wholesale Gas Services provided an additional measure of operating performance that excluded the volatility resulting from mark-to-market and lower of weighted average cost or current market price accounting adjustments.
(4)
Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 include pre-tax impairment charges of $82 million ($58 million after tax) related to Southern Company Gas' investment in the PennEast Pipeline project and $7 million ($6 million after tax) related to a leveraged lease investment. Impairment charges may occur in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.
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Southern Company
Significant Factors Impacting EPS
Three Months Ended June
Year-To-Date June
2022
2021
Change
2022
2021
Change
Earnings Per Share–
As Reported1 (See Notes)
$ 1.04
$ 0.35
$ 0.69
$ 2.01
$ 1.42
$ 0.59
Significant Factors:
Traditional Electric Operating Companies
$ 0.49
$ 0.51
Southern Power
0.06
0.04
Southern Company Gas
0.17
0.09
Parent Company and Other
(0.03)
(0.04)
Increase in Shares
—
(0.01)
Total–As Reported
$ 0.69
$ 0.59
Three Months Ended June
Year-To-Date June
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
2022
2021
Change
2022
2021
Change
Earnings Per Share–
Excluding Items (See Notes)
$ 1.07
$ 0.84
$ 0.23
$ 2.05
$ 1.82
$ 0.23
Total–As Reported
$ 0.69
$ 0.59
Less:
Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction2
0.28
0.31
Acquisition and Disposition Impacts
0.01
—
Wholesale Gas Services3
0.11
(0.01)
Asset Impairments4
0.06
0.06
Total–Excluding Items
$ 0.23
$ 0.23
- See Notes on the following page.
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Southern Company
Significant Factors Impacting EPS
Notes
(1)
Dilution is not material in any period presented. Diluted earnings per share was $1.03 and $2.00 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and was $0.35 and $1.41 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
(2)
Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 include a charge of $52 million pre tax ($39 million after tax), earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2021 include a charge of $460 million pre tax ($343 million after tax), and earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2021 include charges totaling $508 million pre tax ($379 million after tax) for estimated probable losses on Georgia Power Company's construction of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain. Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 also include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Mississippi Power Company expects to incur additional pre-tax period costs to complete dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets and site restoration activities, including related costs for compliance and safety, asset retirement obligation accretion, and property taxes, net of salvage, totaling $10 million to $20 million annually through 2025.
(3)
Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 include results of the Wholesale Gas Services business, which was sold on July 1, 2021. Presenting earnings and earnings per share excluding Wholesale Gas Services provided an additional measure of operating performance that excluded the volatility resulting from mark-to-market and lower of weighted average cost or current market price accounting adjustments.
(4)
Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 include pre-tax impairment charges of $82 million ($58 million after tax) related to Southern Company Gas' investment in the PennEast Pipeline project and $7 million ($6 million after tax) related to a leveraged lease investment. Impairment charges may occur in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.
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Southern Company
EPS Earnings Analysis
Description
Three Months Ended June 2022 vs. 2021
Year-To-Date June 2022 vs. 2021
Retail Sales
6¢
7¢
Retail Revenue Impacts
16
21
Weather
10
11
Wholesale & Other Operating Revenues
1
1
Non-Fuel O&M(*)
(5)
(14)
Depreciation and Amortization, Interest Expense, Other
(3)
(2)
Income Taxes
(4)
(4)
Total Traditional Electric Operating Companies
21¢
20¢
Southern Power
6
4
Southern Company Gas
—
5
Parent and Other
(4)
(5)
Increase in Shares
—
(1)
Total Change in EPS (Excluding Items)
23¢
23¢
Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction1
28
31
Acquisition and Disposition Impacts
1
—
Wholesale Gas Services2
11
(1)
Asset Impairments3
6
6
Total Change in EPS (As Reported)
69¢
59¢
(*) Includes non-service cost-related benefits income
- See additional Notes on the following page.
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Southern Company
EPS Earnings Analysis
Notes
(1)
Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 include a charge of $52 million pre tax ($39 million after tax), earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2021 include a charge of $460 million pre tax ($343 million after tax), and earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2021 include charges totaling $508 million pre tax ($379 million after tax) for estimated probable losses on Georgia Power Company's construction of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain. Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 also include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Mississippi Power Company expects to incur additional pre-tax period costs to complete dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets and site restoration activities, including related costs for compliance and safety, asset retirement obligation accretion, and property taxes, net of salvage, totaling $10 million to $20 million annually through 2025.
(2)
Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 include results of the Wholesale Gas Services business, which was sold on July 1, 2021. Presenting earnings and earnings per share excluding Wholesale Gas Services provided an additional measure of operating performance that excluded the volatility resulting from mark-to-market and lower of weighted average cost or current market price accounting adjustments.
(3)
Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 include pre-tax impairment charges of $82 million ($58 million after tax) related to Southern Company Gas' investment in the PennEast Pipeline project and $7 million ($6 million after tax) related to a leveraged lease investment. Impairment charges may occur in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.
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Southern Company
Consolidated Earnings
As Reported
(In Millions of Dollars)
Three Months Ended June
Year-To-Date June
2022
2021
Change
2022
2021
Change
Retail Electric Revenues-
Fuel
$ 1,608
$ 875
$ 733
$ 2,622
$ 1,712
$ 910
Non-Fuel
3,181
2,724
457
5,780
5,229
551
Wholesale Electric Revenues
937
546
391
1,601
1,091
510
Other Electric Revenues
192
175
17
370
346
24
Natural Gas Revenues
1,083
677
406
3,140
2,371
769
Other Revenues
205
201
4
341
359
(18)
Total Operating Revenues
7,206
5,198
2,008
13,854
11,108
2,746
Fuel and Purchased Power
2,123
1,065
1,058
3,466
2,120
1,346
Cost of Natural Gas
452
231
221
1,546
814
732
Cost of Other Sales
114
103
11
183
185
(2)
Non-Fuel O&M
1,558
1,438
120
3,075
2,810
265
Depreciation and Amortization
913
891
22
1,805
1,762
43
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes
349
313
36
721
657
64
Estimated Loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4
52
460
(408)
52
508
(456)
Gain on Dispositions, net
(10)
(11)
1
(33)
(54)
21
Total Operating Expenses
5,551
4,490
1,061
10,815
8,802
2,013
Operating Income
1,655
708
947
3,039
2,306
733
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
53
45
8
104
90
14
Earnings (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
34
(40)
74
80
5
75
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
488
450
38
950
901
49
Other Income (Expense), net
139
101
38
283
160
123
Income Taxes (Benefit)
304
(12)
316
477
178
299
Net Income
1,089
376
713
2,079
1,482
597
Dividends on Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries
4
4
—
7
7
—
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
(22)
—
(22)
(67)
(33)
(34)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO SOUTHERN COMPANY
$ 1,107
$ 372
$ 735
$ 2,139
$ 1,508
$ 631
Notes
- Certain prior year data may have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.
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Southern Company
Kilowatt-Hour Sales and Customers
(In Millions of KWHs)
Three Months Ended June
Year-To-Date June
2022
2021
Change
Weather Adjusted Change
2022
2021
Change
Weather Adjusted Change
Kilowatt-Hour Sales-
Total Sales
51,541
46,020
12.0 %
100,269
92,442
8.5 %
Total Retail Sales-
37,072
34,655
7.0 %
2.3 %
72,228
69,306
4.2 %
1.5 %
Residential
12,062
10,838
11.3 %
1.0 %
24,166
22,878
5.6 %
(0.1) %
Commercial
12,246
11,500
6.5 %
2.2 %
23,233
22,243
4.5 %
2.1 %
Industrial
12,615
12,162
3.7 %
3.7 %
24,527
23,870
2.8 %
2.8 %
Other
149
155
(4.2) %
(4.4) %
302
315
(4.4) %
(4.4) %
Total Wholesale Sales
14,469
11,365
27.3 %
N/A
28,041
23,136
21.2 %
N/A
(In Thousands of Customers)
Period Ended June
2022
2021
Change
Regulated Utility Customers-
Total Utility Customers-
8,724
8,659
0.8 %
Total Traditional Electric
4,410
4,359
1.2 %
Southern Company Gas
4,314
4,300
0.3 %
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Southern Company
Financial Overview
As Reported
(In Millions of Dollars)
Three Months Ended June
Year-To-Date June
2022
2021
% Change
2022
2021
% Change
Southern Company –
Operating Revenues
$ 7,206
$ 5,198
38.6 %
$ 13,854
$ 11,108
24.7 %
Earnings Before Income Taxes
1,393
364
N/M
2,556
1,660
54.0 %
Net Income Available to Common
1,107
372
N/M
2,139
1,508
41.8 %
Alabama Power –
Operating Revenues
$ 1,931
$ 1,556
24.1 %
$ 3,580
$ 3,115
14.9 %
Earnings Before Income Taxes
508
439
15.7 %
964
910
5.9 %
Net Income Available to Common
383
331
15.7 %
730
690
5.8 %
Georgia Power –
Operating Revenues
$ 3,121
$ 2,225
40.3 %
$ 5,328
$ 4,195
27.0 %
Earnings Before Income Taxes
772
93
N/M
1,187
462
N/M
Net Income Available to Common
608
143
N/M
993
494
N/M
Mississippi Power –
Operating Revenues
$ 434
$ 303
43.2 %
$ 769
$ 610
26.1 %
Earnings Before Income Taxes
57
46
23.9 %
107
95
12.6 %
Net Income Available to Common
45
38
18.4 %
87
83
4.8 %
Southern Power –
Operating Revenues
$ 899
$ 490
83.5 %
$ 1,438
$ 930
54.6 %
Earnings Before Income Taxes
101
34
N/M
116
89
30.3 %
Net Income Available to Common
98
36
N/M
170
133
27.8 %
Southern Company Gas –
Operating Revenues
$ 1,083
$ 677
60.0 %
$ 3,140
$ 2,371
32.4 %
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
151
(94)
N/M
567
425
33.4 %
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common
115
(65)
N/M
433
333
30.0 %
N/M - Not Meaningful
Notes
- See Financial Highlights pages for discussion of certain significant items occurring during the periods
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Annamycin exhibited robust antitumor activity in experimental colorectal cancer liver and lung metastasis models
Results support advancement of preclinical development toward initiating clinical studies in metastatic colorectal cancer patients
HOUSTON, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) ("Moleculin" or the "Company"), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting highly resistant tumors and viruses, today announced that preclinical data of Annamycin tested in syngeneic models of metastatic colorectal cancer established in lungs or liver was accepted for poster presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2022, being held April 8-13, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Details of the poster presentation are as follows:
Title: New approach to target metastatic colorectal cancer organotropism with L-Annamycin
Track: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics
Poster Number: 4048
Session: PO.ET06.05 - New Chemotherapy Agents
Presentation Type: E-Poster presentation
Session Date and Time: Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 9:00 am – 12:30 p.m. CDT
Section: 27
The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of Annamycin in experimental colorectal cancer liver and lung metastasis models. The efficacy of Annamycin was tested in syngeneic models of metastatic colorectal cancer established in lungs or liver. For lung metastasis model, CT26-Luc cells were injected intravenously (IV) into Balb/c mice, followed by weekly IV treatment of Annamycin (4 and 6 mg/kg). The liver metastatic model was established using intrasplenic injection protocol. Mice received six weekly IV injections of 4 mg/kg of Annamycin or vehicle. Bioluminescent imaging (BLI), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computer Tomography (CT) were used to track tumor progression.
Annamycin exhibited robust antitumor activity in both models. In the lung metastasis model, a dose-dependent delay in the tumor progression was visualized by both BLI and CT scan in the Annamycin treated group. The delay correlated with 272% extension of survival in the group receiving 6 mg/kg Annamycin [median survival (MS) 79d for treated vs 29d vehicle, p<0.0001] and 234% for the animals dosed with Annamycin at 4 mg/kg [MS 68d, p=0.0012]. In the liver metastasis model, all vehicle-treated mice showed massive tumors in the liver and peritoneal cavity as monitored by BLI and MRI. In the vehicle group, 13/14 died or were euthanized by 35d (median survival was 34.5d). Yet, no tumors were detected by BLI or MRI in Annamycin treated mice as of 44d and 0/14 mice died (100% survival). This indicates a highly significant (P< 0.0001) extension of survival (ongoing experiment).
"We continue to be encouraged by the growing body of robust preclinical and human clinical data demonstrated by Annamycin. The positive results seen in these preclinical models provide added confidence in the potential follow-on development opportunities we believe Annamycin holds. While metastatic colorectal cancer is not an immediate area of focus for us, this data set continues to provide valuable insight as we advance its clinical development for the treatment of highly resistant tumors," commented Walter Klemp, Chairman and CEO of Moleculin.
In summary, the strategy to develop anticancer agents that imitate metastatic colorectal cancer organotropism appears to be highly promising and is supported by these results. This study demonstrating efficacy of Annamycin in colorectal cancer models provides convincing evidence for further preclinical development aimed at initiation of clinical studies in metastatic colorectal cancer patients.
Annamycin is the Company's next-generation anthracycline that has been shown in animal models to accumulate in the lungs at up to 30-fold the level of doxorubicin, as well as demonstrating the ability to avoid the multidrug resistance mechanisms that typically limit the efficacy of doxorubicin and other currently prescribed anthracyclines. Importantly, Annamycin has also demonstrated a lack of cardiotoxicity in multiple human clinical trials, including ongoing trials for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and soft tissue sarcoma (STS) lung metastases, and the Company believes that the use of Annamycin may not face the same usage limitations imposed on doxorubicin, one of the most common currently prescribed anthracyclines. Annamycin is currently in development for the treatment of AML and STS lung metastases and the Company believes it may have the potential to treat a number of additional indications.
Annamycin currently has Fast Track Status and Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of STS lung metastases, in addition to Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia.
For more information about the Phase 1b/2 study evaluating Annamycin for the treatment of STS lung metastases, please visit clinicaltrials.gov and reference identifier NCT04887298.
About Moleculin Biotech, Inc.
Moleculin Biotech, Inc. is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of a broad portfolio of drug candidates for the treatment of highly resistant tumors and viruses. The Company's lead program, Annamycin is a next-generation anthracycline designed to avoid multidrug resistance mechanisms with little to no cardiotoxicity. Annamycin is currently in development for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and soft tissue sarcoma (STS) lung metastases.
Additionally, the Company is developing WP1066, an Immune/Transcription Modulator capable of inhibiting p-STAT3 and other oncogenic transcription factors while also stimulating a natural immune response, targeting brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers, and WP1220, an analog to WP1066, for the topical treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Moleculin is also engaged in the development of a portfolio of antimetabolites, including WP1122 for the potential treatment of COVID-19 and other viruses, as well as cancer indications including brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers.
For more information about the Company, please visit www.moleculin.com and connect on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, whether the results described in the poster will be shown in follow on preclinical and clinical development and whether the Company will be able to develop Annamycin to treat additional indications . Although Moleculin believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Moleculin has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those discussed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and updated from time to time in our Form 10-Q filings and in our other public filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OKTA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Okta investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
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CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Okta during the relevant time frame, you have until July 19, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker in Oregon is calling for an investigation into a ballot-printing fiasco that will delay results from Tuesday’s primary by weeks, with a key U.S. House race hanging in the balance in a state that prides itself on voter access and election transparency.
Tens of thousands of ballots in the state’s third-largest county were printed with blurred barcodes, making them unreadable by vote-counting machines — a mistake that wasn’t caught until ballots were already being returned in the vote-by-mail state. Elections workers must now hand-transfer the votes from those ballots to new ones that can be read in a painstaking process that also raises the possibility of duplication errors.
As the scope of the crisis became apparent, local, state and federal lawmakers Friday all escalated their criticism of Clackamas County Elections Clerk Sherry Hall, who defended her actions at a news conference Friday and said she had learned from the mistakes.
State Rep. Janelle Bynum, who represents voters in the county, called the situation “unreasonable, and untenable” and U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who represents some Clackamas voters in Congress, called Hall’s slow reaction “unconscionable.” Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan demanded a written plan from Hall detailing how she would get the election results tabulated by June 13, the state deadline to certify results.
“Despite having time to prepare for an election day disaster, Ms. Hall has repeatedly failed to adapt and accept enough help to remedy the current crisis,” Bynum said.
The debacle has angered many in Oregon, where all ballots have been cast only by mail for 23 years and lawmakers have consistently pushed to expand voter access through automatic voter registration and expanded deadlines. It’s also thrown into question a key U.S. House race in a district that includes a large portion of Clackamas County, which stretches nearly 2,000 square miles (5,180 square kilometers), from Portland’s liberal southern suburbs to rural conservative communities on the flanks of Mount Hood.
In the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, seven-term Rep. Kurt Schrader, a moderate, was trailing in the vote behind progressive challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner. The outcome could have an outsized impact in November, with the possibility that voters could flip the seat for the GOP.
Hall at a news conference Friday said she made mistakes. When pressed on why she didn’t didn’t do more to address the problem when it was discovered in early May, Hall said, “I just didn’t.”
“I didn’t respond to this with the urgency that I should have and I realize that, but I still know that we will have the counting done on time,” she said. “This was something we’ve never seen before and so some of it, I guess it’s just the reaction and the learning.”
State Republicans were also paying close attention to the ballot mess.
Republican state Sen. Bill Kennemer, whose district includes much of Clackamas County, called the ballot issues “alarming and concerning” and said he hoped the crisis would prompt fixes to the system.
“I would really love to see us after we get through this crisis, take some deep breaths and get some experts in there that we have confidence with, and then start looking where our chinks in our armor are and what do we need to fix it,” he told The Associated Press on Friday.
Hall used Moonlight BPO in Bend — a printer not used for ballots by any other county — and said she has used them for 10 years without any problems.
Moonlight, which was founded as a small family business in 1985, had been a certified printer for the election system the county uses, the Hart InterCivic tabulation system, but Hall said the company stopped certifying any printers for ballot-printing in 2020. Clackamas County continued to use Moonlight, but Hall said “I don’t intend to use them ever again.”
Aaron Berg, a representative of Moonlight, said Moonlight has not been able to figure what happened to the ballots.
“We follow the exact same protocol and process every year and nothing changed this year,” he told AP. “We’ve got to figure out what the heck is going on. And we’re not saying it’s anyone’s fault.”
Berg said a team from Moonlight travelled to Clackamas County in early May and met with Hall and another of her staff to review the process. “That’s the last we’ve heard of it until it hit the news, much to our surprise,” Berg said.
As many as 60,000 ballots are unreadable by vote-counting machines because of blurry barcodes and up to 200 county employees were being redeployed starting Thursday from their normal duties to hand-transfer the voter’s intent to a fresh ballot that could be scanned. By Friday just 27,342 ballots of more than 90,000 that were returned had been tallied.
Hall said the problem came to light May 3, when workers put the first ballots returned through the vote-counting machine. About 70 or 80 ballots from each batch of 125 were spit out as unreadable because their barcodes were more faint and slightly blurred. It was too late to print and mail new ballots, she said.
Hall and her staff did not “proof” the printed ballots before they were mailed out to check for any issues, as is considered best practice, but had talked about doing so, she said. That still wouldn’t have caught the problem if the toner ran low toward the end of a printing batch, affecting the barcodes, as may have happened in this case, she said.
As Election Day approached and ballots stacked up, Hall said she allowed elections workers to take the weekend off because just three people signed up to work Saturday or Sunday. Most election workers are “between the ages of 70 and 85” and they need rest, she said.
Fagan said her office offered Hall help twice after the problem came to light, but Hall said her county had enough resources.
State elections officials say they have little authority over the nonpartisan local county elections officials, who operate independently and are beholden to voters. Hall is up for reelection in November after holding the job since 2003.
It’s not the first time Hall has come under fire in her elections role. In 2012, a temporary election worker was sentenced to 90 days in jail after admitting she tampered with two ballots. In 2014, Hall was criticized for using the phrase “Democrat Party” — a pejorative used by Republicans to demean Democrats — on a primary ballot instead of Democratic Party.
A county audit conducted last year identified several problems with elections procedures but Hall only implemented two of the four fixes suggested in the audit, Tootie Smith, the county chairwoman, said.
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Cline reported from Portland.
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FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you were exposed to COVID-19, take three home tests instead of two to make sure you’re not infected, according to new U.S. recommendations released Thursday.
