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Canadian food-tech leader works with Rabobank and global investors to move the world toward more sustainable food systems.
DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mara Renewables Corporation ("Mara"), today announced the successful initial close of a $39.5M million equity raise. The growth funding round was made possible by lead investor InvestEco Capital (InvestEco) and follow-on investors BDC Capital (BDC), Export Development Canada (EDC), MacKinnon, Bennett & Company Inc. (MKB), Thai Union Ingredients Co (Thai Union) and existing investors. As part of additional financing, Mara will also complete a second closing with Clear Creek Investments, LLC (CCI) in the coming month. Mara's executive team announced that the company will use this capital to rapidly expand its micro-algae based product portfolio.
As one of the world's leading producers of sustainably-grown algae-based bio-products, Mara has successfully built a portfolio of microalgal strains, some processed using a clean, environmentally-friendly extraction method to develop high quality algal oil. By going straight to the source, Mara is able to extract immense potential from marine plant life sustainably grown ashore; harnessing the power of the ocean without harvesting its resources. Approved by multiple respected regulatory and certification bodies around the world — including The Non-GMO Project, Health Canada and the European Food Safety Authority — Mara's ingredients are utilized by leading global infant nutrition, supplement and food and beverage customers.
"Mara is very excited to finalize our growth capital phase," said Arturo Ania, CEO of Mara. "This new investment will allow Mara to continue our aggressive growth trajectory and further expand new R&D initiatives into commercial products. We are certain that the expertise added around our investor and board table will allow us to continue our growth phase and expand our Omega-3, protein and other ingredient platforms to become world-changing solutions."
Since 2012, Mara has built an immense library of innovative patents and attracted world-class science and engineering talent. This amalgamation of technology and talent has directly resulted in the preservation of keystone species and the protection of fragile marine ecosystems. In 2021 alone, Mara supplied enough DHA-rich fatty acids to the supplement and food and beverage markets to offset an estimated 7.36 billion fish (anchovy). This investment creates opportunities for all investors and supporters of Mara's mission to achieve a more sustainable food system and make a positive global impact through its people, products, and purpose.
"InvestEco is delighted to be part of Mara Renewables, a unique Canadian company developing technology to advance health and sustainability worldwide," said Andrew Heintzman, Managing Partner of InvestEco Capital Corp.
Rabobank advised on the deal through its Equity Private Placements business which helps innovative emerging food and agribusiness companies raise essential capital from financial and strategic investors to accelerate their business growth.
"As the leading food and agribusiness bank, we're really proud to help Mara achieve this investment that will truly expand the reach of its innovative nutritional products," said David Bassett, Head of Wholesale Banking North America, Rabobank.
The investment confirms Mara's position at the forefront of industry innovation and re-invention.
"We believe that people five or ten years from now will be able to look back at what we are doing today and point to it as a moment where the future of food shifted toward something better," said Ania.
With a proven track record of providing strategic partnership to some of Canada's most innovative and high-growth businesses, this powerful partnership of investors reflects the global impact of, and interest in, creating a prosperous, inclusive, green economy in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and the objectives of the Paris Agreement for a cleaner, more sustainable future by 2050.
"I am delighted that what began as a science project has matured into a real business with huge potential," said John Risley, Mara founder and major shareholder. "We welcome our new investors and share their confidence in this incredible opportunity."
For more information on this investment and Mara Renewables Corporation, visit www.maracorp.ca.
About Mara Renewables
Mara Renewables Corporation (Mara) provides sustainable plant-based nutritional and nutraceutical ingredients for human health. Our global teams span Canada and the UK, with headquarters in Dartmouth, NS.
Since its inception in 2012, Mara has built a broad portfolio of patented technology, demonstrated world-class expertise in engineering and commercialized a high-quality algal omega-3 platform. Honored to serve leading health and sustainability focused companies and brands across the globe, the company's mission continues to be dedicated to enabling a more sustainable future through plant-based technology and advancing food and health security across the globe.
About Rabobank
Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, and real estate services in more than 38 countries worldwide. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank today is one of the world's largest banks with over $765 billion in assets. In the Americas, Rabobank is a premier bank to the food, agribusiness and beverage industry, providing sector expertise, strategic counsel and tailored financial solutions to clients across the entire food value chain. Placement services in North America are provided through Rabo Securities Canada Inc. and Rabo Securities USA, Inc. Additional information is available on the Rabobank website or on the Rabobank social media platforms, including Twitter and LinkedIn.
Contacts:
Arturo Ania
Mara Renewables Corporation
416-576-1400
aania@maracorp.ca
Catharine Rossano, Head of Communications
Rabobank
917-747-9302
catharine.rossano@rabobank.com
Investor Information:
- InvestEco:
- BDC Capital (BDC)
- Export Development Canada (EDC):
- MacKinnon, Bennett & Company Inc. (MKB):
- Thai Union Ingredients:
- Clear Creek Investments
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DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brazos Residential, LLC, a Dallas-based real estate private investment firm specializing in multifamily investments, announces the $41M acquisition of the Wilson Woods Townhomes located in Wilson, NC. The transaction marks the firm's tenth acquisition in 2022.
Constructed in 1974, Wilson Woods Townhomes is situated on an expansive 31 acres at 1706 Vineyard Dr. in Wilson, NC, about 40 miles from eastern Raleigh. The community has 376 units and presents a desirable combination of generous one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans, with an average unit size of over 1,000 square ft.
"Wilson Woods has an exceptionally unique story," explains James Roberts, Managing Partner, and Cofounder. "The asset has been owned by the seller for over twenty-five years. This type of long-term, privately owned property is very rare, especially in highly sought-after markets in North Carolina."
The community is the firm's seventh North Carolina acquisition this year and highlights the company's investment strategy of purchasing value-add opportunities with significant operational upside in growing cities near well-established markets like Raleigh-Durham.
"This investment continues to support our thesis of targeting strong emerging markets with immense potential. Given its proximity to Raleigh-Durham, the property provides strategic synergies to Brazos' expanding portfolio in eastern North Carolina," proclaims William Hancock, Managing Partner, and Cofounder. "We are excited to reposition this asset and capitalize on its operational inefficiencies to maximize returns to our investor partners and improve the living experience of the tenants."
Founded in 2022, Brazos Residential owns over 1,700 multifamily units across the American sunbelt, predominately located in Texas and North Carolina. Brazos employs a dynamic team of real estate, private equity, accounting, and capital market professionals and controls over $215 million in multifamily real estate investments.
For more information, please contact Taylor Leander, Director of Investor Relations, at (214) 432-8065, Investors@BrazosResidential.com.
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| 2022-09-02T14:27:16Z
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Sleep loss just one symptom addressed on the new Olympus website, BPHTherapy.com
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus announced today that it supports the American Heart Association (AHA) update to its checklist to measure cardiovascular health. Now called Life's Essential 8™,1 the checklist adds healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health, along with lifestyle factors such as physical activity, weight, nicotine exposure, diet, cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure. This update is a good time to remind men and those in their life that an enlarged prostate causing symptoms such as needing to go to the bathroom multiple times a night should not be ignored.
"This AHA update is focused on heart health, but at the same time it reminds us that anatomical systems are connected. Prostate health is part of the equation, a connection many wouldn't consider," said Dr. Ken Kernen, urologist with Beaumont Hospital and Michigan Institute of Urology and a paid consultant to Olympus. "Most cases of enlarged prostate are benign and lead to bothersome urinary tract symptoms. But interrupted sleep is not benign, and it can have health consequences."
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is a common, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can squeeze the urethra, limiting urine flow and affecting men as they age. As many as 25 million men in the U.S. are experiencing symptoms related to the condition,2 and an enlarged prostate will affect up to 50% of men by age 60 and up to 90% of men over the age of 80.3
Symptoms include a weakened urine stream, the need to urinate frequently, urgency and nocturia, which is waking up several times throughout the night to use the bathroom. The impact can affect quality of life, leaving men and their partners without quality sleep and planning activities around available bathrooms. And if BPH symptoms worsen, they can lead to bladder damage and infection, and even kidney damage.3
Olympus recently launched an online resource that men and their partners can use to identify the symptoms of BPH, understand the treatment options, and find a urologist who can determine the right diagnosis and treatment plan. BPHTherapy.com details the symptoms of enlarged prostate and explains the treatment options, which include the new minimally invasive iTind™ procedure.
BPHTherapy.com offers a variety of resources including access to videos of patients who have sought treatment for their BPH after suffering for decades. It also offers a brief questionnaire, commonly used by urologists, to measure the severity of a man's urinary symptoms. Patients can learn details about treatment options and their possible side effects and recovery times. The site also has a convenient physician finder to help men and their partners find the right doctor for them.
About Olympus
As a leading medical technology company, Olympus uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce overall costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients. Olympus' Medical portfolio includes endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems, as well as surgical energy devices, system integration solutions, medical services, and a wide range of EndoTherapy devices. For more information, visit medical.olympusamerica.com.
1 Lloyd-Jones DM, Allen NB, Anderson CAM, Black T, Brewer LC, Foraker RE, Grandner MA, Lavretsky H, Perak AM, Sharma G, Rosamond W; on behalf of the American Heart Association. Life's essential 8: updating and enhancing the American Heart Association's construct of cardiovascular health: a presidential advisory from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2022;146. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001078
2 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia-Kantar Health Epidemiology Database, 2022.
3 What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?. Urologyhealth.org. Updated Sept. 2021. Accessed July 15, 2022. urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/b/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-(bph).
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DEL CITY, Okla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U-Haul of Del City store at 1005 S. Sunnylane Road ceased operations on Sept. 4 after 45 years of serving the do-it-yourself moving public.
U-Haul acquired the 1,701-square-foot store on 0.82 acres in 1977. It was originally built as a service station in 1964 before being repurposed.
The Del City store employed two Team Members.
Company plans are to lease the property, preferably to an independent small business serving as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer so that truck and trailer sharing can remain available at this site.
The 24 sustainable storage units on property grounds will be managed remotely until they are relocated to U-Haul Moving & Storage of Midwest City, just three miles away.
The Company recently opened U-Haul Moving & Storage of South Sooner, an expansive full-service retail, moving and self-storage facility at 6061 S. Sooner Road in Oklahoma City. The center is only four miles from the closing Del City store.
Local U-Haul Companies are always exploring opportunities for growth as they pursue means to better serve the needs of customers, but sometimes find it necessary to close or relocate stores, shops and offices. Reasons for closures can include: long-term strategic plans; safety and security concerns; physical site conditions and limitations; shifts in demographics; availability of local Team Members; trends in migration; expansion of the U-Haul neighborhood dealer network; proximity to other new or existing Company locations; and external factors.
U-Haul dealers in and around Del City continue to meet the needs of DIY movers. U-Haul has partnered with independent dealers to offer rental equipment since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul partnership. When customers rent from U-Haul dealers, they are directly supporting small businesses in their community. Because no financial investment is required, dealers are not U-Haul franchises. They are simply small businesses committing their lot space for U-Haul equipment and time to meet the mobility needs of customers. Learn more about how to partner with U-Haul at uhaul.com/dealer.
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 895,000 rentable storage units and 76.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
Jeff Lockridge
Sebastien Reyes
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-760-4941
Website: uhaul.com
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| 2022-09-07T04:10:18Z
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Antiquities Authority said Monday it has discovered a rare 1,850-year-old bronze zodiac coin during an underwater survey off the coastal city of Haifa.
The coin bears the image of the zodiac sign Cancer behind a depiction of the moon goddess Luna.
Experts say the coin was minted in Alexandria, Egypt, under the rule of the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, who ruled between the years 138–161 A.D. It is part of a series of 13 coins depicting the 12 zodiac signs and one of the entire zodiac wheel.
The antiquities authority said it was the first time such a coin has been found off the Israeli coast.
“These finds, which were lost at sea and disappeared from sight for hundreds and thousands of years, have been remarkably well preserved,” said Jacob Sharvit, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority Maritime Archaeology Unit. He said some of these discoveries are rare and complete “parts of the historical puzzle of the country’s past.”
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| 2022-07-26T17:59:02Z
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Watch for manatees! FWC issues warning to boaters ahead of Labor Day weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is issuing an alert to boaters who may be out on Labor Day weekend.
The vast majority of manatee deaths and injuries are caused by boat strikes. Here are some tips to keep our beloved sea friends.
You can help protect manatees while on the water this Labor Day weekend by following these simple guidelines:
• Wear polarized sunglasses to help spot manatees.
• Look for large circles on the water (aka manatee footprints), a sign that a manatee is nearby.
• Look for a snout sticking up out of the water.
• Follow posted manatee zones while boating.
Always report any injured, distressed or dead manatees to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline: 888-404-3922. Early rescue efforts may save a manatee’s life!
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| 2022-09-02T15:56:34Z
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ScholarRx today announced a new partnership with FAMSA, the Federation of African Medical Students' Associations. FAMSA is contributing to the improvement of medical education in Africa by building a strong network of medical students who are responsive to the current and emerging global health issues facing the medical profession.
As a result of this partnership, FAMSA becomes a charter member of ScholarRx's Medical Student Alliance for Global Education, or MeSAGE. MeSAGE empowers student organizations with the tools and expertise to build educational content that is often missing from standard health sciences curriculum.
This partnership will focus on developing curriculum on platforms and policies that are critical to FAMSA, including:
- Global Health Equity
- Fostering Regional and International Cooperation
- Preparing Future Educators and Researchers
Along with helping to drive and develop this curriculum, FAMSA members will be granted access to these materials through the Rx Bricks digital learning system developed by ScholarRx, including the new Rx Bricks Create authoring platform.
Yankuba Jabbie, FAMSA's president, says, "As a network of African medical students' associations which has member education and exposure to global standards of learning and practice as top priorities, we are excited to partner with ScholarRx to avail our members the opportunity to learn, share, and contribute to the advancement of medical education in Africa, which will have a cumulative impact on a global scale."
Dr. Tao Le, founder and CEO of ScholarRx, comments, "Through MeSAGE, we are excited to partner with FAMSA to address deep education needs at a global level and to help future physicians in Africa define, build, and share the key content that may be missing from the standard curriculum."
About ScholarRx: ScholarRx is a mission-driven organization currently serving over 150,000 medical students and physician learners annually. ScholarRx has developed a revolutionary componentized, multi-competency curricular platform that empowers medical schools and medical student organizations to rapidly develop high-quality education experiences, even in resource-constrained environments.
About the Federation of African Medical Students' Associations (FAMSA): FAMSA is an independent, non-political federation of medical students' associations in Africa. It was founded in 1968 to foster the spirit of friendship and cooperation among African medical students and presently has about 250 member medical students' associations across 48 African countries.
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| 2022-06-16T15:09:42Z
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboKiller, the app that eliminates 99% of spam calls and text messages, identified that Americans received 11.9 billion spam text messages and 6.4 billion spam calls in May, a 5% increase from April on both fronts.
Since January 2022, spam text messages remain at roughly 10 billion or more month-over-month, resulting in 55.5 billion spam text messages already this year. If they continue at this pace, RoboKiller predicts that spam text messages could surpass 2021's record-setting spam text totals.
Travel-Related Spam Texts Rise As Kick-Off To Summer Begins
As summer travel season begins, Americans should be wary of vacation-related spam texts such as free cruise offers. Scammers follow consumer behavior trends, and with summer travel ramping up, Americans can expect to receive an abundance of these unwanted messages.
MAY 2022 KEY MESSAGING TRENDS
Top Spam Texts Nationwide:
Vehicle Warranty Spam Calls Are Primed For Top Spot Again
Americans are still routinely bombarded with car warranty spam calls, and it doesn't appear likely to slow down any time soon. For the second year in a row, RoboKiller predicts vehicle warranty calls will be the top spam call Americans receive in 2022.
View RoboKiller's recent blog post for tips to stay safe from text scams.
Top Spam Calls Nationwide:
Tips On How To Stop Phone Scams:
- Don't answer phone calls from unknown numbers, especially those that call or text at odd hours.
- Don't follow prompts like "Press 1" or click any links.
- Never provide personal information like banking details or other sensitive information.
- Download a spam text and call blocker like RoboKiller to equip your phone with the latest technology to stop scams.
About RoboKiller
With more than 12 million downloads and $400 million in losses prevented, RoboKiller is the leading independent spam call and text blocker. RoboKiller has been named a leader in technical and mobile achievement by the Webby Awards, Media Excellence, Best in Biz, and more. RoboKiller was named the most effective solution to robocalls by the FTC.
RoboKiller's robocall and spam text insights are powered by a global database of millions of phone scams and audio fingerprints. RoboKiller's proprietary data insights have been featured by The New York Times, ABC World News, NBC Nightly News, and many others.
RoboKiller is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play. To learn more, visit www.robokiller.com.
RoboKiller, a Teltech brand, is a division of Mosaic Group, an IAC Company (NASDAQ: IAC).
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| 2022-06-09T00:15:49Z
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Cold Front Brings STRONG Overnight Winds, No Rain
Gusty conditions will continue through Friday
Sunshine and gusty southwesterly winds made for a warm day on Tuesday with highs in the 80s. A few spots along and west of I-35 reached the low 90s thanks to very dry air in place.
A strong but dry cold front sweeps through overnight, expect stout wind gusts up to 40 mph behind the front. We’ll have gusty and fairly cool conditions (by early April standards) Wednesday through Friday, but with plenty of sunshine.
Southerly winds return for the weekend; Saturday looks sunny, windy, and dry. A chance of showers moves in with a passing trough on Sunday, rain potential increases Sunday night and Monday as the moisture supply deepens.
It looks like severe weather will be possible late Sunday night through Tuesday as this next spring storm system takes shape.
Here’s your 7-Day:
Wednesday: Sunny, windy
Thursday: Sunny, windy
Friday: Sunny, windy
Saturday: Sunny, moderate breeze, nice!
Sunday: 30% Showers/storms evening
Monday: 50% Thunderstorms
Tuesday: 50% Thunderstorms
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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| 2022-04-06T01:05:48Z
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Google’s Russian business plans to file for bankruptcy
LONDON (AP) — Google says its Russian subsidiary is planning to file for bankruptcy because it can’t pay staff and suppliers. Russian state media reported Wednesday that the U.S. tech company’s Russian subsidiary submitted notice of its intention to declare bankruptcy to a national registry. The company said in a press statement that the seizure of Google Russia’s bank account has made it untenable for its Russian office to function, including employing Russia-based employees and paying suppliers and vendors. Google said it would continue to provide its free services there, including Search, YouTube, Gmail, Maps, and Android. The company had previously suspended its business operations in Russia.
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| 2022-05-18T19:16:32Z
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is proud to announce eight companies have joined its membership in the first half of 2022 – Infor, KPMG, MarketChemica, Powder Processing & Technology, Process Industries Consultants, Siege Engineering, TIMAB USA and Toll Solutions. The addition of these new companies brings the total membership to 140.
Powder Processing & Technology (PPT), a contract processing and chemical manufacturer in Valparaiso, IN, seeks to implement top environmental, health and safety programs at their facility. "We were attracted to SOCMA for the high-quality programs in EHS management and stewardship," said Ali Kerr, President, PPT.
Located in Duncan, SC, Toll Solutions is a specialty chemical manufacturer focused on dynamic growth, seeing SOCMA programs as a key driver. "We're excited to benefit from SOCMA's Lead Sheets, ChemStewards® and ChemOps Training programs to further Toll Solutions' expansion and efficiencies," said Joe Wilson, President & CEO, Toll Solutions.
Siege Engineering, in Houston, TX, specializes in project management, process/equipment design and safety engineering. According to Trent Weiss, Founder & CEO, "We're involved with new process technologies, and SOCMA's efforts to lobby for regulations which support innovations are very valuable."
TIMAB, USA, in Minneapolis, MN, joins the association as a distributor of mineral raw materials and magnesium. Attracted by SOCMA's premier trade show, TIMAB is looking to strengthen their position and reach across the supply chain.
Four additional service providers join SOCMA's repository of distinct expertise:
- Infor, a software company in New York, NY, joins SOCMA to build their network and align with more leaders in the chemicals space.
- KPMG, based in New York, NY, optimizes business performance with agile processes and assists in navigating complex regulatory environments across audit, tax and advisory services.
- MarketChemica, in Toronto, Canada, is an M&A advisory and management firm whose experts provide guidance to the specialty chemical sector.
- Process Industries Consultants in Newark, DE, helps clients develop and scale novel processes and provides technical support to companies of all sizes.
"SOCMA's Board of Governors is pleased to welcome such a diverse set of companies that represent a wide array of capabilities for the specialty chemical value chain," said Jennifer Abril, President & CEO, SOCMA. "And I am delighted to know these companies are attracted to SOCMA's essential resources, intelligence, and unparalleled expertise. We know our new members will not only benefit from these solutions but contribute to them as well."
About SOCMA
Solely dedicated to the specialty chemical industry, SOCMA builds commercial connections, supports manufacturing and operations, and advocates for regulatory and legislative policies. www.socma.org.
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| 2022-07-06T19:35:47Z
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Neighbors mount golf carts to herd runaway cattle
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A few livestock owners in Sarasota County got some unexpected help over the weekend when five of their cows ran away from home.
“It’s pretty hard to lose 5,000 pounds of beef around here,” Jack Lungmus said.
Certainly not for long.
When word got around on the Nextdoor app that five cows had wandered a little too far from home, the neighborhood sprang into action. Cell phone video captures the sight of a group of people mounting their trusty golf carts to get the herd moving back toward home.
The small team, including a few young cowgirls, all played their part in the roundup.
“There were two little girls,” Joan Morgan said. “An 11-year-old and an 8-year-old and they did their job, I’ll tell you. They were so excited.”
After hours of hard work, the five cows eventually found themselves back where they belong.
The amateur team celebrated with a group picture and went out for dinner together.
Days after the incident, the cow owners put up an electric fence to keep the cows from escaping again.
Even if they do, who knows? Perhaps the amateur team will ride to the rescue yet again.
After all, it won’t be their first rodeo.
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| 2022-04-06T05:59:16Z
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WASHINGTON — A U.S. Capitol Police officer fired a gun inside a break room in a House office building on Tuesday and was promptly suspended — the latest stain for a police department struggling to regain the public’s trust following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection and a recent communications failure that triggered an evacuation.
The agency said the officer discharged the firearm at around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Cannon House Office Building and its Office of Professional Responsibility launched an investigation. The officer was suspended as the investigation continues, police said.
The circumstances surrounding the gun discharge were unclear, but no injuries were immediately reported.
Tuesday’s episode comes as the Capitol Police try to restore the trust of the public more than a year after thousands of rioters loyal to then-President Donald Trump pushed their way past overwhelmed officers — leaving many bloodied and bruised — in an effort to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election win.
Last month, the Capitol Police ordered the evacuation of the Capitol — sending congressional staffers fleeing from office buildings — over a plane that was flying near the complex. It turned out the plane was actually carrying members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights who later parachuted into Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals, for the team’s Military Appreciation Night.
The Federal Aviation Administration later said it failed to notify the Capitol Police in advance about the flight, leading to the evacuation. The episode represented a stunning communications breakdown, all the more remarkable because of Washington’s focus on improving security following the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Capitol Police acknowledged failing to act on clear warnings that far-right groups and extremists loyal to Trump would rally at the Capitol as lawmakers inside certified his loss to Biden. Its officers were left unprepared to stop thousands of people who broke through police lines and stormed the building.
More than 100 police officers were injured on Jan. 6. One officer was beaten and shocked repeatedly with a stun gun until he had a heart attack. Rioters crushed another officer between two doors and bashed him in the head with his own weapon. The riot delayed for several hours the certification of Biden’s victory.
In December 2021, police initiated a brief lockdown after a congressional staffer walked into a legislative building with a handgun in his bag and was allowed to proceed through the security checkpoint with it. The staffer was located and apprehended minutes later.
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| 2022-05-04T07:40:42Z
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From Odd Noises Coming from the Air Conditioner to Bad Smells and Poor Indoor Air Quality, Home and Business Owners Who Notice These Issues Should Call for A/C Service As Soon As Possible
MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Pysz, owner of the Charlotte HVAC repair company Peace Heating and Air Conditioning, knows firsthand that HVAC systems often provide clues that they are about to go on the fritz.
With summer on the way, Pysz wants to ensure that his customers stay as comfortable as possible when the mercury rises. This inspired him to post a new blog that lists the 10 signs that people need emergency AC service right away.
To check out the new blog, please visit https://peaceheatingandairconditioning.com/2022/04/11/signs-you-need-emergency-ac-service-right-away/.
As the blog notes, a strange sound coming from the AC unit is probably the most reliable and common early warning sign that something is amiss. This can include rattling, banging, pinging or gurgling from within the system.
"Call Peace Heating & Air Conditioning for 24-hour emergency AC service if you notice these noises," the blog notes, adding that it is typically a lot less expensive and more cost-effective to have air conditioner repair services done at the first indication of a problem.
A musty or damp smell emanating from the unit can also signify a problem that could include ice in the AC system or that the unit needs to have its drain cleaned out. If a business owner or homeowner notices smoke or the smell of something burning, the system and breaker should be turned off immediately.
Bad indoor air quality, visible ice on the unit and poor airflow are also signs that the AC should be serviced as soon as possible.
About Peace Heating and Air Conditioning:
At Peace Heating And Air Conditioning, they are proud to be the local heating and AC & Heat Service experts, and they have the tools and expertise to install, repair and maintain all the climate control systems people need to breathe easily. Their highly qualified technicians provide only the best service, and they always work with each family's needs and long-term comfort in mind. For more information, please visit https://peaceheatingandairconditioning.com/
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131 Overhill Dr #110,
Mooresville, NC 28117
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Van Vleuten wins women’s Tour de France for 1st time
PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES, France (AP) — Veteran rider Annemiek van Vleuten won the women’s Tour de France for the first time on Sunday after clinching the eighth and final stage in style.
The 39-year-old Van Vleuten won the stage by 30 seconds from Dutch countrywoman Demi Vollering, who also finished the race second overall. Italian rider Silvia Persico was third in the stage, 1 minute, 43 seconds behind the winner.
In the overall standings, Movistar rider Van Vleuten was 3:48 clear of Vollering (Team SD Worx) and 6:35 ahead of Polish rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Canyon–SRAM) in third spot.
Van Vleuten had just about enough energy to punch the air in delight when crossing the line after the 123-kilometer (76-mile) mountain stage in the Vosges mountains of eastern France. It featured two category 1 climbs, the second ascent being the stage-ending trek up La Super Planche des Belles Filles, which finished with a daunting gradient of 23%.
She entered the final stage with a lead of 3:14 seconds over Vollering.
On Saturday’s penultimate stage, Van Vleuten rose from eighth overall to take the yellow jersey from Marianne Vos with more superb climbing in the Vosges.
Van Vleuten added this victory to a long list of achievements, including three Giro d’Italia Femminile titles, Olympic gold in time trial and two world championship golds in the same discipline.
Six years ago, her career was under threat after she sustained fractures to her spine and was placed in intensive care after crashing during the women’s Olympic road race at the Brazil Games.
Vos was among the favorites, but the three-time Giro d’Italia champion ended up in 26th place overall.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DevonWay, a leading provider of Environmental Health & Safety, Asset Management, Quality Management, and Workforce Management solutions to regulated industries, today announced the availability of its new ESG & Sustainability Solution, which enables companies to go beyond ESG reporting and implement effective performance initiatives to achieve their ESG goals.
"Building sustainability into business models is one of the great challenges of our time," said Chris Moustakas, DevonWay's CEO. "Our approach, centered around continuous improvement best practices, is designed to let customers quickly and proactively address immediate gaps in their programs and expand as needed."
With DevonWay ESG & Sustainability, companies can report on and improve any ESG metric on a unified software platform that can also run all or any subset of their safety, quality, asset, and work management functions, so it doubles as a system of record for data that directly feeds ESG metrics and ratings. In addition, it securely integrates with other sources of ESG and sustainability data.
Specifically for regulated industries, DevonWay ESG & Sustainability combines DevonWay's enterprise-class Compliance Management, Metrics & KPIs, Improvement Initiatives, Enterprise Risk Management, and self-service reporting and business intelligence – all on a secure, no-code platform. It offers:
- Best-of-breed continuous improvement practices that provide visibility and accountability toward meeting goals
- Usage-based pricing that includes unlimited users, so everyone can participate, even contractors
- US, EU, and Canadian SOC 2 certified SaaS datacenters for companies operating globally
- Compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards, with FedRAMP expected in CY 2022
- US-support-only option for customers under export control rules
- A REST API that securely and easily connects other systems with DevonWay software
In addition, DevonWay has developed partnerships with leading ESG consulting practices for customers who need third-party expertise in performing sustainability assessments, refining their existing program, or building one from scratch.
