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CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modak, a leading data engineering solutions provider, and Neo4j®, the world's leading graph data platform, today announced a partnership that will enable enterprises to accelerate the journey from multiple data sources to data products by bringing together the capabilities of Modak Nabu™ and Neo4j.
According to Gartner, "By 2025, graph technologies will be used in 80% of data and analytics innovations, up from 10% in 2021, facilitating rapid decision making across the enterprise."
"With growing data volumes and increasing diversity in data sources, it is essential for enterprises to provide their users the capability to understand relationships between different data assets. The partnership with Neo4j will bring the power of knowledge graphs, visualization, and analytics to data and business teams to accelerate the creation of data products using a self-service approach," said Milind Chitgupakar, Chief Analytics Officer, and co-founder, at Modak.
Modak Nabu™ enables enterprises to automate data ingestion, curation, and consumption processes at a petabyte scale. Modak Nabu™ empowers tomorrow's smart enterprises to create repeatable and scalable business data domain products that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business users, data scientists, and BI analysts in finding the appropriate data, at the right time, and in the right context.
Neo4j is the modern graph data platform for today's intelligent applications. Neo4j is the only enterprise-strength graph database that combines native graph storage, scalable speed-optimized architecture, and ACID compliance. Neo4j enables data and business teams to harness connected data and avoid complex queries. Neo4j empowers analysts and data scientists with increased ML accuracy, scalable analytics, and contextual AI – making better predictions with the data they already have.
With Modak and Neo4j partnership, enterprises will get the benefits of:
- Faster relationship and pattern discovery in datasets using graph visualization
- Simplified querying for data analytics with Cypher query language
- Democratization of data access along with effective graph visualization
- Consumption-ready curated data products
- Self-service data engineering using a no-code/low-code platform
- Integration of Modak Nabu™ with Neo4j
- Multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud data engineering
About Modak
Modak is a solutions company that enables enterprises to manage and utilize their data landscape effectively. We provide technology and cloud agnostic software and services to accelerate data migration initiatives. We use machine learning (ML) techniques to transform how structured and unstructured data is prepared, consumed, and shared.
Modak's portfolio of Data Engineering Studio provides best-in-class delivery services, managed data operations, enterprise data lake, data mesh, data fabric, augmented data preparation, data quality, and governed data lake solutions.
About Neo4j
Neo4j is the world's leading graph data platform. We help organizations – including Comcast, ICIJ, NASA, UBS, and Volvo Cars – capture the rich context of the real world that exists in their data to solve challenges of any size and scale. Our customers transform their industries by curbing financial fraud and cybercrime, optimizing global networks, accelerating breakthrough research, and providing better recommendations. Neo4j delivers real-time transaction processing, advanced AI/ML, intuitive data visualization, and more.
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BENSALEM, Pa., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. ("Axsome" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AXSM).
Class Period: December 30, 2019 – April 22, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 12, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Axsome investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Axsome's CMC practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07 and its manufacturing process; (2) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 NDA on its initially represented timeline; (3) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the FDA reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (4) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (5) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (6) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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I have been covering schools for 30 years, and I have visited more schools than the milk delivery guys. As Johnny Cash sang, I’ve been everywhere, man. From the modest rural schools to the swanky private prep schools, and everywhere in between.
I wish everyone could see the changes and progress first-hand, but due to safety concerns, that will never happen again. Many of us remember the days when we could stroll through the front door of our neighborhood school, just to say hello.
That will not happen today. Tragic events across the nation have resulted in fortress-like safety measures at every entrance.
While I am thankful for the increased security, it saddens me that the students and staff members of 2022 are being greeted with talk of active shooter drills, escape plans, and armed teachers.
Unlike many in my generation, I will not tell you that schools were perfect “in the good old days.” We had bullies, pranksters, unruly parents, and teachers who had to beg and scrape for every textbook.
But we rarely saw a police officer. In fact, I don’t think we ever needed one. My parents never had to warn me about what to do if a stranger approached at the bus stop. Teachers and principals never held an assembly about where to hide if a gunman entered the building. We did have fire drills and tornado drills, which we took seriously until about 6th grade, when we began feeling 10 feet tall and invincible.
I sympathize with parents who now, out of necessity as much as love, give their child an extra hug in the morning, not knowing what calamity might occur behind those locked school doors. “It could never happen here,” has been replaced by, “It is happening at far too many schools.”
The biggest discipline problems in my school were gum-chewing, throwing paper wads and talking in class. My one and only paddling occurred when a teacher lined up all the boys, because none of us would admit to making a certain noise. (Girls would never do such a thing.) The teacher figured by paddling us all, the guilty party would definitely be punished. If only it were that simple today.