Previously, the Food and Drug Administration had advised taking two rapid antigen tests over two or three days to rule out infection. But the agency says new studies suggest that protocol can miss too many infections, and could result in people spreading the coronavirus to others, especially if they don’t develop symptoms.
The new guidance applies to people without symptoms who think they may have been exposed. People with symptoms can continue using two tests spaced 48 hours apart.
Thursday’s update reflects the evolving understanding of the accuracy of antigen tests, which are less sensitive than laboratory tests but have become the standard testing approach due to their speed and convenience. Instead of detecting the coronavirus itself, they detect protein traces, known as antigens, similar to rapid flu tests.
Health officials have repeatedly cautioned that the tests can give false negatives if taken too early. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people without symptoms wait five days after an exposure. That’s because it generally takes several days before the antigens reach levels detectable via testing with a nose swab.
All 22 home antigen tests on the U.S. market were authorized for emergency use based on preliminary data, while companies and researchers gathered more definitive metrics on their accuracy.
The FDA said its latest decision reflects new information on the accuracy of antigen tests. In a government study, adding a third test improved accuracy from 62% to 79%.
Order free at-home tests: covid.gov/tests.
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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Steve Tomsic will participate in the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Communications Conference on June 14, at approximately 9:30am (Eastern), 6:30am (Pacific).
A live and archived webcast of the presentation will be available at investor.foxcorporation.com.
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports, and entertainment content through its primary iconic domestic brands, including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment and FOX Television Stations, and leading AVOD service Tubi. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develop deeper consumer relationships, and create more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that shapes our strategy to capitalize on existing strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
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Partnership with media startup will enable readers to access paywalled McClatchy content
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McClatchy announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Zette, an online subscription platform that enables consumers to access premium content from participating news publishers. Through this agreement, Zette subscribers will have access to paywalled McClatchy content on an article-by-article basis.
Zette, a media startup founded in 2020, enables readers to easily pay for the articles they want. Each month, Zette subscribers pay $9.99 and receive 30 article credits, which they can spend through Zette's downloadable browser extension. Readers browse the news normally until a paywall appears, at which point they can spend an article credit for Zette to unlock the paywall.
Following McClatchy's partnership with Zette, the platform now boasts access to over 80 premium newspapers, most of which are local, community-focused publications.
"We are thrilled to be among the early adopters of this exciting and potentially game-changing platform," said McClatchy Chief Revenue Officer Tony Berg. "By offering article-level access to our paywalled content, we will have the opportunity—and the ability—to offer readers the exact news experience that they want, across all of our publications."
"Zette's mission is to democratize access to high quality journalism, and McClatchy offers some of the best local reporting in the country," said Zette Founder and CEO Yehong Zhu. "From the Miami Herald to the Sacramento Bee, we're bringing the value of local news to Americans everywhere. It's an honor to work with McClatchy's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists."
Zette is a venture-backed media startup that gives readers pay-per-article access to paywalled publications, all while sharing revenue with newsrooms. Download the Zette browser extension to open, read, and share quality journalism behind paywalls; a single $9.99 subscription unlocks 30 paywalled articles each month. Zette was founded in 2020 by 26-year-old Yehong Zhu, a former Forbes journalist, Twitter product manager, and Harvard philosophy graduate. Learn more at zette.com.
We help people and communities thrive. Through our deeply-rooted commitment to the role of local journalism, McClatchy is a catalyst for informed engagement, greater understanding, and deeper community connections. We ensure delivery of news and information essential to enhancing individual lives and improving the 30 distinct communities that are home to our journalists and iconic brands, including the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Sacramento Bee, The Charlotte Observer, The (Raleigh) News and Observer, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. We extend our unique local and regional reach, relevance and resources to our advertising partners through fully-integrated marketing solutions.
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Upgraded digital banking system offers a more powerful financial management experience
LEAWOOD, Kan., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Federal Bank of Kansas City today launched a refreshed, newly-designed online banking platform and mobile app for consumer and business customers. First Federal Digital Banking has an intuitive, user-centric design to simplify the financial management experience.
"Our new digital banking platform reflects First Federal's dedication to providing our customers the seamless digital experience they expect," said Client Experience Officer Mark Rieger. "With powerful new tools and simple navigation, our customers will be able to better understand their finances and make more confident, well-informed decisions."
Improved features include quick external transfers to accounts at other banking institutions, a more robust set of security alerts and enhanced mobile check deposit capabilities. In addition, First Federal's new financial management tool, My Financial View, allows customers to connect accounts at other financial institutions to track account balances, spending habits and personal net worth on one dashboard, plus build custom budgets with a drag-and-drop tool.
"Now, our customers can take a real hands-on approach to budgeting and managing their entire financial picture in real-time, including goal-setting and timely alerts. We firmly believe this upgraded digital banking experience will give our customers the tools they need to build a better financial future," Rieger said.
To learn more about First Federal Digital Banking, please visit ffbkc.com/upgrade.
About First Federal Bank of Kansas City
Since 1934, First Federal Bank of Kansas City has pursued the vision of "prosperity and a home for all" by creating lasting customer relationships, through financial education, and a commitment to community support. As a mutual bank, community growth is company success. First Federal Bank offers retail banking and consumer, mortgage, and construction lending, serving more than 25,000 customers across 11 locations in the KC metro area and thousands of mortgage customers nationwide.
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ALIQUIPPA, Pa., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Pines Trucking, www.spinestrucking.com, a leader in the specialized and cryogenic transportation industries, announces the addition of Darren Coast to their leadership team as President, Cryogenic Division. Southern Pines' Cryogenic Division provides cryogenic gas transportation services to numerous industries including steel, healthcare, aerospace, food and beverage, chemicals/refining and electronics. As President of the Cryogenic Division, Coast will grow the tanker fleet and further diversify Southern Pines' customer base while maintaining the company's high standards of safety, service and quality relationships.
"My top priority is our drivers. I understand the daily challenges they face and the high demand that exists for their services. Our highly skilled drivers are the reason we're able to provide such safe and reliable service to our customers. I'm here to help them and add to our growing team of professional drivers," said Coast.
Prior to joining Southern Pines, Coast served as the Chief Financial Officer of PGT Trucking, Inc., an affiliate of Southern Pines, and held several key leadership positions at PGT for more than 20 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Westminster College and has over 27 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industries. He is a member of the American Trucking Association, the Truckload Carriers Association, and National Tank Truck Carriers. Coast brings his extensive knowledge and background across multiple disciplines to Southern Pines.
"Darren has held many different positions during his tenure at PGT, and we are always looking to provide opportunities for career development and advancement to our employees," said Pat Gallagher, Southern Pines Trucking Chief Executive Officer. "Darren is a great fit to lead the Cryogenic Division, and I look forward to seeing Southern Pines grow and succeed under his direction."
Southern Pines Trucking is a multi-service transportation firm offering cryogenic tanker and heavy haul services in the continental U.S. and parts of Canada. With more than 20 years' experience in the specialized transportation industry, Southern Pines is equipped to handle any unique shipment needs. Southern Pines provides safe, reliable transportation services, builds quality relationships and offers a challenging and rewarding work environment. For more information, visit www.spinestrucking.com.
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NORWALK, Conn., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) announced today that company leadership will participate in a fireside chat at Stifel's 2022 Cross Sector Insight Conference. They will speak at 9:10 AM ET on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
The live webcast will be accessible on the Terex Investor Relations website at https://investors.terex.com.
About Terex
Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of materials processing machinery and aerial work platforms. We design, build and support products used in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, energy, recycling, minerals and materials management applications. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their environmental impact including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia and sold worldwide. We engage with customers through all stages of the product life cycle, from initial specification and financing to parts and service support.
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Market drivers include hydrogen's decarbonization potential, increasing demand for green hydrogen, and the international hydrogen trade
BOULDER, Colo., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the market potential for hydrogen transport and delivery technologies. It covers the mediums for transporting hydrogen, including via pipeline, via ship, and via road.
With the estimated global demand for all forms of hydrogen expected to increase two-fold by 2030 and approximately five-fold by 2050 over 2020 demand, the infrastructure for its generation, transport, distribution, and storage must also scale. Integral to this growth is low-cost production of low carbon hydrogen, which requires inexpensive renewable energy resources or access to carbon capture and storage infrastructure. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, the global market for hydrogen transportation development is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%, from an estimated 4.5 Mt H2 in 2022 to 22.8 Mt H2 by 2031.
"A hydrogen transportation infrastructure is required to ensure that hydrogen produced in one region can be delivered to a demand site in another, and is imperative for facilitating global trade," says Shantanu Chakraborty, senior research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "The decision whether to opt for pipelines or ships, or both, will be contingent upon the distance between the two countries participating in the trade, and the amount of hydrogen to be transported."
Governing the selection of the hydrogen transport medium are factors such as the quantity of hydrogen to be supplied, the presence of an existing infrastructure, and the cost-effectiveness of the transportation technology. The need to expand the hydrogen transportation infrastructure is buttressed by hydrogen's decarbonization potential, the increasing demand for green hydrogen, the possibility of reusing existing infrastructure or networks, and the growth in international hydrogen trade, according to the report.
The report, Hydrogen Transport and Delivery, analyzes the market potential for hydrogen transport and delivery technologies. It describes the status of the emerging hydrogen economy and the potential growth of its infrastructure. The report covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa and includes a 10-year outlook through 2031. It also provides insights on market drivers and barriers and technology trends in the hydrogen transport and delivery technologies market. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
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NEW YORK, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased PEGA common stock between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 18, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Pegasystems Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (the "Appian Litigation"); and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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2 people and shooter die in shooting outside Iowa church
Published: Jun. 2, 2022 at 9:15 PM CDT|Updated: 48 minutes ago
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Two people and a shooter died in a shooting outside a church in Ames, Iowa.
The Story County Sheriff’s Office says two people and a male shooter died in the Thursday night shooting outside the Cornerstone Church.
The church is on the outskirts of Ames, near Interstate 35, about 30 miles north of Des Moines.
The sheriff’s office didn’t give details about the shooting but told reporters that they received multiple calls at 6:51 p.m.
The sheriff’s office says there was no longer a threat to the public.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s employers and unions have joined together in opposing an immediate European Union ban on natural gas imports from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, saying such a move would lead to factory shutdowns and the loss of jobs in the bloc’s largest economy.
“A rapid gas embargo would lead to loss of production, shutdowns, a further de-industrialization and the long-term loss of work positions in Germany,” said Rainer Dulger, chairman of the BDA employer’s group, and Reiner Hoffmann, chairman of the DGB trade union confederation, in a joint statement Monday on Germany’s dpa news agency.
They argued that EU sanctions need to be targeted to put pressure on Russia while minimizing damages to the countries imposing the sanctions, saying “in the current discussion, we don’t see that.”
The statement comes as European leaders are discussing possible new energy sanctions against Russian oil, following a decision April 7 to ban Russian coal imports beginning in August. Ukraine’s leaders say revenues from Russia’s energy exports are financing Moscow’s destructive war on Ukraine and must be ended.
That won’t be easy to do. The EU’s 27 nations get around 40% of their natural gas from Russia and around 25% of their oil. Natural gas would be the most difficult do without, energy analysts say, since most of it comes by pipeline from Russia and supplies of liquefied gas, which can be ordered by ship, are limited amid strong demand worldwide.
Germany, a major manufacturing hub and an importer of Russian gas, has so far resisted an immediate shut-off and said it plans to instead phase out Russian oil by the end of the year and most Russian gas imports by mid-2024. The EU’s executive commission has outlined steps to cut the consumption of Russian gas by two-thirds by year’s end through using more pipeline gas from Norway and Azerbaijan, importing more liqueifed gas, accelerating the deployment of wind and solar projects and intensifying conservation efforts.
German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck said in an interview with the Funke media group that “an immediate gas embargo would endanger social peace in Germany.”
Despite widespread economic sanctions against Russian banks and individuals, the EU continues to send around $850 million per day to Russia for oil and gas, even as EU governments condemn the war in Ukraine. Gas-intensive companies include producers of glass, metals, ceramics and chemicals.
Industry officials say in many cases natural gas would be impossible to replace in the short run, and associations representing food processing, metal galvanizing and glass companies as well as the head of the chemical industry union have also opposed a sudden shutoff of Russian gas imports.
Energy analysts say a complete Russian gas cutoff could cause a recession and put some EU governments in the position of having to ration gas. The government would decide which businesses are less essential and those would have their supply shut off or reduced to spare households and hospitals, who are protected by EU law. In any case, such a shutoff would send already high gas prices even higher.
Analysts say Russian crude oil would be easier to replace than gas for the EU but that a boycott would still lead to higher energy prices, hurting consumers who are already facing a record EU inflation of 7.5%.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE: GATO) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Gatos: (a) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about October 28, 2020; and/or (b) securities between October 28, 2020 and January 25, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: April 25, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in GATO:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Gatos Silver, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the technical report for Gatos's primary mine, the Cerro Los Gatos deposit, contained certain errors; (2) among other things, the mineral reserves had been overestimated by as much as 50%; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Gatos you have until April 25, 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 Gatos 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 GATO lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/gatos-silver-inc-loss-submission-form?id=26053&from=4.
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J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Marietta Indians
MARIETTA, Okla. (KXII) - The Marietta Indians are looking for big changes in the upcoming football season.
This was a young team last year that went winless after several injuries hampered their depth chart. This year, several of the younger players that got valuable Friday night experience, should be able to step in and help the Indians take a big step forward as this team continues to build for the future.
“Coming into the summer we had guys show up and dedicate to putting in the work,” quarterback Juan Lopez said. “We have a big chance this year. We have committed guys. We are getting bigger, better, faster, all of the above.”
“We have a lot of seniors,” safety Aldo Salazar said. “Last year we only had about three, this year we have 12 or 13. Hopefully that makes a big impact on how we play.”
Alex Doby enters his third year at the helm for the Marietta football team, and he continues to put his stamp on what he wants this team to become. Marietta plans to play a physical brand of football, that will make it difficult for any opponent on Friday nights.
“Ultimately that is going to be the makeup of our team is that physicality,” Doby said. “We will play physical, tough football. We have a few athletes that we have kind of hidden around Marietta that we are going to be able to throw the ball to and put them in space. We can create some neat opportunities to be dynamic. We are going to smash people in the mouth, and then turn around and put it out in space to a couple of good athletes.”
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Former sheriff deputy charged with sexual assault
CANADIAN COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation arrested a former Canadian County Sheriff’s Deputy, who is accused of raping an inmate he was transporting from Marshall County.
OSBI said 58-year-old David Wayne Loman sexually assaulted a woman three times at three different locations.
The inmate reported that during her transport from Marshall County to Canadian County on April 7, 2022, she was assaulted three times at three different locations.
The investigation by OSBI revealed that the inmate was assaulted in Marshall, Carter and Jefferson Counties.
Loman was arrested on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his residence in Canadian County.
Loman was booked into the Carter County Jail and is facing the following charges:
- Forcible Sodomy
- Sexual Battery
- Engaging in a Pattern of Criminal Offenses
Loman’s bond was set at $25,000.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Unilever investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Unilever American Depositary Receipts between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
UL investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: a) in July 2020, the board of Ben & Jerry's, one of Unilever's marquee brands, passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" ; and b) this boycott decision risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Unilever during the relevant time frame, you have until August 15, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/-- Planet Green Holdings Corp. ("Planet Green Holdings" or the "Company") (NYSE American: PLAG) announced today that on April 8, 2022, the Company has entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Allinyson Ltd. ("Allinyson") and each shareholder of Allinyson (collectively "Allinyson Sellers"). Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, the Company will acquire 100% of issued and outstanding equity interests of Allinyson. Allinyson is a company incorporated in the State of Colorado and owns subsidiaries in Hong Kong and China. It develops and operates online games, and generates substantially its revenue from selling advertising placements through major advertising platforms such as Meta Platforms and Fyber.
Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, Planet Green Holdings will issue 7,500,000 shares of its common stock to the Allinyson Sellers in exchange for the transfer of 100% of their equity interests of Allinyson. The transaction is subject to closing conditions that are customary for transactions of this type.
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Lightspeed Payments for Golf features new hardware and seamless, integrated payments technology from booking to the pro shop and hospitality services
MONTREAL, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), the one-stop commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale, and create exceptional customer experiences, today announced the launch of Lightspeed Payments for Golf. This expansion advances Lightspeed's commitment to bring seamless, integrated payments to its customers globally across products and industries.
"Payment processing has historically been fragmented and costly for golf operators. Managing a business comes with a myriad of responsibilities, and operators see value in being able to consolidate where their services come from. Lightspeed provides a complementary set of tools and services that alleviate these pain points for modern golf courses and resorts," said David Hope, General Manager, Golf. "Lightspeed Payments will help our customers streamline their online and physical revenue centers under one integrated payments technology while offering built-in reporting and administrative tools right in their POS."
Lightspeed Payments is an easy-to-use integrated payment processing solution that empowers merchants with more insights about their business and customers while providing the ease and time savings of working with a single vendor across software with embedded payments. The continued expansion of Lightspeed's integrated payments solution is core to their strategy of simplifying the customer experience.
"This expansion equips our Golf merchants with the same caliber of payment technology available to major global enterprises from directly within their Lightspeed commerce platform. This gives them more data, resources, and most importantly, time back in their day to focus on their business and their passion," said General Manager, Payments Jona Georgiou.
- Frictionless, faster processing at competitive rates: Save on payment processing fees across an entire golf operation (online or in-store, tee time bookings, pro shop, or hospitality).
- Comprehensive reporting and robust analytics that interact directly with Lightspeed Golf: access accurate, easy-to-read reports faster with native reporting.
- Manage your business in one place: simplify your operations with a one-stop solution for payment processing and POS software to improve booking and check-in for staff and golfers.
- Receive free, personalized support from one provider.
- Reduce no-shows with the option to require pre-payment online.
- Enhanced payment security backed by a global network: EMV, tokenization, and end-to-end encryption. A single source for operational support with chargebacks, fraud, and customer queries. Flexibility with a range of localized payment options, as well as access to Lightspeed Capital for those who qualify.
For over 10 years, Fairways Golf Membership has prided itself in being Ohio's best value option for golfing. Offering accessibility for golfers at Mallard Creek, Pine Brook, Briarwood, and Hinckley Hills Golf Clubs, Fairways Golf Membership has a goal to grow the game of golf.
By signing up with Lightspeed, Fairways received a complete commerce solution that helps them operate their restaurant and pro shops all from a single provider. Additionally, with Lightspeed's transparent payments pricing, Fairways was able to significantly reduce processing costs. Neil McGrew, Director of Sales and Marketing, knew he needed a POS that could manage four busy golf courses from the restaurant to the pro shop. Not only did Lightspeed cost significantly less than their previous system, but it allowed Fairways to offer fast and contactless transactions at every facility. "Lightspeed Payments' new card readers are fast and easy to use—whether the card's inserted or using the tap to pay feature," said McGrew. "This is a benefit to help us run daily operations more efficiently to keep the experience enjoyable for all."
As commerce becomes increasingly digital and consumer-driven, integrated payments are a cornerstone that connects systems and software to keep a business running smoothly. This integration allows omnichannel merchants to process payments quickly online and off, and streamline their business operations all from a single commerce platform, with premium analytics, reporting, reconciliation, and resources to win chargeback disputes and recover lost sales at no added cost.
Visit Lightspeed's website to learn more about Lightspeed Payments.
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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Crown Royal gives back to the Fearless Foundation as they support Black salons who serve communities through their Generosity Fund
ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- August is National Black Business Month and Crown Royal is raising a glass to those who help make Atlanta beautiful: Black beauty small business owners. Last night, Crown Royal teamed up with Atlanta entrepreneur Alicia Scott of Range Beauty and Grammy nominated duo EARTHGANG to celebrate and build connections between Black beauty small business owners during a special Generosity Hour event in Atlanta.
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The evening was emceed by Alicia Scott, owner and founder of Range Beauty, who surprised local Atlanta small business owners in attendance with a total of $40,000 in gifts on behalf of Crown Royal as a thank you for their dedication to the community. EARTHGANG, who partnered with Crown Royal last December as part of a giveback initiative designed to support local Atlanta artists (musicians, dancers, actors, etc.), performed, which was broadcasted via livestream from their Instagram page (@earthgang) for those who weren't in attendance to enjoy.
