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- Genesis Donates $25,000 to the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at Alabama State University and East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Motor America's corporate social responsibility initiative, Genesis Gives, donated a total of $50,000 to two esteemed organizations in Alabama to provide scholarships in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Alabama State University (ASU) received $25,000 and the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Inc. (ECCTAI) received a $25,000 donation from Genesis Gives. Ceremonial checks were presented to ASU and ECCTAI at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery, Alabama.
"Genesis recognizes the impact STEM and STEAM education have on cultivating a lifelong love of learning among the next generation of students," said Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, Genesis Motor North America. "Genesis Gives is committed to investing in and providing opportunities for the future workforce in all communities."
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (CSTEM) at ASU offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs across various departments, producing some of the nation's outstanding scientists, including biologists, physical scientists, chemists, computer scientists, mathematicians, technologists and engineers among others. ASU's CSTEM graduates are skilled in critical thinking, leadership, creative design and the application of technological and scientific solutions to complex and challenging problems.
This donation will allow ASU to assist CSTEM students with financial needs such as tuition, fees, books and academic supplies. It will also provide tutors for students who may need additional assistance in some courses.
The East Coast Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. supports many educational, charitable and philanthropic activities in Alabama. It supports the national goals of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., to motivate, inspire and stimulate young people's minds to aspire to, seek and achieve successful careers in the fields of aviation and aerospace. This donation will provide STEM scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 for its program's deserving college-bound high school graduates.
Genesis Gives provides STEAM scholarships to support learning in the areas of sciences, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
Genesis Gives
Genesis Gives is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Genesis Motor North America. Expanding on the brand's commitment to the highest standards of performance and its athletic elegance design identity, Genesis Gives supports nonprofit organizations with the goal of improving access to, and performance in, youth sports and STEAM education in under resourced communities.
Genesis Motor North America
At Genesis, we put the customer at the center of every decision we make. Genesis is a global automotive brand that delivers the highest standards of performance, design, safety, and innovation while looking towards a more sustainable future. Genesis designs customer experiences that go beyond products, embodying audacious, forward-thinking, and distinctly Korean characteristics within its unique Athletic Elegance design identity. With a growing range of award-winning models — including the 2022 MotorTrend SUV of the Year, GV70, along with G70, G80, G90, GV60, and GV80 — Genesis aims to lead the age of electrification by focusing on a dual electrification strategy involving fuel-cell and battery EVs, starting with its Electrified G80 and GV60 electric models. Genesis has stated its commitment to becoming an all-electric vehicle brand by 2030 and to pursuing carbon neutrality by 2035.
Please visit our media site for the latest news at www.genesisnewsusa.com (United States) and www.genesisnews.ca (Canada).
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CALGARY, AB and DENVER, CO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Long View is proud to announce that the company has been recognized as a leader in sustainability by its key partners Microsoft and Cisco — having been named a Sustainability Changemaker by Microsoft Canada and winner of Cisco's Digital Sustainability Challenge 2022.
Microsoft recognized Long View as a Sustainability Changemaker in 2022 for its heavy investment in creating a government machine learning solution that will protect oceans from overfishing and communities from the harmful impact of severe flooding events. They did this by building repeatable, scalable, cross-industry solutions for the modernization of business-critical systems and deploying state-of-the-art artificial intelligence platforms for better business and sustainability decisions. To learn more about this innovative solution, please visit Long View's blog.
Cisco has awarded the company for its work over the past year in partnership with Sensible Building Science to offer clients innovative solutions to automate ventilation, heating and cooling in commercial buildings to zones where occupants are located. This has been proven to provide 5-10% in carbon reductions which, if scaled across a market of 5.5 million commercial buildings, would result in a carbon reduction of 3 to 6 million tonnes. Long View also holds Cisco's Environmental Sustainability Specialization for building and promoting practices around product takeback and is the first partner to achieve this specialization for both Canada and the US. To learn more about Long View's work with Cisco and sustainability, please visit their blog.
"These are just two examples of the innovative, industry-defining projects that Long View has undertaken to move the needle on sustainability," remarks Brent Allison, CEO of Long View. "This work ties directly into our commitment to being around for 100 more years — we strive to be a force for good in the world and are moving towards a brighter future for our people, our clients, and the world around us."
Founded in 1999, Long View uses technology to create digitally dynamic businesses, from building a modern workplace, to modernizing data, to cybersecurity and smart IT spending. This year, the company has also been recognized on Glassdoor's list of Best Places to Work 2022 and is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
About Long View
This is working better. As the pace of digital change accelerates, the dynamic businesses of this world need a partner to help them make sense of what's next. With a workforce comprised of the industry's top players, offices across the continent, and deep partnerships with the most sophisticated technology companies on the planet, we are the partner helping businesses keep pace with the digital world. Our aim is to make the work lives of every employee out there easier, smarter, and happier. We are inviting the whole world, to work better. Learn more at www.longviewsystems.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yondr Group, a global leader, developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers today announced that Laramie Dorris has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Global Design and Construction for Yondr Group. In his new role, Dorris will be responsible for the safe delivery of Yondr's data center product globally as part of Yondr Product Delivery (YPD).
Dorris is tasked to take Yondr into the next phase of project execution as the company focuses on developing a framework that enables consistency in the delivery of its digital infrastructure products.
"Laramie's extensive industry track record needs no introduction," said Eanna Murphy, COO, Global Design and Construction and Americas at Yondr Group. "He brings strong and focused leadership to our design and construction business. As our business transitions into this next phase, Laramie will best position Yondr to safely deliver industry leading projects globally at speed and scale."
Dorris has over 15 years of leadership experience with hundreds of MW in capacity delivered across several data center locations globally. During his time at Yondr, Dorris has built and led delivery teams across both the Americas and the EMEA market. As part of his expanded role, Dorris will also lead Yondr's product delivery in the APAC region.
"Delivering infrastructures at speed and scale, backed by the highest industry standards, has never been more important for our clients," said Laramie Dorris, Executive Vice President, Global Design and Construction at Yondr Group. "Our global framework for the safe delivery of our infrastructure products, robust supply chain processes and a talented team of data center experts will position our business for success and allow us to deliver on the next phase of Yondr's growth."
Yondr's growth has exceeded expectations and the business is poised to deliver significant capacity for its clients. The company has assets in over 40 locations globally including Northern Virginia, Slough, Frankfurt, Malaysia and Mumbai.
Yondr Group is a global developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers. The company specialises in delivering and operating dedicated infrastructure that is engineered for scale. As an organisation, our mission 'Global capacity responsible delivery' ensures that we achieve our vision of a tomorrow without constraints. For more information, visit www.yondrgroup.com.
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BEIJING, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jianpu Technology Inc. ("Jianpu" or the "Company") (NYSE: JT), a leading independent open platform for discovery and recommendation of financial products in China, today announced it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 29, 2022.
The annual report on Form 20-F, which contains the Company's audited consolidated financial statements, can be accessed on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov and on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.jianpu.ai. Hard copies of the annual report on 20-F can be requested, free of charge, by contacting ir@rong360.com.
About Jianpu Technology Inc.
Jianpu Technology Inc. is a leading independent open platform for discovery and recommendation of financial products in China. The company connects users with financial service providers in a convenient, efficient, and secure way. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Jianpu provides users with customized search results and recommendations tailored to each user's particular financial needs and profile. The Company also enables financial service providers with sales and marketing solutions to reach and serve their target customers more effectively through integrated channels and enhance their competitiveness by providing them with tailored data, risk management services and solutions. The Company is committed to maintaining an independent open platform, which allows it to serve the needs of users and financial service providers impartially. For more information, please visit http://ir.jianpu.ai.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Upon taking the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world, many of them unwilling. Today, in the British Empire’s former colonies, her death brings complicated feelings, including anger.
Beyond official condolences praising the queen’s longevity and service, there is some bitterness about the past in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and elsewhere. Talk has turned to the legacies of colonialism, from slavery to corporal punishment in African schools to looted artifacts held in British institutions. For many, the queen came to represent all of that during her seven decades on the throne.
In Kenya, where decades ago a young Elizabeth learned of her father’s death and her enormous new role as queen, a lawyer named Alice Mugo shared online a photograph of a fading document from 1956. It was issued four years into the queen’s reign, and well into Britain’s harsh response to the Mau Mau rebellion against colonial rule.
“Movement permit,” the document says. While over 100,000 Kenyans were rounded up in camps under grim conditions, others, like Mugo’s grandmother, were forced to request British permission to go from place to place.
“Most of our grandparents were oppressed,” Mugo tweeted in the hours after the queen’s death Thursday. “I cannot mourn.”
But Kenya’s outgoing president, Uhuru Kenyatta, whose father, Jomo Kenyatta, was imprisoned during the queen’s rule before becoming the country’s first president in 1964, overlooked past troubles, as did other African heads of state. “The most iconic figure of the 20th and 21st centuries,” Uhuru Kenyatta called her.
Anger came from ordinary people. Some called for apologies for past abuses like slavery, others for something more tangible.
“This commonwealth of nations, that wealth belongs to England. That wealth is something never shared in,” said Bert Samuels, a member of the National Council on Reparations in Jamaica.
Elizabeth’s reign saw the hard-won independence of African countries from Ghana to Zimbabwe, along with a string of Caribbean islands and nations along the edge of the Arabian Peninsula.
Some historians see her as a monarch who helped oversee the mostly peaceful transition from empire to the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 nations with historic and linguistic ties. But she was also the symbol of a nation that often rode roughshod over people it subjugated.
There were few signs of public grief or even interest in her death across the Middle East, where many still hold Britain responsible for colonial actions that drew much of the region’s borders and laid the groundwork for many of its modern conflicts. On Saturday, Gaza’s Hamas rulers called on King Charles III to “correct” British mandate decisions that they said oppressed Palestinians.
In ethnically divided Cyprus, many Greek Cypriots remembered the four-year guerrilla campaign waged in the late 1950s against colonial rule and the queen’s perceived indifference over the plight of nine people whom British authorities executed by hanging.
Yiannis Spanos, president of the Association of National Organization of Cypriot Fighters, said the queen was “held by many as bearing responsibility” for the island’s tragedies.
Now, with her passing, there are new efforts to address the colonial past, or hide it.
India is renewing its efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove colonial names and symbols. The country has long moved on, even overtaking the British economy in size.
“I do not think we have any place for kings and queens in today’s world, because we are the world’s largest democratic country,” said Dhiren Singh, a 57-year-old entrepreneur in New Delhi.
There was some sympathy for the Elizabeth and the circumstances she was born under and then thrust into.
In Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, resident Max Kahindi remembered the Mau Mau rebellion “with a lot of bitterness” and recalled how some elders were detained or killed. But he said the queen was “a very young lady” then, and he believes someone else likely was running British affairs.
“We cannot blame the queen for all the sufferings that we had at that particular time,” Kahindi said.
Timothy Kalyegira, a political analyst in Uganda, said there is a lingering “spiritual connection” in some African countries, from the colonial experience to the Commonwealth. “It is a moment of pain, a moment of nostalgia,” he said.
The queen’s dignified persona and age, and the centrality of the English language in global affairs, are powerful enough to temper some criticisms, Kalyegira added: “She’s seen more as the mother of the world.”
Mixed views were also found in the Caribbean, where some countries are removing the British monarch as their head of state.
“You have contradictory consciousness,” said Maziki Thame, a senior lecturer in development studies at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica, whose prime minister announced during this year’s visit of Prince William, who is now heir to the throne, and Kate that the island intended to become fully independent.
The younger generation of royals seem to have greater sensitivity to colonialism’s implications, Thame said — during the visit, William expressed his “profound sorrow” for slavery.
Nadeen Spence, an activist, said appreciation for Elizabeth among older Jamaicans isn’t surprising since she was presented by the British as “this benevolent queen who has always looked out for us,” but young people aren’t awed by the royal family.
“The only thing I noted about the queen’s passing is that she died and never apologized for slavery,” Spence said. “She should’ve apologized.”
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Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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Limited Reservations for the Culinary Experience available on OpenTable beginning August 4
ST. LOUIS, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fancy Feast, the most popular brand of gourmet wet cat food in the U.S., announced today the opening of "Gatto Bianco by Fancy Feast", a limited-time, Italian-style trattoria and culinary experience in New York City, to celebrate its new globally inspired Medleys recipes. Gatto Bianco will bring the mealtime experience of cats to life for cat owners and cat lovers and includes a special appearance by the iconic Fancy Feast cat herself. The dishes (for humans!) take inspiration from Fancy Feast Medleys recipes and pay homage to traditional Italian cuisine, with a menu developed by Fancy Feast's in-house chef, Amanda Hassner, along with Michelin Star winning Italian chef and acclaimed New York restaurateur Cesare Casella.
Located between the Far West Village and the Meatpacking District in New York City, Gatto Bianco will be open for dinner on Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12 only, with four reservations per evening at 6:30 p.m. ET. Each reservation will accommodate two guests (ages 21+). The 16 lucky cat lovers will enjoy a complimentary tasting menu that will transport them to Italy for the evening, as Chef Casella shares his Italian heritage and passion for cooking with a menu of authentic, Tuscan dishes, while Chef Hassner shares her culinary expertise to mirror the sensory experience of cats at mealtime.
"Food has the power to connect us to others in meaningful ways and take us to places we have never been," said Hassner. "The same is true for our cats. The dishes at Gatto Bianco are prepared in ways that help cat owners understand how their cats experience food – from flavor, to texture, to form – in a way that only Fancy Feast can."
The chefs will provide guests an inside look at the detail and expertise that goes into crafting each Fancy Feast recipe through a variety of delectable dishes and culinary exercises. The Gatto Bianco experience builds on the success of the Fancy Feast cookbook, launched in 2021, and is the newest way that Fancy Feast is showing cat owners the delight it brings to cats at every meal.
Reservations for Gatto Bianco will open for booking on Thursday, August 4 at 12:00 p.m. ET through OpenTable. Cat enthusiasts can visit FancyFeast.com/Reservations to try to secure their spot and for more information. Reservations are limited and based on availability.
And for those who can't come to Gatto Bianco – let Gatto Bianco come to you! Fancy Feast is sharing recipes inspired by the Gatto Bianco menu so that cat lovers across the country can have an exceptional dining experience right in their own homes. Visit www.fancyfeast.com to download the recipes.
Fancy Feast Medleys are now available at select retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $1.13. For more information on Medleys visit FancyFeast.com.
Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives by offering scientifically based nutritional innovations. Purina manufactures some of the world's most trusted and popular pet care products, including Purina Cat Chow, Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats. Our more than 8,700 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat and litter brands that feed 51 million dogs and 65 million cats every year. More than 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians, and pet care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed quality and nutrition. Purina promotes responsible pet care through our scientific research, our products and our support for pet-related organizations. Over the past five years, Purina has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that bring, and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that help our communities and environment thrive. Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. For more information, visit purina.com or subscribe here to get the latest Purina news.
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BANGKOK (AP) — Top financial officials from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations met on the Indonesian island of Bali on Friday seeking strategies to counter inflation, food insecurity and other troubles that have worsened due to the war in Ukraine.
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati opened the two-day meeting by urging fellow finance ministers, central bank chiefs and other leaders to find ways to “build bridges, not walls.” The consequences of failure, especially for less wealthy nations, would be “catastrophic,” she said. “Millions and millions if not billions of people are depending on us.”
In their closed door meetings, the financial leaders are searching for ways to coordinate how they shepherd their economies through inflation that is running at 40-year highs, unsnarling supply chains and bottlenecks due to the coronavirus pandemic and fortifying financial systems against future risks.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for the G-20 to take action to fight food insecurity as millions go hungry due to soaring costs for food and other necessities. It is crucial, she said, to avoid stockpiling and export bans, to provide financial help to the needy and to ensure all organizations, such as development banks and food agencies, do their part to alleviate hunger.
“The speed and wisdom of our decisions now will make the difference on whether we get the current crisis under control,” Yellen said. “The G-20 must work together to tackle these challenges and protect vulnerable families from the threat of hunger today and tomorrow.”
Indonesia is among the developing countries contending with shortages and rising prices of fuel and grain due to the war and it says the G-20 has a responsibility to step up and ensure the rules-based global order remains relevant.
This week’s meetings in Bali’s heavily guarded Nusa Dua resort town follow a gathering there of foreign ministers earlier this month that failed to find common ground over Russia’s war in Ukraine and its global impacts.
At that meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov were present in the same room at the same time for the first time since the Ukraine war began but they pointedly ignored each other.
A G-20 finance meeting in Washington, D.C. in April saw officials from the U.S., Britain, France, Canada and Ukraine walk out to protest the attendance of Russian envoys. That meeting ended without the release of a joint statement.
Caught in the middle as host, Indonesia has urged officials from all sides to overcome mistrust for the sake of a planet confronting multiple challenges from the coronavirus to climate change to Ukraine.
G-20 financial meetings have the advantage of being less political in nature, Indrawati said. She said Indonesia, as host, has tried to act as an “honest broker,” uniting a divided East and West, but there’s no “playbook” for how to find agreement given the unprecedented tensions over the war.
Still, the G-20 managed to bridge differences in coping with the 2008 global financial crisis and the pandemic, Indrawati said.
One key goal for Yellen and some other Western financial officials is gaining support for setting a price cap on Russian oil that might help bring energy costs under control and alleviate the decades-high inflation seen in many countries while also limiting Moscow’s access to revenues to fund its war effort.
Yellen said Thursday that no price had yet been determined for such a cap, but the level would have to be one “that clearly gives Russia an incentive to continue to produce, that would make production profitable for Russia.”
Without a price cap, a European Union and probably a U.S. ban on providing insurance and other financial services would take effect.
Yellen said she was “hopeful” that countries such as China and India that recently boosted imports of Russian crude oil, sold at steep discounts, would see it as being in their own self-interest to observe the price cap.
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Associated Press writer Edna Tarigan in Jakarta contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/g20-finance-leaders-in-bali-to-tackle-ukraine-inflation/ | 2022-07-16T09:02:20Z |
Event Features Host Simu Liu and Musical Performances by Mary J. Blige and Miranda Lambert
TIME and ABC to Bring Viewers Inside the Event with "TIME100: The World's Most Influential People," Airing Sunday, June 12 on June 12 at 8/7c on ABC
NEW YORK , June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 16th annual TIME100 Gala, celebrating TIME's list of the world's most influential people takes place tonight, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Actor Simu Liu will host the event, which will also feature performances by Mary J. Blige and Miranda Lambert, honorary tributes from members of this year's list, including Ariana DeBose, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Quinta Brunson, Karuna Nundy, Sevgil Musaieva, and remarks from TIME co-chair Marc Benioff and TIME editor-in-chief and CEO Edward Felsenthal.
Members of the 2022 TIME100 list attending the gala include: Zendaya, Andrew Garfield, Jeremy Strong, Amanda Seyfried, Simu Liu, Ariana DeBose, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Jazmine Sullivan, Quinta Brunson, Taika Waititi, Bela Bajaria, Jon Batiste, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Eileen Gu, Michael R. Jackson, Maya Lin, David Zaslav, Stéphane Bancel, Ana Cristina González Vélez, Sônia Guajajara, Karen Miga, Adam M. Phillippy, Evan Eichler, Michael Schatz, Sevgil Musaieva, Karuna Nundy, Emily Oster, Derrick Palmer, Gregory Robinson, Emmett Schelling, Chris Smalls, Nadine Smith, Sikhulile Moyo, and many more.
The 2022 TIME100 Gala is presented by exclusive premier partner Cadillac, and signature partners Booking.com and Citi.
For the first time, TIME is partnering with ABC to bring viewers inside the exclusive TIME100 Gala with the special television event, "TIME100: The World's Most Influential People," airing Sunday, June 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. The television special is created by TIME Studios, the Emmy® Award-winning film and television division of TIME, produced in partnership with P&G, and presented by exclusive premier partner Cadillac and signature partners Booking.com and Citi.
"Our hope is that the TIME100 list is not simply a recognition of influence but a study in how influence can be wielded... If crisis is going to unite us, we must find within ourselves that same empathy. The spectrum of leaders on this list, wielding influence in so many ways, is a reminder that we all have the option to use our power for good," writes TIME Editor-in-Chief and CEO Edward Felsenthal of this year's TIME100 list. https://bit.ly/3NuhmkF
The 2022 TIME100 was announced on May 23rd, and the issue is on newsstands now. See the full list on Time.com and see the five TIME100 covers running worldwide at https://bit.ly/3yPU19a.
Visit Time.com for continuing coverage of the TIME 100 Gala.
TIME is a global media brand that reaches a combined audience of more than 100 million around the world. A trusted destination for reporting and insight, TIME's mission is to tell the stories that matter most, to lead conversations that change the world and to deepen understanding of the ideas and events that define our time. With unparalleled access to the world's most influential people, the immeasurable trust of consumers globally, an unrivaled power to convene, TIME is one of the world's most recognizable media brands with renowned franchises that include the TIME100 Most Influential People, Person of the Year, Firsts, Best Inventions, World's Greatest Places and premium events including the TIME100 Summit and Gala, TIME100 Health Summit, TIME100 Next and more.
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Market Rebellion and TradeMonster Co-Founder Adds Capital Markets Expertise
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EBET, Inc. (Nasdaq: EBET), a leading global operator and provider of advanced wagering products, announced today that Jon Najarian has joined the company ranks as an Advisor.
Najarian, who has 40 years of experience in the securities and futures markets, is the co-founder of MarketRebellion.com, a firm that provides education on trading options and other securities, as well as a regular contributor on CNBC Business TV. Having been a linebacker for the Chicago Bears, Najarian went on to become a trader on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. He was also a member of the NYSE, CME and CBOT during a 25-year career as a floor trader. It was during this period that he developed his Heat Seeker algorithm, which he uses to identify unusual options trading activity. Najarian is also a contributor on CNBC's "Halftime Report."
In 2005, Najarian co-founded TradeMonster, a highly rated and leading online brokerage firm, that ultimately was sold in 2016 to E*TRADE Financial Corp. for $750 million. Currently, he is also an active investor and market analyst, where he works to build awareness on roadshows and at conferences. He has delivered keynote addresses for the NYSE, Euromoney and Institutional Investor.
"EBET is an exciting company with a solid strategy, field-tested products in the wagering space and a management team that can drive the business into a new era," said Najarian. "Their geographic reach, expansion plans and customer base, I believe, will help them carve out a leadership position within the industry. I am thrilled to be joining and contributing my experience to accelerate the growth of EBET, helping it realize its enormous potential."
Aaron Speach, CEO at EBET, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Jon Najarian as an Advisor. His vast experience will undoubtedly provide EBET with strategic insight that will help shape the direction and further success of the company."
EBET operates and develops award-winning, groundbreaking and engaging wagering products for bettors around the world. The company is focused on bringing better entertainment and technology solutions to cater to the Millennial and Gen-Z demographics in the wagering space. It has an expanding portfolio of intellectual property with patents pending around odds modeling simulation, an electronic sports betting exchange system, live streaming odds integration and enhancing modeling probabilities in multi-player games. EBET operates online sportsbook and casino brands Karamba, Hopa, Griffon Casino, BetTarget, Dansk777, GenerationVIP and Gogawi, which have over 1.4 million deposited customers in more than 15 countries. The company recently was awarded Esport Product of the Year at the 2021 SiGMA Europe and the 2022 SiGMA Asia and SiGMA Americas Awards. Its brand Karamba received SBC's award for Innovation in Casino & Gaming Entertainment and the 2022 SiGMA Americas Award for Online Casino of the Year. EBET, Inc. is listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol EBET (CUSIP 278700109). EBET, Inc. was previously Esports Technologies Inc. The name changed on May 5, 2022, to better reflect the company's business and mission.
For more information, visit: https://ebet.gg/.
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Which face shield is best?
Washing your hands frequently, maintaining a safe social distance from other people and wearing a face mask are all excellent ways to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and other illnesses. If you want an extra layer of protection, a face shield is another great piece of personal protective equipment or PPE. It’s important to understand why face shields are necessary, which features to look for and the best face shields on the market today.
What to know before you buy a face shield
Choose the right type of face shield for you
Face shields are usually either attached to a headband or glasses. If you already wear glasses on a daily basis, you need to make sure that your face shield is compatible with your glasses. If you choose a headband-style face shield, then you should make sure that the shield doesn’t sit too close to your face, to ensure there will be enough room for your glasses to fit under the shield.
Find the correct fit for you
Face shields can typically be adjusted by loosening or tightening the elastic straps or adjusting the notch like you would on a baseball cap.
Look for proper coverage
Your face shield should start about 1 inch above your eyebrows and come well past your chin to offer the most protection. The shield should also wrap around the side of your head and stop just in front of your ears.
What to look for in a quality face shield
Rigidity
The rigidity and thickness of the plastic face shield should not be an issue for most people. A lightweight or thin piece of plastic should be acceptable for most people. That being said, you might need a more rigid face shield that meets particular specifications for your work environment. In that case, you should look for a rigid face shield model.
Coating
You can treat the plastic on a face shield with a coating to improve safety and durability. Some face shields are coated to be glare-resistant or scratch-resistant, while other face shields are tinted or provide UV protection.
Comfort
Many face shields provide a small piece of foam that rests on your forehead for extra comfort. Look for a face shield with softer foam or hypoallergenic foam, especially if you have any sensitivities.
How much you can expect to spend on a face shield
You can typically spend anywhere from $3-6 for an individual face shield, but the price per face shield decreases when you buy them in bulk. If you want a more stylish face shield or something more durable, you might spend $15-20 for each face shield.
Face shield FAQ
What is the purpose of a face shield?
A. A face shield is meant to protect the face and eyes of the person wearing it from infection and other possible hazards. Face shields are mainly worn by healthcare professionals, including dental hygienists, who are prone to splatters and splashes on the job. Many painting and cleaning professionals also wear face shields to protect their faces and eyes from hazardous substances.
Can a face shield be worn in place of a mask to protect you from COVID-19?
A. No, a face shield should not be worn in place of a mask to protect you from COVID-19. A face mask is meant to help decrease the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, since saying just a short phrase aloud can release hundreds of viral droplets into the air to infect other people. Wearing a face mask can dramatically decrease the number of viral droplets released into the air.
On the other hand, a face shield is mainly used to protect the wearer from splatters. Viral droplets can easily get around the face shield no matter which direction they’re traveling, out or in, since there is no seal around the nose and mouth. That being said, a face shield should not be worn in place of a face mask to protect against the COVID-19 virus. Instead, a face shield should be worn in addition to a face mask for additional protection.
Are there any disadvantages to wearing a face shield?
A. The advantages of wearing a face shield outweigh the disadvantages for many people, but there are a few problems to consider. Face shields are bulkier and larger than safety goggles. Some face shields don’t provide enough clearance if you need to wear one over a respirator. Some face shields also have a glare or fog, which makes it harder to see clearly through the face shield.
What are the best face shields to buy?
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ATLANTA and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing solutions agency Luckie today announced that Mary Winslow has been named Chief Marketing Officer.
Winslow is the agency's first CMO and will be based in the Atlanta office, reporting to President & CEO John Gardner. She will lead Luckie's marketing and growth efforts.
Winslow joined Luckie in 2015 and has been Senior Vice President of Strategic Solutions since 2017, leading the agency's strategic engagement team. Prior to joining Luckie, Mary spent 20 years at Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) working in the loyalty and brand groups serving as Director of Partnership Marketing, Director of America's for IHG's loyalty program, and Director of Brand Management for Hotel Indigo. Under her leadership at Hotel Indigo, the brand won two consecutive J.D. Power Awards.
"Mary has spent her career building marketing teams and functions that enhance revenue and she's leveraged that experience here at Luckie the past seven years to steer our team away from a traditional advertising model to a data-centric marketing approach," said John Gardner, Luckie president and CEO. "Now that we're aligned internally, we're tapping her to accelerate our marketing efforts and drive growth across our business. She's the absolute right person to lead the effort."
This CMO position is the final role to be filled within Luckie's c-suite team, which has been forming over the past year. The agency promoted Luckie president John Gardner to CEO in February, brought on Fred Schank as Chief Experience Officer in January, promoted Melissa Wheeler to Chief People Officer in December, hired Carolyn Dateo as Chief Strategy officer from Saatchi & Saatchi in November and elevated Executive Creative Director, Stephanie Naman, in October. On the eve of Luckie's 70th anniversary, the new leadership team reflects a forward-looking position for the agency, which has experienced steady growth over the last two years despite a disruptive economy.
About Luckie: Luckie is a creative, data-driven agency that builds brands and brand experiences to solve real business problems and achieve results luck can't explain. It is one of the top privately held marketing firms in the Southeast. Luckie works with companies in healthcare, travel & tourism, consumer packaged goods, and financial services including Regions Bank, Alabama Power, GlaxoSmithKline, Little Debbie, and Panama City Beach. The company has offices in Birmingham, Atlanta, Raleigh and Decentraland.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REVA Medical, LLC. ("REVA" or the "Company"), a leader in bioresorbable polymer technologies for vascular applications, is pleased to announce the closing of a $45 million Series B equity financing. This funding was led by a global strategic investor with deep experience in medical devices, as well as BioStar Capital, and existing investors.
Proceeds from the financing will be used to fund the Company's ongoing operating, clinical and capital needs, including the clinical program for its MOTIV® Peripheral Vascular Bioresorbable Scaffold. "We are very pleased to announce the close of this financing," said REVA's President and Chief Executive Offer, Jeffrey Anderson. "The funding we have secured will allow REVA to move forward with our pivotal clinical trial to support FDA approval of our MOTIV® peripheral vascular scaffold as well as to obtain FDA clearance of our TyroSphere® bioresorbable embolic bead technology."
REVA's MOTIV® device represents a unique breakthrough technology for the treatment of patients suffering from below-the-knee peripheral vascular disease. MOTIV® is a drug-eluting bioresorbable peripheral vascular scaffold made from REVA's proprietary Tyrocore® polymer that is designed to dissolve over time, leaving the artery free of a permanent implant and thereby allowing the artery to return to its natural movement or "vasomotion." Due to their temporary nature, bioresorbable stents are commonly referred to as scaffolds. MOTIV®'s polymer properties also enable complete x-ray visibility of the scaffold when placed in the artery, an attribute unique to REVA among bioresorbable scaffolds. REVA believes that this distinct feature will offer a procedural advantage, as x-ray visibility helps confirm proper placement of the scaffold and is a tool that physicians routinely rely upon when implanting metal stents. Louis A Cannon, MD Founder and Senior Managing Partner of BioStar Capital notes that "200 million patients world-wide are affected by severe arterial disease of the legs. We believe the REVA absorbable scaffold has the potential to reduce limb amputations, and possibly save lives."
In addition to the MOTIV® scaffold, REVA is in the final development stages for their TyroSphere® embolic bead platform. TyroSphere® beads are bioresorbable embolic microspheres designed to treat hypervascular tumors. TyroSphere® beads uniquely offer both the advantage of safe degradation/resorption and the option of being visible under standard x-ray to aid in precise delivery to the targeted tumor.
SVB Securities acted as financial advisor to REVA Medical on this transaction.
Additional information can be found at REVA's website: www.revamedical.com
About REVA Medical
REVA Medical is a medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of bioresorbable polymer technologies for vascular applications. The Company's products include MOTIV bioresorbable scaffolds for the treatment of peripheral artery disease, Fantom and Fantom Encore bioresorbable vascular scaffolds for the treatment of coronary artery disease, and TyroSphere embolic beads. REVA is based in San Diego, California. More information can be found at REVA's website: www.revamedical.com.