To learn more about DevonWay ESG & Sustainability software and request a demo, visit https://www.devonway.com/products/ESG.
About DevonWay
DevonWay software for Asset, Work, Quality, and Safety Management enables regulated, high-risk, and complex organizations to operate more efficiently and safely. Available in the cloud or on premise, DevonWay products collect, manage workflows for, analyze, and report on operational data while ensuring compliance to regulations and standards. Combining out-of-the-box production readiness with no-code configurability, DevonWay products meet customers' unique requirements with enterprise-grade security and scalability. For more information, please visit www.devonway.com.
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Since its Debut One Year Ago Lexicon Has Helped Half of the Comscore 50 Publishers Dramatically Increase Their Unaddressable Revenue.
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 33Across, a publisher technology platform designed for the open web, today announced the proven results of its Lexicon identity solution on its first anniversary.
The vision for Lexicon is to help publishers succeed without cookies and simplify the increasingly complex identity landscape. Lexicon provides publishers with a comprehensive approach to unlock addressability and monetization on the programmatic open while honoring consumer privacy choices.
Today, publishers rely on third-party cookies for the majority of their programmatic revenue, leaving almost half of their inventory from cookieless browsers under-monetized. Lexicon has created an addressable infrastructure that allows demand partners and publishers to continue to transact programmatically without cookies. Since its launch, publisher adoption has grown over 100% and over 10 demand-side platforms have since integrated to target cookieless supply. Publishers can now seamlessly monetize their open-market unaddressable inventory as well as measure their addressable inventory in their 33Across dashboard. Lexicon has proven to help publishers transition away from the cookie and offers publishers tangible results to monetize their unaddressable revenue. Lexicon's performance metrics are:
- 15x year over year growth in daily cookieless revenue
- 2x cookieless supply on the platform in the last six months
- 300% increase in fill rates and 150% increase in cookieless CPMs
- DailyMail.com: in Q1 of 2022, 69% of programmatic revenue brought by 33Across to DailyMail.com was cookieless.
- Shinez: in Q4 of 2021, 61% of programmatic revenue brought by 33Across to Shinez was cookieless.
- Factinate: in Q4 of 2021, 73% increase in programmatic cookieless revenue brought by 33Across
"Lexicon's differentiated technology and operating model is an open web solution that allows publishers to equally monetize their content from any browser at a programmatic scale. Lexicon has proven to be a valuable solution for publishers who are looking to make their inventory addressable and increase monetization while honoring consumer privacy choices," said Eric Wheeler, CEO of 33Across. "The future of programmatic without cookies remains a big challenge for publishers and Lexicon has proven to be a game-changing solution for the industry."
One publisher benefiting directly from 33Across' identity solution, Lexicon, is The Arena Group, a tech-powered media company that fuses powerful technology and iconic brands including Sports Illustrated. "Lexicon has immediately proven how cookieless inventory can be a major revenue driver for us. The Arena Group has seen a massive improvement in unaddressable revenue with higher fill and CPMs. Unaddressable revenue has become a large part of our monetization strategy with 33Across, helping us seamlessly navigate the complexities of cookieless monetization," said Megan Hong, Sr. Manager, Partner & Yield Management, The Arena Group.
33Across makes the programmatic advertising ecosystem work without cookies, across supply-side platforms, demand-side platforms, publishers, data companies, agencies, and everything in between. Leading global advertisers, platforms, and publishers rely on 33Across to move past cookies and reach consumers in a simple, fair, and transparent manner.
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Cotton fibers break down faster in land and water
CARY, N.C., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From research journals and news headlines to social posts, there is increasing attention to microplastics in our environment. People are listening and seeking ways to help with change. Forty percent of respondents say they are aware of the concerns that microfibers from clothing are polluting our oceans and waters, according to Cotton Incorporated's Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey in February 2022, up from 35% in 2021.
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The same survey notes, most consumers (66%) who are aware of microplastic pollution, know that much of this pollution is caused by washing of clothing made from synthetic fibers.
"Cotton's versatility and durability makes it an ideal ingredient for reusable products," says Mary Ankeny, vice president of Product Development and Implementation Operations for Cotton Incorporated. "All fabrics shed microfibers or fiber fragments through everyday wash and wear. It's important to understand the origin of the fiber and what happens in the environment as those fibers build up or break down when developing products and shopping for clothing, sheets, towels, and personal care products."
In 2020, Cotton Incorporated experts led research to show impacts of fabric fibers. Cotton microfibers are natural and biodegrade in tested water environments in about a month's time compared to non-biodegradable synthetic fibers like polyester. Further research in 2021 demonstrated that cotton microfibers treated with common textile finishes, such as silicone softener, durable press finish, water repellent finish, and dye, biodegrade by more than 60% over a period of three months; a rate similar to a natural oak leaf.
"Shocking scientific research about microplastics in our drinking water and the impact plastic pollution is having on our environment is getting people's attention," comments Dr. Jesse Daystar, Cotton Incorporated's vice president and chief sustainability officer. "Cotton is a plant-based and renewable ingredient. It can pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and nourish the soil; it can break down in water or soil. Discarded fabrics or garments can be recycled into something new. These benefits continue to position cotton as the go-to fiber for the fashion and textile industry looking to change sustainability standards." Read more about textile recycling at https://cottontoday.cottoninc.com/our-sustainability-story/circularity/recyclability/.
Tips for minimizing microplastic pollution:
- Check the label for cotton when buying clothing and home goods like sheets and towels
- Wash clothing only when soiled instead of after every wear
- Wash in cold water
- Air dry clothing or don't overpack the dryer to minimize friction
Learn more about cotton fabric care at https://thefabricofourlives.com/care-tips.
Check out the following Cotton Incorporated sites to learn more about cotton as a solution to microplastic pollution from our experts including dedicated content throughout July.
- CottonToday, science-based facts and cotton research for sustainability-focused professionals. Learn more at https://cottontoday.cottoninc.com/our-sustainability-story/microfibers/.
- Lifestyle Monitor™, data and analysis supporting brand and retail decision makers. Discover insights at https://lifestylemonitor.cottoninc.com.
- Blue Jeans Go Green™ consumer denim recycling program, learn more at https://bluejeansgogreen.org/.
- The Fabric of Our Lives®, cotton's latest styles, fabrics and care tips, visit https://thefabricofourlives.com.
About Cotton Incorporated
Cotton Incorporated (https://www.cottoninc.com/) is the research and promotion company for Upland cotton. Funded by U.S. cotton growers and importers of Upland cotton-containing products, the not-for-profit organization's mission is to increase the demand for and profitability of cotton. As a resource for the cotton industry, Cotton Incorporated conducts or oversees more than 450 research and educational projects in an average year. Research areas range from the development of agricultural and textile innovations to analyses of commodity and market data. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp..
Shareholders who purchased shares of ARQQ during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of: (i) all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Arqit securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive; and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/arqit-quantum-inc-f-k-a-centricus-acquisition-corp-loss-submission-form/?id=28172&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of ARQQ during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 5, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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TPD: Teen found at 28th & Adam died of suicide
Published: May. 23, 2022 at 3:23 PM CDT|Updated: 8 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Police Dept. says the 17-year-old male found dead at a southeast Topeka intersection over the weekend took his own life.
Officials say officers were called to SE 28th and Adams at 4:24 a.m. Sunday morning on reports of a single-vehicle traffic accident.
When they arrived, the 17-year-old was found unresponsive in the road. AMR pronounced the teen dead a few minutes later.
The Topeka Police Dept. says the preliminary findings of an autopsy says the he died by suicide.
TPD says they will not be releasing the name of the victim.
No other information has been released.
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Trump groups amass $124 million ahead of midterm elections
By David Wright, CNN
Donald Trump‘s network of political advocacy groups reported a cash stockpile of $124 million at the end of March, putting significant resources at the former President’s disposal for the midterm elections and beyond.
The fundraising hauls, according to the latest filings with the Federal Election Commission, rival the Republican National Committee itself, which reported nearly $45 million in cash on hand at the end of March.
One of the largest Trump groups, his leadership committee Save America PAC, reported raising more than $5 million in March, and it accounted for over $112 million of the Trump network’s combined cash on hand.
Save America also made its first big transfer of the year in March, giving $500,000 to the Get Georgia Right PAC, which is supporting former US Sen. David Perdue‘s primary challenge to GOP Gov. Brian Kemp in the Peach State. It’s one of the year’s first examples of Trump leveraging his fundraising power against Republicans he sees as insufficiently loyal.
Trump has targeted Kemp for defeat in 2022, following the governor’s refusal in 2020 to help overturn the result of the presidential election in the state. The transfer of $500,000 to a group attacking Kemp marks an escalation of the former President’s involvement with the 2022 midterms, moving beyond endorsements and more limited contributions.
Previous recipients of Trump’s financial support ranged from Republican incumbents such as Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida, Rand Paul of Kentucky and John Kennedy of Louisiana to insurgent GOP challengers such as Harriet Hageman, who is running against Republican Rep. Liz Cheney in Wyoming and received a $5,000 contribution from Save America in December.
Two other key groups in Trump’s network — the Save America joint fundraising committee and the Make America Great Again PAC — report their fundraising and spending activity on a quarterly schedule, unlike Save America PAC, which reports monthly. Those two groups together had about $11.8 million in cash on hand at the end of March.
The combined efforts of Trump’s affiliated groups and the variety of campaign finance laws that govern them allow for an efficient, high-volume fundraising and spending operation.
Joint fundraising committees, which allow candidates and groups to raise and spend money together, are particularly efficient for building cash reserves, and the Save America joint fundraising committee alone brought in over $19 million in the first quarter of 2022. Over the same period, it transferred more than $14 million to the other two groups, Save America PAC and Make America Great Again PAC.
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased PEGA common stock between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 18, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Pegasystems Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (the "Appian Litigation"); and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today provided third quarter 2022 earnings guidance in the range of $4.93 to $4.97 per diluted share. Excluding the impact from costs associated with the startup of the company's Sinton Texas Flat Roll Steel Mill growth investment of an estimated $104 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, the company expects third quarter 2022 adjusted earnings to be in the range of $5.33 to $5.37 per diluted share.
Comparatively, the company's sequential second quarter 2022 earnings were $6.44 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings were $6.73 per diluted share excluding costs of $0.29 per diluted share, associated with startup of the company's Texas Flat Roll Steel Mill. Prior year third quarter earnings were $4.85 per diluted share and adjusted earnings were $4.96 per diluted share, excluding costs of $0.11 per diluted share, associated with construction of the company's Texas Flat Roll Steel Mill.
Third quarter 2022 profitability from the company's steel operations is expected to be historically strong, but significantly lower than second quarter 2022 results, due to lower earnings from the company's flat rolled steel operations, as lower average flat rolled steel pricing is expected to more than offset lower raw material costs and higher shipments. The company expects flat rolled steel prices to stabilize as broad underlying steel demand and corresponding order activity remains intact from the automotive, construction, industrial, and energy sectors. The company's Texas Flat Roll Steel Division was hindered with high-cost steel substrate inventory during the third quarter 2022. The company believes the impact of this higher cost inventory will be alleviated before the end of the year.
As ferrous and nonferrous scrap prices have declined, third quarter 2022 earnings from the company's metals recycling operations are expected to be below sequential second quarter results, based on lower realized pricing and volume.
Third quarter 2022 earnings from the company's steel fabrication operations are expected to be meaningfully higher than record second quarter results, based on continued strong volume and expanding margins, as realized pricing improves and average steel input costs declined. The non-residential construction sector remains strong as evidenced by customer order activity supporting a continuing historically strong order backlog, which the company anticipates will continue into 2023.
Based on the resilience of the company's circular business model and continued confidence in its earnings outlook and cash flow generation, the company repurchased $412 million, or three percent, of its common stock during the third quarter through September 14, 2022.
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
The company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, a non-GAAP financial measure, provides additional meaningful information regarding the company's performance and financial strength. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because not all companies use identical calculations, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share included in this release may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
This report contains some predictive statements about future events, including statements related to conditions in domestic or global economies, conditions in steel, aluminum, and recycled metals market places, Steel Dynamics' revenues, costs of purchased materials, future profitability and earnings, and the operation of new, existing or planned facilities. These statements, which we generally precede or accompany by such typical conditional words as "anticipate","intend","believe","estimate","plan","seek","project", or "expect", or by the words "may", "will", or "should", are intended to be made as "forward-looking", subject to many risks and uncertainties, within the safe harbor protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements speak only as of this date and are based upon information and assumptions, which we consider reasonable as of this date, concerning our businesses and the environments in which they operate. Such predictive statements are not guarantees of future performance, and we undertake no duty to update or revise any such statements. Some factors that could cause such forward-looking statements to turn out differently than anticipated include: (1) domestic and global economic factors; (2) global steelmaking overcapacity and imports of steel and North American aluminum flat rolled supply deficit, together with increased scrap prices; (3) pandemics, epidemics, widespread illness or other health issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; (4) the cyclical nature of the steel industry and the industries we serve; (5) volatility and major fluctuations in prices and availability of scrap metal, scrap substitutes, and our potential inability to pass higher costs on to our customers; (6)cost and availability of electricity, natural gas, oil, or other energy resources are subject to volatile market conditions; (7) increased environmental, greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability considerations or regulations; (8)compliance with and changes in environmental and remediation requirements; (9)significant price and other forms of competition from other steel and aluminum producers, scrap processors and alternative materials; (10)availability of an adequate source of supply of scrap for our metals recycling operations; (11)cybersecurity threats and risks to the security of our sensitive data and information technology; (12) the implementation of our growth strategy; (13) litigation and legal compliance; (14) unexpected equipment downtime or shutdowns; (15) governmental agencies may refuse to grant or renew some of our licenses and permits; (16) our senior unsecured credit facility contains, and any future financing agreements may contain, restrictive covenants that may limit our flexibility; (17) the impacts of impairment charges; (18) unanticipated difficulties in integrating or starting up new assets; and (19) risks and uncertainties involving product and/or technology development.
More specifically, refer to Steel Dynamics' more detailed explanation of these and other factors and risks that may cause such predictive statements to turn out differently, as set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K under the headings Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors, in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or in other reports which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These are available publicly on the Securities and Exchange Commission website, www.sec.gov, and on the Steel Dynamics website, www.steeldynamics.com under "Investors — SEC Filings".
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Over the North Texas weekend, some new legendary faces were inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Six members (one from 2021, five from class of 2022) on Saturday have been immortalized into the HOF at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. “U.S. National Team alumni Shannon Boxx, Clint Dempsey and Linda Hamilton joined three-time Major League Soccer champion Marco Etcheverry and FIFA international referee Esse Baharmast in entering the Hall of Fame from the 2022 class. U.S. National Team alumnus Christie Pearce Rampone entered the Hall of Fame after deferring her induction last year. U.S. National Team alumnus Hope Solo, who was elected in the Class of 2022, previously deferred her induction until 2023.”
The City of Frisco said, “The soccer world has eyes on Frisco today as the @soccerhof honors its 2022 Hall of Fame inductees. Council member Laura Rummel was among the honored guests who helped welcome the inductees to #SportsCityUSA!”
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RIO DE JANEIRO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras ("Petrobras") (NYSE: PBR) today announced the consideration for the previously announced cash tender offers (each, an "Offer" and collectively, the "Offers") by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Petrobras Global Finance B.V. ("PGF"), with respect to any and all of (i) its notes of the series set forth in the table below under the heading "Tender Group 1" and (ii) its notes of the series set forth in the table below under the heading "Tender Group 2,". Tender Group 1 and Tender Group 2 are referred to herein individually as a "Tender Group" and collectively as the "Tender Groups." The notes for each Tender Group are referred to herein collectively as the "Notes."
The following table sets forth certain information about the Offers, including the applicable consideration that holders of Notes are eligible to receive for Notes validly tendered and accepted in the Offers and the repurchase yield for each series of Notes, in each case as calculated at 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) today.
The Offers are being made pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the offer to purchase, dated April 5, 2022 ("Offer to Purchase"), and the accompanying notice of guaranteed delivery (together with the Offer to Purchase, the "Offer Documents").
The Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, today unless extended with respect to an Offer. The settlement date with respect to the Offers is expected to occur on April 14, 2022 (the "Settlement Date").
The exchange rates to be used to calculate the maximum consideration payable for each Tender Group is £1.3040 per US$1.00 and €1.0896 per US$1.00, the applicable exchange rates as of 11:00 a.m., New York City time today, as reported on Bloomberg screen page "FXIP" under the heading "FX Rate vs. USD."
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PGF has engaged BNP Paribas Securities Corp. ("BNP PARIBAS"), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. ("Citigroup"), HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. ("HSBC"), Mizuho Securities USA LLC ("Mizuho Securities"), Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC ("Morgan Stanley"), and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. ("Scotiabank" and together with BNP, Citi, HSBC, Mizuho and Morgan Stanley, the "Dealer Managers") to act as dealer managers with respect to the Offers. Global Bondholder Services Corporation is acting as the depositary and information agent (the "Depositary") for the Offers.
This announcement is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities.
The Offers are not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which PGF is aware that the making of the Offers would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be deemed to be made on PGF's behalf by the Dealer Managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction. Any questions or requests for assistance regarding the Offers may be directed to BNP PARIBAS confirmation No. at +1 (212) 841-3059 or toll-free at +1 (888) 210-4358, Citigroup collect at +1 (212) 723-6106 or toll free at +1 (800) 558-3745, HSBC collect at +1 (212) 525-5552 or toll free at +1 (888) HSBC-4LM, Mizuho Securities collect at +1 (212) 205-7736 or toll free at +1 (866) 271-7403, Morgan Stanley collect at +1 (212) 761-1057 or toll free at +1 (800) 624-1808 and Scotiabank collect at +1 (212) 225-5501 or toll free at +1 (833) 498-1660. Requests for additional copies of the Offer Documents may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at +1 (855) 654-2015 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers call). The Offer Documents can be accessed at the following link: https://www.gbsc-usa.com/Petrobras/.
Holders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Notes as to when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from such holder in order for that holder to be able to participate in, or withdraw their instruction to participate in, an Offer, before the deadlines specified herein and in the Offer Documents. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and the relevant clearing systems for the submission and withdrawal of tender instructions will also be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified herein and in the Offer Documents.
The Offers are being made solely pursuant to the Offer Documents. The Offer Documents have not been filed with, and have not been approved or reviewed by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country. No authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Offer Documents or any other documents related to the Offers, and it is unlawful and may be a criminal offense to make any representation to the contrary.
The communication of this announcement and any other documents or materials relating to the Offers is not being made and such documents and/or materials have not been approved by an authorized person for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. This announcement and any such related documents and/or materials are for distribution only to persons who (i) have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order"), (ii) are persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) ("high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.") of the Order, (iii) are outside the United Kingdom, (iv) are members or creditors of certain bodies corporate as defined by or within Article 43(2) of the Order, or (v) are persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) in connection with the offer to purchase any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). This announcement and any such related documents and/or materials are directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this press release and any such related documents and/or materials are available only to and will be engaged in only with relevant persons.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature or which relate to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated or as to the ultimate terms of any such transactions. Petrobras undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason.
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BOSTON (AP) — When Jayson Tatum made consecutive baskets to cap a game-opening Boston blitz, TD Garden was at its absolute loudest.
It sure got quiet in a hurry.
So did Tatum.
After climbing back to the top of the Eastern Conference, the Celtics fell flat in the latter stages of the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors won the final three games, taking the title with a 103-90 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.
“It’s just tough getting to this point and not accomplishing what we want to,” Tatum said. “It hurts.”
He wouldn’t say if his right shoulder did, after he occasionally grabbed at during the postseason. But he just wasn’t strong with the ball or accurate with his shot the way he was during some sensational performances earlier.
“It was just a tough night,” Tatum said.
It was the first three-game skid for the Celtics since December, back when they were a faltering, sub-.500 team that looked nothing like a contender.
Instead, they became one of the best teams in the league, in part because of the brilliance of Tatum, who was voted first-team All-NBA for the first time.
But he finished with just 13 points on 6-for-18 shooting in Game 6, with only one basket in the second half.
“One thing that he’s always done throughout the season was seeing multiple different coverages and figured it out. He did that throughout the first few series. This was a rough one,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka said. “Very consistent team that did some things to limit him and make others pay.”
Tatum was sharp at the start, with the final five points in the opening 14-2 run. He added a third basket in the first quarter to give the Celtics a 22-16 lead, but that was their last points before getting overrun by an avalanche of 21 straight Golden State points.
That made it 37-22 early in the second quarter, leaving Celtics fans in stunned silence — which was broken later in the quarter when they even booed the home team.
The Celtics kept fighting and got the fans back into it but never got particularly close in the second half, in part because of Tatum’s passiveness and ineffectiveness. Some fans cried out for him to go get the ball, but even when he did, it just didn’t work out down the stretch.
He had a shot blocked midway through the fourth after the Celtics had climbed all the way back into single digits. Then he was called for traveling with 3:55 to go as they were running out of chances and had no time for any more mistakes.
The Celtics’ problems went beyond Tatum. Too many turnovers sometimes, too much bad execution in others. They were outscored 57-39 in the fourth quarters of Games 4 and 5, perhaps fatigued from a long playoff run.
They needed seven games to beat the Bucks in the second round — with Tatum scoring 46 to stave off elimination in Game 6 in Milwaukee — and seven more to get by Miami in the Eastern Conference finals. That put them in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.
But the 18th banner that would put them back on top of the league will have to wait.
Next time, perhaps Tatum and the Celtics will be better. They just weren’t good enough now. And it’s not like Tatum is unproven in big moments — he was massive for USA Basketball last summer in the gold-medal game win over France.
When it was all over Thursday night, Jaylen Brown said he gave Tatum a hug. They became a strong 1-2 tandem, but Brown had to do much of it alone at the end.
“I know it was a tough last game. I know, obviously, it was a game we felt like we could have won,” Brown said. “It stings that we kind of didn’t play to our potential, this game, the last game on our home floor. But it is what it is. You got to learn from it and move on. As tough as it is, it’s been a great year, been a great journey.”
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ARLINGTON, Va. , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qmulos, the pioneering cybersecurity software and services firm driving the Converged Continuous Compliance™ revolution in enterprise security, compliance, and risk management automation, announces the support for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) version 2.0 through its flagship Q-Compliance platform.
The introduction of CMMC 2.0 is driving Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations to accelerate their roadmap for achieving and demonstrating compliance with the emerging requirements as a prerequisite for new and continued engagement with the Department of Defense.
The CMMC 2.0 implementation timeline will see approximately 7500 defense contractor organizations in scope of the new requirements by FY2022, growing to 25,000 firms by FY2023, 32,500 companies by FY2024, nearly 50,000 contractors by FY2025, and the entire DIB community of approximately 300,000 firms required to comply with CMMC as a prerequisite on all future DoD contracts.
Although firms will be subjected to varied levels of CMMC requirements based on the type of sensitive unclassified DoD information they handle, all DIB community members will be required to ensure CMMC compliance at some level, with many compelled to achieve CMMC Level 3 (Expert) as a condition of bidding and delivering under DoD contracts.
DIB enterprises should explore proactive compliance with CMMC 2.0 requirements as part of their continuous efforts to mature risk management capabilities, and as a core component of their competitive strategy.
As demonstrated by the changes incurred in the transition from CMMC 1.0 to version 2.0, compliance agility, an organization's ability to rapidly adjust to shifting compliance requirements as they emerge, should be seen as a core critical enterprise capability.
Likewise, compliance confidence, the ability to ensure traceability and veracity of reported compliance information, must be considered a core requirement of any mature enterprise risk and compliance management program. As illustrated by the recent Aerojet Rocketdyne False Claims Act case involving allegations of misrepresentation of cybersecurity compliance under federal contracts, organizations must proactively consider and continuously address the risk of inaccurate compliance assessment and reporting.
The Qmulos platform enables enterprises to confidently achieve and demonstrate CMMC compliance by leveraging big-data analytics and user-friendly visualizations, coupled with automated technical evidence collection, alerting, and reporting.
Qmulos invites DIB risk, security, and compliance leaders to experience the power of Converged Continuous Compliance™ and how it can accelerate their roadmap to CMMC 2.0 compliance maturity: https://www.qmulos.com/q-compliance-demo-of-cmmc-functionalities
CONTACT: Qmulos, Rutger Thomschutz, info@qmulos.com
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HART COUNTY, Ga. (WSPA) – Recovery crews have been unable to retrieve the body of the pilot who crashed into a lake in Georgia on Saturday, despite knowing exactly where the plane is located.
“We have exhausted all of our local resources within the area,” said Capt. Chris Carroll of the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.
The pilot and the plane, a Beech BEFF aircraft, were “on an IFR flight plan,” according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), meaning the pilot was operating the small plane under instrument flight rules — commonly used when conditions are less than ideal for operating a plane using visual cues.
The plane had departed from Punta Gorda, Florida, on Saturday morning before crashing into Lake Hartwell, on the border of Georgia and South Carolina.
Divers located the plane Saturday afternoon tangled in tree branches 120 feet underwater.
“It just so happened it’s in one of the deepest parts of the lake,” said Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland. “The plane is in the trees. I’ve been told the plane flipped over. The top is on the bottom. The doors to the plane are jammed so we’re not able to retrieve the body out of the plane.”
“Divers were able to go down and sent the ROV [remote-operated vehicle] back down,” added Carroll. “They were able to push the ROV into the rear window of the plane where it can be driven through the front to try to look around in the cockpit area. At that time was when we were able to determine there was a person in the plane.”
Cleveland said the NTSB has given the county permission to lift the plane so they can remove the pilot’s body.
Carroll said the sheriff’s office is considering bringing a crane or air bags to move the aircraft to a more accessible location.
“Once it’s lifted, we’ll have to move it to a shallow area to get the body out of it,” he said.
The NTSB told Nexstar’s WSPA that there is no time frame for the recovery of the aircraft. A spokesperson said the agency “is working with a salvage company and the insurance company on recovery efforts.”
Right now, the investigation is still in the “fact-gathering stage,” the NTSB said. A spokesperson said the typical investigation could take anywhere from 12-24 months to “complete and determine cause.”
A preliminary report will be released in the coming weeks.
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| 2022-09-14T15:19:06Z
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Octo is working with AWS to offer its data mesh solutions to federal government customers seeking to source, manage, access, and further protect critical analytical data at scale.
RESTON, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octo announced today they are working to deliver their data mesh solutions to federal customers with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Through this effort, Octo will support multiple federal customers seeking to transform into data-driven enterprises and enhance mission value realized from their data analytics investments. This effort will be supported by AWS to develop tailored solutions and service offerings and enhance existing solutions such as Octo's Data Mesh offering.
Cindy Walker, Octo's Vice President, Data Center of Excellence, said, "Octo's innovative data mesh solution leverages AWS analytics services like Amazon Redshift, Amazon QuickSight, Amazon Kinesis, Amazon EMR, and AWS Glue in a robust, self-service data platform to enable federal government organizations to adopt a new paradigm for meeting the increasing demands for critical analytics data at scale. Together, we are delivering outcomes that increase data value and mission agility by helping agencies embrace product thinking and manage data as a product."
Octo and AWS will also work to develop solutions covering the entire data life cycle including effective ingestion, discoverability, and analytics. Mehul Sanghani, CEO of Octo said, "We are pleased to further work with AWS whom we've had a relationship with for several years. Working together to determine the future of Octo's Data Mesh solution is a recipe for success, not just for Octo and AWS, but for federal customers who depend on us to bring next-gen solutions to their most complex challenges."
Octo is using oLabs™ its cutting-edge facility in Reston, Virginia, to address customers' most pressing issues with innovative emerging technology solutions in real time. To learn more about why federal organization need data mesh now, register for the upcoming BrightTalk webinar scheduled for August 18, 2022.
Octo is a technology firm dedicated to solving the Federal Government's most complex challenges, enabling agencies to jump the technology curve. We don't just modernize. We create lasting change through best practices that help agencies implement and integrate at-scale next-generation technology and innovation. With a mission and service first mentality, we provide Agile, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Cloud, Open Source, and Data Science solutions, collaborating to solve customers' pressing problems. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Octo delivers proven technology vital to the intelligence community and health care, defense, national security, and civilian agencies that directly impact our nation. Visit octo.us.
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Ethan Meurlin,
VP, Marketing & Corporate Partnerships,
Octo,
ethan.meurlin@octo.us,
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MINNEAPOLIS, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Players Health today announced enhancements to its abuse prevention offerings with a new anonymized incident reporting portal for youth and amateur athletes as well as a full investigation unit comprised licensed private investigators with a wide range of experience including former detectives.