Along with the security concerns, many teachers believe they have a different type of target on their back, from a source I would have never expected.
Elected officials, including a former (and perhaps future) president, are saying terrible things about teachers. The governor of Tennessee sat stone-faced and silent on a stage next to a college president who said some incredibly insulting things about the teaching profession. In a different time, just about any governor would have stopped the guy and said, “Hold on, sir. These are my teachers you’re talking about!” But in 2022, in some circles it is politically advantageous to attack public school teachers.
I cannot believe I even had to type that last sentence. Admittedly, back in the 20th century, not all of my teachers were world-class. As in any profession (even journalism), there were some duds then, as there are now. But the overwhelming majority of my teachers worked hard, set a good example, and gave it their best effort, day after day.
This, despite low wages, subpar working conditions, indifferent parents, and outdated encyclopedia sets. But at least they weren’t being bullied and berated by our state and national leaders.
These days, the creaky wooden floors, the classic auditoriums, and the dusty chalkboards have been replaced by shiny waxed floors, multipurpose cafe-gym-atoriums, and the Promethean board, which enables teachers to mirror their computer tablet, so that students can interact. Honestly, if someone had asked me what Prometheans were when I was in third grade, I would have guessed it was the chapter that followed Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians.
I think my K-12 years prepared me pretty well in basic math, essential grammar skills, history, and even driving, in a much-needed program that is often overlooked today.
I looked forward to the return of school each fall, without a care in the world, and certainly no fear. And I believe my teachers felt important and respected. I wish those sentiments were still true today.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Daily Mail’s Alicia Quarles joined Inside DFW to talk about the latest in entertainment headlines.
During the discussion, Jenny Anchondo and Quarles talked about whether or not calorie counts contribute to healthier eating. According to a new report from Daily Mail, more than half of diners surveyed said they would eat healthier food when they were confronted by calorie counts on menus.
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NPHM's long-anticipated physical home will help it intensify nationwide efforts to illuminate public housing's formative role in the American experience and addresses housing inequities for all U.S. residents
CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With grants of $1 million from the Builders Initiative and Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundations, and a Community Development Grant through the Chicago Recovery Plan, the National Public Housing Museum has reached its $14.5 million Power of Place Campaign goal. It will be able to break ground on its long-anticipated physical home, an adaptive reuse of the last remaining building of the former Jane Addams Homes at 1322-24 W. Taylor St., this fall.
Dedicated to the belief that all people have the right to a home, NPHM is the nation's first cultural institution founded to preserve and interpret the role of public housing in advancing this essential yet unfulfilled aspiration. Using oral histories, art and material culture, the museum will archive and share stories of hope, achievement, struggle, resistance, resilience and entrepreneurship from a diverse group of former and current public housing residents. By doing so, knowledge gained from the public housing experience can be used to shape and inform innovative public policy reform to reimagine our future communities and society, and the places we call home.
"Housing insecurity is one of the preeminent issues of our time. When people lose their homes, their lives, families, health and finances are disrupted. This cuts across class, race and location. And while public housing has had an enormous and often controversial impact on our nation's history, it has also shaped the way we look at what's essential for the public good," NPHM Executive Director Lisa Yun Lee, Ph.D., explained.
"The Museum draws on the power of place and memory to preserve, promote and propel the right of all people to have a place where they can live and prosper—a place to call home. This mission is grounded in social justice and human rights, and we are tackling it with a multifaceted approach that encompasses culture, activism and entrepreneurship. It's a groundbreaking undertaking, and we wouldn't be here or able to undertake it without our visionary founders and funders."
In the late 1990s, a group of public housing residents dreamt of creating a museum that preserved the collective voices, experiences and histories of public housing residents nationwide. In 2006, Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Deverra Beverly, also chair of the CHA's Central Advisory Council for all public housing developments, a CHA resident and a local historian, and community activist Peter Pero, connected with the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation's Executive Director Sunny Fischer, who was also a former public housing resident, for potential funding.
Recognizing the potential of the public housing residents' dreams, and its potential to reframe the public housing narrative, Fischer joined their effort to create NPHM. With the Chicago Community Trust as fiscal sponsor, the Driehaus Foundation provided seed money, staffing and continued funding. This allowed the museum to incorporate in 2007 and continue its fundraising efforts. Additional grants came from the Ford and Alphawood Foundations. Civic and cultural leaders, scholars, preservationists, city planners and housing advocates joined public housing residents and activists as board members and advisors.