Fantom, Fantom Encore, and MOTIV have CE Mark only. Fantom, Fantom Encore, and MOTIV are available in select countries in Europe and the Middle East. Fantom, Fantom Encore, MOTIV, and TyroSphere are not available in the U.S. or other countries that do not accept CE Mark. Fantom, Fantom Encore, MOTIV, TyroSphere, and Tyrocore are trademarks of REVA Medical, LLC.
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- ACIP recommends adults 65 years of age and older receive an enhanced flu vaccine, such as FLUAD® QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine, Adjuvanted), to help protect against four strains of seasonal influenza annually
- The committee reviewed randomized studies and real-world data spanning multiple seasons and numerous flu-related outcomes in support of FLUAD QUADRIVALENT to inform their recommendation
SUMMIT, N.J., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seqirus, a global leader in influenza prevention and a business of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), today announced that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has included FLUAD® QUADRIVALENT as a preferentially recommended seasonal influenza vaccine for adults 65 years of age and older. The preferential recommendation for FLUAD QUADRIVALENT for all adults 65 years and older is based on the clinical benefits compared to standard egg-based influenza vaccines, as demonstrated within the total body of evidence.1
"It is critical that we do everything we can to protect vulnerable populations like older adults against influenza," said Gregg Sylvester, MD, Chief Health Officer, Seqirus. "Today's recommendation is evidence of the ACIP's commitment to providing clear, evidence-backed guidance to protect public health. We are proud to offer one of the enhanced flu vaccines that was preferentially recommended by the ACIP for adults 65 years and above in the U.S."
Immunosenescence, the age-associated decline of the immune system, may result in a reduced immune response to antigens in the vaccine.2 FLUAD QUADRIVALENT is specifically created for adults 65 years and older using Seqirus' MF59® adjuvant, designed to help strengthen, broaden and lengthen the immune response to influenza vaccination.2,3,4,5 Approximately 80 percent of influenza-related deaths and 50 to 70 percent of influenza-related hospitalizations occur among adults 65 years and older, according to the CDC.6
FLUAD is proven to be safe and effective and has an extensive clinical legacy, with more than 225 million doses distributed and licensure in over 30 countries since it was first approved in 1997.7,8
More than 20 years of real-world evidence supports the clinical value of FLUAD in reducing influenza-related clinical outcomes in adults 65 years and older across different influenza seasons with different study designs, clinical outcomes, and study limitations.4 Seqirus will offer this enhanced seasonal vaccine option for pharmacy partners, healthcare providers and their patients during the upcoming 2022/23 Northern Hemisphere influenza season in the U.S. to better help protect this population from influenza and severe influenza-related outcomes.
"This preferential recommendation sends a clear message that FLUAD QUADRIVALENT is an important treatment option for people 65 years of age and older," said Dave Ross, Vice President, North America Commercial Operations, Seqirus. "A preferential recommendation for adults 65 and older helps to provide guidance to both healthcare providers and patients on the standard of care for this at-risk population."
Seqirus' differentiated portfolio of seasonal influenza vaccines for the U.S. also includes FLUCELVAX® QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine), the first and only cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine for people six months of age and older in the U.S.9 Cell-based influenza vaccines are designed to produce an exact match to the World Health Organization (WHO)-selected influenza virus strains by avoiding egg-adapted changes and therefore have the potential to lead to greater vaccine effectiveness.10
According to the ACIP, if one preferentially recommended influenza vaccine is not available to adults 65 years and older, then any other age-appropriate influenza vaccine should be used.2
About Seasonal Influenza
Influenza is a common, contagious seasonal respiratory disease that may cause severe illness and life-threatening complications in some people.12 Influenza can lead to clinical symptoms varying from mild to moderate respiratory illness to severe complications, hospitalization and in some cases, death.12 Because transmission of influenza viruses to others may occur one day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick, the disease can be easily transmitted to others.12 Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that during the 2019/20 influenza season, there were an estimated 405,000 influenza-related hospitalizations in the U.S.13 The CDC recommends annual vaccination for individuals aged 6 months and older, who do not have any contraindications.14 Since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that help protect against influenza virus infection, it is recommended that people get vaccinated before influenza begins spreading in their community.14 The CDC recommends that people get vaccinated by the end of October.14
About Seqirus
Seqirus is part of CSL Limited (ASX: CSL). As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, and leading R&D capabilities, Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.
About CSL
CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of lifesaving medicines, including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies, as well as vaccines to prevent influenza. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives using the latest technologies. Today, CSL – including our two businesses, CSL Behring and Seqirus – provides lifesaving products to patients in more than 100 countries and employs more than 25,000 people. Our unique combination of commercial strength, R&D focus and operational excellence enables us to identify, develop and deliver innovations so our patients can live life to the fullest. For inspiring stories about the promise of biotechnology, visit CSLBehring.com/Vita and follow us on Twitter.com/CSL.
For more information visit www.seqirus.com and www.csl.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future results, performance or achievements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
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FLUAD® QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine, Adjuvanted)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is FLUAD® QUADRIVALENT?
FLUAD QUADRIVALENT is a vaccine that helps protect against flu. FLUAD QUADRIVALENT is for people age 65 years and older. Vaccination with FLUAD QUADRIVALENT may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.
Who should not get FLUAD QUADRIVALENT?
You should not get FLUAD QUADRIVALENT if you have had a severe allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in the vaccine in the past, including egg protein, or a severe allergic reaction to a previous influenza vaccine.
Before receiving FLUAD QUADRIVALENT, tell your healthcare provider about all medical conditions, including if you:
- Have ever had Guillain-Barré syndrome (severe muscle weakness) within six weeks after getting a flu shot. The decision to give FLUAD QUADRIVALENT should be made by your healthcare provider, based on careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks.
- Have problems with your immune system or are taking certain medications that suppress your immune system, as these may reduce your immune response to the vaccine.
- Have ever fainted when receiving a vaccine.
What are the most common side effects of FLUAD QUADRIVALENT?
- Pain or tenderness where the shot was given
- Headache
- Tiredness
These are not all of the possible side effects of FLUAD QUADRIVALENT. You can ask your healthcare provider for a complete list of possible side effects.
What do I do if I have side effects?
Ask your healthcare provider for advice about any side effects that concern you. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Seqirus at 1-855-358-8966 or VAERS at 1-800-822-7967 and www.vaers.hhs.gov. You are also encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before receiving vaccine, please see the full Prescribing Information for FLUAD QUADRIVALENT. The information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk about FLUAD QUADRIVALENT with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
FLUAD® QUADRIVALENT is a registered trademark of Seqirus UK Limited or its affiliates.
FLUCELVAX® QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is FLUCELVAX® QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine)?
FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT is a vaccine that helps protect people aged 6 months and older from the flu. Vaccination with FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.
Who should not get FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT?
You should not get FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT if you have had a severe allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in the vaccine.
Before receiving FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT, tell your healthcare provider about all medical conditions, including if you:
- Have ever had Guillain-Barré syndrome (severe muscle weakness) within six weeks of getting a flu vaccine. The decision to give FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT should be made by your healthcare provider, based on careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks.
- Have problems with your immune system or are taking certain medications that suppress your immune system, as these may reduce your immune response to the vaccine.
- Have ever fainted when receiving a vaccine.
What are the most common side effects of FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT?
- Pain, redness, swelling, or a raised hardened rea where the vaccine was given
- Headache
- Overtiredness with low energy
- Muscle aches
- Feeling unwell (malaise)
Additional side effects seen in children include:
- Tenderness or bruising where vaccine was given
- Sleepiness
- Irritability
- Diarrhea
- Changes in eating habits
These are not all of the possible side effects of FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT. You can ask your healthcare provider for more information and for advice about any side effects that concern you.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Seqirus 1 855 358-8966 or VAERS at 1-800-822-7967 or www.vaers.hhs.gov.
1 National Center for Immunization & Respiratory Diseases. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Influenza Vaccines for Older Adults: GRADE Summary. Accessed June 2022.
2 FLUAD® QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine, Adjuvanted) [package insert]. Holly Springs, NC: Seqirus Inc; 2019.
3 O'Hagan DT, Ott GS, Nest GV, Rappuoli R, Giudice GD. (2013). The history of MF59® adjuvant: a phoenix that arose from the ashes. Expert Rev Vaccines: 2013;12(1): 13-3.
4 Frey SE, Aplasca-De Los Reyes MR, Reynales H, et al. (2014). Comparison of the safety and immunogenicity of an MF59®-adjuvanted with a non-adjuvanted seasonal influenza vaccine in elderly subjects. Vaccine. 2014;32:5027-5034.
5 Banzhoff A, Pellegrini M, Del Giudice G, Fragapane E, Groth N, Podda A. (2008). MF59-adjuvanted vaccines for seasonal and pandemic influenza prophylaxis. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2008;2(6):243-249.
6 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Adults 65 & Over. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/65over.htm. Accessed June 2022.
7 Data on file. (2022). Seqirus USA Inc.
8 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/adjuvant.htm. Accessed June 2022.
9 FLUCELVAX® QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine) [package insert]. Holly Springs, NC: Seqirus Inc, 2021.
10 Rajaram, S., Boikos, C., Gelone, D.K., Gandhi, A. Influenza vaccines: the potential benefits of cell-culture isolation and manufacturing. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7036483/. Accessed June 2022.
11 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Key Facts about Influenza. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm. Accessed June 2022.
12 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Estimated Influenza Illnesses, Medical visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths in the United States – 2019-2020 Influenza Season. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/2019-2020.html. Accessed June 2022.
13 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Who Needs a Flu Vaccine and When. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm. Accessed June 2022.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAVA announced its 720P Video Baby Monitor is now available in 1000+ Target and Walmart stores nationwide. It's more convenient than ever for parents to enjoy the award winning VAVA baby monitor.
The VAVA baby monitor was listed as one of the Best Baby Monitors of 2022 on Tech Advisor and Babylist, and is available in four soothing colors – white, pink, blue, and green. Not only do these color options add more personality to a baby nursery, but the baby monitor is designed with multiple convenient features so parents can easily check on their children from anywhere in the house.
Baby monitors are an important safety feature that parents rely on to help keep their children safe. The VAVA baby monitor is outfitted with wireless connection and up to four cameras can be connected to a single monitor, and when multiple cameras are connected to the monitor, parents can activate scan view mode. This function will automatically switch between visual input from all the cameras.
Additionally, the VAVA baby monitor has a large 5" HD display, making it easy for parents to monitor for sleep disruptions or other issues. For added peace of mind,, the two-way talk system makes it easy for parents to hear when their child is crying, fussing, or just wants attention.
Get your hands on your own VAVA baby monitor at your local Walmart, Target, or at the VAVA Official Store today.
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The consumer first, leading-edge platform, makes it easy to buy, sell, collect and invest in fine wine with a global community of wine buyers
NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cult Wines has today introduced CultX, a next generation trading platform for fine wine verified by advanced blockchain technology with extensive data, analytics, 100k live markets and over $250m of the world's most prestigious investment grade wines to bid on. Users can build, track and manage a fine wine portfolio with real-time data and live markets at their fingertips, instantly and easily.
Despite being a multi-billion-pound industry, the wine sector has not benefitted from innovation or the emergence of new technologies at the same rate as other industries. Plagued by a lack of accurate pricing and exorbitantly high trading fees (typically 10-20%) it has been difficult for consumers to make informed decisions or get fair prices within the market.
Poised to revolutionise trading, CultX has been created to lower the barrier to entry and eradicate inefficiencies that have historically stifled industry growth. The all-in-one self-directed app utilises the Algorand blockchain, providing a reassuring layer of authenticity and provenance to every bottle of wine traded. One of the most powerful features of the blockchain technology allows for immediate transfer of ownership. Once a trade is executed, funds are transferred from the buyer to the seller, resulting in an instant settlement. In most cases with existing platforms, consumers must wait up to three weeks before transfer of funds and ownership is complete.
Cult Wines CEO and CultX Founder Tom Gearing noted, "The unique combination of CultX's global custodial warehousing and blockchain technology allows users a frictionless and hassle-free way to build a physical collection of the world's most prestigious fine wine."
Fuelled by the world's most comprehensive source of powerful wine pricing data from Wine-Searcher, the next gen platform will provide 'always on' access to the world of fine wine, boasting a breadth and depth of data not available on any other platform, as well as intuitive data analytics underpinned by sophisticated AI models. "Our data science team has worked closely with Wine-Searcher's team over the past six months, building pricing models which aim to tackle issues around price transparency, improving accuracy and helping users value even the rarest, illiquid wines in their collection." Gearing added.
"CultX is a super-charged buying and selling platform that will play an integral part in the continued evolution of the fine wine industry," said Gearing. "Our revolutionary wine trading experience and unmatched low trading fees will lead to a better experience and more transparency in trading for users. The platform's built-in global storage solution reduces friction in the buying and selling process by eliminating the inconvenience of shipping, complex logistics and authenticity checks, which will provide peace of mind and drive down transactional costs."
Ten years of historical and current market data from Wine-Searcher provide the most accurate price record for more than 100,000 of the world's top investment grade wines available to search on the CultX platform. Leveraging the best global data on the market gives users full control of their wine to inform, predict, and level up buying and selling decisions. CultX will make it easy to spot an opportunity or react quickly to market trends, being able to liquidate or grow their portfolio from the palm of a hand.
CultX benefits from Cult Wines' 15-year history, performance, relationships, and expertise in the fine wine market. Over a decade in the making, the new venture was born of Gearing's first-hand experience witnessing the inefficiencies, fragmentation and opacity involved with the trading of fine wine. Drawing on Cult Wines' experience in the market, the new platform brings together a team of preeminent talent across key disciplines – like tech, operations, analytics and data – together with integral partnerships to bring the idea to fruition.
CultX will be available to download on iOS, Android and on the web globally in the second half of 2022. Users can sign up for early access by joining the wait list, with public beta opening in Q3 2022. For more information, and to nab your spot on the wait list, visit www.CultX.com.
ABOUT CULTX
CultX is the leading-edge digital trading platform for buying, selling and collecting investment grade fine wine with over $250m of the world's most prestigious wines available to bid on. The mobile and web-based trading app provides users with all the tools they need to build, track and manage a fine wine portfolio with real-time data and live markets at their fingertips, instantly and easily. Boasting ten years of historical data and current pricing information from Wine-Searcher, the platform provides the most accurate price record for each of the hundred thousand wines available to search on the platform. CultX brings together a global community of tech savvy traders and fine wine enthusiasts, offering unmatched liquidity opportunities, with immediate ownership, total transparency and assured authenticity through the Algorand blockchain ledger. For more information, please visit www.cultx.com/ or find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
ABOUT CULT WINES
Founded in 2007, Cult Wines is forging the future foundations of the fine wine market by creating products and experiences that unlock opportunities for producers and consumers. Empowering people through technology, data and access to a global community, Cult Wines endeavours to re-define the fine wine market – making it accessible, secure and rewarding. Headquartered in the UK, Cult Wines has offices in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the US. For more information, please visit www.cultwines.com/ or find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
ABOUT WINE-SEARCHER
The pre-eminent global source of data for 'online, off-trade' spirits, wine and beer pricing and availability. Enabling huge, market leading volumes of high-quality data transactions over 20 years has established Wine-Searcher (WS) as the pre-eminent global source of data for 'online, off-trade' wine & spirits pricing and availability. The innovative combination of technology and expert resources is fundamental to WS' reputation for the long-term accuracy, reliability and quality of its data. Headquartered in New Zealand with a regional office in London, WS aggregates approximately 13 million wine, beer and spirit listings from around 24,500 active stores and businesses, across at least 130 countries. The full data set for all products involves billions of data points. The website and its associated apps attract 5 to 8 million active users each month depending on seasonality, and 240 million user product Searches are made around the world each year. Visit www.wine-searcher.com or find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Unilever PLC ("Unilever") (NYSE: UL) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Unilever American Depositary Receipts between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Unilever, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Unilever includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose 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.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2022
Aggrieved Unilever investors only have until August 15, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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SOURCE The Law Offices of Vincent Wong | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/25/class-action-alert-law-offices-vincent-wong-remind-unilever-investors-lead-plaintiff-deadline-august-15-2022/ | 2022-07-25T11:03:54Z |
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following statement, as well as a deeper dive into record-setting May border numbers, based on data released late June 15 by the Biden administration:
"May was a record-setting month for the Biden administration. Record high gas prices, 40-year high inflation numbers, and a record number of illegal aliens encountered at our borders – surpassing the old record set all the way back…in April," noted Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
"But even the raw number of 239,416 border encounters does not tell the full story. In May, U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended an unprecedented number of criminals, gang members, and lethal drugs pouring across the border that will almost certainly lead to a new record in opioid-related deaths. Safe to say, none of these are the sort of records the American public were looking for when they elected Joe Biden. In fact, the best thing that can be said about the crisis the president has created at the border is that it could have been a whole lot worse if not for the fact the a federal judge blocked President Biden's plan to end Title 42 last month. And yet, in spite of the mounting disaster, President Biden steadfastly refuses to change any of the policies that truly are the root causes of this crisis," Stein said.
FAIR Border Snapshot for May 2022
- Southwest border encounters set another single-month record in May.
- CBP had 239,416 migrant encounters at the Southwest border in May 2022, including 165,200 single adults, 59,517 family units, and 14,699 unaccompanied minors.
- This is the HIGHEST number of monthly encounters in the last two decades.
- Since President Biden took office, there have been over 2.9 million migrant encounters at the southern border alone.
- May was the 15th straight month with more than 150,000 encounters
- CBP expelled only 42 percent of individuals under Title 42 in May 2022, again highlighting the Biden administration's refusal to fully utilize the public health authority.
- One thing to keep in mind: border encounter numbers do not include those who got away from immigration authorities. CBP sources quietly revealed that there have been 440,000 "known gotaways" at the border since Fiscal Year 2022 began. This already exceeds reports of 390,000 known gotaways in all of Fiscal Year 2021.
Notable Criminal Activity in May 2022
- The Biden border crisis is much more than migrants seeking asylum – criminals, weapons, and trafficked persons are coming across our border in record numbers.
- Border Patrol agents arrested two child sex offenders, five MS-13 gang members, and a Paisas gang member together, many of whom had been previously deported from the United States
- Agents arrested an MS-13 gang member from El Salvador who had been previously arrested in Atlanta in connection with a kidnapping and murder
- CBP officers seized over $550,000 worth of cocaine at a single port of entry, and later seized more than $1.5 million worth of cocaine at the World Trade Bridge.
- In Laredo, TX agents shut down a criminal trafficker's stash house that contained over 60 illegal aliens from Central America
The Biden Drug Crisis is the Greatest Public Health Threat
- In May 2022, CBP seized 620 pounds of drugs.
- Fentanyl seizures continue to climb, totaling 405 pounds since the start of the fiscal year.
- Since January, CBP has seized 470 pounds of cocaine.
- Methamphetamine seizures are on the rise – CBP has seized an astounding 1,735 pounds of meth since January.
Contact: Preston Huennekens, 202-328-7004 or phuennekens@fairus.org
Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country's largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.
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A few Sunday afternoon and evening thunderstorms!
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A few thunderstorms are likely to start May, but not as widespread as Saturday’s downpours. Our two-day rains totaled 0.92″ at SRQ, 1.14″ in Bradenton and 1.37″ at Lakewood Ranch. Thunderstorms Sunday will start late-afternoon and continue into the early evening, dying down after sunset. Monday’s rain chances are lower, but a few isolated afternoon storms have a better chance Tuesday. Humidity will be high as we get into May, with dew points in the low 70s by Wednesday.
Love Bug update: Our wet weather to end April has the Love Bugs coming out in force. The bugs like heat and moisture, and your ar’s exhaust. Now with our recent rains, we’re likely to see the Love Bugs blossom! They only live 4 days for males, 8 days for females. this first week of May could bring the peak of this year’s Love Bug season.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/01/few-sunday-afternoon-evening-thunderstorms/ | 2022-05-01T20:45:13Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American Silver") will release its unaudited results for the second quarter of 2022 ("Q2 2022") after market close on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. A conference call and webcast is planned for 11:00 am ET (8:00 am PT) on August 11, 2022.
Participants may join the conference call via Webcast or through the following dial-in numbers:
The presentation slides will be available at panamericansilver.com (https://www.panamericansilver.com/investors/events-and-presentations/)
An archive of the webcast will also be available for three months.
Pan American Silver owns and operates silver and gold mines located in Mexico, Peru, Canada, Argentina and Bolivia. We also own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating. Pan American provides enhanced exposure to silver through a large base of silver reserves and resources, as well as major catalysts to grow silver production. We have a 28-year history of operating in Latin America, earning an industry-leading reputation for sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS".
Learn more at panamericansilver.com.
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SOURCE Pan American Silver Corp. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/13/pan-american-silver-provides-notice-second-quarter-2022-unaudited-results-conference-call/ | 2022-07-13T22:10:14Z |
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Netflix, Inc. ("Netflix, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NFLX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Netflix, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. 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. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
NFLX investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) 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.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Netflix, Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 5, 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:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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The streamlined digital solution will provide users with instant access to expert analysis across several practice areas
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that VitalLaw, the new and expanded version of the award-winning platform formerly known as Cheetah, now includes Wolters Kluwer's daily reporting suite known as "Dailies" to VitalLaw public site. This integration will provide customers with access to reports, breaking news, and expert analysis on a wide range of legal and compliance topics and developments.
"We are committed to providing our customers with world-class content integrated with deep domain expertise," said Ken Crutchfield, Vice President and General Manager of Legal Markets at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "Written by lawyers for lawyers, the Dailies' availability through VitalLaw extends workflow for our customers by taking them directly to VitalLaw, where they can also access additional information in their subscriptions."
With Dailies available on VitalLaw public site, users can customize their news by topic or jurisdiction, save searches for stories of interest, and track law firms and organizations in the headlines with the new "Mentioned Today" feature. Customers will also have access to forward information with special copyright permissions, encouraging collaboration between counsel and colleagues, as well as access all links from any mobile device without being prompted for username and password.
Built on a wide range of world-class content, Wolters Kluwer's VitalLaw is a cutting-edge digital research solution that empowers customers to bring profound impact to their organizations and clients. The platform provides customers with access to content-rich tools that enable faster answers and deeper insights to drive greater efficiency and better outcomes. VitalLaw provides expertise in antitrust & competition, banking & consumer finance, healthcare, intellectual property law, labor & employment, securities, among others.
To learn more, visit: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/vitallaw-law-firms
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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UPDATE: 4-year-old falls to death from 11th story balcony at Laketown Wharf
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Authorities are giving new details in the investigation of a boy who fell to his death from a Laketown Wharf balcony over the weekend.
Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez said a boy, 4, fell from the 11th-floor balcony onto the third-floor recreational floor. Officials said the boy fell around 4:30 A.M. on Saturday and was found around 7 A.M. by someone going to the gym. Talamantez said that the boy and his family were visiting from Georgia. Detectives interviewed several people, including the family of the child. Officers are continuing to investigate how and why the child fell from the balcony.
“You come here on Labor Day Weekend with your child, and you have to go home without them. There’s no words to explain this tragic event that this is. This is just horrible. The only thing we can do is promise to bring as many answers to the family as possible,” said Talamantez.
Medical examiners are working to determine the cause of death.
We’ll keep you updated as we work to learn more.
Copyright 2022 WJHG. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/09/07/update-4-year-old-falls-death-11th-story-balcony-laketown-wharf/ | 2022-09-07T14:54:20Z |
WACO, TX (FOX 44) – In Queen Elizabeth’s 70 year reign over the United Kingdom her legacy has also affected some here in the U.S.
That legacy includes moving to modernize the country away from colonialism and British descendants here in Central Texas are at a loss of words.
Steve Hanick from Burnet County says his mother grew up in London marrying his father during World War II.
Hanick travels there when able to reconnect with his family overseas, and today’s news was hard for him to take in.
“It’s a sad day, obviously, but it’s a day to reflect on an incredible woman,” said Hanick.
Hanick last visited his family four years ago seeing different sites across England and Scotland.
When news came Thursday afternoon of the Queen’s passing, he received a pillow of the United Kingdom to remind him of his roots.
“I had ordered [it] about a month or so ago for my wife’s birthday and never did arrive on time and I was getting a little worried,” said Hanick. “But today, of all the things that arrived in the mail, it was an interesting coincidence.”
When asked about his cousins in England, he believes they’re watching their screens like we are trying to understand what’s next for England.
“Charles now, there’s been a lot of controversy, obviously, and his life and family, everything else that’s gone on, so he may not have that smooth transition that he would maybe hope for,” said Hanick.
Seeing Queen Elizabeth as a sign of stability, A&M Central Texas history professor, Dr. Jerry Jones, shares similar thoughts to Hanick.
“The United Kingdom can’t count on someone with her qualities all the time, and Charles is a different figure,” said Dr. Jones. “He is a little more distant and aloof. He doesn’t connect with the public in the same way that Elizabeth was able to do.”
For anyone here with direct ties to Britain, Hanick encourages them to stand proud.
“Yes, she’s past, but hopefully her legacy will continue to mold further generations,” said Hanick.
Dr. Jones says with the Queen’s passing, Prince Charles has already assumed the position of king, and the country will be in a designated period of mourning.
Shortly after her funeral is when Dr. Jones expects the public coronation will be held. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/central-texas-man-tied-to-great-britain-speaks-on-queen-elizabeths-passing/ | 2022-09-09T16:09:21Z |
BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The five John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows:
Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan"). Under the HEQ Plan, the Fund makes quarterly distributions in a fixed amount of $0.2900 per share, which will be paid quarterly until further notice. Distributions under the HEQ Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital. The Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not incurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net capital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions and (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular quarterly distributions. The Board may amend the terms of the HEQ Plan or terminate the HEQ Plan at any time.
Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "BTO Plan"). Under the BTO Plan, the Fund makes quarterly distributions in a fixed amount of $0.6500 per share, which will be paid quarterly until further notice.
Distributions under the BTO Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital. The BTO Plan intends to fund each distribution, to the extent possible, in a tax-advantaged manner through the realization of long-term capital gains where the distribution amount exceeds net investment income. The Fund will seek to realize capital gains for this purpose in a manner which the advisor and subadvisor believe is consistent with prudent portfolio management and the investment objective, policies and restrictions of the Fund.
The Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not incurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net capital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions and (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular quarterly distributions. The Board may amend the terms of the BTO Plan or terminate the BTO Plan at any time.
A portion of a Fund's current distribution may include sources other than net investment income, including a return of capital. Investors should understand that a return of capital is not a distribution from income or gains of a Fund. As required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice with the estimated components of the distribution will be mailed to shareholders at the time of payment if it does not consist solely of net investment income. At this time, one or more of the Funds anticipates that the notice accompanying the current distribution will include an estimate of return of capital. Such notice will also be posted to the Funds' website at www.jhinvestments.com. The notice should not be used to prepare tax returns as the estimates indicated in the notice may differ from the ultimate federal income tax characterization of distributions. After the end of each calendar year, investors will be sent a Form 1099-DIV informing them how to report distributions received during that year for federal income tax purposes.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.
A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.
Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.
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Finding toys your kids will actually play with
There are so many new things to explore, experience and understand when you’re a kid, and it’s all coming at them at a rapid pace. Whereas an adult could be content doing nothing but sitting during a long car ride, it is torture for a kid because nothing changes. Their natural curiosity is stifled.
One of the reasons why Pop Its became so popular during the pandemic is because they help a child release stress and anxiety that can build up during stagnant situations. These toys give the child something to keep them busy. Sometimes, the best toys are so obvious that you can’t believe you didn’t think of them sooner.
Why a cardboard box is better than a pony
A pony is a small horse. However, a cardboard box can be anything. The limits are only set by imagination. For a child, that means there are no limits.
When a child plays with a cardboard box, they are defining reality. They are problem-solving. They are developing spatial awareness. The game can involve physical activity or role-playing. Sometimes, just having a small space to crawl inside and feel safe is why a cardboard box can be so amazing.
Kids need change as they grow up
Manufacturer’s age recommendations can be for safety. For example, a product with small pieces, such as a Lego set, can be a choking hazard for a young child, so many sets are recommended for kids 4 years old and up. However, recommendations can also be based on skill and maturity levels. For instance, a science toy is usually recommended for kids 6 or 8 years old or older.
Preschool
In preschool, kids are learning how to do the basic activities required for outdoor play, such as running, climbing, taking turns and more. Engaging toys will have very simple mechanics that young kids can easily grasp and master to develop fine motor skills. Sensory toys that provide comfort are also good options at this age.
Early grade school
In grades one through four, kids have a lot of energy. They also need to start initiating their own activities but still require help with self-regulation and seek nurturing. Toys that encourage them to master their fine motor skills, such as drawing and coloring, are good options. Also, activities that allow them to show off and increase their knowledge in fundamental skills such as math or reading can be very engaging.
Late grade school
In grades five and six, kids are beginning to identify themselves by what they can do. They are interested in other people and are learning how to feel confident. At this age, things can start to get tricky because it is the beginning of wanting to fit in and stand out from others. The best toys will help a child grow in an area they find intriguing. Activities that encourage and help develop social skills are also a good choice. It is important to remember that a child wants to be challenged but is just starting to understand failure, so winning or losing can be an intensely emotional experience.
Middle school and up
At this age, kids are moving away from toys and embracing all they’ve learned through play to help them transition into being teenagers and adults. The objects that capture their attention will be interests they have developed over the years that they wish to pursue further. Engaging activities may be more focused on understanding and enriching the self. These activities may include anything from reading and absorbing new ideas and concepts to learning how to express who they are. It is also a time when kids become increasingly fascinated by activities that have more of a grown-up theme.
Best products to keep your kids engaged
Continuum Games Games on the Go
This collection of 50 cards is packed with ideas for creative play. The short games require no pieces, so they are perfect for travel or anywhere you want to have fun. Since they are appropriate for any age, kids will enjoy playing with parents to see who truly is the best.
VTech Write and Learn Creative Center
Whether your child is just learning about shapes and letters or likes to doodle, this magnetic drawing board lets them create endlessly. The animated demonstrations allow your child to learn the proper stroke order for writing letters, and it comes with stencils so they can draw 26 different objects. When they are done, just wipe the drawing away to start with a clean slate.
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Fisher-Price Baby’s First Blocks
This toy is designed for ages 6 months and up. It comes with 10 colorful blocks that have rounded edges, so they are safe. You can introduce your child to colors and shapes with this classic toy.
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Coogam Wooden Blocks Brain Teasers Toy
Coogam’s wooden brain teaser puzzle is like playing Tetris in the real world. Older kids can try to fit all the pieces into the frame, while younger kids can use a variety of shapes to make robots, airplanes, flowers and more.
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If you’re unfamiliar, Osmo is an ingenious toy that combines actual handheld pieces with an iPad. This kit is for ages 6 to 10 and has games covering a wide variety of skills, from math to marine biology. Osmo is a toy that encourages creativity and learning.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is a ridiculously easy game to play. It only takes a few seconds to go over all the rules needed to enjoy a 10 to 15-minute game. There are no age limits on this fast-paced card game, and it is small enough to take with you in your pocket.
Monster High Frights, Camera, Action! Elissabat Doll
This fall, Monster High is making a comeback on Nickelodeon. To be prepared, start stocking up on these popular characters before they are even harder to get. Kids learn to express themselves and socialize when creating scenarios for imaginative play.
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Melissa and Doug Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes
These scratch-art cards from Melissa and Doug provide your child with a colorful canvas of creativity. They can use them to draw pictures or to write rainbow-colored messages for parents and siblings.
