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Collectors will revel in childhood memories with the exciting launch of this innovative RC
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. , June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Jada Toys, leading manufacturer of premium collectibles, announces the launch of the interactive Transformers Converting Optimus Prime RC. This announcement marks the newest addition to the product line from the licensing partnership between Hasbro and Jada Toys.
This new innovative item will give collectors the opportunity to experience Optimus Prime's conversion from robot to vehicle and back with just the push of a button. The RC moves forward, backward, and spins in both robot and vehicle mode. Fans of all ages can relive nostalgic childhood memories when this iconic leader comes to life right before their eyes. With intricate details including fully functioning lights and sound, detailed motors, and the iconic phrases said by Optimus Prime.
"We are thrilled to further extend our relationship with Hasbro to bring this innovative product to life." says Bill Simons, CEO of Jada Toys. "Collectors can expect a special nostalgic experience from this RC that brings the widely loved Optimus Prime character to life. Seeing the change from robot to vehicle right before your eyes feels like taking a trip back in time to experience that same joy from childhood as an adult."
Available now at Target, Meijer, and Entertainment Earth for $69.99.
Jada Toys is a privately held leading toy manufacturer. Founded in 1999, Jada has developed a worldwide presence at retail. Their strong focus on pop, trend, and car culture has grown their portfolio from die-cast vehicles and radio control to include collectibles and action figures, dolls, preschool toys, and more. Partnering with best-in-class entertainment studios allows collaboration that has resulted in extensive lines of licensed product that appeals to collectors, kids, and families. Proprietary lines accompany the licensed product to round out Jada Toys' offerings. Jada Toys is the US based division of the Simba Dickie Group. Visit Jada Toys at jadatoys.com.
The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible "MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE" experiences to fans of all ages. The brand's enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The Transformers brand is a Hasbro franchise.
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Acquisition Expands Equifax Workforce Solutions Business Unit and Bolsters Company's Robust Portfolio of Employer Solutions
ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of LawLogix, a leading provider of cloud-based I-9 software and immigration case management software. The definitive agreement to acquire LawLogix was announced on July 21, 2022. LawLogix is now part of the Workforce Solutions business unit, expanding the company's portfolio of employer- and HR-focused solutions that help firms manage their hiring and employment needs amidst a rapidly changing landscape.
"Equifax has expanded well beyond a traditional credit bureau and the acquisition of LawLogix marks the sixth acquisition in support of the continued growth and expansion of the Equifax Workforce Solutions business unit since the beginning of 2021," said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax. "We are rapidly building a New Equifax. Leveraging our EFX Cloud™ infrastructure, we will integrate LawLogix into our suite of Workforce Solutions employer services, expanding our current capabilities and setting the stage for future innovation."
LawLogix offers two cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) solutions: Guardian and Edge. Guardian helps employers with their Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements while providing a user-friendly I-9 workflow that supports organizations with a distributed workforce. Edge provides immigration law firms, non-profit organizations, and employers with comprehensive immigration case management software, including a customizable, easy-to-use client web portal. These solutions are supported by award-winning customer support representatives.
LawLogix, an Equifax company, is now a part of the Workforce Solutions business unit and will retain its presence in Phoenix. LawLogix President John Fay has assumed the role of Director of Product Strategy for LawLogix, an Equifax company.
"Both LawLogix and Equifax Workforce Solutions are focused on deploying our technology and expertise to help customers streamline important processes," said Fay. "We are excited for our future together, as we leverage Equifax capabilities in analytics and technology for the benefit of LawLogix customers."
The LawLogix transaction is not anticipated to have a material impact on 2022 Equifax financial results.
This release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. All statements that address operating performance and events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, including statements about the expected financial and operational benefits, synergies and growth from the LawLogix acquisition and our ability to integrate LawLogix and its products, services, technologies, IT systems and personnel into our operations, and similar statements about our outlook and our business plans are forward-looking statements. We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in our 2021 Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings. As a result of such risks and uncertainties, we urge you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date when made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 13,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 25 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
LawLogix assists millions of people every year through its innovative Electronic I-9 service, E-Verify and immigration case management software. Founded in 2000, LawLogix is a trusted SaaS provider for many prestigious immigration law firms, organizations and corporations. For more information about LawLogix and its suite of products, visit LawLogix.com.
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WATCH: Beagles rescued from breeding facility touch grass, feel the sun for the first time
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - Moments of pure joy were caught on camera as a number of beagle pups, who had never experienced life outside a cage, got their first sniff of outside air and played on grass for the first time.
The 18 dogs had their life-changing experience Thursday at the Humane Society of Sarasota County, Florida, as reported by WWSB.
The 18-month-old pups were from a group of 4,000 beagles rescued from a medical breeding facility in Virginia and are soon on the way to their forever homes.
Anna Gonce, the Humane Society’s executive director, said the day was exactly what the organization tries to accomplish.
“You know, these guys were rescued from what was going to be a very miserable life,” she said. “And to be able to give them their first day outside, underneath the blue sky, and the grass and trees and just watch them play and be normal dogs is what we’ve been waiting for all week.”
The dogs were rescued earlier this year after the federal government began a civil enforcement case against Envigo RMS, which owned and operated a facility that breeds beagles for medical research.
After federal officials accused the company of a series of animal welfare violations, including allegedly killing animals instead of providing medical care, a judge issued a restraining order imposing a series of restrictions on the facility. In June, company officials announced plans to close it.
The Humane Society of the United States took on the task of caring for the rescued animals, disbursing them around the U.S. The Sarasota County chapter received 18 pups, who were quarantined for about seven days until Thursday when they were able to run free for the first time.
Lori Schook was one of the volunteers who helped get some of the dogs out of their cages.
“Some of them are scared, and some of them want all your attention,” she said. “But they’re so sweet. This is why I do this. I love it.”
Getting them adopted will not be a problem, according to Gonce. They’ve gotten about 400 applications for these 18 beagles.
“What’s amazing about these dogs is even though they lived in very terrible circumstances, you can see how much they trust people,” Gonce said. “So, as long as their adopters go slow, and just give them the time they need to adjust, and just realize that every single thing they’re doing is the first time they’ve ever done it, they are going to make wonderful family pets.”
All beagles will be neutered, microchipped, dewormed, vaccinated and receive other preventatives.
“You know, this is a happy day for us,” Gonce said. “It’s a happy day for the dog ... And that’s all we’re thinking about today.”
You can help fund the beagle rescue effort by visiting: www.hssc.org/give/donate/donate-now.
- Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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$3.2M settlement reached in police killing of Daunte Wright
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A suburban Minneapolis city has agreed to pay $3.2 million to the family of Daunte Wright, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer who said she confused her gun for her Taser.
The tentative settlement also includes changes in police policies and training involving traffic stops like the one that resulted in Wright’s death, according to a statement Tuesday night from attorneys representing Wright’s family.
Wright was shot once in the chest by Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter, who is white, after the 20-year-old was stopped for expired registration tags in April 2021. The former officer was subsequently convicted of first- and second-degree manslaughter and was sentenced to two years in prison.
Potter is heard on video yelling “Taser” several times just before she fires her pistol.
Wright’s family members “hope and believe the measures of change to policing, policies and training will create important improvements to the community in Daunte’s name,” said co-counsel Antonio M. Romanucci. “Nothing can bring him back, but the family hopes his legacy is a positive one and prevents any other family from enduring the type of grief they will live with for the rest of their lives.”
The shooting happened at a time of high tension in the area, with former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, standing trial just miles away for the killing of George Floyd, who was Black. Floyd’s May 2020 death prompted a reckoning over police brutality and discrimination involving people of color.
The fallout from Wright’s death led the Brooklyn Center City Council to pass a series of reforms, including the use of social workers and other trained professionals to respond to medical, mental health and social-needs calls that don’t require police.
The changes also prohibit police from making arrests for low-level offenses and require the city to use unarmed civilians to handle minor traffic violations.
The settlement is one of the largest involving police conduct Minnesota. Last year, the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay $27 million to Floyd’s family.
Minneapolis previously paid $20 million to the family of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, after she called 911 to report a suspected assault behind her home in July 2017 and was fatally shot by Mohamed Noor, one of the officers who responded to her call. Noor is Somali American and Damond was white.
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Sheriff: Father charged after son playing with gun kills 1-year-old
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - A father and convicted felon is facing charges after authorities say his 8-year-old son shot two young children, one fatally, while playing with his gun.
Roderick Randall, 45, is facing charges after a shooting Saturday at the Lion’s Motel in Pensacola, Florida. They are the most severe charges the previously convicted felon has faced, WALA reports.
“What we have here is a 14-time felony convict,” said Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons.
Simmons says Randall and his 8-year old son were at the motel with his girlfriend. Her twin 2-year-olds and her 1-year-old were there, too. Randall left the room while his girlfriend was sleeping. Authorities say he also left his gun in the closet.
“His 8-year-old son finds the gun because he knows where it’s hidden,” Simmons said. “He pulls the gun from the holster and starts playing with it and fires a round into the 1-year-old toddler, ultimately killing the 1-year-old.”
Simmons says the bullet also hit one of the 2-year-old girls but she is expected to be alright. Randall came back to the room shortly after the shooting.
“Roderick decides to come back, grabs the weapon and grabs what we believe is drugs, and he leaves the scene before returning back to the scene,” Simmons said.
Jail records show Randall has been in and out of jail over the past 10 years. His new charges include possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, tampering with evidence, failure to store a firearm and culpable negligence - all for a crime that Simmons says could have been prevented.
“We need these parents to step up and do a better job because the decisions that they make can cost, in this case, they can cost the lives of our most precious resource: that’s our children,” Simmons said.
Randall’s bond was set at $41,000. He made bond and was released Sunday from the Escambia County Jail. He is scheduled to be in court on July 15.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased NIO between March 1, 2021 and July 11, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 24, 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, NIO Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Age Bold, Inc. (Bold), a digital health company delivering science-based exercise programs for balance and fall prevention, joint pain management, and healthier aging, today announced it has partnered with The Terraces of Los Gatos, a HumanGood life plan community, to offer Bold's online platform to their nearly 250 residents.
"The residents of The Terraces of Los Gatos requested classes focused on balance to help reduce fall risk alongside a variety of fitness and balance training classes that they could do on their own schedule," said Evan Zhang, Fitness Coordinator at The Terraces of Los Gatos. "Bold is the perfect solution for our community – offering a large variety of classes and programs that are specifically created for older adults."
Bold's online platform provides personalized, science-based exercise programs to address fundamental health and wellbeing challenges faced by older adults, leveraging research and clinical exercise interventions to prevent falls, reduce arthritis related disability, and reverse frailty by increasing activity levels and improving strength, flexibility, and balance for members. Recent research shows users of Bold's scalable Fall Prevention Program demonstrate a 46% decrease in annualized falls per year and a 206% increase in weekly minutes of physical activity.
"At Bold we believe that maintaining strength and balance with exercise is central to aging independently," said Amanda Rees, CEO and Co-founder of Bold. "Our team is excited to partner with The Terraces of Los Gatos to help enhance their health and wellness offerings and bring our best-in-class platform to their residents. Together, we are continuing our work to close the gap between healthspan and lifespan."
After this initial launch, The Terraces of Los Gatos will evaluate residents' activity levels within Bold.
About The Terraces of Los Gatos
The Terraces of Los Gatos is a HumanGood life plan community located in Los Gatos, California. Since 1992, The Terraces of Los Gatos has been the ideal choice for seniors seeking a San Jose-area retirement community with value, future security, and convenience. For more information, visit www.humangood.org/the-terraces-of-los-gatos.
About Bold
Bold is a digital health and wellness company focused on disease prevention and healthy aging. Utilizing personalized and science based exercise programs, we help our members get stronger and healthier so that they can chase the life they want at any age. At a time in which the cost of healthcare, particularly for older adults, continues to soar, Bold serves to reduce cost and increase access for older adults and health insurers alike – in real-time use as well as in serving as a preventative measure. Bold is a venture backed company, including investors at Andreessen Horowitz, Khosla Ventures, Primetime Partners and GingerBread Capital.
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LONDON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is strengthening its London corporate practice with the addition of Dr. David Ramm, who brings more than two decades of experience handling private equity, venture capital, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions in the technology sector.
"We are delighted to welcome David to the firm and to our growing London office. His scientific and engineering background is of huge benefit to his clients and to his M&A, private equity, and venture capital practice," said Robert Weekes, managing partner of Crowell & Moring's London office. "As an experienced M&A lawyer, David will help us continue to build our corporate team in London and will play an invaluable role guiding clients in corporate and tech transactions."
Ramm's clients include large financial institutions and innovative companies at the forefront of technological development, as well as early stage and growth companies in the life sciences, fintech, and payment industries. For example, he has worked on matters that include representing Glint Pay Ltd. – a fintech company that uses gold as an alternative global currency – and its management team in its corporate restructuring and U.S. and U.K. equity financings. Ramm is also working on several life sciences matters related to the COVID-19 vaccine, including advising a U.K.-based biomedical company on the development and financing of a unique COVID-19 vaccine that can be delivered using a microneedle patch system.
"David adds breadth and depth to our growing corporate practice and deepens our tech offering in London," said Jennifer K. Grady, co-chair of Crowell & Moring's Corporate Group. "He represents both companies on the growth path and the investors that support them, and strengthens Crowell's capabilities to serve these clients in private equity and M&A transactions."
Ramm earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Birmingham, his doctorate in materials science from Cambridge University, his law qualification from Guildford College of Law, his diploma of intellectual property law from the University of Bristol, and a master's degree in war studies from King's College London.
"I'm excited to join Crowell & Moring. The firm's global reputation and expanding platform align well with my practice, and I see many synergies with the Kibbe & Orbe group," said Ramm, referring to the financial services firm that combined with Crowell in 2021. "I look forward to broadening Crowell's capabilities in the life sciences, fintech, and payments space, and helping clients in M&A and other corporate transactions."
Ramm most recently served as pillar co-chair of the private equity and life sciences practice at Baker Botts LLP. Prior to that, he served as head of the corporate, private equity, and venture capital practices of Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP.
Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Drawing on significant government, business, industry and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and corporate and transactional issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service and its programs and initiatives to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.
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NORWALK, Conn., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share. The dividend is to be paid on September 19, 2022 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2022.
About Terex
Terex is a global manufacturer of materials processing machinery and aerial work platforms. We design, build and support products used in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, energy, recycling, minerals and materials management applications. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their environmental impact including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia and sold worldwide. We engage with customers through all stages of the product life cycle, from initial specification and financing to parts and service support.
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Julie Beck
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(203) 200-5979
InvestorRelations@terex.com
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BEIJING, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced the appointment of Mr. Craig Yan Zeng as its Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Craig Yan Zeng has over 20 years of experience in capital market and has held senior management positions in many companies. He has been a director of LexinFintech (Nasdaq: LX) since December 2017 and served as the chief financial officer of LexinFintech from November 2016 to June 2021. Prior to joining LexinFintech, Mr. Zeng served as the chief financial officer of YeePay, an e-payment service provider in China. Before that, he served as the vice president of Hop Hing Group Holdings Limited, a company previously listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, from 2013 to 2015, and as the executive vice president of VanceInfo Technologies Inc., a company previously listed on the New York Stock Exchange, from 2010 to 2013. Prior to 2010, Mr. Zeng served as a financial director of Microsoft (Greater China) from 2008 to 2009, and worked for Venustech Group Inc. (SZ: 002439) from 2006 to 2008, during which he served several senior management positions including as its chief operating officer and chief financial officer. He also worked for General Electric in the U.S. Mr. Zeng received his master's degree in business administration from the Stern School of Business of New York University in 1999, and his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Beijing University of Chemical Technology in 1991.
"Craig has extensive experience in financial management and in-depth understanding of the capital market," commented Mr. Quan Long, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Autohome. "We are delighted to have Craig serve as our new Chief Financial Officer, and we believe his experience, skills and leadership will be of great value to the Company and help Autohome achieve the next stage of growth."
About Autohome Inc.
Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to engage, educate and inform consumers about everything auto. Autohome provides original generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content, a comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company's dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome's platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Autohome operates its "Autohome Mall," a full-service online transaction platform, to facilitate transactions for automakers and dealers. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit www.autohome.com.cn.
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The Piacente Group, Inc.
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POTOMAC, Md., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, the leading fix now, pay when you sell home improvement solution for real estate agents and their clients, today announced the addition of Radius to both its brokerage and corporate partnerships programs. Radius is a rapidly growing full service, modern brokerage that is transforming the home buying and selling process for both real estate professionals and their clients by focusing on marketing, technology, financing, and customer experience.
Through this partnership, Curbio has become the exclusive, custom concierge solution for Radius. Radius clients will now have access to a completely turnkey home improvement service with fix now, pay later terms. In an industry where demand for concierge services is rising, access to Curbio's solution will empower Radius' real estate professionals with the edge they need to win more listings and sell their existing listings for top dollar.
"We're incredibly excited to formally welcome Radius to our partnerships program, a powerful tool that can be used to provide a better transaction experience for all their agents, clients, and community members. We can't wait to start providing their agents with our solution, to help them get all their listings on the market quickly and sold for top dollar," said Olivia Mariani, VP of Marketing at Curbio.
The partnership between Curbio and Radius also extends to the Radius Community, a real estate network comprised of over 85,000 local and national agents. Members of the community will gain access to dedicated education and training sessions with the Curbio team, enabling them to strengthen and refine their skills with Curbio's support.
"At Radius, our goal has always been to empower real estate professionals and help them grow their business while saving them time. Curbio embodies that goal with their white-glove, modern concierge solution. Pre-listing home improvements are key for every homeowner looking to sell for top dollar, which is why we're so excited to be partnering with Curbio as they reinvent the traditional home improvement process," says Sam Kasle, Chief Revenue Officer, Radius.
Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
Radius is the premier tech-driven brokerage firm for real estate professionals eager to grow their brands and profits. From networking opportunities, branding/marketing resources, to white-glove services for buyers and sellers, Radius is poised to help real estate professionals grow their businesses while saving them time and money. Founded in 2015, Radius is backed by the founders of Trulia, Zillow and Roofstock. Visit https://www.radiusagent.com/ to learn more.
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EMS' Competency.AI solution receives certification for AAMC Curriculum Inventory Benchmarking
EXTON, Pa. , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Management Solutions, the industry leader in healthcare education solutions, announced today the selection of Competency.AI, an EMS product, as a Curriculum Inventory and benchmarking tool by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
AAMC's Curriculum Inventory (CI) is designed to serve as the premier benchmarking and reporting tool for content, structure, delivery, and assessment of medical school curricula throughout the United States. Reports from CI help participating institutions benchmark their curricula, understand trends, and provide AAMC with data to develop and sustain curriculum and program accreditation standards.
The certification of EMS' CI solution, Competency.AI, was approved in record time for any AAMC vendor applicant, as EMS was fully compliant with AAMC's exacting technical data and interoperability standards. As an approved vendor participant, EMS joins an exclusive list of providers committed to the CI standards to support AAMC-accredited medical colleges and institutions.
"Removing education silos to facilitate visibility and ROI across healthcare curricula is a key focus for EMS," said Matt Merino, CEO of Education Management Solutions. "The selection by AAMC deepens the collaboration across our healthcare partners as we work together to create a scalable, highly skilled workforce."
Competency.AI provides educators with a unique and effective solution aligning target outcomes across the entire curriculum. With a centralized and secure cloud-based framework, Competency.AI ensures program outcomes linearly align with course objectives, assessment protocols, and accreditation requirements. Advanced data reporting and analytic features give educators the ability to track learner performance across the curriculum, monitor assessment accreditation criteria, and analyze risk factors with advanced gap analysis tools.
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Celebrating 30 years of innovation, Education Management Solutions (EMS) is a pioneer in simulation and competency-based learning for healthcare education and training. EMS provides turnkey education solutions, program management, design, installation, and 24/7 customer support for hundreds of universities, colleges, and healthcare systems worldwide.
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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two workers with Peoria Public Works on Monday rescued a mother duck and her 10 ducklings that fell into a storm water inlet in downtown Peoria.
Matthew Savage, a maintenance worker for the city, responded to the after-hours call. The ducks had fallen into the grate located at Fayette and Jefferson Streets.
Savage said he and his supervisor Bob Williams popped the grate, pulled the ducklings out and into a bucket, then escorted the duck family from the busy city streets to the riverfront. The rescue took approximately an hour and half.
“She doesn’t walk very fast…she liked to take her time,” he quipped.
Nick McMillion, communications specialist at Peoria Public Works, said the department much more than just streets, lights and sewers.
“There’s a lot of things that Public Works goes above and beyond, and answers the call when need be. A lot of times we like to refer to ourselves as the front line to the frontline workers, and sometimes we’re the front line to animals and ducklings,” he said.
“It’s a good showing that we do a little bit of everything here at Public Works. We’re not putting out fires, we’re not out there in the public eye, we’re more behind the scenes. I like to classify this whole department as do-it-all-ers,” Savage added.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday that the federal government improperly lowered drug reimbursement payments to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income communities, a reduction that cost the facilities billions of dollars.
The high court ruled unanimously in a case involving payments for drugs, largely for cancer, that are used by Medicare patients in hospital outpatient departments. The Biden administration had stood by a Trump administration decision to reduce the payments.
The government had said that the hospitals and clinics, because of their special status serving low-income communities, are able to buy the drugs at a deep discount. The government said reimbursing the hospitals, called 340B hospitals, at the same rate as other hospitals that pay more created an incentive for the hospitals to overprescribe the drugs or prescribe more expensive drugs. It said that lowering the reimbursement would also save Medicare beneficiaries money in co-payments because those are linked to reimbursement rates.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the court that “absent a survey of hospitals’ acquisition costs” the Department of Health and Human Services “may not vary the reimbursement rates for 340B hospitals. HHS’s 2018 and 2019 reimbursement rates for 340B hospitals were therefore contrary to the statute and unlawful.”
The case before the justices involved Medicare, which provides health insurance for nearly 60 million people age 65 and older or people with certain disabilities. Under Medicare, health care providers get reimbursed by the government for expenses including drugs used in hospital outpatient departments.
Hospitals had been getting reimbursed at a rate based on the average price of the drugs. But in 2018 the Trump administration said that 340B hospitals and clinics, which serve low-income communities, would be reimbursed at a lower rate. That’s because 340B hospitals and clinics are entitled to discounts from drug manufacturers that let them buy drugs at a lower cost. The administration cut the reimbursement rate by nearly 30%, an annual decrease to 340B hospitals and clinics of about $1.6 billion.
Affected hospitals sued and a federal judge initially ruled for them, but that decision was reversed by an appeals court.
The case is American Hospital Association v. Becerra, 20-1114. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/high-court-rules-against-government-on-drug-reimbursement/ | 2022-06-15T15:55:11Z |
ATLANTA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewStar Asset Management ("NewStar" or the "Company"), a real estate-focused alternative investment and asset management company based in Atlanta, Georgia, announced today that Jennifer Dinkins has joined the Company as Chief Accounting Officer. In her new role, Miss Dinkins will lead accounting and financial planning for the Company, including its NewStar Exchange, NewStar Development, and NewStar Partners subsidiary businesses.
"Jennifer is a key addition to the executive team at NewStar where she will have primary accounting oversight for our growing portfolio which today spans residential, industrial, and commercial properties totaling approximately $350 million", said Carl Dickson, NewStar's Chief Operating Officer. "Expert leadership in accounting and financial planning is a pillar of our business and we are excited to have such a qualified and experienced executive joining the team."
Miss Dinkins has more than 10 years of public and private accounting experience, focusing on real estate. She joins NewStar from RCG Ventures where she served as Director of Accounting. Over the course of her career, she has directed accounting and financial aspects for more than 11 million square feet of commercial property and over 10,000 residential units. She is a Certified Public Accountant and graduated with Honors from Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
About NewStar: NewStar Asset Management is a real estate-focused alternative investment and asset management company based in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information visit www.newstar-am.com.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmTrav, the one-stop platform for business travel, is expanding its leadership and customer service teams to support the surge in business travel which is growing stronger as the pandemic subsides.
New hires to the leadership team include Susan Hathaway-Altman as Chief Sales Officer, Tim Hines as Chief Marketing Officer, and Gaurav Patel who has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer.
Susan brings with her deep corporate travel and sales experience, having worked for some of the industry's leading brands like Amex GBT, BCD, and most recently Atlas Travel. At AmTrav Susan will be responsible for leading the sales team and crafting the go-to-market strategy.
"I've always admired AmTrav," Susan said. "They've been thought leaders in the industry for years and always ahead of the curve technologically. I am thrilled to be joining them."
Tim is a seasoned marketing leader having worked for well known technology companies like Dialpad and running a consulting practice focused on building and scaling marketing programs He will focus on building a marketing engine to support growth efforts and tell the AmTrav story.
Gaurav, who has been with AmTrav since 2017 as its Vice President of Engineering, has led a 10-person development team that has out-built and out-innovated competitor teams that are 10-30 times larger. He now steps into the CTO role to continue to build an even better platform for customers.
Additionally, the company has hired over 20 new Travel Advisors to assist clients with booking volumes that have doubled in the past year.
"Coming out of COVID, we're seeing a sea change in attitudes among corporate travel buyers," said Jeff Klee, Co-Founder and CEO of AmTrav. "They're tired of crappy booking tools and less willing to accept a lack of personal attention." Klee went on: "The bar has been raised and it's going to keep getting higher. We're building a team to meet those escalating demands and to help spread the word about AmTrav."
AmTrav anticipates substantial growth through the remainder of 2022 and beyond, with global spending on business travel expected to surge past $2 trillion in the next 5 to 6 years. As businesses look for a modern solution to manage their travel, AmTrav will continue to raise the bar with both software and service.
AmTrav is a new kind of technology and services platform that's driving business travel into a bold new era. Our easy-to-use solution empowers travelers and travel bookers to be more productive. Companies of all sizes use AmTrav to book trips, find savings, set travel policies, manage payments and expenses, and keep their travelers safe. Travelers love AmTrav because our one connected platform provides a seamless experience across the travel ecosystem and our travel experts and relationship managers are always ready to help. More than 1000 businesses use AmTrav to go places, meet people, build meaningful connections, and get the most out of every trip. www.amtrav.com
Contact: Tim Hines, 312-525-9730, timh@amtrav.com
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A new contract continues Supercom's momentum in securing new EM contracts in the US and Europe
OAKLAND, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, announced today that it has secured a new contract to deploy its Pure Security suite of electronic monitoring with a new customer in South California.
This customer is a long-standing provider of products and services to the Criminal Justice market with primary operations in the southern part of California. SuperCom's proprietary electronic monitoring products and robust business model working directly with government agencies as well as electronic monitoring service providers were both instrumental in securing the contract. The contract is structured as a per unit per day lease model, with billing at the end of each month, for the use of the PureSecurity suite.
"As a developer of public safety solutions, the stakes are high and we must be selective in who we work with. We are constantly impressed by the high caliber of partnerships with local providers we are able to form. These quality partnerships are a testament to the value our products bring to the market," commented Ordan Trabelsi, CEO and President of SuperCom.
"We were able to secure this contract after our proprietary products were evaluated and compared to other competing products by a long-standing provider in the industry. SuperCom continues to win new business in a competitive and demanding market with legacy incumbent vendors, and each win continues to demonstrate industry acceptance and faith in our unique technology and innovative solutions. We expect to see more wins over our competition going forward," concluded Ordan Trabelsi.
SuperCom's PureSecurity Suite is a best-of-breed electronic monitoring and tracking platform with a comprehensive set of innovative features, including smartphone integration, secure communication, advanced security, anti-tamper mechanisms, fingerprint biometrics, voice communication, unique touch screens, and extended battery life.
About SuperCom
Since 1988, SuperCom has been a global provider of traditional and digital identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification, and security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, throughout the world. Through its proprietary e-Government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance and border control services, SuperCom has inspired governments and national agencies to design and issue secure Multi-ID documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizens and visitors. SuperCom offers a unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and product suite, accompanied by advanced complementary services for various industries including healthcare and homecare, security and safety, community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, livestock monitoring, and building and access automation.
SuperCom's website is http://www.supercom.com.
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Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup
DENVER (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party to stay in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title, beating the Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night in Game 5.