Since its inception, the museum has also received substantial capital donations from the Alvin H. Baum and Lehman Stamm Family Funds; the Conant Family Foundation: the Boeing, Joyce, Pierce Family, Lohengrin and B&D Foundations; the Terra Foundation for American Art; the National Endowment for the Humanities; and Lucia Woods Lindley. Generous program funders have included the Kresge, Mellon, Field and Laudau Family Foundations; the Illinois Arts Council and Illinois Humanities; the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince; a City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events City Arts Grant; and Leonard C. Goodman.
Today, NPHM is also proud to note that many housing authorities nationwide have supported this effort. They are driven by the belief that the story of public housing in America, which encompasses residents of every race, ethnicity, age and creed, can have a positive and formative influence on our nation's future.
Former residents, grateful for their experiences in public housing, are among NPHM's most committed supporters. Thoughtfully built projects such as the Jane Addams Homes, designed by acclaimed Chicago architect John Holabird, offered them stable, nurturing and inclusive communities and fulfilling family homes.
"Our family of 10 lived in the Jane Addams Homes from 1960 to 1974. Most of the residents there were Black, and it was a wonderful, economically integrated neighborhood where everybody knew each other. Our lives would have been very different without it," Rev. Marshall Hatch, senior pastor of Chicago's New Mount Pilgrim Church and adjunct professor at the McCormick Theological Seminary, recalled.
"Whenever we came in on a cold day, my mother would always say 'it's so nice to come back to a nice, warm home.' Those were her exact words the night she had a heart attack in 1967 at just 44 years old, right after a record-breaking snowstorm. No one could get through the snowdrifts to help her, and she passed. But the community really pulled together to help my father as my youngest sister was just two at the time," he said.
When Ned Lufrano's family of five lived in the Jane Addams Homes from 1938 to 1952, "almost everyone was Jewish or Italian and we were all very poor. But none of us thought there was anything wrong with being poor. I always considered living there an asset, not a hindrance. Life was good. It was a wonderful, family-oriented place," said Lufrano.
"You learned early on that no one was going to give you anything and if you wanted to make something out of yourself you had to get to work." A basketball star at Marshall High School and Ripon College, Lufrano left public housing when he was a sophomore in college. Years later, he sought out a similar environment to the one he experienced in public housing for his own family. He found that kind of community in Chicago's Lakeview, where he raised two sons and still lives today.
Pamela J. Phillips' 21 years in two New York City public housing projects, accrued during stints as a child growing up with her mother and three siblings and as an adult raising her own two children, taught her the meaning of community. "I learned about sharing and caring in a 'village' to create a safe, healthy environment where we all looked out for one another, including each other's kids," she said.
"We kept each other safe, provided each other with essentials when needed and the younger ones ran errands for the elders while they looked after us. It was our 'village.' Many of the moms worked and those who didn't made sure kids got to and from school or got snacks. We very much minded each other's business," Phillips said. "It also provided my mom and me with opportunities for upward mobility—opportunities we may not have had without being in a place where the rents were affordable."
Stories of nurturing communities and successfully launched lives are a major part of public housing's legacy, and the preservation of these stories is critical to the future of housing in America. "For so many people like myself, who lived there for many years, it offered us a true home and gave us a rich history. It's important to preserve those memories, build on the legacy public housing has given our nation and explore what it can offer future generations," Hatch said.
Though NPHM has lacked an official physical home since its inception, it has cultivated and engaged a robust and inclusive community committed to its mission. This diverse group of artists, historians, activists and museum staffers have developed and presented constructive and often transformative educational programs and exhibitions to help visitors connect public housing's multifaceted and historically significant past with the social justice and human rights issues America faces today.
Chief among these programs have been the NPHM Oral History Archives and Corps, which features a recording studio named in honor of revered activist, historian and scholar Dr. Timuel Black, an annual Artist as Instigator residency, an Entrepreneurship Hub and Cooperative Museum Store run by national group of current and former public housing residents and and a series of events and exhibits focusing on issues related to the museum's mission. All have been designed to help visitors understand housing inequities and inspire engagement in innovative public policy reform by reimagining the future of U.S. communities, society and the places Americans call home.
"For the past 14 years, we have been a vibrant museum with award-winning, mission-driven programs despite the lack a permanent home. Our building is designed to teach people about housing and social justice issues in equally innovative ways. As an inventive fusion of didactic and experiential features, it will always be the jewel of our collection when it opens next year," NPHM Board Chair and Cofounder Sunny Fischer said.
"One of its most compelling aspects is that it was once vibrant public housing designed by a world class architect, John Holabird. It is being impeccably restored, complete with its Animal Court, a sculpture garden created by Chicago artist Edgar Miller, and enhanced with new features by equally inspiring artists. The building serves as a reminder not only of the significant architecture and community many public housing residents enjoyed but also of the thousands of public housing units across the U.S. that have been demolished and never replaced," Fischer added.