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HUB Files draft prospectus F-4 to the SEC for the upcoming $1.28 billion SPAC Merger and listing of the company's shares for trading on Nasdaq
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 1:11 PM CDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited (TASE: HUB), a developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services ("HUB" or the "Company"), announced today that it has officially filed a non-confidential draft registration statement on Form F-4 which contains a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for the purpose of completing the merger with the SPAC, the offering of the company's securities to the shareholders of the SPAC and the start of trading in the company's securities on Nasdaq.
The completion of the merger and the start of trading is subject to a number of conditions precedent. Subject to Israeli court approval, the company's shares are expected to be traded on the Nasdaq (only) without parallel trading in Tel-Aviv. The meaning for the company's current shareholders is that every holder of the company's shares that are currently traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in Israel, will hold after the completion of the merger identical shares of the Company that will be traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Upon completion of the transaction, the projected gross proceeds received by the Company, before transaction costs will be a minimum amount of $50 million, if the SPAC owners make a full redemption of their investment; and up to a potential of approximately $225 million, if none of the SPAC shareholders redeem their investment
A copy of the preliminary draft proxy statement/prospectus is available for review on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov
DIRECT LINK to the F-4 filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1905660/000110465922093927/tm2223104-1_f4.htm
About HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited
HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited ("HUB") was established in 2017 by veterans of the 8200 and 81 elite intelligence units of the Israeli Defense Forces. The company specializes in unique Cyber Security solutions protecting sensitive commercial and government information. The company debuted an advanced encrypted computing solution aimed at preventing hostile intrusions at the hardware level while introducing a novel set of data theft prevention solutions. HUB operates in over 30 countries and provides innovative cybersecurity computing appliances as well as a wide range of cybersecurity services worldwide.
About Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp.
Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company sponsored by DC Rainier SPV LLC, a Delaware limited liability company managed by Dominion Capital LLC, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or HUB's or RNER's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "would", "seem", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "future", "predict", "potential," "forecast" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by HUB and its management, and RNER and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of HUB or RNER. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) expectations regarding HUB's strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and HUB's ability to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition opportunities; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the proposed transactions; (iii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against RNER, HUB, the Combined Company or others following the announcement of the proposed transactions and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; (iv) the inability to complete the proposed transactions due to, among other things, the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of RNER or HUB, to obtain certain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other conditions to closing, including delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or complete regulatory reviews required to complete the proposed transactions; (v) the inability to obtain the financing necessary to consummate the proposed transactions; (vi) changes to the proposed structure of the proposed transactions that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed transactions; (vii) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed transactions; (viii) the risk that the announcement and consummation of the proposed transactions disrupts HUB's current plans and operations; (ix) the lack of a third party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transactions; (x) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the Combined Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (xi) costs related to the proposed transactions; (xii) the amount of any redemptions by existing holders of RNER's common stock being greater than expected; (xiii) limited liquidity and trading of RNER's and HUB's securities; (xiv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xvi) the possibility that RNER, HUB or the Combined Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (xvii) inaccuracies for any reason in the estimates of expenses and profitability and projected financial information for HUB; and (xviii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in RNER's final prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated October 4, 2021.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Neither HUB nor RNER undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, HUB intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a proxy statement/prospectus, and after the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, RNER will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Proposed Business Combination to its stockholders. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transaction and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed transaction. This press release is not a substitute for any registration statement or for any other document that HUB or RNER may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed transaction, as these materials will contain important information about HUB, RNER and the proposed transaction.
When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed transaction will be mailed to stockholders of RNER as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
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Partnership provides Yahoo's omnichannel demand side platform (DSP) with access to premium global DOOH inventory at scale via the Hivestack supply side platform (SSP)
MONTREAL and NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Yahoo and Hivestack, the world's leading, independent programmatic digital out of home (DOOH) ad tech company, have today announced a strategic global partnership to connect their industry-leading technologies, and enable premium, programmatic DOOH cross-channel media campaigns on a global scale.
Through the partnership, Yahoo's omnichannel demand side platform (DSP), will be integrated into the Hivestack supply side platform (SSP), which will allow Yahoo and its clients to access Hivestack's premium global DOOH inventory through real-time bidding (RTB) transactions via open exchange and private marketplace (PMP) deals.
"The evolving programmatic DOOH landscape has created numerous opportunities for brands, advertisers and media owners to leverage the channel to drive meaningful and measurable connections with audiences across the globe. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to integrate with the Yahoo DSP to facilitate seamless, efficient experiences for omnichannel marketers to transact across DOOH programmatically, providing access to premium global DOOH inventory and data," said Bruno Guerrero, COO at Hivestack.
"DOOH marries high-impact creative with cost efficiency across an omnichannel campaign strategy," said Iván Markman, Chief Business Officer at Yahoo. "Early to the space, Yahoo has helped advertisers maximize DOOH screens throughout the consumer journey and foster meaningful and memorable connections. This partnership amplifies that ability and provides Yahoo DSP advertisers with the diverse, global and premium OOH inventory Hivestack affords."
"The out-of-home sector has seen a resurgence in the last year, fueled by innovative creative execution, digital facilitation and a return to 'normal'," said Barry Frey, President and CEO of DPAA. "With summer on the horizon for the northern hemisphere, expect to see the world's biggest brands shine across OOH screens - from the tallest billboards to the checkout aisles. We're thrilled to see major players and DPAA Board Members like Yahoo and Hivestack connect to facilitate these interactions between consumers and brands."
Advertisers and agencies can immediately access Hivestack's global DOOH inventory through the Yahoo DSP.
Hivestack is the largest independent, global, full stack, marketing technology company, powering the buy and sell side of programmatic digital out of home (DOOH) advertising. Hivestack was founded in 2017 with headquarters in Montreal, Canada and operates in 25+ countries across the globe. For more information, please visit hivestack.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook @hivestack.
Yahoo is a global media and tech company that reaches nearly 900 million people around the world, bringing them closer to finance, sports, shopping, gaming and news—with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media. To learn more, please visit yahooinc.com.
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GREENWICH, Conn., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baptist Memorial Health Care's Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence is expanding its collaboration with Cedar Gate Technologies (Cedar Gate), a leading value-based care performance management technology company.
The Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence is a collaboration between Baptist and Semmes Murphey Clinic designed to provide a cost-saving and high-quality benefit for employees who suffer from back and neck pain and other neurological conditions. First offered to Baptist's employees and a select number of businesses, this Center of Excellence has proven to significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs by providing proven solutions and leveraging personalized care through assigned nurse navigators who assist in diagnosis, treatment, therapies, interventional pain management and, if required, surgical care and recovery. Initial outcomes for the center show that patients returned to work 14% more quickly than the national average, and 90% of patients reported satisfaction with their care.
"We're excited to offer our comprehensive Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence to a wider base of employers and patients," said Kim Hallum-Stewart, system administrator of neurosciences for Baptist Memorial Health Care. "Cedar Gate's platform allows us to bring our vision to self-insured employers by providing value-based payment solutions, streamlined data integration and operational analytics, which serve as a foundation for us to scale and offer excellence in care to employers across our region."
Baptist recently broadened the use of Cedar Gates's platform from a singular specialized surgical specialty implementation to a multifaceted application to encompass the expanded vision for the Center of Excellence.
"Semmes-Murphey has a passion for saving lives, improving quality of life and advancing the field of neurosurgery," said John Lewis, Semmes Murphey CEO. "Cedar Gates's platform has given us the tools to integrate business operations, strengthen our partnership with Baptist and offer more employers the opportunity to participate in the Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence."
Cedar Gate's payment technology enables the Brain & Spine Network to manage prospective bundled payment programs with automatic conversion of fee-for-service claims into a single, bundled claim.
"Value-based care is becoming increasingly recognized as the future of health care delivery and reimbursement in the U.S.," said Cedar Gate CEO, David B. Snow, Jr. "We are pleased these solutions helped meet Baptist's needs and allow for continued success."
The Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence is focused on providing high-quality, patient-centered neurological care, emphasizing value for patients and employers. Baptist's Centers of Excellence measure outcomes and compare results with programs across the country. The Brain & Spine Network clinical team consistently achieves top rankings among its peers. Employers can choose from Baptist's service offerings to determine what will work best for their employee population. Baptist's Brain & Spine Network has a robust offering of services and can tailor those services to meet an employer's specific needs.
About Cedar Gate Technologies
Cedar Gate enables payers, providers, employers, and service administrators to excel at value-based care. Our unified technology and services platform enhances and automates data management activities to deliver employer and provider analytics, care management, and payment technology necessary to pursue every payment model and optimize performance in all lines of business. From primary care attribution, to bundled payments, to capitation, our platform is designed to improve clinical, financial, and operational outcomes for all.
Based in Greenwich, CT, Cedar Gate is private equity backed by GTCR, a leading Chicago-based private equity firm, Ascension Ventures, a strategic healthcare venture firm, and Cobalt Ventures, the investment subsidiary of BCBS of Kansas City. To learn more, visit www.cedargate.com.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
One of the country's largest not-for-profit health care systems, Baptist Memorial Health Care offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and Central Mississippi. The Baptist system comprises 22 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, North and Central Mississippi and East Arkansas; more than 5,400 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 800 providers; home, hospice and psychiatric care; minor medical centers and clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system highlighted by Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist College of Health Sciences).
About Semmes Murphey Clinic
Founded more than 100 years ago by Eustace Semmes, MD, and Francis Murphey, MD, Semmes Murphey Clinic has been a leader in the development of technology and procedures that improve the quality of care for patients with neurological and spine disorders. This continuing leadership has made the Semmes Murphey name instantly recognizable to physicians across the country and the world, many of whom refer their patients here for treatment.
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Which double boiler is best?
If you like to spend time in the kitchen whipping up dreamy soups, delectable sauces and delicious chocolate-covered desserts, you need a good double boiler. A double boiler is the perfect kitchenware for heating delicate, easy-to-burn foods such as the ones listed. You can try to MacGyver one with what you have around, but you’re likely to burn yourself along with your food.
The best double boiler is the RSVP International Induction Double Boiler. It’s well-made and can be used on induction stovetops and in the oven.
What to know before you buy a double boiler
How it works
Double boilers are made up of the bottom pot, the top insert and sometimes a lid. The bottom pot is extra large to hold an equally large amount of water. Your heat source boils the water to produce steam. The top insert then sits on top of the bottom pot and seals the steam inside so none escapes. The steam then gently and evenly heats the top insert to delicately cook your most delicate foods.
Size and capacity
Double boilers come in a wide range of sizes and capacities. Some are as small as half a quart, while others can hold up to 20 quarts, though most hold either 2 or 4 quarts. When shopping for a double boiler, you need to keep two things in mind: size and capacity. First, don’t buy a larger size than you need — having too large a boiler means you can’t effectively cook smaller quantities of food and it makes it harder on you to clean. Secondly, pay attention to which section’s capacity is listed — some list the bottom pot’s capacity and others list the top insert’s capacity.
What to look for in a quality double boiler
Material
Most double boilers are made of aluminum or stainless steel. Aluminum is more affordable but isn’t as durable. However, the best boilers use a mix of the two — the exterior and interior are made of stainless steel but a thin inner layer of aluminum is used to promote more even heat distribution.
Handles
Double boiler handles are surprisingly varied. The most important aspects to consider are how they’re attached and whether they stay cool throughout use. Look for welded or riveted handles and product listings that explicitly state the handles are cool touch or something similar.
How much you can expect to spend on a double boiler
Double boilers cost anywhere from $10-$200-plus. Most cost less than $50 and are designed for use in any standard kitchen. Huge professional-grade double boilers typically start at $100 and go up with the size.
Double boiler FAQ
Why should I use a double boiler?
A. Double boilers have a long list of benefits that make them a must for every cook.
- They are even and precise: The way double boilers work places them among the most even heating cookware you can find. Additionally, it’s much easier to reach and maintain a precise temperature.
- Special equipment for special food: Delicate foods such as chocolate and most anything egg-based are highly prone to scorching or burning if the heat isn’t perfectly applied. Foods that need to sit still and stay hot for long periods, such as soups and sauces, are also likely to burn if left in direct contact with the heat source rather than the gentle heating of steam.
- Easy to use: Double boilers are practically as easy to use as placing a standard saucepan right on your stove. Just fill the bottom with water and place in the insert.
- Long-lasting: Most double boilers are built tough as they need to deal with constant high levels of heat. Get the right one and it will last for many years.
How do I clean a double boiler?
A. Cleaning a double boiler is usually as simple as throwing everything in the dishwasher. That said, some components are either no dishwasher-safe or are too big to fit. In these situations, simply clean the components with a soft sponge, hot water and a few drops of dish soap. Never use scouring pads — they can scratch and damage the pot and insert.
What’s the best double boiler to buy?
Top double boiler
RSVP International Induction Double Boiler
What you need to know: It’s perfect for every home chef.
What you’ll love: It comes in 1- or 2-quart capacities and is made from 18/8 stainless steel with an attractive mirror finish. The bottom pan is triple-ply encapsulated to work with any stovetop, including induction. It’s also oven-safe and comes with a glass lid.
What you should consider: Some consumers noted that the functional capacity isn’t as large as the listed size. A few had issues with the top pot staying straight upright.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top double boiler for the money
Sysmie Double Boiler Stainless Steel Pot
What you need to know: It’s designed to slip over a regular pot you already own.
What you’ll love: It comes in either 2-cup or 1-quart capacities and is made from 18/8 stainless steel. The handle is long enough to stay cool and is comfortable to hold, plus the cup has spouts on both sides for ambidextrous handling. It includes a silicone scrapper for mixing.
What you should consider: Some customers felt it isn’t as durable as it should be. The small size isn’t large enough to make food for more than one or two people.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Winware Stainless Steel Double Boiler With Cover
What you need to know: It’s hard to beat if you need to make huge quantities of food at once.
What you’ll love: It’s available in 8-, 12-, 16- and 20-quart capacities and is made of heavyweight commercial-grade stainless steel. It’s compatible with induction ranges as well as any other stovetops. The handles are sturdy and the lid is easy to don and doff.
What you should consider: It’s on the pricey side and is typically meant for more professional-grade use rather than at-home cooking. The capacities given are for the bottom pot.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Event to be webcast live on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. PT
SAN DIEGO , May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inhibrx, Inc. (Nasdaq: INBX), a biotechnology company with four clinical programs in development and an emerging pre-clinical pipeline, today announced that it will host a live webcast presentation on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. PT to provide topline results from a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the safety and pharmacokinetics of INBRX-101 in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, or AATD.
Investors may join via the web: https://app.webinar.net/60dmpLaBwqx or may listen to the call by dialing (1-888-220-8451). Please refer to Inhibrx, Inc. or confirmation code 2516861 when calling in. Following the webcast, the presentation may be accessed through a link on the investors section of Inhibrx's website at https://inhibrx.investorroom.com/events-and-presentations. The webcast will be available for 60 days following the event. Following the presentation, Inhibrx will update its corporate presentation within the "Investors" section of its website at www.inhibrx.com.
About AATD and INBRX-101
AATD is an inherited orphan disease affecting an estimated 100,000 patients in the United States. AATD is characterized by deficient levels of the AAT protein, which causes loss of lung tissue and function and decreased life expectancy. Plasma-derived AAT is the current standard of care but it does not maintain patients in the normal AAT range and requires frequent and inconvenient once-weekly IV dosing, while relying on plasma collection practices that might not be sustainable.
INBRX-101 is a precisely engineered recombinant human AAT-Fc fusion protein designed to safely achieve and maintain levels of AAT found in healthy individuals with a favorable safety profile and the potential for once-monthly dosing.
In October 2021, Inhibrx announced interim functional PK data from 21 AATD patients in the INBRX-101 Phase 1 clinical trial. Dose-related increases in maximal and total INBRX-101 exposure occurred across the entirety of the tested single ascending dose range of 10 to 120 mg/kg. Data from the first multiple ascending dose cohort of INBRX-101 at 40 mg/kg IV every three weeks showed the expected accumulation of functional AAT levels with observed trough levels exceeding the goal of the current standard augmentation therapy with plasma-derived AAT.
Interim safety data from 24 patients with AATD showed no drug-related severe or serious adverse events at doses up to and including 120 mg/kg single dose and 80 mg/kg multiple dose. Drug-related adverse events were predominantly mild with a few moderate events, and all were transient and reversible. No signs of neutralizing anti-drug antibodies have been observed.
About Inhibrx, Inc.
Inhibrx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing a broad pipeline of novel biologic therapeutic candidates in oncology and orphan diseases. Inhibrx utilizes diverse methods of protein engineering to address the specific requirements of complex target and disease biology, including its proprietary single domain antibody, or sdAb, platform. Inhibrx has collaborations with 2seventy bio (formerly bluebird bio), Bristol-Myers Squibb and Chiesi, among others. For more information, please visit www.inhibrx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Inhibrx cautions you that statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on Inhibrx's current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: Inhibrx's and its investigators' judgments and beliefs regarding the strength of Inhibrx's pipeline, any future potential or observed to date safety and efficacy of its therapeutic candidate, INBRX-101, including potential dosing intervals, statements and beliefs regarding the clinical development of INBRX-101, potential benefits of the orphan drug-designation and any presumption of positive results from the Phase 1 clinical trials. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Inhibrx's business, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties regarding: the initiation, timing, progress and results of its preclinical studies and clinical trials, and its research and development programs; its ability to advance therapeutic candidates into, and successfully complete, clinical trials; its interpretation of initial, interim or preliminary data from its clinical trials, including interpretations regarding disease control and disease response; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals; the successful commercialization of its therapeutic candidates, if approved; the pricing, coverage and reimbursement of its therapeutic candidates, if approved; its ability to utilize its technology platform to generate and advance additional therapeutic candidates; the implementation of its business model and strategic plans for its business and therapeutic candidates; its ability to successfully manufacture therapeutic candidates for clinical trials and commercial use, if approved; its ability to contract with third-party suppliers and manufacturers and their ability to perform adequately; the scope of protection it is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering its therapeutic candidates; its ability to enter into strategic partnerships and the potential benefits of these partnerships; its estimates regarding expenses, capital requirements and needs for additional financing and financial performance; its expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business; and other risks described from time to time in the "Risk Factors" section of its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including those described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022, as well as its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and supplemented from time to time by its Current Reports on Form 8-K. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Inhibrx undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by Inhibrx. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates.
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Available to REI Co-op members first until September 1, 2022
SEATTLE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Co-op announces the release of its Co-op Cycles Generation e electric bikes, a new category of lifestyle e-bikes to its member-inspired Co-op Cycles bicycle line. Representing a new generation of riders, the Co-op Cycles Generation e electric bike is offered in two models. REI members get early access to these new bikes until September 1, 2022.
"This e-bike line was designed to help make it easier for people to hop on and go," says Nate Nielsen, REI general manager for cycle. "The frames and features give them approachability and versatility, whether you're a new or seasoned rider, dressed in workout gear or jeans."
The new Generation e1.1 and e1.2 are Co-op Cycle's most accessible, one-size-fits-most electric bikes and join the brand's existing line of electric models alongside the CTY e2.2 and CTY e2.2. Both the e1.1 and e1.2 feature front and rear lighting for safety and visibility, as well as memory foam saddles for optimal comfort during the ride.
More car trips can be replaced by bike rides since both styles make it easier to run nearby errands to the grocery store, or to friends' homes, and get outside for some fresh air. Members can choose the model and color they prefer.
The 20-inch wheels and low-step frame also add to the bike's functionality, allowing for an easier, more adaptable ride. Additional bike specs include: 2.4 Schwalbe Super-Moto-X tires with Double Defense GreenGuard puncture protection, Shimano 7-speed drivetrains, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, and reliable Bafang Hub drive motors.
Generation e1.1 ($1,499.00)
- Battery ranges up to 40 miles between charges based on conditions
- 36v Bafang removable battery
- SR Suntour suspension fork
- Integrated rear rack
- 54 lbs.
- Available in four colorways: Pitch Black, Salt, Golden Hour, and Crater Lake.
Generation e1.2 ($1,899.00)
- Battery ranges up to 50 miles between charges based on conditions
- 48v Bafang removable battery
- Cargo-capable rigid fork
- Integrated front and rear rack
- 54 lbs.
- Available in three colorways: Pitch Black, Desert Unset, and Saguaro.
Generation e1.1 and e1.2 bikes are designed with limited maintenance required, however every e-bike purchased at REI comes with Coast-to-Coast support across the country, including free flat fixes and two years of adjustments for REI Co-op members. And with more than 170 bike shops across the country, Coast to Coast Support makes buying, riding, and maintaining your e-bike easier—wherever you roam.
As part of REI Co-op's membership benefits, REI members will have early access to the Generation e1.1 in June and Generation e1.2 later this summer before both models are available for non-members in September.
About the REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation's largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 21.5 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 175 locations in 41 states and the District of Columbia. If you can't visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn't just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI's active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.
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Whitesboro, Pottsboro set to renew rivalry
POTTSBORO, Texas (KXII) - The “Battle of the Boro’s” will be renewed on Friday when Whitesboro travels to Pottsboro.
These two will meet for the first time since 2017, renewing one of the area’s best rivalry games.
The Bearcats and Cardinals both enter the game with perfect 2-0 records to start the season. They both boast high-octane offenses that are difficult to defend. The Cardinals are averaging over 47 points per game so far this season, while the Bearcats are averaging just over 36 points per contest.
“These guys can sling it around,” Whitesboro head coach Cody Fagan said. “They’ve got the big play attack down the field, got some great receivers, a great running back. Really good quarterback and a solid line up front. So, our kids are going to have their hands full making sure that we can take care of covering the whole field.”
“They’re a really good football team,” Pottsboro head coach Matt Poe said. “They’re extremely explosive offensively, you know, got a good quarterback in Mac Harper and got a lot of other skill guys that do really well. They are scary offensively. I’ll just tell you that.”
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LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Environmental Solutions Corporation (Catalyst), a full-service environmental consulting firm specializing in the water resources, energy, infrastructure, and land development sectors, is pleased to announce the acquisition of AWR Environmental Corporation (AWR). With offices in Oakland, California and Portland, Oregon, AWR will provide a platform for growth in the Bay Area and further strengthen the Catalyst presence in the Pacific Northwest. With Catalyst's strong presence in Southern California, the acquisition positions the firm for additional geographic growth within our core market sectors.
AWR provides expert technical and strategic services to private and public clients that are seeking to identify, evaluate, manage, reduce, and remediate risks and liabilities associated with legacy contamination. AWR is a leader in supporting the redevelopment of brownfield and distressed properties including the design and installation of complex vapor intrusion mitigation systems. In addition, AWR has pioneered the beneficial reuse of dredged sediment from reservoirs and waterways for shoreline reinforcement for climate change resiliency, construction, agriculture, and habitat restoration.
"We are very happy to have AWR join the Catalyst Team. As their President, Steve built a solid foundation for site remediation, and brought a keen eye for new perspectives on challenging issues that helped his clients better navigate the dynamic conditions of today. AWR both strengthens our current service offerings and provides a new platform for growth in Northern California. Catalyst provides innovative solutions for a complex world, and the addition of AWR positions us well to expand this quest and to better serve our clients" said Dan Tormey, President of Catalyst.
Steve Michelson, President and owner of AWR, stated "Everyone at AWR is very excited to join the Catalyst Team. Because Catalyst and AWR leadership previously worked well together for many years, a framework conducive to an easy merger of corporate cultures and seamless integration of technical and strategic services is already in hand. Catalyst's unique skills and strong reputation significantly enhance the services we already provide to our existing clients and markets throughout California."
For more information on Catalyst please visit www.ce.solutions. Catalyst works equally for the private, public, tribal, and legal sectors. We seek innovative solutions for our clients and in the communities we serve. Our advisory and environmental services guide clients to better compete in today's economy by providing a unique combination of infrastructure expertise and management consulting leadership.
Contact:
Dan Tormey
dtormey@ce.solutions
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North Carolina sheriff’s office swears in K-9 Kora for therapy, emotional support role
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has sworn in a new K-9 officer who will take on a special role.
K-9 Kora is a labradoodle.
Instead of helping solve crimes and sniff out drugs, Kora will be a therapy and emotional support dog brought into situations where anyone from sheriff’s office staff to crime victims might need comforting.
“We will continue to use her for the community, and our agency — support when our officers or employees at the sheriff’s office are having rough days. We will also use her for victims of crimes –people that have been involved in traumatic incidents,” said Debbie LeCroy, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office master detective.
Kora is also sometimes used at the Buncombe County Detention Facility.
She attends many community events and visits schools.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Two teens were killed after a shooting that took place at a graduation party in Wichita late Saturday night.
According to the Wichita Police Department, officers were called out to the graduation party at a banquet hall in the northeast part of the city around 11:20 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
When they arrived, officers found 17-year-old Boisy Barefield, of Wichita, with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
According to police, an investigation revealed that during the party, a disturbance ensued between two groups that led up to the deadly shooting.
The department said dozens of people were at the party.
“I would say anywhere from 50 to 100, just a guestimate,” said Captain Travis Easter.
As people were leaving the scene of the shooting, a 15-year-old girl was hit by a car.
“There were several cars that were leaving the scene at the same time,” said Easter. “Got reports of several cars leaving at high rates of speed.”
She was brought to an area hospital where she later died from her injuries. Her identity has not been revealed.
According to police, 18-year-old Samara Rockmore has been arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run. An investigation is ongoing.
If anyone has any information, the Wichita Police Department asks you to call detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. You can also report an anonymous tip online through Crime Stoppers by clicking here. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/2-teens-killed-at-kansas-graduation-party/ | 2022-05-29T23:37:53Z |
The Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act would permanently ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and end the export of American horses for slaughter abroad
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commended the U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce for passing two critical equine protection bills: the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355), federal legislation that would permanently ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and end the export of American horses for slaughter abroad, and the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 5441), which would end the cruel practice of horse soring where chemicals and devices are used to inflict pain on show horses to force an exaggerated, high-stepping gait often referred to as the "Big Lick." The ASPCA recently testified before the Subcommittee in support of these bipartisan bills.
"Congress voted to ban horse slaughter well over a decade ago by large bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate and acted more than four decades ago to end the cruel practice of horse soring but legal loopholes have allowed American equines to be exported to other countries for slaughter, and horse soring to persist largely due to industry self-policing," Katlin Kraska, director of federal legislation for the ASPCA. "The ASPCA is committed to ensuring all equines have good welfare and we are working resolutely to provide support for horses in need, but we cannot succeed while the slaughter pipeline remains open because it directly impedes the rehoming of horses. We're grateful to Chairwoman Schakowsky for her leadership in advancing this bill, and we urge the full Energy & Commerce Committee to swiftly pass the SAFE Act to finally end this shameful chapter in American history and provide protections to American horses and the people who love them."
Despite congressional efforts that have effectively blocked the operation of horse slaughterhouses on U.S. soil since 2007, tens of thousands of American horses continue to be shipped to Canadian and Mexican slaughterhouses that supply other countries with horsemeat. The slaughter industry will only be stopped if Congress acts, and when they do, research published in 2017 reveals that 2.3 million Americans have both the strong interest and resources to adopt a horse. Compare this figure to the approximately 23,000 horses who were exported for slaughter last year – and trending even lower this year – there will be homes and good care for these horses for decades. With the equine industry and horse shelters working together to increase adoptions and provide safety net programs to help keep horses in homes, there are ample options for horses in need. It is past time to shut the door on slaughter for the sake of horses, owners, and the equine industry's well-being.
A recent national poll revealed that 83 percent of Americans oppose the slaughter of horses for human consumption and through the ASPCA's Equine Transition and Adoption Center work in Texas and Oklahoma, nearly 75 percent of horse owners indicated that a fear of slaughter caused them to hold on to their horse longer than expected, underscoring how slaughter gets in the way of providing good welfare.
The SAFE Act is cosponsored by more than half of the U.S. House of Representatives, which means it would pass if brought up for a floor vote. The bill must now be approved by the House Energy & Commerce Committee before it can go to the House floor for a vote.
For more information about the ASPCA's efforts to protect horses from slaughter, please visit www.aspca.org.
About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation's leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources. For more information, visit www.ASPCA.org, and follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entertainment law firm Ramo Law PC announced today that its Managing Partner Elsa Ramo has been named to the 2022 "Top 100 Women Lawyers" list by the Daily Journal. The annual list recognizes the most accomplished women attorneys practicing in California.
Named to Variety's "2022 Legal Impact Report," "2021 Women's Impact Report," and "2021 Dealmakers List," Ramo has also become a leading voice in the industry. She regularly participates on panels for festivals such as SXSW, and professional bar associations such as the Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA). She speaks at educational institutions including the American Film Institute (AFI) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and on platforms such as Stage32. Additionally, Ramo regularly supports charities advocating for women in the entertainment industry, such as Women in Media, Women Creating Change, Film Fatales, and Film Independent.
Her leadership within the legal and entertainment communities extends beyond her successful Beverly Hills firm. She dedicates substantial time to mentoring women through various organizations such as PEFA. In 2005 Elsa Ramo founded PEFA (Professional Entertainment Female Attorneys) to create a space for young female attorneys in the entertainment industry, recognizing through her own experiences how important it is for such an underrepresented group to band together and lift each other up when the industry does not. This year, she has evolved PEFA to officially become a 501(c)3 organization with the mission to meet, support, and shatter the glass ceiling for all.
Having founded Ramo Law PC in 2005 on the Universal Studios backlot to enable up-and-coming filmmakers to bring their stories to life, Ramo now manages a bi-coastal firm of 18 attorneys and represents prolific producers including Imagine Entertainment, Kevin Hart's production companies Laugh Out Loud and HartBeat Productions, Balboa Productions (Sylvester Stallone's production company, Scout Productions ("Queer Eye"), Boardwalk Pictures ("Chefs Table"), Skydance, The Jim Henson Company, Yale Productions, and Hello Sunshine.
With offices in Los Angeles and New York City, Ramo Law PC provides comprehensive legal services to its clients in the entertainment industry with a specialized focus in representing financiers, producers, and production entities in film, television and digital content. The firm provides experienced legal services to optimize its clients' financial, legal and business position in the financing, production and exploitation of their content. For more information, visit RamoLawPC.com.
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NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CVET, MRO, BBAI, CBIO, and PINS.
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Topeka Metro reminds students they can ride the bus for free
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With school back in full swing, Topeka Metro is reminding students that they can ride the bus for free with a student ID or school-issued bus pass.
Topeka Metro says transportation can be a barrier for many, especially students, so in the community-minded spirit, it said it has been partners with Washburn University and Washburn Institute of Technology to provide free public transportation since 2013.
Topeka Metro noted that any WU or Washburn Tech student with a valid college I.D. can board a Topeka Metro fixed-route bus for free. It said Washburn provides the cost of the trip.
According to the service, the offer also applies to WU and Washburn Tech staff.
The service is available to staff and students during regular Topeka Metro hours of operation - 5:45 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. on weekdays and 8:15 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. on Saturdays.
Topeka Metro said its goal is to provide safe, reliable transportation for students for all their needs. It said Washburn has been committed to supporting the public transit system and understands the bus is a dependable way for students to get to and from school, as well as internships, jobs, and social events.
The service also said it has collaborated with Topeka Public Schools USD 501 to provide public transit to for high schoolers and middle schoolers since 2014. Different than Washburn, it said TPS purchases and distributes bus passes to students.
Topeka Metro indicated that it is a reliable form of transportation, so if students find they do not have a way to school, do not want to deal with traffic or drive in inclement weather, busses are a great option.