Ondrej Palat scored with 6:22 remaining and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 35 shots in front of a raucous crowd hoping to celebrate the Avalanche’s first championship in 21 years. The Cup was all shined up and in the building, too.
It’s heading back to Tampa for Game 6 on Sunday night. The Lightning trail the best-of-seven series 3-2.
Nikita Kucherov and defenseman Jan Rutta also scored for the Lightning. Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar had goals for Colorado. Makar’s third-period tally bounced off the skate of Erik Cernak and through the pads of Vasilevskiy to tie it at 2.
It set the stage for Palat, whose shot slipped through the pads of Darcy Kuemper. A brief hush fell over the crowd.
Tampa Bay regrouped after an emotional Game 4 loss at home on a overtime goal from Colorado forward Nazem Kadri. The Lightning felt the Avalanche might have had too many players on the ice on the winner.
A too many players on the ice penalty was called Friday on Colorado with 2:43 remaining. The Lightning went on the power play and made it so that Colorado couldn’t pull Kuemper until around 30 seconds remaining. They weathered the Avalanche’s late barrage.
Just the Lightning showing their championship mettle. They’ve already rallied back from a 3-2 deficit to Toronto in the first round, and climbed out of a 2-0 hole against the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference finals.
Completing this comeback series win would put them in an entirely different category. Only one team has rallied to capture a Game 7 in the final after trailing 3-1 in a series — the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs.
This is a gritty Lightning squad that’s showing no signs of slowing down even against a speedy Avalanche team and even after all the contests they’ve logged. Tampa Bay has played in 67 postseason games since the start of the first round in 2020. That’s basically an entire extra season.
Their resolve has impressed Lightning coach Jon Cooper. His team improved to 3-0 this season when facing potential elimination games.
The Avalanche are trying to capture their first title since 2001. The Avalanche fans were out in full force — both inside the building (an upper-level ticket on game day was going for around $1,500) and outside at a nearby watch party.
Colorado knew it wasn’t going to be easy. Makar said leading into the game this was the “toughest one that we’ve had so far.”
The Avalanche are 2 for 2 in their visits to the Stanley Cup Final. They also won in 1996, which was their inaugural season in Denver after relocating from Quebec.
Soon after Nichushkin tied it at 1-apiece in the second, Kucherov knocked in a goal off the post. The power-play goal was with Alex Killorn in the box for holding, along with J.T. Compher (holding the stick) and Makar (tripping), making for a 4-on-3 situation.
Rutta zapped some of the energy from the crowd with his first goal of the playoffs. It was on a slapshot from the side that slipped through Kuemper.
It bode well for the Lightning — teams that score the first goal when staring at elimination in the final are 55-25.
“If we had our choice, we would just write our name all the way around the circle (of the Cup),” Cooper cracked before the game.
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MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara pitched eight dominant innings in his second straight win, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Alcantara (9-3) allowed two hits — singles by Luis Rengifo in the fifth and Mike Trout in the seventh — in his 11th consecutive outing of at least seven innings. The right-hander struck out 10 and lowered his ERA to 1.82.
“I just try to stay consistent, go out there every fifth day and fight for my team,” Alcantara said. “Every time I can pitch seven, eight innings I feel satisfied. It’s a long career and you have to stay healthy.”
Tanner Scott earned his 10th save, surrendering Taylor Ward’s sacrifice fly before retiring Jared Walsh on a liner to center for the final out.
Garrett Cooper and Bryan De La Cruz homered for Miami. Joey Wendle had two hits.
Marlins manager Don Mattingly considered giving Alcantara the opportunity for consecutive complete games. But with a prolonged bottom of the eighth, which included a pitching change, Alcantara was done after 107 pitches.
“It’s hard because Sandy is your best guy no matter where you are,” Mattingly said.
Trout snapped an 0-for-16 skid with his infield single leading off the seventh. The three-time AL MVP struck out in his first two at-bats against Alcantara.
Reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 with a walk. Ohtani, who turned 28 on Tuesday, reached on a fielder’s choice in the seventh and stole his ninth base of the season.
“We came back, we fought, we’ve been doing everything we can,” Angels interim manager Bill Haselman said.
Alcantara retired his first 14 batters before Rengifo’s soft line drive to right.
Cooper connected against Noah Syndergaard (5-7) in the third, driving a 3-2 pitch over the wall in left-center for his sixth homer.
De La Cruz went deep in the fifth. It was his sixth of the year.
Syndergaard allowed five hits, struck out eight and walked none in five innings.
“Some of my stuff didn’t have swing and miss action,” Syndergaard said. “Got away with some pitches and made it through five.”
Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Miami right-fielder Avisaíl García for arguing balls and strikes in the fourth.
SCANT SCORING CHANCES
The Angels had two scoring opportunities against Alcantara. After his two-out single in the fifth, Rengifo stole second and advanced to third on catcher Jacob Stallings’ throwing error. But Alcantara struck out Max Stassi to end the threat. Ohtani advanced to third on Ward’s fly ball to deep center before Alcantara struck out Walsh for the final out in the seventh.
“I’ve said it before, I don’t worry when I have men on base,” Alcantara said. “I trust my stuff and have to use it to my advantage.”
UNLIKELY BASE STEALER
Include Jesús Aguilar among the Marlins who have contributed to the club’s NL-leading 65 stolen bases. The husky first baseman got his first career steal in the first. Aguilar, who reached on a throwing error by second baseman Rengifo, beat catcher Stassi’s throw in his successful attempt at second.
“It was an off-speed pitch, that’s why I got it,” Aguilar said. “Finally, I got one after six years.”
DON’T UNPACK
The Marlins’ brief homestand against the Angels interrupts a stretch of 11 road games. Before their two-game set with the Angels, the Marlins finished 5-2 in St. Louis and Washington. They begin a four-game series at the NL East-leading New York Mets on Thursday.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: INF-OF David Fletcher (left hip strain) has been progressing and will take live swings soon.
Marlins: 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. (right lower back strain) is doing mobility exercises at the club’s spring training complex. … LHP Jesús Luzardo (left forearm strain) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session.
UP NEXT
Ohtani (7-4, 2.68 ERA) makes his first career start against Miami in the closing game of the series Wednesday. LHP Trevor Rogers (4-6, 5.56 ERA) starts for the Marlins.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital recognized among hospitals delivering exceptionally high-quality care
MEMPHIS, Tenn. , June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is the No. 2 hospital for pediatric cancer care on U.S. News & World Report's 16th Annual "Best Children's Hospitals" list that was released today. The publication ranks the 50 highest-scoring U.S. pediatric hospitals in 10 comprehensive specialties.
The U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals rankings rely on key clinical data and on a detailed annual survey of pediatric specialists. The ranking methodology factors in patient outcomes, such as mortality rates and infection prevention, bone marrow transplantation services, programs for brain tumors and sarcomas, FACT accreditation (for cellular therapy) as well as available clinical resources and compliance with best practices.
"As we strive each day to advance the research and treatment of childhood cancer, recognitions such as these honor the exceptional work of our employees, from clinicians and allied health professionals to the environmental services team," said James R. Downing, M.D., St. Jude president and CEO. "The institution is nearing the completion of the first year of its 2022–2027 strategic plan, a bold roadmap for accelerating progress in the clinic, in the laboratory and around the world. We are committed to building on this momentum to create a brighter future for children with cancer and bring new hope to families."
St. Jude is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Care Center devoted solely to children. The institution has top survival rates for some of the most common and aggressive childhood cancers, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It has nearly doubled the survival rates for medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children.
"Our mission is to advance cures and find new ways to improve treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and unparalleled clinical care," said Ellis Neufeld, M.D., Ph.D., St. Jude clinical director, physician-in-chief and executive vice president. "I am deeply grateful for this recognition on behalf of everyone across the clinical enterprise, operations and support teams at St. Jude, to our Quality and Safety team, and those who make our work possible."
In addition, St. Jude has maintained designated Magnet status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Magnet status is the highest honor granted to nursing services.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and cures childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to 80% since the hospital opened more than 60 years ago. St. Jude freely shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. To learn more, visit stjude.org or follow St. Jude on social media at @stjuderesearch.
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Winfield man injured while crawling under train
WINFIELD, Kan. (KWCH) - A man was injured over the weekend while attempting to crawl underneath a train, according to Winfield police.
Around 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, officers and members of Winfield Fire-EMS were dispatched to the railroad tracks located in the 500 block of Main Street (Highway 77) in Winfield for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a train. Crews arrived to find a 62-year-old Winfield man with serious injuries to his lower extremities.
Police said the man was attempting to crawl underneath the train while it was stationary, and he was injured when the train started moving. The involved train company is WATCO.
At this time, the police say the incident is believed to be an accident and not intentional.
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The New Podcast Series Offers Kids Tips, Tools And Resources For How To Make A Podcast
BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinna, the only on-demand audio entertainment service developed and curated exclusively for kids 3-12, today announced the launch of their newest summer podcast series, Podcasters U.
Podcasters U is a seven-episode series of interactive fun for young creators who are eager to learn more about what it takes to create a podcast of their own. The first episode, How to Make a Podcast, is available today and walks listeners through tips on scripting, recording, and editing their own podcast. Each following episode will introduce kids to different types of podcasts (scripted fiction, interview-based, game show, and informational), techniques, and feature special guests from talent in front of and behind the mic. After the premiere episode, the podcast will begin to roll out new episodes weekly beginning June 6th. All episodes will be free to listen to and available exclusively on Pinna with either a Basic or Full-Access plan and on Apple Podcasts.
For hands-on interaction, the podcast will be accompanied by printable resources as well as live coaching events throughout the summer months with the Pinna team to help support creators with their own podcasts. All information for parents and teachers has been made available through the Podcasters U resource hub on the Pinna blog including suggested tools and equipment, best practices for recording at home, a free audio toolkit, a tutorial video, scripting templates, and more. With the goal of inspiring young listeners to become podcast creators, kids can send in their final audio production, show art, and behind the scenes pictures to Pinna to possibly be showcased on the Pinna App.
"We're always striving to develop new ways to innovate in the podcast space and are thrilled to share tips and tools within this new series that will inspire kids to create and produce stories of their own," said Maggie McGuire, CEO of Pinna. "At Pinna, we are committed to igniting kids' imagination and creative vision. We're excited to see what young makers produce and to help them share their stories with the world."
Pinna is an audio-first children's media company offering the first and only ad-free, audio on-demand streaming service that delivers breakthrough, original audio programming curated and created for kids 3-12 that includes podcasts, audiobooks, and music. Pinna creates and produces award-winning original podcasts and audio programming and partners with best-in-class brands and top creative talent worldwide to deliver innovative audio programming to kids globally.
Pinna is available to stream on all iOS and Android devices including tablets and smartphones as well as via desktop browsers. Subscriptions are available with the free Basic plan, Full-Access plan for $7.99 per month/$71.88 annual, or the Flexible plan where users can choose to purchase select Pinna Original Podcasts separately. Visit www.pinna.fm for more details and promotions.
About Pinna
Pinna, LLC is the creator of the first and only on-demand audio entertainment service developed and curated exclusively for kids 3-12. Pinna LLC is an entertainment and media company backed by Graham Holdings, Inc. With thousands of podcast episodes, audiobooks and songs, Pinna partners with respected children's brands and produces original programming under the Pinna Originals brand. Pinna is available in the iOS, Android, and Amazon app stores both domestically and internationally and can also be accessed on the web. For more information visit www.pinna.fm.
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Six months after news broke about fake, 'bot-driven' student college enrollment in California's community colleges, global cybersecurity company CHEQ released new data suggesting that bot traffic on higher education websites continues to rise.
In December of 2021, the LA Times reported that a Pierce College professor discovered many of those registering for her classes online were bots rather than legitimately enrolled students. During that time, The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office estimated that about 1 in 5 applications was "malicious and bot-related."
CHEQ's data tells a similar story, indicating that the issue of bot traffic in online higher education may be even larger than originally estimated. Specifically, throughout 2021, bot traffic coming from organic and direct sources hovered around 30%. So far in 2022, that number has jumped to 45% - showing a 50% overall increase. The bot traffic discovered includes malicious scrapers and web crawlers, automation tools, headless browsers and botnets. The data was collected as part of a global study into fake user and bot traffic trends online, conducted across over 50,000 websites.
"Like with many other industries, higher-education is increasingly transitioning to online models of registration, enrollment, payment and virtual classrooms, opening the door to more online fraud and increased exposure to the Fake Web" said Guy Tytuniovich, CHEQ's CEO. "When you also factor in the sheer size of the economy around higher-education, you realize why it's an appealing target for fraudsters and scammers, as we see in our most recent data."
Through analyzing their data, CHEQ has found that higher education bot traffic is more common than bot traffic in many other industries. When it comes to organic and direct traffic, the gaming industry typically sees Invalid Traffic (IVT) rates of 15%, and the insurance industry sees 18%. This indicates that the education sector has consistently been a target for fraudulent activity, and may continue to see increases in attacks from fake users.
Media Contact: Kerry Coppinger, kerry.c@cheq.ai
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One person dead following accident near Meriden
Published: May. 14, 2022 at 7:32 AM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
MERIDEN, Kan. (WIBW) - One person has died in a single-vehicle accident north of Meriden.
According to Jefferson Co. Sheriff Jeff Herrig, the accident happened along K-4 highway north of Clark Rd.
The incident was reported around 6:15 a.m. Saturday, but Herrig said the wreck appears to have happened sometime overnight.
Scanner traffic indicated the incident involved a truck that left the road and went down an embankment.
Herrig says the Kansas Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.
This is a developing story.
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CLEARWATER, Fla., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System is planning to open Manatee County's first hospital north of the Manatee River by the end of 2025 to support expanding health care needs of the rapidly growing community.
Located at the northeast corner of Moccasin Wallow Road and Interstate 75, the hospital will provide northern Manatee County residents easy access to convenient, high-quality health care, including quicker, closer access to potentially life-saving emergency care.
BayCare, which currently operates 15 hospitals in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties, is working on obtaining necessary zoning approvals as it finalizes construction details.
"As with all our hospitals and services, our mission in Manatee County is to improve the health of all we serve," said BayCare President and CEO Tommy Inzina. "That means when we build this hospital, we will extend to Manatee residents our longstanding tradition of Community Benefit."
The not-for-profit health care system is nationally recognized in the top 20 percent of U.S. health care systems based on clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction and efficiency metrics. It has been repeatedly recognized as a top employer in the Tampa Bay area. BayCare also returns to the community roughly 10 percent of its revenue each year in the form of direct charity care, patient financial assistance and direct community programming.
BayCare already serves Manatee County with its home health service, BayCare HomeCare, which provides effective and affordable service for people recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery and those who need help managing a chronic health condition. In-home care like skilled nursing, physical therapy and medical social services are designed to help people maintain independence and stay out of the hospital.
In addition, BayCare Medical Group, which is one of the Tampa Bay area's largest multi-specialty groups with more than 600 providers, will open an Adult Primary Care practice in The Shoppes of Moccasin Wallow (96th St East, Palmetto) by the end of this year.
BayCare's integrated network of services and its hundreds of locations across West Central Florida also include labs, imaging, ambulatory surgery centers and urgent care centers. It is the largest provider of behavioral health and pediatric services in the region and offers a robust telehealth service and employer solutions.
"At BayCare, we put tremendous resources into keeping people well and out of hospitals," Inzina said. "While hospitals are a critical part of a community's infrastructure, BayCare strives to provide the right care at the right time for patients. Our extraordinary team members connect with people wherever we can support their health care journey."
BayCare is currently building a new hospital in Wesley Chapel and a replacement hospital for South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City. Both facilities are right sized for the current population with infrastructure that offers room for future growth. BayCare is taking a similar approach in Manatee County, where the building permit application requests up to 207 private patient rooms, but the initial construction likely will have a smaller bed count.
The Manatee County hospital will be BayCare's 17th acute care hospital. At this time, the exact hospital size, construction costs, employment opportunities and timelines are still undetermined as BayCare works to maximize the site's potential.
To learn more about BayCare and its impact on those it serves, visit: 2021 Report to the Community.
BayCare was formed in 1997 by a core group of local hospitals determined to continue providing not-for-profit health care to the Tampa Bay community with a unified mission: To provide high-quality, compassionate care to all we serve. Today, BayCare is recognized by FORTUNE/MERATIVE (formally IBM Watson Health) as being in the top 20 percent of large U.S. health care systems. Besides its 15 hospitals in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco counties, it includes an integrated system of ambulatory and physician services. The system's 16th hospital, BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, is expected to open in 2023 in east Pasco County.
BayCare is West Central Florida's largest provider of behavioral health and pediatric services and its provider group, BayCare Medical Group, is one of the largest in the region. BayCare's diverse network of ambulatory services includes laboratories, imaging, surgery centers, BayCare Urgent Care locations, wellness centers and one of Florida's largest home care agencies, BayCare HomeCare.
BayCare is now one of the largest employers in the bay area, with 27,739 team members, with substantial economic impact. BayCare is also repeatedly recognized as a high-quality employer and has Great Place to Work® Certification™.
The BayCare Medicare Advantage insurance plan, BayCarePlus®, is among the region's few 5-star-rated plans.
For more insight into BayCare's commitment to high-quality care and its community, read our 2021 Report to the Community.
CONTACT:Liza (Patterson) Razler, lisa.razler@baycare.org
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‘Appalachia Rises: Come Hell or High Water’ flood relief telethon partners with Gray TV stations
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT/Gray News) - On the one month anniversary of the deadly flooding that swept through several Eastern Kentucky counties, musicians from across Kentucky and the country are joining together to raise funds for those affected.
On Monday, Eastern Kentucky natives Halfway to Hazard, Tyler Booth and Taylor Austin Dye will join T. Graham Brown at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg for the ‘Appalachia Rises: Come Hell or High Water’ flood relief telethon. The fundraiser is being shown live online in a partnership with Gray Television stations WYMT in Hazard, Kentucky, WKYT in Lexington, and WSAZ in Charleston/Huntington, West Virginia., as part of their work to assist in relief efforts.
Other big names like Trace Adkins, Dillion Carmichael, Lee Greenwood and Tracy Lawrence, along with Kentucky favorites John Michael Montgomery, Walker Montgomery, JD Shelburne and Wynonna Judd, have committed their time and support to the event.
All of the proceeds of the event will go to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. For more information, or to donate online, please visit the Flood Relief section of WYMT’s website.
At least 39 people have died as a result of the flooding that devastated multiple counties July 29. Hundreds more were displaced from their homes.
“We are proud to partner once again with our friends in country music to aid those impacted by this devastating flood. Money raised during this benefit telethon will be used to help Eastern Kentuckians rebuild. We know this is going to be a long process, and we want to do everything we can to help our neighbors,” WYMT General Manager Neil Middleton said.
T. Graham Brown has taken the lyrics to his song “Hell and High Water” and helped create the “Come Hell Or High Water” T-shirt, which is an outline of the Kentucky Commonwealth punctuated by the words Kentucky Strong! Those can be ordered here.
Copyright 2022 WYMT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/29/appalachia-rises-come-hell-or-high-water-flood-relief-telethon-partners-with-gray-tv-stations/ | 2022-08-29T21:26:58Z |
Maryland shooting suspect charged, name released
(AP) - A West Virginia man was charged with murdering three co-workers at a Maryland machine shop as well as attempted murder and other charges, authorities said late Friday.
The name of the alleged shooter, Joe Louis Esquivel, 23, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, was also released by the Washington County sheriff’s office on Friday.
Esquivel, who was hospitalized after a shootout with police, is currently being held by the Washington County Detention Center on no bond.
Authorities say Esquivel arrived Thursday morning for his normal shift at Columbia Machine Inc. in the small rural community of Smithsburg in western Maryland. He allegedly worked until he left the building to retrieve a weapon, went back inside and fired on employees in the area of a breakroom. Police responded to a 911 call at about 2:30 p.m.
The sheriff’s office has not released a motive.
Smithsburg police who arrived first on the scene found a wounded person outside the business. As deputies arrived, three additional victims, all deceased, were located inside, the Washington County sheriff’s office said.
Esquivel left the scene in a car and was quickly met by Maryland State Police. A Maryland state trooper who was injured in a shootout with the suspect was treated and released late Thursday, authorities said.
The 25-year veteran of the Maryland State Police was shot when police said Esquivel fired multiple rounds at troopers. At least one trooper returned fire, striking the suspect, state police said.
A search warrant was executed at the suspect’s West Virginia residence, and additional firearms were located, the sheriff’s office said.
Washington County Sheriff Doug Mullendore identified those killed in the shooting as Mark Alan Frey, 50, of Hagerstown, Maryland; Charles Edward Minnick Jr., 31, of Smithsburg, Maryland; and Joshua Robert Wallace, 30, of Hagerstown.
Reached by telephone Friday, Nelson Michael, the father of Brandon Michael, 42, who was wounded in the machine shop shooting, said his son was still in the hospital, but he didn’t know more about his condition.
“He’s surviving,” he said. “I’m glad he’s alive, but it’s going to work on his nerves. I know that.”
Nelson Michael said he didn’t know why the gunman shot the victims.
“I’m not saying any more. I’m just glad my son’s alive, and I feel so bad for the families of the other ones,” he said.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing.
Mullendore said the suspect used a semiautomatic handgun, which was recovered after the shootout.
Smithsburg, a community of nearly 3,000 people, is just west of the Camp David presidential retreat and about 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of Baltimore. The manufacturing facility was in a sparsely populated area northeast of the town’s center with a church, several businesses and farmland nearby.
Based in Vancouver, Washington, Columbia Machine manufactures equipment for concrete products, and its Smithsburg location builds molds and works on parts and repairs for other plants. The company’s CEO, Rick Goode, issued a statement calling the deaths of three employees and the wounding of a fourth tragic.
“Our highest priority during this tragic event is the safety and wellbeing of our employees and their families,” he said.
Dennis Stouffer lived about a half-mile from Frey, one of the victims, and said he would see Frey at the mailbox when he drove by.
He described Frey as “a solid individual” and “a good guy.”
Stouffer said in a phone interview that Frey once made meat hooks for a deer-meat processing shop he used to run in Smithsburg.
“He didn’t make a bunch of noise or anything. He just went about his work,” Stouffer said.
Speaking late Friday morning, Stouffer said the reason for the shooting remained “a big mystery” to people in the community.
“We’re all in shock and disbelief, and that’s an understatement,” Stouffer said.
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MORGAN’S POINT RESORT — The city of Morgan’s Point Resort launched its free summer reading program Saturday morning at Mary Ruth Briggs Library, 8 Morgan’s Point Boulevard.
Megan Willahome read poems from her book, “Rainbow Crow.” Mayor Dennis Green chatted with the children about city government. He and his wife, Debbie, also talked about the U.S. flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. City councilman Shawn Knuckles told the children what the City Council does.
While introducing Willahome, Pam Robinson, library chairperson, asked the children if they knew what poetry is.
“Poetry is making a few stanzas … put in a row or two,” one of the little girls said.
Before reading any of her poems, Willahome said crows like sparkly things and are apt to take them.
“When my son was about your age, he had real small glasses,” she said.
He left them in the backyard and a crow picked them up and flew away, she said.
“So I checked out a book at my library about crows and found out that’s just what they do,” she said.
She wrote her poems from the crows’ perspective, she said.
“Crows do not go to school,” she said. “They’re not very nice birds. They like to steal and trick other animals.”
If crows did go to school, she said, they would just learn more tricks.
A dog named Rascal figured in one of her poems.
“He thinks he can be smarter than crows, but … ,” she said.
When the crows kept turning the tables on Rascal, she had the children repeat the refrain: “Poor dog.”
She ended the poem by saying: “Dear Rascal, leave the crows alone. It’s for the best. Go chase a chicken instead.”
Willahome said crows can imitate the sounds that other animals make, such as a dog barking. She’s heard they can imitate door bells, she said. They can imitate sounds, but can’t talk like a parrot, she said.
She read the children a poem about Noah’s ark. Noah sent out two birds, she said, a raven that never came back and a dove that brought him an olive leaf. What would have happened if Noah had sent a crow, she asked.
“If he’d sent a crow, that crafty bird so sly and wily, would have returned with poison ivy,” her poem went.
Robinson encouraged the children to enter a water coloring contest. The best work will be rewarded on the last day of the summer reading program. The last three sessions will run 10 a.m. to noon July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13.
While the mayor and his wife were talking about the U.S. flag, all of the children knew how many stars it has and what they represent. They also knew how many stripes it has. Debbie Green had to tell them the stripes stood for the original 13 colonies, which led her into what colonies were. She also asked them what “allegiance” means, and agreed with the little girl who said it means “loyalty.”
“What is freedom?” Debbie Green then asked, but couldn’t get a definite answer. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_488b5290-0aff-11ed-98e2-4bef310ca7bf.html | 2022-07-24T04:44:46Z |
TORONTO, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Odd Burger Corporation ("Odd Burger" or the "Company") (TSX: ODD) (OTCQB: ODDAF) (FSE: IA9) is pleased to announce its financial results for its second quarter, ended March 31, 2022, have been posted with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com. CEO James McInnes stated, "We are pleased to report that our second quarter revenue was 148% higher than the second quarter from the year previous. Furthermore, we reduced our operating loss by more than 20% compared to the previous quarter, proving that our efforts to drive towards profitability are effective. The second quarter was strategically a very significant period for us, as we prioritized our franchise growth strategy and signed our largest franchise deal to date for the development of 36 locations in Alberta and British Columbia with Sai-Genesh Enterprises. We continue to work on similar development agreements in territories across Canada and in the US, building an incredibly robust franchise development pipeline that will lock in a clear growth trajectory for our company. The opening of our Whitby location in April 2022 to record sales proves again that the market is craving something different. With 16 restaurant sites now under development or operational in addition to our development agreements, we are positioned for tremendous growth over the next year. Our focus on franchising will greatly reduce our capital needs, while also pushing forward the rapid growth of our brand, positioning Odd Burger as one of the leading vegan fast-food chains in the world."
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
The following table sets forth unaudited selected financial information for each of the last eight quarters.
Market-Making Services Engagement
Under the agreement, the Company will pay Red Cloud $5,000 per month during the term, payable quarterly in advance. The term of engagement is ongoing and may be terminated by either party on 30 days' prior written notice. The Company and Red Cloud have an arm's length relationship, but Red Cloud and/or its clients may have an interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of ODD. The agreement is principally for the purposes of maintaining market stability and liquidity for the Company's common shares and is not a formal market making agreement. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement between Red Cloud and the Company and Red Cloud will not receive any shares or options from the Company as compensation for services it will render.
About Red Cloud Securities
Red Cloud Securities Inc. is registered as an Investment Dealer in Ontario, Quebec. Alberta and British Columbia and is a member of the Investment Industry Organization of Canada (IIROC). It is focused on providing unique comprehensive capital market services and innovative financing alternatives to the junior resource sector. The company was founded by capital markets professionals who designed the firm to service small public and private companies. This solution is a comprehensive platform that provides a full range of unconflicted corporate access services. Offering these services as a unified platform provides the ultimate value proposition for issuer clients.
About Odd Burger Corporation
Odd Burger Corporation is a chain of company-owned and franchised vegan fast-food restaurants as well as a food technology company that manufactures and distributes a proprietary line of plant-based protein and dairy alternatives to its locations. Odd Burger restaurants operate as smart kitchens, which use state-of-the art cooking technology and automation solutions to deliver a delicious food experience to customers craving healthier and more sustainable fast food. With small store footprints optimized for delivery and takeout, advanced cooking technology, competitive pricing, a vertically integrated supply chain along with healthier ingredients, Odd Burger is revolutionizing the fast-food industry by creating guilt-free fast food. Odd Burger Corporation is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ODD and on the OTCQB under the symbol ODDAF. For more information visit https://www.oddburger.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking information for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Any such forward-looking information may be identified by words such as "proposed", "expects", "intends", "may", "will", and similar expressions. Forward looking information contained or referred to in this news release includes statements relating to future restaurant openings, potential franchisees, demand for our products and other similar statements. Forward-looking information is based on several factors and assumptions which have been used to develop such information, but which may prove to be incorrect including, but not limited to material assumptions with respect to the continued strong demand for the Company's products, the availability of sufficient financing on reasonable terms to fund the Company's capital requirements and the ability to obtain necessary equipment, production inputs and labour. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forwardlooking information because the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information include, among others, negative cash flow and future financing requirements to sustain and grow operations, limited history of operations and revenues and no history of earnings or dividends, expansion of facilities, competition, availability of raw materials, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the food industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, unfavourable publicity or consumer perception, product liability and product recalls, risks related to intellectual property, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, as well as the impact of, uncertainties and risks associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by the Company, please refer to the Company's Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking information in this news release reflects the current expectations, assumptions and/or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available. Any forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Non-GAAP Measures
This news release may refer to certain non-GAAP measures. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS. The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release
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Man intentionally ran car into group of homeless people, killing 1, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – A man has been arrested after he intentionally ran his vehicle into a group of homeless people, killing one person, according to police.