The last standing structure from the Jane Addams Homes, transferred to NPHM in 2018 by the Chicago Housing Authority, will undergo extensive rehabilitation to become the museum's physical home. It will include the addition of 15 mixed income apartments in the back of the building in a unique partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority and Related Midwest.
Once completed, NPHM will offer engaging programs and exhibits that feature historically significant objects and art. These offerings will present provocative ideas from internationally renowned contemporary thought leaders ranging from academics to artists. The museum's mission will continue to be presenting inclusive, diverse and balanced portrayals of the public housing experience on America and addressing its past, present and future. The Museum will also be an African American Historic Site.
Among the museum's permanent exhibitions will be the Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation Storytelling and Everyday Objects Gallery featuring a rotating collection of objects from public housing residents nationwide; the Public Art Entrance designed by internationally acclaimed artists Amanda Williams and Olalekan Jeyifous; a music room to showcase the many significant works created by public housing residents; and three apartments, restored with historic artifacts, to portray period life for a Jewish family during the birth of public housing, an Italian family adapting to a changing neighborhood and a Black family during the civil rights era. After NPHM's physical home is built, public housing entrepreneurs will also collectively own and operate a retail space onsite.
Over the past century, more than 10 million people across the nation, from all races, ethnicities and creeds, have called public housing home. The breadth and depth of public housing's impact on our nation and to the public good has gone unrecognized. For example, former Americans whose lives were shaped by public housing include public officials such as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and President Jimmy Carter; corporate leaders such as former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, Starbucks founder Howard Schultz and former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns; performers like Barbra Streisand, Lily Tomlin, Diana Ross, Elvis Presley, Angela Bassett, Thelonius Monk, Ramsey Lewis, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Jay-Z and Chaka Khan; and sports stars like the NBA's Tony Allen and baseball star Kirby Puckett.
The museum's new home is being designed to encourage the public to discover, learn and build a more just nation through a robust civic life. Ultimately, the exhibitions and programs in NPHM's new home add to the ongoing struggle to achieve social justice. It invites those who believe in the human right to housing to join in preserving history, fostering dialogue and creating change.
About the National Public Housing Museum: The NPHM is the first cultural institution in the United States dedicated to interpreting the American experience in public housing. Its mission is to preserve, promote and propel the right of all people to a place where they can live and prosper—a place to call home. Using art, oral histories and material culture, the museum will archive and share public housing stories of hope and personal achievement, as well as stories of struggle, resistance and resilience. These stories create opportunities for visitors to understand and engage in innovative public policy reform to reimagine the future of our communities, our society and the places we call home. Its physical structure is currently in development and will be an adaptive reuse of the last remaining building of the former Jane Addams Homes on Chicago's Near West Side. When completed, visitors will interface with compelling, historically significant exhibits and engage with the provocative ideas of internationally renowned contemporary artists.
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NORFOLK, Va. (WRIC) — A Virginia woman received $193,000 in total winnings from 41 lottery tickets this month – but this wasn’t the first time she won big.
In August of 2016, Lucinda Britt split a $1 million Virginia Lottery prize with her best friend.
On Tuesday, May 3, she matched the four-digit combination in Virginia Lottery’s “Pick 4” night drawing. Normally that would win the game’s top prize of $5,000. However, Britt had bought 41 tickets for the same drawing, all with the same four-digit combination; 1-9-7-2.
“I was shocked!” she told Virginia Lottery officials. “I was so happy my leg was shaking!”
Britt won $5,000 each for 36 of the tickets. With the other five tickets, she wagered 50/50 and therefore won $2,600.
The tickets were bought from two different locations in Norfolk.
Britt chose the four-digit combination of “1-9-7-2” because it corresponds with her birth year. She said she plans to use her winnings to pay off her mortgage.
Pick 4 drawings are held daily at 1:59 p.m. and 11 p.m. The top prize for a $1 play is $5,000. The chances of matching all four numbers in exact order are 1 in 10,000. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/virginia-woman-wins-lottery-for-the-second-time/ | 2022-05-22T23:05:48Z |
Entire senior class is heading to college
By Karen Jordan
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RICHTON PARK, Illinois (WLS) — The entire graduating class at Southland College Prep Charter High School is headed to college.
After years of hard work, the seniors at Southland College Prep got a chance to see how it has paid off as each student revealed where they will attend college in the fall.
All 115 members of the class of 2022 have been accepted, with some choosing between the nation’s top schools, including Candace Cochran, who will attend Columbia University in New York.