Often, Topeka Metro said international students are accustomed to riding public transportation in their cities back home and are familiar with and rely on that type of transportation while attending college stateside. It said learning to ride public transit is a life skill that teaches students how to navigate their way around almost any city.
The service said the benefits of students being able to ride Topeka Metro busses are as follows:
- Students can ride the bus even when school is not in session.
- Saving the cost of having to drive a vehicle.
- Wi-Fi is available on every fixed route bus.
- Students have the choice of finding when their bus will arrive by loading a real-time GPS tracking app called DoubleMap on a cell phone or viewing Topeka Metro’s website.
- The fixed route buses have bike racks on the front of each bus.
- Helpful bus operators and staff to help navigate a destination.
- Clean, safe, heated and cooled buses that provide safety through surveillance.
- Riding the bus means that there are less vehicles on the road, which helps the environment.
For more information about student ridership at Topeka Metro, residents should call 785-783-7000.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/15/topeka-metro-reminds-students-they-can-ride-bus-free/ | 2022-09-15T13:45:29Z |
Study Aims to Answer Fundamental Questions for Future Networks
CARLSBAD, Calif. and FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat UK Ltd., a subsidiary of global communications company Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), today announced it was selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct a multi-layered Satellite Communication (SATCOM) study focused on evaluating the use cases, market segments and technical aspects of these future systems, which will be comprised of networks that span multiple orbital types including Geostationary Equatorial Orbit (GEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) and others, as well as include various frequency bands, satellite operators and network designs.
Multi-layered, hybrid networks are increasingly being explored as an enabler of enhanced communications agility and performance, as well as a provider of critical resilience to protect against potential disruptions or attacks. This new research, which will be conducted over the next year, will look to answer some fundamental questions around the future implementation and use of multi-layered networks. This includes examining the current technology trends and assessing different markets that would most benefit from multi-layered SATCOM system applications. Additionally, the research will analyze existing layered SATCOM networks to evaluate the approach, benefits and limitations for those market segment applications.
The study will explore a system design that supports the full range of both current and future satellite service types, increased spectral efficiency, and interoperability. It will involve several tasks to assess the current market and technologies, develop system requirements and trade-off exercises, modelling and simulation, further analyses and provision of a future roadmap.
"We are excited to collaborate with ESA on this research project to further the collective understanding of multi-layered networks and how they can increase capability, resilience, and performance for end-users across commercial and government," said John Reeves, managing director of Viasat UK. "As a SATCOM provider serving multiple markets, we see tremendous potential in using multi-layered space networks for different sectors and mission use cases. Our work with ESA will consider all different types of orbital satellites, networks and frequency bands and ultimately provide recommendations to guide the formation, technical needs and use of these future multi-layered networks."
This research program is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023 and could offer UK, European and allied nations important guidance on a pathway toward developing and harnessing the potential of resilient multi-layered SATCOM capabilities.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 36 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include statements about the timing and completion of research, as well as the benefits of muti-layered satellite communications networks. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: contractual problems, and other factors affecting the government and defense sectors generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
Copyright © 2022 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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The Pinnacle Penthouse and the 49th Floor Residence List for $59 Million
NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Woolworth Tower Residences, a collection of 32 residences atop the iconic Woolworth Building in Lower Manhattan developed by Alchemy Properties, will offer an unprecedented opportunity to combine the two remaining units that crown the iconic Woolworth Building. The sprawling combination, priced at $59 million, comprises of The Pinnacle Penthouse and the 49th floor just below it. The potential combination would total 12,131 interior square feet with a 408 square foot observatory terrace located 727 feet in the air.
The Woolworth Building was commissioned by Frank W. Woolworth, pioneer of the five-and-dime stores, and designed by architect Cass Gilbert. It was the tallest building in the world when completed in 1913. From the building's opening until 1941, an estimated 300,000 people per year visited the crown to look out the observatory. Now for the first time since its closure, the observatory is available for the future buyer of The Pinnacle with modern additions, including over 125 Landmarks Preservation Commission-approved new windows, ceiling heights that reach over 24 feet, private elevator, and unparalleled 360-degree views of New York City.
"The Pinnacle Penthouse and 49th floor residences are the last remaining units for sale at The Woolworth Tower Residences. Together they occupy the crown of the building, which is an iconic piece of history. This combination allows buyers the unique opportunity to fully customize over 12,000 square feet of space," explained Kenneth Horn, President and Founder of Alchemy Properties.
Developer Alchemy Properties transformed the top of the building into a special residential offering reimagined with exquisite finishes designed by Thierry W Despont, who is known for his work on the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. Alchemy Properties restored original details to reflect the building's glory days while simultaneously updating residences with modern-day conveniences and amenities. Buyers have access to a private residential lobby with details including coffered ceiling that was relocated from Frank W. Woolworth's private office; the Gilbert Lounge and entertaining area; wine cellar and tasting room; modern fitness center; and fifty-foot lap pool.
Sales are handled by Alchemy Properties and Sotheby's International Realty, led by Stan Ponte and Joshua Judge.
For more information, please visit https://woolworthpinnaclepenthouse.com
Media Contact: Alyssa Maltese, amaltese@optimistconsulting.com
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Company will also further expand its presence in the sport, entering into a multi-year partnership designating Stanley Black & Decker and its iconic brands as the "Official Tools Partner of NASCAR" and "Official Tools" of all NASCAR-owned and operated tracks.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR and Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), the world's largest tool company and a leader in outdoor equipment, today announced American tool icon CRAFTSMAN® will return as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2023. After serving as the series' title sponsor from its inception in 1995 to 2008, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will make its homecoming at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2023.
In addition to the Truck Series title sponsorship, Stanley Black & Decker will further expand its presence in the sport, entering into a multi-year partnership designating the company and its iconic brands as the "Official Tools Partner of NASCAR" and "Official Tools" of all NASCAR-owned and operated tracks.
"We celebrate the return of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series with our customers, distribution partners and employees," said Doug Redpath, President of Hand Tools, Accessories and Storage for Stanley Black & Decker. "From proud homeowners and homebuilders to auto enthusiasts and master mechanics, CRAFTSMAN has been the brand generations have trusted to get the job done. The Truck Series represents authentic, bold and proud drivers and fans, which embody the same characteristics of our CRAFTSMAN brand. We look forward to our return in Daytona in 2023 to reunite with our loyal fans as we begin this new chapter in NASCAR history."
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series title sponsorship includes exclusive brand integrations on vehicles, crew uniforms, tracks and more in addition to the branding of the Triple Truck Challenge and Championship Race entitlement. It will also serve as a platform to support the launch of new products, amplify seasonal promotions, and highlight the many ways CRAFTSMAN is building pride.
As part of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Title Sponsor announcement, representatives from NASCAR and Stanley Black & Decker revealed a CRAFTSMAN Toyota Tundra truck at Daytona International Speedway alongside current Truck Series driver Zane Smith and inaugural Truck Series champion Mike Skinner.
Stanley Black & Decker Named the Official Tools Partner of NASCAR
With a mission to celebrate those who make the world, paired with an enduring partnership history with NASCAR, Stanley Black & Decker and its brands such as CRAFTSMAN, DEWALT and MAC TOOLS will be put to work across all NASCAR locations. The company's tools will be highly utilized from the pit crews during the big race, to the teams responsible for constructing new racing facilities across the country, generating unrivaled enthusiasm on and off the track.
"Stanley Black & Decker is an innovative company that has a rich history in our sport and these new agreements connect our brands in an authentic and meaningful way," said Daryl Wolfe, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at NASCAR. "We know NASCAR fans are brand loyal and recognize how important tool performance is in racing. We are excited to see how this official partnership deepens the connection with our racing community while also bringing back CRAFTSMAN, the brand that started it all in the Truck Series."
As an Official Partner, Stanley Black & Decker has exclusive NASCAR Marketing and Promotional rights and becomes a member of the NASCAR Fuel For Business Council.
About CRAFTSMAN®
CRAFTSMAN®, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is an American icon that homeowners, home builders, auto enthusiasts and master mechanics have trusted since 1927 – and today's CRAFTSMAN® continues that legacy. With a focus on reliable, high-performance tools, storage and equipment, CRAFTSMAN® has revived its long-established pride in superior quality. Now it's easier than ever to get the tools trusted for generations at more places than ever. For more information visit www.craftsman.com or follow CRAFTSMAN® on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series™, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour™), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series™) and three international series (NASCAR Pinty's Series™, NASCAR Mexico Series™, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series™). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').
About Stanley Black & Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is the world's largest tool company operating nearly 50 manufacturing facilities across America and more than 100 worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's more than 60,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
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DENVER, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual announced today the Denver-area advisors who have been named to the Forbes 2022 "Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals" list. With over 270 Northwestern Mutual advisors recognized in total, 10 of them are in the greater Denver area, with three ranking in the Top 100.
The Forbes list recognizes the nation's top-performing financial advisors who provide holistic financial planning, focusing on risk mitigation, wealth management and a personal planning experience. Honorees are selected using a broad set of criteria that includes production and premiums, assets under management, client retention rates and exhibition of best practices.
The Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals ranking follows the recognition of more than 120 Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management advisors on Forbes' "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" list and 10 advisors on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" ranking. Leading industry publications including Financial Planning, Financial Advisor, ThinkAdvisor and InvestmentNews consistently rank Northwestern Mutual Investment Services as a top independent broker-dealer by total revenue.
The Denver-area Northwestern Mutual advisors recognized as 2022 Best-In-State Financial Security Professional Ranking 2022 are:
- Ross Alisiani
- Bryan Austin
- Glen Babcock
- Craig Garrison
- Benjamin Harvey
- Mike Jones*
- Armen Khadiwala
- Nicholas Langefels
- Scott Sparks*
- Royce Zimmerman*
*indicates advisors honored in the Top 100
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With more than $560 billion in combined company and client assets, $34 billion in revenues, and $2.1 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to nearly five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 97 on the 2022 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2022.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.
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To the delight of some and horror of others, property values and rents in Bell County are skyrocketing. A double-digit increase in the year-over-year real estate valuation of Bell County properties was announced.
A likewise big spike in property rents has hit our market as well. For lucky homeowners and multi-family dwelling holders, this can be a blessing akin to winning the lottery. But for many who seek to buy homes or just to rent to have a roof over their heads, this is far from good news.
Renters must overnight come up with large amounts of additional money whether they are long-time renters or new ones. The Temple and Belton areas in particular are turning into Austin itself, for better or worse. Bell County already serves as a bedroom community for those who must commute to Austin due to sky-high prices there. In Travis County, median home values rocketed up a stunning 50% since last year.
Again, it’s great if you’ve already got your dwelling but a mountainous climb or an outright slammed-shut door for many others.
Property owners will tell you their costs are going up too, and this is certainly true. But those same costs are also going up for all those seek to buy or rent.
Having a roof over your head in Texas and in all of America is quickly turning from a basic necessity into a luxury just for the very fortunate. This is not sustainable either from a financial or a basic human perspective.
They say that everything’s bigger in Texas. Well, when you look at your next tax bill or next month’s rent, you’ll know that’s never been more true.
Don Cillo
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Pope visits Italian prison for Holy Week foot-washing ritual
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis washed the feet of a dozen inmates at a prison near Rome in a Holy Thursday ritual that symbolizes humility and service and highlights his papacy’s attention to those on society’s margins.
He arrived in a motorcade that included Italian police cars at the prison in Civitavecchia, a port city, 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Rome. The ritual was closed to the public for security reasons and to protect the privacy of the inmates.
But afterwards, the Vatican said the pope performed the foot-washing, following Jesus’ example, “in a sign of love inspired by love” aimed at service and humility. The 12 inmates included men and women of various ages and of different nationalities, it said.
Symbolizing the number of Jesus’ apostles, the twelve sat on chairs on a raised platform. The pontiff washed, dried, then kissed the feet of each of the inmates, all who were wearing masks against the spread of COVID-19. Some inmates leaned over to kiss the pope’s hands in gratitude.
In the prison chapel, the pope celebrated a Mass attended by inmates, some prison staff and Italy’s justice minister, the Vatican said in a statement.
The Vatican did not say what accommodations might have been made to enable the pope, who has been hobbled of late by a knee-ligament problem, to perform the foot-washing ceremony. For years, Francis has also suffered from sciatica, a nerve inflammation that can cause back and leg pain.
Earlier, during a Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Francis advised the 1,800 priests in attendance not to focus on worldly concerns such as power or status but exhorted them to “serve, with a clear conscience, the holy and faithful people of God.”
Francis made no reference to decades of scandals involving Catholic priests who sexually abused children and were often transferred from parish to parish by bishops who tried to avoid embarrassment rather than protect minors.
During the Holy Thursday Mass, large urns of oil are blessed for use in ceremonies in churches in the Rome area. When Francis went to bless the oil by breathing into it, an aide helped him rise from his chair and walk toward the silver urn. At the end of the ceremony, Francis descended the steps down from the altar clinging to an aide’s arm, and even while assisted limped his way out of the basilica.
Holy Week, which draws hundreds of thousands of faithful to the Vatican, began with Palm Sunday Mass on April 10 in St. Peter’s Square and culminates this Sunday at Easter, when the faithful mark the resurrection of Jesus.
This year, the Good Friday torch-lit Way of the Cross procession in Rome returns to its traditional venue at the ancient Colosseum after a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Vatican has invited a Russian woman and a Ukrainian woman, who work together at a Rome hospital, to carry a cross together during the procession. That has angered some Ukrainians, including the country’s ambassador to the Holy See and the archbishop of Kyiv. Their objections center on whether such a gesture, implying reconciliation, is suitable, given Russia’s invasion of its neighbor and its ongoing war against the country’s people.
The Vatican is still going ahead with the procession’s lineup of participants, who take turns carrying a lightweight cross during the procession, which is presided over by the pontiff and recalls Jesus’ death by crucifixion.
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Funded by the Engelstad Foundation, the program offers law enforcement medical training and equipment to save lives before emergency medical personnel are allowed onto scene
LAS VEGAS, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touro University Nevada, home to Nevada's largest medical school, announces the Las Vegas Crisis Response Medical Training Program with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). The program offers comprehensive medical training and curriculum for Metro officers to help save lives in emergency crime situations in Las Vegas.
Made possible by a $1 million dollar grant from the Engelstad Foundation, the program provides one-of-a-kind, simulated reality medical training for officers, teaching them to stop life-threatening bleeds often associated with accidents, lacerations, firearm wounds, and other incidents where law enforcement is first on the scene. The medical training program also provides local first responders with Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs), comprehensive medical kits needed to perform life-saving measures in the field.
"This collaboration allows our officers to enhance their abilities to apply critical care during any situation," said Christopher Darcy, Undersheriff, LVMPD. "The training and the Individual First Aid Kits that come with it have transformed the way our officers are taught to respond to a situation where medical care is required. Officers practice using the first aid kits on simulated human-casualty mannequins, which provide a hyper-realistic experience meant to induce stress. This means that in a real-world scenario, officers will be better prepared to render first aid to critically wounded subjects until medical personnel can arrive on scene."
"Partnering with Metro is a perfect example of how a collaboration between a medical school and a law enforcement agency can help save lives," said Shelley Berkley, Senior Vice President, Touro University. "In the past, officers were not provided with this type of life-saving training. Thanks to the Engelstad Foundation, Touro University Nevada and Metro are working together to ensure that our first responders can provide life-saving care when they arrive on scene. We believe this program may be one of the first-of-its-kind in the nation, and we hope that it serves as a model to other municipalities as we work together to make our communities safer."
More than 1,200 Metro officers have already completed the training program, with 700 more officers expected to complete the training by September.
"Just as we strongly believe in the importance of hands-on training for our medical students through lab coursework and residency programs, we believe that law enforcement should receive hands-on medical training that allows them to provide on-the-spot critical care," said Dr. Andrew Priest, Campus President and Provost of Touro University Nevada. "This partnership supports Touro University Nevada's mission of providing quality healthcare and education programs in concert with the Judaic commitment to social justice, intellectual pursuit and service to humanity. And while our hope is to never come across a situation that requires such training, we want our community's first responders to be equipped and ready to save as many lives as possible."
The first phase of the program includes training for all Metro commands, encompassing nearly 3,000 officers. The training program is administered at the new Joint Emergency Training Institute (JETI), a high-tech, reality-based training center for law enforcement in east Las Vegas.
The JETI is the permanent home to LVMPD's Multi-Assault, Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities team (MACTAC). Through this program, Touro aims to provide training to all existing and incoming law enforcement personnel in the Valley, with training made available for additional agencies as well. The university is seeking additional private funds to expand the medical training program.
"This program means a lot to our officers, especially given the recent tragedies our country and our world have endured, including the October 1, 2017 incident in Las Vegas - an event that served in large part as the genesis for our new world-class training center," said Capt. Reggie Rader of Metro's Organizational Development Bureau. "Our officers are expanding their skills and knowledge in stopping bleeds from critical wounds, triage care, emergency care, and hospital transfers, to name a few. These skills can be the difference-maker in reducing deaths and improving outcomes both during daily medical emergencies where officers are first to the scene as well as situations involving violent crime."
ABOUT TOURO UNIVERSITY NEVADA
Touro University Nevada (Touro) is Nevada's largest school of medicine and largest school of physician assistant studies, fully accredited, and a private, non-profit, Jewish-sponsored institution. Opened in 2004, Touro was established to help address critical needs in health care and education and as a resource for community service throughout the state. Its mission is to provide quality education programs in the fields of healthcare and education in concert with the Judaic commitment to social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity. Touro is home to more than 1,500 students in a wide variety of degree programs including osteopathic medicine, physician assistant studies, education, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and medical health sciences. The University's Henderson campus includes a multi-specialty health center for the public that accepts all health insurance and the multi-disciplinary Sharon Sigesmund Pierce and Stephen Pierce Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. For more information on Touro, visit www.tun.touro.edu or call 702-777-8687.
ABOUT LVMPD
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is the largest police agency in the state of Nevada serving approximately 1.7 million residents and 32-million visitors a year. The agency employs 4,700 police employees and 1,300 detention employees. LVMPD is committed to our mission to protect the community through prevention, partnership and professional service. That commitment and dedication extends to the millions of visitors that Las Vegas plays host to each year.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomd Technologies Ltd. (TSXV: ZOMD) (OTC: ZMDTF) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Zoomd Ltd. (collectively, "Zoomd" or the "Company"), the marketing tech (MarTech) user-acquisition and engagement platform, is pleased to announce it has signed a new publisher agreement with Mexico-based El Universal magazine on July 6, 2022. Pursuant to the arrangement, Zoomd's on-site search engine is expected to be embedded within the noted publishers' websites.
El Universal is one of the most visited Spanish-language news websites in the world1, ranking in the top 1,000 worldwide in terms of traffic, with over 44 million visitors and over 120 million page views per month2.
The onboarding process included both mobile and desktop integrations. Zoomd's award-winning technology, coupled with its advanced ML algorithm and NLP, leads publishers to scale their businesses, monetize their content, and get quality search-based results.
ABOUT ZOOMD:
Zoomd (TSXV: ZOMD) (OTC: ZMDTF), founded in 2012 and began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange in September 2019, offers a site search engine to publishers, and a mobile app user-acquisition platform, integrated with a majority of global digital media, to advertisers. The platform unifies hundreds of media sources into one unified place. Offering advertisers, a user acquisition control center for managing all new customer acquisition campaigns using a single platform. By unifying all these media sources onto a single platform, Zoomd saves advertisers significant resources that would otherwise be spent consolidating data sources, thereby maximizing data collection and data insights while minimizing the needed resources Further, Zoomd is a performance-based platform that allows advertisers to advertise to the relevant target audiences using a key performance indicator-algorithm that is focused on achieving the advertisers' goals and targets.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
DISCLAIMER IN REGARD TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the success of El Universal's integration within the Zoomd ecosystem and the overall future growth of the Company and its prospects. . Forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, estimates, expectations and projections that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, technological, legal, privacy matters, political and social uncertainties (including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the current war in Ukraine and the current market downturn), the extent and duration of which are uncertain at this time on Zoomd's business and general economic and business conditions and markets. There can be no assurance that any of the forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Annual inflation in Turkey hit 73.5% in May, the highest rate since 1998, according to official data released Friday as a cost-of-living crisis in the country deepens.
The Turkish Statistical Institute said the rate represented an increase of almost 70% from the month before. Consumer prices were up nearly 3% from April, the institute reported.
While many countries are seeing rising consumer prices, critics blame Turkey’s problems on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s economic policies.
The Turkish leader insists that high borrowing costs cause inflation – a position that contradicts established economic thinking – and advocates lowering interest rates to boost growth and exports.
Turkey’s central bank has cut rates by 5 percentage points since September, to 14% before pausing them in January. The Turkish lira lost 44% of its value against the U.S. dollar last year.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which led to a surge in gas, oil and grain prices, has compounded the situation in import-reliant Turkey.
The sharpest increases in annual prices were in the transportation sector, at 107.6%, followed by food and non-alcoholic drinks prices at 91.6%, according to the statistical institute’s data. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/data-puts-turkeys-annual-inflation-at-73-5-a-24-year-high/ | 2022-06-03T13:30:19Z |
TORONTO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - On September 7, 2002, Ira Nayman launched Les Pages aux Folles, a website of political and social satire. The first week in September, 2022 will mark the 20th anniversary of the site, likely the longest regularly updated comedy website created by a single person.
Initially, Nayman had hoped to become a newspaper satirist in the vein of his hero, Art Buchwald. In 2002, a good friend pointed out to him that it was odd that his PhD dissertation explored the issue of fiction writers who used the World Wide Web to distribute their work, yet he was a fiction writer with experience online who did not.
You can't argue with logic like that.
By its 20th anniversary, Les Pages aux Folles will be comprised of 38 collections of satirical articles (13 of which have been self-published in print) and nine books of cartoons. It will contain over 3,500 individual pieces of writing comprised of between two and a quarter and two and a half million words. A poem that appeared on the site won the 2010 Jonathan Swift Satire Writing contest.
"It is quite an accomplishment when you consider that over 90 per cent of personal blogs are abandoned within six months of their creation," Nayman pointed out.
To celebrate his achievement, Nayman has produced "12 From 20," a series of ebooks that will be released throughout the anniversary year. Each book will focus on a different feature of Les Pages aux Folles, begin with an introduction discussing the evolution of the feature and conclude with "The Back Story," which outlines the history of the project.
Ira Nayman has also had eight novels published by Elsewhen Press, most recently The Ugly Truth. The short story "Girls Rule the Steampunk World!", his 22nd, was published in Brave New Girls: Chronicles of Misses and Machines. He also edited Amazing Stories magazine for three years.
Is satire still relevant in a post-truth era? "More than ever!" Nayman, student of comedy as well as practitioner, enthused. "The worse reality gets, the greater is our need for cathartic laughter!"
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tom Brady made a succinct, strong statement in his brief preseason debut.
He’s not rusty at all.
Five days after ending a planned, 11-day training camp break, Brady went 6 of 8 for 44 yards in the no-huddle offense and led the Buccaneers to a field goal on his first and only drive before watching the Indianapolis Colts’ backups rally for a 27-10 victory on Saturday night.
“I’ve played a lot of football in my day — a lot of practices, a lot of games, and a lot of seasons,” Brady said. “I’m ready to go.”
In his first interview since returning to practice Monday, Brady did not elaborate on why he needed time off. He used a profanity while saying there are many things he must deal with at age 45.
Still, football remains front and center for the seven-time Super Bowl champ and three-time MVP.
First-year coach Todd Bowles wanted to give Brady about 10 snaps. As usual, Brady surpassed expectations by running an 11-play, 66-yard drive almost flawlessly. He even converted a fourth down on the series, which had just one hiccup: settling for a 30-yard field goal.
It wasn’t just Brady under the microscope in this preseason finale.
Receivers Mike Evans and Julio Jones and running back Leonard Fournette all played, though they, like Brady, watched the final 55 minutes from the sideline.
“If you go up-tempo in the preseason, teams are less likely to pressure you,” Bowles said. “You’re able to get everybody involved early. We wanted everybody to get a good feel for the game and get in sync.”
Indy played most of its starters about one quarter and Matt Ryan, the 2016 MVP with Atlanta, led the Colts to the go-ahead score — a 1-yard TD run by Deon Jackson — on his final series before taking a seat in his first home appearance at Lucas Oil Stadium.
“Good finish to the preseason,” Indy coach Frank Reich said. “We wanted to come in here and accomplish some things. We saw some things we wanted to see, got guys out.”
Tampa Bay retook the lead on Ke’Shawn Vaughn’s 1-yard TD run.
Without Brady, though, the Bucs didn’t stay in front.
Phillip Lindsay’s 2-yard run gave Indy a 14-10 halftime lead and Sam Ehlinger’s nifty 45-yard TD run on the second play of the second half helped the Colts pull away as Brady and Ryan started contemplating the more challenging and meaningful matchups that now loom.
“I’ve known Tom for a long time and I’m always impressed with his consistency, his dedication to take care of himself, it’s amazing,” Ryan said. “He’s throwing it as good as he ever has and to me that’s incredibly impressive.”
LINE DANCE
Tampa Bay’s biggest concern heading into the regular season will be protecting the 45-year-old Brady after the offensive line took two more hits Saturday.
Center Robert Hainsey (left ankle) and guard Nick Leverett (shoulder) left early and did not return. Bowles said both would have X-rays in the next two days but declined to speculate how much time, if any, they might miss.
Hainsey started Saturday in place of injured Pro Bowler Ryan Jensen, who was carted off the practice field on the second day of training camp. The Bucs also need replacements for recently retired Pro Bowl guard Ali Marpet and guard Aaron Stinnie, who has a season-ending knee injury.
TOUGH BREAK
Backup safety Armani Watts looked as if he might win a spot on the Colts’ 53-man roster — until injuring his right ankle on Saturday’s opening kickoff. Watts was eventually carted off the field and did not return.
“It’s an ankle injury that’s going to keep him out for the year,” Reich said. “He’s going to have to have a procedure done. I don’t want to confirm all the details but it was a pretty significant injury.”
STAT PACK
Buccaneers: While Evans didn’t catch a pass, Jones had one reception for 20 yards. Fournette had two carries for 13 yards and one catch for 2 yards. … Vaughn had nine carries for 36 yards. … Blaine Gabbert was 5 of 7 for 46 yards.
Colts: Ryan was 5 of 7 for 59 yards and was sacked once. Backup Nick Foles finished 3 of 5 for 24 yards. … Michael Pittman Jr. caught three passes for 29 yards. … Indy’s top two running backs, Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines, did not play.
UP NEXT
Buccaneers: Open the regular season at Dallas on Sept. 11.
Colts: Visit Houston on Sept. 11.
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TrewUp launches deduction management software to extract, read and decipher deduction data, enabling consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to increase productivity and profitability. TrewUp's cloud-based AI technology simplifies the grueling and time-consuming process of analyzing deductions. TrewUp makes deductions easy.
This SaaS solution, found at https://www.trewup.com/, digitizes thousands of pages of static data and transforms it into actionable data all accessible in a single platform. With the click of a button, TrewUp puts the power back into the hands of CPG manufacturers by both reducing hours of time spent analyzing thousands of pages of PDFs and increasing visibility of distributor deductions by type, retailer/distributor, and UPC code.
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Submits Pledge to DHHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
BOSTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CREF Global Corporate Real Estate & Facilities today announced an audacious plan to manage the nation's largest, private, for-profit health system's efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. CREF's partner, Steward Health Care, submitted their plan to achieve a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050, to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, in partnership with the White House.
"We are excited that one of our largest clients and trusted partners, Steward Health Care, has agreed to undertake this ambitious initiative and continues to innovate at the intersection of healthcare, the environment, and the communities they serve," stated CREF Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Gendron.
CREF and Steward recently completed a ten-year energy optimization program for Steward's facilities in the Northeast realizing significant savings and reduction of greenhouse gases in their communities.
Bob Gendron, Chief Executive Officer of CREF Global Corporate Real Estate & Facilities is available for comment if needed.
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BOSTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Hemp Inc. Is pleased to announce the significant expansion into the Delta-8 hemp market. The company has added 25% more Delta-8 products, pushing the offerings to over 50 products.
Delta-8 is a hemp derived cannabinoid that is said to have similar effects to traditional cannabis. Many customers have found that they experience a "high", but it is lesser than with use of traditional cannabis. Users of the product have said that Delta-8 hemp has helped with appetite, anxiety and depression.
Because Delta-8 is derived from a Sativa hemp plant with less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC, it is classified as legal under the 2018 Farm Bill and can be sold online and shipped anywhere in the United States. Boston Hemp Inc. now offers a full range of Delta-8 hemp products including flower, vapes, tinctures, edibles and waxes.
Boston Hemp Inc. is a full-service retail dispensary and online retailer of craft hemp and CBD products. They take pride in offering the highest quality and latest products in the CBD and hemp marketplace. Located in Hanover, Massachusetts they service their customers at their convenient retail location where customers can walk in shop and through their online hemp and CBD superstore, BostonHempInc.com.
"We are excited to be part of the hemp and CBD movement. We believe our products are helping people live a healthier lifestyle that is free from pain, anxiety and depression. With the addition of Delta-8 products we hope to better compete in a market that is quickly growing and to meet the demands of our customers" said Brandon Gadles, CEO of Boston Hemp Inc.
To read more about the buzz associated with Delta-8 hemp products from Boston Hemp Inc., please read a recent blog post, Delta-8. What's all the buzz about?
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Motorcycle driver hospitalized in Geary Co. after losing control of bike
Published: Aug. 29, 2022 at 8:21 AM CDT|Updated: 25 minutes ago
GEARY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A motorcycle driver was hospitalized in Geary Co. on Saturday after he lost control of his bike.
The Geary Co. Sheriff’s Office says around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, officials were called to the area of mile marker 149 on Highway 77 with reports of a single-vehicle injury accident.
When officials arrived, they said they found that Erwin R. Sender, of Louisville, Kan., was headed north on the highway on his 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he lost control while maneuvering a curve.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that Sender was rushed to Geary Community Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), announced today it won an order for 100 heavy-duty truck engines from Jianghuai Heavy Duty Truck ("JAC HD Truck").
This large order is mainly for Yuchai's YCK08 and YCK11 engines to power JAC HD Truck's 8×4 heavy-duty trucks and dump trucks as well as JAC HD Truck's 6×4 semi-trailers. Additionally, Yuchai's YCK11 and YCK12 engines will also power JAC HD Truck's 6×4 semi-trailers. These vehicles are expected to be deployed in Anhui, Jiangsu, Shandong and Hebei Provinces, and other key domestic logistics areas.
The partnership with JAC HD Truck has a long history and now is extending to National VI-compliant models YCS04, YCK05, YCS06, YCK08, YCK11 and YCK12 diesel engines.
With low fuel consumption, low noise, and high reliability, Yuchai engines have won unanimous recognition by JAC HD Truck and its customers. Since beginning of this year, JAC's heavy-duty trucks powered by Yuchai engines have been particularly well received by their customers in northern China.
Weng Ming Hoh, President of China Yuchai, commented, "This new order from JAC HD Truck is a testament to the performance and quality of our National VI engines to meet the needs of one of China's large commercial vehicle manufacturers, its distributors and end user customers. Our conventional products continue to generate high interest among customers."
About China Yuchai International
China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), engages in the manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide variety of light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, passenger vehicles, construction equipment, marine and agriculture applications in China. GYMCL also produces diesel power generators. The engines produced by GYMCL range from diesel to natural gas and hybrid engines. Through its regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, GYMCL distributes its engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout China. Founded in 1951, GYMCL has established a reputable brand name, strong research and development team and significant market share in China with high-quality products and reliable after-sales support. In 2021, GYMCL sold 456,791 engines and is recognized as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in China. For more information, please visit http://www.cyilimited.com.