"We can no longer allow abuse in sports to be suppressed or shrouded in stigma," said founder and CEO Tyrre Burks. "Our aim is to help stop player abuse before it happens and create a safe avenue for reporting that's treated with compassion and respect should it arise."
According to RAINN, every nine minutes, Child Protective Services substantiates or finds evidence for a claim of child sexual abuse and the perpetrator is known to the victim 94% of the time. It is also suggested by the Department of Justice that 86% of child abuse goes unreported altogether. Bringing accessible reporting technology to parents, athletes and coaches is one crucial step to reducing that statistic.
The innovative sports platform will now offer secure access to 24/7 anonymized reporting through email, chat box or online submission form. All incidents reported and identified as potential prohibited conduct of the sports organizations will be triaged within 24 hours of submission, triggering any one or combination of four outcomes – a call to the law enforcement, a call to a state's authority for child protection, an incident report to the US Center for SafeSport or deploying the newly formed Players Health investigative team.
"Our incident reporting and investigations will give peace of mind, knowing any and all incidents are being handled by the appropriate agency and officials," said Kyle Lubrano, chief athlete safety officer. "By having a rigorous, thorough reporting and investigation unit in place, if an incident does occur, everyone has a way for the incident to be objectively managed by an unbiased party, which keeps kids safer in the games they love."
This new reporting and investigation branch, developed with first-hand insights and protocols in mind, builds upon the existing coach and staff credentialing process. Before stepping on a court or field, staff and coaches go through concussion and abuse prevention trainings in addition to background checks to ensure they are prepared and safe to be on the field with athletes.
"Athlete safety is paramount for our staff, volunteers, coaches and parents," said Deb Madden of the U.S. Premier Hockey League. "That Players Health not only proactively protects but also supports our families should something occur is what we look for in a partnership. People who treat our families and organizations as their own with the utmost care, compassion, and dignity."
The Reporting and Investigations platform is available immediately to Players Health's more than 2,500 existing clients including U.S. Youth Soccer, NFL Flag Football, i9 Sports, and USA Cheer. The feature is embedded in all contracts regardless of the selected product to ensure a cornerstone of safety.
For more on Players Health and its mission, visit www.playershealth.com.
Minneapolis-based Players Health is a sports technology platform providing digital risk management services, reporting tools and insurance products to sports organizations to comply with the changing athletic environment and responsibilities. Working towards establishing the safest environment for athletes, Players Health views the health and safety of athletes as a priority in today's sports landscape. For more information, visit www.playershealth.com.
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| 2022-06-09T16:46:53Z
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After gaining prestigious recognition twice in the last two months — Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies & DBJ's Best Places to Work — Kind Home Solutions solidifies itself as a leader in Denver's painting industry
DENVER, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver based Kind Home Solutions, a full service paint company that delivers world-class customer service, made the Denver Business Journal's 2022 Best Places to Work list.
The annual list is comprised of companies that receive outstanding results in an employee survey conducted by the Denver Business Journal. The Denver Business Journal received over 250 nominations for the prestigious award.
Kind Home Solutions ranked 11th in their respective size category of small-sized businesses— companies with 10-24 employees. Kind Home currently employs 23 employees and is growing faster than ever; they are currently hiring for three different positions and looking to add six more full-time employees over the next year.
"We strive to do the right thing by our clients, our employees and our community. It's a pretty simple philosophy — just be kind to others. Everyone at Kind Home operates through this core belief and it's the reason we have such great relationships with each other and with our clients." - Michael Sutton, Owner/Founder of Kind Home Solutions
Kind Home made the list based on outstanding ratings its employees gave in the Denver Business survey. According to the survey, Kind Home ranked so high because of the tremendous care and support team members receive from the business owner and management. Other reasons include generous benefits packages, work-life balance and opportunities to give back to the community.
"Our employees go above and beyond for each other and the clients we serve. The culture here at Kind Home is a combination of amazing people and their intention to make a difference. I have to thank our team for all of their hard work and dedication, without them this recognition would never be possible." - Michael Sutton, Owner/Founder of Kind Home Solutions
For more information on Kind Home Solutions visit kindhomesolutions.com
About Kind Home Solutions:
Kind Home Solutions delivers a client focused approach to home improvement projects in the Denver metro area. As a leader in the interior and exterior painting industry, they strive to provide every homeowner with outstanding care, communication and the highest quality possible.
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| 2022-05-20T14:34:24Z
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ATLANTA, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® has announced the early round of 2022 winners in the City of Atlanta, and Aventis Systems, Inc. has won for the 6th consecutive year. The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) assessed the winning companies using an independent research firm, which reviewed a number of key metrics. The scoring categories range from the benefits to the diversity of applicant companies, as well as various other vital factors.
Upon learning of the announcement, Tiffany Bloomer, President of Aventis Systems and Cortavo, reaffirmed her commitment to employee well-being and customer satisfaction. "Aventis Systems prides itself on happy and productive customers as well as the same for our employees. Employee satisfaction is paramount, really. Employees with work-life balance and solid benefits are happier in their work, and that trickles down to the experiences they give our customers," Tiffany stated. "We've really developed a rich company culture and it pays dividends year after year."
Tiffany was happy to elaborate on the rewards of a happy workforce. "We all know that labor shortages are a common challenge right now," she recognized. "But our culture ensures that top-flight talent wants to join us, and that our team members are happy where they're at."
Aventis Systems and Cortavo both offer a raft of amazing perks that distinguish them from the competition:
- Unlimited PTO
- Remote work
- Incentivized airline tickets
- Corporate personal trainer
- Company cell phone plan
- Student debt relief program
- Team building events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Tesla auto program
- Child care stipend
"These 2022 winning organizations have stood out during unpredictable times and have proven they are an employer of choice. They continue to keep the needs of their employees first and provide perks that include, development, wellbeing, work-life balance, rewards and recognition. In addition these winning companies offer a fantastic work culture and workplace environment that attracts and retains superior employees," said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Aventis Systems, Inc. offers custom IT solutions to build and operate complete physical and virtual infrastructures. Their comprehensive solutions include hardware, system and application software, along with an array of in-depth managed services including Cortavo, an all-inclusive Managed Services Provider that offers all the hardware, software and cloud services to address small business technology needs and challenges at a flat monthly fee. Since 2008, thousands of small business owners have entrusted Aventis Systems as their preferred IT provider because they "Get IT Done."
Call 1-855-AVENTIS, visit www.AventisSystems.com or connect with Cortavo at www.Cortavo.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in operations and employee enrichment leading to increased productivity and financial performance. This competition scores potential winners based on regional data of company performance and a set standard across the nation. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. There are numerous regional celebrations throughout the country such as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego and San Francisco. Nominations are now being accepted for all programs. Visit thebestandbrightest.com to nominate your organization.
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RADNOR, Pa., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) ("NRx Pharmaceuticals"), a clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce that on June 13, 2022, the plaintiffs in the securities class action lawsuit captioned "Dal Bosco v. NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al." filed a notice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware voluntarily dismissing the action against NRx Pharmaceuticals and its former officers. The dismissal was made without prejudice.
"We are pleased by the plaintiff's action," said Robert Besthof, Interim CEO. "Our focus is on developing life-saving medicines, and we continue to focus on the development of NRX-101. We will further evaluate the opportunities for ZYESAMI® once we receive the full data from the ACTIV-3b / TESICO NIH Study. "
NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. draws upon decades of collective, scientific, and drug-development experience applying innovative science to known molecules to address very high unmet needs and bring improved health to patients. The Company is developing NRX-101, its proprietary fixed dose combination as a treatment for Bipolar Depression in Patients with Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation, a Special Protocol Agreement, and a Biomarker Letter of Support for NRX-101. NRx Pharmaceuticals is led by executives who have held leadership roles at Lilly, Pfizer, and Novartis as well as major investment banking institutions.
This announcement of NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our financial outlook, product development, business prospects, and market and industry trends and conditions, as well as the Company's strategies, plans, objectives, and goals. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections of, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management.
The Company assumes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement, and all forward-looking statements are herein qualified by reference to the cautionary statements set forth above.
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mcogan@nrxpharma.com
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Investor Relations
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A $500,000 Value with Insanely Good Perks
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Murphy-Goode Winery, makers of serious wine and serious fun, has announced today that "A Really Goode Job," its viral wine job campaign that launched for the second time consecutively in April, will once again select two candidates to live out a dream job in the wine industry. With an impressive list of job perks, this additional position brings the total combined value of the offers to $500,000.
"We are thrilled to be able to once again double down on this opportunity and welcome two passionate wine enthusiasts to our business," says Winemaker Dave Ready Jr. "The quality of job candidates we've discovered through this campaign reaffirms that our approach of removing barriers to entry, and prioritizing passion for the trade without needing decades of experience, helps usher in the kind of diversity and breadth of specialties our industry needs to continue to evolve and grow."
In 2021, Murphy-Goode announced the dream job would be open to two candidates, after receiving an overwhelming number of applications. This year they are once again extending the 'dream wine job' offer to two people, who will be chosen from a select group of finalists. As part of the year-long job, the selected candidates will receive specialized training across multiple departments at the wine company, including production during harvest, sales, marketing, hospitality, and more. Factoring in a $10,000 per month salary, rent-free living for a year in Healdsburg, CA, a year's supply of Murphy-Goode wine and job training, both jobs are valued at half a million dollars.
The application submission window is open now through June 30, 2022. To apply, applicants must create a short video explaining why they would be a great addition to Murphy-Goode and what interests them about working in wine, then upload it to the official campaign website. Information sessions are held every Thursday at 4:00pm PST on Instagram Live with Murphy-Goode Winery representatives. Jackson Family Wines is an equal opportunity employer. Must be 21 years of age or older, a legal resident of the 50 United States and D.C., and/or authorized to work in the U.S. For those wondering if this is the perfect job for them, view the job description here and follow Murphy-Goode on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @MurphyGoodeWine.
About Murphy-Goode Winery
Welcome to the Goode life. Founded in Sonoma County in 1985 in a spirit of love and friendship by Tim Murphy, Dale Goode and Dave Ready Sr., Sonoma County's own Murphy-Goode Winery crafts some of California's best wines without taking itself too seriously. The story lives on today under the Jackson Family Wines portfolio, continuing a tradition based on a shared appreciation of friendship, hard work, a wicked sense of humor and, of course, a good bottle of wine. Murphy-Goode offers high quality wines from some of California's great growing regions with the approachable and inviting attitude of Sonoma County. Murphy-Goode is never pretentious, is often irreverent and is about having fun. Because of its consistent quality, the brand has become a favorite wine for consumers everywhere. For more information, www.MurphyGoodeWinery.com, and follow Murphy-Goode on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @MurphyGoodeWine.
About Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines is a family-owned, vineyard-based company with a penchant for exploration. Founder Jess Jackson placed his faith in farming and a meticulous expression of wine with his first landscape-changing vintage in 1982, an ethos that chairman Barbara Banke, the Jackson family, and our employees continue to uphold to this day. The Jackson family's collection of 40 wineries spans significant winegrowing regions, from California, Oregon, Washington, France, and Italy in the northern hemisphere, to Australia, Chile and South Africa in the southern half of the globe. Vineyard ownership and sustainable practices remain key to consistent quality and artisan winemaking underscores a steadfast commitment to making wines of character and integrity. For more information about Jackson Family Wines and it's Rooted for Good: Roadmap to 2030 initiative, please visit www.jacksonfamilywines.com/RootedforGood.
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First Installment of Virtual Mentorship Masterclass Series on April 25th
Brings Actionable Tools & Tactics for Young Black Women
to Achieve Academic and Early Career Success
NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark & Lovely, a leader in Black beauty for the last 50 years, is hosting their first-ever Building Beautiful Futures Mentoring Masterclass: A Black Girl's Guide to Mentorship on Monday, Apr 25, 2022 at 5:30PM ET. As part of the event, Dark & Lovely's Brand ambassador, actress, producer and "artivist," Storm Reid will discuss the power of mentorship and offer key advice and takeaways for young Black women navigating their academic and career journeys. The virtual event, the first in the Building Beautiful Futures Mentorship Masterclass series, will be hosted by Symone Sanders, author, advocate and host of upcoming show, SYMONE on MSNBC and MSNBC's streaming platform, Peacock. The Masterclass will also feature NAACP Chief Strategy Officer, Yumeka Rushing, and a musical set by DJ Kiss. The event is open to everyone and free of charge. To register please visit: https://hopin.com/events/buildingbeautifulfutures.
"Throughout my life, I have been lucky enough to have mentors that have guided me and been a consistently present support to help me get to where I am today," said Storm Reid. "I'm so excited to join Dark & Lovely in hosting this event to help share the importance and ability to create a shared community and support system for all of our journeys, especially as young Black females."
A Black Girl's Guide to Mentorship will address topics such as: "how to get a mentor," "how to be a great mentee," "goal setting," "time management," "intention setting" and more, while creating space for attendees to share their experiences and connect. Participants will also enjoy surprise giveaways throughout the session courtesy of Dark & Lovely.
"With the Building Beautiful Futures mentorship masterclass series, we aim to inspire and uplift the next generation of Black female leaders," commented Erica Culpepper, General Manager, Dark & Lovely. "Now more than ever, young Black women are in need of actionable support that can propel them forward."
Launched in January 2022, the Building Beautiful Futures initiative was developed to help bring educational and career equity to Black, female college students and young professionals through scholarships, mentorship and career coaching opportunities. As part of this initiative, Dark & Lovely has partnered with The NAACP Youth & College Division to provide four-year scholarships of $10,000 per year for young Black women pursuing four-year degrees. Applications for the Building Beautiful Futures scholarships are now open through May 20, 2022. Apply at: https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships/building-beautiful-futures-scholarship
"The NAACP prides itself in supporting the enhancement of the lives of the Black community," said Rushing. "Recent events highlighted in public, such as the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, further push the necessity for higher education among young Black women. Through our partnership with Dark & Lovely, the NAACP Youth and College Division takes pride in aiding the achievements of our scholarship recipients throughout their undergraduate matriculation. I'm honored to be a part of such monumental influence for the betterment of Black women's success."
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Join Dark & Lovely in the fight to Close the Opportunity Gap by visiting: https://softsheen-carson.com/buildingbeautifulfutures
Also, follow @darkandlovely and @NAACP on Instagram for real-time program announcements and information.
About Dark & Lovely
Dark & Lovely, founded in 1972, was created to help Black women express and embrace their individual styles. As one of the first brands to celebrate the Black consumer, for 50 years Dark & Lovely has been known for offering innovative products and technology made exclusively for Black Women to address their specific beauty needs. As a subsidiary of L'Oréal USA, Dark & Lovely continues to unveil breakthrough hair innovations for women of color. For more information, visit www.darkandlovely.com.
About NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Learn More: https://naacp.org/
About Storm Reid
Storm Reid is an actress, producer, artivist and current freshman at USC. She is best known for starring as 'Meg' in Disney's live action adaptation of the acclaimed children's novel A WRINKLE IN TIME, which was directed by multi-award winner Ava DuVernay. The film also starred Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.
Reid landed her first feature film role opposite Brad Pitt, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender in the Academy Award winning film TWELVE YEARS A SLAVE directed by Steve McQueen and continued in Judy Greer's directorial debut A HAPPENING OF MONUMENTAL PROPORTIONS, and SLEIGHT which premiered at Sundance and was picked up by Blumhouse.
Reid was seen in the 2021 DC Comics film THE SUICIDE SQUAD and in 2020 was seen in Blumhouse's INVISIBLE MAN alongside Elizabeth Moss. She also appeared in the Blumhouse thriller DON'T LET GO, opposite David Oyelowo – the film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and was released on August 30, 2019. On the small screen, Reid can be seen in Ava DuVernay's Netflix limited series WHEN THEY SEE US, based on the Central Park Five – the series launched on May 31, 2019. The series racked up 16 Emmy Nominations and garnered two wins. She also stars alongside Zendaya in HBO's EUPHORIA. Storm plays Gia Bennett, Rue's (Zendaya) younger sister. The story follows a group of high school students navigating issues of drugs, sex, and violence. The all-star cast also includes Jacob Elordi, Algee Smith and Sydney Sweeney. This gritty drama premiered on June 9, 2019 and is just finished airing its second season. Reid also voiced 'Nia' in Hulu's animated children's series THE BRAVEST KNIGHT. The series received a 2020 GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming.
In 2021, Reid starred in Facebook Watch's "Chop it Up," a conversation series by way of cooking. The series was created and produced by Reid and her mother, Robyn Simpson, through their production company "A Seed and Wings." Each episode, viewers watched Reid and one of her friends discuss topics from dating to ethics, all while preparing a meal together.
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New railway will provide additional routes, transform accessibility, support regeneration across London, and provide a huge economic boost
LONDON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bechtel joins Crossrail and Transport for London in celebrating the commencement of passenger services on the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Abbey Wood, in central London. Named after Her Majesty the Queen, the Elizabeth line is the most significant addition to London's transport network in a generation, and today's opening takes place during Her Majesty's 70th Jubilee year. The new railway will transform life and travel in London and the South East by reducing journey times, creating additional capacity, and transforming accessibility. The railway will be crucial to London's recovery from the pandemic, providing a huge economic boost and helping to avoid a car-led recovery.
Bechtel has been working on the construction of the Elizabeth line since 2009, and has remained committed to the project delivery throughout. In addition, Bechtel was Network Rail's partner for managing the redevelopment of Reading station and the extensive upgrades to the existing rail network outside London to make it compatible with the new line. The redevelopment program at Reading station was completed under budget in 2014, a year earlier than originally planned.
"Bechtel has been a key delivery partner throughout the project," said Andy Byford, London's Transport Commissioner. "It was great to be able to bring in Bechtel stations delivery and project controls experts - with whom I worked before - when Transport for London took over management of the project in 2020. Without question, their input helped get us across the line."
"We are extremely proud to have been part of the team creating a truly world-class digital railway for London," said John Williams, Bechtel UK and Ireland managing director. "Over 600 Bechtel colleagues have dedicated part of their professional lives to help deliver this mega project. Like the toughest and most iconic projects in history, the Elizabeth line sets a new world standard and will offer today's passengers a leap in experience, similar to what it must have felt like when British engineers first began pioneering the underground through our capital over 150 years ago."
When fully open, the Elizabeth line will increase central London's rail capacity by 10 per cent, and bring an additional 1.5 million people within 45 minutes of central London. It will connect London's main employment centers, and support new journeys through central London to Essex, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. The railway stretches over 100km through central London from Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east to Reading and Heathrow in the west, stopping at 42 stations (10 newly built and 31 newly upgraded), and is expected to serve around 200 million people each year.
The railway is starting passenger services during Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee year, which coincides with Bechtel's 70th year in the U.K.
About Bechtel
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Mining & Metals; Manufacturing & Technology; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com
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‘If I win $1M, we are splitting it’: Friends share winning lottery ticket after good deed
METHUEN, Mass. (Gray News) - A lucky lottery winner is sharing his newfound wealth with a friend who had recently helped him and his family.
According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Eric Cochrane won the $1 million prize in the lottery’s $10 million Winter Riches instant ticket game on April 15.
Cochrane told lottery officials that he planned on splitting his winnings with his friend John Galvin after Galvin helped him fix his son’s guitar at no charge.
Galvin said he did not charge Cochrane for the repair as Cochrane’s son had a health issue that week.
Cochrane insisted that Galvin accept at least $40. When Galvin refused, Cochrane said he decided to purchase two $20 instant tickets and told Galvin he would split the money if he won $1 million.
Later that day, the two friends were on their way to the lottery headquarters.
Cochrane selected the cash option in receiving a one-time payment of $650,000, according to lottery officials.
The winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store in the Methuen area. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Farms that rely on irrigation from a depleted, federally managed lake on the California-Oregon border, along with a Native American tribe fighting to protect fragile salmon, will both receive extremely limited amounts of water this summer as a historic drought and record-low reservoir levels drag on in the U.S. West.
More than 1,000 farmers and ranchers who draw water from a 257-mile-long (407-kilometer) river that flows from the Upper Klamath Lake to the Pacific Ocean will have access to roughly one-seventh the amount they could get in a wetter year, a federal agency announced Monday. Downstream salmon will receive about half the water they’d get if the reservoir was full.
It’s the third year in a row that severe drought has impacted farmers, fish and tribes in a region where there’s not enough water to satisfy competing demands. Last year, no water at all flowed through the Klamath Reclamation Project’s main irrigation canal, and thousands of downstream juvenile salmon died without reservoir releases to support the Klamath River’s health.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which manages the irrigation project, announced $15 million in relief for affected farmers and $5 million for Native American tribes as a result of its decision and warned farmers not to take water beyond what was ordered or risk further irrigation reductions and legal action. The agency decides the allocations each year, taking into account court rulings that require certain lake levels to support two federally endangered fish species.
Across the American West, a 22-year megadrought deepened so much last year that the region is now in the driest spell in at least 1,200 years — a worst-case climate change scenario playing out in real time, a study found last month.
Inflow to the Upper Klamath Lake is at a record lows, water managers said, and water allocations could drop further if drought conditions worsen this summer.
“We wish we had better news today. Obviously there are no winners in this critical year as all interests are suffering — fisheries, farmers tribes and waterfowl alike — but given the current hydrology that we have to work with, we did the best job we could,” said Ernest Conant, the bureau’s regional director.
Irrigators reacted with shock and anger to the news and said they weren’t sure they could survive another growing season without adequate water supplies. The amount of water available is less than 15% of what the farmers need, said Ben DuVal, president of the Klamath Water Users Association, who operates a farm in Tulelake, California.
“We have 170,000 acres (68,800 hectares) that could be irrigated this year, and we’re ready to get to work,” he said. “On a single acre, we can produce over 50,000 pounds (22,700 kilograms) of potatoes, or 6,000 pounds (2,700 kilograms) of wheat. This year, most of that land will not produce any food because the government is denying water for irrigation.”
Klamath River water that is dammed in the Upper Klamath Lake is the linchpin of the nearly 200,000-acre (80,940-hectare) Klamath Reclamation Project, a major agricultural powerhouse of more than 1,000 farms and ranches. Today, farmers there grow everything from mint to alfalfa to potatoes that go to In ’N Out Burger, Frito-Lay and Kettle Foods.
But the reservoir water is also source of conflict among competing demands, and amid historic drought in the carefully managed river basin there hasn’t been enough water to go around in recent years. Before 2020, the last time water allocations reached such a boiling point in the Klamath Basin was in 2001, when the U.S. government sent federal marshals to the area during a drought year and farmers threatened to breach the head gates.
Under the law, the lake’s water must be kept at a certain level to protect its sucker fish, a key species to the heritage of the Klamath Tribes in southern Oregon. This year’s water decision order irrigators to keep the lake’s water above a certain level for sucker fish spawning in April and May and then at a different level for the remainder of the summer — but even at those levels, the lake will not meet federally mandated minimums for the spring months.
Farmers can start drawing the limited water on Friday.
But federally threatened coho salmon that live in the lower Klamath River, below the reservoir, also need pulses of water from the lake to keep at bay a deadly parasite that thrives in warm and slow-moving water. The salmon are revered by the Yurok Tribe, California’s second-largest Native American tribe.
One so-called “flushing flow” of water that’s about half the normal amount — and half what farmers will get — will be released Friday also.
Yurok Vice Chairman Frankie Myers said the fact that salmon, sucker fish and waterfowl are competing for the region’s water was a “direct sign of the ecological collapse brought by water withdrawals.” He said the Yurok would never stop working to save the salmon.
“Although we are gratified that the river is afforded minimal protections under this plan, it is no time for celebration. Salmon runs will continue to suffer under these conditions, and as climate change intensifies, such protections will become increasingly important,” Myers said.
The slashed water allocations to the Klamath Reclamation Project also will impact two national wildlife refuges in the region that are replenished with irrigation runoff. The refuges host tens of thousands of migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway. Last year, environmentalists and farmers used pumps to combine water from two stagnant wetlands into one deeper one to prevent another outbreak of avian botulism like the one that killed 50,000 ducks in 2020.
Hundreds of domestic wells impacted by the increased groundwater pumping have also gone dry since late last summer.
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This latest grant cycle brings the total for local donations to over $205 million since inception
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Presbyterian Health Foundation (PHF) announced today they have awarded more than $5.5 million in grant funding to Oklahoma City-based biomedical research institutions and public health innovators OU Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) for 81 research projects in its summer grant cycle. PHF will award a total of $8.8 million before its fiscal year ends.
These latest grants bring the total amount PHF has donated since its inception to over $205 million, primarily to biotechnology and medical research and education organizations in Oklahoma with an emphasis on research and innovation taking place within the Oklahoma Health Center campus.
"Our medical research grants offer opportunities for healthcare discoveries through all stages of the medical research pipeline. We fund early investigation through our seed grants, keep laboratories operational so investigators can continue their work through our bridge grants, and fund collaborative discovery through our team science awards, encouraging researchers to work together across disciplines to advance and strengthen their work," said PHF President Rick McCune. "OK-1, a promising new cancer drug developed by PHF-funded OU College of Medicine investigator Dr. Doris Benbrook, is an excellent example of a discovery propelled from the lab to clinical trials here on the Oklahoma Health Center campus."
"We are grateful to Presbyterian Health Foundation for their long-standing support of important research through the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center," said OUHSC Interim Vice President for Research Mary Beth Humphrey, MD, PhD. "This additional funding will allow our scientists to focus their efforts on the next medical breakthroughs that will ultimately improve the lives of Oklahomans and beyond."
"Presbyterian Health Foundation's funding provides a major boost to biomedical research in Oklahoma City," said OMRF President Andrew S. Weyrich, PhD. "PHF continues to open doors for OMRF scientists in the search for new and better ways to treat disease. Their investments in our labs change the lives of Oklahomans and people everywhere."
Funded projects will further research discovery in the areas of cancer, diabetes, neuroscience, cardiovascular, autoimmune diseases and COVID-19.
"Our grants help Oklahoma research scientists secure additional funding from national institutions such as National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association," said PHF Chairman Tom R. Gray, III. "We're thrilled to see such productive research collaborations happening across the medical campus."
About Presbyterian Health Foundation:
Presbyterian Health Foundation (PHF) (phfokc.com) is a private Oklahoma City-based foundation dedicated to accelerating lifesaving scientific research from ideas to medical innovations. Since 1985, PHF has granted over $205 million primarily to biomedical research institutions and health-focused organizations with an emphasis on the Oklahoma Health Center campus.
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STOCKHOLM, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux has appointed Anna Ohlsson-Leijon as new Chief Commercial Officer and head of the new Commercial & Consumer Journey Organization.
The Business Area heads responsible for Europe, North America, APAC&MEA and Latin America will report to Anna Ohlsson-Leijon in the role of Chief Commercial Officer for the Group. The new Commercial & Consumer Journey Organization will focus on commercial growth and consumer journey development and lead business execution across the four Business Areas.
"We're now taking the next steps to move even closer to the consumer and making the ownership of our products into an outstanding lifetime consumer experience", says Electrolux President & CEO Jonas Samuelson. "By getting organized globally around the consumer journey we can better leverage our scale on how a consumer buys an appliance, how we get them onboarded to connecting and using it and strengthen our aftermarket products and services offering."
Chris Braam, currently Head of Sales Business Area Europe, has been appointed Head of Business Area Europe, succeeding Anna Ohlsson-Leijon in her current role.
The Business Area heads remain members of Group Management, ensuring closeness to the business and emphasizing the important regional aspects of business development and execution.
The changes are effective as per July 1, 2022.
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Attempted rape suspect identified by company work shirt he was wearing, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - A man wanted in an attempted rape that was foiled by residents in Tennessee over the weekend is now behind bars after he was allegedly identified by the work shirt he was wearing.
Records dug up by WMC also show he’s a registered sex offender.
On Sept. 10, a tourist was walking on Tennessee Street in Memphis around 4 a.m. when a man, who was later identified as 30-year-old Christian Nugent, walked up behind her with his pants down and genitals exposed, according to an affidavit.
The victim told investigators Nugent took her to the ground and ripped her clothing.
As the victim tried to fight him off, a few residents in the area came outside and yelled at Nugent, causing him to run away.
Surveillance cameras in the area captured the incident. The video reportedly showed Nugent wearing a company shirt with a logo which police said assisted in his arrest.
Nugent met with investigators on Sept. 13 and allegedly admitted to being in the area that day and speaking to a woman. Police said he identified himself from the video but denied assaulting the victim, the affidavit said.