“I’ve been accepted to 20 schools,” Cochran said. “Some of the other ones included Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins.”
This end-of-the-year achievement has been the norm for the predominantly African American high school. Lauren Russell racked up more than $3 million in scholarships and 26 acceptances. She’s leaning toward Dartmouth College, and said this would not have happened without hard work.
“I’ve never been the smartest person in the classroom, so when other students are getting a concept like this, it takes me twice as hard to get it,” Russell said. “But I work hard because I want to stay ahead, I want to stay with my classmates at that level.”
Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep, said the school’s commitment to the students doesn’t end once they graduate.
“You really can’t send the first generation of college students away without checking on them and making sure they have support,” Davis said.
In addition to their impressive accomplishments, the class of 2022 set a record, earning a total of $62 million in merit-based scholarships. They beat the previous record holder, the class of 2020, which earned $60 million.
“I knew we could do it,” Russell said. “Some of these kids I’ve known since kindergarten and they’ve been the same way since kindergarten, working so hard, so smart. So I knew we would get to this point and I’m so proud of each and every one of them.”
Blaze Atwood, who will attend Wake Forest in the fall, agrees that seeing his classmates work hard helped with his success.
“Just surround yourself with people who really support you on your path and Southland really did that,” he said.
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Services for Catherine Walker, 75, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Temple.
Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery.
Mrs. Walker died Wednesday, Aug. 31, in Temple.
She was born in 1947 in Lott to B.C. Caldwell and Maudie Mae Humphrey. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Temple.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Walker.
Survivors include a son, J.E. Thomas Jr. of Temple; three daughters, Jennifer Alexander, Sherry Thomas and Ann Hargrove, all of Temple; a sister, Edna Pearl Marshall of Temple; and 18 grandchildren.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Friday at the church.
Don D. Summers Funeral Chapel in Temple is in charge of arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_1ef735ce-2ef5-11ed-9031-7734fc0e1e42.html | 2022-09-08T07:51:47Z |
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRO) between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important than July 25, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Spero Therapeutics 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 Spero Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6561 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 July 25, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") of Tebipenem HBr, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis for adults, were insufficient to obtain U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approval; (2) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (3) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero Therapeutics's operations; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Leading U.S. online safety service expands internationally in support of Online Safety Act of 2021 to help protect more children
ATLANTA, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Online safety company Bark Technologies today announced its continued international expansion with the launch of its award-winning parental control app in Australia.
A leader in the digital safety space in the U.S., Guam, and most recently, South Africa, Bark currently helps protect nearly 6 million children at home and in more than 3,100 schools and districts. Using highly sophisticated artificial intelligence, Bark alerts families to concerning behaviors in a variety of categories, including cyberbullying, depression, suicidal ideation, violence, and online predation. Bark monitors more than 30 of today's most popular social media platforms and apps, as well as text messages, images, videos, chats, emails, and files. Families also get the ability to create custom screen time schedules, block websites and apps, and receive location alerts when kids are on the go.
The expansion coincides with recent legislation aimed at making the commonwealth's existing online safety laws more expansive. "Bark's launch into Australia aligns perfectly with the Online Safety Act of 2021, which strengthens Australia's commitment to protecting more children from digital dangers," said Skylar Walker, Bark's senior director of business development. "As we work together and build partnerships with local service providers, we are raising the bar for more comprehensive online safety measures worldwide." Bark plans to build on its presence in Australia and beyond by forging partnerships with ISPs and other service providers who have a vested interest in protecting kids online.
A 2021 study published by Australia's eSafety Commissioner entitled "Mind the Gap: Parental Awareness of Children's Exposure to Risks Online" found that significant gaps exist in parental awareness of their children's online lives, specifically in relation to harmful digital content. Noted findings from the study include:
- Six in ten children have communicated with someone they first met online.
- One in eight children have sent a photo or video of themselves to someone they first met online.
- One in eight children have met someone face-to-face after first getting to know them online.
- Close to half of the surveyed children were treated in a hurtful or nasty way online in the past year, while a quarter of the children had themselves treated someone in a hurtful or nasty way online.
- One in ten children have been the target of hate speech online.
"In addition to bridging the gap when it comes to online safety, we're proud to provide Australians with the chance to create stronger relationships with their children," said Bark CEO Brian Bason. "With Bark, parents get greater insight into their kids' digital lives, allowing them to start important conversations and better understand what it's like growing up in the digital age."
Bark's community resources also include a best-selling book, Parenting in a Tech World; the honor of being featured in the eye-opening documentary Childhood 2.0; serving as moderator for the Parenting in a Tech World Facebook group with more than 180,000 members; and maintaining an active schedule of educational presentations, including tech nights for parents and online safety trainings worldwide. For more information about Bark's international partnerships, please email Skylar Walker.