To further recognize those who champion self-expression, identity and culture in Atlanta, Crown Royal culminated its first year as a partner of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, who as part of National Black Business Month had players visit local Atlanta salons and get services completed to thank them for their commitment to the community.
"Crown Royal Generosity Hours are designed to celebrate the true icons that are making an impact in their communities and provide support to help amplify their work," said Nicky Heckles, Vice President of Crown Royal. "As a brand, it's important for us to showcase our continued support of Black-owned businesses and we recognize the important role the beauty industry has in their communities. We look forward to continuing partnerships with these business owners and championing all they do to make those in their communities feel good inside and out."
In addition, Crown Royal will continue their support of Black small businesses and entrepreneurs by donating $25,000 to the Fearless Foundation, an Atlanta-based non-profit, from Fearless Fund, to educate and empower entrepreneurs of color.
"Through this partnership with Crown Royal, we are excited to provide local Atlanta small business owners with access to educational and monetary resources through various programming," said Arian Simone, CEO and Co-Founder, Fearless Fund and Fearless Foundation. "Last night's Generosity Hour gave Black beauty business owners the opportunity to network and celebrate their dedication to the Atlanta community."
Join Crown Royal in toasting to the people that matter most in our communities by visiting www.crownroyal.com/generosity-fund/.
About Crown Royal
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the number-one selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal's smooth, elegant flavor and gift-worthy presentation reflect its regal origins – it is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. For more information, visit crownroyal.com. Crown Royal encourages all consumers to please enjoy responsibly.
About Diageo North America
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
About Fearless Foundation
The Fearless Foundation, is a 501c3 organization with a mission to educate entrepreneurs through training, reduce racial inequities, and empower African-Americans to gain access to capital. We offer grant programs for businesses, educational entrepreneurial programs and college scholarships. For more information, please visit www.fearless.fund/foundation-2.
About EARTHGANG
EARTHGANG are the Grammy nominated, Platinum certified duo from Atlanta, GA comprised of Olu and Wowgr8. The pair debuted on the scene with a string of EPs and quickly garnered a reputation for their eclectic style and infectious live energy. Marrying lean, sharp-eyed lyricism with Southern-fried soul, every song arrives fully formed, hitting hard and landing jokes while also delving deep into political issues. Spotted by J.Cole at one of their live shows, the pair were promptly signed to his Interscope Records joint venture, Dreamville Records. Since the signing, EARTHGANG have become a force in the music space releasing bodies of critically acclaimed work like the "culturally significant record" (NPR) Ghetto Gods; debut album Mirrorland; collective earworm Spilligion, as well as the revered Dreamville compilation, Revenge of the Dreamers III— which earned the pair two Grammy nominations as well as their first #1 album status. In 2020, when the world stopped, EARTHGANG persevered with their social and community justice work by opening a community garden, teaming up with First Lady Michelle Obama and Stacey Abrams to turn out votes in their home state of Georgia. If this wasn't enough, EARTHGANG are known for their exciting collaboration that spans genres including works with Gorillaz, Brittany Howard, Louis The Child, Jon Batiste, Tokimonsta, Dermot Kennedy and many more. The pair are also one of live music's most revered performers, taking their dynamic live set to major festivals and sold out venues globally — playing to loyal fan bases meticulously built over the years.
About the Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream is a professional women's basketball team based in Atlanta, Ga. that strives to build a place where our team, our fans and our city come together to represent the community we seek to serve. We enter our 15th year in 2022 with new ownership, new leadership, and a commitment to building the best franchise in the WNBA. We celebrate diversity, represent Atlanta, reward innovation and imagination, and aim to empower women both on and off the court. The team currently plays home games at the Gateway Center Arena @ College Park and has qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in nine of its first 14 seasons. To learn more about the Dream and purchase 2022 season tickets, mini plans and single game tickets, please visit www.dreamelitemembership.com or call 877-977-7729.
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Weinberg Also Secures Largest Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Settlement in California for 2021
PALM DESERT, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partner Steven J. Weinberg of McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, (MWA) – a national law firm specializing in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Elder Abuse matters – has been elevated within the ranks of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) to the rank of Diplomate, a highly-exclusive level reserved for the most experienced attorneys and judges nationwide.
ABOTA is an invitation-only national organization of attorneys and judges designed to further the ethical and technical improvement of legal professionals. This prestigious organization seeks out experienced plaintiff and defense attorneys to who have demonstrated the utmost integrity and dedication to providing ethical representation to their clients. Made up of more than 7,300 professionals nationwide, each attorney or judge is sorted into ranks by experience – Member, Associate, Advocate, Diplomate, and Judge. With this latest elevation, Steven Weinberg has reached the highest rank for attorneys in ABOTA. There are only approximately 250 Diplomates nationwide.
This promotion comes on the heels of a year of major success for Weinberg, securing him the ninth spot on TopVerdict's annual list of the Top Ten Wrongful Death Settlements in California and the single largest wrongful death medical malpractice settlement in California for 2021. He has successfully obtained multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of harmed individuals and their loved ones in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and elder abuse and neglect cases, including a $2.8 million settlement for a local Special Education teacher who suffered as a result of a misdiagnosis.
With 47 years of experience, Steven Weinberg is a highly accomplished and respected Partner of MWA. He has dedicated his career to seeking justice for harmed individuals against negligent parties. "No one deserves what my clients have had to go through, especially not from people and institutions they trust," states Weinberg, "That's why I do what I do – to help people defend their right to health and life." In addition to ABOTA, Steven Weinberg is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury and Southern California Super Lawyers – Medical Malpractice.
About McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP: McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP has a deep history of success for its clients, including a $203 million verdict against Wells Fargo Bank, recovery of over $1 billion for its clients, and over 100 contingency cases with recovery of $1 million or more. MWA maintains California offices in Ontario, San Bernardino, Palm Desert, and Irvine and supports its national practice with offices in Illinois and New Jersey. For over 30 years, MWA has successfully represented clients involved in general complex and commercial litigation, as well as personal injury and class action matters. Visit mccunewright.com for more information.
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SACRAMENTO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's largest union of fully-licensed medical doctors will rally outside the State Capitol to demand California fix its broken public mental health system. At issue is doctors who cannot spend enough time with patients because 52 percent of the psychiatric doctor positions across State mental hospitals are unfilled, and 48 percent of the psychiatric doctor positions across the State prison system are unfilled.
Five California state prisons had no psychiatrists at all to treat patients' mental health issues.
"California is in a mental health crisis, and the signs are obvious for all of us to see," said Dr. Stuart A. Bussey, President of the Sacramento-based Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). "We all see the homelessness, crime, and inmate recidivism. That's why it is critical we address this shortage in badly needed care now."
DATE: Monday, June 6, 2022
TIME: 12 pm - 2 pm
PLACE: West side of the State Capitol in Sacramento, California (1305 10th Street)
Sue Wilson,
(510)926-0408,
communications@uapd.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
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6:10 p.m.
Iga Swiatek has won her first U.S. Open and third Grand Slam title, beating Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 (5).
The top-ranked Swiatek added this title to her two French Open victories, including one earlier this year. She has won seven titles in 2022, the most by a woman since Serena Williams in 2014.
Jabeur rallied after poor starts in both sets, but fell short in a Grand Slam final for the second straight time.
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4:50 p.m.
Iga Swiatek has kept up her dominant play in finals by taking the first set 6-2 against Ons Jabeur in the U.S. Open.
The top-ranked Swiatek has won her last nine finals, all in straight sets, since dropping the first one of her career in 2019.
One of those was against Jabeur this year in Rome, a 6-2, 6-2 rout, and so far this one has been just as easy.
Swiatek took a 3-0 lead within 10 minutes, with a 12-2 lead in points, and wrapped it up in just 30 minutes.
The fifth-seeded Jabeur had lost only one set in the tournament while reaching her second straight Grand Slam final.
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4:20 p.m.
Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur have started the women’s singles final at the U.S. Open.
There is plenty of support for both on the grounds in New York. A number of fans are wearing the red of Poland, the home country of the top-ranked Swiatek.
Jabeur is trying to become the first African woman and first Arab in the professional era to win a Grand Slam title. The No. 5 seed from Tunisia lost in the Wimbledon final.
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4 p.m.
Alexandra Eala has become the first player from the Philippines to win a junior Grand Slam singles title.
The No. 10 seed beat Lucia Havlickova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4 to win the U.S. Open junior girls’ title.
The 17-year-old from Quezon City says she hopes her victory will inspire younger players from her country.
Martin Landaluce of Spain won the boys’ title by beating Gilles Arnaud Bailly of Belgium 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-2.
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2:15 p.m.
U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe has pulled out of the United States team that will play group stage matches in the Davis Cup next week in Glasgow, Scotland.
The U.S. Tennis Association announced Tiafoe’s withdrawal. Tiafoe is a 24-year-old from Maryland who was seeded 22nd at Flushing Meadows.
He became the first American man to get to the U.S. Open semifinals since Andy Roddick was the tournament’s runner-up in 2006.
Tiafoe’s run ended with a loss to No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz will meet No. 7 seed Casper Ruud in Sunday’s U.S. Open final.
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2 p.m.
Australians Storm Sanders and John Peers won the U.S. Open mixed doubles title with a 4-6, 6-4, 10-7 victory over the team of Kirsten Flipkens and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
It was the first Grand Slam mixed doubles title for Peers, who had made 31 previous appearances before teaming up for the first time in this tournament with Sanders. He closed out the match tiebreak with an ace.
Peers had partnered with former women’s No. 1 Ash Barty last year in the Olympics, where they won a bronze medal.
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1:15 p.m.
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur will play for the women’s singles title at the U.S. Open, where the mixed doubles champion also will be decided.
Swiatek is bidding for her second Grand Slam title this year and third overall. The 21-year-old from Poland won her second French Open in June, one of her six titles in 2022.
Jabeur is bidding for her first major title, having lost in the Wimbledon final. The No. 5 seed from Tunisia would become the first African woman to win a Grand Slam event in the professional era, which began in 1968.
Their match on Arthur Ashe Stadium was to follow the mixed doubles final between Australians Storm Sanders and John Peers, and the team of Kirsten Flipkens and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
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How to tell you’re being phished and 9 other common online scams to watch out for
(Twingate) - The internet can feel packed with scams sometimes, especially for anyone who’s had their credit card or other information stolen. But most scams fall into a small variety of types that are easy to identify and avoid once you know about them.
There are only so many ways to reinvent the wheel—scammers will usually fall into a set number of categories. Twingate assembled a list of common online scams that internet users should be wary of, drawing on research from government organizations, payment processors, and tech companies.
One of the major categories of scamming is called social engineering. An old-fashioned method that still works surprisingly well, social engineering is any fraud where a human being communicates with you to obtain information in person, online, or over the phone. Scammers will use manipulative, deceptive, or psychological tactics to get someone to reveal confidential information.
As our lives increasingly have shifted online, scammers have followed, posing as everything from fake online boyfriends to made-up charities. So the next time you get a voicemail claiming to be from Microsoft, an email that says your antivirus service is out of date, or a pop-up ad from “newy0rktimes.com,” take a few seconds and think about whether it’s a genuine message before doing anything. Continue reading to learn about the most common online scams today.
Phishing
Phishing is one of the most common online scams. It’s a form of social engineering, meaning a scam in which the “human touch” is used to trick people. One offline form of phishing is when you receive a scam phone call where someone claims to be calling from the fraud department at your bank and requests your account number as verification.
With online phishing, scammers do the same kind of thing but use emails and links to fraudulent websites to fool users. In your spam folder, you’ll often see messages claiming to be from Bank of America and others. These links lead to imitation bank sites designed to capture your personal banking information.
Advanced fee scam
These email messages are notorious—and the stuff of internet legend: “Hello sir, I have a huge sum to send you!” In this scam, a forlorn prince, bank manager, church reverend, or otherwise reputable-sounding stranger has a large amount of money that they need you to hold for them. All you have to do is send them several hundred or thousand dollars to cover some kind of transactional cost upfront.
Never believe any stranger who wants to send you money, and listen to your gut. If something sounds too good to be true, it is highly likely that it is a scam.
Romance scam
Romance scams are one of the darkest and most sinister scams because of the time investment and emotions involved. Romance scammers pretend to be regular people, often older people, who are looking for love and want to meet eligible singles in other countries. They’ll build an emotional connection with their target by exchanging romantic messages and pretending to be in love.
The scam comes in when, eventually, a series of misfortunes befall the romantic partner. They might plan a visit to finally meet—but suddenly won’t have money to pay for the plane ticket. Then they’re hospitalized with a mystery illness and need money to pay the bill. This continues until the victim grows suspicious of the mounting costs.
Formjacking
Formjacking is a web scam that works the same way as a credit card skimmer does in real life. You go to a website to place an order and enter your information as usual. The transaction even goes through and seems to be fine, except that some code hacked into the website has copied your financial data to someone else.
The owners of the website may not even realize something is happening because they don’t pay close attention to their infrastructure. Make sure the websites you deal with are secure.
Phony tech support
Phony tech support is a form of social engineering. This scam may come as an email or a phone call, claiming that your computer has been compromised in some way and that you must call a number or visit a website to fix it.
From there, the scammer may install malware like keyboard capture software (or worse). On the phone, they may request remote access to your computer to help you. These scammers often claim to be from Microsoft or Apple as a way to establish legitimacy.
Ransomware
Ransomware is a kind of malicious software that is installed without your knowledge. This is usually from an email or fraudulent site, meaning it also uses phishing to imitate your bank or another institutional website. Someone calls or emails with a link that installs the ransomware on your machine. What makes ransomware different is what comes next.
The software locks certain kinds of information on your machines, like your saved documents, photos, and other files. You have to pay to unlock the data and get your files, although the FBI cautions against actually paying.
Scareware
Scareware is a form of manipulative scamming that threatens users by making them believe they need new software on their machines. One of the common forms is to tell users they need new antivirus software and to offer that software from a fraudulent source.
It’s often easy to tell these websites or emails apart from real ones: Look closely at the URLs or email addresses, which usually have strange spellings or other clues that signal you’re not dealing with legitimate companies.
Sextortion
Sextortion is an especially grim crime that targets minors, although it can also affect adults. Now that so many people meet romantic partners online, it’s common to exchange explicit photos. That’s also true of teenagers or even of younger children, who can find themselves in online relationships with people who ask for personal information and photos.
Once someone has this material, they can use it as a way to demand more and will threaten to share info or post photos publicly if their target refuses. Unlike the other crimes on this list, sextortion doesn’t always have financial goals.
Charity and disaster fraud
Crowdfunding and mutual aid are becoming more common as a way for people to share resources and help others pay for medical bills and other costs, or to donate following natural disasters. Unfortunately, this well-meaning way to help others in the community has also been targeted by scammers through charity and disaster fraud.
Scammers can make fake Twitter accounts to imitate people in need. They’ll even set up bots to make new accounts that look like your friend’s account to reply with Paypal links that redirect to the scammer. If you aren’t sure about the credibility of a group or crowdfunding page, it is always best to seek more information.
Work from home
This scam is simple and it’s a variation of an age-old, real-life scam. Think of those signs you see on street corners that say, “I make $16,000 a month working from home!” When you call, these people want you to buy training materials to become a real estate agent or something similar.
The same is true of many online ads that say you can work from home and make $500 a day or some other attractive amount. The best advice is also the oldest: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
This story originally appeared on Twingate and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
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Car narrowly misses optometry building in west Topeka after two-vehicle collision
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A two-car crash Tuesday afternoon sent two people to the hospital after one of the vehicles in the collision narrowly missed hitting a west-side medical building.
First-responders were sent around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday to S.W. 12th and Fairlawn, where the crash occurred.
Topeka police at the scene told 13 NEWS a red Toyota Corolla and a dark-gray Nissan Altima collided at that location.
Following the collision, the Nissan went up and over the curb near the northeast corner of the intersection, ran over a tree and came to rest about 2-feet from the southwest corner of the Deutscher Rottinghaus Oxandale Optometry office at 1140 S.W. Fairlawn.
Police said an occupant of both the Toyota and the Nissan were taken by American Medical Response ambulance to a Topeka hospital.
Neither person had injuries that were believed to be life-threatening.
Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.
The Toyota had substantial damage on its passenger side.
The front-end of the Nissan also sustained major damage.
Northbound traffic on S.W. Fairlawn was allowed to proceed through the area in the left lane.
Southbound traffic wasn’t affected by the crash.
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Aerial crew to help install new insulators along 68-mile transmission corridor
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is using helicopters and ground crews to replace more than 1,100 insulators along a 68-mile transmission line corridor that runs through Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Stark and Summit counties in northeast Ohio.
The work on the 345-kilovolt transmission line running northwest from a substation in Stratton, Ohio, to a substation in Wadsworth, Ohio, upgrades equipment to help ensure the power system remains reliable and resilient. Insulators separate high-voltage transmission lines from their grounded support towers and help maintain safe, consistent delivery of power while preventing the current from traveling through the structures.
FirstEnergy crews will perform a portion of the insulator replacement work between Wadsworth and New Franklin, Ohio, while the majority of the replacements will be handled by a contractor that carries linemen to the top of the 80-foot towers via helicopter. The linemen will be harnessed and lowered down onto each structure to install the new insulators, and the helicopter will also lower the new materials for the assembly and carry the old materials away.
This aerial method is faster and more efficient than deploying ground crews to each structure, which would require the creation of access roads for large trucks and equipment. ATSI began replacing the insulators in July and expects to complete the replacements on 376 transmission structures along the corridor by this fall. The transmission line has been deenergized until the work is complete but is not disrupting service to customers, who are being served by an alternate power feed.
"By proactively addressing equipment needs before they become a problem, we can help prevent potential power outages and ensure that our transmission system continues to serve customers safely and reliably in the future," said Carl Bridenbaugh, FirstEnergy's vice president of Transmission.
The project is part of Energizing the Future, a multi-year, $7 billion initiative designed to upgrade FirstEnergy's transmission system with advanced equipment and technologies that will reinforce the power grid and help reduce the frequency and duration of customer outages. Since 2014, FirstEnergy has upgraded or replaced existing power lines, incorporated smart technology into the grid and upgraded dozens of substations with new equipment and enhanced security features.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
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L'ATTITUDE Live Presented by LaMusica Will Feature World Renowned Superstars Juanes, Farruko and Alex Sensation Who Will Take the Stage at the Waterfront Concert Event in Downtown San Diego, CA
-Tickets are currently on sale at ticketmaster.com
MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L'ATTITUDE, a top-tier business and media event, is excited to announce their first ever concert taking place this year that will celebrate the power of Latin music in popular culture with a star-studded slate of performances at San Diego's premier music venue, the Rady Shell. The highly anticipated concert will feature a headlining performance by multiple GRAMMY and LATIN GRAMMY winning Colombian superstar Juanes, along with opening performances from reggaeton superstar Farruko and one of the most beloved radio personalities and DJs in the Latin community, Alex Sensation. On September 24th, the breakout event will be a new addition to the four-day conference that hosts world class CEO's, celebrities, economists, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists, and politicians.
"As part of our 5 Year Anniversary Celebration we are proud to introduce the L' ATTITUDE LIVE Presented by LaMusica concert event to showcase this dynamic lineup of incredible musical talent," said Emilio Estefan, L'ATTITUDE partner. "Music is an incredible passion in the Latin community and this concert is the perfect way to bring legendary artists together to celebrate our accomplishments this year both economically and artistically."
"Today, the New Mainstream Economy is powered by Latino consumers, entrepreneurs and artists who together are helping drive U.S. economic growth. We are proud to drive purposeful conversations that connect and inspire leaders to reinforce the continued growth and advancements of The New Mainstream Economy," says Sol Trujillo, founder of L'ATTITUDE.
"Partnering with L'ATTITUDE is an exciting opportunity to strengthen LaMusica's continued dialogue with business leaders that recognize the importance of the Hispanic voice. We are also looking forward to producing an amazing show in San Diego at such a beautiful venue," said Alessandra Alarcon, President of SBS Entertainment.
"As a gathering that is designed to foster greater opportunity for Latinos across the United States in many crucial fields, I'm very happy to continue my relationship with L'ATTITUDE and look forward to a very special night of music," said Juanes.