Police said Nugent has been charged with criminal attempted rape. He has a bond set at $40,000.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Advisor Jim Petrizzo, founder of Petrizzo Financial in Boulder City, NV, has partnered with Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), an independent broker-dealer based in San Diego, CA.
Based in Boulder City, NV, Jim Petrizzo operates his family firm with his wife, Michelle Petrizzo, and daughter, Chelsea Petrizzo. Jim and Chelsea are registered financial advisors, and Michelle's role covers administrative support. Petrizzo Financial is located inside the Boulder Dam Credit Union. The firm's motto is "Our family helping your family build your financial future."
Jim Petrizzo started his firm after witnessing his aging parents' experience with exploitation at the hands of their financial advisor. "My parents were just coming into retirement age, and I was concerned that they were being taken advantage of, financially," he recalls, adding, "I wanted to go into this business to help people and treat them the way my mom and dad should have been treated." Jim had no prior experience in finance before founding Petrizzo Financial in 1991, and recently celebrated 31 years in business. "We don't do anything short-term," he said.
Petrizzo Financial joined with IFG on March 24, 2022. "We were seeking a broker-dealer that offered true independence, because we've been stuck with other firms before that tried to fit our business into a mold," said Jim. "We are thrilled to welcome Petrizzo Financial to the IFG family," said David Fischer, IFG co-founder. "We believe in helping small family firms realize their unique vision of success."
Jim Petrizzo has been in business as a financial advisor since 1991; Petrizzo Financial, his family financial advisory firm, opened in Boulder City, NV in 2011. Petrizzo Financial is licensed to operate in 17 states, and currently serves over 1500 client accounts, most of which are families and retirees. To learn more about Petrizzo Financial, please contact Michelle Petrizzo at mpetrizzo@ifgrr.com
Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG) is a privately held independent broker-dealer based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2003, IFG provides an array of business solutions supporting more than 640 independent financial professionals across 389 offices nationwide. IFG was named among the "Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US" by Inc. 5000 in 2020 for the eighth time since 2010. San Diego Business Journal ranked IFG "#12 Among the Largest Private Companies in San Diego" in 2020. To learn more about IFG, visit ifgsd.com.
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The new partners come with a strong international operational background, highly experienced in building management teams, and scaling companies to sales of hundreds of millions of dollars. Given the current challenges facing the tech sector, it is all the more salient to have such an experienced team of partners to strengthen JVP's tech companies in Israel and New York. In 2021-2022, JVP led funding rounds totaling more than $1.5 billion for its portfolio companies to propel them to become category leaders
JERUSALEM and NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JVP, one of the top ten venture capital firms in the world, as ranked by Preqin, is expanding its activities in New York. Along with new investments in FinTech, Blockchain, Cyber, ClimaTech, FoodTech, and Digital Health, the fund has focused on growth and providing robust support to its companies over the past two years. In 2021-2022, JVP led funding rounds totaling more than $1.5 billion for its portfolio companies to propel them to become category leaders.
As part of the fund investment strategy, JVP has expanded its international activities, strengthened its management team, and most recently, welcomes new partners and executives to its ranks. The new partners will join JVP's current roster of partners that lead investments in the most important high-tech companies in Israel and internationally in tandem with working closely with the Fund's portfolio companies, with the goal of significantly expanding and advancing their business operations. Each new partner joins JVP with a strong international operations background, along with experience in building management teams and implementing growth strategies that have translated into hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. In the backdrop of tightening markets, each partners' expertise and experience will support and further strengthen each of JVP's portfolio companies in Israel and internationally.
JVP is renowned for its Centers of Innovation including Media and AI in Jerusalem, FoodTech in the Galilee, FinTech in Tel Aviv, Digital Health in Haifa, Cyber Security in Beer Sheva, and the International Cyber Center in New York.
"We welcome our new partners to JVP" says Erel Margalit, JVP Founder, and Executive Chairman. "It is precisely in these challenging times that category leaders are made. We must support our companies to reach these heights, enabling them to scale and reach sales of $100-300 million. Along with our existing roster of partners, our new partners bring robust business and strategic experience to further our companies in Israel, North America, and penetration into the Asian and European markets."
Marge Breya joins as a JVP partner in New York. Marge brings over 20 years of experience as CMO and COO in global companies including SAP, HP, Informatica Business Objects, and others. Marge will leverage her robust experience to propel JVP's portfolio companies to become international market leaders. Today, among other roles, she is the CMO of LeadSpace, in which JVP is a leading shareholder.
Sara Thomas was appointed as a JVP partner in London and New York. Founder and one of the owners of Aspen Group, she has led strategic processes in leading global technological companies including Salesforce, Orcal, FIS, and Finastra. In recent years, she has worked with JVP to build the management team at Qlik ($2.5 billion market cap) and, CyberArk ($5.6 billion market cap), among others.
Ilan Ron was promoted to JVP AgTech and FoodTech partner. Ilan is an international expert in the world of food. In recent years, he served as the CEO of Kayco Kosher, which control the kosher food market in North America. He serves as a board member on the boards of JVP's portfolio companies InnovoPro, Kinoko, and Next Probiotics.
Riki Mozes was promoted to JVP Chief People Officer. In her previous role, Riki was the Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Amdocs, where she was responsible for a team of 140 HR professionals across 12 countries. Riki also held senior positions at Teva and Ormat.
In addition, Alexandre Dahan was promoted from JVP Analyst to Director of Investments at JVP. Oren Schor joins JVP as a Senior Associate. Karen Kay joins JVP as Head of Strategic Partnerships in New York. Oded Pinero has been appointed CEO of Margalit Startup Cities. Sagi Kedem was promoted to COO, and Gali Timor joined the group as the Head of Margalit Start Up City Haifa - Digital Health.
About JVP
JVP, founded in 1993 by Dr. Erel Margalit, is an internationally renowned VC fund. It is among the pioneering firms of the Israeli VC industry and has raised over $1.6bn. Over the years, JVP has built over 160 companies and has been listed numerous times by Preqin, as one of the top-ten consistently performing VC firms worldwide. JVP has been instrumental in building some of the world's largest companies to emerge, facilitating 12 IPOs on NASDAQ, including CyberArk Software (NASDAQ: CYBR, $4.7 billion mkt. cap.), QLIK Technologies (NASDAQ: QLIK, then $4 billion mkt. cap.) as well as many large industry sales. Over the past decade, JVP has spearheaded the creation of international Centers of Excellence, including the AI and Media center in Jerusalem, the Cyber center in Beer Sheva, the FoodTech center in the Galilee, and the International Cyber and FinTech center in NYC, in partnership with NYC/EDC and the leading universities of the city. https://www.jvpvc.com.
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Family of man murdered on KC Amtrak train sues company for $100 million
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - The family of Richie Aaron, who was murdered on a KC Amtrak train in January, has blamed the railroad company for his death after it was found passengers had called for the train to stop and stay at one station - but it continued on as Aaron continued to bleed out and eventually die on the train.
The Witherspoon Law Group says on behalf of the widow of Richie T. Aaron who has been left to raise three children alone that Aaron would still be alive had Amtrak police simply searched for the shooter that killed him or rendered aid in time.
Witherspoon, who represents Aaron’s family in a $100 million lawsuit against Amtrak, said millions of Americans commute on the national railroad company’s trains and has questioned their safety.
The law group said Marquise Webb, the man charged with second-degree murder for Aaron’s killing, was questioned by an Amtrak conductor for suspicious behavior but was not searched. Instead, it said Webb was allowed to remain aboard the train with a loaded gun despite earlier reports of bloodshot eyes and appearing high on drugs.
Witherspoon said 35 minutes passed as Aaron bled out on the Amtrak train while calls for help and aid from passengers were ignored.
The group said Aaron had been away from his family for two weeks working as a contractor in Bloomington, Ill., and was on his way home to finally see his wife and their children again - ages 11, 8 and 4. Then the armed man shot him on an Amtrak train.
“He was just trying to get home to me and our three children,” said Breayonna Aaron, wife of the deceased shooting victim. “I am disgusted. Amtrak knew something wasn’t right with the man who shot my husband, but they let him stay on that train. How come the Amtrak police did nothing to keep my husband safe? Where were the scanners and metal detectors? How come there were no police on the train? People were calling for help. How come no one stopped the train to help Richie? They could have saved his life, but they didn’t, and I just don’t understand that.”
Attorneys and Aaron’s family said the husband and father of three would be alive if Amtrak police and staff had followed their own protocol and safety plan.
“Based on our initial investigation, Amtrak’s ‘Commitment to Safety’ policy clearly states: ‘All employees are empowered to stop an operation if an unsafe condition exists. This means everyone — at any time.’ Despite this policy, not one Amtrak employee acted appropriately to save Richie Aaron’s life so he could get home safely to his family,” said Nuru Witherspoon, attorney for Richie Aaron’s family. “This is unacceptable.”
The lawyers said Amtrak’s safety and security protocols for emergency preparedness and emergency care were not followed. No employees responded to the sound of gunshots, and passengers on the train said their cries for help went ignored after Aaron was shot.
Instead of remaining at the Lee’s Summit, Mo., station for emergency medical aid immediately after the shooting, the law group said Aaron lay dying as the train continued to its next stop in Independence.
According to at least one witness, 35 minutes passed between the shooting and the train finally stopping in Independence. They said Amtrak employees failed to ensure timely medical treatment for Aaron and refused to stop the train or connect with emergency services along the route, despite his life-threatening injuries.
“Where were the Amtrak conductor and police while Richie Aaron was dying on their commuter train? No-one stopped the train. How could Amtrak’s security and engineers let 35 minutes pass before stopping the train after Richie Aaron was shot? Was the priority getting to the next stop on time or saving the life of a passenger? The negligent acts of Amtrak and its employees mean that Richie Aaron’s three children grow up without their father, and his wife is now a widow,” said Witherspoon.
Amtrak’s website and YouTube channel claim it has a specifically-trained police force of over 450 people who are “always close by, providing rapid response,” and who are tasked with keeping passengers safe and secure during their travels. The family has tried to understand how the man could be allowed onto a train with a loaded gun when there are policies that prevent such an occurrence.
Aaron’s family said they want to know where the Amtrak security measures and trained police force were at the time of the shooting and are concerned this kind of violence could happen to anyone trying to get to-and-from work on an Amtrak train.
“Richie was a hard-working man, and a kind and loving husband and father. We would have celebrated our wedding anniversary was on February 14th, and our oldest son just turned 12-years-old on March 11th, said Breayonna Aaron. “Because Amtrak didn’t care about safety, I had to tell my children that their dad is never coming home. He took care of us. Now, our family has to figure out how to go on without my husband.”
“Amtrak has a Safety Management System that it failed to execute in order to save Richie Aaron’s life,” said Witherspoon. “Amtrak failed to search and detain a suspicious passenger. Amtrak failed to stop and provide aid to Richie Aaron after he was shot on that train. Richie Aaron bled out on a train because Amtrak failed to follow its own policies and procedures. Amtrak failed to make passenger safety a priority, and as a result, Richie Aaron is dead.”
The law group’s investigation into the incident found Amtrak owns and operates the train the incident had happened in. As the train had approached or just stopped at the Lee’s Summit station at 217 SW Main St., on Jan. 15, 2022, passengers heard gunshots on the train. Aaron had been shot by another Amtrak ticket-holding passenger.
The investigation found Webb had allegedly boarded the train in Normal, Ill., and was a stranger to Aaron. He had been wearing a jacket and carrying a backpack. Not long before he boarded the train, Webb had been involved in a carjacking in which the victim described him as having puffy and bloodshot eyes and that he appeared to be high on drugs.
After Webb boarded the train, the law group found an Amtrak conductor checked his passenger ticket and questioned him before the shooting as to why he had purchased two tickets for the same trip to Kansas City. Despite not having an answer, he was not asked follow-up questions, was not asked to open his bag, and was not asked to remove his jacket or otherwise detained for further inquiry.
While stopped at the Lee’s Summit station, the investigation found other passengers on the train notified Amtrak personnel of multiple gunshots and of Aaron’s injuries. Passengers told personnel to stop the train as Webb ran at the Lee’s Summit stop and then departed anyway for the next stop at 600 S Grand Ave. in Independence.
Despite continued pleas from passengers to stop the train, Witherspoon Law Group said Amtrak personnel refused and instead kept on the journey to Independence as Aaron lay bleeding out and dying on the train.
The Independence stop is at least 16 minutes away once the train departs from Lee’s Summit according to the public booking system. Including the time stopped in Lee’s Summit, witnesses reported 35 minutes had passed between the gunshots and the train stopping in Independence. They said Amtrak made no effort to remain in Lee’s Summit or stop the train along the way to connect with emergency services.
When the train arrived in Independence, the law group said emergency services arrived to help Aaron - but it was much too late. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Passengers reported that when officials were informed of the gunshots and asked the train to stop, Amtrak refused. No emergency services were called by the company at the time the shooting was reported and neither were emergency services until the Independence stop.
The investigation found Amtrak does not have adequate passenger security screenings before boarding to detect loaded guns being transported. It also does not use metal detectors, or body scanners, screen passengers for firearms or adequately display signs which prohibit guns.
While Amtrak does permit firearms included in checked baggage, the investigation noted there are no regular, routine or consistent security measures to deter passengers from carrying loaded guns on Amtrak trains and carry-on baggage is not adequately screened - if at all.
Witherspoon indicated security personnel are not adequately posted on every train and no security was on board at the time of or before Aaron’s shooting. It said any security that may have been on board failed to act following reports of the shooting and Aaron’s injuries.
At the same time, the law group noted Amtrak does not warn customers of the risks associated with passengers carrying guns or risks associated with their lack of security measures regarding firearms.
To compete with air travel, Witherspoon said Amtrak purposefully minimizes security measures to ensure “less hassle” to paying customers. It said Amtrak believes heightened security would hinder the flow and timeliness of train travel and reduce its potential to compete with plane travel, downwardly affecting its bottom line.
The investigation also found no action had been taken before the shooting, which contradicts Amtrak’s own policies and procedures. It indicated the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. after Webb arrived, resulting in Aaron’s severe injuries and untimely death.
The law group said Amtrak employs 450 individuals tasked with security and safety. Had Amtrak followed its own policies and procedures, it said teh shooting would not have happened.
Not only did Amtrak fail to properly train employees or enforce its own workplace policies and procedures relevant to preventing the shooting and the risks associated with lax safety and security measures, but Witherspoon Law Group said it also failed to take adequate security measures to protect the premises - including but not limited to regular security detail and access controls - to prevent or deter violent crime.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s going to be a seasonal-type Saturday for North Texas in the middle of August as temperatures will be around the mid-90s for much of the region along with a chance for thunderstorms and showers in the afternoon.
NWS Fort Worth says, “There will be enough sunshine today to allow temperatures to reach seasonal normals. Some afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be possible.”
Next up, make sure you’re weather aware on Sunday in North Texas as widespread rainfall is expected with possible flooding issues. Highs will range from the high 80s to the low 90s for much of the region.
The weather center says, “Rain chances will ramp up on Sunday with widespread showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Heavy rainfall could result in flooding issues.”
When standing water is visible on the roadways, it’s simple, turn around, don’t drown. “Heavy rainfall on drought-stricken soil may cause flooding early next week. The greatest chances for rainfall will start Sunday afternoon and continue through midweek. There is still uncertainty on specific locations of greatest rainfall chances and highest rainfall accumulations at this time. Keep up to date with road conditions as commutes on Monday could be affected! Remember to never drive through flooded roads or past barricades. When driving through heavy rain, make sure to slow down as visibilities will be diminished.”
Some more rain in the forecast as August continues, so, how much rainfall will you get?
“There is high confidence in all areas receiving rain next week, but possible rainfall amounts vary considerably. An inch or two of rainfall is likely through next weekend, but there is low potential for a few areas to receive over 10 inches,” NWS Fort Worth said.
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Our newest osmometer delivers the automation and data management capabilities modern clinical labs require to free up tech time, improve result turnaround times, reduce errors, and ensure effortless compliance.
NORWOOD, Mass., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Instruments announced today at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry trade show in Chicago the newest addition to its clinical line of freezing point osmometers, the OsmoPRO MAX Automated Osmometer.
As the leading authority in osmometry, Advanced Instruments designed the OsmoPRO® MAX for clinical laboratories of all sizes seeking higher productivity through automation. The instrument's innovative flow-through technology eliminates manual pipetting and consumables, allowing testing to begin with the push of a button.
The OsmoPRO MAX goes beyond providing accurate and precise test results to deliver a fully automated solution. The instrument provides increased efficiency and a simplified osmolality testing workflow:
- Direct sampling from primary tubes eliminates the need for sample cups.
- Continuous loading of samples in their primary tubes as they arrive minimizes workflow interruptions and eliminates batch testing.
- Ready-to-use system fluid automates cleaning between samples for up to 500 tests.
- Automated barcode scanning reduces transcription errors and prevents sample mix-ups.
- Automatic data upload capability to the AdvancedQC™ peer group program facilitates monitoring of quality control trends and instrument performance.
The OsmoPRO MAX, like all of the osmometers in Advanced Instruments' portfolio, uses the industry-preferred freezing point depression method to provide reliable results in minutes.
"The OsmoPRO MAX delivers the ease of use, automation, and data management features today's clinical laboratories seek," said Byron Selman, CEO of Advanced Instruments. "Advanced Instruments continues to innovate in the field of osmometry while remaining committed to the product quality and reliability that our customers have depended on for the past 65 years."
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About Advanced Instruments
Advanced Instruments is a global provider of scientific and analytical instruments for the biotechnology, clinical, and food and beverage industries. For more than 65 years, the company's innovations have helped organizations improve quality of results, achieve reliable outcomes, and increase workplace productivity. Advanced Instruments has a diverse portfolio of products, including freezing point osmometers, cerebrospinal fluid cell counters, anaerobic jar systems, cryoscopes, pasteurization test systems, and testing standards and controls. Advanced Instruments is based in Norwood, Massachusetts and is majority owned by Patricia Industries. For more information, visit www.aicompanies.com.
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Video: Police smash man’s head to ground in parking arrest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Law enforcement officials in Rhode Island are looking into the conduct of two veteran Providence police officers shown on video smashing a handcuffed man’s face into the pavement over the July 4 weekend.
State Attorney General Peter Neronha and the Providence Police Department’ Office of Professional Responsibility have opened investigations into the arrest of a man at the city’s India Point Park following a July 3 fireworks celebration, the Boston Globe reports.
Captain Stephen Gencarella and Lt. Matthew Jennette arrested Armando Rivas, 21, at around 9:30 p.m. for leaving his vehicle parked unattended in the travel lane, the newspaper reports.
Police say the officers struck Rivas in the head, handcuffed him and brought him to the ground after he resisted arrest.
But the video shows that as Rivas was handcuffed and lying face-down, one of the officers grabbed his head and smashed his face down on the pavement, the Globe reports.
Rivas was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstructing an officer and simple assault.
It couldn’t be immediately determined if Rivas or the two officers have lawyers. The police department and Neronha’s office didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Wednesday.
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC: PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, today announced the second annual funding campaign through its BCTCares For The Hungry initiative in support of local backpack food programs for food-insecure children. This BCTCares campaign is called "Pack the 'Pack" in reference to raising funds to purchase enough food to fill 5,000 take-home backpacks. Fundraising will be from July 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022. Monetary donations will be accepted at all BCT branch locations and online. For a list of branches, visit www.mybct.bank/locations/. Online donations can be made by visiting www.mybct.bank/about/bctcares/.
Alice Frazier, President and CEO of BCT, remarked, "Over 151 years ago, our founders established a culture of neighbors helping neighbors, especially those in need." Frazier continued, "Our Pack the 'Pack program directly supports many of our neighbors in need, especially children. Our employees and BCTCares team are excited to make the 2022 Pack The 'Pack campaign as successful as our first. The number of food-insecure children in our local markets continues to grow, especially with recent inflationary pressures. Through our Pack the 'Pack campaign, we are raising awareness in local communities about the thousands of food-insecure children who will go hungry. We are asking our neighbors to join this fight against hunger. A $5.00 donation will feed one local child for one day."
For the Pack the 'Pack campaign, BCTCares has partnered with local backpack program charities who will purchase and distribute food using the funds donated. The local backpack program partners are:
- Berkeley County Backpack Program (Berkeley County, WV) - http://feedbcwvkids.org/
- Community Combined Ministries – Kidz Power Pacs (Jefferson County, WV) - https://communitycombined.org/
- HARC/Micah's Backpack (Washington County, MD) - https://harccoalition.org/programs/micahs-backpack/
- Loudoun Backpack Coalition (Loudoun County, VA) - https://loudouneducationfoundation.org/backpack-coalition/
To learn more about the Pack the 'Pack campaign and how to donate, visit any BCT branch or BCT's website at www.mybct.bank/about/bctcares.
About the Company
Founded in 1871, BCT - Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:PTBS). With approximately $719 million in assets as of March 31, 2021, the Company conducts operations through its main office, an additional eight branch offices, and two loan production offices. BCT's offices are located in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties (WV), Washington County (MD), and Loudoun and Stafford Counties (VA). The Bank provides various banking products and services including free access to over 55,000 ATMs through the Allpoint® network plus online and mobile banking for individuals, businesses, and local governments. The Bank also offers commercial lines and term loans, residential and commercial construction, commercial real estate loans and agricultural loans. The Residential Lending division offers secondary market and portfolio mortgage loans, one-time close construction to perm loans, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. For over 65 years, BCT Wealth Advisors has provided financial management, investment, trust, and estate services to its clients. In 2019, 2020, and 2021 the Bank was named a "Best Bank To Work For" by American Banker. In 2018, Forbes named BCT a "Best In State Bank" for Maryland.
The Company's shares are quoted on the OTC Pink Sheet marketplace under the symbol "PTBS." For more information about Potomac Bancshares, Inc., and the Bank, please visit our website at www.mybct.bank.
About BCTCares Foundation
The BCTCares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to provide direct support to food-insecure children, families, and individuals in the four primary counties served by BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank. BCTCares Foundation, Inc., EIN 87-1550562. Consult your tax adviser regarding possible tax benefits for donations. For more information or to donate, visit our webpage at www.mybct.bank/about/bctcares.
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Oklahoma state House approves bill to make abortion illegal
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma House gave final legislative approval on Tuesday to a bill that would make performing an abortion a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
With little discussion and no debate, the Republican-controlled House voted 70-14 to send the bill to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who has previously said he’d sign any anti-abortion bill that comes to his desk.
The bill is one of several anti-abortion measures still alive in Oklahoma’s Legislature this year, part of a trend of GOP-led states passing aggressive anti-abortion legislation as the conservative U.S. Supreme Court is considering ratcheting back abortion rights that have been in place for nearly 50 years.
The Oklahoma bill, which passed the Senate last year, makes an exception only for an abortion performed to save the life of the mother, said GOP state Rep. Jim Olsen, of Roland, who sponsored the bill. Under the bill, a person convicted of performing an abortion would face up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
“The penalties are for the doctor, not for the woman,” Olsen said.
Similar anti-abortion bills approved by the Oklahoma Legislature and in other conservative states in recent years have been stopped by the courts as unconstitutional, but anti-abortion lawmakers have been buoyed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow new Texas abortion restrictions to remain in place. The new Texas law, the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the U.S. in decades, leaves enforcement up to private citizens, who are entitled to collect what critics call a “bounty” of $10,000 if they bring a successful lawsuit against a provider or anyone who helps a patient obtain an abortion. Several states, including Oklahoma, are pursuing similar legislation this year.
The Oklahoma bill’s passage came on the same day as more than 100 people attended a “Bans Off Oklahoma” rally outside the Capitol in support of abortion rights.
“These legislators have continued their relentless attacks on our freedoms,” said Emily Wales, interim president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes. “These restrictions are not about improving the safety of the work that we do. They are about shaming and stigmatizing people who need and deserve abortion access.”
Wales said Planned Parenthood’s abortion clinic in Oklahoma has seen an 800% increase in the number of women from Texas after that state passed its new anti-abortion law last year.
The Texas law bans abortion once cardiac activity is detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy, without exceptions in cases of rape or incest.
Also Tuesday, the Oklahoma House adopted a resolution to recognize lives lost due to abortion and urge citizens to fly flags at half-staff on Jan. 22, the day the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in its landmark 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade.
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of state Rep. Jim Olsen’s name.
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Pediatrician pleads not guilty in murder-for-hire plot of ex-husband
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) – A pediatrician in Kentucky pleaded not guilty to a murder-for-hire charge in which officials say she plotted to have her ex-husband killed.
Stephanie Russell was taken into custody by FBI agents on May 19, charged with commission of murder-for-hire, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Court records say Russell, a pediatrician who practiced in Louisville, contacted someone she believed she was hiring to murder her ex-husband. Russell agreed to pay the contact – who was an undercover FBI agent – $7,000 in exchange for the murder.
Documents say Russell placed $3,500 outside her medical office in a drop box as half of the payment. She agreed to pay the second half after her ex-husband was killed.
Russell was indicted during proceedings on Thursday. Her attorneys entered a not-guilty plea on the murder-for-hire charge.
A trial by jury is scheduled to take place in Louisville on Aug. 22.
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The Las Vegas Raiders waived offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood on Tuesday, the third of the club’s three first-round draft picks in 2020-21 to get dumped before the end of his second season.
NFL teams had to cut their rosters to 53 players for the regular season by the Tuesday deadline, although some moves were procedural steps before bringing those players back.
Most of the openings will be when players on the current roster are moved to injured reserve with the possibility of returning this season. Those players have to be on the 53-man roster first.
Leatherwood was the 17th overall pick by the Raiders last year, and started all 17 games. Receiver Henry Ruggs III and cornerback Damon Arnette were drafted 12th and 19th overall, respectively, in 2020 before getting cut after off-field incidents last year.
Mike Mayock was general manager and Jon Gruden was the coach for those picks. They have since been replaced by GM Dave Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels.
Leatherwood struggled to find consistency, as he was moved from tackle to guard during his rookie season under the previous coaching staff. McDaniels gave Leatherwood another chance at right tackle this offseason, but the former Alabama lineman seemingly regressed behind Brandon Parker and rookie Thayer Munford during training camp.
The Cleveland Browns released quarterback Josh Rosen, a 2018 first-rounder by Arizona who was brought in as an extra arm in training camp while the team navigated Deshaun Watson’s situation.
Rosen was a possible option as the backup while Jacoby Brissett starts during Watson’s 11-game NFL suspension. However, Joshua Dobbs had an excellent training camp and preseason, making Rosen expendable.
The 25-year-old Rosen hasn’t lived up to expectations since being taken 10th overall by the Cardinals four years ago. He’s 3-13 as a starter in his NFL career, which also includes stops with Arizona, Miami, Tampa Bay, San Francisco and Atlanta.
The Falcons protected receiver Jared Bernhardt on their initial roster. The undrafted former college lacrosse player at Maryland gave his current position a try after helping Ferris State win the Division II championship last season as an option quarterback.
Carolina placed Zane Gonzalez (groin) on season-ending injured reserve, leaving the team temporarily without a kicker on their 53-man roster. The Panthers have already worked out Brian Johnson and Eddy Pineiro, and have more tryouts coming.
Carolina’s most surprising move was cutting veteran safety Juston Burris, who started 20 games over two seasons. However, Burris lost his starting job last season after the Panthers signed free agent Xavier Woods, and the team went with younger backups Sam Franklin and Sean Chandler instead.
The Panthers included quarterback Sam Darnold on the 53-man roster, but a move to IR with a chance to return is likely. He sustained a high ankle sprain in the preseason finale against Buffalo. Baker Mayfield is the starter, with P.J. Walker backing him up.
Minnesota released backup quarterbacks Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond, who became expendable last week when the Vikings acquired Nick Mullens in a trade with Las Vegas. Mond was the first of four picks in the third round last year, but was simply deemed too raw as a rookie for any role other than No. 3 QB.
Tennessee is going with rookie QB Malik Willis, the 86th pick overall out of Liberty, as Ryan Tannehill’s backup. The Titans released Logan Woodside, Tannehill’s backup the past two seasons.
The Dallas Cowboys left all three backups to Dak Prescott off their initial roster, but Cooper Rush is expected to re-sign and assume that role again. Will Grier could return, possibly on the practice squad, if he clears waivers. Left tackle Tyron Smith (torn hamstring) and receiver James Washington (broken foot) are headed to IR.
Kansas City released Josh Gordon, the once-elite and oft-suspended receiver who spent the past year trying to rebuild his career with the Chiefs. So was fellow receiver Corey Coleman, a 2016 first-round pick. Both played at Baylor.