The Tulsa Police Department said on Facebook that Steven Juarez was arrested Friday, and police are seeking a first-degree murder charge.
Police are still looking for a female suspect involved.
According to police, officers were called to the scene of an injury collision Friday morning where they learned that the driver, identified as Juarez, intentionally ran over the victim, killing him.
Prior to the deadly collision, Juarez and an unknown female got into an altercation with a group of homeless people who were living in a van at a church. The altercation escalated from verbal to physical. Police said at one point, the unknown female got into Juarez’s Mustang and drove it at one of the homeless victims, striking them. That person survived.
Police said Juarez and the woman fled the scene, but they returned a short time later. Juarez then drove his Mustang toward the group of people. When they scattered, everyone was able to move out of the way except for a man who was handicapped and in a wheelchair. Police said the victim was unable to move out of the way quick enough and was run over by the Mustang.
The victim, identified as Orlando Laysbad, died at the scene. Police said the rest of the group managed to subdue Juarez as they waited for officers to arrive.
Anyone with information was asked to call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
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highlights the need for low barrier mental health treatment approaches – and how internet cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) can improve member access and outcomes
GETTYSBURG, Pa., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPEN MINDS and SilverCloud Health, now part of Amwell, have published a white paper entitled, "Meet Members Needs With Scalable Mental Healthcare That Works." This new resource recaps the challenges health plans face in meeting their members mental health care needs – and discusses models for scalable solutions to address those needs.
A SAMHSA report noted that 52% of adults with mental illness received no treatment in the previous year because of barriers in insurance coverage and cost. An Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) analysis found that 80% of mental health and substance use disorder (MSUD) visitors to the ED were discharged to home– but with what directives to prevent them returning in the same state at a later time?
For the increasing number of individuals experiencing mental health needs, health plans must revamp and supplement their offerings to incorporate mental healthcare in scalable new ways. When used as a preventative tool, the SilverCloud platform reduced emergency department visits by 5%, driving down costs for members and payers. Users who complete their SilverCloud programs continue to maintain the health habits that they developed with the program with 72% of users continuing to engage with the platform even after completing treatment.
Programs for mental health, chronic conditions, and wellbeing provide users the ability to learn preventative practices, improve provider outcomes and treatment, and lower costs. Empowering clinicians with the resources necessary to meet their patients with the appropriate resources at their moment of need, wherever they are on the care continuum.
This white paper is being provided to OPEN MINDS readers free of charge, courtesy of SilverCloud. To download "Meet Members Needs With Scalable Mental Healthcare That Works," and learn how platforms that integrate seamlessly onto the clinical care continuum can improve members' access to mental health resources that offer true benefits, please click here.
About SilverCloud Health
SilverCloud Health is the world's leading digital mental health company, enabling providers, health plans and employers to deliver clinically validated digital health/therapeutic care that improves outcomes, increases access and scale while reducing costs. The company's multi-award-winning digital mental health platform is a result of over 18 years of clinical research with leading academic institutions. Today, SilverCloud is being used by over 500 organizations globally to meet their populations' mental health needs. Global experts have deeply validated the platform through full randomized control trials and real-world data from over half a million SilverCloud users. The platform continues to lead the industry with its effectiveness, engagement and range of clinical programs that encompasses the spectrum of mental health needs. Learn more at www.silvercloudhealth.com.
SilverCloud Health was recently acquired by Amwell, a leading global telehealth platform that connects and enables providers, insurers, patients, and innovators to deliver greater access to more affordable, higher quality care. The acquisition provides SilverCloud with an opportunity to expand its delivery of proven behavioral healthcare capabilities to further advance the reach and impact of care teams around the globe. To learn more visit: https://business.amwell.com.
About OPEN MINDS
OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence, management consulting, and marketing services firm specializing exclusively in the markets of the health and human service field that serve consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. OPEN MINDS' mission is to provide payers, service provider organizations, and technology and scientific firms that serve these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more at www.openminds.com.
Contact: Jason Lippnan, OPEN MINDS, at jlippnan@openminds.com
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SHENZHEN, China, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In May, Huntkey launched three new products in the United States. Two of them are 100W GaN chargers, and the main target group is people who travel frequently. The other is a surge protector, which is mainly used in kitchens, televisions, offices and other occasions that require multiple outlets for power supply.
(1) 100W GaN Fast Charger
When people travel for business or vacation, they need to bring a lot of chargers, which take up space and make luggage heavier. Huntkey 100W GaN charger solves this problem, with a smaller size, lighter weight, and faster charging speed, meeting the needs of charging multiple devices at the same time.
"It's only about half the size of a dollar bill, but I've been able to get 65 watts to charge my laptop from it". This is feedback from an Amazon customer. This 100 GaN fast charger boosts charging efficiency to over 90% with its Power Delivery 3.0 standard, fully charging a 16-inch MacBook Pro in 1.9 hours and charging an iPhone 13 to 50% in 0.5 hours. GaN technology improves charging efficiency while reducing the size of the charger to 40% smaller than Apple's original 96w charger, making it ideal for travel.
With two USB-C 100W ports and one 18W USB-A port, it can charge three devices simultaneously. This charger uses 5 leading safety technologies to reduce heat dissipation and ensure safety. This charger is FCC, ETL, and CE certified. It protects against over-charging, over-voltage, over-current, over temperature and short circuit. In addition to three ports, this charger also has another model with a single USB-C port, which can meet the charging needs of notebooks. Learn more about 100W GaN fast chargers.
(2) Surge protector SMD127C
With multiple electrical outlets, a surge protector allows mobile phones, computers, and TVs all to be charged at the same time while protecting them from voltage surges. This protection is measured in joules.
SMD127C provides a 3480J surge protection energy rating, which is a relatively high specification for ordinary household use. This is a great option to protect high-power appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators from high-voltage power surges. The other most known cause of voltage surges is lightning. Lighting strikes can cause severe voltage surges that may burn out TVs, computers, and so on. SMD127C defends against possible surges and spikes that could damage electronics or equipment.
Sometimes, when the power of the working electrical appliance is too large, the power strip will withstand excessive power (exceeding the rated power), which may cause burning or explosion to the power strip and the equipment, posing a safety hazard. SMD127C has overload protection to reduce the possibility and risk of such accidents.
The outlets on the left and right are specially designed for equipment with large pitch plugs, and the middle is suitable for equipment with ordinary small plugs. The combined design of such wide and ordinary-spaced outlets makes reasonable use of space and material. Learn more about SMD127C.
About Huntkey
Founded in 1995, Huntkey is a leading provider of PC power supplies, power strips, surge protectors, laptop adapters, phone chargers, monitors and air purifiers. Huntkey is a member of Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) and China Power Supply Society (CPSS). Covering approximately 1,000,000 square meters added up from three industrial parks, Huntkey is one of the most famous brands and largest companies in mainland China. It is headquartered in Shenzhen. By 2022, Huntkey has been practicing low-carbon economy for more than ten years. Practicing a low-carbon lifestyle with Huntkey.
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In celebration of National Iced Tea Day, TAZO and Deepti Vempati will launch the #TAZOSummerBucketList giveaway – offering 2,500 tea lovers the chance to win free TAZO bottled iced tea and 20 fans the chance to win summer prizes.
PURCHASE, N.Y., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey commissioned by TAZO, 72% of Millennials and Gen Z-ers say they want to try something new this summer, but they need a little inspiration to get started. And 70% say they want to try an activity that gets them out of their comfort zone this summer.1
That's why TAZO is teaming up with Deepti Vempati, star of Netflix's hit show, Love Is Blind, to launch the TAZO Summer Bucket List this June 10th—National Iced Tea Day. The #TAZOSummerBucketList includes a wide array of seasonal activities that will inspire people to channel their mood and make the most out of their adventures, allowing for a truly spontaneous summer. With TAZO being the unconventional tea brand that breaks through the ordinary, Deepti – who challenged the status quo to find her unique love story – is the perfect partner for the #TAZOSummerBucketList.
Inspired by TAZO's bottled iced tea blends – PASSION®, a vibrant, herbal infusion of hibiscus, orange peel and cinnamon, ZEN™, an invigorating infusion of green tea, spearmint and lemongrass, AWAKE®, a bold, full bodied blend of smooth black tea and CALM™, a soothing blend of chamomile, lemongrass, hibiscus and spearmint – TAZO and Deepti have created a mood-based bucket list corresponding to each blend that will motivate fans to choose activities based on their mood, live summer to the fullest and get out of their comfort zones.
"I love TAZO iced teas! The bold blends make them the perfect pairing for whatever I'm in the mood to do. My favorite blend is PASSION® because it captures that perfect day-date vibe," said Deepti. "Each day of summer feels like an opportunity to try something new, and I am more ready than ever to check things off my TAZO Summer Bucket List. Whether I'm being a tourist in my own city, visiting a national park or trying a new workout class, I'm excited for unexpected adventures."
"TAZO has a rich history of sourcing premium ingredients from all parts of the world to craft the unique pairings in each of our teas. When you sip one of our bottled iced tea blends, there's no limit to the adventures, ideas and passions it can unlock," said Katrina McDonald, Pepsi Lipton Partnership Senior Marketing Director. "Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Millennials and Gen Z-ers say that when they think about this summer, they're more likely to 'play it by ear' instead of making plans in advance.2 With Deepti's partnership, we're excited for tea lovers to find inspiration in the mood-based bucket lists."
Entering the giveaway is easy. Fans have from June 10-21 to follow @TAZO on Instagram and tag a friend in the comments, sharing which bucket list activity they'd like to try this summer along with the campaign hashtag, #TAZOSummerBucketList, and #sweepstakes. 2,500 TAZO fans will win free TAZO bottled iced teas, and 20 lucky fans will win their choice of an exhilarating summer prize valued at $500, each inspired by our iced tea blends:
- Follow your PASSION® and embark on the experience you've been waiting for – whether it's courtside seats to see your favorite team or front row concert tickets to see your favorite artist.
- Bring some ZEN™ into your home and recreate your space. Whether it's a new coffee table, fresh bedding or cooking supplies, your home will feel refreshed in no time.
- AWAKE® your ambition and prioritize your wellness with access to amazing gyms, fitness studios, salons and spas.
- Unwind and stay CALM™ with some much-needed R&R. Whether it's a staycation or somewhere you've been waiting to visit, sit back, relax and unwind in a vacation home.
For official contest rules and prize details, visit www.TAZOSummerBucketList.com. The TAZO Summer Bucket List Sweepstakes launches on June 10, 2022, at 12pm ET.
TAZO's bottled iced teas are made from 100% recycled plastic and are now available in the refrigerated section of grocery retailers nationwide. TAZO's bottled iced teas are certified USDA Organic, contain no artificial colors or sweeteners, and are available in two sizes: single serve, 12oz. bottles (SRP $1.99), and multi-serve, 42oz. bottles (SRP $3.79). For more information, please visit www.TAZO.com.
Research Methodology
The TAZO survey was conducted by Edelman Data & Intelligence among 1,000 nationally representative US adults ages 18-40, between April 27th and May 2nd, 2022, using an email invitation and an online survey.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
About Unilever North America
Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 2.5 billion people every day. We have 149,000 employees and generated sales of €50.7 billion in 2020. Over half of our footprint is in developing and emerging markets. We have around 400 brands found in homes all over the world. In the United States and Canada, the portfolio includes iconic brand such as: Dove, Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Magnum, Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Q-tips, Seventh Generation, St. Ives, Suave, TRESemmé, and Vaseline.
Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business and to demonstrate how our purpose-led, future-fit business model drives superior performance. We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world's first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap, more than 100 years ago, and it's at the heart of how we run our company today.
The Unilever Compass, our sustainable business strategy, is set out to help us deliver superior performance and drive sustainable and responsible growth, while:
- improving the health of the planet;
- improving people's health, confidence and wellbeing; and
- contributing to a fairer and more socially inclusive world.
While there is still more to do, we are proud to have been recognized in 2020 as a sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and – for the tenth-consecutive year – as the top ranked company in the 2020 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Sustainability Leaders survey.
For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
For more information on Unilever Canada and its brands visit: www.unilever.ca
About ekaterra
ekaterra is the leading global Tea business, with world-class purpose-driven brands including Lipton, PG tips, Pukka, T2 and TAZO®. With 11 production factories in 4 continents and Tea estates in 3 countries, ekaterra is growing a world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants. https://ekaterratea.com/
1 The TAZO survey was conducted by Edelman Data & Intelligence among 1,000 nationally representative US adults ages 18-40, between April 27th and May 2nd, 2022, using an email invitation and an online survey.
2 The TAZO survey was conducted by Edelman Data & Intelligence among 1,000 nationally representative US adults ages 18-40, between April 27th and May 2nd, 2022, using an email invitation and an online survey.
Contact: Alison Meade, PepsiCo
Alison.Meade@pepsico.com
Lauren Mandikas, Edelman
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Haun Ventures leads Furqan Rydhan and Steven Barlett co-founded thirdweb's funding round with participation from Coinbase Ventures, and Shopify
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- thirdweb, the groundbreaking technology platform for building NFT and Web3 apps, today announced it has closed $24 million in Series A funding at a $160 million valuation. The round was led by Haun Ventures, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Shopify, Protocol Labs, Polygon, Shrug VC, Joseph Lacob and others. thirdweb will use the funding to accelerate platform development to meet increasing demand, add support for additional blockchains, onboard hundreds of thousands of developers, and ultimately bring Web3's inevitable future one step closer to mainstream adoption.
"Web3 is the most important technological shift I've witnessed in my lifetime. We built thirdweb to give the builders that are creating this next iteration of the internet the tools they need to be successful, and when they are successful, the world as we know it will be remarkably different - remarkably better. I don't think anybody quite realizes how much Web3 is going to change the world," said Steven Bartlett, co-founder of thirdweb.
Founded in 2021 by Furqan Rydhan and Steven Bartlett with a seed funding round of $5 million, from 20+ industry entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuck and Mark Cuban. thirdweb is building the infrastructure layer for Web3. thirdweb gives developers a full stack Web3 development kit to significantly reduce the time and cost required to build and launch applications. thirdweb facilitates the creation of Web3 apps across the most-popular blockchains, including blockchain games, NFT drops, DAOs, token gated membership clubs and more.
"I backed thirdweb because I believe they have the talent, tenacity and vision to create the infrastructure layer for Web3. Web3 is going to revolutionize multiple industries - thirdweb's platform will enable that revolution," said Gary Vaynerchuk, founder and CEO of Vayner/RSE who previously backed thirdweb.
In just nine months, over 55,000 developers have used thirdweb's tools to build NFT drops and other Web3 applications. Over 150,000 smart contracts have been deployed across many blockchains, and thirdweb projects generate millions of dollars of revenue every week.
"I've built internet companies in dot-com, Web2, mobile and I'm seeing the same patterns in Web3 which suggest this is going to transform the internet as we know it. thirdweb is building the infrastructure layer for Web3, giving builders the tools to unlock the power of blockchain technology and accelerating them as they build the next world-changing companies. We're excited to expand our vision further and onboard the next 10 million developers onto Web3," said Furqan Rydan, founder of thirdweb.
Our mission is to accelerate the next generation of the internet and we believe thirdweb will play a critical role in realizing that. As complexity to develop in Web3 continues to increase, the experienced team at thirdweb led by Furqan and Steven have built an elegant solution that allows developers to build fast while avoiding costly mistakes. I'm pleased to see proven founders of this caliber dedicating their next chapter to crypto and look forward to supporting their efforts" — Katie Haun, founder and CEO of Haun Ventures
Global brands like Fnatic, Boohoo and New York Fashion Week are using thirdweb to power their Web3 launches. thirdweb also recently announced a partnership with Coinbase's NFT marketplace to provide the technical infrastructure for their artist's NFT drops.
thirdweb is a platform that provides a suite of tools for creators, artists, and developers to easily build, launch and manage a Web3 project. thirdweb enables users to build NFT drops, digital marketplaces, DAOs, blockchain games and more. thirdweb's intuitive, robust and open source software is created by the world's best engineers, developers and marketers.
Born in Botswana and raised in Plymouth, UK, Steven Bartlett founded social media marketing agency Social Chain from a bedroom in Manchester. This university dropout built what would become one of the world's most influential Social media (Web 2) companies when he was just 21 years old and took his company public at 27. Social Chain reached a public market valuation of over $600 million with offices in London, Manchester, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, before he stepped down as CEO in 2019.
Bartlett acts as a serial entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author, and content creator. He's released a Sunday Times bestselling book, hosts one of Europe's most downloaded podcasts The Diary of a CEO and Bartlett has made history as the youngest ever Dragon on BBC 1's Dragon's Den, representing a new generation of entrepreneurs from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.
Based in San Francisco, Furqan Rydhan is a serial entrepreneur who started working at a dot-com at 15, built a multi-million dollar ecommerce company at 17 and has spent the last couple of decades building software & hardware companies; he was the founding CTO of Bebo.
Rydhan was also CTO and co-founder of AppLovin which provided developers with powerful solutions to grow and market their mobile apps. The company was founded in 2010, continued to flourish and went public on April 15, 2021 with a staggering market capitalization value of $28.6bn, making it one of the biggest debuts of the year.
Rydhan's most recent venture is Founders Inc, which involves empowering technology entrepreneurs focused on building emerging technologies. Rydhan and his team incubated thirdweb at Founders, Inc a year ago.
MEDIA CONTACT: thirdweb@dittopr.co
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NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of SOL tokens ("SOL securities") between March 24, 2020 and the present, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 6, 202 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action lawsuit against Solana Labs, Inc., the Solana Foundation, Anatoly Yakovenko, Multicoin Capital Management LLC, Kyle Samani, and FalconX LLC (together, "Defendants").
SO WHAT: If you purchased SOL securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the SOL class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7539 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 6, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, Solana issues securities that are required to be, but are not, registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Throughout the Class Period, defendants promoted SOL securities (SOL tokens) and sold them to investors, who has suffered losses from purchasing SOL securities.
To join the SOL class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7539 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Learn How Barriers and Stigmas of PTSD are Preventing Returning War Veterans from Seeking Help or Treatment
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
BACKGROUND:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic or terrifying event – either experiencing it or witnessing it. It is estimated more than 600,000 veterans live with flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, or other symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The challenges associated with repeatedly reliving traumatic experiences can be crippling to anyone. For veterans, this can make the transition to civilian life even more daunting. Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) offers interactive programs, peer support, rehabilitative mental health workshops, access to clinical care, as well as intensive outpatient treatment through its Warrior Care Network to help veterans manage PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and combat stress.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8896751-wounded-warrior-project-helps-veterans-manage-ptsd/
Ryan Kules, Project Odyssey Director at WWP talked more about how the organization aids veterans to overcome stigma, access care, and connect warriors with others like them so they can start their journey to recovery. He was joined by veteran, Yolanda Poullard who shared her story about her experiences that led her to recovery.
- Nearly 1 in 5 warriors report difficulty or put off getting care for mental health
- Of these warriors, about 2 in 3 warriors feel embarrassed or ashamed to seek out treatment
- Of these same warriors, nearly 2 in 3 warriors were concerned they might be seen as weak if they sought help
- Data from the 2021 WWP Annual Warrior Survey.
For more information please visit: www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Ryan Kules joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in 2007 and serves as the Project Odyssey director. Prior to joining WWP, Ryan served in the U.S. Army as an armor officer. After completion of armor officer basic and airborne schools, Ryan was assigned to 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment. He deployed to Taji, Iraq, in February 2005, and led patrols, raids, and searches in the area surrounding the base. On November 29, 2005, while returning from an early morning search, Ryan's vehicle was hit with an improvised explosive device (IED) buried in the road. After being evacuated to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Ryan remained in a coma for two weeks before slowly beginning rehabilitation. During his recovery, he participated in WWP programs as an Alumni before joining the team as an employee. Ryan was awarded a Purple Heart medal because of his injuries. He retired from the Army as a captain in May 2007 and holds a bachelor's degree in justice studies from Arizona State University.
Yolanda Poullard looked back on her time in the Army and realized she missed using her leadership skills. While serving, she led more than 150 soldiers on a communications team. They helped connect units around Iraq. But after leaving the military, Yolanda struggled to find that new chance to guide others. A heavy load for anyone to cope with. For Yolanda, it impacted her life at home. She tried numerous ways to address her PTSD and thought nothing would help. She eventually listened to the suggestion to try Wounded Warrior Project's Warrior Care Network. She said she started to notice a change as soon as the evaluation process started. The clinical treatment provided by Warrior Care Network Partner UCLA's Operation Mend helped Yolanda carefully relive her traumas to find effective ways to cope with each issue. Cognitive treatment retrained the brain, while mindfulness efforts helped Yolanda address stress in her life. Now, she helps lead veterans to the mental health care that many need.
Interview Provided by: Wounded Warrior Project
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SOURCE Wounded Warrior Project | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/02/wounded-warrior-project-helps-restore-light-life-soldiers-returning-active-duty/ | 2022-06-02T13:03:25Z |
ARF to deliver 18 tons of pet food, a Microsoft-backed tech platform, a NFT blockchain-powered pet reconnection database, and M*A*S*H-style clinics to shelters nationwide, starting with Kyiv.
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Nearly seven million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. At least 30% of Ukrainians were forced to leave behind their pets, which results in millions of domesticated animals without homes wandering the streets of Ukraine alone and vulnerable to bomb and missile attacks.
Ukrainian Animals War Relief (ARF) announced today a relief fund to:
- Provide a technology platform powered by Microsoft's not-for-profit social initiative to get food, medicine, and supplies to Ukrainian animal shelters and groups. The platform will:
- Create an NFT of each of the abandoned dogs and cats to catalog Ukraine's animals and raise funds for food, medicine, and supplies.
- Run mobile spay, neuter, and vaccination M*A*S*H clinics to prevent the problem from getting worse.
- Build the nation's most comprehensive database of abandoned Ukrainian pets and reduce the chaos that volunteers helping over 1,000 animal shelters and group homes in Ukraine are facing today.
Founded by Seattle native and Dot Com serial tech entrepreneur Dan Fine, proceeds from the relief fund (https://www.gofundme.com/f/UWARF) will go towards ARF's first major Ukraine initiative in early July 2022. As many local and international animal nonprofits abandon Ukrainian animals due to the human risk of warfare, ARF will deliver 18 tons of pet food in cooperation with DogsnHomes Rescue and M*A*S*H style medical clinics providing flea treatment, vaccination, and spay and neuter care to shelters nationwide.
"We are proud supporters and partners of ARF with boots on the ground in Ukraine," says Gary Baxter, Co-founder of the UK nonprofit DogsnHomes Rescue, who has been delivering aid for dogs and cats since the war began.
The initiative will start in two locations. One will be in a village outside of Kyiv capturing animals and treating them. The other will be at a bombed shelter north of Kyiv with 3,000 animals. The Sirius Shelter in Ukraine took in 200 new animals just this week.
"You're probably asking, 'how could someone leave their animal behind?'," says Fine.
"Imagine missiles dropping around you and making a beeline with your children for the bus or train station. Airplanes are grounded and roads and bridges destroyed. Once there, you're told to leave your luggage to make more room for people and pets are absolutely not allowed. You have no choice but to either let your dog or cat loose at the station or try to find a nearby shelter that is open, overcrowded, and understaffed. We were wondering what we could do to help these innocent animals, so we put our heads together and formulated ARF."
"We are proud supporters of ARF's mission at Microsoft,"says Justin Spelhaug, Vice President and Global Lead of Tech for Social Impact. "As Ukrainian pet owners endure heartbreaking decisions, ARF is providing real relief and compassion in the form of food, medical care, and shelter to these innocent animals. We are honored to be ARF's technology partner and are happy to provide nonprofit grant support."
"When Russia invaded, the Ukrainian government stopped the spay and neuter program to go fight the war," says Fine. "There are millions of animals wandering loose around Ukraine or stuffed into shelters that were designed for a fraction of the size they are currently handling. Here's the problem: if one pair of dogs or cats have a litter of six, and those litters have a litter, in six years, 67,000 animals will be produced alone. This will have catastrophic consequences."
ARF will start with mobile M*A*S*H style clinics offering spay and neuter care in Kyiv and then roll out additional units to treat 1,000 animals a month.
Fine and ARF advocate for stricter animal legislation in Ukraine and globally during times of war.
"Russian soldiers are committing war crimes against civilians and animals," says Olga Orda, Hypemachine founder and ARF's Ukrainian Liaison. "Why can they walk away with no consequences when they commit crimes against innocent animals whereas they wouldn't be able to get away with this when committing war crimes against humans? ARF is standing up for the lives and dignity of these cherished family pets."
"We spent 8000 years domesticating our pets and now, as we choose between leaving our child or our dog, we need to leave them behind to face landmines and bullets on war-ravaged streets," says Fine. "We are at fault here and we need to take responsibility for their lives. That's what ARF is here for."
To learn more about ARF, visit https://uwarf.com. To help Ukrainian animals in dire need of assistance, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/UWARF to donate to ARF's relief fund.
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SOURCE Ukrainian War Animals Relief Fund | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/22/ukrainian-animals-war-relief-arf-announces-fund-support-million-dogs-cats-ukraine-left-behind-during-war/ | 2022-06-22T17:01:39Z |
STEUBENVILLE and YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eastern Gateway Community College, in collaboration with Green Flower, announced the addition of three cannabis certificates designed to provide industry-recognized skills training for those interested in a cannabis career.
Cannabis is the fastest growing industry in America, according to Business Wire and others. Green Flower, the leader in cannabis education, will offer Eastern Gateway learners the opportunity to earn Certificates of Achievement covering advanced dispensary associate skills training, cannabis manufacturing, and cultivation.
"We are excited to offer this new opportunity in an emerging industry that many Ohioans are eager to get involved in," said Eastern Gateway President Michael Geoghegan. "Partnering with Green Flower, a trusted leader in cannabis education, will offer a gateway for our learners to accelerate their career."
"Green Flower is thrilled to partner with EGCC to offer these three cannabis industry training courses to their students. Serving the Ohio River Valley and beyond for more than 50 years, EGCC's commitment to accessible, high quality education through student-focused programs is a perfect fit for our cannabis education goals," said Daniel Kalef, Green Flower's Vice President of Higher Education.
Each certificate program takes 8-weeks to complete and is offered fully online. Students can register and begin courses at any time. Upon certificate completion, graduates will have access to Green Flower's employer network. Courses cost $900 and are now open for enrollment.
These courses will be non-credit and offered through Eastern Gateway's Career Accelerator department. These courses are not Title IV eligible, nor will they be covered as part of Eastern Gateway's Gateway Guarantee or free college benefit programs. Learners will earn a Certificate of Achievement to demonstrate their successful completion of the courses and will have access to job placement services through Green Flower.
For more information on Eastern Gateway's certificate programs, please visit cannabis education.egcc.edu.
Since welcoming its first 320 students in the fall of 1968, as Jefferson County Technical Institute, Eastern Gateway Community College remains steadfast in its principle that a community college must always respond to the educational, economic and social needs of those it serves. For more than 50 years, the institution has evolved from a technical college focused on workforce training to a community college serving two campuses in four counties in the Ohio River Valley, adding a growing national online program of students in all 50 states.
Eastern Gateway Community College is proud to educate Ohio's 21st Century workforce and its commitment ensuring a quality higher education is within reach of anyone willing to invest the time and effort in their future. Its track record of student-centered innovation will continue to break down barriers for working families to earn the degrees they need to be competitive in a fast-changing economy.