Juanes is unquestionably Latin Rock's most globally recognized ambassador, known for his distinctive sound fusing a love of guitar-driven rock with smartly crafted, multi-layered songwriting and a deep reverence for the traditional folkloric and other indigenous rhythms from his native Colombia and throughout Latin America. Hailed by TIME as "one of the 100 Most-Influential People in the World," and The New York Times as "Latin America's hottest singer-songwriter," Juanes is the only artist holding TWO of Billboard's "Top-5 Latin Pop Songs of All-Time," has 12 #1 U.S. singles, millions of album sales, and has made dozens of groundbreaking television appearances bringing Spanish language music to wider audiences around the world. Recognition from his musical peers has also seen Juanes collect a staggering TWENTY-SEVEN combined GRAMMY & Latin Grammy, awards, including latest wins of both this past year for ORIGEN- a return to roots collection that reimagines some of the most important songs and artists that shaped Juanes' early musical vision. Simultaneously, Juanes has become a leading advocate for global peace and other positive social change through the tireless work of his Mi Sangre Foundation.
Farruko is recognized as an important musical phenomenon in the Latin music industry. Thanks to his fantastic artistic versatility and his excellence on stage, the multi-platinum artist and two-time Latin GRAMMY Award Winner has managed to conquer massive audiences around the world, becoming one of the most innovative exponents of the reggaeton genre. With eight successful studio albums and multiple collaborations with international artists of different genres, his success has impacted the Hispanic American community, in such a way that his career has been recognized by HBO with a documentary focused on his career, "Farruko: En Letra de Otro."
Alex Sensation is the most influential DJ and radio personality in Spanish-language radio in the United States, and an international Universal Music Recording artist. His radio show is broadcasted live, daily on the stations, Mega 97.9 FM in New York, El Zol 106.7, in Miami, 96.5 FM in Puerto Rico, and 96.3 FM in Los Angeles, reaching the highest ratings within its markets. With more than 3 million listeners weekly, Alex Sensation's radio show is notably top in the country for Latin music for 15 years. Alex Sensation is credited for his successful sold-out arena shows called "Mega Mezcla" in Prudential Center and "Miami Bash" in the FTX Arena (formerly known as American Airlines Arena}, with national endorsements and presentations for top brands. These shows have included appearances by top talent such as Maluma, Marc Anthony, J Balvin, Don Omar, Ozuna, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, and many more.
About L'ATTITUDE
L'ATTITUDE is the only event of its kind in the country focused on how U.S. Latinos are sustaining the economic growth of America. A world-class slate of CEOs, celebrities, economists, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists, and politicians gather annually to discuss the economic opportunities in the U.S. being made possible by The New Mainstream Economy. Many of America's most influential leaders across all sectors of the economy gather in San Diego to better understand how our economy is being driven by U.S. Latinos, our country's youngest cohort, representing nearly 1 in 5 Americans, and accounting for over $2.13 Trillion in GDP, roughly the size of India. L'ATTITUDE features presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and entertainment featuring leading celebrities. It is the source of facts and data gathered specifically about U.S. Latinos and the New Mainstream Economy.
L'ATTITUDE's mission is to celebrate Latinx contributions and provide a platform for burgeoning leaders, change-makers and aspiring Hispanic visionaries, from all backgrounds, to unite and discover how to create a world ready for greater possibilities. Some of the country's most influential people will be participating because they have already recognized how critical it is for everyone to understand our economy is being driven by U.S. Latinos, the youngest cohort representing nearly 1 in 5 Americans.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres, including the global leader in Hispanic radio, WSKQ-FM in New York City. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 275 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing Latino-themed audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.
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Fire early Thursday afternoon damages vacant west Topeka house
Published: May. 19, 2022 at 2:05 PM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fire damaged a vacant house early Thursday afternoon in west Topeka.
The blaze was reported around 12:50 p.m. at a house at 735 S.W. Wayne.
Crews arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the rear portion of the two-story house.
Firefighters made a quick knock-down and had the blaze under control in a matter of minutes, officials told 13 NEWS at the scene.
Fire damage could be seen on the south side of the residence, located about a block east of S.W. 8th and MacVicar Avenue.
A Topeka fire investigator was on the scene to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.
No injuries had been reported as of 1:24 p.m.
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes in Gaza on Friday, killing at least 10 people, including a senior militant, and wounding dozens, according to Palestinian officials. Israel said it was targeting the Islamic Jihad militant group in response to an “imminent threat” following the arrest of another senior militant in the occupied West Bank earlier this week.
Palestinian militants launched a barrage of rockets hours later as air raid sirens wailed in central and southern Israel, pushing the two sides closer to all-out war. Islamic Jihad claimed to have fired 100 rockets.
Israel and Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers have fought four wars and several smaller battles over the last 15 years at a staggering cost to the territory’s 2 million Palestinian residents.
A blast was heard in Gaza City, where smoke poured out of the seventh floor of a tall building on Friday afternoon. Video released by Israel’s military showed strikes blowing up three guard towers with suspected militants in them.
In a nationally televised speech Friday night, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said his country had launched the attacks based on “concrete threats.”
“This government has a zero tolerance policy for any attempted attacks — of any kind — from Gaza towards Israeli territory,” Lapid said. “Israel will not sit idly by when there are those who are trying to harm its civilians.”
He also added that “Israel isn’t interested in a broader conflict in Gaza, but will not shy away from one either.”
The violence poses an early test for Lapid, who assumed the role of caretaker prime minister ahead of elections in November in which he hopes to keep the position. He has experience in diplomacy, having served as foreign minister in the outgoing government, but his security credentials are thin.
Hamas also faces a dilemma in deciding whether to join a new battle — barely a year after the last war caused widespread devastation. There has been almost no reconstruction since then, and the isolated coastal territory is mired in poverty, with unemployment hovering around 50%.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said a 5-year-old girl and a 23-year-old woman were among those killed in Gaza, without differentiating between civilian and militant casualties. The Israeli military said early estimates were that around 15 fighters were killed.
Islamic Jihad said Taiseer al-Jabari, its commander for northern Gaza, was among those killed. He had succeeded another militant killed in an airstrike in 2019. Hundreds marched in a funeral procession for him and others who were killed, with many mourners waving Palestinian and Islamic Jihad flags and calling for revenge.
Israeli media showed the skies above southern and central Israel lighting up with rockets and interceptors from Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. An explosion was heard in Tel Aviv. It wasn’t immediately clear how many rockets were launched and there was no immediate word on any casualties on the Israeli side.
Israel continued to strike other targets Friday, including weapons production facilities and Islamic Jihad positions.
The U.N. special envoy to the region, Tor Wennesland, said he was “deeply concerned by the ongoing escalation,” and expressed sadness for the killing of the 5-year-old girl.
“The continuing escalation is very dangerous,” he said. “The launching of rockets must cease immediately, and I call on all sides to avoid further escalation.”
Following the initial Israeli strikes, a few hundred people gathered outside the morgue at Gaza City’s main Shifa hospital. Some went in to identify loved ones, emerging later in tears. “May God take revenge against spies,” shouted one, referring to Palestinian informants who cooperate with Israel.
An Israeli military spokesman said the strikes were in response to an “imminent threat” from two militant squads armed with anti-tank missiles. The spokesman, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said al-Jabari was deliberately targeted and had been responsible for “multiple attacks” on Israel.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz approved an order to call up 25,000 reserve soldiers if needed while the military announced a “special situation” on the home front, with schools closed and limits placed on activities in communities within 80 kilometers (50 miles) of the border.
Israel had closed roads around Gaza earlier this week and sent reinforcements to the border as it braced for a revenge attack after Monday’s arrest of Bassam al-Saadi, an Islamic Jihad leader, in a military raid in the occupied West Bank. A teenage member of the group was killed in a gunbattle between the Israeli troops and Palestinian militants.
Israel and the Hamas fought four wars since the militant group seized power in the coastal strip from rival Palestinian forces in 2007. The most recent was in May 2021, and tensions again soared earlier this year following a wave of attacks inside Israel, near-daily military operations in the West Bank and tensions at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site.
Islamic Jihad leader Ziad al-Nakhalah, speaking to Al-Mayadeen TV network from Iran, said “fighters of the Palestinian resistance have to stand together to confront this aggression.” He said there would be “no red lines” and blamed the violence on Israel.
Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said “the Israeli enemy, which started the escalation against Gaza and committed a new crime, must pay the price and bear full responsibility for it.”
Islamic Jihad is smaller than Hamas but largely shares its ideology. Both groups are opposed to Israel’s existence and have carried out scores of deadly attacks over the years, including the firing of rockets into Israel. It’s unclear how much control Hamas has over Islamic Jihad, and Israel holds Hamas responsible for all attacks emanating from Gaza.
Israel and Egypt have maintained a tight blockade over the territory since the Hamas takeover. Israel says the closure is needed to prevent Hamas from building up its military capabilities, while critics say the policy amounts to collective punishment.
Mohammed Abu Selmia, director of Gaza’s Shifa hospital, said hospitals faced shortages after Israel imposed a full closure on Gaza earlier this week. He said there were enough supplies and essential drugs to sustain hospitals for five days in normal times, but that with a new round of fighting underway, “they may run out at any moment.”
Israel called off an expected fuel delivery for Gaza’s sole power plant, which was expected to shut down early Saturday if the fuel did not enter the territory. Even when the plant is running at full capacity, Gazans still endure daily power outages that last several hours.
Earlier Friday, a couple of hundred Israelis protested near the Gaza Strip to demand the return of the remains of two Israeli soldiers held by Hamas.
The protesters were led by the family of Hadar Goldin, who along with Oron Shaul was killed in the 2014 Gaza war. Hamas is still holding their remains, as well as two Israeli civilians who strayed into Gaza and are believed to be mentally ill, hoping to exchange them for some of the thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Israel says there can be no major moves toward lifting the blockade until the soldiers’ remains and captive civilians are released. Israel and Hamas have held numerous rounds of Egyptian-mediated talks on a possible swap.
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Krauss reported from Ottawa, Ontario. Associated Press reporter Ariel Schalit in Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, Israel, and Tia Goldenberg in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/israel-strikes-gaza-amid-soaring-tensions-with-militants/ | 2022-08-05T20:23:15Z |
THOMAS & TALBOT ESTATE PROPERTIES & JOHN COLES, LISTED & SOLD PRIVATE 550 ACRE ESTATE AND 18 HOLE GOLF COURSE IN UPPERVILLE, VA
MIDDLEBURG, Va., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, a premier agency based in Virginia's Horse Country, specializing in large estate, announced today that John Coles, leader in sales, has LISTED & SOLD the entire 550 acre Heronwood Estate offered for the first time since 1983.
In addition to the MAIN RESIDENCE, ca. 1800 with magnificent gardens and tennis court, there is a spectacular, private 18 hole GOLF COURSE built to USGA Standards and STABLES worthy of the most elite horses.
Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties is the premier Horse Country firm with a large global reach. Their goal is to pass along the properties, traditions and Horse Country lifestyle for many generations to come. Their intimate knowledge makes them uniquely positioned to ensure your real estate experience is nothing short of extraordinary.
To learn more about Thomas & Talbot Estate Properties visit thomasandtalbot.com
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IEA Welcomes Debbie Wilson as Director of Sales
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Insurance Education Association (IEA), a leading provider in professional training programs in workers' compensation, disability management, human resources, and risk management, announces that Debbie Wilson has been named as Director of Sales.
Ms. Wilson's career in sales spans more than a decade, beginning with her role at Competent Care Home Health where she secured multiple contracts in worker's compensation and led the marketing initiatives. Debbie was a Southern California Account Manager for ISO Claims Partners (formerly Crowe Paradis) where she was the recipient of multiple sales awards. In her most recent role as National Account Executive for Ametros, a professional administrator of post-settlement medical funds, she was focused on expanding the utilization of professional administration for injured workers with employers, carriers, TPAs, self-insureds, and attorneys.
"I am excited to join IEA as Director of Sales to help expand our outreach, and build upon the brand awareness, reputation, and history of the organization. I'm proud to be part of a team that is wholly dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers with career building professional development opportunities."
In welcoming Ms. Wilson to IEA, Brian Allain, Chief Executive Officer states that, "as IEA expands its market presence, and underscores its absolute commitment to serving our customers, we're delighted to welcome Debbie's expertise and enthusiasm to our team. "
IEA creates and delivers professional development and continuing education programs in workers' compensation, disability management and risk management. With more than 150 years in service, it provides a range of courses, webinars, and on-demand training to help insurance professionals meet their career development goals. Learn more at www.ieatraining.org.
Media Contact: Martina Quinn, 1-714-689-0169, or email martina@ieatraining.org
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EPA: ‘Forever chemicals’ pose risk even at very low levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water pose health risks even at levels below the government’s ability to detect them.
Most of the two compounds, known as PFOA and PFOS, have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers, although there are a limited number of ongoing uses, and the chemicals remain in the environment due to the fact they do not degrade over time. The two compounds are part of a larger cluster of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS that had been used in consumer products and industry since the 1940s.
The EPA on Wednesday issued nonbinding health advisories that set the permissible health thresholds for PFOA and PFOS to near zero, replacing 2016 guidelines that had set them at 70 parts per trillion. The chemicals are found in products including cardboard packaging, carpets and firefighting foam.
At the same time, the agency is inviting states and territories to apply for $1 billion under the new bipartisan infrastructure law to address PFAS and other contaminants in drinking water. Money can be used for technical assistance, water quality testing, contractor training and installation of centralized treatment, officials said.
Several states have set their own drinking water limits to address PFAS contamination that are far tougher than the federal guidance. The toxic industrial compounds are associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight.
“People on the front-lines of PFAS contamination have suffered for far too long,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement. “That’s why EPA is taking aggressive action as part of a whole-of-government approach to prevent these chemicals from entering the environment and to help protect concerned families from this pervasive challenge.”
PFAS is short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are used in nonstick frying pans, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs and countless other consumer products. The chemical bonds are so strong that they don’t degrade or do so only slowly in the environment and remain in a person’s bloodstream indefinitely.
The revised health guidelines are based on new science and consider lifetime exposure to the chemicals, the EPA said. Officials are no longer confident that PFAS levels allowed under the 2016 guidelines “do not have adverse health impacts,’’ an EPA spokesman said.
While the new guidelines set acceptable risk below levels that can currently be measured, as a practical matter EPA recommends that utilities take action against the chemicals when they reach levels that can be measured — currently about four parts per trillion, a senior administration official told reporters Tuesday night.
The EPA said it expects to propose national drinking water regulations for PFOA and PFOS later this year, with a final rule expected in 2023.
In a related development, the EPA said that for the first time it is issuing final health advisories for two chemicals that are considered replacements for PFOA and PFOS. One group is known as GenX chemicals, while the other is known as PFBS. Health advisories for GenX chemicals were set at 10 parts per trillion, while PFBS was set at 2,000 parts per trillion.
The agency said the new advisories provide technical information that federal, state and local agencies can use to inform actions to address PFAS in drinking water, including water quality monitoring, use of filters and other technologies that reduce PFAS and strategies to reduce exposure to the substances.
Advocates have long urged action on PFAS after thousands of communities detected PFAS chemicals in their water. PFAS chemicals have been confirmed at nearly 400 military installations, according to the Environmental Working Group, a research and advocacy organization.
The American Chemistry Council, which represents major chemical companies, has said it supports “strong, science-based regulation of chemicals, including PFAS substances.″ But the group added in a statement last year: “All PFAS are not the same, and they should not all be regulated the same way. We hope and expect any federal actions will be consistent with sound science.”
Legislation passed by the House would set a national drinking water standard for PFAS and direct the EPA to develop discharge limits for a range of industries suspected of releasing PFAS into the water. The bill has stalled in the Senate.
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Lankenau Medical Center Achieves Top 50 Ranking in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Joins Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital with Recognition in Various Other Specialties
RADNOR, Pa., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Line Health announced today its four acute care hospitals have all been recognized in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, with Lankenau Medical Center being named one of the top 50 Best Hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology.
Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital each received high-performing recognition for a variety of procedures and conditions. Lankenau Medical Center (#3), Paoli Hospital (#5) and Bryn Mawr Hospital (#7) were ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the Philadelphia Metro region out of nearly 100 hospitals.
Lankenau Medical Center advanced to #6 in the state this year, up four places. Paoli (11th) and Bryn Mawr (13th) each rose in the rankings as well.
"This trajectory is due to outstanding teamwork and an unwavering focus to provide the highest level of care to every patient who enters our doors," said Phillip D. Robinson, FACHE, President of Lankenau Medical Center.
The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 33rd year, are designed to assist patients in making informed decisions about where to receive quality care in consultation with their doctors. For this year's rankings, the magazine evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Performance is determined using a variety of measures such as survival rates, complication rates, patient experience and level of nursing care. Lankenau, Bryn Mawr and Paoli were ranked as high-performing in orthopedics. Lankenau and Paoli were also ranked as high-performing in pulmonology, lung surgery and urology. Lankenau was ranked as high-performing in cardiology and heart surgery.
"I am incredibly proud of our entire team at Main Line Health, who continue to work tirelessly to provide the highest quality care to our patients," said Jack Lynch, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Main Line Health. "The U.S. News & World Report rankings reflect the dedication and commitment to serving our community that help make Main Line Health the best place to give and receive care."
This year, obstetrics and gynecology care at Lankenau Medical Center was identified for its excellence nationwide, ranking #42.
"This recognition is especially humbling and significant given that Main Line Health delivered more babies this year than ever before," said Joseph Gobern, MD, FACOG, System Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Main Line Health. "We are extremely proud of our team that has remained dedicated to delivering outstanding patient experiences as well as, superior safety, quality and equity of care."
To see the full list, visit https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals.
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INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE TO LEAD REGIONAL TEAM
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vari, the innovative office furniture company known for taking sit-stand desks mainstream, is expanding its corporate presence to Kansas City and opening a new showroom. Texas-based Vari is a workspace innovation company that helps growing organizations unlock the potential of their space and their people.
Located in Overland Park, the new Vari office furniture showroom is now open for tours. The company has more than 300 flexible workspace products from award-winning sit-stand desks and chairs to movable walls, conference tables, storage, and lighting. Vari has simple products and solutions for everything a business needs for future growth. The Kansas City showroom is located at 6800 College Boulevard, Suite 125.
Regional sales director Tyler Murray will steer the company's sales strategy in Kansas City.
Vari CEO and co-founder Jason McCann said, "Kansas City's business-friendly climate is a key factor for companies looking to grow. We are excited to bring speed and flexibility to offices throughout Kansas City. Tyler has extensive sales and industry experience, which will help us exceed our goals as we make Overland Park our latest home."
Kansas City ranks as the "Eighth-Hottest U.S. Job Market." In an analysis from The Wall Street Journal, Kansas City's job market landed high among metros with at least 1 million people, racing ahead of many bigger metros. The city was also recognized for its brisk pace of tech job growth in the last several years, even adding jobs during the first year of the pandemic.
"We are thrilled to open a Vari showroom in Kansas City," said Murray. "The unique culture, food scene, revitalization of downtown, and new growth in the suburban communities makes Kansas City truly one-of-a-kind. We are looking forward to being highly involved in Kansas City and bringing modern, flexible workspaces to fast-growing companies in the region."
Vari has showrooms in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Charlotte, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, Tampa and Washington, D.C. The company is expanding into Jacksonville, San Antonio, and San Diego and is currently hiring in those markets.
A workspace innovation company, Vari helps growing organizations unlock the potential of their space and their people. From a collection of office furniture to workspaces offering space-as-a-service, the company makes it easy for high-growth businesses to scale and flex their office space. Organizations all over the world — including over 98% of the Fortune 500 — use Vari products, which are tested and certified to the highest industry standards.
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TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – A Texas couple is suing two homeowners, alleging they were spying on the couple through an undisclosed camera in the bedroom of their vacation rental.
The civil lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Travis County, also names vacation-rental platform Vrbo as a defendant, claiming the company does not do enough to deter users from using surveillance devices inside the properties.
The couple filed the lawsuit after being informed that a camera had been found inside a property they rented in Comfort, Texas, in August 2020. After the couple’s vacation stay, police told them the homeowners illegally placed video cameras on the property, including in the bedroom.