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(The Hill) — In what they hope to be a preview of the November midterms, Republicans shut out Democrats 10-0 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park on Thursday, led by the efforts of pitcher Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.).
The game brought lawmakers together in a show of bipartisanship to support local charities, with this year’s event securing a record-high number of ticket sales and donations, raising more than $1.7 million for such organizations as The Washington Literary Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff marked the game’s commencement, yelling “play ball” before Roberto Clemente Jr., former professional baseball player and son of MLB Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, threw the first pitch. The game started with Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) on the pitcher’s mound and Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) first up at bat to an eruption of cheers.
Scalise was shot and injured at a Republican practice leading up to the 2017 Congressional Baseball Game. The Louisiana lawmaker has continued to participate in the game since his recovery.
As the lawmakers played it out on the field, the political activism of Washington found its way to the front steps of the ballpark.
The Capitol Police heightened security at Nationals Park as climate activists threatened to “shut it down” if lawmakers did not make tangible steps toward passing climate change legislation. At least three individuals were arrested for unlawful entry after blocking one of the park entrances.
Despite activists’ threats to stop the event even after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) reached a deal to combat climate change on Wednesday, the game continued until a fourth-inning rain delay with the Republicans leading 4-0. The crowd erupted into cheers when lawmakers returned to the field thirty minutes later.
Rep. August Pfluger (R-Tex.) replaced Steube on the mound after he threw five shutout innings. Pfluger struck out two, including Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), and helped the GOP out of a jam when the bases were loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Ossoff took the mound in the seventh inning but allowed 5 runs, ballooning the Republican lead to the final score of 10-0.
Pfluger took the GOP the rest of the way, closing the game in the seventh inning and securing his party the win for the second year in a row, marking only their third win since 2009. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/republicans-victorious-at-nationals-park-for-second-straight-year/ | 2022-07-29T13:49:19Z |
Bird Scooter program kicks off in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Bird Scooters program launched in Bradenton Thursday.
Bird scooters have partnered with the City of Bradenton to provide more eco-friendly and electric transportation to riders.
The areas Bird will be popping up in are Barcarotta & Old Main; Barcarotta & 10th St W; 6th Ave W & 13th St W; 12th St W by the Clerk of the Court; 12th St W & Manatee Ave W; 10th St W & 4th Ave W; 10 St W & Manatee Ave W (just north of Manatee Ave); 13th St W & 6th Ave W; and LECOM Park (9th St W & 17th Ave W).)
Pricing rates are set by bird and vary by state and market. Generally, riders pay $1 to unlock the scooter and usage rates average between 15 and 30 cents a minute.
The City had released a few notes for scooter riders:
🛴 Observe bike safety laws
🛴 Geofence zones will prevent scooters from traveling outside the city limits or in designated areas
🛴 Be courteous to pedestrians. This is #TheFriendlyCity, after all.
🛴 Helmets aren’t required, but always recommended
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DALLAS (KDAF) — While the big drawing for the Powerball is set for August 1, in the last drawing there were some lucky Texans, not lucky enough to win the $170 million jackpot, but lucky enough to win a good junk of money.
The Texas Lottery reports while no one in the state won the jackpot or the secondary prize of $1 million there were three players across the Lone Star State that matched four of the five winning numbers alongside the Powerball to win $50,000 each.
The winning numbers from this drawing were 4, 17, 57, 58 and 68, the Powerball was 12. There were over 87,000 winners from this drawing who won at least $4 and as much as $50,000. Monday’s jackpot has reached an estimated jackpot of $187 million with a cash value of $110.6 million. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/3-50000-winning-texas-lottery-powerball-tickets-sold-across-lone-star-state/ | 2022-08-02T01:44:24Z |
North Korea's first-reported Covid-19 outbreak is the "greatest turmoil" to befall the country since its founding more than 70 years ago, according to leader Kim Jong Un, as the isolated and impoverished nation scrambles to curb the spread of a highly transmissible virus that risks causing a major humanitarian crisis.
North Korea reported 21 more deaths and 174,440 new "fever cases" Friday, according to state media KCNA, though it did not specify how many of the deaths and cases were linked to Covid, likely due to the country's extremely limited testing capacity.
The climbing death toll and surging "fever cases" come after North Korea said Thursday it had identified its first ever case of Covid-19 -- an alarming development for a country with one of the world's most fragile public health systems and a largely unvaccinated population.
But given the opaque nature of the regime and the country's isolation from the world -- a trend that has only exacerbated since the pandemic -- it is extremely difficult to assess the real situation on the ground.
Foreign diplomats and aid workers had fled North Korea en masse in 2021 due to shortages of goods and "unprecedented" restrictions on daily life, making it all the more impossible to obtain information from the country other than through official state media.
But North Korean state media reports have been vague, and many important questions remain unanswered, including the country's vaccine coverage and the lockdown's impact on the livelihood of its 25 million people.
Here is what we know, and what we don't know about the outbreak:
How did the outbreak emerge?
North Korean authorities have not announced the cause of the outbreak.
North Korea's borders have been tightly sealed since January 2020 to keep the virus at bay, making the so-called "hermit nation" even more isolated from the world. It even declined invitations to send teams to compete at the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics, citing the threat of Covid-19.
And as new variants began to emerge, it stepped-up those efforts, cutting off nearly all trade with China -- the country's biggest trading partner and economic lifeline for the Kim regime -- with imports from Beijing dropping 99% from September to October 2020.
It remains unclear how the virus slipped through the country's tightly-sealed borders.
When KCNA reported on the first identification of Covid-19 in the country on Thursday, it did not even specify how many infections had been defected. It simply said samples collected from a group of people experiencing fevers on May 8 had tested positive for the highly contagious Omicron variant.
By Friday, KCNA was reporting that 18,000 new "fever cases" and six deaths were recorded on Thursday, including one who tested positive for the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron.
"A fever whose cause couldn't be identified explosively spread nationwide since late April," the newspaper said. "As of now up to 187,800 people are being isolated."
On Saturday, KCNA said a total of 524,440 people had reported "fever" symptoms between late April and May 13. Among them, 280,810 people were still being treated in quarantine, while the rest had recovered.
Can North Korea cope with a large-scale outbreak?
An outbreak of Covid-19 could prove disastrous for North Korea. The country's dilapidated health care infrastructure and lack of testing equipment is unlikely to be up to the task of treating a large number of patients with a highly infectious disease.
North Korea's lack of transparency and unwillingness to share information also poses a challenge.
North Korea has never formally acknowledged how many died during a devastating famine in the 1990s that experts suggest killed as many as 2 million. Those who fled the country at the time shared horrific stories of death and survival, and a country in chaos.
"North Korea has such a limited supply of basic medicine that public health officials need to focus on preventative medicine. They would be ill-equipped to deal with any kind of epidemic," Jean Lee, director off the Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History at the Washington-based Woodrow Wilson Center, told CNN at the outset of the pandemic.
Doctors who have defected in recent years often speak of poor working conditions and shortages of everything from medicine to basic healthcare supplies.
Choi Jung-hun, a former physician in North Korea who fled the country in 2011, said when he was helping to combat a measles outbreak in 2006 to 2007, North Korea did not have the resources to operate round-the-clock quarantine and isolation facilities.
He recalled that after identifying suspicious cases, manuals for doctors said patients were supposed to be transferred to a hospital or a quarantine facility for monitoring.
"The problem in North Korea is that manuals are not followed. When there wasn't enough food provided for the people at hospitals and quarantine facilities, people escaped to look for food," Choi said during an interview with CNN in 2020.
How is it responding so far?
North Korean state media declared the situation a "major national emergency" upon admitting the first officially reported Covid infection.
On Thursday, Kim placed all cities into lockdown and ordered "people with fever or abnormal symptoms" into quarantine; he also directed the distribution of medical supplies the government had reportedly stocked in case of a Covid emergency, according to KCNA.
Kim later chaired a meeting of the country's powerful politburo, which agreed to implement "maximum" emergency anti-epidemic measures. The measures include isolating work units and pro-actively conducting medical checkups to find and isolate people with "fever and abnormal symptoms," the KCNA reported Friday.
"Practical measures are being taken to keep the production going at a high rate in the major sectors of the national economy and to stabilize the life of the people to the maximum," KCNA said.
According to KCNA, the politburo criticized the country's anti-epidemic sector for "carelessness, laxity, irresponsibility and incompetence," saying it "failed to respond sensitively" to increasing Covid-19 cases across the world, including in neighboring regions.
A reporter for Chinese state media CGTN released a rare video from Pyongyang on Friday, recounting his experience on the ground.
"As far as we know, not many people in Pyongyang have been vaccinated, and the medical and epidemic prevention facilities are in short supply," reporter Zang Qing said in a Weibo post.
"Because the capital is in lockdown, the food I have at home is only enough for a week. We are still awaiting what policy the government will announce next."
At a meeting Saturday, Kim inspected the country's emergency epidemic measures and medical supplies. He also urged North Korean officials to learn from China's "advanced and rich quarantine results and experience they have already achieved in their fight against the malicious infectious disease," according to KCNA.
What about its vaccine coverage?
North Korea is not known to have imported any coronavirus vaccines -- despite being eligible for the global Covid-19 vaccine sharing program, Covax.
Assuming most North Koreans are unvaccinated, an outbreak in the country -- which has limited testing capabilities, inadequate medical infrastructure and which has isolated itself from the outside world -- could quickly become deadly.
Calls are mounting on the country's leadership to provide access to vaccines.
"There is no evidence to show that North Korea has access to enough vaccines to protect its population from Covid-19. Yet, it has rejected millions of doses of AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines offered by the WHO-led Covax program," said Amnesty International's East Asia researcher Boram Jang, in a statement.
"With the first official news of a Covid-19 outbreak in the country, continuing on this path could cost many lives and would be an unconscionable dereliction of upholding the right to health."
In February, Covax reportedly scaled back the number of doses allocated to North Korea because the country failed to arrange for any shipments, according to Reuters.
A spokesperson for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, said Covax has moved to "needs-based vaccine allocations" and "has currently not committed any volume" for North Korea.
"In case the country decides to start a Covid-19 immunization program, vaccines could be made available based on criteria of Covax objectives and technical considerations to enable the country to catch up with international immunization targets," the spokesperson said.
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Keep the celebration – and the steak – going after the fireworks fade with easy recipes for steak leftovers
DENVER, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dressing in red, white, and blue and rounding up the sparklers is all part of the fun of Independence Day, but what's really going to light up the holiday – is steak on the grill. With the holiday falling on a Monday this year, Beef. It's What's For Dinner., funded by the Beef Checkoff, is here with ideas for using leftovers from the Fourth for delicious meals to keep the celebration going all week long.
If you're looking for something light and fresh after a night of watching fireworks, this Grilled Steak and Watermelon Salad recipe makes for the perfect meal. Grilled watermelon, cherry tomatoes, and red onion give it color, but grilled slices of steak from the night before pack this salad with protein. Just toss it together with your favorite dressing and some feta cheese and you instantly have a hassle-free, summertime favorite.
Another mouthwatering meal to make use of those Fourth of July leftovers are these Sirloin Sandwiches with Red Onion Marmalade. A hoagie bun filled with slices of grilled top sirloin steak with creamy goat cheese and homemade red onion marmalade will get your tastebuds booming with flavor.
And to top off the week, this Pesto Steak & Arugula Pizza gives a delectable new take on everyone's favorite pie. Featuring slices of grilled sirloin steak, pesto, tomatoes and arugula, this pizza aims for new heights when it comes to repurposing a nice, juicy steak.
So, fire up the grill and plan to hang on to those leftovers, because these three recipes are just a few examples of how you can celebrate big.
For more ideas on what to do with leftovers from the Fourth of July, visit BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.
About the Beef Checkoff
The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The Checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.
About NCBA, a Contractor to the Beef Checkoff
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by the Cattlemen's Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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WASINI, Kenya (AP) — Minutes away from the Kenyan mainland, the densely forested island of Wasini is one of several starting lines for coral reef restoration efforts in the western Indian Ocean. On a rare calm day during the normally turbulent monsoon season, four divers, carrying measuring equipment, shoes and toothbrushes descended in turns to the sea-bed reef restoration site on the Shimoni channel.
“We use coral fragments collected from wild populations to establish the nurseries,” said diver Yatin Patel, before slipping into the turquoise waters. “After growing, they’re taken to the coral garden.” Patel and his team, who are part of the REEFolution foundation, clean the coral nurseries and measure the sizes of the growing corals, which are supported by plastic pipes and pyramid structured steel nets.
The marine area, jointly managed by the foundation and the island’s community, has been planting over 8,000 corals a year since 2012 and placed about 800 artificial reef structures in the channel in a bid to restore Wasini’s coral gardens. But the project is threatened by growing costs and a planned fishing port in Shimoni, a mere 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) away on Kenya’s coast.
The United Nation’s Ocean Conference, which begins Monday in Lisbon, Portugal, is set to put protection and restoration efforts for coral reefs back on the agenda. Small island states and coastal African nations will be following up on access to “blue financing” mechanisms, including a $625 billion coral reef funding scheme aimed at protection and restoration efforts as well as cushioning communities who rely on oceans for their livelihoods. Previous commitments to reef restoration by the European Union and coral reef insurance will also be discussed.
The threat of waning fish populations due to dying corals adds to the woes of east African communities, millions of whom are already facing a worsening food crisis because of a prolonged drought in the east and Horn of Africa, as well as ripple effects from the war in Ukraine. In early March, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a dire warning on the threats faced by African coastal and island nations and a complete collapse of corals in the western Indian Ocean.
The Wasini Island coral initiative is one among many dotted across the Africa’s western shores, after a series of severe coral bleaching bouts due to warming ocean waters. After a particularly devastating year in 1998, due in large part to the natural weather phenomenon El Nino, huge stretches of the Indian Ocean’s corals — from Somalia to the South Africa — were badly affected.
Coral bleaching occurs when extreme temperatures and sun glare simultaneously trigger corals to flush out algae, causing them to turn white. Corals can survive bleaching events, but are under greater stress and can’t effectively support marine life, threatening the populations that depend on them.
Tim McClanahan, a senior conservation zoologist at the Wildlife Conservation Society said that 1998 wasn’t the first such event — there was one in 1983, and since then there have been three in the past two decades, in 2005, 2010 and 2016. The prevalence of mass coral bleaching along the western Indian Ocean has worried scientists for decades and intensive studies to understand and map out interventions to curb the phenomena are ongoing. Many of these bleaching events are directly linked to climate change, McClanahan said.
The Wasini coral restoration project followed in the footsteps of Nature Seychelles, a conservation non-governmental organization in the Seychelles archipelago which initiated the western Indian Ocean’s first coral replanting exercise in the same year and is still ongoing over a decade later. A similar project was undertaken in Tanzania.
But Wasini’s corals in particular are in bad shape, said McClanahan.
“There are some areas in Tanzania, Mozambique and Madagascar that are in better condition. We are working to protect those reefs,” he said. He argued that protection programs are much more successful than those that aim to restore badly bleached corals.
“We found it expensive and also over the long term many of the corals we planted died,” he said of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s coral restoration attempts. “The restoration efforts will not solve this big scale problem.”
The Wasini reefs restoration project also faces the threat of destruction and pollution from the proposed construction of a deep sea fisheries port in Shimoni. The port is one of the key pledges that the Kenyan government made at the first U.N. ocean summit in Nairobi in 2018 and will be reiterated during the follow-up summit in Lisbon on Monday.
According to the environmental impact assessment report obtained by The Associated Press, the construction of the port will undermine corals, fish and other marine organisms due to the massive plumes that will be generated through dredging.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — When John Tierre launched his restaurant in Jackson’s neglected Farish Street Historic District, he was drawn by the neighborhood’s past as an economically independent cultural hub for Black Mississippians, and the prospect of helping usher in an era of renewed prosperity.
This week he sat on the empty, sun-drenched patio of Johnny T’s Bistro and Blues and lamented all the business he has lost as tainted water flows through his pipes — just like other users in the majority Black city of 150,000, if they were lucky enough to have any pressure at all. The revival he and others envisioned seems very much in doubt.
“The numbers are very low for lunch,” Tierre told The Associated Press. “They’re probably taking their business to the outskirts where they don’t have water woes.”
Torrential rains and flooding of the Pearl River in late August exacerbated problems at one of Jackson’s two treatment plants, leading to a drop in pressure throughout the city, where residents were already under a boil-water order due to poor quality.
Officials said Sunday that most of Jackson should have running water, though residents are still advised not to drink straight from the tap. The city remains under a boil water notice. Officials also said future repairs leave potential for fluctuations in water pressure.
The water crisis has compounded the financial strain caused by an ongoing labor shortage and high inflation. And the flow of consumer dollars from Jackson and its crumbling infrastructure to the city’s outskirts hits Black-owned businesses hardest, the owners say.
Another Black entrepreneur who has taken a hit is Bobbie Fairley, 59, who has lived in Jackson her entire life and owns Magic Hands Hair Design on the city’s south side.
She canceled five appointments Wednesday because she needs high water pressure to rinse her clients’ hair of treatment chemicals. She also has had to purchase water to shampoo hair to try fit and in whatever appointments she can. When customers aren’t coming in, she’s losing money.
“That’s a big burden,” she said. “I can’t afford that. I can’t afford that at all.”
Jackson can’t afford to fix its water problems. The tax base has eroded over the past few decades as the population decreased, the result of primarily white flight to suburbs that began about a decade after public schools integrated in 1970. Today the city is more than 80% black, and 25% of its residents live in poverty.
Some say the uncertainty facing Black businesses fits into a pattern of adversity stemming from both natural disasters and policy decisions.
“It’s punishment for Jackson because it was open to the idea that people should be able to attend public schools and that people should have access to public areas without abuse,” said Maati Jone Primm, who owns Marshall’s Music and Bookstore up the block from Johnny T’s. “As a result of that, we have people who ran away to the suburbs.”
Primm thinks Jackson’s longstanding water woes — which some trace to the 1970s when federal spending on water utilities peaked, according to a 2018 Congressional Budget Office report — have been made worse by inaction from Mississippi’s mostly white, conservative-dominated Legislature.
“For decades this has been a malignant attack, not benign. And it’s been purposeful,” Primm said.
Political leaders have not always been on the same page. Jackson’s Democratic mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, has blamed the water problems on decades of deferred maintenance, while Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has said they stem from mismanagement at the city level.
Last Monday the governor held a news conference about the crisis, and the mayor was not invited. Another was held later in the week where they both appeared, but Primm said it’s clear that the two are not in concert.
“The lack of cooperation speaks to the continued punishment that Jackson must endure,” she said.
Under normal circumstances, Labor Day weekend is a bustling time at Johnny T’s. The college football season brings out devoted Jackson State fans who watch away games on the bistro’s TVs or mosey over from the stadium after home games. But this weekend many regulars were busy stocking up on bottled water to drink or boiling tap water to cook.
Even as revenue plummeted, Tierre’s expenses increased. He has been spending $300 to $500 per day on ice and bottled water, not to mention canned soft drinks, tonic water and everything else that would typically be served out of a soda gun. He brings staff in a few hours earlier than usual so they can get a head start on boiling water to wash dishes and stacking the extra soda cans.
In total, Tierre estimated, he’s forking over an added $3,500 per week. Customers pay the price.
“You have to pass some of this off to the consumer,” Tierre said. “Now your Coke is $3, and there are no refills.”
At a water distribution site in south Jackson this week, area resident Lisa Jones brought empty paint buckets to fill up so her family could bathe. In a city with crumbling infrastructure, Jones said she felt trapped.
“Everybody can’t move right now. Everyone can’t go to Madison, Flowood, Canton and all these other places,” she said, naming three more affluent suburbs. “If we could, trust me, it would be a dark sight: Houses would be boarded up street by street, neighborhood by neighborhood.”
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Michael Goldberg is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/mikergoldberg. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-mississippi-capitals-black-business-owners-decry-water-woes/ | 2022-09-05T02:02:41Z |
- Introduction of Fifth Generation Toyota Hybrid System with increased performance + efficiency
- Available in LE and XLE + New Sport Grades in S, SE and XSE
- Exclusive All-Wheel Drive System with 194 horsepower and a manufacturer-estimated 37 combined MPG for all grades
PLANO, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota is expanding the Corolla Cross family by adding a healthy helping of performance and efficiency to an already incredible package. Based on the ever-popular Corolla sedan, the all-new 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid made its U.S. debut today, to provide even more options for entry SUV customers. The all-new 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid, along with the gas model launched in 2021, will be assembled in the U.S. at the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama – a brand new facility that will have the capacity to roll out up to 150,000 Corolla Cross vehicles per year.
Available exclusively with all-wheel drive (AWD), the Corolla Cross Hybrid maximizes the inherent potential of the high-strength TNGA-C platform, enabling the all-new model to achieve high-quality performance, a comfortable ride and outstanding spaciousness. What's more, the surprising cargo capacity gives it the versatility to accommodate life's adventures.
With the new Fifth Generation Toyota Hybrid System under the hood, coupled with the Electronic All-Wheel Drive system that's new to the Corolla nameplate, the new Corolla Cross Hybrid offers increased power and fuel-economy. With 194 horsepower and an 8.0 second 0-60 time, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is fun to drive while having an impressive manufacturer-estimated 37 combined miles per gallon for all grades.
The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid will be available in three new grades: S, SE and XSE, as well as the familiar LE and XLE grades. The S and SE grades come standard with 17-inch Alloy wheels, 8-inch touchscreen, a sport-tuned suspension, LED head and tail lamps and smart key access. The SE grade adds privacy glass, roof rails and paddle shifters – not to mention standard Blind-Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). When moving up to the XSE grade, the Corolla Cross Hybrid's sportiest offering builds on the features of the SE and gains standard 18-inch Alloy wheels, premium LED head lamps, taillamps and fog lamps, Softex-trimmed seats with the addition of heated front seats and a power driver's seat.
For exterior color options for SE and XSE grades, the 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid will be available in four two-tone combinations: Sonic Silver/ Black Roof, Barcelona Red/ Black Roof, Blue Crush Metallic/ Black Roof and Acidic Blast/ Black Roof (all-new color). Additionally, Corolla Cross Hybrid will be available in:
- Wind Chill Pearl ($425 extra-color cost)
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Barcelona Red Metallic
- Cypress
- Blue Crush Metallic
Inside, Corolla Cross' spacious interior offers many of the same desirable features as its sedan and hatchback siblings. In higher grades, the all-new model can be outfitted with a power moonroof, as well as either single- or dual-zone automatic climate control, with all grades featuring standard heating and air conditioning vents for rear seat passengers.
For interior color options, the 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid is offered in:
- LE: Fabric-trimmed seats in Light Gray and Black
- XLE: SofTex®-trimmed seats in Macadamia/Mocha or Black
- S: Fabric-trimmed seats in Black/Gray
- SE: Fabric-trimmed seats in Black/Gray or Black/Blue
- XSE: SofTex®-trimmed seats in Black or Black/Blue
The all-new Corolla Cross Hybrid is sporty by nature, representing the perfect next step for this model line. From an engineering perspective, it offers an approachable exterior as well as a higher line-of-sight thanks to the revised TNGA-C platform. For the Sport grades, the Corolla Cross Hybrid offers eye-catching details that set it apart from its gas sibling, such as unique front and rear styling. It's available with two-toned paint and available 18-inch alloy wheels… with sporty looks that are destined to standout… But we couldn't stop there.
Standard across all Corolla Cross grades for 2023 is the new Toyota Multimedia System, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and added USB-C charge ports to keep all your devices ready for action.
Thanks to the Toyota Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota's Texas-based Connected Technologies team, Corolla Cross drivers will be at the ready thanks to a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features, including being Over-the-Air (OTA) updatable. Users can interact with the system through intuitive touch and voice activation controls. With the available Connected Service Drive Connect trial or subscription, drivers and passengers have access to Intelligent Assistant, Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist. With Intelligent Assistant, simple phrases like "Hey Toyota" awaken the system for voice activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more. Cloud Navigation, the available onboard navigation solution, utilizes the cloud to download the latest available map, traffic and routing information. To ensure users have the most up-to-date search capabilities, POI search is provided by Google Points-of-Interest data. Destination Assist also gives access to 24/7 live agent assistance to locate the next destination.
The new Toyota Audio Multimedia allows for dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity, with support for standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. With further connectivity, the Corolla Cross has an available Wi-Fi Connect subscription that offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices – turning the Corolla Cross into an AT&T Hotspot. Adding to the already robust offering of audio playback ability with HD Radio®, USB data and a SiriusXM® Platinum Plan 3-month trial subscription, Wi-Fi Connect trial or subscription also enables the new Integrated Streaming feature, providing customers the ability to link their separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle for onboard control.
In addition to collision protection provided by the TNGA-C platform, all 2023 Corolla Cross models comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota's suite of active safety systems, which includes enhancements made possible by system sensors with improved detection capability. The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is also capable of detecting motorcyclists in certain conditions. When making a turn or approaching an intersection, the system is designed to detect forward or laterally approaching oncoming vehicles and provides audio/visual alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions. Improved lane recognition delivers refined performance of Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Lane Tracing Assist.
Corolla Cross will be equipped with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is designed to notify the driver via audible and visual alerts and slight steering force if it senses the vehicle is leaving the lane without engaging a turn signal. When DRCC is set and engaged, Lane Tracing Assist uses visible lane markers or a preceding vehicle to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
Automatic High Beams are designed to detect preceding or oncoming vehicles and automatically switch between high beam and low beam headlights. Road Sign Assist is designed to recognize certain road sign information using a forward-facing camera and display them on the multi-information display (MID).
Toyota's Rear Seat Reminder comes standard on all grades. The feature can note whether a rear door was opened within 10 minutes of the vehicle being turned on, or at any time after the vehicle has been turned on, with a reminder message in the instrument cluster after the engine is turned off, accompanied by multitone chimes.
In addition to the TSS 3.0 system, other standard safety features include Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), which is designed to help detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the adjacent lanes and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) for added peace of mind by helping to detect vehicles approaching from either side while backing out and alerting you with a visual and audible warning. Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) also comes standard.
Toyota's 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components that require repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date of first use when sold as new. The hybrid battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferable across ownership.
The 2023 Corolla Cross also comes with ToyotaCare, a plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 2 years of Roadside Assistance, unlimited mileage.
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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Congressional Budget Office says inflation to last into 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Budget Office released an economic outlook Wednesday saying that high inflation will persist into next year, likely causing the federal government to pay higher interest rates on its debt.
The nonpartisan agency expects that the consumer price index will rise 6.1% this year and 3.1% in 2023. This forecast suggests that inflation will slow from current annual levels of 8.3%, yet it would still be dramatically above a long-term baseline of 2.3%.
The 10-year estimates do contain positive news as this year’s annual budget deficit will be $118 billion lower than forecast last year. That’s a byproduct of the end of pandemic-related spending and the solid job growth it helped to spur. As a share of the total economy, publicly held debt will drop through 2023. Still, the accumulated federal debt will likely continue to grow over the next decade to be equal to roughly 110% of U.S. gross domestic product.
The Federal Reserve has been trying to reduce inflation by raising its benchmark interest rates, causing the interest charged on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes to increase substantially in recent months. One consequence is that the government will be spending more money this year to service its debt. By 2032, the yearly interest payments will nearly be $1.2 trillion, or more than what the federal government spends on defense.
Still, the CBO cautions that its numbers “are subject to considerable uncertainty, in part because of the ongoing pandemic and other world events,” including Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The report accounts at least for the first few months of the war, according to CBO.
Economists have said coronavirus relief programs issued by both the Biden and Trump administrations have contributed to higher inflation levels. But high prices have also been fueled by a delay in action by the Fed, supply chain disruptions and the tumult produced after Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Ben Harris, the Treasury Department’s assistant secretary for economic policy, tweeted on Tuesday that the factors driving inflation also include soaring corporate profits, driven by a lack of business competition — as well as business not being fully prepared for the reopening of the economy as pandemic restrictions were lifted. The administration has emphasized that its plan put the U.S. economy into a stronger place relative to the rest of the world because unemployment is a low 3.6%.
“The American Rescue Plan has fostered an extraordinarily fast recovery and leaves us in a strong position to address the global challenges posed from supply chains and the economic fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” he tweeted.
The report says beyond 2032, “if current laws remained generally unchanged, deficits would continue to grow relative to the size of the economy over the following 20 years, keeping debt measured as a percentage of GDP on an upward trajectory throughout that period.”
Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, told The Associated Press ahead of the release that the pandemic, war in Ukraine and other factors point to the importance of reducing the annual deficit.
“Unfortunately, the underlying story here is one of fiscally unsustainable positions and on top of that, we have this added challenge of inflation and a reminder that external shocks continue to come at us,” she said.
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DALLAS (AP) — Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight was sold at auction on Sunday for $6.18 million.
The winner of the heated competition for the belt was Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to Heritage Auctions in Dallas.
In a tweet Sunday, Irsay confirmed he acquired the belt for his collection of rock music, American history and pop culture memorabilia that is currently touring the country.
The belt will be displayed on Aug. 2 at Chicago’s Navy Pier and on Sept. 9 in Indianapolis.
“Proud to be the steward!” Irsay tweeted.
“After several hours of watching two bidders go back and forth over this belt, this proved to be a battle worthy of the Rumble itself,” Chris Ivy, Heritage’s director of sports auctions, said in a statement.
The 1974 fight was one of boxing’s most memorable moments. Ali stopped the fearsome George Foreman to recapture the heavyweight title in the African nation of Zaire. Ali won the fight in a knockout in the eighth round. | https://cw33.com/news/muhammad-alis-rumble-in-the-jungle-belt-sells-for-6-1m/ | 2022-07-25T14:59:37Z |
DUBLIN, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bound Tree Medical has teamed up with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), to donate 50 pallets weighing over 9 tons of desperately needed emergency tactical medical supplies, to assist personnel tending to the injured in war-ravaged Ukraine. Given the logistical challenges of getting supplies into the country, it was important to have a direct relationship with the Ukrainian government. Bound Tree and NAEMT were successful in establishing a partnership with senior personnel within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kyiv to coordinate the shipment and deployment to the stricken areas.
"We are thankful to be able to work with Bound Tree to facilitate their generous donation to the struggling medical facilities and personnel in Ukraine," said Bruce Evans, President of NAEMT. "These medical supplies will help alleviate the suffering of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers injured in the war. NAEMT is honored to partner with Bound Tree on this initiative."
"Every day, we strive to be the best partner to our customers," said Rob Meriweather, President of Emergency Preparedness at Sarnova. "And when disaster strikes, our customers want someone who has seen it before and can do what it takes to get the job done quickly – Bound Tree is pleased to donate the products and lend a hand in this joint effort," he said.
With nearly 45 years of experience, Bound Tree is the leading emergency medical supply and safety sales equipment distributor in the country, helping America's EMS, fire, law enforcement, military and other first responders save lives, while staying safe.
About Sarnova and Bound Tree Medical
Sarnova is the leading national specialty distributor of healthcare products in the emergency medical services (EMS) and acute care markets. The company is made up of six major business units: Bound Tree Medical, Cardio Partners, Allied 100, Digitech, Emergency Medical Products and Tri-anim Health Services. Bound Tree Medical is a leading, nationwide distributor of emergency medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals to EMS, fire and other first responders. For more information, visit www.sarnova.com.
About NAEMT
Formed in 1975 and nearly 72,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the only national association representing the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care. NAEMT serves its members by advocating on issues that impact their ability to provide quality patient care, providing high quality education that improves the knowledge and skills of practitioners, and supporting EMS research and innovation. For more information, visit www.naemt.org.