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Bark helps families manage and protect their children's digital lives. The award-winning service monitors 30+ of the most popular apps and social media platforms for signs of issues like cyberbullying, suicidal ideation, online predators, threats of violence, and more. Bark's web filtering and screen time management tools empower families to set healthy limits around the websites and apps their kids can access and when they can visit them. Visit www.bark.us to learn more.
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Cloud-hosted platform delivers significant gains for California provider.
GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eRAD, a subsidiary of RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT), announced today that Open System Imaging, based in Palm Desert, Calif., has deployed eRAD's Radiology Information System (RIS), Patient Portal and RADAR, its secure clinical communications platform. eRAD is a leading provider of standards-based, web-centric radiology image and data management solutions.
Open System Imaging (OSI) has three imaging centers in southern California and a fourth location in the northern part of the state. The search for a new RIS platform began when OSI's previous vendor dropped support for its system. "We utilized the legacy system for six or seven years and performed extensive research in making the decision to implement a new solution," said Ken Bishop, Chief Executive Officer and founder of OSI. "One deciding factor was that eRAD is radiology-specific and is designed to address the specific needs of outpatient imaging centers like ours. The system fulfills all of our requirements, inclusive of the most advanced features in the industry. We take comfort that we can rely on the eRAD team to provide ongoing support and keep us current with new features as the industry evolves."
OSI's information technology team is tasked with handling distributed operations across the state, which can add complexity to its processes. OSI leveraged eRAD's cloud-hosting option for the RIS to eliminate the burden of maintaining and upgrading software and hardware. At its data center, eRAD manages the server hardware, long and short-term storage, and HIPAA-compliant disaster recovery solutions so customers like OSI have maximum system uptime and efficiency. Technical support and business continuity are incorporated, which enables OSI to limit its capital outlay and focus on its top priority—patient care.
"The cloud hosting was a primary driver in our selection of eRAD," said Bishop. "We avoid the cost and complexity of having to invest in equipment and maintain our own servers, and we gain the benefit of the latest functionality. Relieving us of that burden is very important to us. The comprehensive hosted-server option makes operations much simpler for our I.T. team. eRAD assumes that responsibility."
OSI worked closely with eRAD to ensure a smooth implementation, including integration with other systems. "Our I.T. director was very pleased with eRAD's effectiveness in building the interfaces with our PACS," said Bishop. "From training to go-live, we had no major issues. I've done a deployment like this two or three times in my career, and this was definitely the smoothest."
Dave Cunningham, VP of Sales for eRAD, added, "Above all, Open Systems Imaging is very committed to its patient communities. OSI strives to make a difference for every patient who arrives at its centers. We at eRAD understand OSI's business and its goals very well, and we have tailored the eRAD workflow to meet OSI's objectives. Our RIS, Patient Portal, and patient communications platform will enable OSI to see a concrete difference in the way it delivers care. We are pleased to begin this partnership with OSI."
Open System Imaging was established in 1995 and was the first radiology provider in the Coachella Valley to offer "open" MRI. OSI also provides high-field MRI, CT, and ultrasound services. OSI's experienced professionals are committed to the highest-quality care delivery for all patients.
For more information, visit www.opensystemimaging.com
eRAD offers a complete suite of workflow solutions for the imaging industry. Its EHR-Certified RIS, web-based PACS, and multi-site workflow solutions are used by teleradiology businesses, specialty reading groups, multi-site reading groups, hospitals, and outpatient imaging centers. With over 500 installations in the U.S. and abroad, eRAD's products are available as cloud-based hosted solutions, or as in-house enterprise solutions. For more information, visit www.erad.com.
RadNet, Inc. is the leading national provider of freestanding, fixed-site diagnostic imaging services in the United States based on the number of locations and annual imaging revenue. RadNet has a network of 351 owned and/or operated outpatient imaging centers. RadNet's core markets include California, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, Arizona, and New York. In addition, RadNet provides radiology information technology solutions and other related products and services to customers in the diagnostic imaging industry. Together with affiliated radiologists, and inclusive of full-time and per diem employees and technicians, RadNet has approximately 9,400 employees.
For more information, visit www.radnet.com.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — One photograph shows a kneeling soldier kissing a child inside a subway station, where Ukraine families shelter from Russian airstrikes. In another, an infant and a woman who appears on the brink of tears look out from a departing train car as a man peers inside, his hand spread across the window in a gesture of goodbye.