“The bedroom camera was placed to capture illicit videos of the [plaintiffs] in various stages of undress or other intimate and private moments,” the lawsuit said.
According to court records, the homeowners did not disclose there were video cameras on the property. Last November, Kendall County authorities filed charges against one homeowner for improper photography.
“These were cameras directed in the bedroom to capture elicit footage, and that’s what it did,” said Kristina Baehr of Just Well Law. Baehr represents the couple, who are choosing to stay anonymous as John and Jane Doe.
Baehr said her clients didn’t find out about the cameras until months after their visit, when local police contacted them. She said it triggered past trauma for one of her clients.
“Their first reaction was just shock and awe, but then also, it triggers all of these traumatic feelings that you have to go and address. And so, she is in an active therapy to recover from this incident,” Baehr said.
The lawsuit claimed there was a systematic failure by Vrbo to prevent harm or appropriately deter this type of behavior on these properties.
“While Vrbo claims to prohibit the surreptitious use of surveillance cameras, enforcement of this policy is trivial,” the lawsuit claimed.
In a statement, Vrbo said it has a “strict, long-standing policy” against surveillance devices that violate the privacy and security of guests.
“Surveillance devices capturing the inside of a property are never allowed in listings on our platform,” the Vrbo statement said. “Surveillance devices outside a property, such as external security cameras or smart doorbells, are only allowed under specific rules and the host must always disclose their presence on the property listing page.
“Although these occurrences are rare, our trust and safety team actively investigates any complaints about bad actors and takes action accordingly, including permanently removing any host in violation of our policies.”
The lawsuit claims the experience left the plaintiffs feeling violated.
“The [plaintiffs] now have a fear of travel and hotel rooms. They will likely never be able to stay in a guest rental home again,” the lawsuit stated.
Both the homeowners of the rental property and Vrbo are being sued for negligence, fraud and misrepresentation, and private nuisance, according to court records.
The plaintiffs are also suing the homeowners for gross negligence and intrusion on seclusion. Records showed the lawsuit seeks more than $250,000 for damages.
Spotting hidden cameras
According to WOAI, the arrest affidavit for the Comfort, Texas, case mentions another man who stayed at the same rental cabin nearly a year after John and Jane Doe.
That man said he googled “how to find hidden cameras” after the homeowner made suggestive comments. He later found a device that looked like an AC/DC adapter facing the bed, and noticed a reflection on the front and a blue light blinking on the side, according to the report.
The man was staying with a woman who was already undressed in the room before they discovered the device, and both left immediately because they were worried they were being illegally recorded, WOAI reported of the affidavit.
The report also stated investigators found several pictures of other adult males and females, clothed and/or partially undressed, naked and/or involved in sexual acts.
Spotting hidden cameras, meanwhile, can be tricky. Some can be disguised to appear as functioning smoke detectors, baby monitors, or even USB charging plugs or wall clocks. Experts suggest shining a bright light at any object suspected of being hidden cameras; camera lenses will reflect a blue or red color when hit. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/camera-found-inside-texas-vrbo-rental-property-bedroom-lawsuit/ | 2022-07-07T22:07:27Z |
Environmental groups seek backing for utility's claims Iowa coal plants are economical
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental advocates have filed a motion with the Iowa Utilities Board to compel MidAmerican Energy to back its claims that its coal plants are a responsible use of customers' money.
The motion filed by the Environmental Law & Policy Center, Iowa Environmental Council and Sierra Club is seeking documents, including the utility's Zero Emissions study and its own Coal Plant Economics Assessment, that would provide backing for the utility's repeated assertion that its six Iowa plants are economical.
"Iowans are paying more for coal generation to pollute our air, lands, and waters - that's not in question. What we don't know is how much extra we're paying," said IEC Energy Program Director Kerri Johannsen. "It is literally the job of the Iowa Utilities Board to ensure MidAmerican is being fair to customers, yet MidAm is stonewalling even the regulators about just how expensive this is."
The environmental groups have provided studies showing that MidAmerican's coal plants are uneconomic and pointed to the tens of billions of dollars of potential investment made available by the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, making coal alternatives all the cheaper. MidAmerican continues to withhold fundamental information from the IUB and intervening parties, hindering the utility board's ability to find the best plan for the health and wealth of Iowa.
"The Iowa Utilities Board's job is to ensure that utilities are responsible with Iowans' money and health. That's the tradeoff for giving them these lucrative, powerful monopolies," said Environmental Law & Policy Center Senior Attorney Josh Mandelbaum. "If MidAmerican can simply choose not to show the board certain studies, it can remove better options from consideration, hamstringing the board in its duties."
By refusing transparency, MidAmerican is essentially attempting to eliminate regulatory oversight through the hiding of data. As a monopoly public utility, regulation and oversight only work if the Board and stakeholders have the information needed for accountability. A lack of accountability is potentially costing Iowan customers millions.
MidAmerican Energy's deadline to respond to the motion is this week.
"The decisions made today will affect Iowans for decades to come. Residents and businesses deserve a full airing of the risks and benefits of MidAm's planning," said Sierra Club Beyond Coal Campaign Representative Katie Rock.
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Only a fourth of respondents are satisfied with their current quality of life;
84% have never connected with other people living with chronic hives
PHILADELPHIA, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Living with chronic hives can often be impacted by various obstacles throughout the patient journey, including diagnosis, treatment-related condition control and affordability and quality of life, according to a recent survey conducted by Health Union, the leader in social health. The inaugural Chronic Hives In America survey illuminates the perspectives and experiences of people living with chronic hives.
These findings also support and fuel content and engagement for the recent launch of Chronic-Hives.com, Health Union's 40th condition-specific online health community.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology defines hives as a skin reaction leading to red or skin-colored bumps, caused by an array of triggers, including food, medications, insect stings or bites and exposure to heat or cold. When an individual's hives occur almost daily for more than six weeks, this is known as chronic hives, or chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Potentially due to a similarity in symptoms and triggers to allergies and a number of skin conditions, diagnosis can often be a journey for people living with chronic hives. More than six in 10 respondents said they had to see at least three healthcare professionals before receiving their chronic hives diagnosis. Chronic-Hives.com patient leader Christy Amos is one of those individuals.
"I ended up seeing three different allergy specialists before I was told that I have chronic hives," Amos said. "I'm glad to be a part of a community where I can share my experience and help support others who are also dealing with chronic hives."
Access to treatment can be a particular pain point for people with chronic hives. Nearly three in 10 respondents said they are unable to afford the cost of chronic hives treatment. Only 18% of respondents have ever used injection medications, which are among the most expensive treatments and often used for severe cases of chronic hives.
Affordability is one of multiple factors that could contribute to low condition control. Three in 10 respondents said they considered their chronic hives to be controlled on their current treatment plan. An even lower amount - 15% - said they feel in control of their overall health.
This negative view of overall health could be related to the significant impact the condition can have on mental health and other aspects of quality of life. Only a quarter of respondents said they are satisfied with their current quality of life. Specifically, more than half said their chronic hives have had a negative impact on their ability to sleep, four in 10 said it has negatively impacted their mental health and one-third said their condition has negatively affected both their self-esteem and their social life.
Moreover, half of respondents said they feel alone in their struggle with the condition. For many, this could be related to not knowing others who are also living with the condition. In fact, 84% of respondents said they have never connected with other people living with chronic hives, while only 8% currently keep in touch or engage with other chronic hives patients.
"People with chronic or complex health conditions are constantly looking for meaningful connections throughout their health journeys, whether to obtain information or find and share support," said Olivier Chateau, Health Union's co-founder and CEO. "With a condition like chronic hives, for which so few people know or have the opportunity to engage with others who share their experiences, Chronic-Hives.com will be a much-needed resource for many."
The inaugural Chronic Hives In America survey, which was fielded from Jan. 10 to March 18, 2022, included responses from 201 people living with chronic hives. Additional survey results may be available upon request. More information about living with chronic hives can be found on Chronic-Hives.com.
About Health Union
Health Union is the proven industry leader driving and amplifying social health. As the premier social health company, only Health Union encourages the dynamic, real-time action people take to find meaningful connections and share information that impact their health journey. The company reaches millions of people through the largest portfolio of condition-specific online health communities (e.g., Migraine.com, MultipleSclerosis.net, LungCancer.net) and health leaders - addressing virtually every condition and providing the information, connection and support they need.
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Mohammed Ibrahim joins leading MSP with over 22 years of professional experience in networking and security
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicalis US, an international IT solution and managed services provider, today announced the appointment of Mohammed Ibrahim as its new VP of Managed Services. In this role, Ibrahim will oversee a team of 285 operations experts, comprised of help desk, engineering support teams, and solutions architects. Additionally, he will work closely with Logicalis' global and regional teams to ensure proper resource alignment.
"We are proud to have Mohammed's extensive experience and expertise to lead our managed services team," said CEO Jon Groves. "Our customers rely on our managed services support, and we know that Mohammed will deliver what they need to be successful. He represents what it means to be an Architect of Change ™, and we look forward to seeing his leadership drive growth throughout our organization."
Ibrahim joins Logicalis US with more than two decades of experience in networking and security, as well as hybrid cloud and enterprise solution design for complex global structures. Based in Frisco, Tex., Ibrahim attended Bangalore University and holds various technical certifications including as a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
"Logicalis US has become a leader in the technology sector by exemplifying what it means to be Architects of Change™," said Ibrahim. "I couldn't be happier to join such an innovative team that embraces emerging technologies and highlights the importance of managed services."
About Logicalis US
Award-winning Logicalis US works alongside our customers to recommend, plan, and implement a digital transformation strategy that aligns with their business goals. Through our consulting and managed services and with our longtime strategic partners, we then deliver custom security, network, collaboration, cloud, and data center solutions.
Logicalis employs over 6,400 people worldwide, including highly trained service specialists who design, deploy and manage complex IT infrastructures to meet the needs of over 10,000 corporate and public sector customers. To achieve this, Logicalis maintains strong partnerships with technology leaders such as Cisco, HPE, IBM, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, VMware and ServiceNow on an international basis. It has specialized solutions for enterprise and medium-sized companies in vertical markets covering financial services, TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing and professional services, helping customers benefit from cutting-edge technologies in a cost-effective way.
The Logicalis Group has annualized revenues of over $1.5 billion from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific and is one of the leading IT and communications solution integrators specializing in the areas of advanced technologies and services.
The Logicalis Group is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $4.1 billion.
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Stranger pays year’s rent for disabled combat veteran who feared losing home
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – A disabled U.S. combat veteran and his wife are no longer living in fear of losing their home after a stranger paid their rent for an entire year.
James Bolin, a veteran of the Gulf War, suffers from PTSD and frequent seizures that prevent him from driving or cooking for himself. He lives on a fixed income with his wife, Cristy, in the Emerald Pines Mobile Park.
The couple have called the park home for nearly 22 years, but a change in ownership and inflation pressures prompted an increase in rents, putting the Bolins in danger of being forced out.
Cristy Bolin had stopped working to help take care of her husband of 15 years, but recently she was forced to return to the labor force.
“I’m just really stressed, having to go back to work, leaving him [James] alone,” she told FOX19 in a story that aired last week. “He could aspirate and die.”
Even then, the situation was dire.
“We can’t make it without my income, with him being a disabled veteran and on a fixed income, we can’t make it,” Cristy Bolin said.
But a Good Samaritan saw the story that aired last week and stepped up in a big way, paying the couple’s rent for the next year.
That stranger is John Boyd, owner of Boyd Heating and Cooling.
“I’m just glad that I’m able to help somebody, make a difference in somebody else’s life,” Boyd said. “I mean that. That’s what we’re here for.”
James Bolin, upon hearing of Boyd’s generosity, initially balked, saying the money should go to someone else more deserving. But the check had already been written, and when he heard that, he started to cry.
“You look at the country and the shape it’s in, and you say, ‘Now, what was I fighting for?’ Today, you reminded me,” James Bolin said addressing Boyd Tuesday. “Sometimes you just kind of want to give up, and then you get that little bit of extra that you need ... Sometimes a little act of kindness just makes the world not seem so heavy.”
Boyd says many members of his family served in the Army. He says our veterans need to be taken care of.
“We appreciate it. We appreciate everything you’ve done for our country,” he said, speaking to James Bolin.
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15-year-old student in deadly highway crash has ‘long road to recovery’
By Chandler Watkins
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BEAVERTON Oregon (KPTV) — Following a deadly car crash in Beaverton earlier this week, three Southridge High School students and a Washington County deputy have long roads to recovery ahead of them.
Sky Korbut, 15, was one of the students injured in the crash. His mom, Alecia Delarosa, says she hugged him goodbye before heading to work the nightshift. She got the call he had been in an accident a few hours later.
“I always like to tell my kids that I love them, and I’ll see them later as I’m going to work and to have a good night. It’s just unreal. One minute your kids giving you a hug goodbye when you’re heading out to work and the next minute you have to come to the hospital. A parent’s worst nightmare to get that call.”
She was told her son had been severely injured but was alive because he was wearing his seatbelt.
“The impact was so hard that it actually punctured his intestines,” Delarosa said. “There was bleeding that had to be stopped and then once that was stopped, they had to reattach the intestines. That was the first surgery. Second surgery, he broke his back, lower back, had a fracture so now he has two plates in his spine.”
Delarosa says Sky also fractured a femur and has several broke ribs but is awake.
“He hears us, he can shake his head,” said Delarosa. “Right now, he has a tube down his throat so he can’t use his words. He’s under a lot of medication and a lot of pain going on, but he is able to communicate with us for a little bit. He blinks his eyes to let us know he loves us. He’s a tough kid. I know he’ll pull through, but I know it’s going to be a long road to recovery”
Sky’s family says he is outgoing, loves to be outdoors, and loves to hang out with his friends.
“Sky is really fun, caring, and is such a sweetheart,” said Kristin Schwing, Sky’s sister-in-law. “Somebody who would every time he sees you would give you a hug.”
They thank the community for the outpouring of support they have received. A GoFundMe has also been set up to help pay for medical expenses.
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TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Fengate Asset Management (Fengate) is pleased to announce that Nina Yoo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective September 1, 2022.
Nina brings a wealth of experience and an exceptional track record to her new role. Joining Fengate 13 years ago, she progressed steadily to reach her most recent role as Managing Director and Head of Asset Management for Fengate Infrastructure. She managed a team of more than 50 skilled professionals and was responsible for fund and portfolio management for more than 40 assets representing $15 billion of value across P3 projects, wind and solar renewable power projects, combined heat and power plants, data centres and mobile cell towers. Nina also oversaw infrastructure funds with more than $2.5 billion in equity capital from investors around the world, including Canada, the U.S., Asia, and Europe, and was instrumental in the product development of these funds.
As a leader at Fengate and within her industry, Nina is a mentor for many at her firm and within the financial and infrastructure sectors. She leads by example and is an active supporter of up-and-coming women leaders in the firm through mentorship, individual guidance, public speaking, and support to help women advance in their professional careers. At Fengate, Nina continues to bring innovative improvements and solutions to the forefront, including our firm's flexible work policy which she spearheaded during the onset of the pandemic and her leadership with our ESG program.
"Congratulations to Nina on this well-deserved appointment," said Lou Serafini Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Fengate. "Nina's expertise in finance, asset management and people management has had significant impact with excellent results for our investors and Fengate's overall growth, and I am excited about her leadership as Chief Financial Officer and a member of our Executive team."
About Fengate Asset Management
Fengate is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity and real estate strategies. With offices in Ontario and Texas and team members across North America, Fengate invests in long-life, high-quality assets and businesses on behalf of our clients. With more than 45 years of experience, we are proud of our proven track record and trusted reputation across the sectors we work in. Learn more at www.fengate.com
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Congenica, a UK-based digital health company that enables the rapid analysis and interpretation of genomic data, has selected the GenomOncology Precision Oncology Platform for the development of a novel ground-breaking CE-IVD Precision Oncology Solution.
Driven by the increasing adoption of cancer genomics and the growing need to individualize therapeutic recommendations, Congenica is developing a fully automated data analysis application, aimed at transforming the usability and scalability of genomic data for routine oncology clinical practice.
To further enrich decision support capabilities for this novel precision oncology solution, Congenica is collaborating with GenomOncology to provide regional therapy recommendations.
GenomOncology's Precision Oncology Platform is designed to harmonize the latest precision oncology information, which includes an extensive set of annotations and ontologies, as well as curated public, licensed, and proprietary content and data sets. By incorporating this comprehensive knowledgebase, Congenica will have improved access to curated, precision oncology information from the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and others, to yield data-driven insights and recommendations within their CDS.
Alistair Johnson, Chief Professional Services Officer at Congenica, said: "This collaboration signifies the expansion of Congenica's Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Platform into oncology. Our novel product offers a fully automated future-proof end-to-end solution that unlocks the full potential of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) in the clinical oncology space. GenomOncology brings extensive experience in precision oncology care, and its platform has been developed specifically to deliver clinical informatics solutions for cancer. We look forward to working with GenomOncology to further drive precision medicine, delivering high quality patient care and shaping the future of human health."
"Our partnership with Congenica enables us to expand opportunities for precision oncology care at the global level. The extensive information available within the GenomOncology Precision Oncology Platform, combined with the capabilities of the Congenica Clinical Decision Support Platform, will give clinicians and researchers the knowledge needed to provide their patients with the most appropriate care opportunities," said Brad Wertz, Chief Executive Officer at GenomOncology.
About Congenica
Congenica is a digital health company enabling the rapid analysis and interpretation of genomic data, empowering researchers and clinicians to provide life-changing answers that improve wellbeing and disease management. Congenica's world-leading software enables rapid genomic data analysis at scale and is the only product of its kind that has received the CE Mark under the In Vitro Diagnostics Directive.
A recognised leader in the genomic analysis of rare diseases and inherited cancer, Congenica is expanding its platform into new indications such as somatic cancer, next generation non- invasive pre-natal diagnosis and wellness, helping to deliver a future where clinical genomics is fully integrated into healthcare.
Based on pioneering research from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the UK NHS, Congenica has a global footprint supporting leading international laboratories, academic medical centres and biopharmaceutical companies and is the exclusive Clinical Decision Support partner for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service.
For more information visit www.congenica.com.
About GenomOncology
GenomOncology provides the healthcare community with data-driven insights to improve cancer care. GenomOncology strengthens your precision oncology program by transforming valuable, but unusable data, into actionable oncology treatment options and strategic insights. GenomOncology's Precision Oncology Platform (POP) powers its comprehensive set of end-to-end software solutions that enhance decision support. POP combines both proprietary content and public and licensed data sets with your internal patient data to provide you the information necessary to improve patient outcomes. Learn more at www.genomoncology.com.
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Housing market conditions and the financial profile of adjustable-rate mortgage borrowers mean there is minimal risk of a housing market crash
- The share of adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) applications is the highest it's been in 15 years.
- Home buyers who recently financed their home purchase with an ARM typically make nearly $75,000 more than mortgage borrowers overall, and their typical down payment is more than twice as large.
- Black mortgage borrowers have been more risk-averse in their use of ARMs and have not reaped the potential rewards to the same degree as borrowers of other racial groups.
SEATTLE, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are becoming more common as home buyers hunt for ways to save money with today's higher mortgage rates. Rather than buyers who are toeing the affordability line, borrowers using an adjustable-rate mortgage today are likely to be affluent households with larger down payments, a new Zillow® analysis finds.
The share of applications for ARMs rose to 12.6% in June before dipping slightly to 12.2% in July. Those two months mark the first time the share of ARMs has risen above 12% since August 2007. ARMs usually offer a lower interest rate than a standard 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage during the introductory period — ranging from three to 10 years — which is attractive when mortgage rates are high. The interest rate on an ARM loan can rise or fall after the introductory period expires, bringing some long-term uncertainty for the borrower.
"Housing market conditions and the profile of ARM borrowers should bring comfort to anybody scarred by the memory of risky lending practices during the Great Recession," said Zillow senior economist Nicole Bachaud. "It's important not to confuse some added risk for an individual borrower with risk to the housing market as a whole. Borrowers today are more financially prepared for home buying, and the housing market has a much stronger outlook than the last time ARMs were this popular. While not the best option for every buyer, ARMs can be beneficial for households on solid financial footing that can stomach the possibility of higher payments down the road."