Founded in 2014, Green Flower is the industry leader in cannabis education, empowering thousands of consumers, regulators, and professionals with the knowledge they need to succeed in the emerging cannabis industry today. Green Flower's content and technology platform powers the cannabis programs of top universities and colleges across the country, provides customized learning and compliance solutions for cannabis businesses of all sizes, and equips individuals with the skills and credentials necessary to make an impact in the modern cannabis industry.
Media Contact:
Amanda Wurst
614-832-7512
awurst@egcc.edu
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Safe Water Network Invites Esteemed Guests to Celebrate 15 Years of Impact and Take Action in Support of Sustainable Safe Water Solutions
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safe Water Network, the global non-profit founded by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman, will host the 2022 Water for All Ball on November 8 – a charity event held at the historic Gotham Hall in New York City, with a cocktail reception at 6:00 PM EST. The event aims to raise funds and inspire action to deliver safe water for underserved communities across the world. Visit waterforallball.org to learn more.
Safe Water Network is reaching nearly 2 million people across Ghana and India, while collaborating with international public and private partners to make water work for millions more. The organization's market-driven approach to delivering safe water in underserved communities is essential to achieving universal access to safe water for all globally.
Safe Water Network's inaugural Water for All Ball in 2019, hosted by Robert De Niro, honored the organization's late co-founders Paul Newman and John Whitehead, as well as founding board chair emeritus Josh Weston. This year's event will assemble a star-studded guest list to imagine a world where all communities can sustainably manage their own safe water. The event's Board Co-hosts are Dr. Rita Colwell, award-winning microbiologist and 11th Director of the National Science Foundation, and Dr. Surya Mohapatra, the former CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics. Prior to the event will be an invite-only industry thought-leader roundtable, hosted by water quality expert Dr. Shane Snyder. The evening will kick off with a "blue carpet," hosted by TV/radio personality Guy Lambert and close out with entertainment, including selections from singer/songwriter Amos Lee, performing 'Sweet Pea," "Wonderland,' and 'Shout Out Loud,' as well as "Worry No More" from his 2022 album Dreamland.
Robert De Niro said during his remarks at the 2019 Water for All Ball, "The world isn't going to be safe by one sweet gesture, but through initiatives like Safe Water Network and [through] continuing support, we can make the world a better place."
The gala will be a celebration of the organization's 15 years of partnership and impact. In that time, Safe Water Network has transformed communities, solved challenges with innovative technology, improved health outcomes, opened doors to entrepreneurship for women, and created opportunities for children to grow into a better future. Funds raised at this year's event will help the organization achieve its goal of reaching 50 million people with access to safe water by 2026. Sponsorship opportunities are available upon request.
About Safe Water Network: Safe Water Network believes in a collaborative, innovative response to the global water crisis. The organization's mission is to develop and demonstrate affordable, economically viable solutions, share sector knowledge, and build partnerships that reach millions in underserved communities. Visit safewaternetwork.org for more information.
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LEAWOOD, Kan. , April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Torch.AI, the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) data processing making all data easier to use, has been selected by Dataedge Solutions to provide the firm's more than 100 customers with advanced, military-grade data management software supporting readiness, cyber security, and business continuity solutions. Leveraging Torch.AI's platform, Dataedge will meet demand for detecting real-time cyber and operational risks, generating more value from their data across the enterprise.
Torch.AI's flagship software platform, Nexus™, a next-gen data processing platform that radically simplifies how organizations extract value from data, empowers teams to drive improved business outcomes. Torch.AI equips Dataedge and their clients with a more intelligent and scalable data experience. Adding Nexus to Dataedge's technology catalogue as a unique and differentiated product instantly allows their customer base to rapidly extract meaning from their data.
"The solutions that we are offering through Dataedge create an exciting opportunity to lead a fundamental shift in how organizations view and assess their operational readiness to drive business decisions," say Jason Eidam, VP of Commercial Markets at Torch.AI "In an increasingly connected market, leaders must be prepared to predict, prevent, and adapt to constantly changing scenarios to protect their stakeholders from risk and drive growth. Dataedge's impressive reputation allows us to go to market with proven experts in this field and deliver powerful impact."
Torch.AI's Nexus platform creates an extensible data "mesh" built with a suite of AI-powered models, algorithms, and features that facilitate analysis and enrichment of data in-flight. Nexus makes it easy to derive value from any data without precognition—structured, unstructured, and semi-structured. It is automated by advanced machine learning that optimizes and facilitates making it easier to get value from data to drive business outcomes across all enterprise functions.
"I've been in this business since the late 90s and have witnessed several critical technology evolutions over the years," stated Rob Didlake, Dataedge Founder & CEO. "Now more than ever, businesses must rely on powerful, efficient data solutions to mitigate risk, compete, and drive business growth. Torch.AI's solutions are an impressive leap forward in AI-enabled data processing and I look forward to our continued partnership and the positive impact to our clients."
About Torch.AI
We make data easier to use. Torch.AI's Nexus™ platform changes the paradigm of data and digital workflows, forever solving core impediments caused by the ever-increasing volume and complexity of information. Customers enjoy a single unifying solution which begins by instantly deconstructing and describing any data, in real-time.
Purpose built for massively scaled, ultra-high-speed data processing, the platform comes equipped with security features, flexible data workloads, compliance capabilities, and drag and drop functionality that is unrivaled in today's technology landscape. The company's solutions have helped to fight fraud, secure information, make better decisions of trust, evolve operational capabilities, and create better customer experiences.
To learn more about the company's vision for unifying AI, visit their website.
About Dataedge Solutions
Since 1999, Dataedge has been helping organizations solve the most complex IT challenges, keeping their data and network safe, operational, and optimized, and their users happy. By providing deep expertise, doing the research based on their clients' unique environment, and providing recommendations from best-in-class solutions, Dataedge creates solutions to fit an organization's unique environment.
They offer a range of solutions across nearly every industry and sector, including cybersecurity and security operations, data storage, back-up & restore, network, server and cloud-hybrid infrastructure, and disaster recovery and business continuity.
To learn more about Dataedge, their solutions, and their clients, visit their website.
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Judge again denies Graham’s effort to skirt Georgia subpoena
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that constitutional protections don’t shield U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham from testifying before a special grand jury investigating possible illegal efforts to overturn then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia.
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May rejected Graham’s argument that all his calls with Georgia’s secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, were protected under the U.S. Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause, which shields members of Congress from questioning about official legislative acts.
She did, however, agree with lawyers for the South Carolina Republican that legislative protection applies to parts of the calls specifically pertinent to “Georgia’s then-existing election procedures and allegations of voter fraud in the leadup to his certification vote” — portions she noted were “legislative fact-finding.”
Despite the decision, continuing appeals in the case mean the senator’s appearance is not imminent. The ruling does push Graham — one of Trump’s top congressional allies and a key figure in the former president’s postelection activities — one step closer to testifying before the special grand jury empaneled this year by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Willis has sought testimony from a number of other close Trump allies and advisers, including former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Trump-allied lawyer Sidney Powell and conservative lawyer L. Lin Wood Jr., who said this week he’s been told Willis wants him to appear.
On Wednesday, a judge ruled that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp must testify, while agreeing with the Republican’s request to delay that appearance until after the Nov. 8 election. Kemp faces a rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams.
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor and Trump lawyer who’s been told he may face criminal charges in the investigation, testified in mid-August.
Graham has asked for a partial quashing of the subpoena, which had initially instructed him to appear before the special grand jury last month. The judge had previously rejected Graham’s attempts to challenge the subpoena, but an appeals court sent the matter back to May to decide whether the subpoena should be partially quashed or modified because of the constitutional protections.
Graham is already challenging his possible appearance with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which will now consider his objections yet again, based on May’s order.
Prompted by a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Raffensperger, during which Trump suggested Raffensperger could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state, Willis and her team have said they want to ask Graham about two phone calls they say he made to Raffensperger and his staff shortly after the 2020 general election.
During those calls, Graham asked about “reexamining certain absentee ballots cast in Georgia in order to explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump,” Willis wrote in a petition seeking to compel his testimony.
Graham also “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign,” she wrote. She said in a hearing last month that Graham may be able to provide insight into the extent of any coordinated efforts to influence the results.
Republican and Democratic state election officials across the country, courts and even Trump’s attorney general found there was no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to affect the outcome of the election.
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A former Major League Baseball pitcher who retired from the sport to become a New York City area police officer was killed in a wrong-way crash Sunday, authorities said.
Anthony Varvaro, 37, was on his way to an assignment at Manhattan's World Trade Center 9/11 ceremony when the crash happened, the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association said in a statement.
Varvaro, who was an officer at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for about six years, previously played for the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners.
"The entire Port Authority family is heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of Officer Anthony Varvaro" the Port Authority said in a statement to CNN affiliate WABC. "Officer Varvaro represented the very best of this agency and will be remembered for his courage and commitment to service."
"On this solemn occasion as the Port Authority mourns the loss of 84 employees in the attacks on the World Trade Center -- including 37 members of the Port Authority Police Department -- our grief only deepens today with the passing of Officer Varvaro," the statement said.
Varvaro leaves behind a wife and four children, according to the statement.
Varvaro played baseball in college at New York's St. John's University before his MLB career. The Staten Island native posted a career 3.23 Earned Run Average, according to a tribute posted online by the University.
"His baseball exploits speak for themselves, one of the best pitchers in St. John's history," longtime St. John's Baseball Head Coach Ed Blankmeyer said in the tribute. "He was a quiet leader, fierce competitor and great teammate. He had an arm like a firebolt, but a heart of gold. However, Anthony was much more than an athlete. He was a man of service, a tremendous father and family man."
Several of Varvaro's former teammates and teams, as well as law enforcement agencies and elected officials, took to social media to mourn his passing.
"Pour one out today for my former teammate Anthony Varvaro," former Boston Red Sox Pitcher Pat Light said on Twitter. "One of my favorite teammates. RIP my friend."
"Heartbroken by the tragic passing of Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro," New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy tweeted. "Officer Varvaro was an invaluable leader at the PA as an Academy Instructor."
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Giants’ Kapler refusing to take field for anthem in protest
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CINCINNATI (AP) — San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he will refuse to take the field for the U.S. national anthem in a protest over the nation’s political direction following this week’s school shooting in Texas. Kapler says he needs more time to consider specific actions he might suggest be taken to prevent more tragedies of this type, such as stronger gun control laws. He has also used his personal blog to discuss the deaths of 19 children and two teachers during the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/27/giants-kapler-refusing-to-take-field-for-anthem-in-protest/ | 2022-05-28T01:22:51Z |
(The Conversation) – High school sports practices are starting amid a brutally hot summer in much of the country. As temperatures rise, heat illnesses are becoming an increasing risk for athletes, particularly in the first few weeks of practice. We asked Susan Yeargin, a co-author of the National Athletic Trainers Association’s position statement on heat illness, to explain the risks and what coaches and players need to remember to keep kids safe.
Why are athletes particularly vulnerable to heat during the first few weeks of training?
When an athlete of any age begins to exercise or train for a sport in hot conditions, the body needs time to adapt. In a natural outdoor environment, this is called heat acclimatization.
In the first three days of heat exposure, the body hasn’t started to adapt, which is why those are the riskiest days for heat illness. Most acclimatization happens by the 10th day, but it takes about two weeks for the body to reach its peak heat acclimatization.
The most important change within the body is plasma volume expansion, giving the body more blood to help dissipate heat and supply exercising muscles. In short, it allows the cardiovascular system to work more efficiently.
The rate of sweating also increases, allowing more heat to dissipate from the body. The body increases its retention of salt, which is good because it allows for better electrolyte balance within the body to maintain hydration and keep muscles working optimally. The heart rate decreases, so there is less strain on the cardiovascular system. And the core body temperature decreases, representing a lower risk for exertional heat stroke.
But even with all of these adaptations, the body isn’t fully protected from heat illness, which is why other prevention strategies are needed.
Also, just because athletes have been training over the summer doesn’t mean they are fully adapted to heat under the conditions that a sport season imposes. The sports season brings new exercise intensity, often higher heat than earlier in the summer, and heavier equipment, like pads and helmets, and an increased pressure to perform.
At what point do temperatures start getting dangerous for young athletes?
That varies across the country. Athletes who live in milder climates should not be practicing in environmental conditions over 86.2 degrees Fahrenheit (30.1 degrees Celsius), based on wet bulb globe temperature. For those in traditionally hotter climates, like Texas, the recommended cutoff temperature for canceling practice is 92 F (32.2 C).
The risk is about more than the temperature – it’s also about humidity, sun and wind. Humidity hinders sweat evaporation, the body’s primary heat dissipation mechanism. So when humidity is high, no matter the air temperature, that creates a heat safety concern.
Athletic trainers often use wet bulb globe temperature – which takes all four of those variables into account – to determine when teams should shorten or cancel practice and how often rest and cooling breaks should be required. It’s a better gauge of risk than the heat index, which uses only air temperature and humidity.
Anyone can check their area’s projected wet bulb globe temperature using a National Weather Service website.
How can you tell when someone is suffering from heat illness?
There are several conditions that fall within the realm of “heat illnesses,” but these are the primary ones:
- Heat cramps, also referred to as exercise-associated muscle cramps, are caused either by dehydration and electrolyte losses or tired muscle groups. They’re easy to spot when a muscle group tightens and knots. Heat cramps can typically be treated with rest, stretching and hydration with electrolytes. If someone is complaining of cramps but the muscles are not knotted and tight to the touch, then that person could be experiencing an emergency condition related to sickle cell trait called exertional sickling.
- Heat exhaustion can occur when a person is dehydrated and exercising in warm conditions. Eventually, the body is unable send enough blood to both the working muscles and the skin for heat dissipation. It will prioritize the heat dissipation, and the person either collapses or can’t continue exercising. This should be treated by placing the person in shade or air conditioning, giving them something to drink, and cooling them with fans or cold towels. If they don’t respond quickly, they may need medical attention.
- Exertional heat stroke is a medical emergency in which a person’s body temperature is over 105 F (40.6 C). Unfortunately, traditional temperature devices like oral and forehead thermometers don’t measure body temperature accurately in these situations. If a person has been exercising in warm conditions and their personality changes, they start acting weird or different or become confused, you should suspect exertional heat stroke. First responders should place the heat stroke victim in a cold water immersion tub up to their shoulders and make the water as cold as possible with ice. If that’s not available, any kind of water immersion like a baby pool, creek, tarp filled with water, or dousing should be used. EMS should be called immediately.
An important clue in all of these heat illnesses is that the person is almost always sweating. It is a myth that the person will stop sweating; this rarely happens.
What do athletic trainers recommend for keeping athletes safe in the heat, particularly in those first weeks?
Teams should follow heat acclimatization guidance to gradually increase the length of training sessions and the intensity of workouts. For example, an expert group that reviewed research on youth sports recommended always keeping training or practice sessions under two hours and only once a day in the first week. Conditioning, such as repetitive running and timed drills, should be held in an air-conditioned area or not integrated for the first two weeks.
In addition, teams should pay attention to wet bulb globe temperature tables for their part of the country and avoid exercising in the hottest part of the day, generally 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The National Athletic Trainers Association also recommends: using “weight charts” to help players understand how much they need to drink to stay hydrated; having on-site athletic trainers with treatment resources, such as cold-water tubs; encouraging good sleep and nutrition; and providing a safe work-to-rest ratio during conditioning and practice sessions. Breaks should be in the shade, ideally with cooling devices such as fans, misters and cold towels. If a hard or intense drill is completed, players should have an equally long break.
A buddy system is also beneficial. With a buddy, someone is more likely to notice when an athlete isn’t feeling well or is starting to act out of character and needs to be stopped for evaluation. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/how-to-keep-teen-athletes-safe-from-heat-illness-as-sports-practice-begins-amid-a-brutally-hot-summer/ | 2022-08-06T16:35:01Z |
SALT LAKE CITY, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PolarityTE, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation to SkinTE under the Company's open IND.
Established under the 21st Century Cures Act, RMAT designation is a dedicated program designed to expedite the drug development and review processes for promising regenerative medicine products, including human cellular and tissue-based therapies. A regenerative medicine therapy is eligible for RMAT designation if it is intended to treat, modify, reverse, or cure a serious or life-threatening disease or condition, and preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug or therapy has the potential to address unmet medical needs for such disease or condition. Similar to Breakthrough Therapy designation, RMAT designation provides the benefits of intensive FDA guidance on efficient drug development, including the ability for early interactions with the FDA to discuss potential ways to support accelerated approval and satisfy post-approval requirements, potential priority review of the biologics license application (BLA), and other opportunities to expedite development and review.
Richard Hague, Chief Executive Officer, commented "FDA granting our request for an RMAT designation for SkinTE validates not only the strength of the preliminary clinical evidence we have developed to date but also demonstrates the seriousness of the conditions that we seek to treat and the substantial nature of the unmet needs among the patient populations that we aim to serve. We were pleased to receive this news from the FDA nearly two weeks in advance of the 60-day time period that the Agency has to make such decisions. The Agency has offered—and we look forward to capitalizing upon—a multidisciplinary, comprehensive discussion between PolarityTE and the FDA regarding the SkinTE development program, including planned clinical trials and plans for expediting the manufacturing development strategy. We are eager to work closely with the Agency to identify potential means to accelerate our development program and help bring a much-needed potential new treatment to patients suffering from substantial unmet medical needs."
About PolarityTE®
PolarityTE, Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a biotechnology company developing regenerative tissue products. PolarityTE's first regenerative tissue product is SkinTE®. PolarityTE has an open investigational new drug application (IND) for SkinTE® with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now pursuing the first of two pivotal studies on SkinTE® needed to support a biologics license application (BLA) for a chronic cutaneous ulcer indication. SkinTE® is available for investigational use only. Learn more at www.PolarityTE.com.
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LONDON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tenderize is proud to announce a $3M seed round led by Eden Block with other investors including TRGC, Encode Club, Figment, Daedalus Angels, and other angels from Messari, Livepeer, and Steakwallet.
Tenderize adds utility to staked assets of web 3 protocols through its staking derivatives protocol. Through Tenderize, users can unlock liquidity, collateralize loans and trade tokens, all while maintaining a staked position represented by an ERC20 token. This flexibility unlocks the full utility potential of staked assets for all participants in web3 protocols while minimizing any obstructions to their current workflows and interfaces.
The Tenderize team has a passion for staking, and includes web 3 veterans that have contributed to several long-standing projects such as Livepeer, Pocket Network, Yearn and Realms of Ether, as well as established and proven talent from web2.
By reducing the friction of operating a node or delegating tokens, Tenderize's vision is to empower users to unlock new use cases and improve capital efficiency of their staked assets through various fully-composable building blocks.
Tenderize is hard at work on both the front-end integrations (wallets, analytics platforms, etc.) and back-end integrations (tokens, custodial staking partners, exchanges) to show the growing user base a better way to stake.
"The team's previous experience at projects like Livepeer, Pocket Network and Yearn gave us the insight into the growing need for a better staking experience for web3 protocols. For the longest time users had to choose between liquidity and staking rewards/securing their network. With Tenderize's liquid staking, users have both," - Nico Vergauwen, Co-Founder at Tenderize
With a Mainnet launch in mid-May, users can already experience liquid staking for LPT, GRT, AUDIO, and MATIC.
In the future, Tenderize's end goal is to enable permissionless liquid staking, which they believe to be the silver bullet to many existing problems facing liquid staking protocols (unpegging, centralization, cartelization, etc.). Any node operator and its delegators would be able to integrate with Tenderize without gatekeeping; the neutral stance ensures they add as much value as possible to every project that wants to empower their users - without sacrificing on decentralization.
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To unlock the full potential of the assets, head on over to the Tenderize website here, and follow the several quick guides. Tenderize currently supports The Graph, Polygon, Livepeer, and Audius with support for the user's favorite protocol coming soon - let Tenderize know which ones to prioritize in the Discord!
About Tenderize
Tenderize is on a mission to unlock the full utility potential of assets locked in web3 protocols. Tenderize maintains a neutral and permissionless protocol, allowing any project to integrate and provide flexible yield to users. Through Tenderize, users can reclaim previously untouched capital via Tender Tokens, giving users access to their cash flow while maintaining staking rewards. Node operators benefit from access to instant liquidity and collateralization when they need it, while never having to unstake and lose out on rewards.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NIO, PLUG, LCID, TWTR, and SBUX.
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DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Statement from Susan Estrich, spokesperson for Greg Lindberg:
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'Piling on' is what they call it when you have a weak case and what do you do? Pile on more charges – of something, from somewhere. In this case, the SEC added an even weaker case.
Only weeks ago, Greg Lindberg was released from prison because his fifth and sixth amendment rights were violated. He served 633 days in prison because of this wrongful conviction. But the government, instead of realizing its case had holes, or more likely because it does, came right back with the threat of more charges and more complaints.
So one day later, not so coincidentally, the SEC weighs in with its civil complaint after being shown millions of pages of documents to prove them wrong. They claimed no disclosure; we showed them actual disclosures. They claimed the companies weren't real; we showed them that they were. We showed them bank records to prove where the money went, and to prove that there was no private "piggybank" and that no policy holder ever lost a dime. We traced the money they couldn't trace.
When we showed them everything, they zeroed in on a handful of transactions representing less than 1.5% of that period's transaction volume across a global organization with $5.5 billion of assets under management. The SEC is bootstrapping one weak case to another, in the hope that their combined weight will count for more than they each do on their own. Mr. Lindberg intends to fight the false allegations that have been made against him, and to strengthen and support his insurance companies and the policy holders here in North Carolina.
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Showings of Pixar’s ‘Lightyear” banned in United Arab Emirates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates on Monday banned the upcoming Pixar animated feature “Lightyear” from showing in movie theaters after its inclusion of a kiss between two lesbian characters.
The decision by the UAE comes as Malaysia also reportedly will ban the film, raising the possibility other Muslim-majority nations could follow suit on one of Disney’s biggest animated films of the year as the film industry comes out of the depths of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Emirates, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, announced through its Media Regulatory Office of the country’s Ministry of Youth and Culture that the film would not be opening in the country this Thursday.
The film “is not licensed for public screening in all cinemas in the UAE, due to its violation of the country’s media content standards,” the office said in a tweet. “The office confirms that all films screened in cinemas across the country are subject to follow-up and evaluation before the date of screening to the public, to ensure the safety of the circulated content according to the appropriate age classification.”
The office did not elaborate on the tweet and did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press. The tweet included an image of the film’s poster, with the profile image of its main character Buzz Lightyear with a “no” symbol over it in red.
Movie theaters in the UAE, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula, had already advertised showtimes for the film. But over the weekend, a social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates,” caught the attention of conservative Emiratis. They described showing a lesbian couple on screen as being against their culture and religion.
The movie, with actor Chris Evans voicing the inspiration for the Buzz Lightyear action figure from the “Toy Story” films, includes a female character voiced by actress Uzo Aduba kissing her female partner.
The UAE, like many other countries in the wider Mideast, is a Muslim-led nation that criminalizes same-sex relationships. The U.S. State Department warns that Islamic, or Shariah, law in the UAE can include the death penalty for same-sex conduct, while Dubai can levy a 10-year prison sentence and Abu Dhabi allows for up to 14 years.
However, such prosecutions are rarely reported and LGBTQ individuals do live in the skyscraper-studded city-state of Dubai, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates.
The $200 million “Lightyear” is expected to be a major draw for Disney, with analysts estimating it could gross over $100 million in its first weekend.
Studios have allowed censors to cut films in global distribution for content in the past, including in the Mideast market. Recently, Disney has faced protests from activists and its own staff over what they described as CEO Bob Chapek’s slow response in publicly criticizing Florida legislation that opponents dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in late March signed the bill, which forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
The moment had been earlier cut from the film but was restored after Pixar employees protested Disney’s response to Florida’s bill.
The movie also may be banned in Malaysia as well. The Star, the country’s top English-language newspaper, cited an anonymous, nongovernment source as saying that Lightyear will not be shown in Malaysian cinemas. No reasons were given. A newspaper in the Persian Gulf island kingdom of Bahrain similarly has speculated the film wouldn’t be shown there.
Officials from Malaysia’s Film Censorship Board and the Home Affairs Ministry, as well as The Walt Disney Co., could not be immediately reached for comment.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China and Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States on Thursday that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea for its spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons.
The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13-2 and marked a first serious division among the five veto-wielding permanent members of the U.N.’s most powerful body on a North Korea sanctions resolution.
A united Security Council imposed sanctions after North Korea’s first nuclear test explosion in 2006 and tightened them over the years in a total of 10 resolutions seeking — so far unsuccessfully — to rein in its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and cut off funding.
But China and Russia told the Security Council after the vote that they oppose more sanctions, stressing that what’s needed now is renewed dialogue between North Korea and the United States.
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield expressed disappointment but not surprise at the vote, calling North Korea’s 23 ballistic missile launches this year, including six ICBMs after a five-year suspension, “a grave threat to international peace and security.”
“The world faces a clear and present danger from the DPRK,” she said, using the initials of the country’s official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and citing its continued pursuit of weapons of mass destruction.
In the last sanctions resolution adopted by the council in December 2017, members committed to further restricting petroleum exports to North Korea if it conducted a ballistic missile launch capable of reaching intercontinental ranges.
Before the vote, Thomas-Greenfield urged the council to fulfill its commitment and act against the North’s ICBM launches and its escalating nuclear program.
China’s U.N. Ambassador Zhang Jun blamed the United States for not reciprocating North Korea’s “positive initiatives” during talks with the Trump administration in 2018 and 2019.
He said it’s the U.S.’ responsibility now to resume its dialogue with Pyongyang and find a political solution to the situation on the Korean Peninsula, where the 1950-53 war between North Korea and South Korea stopped with an armistice, not a peace treaty.
“The situation and peninsula has developed to what it is today thanks primarily to the flip-flop of U.S. policies and failure to uphold the results of previous dialogues,” he said.
Faced with “persistent tension” on the Korean peninsula, Zhang said, “China has been calling on all parties to exercise calm and restraint and to desist from actions that could increase tension and lead to miscalculations.” He said North Korea faces the harshest sanctions regime and instead of imposing new sanctions China and Russia have proposed lifting some sanctions to improve the dire humanitarian situation of North Koreans.
Earlier, Zhang alluded to the U.S. “pivot to Asia” aimed at countering the rise of China as an economic and military power and America’s most significant competitor.
“We do not want to see anyone make use of the DPRK situation or the Korean Peninsula situation as a card for their strategic or geopolitical agenda,” he said. “We are completely against any attempt to make northeastern Asia a battlefield or to create confrontations or tensions there.”
Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said Moscow had repeatedly told the U.S. that new sanctions against the DPRK were “a path to a dead end,” and had also stressed “the ineffectiveness and the inhumanity of further strengthening the sanctions pressure on Pyongyang.”
“The problems of security in the region, which also directly affect Russia, cannot be resolved through primitive and blunt means that have a direct impact on the population,” he said. “Over the past year, we are seeing only a worsening of the situation on the (Korean) peninsula.”
Nebenzia said Western nations have shifted the blame to North Korean authorities while completely ignoring Pyongyang’s repeated appeals to the United States to stop “its hostile activity which will open the path for dialogue.”
Thomas-Greenfield, the U.N. envoy, retorted that it is the Security Council’s inaction that is “certainly enabling” North Korea’s escalation of its weapons programs. And she countered that the United States has made “serious, sustained efforts, publicly and privately, to pursue diplomacy with the DPRK without preconditions.”
The U.S. and British envoys also expressed concern that North Korea will resume nuclear testing.
Britain’s deputy ambassador James Kariuki warned that two members seeking to keep the council silent will only embolden North Korea.
Standing with the ambassadors of Japan and South Korea after the meeting, Thomas-Greenfield read a joint statement calling the vetoes “dangerous” and saying they undermine not only the Security Council’s previous resolutions which Russia and China have committed to but “our collective security.”
The three countries vowed not to remain silent and pledged to work together to protect the region and the world “from the DPRK’s continued and unprovoked escalations.”
Wednesday’s announcement of the vote came hours after North Korea’s latest launches and followed Tuesday’s conclusion of U.S. President Joe Biden’s Asia trip aimed at reinforcing the U.S. pivot. It included stops in South Korea and Japan, where he reaffirmed America’s commitment to defend both allies in the face of the North’s nuclear threat.