In an uplifting Father’s Day message Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted 10 photos of parents and children set against the grim backdrop of war, praising fathers who “protect and defend the most precious.”
There are scenes of childbirth, as a man and woman look toward a swaddled baby in what appears to be a hospital room where the spackled walls show scars of fighting. In another, a man lifts a child over a fence toward a woman with outstretched arms on a train platform.
“Being a father is a great responsibility and a great happiness,” Zelenskyy wrote in English text that followed the Ukrainian on Instagram. “It is strength, wisdom, motivation to go forward and not to give up.”
He urged his nation’s fighters to endure for the “future of your family, your children, and therefore the whole of Ukraine.”
His message came as four months of war in Ukraine appear to be straining the morale of troops on both sides, prompting desertions and rebellion against officers’ orders. NATO’s chief warned the fighting could drag on for “years.”
“Combat units from both sides are committed to intense combat in the Donbas and are likely experiencing variable morale,” Britain’s defense ministry said in its daily assessment of the war.
“Ukrainian forces have likely suffered desertions in recent weeks,” the assessment said, but added that “Russian morale highly likely remains especially troubled.”
It said “cases of whole Russian units refusing orders and armed stand-offs between officers and their troops continue to occur.”
Separately, the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate released what it said were intercepted phone calls in which Russian soldiers complained about front-line conditions, poor equipment, and overall lack of personnel, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War.
In an interview published on Sunday in the German weekly Bild am Sonntag, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that “nobody knows” how long the war could last.
“We need to be prepared for it to last for years,” he said.
He also urged allies ”not to weaken support for Ukraine, even if the costs are high, not only in terms of military aid, but also because of the increase in energy and food goods prices.”
In his nightly address Sunday, Zelenskyy said the week ahead would be “historic” and perhaps bring Ukraine closer to membership in the European Union. But that move could portend a more hostile response from Russia, he warned.
EU leaders recommended Friday that Ukraine join the bloc, and their proposal was to go to members for discussion this week in Brussels. Zelenskyy called the outcome of those talks one of the most fateful moments for Ukraine since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
“I am sure that only a positive decision meets the interests of the whole of Europe,” he said.
“In such a week we should expect greater hostile activity from Russia,” he added. “And not only against Ukraine, but also against Europe. We are preparing.”
In recent days, Gazprom, the Russian gas company, has reduced supplies to two major European clients — Germany and Italy. In Italy’s case, energy officials are expected to huddle this week about the situation. The head of Italian energy giant ENI said on Saturday that with additional gas purchased from other sources, Italy should make it through the coming winter, but he warned Italians that “restrictions” affecting gas use might be necessary.
Germany will limit the use of gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a reduction in supplies from Russia, the country’s economy minister said on Sunday. Germany has been trying to fill its gas storage facilities to capacity ahead of the cold winter months.
Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Germany will try to compensate for the move by increasing the burning of coal, a more polluting fossil fuel. “That’s bitter, but it’s simply necessary in this situation to lower gas usage,” he said.
Stoltenberg stressed, though, that “the costs of food and fuel are nothing compared with those paid daily by the Ukrainians on the front line.”
Stoltenberg added: What’s more, if Russian President Vladimir Putin should reach his objectives in Ukraine, like when he annexed Crimea in 2014, “we would have to pay an even greater price.”
Britain’s defense ministry said that both Russia and Ukraine have continued to conduct heavy artillery bombardments on axes to the north, east and south of the Sieverodonetsk pocket, but with little change in the front line.
Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai said via Telegram on Sunday: “It is a very difficult situation in Sievierodonetsk, where the enemy in the middle of the city is conducting round-the-clock aerial reconnaissance with drones, adjusting fire, quickly adjusting to our changes.”
Russia’s defense ministry claimed on Sunday that Russian and separatist forces have taken control of Metolkine, a settlement just to the east of Sievierodonetsk.
Bakhmut, a city in the Donbas, is 55 kilometers (33 miles) southwest of the twin cities of Lysyhansk and Siervierodonetsk, where fierce military clashes have been raging. Every day, Russian artillery pummels Bakhmut.
But Bakhmut’s people try to go about their daily lives, including shopping in markets that have opened again in recent weeks.
“In principle, it can be calm in the morning,” said one resident, Oleg Drobelnnikov. ”The shelling starts at about 7 or 8 in the evening.” Still, he said, it has been pretty calm in the last 10 days or so.
“You can buy food at small farmer markets,” said Drobelnnikov, a teacher. ”It is not a problem. In principle, educational institutions, like schools or kindergartens, are not working due to the situation. The institutions moved to other regions. There is no work here.”
Ukraine’s east has been the main focus of Russia’s attacks for more than two months.