Seattle released veteran cornerback Justin Coleman, who returned to the Seahawks with the thought of being the nickel cornerback after thriving in that role in his previous stint with Seattle. But rookie Coby Bryant showed enough versatility to play in the slot. Coleman could be a candidate to return.
Buffalo saved a roster spot by placing cornerback Tre’Davious White on the physically unable to perform list, sidelining him at least the first four games and giving him more time to rehab from a left knee injury. Miami did the same with cornerback Byron Jones, who had surgery on his lower leg in the offseason.
The Bills released tight end O.J. Howard, a free agent pickup this year, but still have an opening at punter after waiving Matt Araiza over the weekend. Araiza is named in a civil lawsuit alleging he was involved with other San Diego State players in a gang rape of a teenager last fall.
Miami’s wide receiver group was too crowded for Preston Williams, who earned a starting job as an undrafted free agent in 2019 before a knee injury ended his rookie season. He never quite returned to form, and struggled for an opportunity behind Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Cedrick Wilson. Hill and Wilson were offseason additions.
Denver cut receiver Kendall Hinton, who was forced to play quarterback when the team had a COVID-19 outbreak in 2020.
There were also a handful of trades on cutdown day, including Philadelphia acquiring defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson from New Orleans in a deal that otherwise involved draft picks. Saints coach Dennis Allen didn’t want to discuss whether the trade was tied to Gardner-Johnson’s contract, which expires after this season.
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Actions include comprehensive racial equity assessment, anti-bias training and education program, and enhancements to DE&I program, all overseen and conducted by nationally recognized experts
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Place today announced a series of initiatives as part of an expansion of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Initiatives include a comprehensive racial equity assessment, the development and implementation of an anti-bias training and education program, and enhancements to ensure a best-in-class diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) program. This work will be overseen by national experts.
The racial equity assessment will include a review of policies, processes, and practices that impact guests, employees, suppliers, and the community to identify opportunities for improvement. The assessment will include engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. Experts will remain engaged after the completion of the assessment to monitor our progress toward established goals.
By the end of September 2022, all employees will participate in a substantive training and education program designed to address bias, promote inclusion, prevent discrimination, and ensure all guests and employees feel safe and welcome. This training will be incorporated into the onboarding of all new employees and will become a regular part of our training and workforce development.
The racial equity assessment, training and education program, and DE&I program enhancements are being developed and overseen by national experts in civil rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion. These experts include Debo P. Adegbile, the Chair of the Anti-Discrimination Practice at WilmerHale LLP and a Commissioner on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; Joseph West, the current co-Chair of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at DuaneMorris; and Sadiqa Reynolds, the longtime leader of the Louisville Urban League and incoming CEO of Perception Institute, a research consortium that uniquely leverages insights from the social sciences to create effective interventions for inclusion and belonging.
"We are pleased to have this team of well-respected leaders joining us. We have already begun engaging with employees, guests, civil rights groups as well as community leaders, and instituted some interim measures at the park while the review proceeds. The actions we are taking will help us deliver on our promise to provide an equitable and inclusive experience for all our guests every day," said Cathy Valeriano, President of Sesame Place Philadelphia. "We are committed to making sure our guests feel welcome, included and enriched by their visits to our park."
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Mann: Trinidad, Tobago fertilizer ruling a “step in the right direction”
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Representative Tracey Mann says the ruling following an investigation into fertilizer shipped from Trinidad and Tobago is a “step in the right direction.”
U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS) says the U.S. International Trade Commission’s ruling in its investigation regarding urea ammonium nitrate solution fertilizer from Trinidad and Tobago is a step in the right direction.
“[Monday], the U.S. International Trade Commission rejected imposing final duties on urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) in its determination that anti-dumping activity surrounding UAN fertilizers in Trinidad and Tobago did not harm the U.S. fertilizer industry. This is a step in the right direction for American farmers and agricultural producers who have been laboring under skyrocketing fertilizer prices, with UAN prices at the top of the list,” Representative Mann said.
With the decision, Rep. Mann said the ITC finally responded to his three letters, which date back to March, legislation he introduced and testimony he gave. He said all o which urge the reconsideration of the initial duties.
Mann said he is proud to lead the charge in this effort, however, the fight is not over.
“I will continue to monitor the situation, and I look forward to seeing the immediate removal of duties on UAN imports from Trinidad and Tobago, which is the most immediate opportunity for a near-term, partial remedy to the high cost of fertilizer facing U.S. farmers,” Mann concluded.
Mann represents the First Congressional District of Kansas, which is home to 60,000 farms and ranches and is the third largest agriculture-producing district in the nation.
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ZuoRAT is a sophisticated multi-tier, router fleet attack targeting home-office routers on an unprecedented scale, and is the most significant widespread attack since Mirai in 2016. Help is on the way with protection for routers and all devices connected to them by SAM
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the announcement issued by Lumen Technologies' Black Lotus Labs on 6/29/2022, SAM Seamless Network, the global leader of security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks and IoTs, today reveals the extent of the attack and how to protect against it.
Yesterday Lumen research labs published a report outlining a widespread cyber-attack for home and SOHO networks. These attacks were generated by a well-organized group, possibly a state-sponsored organization, which investigated and exploited several vulnerabilities found in routers. It affects the hardware of well-known vendors such as Asus, Cisco, DrayTek and NETGEAR. The list is not exhaustive and other routers may still be compromised. The evidence gathered so far indicated that this group has been planning this attack scenario for months.
ZuoRAT is a multi-tier attack infiltrating home and home-office consumer-grade routers. Once in the network , it exploits vulnerabilities on all connected computers and devices, making it possible for the attackers to commit a very sophisticated attack using two of the most dangerous methods: Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) and Trojan Horse.
With MITM attacks, routers and IoTs in unmanaged networks could be leveraged by perpetrators to position themselves in a conversation between a user and an application. This can allow access to a user's credentials, bank accounts, social media accounts, an employer's VPN, browsing history, personal preferences and essentially any online activity that is transmitted via the router.
Essentially, once attackers have gained access to the router they have visibility to everything on the network. The second stage will then be to infiltrate an organization using the injection of a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) onto a PC, providing the attackers complete freedom to act as they wish and gather all information on the network, including traffic and all existing vulnerabilities – this is all typically the first step in a widespread attack.
Everyone using the compromised home network is at risk. This attack is aimed at consumers and SOHO businesses, but there could also be implications for well-established enterprises as employees working from home (WFH) undermine the security posture of the organization by connecting to corporate networks from infected home environments.
Once the attackers enter the router, they constantly scan the network and connected devices, including corporate laptops, waiting for a time when employees try to access the office network from home to learn which updates are currently installed on the employer's network and then exploit unpatched vulnerabilities, compromising the entire corporate network.
Internet service providers (ISPs) often adopt DNS solutions at the core network, and although these types of solutions might provide some level of protection against phishing attacks, they leave users exposed to many other types of attacks that require much more dynamic protection at the LAN level. This "local" protection is necessary in order to match the capabilities of sophisticated adversaries and prevent them from spreading malware and related in the network.
The SAM agent is installed directly on the router gateway and then provides deep visibility into the network, which enables the ISP and customer to monitor and track any suspicious activity across all connected devices. The agent uses a unique deception mechanism for router protection that allows it to trick perpetrators. In addition, one of SAM's unique capabilities is its ability to respond quickly to new vulnerabilities and patch those within hours of discovery. This capability prevents attacks from spreading to more networks.
In the case of ZuoRAT, the good news is that users who have SAM agent installed on their routers are protected. SAM has several mechanisms that block some of the initial activities that were performed by these actors. The even better news is that SAM is platform-agnostic, which means it can be integrated with any router, new or old, to deliver a unified protection layer for the ISP's entire router fleet.
"We have not seen something of this magnitude since Mirai. In the past few months we've seen a huge increase in the number of attacks targeting routers, this is exactly the reason ISPs should recognize the importance of protecting the routers as part of their critical infrastructure. For this reason, we see regulators around the world taking a more active role in protecting networks operating in their countries," said Sivan Rauscher, CEO of SAM Seamless Networks. "The only way to stop such sophisticated attacks is to have deep network visibility at the CPE-level, without it no one can predict what is going to happen next."
About SAM
The leading provider of cloud-native security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks and connected devices, protecting upwards of 470 million devices globally. With its intuitive AI technology, SAM addresses the challenges of our hyperconnected world, in which an explosion of IoT devices exposes potential attack surfaces for companies and consumers alike. SAM's device-agnostic software provides deep network visibility to protect against sophisticated cyber-attacks in real-time and prevent the spread of zero-day attacks. By using its unique cloud-based device and threat intelligence, SAM studies and identifies the behavior of every device to create customized protection for all home and SMB users, forming a bulletproof network.
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Linda Kay Watson Washburn, 76, of Temple died Saturday Jun 13, 2022 2 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save BELTON — Services for Linda Kay Watson Washburn, 76, of Temple are pending with Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Belton. Ms. Washburn died Saturday, June 11, at a Fort Worth hospital. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Latest e-Edition Temple Daily Telegram Eedition Temple Daily Telegram Most Popular Articles Images ArticlesBHS student indicted on murder charge in stabbing deathBell County eatery makes Yelp’s top 100 Texas restaurantsPolice: Wrong-way driver killed on I-35Feeling the call to serve: Native Texan becomes Temple church’s new female-led pastorTemple man indicted on two counts of indecency with a childBelton ISD superintendent: Bond election done properly; TEA has no election-related complaints against districtTemple stabbing under investigation as suspect detained'A terrible thing': Woman shot at close rangeTemple Community Clinic to break ground for new facilityDriver killed in wrong-way collision identified Images
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Zelensky says Blinken and Austin will visit Ukraine on Sunday
By Mohammed Tawfeeq and Jonny Hallam, CNN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Kyiv on Sunday.
“I don’t think this is a secret that people from the US are coming to us tomorrow, State Secretary Mr. Blinken and the Defense Secretary (Lloyd Austin) who are coming to us,” Zelensky said at a press conference held in an underground subway station in the Ukrainian capital.
Zelensky also said, “We will be expecting, when the security will allow, the President of the United States to come and to talk to us.”
CNN has reached out to the US Department of Defense and Department of State for comment.
The White House declined to comment on the potential trip.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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Doctor details what men and women should know about alopecia
KENILWORTH, N.J., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After this year's Academy Awards, hair loss was a trending topic. Yet much of the conversation around Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia highlighted common misconceptions around hair loss. We lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair from our head every day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. But some people will experience even more significant hair loss in their lifetimes, which can be a source of anxiety and in some cases, an indicator of more serious medical issues.
In a new editorial on MerckManuals.com, Wendy S. Levinbook, MD, Hartford Dermatology Associates, breaks down six of the most common misconceptions about hair loss – along with the facts people should know.
Misconception #1 - Alopecia is a Specific Medical Condition
Alopecia is simply the medical term for any type of hair loss. It is not a specific medical condition. There are many specific types of alopecia. The most common is androgenetic alopecia, which is related to aging. By age 80, more than 70% of men and 50% of women will have this form of alopecia.
Misconception #2 - Hair Loss Only Affects Older Men
It's not just men who experience hair loss. Women also experience hair loss, although the pattern of hair loss tends to be different in men and women. In women, hair is usually first lost on the top of the head. Typically, the hair thins rather than becoming completely lost, and the hairline stays intact.
Misconception #3 - Hair Loss is Passed Down from Just Your Mother or Father
There's a persistent myth that hair loss in men is passed down from the mother's side of the family while hair loss in women is passed down the father's side. While genetics play a part in male- and female-pattern hair loss, these traits can be passed down from both parents.
Misconception #4 - Nothing Can Prevent Hair Loss
There are a wide range of products, vitamins and therapies that claim to prevent or even undo hair loss – often with a hefty price tag attached. The reality is, it's difficult to regain hair that's already been lost in most cases. Slowing or stopping hair loss depends on the cause of the hair loss, but there are some products that can be effective if used consistently and effectively.
Misconception #5 - Washing Your Hair Too Much Can Cause Hair Loss
Some people are concerned that washing their hair too often can cause hair loss. This is not true. Additionally, hats do not cause hair loss and in fact can be an effective way to protect the scalp from the sun.
Misconception #6 - Hair Loss is Only a Cosmetic Issue
The psychological impact of hair loss should not be overlooked or minimized. Our society places a high value on appearance, and hair is closely tied to beauty standards across many cultures. Individuals struggling with hair loss should pay close attention to mental health issues that may come with it. Often, seeking support from loved ones or others going through similar challenges can help.
At the same time, hair loss is not always a purely cosmetic challenge. It can be indicative of more serious issues, including lupus, hormonal disorders, fungal infections, or nutritional deficiencies. It can also be caused by physical stressors, psychological stress, or an injury.
Read more about hair loss in Dr. Levinbook's editorial on MerckManuals.com.
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First published in 1899 as a small reference book for physicians and pharmacists, The Merck Manual grew in size and scope to become one of the world's most widely used comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers. As The Manual evolved, it continually expanded the reach and depth of its offerings to reflect the mission of providing the best medical information to a wide cross-section of users, including medical professionals and students, veterinarians and veterinary students, and consumers. In 2015, The Manuals kicked off Global Medical Knowledge 2020, a global initiative with the goal to make the best current medical information accessible by up to three billion professionals and patients around the world by 2020. The Manuals achieved that goal, and today its medical information is available in more than 241 counties and in nearly a dozen languages. It's continuing its ambitious mission through outreach, education and creating new reliable medical resources. For access to thousands of medical topics with images, videos and a constantly expanding set of resources, visit MerckManuals.com or MSDManuals.com and connect with us on social media: For Consumers in the U.S. and its territories: Twitter and Facebook. For Professionals in the U.S. and its territories: Twitter and Facebook
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For over 130 years, Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases in pursuit of our mission to save and improve lives. We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships. Today, Merck continues to be at the forefront of research to prevent and treat diseases that threaten people and animals – including cancer, infectious diseases such as HIV and Ebola, and emerging animal diseases – as we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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Court leaves dwindling paths for Biden’s climate mission
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 500 days into his presidency, Joe Biden’s hope for saving the Earth from the most devastating effects of climate change may not be dead.
But it’s not far from it.
A Supreme Court ruling Thursday not only limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate climate pollution by power plants, but also suggests the court is poised to block other efforts by Biden and federal agencies to limit the climate-wrecking fumes emitted by oil, gas and coal.
It’s a blow to Biden’s commitment to slash emissions in the few years scientists say are left to stave off worse and deadlier levels of global warming. And it’s a sign, to Democrats at home and allies abroad, of the dwindling options remaining for Biden to reverse the legacy of President Donald Trump, who mocked the science of climate change. Trump’s three Supreme Court appointees provided half of the affirmative votes in Thursday’s 6-3 ruling.
After the ruling, a veteran Democratic lawmaker acknowledged he saw no hope of Congress producing any meaningful climate legislation, either. The foreign allies whom Biden once spoke of leading to a global clean-power transformation are wondering if the United States can even lead itself.
And in a Houston neighborhood entering hurricane season, a man who had spent four decades advocating for the Black communities and other communities of color and poorer communities hit hardest by pollution and the record heat, cold, floods and storms of climate change reacted to the ruling like many others did Thursday — saying it was all up to Biden now to act – and act in a big way.
“This is real,” said Robert Bullard, an academic who became a pioneer in what became the U.S. environmental justice movement, of the multiplying natural disasters – the kind scientists say are increasingly influenced by the heating atmosphere -- wrecking cities on America’s vulnerable Gulf of Mexico.
“Those communities that have been flooded out...some of those communities still have blue tarps on their houses,” Bullard said. “So I don’t think the Supreme Court and and some of our elected officials are speaking about the urgency of where we are when it comes to our climate.”
The dismay at the ruling expressed by many among what is a majority of people in America who say they care deeply about climate change reflected this was only the latest setback to Biden’s early promises to slash emissions.
A narrowly divided Congress already handed Biden what’s been the worst climate defeat of his term so far when two Democrats, including coal-state lawmaker Joe Manchin, joined Senate Republicans in refusing to pass Biden’s Build Back Better package.
Climate parts of the legislation were meant to kickstart America’s transformation into a land of electric cars, clean industry and energy-efficient buildings. Biden was able to move forward some smaller parts of his proposal, including electric car chargers.
And this year, in a development as dangerous for Biden’s early climate hopes as the Supreme Court ruling, a global oil and gas supply crunch has sent gas prices pinging off record highs. It’s fueled inflation and voter anger against Biden, and potentially other Democrats.
The energy shortfall left Biden scrambling for additional oil and gas. It’s also left it unclear whether he still feels he has the political capital to lead the U.S. move to renewable energy as decisively as he promised as a candidate and in his first months in office.
The ruling left policy experts, lawmakers and ordinary people saying Biden, Democrats and climate-minded Republicans still have some routes left to push through climate efforts.
One is ambitious, shrewd executive action — if Biden dares — to push through carefully targeted emission-cutting steps.
A second is climate action by California and the other blue states that earlier swung into action to challenge Trump’s climate rollbacks in court.
A third option is a pitch that Biden and Democrats are throwing to voters more and more — elect enough Democrats in the midterms to allow Congress to pass laws thwarting rollbacks by conservatives, in Congress and on the Supreme Court.
Biden has pledged to cut the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade and to have an emissions-free power sector by 2035.
Biden offered no guarantees of success in his comments after the court ruling.
“While this decision risks damaging our nation’s ability to keep our air clean and combat climate change, I will not relent in using my lawful authorities to protect public health and tackle the climate crisis,” he said in a statement.
His team would “find ways that we can, under federal law, continue protecting Americans” from pollution and climate change, he said.
The Biden administration can still do a strong rule on carbon emissions and greenhouse gas emissions generally, and it ought to do it fast, said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat.
As it is, “there’s no easy fix from Congress from this mess,” Whitehouse said, blaming past court rulings on political donations for “the big, dark polluter money” he said holds sway in politics now.
The Supreme Court ruling came as Biden was savoring a successful gathering with NATO allies, who have rallied behind the U.S. in confronting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. After Biden’s early proclamations in summits at the outset of his term that “America is back!,” the setback in the Supreme Court underscored to allies how vulnerable the U.S. president remains on the domestic front, including when it comes to fulfilling climate commitments.
As the ruling was released, Biden envoy John Kerry was flying out after an oceans conference in Portugal, still working for global and country-by-country commitments to cut emissions.
The domestic climate setbacks have helped slow early global momentum for climate breakthroughs. They’ve weakened U.S. leverage as Kerry presses countries including China to swing away from coal and other damaging fossil fuels — something Biden had pledged the U.S. would lead on by example.
Among allies abroad, the Supreme Court ruling could shock America’s transatlantic partners like few other developments, said Max Bergmann, director of the Europe program at the Center for Strategic and International studies.
The climate decision in some ways “may have broader impacts at least on the European populace that this is a country that, A: can’t get things done and B: is going in a really bizarre direction domestically,” Bergmann said.
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: September 21, 2021 to June 13, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 22, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Inotiv, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Inotiv you have until August 22, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Inotiv securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the NOTV lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/inotiv-notv-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=30190&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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RICHMOND, Ind., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBI) (the "Company"), the parent company of First Bank Richmond, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") approved a fourth stock repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to 1,184,649 shares or approximately 10% of its outstanding shares through open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, or otherwise in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). These shares will be purchased from time to time over a twelve-month period depending upon market conditions. A total of 817,984 shares were purchased during the previous repurchase program that ended on July 7, 2022.
The Board also authorized management to enter into a trading plan with Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, to facilitate repurchases of its common stock pursuant to the above mentioned stock repurchase program (the "Rule 10b5-1 plan"). The Rule 10b5-1 plan allows the Company to repurchase shares at times when they might otherwise be prevented from doing so by securities laws or because of self-imposed trading blackout periods. Under the Rule 10b5-1 plan, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. will have the authority, subject to the prices, terms and limitations set forth in the Rule 10b5-1 plan, including compliance with Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act, to repurchase shares on the Company's behalf.
The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased under the stock repurchase program will depend on a number of factors, including constraints specified in the Rule 10b5-1 plan, price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares in any period, and may be expanded, extended, modified or discontinued at any time.
Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, is the holding company for First Bank Richmond, a community-oriented financial institution offering traditional financial and trust services within its local communities through its eight locations in Richmond, Centerville, Cambridge City and Shelbyville, Indiana, its five locations in Sidney, Piqua and Troy, Ohio and its loan production office in Columbus, Ohio.
This press release includes certain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the federal securities laws, including information regarding purchases by the Company of its common stock pursuant to any Rule 10b5-1 trading plans or otherwise. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words or phrases "may," "believe," "will," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project," "plans," "potential," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. By their nature, forward-looking information and statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and contingencies, including changes in price and volume and the volatility of the Company's common stock; adverse developments affecting either or both of prices and trading of exchange-traded securities, including securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market; and unexpected or otherwise unplanned or alternative requirements with respect to the capital investments of the Company. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or information, including those contained in this report.
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LAS VEGAS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Switch, Inc. (NYSE: SWCH) today announced that it will conduct its first quarter 2022 earnings conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday May 11, 2022. The company is providing updated dial-in information below, which replaces the previous conference call information provided in Switch's first quarter 2022 earnings press release.
- Participant toll free dial-in: 888-660-6585
- Conference ID: 1555854
The webcast will be accessible on Switch's investor relations website at https://investors.switch.com/ for one year. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
- Replay dial-in: 800-770-2030
- Replay access code: 1555854
ABOUT Switch
Switch (NYSE: SWCH), is the independent leader in exascale data center ecosystems, edge data center designs, industry-leading telecommunications solutions and next-generation technology innovation. Switch Founder and CEO Rob Roy has developed more than 700 issued and pending patent claims covering data center designs that have manifested into the company's world-renowned data centers and technology solutions.
We innovate to sustainably progress the digital foundation of the connected world with a focus on enterprise-class and emerging hybrid cloud solutions. The Switch PRIMES, located in Las Vegas and Tahoe Reno, Nevada; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; and Austin, Texas are the world's most powerful exascale data center campus ecosystems with low latency to major U.S. markets. Visit switch.com for more information or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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HONG KONG, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugreen, a global leader in charging accessories, is announcing the release of the Nexode 100W charger. The Nexode 100W provides more power, more ports, and better safety due to its use of gallium nitride (GaN) integrated circuits (IC).
Nexode & GaN Technology
Ugreen is launching a new series of chargers called Nexode. Nexode chargers will distinguish themselves by using GaN chips and proprietary Ugreen technology to offer dynamic flexible charging. Nexode chargers are compact and capable of supplying the exact amount of power a device needs.
The GaN technology in Nexode chargers offers better heat dissipation and is more energy-efficient than silicon-based chargers. This means Ugreen is able to make Nexode chargers smaller, safer, and more energy-efficient.
Four Ports for More Options
Ugreen's Nexode chargers are designed to maximize a single wall outlet, no matter where consumers find themselves. The Nexode 100W charger has four ports, three USB-C and one USB-A. With four ports, this charger can charge all of someone's devices, whether in a coffee shop, in the airport, or just in their home office.
Power-X Power Distribution System
Additionally, Ugreen's firmware makes Nexode chargers even more convenient. Power-X is Ugreen's proprietary power distribution system. It is designed to communicate with your device, which allows Nexode chargers to make sure they are supplying the right amount of power.
Product Availability
The Nexode 100W has a recommended retail price of $79.99 on Amazon. The recommended retail price for the UK store is £79.99, and Ugreen's Nexode 100W is available in most EU markets although pricing may vary. It is also available on Ugreen's official store.
About Ugreen
Ugreen is a global charging leader that makes wall chargers, power banks, car chargers, and much more. Ugreen is dedicated to developing revolutionary charging technology, which is why Ugreen has partnered with Navitas (NASDAQ: NVTS), a leading GaN chip producer. Together, Ugreen and Navitas want to change how consumers charge their devices.
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It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see.
From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide.
In the U.S., a small box of Kleenex now has 60 tissues; a few months ago, it had 65. Chobani Flips yogurts have shrunk from 5.3 ounces to 4.5 ounces. In the U.K., Nestle slimmed down its Nescafe Azera Americano coffee tins from 100 grams to 90 grams. In India, a bar of Vim dish soap has shrunk from 155 grams to 135 grams.
Shrinkflation isn’t new. But it proliferates in times of high inflation as companies grapple with rising costs for ingredients, packaging, labor and transportation. Global consumer price inflation was up an estimated 7% in May, a pace that will likely continue through September, according to S&P Global.
“It comes in waves. We happen to be in a tidal wave at the moment because of inflation,” said Edgar Dworsky, a consumer advocate and former assistant attorney general in Massachusetts who has documented shrinkflation on his Consumer World website for decades.
Dworsky began noticing smaller boxes in the cereal aisle last fall, and shrinkflation has ballooned from there. He can cite dozens of examples, from Cottonelle Ultra Clean Care toilet paper, which has shrunk from 340 sheets per roll to 312, to Folgers coffee, which downsized its 51-ounce container to 43.5 ounces but still says it will make up to 400 cups. (Folgers says it’s using a new technology that results in lighter-weight beans.)
Dworsky said shrinkflation appeals to manufacturers because they know customers will notice price increases but won’t keep track of net weights or small details, like the number of sheets on a roll of toilet paper. Companies can also employ tricks to draw attention away from downsizing, like marking smaller packages with bright new labels that draw shoppers’ eyes.
That’s what Fritos did. Bags of Fritos Scoops marked “Party Size” used to be 18 ounces; some are still on sale at a grocery chain in Texas. But almost every other big chain is now advertising “Party Size” Fritos Scoops that are 15.5 ounces — and more expensive.
PepsiCo didn’t respond when asked about Fritos. But it did acknowledge the shrinking of Gatorade bottles. The company recently began phasing out 32-ounce bottles in favor of 28-ounce ones, which are tapered in the middle to make it easier to hold them. The changeover has been in the works for years and isn’t related to the current economic climate, PepsiCo said. But it didn’t respond when asked why the 28-ounce version is more expensive.
Likewise, Kimberly-Clark — which makes both Cottonelle and Kleenex — didn’t respond to requests for comment on the reduced package sizes. Procter & Gamble Co. didn’t respond when asked about Pantene Pro-V Curl Perfection conditioner, which downsized from 12 fluid ounces to 10.4 fluid ounces but still costs $3.99.
Earth’s Best Organic Sunny Day Snack Bars went from eight bars per box to seven, but the price listed at multiple stores remains $3.69. Hain Celestial Group, the brand’s owner, didn’t respond to an email seeking comment.
Some companies are straightforward about the changes. In Japan, snack maker Calbee Inc. announced 10% weight reductions — and 10% price increases — for many of its products in May, including veggie chips and crispy edamame. The company blamed a sharp rise in the cost of raw materials.
Domino’s Pizza announced in January it was shrinking the size of its 10-piece chicken wings to eight pieces for the same $7.99 carryout price. Domino’s cited the rising cost of chicken.
In India, “down-switching” — another term for shrinkflation — is mostly done in rural areas, where people are poorer and more price sensitive, said Byas Anand, head of corporate communications for Dabur India, a consumer care and food business. In cities, companies simply jack up prices.
“My company has been doing it openly for ages,” Anand said.
Some customers who have noticed the downsizing are sharing examples on social media. Others say shrinkflation is causing them to change their shopping habits.
Alex Aspacher does a lot of the grocery shopping and meal planning for his family of four in Haskins, Ohio. He noticed when the one-pound package of sliced Swiss cheese he used to buy shrank to 12 ounces but kept its $9.99 price tag. Now, he hunts for deals or buys a block of cheese and slices it himself.
Aspacher said he knew prices would rise when he started reading about higher wages for grocery workers. But the speed of the change — and the shrinking packages — have surprised him.
“I was prepared for it to a degree, but there hasn’t been a limit to it so far,” Aspacher said. “I hope we find that ceiling pretty soon.”
Sometimes the trend can reverse. As inflation eases, competition might force manufacturers to lower their prices or reintroduce larger packages. But Dworsky says once a product has gotten smaller, it often stays that way.
“Upsizing is kind of rare,” he said.
Hitendra Chaturvedi, a professor of supply chain management at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, said he has no doubt many companies are struggling with labor shortages and higher raw material costs.
But in some cases, companies’ profits — or sales minus the cost of doing business — are also increasing exponentially, and Chaturvedi finds that troubling.
He points to Mondelez International, which took some heat this spring for shrinking the size of its Cadbury Dairy Milk bar in the U.K. without lowering the price. The company’s operating income climbed 21% in 2021, but fell 15% in the first quarter as cost pressures grew. By comparison, PepsiCo’s operating profit climbed 11% in 2021 and 128% in the first quarter.