Wednesday’s launches were the 17th round of DPRK missile firings this year. Experts have said North Korea wants to move ahead with its push to expand its arsenal and apply more pressure on its rivals to wrest sanctions relief and other concessions.
The resolution voted on Thursday would have reduced exports of crude oil to North Korea from 4 million barrels a year to 3 million barrels, and exports of refined petroleum products from 500,000 barrels a year to 375,000 barrels. It would also have banned the North’s exports of mineral fuels, mineral oils, mineral waxes. clocks, watches and their parts.
The defeated resolution would also have imposed a global asset freeze on one individual and three companies including North Korea’s Lazarus Group which reportedly engages in “cyberespionage, data theft, monetary heists and destructive malware operations” against government, military, financial, manufacturing, publishing, media and entertainment institutions as well as shipping companies and critical infrastructure. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/china-reiterates-opposition-to-new-un-sanctions-before-vote/ | 2022-05-27T16:33:38Z |
TIFTON – Southwell recently announced the opening of its newest clinic in Valdosta, Southwell Specialty Care.
The clinic, located at 2922-C North Oak St. in Valdosta, will offer bariatric surgical services as well as orthopedic services. Dr. Wes Turton, bariatric surgeon with South Georgia Surgical, and Dr. Kyle Fleck, orthopedic surgeon with Georgia Sports Medicine, are now seeing patients at the new clinic.
Turton is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in bariatrics. With more than 2,000 bariatric procedures performed, he specializes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastric bypass. He will perform bariatric surgeries at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton but is available to see patients in Valdosta for their consultations and follow up visits.
Turton earned his medical degree and completed residency training at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Fleck’s services include orthopedic surgery, focusing on shoulder, elbow and knee procedures, including total shoulder and knee arthroplasty. He has also been trained in all sports medicine injuries as well as non-surgical interventions. Fleck will perform procedures at Southwell Medical hospital in Adel and Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton.
A native of Valdosta, Fleck earned his medical degree from Mercer University in Macon. He followed with orthopedic residency training at University of Florida Health in Jacksonville and a Fellowship in sports medicine at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Jackson. Fleck is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Turton and Fleck accept most insurance plans at Southwell Specialty Clinic.
“We are very excited to bring these new specialties to the Lowndes and Valdosta community," Claire Byrnes, senior vice president for ambulatory services for Southwell, said. "Drs. Turton and Fleck are both highly trained and experienced surgeons, and we look forward to the level of care they will bring to the area."
To schedule an appointment with Fleck, call (229) 386-5222, and call (229) 382-9733 for Turton. Visit mysouthwell.com for more information.
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Kremlin says Brittney Griner swap must be discussed without publicity
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Friday that it’s open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue.
Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and an eight-time all-star with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17 after police at Moscow’s airport said they found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage.
A judge convicted the 31-year-old athlete Thursday of drug possession and smuggling, and sentenced her to nine years in prison. The politically charged case comes amid high tensions between Moscow and Washington over Russia’s military action in Ukraine.
In an extraordinary move, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke last week to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, urging him to accept a deal under which Griner and Paul Whelan, an American jailed in Russia on espionage charges, would go free.
Lavrov and Blinken were both in Cambodia on Friday for a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Blinken did not even glance at his Russian counterpart as they took their seats at an East Asia Summit.
Lavrov told reporters that Blinken didn’t try to contact him while they were attending the ASEAN meeting.
“We were separated by just one person at the discussion table, but I didn’t feel his desire to catch me. My buttons are all in place,” he said when asked about Washington’s statement that Blinken would try to buttonhole Lavrov for a quick interaction in Phnom Penh.
Lavrov said Moscow was “ready to discuss” a prisoner swap but that the topic should only be discussed via a dedicated Russia-U.S. channel that U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to establish when they met in Geneva in June 2021.
“If the Americans again try to engage in public diplomacy and make loud statements about their intention to take certain steps, it’s their business, I would even say their problem,” Lavrov said. “The Americans often have trouble observing agreements on calm and professional work.”
In Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the same point more harshly, saying “the U.S. already has made mistakes, trying to solve such problems via ‘microphone diplomacy.’ They are not solved that way.”
He, too, emphasized that any discussions on a possible trade should be held via the previously established confidential channels that Putin and Biden agree to during last year’s summit.
“Such mechanisms exist, but they will be thrown into doubt if the discussion continues in the public domain,” Peskov said. He said: “If we discuss any nuances related to the issue of exchange via media, no exchange will ever take place.”
People familiar with the U.S. proposal have said it envisions trading Griner and Whelan for a notorious Russian arms trader, Viktor Bout. He is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. after being convicted of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
The call between Blinken and Lavrov marked the highest-level known contact between Washington and Moscow since Russia sent troops into Ukraine more than five months ago, underlining the public pressure that the White House has faced to get Griner released.
Griner was arrested as she was returning to play for a team in Russia, where she has competed since 2014. Blinken said Friday that her conviction and sentence “compounds the injustice that has been done to her.”
“It puts a spotlight on our very significant concern with Russia’s legal system and the Russian government’s use of wrongful detentions to advance its own agenda using individuals as political pawns,” he said.
On Thursday, Biden denounced the Russian judge’s verdict and sentence as “unacceptable” and said he would continue working to bring Griner and Whelan home.
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David Rising in Phnom Penh, Cambodia contributed to this report.
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Jeep plans to launch an electric Wagoneer in 2024 and previewed the vehicle last week with the near-production Wagoneer S concept.
However, fans of the original SJ Grand Wagoneer can also jump on the EV bandwagon thanks to Michigan startup company The Ghost Garage, which is working on an electric conversion for the SUV icon.
Full details are still forthcoming as the conversion won’t be available until next year, but The Ghost Garage has already confirmed a range of more than 250 miles and peak output of 500 hp. The company will use Grand Wagoneers from model years 1989-1991, the last for the SJ generation.
Order books are now open and the price for a turnkey vehicle starts from $290,000. While that’s certainly steep, The Ghost Garage will perform a full restoration of the vehicle in addition to swapping in the electric powertrain. The restoration will extend to the interior of the vehicle and include safety upgrades, the company said. It will also come with a warranty.
The Ghost Garage was co-founded by Tim Smith, who is CEO of Osirius, a Detroit-based engineering company specializing in vehicle development, process integration, and tooling integration, and whose team of specialists will work on the Grand Wagoneer and future conversions for The Ghost Garage.
“A new generation of buyers are entering the classic vehicle market and looking for a blend of tradition and technology,” Smith said in a statement. “The Ghost Garage was conceived to break through the hobby-shop approach to restomods by offering the levels of quality and efficiency associated with luxury automotive brands.”
A number of electric conversion companies have sprung up in recent years as the popularity of EVs continues to grow, with names such as Everrati and Lunaz making headlines of late. Even the major automakers are getting in on the act, with the likes of Ford, Jaguar, Mini, and Volkswagen all offering options for some of their classics.
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EU leaders agree on partial embargo on Russian oil
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders reached a compromise Monday to impose a partial oil embargo on Russia at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a long-delayed package of sanctions that was blocked by Hungary.
The watered-down embargo covers only Russian oil brought in by sea, allowing a temporary exemption for imports delivered by pipeline. EU Council President Charles Michel said the agreement covers more than two-thirds of oil imports from Russia.
The new package of sanctions will also include an asset freeze and travel ban on individuals, while Russia’s biggest bank, Sberbank, will be excluded from SWIFT, the major global system for financial transfers from which the EU previously banned several smaller Russian banks. Three big Russian state-owned broadcasters will be prevented from distributing their content in the EU.
“We want to stop Russia’s war machine,” Michel said, lauding what he called a “remarkable achievement.”
“More than ever it’s important to show that we are able to be strong, that we are able to be firm, that we are able to be tough,” he added.
Michel said the new sanctions, which needed the support of all 27 member countries, will be legally endorsed by Wednesday.
The EU had already imposed five previous rounds of sanctions on Russia over its war. It has targeted more than 1,000 people individually, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and top government officials as well as pro-Kremlin oligarchs, banks, the coal sector and more.
But the sixth package of measures announced May 4 had been held up by concerns over oil supplies.
The impasse embarrassed the bloc, which was forced to scale down its ambitions in a bid to get Hungary on board. When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the package, the initial aim was to phase out imports of crude oil within six months and refined products by the end of the year.
Both Michel and von der Leyen said leaders will soon return to the issue, seeking to guarantee that Russia’s pipeline oil exports to the EU are banned at a later date.
Hungarian Prime minister Viktor Orban had made clear he could support the new sanctions only if his country’s oil supply security was guaranteed. The landlocked country gets more than 60% of its oil from Russia and depends on crude that comes through the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline.
Ursula Von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s executive branch, had played down the chances of a breakthrough at the summit. But leaders reached a compromise after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged them to end “internal arguments that only prompt Russia to put more and more pressure on the whole of Europe.”
Von der Leyen said the punitive move will “effectively cut around 90% of oil imports from Russia to the EU by the end of the year.”
The EU gets about 40% of its natural gas and 25% of its oil from Russia, and divisions over the issue exposed the limits of the 27-nation trading bloc’s ambitions.
In his 10-minute video address, Zelenskyy told leaders to end “internal arguments that only prompt Russia to put more and more pressure on the whole of Europe.”
He said the sanctions package must “be agreed on, it needs to be effective, including (on) oil,” so that Moscow “feels the price for what it is doing against Ukraine” and the rest of Europe. Only then, Zelenskyy said, will Russia be forced to “start seeking peace.”
It was not the first time he had demanded that the EU target Russia’s lucrative energy sector and deprive Moscow of billions of dollars each day in supply payments.
But Hungary led a group of EU countries worried over the impact of the oil ban on their economy, including Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. Hungary relies heavily on Russia for energy and can’t afford to turn off the pumps. In addition to its need for Russian oil, Hungary gets 85% of its natural gas from Russia.
Orban had been adamant on arriving at the summit in Brussels that a deal was not in sight, stressing that Hungary needed its energy supply secured.
Von der Leyen and Michel said the commitment by Germany and Poland to phase out Russian oil by the end of the year and to forgo oil from the northern part of the Druzhba pipeline will help cut 90% of Russian oil imports.
The summit also focused on continued EU financial support to Ukraine with the endorsement of a 9 billion-euro ($9.7 billion) tranche of assistance.
The issue of food security will be on the table Tuesday, with the leaders set to encourage their governments to speed up work on “solidarity lanes” to help Ukraine export grain and other produce.
Some protesters gathered outside EU buildings Monday before the summit, holding signs like “No to Russian oil and gas.”
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Karel Janicek contributed to this story from Prague.
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Judge ends Trump contempt order after lengthy legal fight
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is no longer in contempt of court, a New York judge ruled Wednesday.
Judge Arthur Engoron, who declared the former president in contempt on April 25 for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena issued by New York’s attorney general, said he has now met conditions required to lift the sanction following a protracted legal battle.
Trump last month paid $110,000 in fines he racked up as a result of the contempt finding. The money, paid directly to Attorney General Letitia James’ office, will continue to be held in an escrow account while Trump appeals the original contempt finding, Engoron said Wednesday.
Trump and his two oldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., are scheduled to testify under oath in James’ investigation starting July 15 after the state’s highest court rejected his last-ditch attempt to avoid a subpoena.
James’ office asked Engoron to find Trump in contempt of court after he failed to produce any documents to satisfy a March 31 deadline to meet the terms of her subpoena. Engoron fined Trump $10,000 per day for not complying but stopped the fine from accruing in early May, when it appeared a resolution to the dispute was near.
Engoron originally agreed May 11 to lift Trump’s contempt order if he paid the fines and met certain other conditions, including the submission of affidavits describing his search efforts and his company’s document retention policies.
Engoron and the attorney general’s office were unsatisfied with the level of detail in Trump’s submissions, leaving the contempt finding in effect while new affidavits were prepared.
The judge also required a company hired by Trump to aid in the search, HaystackID, to finish going through 17 boxes kept in off-site storage, report its findings and turn over any relevant documents. That process was completed last month, James’ office said.
Engoron stopped the fine from accruing May 6, when Trump’s lawyers submitted 66 pages of court documents detailing the efforts by him and his lawyers to locate the subpoenaed records. He previously warned that he could reinstate it, retroactive to May 7, if his conditions weren’t met.
James, a Democrat, has said her three-year investigation uncovered evidence that Trump’s company, the Trump Organization, misstated the value of assets like skyscrapers and golf courses on financial statements for over a decade.
Her subpoena sought documents pertaining to his annual financial statements, development projects, and even communications with Forbes magazine, where he sought to burnish his image as a wealthy businessperson.
Trump, a Republican, has denied the allegations. He has called James’ investigation “racist” and a politically motivated “witch hunt.” James is Black. Trump’s lawyers have accused her of selective prosecution.
Trump’s lawyers contend James is using her civil investigation to gain access to information that could then be used against him in a parallel criminal investigation being conducted by the Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, also a Democrat.
A federal judge last month dismissed a lawsuit Trump brought against James, rejecting his claim that she targeted him out of political animus and allowing her civil investigation into his business practices to continue.
At a court hearing in that matter, a lawyer for James’ office said evidence found in the probe could support legal action against the former president, his company or both.
The lawyer, Andrew Amer, said at a hearing in Trump’s lawsuit against James that “there’s clearly been a substantial amount of evidence amassed that could support the filing of an enforcement proceeding,” although a final determination on filing such an action has not been made.
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Man gets stuck on train tracks, blames GPS, authorities say
Published: Jun. 21, 2022 at 2:24 PM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) – A man’s car was hit by a train after it got stuck on a set of tracks in Indiana Tuesday morning, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
WPTA reports an 18-year-old driving the car told police his GPS directed him to drive onto the tracks, so he did and got stuck.
Authorities say the man got out of his car and was not injured when it was hit by a Norfolk Southern Train.
The man’s car was not drivable after the crash and was towed from the scene, the sheriff’s office said.
Railroad personnel inspected the tracks before the train continued on its way.
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HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days from a week, the city’s leader said Monday.
The southern Chinese city remains one of the few places in the world, together with mainland China, to require a quarantine to guard against travelers spreading COVID-19 to the local population. The policy taking effect Friday will be Hong Kong’s shortest quarantine for arrivals since the pandemic began.
Hong Kong leader John Lee said arriving travelers must quarantine three days in a designated hotel, then undergo four days of medical surveillance during which their movements will be restricted via the use of a health code system.
Lee said the new policy of just three days in quarantine was made after scientific evidence and data had been analyzed to control the risk factors.
“We also have to balance the risks against the economic activities and the social lives of (people in) Hong Kong,” Lee said.
“(The data) gives us the indication that the risk factor of people who have finished three days’ quarantine in a designated hotel … is actually no more than the risk level of transmission in society,” he said.
The changes to COVID-19 policies come in spite of an increase in daily infections, which city health officials warn could double to 8,000 in the coming weeks.
During their week of quarantine and surveillance, travelers will also have to test regularly for COVID-19 and those who are infected must stay in isolation.
Those who test negative can use public transit and enter malls and markets, but they can’t enter bars and amusement parks or visit elderly homes, schools and certain medical facilities.
For most of the pandemic, Hong Kong has imposed some of the world’s strictest COVID-19 entry restrictions. At one point, Hong Kong required up to 21 days of compulsory hotel quarantine for travelers and a “circuit breaker” mechanism that would ban flights from certain airlines into the city if they imported too many COVID-19 cases.
These measures have devastated the city’s tourism industry and disrupted business travel in a city known for being an international financial center and a business hub.
Sally Wong, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, welcomed the reduction in quarantine, describing it as a “major step forward.”
She said quarantine in Hong Kong would have to be removed altogether for the city to regain its competitiveness.
“But what can move the dial is … how we can go from three days to zero,” Wong said. “Many conferences, meetings, etc. are planned months ahead and if the government can (shed) light on the next step, it would be extremely helpful.”
Since the pandemic began, hundreds of thousands of residents have left Hong Kong. Many companies have also relocated to countries like Singapore where quarantine-free travel has resumed. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/hong-kong-cuts-covid-hotel-quarantine-to-3-days-for-arrivals/ | 2022-08-08T19:06:47Z |
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SafeHerb, a division of Specialty Program Group, LLC, is introducing a new executive protection insurance program for the cannabis and hemp industry as an expansion to their current property and casualty capacity to meet the growing needs of their customers.
SafeHerb's new program will include Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime for privately held cannabis and hemp companies. The coverage is produced and underwritten utilizing Obsidian Specialty Insurance Company ("Obsidian"), a specialty carrier that carries an "A-" (Excellent) A.M. Best rating.
"This is an excellent addition to our property and casualty program, where we also have more than doubled our liability and property capacity available to our exclusive network of producers," says Kramer Hendricks, CIC, CPL, Vice President of SafeHerb.
William Jewett, CEO of Obsidian, stated, "We are proud to partner with SafeHerb on this exciting new product offering to meet a growing market need."
SafeHerb coverage is available in all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. through the Company's exclusive network of agents backed by the security of Obsidian. For more information about our executive protection program, please contact Kramer Hendricks at KHendricks@AvantIns.com. To become a SafeHerb appointed partner, go to: SafeHerb.com
SafeHerb, division of Specialty Program Group, LLC, provides comprehensive property casualty protection for those involved from seed to sale in the cannabis and hemp industries. SafeHerb offers tailored, comprehensive risk solutions through an "A-" AM Best rated carrier, Obsidian. For more information or to become a SafeHerb appointed partner, go to: SafeHerb.com.
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ZEELAND, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLKN) today announced that the company will host its fourth quarter fiscal 2022 conference call and webcast on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. ET.
The conference call will be webcast with streaming audio at https://www.millerknoll.com/investor-relations. An archived copy will be available on MillerKnoll's website shortly following the call. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 363-5046 (Conference ID: 1793038).
The financial earnings news release will be issued on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, after the market closes.
Additional links to materials supporting the release will also be available at https://www.millerknoll.com/investor-relations.
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Confederate flag-toting man, son convicted in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday convicted a Confederate flag-toting man and his son of charges that they stormed the U.S. Capitol together during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to obstruct Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory.
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden delivered the verdict from the bench after hearing two days of testimony without a jury for the trial of Kevin Seefried and his adult son, Hunter.
McFadden convicted both Delaware men of a felony count: obstruction of an official proceeding, the joint session of Congress for certifying the Electoral College that day.
The judge also convicted the Seefrieds of misdemeanor charges that they engaged in disorderly conduct and illegally demonstrated inside the building. But he acquitted Hunter Seefried of other misdemeanor charges for clearing a shard of glass from a broken window at the Capitol.
They will remain free pending separate sentencing hearings in September.
McFadden, whom President Donald Trump nominated for the court in 2017, presided over two previous bench trials for Capitol riot defendants. He acquitted one of all charges and partially acquitted another.
Widely published photographs showed Kevin Seefried carrying a Confederate battle flag inside the Capitol after he and Hunter Seefried, then 22, entered the building through a broken window.
McFadden rejected the defense argument that Kevin Seefried never intended to interfere with the congressional proceedings.
“I find that he knew what he was doing,” McFadden said.
The judge described Kevin Seefreid as the “prime mover” in their decision to go to Washington on Jan. 6. McFadden said Hunter Seefried’s guilt on the obstruction charge was a “closer question,” but the judge ultimately concluded that the son engaged in “aggravated conduct” that supported a conviction.
“Hunter Seefried showed a pattern of deception and minimization of his actions” when an FBI agent interviewed him after the riot, McFadden said.
FBI agents said they did not find any evidence linking Kevin Seefried or his son to any far-right extremist groups. Kevin Seefried told an agent that he did not view the Confederate flag as a symbol of racist hate.
The trial included the first public testimony of Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman, who has been lauded for his bravery during the Jan. 6 attack by a mob of Trump supporters. Goodman led a group of rioters away from the Senate chamber as senators and then-Vice President Mike Pence were being evacuated. He also directed Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, to turn around and head away from the mob.
Goodman encountered Kevin Seefried before the mob chased the officer up a set of stairs, a harrowing episode captured on video. The officer said the elder Seefried cursed at him and jabbed at him with the base end of his flagpole three or four times without making contact with him.
Another Capitol police officer who confronted the mob near the Senate chamber recalled that Kevin Seefried asked, “Why are you protecting them?”
“I assumed he was talking about Congress,” Officer Brian Morgan testified.
The Seefrieds were not charged with assaulting any officers.
Neither defendant testified at their trial.
The father and son traveled to Washington from their home in Laurel, Delaware, to hear Trump’s speech at the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6. They were among the first rioters to approach the building near the Senate Wing Door, according to prosecutors.
After watching other rioters use a police shield and a wooden plank to break a window, Hunter Seefried used a gloved fist to clear a shard of glass in one of the broken windowpanes, prosecutors said. But the judge found that two other rioters had destroyed the window before Seefried cleared the shard.
McFadden convicted the Seefrieds of four misdemeanor charges: entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a Capitol building or grounds, and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.
The judge acquitted Hunter Seefried of three other misdemeanor counts: destruction of government property, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds with physical violence against property, and acts of physical violence in the Capitol grounds or building.
The Seefrieds, who waived their right to jury trial, were the first Capitol riot defendants to get a bench trial on a felony charge.
In April, McFadden acquitted New Mexico resident Matthew Martin of misdemeanor charges that he illegally entered the Capitol and engaged in disorderly conduct after he walked into the building.
In March, McFadden acquitted a New Mexico elected official, Couy Griffin, of engaging in disorderly conduct but convicted him of illegally entering restricted Capitol grounds. McFadden is scheduled to sentence Griffin on Friday.
Also on Wednesday, a bench trial concluded for Jesus Rivera, a Pensacola, Florida, man charged with four riot-related misdemeanors. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said she intends to issue a written verdict later this week, according to Guy Womack, an attorney for Rivera.
McFadden has criticized prosecutors’ handling of Capitol riot cases. He suggested that the Justice Department has been unjustly tougher on Capitol riot defendants compared with people arrested at protests against police brutality and racial injustice after George Floyd’s 2020 murder by a Minneapolis police officer.
More than 800 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack. Juries have unanimously convicted five Capitol riot defendants of all charges. More than 300 other defendants have pleaded guilty to riot offenses, mostly misdemeanors. Approximately 100 others have trial dates in 2022 or 2023.
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Company offers tips for customers to manage rising temperatures and energy costs
GREENSBURG, Pa., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the hot, humid summer months expected to produce higher electric usage and potentially severe weather, West Penn Power, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary, is completing inspections and conducting proactive equipment maintenance in its 24-county western and central Pennsylvania service area to help enhance service reliability for customers.
"We proactively inspect and maintain our equipment to help ensure our system is prepared for increased electrical demand when temperatures soar," said Scott Wyman, president of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania operations. "These important steps help to minimize the length and impact of service interruptions should summer storms cause power outages."
West Penn Power crews are wrapping up inspections of electrical equipment located along neighborhood power lines to ensure the equipment is ready to perform reliably with elevated summer electrical demand, typically due to air conditioning usage.
Substation electricians use thermovision cameras during summer-readiness inspections to capture infrared images, helping to detect potential problems within substations and on power lines that cannot be observed during regular visual inspections. These images can identify equipment issues such as loose connections, corrosion and load imbalances, and utility workers are able to make repairs to prevent potential power outages in the future.
In addition, helicopter patrols have completed inspections of more than 1,700 miles of power lines owned by West Penn Power and Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company (TrAILCo), a FirstEnergy transmission subsidiary, located in the West Penn Power area. The inspections are designed to look for damaged wire, broken cross arms and other hardware problems not visible from the ground. Any potential reliability issues identified during the inspections will be addressed.
West Penn Power employees recently participated in an annual emergency preparedness drill to practice restoration processes and review storm-management tools critical to safely and quickly getting the lights back on following severe weather. The Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30 and is forecast to be more active than normal this year, continuing a trend seen in recent years.
Customers can get tips to prepare in advance of severe weather, and view restoration updates if storms do cause power outages, by visiting FirstEnergy's 24/7 Power Center at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.
With the summer storm season also comes higher-than-usual temperatures and rising energy costs. Customers can take steps to beat the heat while also managing their electricity bill this summer. The following tips can help customers use electricity wisely during this period of high demand:
- Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the summer.
- Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days.
- During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures.
- Use a programmable or smart thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home.
- Seal any leaks with caulk or weather stripping to prevent hot air from sneaking into your home.
- Check air conditioner and furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing HVAC systems to work harder than necessary.
- Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work the air conditioner must do.
- Payment arrangements and assistance programs are available for customers who need help with their electric bills. For more information, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
Summer is also a time when contractors and homeowners spend more time outdoors completing projects. Important outdoor electrical safety tips are available at www.firstenergycorp.com/publicsafety.
West Penn Power serves approximately 734,000 customers in 24 counties within central and southwestern Pennsylvania. Follow West Penn Power on Twitter @W_Penn_Power and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestPennPower.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.
Editor's Note: Photos of workers conducting thermovision inspections to enhance service reliability for FirstEnergy customers are available for download on Flickr. A video of utility personnel conducting a thermovision inspection and explaining the work can be found on the company's YouTube channel.
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SAN MARCOS ATEXQUILAPAN, Mexico (AP) — Clutching rosaries, residents of this mountain village stared at photographs of three of their own atop the altar at the local church, praying that teenagers Jair, Yovani and Misael were not among the 53 migrants who perished inside a stifling trailer in Texas.
The wait for confirmation has been agonizing for families from Mexico to Honduras. Now they hope for what before would have been dreaded — capture by the Border Patrol, even hospitalization — anything but the solemn finality that has been trickling out family by family across the region.
Then again, at least they would know. For now parents re-read last messages, swipe through photos, wait for a phone call and pray.
Not far from the church, outside the Olivares family’s neat two-story homes — each sister’s and their parents’ all in a row — a black tarp was hung Thursday to shade the dozens of people who have come each day to be with the parents of teenage brothers Yovani and Jair Valencia Olivares and the mother and father of their cousin, 16-year-old Misael Olivares Monterde.
Such a covering is customary for wakes, when the family home cannot accommodate all those who come to pay their respects. But in this case it is a vigil where residents of the town of 3,000 come to buoy the family’s spirits, praying and swapping stories about the boys.
Teófilo Valencia, father of 19-year-old Jair and 16-year-old Yovani sat looking at his phone, reading the last messages he received from them.
“Dad, now we’re going to San Antonio,” Yovani wrote at 11:16 a.m. Monday. A half-hour later, his brother wrote to their father that they were ready to work hard and pay for everything.
Hours later came the horrific discovery of the semitrailer abandoned beside railroad tracks on the outskirts of that south Texas city.
The cousins had left together June 21. Yolanda Olivares Ruiz, the brothers’ mother, tucked Yovani’s school certificate in his wallet as identification and stuffed three changes of clothes for each in backpacks, along with phone numbers of relatives in the U.S. and Mexico.
Hermelinda Monterde Jiménez spent the night before their departure talking with her son Misael. “He told me, ´’Mom, wake me up,’ and for a moment I thought about not doing it so he wouldn’t go,” she said. “But it was his decision and his own dream.”
Their parents took out loans, using their homes as collateral to cover the $10,000 smuggling fee for each cousin. They paid a portion up front and were scheduled to pay the rest after the boys arrived safely.
The youths wanted to work, save up money and return to open their own clothing and shoe store. They gave themselves four years.
By last Friday, June 24, they were in Laredo, Texas.
They told their parents that after the weekend they would be taken to their destination in Austin, where a cousin who had made the journey just months earlier awaited. In the past week, 20 some residents have departed the town for the United States.
The family did not hear of the ill-fated trailer until Tuesday. They tried to reach the boys, but the messages and calls didn’t go through. They went that same day to government offices, providing whatever information could help in the search.
On Wednesday, Mexico’s consul in San Antonio confirmed that residents of the Gulf coast state of Veracruz — in which San Marcos is located — were among the 27 Mexican victims. On Thursday, state lawyers traveled to San Antonio to assist in identifications.
Meanwhile, the Olivares wait and pray.
The wait ended Thursday for the family of Jazmín Nayarith Bueso Núñez in El Progreso, Honduras. Their prayers for her safe return were not answered. She was confirmed as being among the dead in San Antonio.