The growing popularity of ARMs may remind some people of the subprime mortgages that were issued to borrowers who could not qualify for conventional mortgages in the run-up to the Great Recession. Many of these subprime mortgages acted similarly to ARMs in that the monthly payments were initially low, then increased in later years. That is where the similarities end, however. Lending standards are now much tighter.
Home buyers who recently financed their home purchase with an ARM appear to be better positioned than borrowers overall, with higher median incomes and larger down payments. The median income of buyers who received an ARM loan was $165,000 in 2021, compared to $91,000 for all borrowers. And the typical ARM borrower put 23.6% down — therefore making the loan smaller — while the typical borrower overall put down 10%. Given this, it's likely today's typical ARM borrower would be able to withstand increased monthly payments if mortgage rates were to rise.
In addition to lending practices being reformed, housing market conditions are also much different than they were 15 years ago. Rapid home price increases in the 2000s were due in part to artificially inflated demand from buyers who were not financially ready for a home purchase.
In contrast, today's buyers are well qualified, and there are likely many more financially well-positioned buyers who were left without a seat in the frenzied game of musical chairs during the pandemic, now waiting to pounce if the right home at the right price comes onto the market. While it's nearly impossible to predict inventory levels five years into the future, the inventory shortage is a long-term problem that does not appear to be on the verge of righting itself. That means even in the unlikely event that a large number of ARM borrowers were unable to afford their mortgage payments in a few years' time and were forced to sell, the realities of supply and demand would mean it's very possible that a supply influx would be swallowed up by eager buyers, limiting any impact on home prices.
While many recent borrowers have benefitted from low mortgage rates and the benefits offered by ARMs, Black mortgage borrowers have been more risk-averse in their use of ARMs and have not reaped the same rewards. ARM loans approved for Black home buyers were for a median property value lower than for Black borrowers overall, a reversal from all other racial groups included in the analysis.
"Adjustable-rate and subprime loans disproportionately harmed Black homeowners during the foreclosure crisis," Bachaud said. "Black mortgage applicants, then, have reason to be more risk-averse in their use of ARMs, particularly in a time like today when housing market conditions are changing so quickly. While the popularity of ARMs is rising and the potential benefits are greater for the right type of buyer, the data shows Black home buyers are less willing to accept the added risk after facing greater obstacles to qualify for a mortgage, another signal that lending is a long way from equitable."
Black and Latinx homeowners were disproportionately harmed by the mid-2000s housing crash, and the Black homeownership rate has yet to recover. This data indicates Black home buyers — who often have more difficulty securing a mortgage — have been more wary of taking on financial risk than home buyers of other races, and some may be missing out on the benefit of the lower introductory interest rate.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation is excited to announce a lead grant for the collective effort to improve the visitor experience at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, thanks to the generous support of The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. The more than $4.4 million grant will support renovation of the existing visitor center and outdoor area to create a welcoming and inclusive space to share culturally relevant content through exhibits and digital media in collaboration with Sitnasuak Native Corporation and affiliated tribes. This project will also create new and enhanced in-person and distance learning opportunities and strengthen relationships and engagement with Tribal communities.
"The National Park Foundation is grateful to the Helmsley Charitable Trust for its ongoing commitment to expanding the visitor experience," said National Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth. "The improved visitor center will share stories of the history and culture of Tribal communities of the Bering Straits Region whose knowledge of the land is as profound as the natural forces that shaped it."
The grant builds on the support that the National Park Foundation and the Helmsley Charitable Trust have provided to enhance the visitor experience and expand educational opportunities through visitor center improvements at Badlands National Park and Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, representing a philanthropic investment of more than $12 million in all.
"Our national parks provide opportunities for people from around the world as well as right here in Alaska to engage with nature and understand important history, both natural and human," said Walter Panzirer, a Helmsley Trustee. "Helmsley is proud to again support the National Park Foundation to help enhance the visitor experience at what is more than a national park, but a national treasure."
Specific to Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, located on the Seward Peninsula in the Bering Straits Region of northwest Alaska, the grant will fund new exhibits and a park film, enhance tribal engagement, and greatly increase in-person and distance education opportunities.
"Quyanaq, thank you, to the Helmsley Charitable Trust for the generous support for Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and Sitnasuak Native Corporation," said Jeanette Koelsch, Superintendent of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. "This is a wonderful opportunity for tribes and the National Park Service to co-create the visitor experience."
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve protects a small remnant of the land bridge that connected Asia and North America more than 10,000 years ago during the last Ice Age. The preserve offers unparalleled opportunities to experience vast arctic and coastal ecosystems, that are the homeland of the Inupiat.
The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate, and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks. We do it in collaboration with the National Park Service, the park partner community, and with the generous support of donors, without whom our work would not be possible. Learn more at nationalparks.org.
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust aspires to improve lives by supporting exceptional efforts in the U.S. and around the world in health and select place-based initiatives. Since beginning active grantmaking in 2008, Helmsley has committed more than $3 billion for a wide range of charitable purposes. Learn more at helmsleytrust.org.
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MILTON, Del., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Earth Month, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Igloo are debuting a limited-edition ECOCOOL Playmate Elite cooler that gives back to Mother Nature. Available now for purchase, The Dogfish Head inspired cooler design is made with post-consumer recycled plastic that not only delivers coolness but also supports each brand's continued efforts in creating more sustainable products and innovations.
The eco-friendly Igloo and Dogfish Head ECOCOOL Playmate Elite positively impacts drinkers' enjoyment without negatively impacting the planet. Crafted with post-consumer recycled resin that saves discarded plastic yogurt cups and milk jugs from landfills, the iconic Playmate cooler features flourishing nature-inspired artwork paired with Dogfish Head's signature green color scheme to bring drinkers closer to the environment as they explore the great outdoors with a cold-one in hand.
"With our continued environmental stewardship, it was only natural for us to partner with Igloo to create a sustainable cooler that pairs perfectly with a refreshing beer as another eco-conscious step toward standing up for Mother Nature," said Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer. "From sourcing regenerative or organic ingredients for many of Dogfish Head beers to implementing sustainably minded initiatives through so many facets of our brand and community, we share the same ethos with Igloo when it comes to protecting and celebrating Mother Nature and its many bounties, one small grain or yogurt cup at a time. And, as beer and nature lovers explore what our world has to offer this Earth Month and beyond, we collectively hope to inspire them on thoughtful choices that give back to the environment."
As part of the collaboration, Dogfish Head is inviting drinkers to stand up for Mother Nature by participating in an Earth Month sweepstakes for a chance to win a variety of eco-friendly prizes, including the limited-edition Dogfish Head ECOCOOL Playmate Elite cooler. For every entry, Dogfish Head will donate $1.00 to Keep America Beautiful® during their 2022 Great American Cleanup®, up to $10,000, with Igloo matching the donation. The sweepstakes will run through April 30, and drinkers can enter at http://www.dogfishheadearthmonthsweeps.com/ and follow the submission instructions for a chance to win. Keep America Beautiful is a section 501(c)(3) organization.
"At Igloo, as we continue our mission to become the most environmentally friendly cooler company on Earth, we're incredibly excited to partner with Dogfish Head," said Jon Sinko, Vice President of Partnerships and Licensing at Igloo. "We share a vision that two brands together can do more good for the planet than each of us could on our own. The collaboration and teamwork from both sides have made this not only fun but also a fulfilling project to work on together, especially with the contribution we're able to make to Keep America Beautiful."
The Igloo and Dogfish Head ECOCOOL Playmate Elite cooler has a 16-quart capacity that fits up to 30 12-ounce cans and is currently available to purchase for $45.00 on Dogfish Head's webstore and at their coastal Delaware merchandise shops. The cooler can also be purchased on igloocoolers.com starting on Earth Day, April 22, while supplies last.
"Having the opportunity to partner with two respected and well-recognized brands, Igloo and Dogfish Head, means a tremendous amount to Keep America Beautiful and the work our team does each day," said Keep America Beautiful Chief Marketing Officer, Noah Ullman. "To know these two companies believe in and support our mission in such a way speaks volumes about their concern for every community's health and well-being, and about their efforts toward sustainability."
For more information, please visit www.dogfishhead.com and igloocoolers.com. Learn more and get involved with Keep America Beautiful® by visiting https://kab.org/.
ABOUT DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY
Dogfish Head has focused on brewing beers with culinary ingredients outside the Reinheitsgebot since the day it opened as one of the smallest American craft breweries in 1995. A Delaware-based brand and supporter of the Independent Craft Brewing Seal, Dogfish Head sells beer in all 50 states and Washington D.C. For more, visit www.dogfish.com, Facebook: @dogfishheadbeer, Twitter: @dogfishbeer and Instagram: @dogfishhead.
ABOUT IGLOO COOLERS
Born from a modest metalworking shop back in 1947, Igloo has been instrumental in redefining how we live, work and play. What began with bringing clean water to the worksite quickly moved into super-functional, best-in-class ice chests. Igloo products made the family outdoor recreation movement of the 20th century possible. Suddenly, taking your kids camping on the weekend became easy and cross-country road trips became a summer vacation staple.
As we approach our next century, Igloo is 1,200 employees strong. We are proud to call—a 1.8-million-square-foot, three-building facility in—Katy, Texas home. With more than 500 products sold at thousands of retailers around the globe, we can confidently call ourselves the number one cooler manufacturer in the world.
And through it all we haven't lost sight of our original goal—to create products that enable the pursuit of happiness (however you define it). That's why we're still working hard every day to innovate, create and make it easier for you to get out, work hard and play even harder.
ABOUT KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL®
Keep America Beautiful, the nation's leading community improvement nonprofit organization, inspires and educates people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment. Established in 1953, Keep America Beautiful strives to End Littering, Improve Recycling, and Beautify America's Communities. We believe everyone has a right to live in a clean, green, and beautiful community, and shares a responsibility to contribute to that vision. The organization is driven by the work and passion of nearly 700 Keep America Beautiful affiliates, millions of volunteers, and the collaborative support of corporate partners, social and civic service organizations, academia, municipalities, elected officials, and individuals. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Donate and take action at kab.org.
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Trump may hold off on more endorsements for coming primaries, advisers say
By Gabby Orr, CNN
Republican candidates in upcoming primaries may have a tougher time scoring a coveted endorsement from Donald Trump, according to the former President’s allies, who say he is feeling more risk-averse amid the deadlocked Senate GOP contest in Pennsylvania.
One of those allies described Trump as “agitated” by the uncertain outcome in the Keystone State primary, where his endorsement of celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz failed to translate into a decisive win against former hedge fund manager David McCormick. As of Thursday morning, the race remains tight and appears likely to head to an automatic recount as required by Pennsylvania law when the vote margin falls below 0.5%.
“This is not how he expected this to go,” said one of the advisers. “If Oz loses, it puts him in an awkward spot because he absolutely trashed David McCormick at his rally and pissed off quite a few allies who never thought he should have endorsed Oz.”
On Wednesday, Trump urged Oz to simply “declare victory” in a series of comments on his Truth Social platform, while also making unsubstantiated claims about attempts “to cheat with the ballots” in Pennsylvania. At his election night event, Oz told attendees, “When all the votes are counted, we will win.”
A loss for Oz in Pennsylvania would not only add another blot to Trump’s endorsement record — even as he claimed Wednesday to have had a “spectacular” primary night — but advisers say it will also make the former President reluctant to wade into other contentious primaries in Alabama, Arizona and Missouri unless and until a clear front-runner emerges. Trump has been closely monitoring the Alabama Senate race between US Rep. Mo Brooks, Army veteran Mike Durant and Katie Britt, a former aide to retiring GOP Sen. Richard Shelby, which will takes place Tuesday. And although he promised to select a new candidate in the race after withdrawing his endorsement of Brooks in March, some of his allies say the situation in Pennsylvania has given him pause.
“I think it will depend on how big of a lead Britt builds up,” said one former Trump campaign official, who noted that Trump privately favors Britt, with whom he met at Mar-a-Lago in February.
In the Arizona Senate race, a Trump endorsement of Peter Thiel protégé Blake Masters seemed likely after J.D. Vance, another Thiel confidant and Trump-endorsed candidate, won the Ohio Republican Senate primary earlier this month. But people close to Trump now expect him to hold off on picking a candidate anytime soon. One outside Trump adviser, who told CNN earlier this week that the former President was on the brink of backing Masters, reversed course late Tuesday to say the endorsement was now “indefinitely” on hold as Trump awaits a result in Pennsylvania.
“He’ll be a lot more selective for sure,” another former Trump campaign official said.
A newly cautious approach to upcoming primaries by Trump would underscore his belief that in order to maintain influence inside the Republican Party, his endorsement must remain powerful. He has repeatedly touted his endorsement record and the “winners” he’s picked.
And while Tuesday’s primaries in Pennsylvania and North Carolina may have delivered mixed results for the former President, next week’s much-anticipated gubernatorial primary in Georgia is looking increasingly likely to hand Trump a major setback. With a flood of support from big-name Republicans such as former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp is widely favored to fend off a GOP primary challenge from former Sen. David Perdue, who was hand-picked and recruited by Trump last year amid the former President’s frustration with Kemp’s refusal to contest the 2020 election results in Georgia.
“Georgia will be an absolute bloodbath. My guess is that will have the biggest effect on the endorsement process,” one of the former Trump campaign officials said. A Fox poll released Wednesday showed Perdue trailing Kemp by 32 points, suggesting that Kemp could potentially avoid a runoff contest if he remains above 50 percent support on primary day.
Trump also failed to rescue Rep. Madison Cawthorn from a primary defeat on Tuesday in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, despite urging Republicans to give the scandal-plagued freshman congressman “a second chance” hours before voters went to the polls. The former President has not yet commented on Cawthorn’s loss, though several of his allies attempted to distance themselves from the MAGA-aligned incumbent as he headed for a loss Tuesday night.
“He could have been an absolute star long-term in the party,” one Trump adviser said, adding that Cawthorn “only has himself to blame.”
Nor has Trump weighed in on Idaho Gov. Brad Little winning his GOP primary by some 20 points over Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, who had Trump’s support in a state he carried by more than 30 points in 2020. One of the former Trump campaign officials said the Idaho outcome was a perfect example of why the former President is likely to be more cautious as the rest of the primary season unfolds.
The pair of losses in Idaho and North Carolina, coupled with Oz’s inability to close the deal on election night and Perdue’s seemingly doomed bid in Georgia, has left Trump much less inclined to roll the dice in new contests, according to people close to him.
“He does not want August to be a repeat of May,” one of the Trump advisers said, referring to two late-summer primaries in Arizona and Missouri, where Trump has not yet chosen candidates to get behind.
Potential endorsements down the line
Any steps Trump takes to support Senate candidates in Arizona and Missouri or gubernatorial hopefuls in Michigan and Wisconsin may ultimately be determined by how each race looks later this summer.
The former President waited until later in the campaign to throw his weight behind Vance in Ohio and gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania, and he would be late to intervene if he endorses Britt or Durant in Alabama in the coming days. Trump allies admit that the point of the strategy so far is to help protect him from unexpected losses, though his April endorsement of Oz still came after mail-in voting had already begun in Pennsylvania. It also gives him a chance to review multiple polls for trends that might show a certain candidate with momentum behind them, one of the Trump advisers said.
Missouri is a unique race, given that Trump has faced both tremendous pressure from supporters of Eric Greitens to endorse the disgraced former governor and tremendous pressure to endorse an alternative to Greitens from Republicans who are concerned about the former governor’s electability in November. Greitens faced fresh allegations of marital abuse from his ex-wife earlier this spring and is up against two candidates — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and US Rep. Vicky Hartzler — who have drawn support from prominent GOP Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, respectively.
But even if Trump presses on with successful endorsements in these contests, the outcome of Tuesday’s primaries could come back to haunt him this fall and in the 2024 presidential primary.
One person close to the former President said he “burned a lot of bridges” with his late-stage endorsement of Mastriano and his decision to back Oz — rebuffing Trump White House alums such as Stephen Miller and Hope Hicks, who had signed on to help McCormick and actively lobbied their former boss for his support.
Oz’s shifting positions over the years on issues such as abortion and guns raised early questions among Trump allies and MAGA personalities about the candidate’s conservative bona fides, and Oz has refused to go as far as the former President in claiming — falsely — that the 2020 presidential election was rigged. The frustration with Trump’s pick was palpable at a May 7 campaign rally in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, where attendees repeatedly booed the celebrity doctor, according to footage from the event.
“We have to secure a massive victory for Dr. Oz,” Trump told his supporters at the time to mixed enthusiasm from the crowd.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Whoever decided to combine coconut and cream together in the form of a pie is a good person in our book.
The dessert is well-liked amongst pie-lovers, not too sure what the cake-loving community has to say but there can be no lie, coconut cream pie is good. Sunday, May 8 is National Coconut Cream Pie and yes we’re using it as an excuse to bolster the dessert’s clout.
If you’re not keen on baking or just don’t feel like making a homemade pie, we checked out Yelp’s list of the best coconut cream pie in Dallas for you to go out and try!
- Maple Leaf Diner, located in North Dallas
- Emporium Pies, located in Bishop Arts District
- Daisy Cakes
- MeLisa The Pie Lady
- Society Bakery, located in Lower Greenville
- Piefalootin
- Norma’s Cafe, located in Oak Cliff
- Haute Sweets Patisserie
- Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery, located in Uptown
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Leading Children's and Maternity Pop-Up Consignment Franchise Provides a Resource for Families Looking to Save
TULSA, Okla., June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Between Friends, North America's largest and leading children's and maternity pop-up consignment community marketplace, is committed to providing a resource for families to help make money-saving switches this summer. As the cost of living, inflation, gas and travel expenses reach unprecedented highs, the consignment franchise is prioritizing helping families save.
Just Between Friends franchisees provide a local resource when they host their sales twice a year, and this past season has proven successful for the company, with a +20% year-over-year, sale-over-sale increase in top line revenue in addition to recently closing a $750K+ sale - one of their top-grossing in brand history. This success for a family-centric national brand speaks to the tremendous need posed by parents to save as much as they can for their family as the economy continues to present challenges.
With no end in sight to the record inflation, Just Between Friends aims to help families navigate these challenging times with budget-friendly tips that can help reduce some of the burden that parents have been facing.
- Shop Resale + Consignment: We're living in uncertain times with prices fluctuating every day, but babies and children still need essential items. Consignment shopping will help you avoid a hefty price tag and shipping prices by purchasing gently-used clothes, shoes, toys, etc. Saving money with these kinds of items leaves room to spend more on things such as groceries, bills and more.
- Sell Gently Loved Items: Not only can parents save money with consignment shopping, but they can make money by selling their gently used items. Consignment marketplaces will take a variety of gently-used items which also serves as a way to recycle the items of your fast-growing children versus tossing them. Create an account and sign up to sell today at https://jbfsale.com/myjbfprofile/cpLogin.jsp. As we gear up for fall sales, Just Between Friends needs product!
- Cut Down on Energy-Use at Home: One of the biggest areas for spending goes toward housing costs including water and electric bills. Simple acts such as turning off the water and light switches or adjusting the thermostat can go a long way. Parents can also remind their children to turn off the TV or gaming consoles when they're finished.
- Consider Reusable Items: Continuously buying products that have a one-time use can hit your budget pretty hard. Instead, look into products you can reuse such as metal water bottles, cloth napkins, beeswax wrap and even diapers. But you don't always have to purchase reusable goods – odds are you have items such as empty jars that can be repurposed a number of ways.
- Emphasize Experiences vs. Things: Children go through phases and their interests can change on a dime. Instead of investing in new toys that will have a brief shelf-life, place value on experiences you can do together as a family such as a movie night or trips to the beach. Not only do experiences last a lifetime, they can cost much less than the bottomless bin of plastic toys that will eventually get thrown away. Remember too, because toys have such a short shelf-life, you can save big on your next batch by purchases gently-used.
"It's no secret that we're living in unprecedented economic times," said Shannon Wilburn, CEO and Co-Founder of Just Between Friends. "Families aren't just trying to save money for travel and activities anymore, they're trying to save on essentials that their children and babies need. Just Between Friends provides a resource during our sale seasons in the spring and fall, but this extends further than just our brand – we're here to help our communities on a national level as well, and it's our hope that we can continue to be a resource for families year-round."