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It's a great day at Techy!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Techy is all about partnerships that improve the customer experience. The expanding franchise company has partnered up with InMotion to make it easier for customers to buy the latest headphones at airports throughout the nation. Techy and Inmotion trade-in-to-trade-up service will allow customers to sell their used headphones to Techy to purchase InMotion's new headphones. This service will be available in 116 stores throughout the country.
In their partnership, Techy will buy back all types of headphones from BlueTooth headsets, wireless headphones, etc. Traveling customers now can save when shopping in airports when it comes to high-quality headphones brand.
InMotion retail stores carry Apple, Beats, Clever, Google, Sony, and other brands of headphones. Shopping at the airport is convenient for frequent travelers, but Techy and InMotion work together to make it cost-effective.
Over 120 InMotion retail stores are in airports throughout the country. Marshall Retail Group/InMotion has 65 years of industry experience and is a subdivision of WH Smith, the leading retailer for traveling customers. Its expertise is in developing distinguished airport store concepts that capture the essence of each city's local lifestyle and culture. Over the years, MRG has helped evolve 300 standalone stores across the U.S., with half its locations operating inside 46 airports nationwide.
One of the major commonalities between Techy & InMotion is expanding to help provide its customers with more service and product options for their electronics. Techy has launched and operated over 230 franchise throughout the country and have expanded internationally in Brazil, South Africa, and more. Customers can visit a nearby Techy store for smart device repairs, the latest devices, and accessories. Techy is a one-stop shop for its customers' electronic needs.
Both companies partnering up together will allow them to expand their customer base and serve tech lovers who travel for work, school, or vacation. Now, customers can have a place to sell their unwanted headphones. Instead of getting rid of their old headphones, they can put them towards new headphones that they are eyeing. It is a win-win for both companies and their customers. In the future, Techy and InMotion Entertainment are looking to expand their services to make shopping at the airport an inclusive experience.
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The Ultra-Luxury, Historic Lakeside Resort In Austria Continues The Strategic Growth Of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Across Europe.
HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Arabella Hospitality, a subsidiary of Schörghuber Corporate Group, to manage the legendary Hotel Schloss Fuschl in Austria, with a reopening scheduled in late 2023. Idyllically situated on the banks of Lake Fuschl, the graceful, historic property is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and has been welcoming illustrious guests for centuries. The new resort will mark Rosewood's second property in Austria following Rosewood Vienna's recent opening and adds to the brand's robust development pipeline of properties across Europe and the German-speaking market.
The reimagining of this 15th century landmark not only adds to Rosewood's unique collection of ultra-luxury hotels and resorts but cements the brand's status as a meticulous and caring guardian of some of the world's most iconic heritage buildings. Landmark structures from Paris to Madrid, New York to London and beyond, have been sensitively restored to former brilliance and positioned to create new and distinguished chapters in their stories.
"We are pleased to continue our growth in Austria with the addition of this beautiful and tranquil lakeside property. Complementing the opening of Rosewood Vienna, this property expands our presence in this storied destination with a unique resort offering," says Sonia Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. "Reimagining and restoring historic spaces has become an integral part of Rosewood's brand DNA, and we are honored to be entrusted with continuing the legacy of this notable property."
Located on the shores of the turquoise-blue Lake Fuschl, surrounded by mountains and forests, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl is only a short distance away from picturesque Salzburg, a city famous for its history, culture, music and more.
The full renovation, beginning in 2022, will update the structure and grounds to feature 98 well-appointed guestrooms, including 46 suites and six chalets. In addition, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl will be home to world-class restaurants and lounges and will also feature Asaya, Rosewood's integrative well-being concept, with eight treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center.
First used as a hotel space in 1954, Hotel Schloss Fuschl was initially constructed as a castle to serve as a country escape for Austrian royalty, with its original structure dating back to 1450. Across its fabled history the resort has been acclaimed as an exquisite, tranquil retreat for discerning travelers from film stars to foreign dignitaries. Its silhouette has been synonymous with the grandeur and glory of elegance throughout time.
This is the second partnership between Arabella Hospitality and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, with the brands currently working together to debut Rosewood Munich. The two groups are committed to protecting Rosewood Schloss Fuschl's deep heritage while modernizing the resort experience, celebrating the intersection of both old and new, in keeping with Rosewood's A Sense of Place® guiding concept.
"My family is once again investing heavily in the substance of this magical place and in its soul," says Florian Schörghuber, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Schörghuber Corporate Group. "Along with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts who, with their A Sense of Place philosophy, are the perfect partner for Schloss Fuschl; we will lead our hotel into a new, successful era and secure and expand it as a home of exceptional hospitality and equally as an important economic contributor to the province of Salzburg."
"I am delighted that, in addition to Rosewood Munich, we will now also entrust Rosewood Schloss Fuschl to our internationally renowned partner Rosewood for management," says Karl-Heinz Pawlizki, Chief Executive Officer of Arabella Hospitality. "Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is the perfect luxury hotel brand for the tradition-rich castle with its spectacular location on Lake Fuschl. We are convinced that together we can successfully position it in the European luxury resort segment after the extensive renovation. Rosewood's values and culture are an excellent fit with ours. We are already looking forward to welcoming the first guests from all over the world in Munich and at Lake Fuschl."
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl is the latest hotel announcement for the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts brand, adding to a strong pipeline of projects set to open in Europe in the coming years, in Amsterdam, Munich, Rome, London and Venice. Rosewood Schloss Fuschl will join the brand's existing portfolio of hotels and resorts across Europe, including Rosewood Vienna; Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany; Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris; Rosewood Villa Magna in Madrid and Rosewood London.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages a global collection of 30 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 18 countries. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand's A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location's history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world's most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Rosewood São Paulo. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offers a distinct opportunity for the ownership or rental of properties co-located with a Rosewood hotel or resort and of standalone for-sale residences. The Rosewood Residences® brand is defined by its commitment to Enriched Living through thoughtful details and experiences that enhance the quality of life while evoking a sense of discovery and inspiration.
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The family-run Schörghuber Corporate Group, which was founded in 1954 and has its headquarters in Munich, is successfully involved in the four business sectors construction and real estate, beverages, hotels and seafood, in both the national and international arenas. Bayerische Hausbau, which bundles all the real estate and property development activities of the Schörghuber Corporate Group, is one of the largest real estate companies in Germany. The Paulaner Brewery Group, a joint venture with Heineken, is one of the largest regional brewery groups in Germany and boasts brands like Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Mönchshof and Fürstenberg. As the central holding company for the Hotels division, Arabella Hospitality operates 15 hotels in Germany, Switzerland and on the Balearic island of Mallorca. Marriott International is responsible for the management of the hotels. The salmon farming and processing activities in Chile bundled under the roof of Productos del Mar Ventisqueros neatly round off the Group's portfolio of business activities as the fourth business division, Seafood. Common values – diversity, quality and growth – forge a bond between the four business divisions. The Group's approximately 5,200 employees ensure that customers enjoy the benefits provided by these shared values every single day. www.sug-munich.com.
As the central holding company for the Hotels division, Arabella Hospitality assumes responsibility for the 15 hotels in Germany, Switzerland and on the Balearic island of Mallorca, seven of them are owned by the Schörghuber Corporate Group. The existing hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International. The hotels are operated under the renowned brand names St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Autograph Collection. The hotel portfolio is supplemented by two Arabella hotels and by Arabella Golf. Arabella Hospitality is part of the Schörghuber Corporate Group, which in addition to the Hotels division operates three other business divisions, Construction & Real Estate, Beverages and Seafood. www.arabella.com.
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Creating the largest suite of military brands and content in the digital media landscape
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurrent Ventures announced its acquisition of We Are The Mighty, a veteran-led digital publisher and media agency servicing brands with video production, marketing, advertising, and consulting services to engage with the military community.
Following We Are The Mighty's acquisition, Recurrent has the largest military footprints in digital media. Founded in 2014, WATM is led by servicemen and women who are focused on capturing, empowering, and celebrating the voice of today's military community through digital, film, and events platforms.
We Are The Mighty CEO and Air Force veteran, Mark Harper will continue to oversee day-to-day operations for the WATM team, within Recurrent's Auto and Military vertical, led by General Manager, Jason Lepore. WATM's marquee event offering, Military Influencer Conference, founded by Army veteran Curtez Riggs, will remain under Riggs's leadership at Recurrent. MIC is the leading military-focused event for entrepreneurs, influencers, executives, and brands who shape and support the military community. Annually, MIC brings together more than 100 global partners and 2000 attendees over a three-day conference with eight tracks of focus.
"It's inspiring to see a team of veterans, military spouses, and first responders produce positive and engaging content for the military community," said Recurrent CEO, Lance Johnson. "We're thrilled to be a part of helping them grow. The company's digital focus complements our other brands and will afford more opportunities for veterans and military reporters to work alongside each other. WATM's unique approach to partnerships will uplevel various aspects of our business, specifically custom content production for our partners and audiences."
Harper said, "Since the day We Are The Mighty was founded, our singular goal has been to celebrate service by inspiring, educating, informing, and entertaining our audience. Seven years later, we've grown immensely and continue to create positive digital content and events for the military community. We're honored to join such brands as Task & Purpose, MilSpouseFest, and The War Zone to collectively better serve our audiences."
Recurrent is a digital media company whose content from trusted brands aims to foster generations of passionate audiences across niche verticals. With social responsibility and sustainability at the center of its storytelling, Recurrent takes an innovative growth approach and creates content that is valuable to its readers, business partners, and the planet. Its titles such as Popular Science, Domino, JancisRobinson.com, Field & Stream, Donut Media, and Task & Purpose inspire and inform more than 60 million unique visitors each month.
We Are The Mighty is the premier media brand for the 133 million "mega-niche" community of America's military, veterans and their families. WATM's veteran creators capture this community's voice with original, multi-platform media, branded campaigns and high-profile events. WATM is committed to making a positive impact in the community we serve. Our unique insights, guidance and experience provide distinct value to brands, businesses, and anyone looking to authentically connect with our nation's military-veteran community. For more information, please visit about.wearethemighty.com.
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ST. LOUIS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ARCH) will discuss its second quarter 2022 financial results in an investor conference call that will be broadcast live on Thursday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.
Interested participants may access the conference call by dialing 800-289-0720 approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the start time. For participants calling from an overseas location, please dial +1 323-701-0160. No passcode is needed. The call will also be webcast and will be accessible via the "investor" section of the Arch website at http://investor.archrsc.com. Following the live event, a replay and an audio download will be available on the site.
Arch's second quarter 2022 earnings release will be distributed via PR Newswire before the market opens on July 28 and will be posted to the company's website at that time.
Arch Resources is a premier producer of high-quality metallurgical products for the global steel industry. The company operates large, modern and highly efficient mines that consistently set the industry standard for both mine safety and environmental stewardship.
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Trump Organization, CFO’s tax fraud trial set for October
NEW YORK (AP) — Capping an extraordinary week in Donald Trump’s post-presidency, a New York judge ordered Friday that his company and its longtime finance chief stand trial in the fall on tax fraud charges stemming from a long-running criminal investigation into Trump’s business practices.
Manhattan Judge Juan Manuel Merchan scheduled jury selection for Oct. 24 in the case, which involves allegations the Trump Organization gave CFO Allen Weisselberg more than $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation, including rent, car payments and school tuition.
Merchan denied requests by Weisselberg’s lawyers and the Trump Organization to throw out the case, though he did drop one criminal tax fraud count against the company citing the statute of limitations. Weisselberg’s lawyers argued prosecutors in the Democrat-led Manhattan district attorney’s office were punishing him because he wouldn’t flip on the former president.
Merchan rejected that, saying at a hearing Friday that evidence presented to the grand jury “was legally sufficient to support the charges in the indictment,” and that those proceedings were properly conducted, their “integrity unimpaired.”
If the schedule holds, Weisselberg and the Trump Organization will be on trial during the November midterm elections where Trump’s Republican party could win control of one or both houses of Congress. At the same time, Trump has been laying the groundwork for a potential comeback campaign for president in 2024.
The criminal trial is just one of several legal concerns playing out in real time in Trump’s orbit. FBI agents searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in an unrelated probe Monday, and on Thursday, he and the U.S. Department of Justice called for the public release of search warrant documents.
Trump sat for a deposition Wednesday as New York Attorney General Letitia James wraps up a parallel civil investigation into allegations Trump’s company misled lenders and tax authorities about asset values. Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination more than 400 times.
Trump has not been charged in the criminal probe, but prosecutors have noted that he signed some of the checks at the center of the case. Trump, who has decried the New York investigations as a “political witch hunt,” has said his company’s actions were standard practice in the real estate business and in no way a crime.
Weisselberg and the Trump Organization have pleaded not guilty.
Weisselberg is the only Trump executive charged in the yearslong criminal investigation started by former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. and now overseen by his successor, Alvin Bragg. Several other Trump executives have been granted immunity to testify before a grand jury in the case.
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Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin lead Capitals past Penguins, 6-3
By DAN SCIFO
Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tom Wilson broke a tie with 8:25 left and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3. Alex Ovechkin tied it for Washington on a power play at 4:49 of the third period with his 44th goal of the season, and Wilson matched his career high with his 22nd — sending a wrist shot over Tristan Jarry’s glove from the left circle during a two-on-one. The Capitals have won two second straight to move four points behind Pittsburgh for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Marcus Johansson, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Martin Fehervary also scored for Washington, and Ilya Samsonov stopped 29 shots. Bryan Rust, Jeff Carter and Brian Boyle scored for Pittsburgh. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/09/tom-wilson-alex-ovechkin-lead-capitals-past-penguins-6-3/ | 2022-04-10T00:08:55Z |
MSBA holds Lt. Governor sessions to deliver political perspective and engagement to legal community and Marylanders
BALTIMORE, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) continues to provide non-partisan interviews with candidates for office this election season; offering voters and colleagues in the legal profession an opportunity to learn candidate positions on the most pressing issues facing the state and legal vocation. The MSBA recently hosted interviews for candidates for Maryland Lieutenant Governor. Aspiring candidates discussed their platforms and vision for Maryland's future with former Senator Bobby Zirkin at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
The MSBA invited all Lieutenant Governor candidates to participate in the interviews. The following candidates shared their perspectives with the MSBA:
- Christiana Logansmith (Libertarian - David Lashar campaign)
- Gordana Schifanelli (Republican - Dan Cox campaign)
- Monique Anderson-Walker (Democrat - Peter Franchot campaign)
- Justinian Dispenza (Democrat - Jerome Segal campaign)
- Candace Hollingworth (Democrat - Doug Gansler campaign)
- Aruna Miller (Democrat - Wes Moore campaign)
- Michelle Siri (Democrat - John King campaign)
In addition to welcoming the Lieutenant Governor candidates for interviews, the association also conducted one-on-one interviews with Republican Gubernatorial candidates Robin Ficker and Joe Werner. The MSBA also held a Democratic Gubernatorial Forum in June and a virtual discussion with Republican Gubernatorial candidate Kelly Shultz.
"The leadership team at MSBA is committed to creating opportunities for the voices of the legal profession to be heard and to help educate the 40k+ attorneys in the state about the candidates that seek to represent them," said David Shapiro, President of the Maryland State Bar Association. "We're proud to orchestrate a platform for candidates to connect with members of the legal community and hope all Marylanders take advantage of these unique opportunities to learn more about the candidates and their views on issues that will affect our state."
All candidate interviews are available on the MSBA Connect with the Candidates page, including interviews and forums with candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General.
For more information about the Maryland State Bar Association, visit MSBA.org
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The longtime industry journalist will oversee coverage of independent restaurants and fast-casual chains.
CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lisa Jennings, a longtime restaurant industry journalist, has joined Restaurant Business as the publication's Executive Editor.
Jennings will lead RB's coverage of independent restaurants, telling their stories and detailing the challenges and opportunities as they work their way out of the pandemic.
She will also cover fast-casual restaurants, notably companies such as Chipotle Mexican Grill, Sweetgreen and other chains, as well as the generation of emerging concepts that are looking to disrupt the market with new menu styles and technologies.
Jennings will be based in Los Angeles.
"I used to compete against Lisa as a reporter years ago," said RB Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze. "I did not like competing against Lisa, because she beat me entirely too often. I'm thrilled to have her join us on the incredibly talented RB team."
Jennings comes to Restaurant Business from Nation's Restaurant News, where she spent the past 18 years. She covered restaurant chains along the west coast, such as Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, Starbucks and others.
Jennings also oversaw NRN's sister publication Restaurant Hospitality, guiding coverage of independent restaurants during the pandemic. Before NRN, she spent 11 years at The Commercial Appeal in Memphis. Previous steps included the Washington Business Journal and UPI.
Jennings started her career as an intern for legendary White House journalist Helen Thomas, who covered 10 presidential administrations for UPI.
"Lisa is a highly respected journalist who has a long track record of excellent work," said Abbey Lewis, VP of content strategy for Winsight Media, RB's parent company. "She will fit in nicely with the phenomenal and award-winning team at RB and we're thrilled to have her."
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651-493-3724
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About Winsight LLC
Winsight LLC is a business-to-business information, event and market intelligence company serving the restaurant and noncommercial foodservice, convenience and petroleum retailing and grocery industries. Winsight provides research and analytics, branding solutions, face-to-face opportunities, lead generation initiatives and content marketing services through products including subscription data products, reports, research tools, research programs, fully custom studies, conferences, custom marketing services, meetings, print and digital trade media. For more information on Winsight, go to www.winsightmedia.com.
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WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who is on trial in Connecticut for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre a hoax, continued Friday to describe the proceedings as a “kangaroo court” from his Infowars studio in Texas.
Jones’ commentary became a focus of testimony on the fourth day of the trial, with a lawyer for the Sandy Hook families questioning a corporate representative for Jones’ Infowars brand about how seriously the company was taking the trial.
The lawyer, Christopher Mattei, showed the jury a photo he said was of an Infowars webpage, depicting the judge in the trial with lasers shooting out of her eyes.
“On a scale of one to 10, how seriously is Infowars taking this trial,” Mattei asked the corporate representative, Brittany Paz.
“Ten. It’s serious to me,” Paz responded.
The exchange occurred as Jones prepares to attend the trial in Waterbury next week and the judge, Barbara Bellis, considers a request by the families’ lawyers to limit what Jones and his lawyer can say and argue in court. Jones is expected to testify,, but it’s not clear yet when.
“They are pretending to the world that it’s an actual trial, but I’m guilty when I get there and I can’t say I’m innocent,” Jones said on his Infowars web show Friday. “Everybody fundamentally knows that’s a fraud.”
Jones and his Free Speech Systems company are on trial in a lawsuit brought by an FBI agent who responded to the shooting and relatives of eight of the 20 first-graders and six educators killed in the December 2012 massacre in Newtown. They say Jones inflicted emotional and psychological harm on them, and they have been threatened and harassed by Jones’ followers.
Jones has already been found liable for spreading the myth that the shooting never happened, and the six-member jury will be deciding how much he and his company should pay the plaintiffs in damages.
In a motion filed Thursday, the families’ lawyers asked Bellis for several limitations on what Jones and his lawyer, Norman Pattis, can say and argue at the trial, including barring them from alleging that holding Jones and Free Speech Systems accountable for their actions offends the First Amendment.
Pattis outlined Jones’ defense in a motion filed Friday in response to the families’ motion.
“The defendants have argued, and intend to argue, that the plaintiffs have motives, biases and interest in exaggerating their claims against the defendants, to wit: their interest in gun control regulation and their hostility to Mr. Jones,” Pattis wrote.
Pattis also said Jones is challenging the amount of any damages to be awarded and is focusing on the families’ motives for “overstating their damages: to wit: their desire to silence Alex Jones not just because he harmed them, but because they find his politics and political affiliations repugnant.”
Pattis added, “Mr. Jones’ conspiracy theory may by offensive to some, and ridiculous to others, but he has not gained millions of listeners by compelling people to tune in. He speaks a language that many Americans seem prepared to accept.”
Mattei has showed the jury evidence that Jones’ viewership and sales of products such as nutritional supplements and clothing on his website soared around the times he talked about the Sandy Hook shooting, suggesting Jones was profiting off the shooting.
Pattis countered in court Friday that the jury should be allowed to hear that Jones believes there is a conspiracy to take guns away and enslave people.
“They have put before this jury the theory that Jones merchandizes fear for the sake of making a buck,” Pattis said. “Our claim is that he recognizes the fear of the people and makes a dollar to support that premise.”
Last month, a jury in Texas awarded the parents of one of the slain Sandy Hook children nearly $50 million in a similar lawsuit against Jones and his company over the hoax claims. Jones also faces a third trial in Texas later this year over how much he should pay the parents of another child killed in the shooting.
The Connecticut trial is expected to resume Tuesday with the judge indicating she will decide then whether to further limit what the defense may argue when it comes to the worth of Jones’ holdings.
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Associated Press writer Pat Eaton-Robb contributed to this story from Connecticut | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-witness-questioned-about-jones-criticism-of-sandy-hook-trial/ | 2022-09-16T23:13:26Z |
ACC: Pitt, Deacs out to keep momentum, Clemson hits reset
By PETE IACOBELLI
AP Sports Writer
The Atlantic Coast Conference changed significantly last football season with Pitt winning the league title, Wake Forest winning the Atlantic Division and conference powerhouse Clemson largely out of the championship picture by mid-October. Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi and Demon Deacons coach Dave Clawson believe their teams worked hard this spring to ensure they stay on top. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is confident the Tigers will quickly return to contention. New coaching faces including Mario Cristobal at Miami are eager to get going after solid springs. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/25/acc-pitt-deacs-out-to-keep-momentum-clemson-hits-reset/ | 2022-04-26T02:18:52Z |
CEO surprises every Customer aboard milestone flight with a free roundtrip ticket
One lucky traveler will receive free flights for a year
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just 16 months after making history as America's first new airline to take flight in more than a decade, Avelo Airlines announced it is flying its one millionth Customer today. To celebrate the milestone, Avelo Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy will be aboard the milestone flight – surprising every Customer with a free future roundtrip ticket anywhere Avelo flies.
The one millionth Customer will be aboard Avelo Flight 165 from Los Angeles' popular Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Boise Airport (BOI). However, Levy will thank all of the nearly 160 Customers aboard the Boise-bound Boeing 737-800 milestone flight with a free roundtrip ticket.
At the BUR departure gate surrounded by Avelo Customers and Crewmembers Levy said, "From the start, Avelo has been on a mission to Inspire Travel by making flying affordable and easy so you can travel more. Since our first flight 16 months ago, one million Avelo Customers have enjoyed the everyday low fares and convenience of flying with us. On this momentous occasion, all of us at Avelo are grateful to you and every Avelo Customer who has chosen Avelo. I'm also very appreciative of our Avelo Crewmembers who deliver the smooth, reliable and caring travel experience that keeps our Customers coming back. Thanks a million!"
Avelo will also be awarding one lucky traveler with a year of free tickets to any Avelo destination. The winner will receive 12 pairs of roundtrip Avelo tickets that are valid for one year. Inspired travelers can enter the Avelo One Million Sweepstakes*at Avelo's Instagram page (@AveloAir) or by visiting AveloAir.com/OneMillion through September 12, 2022.
Avelo was founded with a vision to help its Customers save money and time. In addition to offering Customers everyday low fares on every route, Avelo Customers can always change or cancel their itineraries with no extra fees. Avelo also offers several unbundled travel-enhancing options that give Customers the flexibility to pay for what they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.
Levy added, "Our Customers tell us – more than anything else – they value Avelo's very low fares, our use of convenient hometown airports and our all-nonstop routes. The affordability, flexibility and simplicity that attracted our first one million Customers will attract our second million Customers even faster. We know our Customers love to travel and we will continue to focus on finding ways to save them time and money so they can travel even more."
Additionally, the American-made Boeing 737 jets Avelo flies offer a more spacious and comfortable experience than the small regional aircraft historically operating at many of the small hometown airports Avelo serves. Customers who value an advance seat assignment can choose from several modestly priced seating options, including seats with extra leg room, as well as pre-reserved window and aisle seating. One third of seats on Avelo aircraft are available for Customers who appreciate the comfort of extra legroom.
Avelo now serves 30 destinations across the U.S. The airline has unlocked a new era of convenience, choice and competition in air travel by flying unserved routes to primarily underserved communities across the country. At least one airport on every Avelo flight is a small hometown airport – making every Avelo journey easier and more enjoyable.
At Avelo, every flight is also nonstop. This connection-free travel experience not only provides Avelo Customers with a faster and simpler travel experience, but also minimizes delays, cancellations and lost bags. In fact, Avelo has established itself as one of America's most reliable airlines with a year-to-date flight cancellation rate of 1% and a year-to-date checked bag handling performance rate of .09 mishandled bags per 100 bags.
Avelo is distinguished by its Soul of Service culture. The culture is grounded in Avelo's "One Crew" value which promotes a welcoming and caring experience. By caring for one another and owning their commitments, Avelo Crewmembers focus on anticipating and understanding Customer needs on the ground and in the air.
Avelo Airlines was founded with a simple purpose — to Inspire Travel. The airline offers Customers time and money-saving convenience, low everyday fares, and a refreshingly smooth and caring experience through its Soul of Service culture. Operating a fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, Avelo serves 30 popular destinations across the U.S., including its three bases at Los Angeles' Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). Avelo Airlines is also home to "Free Ticket Tuesdays" – to learn more, follow Avelo on Instagram at @AveloAir. For more information visit AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.
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The argument about limited series receiving questionable second seasons gets two more pretty stark examples for the "Quit while you're ahead" column this week, with "The Flight Attendant" experiencing a bumpy takeoff on HBO Max and "Russian Doll" unraveling a strange new template on Netflix.
Both shows probably have enough admirers to justify the return engagements, commercially speaking. Creatively could be another matter, although the critics who adored these shows generally appear inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt, so perhaps viewers will too.
After waking up next to a dead body that fueled the frantic doings in its first season, "The Flight Attendant" brings back Kaley Cuoco's Cassie, who now moonlights as a CIA asset. She's living in L.A., celebrating a year of sobriety and has a dreamy new boyfriend (Santiago Cabrera), before witnessing a murder involving a woman who, from a distance, seems to uncannily resemble her.
If that sounds like a fertile storyline, it doesn't work out that way in the early episodes, which employ the questionable device of having Cassie talk to herself, with Cuoco portraying multiple versions of the character in what amounts to an entire metaverse playing out within her head. And while everything was new to Cassie the first time around -- making her a sort of classic Hitchcockian Everywoman, way over her head in this world of espionage -- the mystery here proves more convoluted and difficult to track.
"You're so not fun," the party-gal version of Cassie tells her current self. That's a little harsh, but it seems fair to say "The Flight Attendant" is a whole lot less fun than it was.
More than three years after its renewal, "Russian Doll" also faces the challenge of what a series that keeps replaying reality can possibly do for an encore. The show maintains its quirky tone but adopts a different tack by having Natasha Lyonne's Nadia board a subway train that keeps taking her into the past, which includes interacting with a young version of her mother, played by Chloe Sevigny, while uncovering uncomfortable details about her family history.
If the time-loop phenomenon was a little weird the first time around, this time-portal subway rides feel even more arbitrary, while creating a parallel plot around Alan (Charlie Barnett), which involves a historical detour that's perhaps even more unexpected than Nadia's experience.
Lyonne continues to saunter through this metaphysical wonderland with a mixture of confusion and bemusement, but while "Russian Doll" didn't fully explain the "Groundhog Day"-like aspects of what was happening in its first go-round, it finally reached a logical conclusion. By contrast, the altered nature of Nadia and Alan's predicament mostly just feels like, "Well, we got picked up for another season, so why not?"
In a sense, the more creative a concept is, the harder it becomes to replicate the formula or find a way to expand it into new directions.
If that's a compliment to season one of these streaming series, these follow-ups to "The Flight Attendant" and "Russian Doll" both make a pretty compelling case that when faced with the challenge of trying to keep the party going, sometimes the bravest decision is knowing when to leave.
"Russian Doll" and "The Flight Attendant" premiere April 20 and April 21 on Netflix and HBO Max, respectively. HBO Max, like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of AbbVie Inc. ("AbbVie" or the "Company") (NYSE: ABBV). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether AbbVie and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On September 1, 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") announced that final results from the safety trial of Xeljanz, an anti-inflammatory drug manufactured Pfizer Inc., established an increased risk of serious adverse events, even with low doses of Xeljanz. As a result, the FDA determined that it would require new and updated warnings for Xeljanz and Rinvoq, an anti-inflammatory drug manufactured by AbbVie, because Rinvoq "share[s] similar mechanisms of action with Xeljanz" and "may have similar risks as seen in the Xeljanz safety trial." The FDA also indicated that it would further limit approved indications for Rinvoq as a result of these safety concerns.
On this news, AbbVie's stock price fell $8.51 per share, or 7.04%, to close at $112.27 per share on September 1, 2021.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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BOSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caldwell is pleased to announce its recent continued expansion in Los Angeles with the recent acquisition of Palisades Patent Law, led by Patent Attorney Kasia Zebrowska-Trauben, Founder and Principal Attorney.
"Bringing on Kasia and joining forces with Palisades Patent Law will leverage and expand the experience, depth and breadth that both firms have in the IP space, while providing all of our clients with increased access to individual attention and innovative solutions," noted Managing Partner Keegan Caldwell.
While at Palisades Patent Law, Kasia led the firm serving as counsel for various luxury fashion apparel and home wear companies offering counseling on all aspects of intellectual property law such as creative design patents, trademark application preparation and prosecution, copyright infringement and intellectual property portfolio strategy and management.
Kasia is also the founder and host of the top-rated Fashion Law Network podcast which recently ranked #22 in the United States and #1 in the Italy Business Apple Podcast charts. It is the #1 fashion law podcast and top 10 general fashion podcast. Fashion Law Network is the first-of-its-kind intellectual property-based podcast which discusses fashion related legal news and lawsuits and is in the top 1.5% of all podcasts (over 2 million). The Fashion Law Network podcast can be listened to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and iHeart Radio among other platforms.
In the past year, Caldwell's aggressive expansion strategy in Los Angeles has doubled the team on the west coast which is home to high-growth, disruptive companies, a burgeoning venture capital community, and some of the largest and most sophisticated companies. The addition of this top legal talent to Caldwell's roster brings an unparalleled combination of prowess and scale to the market.
Kasia and her firm's addition to the Caldwell team combines the skills and expertise of two highly competent and innovative law firms with areas of practice that include intellectual property, corporate and litigation.
"You have to work with people you respect and trust, and in Kasia and Palisades Patent Law, we found the perfect alignment in terms of philosophy, culture and long-term goals," notes Caldwell. "I'm energized and inspired, and definitely looking forward with great excitement and high expectations."
The combined firm will have offices in Boston, MA; Santa Monica, CA; Burlington, VT; and London, UK with sights toward further expansion into tech hubs both domestic and international.
Ranked #1 Fastest-Growing Company in the US by Inc. Magazine, Caldwell IP Law is a boutique intellectual property law firm that better serves innovators and investors by providing strategic, high caliber IP services aimed at maximizing profits. A modern law firm for cutting-edge solutions, Caldwell has a proven and systematic approach for developing IP portfolios that reap financial success, proven by an allowance rate of 100% (38.2% higher than the industry standard).
Media Contact: Eyob Yohannes, eyob@caldwellip.com
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RCPD: 37-year-old man shot bb gun over woman’s head during domestic battery
Published: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:24 AM CDT|Updated: 9 minutes ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley Co. officials are investigating after a 37-year-old man allegedly shot a BB gun near a woman over the weekend.