Bueso Núñez suffered from lupus, an immunological disease, that had cost her a job in an assembly plant and whose treatments were very costly, her family said.
A family friend had offered to help her travel to the United States, where she hoped to find better-paying work to help support the 15-year-old son she left with her parents and to find treatment for her disease.
Before leaving June 3, the 37-year-old told her father she intended to migrate.
“Dad, I’ve come to say goodbye,” José Santos Bueso said she told him on their last visit. “I’m going north.”
He tried to talk her out of it, noting the dangers. “No, Dad, this is a special trip,” she told him. “’I was there, daughter,’ I tell her. ‘There are no special trips.’” The only special trip was to travel by plane with a visa, he told her.
“The smuggler is making $15,000. He says he’s going to take me without worries,” she told him.
She was in Laredo when they last spoke. She told him the smugglers were going to take their phones before going on, so she wouldn’t be able to communicate for a time.
On Thursday, a relative in the United States who had been helping the family provide identity documents to authorities told them the sad truth, said her brother Erick Josué Rodríguez.
“The economic situation, the social situation that exists in our country is very, very difficult,” Rodríguez said. “It is the reason that we see day after day, month after month caravans, migrants. It’s because people have dreams and don’t have opportunities.”
Back in San Marcos Atexquilapan, Mexico, sisters Hermelinda and Yolanda walked late Thursday from their homes to the church carrying photographs of their sons. They were flanked by women bearing candles.
Inside, the mothers sat in the first row while the priest asked those gathered to pray.
“It is not that they are criminals,” he said. “They went in search of their daily bread.”
The townspeople prayed: “We ask you for these boys to have the dream of a better life, give them that consolation, that relief wherever they are, Lord, that answers are given because these families are suffering, they have an anguished heart.”
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Martínez reported from El Progreso, Honduras. Sherman reported from Mexico City. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/in-a-small-village-prayers-and-hope-for-missing-migrants/ | 2022-07-01T15:06:19Z |
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum provided all the offense Las Vegas needed to move the Aces one win away from the franchise’s first WNBA title.
Wilson had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead Las Vegas to an 85-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
The Aces had been 0-6 in the Finals before taking the first two games of the series with Connecticut. Las Vegas, which was swept in the championship in 2008 when the franchise was still in San Antonio and also in 2020, will look to secure the title on Thursday night in Connecticut.
“It’s going to take every bit of everybody,” said Gray, who added 21 points. “You can see the stats, it’s the toughness, it’s the little things that will get it done We have been a good road team this year. So we might as well go win on the road.”
Plum rebounded from a poor Game 1 to score 20 points.
“A’ja cussed me out before the game. That’s all I needed,” Plum said. “About time I joined the party. They carried us all week. It’s good to hit some shots, but we have one more.”
After being held to a season-low 67 points in Game 1, the Aces found their offensive prowess to hit 33 of 64 (51.6%) from the floor.
Connecticut, which finished 27 of 64 (42.2%) from the field, had four players in double digits, led by Courtney Williams with 18.
Jonquel Jones also had a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, Alyssa Thomas finished with 13 points.
Looking to establish an offensive presence, both teams pushed the pace early, trading buckets to a 10-10 tie until the Aces seized momentum and used an 11-4 run to open a seven-point advantage. Las Vegas hit 55% (10 of 18) from the floor in the first quarter while the Sun struggled to a 35% clip, hitting just 7 of 20.
The Aces continued to apply offensive pressure in the second, led by Plum, who contributed 11 in the quarter.
“I thought Kelsey’s drives opened us up,” Hammon said. “I mean, the other day we got good looks again from three. We didn’t want to knock them down but you have to believe the worm will turn there eventually. The important thing is we are getting good looks once she gets in there.”
Connecticut was down 14 when coach Curt Miller went big with his lineup, and the Sun responded with a 12-4 run to cut their deficit to six before a Wilson bucket provided the Aces with a 45-37 halftime lead.
“Get to my spots, my teammates are putting me in a situation where I’m comfortable,” said Wilson, who made 10 of 13 shots.
Las Vegas’ offensive balance continued into the third, with five different scorers helping the Aces push the lead to 14, outscoring Connecticut 23-17, taking a 68-54 lead into the final period.
“We felt like we were playing catchup all night since we couldn’t string together consecutive stops,” Miller said. “Trying to keep this high-powered offense out of rhythm and tonight we struggled to do that.”
PAINTING EFFICIENCY
While the teams each came away with 34 rebounds, the Aces outrebounded the Sun 6-2 with offensive boards and had better overall efficiency in the paint by outscoring Connecticut 46-28.
LET’S GET PHYSICAL
The third quarter saw both teams with bumps and bruises. Gray and Natisha Hiedeman left the game with twisted ankles early in the third quarter. Gray went back to the locker room but later returned. Jackie Young suffered a busted lip. Williams left late in the third with what appeared to be a lower leg injury. Hiedeman and Williams returned to start the fourth quarter. Young returned early in the final period.
BACKS AGAINST THE WALL
Connecticut is 3-0 in elimination games in the playoffs so far this season.
“We are taking it one game at a time,” Jones said. “That’s all we can do. We are going to go back home, we are going to have our fans behind us, who have been with us all season, and we are going to use that to propel us to a win and that’s all we can do.”
WATCHING THE W
ABC registered the most-viewed WNBA Finals Game 1 in five years, with 555,000 viewers, and a peak viewership of 872,000. It was an 18% increase over Game 1 of the 2021 WNBA Finals.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE:OWL) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"Blue Owl's strong second quarter results reflected the stability and resiliency of our financial profile, which compared favorably to the ongoing volatility and dislocation we saw in public equity and debt markets during the quarter. Assets under management grew 91% year over year to $119 billion, supported by our meaningful permanent capital base, reflecting robust demand for our differentiated strategies," said Doug Ostrover, CEO of Blue Owl. "We feel very well positioned for the current market environment and see significant opportunities to raise and deploy capital across the business."
Blue Owl issued its full detailed presentation of its second quarter ended June 30, 2022 results, which can be viewed through the Investor Resources section of Blue Owl's website at https://ir.blueowl.com/events-and-presentations.
Dividend
Blue Owl declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per Class A Share, payable on August 29, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2022.
Quarterly Investor Call Details
Blue Owl will host its second quarter 2022 investor call via public webcast on August 4, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. ET. To register, please visit the Investor Resources section of Blue Owl's website at https://ir.blueowl.com/events-and-presentations. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (888) 330-2454 (U.S. callers) or +1 (240) 789-2714 (non-U.S. callers); conference ID 4153114. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, there will be a webcast replay available on the Investor Resources section of Blue Owl's website.
About Blue Owl
Blue Owl is a global alternative asset manager with $119.1 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2022. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, the firm deploys private capital across Direct Lending, GP Capital Solutions and Real Estate strategies on behalf of Institutional and Private Wealth clients. Blue Owl's flexible, consultative approach helps position the firm as a partner of choice for businesses seeking capital solutions to support their sustained growth. The firm's management team is comprised of seasoned investment professionals with more than 30 years of experience building alternative investment businesses. Blue Owl employs over 450 people across 10 offices globally.
Forward Looking Statements
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These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside Blue Owl's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of strategic acquisitions; costs related to acquisitions; the inability to maintain the listing of Blue Owl's shares on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"); Blue Owl's ability to manage growth; Blue Owl's ability to execute its business plan and meet its projections; potential litigation involving Blue Owl; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Blue Owl may be adversely affected by other economic, business, geo-political and competitive factors; and the impact of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic on Blue Owl's business.
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Pleasant weekend ahead with a cool down Sunday
Early Sunday morning cold front will bring a break from the 90s
Texoma is heading into a warm weekend with temperatures maxing out in the low 90s Friday and Saturday. Heading into the overnight hours and early morning Sunday, a weak cold front will shift the winds out the North and cool down Texoma to highs in the 80s for a few days.
Temperatures will start to warm back up to the 90s again by mid next week. There is no rain in the forecast as so temperatures are the main story. Most of the moisture is wrapped up in Tropical Storm Kay out to the West.
After Sunday’s front, it will start to feel a bit more autumnal outside in Texoma. Saturday will be the warmest day this weekend, but clear skies will make for great outdoor days all weekend long.
Brady Blackstock
Weekend Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Friday is just a night’s sleep away at the time of this article’s writing and that means the Fourth of July weekend is officially on the horizon and you need to know what the weather is going to look like. We checked out the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth’s Fourth of July weekend forecast to share with you what you can expect.
Before the weekend officially gets underway, we need to look at Thursday and Friday’s forecast and the center says it’s going to be seasonably hot with a slight chance of rain. “Typical hot summer weather will return as we close out the work week with highs well into the 90s across the vast majority of the region. A chance of showers and storms can be expected across roughly the eastern half of the region each afternoon. Severe weather is unlikely, but a few storms may produce brief heavy rain and frequent lightning.”
Now let’s get to the fun or let’s say more interesting stuff. Over the holiday weekend, North Texans can expect rain chances on both Saturday and Sunday. However, Monday, July 4, should be dry and hot. “The chance for showers and storms is highest Saturday (20 – 50%), while Sunday will see isolated chances mainly confined to East Texas (20%).”
The center explains the upper high will strengthen on Monday and into the middle of the week with triple-digit temperatures and “oppressive heat index values once again.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-4th-of-july-weekends-weather-in-north-texas-according-to-nws-fort-worth/ | 2022-06-30T17:45:30Z |
PASADENA, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JRW Realty, a nationwide commercial real estate brokerage, announced that it facilitated the acquisition of approximately $232 million in commercial real estate across 42 properties in April and May on behalf of its institutional buyers. The properties span 1,124,452 square feet of commercial space across 17 states.
Eight multi-tenant and 34 single-tenant properties closed during the two-month span. Transaction highlights included the acquisition of six Walmart Neighborhood Markets in southern and coastal Louisiana. In addition, JRW Realty aided in the purchases of a Pick 'n Save in Sun Prairie, Wisc., a 7-Eleven in La Grange, Ill., a Schnucks in Loves Park, Ill., and the Publix-anchored Point Mallard shopping center in Decatur, Ala.
Nine members of the JRW Realty team partnered with 23 selling brokers across the country to help bring these transactions to fruition on behalf of their clients. Joel Staffilino, president of JRW Realty multi-tenant retail, said the firm's single-tenant net lease and multi-tenant retail teams are dedicated to sourcing net-leased properties tenanted or anchored by necessity-based businesses on behalf of its clients. He added that their successes over the last two months were attributable to the strength of their buyers and to the strong relationships with selling brokers who partner with JRW Realty.
"We remain deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with so many quality firms as we strive to meet the ongoing acquisition needs of our institutional clients," Staffilino said. "Our clients' strong balance sheets, clear acquisition criteria, and streamlined closing processes enable them to close deals in as few as 28 days, making them an attractive destination for selling brokers."
JRW Realty is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that has closed on more than 930 properties valued at more than $3.6 billion on behalf of its clients. JRW Realty's team places special focus on due diligence, reviewing over 100 properties each week and only choosing to source for clients the best 3-4% according to their rigorous acquisition criteria. For more information, visit www.jrwrealty.com.
Multi-Tenant Retail Sourcing Contact
Joel Staffilino, President - Multi-Tenant Retail
jstaffilino@jrwrealty.com
(513) 227-4502
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Melinda Marston, President - STNL
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(626) 696-2910
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DUBLIN, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) today announced top-line results from its Phase 2 study of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum (or "CCH") in participants with adhesive capsulitis (AC) of the shoulder, commonly known as "frozen shoulder." While Phase 2 study participants receiving up to three doses of CCH showed some improvement in the change from baseline in the adapted American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Standardized Shoulder Form composite score for the affected shoulder at the Day 95 visit, the difference compared to those study participants receiving placebo was not statistically significant. The safety profile of CCH in the Phase 2 study was consistent with the known safety profile from other studies. Most treatment-emergent adverse events were of mild to moderate severity with the most common events following treatment with CCH being injection site bruising, arthralgia, injection site pain, injection site swelling and contusion.
"We are disappointed in the study outcome, and based on these data, we will be reevaluating our path forward for CCH for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. We will continue focusing on our pipeline, including with respect to other potential CCH indications," said James P. Tursi, M.D., Executive Vice President, Global Research & Development at Endo. "We are committed to advancing our strategic priority of expanding and enhancing our portfolio for growth."
The Phase 2 trial enrolled 198 participants with unilateral idiopathic AC of the shoulder with restricted range of motion (ROM) and function in the affected shoulder. Participants were randomized 1:1 to receive CCH or placebo administered by ultrasound-guided injection. Participants received up to 3 injections separated by a minimum of 21 days. Participants completed standard home exercises and received physical therapy at designated time points during the study.
The Phase 2 trial's primary endpoint was the change from baseline in the adapted American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Standardized Shoulder Form composite score for the affected shoulder at the Day 95 visit. This adapted scale measures pain and function parameters of the shoulder. Secondary endpoints included measures of passive and active range of motion improvement (PROM and AROM respectively).
About Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is characterized by a painful and gradual loss of active and passive shoulder motion resulting from fibrosis and contracture of the joint capsule. It is a specific pathologic entity in which chronic inflammation of the joint capsule produces thickening and fibrosis. Patients typically present with pain of insidious onset of several months' duration.1 AC is believed to affect from 3% to 5% of the U.S. general population with an incidence of up to 20% in those with diabetes.2
Treatment options include a range of conservative and potentially even surgical measures. Oral and intra-articular corticosteroids have been shown to have a limited benefit in reducing pain and increasing ROM in AC. Physical therapy (PT) to the limit of pain is widely accepted as part of the management of AC, commonly in the early stages of the disease.3 More invasive management options include nerve blocks, a variety of injection options with varying degrees of efficacy demonstrated and ultimately, hydrodilatation or manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) may be required. Arthroscopic capsular release has also been used to treat AC often as a last resort, with the associated risks of postoperative pain, recurrent postoperative AC, and axillary nerve damage, as well as the risks associated with general anesthesia.3
About Endo
Endo (NASDAQ: ENDP) is a specialty pharmaceutical company committed to helping everyone we serve live their best life through the delivery of quality, life-enhancing therapies. Our decades of proven success come from passionate team members around the globe collaborating to bring the best treatments forward. Together, we boldly transform insights into treatments benefiting those who need them when they need them. Learn more at www.endo.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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Certain information in this press release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any applicable Canadian securities legislation including, but not limited to, the statements by Dr. Tursi and any statements relating to clinical trials or studies, potential treatments or indications, future research, portfolio growth, timelines or expectations. Statements including words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "plan," "will," "may," "look forward," "intend," "future," "potential" or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release reflect Endo's current expectations of future events based on existing trends and information and represent Endo's judgment only as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from current expectations based on a number of factors affecting Endo's businesses, including, among other things, the following: the outcome of our strategic review, contingency planning and any potential restructuring; the timing, impact or results of any pending or future litigation, investigations, proceedings or claims, including opioid, tax and antitrust matters; actual or contingent liabilities; settlement discussions or negotiations; the impact of competition including loss of exclusivity and generic competition; our ability to satisfy judgments or settlements or to pursue appeals including bonding requirements; our ability to adjust to changing market conditions; our inability to maintain compliance with financial covenants and operating obligations which would expose us to potential events of default under our outstanding indebtedness; our ability to incur additional debt or refinance our outstanding indebtedness; a significant reduction in our short-term or long-term revenues which could cause us to be unable to fund our operations and liquidity needs; the performance of and consumer and physician acceptance of our products; the impact that known and unknown side effects may have on market perception and consumer preference; the effectiveness of advertising and other promotional campaigns; and our ability to develop products and our pipeline of products. The occurrence or possibility of any such result has caused us to engage and may result in further engagement in strategic reviews that ultimately may result in our pursuing one or more significant corporate transactions or other remedial measures, including on a preventative or proactive basis. Those remedial measures could include a potential corporate reorganization, restructuring or bankruptcy filing involving all or a portion of our business, asset sales or other divestitures, cost-saving initiatives, corporate realignments or strategic partnerships. Some of these measures could take significant time to implement and others may require judicial or other third-party approval. Any such actions may be complex, could entail significant costs and charges or could otherwise negatively impact shareholder value, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to accomplish any of these alternatives on terms acceptable to us, or at all, or that they will result in their intended benefits. Therefore, the reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Endo expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required to do so by law. Additional information concerning risk factors, including those referenced above, can be found in press releases issued by Endo, as well as Endo's public periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and with securities regulators in Canada, including the discussion under the heading "Risk Factors" in Endo's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
References:
- Neviaser AS, Neviaser RJ. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2011 Sep;19(9):536-42. doi: 10.5435/00124635-201109000-00004. PMID: 21885699.
- Le HV, Lee SJ, Nazarian A, et al. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: Review of pathophysiology and current clinical treatments. Shoulder & Elbow 2017;9(2):75-84.
- Cho C-H, Bae K-C, Kim D-H. Treatment strategy for frozen shoulder. Clin Orthoped Surg 2019;11:249-257.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today received a notice of purported termination from Elon Musk and the Twitter Board issued the following statement in response:
We are committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon with Mr. Musk and plan to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement. We are confident we will prevail in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
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CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Berger, M.D., of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR), is taking telehealth to a new level with an unparalleled concierge telehealth program for hip and knee replacement patients. With Berger's Elective Surgical + Telemedicine (BEST) Experience, patients have the option of choosing virtual pre- and post-surgical visits along with educational classes eliminating the time, inconvenience, and expense of traveling to Chicago.
This new virtual approach to orthopedic surgery offers a great option at a time when new and more contagious variants of COVID and rising inflationary concerns suggest patients will look for safer and more economical approaches to medical care. More than half of Dr. Berger's patients are from outside the Chicago area, so the BEST Experience offers out-of-town patients a significant savings in transportation, lodging and incidental costs. Patients only need to travel to Chicago for a meeting with Dr. Berger followed by surgery the next day. Additionally, the program allows patients' family members to conference in from all over the world prior to and following the surgery.
"Going out of town for a major surgery can be a challenge but using Dr. Berger's virtual approach before and after surgery was convenient and simply a pleasure. His staff is 'on point' about staying in touch and they respond immediately when you call with questions," says Bob Bateson, a total knee replacement patient from Buffalo, NY. "I was super impressed by them; it felt like I'd known them forever."
"We pride ourselves on personalized customer service for our patients," says Dr. Berger, who is also an assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center. "With the rapid growth of telehealth, we want to foster an environment where patients feel like they are cared for more than ever. Now they can do telehealth conferences from the comfort of their own homes without taking time off work, sacrificing vacation days, or finding a caretaker for loved ones."
With a Mechanical Engineering Degree from MIT, Dr. Berger has extensive knowledge of the human body and the movement behind it. Using his background in mechanical engineering, Dr. Berger has pioneered a minimally invasive hip and knee joint replacement that allows him to perform the surgery without cutting any muscle, ligaments, or tendons. His approach is considered truly unique and highly effective with patients reporting a faster recovery and less pain than patients undergoing traditional hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Berger is recognized for performing more than 23,000 minimally invasive hip and knee replacement procedures – more than any other physician in the country. Over half of these procedures were done on an outpatient basis, and most of Dr. Berger's patients walk up and down stairs and out of the hospital the same day after surgery.
That's why his patients fly in from all over the world to have hip and knee replacement. In an article in the Chicago Tribune, he was named "the doctor who treats the stars and celebrities" since many famous actors, politicians and professional athletes choose Dr. Berger to perform their hip and knee replacements.
Chris Mondello, D.O., a physician in Dundee, Florida, who was a participant of virtual consultations via Dr. Berger's BEST experience, selected him for surgery based on a recommendation from a friend.
"I was so impressed with Dr. Berger and his incredible medical team," he says. "The customer service and attention to detail by his staff via telehealth was so extraordinary that we are trying to adopt similar protocols in our physician practice."
To learn more about Dr. Berger's BEST Experience and make an appointment: www.outpatienthipandknee.com or call the office directly at 312-432-2557.
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Pentagon doesn’t hold anyone accountable for 2019 Syria strike that killed four civilians following review
By Oren Liebermann, CNN
Despite a renewed commitment on civilian casualties, the Pentagon has decided to hold no one accountable for a 2019 strike in Baghouz, Syria, that killed four civilians and wounded 15.
Following the conclusion of a four-star review of the incident during the last days of the US fight against the final ISIS stronghold in March 2019, the Pentagon said that the airstrike did not violate the laws of warfare or the rules of engagement.
Neither the ground forces commander nor anyone involved in carrying out the airstrike “acted inappropriately or acted with malicious intent” or “deliberately wanted to and sought out to kill civilians,” Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Tuesday.
Kirby emphasized what he called transparency in the US investigation and review of the strike, and he said the Pentagon would use that information to try to prevent civilian harm in the future. “We’re admitting that, yes, we killed some innocent civilians, women and children, in 2019 in Baghouz, Syria. It’s all out there for you to see. We’re admitting that we made those mistakes. That our operations ended up in the killing of innocent people.”
The review found there were problems that led to numerous delays in reporting the possibility of civilian casualties within the military, including missed deadlines and incomplete information that prevented complete assessments. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was “disappointed” to learn about these problems, Kirby said.
Austin has placed a renewed emphasis on preventing civilian casualties, calling for the development of a Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan in late-January. But despite the increased focus, the Pentagon has not punished any of its commanders for civilian casualties. In December, the Pentagon said it would not hold anyone accountable for a drone strike in late-August that killed 10 civilians, including seven children. A review of the strike concluded it was a “tragic mistake” that was the result of “execution errors.”
Austin ordered a review of the Baghouz strike in late-November, putting General Michael Garrett, the four-star commander of US Army Force Command, in charge.
On March 18, 2019, the US-allied Syrian Democratic Forces called for air support when they came under attack from ISIS forces, according to a statement from Capt. Bill Urban, spokesman for US Central Command. US and coalition forces surrounded the last ISIS holdout in Baghouz, Syria, but in the final days of fighting, ISIS launched its own counterattack.
A nearby F-15 fighter jet dropped three 500-pound precision-guided bombs to assist the SDF. Several hours after the strikes, Urban said the UAV operator reported possible civilians in the area when the bombs were dropped.
A military investigation initiated in the aftermath of the Syria strikes found they were “legitimate self-defense strikes” in support of the SDF that killed “at least” 16 ISIS fighters, Urban said. The strikes also killed “at least” four civilians and wounded eight others, but the military could not “conclusively characterize the status” of more than 60 others killed in the strikes, leaving open the possibility of a much higher civilian death toll.
On Tuesday, Kirby said that a review of the strike found that a total of 73 people had been killed, of which 52 were enemy fighters. All but one of those was an adult male, and one fighter was a child. Two enemy combatants were wounded in action. Four civilians were killed in the strike, including one woman and three children. Another 15 civilian were wounded, including 11 women and four children.
“There was no need to hold somebody personally accountable for what happened that day,” Kirby said. “Given the information [the ground forces commander] had at the time, he made the best decisions he could in the fog of war, in the midst of combat, against a very determined enemy in a concentrated part of territory in Syria who were fighting very, very aggressively against our SDF counterparts.”
“You make the best decisions you can in war. Do you get it right every time? No. And that’s regrettable for all of us.”
Austin directed the military to take a number of steps to ensure more timely and thorough assessments of potential civilian casualty incidents. He ordered that all the deadlines to report and review these incidents would be completed in an on time and thorough fashion, instructing leaders across DoD to make sure they are complete.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Leaning into the camera, with both palms on her chin beneath a beaming smile, Eliza Fletcher invites students from St. Mary’s Episcopal School to join her in singing, “This Little Light of Mine.”
“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,” she sings in a high, gentle voice.
When the song ends, Fletcher leaves her students with a parting message: “Miss you, girls. You need to let the light shine at your house, and I will see you later!”
For those who did not know Fletcher, who police said was killed after being kidnapped during a pre-dawn run Friday, the video offers a glimpse at who she was.
For those who knew and loved her, the nearly 2-minute clip offers a fresh reminder of the light she brought to others routinely, even with a simple song posted on the internet.
The senseless killing of the wife, mother of two, and 34-year-old kindergarten teacher has shocked the Memphis community and has led to a flood of support for her and her family. Police quickly identified a suspect and scoured several locations before they found her body. A church held a vigil to pray for her safe return. A large group of runners made plans to finish the run she was on when she was abducted about 4 a.m. near the University of Memphis.
“The outpouring of love and grief would have surprised Liza, who never thought or acted as if she were something special — though she certainly was,” said an obituary published by The Daily Memphian.
A judge revoked bond for a man charged with Fletcher’s kidnapping and killing Wednesday. Cleotha Henderson, who also has gone by the name Cleotha Abston, was arrested Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near where Fletcher was last seen, an arrest affidavit showed.
The public defender representing Henderson, 38, has not commented publicly on specifics of the charges. Henderson previously served 20 years in prison for a kidnapping he committed at age 16.
The case will be closely followed by Fletcher’s loved ones as well as many who learned about her only after she was slain.
A graduate of the well-respected Hutchison School in Memphis, Fletcher went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science from Baylor in 2010, according to a tweet by the university.
Fletcher later got a teaching job at St. Mary’s, another Memphis private school, which released a statement calling her “a bright light in our community.”
“Liza embodied the song that we sing every week in Early Childhood chapel, ‘This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine,’” the statement said.
The statement went on to quote a book read at the school, “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy: “‘We don’t know about tomorrow,’ said the horse, ‘all we need to know is that we love each other,’”
The obituary described Fletcher as a “born athlete” who enjoyed spending time outside with her family.
“They enjoyed outdoor adventures including boating, water sports, hiking, running, and biking,” the obituary said. “She was deeply admired by her family and friends for her passionate dedication to motherhood.”
On Saturday, as the search for Fletcher intensified and spread through several parts of Memphis, Second Presbyterian Church held a vigil with prayers for her safe return.
The church’s senior pastor, George Robertson, told The Commercial Appeal that Fletcher and her husband Ritchie “are both very active and great leaders in our congregation.”
“She and her husband are both just inspirations in the sense of their zest for life and love of running and athletics,” Robertson said.
Fletcher’s family has asked for privacy as they mourn, though they have released two statements since she went missing.
“We are heartbroken and devastated by this senseless loss. Liza was a such a joy to so many,” a statement released Wednesday said.
On Friday, a week after Fletcher went missing, a group plans to honor her with an early morning run. The “Let’s Finish Liza’s Run” event is expected to draw hundreds of runners in Memphis, and social media posts indicate runners in other cities plan to join in.
The run was created “to honor Liza and cope with our own feelings,” a Facebook post about the event said.
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NEW ORLEANS, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until July 11, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
What You May Do
If you purchased or acquired shares of Oscar Health as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-oscr/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by July 11, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
Oscar Health and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
On November 10, 2021, the Company disclosed a net loss for the quarter of $212.7 million, an increase of $133.6 million year-over-year, and that its Medical Loss Ratio ("MLR") for the third quarter 2021 increased 920 basis points year-over-year, to 99.7%, "primarily driven by higher net COVID costs as compared to the net benefit in 3Q20, an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) result, and the impact of significant SEP membership growth."
On this news, shares of Oscar Health fell $4.05 per share, or 24.5%, to close at $12.47 per share on November 11, 2021.
The case is Carpenter v. Oscar Health, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-03885.
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STOCKHOLM, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowscape's focus on the North American market is paying off with new business. The shift towards new hybrid ways of working is positive for the demand. Yet another major American architectural firm has chosen Flowscape as supplier for their workplace experience solution. Total order value for the first year is USD 117,000 (SEK 1,175,000) with a yearly SaaS fee of USD 30,200 (SEK 303,000) annually
"Flowscape was chosen in strong competition and evaluation against major competitors on the US market. An architectural firm, that is also a Flowscape customer gave very good references. According to the customer, we won the procurement on our outstanding end user interface and our ability to combine the latest sensor technology with the best benefit for both the company and end-users. We are clearly ahead of the competition when it comes to solutions for hotdesking, booking conference rooms, planning the week together with colleagues in the office and statistics for how the office is used," says Magnus Arildsson, Regional Manager North America, Flowscape
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The order covers one of the company's offices with approximately 500 employees. As the customer has more than 10 offices, we see good conditions for expansions.
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Which casserole dish is best?