At a Just Between Friends sale, parents and grandparents can shop rows and rows of baby and children's shoes, toys, clothing, maternity, and baby equipment at 50 - 90% off retail prices, and as a consignor, they can sell items and earn from 60 - 70% on item sales. At the end of each Just Between Friends sale, items are donated to local organizations which help local women, children and families, serving groups that provide clothing closets, crisis centers, transitional emergency care, food banks and many other services.
"As a mother and grandmother myself, it is so important to know what resources are available to help ease the challenges that parents are facing right now," continued Wilburn. "As a professional at the head of a national children's and maternity supplies franchise, sharing money-saving tips completely aligns with our goal of providing parents with a resource that will help them get the things their children need and want without breaking the bank."
Find remaining spring sales here and start looking ahead as back-to-school schedules go live.
For more information on Just Between Friends, visit https://www.jbfsale.com.
Just Between Friends (JBF) is North America's largest and leading children's and maternity pop-up consignment community marketplace and is the only franchise in this vertical to employ an industry-leading safety and recall expert. Just Between Friends provides a resource for families shopping or selling items for a variety of reasons – from saving money on a strict budget to family trips – as well as providing a sustainable resource in the consignment sale space. What began as a sale between a few mom friends, including CEO and Co-founder Shannon Wilburn in 1997, has grown into a nationwide phenomenon with more than 150 franchises in 32 states.
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Versapay's "The State of Digitization in B2B Finance" reveals that digitization efforts in the AR department are not solving core accounts receivable problems in the transaction experience.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Versapay, the leader in Collaborative Accounts Receivable (AR), published a new report today from the 2022 Gartner® CFO and Finance Executive Conference. "The State of Digitization in B2B Finance" report reveals that when customer experience issues are not factored into AR digitization projects, it hurts the bottom line.
The report surveyed 1,000 C-level executives at companies with a minimum annual revenue of $100m on their accounts receivable digital transformation efforts. The findings showed that 82% of executives say their company lost revenue due to miscommunication in the invoice-to-cash cycle, leaving money on the table and damaging customer relationships.
"The State of Digitization in B2B Finance" found that 92% of executives surveyed agreed that to reach peak performance, every department in the organization needs to be digitized. However, 60% of executives also agree that AR departments have not been prioritized for digitization as much as other departments. While there is significant AR digitization work left to do, this also presents an opportunity as executives can eliminate costly miscommunications and enhance their customer experience by making sure to include digital collaboration in their AR transformation projects.
"Without the customer at the forefront of every digitization project, including accounts receivable automation, many companies are leaving money on the table," said Craig O'Neill CEO at Versapay. "It's imperative to move digitization efforts beyond just improving efficiency. Efficiency is important to be sure, but there needs also to be a focus on transparency and collaboration in the transaction experience, which will lead to faster payments and more satisfied customers as well."
Other highlights:
- 78% of executives say payment conflicts could have been avoided with better communication
- 73% of executives say the invoice-to-cash process can negatively affect a customer's experience
- 65% of executives say transparency and collaboration between AR and customers would reduce invoice disputes
- 64% of executives say that invoice disputes resulted in the threat of a lawsuit (38%), or escalated to full-blown litigation (32%)
For more details and insights regarding the survey results download the full "The State of Digitization in B2B Finance" report here.
About Versapay
Versapay is the leader in Collaborative Accounts Receivable. The Versapay Collaborative AR Network is the first solution that empowers the genius of teams by bridging the gap between suppliers and buyers through a shared, digital experience. Owned by Great Hill Partners, Versapay is based in Toronto with offices in Atlanta, London, Amsterdam, Sydney, and Miami. With 8,000+ clients and 800,000+ buyers engaged, Versapay handles 40+ million new invoices and drives $60+ billion in global payment volume annually. Join the conversation at twitter.com/Versapay and linkedin.com/company/versapay.
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PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Senior European Union officials on Thursday praised Montenegro for siding with the bloc’s policies against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine and urged the small Balkan nation to press on with reforms needed to advance toward EU membership.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and the Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi attended a joint Montenegro-EU Stabilization and Association Council that was held for the first time in a Balkan candidate country, an apparent expression of the EU’s commitment to the integration of the volatile region.
Montenegro is widely seen as next in line for EU membership, but the nation’s advance has been stalled because of internal political tensions between the pro-Western camp and those favoring closer ties with neighboring Serbia and Russia.
With Russia vying to maintain its historic influence in the Balkans, the EU has sought to keep alive countries’ bid to join the bloc despite slow progress. Apart from Montenegro, EU hopefuls in the region include Serbia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Kosovo.
Prime Minister Dritan Abazović, whose minority government enjoys a slim parliamentary majority, insisted that membership in the EU remains the only option for Montenegro. He promised to seek broader support for further reform.
“We need to do our homework,” Abazović said.
Borrell said he thanked Montenegro for its “steady 100% alignment with EU foreign policy decisions.” Montenegro has joined EU sanctions against Russia and defied Moscow, a traditional Slavic ally, back in 2017 to join NATO.
“Montenegro needs to keep the focus on the EU path,” Borrell added. “There is nothing more important. The window of opportunity is now.”
Borrell also urged Montenegro to abolish its program of granting citizenship to rich foreign investors. Analysts have said the EU apparently fears that some Russian or Belarusian individuals could benefit while facing Western sanctions.
Montenegro must implement judicial and rule of law reform, improve media freedom and boost the fight against crime and corruption, officials said. Várhelyi is set to visit Albania later Thursday. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/eu-officials-encourage-montenegro-to-press-on-with-reform/ | 2022-07-14T18:58:36Z |
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Netflix, Inc. ("Netflix, Inc.") (NASDAQ: NFLX) 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 persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between January 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
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ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Netflix, Inc. includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday it won’t allow China to build a military base there.
But that insistence will do little to ease concerns about the pact from the nation’s traditional partners that include New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
The leader of neighboring Micronesia added his voice to those expressing trepidation by invoking the bloody battles of World War II and warning that the pact could again see the South Pacific region become a battleground for much larger powers.
The Solomon Islands government said Thursday a draft agreement of the new security pact had been initialed by representatives from the Solomons and China and would be “cleaned up” and signed.
In a statement Friday, the Solomon Islands government said that “contrary to the misinformation promoted by antigovernment commentators” the agreement did not invite China to establish a military base.
“Government is conscious of the security ramification of hosting a military base, and it will not be careless to allow such initiative to take place under its watch,” the statement said.
The statement seemed to more emphatically rule out the possibility of a base after Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare had earlier told parliament it had no intention of asking China to build a base.
Sogavare said his nation sought only peace and prosperity, citing its foreign policy mantra: “We are friends to all and enemies to none.” He said it wasn’t a secret deal but a sovereign issue.
Under the terms of the draft agreement, China could send police, military personnel and other armed forces to the Solomon Islands “to assist in maintaining social order” and for a variety of other reasons. It could also send warships to the islands for stopovers and to replenish supplies, which had led to speculation about the possibility of China establishing a naval base on the South Pacific islands.
China has denied seeking a military foothold in the islands and accused others of raising tensions.
Apparently referring to the U.S. and its allies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Friday blamed others for militarizing the South Pacific and said the agreement with the Solomon Islands was predicated on maintaining the safety of lives and property and “does not have any military overtones.”
“When it comes to the militarization of the South Pacific region, individual countries, despite strong opposition from regional countries, are bent on creating a militarized coterie and seriously threatening regional security and stability by introducing the risk of nuclear proliferation into the South Pacific,” Zhao told reporters at a daily briefing.
“That wantonly trampled on and damaged the existing stability mechanism in the region,” Zhao said.
China’s Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Micronesia President David Panuelo wrote a letter to Sogavare saying Micronesia had “grave security concerns” about the “novel and unprecedented” arrangement.
He said the two small nations had become battle grounds during World War II and that it could happen again as China, the U.S. and Australia asserted themselves in the region.
“And is it plausible that, once the spheres have been carved out, that our concerns about climate change — today’s problem — would manifest into all-too-real concerns about a war in our backyards, with our people, our islands, as the playground for children playing as adults?” Panuelo wrote to Sogavare.
Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton said Friday that while it respected the Solomons’ sovereignty, the deal showed that China was acting aggressively in the region.
“We need to be very cautious here because the Chinese are incredibly aggressive, the tactics that they’re deploying into small island nations are quite remarkable,” he told Sky News.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this week described the possibility of Chinese military forces stationed on the Solomon Islands as “the potential militarization of the region.” And the U.S. State Department said Washington did not believe China’s security forces and methods needed to be exported.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday that “relevant parties should see the China-Solomon Islands security cooperation objectively and rationally and stop making irresponsible remarks.”
“Attempts to provoke, obstruct and undermine China’s friendly relations with the island countries is not popular and will not succeed,” Wang told reporters at a daily briefing.
“China-Solomon Islands cooperation does not target any third party and is not in conflict with Solomon Islands’ cooperation with other countries. Instead, it complements the existing regional cooperation mechanisms in a positive way,” he added.
The Solomon Islands, home to about 700,000 people, switched its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to Beijing in 2019 — a contributing factor to riots in November last year between residents of different islands within the country.
Australian police have been in the capital, Honiara, maintaining peace since then under a bilateral security treaty established in 2017. It provides a legal basis for the rapid deployment of Australian police, troops and associated civilians in the event of a major security challenge.
Chinese police are already on the islands conducting a training mission.
The Federated States of Micronesia is home to about 100,000 people. It has diplomatic relations and considers itself a “friend” of China, as well as having a close relationship with the U.S. under a compact of free association. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/solomon-islands-says-china-deal-wont-include-military-base/ | 2022-04-01T18:06:18Z |
Atlético wins ruling on seats closure for fan’s Nazi salute
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Atlético Madrid won’t have to close a section of its stadium for the Champions League game against Manchester City after a court blocked UEFA’s punishment for Nazi salutes by a fan. The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced its interim ruling in Atlético’s favor hours before Atlético hosts the second-leg game in the quarterfinals and will allow about 5,000 ticket-holders to retain their seats. Atlético had appealed to challenge a UEFA decision Monday that ordered the club to close a part of its 68,000-capacity Wanda Metropolitano Stadium as punishment for “discriminatory behavior” at the first leg in Manchester. CAS cited “serious repercussions to local security” to enforce the seats closure at such short notice. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/13/atletico-wins-ruling-on-seats-closure-for-fans-nazi-salute/ | 2022-04-13T15:03:51Z |
GREEN BAY, Wis.,MADISON, Wis., MILWAUKEEand MINNEAPOLIS, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 5th, 2022, DeWitt LLP law firm announced that on remand the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin entered a damages award of $3,980,533.33 based on the distinct value of its client's 33 infringed illustrations and unjust enrichment.
In 2017, DeWitt's Intellectual Property litigators Harry Van Camp, Eli Van Camp and Laura Davis successfully obtained a jury decision in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin for approximately $4 million in damages for copyright infringement and unjust enrichment.
On appeal by the Defendant Flora, Inc. from the jury verdict and entry of final judgment in favor of the Plaintiff Amy Sullivan the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued an opinion affirming in part, vacating in part, and remanding the case back to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. On July 1st, U.S. District Court Judge William Conley released the post appeal decision and order confirming the judgment.
At issue in the case was whether Flora, Inc., a business that hired Wisconsin-based graphic artist Sullivan to create work for advertising use, had used Sullivan's illustrations from previous videos without her consent in new, independent online promotional advertising.
Sullivan reserved all usage of her illustrations to herself except for two English language promotional videos. After the initial use, Flora, Inc. no longer had the permission of Sullivan to use the illustrations. That is where the problems began - Flora, Inc. even after being notified of copyright infringement continued to use Sullivan's copyrighted illustrations. After presenting its case to the jury in Wisconsin, the jury agreed that Flora, Inc. had damaged Sullivan economically through its copyright violations.
DeWitt's Intellectual Property litigators are recognized as leaders in the Intellectual Property field by IAM Patent 1000, IP Stars, Martindale-Hubbell, World Trademark Review, and others. Its attorneys work with clients around the world in all matters related to IP. They have successfully represented the IP interests of clients in federal and state courts across the country.
DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and is one of the 10 largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including background screening, business law, employee stock ownership plans, employee benefits, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, employment relations, environmental, estate planning, family business, family law, government relations, litigation, real estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at dewittllp.com.
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ploughshares Fund, the largest foundation singularly focused on the reduction of nuclear weapons, has awarded $565,000 in emergency grants in response to the war in Ukraine and the renewed nuclear threat from Russia.
Approved in a special meeting of the Ploughshares Fund Board of Directors in May, the grants will support regional nuclear experts who have been directly impacted by Russia's actions and will inform the global public on how to take action to lower nuclear risks.
The grants were awarded to four organizations to provide immediate funding for research and analysis in Eastern Europe, as well as longer-term educational and advocacy work that promotes disarmament as a solution to rising threats:
- The Vienna Center for Nonproliferation and Disarmament/The President and Fellows of Middlebury College will provide up to six fellowships for nuclear experts and practitioners who have had their careers disrupted because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Fellows will be hosted by institutions in Europe to pursue research in nuclear arms control, nonproliferation, and related topics.
- The Odessa Center for Nonproliferation will convene an expert workshop to examine the implications of the invasion for nuclear arms control and nonproliferation.
- Games for Change will organize educational uses of On the Morning You Wake, a VR film about the 2018 false missile alert in Hawaii, at several events surrounding the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons' (TPNW) first Meeting of States Parties in June 2022.
- The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), in addition to its work promoting and advocating for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), will increase its activities in Eastern Europe and deepen its partnerships with local civil society organizations in the region. It will increase awareness of nuclear threats in the wake of the invasion by positioning disarmament as a way to prevent Russian aggression and conducting research, media outreach, and educational efforts on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons.
"People are waking up to the frightening new reality that the risk of nuclear war is growing, and the use of nuclear weapons is highly vulnerable to human emotion, miscalculation, and error," said Dr. Emma Belcher, President of Ploughshares Fund. "The magnitude of this crisis – and with it, the opportunity for change – cannot be ignored: humanity is at an inflection point in the history of arms control and nonproliferation. This moment demands renewed engagement on the nuclear issue. How we respond today will have repercussions for decades to come."
Ploughshares Fund will make additional grants to help reduce the nuclear threat later this year.
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LBillet@Plougshares.org
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Decision Point Center, an addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment center in Prescott, Arizona is in-network with Shasta Insurance, which can significantly reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs for many patients.
PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Point Center, one of the leading addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment centers in the Arizona region, is now in-network with Shasta Insurance. As an in-network addiction treatment provider, Decision Point Center can offer its treatments and programs to Shasta Insurance members at significantly reduced rates, which can result in no out-of-pocket costs for many patients. It is a great opportunity to get high-quality care that is also highly affordable.
Shasta is a third-party health insurance and health plan administrator that focuses on plan administration for Native Americans. Before Shasta was established in 2008, many health insurance plans specifically for Native American policyholders were notoriously difficult to administrate, which made matters more complicated for people who needed to use the plan to get healthcare. As Shasta has grown as a third-party administrator of self-funded benefit plans, more and more people in Native American communities have been able to use it to get the specialized treatment they have long needed.
As an addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment center, Decision Point Center is equipped to help patients who are struggling with substance addiction and/or mental health difficulties. Oftentimes, mental health difficulties can cause or exacerbate substance use disorders. By targeting both issues with specialized care, Decision Point Center offers effective treatment programs that few other rehab centers in Arizona can offer. The in-network status with Shasta Insurance further improves its treatment programs by reducing or completely removing out-of-pocket costs.
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For more information about Shasta Administrative Services and Insurance, inquiring parties can visit www.shastatpa.com. Anyone interested in using a Shasta insurance plan at Decision Point Center in Prescott, Arizona for addiction treatment or dual-diagnosis treatment should visit the rehab center's website at www.decisionpointcenter.com.
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If approved, extended regimen would provide a longer treatment interval and additional dosing flexibility, alongside approved every 4- and 8-week dosing regimens
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for an every 16-week 2 mg dosing regimen (after initial monthly doses) in patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR). The target action date for the FDA decision is February 28, 2023.
DR is the leading cause of blindness among working-age American adults, affecting more than 8 million people in the U.S. alone. In 2019, EYLEA was approved for the treatment of all stages of DR with a dosing regimen of every 4 or 8 weeks after five initial monthly doses. If approved, the 16-week dosing regimen could offer certain patients a potentially longer treatment interval and doctors with greater flexibility to individualize treatment.
The sBLA is supported by data from the Phase 3 PANORAMA trial investigating every 8- and 16-week EYLEA dosing regimens, versus sham, in patients with severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) without diabetic macular edema (DME). The submission was further supported by data from the NIH-sponsored Protocol W trial investigating an EYLEA every 16-week dosing regimen in patients with moderate to severe NPDR without center-involved DME versus sham.
At 1 year, PANORAMA met its primary endpoint of proportion of patients with ≥2-step improvement in Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (DRSS) score. At 2 years, in both the PANORAMA and Protocol W trials, a greater proportion of patients receiving EYLEA every 16-weeks experienced a ≥2-step improvement in DRSS score, along with greater reductions in the risk of developing vision-threatening complications, versus sham. The rates of serious ocular adverse events and intraocular inflammation in patients treated with EYLEA every 16 weeks were similar across both studies.
In addition to DR with a 4- or 8-week dosing regimen, EYLEA is approved for the treatment of neovascular (Wet) age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion and DME. The potential use of the 16-week dosing regimen for EYLEA in DR has not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority.
About Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
DR is an eye disease characterized by microvascular damage to the blood vessels in the retina often caused by poor blood sugar control in people with diabetes. The disease generally starts as NPDR and often has no warning signs or symptoms. NPDR may progress to PDR, a stage of the disease in which abnormal blood vessels grow onto the surface of the retina and into the vitreous cavity, potentially causing severe vision loss. DME can occur at any stage of DR as the blood vessels in the retina become increasingly fragile and leak fluid, potentially causing visual impairment. In the U.S., approximately 1.5 million adults are diagnosed with DME, while approximately 3.5 million people have DR without DME.
About EYLEA
EYLEA is a VEGF inhibitor formulated as an injection for the eye. It is designed to block the growth of new blood vessels and decrease the ability of fluid to pass through blood vessels (vascular permeability) in the eye by blocking VEGF-A and placental growth factor (PLGF), two growth factors involved in angiogenesis. The EYLEA safety and efficacy profile is supported by a robust body of research that includes eight pivotal Phase 3 trials, 10 years of real-world experience and more than 50 million EYLEA injections globally.
IMPORTANT EYLEA INDICATIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection 2 mg (0.05 mL) is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of patients with Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Macular Edema following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR).
- EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection is a prescription medicine administered by injection into the eye. You should not use EYLEA if you have an infection in or around the eye, eye pain or redness, or known allergies to any of the ingredients in EYLEA, including aflibercept.
- Injections into the eye with EYLEA can result in an infection in the eye and retinal detachment (separation of retina from back of the eye) can occur. Inflammation in the eye has been reported with the use of EYLEA.
- In some patients, injections with EYLEA may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure within 1 hour of the injection. Sustained increases in eye pressure have been reported with repeated injections, and your doctor may monitor this after each injection.
- There is a potential but rare risk of serious and sometimes fatal side effects, related to blood clots, leading to heart attack or stroke in patients receiving EYLEA.
- The most common side effects reported in patients receiving EYLEA were increased redness in the eye, eye pain, cataract, vitreous (gel-like substance) detachment, vitreous floaters, moving spots in the field of vision, and increased pressure in the eye.
- You may experience temporary visual changes after an EYLEA injection and associated eye exams; do not drive or use machinery until your vision recovers sufficiently.
- Contact your doctor right away if you think you might be experiencing any side effects, including eye pain or redness, light sensitivity, or blurring of vision, after an injection.
- For additional safety information, please talk to your doctor and see the full Prescribing Information for EYLEA.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for EYLEA.