“I’m not saying they’re profiteering, but it smells like it,” Chaturvedi said. “Are we using supply constraints as a weapon to make more money?”
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Overall, Neurolens receives ranking of 1,773 among America's fastest-growing private companies.
NEW YORK, August 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Inc. revealed that Neurolens has been recognized on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a unique look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000 list.
"To be recognized as the 28th fastest growing healthcare company in America is a huge honor that we proudly share with the hundreds of independent eyecare providers that have joined us in our mission to transform eyecare beyond visual acuity," said Pierre Bertrand, Neurolens CEO. "This could not—and would not—have been accomplished without the inspiring efforts and passion demonstrated by our entire Neurolens team!"
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. "The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
To learn more about Neurolens, please visit our website at https://www.neurolens.com.
The entire Inc. 5000 list can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000.
Inspired by a breakthrough discovery linking optometry and neurology, Neurolens is unlocking a new dimension of vision care. With patented Contoured Prism technology, Neurolenses are the first and only prescription lenses that go beyond visual acuity to provide visual comfort for the majority of adults who complain of headaches, neck/shoulder pain and eyestrain when using digital devices, reading or doing detail work. The Neurolens Contoured Prism design helps the eyes work together comfortably, bringing the eyes into alignment to relieve painful symptoms. Technology from Neurolens is only available to Independent Eye Care Providers.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.
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LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Achieving a new career high at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with their 4th EP, minisode 2: Thursday's Child, as well as No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart with the third-largest sales week of any album in 2022, Gen Z's 'it' boys TOMORROW X TOGETHER (SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN and HUENINGKAI) will release their third single in Japanese, GOOD BOY GONE BAD via UMe on September 30, 2022 in the U.S. Pre-order HERE.
The three-track single GOOD BOY GONE BAD features the Japanese version of the group's lead single, "GOOD BOY GONE BAD" — the original Korean version is featured on their 4th EP, minisode 2: Thursday's Child —plus two Japanese original songs.
GOOD BOY GONE BAD will be available in three formats: Limited Edition A, CD+DVD contains a special footage exclusively filmed for this edition; Limited Edition B, CD+DVD featuring a footage from cover photoshoot; and Standard Edition, CD only with the first pressing to include one of five randomly selected photo cards.
Their latest release, minisode 2: Thursday's Child marks TOMORROW X TOGETHER's sixth entry into the Billboard 200 and second consecutive entry into the chart's Top 5. The band's debut album, The Dream Chapter: STAR, charted at No. 140; the third EP, minisode1 : Blue Hour, charted at No. 25; the Japanese first studio album, STILL DREAMING, charted at No. 173; the second studio album, The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE, charted at No. 5; the Japanese first EP, Chaotic Wonderland, charted at No. 177; and the newest 4th EP, minisode 2: Thursday's Child, charted at No. 4.
Limited Edition A (CD+DVD)
DVD contains a special footage exclusively filmed for this edition
8-page Booklet
1 photo card (1 of 5 types, randomly enclosed)
Limited Edition B (CD+DVD)
DVD contains a making of the cover photo session
8-page Booklet
1 photo card (1 of 5 types, randomly enclosed)
Standard Edition (CD)
8-page Booklet
The first pressing to include 1 photo card (1 of 2 types, randomly enclosed)
About TOMORROW X TOGETHER
TOMORROW X TOGETHER are regarded as K-pop's voice of Gen Z for their musical narratives which focus on the common experiences and emotions of youth across the globe. Consisting of five members — SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI — TOMORROW X TOGETHER took the K-pop industry by storm, racking up over 10 'Rookie of the Year' awards and selling out their first U.S. showcase across 6 cities in 2019, the year of their debut. TOMORROW X TOGETHER have been listed at the top of Billboard's "25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021: Critics' Picks" with their 2021 release, The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE, and the subsequent album The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE was featured on Rolling Stone's "The 50 Best Albums of 2021" as the only album by a Korean act. The quintet further expanded their global presence when they were nominated for "New Artist of 2021" and elected "Hero of the Year" at the BandLab NME Awards 2022. TOMORROW X TOGETHER's newest 2022 release, minisode 2: Thursday's Child, made its debut at No.4 on the Billboard 200. The 'it' boys are set to embark on their first world tour this July.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. ("17 E&T" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether 17 E&T and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On or around December 4, 2020, 17 E&T conducted its initial public offering, selling 27.4 million American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") priced at $10.50 per ADS. Then, on June 10, 2022, 17 E&T announced its first quarter financial results, reporting a net loss of $3.9 million alongside a nearly 50% fall in revenue from the prior year to $36.82 million.
On this news, 17 E&T's stock price fell $1.65 per share, or 21.31%, to close at $2.40 per share on June 10, 2022.
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
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Neuraspace's advanced space debris monitoring and satellite collision avoidance system is already being tested by some the biggest satellite operators.
The product is aimed at Satellite Operators, Insurers, Regulators and Policy Makers.
COIMBRA, Portugal, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuraspace, a Portuguese start-up which is developing an advanced system for monitoring and preventing collisions in space, has announced the market availability of its product starting today.
After having raised 2,5 million euro from investors in Portugal, Neuraspace now takes a decisive step forward with the availability of a solution that is already being used by satellite operators which plan to significantly increase the presence of their satellites in space.
There are currently around 8,000 satellites in orbit. of which only ca. 6,000 are operational. In 2021, 1778 satellites were launched into space. This number will only increase, with space traffic and space debris becoming an obstacle to space technology evolution that becomes inefficient and costly if not addressed. ESA mentions that about 31380 debris objects are currently being regularly tracked, with more than 630 break-ups, explosions, collisions, or anomalous events resulting in fragmentation.
Current solutions for collision probability identification and classification and for avoidance manoeuvre definition rely heavily on manual processes. With the growing number of space objects, both active satellites and debris, the effort that needs to be invested by operators increases exponentially, making operations costly and with an increasing risk of a wrong classification and human error. In addition, an adequate pricing of insurance premiums is increasingly difficult as the assessment of the risk-exposure is complex and subject to many unknowns, making it challenging for insurance providers to adequately address the risk faced by operators.
The traditional approaches face several challenges: insufficient data; a high number of false alerts and a large uncertainty, and the lack of scalability.
This all leads to unnecessary costs that derange operations and business viability. In a Euroconsult report of 2020, it is reported that an emergency manoeuvre in LEO can cost 25k€ for one satellite alone. A 300-satellite constellation may receive about 580 alerts per year requiring human intervention and satellite manoeuvre, costing 14 M€ per year in staff costs, analysis work, infrastructure, and more. The same Eurocosult report states that "[a]n Iridium satellite was involved in a collision in 2009, leading to complete satellite loss. A replacement satellite was in orbit, but when two Iridium satellites were damaged in 2014, the full constellation was not operating at full capacity for over 400 days, resulting in over $8 million in revenues being lost." [Commercial Space Surveillance and Tracking, Euroconsult Report, March 2020].
This is where Neuraspace comes in: The Neuraspace platform is a SaaS (Software as a Service) end-to-end automated solution built on three key pillars enabling satellite higher accuracy in detecting high-risk collisions and reducing human intervention by up to 75%:~
(1) Data Fusion: a persistent and reliable data source for better characterization of conjunction events by reducing uncertainties relies on large quantities of data from different sources are collected and fused into a coherent data warehouse. This warehouse includes: space debris images, CDMs, ephemeris files, state vectors from established catalogues and satellite owners, space weather nowcasts and forecasts, as well as information about the assets being managed.
(2) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): ML models can automatically detect patterns from complex data, and learn how the data is related. Artificial intelligence leverages big data to provide better predictions for risk mitigation.
(3) Manoeuvring Automation: an end-to-end automated 24/7 AI-enabled collision risk prediction with informative insights and intelligent manoeuvre suggestions based on operator constraints and priorities provides operators full support throughout the full process of risk mitigation
With the space economy growing from more than $300 billion to $1 trillion in the coming years, the system developed by Neuraspace is a cornerstone to secure this growth.
According to Chiara Manfletti, Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Neuraspace, "This is a very important step as we are validating in the market a technology that was developed to help unlock the extraordinary value of the Space economy, which will become more efficient and sustainable. We believe Neuraspace's solution will be a benchmark in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology in the aerospace market worldwide."
About Neuraspace
Neuraspace was established in 2020 with the goal of combating space debris with Artificial Intelligence. The company has developed an advanced satellite-based space debris monitoring and collision avoidance platform with artificial intelligence.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Cavco Industries, Inc. ("Cavco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CVCO). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Cavco and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On November 8, 2018, Cavco revealed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filing that it had "received a subpoena from the SEC's Division of Enforcement requesting certain documents relating to, among other items, trading in the stock of another public company."
On this news, Cavco's stock price fell $49.48 per share, or over 23%, to close at $165.20 per share on November 9, 2018.
Then, on February 4, 2019, Cavco revealed that it had received requests for additional documents. Cavco further disclosed spending, and expecting to spend, millions of dollars on legal and insurance expenses in relation to the SEC's subpoenas and the Company's independent investigation into the matter.
On this news, Cavco's stock price fell $26.92 per share, or 16.7%, to close at $134.37 per share on February 5, 2019.
Finally, on September 2, 2021, the SEC filed a complaint against Cavco, former Chief Executive Officer Joseph Stegmayer, and former Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Urness. The SEC complaint alleged that Stegmayer and Urness caused Cavco to purchase shares of publicly traded companies on material non-public information.
On this news, Cavco's stock price fell $6.59 per share, or 2.5%, to close at $252.48 per share on September 3, 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.
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DUBAI, UAE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XT.COM, the world's first social-infused digital asset trading platform is excited to announce that it has listed Wohlstand token (WT) with USDT trading pair on top of its platform. With this listing, crypto enthusiasts can now perform WT/USDT trading on XT.COM conveniently and earn liveable income.
Wohlstand token (WT) is an ERC-20 and Binance chain BEP20 digital currency. Moreover, WT functions as a peer-to-peer native token with value-added privileges within the Wohlstand crypto business ecosystem. WT token can be purchased, traded, staked, and used to perform crypto-related transactions. Staking WT on the Wohlstand platform will provide users with 3% per month in USDT staking rewards.
Apart from XT.COM's continuous token listing, it aims to bring financial independence to its users through cryptocurrency. It plans to achieve this breakthrough by listing a full suite of multi virtual currencies that are tradable on its platform. This excites XT.COM to list only the best selection of digital assets. Participants who arbitrage WT/USDT are eligible for withdrawals on XT.COM 24/7.
What is more, users can perform WT/USDT withdrawals at any time, everywhere, as long as there is an internet connection. XT.COM proudly encourages everyone to participate in trading WT tokens on its platform straightforwardly regardless of users' geographical location.
Anisor, the Global CMO of XT.com stated, "We are proud to add trading support for WT token on XT.COM. We also encourage our global users to engage in active WT token trading and withdrawal on our platform."
On the other hand, the WT token listing represents a monumental innovation that forms a huge part of XT.COM's goal of expanding its crypto trading services landscape since the beginning of Q1 of 2022. To achieve this, XT.COM continues to build a remarkable footprint of its crypto listing portfolio now and beyond.
About Wohlstand (WT) Token
Wohlstand token (WT) is a native currency of Wohlstand Crypto Exchange (WCEX), registered in Lithuania. The WT underlying blockchain is an open-source Ethereum standalone blockchain that enables developers, programmers, and crypto enthusiasts to build and diversify decentralized applications. It utilizes several methodologies that aim to rebuild the traditional payment stack on a blockchain.
About XT.com
Launched in 2018, XT.COM is the world's first social infused digital assets trading platform, headquartered in Dubai. It has its operation centers across the globe including Singapore and Seoul. With 3+ million registered users, over 300,000+ monthly active users, and 30+ million users in the ecosystem, XT.com strives to cater to its large user base by providing a safe and easy trading experience. The platform currently supports 500+ high-quality currencies and 800+ trading pairs which are accessible to the entire global crypto market.
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NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SNAP, VTGN, BHAT, RIVN, and T.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- SNAP: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=SNAP&prnumber=072220226
- VTGN: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=VTGN&prnumber=072220226
- BHAT: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=BHAT&prnumber=072220226
- RIVN: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=RIVN&prnumber=072220226
- T: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=T&prnumber=072220226
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InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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Baby formula shortage hits Texoma
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Another shortage as a result of supply chain issues, but this one detrimental to infants’ lives.
“We’ve had to switch formula going on three times now,” said Cassie Rivette, a Texoma mother.
Rivette has three children, one being 9-months-old, and is nanny to three other kids. She’s no stranger to the baby formula shortage.
“My son is on a hypoallergenic formula so like he can only have that specific kind so it’s pretty hard. And then their son is on a formula as well that they’re having a hard time finding,” said Rivette.
Supply chain delays aren’t the only culprit. In February 2022, Similac, Alimuntum, and EleCare powdered infant formulas were recalled for possible contamination of Cronobacter, a potentially fatal infection.
“Being a parent is really hard and you’re faced with lots of different choices. The experts including the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages breastfeeding as the golden standard,” said Lindsay Groff, Executive Director of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA).
HMBANA accredits non profit donor banks across the U.S. and Canada. They primarily supply breast milk to sick and vulnerable babies.
“When mother’s own milk or parent’s own milk is not available donor milk is the next best thing,” said Groff.
But some parents need to rely heavily on formulas. The FDA and the American Academy of Pediatrics said making homemade infant formula could lead to health risks like insufficient or excessive nutrients or illness.
“As a mom it looks like crying in the formula aisle at Walmart or whatever store that I’m trying to go to just wondering how I’m going to feed my child,” said Rivette.
The best way to find alternatives is to turn to the professionals to help try new brands or take alternate routes.
“Reach out to the baby’s doctor to see if they feel donor milk would be the right call and the right substitute at this time. And you can contact your local milk bank to learn more,” said Groff.
If you want to learn more about the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, how to receive or give donations, visit their website here.
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Report outlines pillars to strengthen cyber security for businesses around the world
LONDON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a major new report at its Global Summit in Manila today, to help the sector's stakeholders understand how cyber resilience is shaping the Travel & Tourism sector and plan for a safer and more robust future.
The report, 'Codes to resilience,' in joint efforts with Microsoft, draws on comprehensive research and in-depth interviews with cyber security experts in leading Travel & Tourism organizations such as Mastercard, JTB, and Carnival Corporation, among others.
The report shows that whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has propelled the world and the sector into a more digital future, with the opportunities provided by digitalization, new challenges have emerged, especially in cybercrime.
The inaugural report focuses on three key areas considered critical for the sector: cyber resilience, key issues and six best practices based on the lessons learnt prior to and during the pandemic.
The report goes on to show how digitalization has become a strong enabler of business within Travel & Tourism, and given the international nature of the sector, it looks at the role of legislation around individual data protection.
According to the report, more than seven out of 10 (72%) SMEs in the UK, the U.S., and Europe, have fallen victim to at least one cyberattack, and with SMEs representing 80% of all Travel & Tourism businesses, mitigating cyber risk must remain a priority for the sector.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: "Technology and digitalization play a key role in making the whole travel experience more seamless, from booking a holiday, to checking in for a flight or embarking on a cruise.
"But the impact of cyberattacks carries enormous financial, reputational and regulatory risk."
This critical report reveals four key issues to address in order to improve cyber protection and enhance resilience: securing identity data, securing business operations, understanding the impact of COVID-19 and managing global legislation.
According to the report, certain actions can help businesses better prepare to repel an attack, while laying the foundation to support long-term cyber resilience. Educating and training all staff, expanding risk security beyond the physical workplace, employing a zero-trust approach to cyber security, and transparency, among others, have been recommended by industry experts as good practices.
Cyber resilience is a crucial element to the future of Travel & Tourism, as cyber systems continue to facilitate and enhance activities between the sector's stakeholders.
During a panel session at the tourism body's Global Summit event being held in Manila today, industry leaders heard that cybercrime has cost the global economy $1 trillion and could reach a staggering $90 trillion by 2030.
According to the WTTC Economic Impact Report, in 2019, before the pandemic stopped travel in its tracks, the Travel & Tourism sector generated more than $9.6 trillion to the global economy.
However, in 2020, the pandemic brought the sector to an almost complete standstill, causing a massive 50% drop, representing a severe loss of nearly $4.5 trillion.
Digitization has played and will continue to play a pivotal role in Travel & Tourism's growth and recovery from COVID-19. It is therefore essential for the sector to integrate cyber security and cyber resilience to continue its recovery from the pandemic while supporting its growth in the future.
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TORONTO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has published a new research-driven, step-by-step blueprint for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. As companies invest more into data and AI solutions, this timely guide, Drive Business Value With Off-the-Shelf AI, details a holistic approach to ensuring implementation success.
According to the new research guide, organizations are faced with multiple challenges when trying to adopt an AI solution, including data issues, ethics and compliance considerations, business process challenges, and misaligned leadership goals. When choosing the right product to meet business needs, organizations should know what questions to ask vendors to ensure they fully understand the implications of buying an AI or machine learning (ML) product.
In the blueprint, Info-Tech considers two main types of off-the-shelf AI products and solutions. The first type has AI/ML capabilities built into the product and might require training as part of the implementation. These solutions include AI-powered search engines, chatbots, and business intelligence or visualization tools.
"When choosing an AI-powered tool, there's no need to reinvent the wheel and build a product you can buy," says Irina Sedenko, research director at Info-Tech Research Group. "However, when using off-the-shelf solutions, be prepared to work around tool limitations and make sure you understand the data and the model the tool is built on."
The second type includes off-the-shelf ML/AI models, which are pre-built, pre-trained, and pre-optimized for a particular task. Examples include language models or image recognition models that can be used to speed up and simplify ML/AI systems development.
"When choosing an ML/AI model, using off-the-shelf models enables an agile approach to systems development," explains Sedenko. "This allows for faster proof of concept and validations of ideas and approaches, but the model might not be customizable for your requirements."
The research blueprint outlines how organizations can successfully implement an off-the-shelf AI solution. To ensure it delivers value, they must start with a clear definition of the business case and an understanding of their data. Info-Tech recommends having a solid grasp of the following considerations before considering an off-the-shelf AI solution:
- Business Goals – A clearly defined problem statement and business requirements for the tool or model will help organizations select the right solution to deliver business value even if it does not have the latest features.
- Data Requirements – Determining the expected business outcome defines data requirements for implementation. Organizations should know if they have the right data required to train and run the model.
- Skills Training – New skills and expertise are required through all the implementation phases, including design, build, deployment, support, and maintenance activities as well as post-production support, scaling, and adoption.
- Data Architecture and Infrastructure – A new tool or model will impact an organization's cloud and integration strategy. It will need to be integrated with existing infrastructure, whether in the cloud or on-premises.
- Product, Tool, or Model Selection – Consider the questions organizations will need to ask when choosing a solution. These include questioning what model is powering the AI tool, the data that was used to train the tool, and what data is required to run the solution.
- Measure Impact on Processes – Business processes need to be defined or updated to incorporate the output of the tool back into the business processes to deliver value. IT governance and support processes need to accommodate the new AI-powered tool.
- Realize and Measure Business Value – Organizations should have a clear understanding of the value that AI will bring and measure revenue impacts and operational efficiency.
View and download the complete Drive Business Value With Off-the-Shelf AI blueprint.
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Gibbs nudges Nemechek to win in Xfinity Series at Richmond
By HANK KURZ Jr.
AP Sports Writer
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Ty Gibbs bumped John Hunter Nemechek from the lead in a furious last-lap battle at Richmond Raceway and won for the third time this season in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series. Gibbs and Nemechek, teammates with Joe Gibbs Racing, got physical over the final several laps, trading the lead and making contact several times until Gibbs nudged Nemechek’s Toyota in turn three of the last lap. He won by 0.116 seconds. Gibbs said Nemechek owes him a bump, but said they were racing for a win, which is hard to come by. It was the seventh of his career in ust 25 races.
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Twitter says it’s testing an ‘edit’ button
(AP) - Twitter tweeted Tuesday that it is indeed working on a way for users to edit their 280-character messages, although it says the project has nothing to do with the fact that edit-function fan Elon Musk was just revealed as the company’s largest shareholder and now sits on its board.
Twitter said it will test the feature in its paid service, Twitter Blue, in the coming months. It said the test would help it “learn what works, what doesn’t, and what’s possible.” So it may be a while before most Twitter users get to use it, if they ever do. Twitter spokesperson Catherine Hill declined to say whether an edit feature might be rolled out for all users.
Many Twitter users — among them, Kim Kardashian, Ice T, Katy Perry and McDonald’s corporate account — have long begged for an edit button. The company itself recently teased users with an April Fool’s Day tweet saying “we are working on an edit button.” The official Twitter account said Tuesday that the April 1 tweet wasn’t a joke and that it has been working on it since last year.
Twitter also said it didn’t get the idea from a Twitter poll launched by Tesla CEO Musk Monday evening. Musk, himself a Twitter power user, asked followers if they wanted an edit button, cheekily misspelling “yes” as “yse” and “no” as “on.” More than 4 million people had voted as of Tuesday evening.
Musk also tweeted that he is looking forward to making “significant improvements to Twitter in coming months!”
Twitter’s vice president of consumer product, Jay Sullivan, tweeted Tuesday that an edit function has for years been Twitter’s most requested new feature, noting that people want to fix mistakes, typos, and “hot takes.”
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had said that Twitter had considered an edit button, but in a January 2020 Q&A maintained that “we’ll probably never do it.” He noted that Twitter’s current setup keeps the spirit of its text-message origins — texts can’t be edited — and the confusion that could result from users making changes to a tweet that has already been heavily circulated by others. Dorsey stepped down as CEO in November 2021.
People who study Twitter also say adding an edit button would likely change the nature of Twitter, making it less valuable as a historical warehouse that stores official statements by politicians and other high-profile people. Twitter, for better or worse, “has become the de facto news wire,” said Jennifer Grygiel, a Syracuse University communications professor and an expert on social media who researches propaganda.
Tweets are often embedded in news stories, which could cause problems if the users edit important or controversial tweets without leaving evidence of the original statement. Grygiel suggested instead giving Twitter users a window of time to edit their tweets before they publish them.
Letting powerful Twitter users edit their tweets means they would not be historical statements anymore, Grygiel said. “We need to think about what the implications are, what these tweets are, who has power.”
The company acknowledged those concerns Tuesday evening when Sullivan tweeted: “Without things like time limits, controls, and transparency about what has been edited, Edit could be misused to alter the record of the public conversation. Protecting the integrity of that public conversation is our top priority when we approach this work.”
Musk, too, had said that a proposal for a post-publication edit window of a few minutes " sounds reasonable.”
Musk is someone who could seemingly use an edit button. His tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 per share, when funding was not secured, led to a $40 million SEC settlement and a requirement that Musk’s tweets be approved by a corporate lawyer. Musk is still embroiled in a fight over that settlement.
Twitter had earlier seemed to be taking a tongue-in-cheek approach to Musk’s poll. Twitter’s CEO, Parag Agrawal, retweeted the poll with a seeming reference to an earlier tweet by Musk, saying “The consequences of this poll will be important. Please vote carefully.” Musk had used the same language in a March tweet describing another of his polls that asked whether Twitter adheres to free speech principles.
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Warden at Epstein jail quietly retires amid federal probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The warden who ran the federal jail where disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself was allowed to quietly retire from the Bureau of Prisons in February. His retirement came in the midst of an investigation examining how one of the government’s highest profile inmates could take his own life in custody.
Lamine N’Diaye retired from the Bureau of Prisons on Feb. 26, agency spokesperson Kristie Breshears told The Associated Press on Tuesday. He was most recently the warden at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security prison in Burlington County, New Jersey.
He had been put in that position despite the ongoing federal probe and in direct contradiction of a public pronouncement from the Bureau of Prisons that it would delay N’Diaye’s transfer to run any prison until the inquiry by the Justice Department’s inspector general was finished.
FCI Fort Dix, located on the grounds of the joint military base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, is the largest single federal prison by population, with just under 3,000 inmates. An adjacent prison camp has 231 minimum-security inmates.
Under N’Diaye’s watch as warden, an inmate at Fort Dix was stabbed in the eyeball by a fellow prisoner, exemplifying the gruesome chronic violence that plagues the Bureau of Prisons and quickly added to calls from congressional lawmakers for the Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal to resign from his position. Carvajal announced in January he was resigning but has remained in place while the Justice Department searches for a replacement.
A handful of inmates — some of whom were believed to be friends and associates of the suspected attacker — have been held in segregated housing units for more than four months and some were threatened with transfers if they didn’t cooperate with the investigation into the stabbing, two people familiar with the matter told The AP. The people could not discuss the matter publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
N’Diaye was previously the warden at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, the now-closed federal lockup in Manhattan. He was removed from that position after Epstein killed himself at the jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Prosecutors say the guards who were supposed to be monitoring Epstein were instead sleeping and browsing the internet. The Bureau of Prisons closed the jail in October for much-needed repairs after years of decay, though it may never reopen.
The Bureau of Prisons named N’Diaye as warden at Fort Dix in February 2021 despite an ongoing federal investigation into lapses that led to Epstein’s death and in contradiction of its pronouncement that the agency would delay any move until the inquiry was finished.
The bureau attempted to place N’Diaye in the Fort Dix job a year earlier, but the move was stopped by then-Attorney General William Barr after the AP reported the transfer.
The Justice Department’s inspector general has yet to complete the investigation. A spokesperson for Inspector General Michael Horowitz said Tuesday that the probe was still ongoing.
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WELL by HLTH, debuting at HLTH 2022 in Las Vegas, will convene senior executives from leading consumer-focused wellness and lifestyle brands.
NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HLTH, the premier platform bringing together the entire health ecosystem, launches WELL by HLTH to accommodate and further connect an evolving industry landscape. WELL by HLTH, debuting at HLTH 2022, will convene senior executives and leading consumer brands in the areas of wearables, fitness, mental wellness/mindfulness, metabolic health and cardio metabolic disease, nutrition, longevity, sexual health, sleep health, psychedelics, and food innovation.
Interwoven throughout the event, WELL by HLTH participants will have a unique opportunity to engage with employers, payers, providers, investors, associations, biopharma, policymakers, media, and the patient community. WELL by HLTH will highlight the power of consumer-driven healthcare and deliver a platform for much-needed disruption through a curated program, forward-thinking sessions, and dedicated event footprint, featuring a garden-themed stage, Zen Lounge, WELL by HLTH Cafe, and Hosted Buyer Lounge.
"We are in the midst of a significant shift in how people pursue and receive healthcare," said Jonathan Weiner, Founder and CEO at HLTH. "With many of the leading consumer brands and executives set to appear on stage at HLTH 2022, WELL by HLTH is well-positioned to become the intersection of culture and care, while setting the stage for a new conversation around consumer-led healthcare."
Notable executives and thought leaders confirmed to take the stage include David Ko, Chief Executive Officer and Jay Shetty, Chief Purpose Officer (Calm), Will Ahmed, Founder & Chief Executive Officer (WHOOP), Russell Glass, Chief Executive Officer (Headspace Health), Cassidy Rouse, Senior Vice President, Growth Partnerships & Corporate Wellness (Peloton), Firdaus Bhathena, General Manager of Healthcare (Noom), James Park, Fitbit VP, GM & Co-founder, (FitBit at Google), Shyamal Patel, Head of Science (ŌURA), Ashley Mills, Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer (obé Fitness), Ara Katz, Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer (Seed Health), Isabelle Kenyon, Founder & Chief Executive Officer (Calibrate Health, Inc.), Michael Miyamoto, M.D., M.B.A., Medical Director, Amazon Halo (Amazon), Jostein Solheim, Chief Executive Officer, Health & Wellbeing (Unilever), Ben Goodwin, Co-Founder, CEO & Formulator (Olipop, Inc.), Amy Shecter, Chief Executive Officer (Ever/Body) and many more.
"The healthcare industry continues to move towards holistic, preventative care models with consumers at the helm of their own wellness journeys," added Jody Tropeano, Head of Content at HLTH. "Consequently, both established institutions and emerging brands must align to sufficiently address the societal behavioral shift in seeking proactive self-care and start pivoting away from a predominantly sick-care system."
HLTH 2022 takes place November 13-16, 2022. Attendees can register here or qualify to attend free of charge through the Hosted Buyer Program, a curated marketplace of health buyers and solution providers designed for senior executives and decision-makers. Members of the media and social media influencers are also encouraged to attend and can apply for a media pass here. Brands can get involved as an inaugural WELL by HLTH sponsor by submitting their interest here.