The Riley County Police Department incident report indicates that around 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, officers were called to an area of Manhattan with reports of an aggravated assault, assault, domestic battery and criminal threat.
When officials arrived, they reported that a 37-year-old male had allegedly battered a 37-year-old female, threatened her, pointed a BB gun at her and then proceeded to shoot it over her head.
RCPD has not indicated if a suspect has been arrested in this case.
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"When I Close My Eyes" Launches with Request for Listeners to Perform Random Acts of Kindness on June 10th
CINCINNATI, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sister Accord, the organization that is changing the way girls and women treat, support, and interact with each other, announced today two efforts in honor of the late Nella D. Jackson, the mother of The Sister Accord Founder and CEO, Sonia Jackson Myles. The first is the release of the single "When I Close My Eyes," and the second is an announcement of this year's winners of The Sister Accord Foundation's Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship, which gives three deserving female students $5,000 each towards their college education.
"My mother, Nella D. Jackson, was an incredible person and an inspiration to so many," said Jackson Myles. "I have chosen June 10th, the day that she transitioned in 2019, to honor her with the release of "When I Close My Eyes," a tribute to her and the challenge of losing a loved one. When I originally wrote the lyrics for this song, it was to help me through my own grief, but it quickly became apparent that during these times with the millions of deaths due to Covid-19, violence, mental health issues, and other causes, this message of hope is for everyone. I've also chosen this time to celebrate three amazing young women who consistently uphold the three pillars of The Sister Accord. As my mother instilled in me, it is through education that we will truly change the world."
"When I Close My Eyes" was released globally today and is being heard in 100+ countries, on six continents. Listeners around the world will be asked to perform random acts of kindness in what Jackson Myles has titled "The Global Love Release." Lyrics for "When I Close My Eyes" were written by Jackson Myles and Grammy-nominated musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, Paul Randolph, and aim to inspire those suffering from the loss of loved ones to persevere through the stages of grief which can bring a multitude of feelings – from sadness to joy – as felt in this song. Listen to the song here.
Faith Daniels, Program Director, WROU Dayton, and Host of Community Focus, shared her love for the song, saying, "I wanted to extend the invitation to people who have lost loved ones from Covid-19, gun violence, domestic violence, abuse, or suicide. There are so many people that will find joy in this music, and today we will celebrate this beautiful song and random acts of kindness."
"The FM OMNI-CHANNEL is excited to add new house music, "When I Close My Eyes," to our playlist. For all new adds, we look for music with a 'heartbeat' – a combination of message, rhythm, and beat. When it's there, as it is with "When I Close My Eyes," you feel it. And, no pun intended, I expect House Heads all over the world to be pumping it," said Tracey V. Bell, President and CEO, The FM Omni-Channel.
Jackson Myles today also announced the 2022 recipients of The Sister Accord Foundation's annual Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarships which were made possible by the ongoing generosity and support of The 7 Principles Foundation as well as entrepreneur Daymond John and philanthropists Paul and Annette Venables. Winners are:
- Jayda Rogers, an alumna of The Ohio State University, where she studied Public Affairs, Public Management, Leadership and Public Policy. Jayda was the inaugural Founder and President of The Sister Accord student organization at The Ohio State University and will be furthering her education at Case Western Reserve University School of Law in the fall.
- Sameera Shields, a graduate of St. Timothy's School, where she was on the school's honor roll and participated in various musicals. Sameera will be attending Norfolk State University this fall, majoring in Drama and Theatre.
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- Sales Growth and Margin Expansion in Aerospace, Honeywell Building Technologies, and Performance Materials and Technologies
- Reported Sales up 2%, Organic Sales up 4%, Exceeding High End of Guidance Range
- Earnings Per Share of $1.84, Adjusted Earnings Per Share1 of $2.10, Exceeding High End of Guidance Range
- Orders up 12%; Backlog2 up 12% to $29.5 Billion, Led by Our Long-Cycle Businesses
- Deployed $2.3 Billion in Capital, including $1.4 Billion to Share Repurchases
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced results for the second quarter, which met or exceeded the company's guidance. The company also raised the low end of its full-year organic growth and adjusted EPS guidance ranges and raised its full-year segment margin guidance range.
The company reported second quarter organic sales growth of 4%, or 7% excluding the impact of lower COVID-mask volumes and the wind down of operations in Russia,3 exceeding the high end of the company's guidance range. Operating margin contracted by 20 basis points to 17.9% primarily due to an additional charge related to Russia. Segment margin expanded by 50 basis points to 20.9%, or 80 basis points excluding the year-over-year impact of Quantinuum. Adjusted earnings per share1 was $2.10, up 4% year over year and 2 cents above the high end of the company's guidance range. Operating cash flow was $0.8 billion, down 38% year over year, and free cash flow was $0.8 billion, down 43% year over year, due to higher working capital as expected ahead of anticipated volume growth in the back half.
"Honeywell met or exceeded guidance for all metrics in the second quarter despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop," said Darius Adamczyk, chairman and chief executive officer of Honeywell. "Organic sales grew 4% led by strong double-digit growth in our commercial aerospace, building products, advanced sensing technologies, and advanced materials businesses. Aerospace, Honeywell Building Technologies, and Performance Materials and Technologies all grew organically and expanded margins in the quarter. While we recognize macro crosscurrents are clouding the global economic growth outlook, we remain confident in our demand outlook for the back half of the year with orders up 12% year over year and closing backlog2 of $29.5 billion, up 12% year over year, led by our long-cycle businesses, which will help drive growth for quarters to come. We once again demonstrated our operational agility by staying ahead of the inflation curve, enabling us to expand margins and beat the high end of our adjusted EPS guidance. We also continued to execute on our capital deployment strategy, deploying $2.3 billion in the quarter, including $1.4 billion of share repurchases."
Adamczyk continued, "As we have shown, our rigorous operating principles enable us to mitigate external challenges and deliver results that maximize shareholder value. The continued recovery of our key commercial aviation, defense, energy, and non-residential end markets, our commercial excellence, and our technologically differentiated portfolio of solutions will allow us to capitalize on near-term growth opportunities and remain highly resilient amid ongoing uncertainties."
As a result of the company's second-quarter performance and management's outlook for the remainder of the year, full-year sales are now expected to be in the range of $35.5 billion to $36.1 billion, up 5% to 7% organically, or up 7% to 9% excluding the one-point impact of COVID-driven mask sales declines and one-point impact of lost Russian sales. Segment margin expansion4 is now expected to be in the range of 30 to 70 basis points, including an approximate (30) basis point impact from investments in the Quantinuum business. Adjusted earnings per share4,5 is now expected to be in the range of $8.55 to $8.80. Operating cash flow is expected to be in the range of $5.5 billion to $5.9 billion, and free cash flow is expected to be $4.7 billion to $5.1 billion. A summary of the company's full year guidance changes can be found in Table 1.
Honeywell sales for the second quarter were up 2% year over year on a reported basis and 4% year over year on an organic basis. The second-quarter financial results can be found in Tables 2 and 3.
Aerospace sales for the second quarter were up 5% year over year on an organic basis. Commercial aftermarket demand improved in the second quarter as flight hours continued to increase, resulting in approximately 20% growth in both air transport aftermarket and business and general aviation aftermarket. Business and general aviation original equipment grew double digits, while air transport original equipment grew over 25% year over year as we continue to see strong build rates. Growth in commercial aerospace was partially offset by lower defense volumes. Segment margin expanded 80 basis points to 26.5% in the second quarter, led by commercial excellence partially offset by cost inflation.
Honeywell Building Technologies sales for the second quarter were up 14% on an organic basis year over year driven by strength in both building products and building solutions. Orders were up double digits for the second consecutive quarter, led by building projects, building management systems, and security products. Segment margin expanded 110 basis points to 23.5% due to pricing actions partially offset by cost inflation.
Performance Materials and Technologies sales for the second quarter were up 10% on an organic basis year over year despite an approximately 3% headwind from Russia. Sales growth was led by solid pricing and greater volumes in advanced materials, as well as strength in petrochemical catalyst shipments and thermal solutions, which both grew over 20% in the quarter. This growth was partially offset by lower equipment volumes and lost Russian sales in UOP. Segment margin expanded 150 basis points to 22.3%, primarily driven by price actions partially offset by cost inflation.
Safety and Productivity Solutions sales for the second quarter decreased 10% on an organic basis year over year as strength in advanced sensing technologies and productivity solutions and services was offset by lower personal protective equipment and warehouse automation volumes. Excluding the impact of lower COVID-mask volumes, organic sales decreased by 5% in the quarter. Advanced sensing technologies grew 25% and productivity solutions and services grew 19%, demonstrating excellent execution in a difficult supply constrained environment. Segment margin contracted 140 basis points to 12.6%, primarily driven by lower volume leverage, cost inflation, and a one-time write-down of excess COVID-related mask inventory, partially offset by pricing and a favorable licensing agreement with a competitor.
Honeywell will discuss its second-quarter results and updated full-year guidance during an investor conference call starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today. A live webcast of the investor call as well as related presentation materials will be available through the Investor Relations section of the company's website (www.honeywell.com/investor). A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the presentation.
TABLE 1: FULL-YEAR 2022 GUIDANCE4
TABLE 2: SUMMARY OF HONEYWELL FINANCIAL RESULTS
TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF SEGMENT FINANCIAL RESULTS
1Adjusted EPS and adjusted EPS V% exclude charges and the accrual of reserves related to foreign exchange revaluation, inventory reserves, the write-down of other assets, impairment of property, plant and equipment, employee severance, and a tax valuation allowance, related to the initial suspension and wind down of our businesses and operations in Russia, expenses related to UOP matters, changes in fair value for Garrett equity securities, and a non-cash charge associated with the reduction in value of reimbursement receivables following Garrett's emergence from bankruptcy on April 30, 2021.
2Effective March 31, 2022, performance obligations exclude contracts with customers related to Russia as collectability is not reasonably assured. Backlog V% includes prior year revisions to reflect a prior period correction, which had no impact on our results of operations.
3Lost Russian sales is defined as the year-over-year decline in sales due to the decision to wind down our businesses and operations in Russia. This does not reflect management's estimate of 2022 Russian sales absent the decision to wind down our businesses and operations in Russia.
4As discussed in the notes to the attached reconciliations, we do not provide guidance for margin or EPS on a GAAP basis.
5Adjusted EPS guidance excludes charges and the accrual of reserves related to outstanding accounts receivable and contract assets, impairment of intangible assets, foreign exchange revaluation, inventory reserves, the write-down of other assets, impairment of property, plant and equipment, employee severance, and a tax valuation allowance, related to the initial suspension and wind down of our businesses and operations in Russia, expenses related to UOP matters, and any potential future one-time items that we cannot reliably predict or estimate such as pension mark-to-market.
6Adjusted EPS V% guidance excludes charges and the accrual of reserves related to outstanding accounts receivable and contract assets, impairment of intangible assets, foreign exchange revaluation, inventory reserves, the write-down of other assets, impairment of property, plant and equipment, employee severance, and a tax valuation allowance, related to the initial suspension and wind down of our businesses and operations in Russia, expenses related to UOP matters, pension mark-to-market, changes in fair value for Garrett equity securities, a non-cash charge associated with the reduction in value of reimbursement receivables following Garrett's emergence from bankruptcy on April 30, 2021, gain on the sale of the retail footwear business, and any potential future one-time items that we cannot reliably predict or estimate.
7Adjusted free cash flow conversion is free cash flow (cash flow from operations less capital expenditures plus cash receipts from Garrett) divided by adjusted net income attributable to Honeywell. Adjusted net income attributable to Honeywell excludes charges and the accrual of reserves related to foreign exchange revaluation, inventory reserves, the write-down of other assets, impairment of property, plant and equipment, employee severance, and a tax valuation allowance, related to the initial suspension and wind down of our businesses and operations in Russia, expenses related to UOP matters, changes in fair value for Garrett equity securities, and a non-cash charge associated with a reduction in value of reimbursement receivables following Garrett's emergence from bankruptcy on April 30, 2021.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
Honeywell uses our Investor Relations website, www.honeywell.com/investor, as a means of disclosing information which may be of interest or material to our investors and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our Investor Relations website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media.
This release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are those that address activities, events or developments that management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. They are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ significantly from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, that can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this release can or will be achieved. Any forward-looking plans described herein are not final and may be modified or abandoned at any time. We identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This release contains financial measures presented on a non-GAAP basis. Honeywell's non-GAAP financial measures used in this release are as follows:
- Segment profit, on an overall Honeywell basis, a measure by which we assess operating performance, which we define as operating income adjusted for certain items as presented in the Appendix;
- Segment profit excluding Quantinuum, which we define as segment profit excluding segment profit attributable to Quantinuum;
- Segment margin, on an overall Honeywell basis, which we define as segment profit divided by net sales;
- Segment margin excluding Quantinuum, which we define as segment profit excluding Quantinuum divided by net sales excluding Quantinuum;
- Expansion in segment profit margin percentage, which we define as the year-over-year increase in segment profit margin percentage;
- Expansion in segment profit margin percentage excluding Quantinuum, which we define as the year-over-year increase in segment profit margin percentage excluding Quantinuum;
- Organic sales growth, which we define as net sales growth less the impacts from foreign currency translation, and acquisitions and divestitures for the first 12 months following transaction date;
- Organic sales growth excluding COVID-driven masks, which we define as organic sales excluding any sales attributable to COVID-driven masks;
- Organic sales growth excluding COVID-driven mask sales and lost Russian sales, which we define as organic sales growth excluding any sales attributable to COVID-driven mask sales and substantial suspension and wind down of operations in Russia;
- Free cash flow, which we define as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures plus cash receipts from Garrett, if and as noted in the release;
- Free cash flow excluding Quantinuum which we define as free cash flow less free cash flow attributable to Quantinuum;
- Adjusted net income attributable to Honeywell, which we define as net income attributable to Honeywell which we adjust to exclude: charges and the accrual of reserves related to foreign exchange revaluation, inventory reserves, the write-down of other assets, impairment of property, plant and equipment, employee severance, and a tax valuation allowance related to the initial suspension and wind down of our businesses and operations in Russia, expenses related to UOP matters, changes in fair value for Garrett equity securities, and a non-cash charge associated with a reduction in value of reimbursement receivables following Garrett's emergence from bankruptcy on April 30, 2021, if and as noted in the release;
- Adjusted free cash flow conversion, which we define as free cash flow divided by adjusted net income attributable to Honeywell; and
- Adjusted earnings per share, which we adjust to exclude: charges and the accrual of reserves related to outstanding accounts receivable and contract assets, impairment of intangible assets, foreign exchange revaluation, inventory reserves, the write-down of other assets, impairment of property, plant and equipment, employee severance, and a tax valuation allowance, related to the initial suspension and wind down of our businesses and operations in Russia, expenses related to UOP matters, pension mark-to-market, changes in fair value for Garrett equity securities, a non-cash charge associated with the reduction in value of reimbursement receivables following Garrett's emergence from bankruptcy on April 30, 2021, and a gain on the sale of the retail footwear business, if and as noted in the release.
Management believes that, when considered together with reported amounts, these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in the analysis of ongoing operating trends. These metrics should be considered in addition to, and not as replacements for, the most comparable GAAP measure. Certain metrics presented on a non-GAAP basis represent the impact of adjusting items net of tax. The tax-effect for adjusting items is determined individually and on a case-by-case basis. Refer to the Appendix attached to this release for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
We define organic sales percent as the year-over-year change in reported sales relative to the comparable period, excluding the impact on sales from foreign currency translation and acquisitions, net of divestitures, for the first 12 months following the transaction date. We believe this measure is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends.
We define organic sales growth excluding COVID-driven mask sales as organic sales growth excluding any sales attributable to COVID-driven mask sales. We define organic sales growth excluding COVID-driven mask sales and lost Russian sales as organic sales growth excluding any sales attributable to COVID-driven mask sales and substantial suspension and wind down of operations in Russia. We believe organic sales growth excluding COVID-driven mask sales, and organic sales growth excluding COVID-driven mask sales and lost Russian sales are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends.
A quantitative reconciliation of reported sales percent change to organic sales percent change has not been provided for forward-looking measures of organic sales percent change, organic sales percent change excluding COVID-driven masks or organic sales percent change excluding COVID-driven masks and lost Russian sales because management cannot reliably predict or estimate, without unreasonable effort, the fluctuations in global currency markets that impact foreign currency translation, nor is it reasonable for management to predict the timing, occurrence and impact of acquisition and divestiture transactions, all of which could significantly impact our reported sales percent change.
We define segment profit as operating income, excluding stock compensation expense, pension and other postretirement service costs, and repositioning and other charges. We define segment profit excluding Quantinuum as segment profit excluding segment profit attributable to Quantinuum. We believe these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends.
We define expansion in segment profit margin percentage as the year-over-year increase in segment profit margin percentage. We define expansion in segment profit margin percentage excluding Quantinuum as the year-over-year increase in segment profit margin percentage excluding Quantinuum. We believe these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends.
A quantitative reconciliation of segment profit and segment profit excluding the impact of Quantinuum, on an overall Honeywell basis, to operating income has not been provided for all forward-looking measures of segment profit and segment margin included herewithin. Management cannot reliably predict or estimate, without unreasonable effort, the impact and timing on future operating results arising from items excluded from segment profit. The information that is unavailable to provide a quantitative reconciliation could have a significant impact on our reported financial results. To the extent quantitative information becomes available without unreasonable effort in the future, and closer to the period to which the forward-looking measures pertain, a reconciliation of segment profit to operating income will be included within future filings.
We believe adjusted earnings per share is a measure that is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends. For forward looking information, management cannot reliably predict or estimate, without unreasonable effort, the pension mark-to-market expense as it is dependent on macroeconomic factors, such as interest rates and the return generated on invested pension plan assets. We therefore do not include an estimate for the pension mark-to-market expense. Based on economic and industry conditions, future developments and other relevant factors, these assumptions are subject to change.
We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less cash expenditures for property, plant and equipment plus cash receipts from Garrett. We define adjusted free cash flow conversion as free cash flow divided by adjusted net income attributable to Honeywell.
We believe that free cash flow is a non-GAAP metric that is useful to investors and management as a measure of cash generated by operations that will be used to repay scheduled debt maturities and can be used to invest in future growth through new business development activities or acquisitions, pay dividends, repurchase stock or repay debt obligations prior to their maturities. This metric can also be used to evaluate our ability to generate cash flow from operations and the impact that this cash flow has on our liquidity.
We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less cash expenditures for property, plant and equipment plus anticipated cash receipts from Garrett. We define free cash flow excluding Quantinuum as free cash flow less free cash flow attributable to Quantinuum.
We believe that free cash flow and free cash flow excluding Quantinuum are non-GAAP metrics that are useful to investors and management as a measure of cash generated by operations that will be used to repay scheduled debt maturities and can be used to invest in future growth through new business development activities or acquisitions, pay dividends, repurchase stock or repay debt obligations prior to their maturities. This metric can also be used to evaluate our ability to generate cash flow from operations and the impact that this cash flow has on our liquidity.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BHG Financial is the leader in unsecured business and personal loans and the creator of one of the country's largest community bank loan and product networks – the BHG Bank Network. Growing to over 1,450 members who purchase these top-performing loans, BHG Financial now reports a record milestone, with its network banks reaching a combined $1 billion in interest income since 2001.
According to a survey from the financial technology firm Jack Henry, 67% of community bank executives listed growing loans as their top strategic priority. As a reliable source of interest income, BHG continuously raises the bar on several industry standards, as noted below:
- Year over year through Q2, average daily sales volume on the BHG Loan Hub rose 24%
- Bank members joining the BHG Bank Network increased 41% in the fiscal year 2021 vs. the year prior
- Since the start of COVID in March 2020, 21% of U.S. banks have added a BHG loan to their balance sheet1
- For the 5th consecutive year, at least one bank from every bank class year since the company's inception (2001 to 2022) bought from BHG again
"We're proud to stand with our BHG Bank Network members today and for over the past 20 years. As trusted partners during multiple credit cycles, this milestone is a testament to the relationships we've built and continue to build over time," said Al Crawford, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of BHG Financial.
Allowing the banks to supplement in-house originations, BHG Bank Network members have exclusive access to purchase BHG's loans via a secure, online, state-of-the-art loan delivery platform called the BHG Loan Hub. Here, community banks can quickly grow assets and diversify their loan portfolios with top-credit-quality loans through some of the highest-quality borrowers in the nation.
Offering a seamless experience that allows members to locate, review, and purchase loans with complete credit files, banks can choose from millions of dollars' worth of loans that are available for purchase daily. With credit quality remaining consistently stable and asset volume increasing by 70% annually, there's no wonder why the BHG Bank Network continues to expand year after year.
"We are always using our members' feedback to improve their experience on the BHG Loan Hub," said Meghan Crawford, President of Bank Division at BHG Financial. "Strengthening a bank's portfolio and bottom line is our top priority; it's also why BHG Bank Network members keep coming back."
As the BHG Bank Network has evolved, so have the offerings to its members. It encompasses multiple fee income opportunities, digital lending and risk management services, point-of-sale financing, and collections—with more on the horizon. BHG introduces these new products and services at their quarterly seminars, bringing together banks for a chance to learn more about their latest innovations.
If you are interested in learning how to become a BHG Bank Network member, please visit BHGLoanHub.com.
About BHG Financial
BHG Financial is transforming the financial industry, leveraging the power of data, analytics, and cutting-edge technology to become one of the best sources for high-performing loans, and the creator of one of the largest community bank loan and product networks in the country.
Since 2001, BHG has originated more than $12 billion in loan solutions to top-quality borrowers, which community and midsize banks can access via a state-of-the-art loan delivery platform.
BHG Financials' dedication to providing services that meet the needs of its clients has led to the creation of a full family of brands that range from business, consumer, and SBA 7(a) loans to credit cards, collection services, risk management services, and point-of-sale financing.
With record growth year after year, BHG continues to be recognized regionally and nationally, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 for 15 years running and receiving accolades from Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine, among others.
BHG Financial is partially owned by Pinnacle Bank (PNFP) and has headquarters in Davie, FL and Syracuse, NY. To represent the company's growth and dedication to continuously expanding their services, Bankers Healthcare Group became BHG Financial in 2021.
Find out more about the company's financial solutions at https://bhgfinancial.com/. For more information about the BHG Bank Network, click here. Follow BHG on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Dominion Energy Announces Second-Quarter 2022 Earnings
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:30 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
- Second-quarter 2022 GAAP reported net loss of $0.58 per share
- Second-quarter 2022 operating earnings of $0.77 per share
- Company initiates third-quarter 2022 operating earnings guidance of $0.98 to $1.13 per share
- Company affirms full-year 2022 operating earnings guidance as well as other long-term earnings and dividend guidance
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) today announced an unaudited net loss determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (reported earnings) for the three months ended June 30, 2022, of $453 million ($0.58 per share) compared with net income of $285 million ($0.33 per share) for the same period in 2021.
Operating earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were $658 million ($0.77 per share), compared to operating earnings of $628 million ($0.76 per share) for the same period in 2021.
The difference between GAAP and operating earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2022, reflect the mark-to-market impact of economic hedging activities, gains and losses on nuclear decommissioning trust funds, charges associated with the sale of Kewaunee nuclear power station, regulated asset retirements and other adjustments.
Operating earnings are defined as reported earnings adjusted for certain items. Details of operating earnings as compared to prior periods, business segment results and detailed descriptions of items included in reported earnings but excluded from operating earnings can be found on Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this release.
Guidance
Dominion Energy expects third-quarter operating earnings in the range of $0.98 to $1.13 per share.
The company affirms its full-year 2022 operating earnings guidance range of $3.95 to $4.25 per share. The company also affirms its long-term earnings and dividend growth guidance.
Webcast today
The company will host its second-quarter 2022 earnings call at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Management will discuss matters of interest to financial and other stakeholders including recent financial results.
A live webcast of the conference call, including accompanying slides and other financial information, will be available on the investor information pages at investors.dominionenergy.com.
For individuals who prefer to join via telephone, domestic callers should dial 1-800-420-1271 and international callers should dial 1-785-424-1205. The passcode for the telephonic earnings call is 98021. Participants should dial in 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
A replay of the webcast will be available on the investor information pages by the end of the day Aug. 8. A telephonic replay of the earnings call will be available beginning at about 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 8. Domestic callers may access the recording by dialing 1-800-839-9307. International callers should dial 1-402-220-6085. The PIN for the replay is 98021.
Important note to investors regarding operating, reported earnings
Dominion Energy uses operating earnings as the primary performance measurement of its earnings guidance and results for public communications with analysts and investors. Dominion Energy also uses operating earnings internally for budgeting, for reporting to the Board of Directors, for the company's incentive compensation plans and for its targeted dividend payouts and other purposes. Dominion Energy management believes operating earnings provide a more meaningful representation of the company's fundamental earnings power.
In providing its operating earnings guidance, the company notes that there could be differences between expected reported earnings and estimated operating earnings for matters such as, but not limited to, acquisitions, divestitures or extreme weather events and other natural disasters. Dominion Energy management is not able to estimate the aggregate impact of these items on future period reported earnings.
About Dominion Energy
About 7 million customers in 15 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
This release contains certain forward-looking statements, including forecasted operating earnings third-quarter and full-year 2022 and beyond that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: unusual weather conditions and their effect on energy sales to customers and energy commodity prices; extreme weather events and other natural disasters; extraordinary external events, such as the current pandemic health event resulting from COVID-19; federal, state and local legislative and regulatory developments; changes to regulated rates collected by Dominion Energy; timing and receipt of regulatory approvals necessary for planned construction or expansion projects and compliance with conditions associated with such regulatory approvals; the inability to complete planned construction projects within time frames initially anticipated; risks and uncertainties that may impact the ability to develop and construct the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) Commercial Project within the currently proposed timeline, or at all, and consistent with current cost estimates along with the ability to recover such costs from customers; changes to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including those related to climate change; cost of environmental strategy and compliance, including cost related to climate change; changes in implementation and enforcement practices of regulators relating to environmental standards and litigation exposure for remedial activities; changes in operating, maintenance and construction costs; additional competition in Dominion Energy's industries; changes in demand for Dominion Energy's services; receipt of approvals for, and timing of, closing dates for acquisitions and divestitures; impacts of acquisitions, divestitures, transfers of assets by Dominion Energy to joint ventures, and retirements of assets based on asset portfolio reviews; the expected timing and likelihood of the completion of the proposed sale of Hope, including the ability to obtain the requisite regulatory approvals and the terms and conditions of such regulatory approvals; adverse outcomes in litigation matters or regulatory proceedings; fluctuations in interest rates; fluctuations in currency exchange rates of the Euro or Danish Krone associated with the CVOW Commercial Project; changes in rating agency requirements or credit ratings and their effect on availability and cost of capital; and capital market conditions, including the availability of credit and the ability to obtain financing on reasonable terms. Other risk factors are detailed from time to time in Dominion Energy's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Schedule 2 - Reconciliation of 2022 Reported Earnings to Operating Earnings
2022 Earnings (Six months ended June 30, 2022)
The $1.6 billion pre-tax net loss of the adjustments included in 2022 reported earnings, but excluded from operating earnings, is primarily related to the following items:
- $382 million net market loss associated with nuclear decommissioning trusts and economic hedging activities.
- $649 million loss associated with the sale of Kewaunee nuclear power station.
- $535 million of regulated asset retirements and other charges, including $371 million of charges for certain Virginia Power fuel and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) compliance costs deemed recovered through base rates and $122 million associated with the settlement of Virginia Power's 2021 triennial review.
- $94 million of storm damage and restoration costs associated with storms in Virginia Power's service territory.
Schedule 3 - Reconciliation of 2021 Reported Earnings to Operating Earnings
2021 Earnings (Twelve months ended December 31, 2021)
The $26 million pre-tax net gain of the adjustments included in 2021 reported earnings, but excluded from operating earnings, is primarily related to the following items:
- $308 million net market benefit associated with $568 million from the nuclear decommissioning trusts offset by $260 million in economic hedging activities.
- $829 million of net income from discontinued operations, including $685 million associated with the sale of Questar Pipelines.
- $564 million of regulated asset retirements and other charges, including $266 million associated with the settlement of the South Carolina electric rate case, primarily for the write-off of regulatory assets for debt repurchased in 2019, $186 million associated with the settlement of Virginia Power's 2021 triennial review and $77 million for forgiveness of Virginia customer accounts in arrears pursuant to Virginia's 2021 budget process.
- $235 million of net charges associated with the sales of non-wholly-owned nonregulated solar facilities.
- $99 million of net merger and integration-related costs associated with the SCANA Combination, primarily for litigation charges.
- $77 million of net charges associated with workplace realignment, primarily related to a corporate office lease termination.
- $68 million of storm damage and restoration costs associated with ice storms in Virginia Power's service territory.
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Trio leads Madison soccer team to shot at a region championship
JACKSON — Midway through the Madison soccer game against Loretto on Tuesday, you could hear people in the crowd talking among themselves, asking how far Madison can go this season and what it can accomplish. For obvious reasons.
The Mustangs (15-2) scored three goals in the first 10 minutes and went into halftime ahead 6-0. With a little more than 23 minutes left, the game at the University of Memphis-Lambuth was called after Madison scored for a 9-0 lead.
It was the fourth consecutive game in which the Mustangs held their opponents scoreless. They have collectively outscored their opponents 95-9 this season.
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It helps that the team, which will host Scotts Hill on Thursday for the Region 6-A championship, has three of the state's top 20 goal-scorers.
"It good for us to have more than one person because a lot of teams know about their stats," said Madison coach Igor Luczensky. "If you only have one player, then teams stay on that person. Having three people makes it more difficult for the other team to mark one of them. ... We can create danger from all sides and angles."
Junior forward Donovan Pruitte, who had 19 goals and eight assists last season, recorded a hat trick and has extended his Madison season record of goals to 32 to go along with 10 assists.
He said the sting of last season's first-round exit from the playoffs pushed him through the offseason to get better.
I took my time in the offseason and I trained and trained to get better. ... After that loss we took in the first round all I want now is the state championship," Pruitte said. "It was our first year (playing together) because we didn't get to play my freshman year because of COVID-19 and we also didn't play that good. But this year we are going to get it."
Junior midfielder Braden Nye, who is second on the team with 21 goals and 12 assists, also had a hat trick. He said that last season's lack of experience seem to hamper them but that it's a different story this season.
"Now, we've been to the state tournament and know what it feels like, so it won't be a big surprise or anything crazy," Nye said. "This year we will be ready and take care of business when it comes times."
Sophomore striker Jack Young, who has 19 goals and 10 assists, scored a goal and said that he has never had more fun playing the sport than he has this season.
"The bond we've created this season," Young said. "Especially after losing last season, we've come together more this year and knew we had to work a lot harder and push each other every day." | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/05/17/madison-soccer-beats-loretto-advances-region-6-a-title-game/9768854002/ | 2022-05-18T08:26:33Z |
HANGZHOU, China, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WotoKOL, a global influencer marketing company who worked with Xiaomi, Lenovo, TikTok, and Midea is about to initiate a global influencer recruiting plan to help connect global influencers with more brands worldwide.
WotoHub, invented by WotoKOL, is an influencer marketing platform for local brands to contact global influencers in an efficient way. "Our tech team have been working on this, and we just want to build a bridge for kols and companies who want to do influencer marketing yet don't have a clue where to find influencers," says James Hu, CEO and founder of WotoKOL. Currently, there are more than 3 million influencers coming from TikTok, Instagram and Youtube on this platform, and they are cooperating with 20 thousand brands on WotoHub.