When making a casserole, the most crucial piece isn’t your recipe or ingredients, it’s the dish itself. This is because it’s the act of baking your food in a casserole dish that makes it a casserole.
Whether you’re trying to recreate your mother’s famous tuna casserole or making your own lasagna for the first time, the Lodge Cast-Iron Casserole Pan is the best choice. It’s strong, and you can use it as more than just a baking dish.
What to know before you buy a casserole dish
Shapes
Casserole dishes typically come in four shapes: square, rectangle, circle and oval.
- Square shapes are good choices for baking brownies or whipping up small-sized dishes for feeding smaller groups.
- Rectangular shapes are the most common. Almost any dish you can think of can be made in a rectangular dish.
- Circular shapes are more specialized. They’re used for dishes such as tarts and quiches.
- Oval shapes are effectively rectangular dishes but more visually appealing. Use one to spice up your presentation.
Size and capacity
The size and capacity of your casserole dish determine what — and how much — you can make.
- Size is typically given in inches. Many recipes call for a specific size of dish. For example, a box of brownie mix may call for a specific size rectangular or square dish, so the brownies are the appropriate thickness.
- Capacity is typically given in ounces or quarts. Roughly speaking, one quart is enough to feed one person. Most casserole dishes don’t get larger than 5 quarts.
Lids
Many casserole dishes come with lids. It may have a glass lid used to protect the top of the food from burning and keep the food hot once it’s done or have a plastic lid that tightly seals the dish for storing leftovers. Some dishes come with both types of lids.
What to look for in a quality casserole dish
Material
Most casserole dishes are made of glass, ceramic, cast iron or porcelain enamel.
- Glass is the most common, thanks to its low cost and lack of reactivity to acidic ingredients. Glass also retains heat well.
- Ceramic is meant to withstand higher and lower temperatures than normal. It’s also non-stick but heavy.
- Cast iron is the most durable and versatile as it can also be used as a regular pan on your stovetop. However, it requires regular maintenance, is hard to clean, reacts to acids and is heavy.
- Porcelain enamel comes in the most colors, is easy to clean and fairly light. However, it’s prone to chipping and has poor heat retention.
Handles
The best casserole dishes have handles, though some are better than others. Basic handles are no more than a small lip on either side, while the best handles are silicone coated for grip and to be cooler to the touch.
How much you can expect to spend on a casserole dish
Casserole dishes typically cost $10-$100, depending on the size and material. Most individual dishes shouldn’t cost more than $50. Casserole dish sets can cost several hundred dollars.
Casserole dish FAQ
How many casserole dishes should I have?
A. That depends on how often you cook and what kind of recipes you prefer. If you only cook once or twice a week, one dish should suffice. If you like to make all kinds of food, you should have several dishes in different sizes and shapes.
How do I clean a casserole dish?
A. Most casserole dishes can be safely cleaned in the dishwasher. Just double-check that your dish explicitly states it’s safe before you toss it in. Even if your casserole dish is dishwasher-safe, washing it by hand with a soft sponge and some hot water and dish soap can help improve its lifespan. If food is baked on, let it soak overnight, no matter if you wash it by hand or machine later.
What’s the best casserole dish to buy?
Top casserole dish
What you need to know: It’s gorgeous, durable, spacious and effective.
What you’ll love: It comes in 3- or 3.6-quart sizes and eight colors. The porcelain coating is naturally non-stick and a breeze to clean. The lid tightly seals the pot, making it perfect for cooking and storing leftovers. You can use it on your cooktop as a regular pan.
What you should consider: It’s heavy at 14.6 pounds, so be careful moving it when it’s full. A few consumers reported receiving chipped, cracked or otherwise broken dishes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
Top casserole dish for the money
Amazon Basics Oven-Safe Glass Casserole Baking Dishes
What you need to know: Two good-quality dishes of different sizes are paired for the price of one.
What you’ll love: The big dish can hold 3 quarts while the smaller dish can hold 2 quarts. It’s BPA-free, plus freezer and microwave-safe. They are also heat resistant up to 1,000 degrees and resist chipping from rapid temperature changes. They are dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: The handles are small and can be difficult to get a firm hold on. A few customers had issues with breaks or chipping.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CorningWare French White 12-Piece Ceramic Bakeware Set
What you need to know: It’s an excellent starter set for the budding chef.
What you’ll love: The set includes a 2.5-quart oval dish and a 1.5-quart round dish, both with matching glass and plastic lids. It also includes one 24- and 16-ounce round dish with matching plastic lids and two 4-ounce ramekins. Sets with more or fewer pieces are available.
What you should consider: The ramekins don’t have lids, but you should be able to purchase some from a third-party vendor. A few purchasers received broken pieces.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
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Mother claims she was denied abortion despite baby’s fatal condition
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Louisiana mother has a week to make an unthinkable decision about whether she should carry her baby to term, even though she says doctors tell her it will not survive.
Nancy Davis is 13 weeks pregnant with her second child. She got her first ultrasound at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge when she was 10 weeks pregnant. She and her boyfriend were excited to welcome their new baby but soon learned the pregnancy would not go the way they planned, WAFB reports.
“It was an abnormal ultrasound, and they noticed the top of the baby’s head was missing and the skull was missing. The top of the skull was missing,” Davis said.
Davis says her baby was diagnosed with acrania, a rare and fatal condition where the baby’s skull fails to form in the womb. According to health experts, babies with this condition only survive minutes to hours after birth.
“It’s hard knowing that I’m carrying it to bury it. You know what I’m saying?” Davis said.
But because her life was not in danger and the baby’s condition does not fall under Louisiana Department of Health’s list of qualifying conditions, Davis was denied an abortion.
She is now faced with a tough decision: carry the baby to term or cross state lines to get an abortion. She says she needs to make a decision quickly since other states allowing abortion cut off eligibility at 15 weeks.
“Florida is the closest, so ideally Florida. But then the next closest place would be North Carolina or something,” Davis said.
Without taking a position on abortion, Davis says she thinks state lawmakers need to consider broadening the list of conditions that qualify for an abortion in the state.
“I just want them to consider special circumstances as it relates to abortion. Medical problems like this is one that needs to be in that,” she said.
Davis said her family is sticking close and will support whatever decision she makes. She’s also willing to testify before the legislature to shine more light on this issue.
Because of patient privacy laws, a spokeswoman for Woman’s Hospital said they could not comment.
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Adell hits grand slam, Angels blow lead, recover to beat O’s
By JOE REEDY
AP Sports Writer
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jo Adell hit a grand slam, Shohei Ohtani scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded walk, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 despite blowing a six-run, first-inning lead. Adell greeted reliever Travis Lakins Sr. with his second career slam to make it 6-0 before the Orioles recorded an out. Lakins got the next nine outs without allowing a hit, giving Baltimore an opportunity to rally. Trey Mancini hit a three-run homer in the third inning and Austin Hays tied it with a two-run homer in the seventh. Ohtani led off the bottom half of the inning with a single and later scored when Taylor Ward worked a nine-pitch walk. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/24/adell-hits-grand-slam-angels-blow-lead-recover-to-beat-os/ | 2022-04-25T04:22:47Z |
Natural gas combustion turbines to provide reliable generation to complement transition to majority renewables portfolio, while reducing carbon emissions
EVANSVILLE, Ind., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) today announced its Indiana-based electric utility business, CenterPoint Energy Indiana South, received approval for the construction of natural gas generation from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), a key step in the company's long-term electric generation transition plan. CenterPoint Energy intends to construct two natural gas combustion turbines (CTs) to replace portions of its existing coal-fired generation fleet. The company's generation transition plan will significantly evolve the way the company generates power for its 150,000 customers across southwestern Indiana by combining a cleaner portfolio of renewables and complementary natural gas.
The estimated $334 million natural gas facility will provide an output of 460 megawatts (MW), sized appropriately to reliably support the anticipated electric generation needed upon the retirement of A.B. Brown units 1 and 2 in late 2023. The CTs will be constructed at the current site of the power plant in Posey County, Ind., and will assist CenterPoint Energy in delivering on its commitment to provide a cost-effective, well-balanced energy mix.
The company's 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) illustrated a preferred portfolio including nearly two-thirds of energy generated from renewable resources as well as natural gas generation, which is projected to ultimately save electric customers an estimated $320 million over the 20-year planning period. Through the IRP process, CenterPoint Energy performed significant analysis and considered public input to arrive at the most reliable and cost-effective solution for customers.
"Although the majority of the proposed generation outlined in our plan comes from renewable resources, there remains a need for reliable, resilient and fast-ramping generation to operate around-the-clock when the sun and wind are insufficient to power the renewable resources," said Steve Greenley, Senior Vice President, Generation Development. "While the combustion turbines may not run constantly, it is very likely they will operate several hours each day in order to supplement our renewable generation with a lower carbon solution, when renewable facilities are not at peak generating levels."
In addition, the company recently filed for securitization of its A.B. Brown assets, which was contingent on the IURC approval of the natural gas CTs and may result in up to $60 million in additional savings to customers over the same time period.
"Today's approval will have no immediate impact on customer electric bills," added Greenley. "The recovery of the investments associated with the CTs will be requested through a future electric rate case. When combining the savings to be realized through securitization and other bill reductions associated with the added renewable investments, the average residential customer is estimated to see a bill impact of less than $10 per month for the total generation transition."
The replacement of most of the company's coal-fired generation will help mitigate costs associated with compliance of ever-evolving environmental regulations and the higher operating costs of continuing to run the aging units. By replacing much of the coal-fired generation with significantly more efficient technologies like renewables, including a large percentage of universal solar, the replacement will move CenterPoint Energy significantly forward on achieving its goal of net zero on direct carbon emissions by 2035.
For more information on CenterPoint Energy's long-term electric generation transition plan, visit www.centerpointenergy.com/smartenergyfuture.
CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity to approximately 150,000 customers in southwest Indiana in all or portions of Gibson, Dubois, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Programs and services are operated under the brand CenterPoint Energy by Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Indiana South.
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Net Zero Disclaimer: While CenterPoint Energy believes that it has a clear path towards achieving its net zero emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2035 goals, its analysis and path forward required it to make a number of assumptions. These goals and underlying assumptions involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees. Should one or more of CenterPoint Energy's underlying assumptions prove incorrect, its actual results and ability to achieve net zero emissions by 2035 could differ materially from its expectations. Certain of the assumptions that could impact its ability to meet its net zero emissions goals include, but are not limited to: emission levels, service territory size and capacity needs remaining in line with company expectations (inclusive of changes related to the sale of CenterPoint Energy's Natural Gas businesses in Arkansas and Oklahoma); regulatory approval of Indiana Electric's generation transition plan; impacts of future environmental regulations or legislation; impacts of future carbon pricing regulation or legislation, including a future carbon tax; price, availability and regulation of carbon offsets; price of fuel, such as natural gas; cost of energy generation technologies, such as wind and solar, natural gas and storage solutions; adoption of alternative energy by the public, including adoption of electric vehicles; rate of technology innovation with regards to alternative energy resources; CenterPoint Energy's ability to implement its modernization plans for its pipelines and facilities; the ability to complete and implement generation alternatives to Indiana Electric's coal generation and retirement dates of Indiana Electric's coal facilities by 2035; the ability to construct and/or permit new natural gas pipelines; the ability to procure resources needed to build at a reasonable cost, the lack of or scarcity of resources and labor, the lack of any project cancellations, construction delays or overruns and the ability to appropriately estimate costs of new generation; impact of any supply chain disruptions; changes in applicable standards or methodologies; and enhancement of energy efficiencies. In addition, because Texas is in an unregulated market, CenterPoint Energy's Scope 2 estimates do not take into account Texas electric transmission and distribution assets in the line loss calculation and exclude emissions related to purchased power between 2024E-2026E. CenterPoint Energy's Scope 3 estimates are based on the total natural gas supply delivered to residential and commercial customers as reported in the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form EIA-176 reports and do not take into account the emissions of transport customers and emissions related to upstream extraction. Please also review other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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As the only investor-owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. As of March 31, 2022, the company owned approximately $35 billion in assets. With approximately 8,900 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EverGlade Consulting ("EverGlade"), a national consulting firm, has successfully partnered with one of the world's leading providers of drug delivery technologies to successfully secure and manage $150 million in federal funding. The project will contribute to the global expansion of pharmaceutical lipids in the United States.
Lipids are critical components in the formulation of nucleic acid therapies and are needed for mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) active ingredients. The industrial based expansion project will further enable the flexible production of lipids and allow for future growth in novel mRNA-based therapies, serving applications beyond COVID-19 vaccines in infectious disease control, cancer immunotherapy, protein replacement, and gene therapy. The new facility will enable future rapid response and an extensive supply of lipids to prepare for a future pandemic, bolstering vaccine production capabilities in the United States.
The total investment for the Lipid production facility is $220 million, with the U.S. Government funding $150 million through Health and Human Services' (HHS) Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). BARDA has an increased need for domestic development, rapid manufacturing, and distribution of vaccine products to respond to 21st century health security threats, as seen most recently with COVID-19. BARDA also promotes coordinated contracting support with the support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND).
"Rebuilding the domestic supply chain is critical to not only pandemic preparedness, but our future economic security," commented Eric Jia-Sobota, Founder of EverGlade Consulting.
The construction for the IBx facility will start in early 2023 with operations commencing in 2025.
EverGlade Consulting is a national consulting firm that helps clients navigate the federal landscape. We are inspired by technology-driven companies whose focus is to secure non-dilutive funding through the federal government. We offer services ranging from proposal support through the implementation of systems to comply with federal regulations at agencies including BARDA, the DOD, HHS, NIAID, and DTRA.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Actress and singer Selena Gomez has a new cookware collection out now.
The Grand Prairie-native has teamed up with Our Place for a new line of cookware that ‘brings a touch of her trademark joy into your home.’
“My main goal when I’m cooking is to have fun. This collection is designed for home-cooks like me who just need easy-to-use, multifunctional products,” Selena Gomez says in a quote on Our Place’s site.
Items featured in the collection include:
- Always Pan – $145
- Perfect Pot – $165
- Knife Trio – $145
- Drinking glasses – $50
- Main plates – $50
- Side plates – $40
All items are available in blue and red. According to the Our Place website, 10% of the proceeds will go to the Rare Impact Fund, which is part of Rare Beauty, also founded by Gomez.
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The Voyager 1 probe is still exploring interstellar space 45 years after launching, but it has encountered an issue that mystifies the spacecraft's team on Earth.
Voyager 1 continues to operate well, despite its advanced age and 14.5 billion-mile distance (23.3 billion kilometers) from Earth. And it can receive and execute commands sent from NASA, as well as gather and send back science data.
But the readouts from the attitude articulation and control system, which control the spacecraft's orientation in space, don't match up with what Voyager is actually doing. The attitude articulation and control system, or AACS, ensures that the probe's high-gain antenna remains pointed at Earth so Voyager can send data back to NASA.
Due to Voyager's interstellar location, it takes light 20 hours and 33 minutes to travel one way, so the call and response of one message between NASA and Voyager takes two days.
So far, the Voyager team believes the AACS is still working, but the instrument's data readouts seem random or impossible. The system issue hasn't triggered anything to put the spacecraft into "safe mode" so far. That's when only essential operations occur so engineers can diagnose an issue that would put the spacecraft at risk.
And Voyager's signal is as strong as ever, meaning the antenna is still pointed to Earth. The team is trying to determine if this incorrect data is coming directly from this instrument or if another system is causing it.
"Until the nature of the issue is better understood, the team cannot anticipate whether this might affect how long the spacecraft can collect and transmit science data," according to a NASA release.
"A mystery like this is sort of par for the course at this stage of the Voyager mission," said Suzanne Dodd, project manager for Voyager 1 and 2 at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, in a statement.
"The spacecraft are both almost 45 years old, which is far beyond what the mission planners anticipated. We're also in interstellar space -- a high-radiation environment that no spacecraft have flown in before. So there are some big challenges for the engineering team. But I think if there's a way to solve this issue with the AACS, our team will find it."
If the team doesn't determine the source of the issue, they may just adapt to it, Dodd said. Or if they can find it, the issue may be solved by making a software change or relying on a redundant hardware system.
Voyager has already relied on backup systems to last as long as it has. In 2017, the probe fired thrusters that were used during its initial planetary encounters during the 1970s -- and they still worked after remaining unused for 37 years.
The aging probes produce very little power per year, so subsystems and heaters have been turned off over the years so that critical systems and science instruments can keep operating.
Voyager 2, a twin spacecraft, continues to operate well in interstellar space 12.1 billion miles (19.5 billion kilometers) from Earth. By comparison, Neptune, the farthest planet from Earth, is, at most, only 2.9 billion miles away. Both probes were launched in 1977 and have far exceeded their original purpose to fly by planets.
Now, they have become the only two spacecraft to gather data from interstellar space and provide insights about the heliosphere, or the bubble created by the sun that extends beyond the planets in our solar system.
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Carriage horse falls in freak accident, owner says
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - The owner of a horse carriage business in South Carolina says a horse was not injured after it fell in downtown Charleston.
WCSC reports Thomas Doyle, the owner of Palmetto Carriage Works, said the horse fell Thursday afternoon due to a freak accident.
According to Doyle, the horse got caught on a ring on the animal’s halter that was hooked to the front of the carriage. The horse then backed up and put the carriage in a jackknifed position.
After the driver called for help, Doyle said staff struggled to get the horse in the correct position to free it. And in the process, the horse fell over and freed itself.
Doyle said no injuries were reported, with the carriage and horse returning to the barn after the incident.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IS JULY 11, 2022
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Health, Inc. ("Oscar" or the "Company") (NYSE: OSCR) Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering").
All investors who purchased the shares of Oscar Health, Inc. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at classmember@whafh.com or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774. You may obtain additional information concerning the action or join the case on our website, www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in Oscar Health, Inc., you may, no later than July 11, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in Oscar Health, Inc.
In March 2021, Oscar conducted its IPO, selling 36,391,946 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $39.00 per share. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $1.3 billion from the Offering. The proceeds from the IPO were purportedly to be used to repay in full outstanding borrowings, including fees and expenses, under Oscar's Term Loan Facility ($167 million), and the remainder proceeds were to be used for general corporate purposes.
On August 12, 2021, Oscar disclosed that the Company's Medical Loss Ratio ("MLR") for the second quarter of 2021 was 82.4%, an increase of 2170 basis points year-over year. The Company claimed that "[t]he MLR increased to 82.4% in 2Q21 from 60.7% in 2Q20, primarily driven by meaningfully lower utilization in 2Q20 as a result of COVID-19, as well as higher COVID-19 testing and treatment costs and a return to more normalized utilization in 2Q21." The Company also disclosed that its net loss for the quarter was $73.1 million, an increase of $32.1 million year-over-year.
Then, on November 10, 2021, Oscar disclosed that its third quarter 2021 MLR increased 920 basis points year-over-year, to 99.7%. The Company claimed that the MLR increase was "primarily driven by higher net COVID costs as compared to the net benefit in 3Q20, an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) result, and the impact of significant SEP membership growth." The Company also disclosed that its net loss for the quarter was $212.7 million, an increase of $133.6 million year-over-year.
During the conference call, Scott Blackley, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, stated: "We recognized approximately $20 million of risk adjustment expense this quarter related to our risk adjustment data validation audit or RADV results. The RADV exercise is atypical this year due to COVID. It spans two years, 2019 and 2020. The majority of the RADV headwinds relate to the 2019 audit results, which were recently completed."
On this news, Oscar's share price fell $4.05 per share, or 24.5%, to close at 12.47 per share on November 11, 2021.
Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.
If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this case, please immediately contact Wolf Haldenstein by telephone at (800) 575-0735 or via e-mail at classmember@whafh.com
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328 Bitcoin mined, bringing reserves to 7,406
Hut 8 continues to HODL Bitcoin
North Bay site operating on 20 MW of power
TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hut 8 Mining Corp. (Nasdaq: HUT) (TSX: HUT) ("Hut 8" or "the Company"), one of North America's largest, innovation-focused digital asset mining pioneers, supporting open and decentralized systems since 2018, increased its Bitcoin holdings by 328 in the period ending June 30. With 7,406 unencumbered Bitcoin in reserve, Hut 8 remains committed to its HODL strategy.
- 328 Bitcoin were mined, resulting in an average production rate of 10.9 Bitcoin per day
- 100% of the self-mined Bitcoin in June were deposited into custody, consistent with our longstanding HODL strategy
- Total Bitcoin balance held in reserve is 7,406 as of June 30, 2022
- Installed operating capacity was 2.78 EH/s at the end of the month
- Production at our new North Bay site scaled up throughout the month, with approximately 5,800 miners operating on 20 MW of power by June 30
- Additional scaling will continue at North Bay in the coming weeks
- Our high performance computing business, which is not correlated to Bitcoin or Bitcoin mining, continues to bring in steady monthly recurring revenue and remains on track to grow up to 18% by the end of 2022
"The team had a successful month in North Bay and will continue to scale up over the next few weeks," said Jamie Leverton, CEO. "We are confident that our HODL strategy, coupled with the uncorrelated recurring revenue from our high performance computing business, will allow us to continue to successfully navigate the current market."
Hut 8 is one of North America's largest innovation-focused digital asset miners, led by a team of business-building technologists, bullish on bitcoin, blockchain, Web 3.0 and bridging the nascent and traditional high performance computing worlds. With two digital asset mining sites located in Southern Alberta and a third site in North Bay, Ontario, all located in Canada, Hut 8 has one of the highest capacity rates in the industry and one of the highest inventories of self-mined Bitcoin of any crypto miner or publicly-traded company globally. With 36,000 square feet of geo-diverse data centre space and cloud capacity connected to electrical grids powered by significant renewables and emission-free resources, Hut 8 is revolutionizing conventional assets to create the first hybrid data centre model that serves both the traditional high performance compute (Web 2.0) and nascent digital asset computing sectors, blockchain gaming, and Web 3.0. Hut 8 was the first Canadian digital asset miner to list on the Nasdaq Global Select composite index and the first blockchain company to be added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index in 2021. Through innovation, imagination, and passion, Hut 8 is helping to define the digital asset revolution to create value and positive impacts for its shareholders and generations to come.
This press release includes "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws, respectively (collectively, "forward-looking information"). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including such things as future business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of the Company's businesses, operations, plans and other such matters is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "allow", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "predict", "can", "might", "potential", "predict", "is designed to", "likely" or similar expressions. In addition, any statements in this press release that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information and include, among others, statements regarding: Bitcoin and Ethereum network dynamics; the Company's ability to advance its longstanding HODL strategy; the Company's ability to produce additional Bitcoin and maintain existing rates of productivity at all sites; the Company's ability to deploy additional miners and continue to scale up at its North Bay site; the successful impact the Company's North Bay site has on production results; the Company's expected recurring revenue and growth rate from its high performance computing business; and the Company's ability to successfully navigate the current market.
Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts, but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events based on certain material factors and assumptions at the time the statement was made. While considered reasonable by Hut 8 as of the date of this press release, such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to, security and cybersecurity threats and hacks, malicious actors or botnet obtaining control of processing power on the Bitcoin or Ethereum network, further development and acceptance of Bitcoin and Ethereum networks, changes to Bitcoin or Ethereum mining difficulty, loss or destruction of private keys, increases in fees for recording transactions in the Blockchain, erroneous transactions, reliance on a limited number of key employees, reliance on third party mining pool service providers, regulatory changes, classification and tax changes, momentum pricing risk, fraud and failure related to cryptocurrency exchanges, difficulty in obtaining banking services and financing, difficulty in obtaining insurance, permits and licenses, internet and power disruptions, geopolitical events, uncertainty in the development of cryptographic and algorithmic protocols, uncertainty about the acceptance or widespread use of cryptocurrency, failure to anticipate technology innovations, the COVID19 pandemic, climate change, currency risk, lending risk and recovery of potential losses, litigation risk, business integration risk, changes in market demand, changes in network and infrastructure, system interruption, changes in leasing arrangements, and other risks related to the cryptocurrency and data centre business. For a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company, please see the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 17, 2022, and Hut 8's other continuous disclosure documents which are available on www.sedar.com.
These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Hut 8; however, these factors should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this press release as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, sought, proposed, estimated, forecasted, expected, projected or targeted and such forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon. The impact of any one assumption, risk, uncertainty, or other factor on a particular forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty because they are interdependent and Hut 8's future decisions and actions will depend on management's assessment of all information at the relevant time. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Hut 8 expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Karine Jean-Pierre to become White House press secretary, the first Black and out LGBTQ person in the role
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN
Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki departs her role next week, President Joe Biden announced in a statement Thursday, becoming the first Black and out LGBTQ person to hold the position.
Jean-Pierre currently serves as the White House’s principal deputy press secretary.
“Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people,” Biden said in a statement, adding that “Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House Briefing Room.”
Jean-Pierre will formally begin following Psaki’s last day, which will be May 13. CNN reported in April that Psaki was planning on leaving her role for one at MSNBC.
Last May, Jean-Pierre became the second Black woman in history to hold the daily press briefing. She has served on the White House’s senior communications team since Biden took office and before that was an adviser to his campaign and chief of staff to now-Vice President Kamala Harris.
Jean-Pierre’s family includes her partner, CNN national correspondent Suzanne Malveaux, and their daughter.
Jean-Pierre is familiar with her new role. She is often in the room when Psaki briefs reporters, has filled in for her for at the lectern and has also gaggled with reporters traveling with Biden on Air Force One. Recently, she replaced Psaki at the last minute for Biden’s four-day trip to Europe amid the Russian invasion after Psaki tested positive for Covid-19 the day before Biden was scheduled to leave.
Psaki’s departure is unsurprising, given she had been public about her plan to leave after one year on the job. Several names had been under consideration to replace her, including Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, who has become a visible face of the administration in briefings and on cable television since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
Psaki on Twitter said she was “grateful” to Biden and first lady Jill Biden, and described Jean-Pierre as a “remarkable woman.”
“Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible,” Psaki wrote.
Psaki added, “I can’t wait to see her shine as she brings her own style, brilliance and grace to the podium.”
Close Biden adviser returns to White House
The staffing shakeup in the press office comes as the White House is making several other personnel moves in preparation for a potential Republican takeover on Capitol Hill in the midterm elections. One of Biden’s closest advisers, Anita Dunn, will return to the West Wing as a senior adviser, as his team also shores up the White House counsel’s office, given Republicans have promised to launch a slew of investigations if they retake the majority.
Dunn is permanently leaving her consulting firm, SKDK, people familiar with the matter tell CNN. She will no longer be a partner in the firm or listed on the company’s website, people familiar with the matter say.
While Dunn no longer owns a piece of the firm, after it was sold in 2015, her role as a top strategist to Biden, former President Barack Obama and many other elected Democratic officials has given SKDK significant prominence in Washington and beyond. During the presidential campaign and the first several months of the Biden administration, Dunn took a leave of absence from the firm. But given the new role at the White House, people familiar with the matter say, she is severing ties with the firm.
An official says Dunn will now be a full-time staff member, and — as with any other full-time staff member — will sign the ethics pledge, file an OGE 278 and be subject to all White House ethics and conflict of interest rules, including “rigorous counseling” on her ethics obligations.
This story has been updated with additional developments on Thursday.
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So, here’s my question for the MAGA crowd — one of several related questions, actually: When was America last great, and what was great about it? Also, when did it quit being great, and why?
To a skeptical observer, it often looks as if restoring the social and political arrangements of, say, Alabama in the 1950s is the movement’s goal. Blacks and women in their subservient places, white Protestant men ascendant, and the Cisco Kid and Pancho the only brown people in sight.
To be fair, it’s probably the Mayberry of “The Andy Griffith Show” that folks have in mind: more Opie, Aunt Bee and Barney Fife than Gov. George Wallace and Birmingham’s racial enforcer Bull Connor. Nobody really imagines that racial segregation and police riots are coming back.
For most people, those halcyon days ended at about age 12, around the time they started reading newspapers, watching TV news and grokking the adult world. In childhood, life seemed simple; violence and disorder were unknown. I can never hear The Judds’ saccharine song “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)” on the country oldies station without thinking of Alabama’s hillbilly genius Hank Williams.