HLTH (pronounced "health") is the leading platform bringing together the entire health ecosystem, focused on health innovation and transformation. From unparalleled events with industry-leading speakers to inspirational digital content and mission-driven initiatives, HLTH creates a unique marketplace for the health community leading the dialogue and development of a better health ecosystem. Visit hlth.com for more information.
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Uber driver shot in head, still drives passengers to safety
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA/Gray News) - An Uber driver in Texas received praise for his “heroic efforts” to get himself and his riders to safety when someone started shooting a gun as he was dropping the passengers off.
Daniel Palacios picked up three women heading to a party June 9. He said in an interview Wednesday that as he reached the location, he knew something was off.
“‘Hey you guys can’t get out. I can’t let you out, it’s not safe,’” Palacios said he told them.
He says he went into “dad mode” and instantly told them to get down.
“Two bullets ricocheted off the ground, and I felt the third,” he said. “I said ‘I have been shot. Get down!’”
The one thing he knew he had to do was stay calm. He drove himself and his passengers to the hospital.
Palacios was released from the hospital, but he says he is having trouble sleeping.
“I keep thinking, ‘Was there something else I could have done? Is there something else I could have (done to) either help more people out or just not be in that situation all together?’” he said. “It’s just a bunch of ‘what ifs’ that pause me each night.”
A spokesperson for Uber released a statement crediting the driver.
“The details being reported by the driver are terrifying, and we praise his heroic efforts to protect the riders,” the company stated. “We have reached out to offer support.”
Amarillo police said there had not been any arrests related to the shooting by Wednesday evening. A spokesperson said there had been multiple parties involving young crowds that may be connected to other crimes, and the violent crimes unit along with the juvenile investigative squad were on this case.
“We are very concerned,” said Sgt. Carla Burr. “Two people were injured the other night.”
Despite his doubts, Palacios said he feels like he took the best course of action.
“I did the right thing, I know I did,” he said.
He and his fiancée started a GoFundMe to help raise money for medical bills and repairs to his vehicle.
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Using wood grown in sustainably managed forests contribute to carbon mitigation
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Day is every day for Washington's working forests.
A recent report from the leading body of world experts on climate change confirms that the contributions of Washington state's actively managed forests are critical to mitigating climate change and addressing global carbon emissions. In its Sixth Assessment Report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) found that the use of wood products contributes to carbon mitigation in two distinctly different ways: carbon storage in wood products and material substitution.
Wood products and the managed working forests that supply the wood are climate-friendly building materials. That's because when the sustainably harvested wood is used for the manufacture of wood products, the carbon remains stored throughout the wood product's lifespan. Wood that is substituted for other building materials that are not renewable, or require more energy to produce, helps communities achieve sustainability goals, including climate neutrality by 2050.
"Washington is one of the major timber producing regions in the United States, manufacturing and supplying long-lived wood products from harvested trees. To meet the needs of our growing population, we need to grow and manufacture wood in our region, which has some of the highest level of environmental regulations in the nation," said Jason Spadaro, Executive Director of the Washington Forest Protection Association.
The IPCC warned that reducing harvests may harm mitigation efforts overall. While harvest reductions might increase carbon storage in forest ecosystems locally, these gains may be offset when wood supply is met through international trade of forest products causing increased harvesting pressure or even degradation elsewhere.
Washington state has a natural climate solution and an ability to address the concerns raised by the IPCC report, while expanding economic opportunities for the State, if it remains committed to a balanced approach of actively managing working forestlands.
"Washington's state lands have been a leader in sustainable forest management, with some of the most stringent forest practices in the world and more than 40% of our 2 million acres of forest lands set aside under our Habitat Conservation Plan for over 50 species that are threatened and endangered," said Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz. "Washington's public and private working forest lands play an indispensable role in providing natural climate solutions that help reduce carbon in the atmosphere by sequestering large amounts of carbon in the forest ecosystem and then storing this carbon in the wood products we need for our built environment. If we are to truly meet our climate challenge, we need more, not less forests working in Washington State."
The full IPCC report can be accessed here. More information about how Washington state's working forests are a natural carbon solution can be found here.
About the Washington Forest Protection Association
The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) was founded in 1908 and represents private forest landowners growing and harvesting trees on about 4 million acres in Washington State. Members of the 114-year-old association are large and small companies, individuals and families who practice sustainable forestry in Washington's private forests. For more information, go to www.wfpa.org.
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PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a daily monitoring device for expecting mothers to track a baby's kicks and movement," said an inventor, from Elk Grove, Calif., "so we invented the LAUNCH KICK COUNTER. Our design could help to indicate potential problems before actual changes in the heart rate are detected."
The invention provides an effective way to capture the sounds and vibrations of a prenatal infant's kicks. In doing so, it enables the expecting mother to monitor the baby's heart rate, sleep/awake cycles, etc. As a result, it offers an improved understanding of what is normal activity for the baby and it provides added peace of mind for the mother. The invention features a unique design that is easy to use so it is ideal for expecting mothers.
The original design was submitted to the Sacramento sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SCO-150, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Man booked into jail for alleged Dillons stabbing, domestic violence incident
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Jason Bulger has been confined to the Shawnee Co. Jail for alleged crimes following a stabbing at Dillons in early June, as well as a domestic violence incident in November 2021.
The Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections booking records indicate that Jason Bulger, 41, of Topeka, was arrested on Friday, June 10. He was booked into jail around 11:15 p.m.
Bulger was booked into jail for allegedly stabbing a man at the Dillons on SE 29th St. on June 1. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, however, Bulger got away.
On June 6, Amanda Bulger, 37, of Topeka was arrested in connection with the crime and booked into jail on a single count of theft. However, officers were still on the hunt for Jason.
The booking record indicates Jason was booked into jail for the following:
- Murder in The 2nd Degree - Intentional
- Aggravated Battery
- Battery
- Theft of less than $1,500
- 2 counts of Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer
As of 11 a.m. on Saturday, Bulger is still confined to the Shawnee Co. Jail on a $350,000 bond.
Bulger also remains in custody for crimes he allegedly committed in November 2021. On Feb. 25, he was arrested at a home in the 2600 block of Eveningside Dr. for a hit-and-run that happened near 27th and California on Nov. 2.
According to previous reports, Bulger was identified as the driver of a vehicle that allegedly T-boned another during a violent domestic dispute. Officers said he was fighting inside the vehicle with a woman at the time of the accident.
For these alleged crimes, Bulger is being held without bond for:
- Aggravated Battery
- Domestic Battery
- Violate Protection Order
- Reckless Driving
Shawnee Co. Court records indicate that Bulger had been released from jail for the previous alleged crimes after his bond was posted. However, on June 9, it shows his bond was revoked.
Dillons Stabbing
Domestic dispute ends in T-bone accident in SE Topeka
The Topeka Police Dept. says a domestic dispute ended in a crash in Southeast Topeka Tuesday afternoon.
Man who fled from Nov. crash in SE Topeka arrested again
One man is being held without bond following his arrest for several battery counts.
Topeka Police report arrest in connection to Dillons stabbing
Topeka Police reported an arrest Monday night in connection with a stabbing at a Dillon’s grocery store.
TPD searches for man connected to Dillons stabbing
The Topeka Police Department wants to speak with a man connected to the recent stabbing at Dillons.
Police search for suspect who allegedly stabbed man at Topeka Dillons
Topeka Police officers are looking for a suspect who got away after allegedly stabbing a man at the Dillons on SE 29th St.
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ST. LOUIS, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today its Missouri subsidiary, Home State Health, has been awarded the MO HealthNet Managed Care General Plan and Specialty Plan. Under the General Plan, Home State will continue serving multiple MO HealthNet programs including Children's Health Insurance (CHIP) members and the state's newly implemented Medicaid expansion population, across all regions of Missouri.
As the sole provider of the Specialty Plan, Home State will serve approximately 40,000 foster children and children receiving adoption subsidy assistance. The Specialty Plan combines health services into a single, specialized health plan for children in the custody of the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) and children receiving adoption subsidy assistance. The plan establishes a trauma-informed, comprehensive, and integrated behavioral health and physical health delivery system. The contract is for one year with options for four renewals. Centene Corporation currently provides comprehensive healthcare services and programs to children served in the child welfare system in 19 states, with single source statewide contracts in four states.
"We look forward to the next chapter of our strong relationship with the state, our network of providers and community partners as we continue to deliver member-focused care and improve health outcomes," said Brent Layton, Centene's President and Chief Operating Officer. "We are honored to be selected to serve as the Specialty Plan for children involved with foster care. We look forward to bringing our innovative care management programs that address the whole health of these children in Missouri."
More than 975,000 Missourians receive their healthcare through the state's Medicaid managed care program (MO HealthNet), which provides access to physical health, behavioral health, pharmacy, hospital, and other services. Today, Home State Health serves more than 300,000 Medicaid enrollees and partners with 25,000 healthcare providers statewide.
Home State Health has served the Medicaid population in partnership with MO HealthNet since 2012. The organization also focuses on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter. Additionally, Home State Health provides insurance for the Medicare population through its Medicare Advantage plan, WellCare.
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 25 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities. The Company also serves several international markets, and contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, http://investors.centene.com.
All statements, other than statements of current or historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, forward-looking statements often use words such as "believe," "anticipate," "plan," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "seek," "target," "goal," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should," "can," "continue" and other similar words or expressions (and the negative thereof). Centene (the Company, our, or we) intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we are including this statement for purposes of complying with these safe-harbor provisions. In particular, these statements include, without limitation, statements about our future operating or financial performance, market opportunity, value creation strategy, competition, expected activities in completed and future acquisitions, including statements about the impact of our recently completed acquisition of Magellan Health (the Magellan Acquisition), other recent and future acquisitions and dispositions, investments and the adequacy of our available cash resources. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on numerous assumptions and assessments made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, business strategies, operating environments, future developments and other factors we believe appropriate. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are subject to change because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future, including economic, regulatory, competitive and other factors that may cause our or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. Except as may be otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements included in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date hereof. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ materially from projections, estimates, or other forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, variables and events including, but not limited to: our ability to accurately predict and effectively manage health benefits and other operating expenses and reserves, including fluctuations in medical utilization rates due to the impact of COVID-19; the risk that the election of new directors, changes in senior management, and inability to retain key personnel may create uncertainty or negatively impact our ability to execute quickly and effectively; uncertainty as to the expected financial performance of the combined company following the recent completion of the Magellan Acquisition; the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the Magellan Acquisition or the acquisition of WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(the WellCare Acquisition) (or other acquired businesses) will not be realized, or will not be realized within the respective expected time periods; disruption from the integration of the Magellan Acquisition or from the integration of the WellCare Acquisition, unexpected costs, or similar risks from other acquisitions we may announce or complete from time to time, including potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships with customers, employees, suppliers or regulators, making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; a downgrade of the credit rating of our indebtedness; competition; membership and revenue declines or unexpected trends; changes in healthcare practices, new technologies, and advances in medicine; increased healthcare costs; changes in economic, political or market conditions; changes in federal or state laws or regulations, including changes with respect to income tax reform or government healthcare programs as well as changes with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (collectively referred to as the ACA) and any regulations enacted thereunder that may result from changing political conditions, the new administration or judicial actions; rate cuts or other payment reductions or delays by governmental payors and other risks and uncertainties affecting our government businesses; our ability to adequately price products; tax matters; disasters or major epidemics; changes in expected contract start dates; provider, state, federal, foreign and other contract changes and timing of regulatory approval of contracts; the expiration, suspension, or termination of our contracts with federal or state governments (including, but not limited to, Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE or other customers); the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of legal or regulatory proceedings or matters, including, but not limited to, our ability to resolve claims and/or allegations made by states with regard to past practices, including at Envolve Pharmacy Solutions, Inc. (Envolve), as our pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) subsidiary, within the reserve estimate we recorded in 2021 and on other acceptable terms, or at all, or whether additional claims, reviews or investigations relating to our PBM business will be brought by states, the federal government or shareholder litigants, or government investigations; timing and extent of benefits from strategic value creation initiatives, including the possibility that these initiatives will not be successful, or will not be realized within the expected time periods; challenges to our contract awards; cyber-attacks or other privacy or data security incidents; the exertion of management's time and our resources, and other expenses incurred and business changes required in connection with complying with the undertakings in connection with any regulatory, governmental or third party consents or approvals for acquisitions; changes in expected closing dates, estimated purchase price and accretion for acquisitions; restrictions and limitations in connection with our indebtedness; our ability to maintain or achieve improvement in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Star ratings and maintain or achieve improvement in other quality scores in each case that can impact revenue and future growth; availability of debt and equity financing, on terms that are favorable to us; inflation; foreign currency fluctuations and risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports that Centene has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This list of important factors is not intended to be exhaustive. We discuss certain of these matters more fully, as well as certain other factors that may affect our business operations, financial condition and results of operations, in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Due to these important factors and risks, we cannot give assurances with respect to our future performance, including without limitation our ability to maintain adequate premium levels or our ability to control our future medical and selling, general and administrative costs.
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New product updates will help marketers optimize social media strategy and make sense of insights from sources of public feedback
SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reputation, the global leader in reputation experience management (RXM), today announced a number of updates to its social customer experience product suite. Five major updates for Reputation's social publishing and social listening tools will enable marketers to more efficiently manage social channels in one location and use industry feedback data to create more strategic brand campaigns.
Social media channels have rapidly become a key destination for customers to share their experiences and interactions with brands. Consequently, it has also become increasingly important for companies to aggregate and analyze their public and private customer feedback data in order to gain a complete understanding of their customer experience. Garnering data on the social experience is now a critical component of customer experience platforms.
"Customers can share feedback within seconds of a good or bad experience, which has made it critical for Marketing teams to have the most innovative and complete tools at their disposal. At Reputation, we are always developing new products, services, and updates that will allow our customers to listen and interact in real-time with consumers across a variety of channels," says Pranav Desai, Chief Product Officer at Reputation.
Reputation customers will find the following product and service updates within the platform:
- Social Listening Industry Monitors: Decision-makers want to know trending industry topics as quickly as possible. To make that process easier, Reputation has configured smart, standardized, subscription-based industry monitors that capture and highlight the most relevant social chatter within each segment of the most popular sectors, including Automotive, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail and Technology.
- Smart Insights Widgets for Social Listening: Social Listening dashboards have long been used to help customers quickly analyze data from their listening monitors to identify trends and track changes. New Smart Insights Widgets go even deeper by identifying trends and noteworthy changes during a specified period of time, serving up analysis and call to action based on the virality and sentiment of the trend.
- Instagram Carousel Posts: Social media managers can now add up to 10 photos or videos to a single Instagram post, creating a rich carousel-style post that can help boost engagement on the platform.
- TikTok Integration: As the fastest-growing social network, TikTok videos have changed the way content across social channels is consumed - and brands must pay attention. Now, social media managers can create video posts within Reputation's Social Suite that can be scheduled for posting on TikTok as well as other channels.
- Optimal Publish Times: The best time to publish a post for maximum engagement is a hotly-debated topic in social media marketing. Reputation now settles the debate by intelligently determining the times of day that see the most audience engagement on each social channel and presents those times to the user for easy and effective post scheduling.
"We are pleased to share several updates to our social suite that continues our mission to have a robust offering for the complexity of social media today. These updates will enable our customers to leverage their social channels in order to engage with and understand their consumers in real-time, fostering opportunities for business growth," added Pranav Desai, Chief Product Officer at Reputation.
Reputation's latest social customer experience product updates are a result of the organization listening to feedback from its customers. For example, Social Listening Industry Monitors resulted from customers needing a more cost-effective way to track public conversations about their brand and harness customer feedback from their respective industries.
For more information on Reputation's products and services, please visit reputation.com.
Reputation (formerly Reputation.com), creator of the Reputation Experience Management category, is changing the way companies gather and act on customer feedback to drive decision making and enhance Customer Experience (CX) programs. Reputation's interaction-to-action platform translates vast amounts of solicited and unsolicited feedback data into prescriptive insights that companies use to learn from and grow. Thousands of global organizations rely on the patented algorithms behind Reputation Score X™ to provide a reliable index of brand performance in order to make targeted business improvements. Backed by Bessemer Ventures and Kleiner Perkins, and trusted by over 250 integration partners, including Google, Facebook, Salesforce, J.D. Power, Amazon and Web.com, Reputation turns feedback into the fuel to grow businesses around the world. Visit reputation.com to learn more.
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Veteran Miami DEA agents charged in bribery conspiracy
(AP) - A current U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent and a former supervisor in the agency were charged Friday with leaking confidential law enforcement information to defense lawyers in Miami in exchange for $70,000 in cash.
A five-count indictment unsealed in New York charges the agent, John Costanzo Jr., with accepting bribes to provide sensitive information about pending investigations to Manny Recio, a former Miami supervisor who retired from DEA more than two years ago to work as a private investigator for area defense attorneys. Federal prosecutors allege Recio sought the information to help recruit new clients.
Using a burner phone that Recio purchased for Costanzo, the two men allegedly coordinated unlawful searches of criminal databases, helped DEA targets mislead federal investigators and concealed payments made with the knowledge of the suspects’ defense attorneys.
Proceeds for the scheme were allegedly used by Costanzo to repair his Porsche, purchase airline tickets and make a $50,000 down payment on a condominium.
“Make it look good. This is thirty grand right here,” Recio told Costanzo in a 2019 recorded phone call in which the two discussed a draft submission to prosecutors on behalf of one target, according to court documents.
An attorney for Recio did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Costanzo’s attorney, Marc L. Mukasey, said in an email that “the theory of this case is misguided and he will be vindicated.”
The charges are the latest black eye for the DEA, which has been beset by repeated misconduct scandals that have landed a growing list of former agents behind bars. Just last week, another former DEA agent in Arkansas was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for taking thousands of dollars in bribes from a drug trafficker.
The case has also sent a chill through South Florida’s close-knit, fiercely competitive narco-defense circles because of Recio’s strong ties to federal law enforcement and the high-paid, private-sector lawyers.
“The conduct alleged in the indictment violates the core duty of law enforcement officers to protect and serve the public, rather than to use their access to sensitive information to enrich themselves,” Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement.
In interviews with FBI agents in 2019, Costanzo and Recio both denied ever exchanging anything of value as part of the alleged scheme. Such actions would have been a flagrant violation of the DEA’s standards of conduct.
The charges stemmed from a long-running federal investigation by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, which more than two years ago took the unusual step of wiretapping Recio as part of an inquiry into the flow of information between the DEA and Miami lawyers representing narcotraffickers and money launderers from Colombia.
The FBI wiretapped Recio for at least three months while he worked in his post-retirement job as a private investigator for defense lawyers.
As part of the shady dealings, he at one point wrote a $2,500 check to a company co-owned by an unnamed member of Costanzo’s family, according to court documents. The payment appears to have been used by Costanzo to repair a Porsche he owned, according to an email exchange about the vehicle between the DEA agent and an unnamed defense attorney from the tony Miami suburb of Coral Gables with whom Recio was working with as a private investigator.
In 2019, the same family member received $50,000 from a company owned by a local Florida police detective who also isn’t named. The funds were used by Costanzo for a down payment on a condominium, according to the indictment.
In addition to running database checks, Costanzo allegedly assisted Recio in his work with another Miami-area attorney representing a charged defendant. When prosecutors learned that the defendant had deleted information from his cell phone, Costanzo allegedly suggested that he mislead investigators by falsely claiming that he had deleted the information because he didn’t want the government to see naked photos of his wife.
Recio’s defense attorney, Phil Reizenstein, previously told AP that Recio’s work on cases had been “impeccable.”
“I have no concerns that he did anything that was close to being illegal,” Reizenstein said at the time. “He has held himself to the highest standards and the same law-abiding ideals in his private work.”
Recio finished his more than two decades with the DEA as an assistant special agent in charge of the agency’s Miami field division, specializing in cases involving illicit finances. Immediately after retiring, he launched a Miami-based business called Global Legal Consulting, which according to its website provides private investigations, anti-money laundering solutions and other legal services.
Recio once supervised highly-sensitive money laundering investigations involving Jose Irizarry, a former standout DEA agent in the Miami office who was sentenced in December to more than 12 years in federal prison for conspiring to launder money with a Colombian cartel and using his badge to build a lavish lifestyle of expensive cars, parties on yachts and Tiffany jewelry. Before being locked away, Irizarry blamed the DEA for fostering a culture of corruption and gift taking that he said desensitized him to the implications of violating the law.
The DEA said in a statement that its agents “are responsible for protecting the safety and health of the communities we serve and upholding the rule of law. Conduct that is inconsistent with that responsibility will not be tolerated.”
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Goodman reported from Cleveland, Mustian from New Orleans.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian police are investigating the killing of a popular Punjabi rapper, who blended hip-hop, rap and folk music, a day after he was fatally shot, officials said Monday.
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, also known around the world by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was killed Sunday evening while driving his car in Mansa, a district in northern India’s Punjab state. Moose Wala, 28, was rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead.
Punjab state’s top police official VK Bhawra said the initial investigation has revealed the killing to be an inter-gang rivalry.
A day before the attack, the Punjab government had pulled security cover for over 400 individuals, including Moose Wala, in a bid to clamp down on VIP culture, local media reports said.
Moose Wala started off as a songwriter before a hit song in 2017 catapulted his singing career, making him well known among the Indian and Punjabi diaspora in countries like the United Kingdom and Canada.
Most of his singles have an English title even though the songs were mainly sung in Punjabi. His glossy music videos were most famous for his rap lyrics and often focused on macho culture. His debut album in 2018 made it to Canada’s Billboard Albums chart.
Moose Wala was a controversial figure, in part due to his lyrical style. In 2020, police charged him under India’s Arms Act for allegedly promoting gun culture in one of his songs.
His latest track, “The Last Ride,” was released earlier this month.
The rapper joined India’s Congress Party last year and unsuccessfully ran in the state’s assembly elections.
Punjab’s chief minister Bhagwant Mann said “no culprit will be spared” and that he was deeply shocked and saddened by the killing.
Rahul Gandhi, a senior Congress leader, took to Twitter to express his condolences over the killing.
“Deeply shocked and saddened by the murder of promising Congress leader and talented artist,” he said.
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Funding to digitize the design-build process and expand to new markets
SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Cottage, a software platform and marketplace that unites homeowners and contractors to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), announced that it has closed $15 million in Series A funding. Fifth Wall led the round, with participation from 1Sharpe Ventures, DivcoWest and existing investors Susa Ventures and Base10 Partners. As part of this round of financing, Fifth Wall's Dan Wenhold will join Cottage's board of directors.
Cottage enables homeowners to design and manage their ADU projects online while ensuring delivery through a curated marketplace of contractors. By digitizing the end-to-end process, Cottage saves homeowners months of time and thousands of dollars without sacrificing the ability to customize. Contractors on the platform get a pipeline of projects and time-saving tools, so they can focus on providing quality work and client service.
"Anyone who's taken on a home improvement project will tell you there has to be a better way, and now there is. By applying technology to the outdated, manual processes commonplace in the industry, Cottage is empowering homeowners and contractors to build more and build better," said Alex Czarnecki, Founder & CEO of Cottage.
"What's so exciting about Cottage is that its offering is mutually beneficial to both homeowners and builders," said Dan Wenhold, Partner at Fifth Wall. "Streamlining the process for designing and delivering ADUs enables homeowners to add value to their property with more transparency and less headache. We are pleased to be investing in and joining the board of Cottage and look forward to the company's continued growth."
Since its launch in 2020, Cottage has worked with hundreds of homeowners and contractors across the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles to design and build their custom ADUs. This new round of capital will enable Cottage to further invest in its software platform and expand to new markets across the US.
About Cottage
Cottage is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for residential construction, starting with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). By digitizing the design-build process, Cottage saves homeowners months of time and thousands of dollars, while providing its contractors a predictable pipeline of projects and time-saving tools. For more information, visit www.cotta.ge.
About Fifth Wall
Founded in 2016, Fifth Wall, a Certified B Corporation, is the largest venture capital firm focused on technology for the global real estate industry. With approximately $3.0 billion in commitments and capital under management, Fifth Wall connects many of the world's largest owners and operators of real estate with the entrepreneurs who are redefining the future of the Built World. Fifth Wall is backed by a global mix of more than 100 strategic limited partners (LPs) from more than 15 countries, including BNP Paribas Real Estate, British Land, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Host Hotels & Resorts, Kimco Realty Corporation, Lennar, Lowe's Home Improvement, Marriott International, MetLife Investment Management, Related Companies, Starwood Capital, Toll Brothers, and others. Fifth Wall believes this consortium represents one of the largest groups of potential partners in the global Built World ecosystem, which can result in transformational investments and collaborations with promising portfolio companies. For more information about Fifth Wall, its LPs, and portfolio, visit www.fifthwall.com.
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MEXICO CITY, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Controladora Mabe, S.A. de C.V. (the "Company" or "we") announced today that it commenced a tender offer to purchase for cash any and all 5.600% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2028 (CUSIP Nos. 21240B AD3/P3100S AC8; ISINs: US21240BAD38/USP3100SAC81) (the "Notes") issued by the Company (the "Offer"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase and consent solicitation statement dated June 15, 2022 (the "Statement").
The Offer and the Consent Solicitation (as defined below) have an early deadline for tenders of Notes and delivery of the Consents (as defined below) of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 29, 2022 (unless extended) (the "Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline") and Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for tender by that deadline are expected, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Statement, to be purchased by the Company on July 5, 2022 (the "Initial Settlement Date"). Notes may also be tendered after the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline and up until 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on July 14, 2022 (unless extended) (the "Offer Expiration Time") and any Notes so tendered are expected, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Statement, to be purchased by the Company on July 19, 2022. Tendered Notes and delivery of the related Consents may not be withdrawn subsequent to the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline.
The total consideration ("Total Consideration") will be determined in accordance with the procedures described in the Statement on the 11:00 a.m., New York City Time, on June 29, 2022 ("Price Determination Date"). The Total Consideration includes a consent payment (the "Consent Payment") of $50.00 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes payable in respect of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the terms of the Offer and as to which Consents to the Proposed Amendments (as defined below) to the Indenture are validly delivered (and not revoked) on or prior to Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline. Holders must validly tender their Notes on or prior to the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline and not validly withdraw their Notes in order to be eligible to receive the Total Consideration for Notes purchased in the Offer. Holders who validly tender their Notes after the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline and on or prior to the Offer Expiration Time will be eligible to receive an amount, paid in cash, equal to the Total Consideration minus the Consent Payment (such amount referred to as the "Purchase Price"). Holders who validly tender their Notes will be eligible to receive in addition to the Total Consideration or Purchase Price, as applicable, accrued and unpaid interest from, and including, the last interest payment date up to, but not including, the applicable settlement date, and Additional Amounts, if any.
The following table summarizes the material terms of the Offer:
(1) Inclusive of Consent Payment.
In conjunction with the Offer, the Company is soliciting with respect to the Notes (such solicitation, the "Consent Solicitation"), consents (the "Consents") of holders of the Notes to the Proposed Amendments to the Indenture (as defined below) and the Notes. The indenture dated October 23, 2018 (the "Indenture"), among the Company, Mabe, S.A. de C.V. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the "Trustee"), registrar, paying agent and transfer agent, sets forth the relevant terms applicable to the Notes. The Proposed Amendments would amend the Indenture and the Notes to reduce the minimum notice periods required for an optional redemption of the Notes and eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants and certain Events of Default (as defined in the Indenture) applicable to the Notes (the "Proposed Amendments"). In order for the Proposed Amendments to be effective, such Proposed Amendments must be consented to by the holders of a majority of the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Notes (the "Requisite Consents"). The Offer is not conditioned upon the receipt of the Requisite Consents. Therefore, the Company may close on the Offer even if the Requisite Consents are not obtained. The Consent Payment will still be payable on Notes validly tendered prior to the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline even if the Requisite Consents are not obtained. Holders who tender Notes pursuant to the Offer shall be deemed to deliver their Consents to the Proposed Amendments. Holders may not deliver Consents in the Consent Solicitation without tendering their Notes in the Offer and may not revoke Consents without withdrawing the previously tendered Notes to which such Consents relate.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Offer or the Consent Solicitation set forth in the Statement, the Company's obligation to accept for purchase, and to purchase, Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Offer (including the Company's obligation to make Consent Payments as part of the Total Consideration with respect to Consents delivered pursuant to the Consent Solicitation) is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of: (i) the New Debt Condition (as defined in the Statement); and (ii) the General Conditions (as defined in the Statement). See "Conditions to the Offer and the Consent Solicitation" in the Statement.
Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to act as tender agent and information agent for the Offer and Consent Solicitation (the "Tender Agent and Information Agent"). Copies of the Statement are available to holders of Notes from the Tender Agent and Information Agent at +1 (855) 654-2015.