Influencer marketing is becoming a big trend in 2022 and beyond. Key trends include a growing popularity of micro and nano influencers, brands looking for ongoing partnerships, different types of social media platforms, more performance-based deals, and more. From $1.7 billion in 2016, influencer marketing is estimated to have grown to have a market size of $10.24 billion in 2021. It's expected to reach $84.89 billion in 2028.
"High quality influencers are always in need, especially when the global influencer marketing is undergoing a rocket growth," says James. WotoHub launched a recruiting plan to invite influencers to join in. "Yet the question is some influencers maybe popular and famous in his industry, but hard to find some brands to cooperate, that's why we have our tech team to build up a community specially for influencers on WotoHub, where influences can join and find proper companies and work with them."
After influencers join in WotoHub, they can check updated sponsorships on platform and choose to work with brands via DM.
How it works:
Influencers can check the official web and sign up to create their own profile. After an influencer joins the platform, he/she can embark on the global business journey.
Who can join us:
Influencers who have over 10 thousand followers on Youtube, Instagram or TikTok, and are willing to do sponsorship on their channels can join the WotoHub.
Besides that, WotoKOL also offers exclusive management for mega influencers via official email. Contacting with WotoKOL official web, influencers can earn more chances working with big brands through WotoHub. WotoKOL is also seeking to cooperate with more MCN institutions and recruit local operation teams. "We are willing to cooperate with more local professional teams to maximize the exchange of creator resources and brand cooperation resources, so as to jointly explore more market opportunities." says James.
WotoKOL: https://global.WotoKOL.com/
About WotoKOL
WotoKOL is a global influencer marketing company known for cutting edge program serving both influencers and brands. Driven by formidable technology in data analysis and marketing performance monitoring, WotoKOL is committed to connecting right global influence ambassadors with right brands, creating best marketing solutions.
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Casey’s to open second-ever non-fuel store in Overland Park
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Casey’s is bringing a unique store to Overland Park. The popular convenience store retailer and fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States announced Thursday its plans to open the second-ever non-fuel store in Overland Park.
The store, located at 8055 Metcalf Avenue, will open Sept. 9 with a grand-opening celebration featuring $1 single topping pizza slices, $0.50 Casey’s donuts and $1 medium fountain drinks or coffee.
The unique store will be open 24 hours per day, seven days a week and will focus on providing guests with their pizza.
In addition to the announcement of the store, Casey’s announced a plan to celebrate the 21st anniversary of its breakfast pizza by unveiling the Ultimate Beer Cheese Breakfast Pizza. The interesting new pizza feature Busch Light beer cheese along with smoky bacon, savory sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, green peppers and onions.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Kootenay Silver Inc. (TSXV: KTN) (the "Company" or "Kootenay") is pleased to announce the newest batch of results from its Phase 4 drilling program at Columba High-Grade Silver Project in Chihuahua State, Mexico. Results from five drill holes are reported here including one hole from D Vein and four holes from F Vein. The current diamond drill exploration program is planned at 15,000 meters and designed to step out on mineralized veins along strike and to depth within the target-rich Columba Silver Project. Drilling is currently paused pending assays. The results below successfully extend known mineralization beneath existing drilling at both the D Vein and F Vein targets, additional results are awaited.
Drill Highlights:
F Vein
CDH-22-121
- High grade of 2,330 gpt silver, 0.06% lead and 0.80% zinc across drill length of 1.63 meters
- Extends F Vein 50 meters down-dip of previous intercept on-section (beneath CDH 20-053).
- Mineralization at F Vein remains open at depth and along strike.
D Vein
CDH-22-122
- Interval from 194.1 meters down hole averages 574 gpt silver with 0.19% lead and 0.66% zinc over 3.9 meters.
- Extends D Vein additional 55m beneath previously announced drill intercept (CDH-20-079).
- Highest individual assay grade of 956 gpt silver, 0.27% lead and 1.20% zinc over 0.72 meters.
Link to Drill Plan, and F Vein & D Vein Long Sections
Kootenay Silver's President and CEO Mr. James McDonald stated "Each new batch of results continues to justify our excitement for the Columba Project. We are seeing both the D and F Vein expanding with additional drilling and are planning additional work to evaluate the many high priority targets that remain undrilled."
D Vein is a northwest striking, silver-bearing epithermal style vein with associated mineralized quartz stockwork and hydrothermal breccia. Kootenay Silver has intercepted the D Vein over a strike length of 425 meters to a depth of roughly 340 meters with assays pending, the vein is part of a much larger system and remains open in all directions. The hole reported herein (CDH-22-122) is part of a systematic exploration program designed to test high priority veins at Columba. The reported intercept is located 50 meters below the nearest drill intercept on-section to date.
The F Vein is located 600 meters northeast of, and roughly parallel to the D Vein and has been mapped for over 1,000 meters on surface. Historical production in the area focused on F Vein, two shafts sunk on the trace of the vein are located roughly 310 meters apart. Underground mining was completed on F Vein over six levels to a vertical depth in excess of 160 meters.
Four drill holes from F Vein are reported below. CDH-22-120, CDH-22-121, CDH-22-123 and CDH-22-124 represent step-outs on the F Vein structure beneath previous drilling (see drill plan and long section Figure 3 and 4). In addition to encountering F Vein, additional zones of quartz +/- barite-calcite veining ware reported. Exploration continues to define the F Vein on roughly 50-meter centres.
A comprehensive list of drill results completed on the Columba Property since 2019 may be viewed here: Columba Drill Results.
All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") program. Samples are taken from core cut in half with a diamond saw under the direction of qualified geologists and engineers. Samples are then labeled, placed in plastic bags, sealed and with interval and sample numbers recorded. Samples are delivered by the Company to ALS Minerals ("ALS") in Chihuahua. The Company inserts blanks, standards and duplicates at regular intervals as follows. On average a blank is inserted every 100 samples beginning at the start of sampling and again when leaving the mineral zone. Standards are inserted when entering the potential mineralized zone and in the middle of them, on average one in every 25 samples is a standard. Duplicates are taken in the mineralized zone, on average 1 to 2 duplicates for each hole.
The samples are dried, crushed and pulverized with the pulps being sent airfreight for analysis by ALS in Vancouver, B.C. Systematic assaying of standards, blanks and duplicates is performed for precision and accuracy. Analysis for silver, zinc, lead and copper and related trace elements was done by ICP four acid digestion, with gold analysis by 30-gram fire assay with an AA finish. All drilling reported is HQ core and has been contracted to Globexplore Drilling from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
The Kootenay technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 (Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects) and reviewed and approved on behalf of Kootenay by James McDonald, P.Geo, President, CEO & Director for Kootenay, a Qualified Person.
Kootenay Silver Inc. is an exploration company actively engaged in the discovery and development of mineral projects in the Sierra Madre Region of Mexico. Supported by one of the largest junior portfolios of silver assets in Mexico, Kootenay continues to provide its shareholders with significant leverage to silver prices. The Company remains focused on the expansion of its current silver resources, new discoveries and the near-term economic development of its priority silver projects located in prolific mining districts in Sonora, State and Chihuahua, State, Mexico, respectively.
The information in this news release has been prepared as at August 31, 2022. Certain statements in this news release, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", constitute "forward-looking statements" under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws. These statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expected", "may", "will" or similar terms.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Kootenay as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, known and unknown, could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by law, Kootenay expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in Kootenay's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Cautionary Note to US Investors: This news release includes Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources classification terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada and the Mineral Reserves and the Mineral Resources estimates are made in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. These standards differ significantly from the requirements adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The SEC sets rules that are applicable to domestic United States reporting companies. Consequently, Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources information included in this news release is not comparable to similar information that would generally be disclosed by domestic U.S. reporting companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
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Faubion put on leave as SOSU Softball Coach
Published: Apr. 12, 2022 at 6:51 PM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
DURANT, Okla (KXII) - Southeastern has placed legendary softball coach Ron Faubion on administrative leave.
Fabuion will not be the coach of the team going forward, perhaps throughout the rest of this season. Courtney Rogers will take over the team on the interim.
The university would not offer an explanation for placing their long-time coach on leave.
Faubion served as the head coach at Southeastern from 1997 to 2000 and returned to the program in 2004. He has been the coach at Southeastern ever since. He has won over 900 games as a head coach.
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CBH Homes is thriving in one of the most watched markets.
BOISE, Idaho, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBH Homes, Idaho's largest and voted 2022 Best Home Builder by Idaho Business Review, is celebrating 30 years of building homes in Idaho in one of the hottest markets in the nation.
"Watching this community grow for the past 30 years is a dream. I've loved every minute of it. The technology, culture, and businesses that are now here, it's awe inspiring. There is no better place to be," said Corey Barton, President/Owner of CBH Homes.
Boise was named 4th in Promising Housing Markets for Homebuyers by Daily Magazine and it's no mystery that the Boise housing market is booming. The area has seen three national home builders join in the past year and this local Idaho builder, after 30 years, is still dominating.
CBH Homes is staying more competitive than ever before and bringing cutting edge technology to the industry. From home buying tools such as being able to tour a home without an agent with Tour Now to buying a home online with the click of a button, CBH is on the forefront in the homebuilding industry working to provide homeownership on every level.
"This is a new era of CBH. We're bringing not only homes to Idaho, but rentals, commercial spaces and more," said Corey. "These are places meant for families to grow, work, and play. We're investing in schools and organizations that are improving our community. Thirty years has been fun, but we're excited for what's to come and to watch this place we love continue to grow and thrive."
What does 30 years of building in Idaho look like? What started with one man, a hammer, and a tool belt, has grown to a high-energy team of 300 people, a Best Place to Work, a community supporter, and an award winning home builder. As a privately held company building solely in Southern Idaho, CBH is a force to be reckoned with. Welcoming over 23,000 happy homeowners and counting, CBH is proud to be a local and proud to be supporting Idaho.
The 30 year celebrations are just getting started. CBH has big plans throughout the year from rodeos, parades, and even a hot air balloon in the works. "This is a big year for us and we want to celebrate with the community that has given us so much," said Ronda Conger, Vice President of CBH Homes.
Join in on the party and see where CBH is headed here.
About CBH Homes: CBH Homes has been building dreams for Idahoans for over 30 years, and for 19 of those, CBH Homes is Idaho's #1 Builder, an Idaho Best Place to Work, now ranked #36 in the nation and proudly working with over 23,000 happy homeowners. Cbhhomes.com RCE-923
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Which auto-follow drone is best?
Capturing magnificent scenes with a high-flying drone is a common method used by videographers to create content. The drones are steered with a flight stick or controller and go wherever the pilot directs them.
But sometimes, you want the drone to capture you in action. If there is nobody else to control the drone, you’re going to have a problem. That is where an auto-follow drone comes in, and as the name implies, it will automatically follow you as you run, bike or ski. One of the best auto-follow drones is the DJI Air 2S Quadcopter Drone.
What to know before you buy an auto-follow drone
Know the difference between auto-follow and tracking
The two terms might sound the same, and some companies use them interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference. An auto-follow drone doesn’t need a camera and can follow a signal. On the other hand, a tracking drone can memorize a face or object and track it. It will stay a certain distance away and continuously keep the object in the frame.
The size of the drone matters
Not all drones are built the same, and generally larger ones will have bigger batteries and more features. But that’s not to say that smaller, more affordable drones aren’t up to the task. Consider what kind of footage you want to capture and where you’ll be flying, and determine which size drone will be best for your needs.
Preferred method of control
You can operate drones through different control mechanisms. While professional drones use remote controllers and a screen, others operate easily with a mobile phone or a tablet. Consider which controlling method will be the easiest for you, as you can always upgrade to a headset when you get more comfortable.
What to look for in a quality auto-follow drone
Gimballed camera for stability
Under normal circumstances, you operate the drone through remote control. The pilot can steady the drone and capture any footage. But when it follows you, it is doing so automatically. Some stability is built into the flight, but a good-quality drone will have a gimballed camera. This prevents the camera from excessive shaking and will smoothly track the subject.
Obstacle sensing to prevent crashing
You don’t have any control over an auto-follow drone when it is in flight. To prevent the gadget from crashing into trees or buildings, a good-quality drone includes obstacle-sensing technology. This allows it to fly around or over anything that could block its flight path. It also allows the drone to keep track of you without breaking the line of sight.
Great camera for the best footage
If you use an auto-follow drone to capture images while running or going horse riding, you’ll want the footage to be as good as possible. A good-quality drone will capture 4K footage at 60 frames per second and take still photos with at least a 20-megapixel camera. Just bear in mind that you’ll need a suitable data storage device and enough battery power to fly some distance while recording.
How much you can expect to spend on an auto-follow drone
The average cost of an auto-follow drone will largely depend on the capabilities and functions of the device. An entry-level drone that can follow you retails for $150-$200, while professional drones can retail for $800-$1,500.
Auto-follow drone FAQ
How long is the flight time of a drone?
A. That will depend on the drone’s capabilities and the weather condition. On a sky, windless day, a typical drone can fly for around 35 minutes. Having to contend with wind can reduce the flying time to approximately 25 to 35 minutes.
What happens when the drone loses sight of you?
A. Most drones have a return-to-home function where they will fly back to their base station if they lose connectivity to the controller. Some drones go through several processes to re-establish a connection by themselves, like retracing their steps.
What’s the best auto-follow drone to buy?
Top auto-follow drone
What you need to know: For professional-quality footage, this drone will follow you wherever you go.
What you’ll love: This drone has an amazing 1-inch image sensor, making it capable of capturing footage at 5.4K at 30 frames per second or 4K at 60 frames per second. For auto-following, it features DJI’s Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 4.0, and Point of Interest 3.0. It can track an object from as high as 1,600 feet and avoids collisions through environment sensing.
What you should consider: While it is one of the best drones available, the steep price tag could place it out of reach for most.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top auto-follow drone for the money
What you need to know: This affordable drone features a follow-me mode where it will hover automatically and record your movements.
What you’ll love: Capable of recording footage in 2K resolution, this drone has a 120-degree field of vision. It can follow you by GPS tracking, or you can let it fly a custom route. The drone has a control range of 980 feet and comes with two 1,000 mAh batteries.
What you should consider: Some users have indicated that the included batteries only provide for about 10 minutes of flying time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Holy Stone HS720 Foldable GPS Drone
What you need to know: This drone is perfect for shooting 4K content, as it comes with a shock absorption holder to minimize vibrations.
What you’ll love: Capturing footage at a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160, this drone has an adjustable lens that you can rotate 90 degrees. It has three auto-follow options to circle a specific point, fly on a pre-set course or follow your movements while recording. It comes with two batteries that provide 25 minutes of flying time each.
What you should consider: It doesn’t come with an SD card to save footage on, so you’ll have to provide your own.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ASHA Provides Information to Help Parents/Caregivers Understand School-Based Services
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As children across the country return to classrooms, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is offering families information about speech and language services in the schools.
Annually, more than 1 million students ages 3 to 21 receive special education services for speech and language disorders through public schools. These students usually work with speech-language pathologists (SLPs)—professionals who help people of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders.
"Gaining an understanding of how the special education process works can seem overwhelming, but this information can help families learn how schools can best meet their child's unique needs—working together with parents and caregivers," said ASHA President Judy Rich, EdD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL. "Speech-language pathology services can allow students to realize their full academic potential and be confident communicators who thrive socially."
Here are 10 facts for families to keep in mind if their child is beginning services this school year:
- Speech and language services are part of special education law. The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal special education law that guarantees students with disabilities a free appropriate public education. As such, students who receive speech and language services in school, and their guardians, are afforded certain legal rights and protections. Students must be found eligible for services (more on that below), which starts with an evaluation.
- Parents/guardians must consent to an evaluation. The school must obtain a family's permission before conducting a speech and language evaluation. Parents/guardians can request an evaluation themselves by contacting a school official, such as their child's teacher or the principal. Alternatively, school personnel may contact families when they believe a student should receive an evaluation. Family members provide key information, including medical and educational history as well as any specific concerns.
- SLPs conduct evaluations in the language(s) a student uses—not solely spoken English. For students who use multiple languages, the evaluation must be conducted in their languages through a bilingual SLP or an SLP working with an interpreter. Families also have a right to an interpreter during all meetings as well as written information in their preferred language, as needed.
- Speech and language services address a range of challenges. Treatment by SLPs in schools can help students who have difficulties with expressing themselves, listening, reading, and writing; social communication; memory, problem-solving, and thinking skills; and eating and drinking.
- A student's needs and goals are documented in an individualized education program (IEP). Once the school completes an evaluation and produces a written report, a team of school staff and the student's family meet to decide if the student is eligible for special education. To determine whether a student meets the requirements for needing an IEP to help them access the educational environment, the team answers three questions:
- Is there a disability?
- If so, is the child's disability causing an adverse effect on their educational performance?
- If so, are specially designed instruction and/or related services and supports needed to help the student progress in the general education curriculum?
Learn more about speech and language services in schools on ASHA's website.
Media Contact: Francine Pierson | 301-296-8715
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The discovery of hundreds of classified records at Donald Trump’s home has thrust U.S. intelligence agencies into a familiar and uncomfortable role as the foil of a former president who demanded they support his agenda and at times accused officers of treason.
While the FBI conducts a criminal investigation, the office that leads the intelligence community is also conducting a review — currently on pause pending a court order — of the damage that would result from disclosure of the documents found at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
The investigation comes at a perilous time in American politics, with increasing threats to law enforcement and election workers and as a growing swath of officials assail the FBI and spread baseless theories of voter fraud. There’s already a wide range of speculation about what was in the documents, with some Democrats pointing to reporting about possible nuclear secrets while some Trump allies suggesting the case is a benign argument about storage.
So far, the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence has proceeded cautiously, issuing no public statements and declining to answer questions about the review’s structure or how long it will take.
A look at what’s known and expected:
NOT A FORMAL ‘DAMAGE ASSESSMENT’
According to the government, the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago and papers the Republican former president had turned over previously included highly sensitive “Special Access Program” designations as well as markings for intelligence derived from secret human sources and electronic signals programs. Those forms of intelligence are often produced by the CIA or the National Security Agency, and the underlying sources can take years to develop.
The ODNI review will try to determine the possible damage if the secrets in those documents were to be exposed. It has not said if it’s investigating whether documents already have been exposed.
Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, confirmed the review in a letter to the chairpersons of two House committees. Haines’ letter says the ODNI will lead a “classification review of relevant materials, including those recovered during the search.” Experts say that could include non-classified papers with notes written on them that might reference classified information.
Haines’ letter also says her office will lead an assessment of “the potential risk to national security that would result from the disclosure of the relevant documents.”
That’s different from a formal “damage assessment” that intelligence agencies have carried out after high-profile breaches like the disclosures of programs by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden.
Damage assessments have specific requirements under intelligence community guidelines published online, including an estimate of “actual or potential damage to U.S. national security,” the identification of “specific weaknesses or vulnerabilities” and “detailed, actionable recommendations to prevent future occurrences.”
Under those guidelines, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, a subsidiary within the ODNI, would lead a damage assessment. The center is led by acting Director Michael Orlando as President Joe Biden has not yet nominated a chief counterintelligence executive.
It’s unknown whether the intelligence review will include interviewing witnesses. Haines’ letter says the ODNI will coordinate with the Justice Department to ensure its assessment does not “unduly interfere” with the criminal investigation.
For now, the Justice Department has said the ODNI review is paused after a federal judge barred the use of records seized at Mar-a-Lago in a criminal investigation. “Uncertainty regarding the bounds of the Court’s order and its implications for the activities of the FBI has caused the Intelligence Community, in consultation with DOJ, to pause temporarily this critically important work,” attorneys for the government said in a court filing.
THE ANSWERS COULD BE UNSATISFYING
The results may not come for weeks or months, and full findings will likely remain classified.
Lawmakers in both parties are calling for briefings from the intelligence community. None is known to have been scheduled.
Former officials note that it’s often difficult for agencies to diagnose specific damage from an actual or potential breach. Given the political climate and the unprecedented nature of evaluating a former president, the ODNI is widely expected to be limited and precise in what it says publicly and privately to Congress.
But reviews like the one underway often help top officials and lawmakers better understand vulnerabilities and how to manage risk going forward, said Timothy Bergreen, a former Democratic majority staff director for the House Intelligence Committee.
“No healthy organization or society can exist without comprehensive review of its mistakes,” Bergreen said. “That’s always been a democracy’s big advantage over authoritarians.”
AN OFFICE CREATED AFTER SEPT. 11
Lesser known than many of the agencies it oversees, the ODNI was created in the reorganization of the intelligence community after the Sept. 11 attacks. Amid revelations that the FBI and the CIA did not share critical information with each other, the ODNI was intended to oversee the 18-member intelligence community and integrate the different streams of collection and analysis produced by different agencies.
The ODNI supervises the drafting of the President’s Daily Brief, the distillation of top American intelligence provided to Biden and top advisers daily. Haines is the president’s principal intelligence adviser and often briefs Biden in the Oval Office along with other national security leaders.
Trump went through three directors of national intelligence in his last year, part of his long-running battles with the intelligence community.
Some of his top officials were accused of selectively declassifying information for political purposes. And before, during and after his time in office, Trump has accused intelligence officials of selectively leaking material to undermine him or not being sufficiently loyal.
He was incensed by the long-running investigations into allegations of Russian influence on his 2016 campaign, calling them the “greatest political CRIME in American History.” And he excoriated the person who spoke to a whistleblower about his pressuring Ukraine for derogatory information, saying that person was “close to a spy” who could have committed treason.
Under Biden, Haines and other top officials have been involved in declassifying information about Russia’s war plans against Ukraine. They have also faced questioning about overly optimistic assessments of Afghanistan prior to the fall of Kabul.
Michael Allen, a former Republican majority staff director of the House Intelligence Committee, said the ODNI is uniquely positioned to handle such a closely watched review.
“This, I think, is one of the reasons why you have a DNI, to coordinate across the wide and disparate community of intelligence agencies,” said Allen, author of “Blinking Red,” a history of the post-Sept. 11 intelligence reforms. “This is their bread and butter.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-explainer-the-intel-review-of-documents-at-trumps-estate/ | 2022-09-11T15:50:11Z |
Veterans health bill marks a personal victory for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden rattled off policy proposals in this year’s State of the Union address, he hit an emotional note when talking about veterans who suffer from cancer after serving on military bases where toxic smoke billowed from burning trash.
“One of those soldiers was my son Maj. Beau Biden,” he said.
The president was careful to avoid drawing a direct line between the burn pits and his son’s fatal cancer, but he left no doubt that he believes there’s a connection. The tragic death from seven years ago makes a ceremony Wednesday, when Biden plans to sign legislation expanding federal health care for veterans, among the most personal moments for him since taking office.
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., who chairs the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, said Biden was a driving force behind the measure, which passed last week.
“He was continually pushing because whether Beau died of this or not, I think Joe thinks that it had some impact, and so he wanted this fixed,” Tester said. “And because he thinks it was the right thing to do. So different president, different set of priorities, this would have probably never happened.”
Burn pits were used in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of chemicals, cans, tires, plastics, medical equipment and human waste. However, 70% of disability claims involving exposure to the pits were denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The legislation will direct officials to assume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit exposure, helping veterans get disability payments without having to prove the illness was the result of their service.
“Veterans who have been sickened to the point of being unable to work, unable to take care of their families, won’t have to spend that time fighting the government to get the healthcare they earned,” said Jeremy Butler, head of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. “This is monumental.”
Butler is expected to attend the ceremony, along with Le Roy and Rosie Torres, husband and wife advocates for veterans health care who started the organization Burn Pits 360. Le Roy developed constrictive bronchitis after serving in Iraq, making breathing difficult.
Biden will be introduced by Danielle and Brielle Robinson, the wife and daughter of Sgt. 1st Class Heath Robinson, who died of cancer two years ago. The legislation is named for Heath, and Danielle attended Biden’s State of the Union address as a guest of first lady Jill Biden.
Although the provision involving burn pits has garnered the most attention, other health care services will be expanded as well.
Veterans who have served since the Sept. 11 attacks will have a decade to sign up for VA health care, double the current five years.
And there’s more help for veterans from the Vietnam War. The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation.
In addition, veterans who served during the war in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam, American Samoa and Johnston Atoll will also be considered to have been exposed to the chemical.
The legislation is considered to be the largest expansion of veterans health care in more than three decades, but it became an unlikely political football shortly before it passed.
On the day that the Senate was expected to grant it final approval, Republicans unexpectedly blocked it. Veterans who had traveled to Washington for a moment of triumph were devastated.
“All the veterans were down there because they were expecting to celebrate,” Butler said. “And then they were absolutely stabbed in the back.”
Republicans said they were concerned about technical changes to how the legislation was funded. Democrats accused them of throwing a fit because they were unhappy about a separate deal to advance Biden’s domestic agenda on climate change, taxes and prescription drugs.
Instead of going home, some veterans began holding what they called a “fire watch” outside the Capitol, an impromptu vigil to keep public pressure on the Senate.
They stayed around the clock, despite the stifling summer heat and torrential thunderstorms. Jon Stewart, the comedian who has advocated for veterans, joined them as well. Biden wanted to go but couldn’t because he was isolating with a coronavirus infection, so he spoke to the demonstrators in a video call when VA Secretary Denis McDonough dropped off pizza.
Days after the demonstration began, the Senate held another vote, and the measure passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Veterans were in the gallery watching the vote take place.
“Every single person I was with was bawling. Just bawling,” said Matt Zeller, a former Army captain who was among the demonstrators. “I cried for a solid five minutes.”
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Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report.
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HOUSTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and the Lone Star Flight Museum are inviting media to the final move of the Space Shuttle Motion Base Simulator to its new home at the museum, located at Ellington Field. The simulator, which supported space shuttle astronaut training at NASA for 35 years, will become an interactive exhibit at the museum in Houston.
News media may cover the simulator's move at 10 a.m. CDT Tuesday, April 12, at the Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace Ave. The simulator's 30-minute journey from NASA hangar 276 is subject to weather conditions; in the event of a delay, an updated schedule will be announced as soon as possible. To participate, media should contact Anna Hawley, the museum's chief marketing officer, at 346-352-7671 or anna.hawley@lonestarflight.org. All media should meet at the Lone Star Flight Museum for transport to the taxiway.
The museum will open at 10 a.m. and offer free admission to the public from 4-6 p.m. to see the simulator and several exhibit artifacts, such as the trainer's console and crew procedures. A video from the last simulator run of the STS-135 crew in July 2011 will showcase how the simulator was used to train shuttle crews. Admission is free.
Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar, retired NASA astronaut and aerospace engineering professor at Texas A&M University, worked alongside a team of volunteers to restore the simulator -- a project that involved approximately 5,000 hours.
The Motion Base Simulator was built in 1976 to support the Approach and Landing Tests using the Space Shuttle Enterprise and modified to support the future space shuttle missions. It was first used to support flight crew training for the STS-1 mission on Jan. 9, 1979. The simulator is a full-scale replica of the forward flight deck of a space shuttle orbiter, with windows by display screens that provided increasingly detailed simulated views during various phases of the flight as the shuttle program progressed. The simulator's motion systems provided a realistic simulation of the space shuttle's movements.
The simulator, and a companion Fixed Base Simulator, were operated for decades in the Jake Garn Simulation and Training Facility at Johnson to train astronauts for space shuttle missions. The facility, which originally began operations Mission Simulation and Training Facility, supported astronaut training for the Gemini and Apollo Programs, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, and the Skylab Programs before undergoing renovations from 1976-1978 to support the Space Shuttle Program.
The shuttle simulators were removed after the final space shuttle mission, STS-135, in 2011 to make room for some of NASA's next generation of spaceflight training hardware, including the Boeing Starliner, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Ellington Field is the heart of Johnson Space Center's flying operations. NASA's primary function at Ellington is the training of astronauts for spaceflight. The field is also a base for administrative, cargo transport, and high-altitude aircraft, with many types of NASA aircraft at the hangers.
NASA's Johnson Space Center is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy committed the nation to achieve the goal of "landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth" before the end of the decade. NASA's Space Task Group, in charge of America's human spaceflight program, was already working on Project Mercury to put astronauts into Earth orbit, but with the additional task of a human lunar landing, it soon outgrew its facilities at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The agency decided it needed a dedicated field center for human spaceflight, and on Sept. 19, 1961, after evaluating multiple sites around the country, NASA announced that the new Manned Spacecraft Center would be built near Houston, Texas.
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Meningococcal disease: CDC reports outbreak among worst in history
(Gray News) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health are investigating a meningococcal disease outbreak.
Officials said at least 24 cases and six deaths have currently been reported among gay and bisexual men.
The CDC reports this is one of the worst outbreaks involving the disease in U.S. history and is recommending gay and bisexual men get a meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).
“Getting vaccinated against meningococcal disease is the best way to prevent this serious illness, which can quickly become deadly,” said Jose Romero, director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
According to the CDC, anyone can get a meningococcal disease vaccine in Florida at no cost at any county health department during the outbreak.
“It’s important that gay and bisexual men who live in Florida get vaccinated, and those traveling to Florida talk to their healthcare provider about getting a MenACWY vaccine.”
Officials said symptoms of the meningococcal disease could appear suddenly, including high fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea/vomiting, or a dark purple rash. Symptoms can first appear as a flu-like illness but typically worsen very quickly.
The CDC reports it takes close or lengthy contact for people to spread meningococcal bacteria, but it can be passed through kissing or being near someone coughing.
Meningococcal disease can affect anyone and can be deadly. The disease includes infections of the lining of the brain, spinal cord and bloodstream.
Officials said keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best protection against meningococcal disease.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epiphany Systems, the Exposure Management company, rolled out the new "Decision Intelligence Center" feature. This new capability of the Epiphany Intelligence Platform provides valuable insight and enables customers to more efficiently and effectively address vulnerabilities in their environment.
The Decision Intelligence Center provides the full context and potential impact of vulnerabilities in the environment to empower security teams to effectively address issues to minimize exposure. The Decision Intelligence Center addresses crucial questions like whether the vulnerability is being actively targeted by threat actors, or whether there is an attack path that could allow a threat actor to compromise a critical system.
"Organizations need to shift the way they think about security. Rather than answering 'Are we vulnerable to this?' they need to understand 'Is this exploitable and what would the impact be?'. That is what we are solving with the Decision Intelligence Center," explained Rob Bathurst, co-founder and CTO of Epiphany Systems.
This new capability provides crucial insight to understand everything security teams need to know about a vulnerability to make effective decisions. Delivering all necessary context in one place on if a vulnerability is exploitable or being actively targeted, how many affected devices are part of attack paths, CVSS scores, and other details provides the information needed to effectively address the issues that matter most.
"Security teams are stretched thin and need actionable intelligence that helps them manage their exposure efficiently," said Dan Singer, co-founder and CEO of Epiphany Systems. "We are giving customers the full context of not only the adversary's view and how exploitable a given vulnerability could be in terms of causing an impact, but also the business perspective of why they should care about a specific vulnerability on a given system."
The Decision Intelligence Center capability is available now for Epiphany Intelligence Platform customers. Visit our website to learn more about the Epiphany Intelligence Platform and the Decision Intelligence Center.
Epiphany Systems is the Exposure Management company, enabling customers to minimize exposure to material risk. The Epiphany Intelligence Platform harnesses the power of existing infrastructure and security tools to automatically and continuously determine the most likely attack paths and proactively defend against the most critical threats. Epiphany helps customers know the possible, detect the exploitable, prioritize the exposure, and prevent the material impact.
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