The song evokes a bygone era of innocence when “families really (bowed) their heads to pray” and “daddies really never (went) away.” Meanwhile, Hank Williams’ heartbroke songs about drinkin’, sinnin’ and runnin’ around evoked the world as it was. Grandpa knew, but the children of Mayberry had no idea.
Too many still don’t. Hence MAGA, a fantasy.
That’s an even more roundabout way than usual of saying that regardless of which political party prevails in the November congressional elections, it would be foolhardy to expect dramatic change of the kind MAGA enthusiasts think they’re looking for. They can cheer all they want for a gangster former president who basically called in a hit on his own running mate, but the deck remains stacked against them.
First, it’s not yet clear that Trump is going to get away with it. Should upcoming hearings by the House select committee on Jan. 6 prove even halfway as shocking as predicted — a former GOP congressman working as an investigator for the committee describes the evidence as “absolutely stunning” — all of Fox News’ horses and all of its men won’t be able to save him. Also, the former president may yet face criminal indictment — if not by the Justice Department, then by a Georgia district attorney investigating his attempts to strong-arm the state’s electoral process.
Also, a lot can happen between now and Election Day to upset Republicans’ expectations. Should the Supreme Court, as expected, overturn Roe v. Wade, in effect rendering women of childbearing age vassals and vessels of the state, voters could turn strongly against them. Many Democratic strategists favor making the 2022 election a referendum on abortion rights, an issue strong enough to overcome voter frustration with inflation and gasoline prices.
“Give us the House and two more senators,” Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall suggests Democrats say, “and we will make Roe law in January 2023.”
Not that the Republicans have put forward serious plans for dealing with economic woes. Given the customary level of voter superstition that holds the sitting president and his party responsible for things over which they have almost no control — inflation and high energy costs are rampant worldwide — they may not think they need to.
But no matter what happens in November, the real impediments to making MAGA daydreams come true are the Senate filibuster — the very thing that has stymied the Biden administration’s legislative goals — and, equally decisive, the presidential veto.
“No one at the White House will say this out loud, certainly,” veteran political reporter Matt Bai writes in The Washington Post, “but the fact is that losing control of the House (and possibly the Senate) in November would instantly make the presidency a more manageable job.”
Certain aggravating congressional Democrats would lose their megaphones. Also, the last two Democratic presidents who lost control of Congress in midterm elections were Bill Clinton in 1994 and Barack Obama in 2010. Confronting Rep. Newt Gingrich’s Contract With America, Clinton issued 17 vetoes over the next two years — including, most significantly in this context, a GOP bill banning so-called “partial-birth abortions.”
Clinton also faced down a Republican-led government shutdown in 1995-’96 and ended up being re-elected easily.
For his part, President Obama, too, fought off numerous Republican attempts to repeal his signature Affordable Care Act and won easy re-election. Give these MAGA cranks “a couple of years to show us what kind of government they have in mind,” Bai thinks, “and Biden will look like Abraham Lincoln by comparison.”
My own view is that although he really can’t say so until 2023, Joe Biden probably won’t run for re-election, and shouldn’t. Putting Trumpism on life support is a sufficient lifetime political accomplishment. Also, it’s long past time for generational change at the top of the Democratic Party. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/gene-lyons-hey-maga-folks-define-great/article_0e91426a-e986-11ec-a0ab-6f4f5cd9a44f.html | 2022-06-11T23:11:21Z |
Topeka VA Police Officer arrested for assault and domestic battery
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A member of the Topeka VA Police force is facing charges for assault and domestic battery.
According to Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections, Alexander Morris Harris III was booked into custody on Sunday, July 24 at 2:55 a.m. for aggravated assault; use of a deadly weapon and domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/dating relationship; 2nd/5 years.
The Topeka Police Dept. says Harris was arrested after a woman reported that he pointed a gun at her during an argument. TPD says the incident occurred at an apartment in the 900 block of SW Robinson Ave. and was witnessed by and off duty officer.
In an email to 13 NEWS, a spokesperson for the VA of Eastern Kansas said they were aware of Harris’ arrest and that he was not on duty when he was taken into custody. The VA declined to comment further citing the inability to discuss personnel matters.
In a 13 NEWS report from May 4, 2022, Harris was one of several current and former Topeka VA employees who held a public meeting to call out the VA of Eastern Kansas for discrimination. During the meeting, Harris, who was listed in the report as a current employee said he was suffering from the financial impact of a recent demotion.
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Poll Finds Decreased Support for President Biden Compared to 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research have partnered to conduct a deep-dive poll on Catholic voters' attitudes and trends ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
In the poll, Catholics weigh in about their views regarding President Biden, abortion, and gender ideology in the classroom. Respondents expressed deep concerns over attacks on churches and Catholic artwork and monuments and supported increasing the border security of the United States.
The new poll was conducted before the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a landmark case which overturned Roe v. Wade. Though it found a slim majority of likely Catholic voters opposed overturning Roe v. Wade, an overwhelming majority of likely Catholic voters supported at least limiting abortion to the first trimester. Likely Catholic voters also opposed forcing healthcare workers to perform procedures to which they were morally opposed, including abortion and sex-change operations.
A clear majority of likely Catholic voters believe supporting transgender ideology conflicts with the Catholic faith. Similar majorities opposed allowing biological boys to compete on biological girls' sports teams and allowing K-12 school administrators to hide a student's gender identity or a new name from that student's parents.
President Biden
- 45% of likely Catholic voters have a favorable view of President Biden while 53% have an unfavorable view.
o 43% of Mass-attending (weekly+) Catholics have a favorable view of President Biden and 55% have an unfavorable view.
- 47% of likely Catholic voters approve of President Biden's job performance while 53% disapprove.
o 45% of Mass-attending (weekly+) Catholics approve of Biden's job performance while 55% disapprove.
Abortion
- 82% of likely Catholic voters support restrictions on abortion
o 24% support legalizing first-trimester abortions.
o 8% support legalizing second-trimester abortions.
o 32% support abortion in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother.
o 9% support abortion only to save the life of the mother.
o 9% support a total ban on abortion.
- 58% of likely Catholic voters oppose forcing healthcare workers to perform procedures to which they are morally opposed.
Education
- 90% of likely Catholic voters believe parents should have more information about their child's school curriculum.
- 65% of likely Catholic voters believe parents should play a role in helping to determine what is taught in schools.
- 68% of likely Catholic voters oppose K-12 school administrators hiding a student's gender identity or a new name from that student's parents.
- 67% of likely Catholic voters oppose allowing biological boys to compete against biological girls on school sports teams.
- 67% of likely Catholic voters oppose allowing biological boys to use girls' bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers if they identify as female.
- 33% of likely Catholic voters have considered education alternatives for their children due to their school's emphasis on gender identity.
Policy
- 74% of likely Catholic voters were more likely to vote for a candidate who supports increasing border security.
- 53% of likely Catholic voters were less likely to vote for a candidate who supports taxpayer funded abortions in the United States.
- 60% of likely Catholic voters were less likely to vote for a candidate who supports legal abortion at any stage of pregnancy.
- 82% of likely Catholic voters were more likely to vote for a candidate who supports religious freedom of people of faith.
- 84% of likely Catholic voters are concerned about attacks on Catholic churches across the country.
- 81% of likely Catholic voters are concerned about attack on pro-life clinics across the country.
- 71% of likely Catholic voters are concerned about protests outside the homes of Supreme Court justices.
Catholic Faith:
- 50% of likely Catholic voters believe the Eucharist is the transformed body and blood of Christ rather than a symbol.
o 73% of Mass-attending (weekly+) Catholics believe the same.
- 65% of likely Catholic voters believe Purgatory is real.
- 56% of likely Catholic voters believe that supporting transgender ideology conflicts with the Catholic faith.
- 63% of likely Catholic voters believe that gender is created by God, while 25% of likely Catholic voters believe individuals can determine their own gender.
"This new EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research poll finds that Catholics – like the majority of Americans – are dissatisfied with the direction of the country, have largely negative views about most of the institutions of government save for the Supreme Court, and are deeply concerned about attacks and vandalism against churches and pro-life clinics," Matthew Bunson, Executive Editor of EWTN News stated.
"As we head toward the mid-term election, President Biden faces an uphill struggle to win back the Catholic support he received in the 2020 election cycle, said Bunson. Right now, the atmosphere seems to favor the Republicans, but we have four months ahead and Catholics will once again play a crucial role in deciding who will end up in control of Congress."
Andrew Walworth, Chief Content officer at Real Clear Politics, added "Catholic voters have soured on President Biden, and 57 percent do not have much, or any confidence that the Biden administration can reduce inflation in the next year. That could be bad news for Democrats in the midterms."
"At the same time Catholic voters in our poll are split nearly evenly in their preference for Congress (44% Republican, 43% Democrat), with 13 percent saying they haven't made up their minds. If "all politics is local," as Tip O'Neill used to say, that could soften the blow for Democrats in November."
From June 13 to June 23, 2022, RealClear Opinion Research conducted a poll of Catholics who are registered and say they are likely to vote in the midterm elections in the United States. Respondents were contacted online, and the survey was offered in both English and Spanish. The sample size of likely voters was N=1,757 with a credibility interval of +/-2.58% at a 95% confidence level.
Link to poll results: http://ewtnnews.com/poll
EWTN News is a service of EWTN Global Catholic Network. In its 41st year, EWTN is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN's 11 global TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 400 million television households in more than 150 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including Catholic News Agency, "The National Catholic Register" newspaper, and several global news wire services; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.
RealClear Opinion Research is a service from RealClearPolitics that conducts original research on social trends shaping America and the world. For more information, visit http://www.realclearmediagroup.com/realclearopinionresearch
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Never-Before-Seen Data Empowers Operators to Make Better Spending Decisions
CHICAGO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 86 Repairs, the repair and maintenance (R&M) management platform built for the restaurant industry, released The State of Repairs. The annual report offers restaurant operators invaluable insight into repairs and maintenance data.
Today's restaurant operator is pressed for time and resources from all directions, juggling the customer experience, high employee turnover, and navigating changes in the supply chain. Repairs might only become a priority once a critical repair need has forced them to stop service. And routine maintenance can fall through the cracks because of inconsistent processes across locations and staff, along with frequent labor turnover.
The State of Repairs offers never-before-seen data on equipment repairs that isn't found anywhere else. It highlights numbers from 86 Repairs' platform, including vendor performance and equipment manufacturers, so operators can benchmark where their business stands and make more informed R&M decisions with speed.
"Restaurants spend $28 billion on R&M and lose $46 billion on equipment downtime every year," says Daniel Estrada, Co-Founder and CEO of 86 Repairs. "And yet it's very hard for operators to really manage R&M."
"We publish The State of Repairs to share data and actionable insights to help operators take control over R&M at a time when they need every possible tool to make smart business decisions."
The State of Repairs examines the top equipment types that required service in 2021, including plumbing infrastructure, reach-in refrigerators, and ice machines. The report shares the most frequent type of repairs needed for each equipment type, along with vendor and equipment manufacturer performance data. Troubleshooting tips are also offered to help operators avoid the expense of unnecessary service calls.
For more information and a free copy of The State of Repairs, visit the 86 Repairs website.
About 86 Repairs: 86 Repairs is the repair and maintenance management platform built for the restaurant industry. Our tech-enabled solution includes on-demand repair management and preventative maintenance. With 86 Repairs, restaurants have access to data-driven insights and 24/7 support to control their facilities, reduce their R&M costs, and spend less of their team's time on equipment repairs.
86 Repairs manages the repair and maintenance process for more than 1,800 restaurant operators nationwide, from full service and fine dining to fast casual and quick service franchises. Some notable customers include Boka Restaurant Group, Castellucci Hospitality Group, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Peas and Carrots Hospitality, and quick-service brands like McDonald's, Jimmy John's, Sonic Drive-Ins, Taco Bell, and many others. Learn more at https://www.86repairs.com.
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NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for GOVX, GNCA, MOTS, EXPR, and CAL.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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- Golden Ray Shipwreck is largest salvage operation since Exxon-Valdez Alaska Oil Spill
- Albert Dai's surviving dependents file wrongful death lawsuit against salvage operators, T&T Salvage, LLC and Teichman Group, LLC
- Lawsuit claims T&T Salvage won bid to salvage Golden Ray in Georgia based on reckless plan, resulting in millions of dollars in excess cost, delays, environmental damage, and the death of Albert Dai, Plaintiff
AUSTIN, Texas , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris-county family represented by law firm Muery & Farrell has filed a lawsuit against Galveston-based T&T Salvage for the death of employee Albert Dai, husband and father. Teichman Group, LLC is also named as a defendant.
Wenijan (Albert) Dai had been employed by T&T Salvage as a specialized naval architect and salvage engineer from 2012 until his death. In 2019, Defendant bid on a complex salvage project off the coast of Georgia, following the capsize of the Golden Ray.
The Golden Ray shipwreck is the largest salvage operation in the history of the United States. The lawsuit claims Dai, who had over two decades of experience in marine salvage, warned T&T Salvage that its salvage plan was "not achievable" and posed "significant risks".
T&T Salvage won the bid, causing an extraordinary workload on Dai, including during the first half of 2020 as COVID-19 caused global lockdowns. His widow, Yuan Zhou, claims that Dai worked "around the clock" under extraordinary pressure. He died on June 29, 2020, and Plaintiffs make claims for gross negligence.
The Golden Ray salvage incident was, according to one U.S. Coast Guard Commander, the "largest wreck removal in U.S. history." T&T Salvage is also named as a defendant in a lawsuit by Glynn County, Georgia, where the capsize took place, which alleges that negligent salvage operations caused environmental damage, including several fires, oil spills, and allowed "debris and hazardous fluids to get into the sound, estuary and marshlands."
Maureen Farrell, Counsel for Plaintiffs, "T&T Salvage ignored warnings, and pursued a reckless salvage plan that cost about $800 million, caused environmental destruction to the Georgia coast, and cost Albert Dai his life. Companies should not work employees to death in pursuit of profits at any price."
The lawsuit is ongoing. Houston-based firm Nguyen & Chen is serving as plaintiffs' co-counsel in the case.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man pleaded guilty Tuesday to fatally shooting his mother and three siblings when he was a teenager in 2020.
Colin “CJ” Haynie, who is now 19 and goes by his middle name of Jeffery, killed his mother and one of his sisters as they returned from her school pickup, then waited for two more siblings to arrive home and killed them, prosecutors said.
His father came back to the home later that evening and was shot in the leg but survived after wrestling the gun away from his son.
After the father subdued him, the then-16-year-old said that he had planned to kill everyone in his family at their home in the small town of Grantsville, near Salt Lake City, authorities said.
Authorities have said they don’t know his motive.
Jeffery Haynie pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of attempted murder on Tuesday. Several other weapons charges were dismissed in the plea agreement, court documents show.
He had been charged as an adult by prosecutors because of the seriousness of the Jan. 17, 2020, crime.
His attorney, Richard Van Wagoner, said in a statement that prosecutors agreed to let his client stay in the juvenile justice system until he is 25 under a new law that went into effect this year in Utah. That will enable Jeffery Haynie to get access to education and mental health programs designed for younger people.
“Jeffery has wanted to accept responsibility,” Van Wagoner said. “Jeffery was a troubled teen and lacked certain abilities and resources.”
The victims were his mother, Consuelo Alejandra Haynie, 52; his sisters Milan and Alexis, ages 12 and 15; and his 14-year-old brother Matthew.
The family’s oldest child, Danny Haynie, was not home at the time of the shootings. At a funeral for the family members in 2020 at their local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ congregation, Danny Haynie said that CJ Haynes was still loved and part of the family.
Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 7. Aggravated murder in Utah typically carries the possibility of the death penalty, but state prosecutors cannot seek it for people convicted of crimes that happened when they were under 18 even if their cases are moved to adult court.
So Haynie faces a prison sentence of 25 years to life for each aggravated murder conviction under state law. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/utah-man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-mother-3-siblings/ | 2022-07-20T16:29:05Z |
PITTSBURGH, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a laptop stand with a variety of practical and ergonomic features to increase comfort and convenience," said an inventor, from West Salisbury, Pa., "so I invented the LAPTOP COMPUTER AID. My design ensures that the laptop is charged, cool and in a comfortable position for personal use or presenting to others."
The invention provides a multi-functional laptop stand for home and on-the-go use. In doing so, it enables the user to select a comfortable height to reduce fatigue and stress. It also offers added convenience and visibility when sharing or presenting information and it prevents a laptop from overheating. The invention features an ergonomic design that is easy to use so it is ideal for students, workers, laptop owners, etc.
The original design was submitted to the Pittsburgh sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PIT-1148, 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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Tesla issues 2nd recall for obstructing pedestrian warning
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly nearly 595,000 vehicles in the U.S., most for a second time, because a “Boombox” function can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians. The company says in government documents that the new recall will disable “Boombox” if owners are using a feature that lets them “summon” the vehicles at low speeds. The first recall in February disabled “Boombox” if the Teslas are in drive, neutral or reverse. Both recalls will be done with online software updates. The new recall covers certain 2020 through 2022 Model Y, X, and S vehicles, as well as the 2017 through 2022 Model 3. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/14/tesla-issues-2nd-recall-for-obstructing-pedestrian-warning/ | 2022-04-14T13:21:41Z |
(KTLA) – Police are looking for witnesses who intervened after a boy was sexually assaulted inside a California doughnut shop late last month.
The incident, which was caught on video, occurred on the morning of Aug. 31 as a mother and her two sons were getting breakfast the Glendale shop, police said.
While the family was paying for their breakfast at the counter, the suspect, identified as Farid Lalezarzadeh, walked behind the victim and allegedly “pinched him on the buttocks,” police said in a news release.
Video released by police on Tuesday shows the man then get hand sanitizer at the counter.
A witness saw what occurred and stepped in to protect the boy. The witness and his friend then confronted the suspect, who left the area.
Police were notified and were able to identify Lalezarzadeh, who was ultimately arrested on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14.
Police have not found the witnesses who intervened.
“Their witness statements are crucial to the successful prosecution of the suspect,” police said.
Anyone who witnessed the crime or similar crimes related to Lalezarzadeh is asked to call the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-4911.
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Amid sustained demand for outdoor spaces, it is increasingly important that everyone recreating outside take actions to protect each other and the wild spaces we all love.
DENVER, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer taking hold, millions of people are expected to find their way to the nation's public lands, waterways, and trails, continuing the trend of heightened demand for outdoor spaces that began with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether people are planning a water excursion, a back country hike or camping with friends and family this summer, the Recreate Responsibly Coalition encourages everyone to embrace best practices that foster responsible recreation, inclusivity, and shared stewardship as they spend time in the outdoors.
"At its core the Recreate Responsibly movement aims to nurture a 'culture of caring'—caring for ourselves, for one another, and for the outdoor spaces that help make us whole," said Eugenie Bostrom, manager of the Recreate Responsibly Coalition. "Nature can be a space of healing for individuals and communities alike. The Recreate Responsibly Coalition is offering a community platform alongside the tools and resources to encourage organizations and individuals to take an active role in caring for one another and the places we play."
The coalition of more than 2,300 organizations formed in response to heightened demand for the outdoors inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. With that demand sustaining, the coalition has centered its work on creating community—building an outdoors for all and taking good care of the outdoor places we all love.
New Recreate Responsibly editions emphasize the importance of water and wildfire safety in particular as the summer season drives surging demand for outdoor spaces. The principles behind the Water Responsibly and Wildfire Responsibly editions emphasize the foundation of responsible recreation: know before you go, plan and prepare, build a safe and inclusive outdoors, learn how to respond and make it better, with an emphasis on the importance of respecting these natural elements.
"With more people living near and visiting parks, public lands, and wild spaces than ever before, it's imperative that we work together to do all we can to prevent catastrophic disasters like human-caused wildfires and tragedies like preventable drownings," said Bob Ratcliffe, Division Manager, Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Programs, National Park Service. "Nearly nine out of ten wildfires nationwide are human-caused. On the water, understanding our limits, being safe and wearing life jackets can save lives. Educational efforts like #RecreateResponsibly help people understand the risks, encourage everyone to know before you go, and to take precautions"
These new editions, which were released earlier this spring and emphasized by the coalition at the annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Show in Denver, Colorado, underscore the overall #RecreateResponsibly message: We all have a role to play in keeping people, places, and communities safe as we enjoy the outdoors.
The coalition was first convened by representatives from REI Co-op and the Outdoor Alliance in May of 2020 in response to unprecedented demand on public lands and natural spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group has since expanded to include more than 2,300 members representing businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, outdoor media and influencers, as well as state chapters tackling local issues nationwide. The coalition's common ground is a shared love of the outdoors, a desire to help everyone experience the benefits of nature, and a belief that by sharing best practices, people can get outside safely and help keep our parks, trails, and public lands accessible.
"Collectively, the world has come to understand the immeasurable impact of time spent outside—whether that's close-to-home or on a bucket-list adventure—on our health, well-being and the social fabric of our shared communities," said Ryan Chao, president of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and a member of the Recreate Responsibly Coalition Advisory Committee. "As we look to the future, we have a responsibility to each other and to these precious spaces. It's up to all of us to make the outdoors safe and welcoming for everyone."
Media assets and resources available in English and Spanish at recreateresponsibly.org and by following @Recreate.Responsibly Instagram, @RecreateInfo on Twitter and #RecreateResponsibly across social media platforms.
Media Contact:
Eugenie Bostrom, Recreate Responsibly Coalition Manager, Embracing the Bear Consulting eugenie@embracingthebear.com, 424.542.9690
Brandi Horton, Recreate Responsibly Coalition Member, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, brandi@railstotrails.org, 202.974.5155
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Brand-new products shine with ultra-large color displays and all-round health tracking
CUPERTINO, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), has officially introduced its new generation of best-value smartwatches, the Amazfit Bip 3 and Amazfit Bip 3 Pro, which feature ultra-large color displays and all-round health functions. Following the slogan "Think Big, Think Bip," the new additions to the Amazfit Bip series are designed to inspire a productive, active and practical way of living.
EMBOLDENED DESIGN
Super-large Color Display
The Amazfit Bip 3 and Bip 3 Pro both feature an incredibly large 1.69" color display. Made from 2.5D tempered glass and covered in an anti-fingerprint coating, the super-large screen allows users to see all their notifications, like incoming calls, messages, reminders, and health and fitness data in pristine clarity.
Personalize the Watch Face
The Amazfit Bip 3 Series features a massive range of over 50 watch faces, some of which are customizable with editable widgets, all available for download in the Zepp App. Users can even enjoy the option to make their display unique by uploading their own photos, to freely express their personalities.
PRACTICAL SPORTS COMPANION
14-day Battery Life
The Amazfit Bip 3 Series is designed for maximum practicality. The smartwatches pack a powerful battery, with a 280 mAh rated value capacity, into their super slim and light body – which allows them to run for 14 days straight on one charge with typical usage.
High-precision Positioning
The Amazfit Bip 3 Pro has built-in GPS, and supports a total of 4 satellite positioning systems to help users track their movements with high precision, while the Amazfit Bip 3 supports connection to mobile phone GPS.
5 ATM Water-resistance
With a 5 ATM grade, the Amazfit Bip 3 Series can resist water-pressure equivalent to a depth of up to 50 meters, so users can enjoy a splash of fun in the water. The Bip 3 Pro even has an Open Water Swimming sports mode, made possible by the built-in GPS, that enables users to track their swimming data.
60+ Sports Modes
The Amazfit Bip 3 features 60 sports modes that allow users to track data for all different kinds of sports, including indoor and outdoor walking, running and cycling, as well as strength training, yoga, and other types of freeform training. While both smartwatches feature a Target Pace[1] function which allows users to set pace goals, the Bip 3 Pro is equipped with an additional Open Water Swimming mode for extra activity tracking.
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Blood-oxygen Saturation Measurement
To help users easily understand their physical condition, both the Amazfit Bip 3 and Bip 3 Pro are equipped with a blood-oxygen saturation measurement feature that can provide a result in as fast as 25 seconds. Users can track their blood-oxygen whenever they feel uncomfortable or out of breath, for a real-time health check.
Sleep Better, Stress Less
The Amazfit Bip 3 Series tracks essential health data such as heart rate, stress level, sleep quality (including sleep stages and daytime naps), and female menstrual cycles. And when it detects a high level of stress, these smartwatches can even remind the user to take the built-in breathing exercise to help calm themselves.
PAI Health Assessment
This best-value smartwatch series also features the PAI Health Assessment System, which uses smart algorithms to take conventional health and fitness data like heart rate and step count, as well as data gathered from the user's everyday activities like playing with their pet, and converts it all a single, intuitive score that's unique to the user.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The Amazfit Bip 3 is currently priced at $59.99/€59.90, and the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is priced at $69.99/€69.90. The Amazfit Bip 3 Series will be globally available starting from June 15th, 2022.
For more information, please visit https://www.amazfit.com/en/ and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
About Amazfit
Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand focused on health and fitness, is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company. Offering a wide selection of smartwatches and bands, Amazfit's brand essence is "Up Your Game", encouraging users to live their passions and express their active spirits freely. Amazfit is powered by Zepp Health's proprietary health management platform that delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. With outstanding craftsmanship, Amazfit smartwatches have won many design awards, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.
Launched in 2015, Amazfit is today embraced by millions of users. Its products are available in more than 90 countries across the Americas, and EMEA and APAC regions. For more information about Amazfit, visit www.amazfit.com. For more information about Zepp Health, visit www.zepphealth.com.
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Demand for 2022 games outpaces ticket sales ahead of the 2019 season by more than 10%
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With fans counting down the days to the start of the 2022 college football season, StubHub, the world's most trusted ticket marketplace, analyzed ticket trends to unveil the most in demand teams, conferences, matchups and more. Ohio State takes the lead as the hottest-selling team and also claims the biggest jump in demand since 2021. Largely driven by huge demand for the season's best-selling game between Alabama and Texas, the SEC dominates as the most in demand conference, while the Big 12 sees the biggest increase in sales since last year.
- Ohio State is StubHub's most in demand team for the first time, dethroning Alabama, last year's top team
- Texas Longhorns boast the second-highest sales jump, hot off a stellar recruiting streak
- Alabama at Texas is the season's hottest game, based on total sales
- The SEC and Big Ten lead demand, commanding over 66% of all college football sales
"College football demand is as strong as ever, ahead of what's sure to be an electric season – ticket demand on StubHub is already outpacing what we saw ahead of the 2019 season by more than 10 percent," said Adam Budelli, spokesperson for StubHub. "Ohio State, Notre Dame, Alabama and Texas are some of the notable schools topping our most in demand lists and driving considerable sales for the best-selling games of the season."
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- Alabama Crimson Tide
- Texas Longhorns
- Georgia Bulldogs
- Texas A&M Aggies
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Michigan Wolverines
- Penn State Nittany Lions
- LSU Tigers
- Auburn Tigers
- Alabama Crimson Tide at Texas Longhorns on September 10
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ohio State Buckeyes on September 3
- Texas A&M Aggies at Alabama Crimson Tide on October 8
- Oregon Ducks vs. Georgia Bulldogs (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on September 3
- Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes on November 26
- Auburn Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide on November 26
- Clemson Tigers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 5
- West Virginia Mountaineers at Pittsburgh Panthers on September 1
- Oklahoma Sooners at Nebraska Cornhuskers on September 17
- Florida State Seminoles vs. LSU Tigers (Caesars Superdome) on September 4
Rankings based on cumulative StubHub ticket sales as of August 12 for the 2022 season.
Ranking based on cumulative StubHub ticket sales as of August 12 for games within each conference, for the 2022 season. Number indicates the percentage of total college football sales.
With more than 100 NCAA integrations and partnerships, StubHub is the most trusted source for tickets to 2022 college football games. Fans can visit StubHub.com to buy and sell guaranteed tickets now.
At StubHub, our mission is to bring the joy of live to fans globally. As the world's most trusted ticket marketplace, we enable fans to buy and sell tickets to tens of thousands of events, whenever and wherever fans want to be. Backed by award-winning customer care, StubHub's FanProtect™ Guarantee means every ticket is guaranteed valid or you'll receive a replacement ticket of equal or better value, or your money back. Our business partners include more than 130 properties across the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA and Paciolan. StubHub, with our international platform viagogo provide the total end-to-end event going experience throughout the world. For more information on StubHub, visit StubHub.com or follow @StubHub on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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