BNP Paribas Securities Corp. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are acting as dealer managers for the Offer and solicitation agents for the Consent Solicitation. Questions regarding the Offer may be directed to BNP Paribas Securities Corp. at +1 (888) 210-4358 and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at +1 (212) 723-6106 or +1 (800) 558-3745 (toll-free).
Disclaimer
This press release must be read in conjunction with the Statement. This press release and the Statement contain important information which must be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Offer and the Consent Solicitation. If any holder of Notes is in any doubt as to the action it should take, it is recommended to seek its own legal, tax, accounting and financial advice, including as to any tax consequences, immediately from its stockbroker, bank manager, attorney, accountant or other independent financial or legal adviser. Any individual or company whose Notes are held on its behalf by a broker, dealer, bank, custodian, trust company or other nominee or intermediary must contact such entity if it wishes to participate in the Offer and the Consent Solicitation. None of the Company, the dealer manager, the information and tender agent and any person who controls, or is a director, officer, employee or agent of such persons, or any affiliate of such persons, makes any recommendation as to whether holders of Notes should participate in the Offer and the Consent Solicitation.
Neither the Statement nor any related documents have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, nor have any such documents been filed with or reviewed by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country. No authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Statement or any related documents, and it is unlawful and may be a criminal offense to make any representation to the contrary.
In addition, neither the Statement nor any related documents have been filed with or been reviewed or authorized by the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, the "CNBV"). The Company has not filed with the CNBV a request for authorization of the Offer and the Consent Solicitation. The Offer and the Consent Solicitation does not constitute a public offering in Mexico and it may not be publicly distributed in Mexico. The Offer and the Consent Solicitation may only be made available in Mexico to investors that qualify as institutional or accredited investors (inversionistas institucionales or inversionistas calificados), solely pursuant to the private offering exemption set forth in article 8 of the Mexican Securities Market Law (Ley del Mercado de Valores) and regulations thereunder. Neither the Statement nor any related documents may be publicly advertised, marketed, distributed in Mexico. Furthermore, the CNBV has not confirmed the accuracy or determined the adequacy of this Offer.
The Offer and the Consent Solicitation is being made solely on the terms and conditions set forth in the Statement. Under no circumstances shall this press release constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes or any other securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The Offer and the Consent Solicitation is not being made to, nor will the Company accept tenders of Notes from, holders in any jurisdiction in which the Offer and the Consent Solicitation or the acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may be "forward-looking statements," which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Other than statements of historical fact, information regarding activities, events and developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections. Many forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe, "estimate" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are predictions only and actual results could differ materially from management's expectations due to a variety of factors. The forward-looking statements that we make in this press release are based on management's current views and assumptions regarding future events and speak only as of their dates and are subject to risks such as described in the Statement. We assume no obligation to update developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements that we make, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments, except as required by the U.S. federal securities laws.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, as more horrors come to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war.
The bodies were decomposing and the stench hung over the neighborhood, said Petro Andryushchenko, an adviser to the mayor. He did not say when they were discovered, but the sheer number of victims makes it one of the deadliest known attacks of the war.
Heavy fighting, meanwhile, continued in the Donbas, the eastern industrial region that Moscow’s forces are intent on seizing. Russian troops intensified their efforts to encircle and capture Sievierodonetsk and neighboring cities.
Mariupol was relentlessly pounded during a nearly three-month siege that ended last week after some 2,500 Ukrainian fighters abandoned a steel plant where they had made their stand. Russian forces already held the rest of the city, where an estimated 100,000 people remain out a prewar population of 450,000, many of them trapped during the encirclement with little food, water, heat or electricity.
At least 21,000 people were killed in the siege, according to Ukrainian authorities, who have accused Russia of trying to cover up the horrors by bringing in mobile cremation equipment and by burying the dead in mass graves.
During the assault on Mariupol, Russian airstrikes hit a maternity hospital and a theater where civilians were taking shelter. An Associated Press investigation found that close to 600 people died in the theater attack, double the figure estimated by Ukrainian authorities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the Russians of waging “total war” and seeking to inflict as much death and destruction as possible on his country.
“Indeed, there has not been such a war on the European continent for 77 years,” Zelensky said, referring to end of World War II.
Moscow-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces in the Donbas for eight years and hold large swaths of territory. Sievierodonetsk and neighboring cities are the only part of the Donbas’ Luhansk region still under Ukrainian government control.
Russian forces have achieved “some localized successes” despite strong Ukrainian resistance along dug-in positions, British military authorities said.
Moscow’s troops also took over the town of Svitlodarsk and raised the Russian flag there, Ukrainian media reported. Svitlodarsk is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of the strategically important city of Kramatorsk.
Two top Russian officials appeared to acknowledge that Moscow’s advance has been slower than expected, though they vowed the offensive would achieve its goals.
Nikolai Patrushev, secretary of Russia’s Security Council. said the Russian government “is not chasing deadlines.” And Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told a meeting of a Russia-led security alliance of former Soviet states that Moscow is deliberately slowing down its offensive to allow residents of encircled cities to evacuate — though forces have repeatedly hit civilian targets.
As Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, recovers from weeks of relentless bombardment, residents formed long lines to receive rations of flour, pasta, sugar and others staples this week. Moscow’s forces withdrew from around Kharkiv earlier this month, pulling back toward the Russian border.
Galina Kolembed, the aid distribution center coordinator, said that more and more people are returning to the city. Kolembed said the center is providing food to over 1,000 people every day, a number that keeps growing.
“Many of them have small kids, and they spend their money on the kids, so they need some support with food,” she said.
Meanwhile, the wife of the top commander who held out inside the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol said Tuesday that she had a brief telephone conversation with her husband, who surrendered to the Russians and was taken prisoner last week.
Kateryna Prokopenko, who is married to Azov Regiment leader Denys Prokopenko, said the call broke off before he could say anything about himself.
She said the call was made possible under an agreement between Ukraine and Russia, mediated by the Red Cross.
Prokopenko and Yuliia Fedosiuk, the wife of another soldier, said several families received calls in the past two days. The women said they are hopeful the soldiers will not be tortured and will eventually “come back home.”
Russian authorities have threatened to put Mariupol defenders on trial on war crimes charges.
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Becatoros reported from Kramatorsk, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Andrea Rosa in Kharkiv, Danica Kirka in London and other AP staffers around the world contributed.
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ST. LOUIS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 13th time, financial services firm Edward Jones has been ranked highest in the employee advisor segment of the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction StudySM.
Based on responses from Edward Jones financial advisors, the firm earned an overall score of 876 points out of 1,000. This compared to the average score of 745 among the seven employee advisor firms.
"Our firm is built on relationships and we invest deeply in them," said Ken Cella, head of Branch Development at Edward Jones. "Our nearly 19,000 financial advisors are human-centered in their approach and in more communities than anyone in our industry. These unique differentiators enable them to serve, guided by our purpose, values and mindsets that are the hallmarks of our first century in business. As our stakeholders change in unprecedented ways: what they need, what they value, and what it will take to help them achieve financially what is most important. We'll continue to offer our financial advisors flexibility, choice and support to serve their clients and their communities."
Celebrating its Centennial in 2022, Edward Jones is accelerating its journey and aspiration to deliver human-centered complete wealth management to its current and future clients. The firm is looking to advance its purpose to make a greater impact by providing personalized experiences, guidance and tools designed to help more people achieve financially what is most important to them.
Between January and May 2022, the J.D. Power survey asked financial advisors to rate their firms in terms of leadership and culture, products and marketing, professional development, operational support, technology, and compensation. In addition to ranking No. 1 overall, Edward Jones ranked No. 1 in professional development and compensation
Edward Jones has been the top performer among employee advisor firms in 13 J.D. Power financial advisor satisfaction studies, which were completed in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012-2015, 2017-2022.
The 2022 J.D. Power U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study of employee advisors' satisfaction, announced July 6, 2022, is distributed among those who are employed by an investment services firm. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.
"Edward Jones' ongoing success in delivering a best-in-class experience for financial advisors in all kinds of market and economic conditions reflects an unwavering commitment to investing in the advisor as central to the success of both the firm and the client," said Mike Foy, Senior Director of Wealth Intelligence at J.D. Power.
About Edward Jones
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 firm, provides financial services in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.7 trillion in client assets under care. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's 50,000 associates and our branch presence in 68 percent of U.S. counties, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
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SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Predictive Inc., the San Diego-based company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to lenders, announced today its strategic partnership with Provenir, a global leader in AI-powered risk decisioning software for the fintech industry. Available through the Provenir Marketplace, Point Predictive's Artificial + Natural Intelligence™ solutions provide Provenir customers with increased underwriting automation, simplified data integration, and solutions that enable lenders to fast-track applications with a low risk of default based on fraud or material misrepresentation. Furthermore, the small percentage of applications with a high risk of fraud can be flagged for additional investigation.
"Provenir's cloud-native data, AI and decisioning platform align perfectly with Point Predictive's AI-based solutions," said Tim Grace, CEO of Point Predictive. "We are confident this partnership will empower Provenir customers to increase efficiency, streamline the lending experience, and be more competitive overall in the dynamic, digital lending marketplace."
For Provenir, the strategic partnership with Point Predictive is growing proof that shared data, insight, and AI is the future of digital transformation in lending and fraud risk mitigation.
"We look forward to working with Point Predictive, a company that shares our philosophy that collaboration and automated decisioning workflows uncover insights that drive businesses forward," said Carol Hamilton, Senior Vice President, Global Solutions at Provenir. "Point Predictive's sophisticated, data-based automation and fraud risk mitigation solutions—combined with Provenir's proven AI-powered decisioning platform—will help customers increase profitability while decreasing risk."
"Point Predictive and Provenir's solutions complement one another in numerous ways," explained Andrew Stamps, Point Predictive's Director of Partnerships. "Ultimately, this partnership helps lenders operate faster and with more agility, resulting in greater levels of efficiency and success."
For more information on Point Predictive, please contact info@pointpredictive.com
About Point Predictive Inc.
Point Predictive powers a new level of lending confidence and speed through its unique combination of artificial and natural intelligence. With decades of risk management expertise, the company's technology solutions quickly and accurately identify who is reporting truthfully on loan applications and who is not. As a result, lenders are now able to fund loans easily without asking the vast majority of applicants for onerous documentation such as paycheck stubs or bank statements. This improves funding rates by 40-50% while reducing early payment default losses by more than 30%. Borrowers get loans faster and we significantly boost profits to a lender's bottom line. Located in San Diego, California, more information about Point Predictive can be found at www.pointpredictive.com.
About Provenir
Provenir helps fintechs and financial services providers make smarter decisions faster with our AI-Powered Risk Decisioning Platform. Provenir brings together the three essential components needed – data, AI and decisioning – into one unified risk decisioning solution to help organizations provide world-class consumer experiences. This unique offering gives organizations the ability to power decisioning innovation across the full customer lifecycle, driving improvements in the customer experience, access to financial services, business agility, and more. Provenir works with disruptive financial services organizations in more than 50 countries and processes more than 3 billion transactions annually.
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) ("Oracle") announced today that it has extended its tender offer in connection with the acquisition of Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) ("Cerner") until May 11, 2022.
In accordance with the terms of its merger agreement with Cerner, Cedar Acquisition Corporation, a subsidiary of OC Acquisition LLC, which is a subsidiary of Oracle, has extended the all-cash tender offer for $95.00 per share for all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Cerner (the "Shares") to 12:00 midnight, Eastern Time, at the end of the day on May 11, 2022. The tender offer was previously scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, Eastern Time, at the end of the day on April 13, 2022.
The tender offer remains subject to, among other conditions, clearances under applicable foreign competition and foreign direct investment laws. The tender offer was extended to allow additional time for the satisfaction of the remaining conditions to the tender offer.
Except for the extension of the tender offer, all other terms and conditions of the tender offer remain unchanged. The tender offer may be extended further in accordance with the merger agreement and the applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC, the depositary for the tender offer, has indicated that as of 12:00 midnight, Eastern Time, at the end of the day on April 8, 2022, approximately 33,951,780 Shares had been validly tendered into and not validly withdrawn from the tender offer, representing approximately 11.5% of the outstanding Shares.
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.
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This document may contain certain forward-looking statements about Oracle and Cerner, including statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Oracle's proposed acquisition of Cerner, anticipated customer benefits and general business outlook. When used in this document, the words "can", "will", "expect", "opportunity", "promises", "goal" and similar expressions and any other statements that are not historical facts are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements. Any such statement may be influenced by a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Oracle or Cerner, that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected, described, expressed or implied in this document due to a number of risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the possibilities that the transaction will not close or that the closing may be delayed, that the anticipated synergies may not be achieved after closing, and that the combined operations may not be successfully integrated in a timely manner, if at all; general economic conditions in regions in which either company does business; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on how Oracle, Cerner and their respective customers are operating their businesses and the duration and extent to which the pandemic will impact Oracle's or Cerner's future results of operations; and the possibility that Oracle or Cerner may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on the results of operations or financial condition of Oracle or Cerner.
In addition, please refer to the documents that Oracle and Cerner, respectively, file with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. These filings identify and address other important factors that could cause Oracle's and Cerner's respective operational and other results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this document. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this document. Except as required by law, neither Oracle nor Cerner is under any duty to update any of the information in this document.
This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell Shares. This communication is for informational purposes only. The tender offer is not being made to, nor will tenders be accepted from, or on behalf of, holders of Shares in any jurisdictions in which the making of the tender offer or the acceptance thereof would not comply with the laws of that jurisdiction.
The tender offer is being made pursuant to a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO (including an Offer to Purchase, a related Letter of Transmittal and certain other tender offer documents) filed by Cedar Acquisition Corporation with the SEC on January 19, 2022, as amended or supplemented from time to time. In addition, on January 19, 2022, Cerner filed a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 with the SEC related to the tender offer, which has been amended or supplemented from time to time. Holders of Shares are urged to read these documents carefully (as each may be amended or supplemented from time to time) because they contain important information that holders of Shares should consider before making any decision regarding tendering their Shares. The Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other tender offer documents, as well as the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, are available to all holders of Shares at no expense to them. The tender offer materials and the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement are available for free at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Oracle and Cerner also file annual, quarterly and special reports and other information with the SEC, which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memblaze, the world-famous supplier of enterprise SSD products and solutions, is demonstrating their next generation enterprise SSD solution, code name Mango, based on the Marvell® BraveraTM SC5 PCIe 5.0 NVMe controller. The demo shows twice the performance than previous PCIe 4.0 products, supports NVMe 2.0 and advanced enterprise specifications, and provides 2.5-inch U.2 and E3.S form factors.
"The rapid growth of data as well as fast access to it is driving demand for unprecedented levels of storage performance," said Taile Zhang, Memblaze CEO. "The PCIe 5.0 standard, which doubles the PCIe 4.0 specification bandwidth, as well as an updated NVMe specification, makes our team excited to develop the new generation product. Our goal is to develop the industry's leading enterprise SSD solution based on Marvell's Bravera controllers to deliver the highest performance and energy efficiency, capable of handling any workload in next-generation IT systems."
"We are delighted to work with Memblaze on the development of its Bravera SC5-based SSD solution and bring the benefits of our controller's hardware-driven features to the cloud infrastructure," said Thad Omura, Vice President of Marketing, Flash BU, Marvell. "We believe that Memblaze's Mango SSD solution is poised to bring high-performance, low-power and low latency to the industry and we congratulate Memblaze on demonstrating these capabilities at FMS 2022."
Compared to the current PCIe 4.0 interface, PCIe 5.0 offers double data transfer rate and bandwidth which gives Mango opportunity to achieve great performance improvement. Through the optimization of both hardware and firmware, Mango can achieve 128K sequential read and write performance of up to 14GB/s and 8GB/s respectively. It also reduces the read and write latency to 60 / 9μs to ensure QoS and consistent performance, enabling latency-sensitive applications like enterprise OEM and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) based cloud storage to run smoothly.
In addition to supporting the mainstream 2.5-inch U.2 form factor, Mango also supports E3.S which can realize higher signal integrity and data density. Larger capacities ranging from 4TB to 32TB in the small form factor also makes it possible for Mango to bring PB-level storage capacity to 2U servers.
Mango supports NVMe 2.0 and OCP2.0 specifications, enabling rich advanced features including 128K Atomic Write, NVMe-MI 1.2b Out-of-Band Management, TCG Opal 2.0 security specification etc., which can realize smart management and data security.
The first Memblaze Mango product based on Marvell's Bravera SC5 controller will be available in 2023.
About Memblaze
Memblaze is the world's leading supplier of enterprise-level SSD (Solid State Drive) products and solutions. The PBlaze series SSD launched by Memblaze has been widely used in database, virtualization, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence and other fields, providing stable and reliable high-speed storage solutions for many customers in Internet, cloud service, finance, telecommunications and other industries.
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The multi-year sponsorship integrates Bush's into SEC Network programming and on-site activations with SEC Nation and conference championship events
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bush's® Beans announced a new, multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Southeastern Conference and SEC Network to be the "Official Beans of the SEC." The new partnership begins this week with an on-site presence at SEC Kickoff in Atlanta.
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Whether celebrating with a bowl of chili made with Bush's Chili Beans or serving Baked Beans alongside tailgating favorites, Bush's Beans is a natural fit for gameday gatherings. "Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, our brand has been rooted in the heart of SEC country for over a century," said CEO Al Williams. "We're excited to strengthen our connection with SEC fans and bring even more joy and good times to gamedays. We think this is the start of a beautiful partnership."
The sponsorship includes integration of Bush's Beans on SEC Network programming and within the SEC footprint through SEC Nation, the network's traveling football pre-game show. Bush's Beans will also activate on-site at SEC FanFare at the football championship in Atlanta and will have a presence at other major SEC championship events. There might even be an appearance from the one and only spokes dog, Duke.
"The addition of Bush's Beans as an SEC official sponsor fits perfectly with our fans' tailgating experiences for football and gatherings throughout the year. With their headquarters in the SEC footprint, we are pleased to welcome Bush's Beans to the SEC sponsor family," said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.
"It is going to be an exciting season," said Williams. "We look forward to showcasing Bush's as That Beautiful Bean Company on SEC Network and at various SEC events throughout the year."
To learn more about Bush's Beans visit bushbeans.com and follow Bush's Beans on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more exclusive content.
Bush's® is That Beautiful Bean Co.—a quality-obsessed, family-owned business since 1908. We believe in the goodness of the humble bean, a food that's equally good for humans and the earth. When you enjoy our beans, you can trust that they're the very best. Because we wouldn't serve your family anything less. Since we got our start more than 110 years ago in Chestnut Hill, Tenn., Bush's has always maintained that quality is the best policy. We pursue excellence and exceptional taste in our beans, sauces and everything we do. That's why, from mouthwatering Baked Beans to Chili Beans to our newest Sidekicks, you're cooking up the best with Bush's. For more information, visit www.bushbeans.com.
A pioneer in the integration of higher education and athletic competition, the Southeastern Conference is a leader on the national landscape for intercollegiate athletics in the 21st century. Since its formation in 1933, the SEC has achieved stature and stability by designating governing/voting power to the presidents of the member institutions. These university leaders determine the policies of the conference and through the years this involvement has been the principal source of strength in the evolution of the SEC. Throughout its history, the SEC has provided leadership on the vital issues facing intercollegiate competition. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt have been in the SEC since its formation in 1933. The league has expanded twice, adding Arkansas and South Carolina in 1991, then Missouri and Texas A&M in 2012.
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN launched SEC Network on August 14, 2014. The network televises hundreds of games across the SEC's 21 sports annually. Programming includes in-depth analysis and storytelling in studio shows such as SEC Nation, Thinking Out Loud, Out Of Pocket and Rally Cap, daily news and information with The Paul Finebaum Show and SEC Now, original content such as TrueSouth, SEC Storied and SEC Inside, and more. Hundreds of additional live events are available for streaming exclusively on SEC Network's digital companion, SEC Network+, via the ESPN App and SECNetwork.com. The network is also available in more than 135 countries throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia via ESPN Player, ESPN's sports streaming service in the region.
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Royals top prospect Witt Jr to start opener at third base
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr., widely considered the best prospect in baseball, has made the Kansas City roster and will start at third base in the Royals’ season opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.
The move with the 21-year-old infielder was widely expected, especially after he hit well in spring training. Witt batted .290 with 33 homers and 29 steals across Double-A and Triple-A last season.
The Royals chose to go with Witt at third base, even though his natural position is shortstop, so they could keep Adalberto Mondesi there.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 first-year player draft. His father, Bobby Witt Sr., pitched for 16 years in the big leagues with several different franchises.
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Superyacht swallowed by the sea off coast of Italy
Published: Aug. 23, 2022 at 11:57 AM EDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
(CNN) - Questions abound after a massive,130-foot luxury vessel sank in the ocean near Italy.
The whole thing was caught on camera.
Authorities are investigating what led to the superyacht suddenly sinking nine miles off the coast.
The shocking video shows the impressive vessel slowly disappearing. It was shared by the Italian Coast Guard, who rescued nine people off it.
Local reports say rough weather conditions made a tugboat salvage of the yacht impossible.
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Data shows the issue disproportionately impacting Latino and lower-income communities
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealers urge drivers to check for dangerous safety recalls & are even giving away $50 prepaid Mastercards if airbag repairs are made
DALLAS, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1.24 million vehicles in Texas – across all makes and models – have unrepaired, recalled airbags. When exposed over time to heat and humidity, these recalled airbags can transform from life-saving devices to life-threatening ones – in a crash, they could rupture and cause injury or death.
To help keep drivers safe heading into the summer heat, Check To Protect – in partnership with local Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealers – has designated June as Airbag Recall Repair Month in Texas. This statewide campaign aims to encourage Texas drivers of all vehicles to make safety a priority by taking immediate action to prevent serious injury and death in the Lone Star State. It's critical that every Texas driver check their vehicle as hot summer weather can increase the risk associated with defective recalled airbags.
In Texas, this issue disproportionately impacts communities with a higher concentration of Latino, English as a second language or low-income vehicle owners. Research shows these communities are less likely to take action to get severe recalls, like the Takata airbag, fixed. This inaction could be due to the communities' low level of recall awareness, lack of an existing relationship with dealers or limited availability for recall repairs due to work or family obligations. Moreover, drivers of older or used vehicles are harder to reach by conventional recall outreach measures and are less likely to know the recall status of their vehicles.
That's why Check to Protect is reminding Texas drivers that it is fast, free and easy to check for airbag recalls and get them repaired. Here's what drivers need to know:
- Check for Recalls:
- Schedule a FREE repair appointment at a local dealership.
Throughout the state, Check To Protect, dealers and automakers are getting the word out to vehicle owners through mailers, advertising, vehicle and door-to-door canvassing and other outreach. These messages are notifying drivers of open airbag recalls (or encouraging them to check at www.CheckToProtect.org) and urging them to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting these dangerous airbags replaced immediately.
Airbag Recall Repair Month is an effort by Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram as part of the Check To Protect program. Check To Protect was founded by the National Safety Council and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram in 2017. Today, program partners include vehicle safety advocates as well as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and Volvo. Check To Protect welcomes any automaker or consumer and vehicle safety organization to join the effort to raise awareness for vehicle safety recalls.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient way to engage in a wide range of weightlifting and strength-training exercises that isolate and target muscles in the legs, core, arms, back, chest and shoulders," said an inventor, from Brampton, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the TOBEFIT. My design enables you to experience a full-body strength-training workout using a single, compact piece of equipment."
The patent-pending invention provides a versatile new strength-training/weightlifting product for fitness enthusiasts. In doing so, it enables the user to engage in a full-body workout. It also helps to target muscles in the upper and lower body and it could help to improve stability, balance, stamina and endurance. The invention features a compact design that is easy to use so it is ideal for fitness enthusiasts. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-667, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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- $300 million in total funding via a committed PIPE from an existing shareholder and an equity purchase agreement with financing partner Yorkville Advisors
- In addition, the Company has filed a $300 million universal shelf
- A total of $600 million in accessible capital to optimize the Company's financial needs to SOP
JUSTIN, Texas, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canoo Inc. (Nasdaq: GOEV), a high-tech advanced mobility company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022.
"We have been clear about our philosophy of raising capital judiciously and will continue with this disciplined approach," said Tony Aquila, Investor, Chairman & CEO at Canoo. "We have more than $600 million in accessible capital to support Start of Production (SOP). As operators and investors, we have significant experience raising capital in challenging markets – and the best way to raise capital is to achieve your goals. We will continue to raise when needed, bridge to milestones and be in a position to take advantage of improving market conditions. We are focused on long term value creation for our customers and shareholders."
Additional Recent Updates Include:
- Since the end of the first quarter, we have more than doubled the Gamma builds to 39 vehicles
- We now have more than 17,500 preorders with a projected value of $750 million and a growing pipeline
- Selected by NASA for Artemis ground crew transportation vehicles, which is expected to be the longest lasting space exploration program in history
First Quarter Business Highlights:
- 17 Gamma vehicles on the road
- Completed our second year of deep Winter Testing of more than 2,000 miles
- Produced battery modules for 43 Gamma vehicles, a 156% increase from Q4'21
First Quarter Financial Highlights:
- Cash and cash equivalents of $104.9 million as of March 31, 2022.
- GAAP net loss and comprehensive loss of $125.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to a GAAP net loss and comprehensive loss of $15.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The GAAP net loss and comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021 included a gain of $15.5 million and $83.6 million on the fair value change of the contingent earnout shares liability, respectively.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $(117.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $(49.8) million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- Net cash used in operating activities totaled $120.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $53.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- Net cash provided by investing activities was $2.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $12.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- Due to the timing of our announced funding, and the 2014 FASB accounting rule, as of the date of this announcement, we are reporting that there is substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Second Quarter 2022 Business Outlook
Based upon our current projections, Canoo expects:
- Operating Expenses (excluding stock-based compensation and depreciation) of: $95 million to $115 million
- Capital Expenditures of: $85 million to $105 million
Conference Call Information
Canoo will host a conference call to discuss the results today, May 10, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET.
To listen to the conference call via telephone dial (877) 407-9169 (U.S.) and (201) 493-6755 (international callers/U.S. toll) and enter the conference ID number 13728979. To listen to the webcast, please click here. A telephone replay will be available until May 24, 2022, at (877) 660-6853 (U.S.) and (201) 612-7415 (international callers/U.S. toll), with Conference ID number 13728979. To listen to the webcast replay, please click here.
About Canoo
Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone. The company has developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with bold innovations in design, pioneering technologies, and a unique business model that spans the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Distinguished by its experienced team from leading technology and automotive companies – Canoo has designed a modular electric platform purpose-built to deliver maximum vehicle interior space that is customizable across all owners in the vehicle lifecycle to support a wide range of vehicle applications for consumers and businesses.
Canoo has teams in California, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. For more information, please visit www.canoo.com. For Canoo press materials, including photos, please visit press.canoo.com. For investors, please visit investors.canoo.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
"EBITDA" is defined as net loss before interest expense, income tax expense or benefit, and depreciation and amortization. "Adjusted EBITDA" is defined as EBITDA adjusted for stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, asset impairments, and other costs associated with exit and disposal activities, acquisition and related costs, changes to the fair value of contingent earnout shares liability, and any other one-time non-recurring transaction amounts impacting the statement of operations during the year. Adjusted EBITDA is intended as a supplemental measure of our performance that is neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, when combined with net loss, and EBITDA, is beneficial to an investor's complete understanding of our operating performance. We believe that the use of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our financial measures with those of comparable companies, which may present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. However, you should be aware that when evaluating EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA we may incur future expenses similar to those excluded when calculating these measures. In addition, our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our computation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because all companies may not calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in the same fashion.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We manage our business utilizing EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental performance measures.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of financial and performance metrics, expectations and timing related to commercial product launches and the achievement of operational milestones, including the ability to meet and/or accelerate anticipated production timelines, Canoo's ability to capitalize on commercial opportunities, current or anticipated customer orders, and expectations regarding the development of facilities. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Canoo's management and are not predictions of actual performance. 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 will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Canoo. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; Canoo's ability to access future capital, via debt or equity markets, or other sources; the rollout of Canoo's business and the timing of expected business milestones and commercial launch; future market adoption of Canoo's offerings; risks related to Canoo's go-to-market strategy and manufacturing strategy; the effects of competition on Canoo's future business, and those factors discussed under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Canoo's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 1, 2022, as well as its past and future Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained by visiting Canoo's Investors Relations website at investors.canoo.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Canoo does not presently know or that Canoo currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Canoo's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Canoo anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Canoo's assessments to change. However, while Canoo may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Canoo specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Canoo's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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