About Regeneron
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune®, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
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These statements concern, and these risks and uncertainties include, among others, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic) on Regeneron's business and its employees, collaborators, and suppliers and other third parties on which Regeneron relies, Regeneron's and its collaborators' ability to continue to conduct research and clinical programs, Regeneron's ability to manage its supply chain, net product sales of products marketed or otherwise commercialized by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Products"), and the global economy; the nature, timing, and possible success and therapeutic applications of Regeneron's Products and product candidates being developed by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Product Candidates") and research and clinical programs now underway or planned, including without limitation EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection; the likelihood, timing, and scope of possible regulatory approval and commercial launch of Regeneron's Product Candidates and new indications or dosing regimens for Regeneron's Products, such as the 16-week dosing interval for EYLEA in patients with diabetic retinopathy (including potential approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration based on the supplemental Biologics License Application discussed in this press release); uncertainty of the utilization, market acceptance, and commercial success of Regeneron's Products (such as EYLEA) and Regeneron's Product Candidates and the impact of studies (whether conducted by Regeneron or others and whether mandated or voluntary), including the studies discussed or referenced in this press release, on any of the foregoing or any potential regulatory approval of Regeneron's Products (such as EYLEA) and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the ability of Regeneron's collaborators, licensees, suppliers, or other third parties (as applicable) to perform manufacturing, filling, finishing, packaging, labeling, distribution, and other steps related to Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the ability of Regeneron to manage supply chains for multiple products and product candidates; safety issues resulting from the administration of Regeneron's Products (such as EYLEA) and Regeneron's Product Candidates in patients, including serious complications or side effects in connection with the use of Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates in clinical trials; determinations by regulatory and administrative governmental authorities which may delay or restrict Regeneron's ability to continue to develop or commercialize Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates, including without limitation EYLEA; ongoing regulatory obligations and oversight impacting Regeneron's Products, research and clinical programs, and business, including those relating to patient privacy; the availability and extent of reimbursement of Regeneron's Products from third-party payers, including private payer healthcare and insurance programs, health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit management companies, and government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid; coverage and reimbursement determinations by such payers and new policies and procedures adopted by such payers; competing drugs and product candidates that may be superior to, or more cost effective than, Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the extent to which the results from the research and development programs conducted by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees may be replicated in other studies and/or lead to advancement of product candidates to clinical trials, therapeutic applications, or regulatory approval; unanticipated expenses; the costs of developing, producing, and selling products; the ability of Regeneron to meet any of its financial projections or guidance and changes to the assumptions underlying those projections or guidance; the potential for any license, collaboration, or supply agreement, including Regeneron's agreements with Sanofi, Bayer, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. 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2CD AND DIGITAL COLLECTION FEATURES BEST NEVER BEFORE RELEASED PERFORMANCES FROM ZAGREB AND LJUBLJANA
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 14 VIA ZAPPA RECORDS/UMe
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the fall of 1975, towards the tail end of a typically productive and prolific year that included finishing production on the One Size Fits All album, a spring tour with Captain Beefheart (immortalized on the live album, Bongo Fury, released in October of that year), and a performance of orchestral works, Frank Zappa and his band The Mothers played their first and only shows in Yugoslavia while in the midst of their fall tour. The "Mothers of Invention Yugoslavian Extravaganza" as Zappa called it took place in Zagreb and Ljubljana (now the capital cities of Croatia and Slovenia respectively) on November 21st and 22nd, 1975 with the short-lived and slightly stripped-down lineup of Andre Lewis (keyboards), Napoleon Murphy Brock (tenor sax and lead vocals), Norma Bell (alto sax, vocals), Roy Estrada (bass) and Terry Bozzio (drums). In characteristically Zappa fashion, The Maestro made sure to record these historical shows behind the Iron Curtain.
On October 14th, Zappa Records/UMe will release Zappa '75: Zagreb/Ljubljana, featuring the best performances of the Yugoslavian concerts sequenced in the exact order of the show's setlist to present the crème da la crème from each night for the first time ever. Produced by Ahmet Zappa and Zappa Vaultmeister Joe Travers, the 27-track live album boasts nearly two and half hours of completely unreleased music and will be available digitally (26 tracks without disc breaks) or on 2CD complete with a 32-page booklet filled with photos of the era and lineup by Gail Zappa and John Rudiak with insightful liner notes from Travers, an interview between him and recording engineer Davy Moire who recorded the show and worked with Zappa from 1975-78, plus a firsthand account and illustration from drummer Terry Bozzio. Beginning today, uDiscover is exclusively offering a limited edition version of the 2CD with three photo prints by Gail Zappa and John Rudiak. Previously the only recording ever released from these concerts was a performance of "Black Napkins" from Ljubljana included on the 1996 release, Frank Zappa Plays The Music Of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute; the version of "Black Napkins" featured here is from Zagreb.
Pre-order Zappa '75: Zagreb/Ljubljana here: https://Zappa.lnk.to/ZagrebLjubljanaPR
The details surrounding the concert's recordings are unknown but somehow it was organized that the shows were semi-professionally recorded. Despite Zappa usually touring with his Scully ½" 4-track recorder that machine was not used and instead the Zagreb and Ljubljana shows were recorded on an obscure format of ½" 8-track. After painstakingly baking the tapes and running multiple passes, the tracks were successfully transferred and have all been re-mixed by Craig Parker Adams at Winslow Ct. Studios and mastered by John Polito at Audio Mechanics, who both also aided in restoring the audio as needed. One notable exception is the track "San Ber'dino" from Ljubljana which somehow wasn't captured on the 8-track master and so the line mix from Zappa's Nagra tape was used.
Zappa arrived in Yugoslavia on the heels of releasing Bongo Fury, his collaborative album with Captain Beefheart released in October. While several songs from the record were included in the setlist, such as souped-up versions of "Advance Romance," "Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy," and "Muffin Man," Zappa treated the audiences to songs from his then already expansive catalog, from "I Ain't Got No Heart," "How Could I Be Such A Fool" and "I'm Not Satisfied" from The Mothers Of Invention's 1966 debut, Freak Out!, and a three-song suite of songs from 1968's We're Only In It For The Money ("Lonely Little Girl," "Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance," "What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body?") to 1973's Over-Nite Sensation standouts "Camarillo Brillo," "I'm The Slime," and "Dirty Love," plus tracks from 1974's Apostrophe (') and 1975's One Size Fits All.
One of the highlights of the album is the improvisational instrumental jams of the concert, specifically "Chunga's Revenge" and "Zoot Allures," which Zappa used as a palette to experiment with soloing and bounce new riffs off the band in real time. Here we get to hear works in progress such as the embryonic versions of "Filthy Habits," (1979's Sleep Dirt), "Five-Five-Five" (1981's Shut Up And Play Yer Guitar) and "Wind Up Workin' In A Gas Station" (1976's Zoot Allures). In addition to experimenting with new ideas, Zappa also used the opportunity to preview more fully fleshed out compositions such as early versions of his signature songs, "Black Napkins" and "Zoot Allures," which would end up on the album of the same name the following year.
Zappa '75: Zagreb/Ljubljana is a significant piece of Zappa history as it not only captures Zappa's sole performances in Yugoslavia, early versions of songs that fans would come to know and love, but also this unique and rare lineup that would dissolve shortly after the shows. As Travers writes in the liners, "Norma Bell would leave the group before 1976. Although Andre Lewis and Roy Estrada would eventually be dismissed after the touring was over in early 1976 (making this the final Zappa band Roy would play bass in), Frank and Roy's friendship would continue. Napoleon would leave and eventually come back in 1984. Terry would go on to achieve iconic stature and although he would leave the group in 1978, his contribution to Zappa's music will live on forever as one of the most special and important drummers of FZ's career."
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Zappa '75: Zagreb/Ljubljana Track Listing
2CD
Disc 1
1. "Managua" (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
2. Stink-Foot (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
3. The Poodle Lecture (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
4. Dirty Love (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
5. How Could I Be Such A Fool (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
6. I Ain't Got No Heart (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
7. I'm Not Satisfied (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
8. Black Napkins (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
9. Advance Romance (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
10. Honey, Don't You Want A Man Like Me? (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
11. The Illinois Enema Bandit (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
12. Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
13. Lonely Little Girl (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
14. Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
15. What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body? (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
16. Chunga's Revenge (Part I) (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
Disc 2
1. Chunga's Revenge (Part II) (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
2. Terry's Zagreb Solo (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
3. Zoot Allures (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
4. Filthy Habits (Prototype) (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
5. Camarillo Brillo (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
6. Muffin Man (Live in Zagreb, November 21, 1975)
7. I'm The Slime (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
8. San Ber'dino (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
Bonus Tracks
9. Wind Up Workin' In A Gas Station (Prototype) (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
10. Terry's Ljubljana Solo (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
11. Zoot Allures (Live in Ljubljana, November 22, 1975)
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As extreme weather increases in frequency and intensity, along with society's dependence on electricity, the need for a comprehensive and consistent approach to physical climate risk assessment is an increasing imperative. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is leading a new, three-year initiative, Climate READiTM: Power (REsilience and ADaptation initiative), convening global thought leaders and industry stakeholders to develop a common framework to address this challenge. The Climate READi framework produced from this effort will embody one of the most comprehensive, integrated approaches to physical climate risk assessment.
Climate READi will enable global energy companies, climate scientists, regulators, and other stakeholders to proactively analyze and apply climate data, allowing for the planning, design, and operation of resilient energy systems of the future.
There are 13 founding Climate READi members: Alliant Energy Corporation, Ameren Corporation, American Electric Power, Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Exelon Corporation, National Grid PLC, New York Power Authority, Pacific Gas & Electric, Portland General Electric, Puget Sound Energy, Southern California Edison, Southern Company, and WEC Energy Group.
"As the world's weather and climate are changing, so too must the energy sector's approach to ensuring a more resilient power system," said EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor. "Proactively strengthening grid resilience against potential climate and weather impacts, now and in the future, will require unprecedented collaboration among the energy sector and its stakeholders."
Today's formal launch was held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Joining Mansoor at today's event were representatives from some of Climate READi's members and Battelle:
- Southern Company Executive Vice President of Operations and Chairman, President, and CEO of Southern Company Services Stan Connally
- Consolidation Edison Co. of New York Senior Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions Leonard Singh
- American Electric Power Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Lisa Barton
- Battelle Executive Vice President for National Laboratory Management and Operations Mark Peters
"Climate READi will provide a platform that enables us to deliver a comprehensive, consistent framework to ensure resilient energy for customers in a decarbonized future," said Connally, who chairs EPRI's board of directors. "Collaboration across our industry is essential as we address evolving climate-related risk and invest in resilience on behalf of the customers and communities we are privileged to serve," he added.
"This initiative will enable robust planning for the years and decades ahead, and will be critical to ensuring we have the resilient and reliable electricity networks our customers deserve," said David Wright, chief engineer at National Grid PLC, the first international company to join Climate READi. "The global applications of the framework will arm energy companies like National Grid with valuable insights and capabilities to proactively strengthen and reinforce power systems against the disruptive impact of extreme weather events. We will play an active part, working closely with EPRI and sharing our experiences and expertise to help inform the framework."
EPRI's unique combination of deep energy system modeling and climate risk assessment capabilities, plus 50-year collaboration with members, universities, national labs, and other energy stakeholders, provide the foundation to convene and develop the Climate READi framework.
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Founded in 1972, EPRI is the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, with offices around the world. EPRI's trusted experts collaborate with more than 450 companies in 45 countries, driving innovation to ensure the public has clean, safe, reliable, affordable, and equitable access to electricity across the globe. Together, we are shaping the future of energy.
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TURIN, Italy (AP) — Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra, fresh off its Eurovision victory, released a new music video Sunday of its winning hit “Stefania” that features scenes of war-ravaged Ukraine and women in combat gear, as the annual song contest took on ever more political tones given Russia’s war.
“This is how we see Ukrainian mothers today,” Kalush frontman Oleh Psiuk said of the video, which had already racked up millions of views within hours of its release. “We were trying to deliver the message of what Ukraine looks like today.”
The video was released hours after Kalush Orchestra brought Ukraine its third Eurovision win, pulling ahead of Britain in the grand finale thanks to a surge of popular votes from some of the estimated 200 million viewers from 40 participating countries. The win buoyed Ukrainian spirits and represented a strong affirmation of Ukrainian culture, which Psiuk said was “under attack” by Russia’s invasion.
Band members posed for photos and signed autographs outside their three-star Turin hotel Sunday, packing their own luggage into taxis en route to an interview with Italian host broadcaster RAI before heading home. They must return to Ukraine on Monday after being given special permission to leave the country to attend the competition; most Ukrainian men between age 18 and 60 are barred from leaving in case they are needed to fight.
That stark reality made for a bittersweet moment Sunday in Turin, as Kalush vocalist Sasha Tab had to say goodbye to his wife Yuliia and two children, who fled Ukraine a month ago and are living with a host Italian family in nearby Alba. She and the children were at the band’s hotel and she wept as Tab held his daughter in his arms before getting into the cab.
Russia was banned from the Eurovision Song Contest this year after its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, a move organizers said was meant to keep politics out of the contest that promotes diversity and friendship among nations.
But politics nevertheless entered into the fray, with Psiuk ending his winning performance Sunday night with a plea from the stage: “I ask all of you, please help Ukraine, Mariupol. Help Azovstal right now!” he said, referring to the besieged steel plant in the strategic port city.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the victory, saying he hoped Ukraine would be able to host the contest next year and predicting the “victorious chord in the battle with the enemy is not far off.”
“Stefania” was penned by lead singer Psiuk as a tribute to his mother, but since Russia’s invasion it has become an anthem to the motherland, with lyrics that pledge: “I’ll always find my way home, even if all roads are destroyed.”
The new music video features women soldiers carrying children out of bombed-out buildings, greeting children in shelters and leaving them behind as they board trains. The video credits said it was shot in towns that have seen some of the worst destruction of the war, including Bucha, Irpin, Borodyanka and Hostomel.
The video was clearly made before the band left Ukraine as it features band members and — presumably — actors performing in the rubble.
“Dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people, to the mothers protecting their children, to all those who gave their lives for our freedom,” it said.
Ukrainians cheered the victory Sunday as a much-needed boost, and the national rail operator announced that the train that passes through Kalush, the birthplace of Psiuk, will be renamed the “Stefania Express.”
“Every little victory is important for every Ukrainian, for our Ukraine, for each one of us,” Kyiv resident Svitlana Nekruten said.
Albert Sokolov, an evacuee from Mariupol, said he had no doubt Ukraine would emerge victorious.
“I listened to this song in Mariupol when we were being bombed so I was sure that they would win,” he said Sunday in Kyiv.
Russians said the vote was ultimately political, but also showed that Kalush Orchestra and Ukraine had support.
“Eurovision is always about politicized choices; some situations call for a certain choice,” Moscow resident Olga Shlyakhova said. “Of course, I think most people support Ukrainians. They can’t think differently, because they understand it’s a tragedy. That’s why they chose (the winners) with their hearts.”
Anastasiya Perfiryeva, another Moscow resident, noted the popular vote that was so decisive in the victory.
“It was ordinary people who voted. They supported (the winners). Well done. I think that in any case the team was strong, and the support from outside is always pleasant.”
Kalush Orchestra includes folklore experts and mixes traditional folk melodies and contemporary hip hop in a strong defense of Ukrainian culture that has taken on added meaning as Russia has sought falsely to assert that Ukraine’s culture is not unique.
Psiuk, in his trademark pink bucket hat, said the band isn’t trying to be “cool” with its unusual blend of old and new, but that clearly it hit a chord and found broad popular support that pushed Ukraine to victory.
“We are not trying to be like an American hip-hop band,” he said. “We are trying to present our culture, slightly mixed.”
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Nicole Winfield reported from Rome. Luca Bruno contributed to this report from Turin. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/eurovision-win-in-hand-ukraine-band-releases-new-war-video/ | 2022-05-15T23:49:01Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new government watchdog report finds that while most Americans are eligible to file their taxes for free, only a fraction use the services provided through the government.
Instead, many taxpayers utilized other methods, “which they may have paid to use,” according to a new U.S. Government Accountability Office study on the 2020 tax filing season.
The GAO report, issued Thursday, found that while 70% of taxpayers were eligible for the Internal Revenue Service’s free-filing program, only 3%b of taxpayers actually use the service.
IRS’ free file program consists of a public-private partnership of tax software companies that offers free services to tax payers outside of the IRS website.
Taxpayers whose incomes are below a certain threshold can use the free file program — which this season accounts for any person or family with an adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less in 2021.
One suggested recommendation on how to improve taxpayer usage of free tax services — that the IRS consider developing a new public option, was rejected by the agency due to the IRS’ funding concerns.
“If new legislation and funding were approved, then the IRS would expect to assess the feasibility and utility of offering additional tax preparation and filing options,” wrote Douglas W. O’Donnell, deputy commissioner for services and enforcement in an April 11 letter to the GAO.
The agency is battling a backlog of millions of tax returns, and struggles to modernize its computer systems.
And while the agency’s workforce is the same size it was in 1970, IRS this year is facing its biggest backlog in history. At the end of the 2021 filing season, the agency had 35.3 million returns waiting for processing.
The GAO report finds that the “IRS may be understating its potential to improve certain aspects of the taxpayer experience,” and that it would “not necessarily need to develop new filing options on its own.”
Though the agency announced plans in March to hire at least 10,000 more workers to help process returns, administration officials say the IRS is in desperate need of more funding, as its budget has fallen over the last decade. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/most-americans-could-file-their-taxes-for-free-but-dont/ | 2022-04-29T07:02:13Z |
The global logistics software company reinforces its continued growth in the North American market by announcing its decision to launch and build a customer success and sales team in Mexico City.
SINGAPORE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CARGOBASE, the global logistics tech platform for enterprise shippers, announced today that it is expanding its footprint in North America with the opening of its first office in Mexico. The company has chosen Santa Fe, Mexico City as the location to serve its regional and local customers, citing its access to a great source of talent from local universities as a draw factor.
"Prior to the pandemic, we were already seeing companies across industries expand and move their manufacturing activities from the US and Asia to Mexico. During the pandemic, we noticed that more companies are, as well, setting up logistics operations and control towers in Mexico to serve the entire North American region. As part of a new generation of logistics tech companies with a focus on automation and globalisation, our presence in Mexico facilitates us working alongside our customers to improve our offering and ensure our customers' continued success," said Wiebe Helder, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Cargobase.
"This expansion marks a milestone in Cargobase's international strategy. We believe having a local presence in Mexico is key to accomplishing the growth targets that we've set for the company. With more companies hiring senior executives with decision-making power in Mexico, it creates bigger opportunities; we don't just want to witness a 'Mexican Momentum', we want to drive and participate in it. The pool of talent here is amazing and has the energy we as a scale-up need to grow," Helder continues.
The office in Mexico City will have customer success and sales representatives who will primarily focus on the automotive and electronics manufacturers based across the country. The company has made its first hires and expects to have a team of 10 staff by the end of Q3. The Mexico City office will also be the first point of contact for new and existing customers in South America, where Cargobase is seeing particularly strong adoption in countries such as Brazil and Uruguay.
About Cargobase
Cargobase is a Singapore headquartered enterprise software company offering a transport management system for contracted and non-contracted freight. Its solution supports global inbound and outbound logistics flows, including project, production and non-production supply chains. Cargobase's land and expand approach gives the customers a solution that works in weeks, integrated or as a standalone solution, and delivers immediate ROI. The company was founded in Singapore, in 2013 and has since established offices in The Netherlands, United States, and India. Its customer base is primarily large listed companies across industries using Cargobase on a daily basis across 55 countries.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is confirming the death of a U.S. citizen in Ukraine who is believed to be only the second American to have been killed in the conflict there.
The department said Tuesday that Stephen Zabielski had died in Ukraine and that it is in touch with his family to provide consular support and assistance. “Out of respect to the family during this difficult time, we have nothing further,” it said.
The department did not provide a date or the circumstances of his death but an obituary published in his hometown newspaper said Zabielski, 53, had died on May 15. The Recorder in Amsterdam, New York, where Zabielski had lived until 2018, said he had been killed while fighting in the village of Dorozhniank, Ukraine.
Zabielski is at least the second American to have been killed in combat in Ukraine. In late April, Willy Joseph Cancel, a 22-year-old former Marine from Tennessee was killed fighting in Ukraine.
In brief comments about Zabielski, the State Department reiterated longstanding advice it has given to Americans not to travel to Ukraine for any reason due to the fighting. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/state-dept-confirms-death-of-2nd-american-in-ukraine-war/ | 2022-06-21T17:47:10Z |
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