On Saturday, Zelenskyy made a trip south from Kyiv to visit troops and hospital workers in the Mykolaiv and Odesa regions along the Black Sea. He handed out awards to dozens of people at every stop, shaking their hands and thanking them again and again for their service.
Zelenskyy, in a recorded address aboard a train back to Kyiv, vowed to defend the country’s south.
“We will not give away the south to anyone. We will return everything that’s ours and the sea will be Ukrainian and safe.”
He added: “Russia does not have as many missiles as our people have a desire to live.”
Zelenskyy also condemned the Russian blockade of Ukraine’s ports amid weeks of inconclusive negotiations on safe corridors so millions of tons of siloed grain can be shipped out before the approaching new harvest season.
In other attacks in the south, Ukraine’s southern military operational command said Sunday that two people were killed in shelling of the Galitsyn community in the Mykolaiv region and that shelling of the Bashtansky district is continuing.
Russia’s defense ministry said seaborne missiles destroyed a plant in Mykolaiv city where Western-supplied howitzers and armored vehicles were stored.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed concerns “that a bit of Ukraine fatigue is starting to set in around the world.”
“It would be a catastrophe if Putin won. He’d love nothing more than to say, ‘Let’s freeze this conflict, let’s have a cease-fire,'” Johnson said on Saturday, a day after a surprise visit to Kyiv, where he met with Zelenskyy and offered offer continued aid and military training.
Western-supplied heavy weapons are reaching front lines. But Ukraine’s leaders have insisted for weeks that they need more arms, and sooner.
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Julia Rubin in New York, Sylvia Hui in London, Frank Jordans in Berlin, Frances D’Emilio in Rome and Srdjan Nedeljkovic in Bakhmut, Ukraine, contributed to this report.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid isn’t sure when Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. will report to training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs.
For that matter, neither is Patrick Mahomes.
The Chiefs quarterback said Friday he has exchanged text messages with his blindside protector all offseason, even though Brown skipped all team activities while negotiating a contract. But with the deadline passed for a deal to get done, Brown is left with the prospect of playing this season for about $16.7 million under the franchise tag.
Until he signs that tender, though, Brown doesn’t have to report to Missouri Western State University.
“You want him to be here, I mean, just because of the guy he is,” said Mahomes, who reported along with the other QBs and rookies for a couple of days of work before the rest of the team shows up Monday afternoon.
“But at the same time,” Mahomes said, “when it comes to money and then contracts or stuff like that, I’ll never kind of force you to do anything, because I know you’re trying to provide for your family long-term. But as a teammate, as a friend, you want him to be here and be part of this. You want him to be out here and in the building and together.”
The Chiefs offered Brown a six-year, $140 million contract with more than $30 million guaranteed at signing, which would have made him one of the league’s highest-paid left tackles. But the rest of the guaranteed money in the deal wasn’t what Brown and his new representatives were seeking, so they allowed last week’s negotiating deadline to lapse.
Now, it’s up to Brown to prove this season — just his second at left tackle — that he’s worthy of that kind of money.
Skipping the start of training camp probably isn’t the best way to get started.
“I would tell you, when you miss, you miss,” Reid acknowledged. “I mean, it’s hard to make that up. That’s just logical. To say he doesn’t have a foundation — he has a great foundation of plays that we run and the things we do. But he’s missed all off OTAs and all the new stuff that we put in. And that’s where he would have to catch up.”
Reid said that left guard Joe Thuney is capable of sliding to left tackle, though that just leaves another spot open along the offensive line. Other options include Geron Christian, a former third-round pick who started 14 games over the past two years in Houston, and fifth-round pick Darian Kinnard, who played right tackle at Kentucky.
None of them provides Mahomes with the same sense of comfort as Brown, though.
“He’s one of the smartest football players I think I’ve ever played with,” Mahomes said. “He has a high IQ. I mean, even when he wasn’t at OTAs, he’d be asking me questions. He’s watching the film, doing everything to make sure that when he starts here, he’s ready to go. And I think that comes with having his dad playing in the league. He’s been around the sport for his whole life. And you ask anybody on this team, he’s one of the best guys on the scene.”
In other news, Reid said right tackle Lucas Niang is recovering from knee surgery, cornerback Rashad Fenton is rehabbing after shoulder surgery and wide receiver Justyn Ross is out for the start of camp following foot surgery.
All of them are expected to land on the physically unable-to-perform list.
In more positive injury news, second-round draft pick Skyy Moore — who is expected to help the Chiefs overcome the loss of Tyreek Hill — said he was fully recovered from a hamstring injury that caused him to miss most of the offseason.
“I’m fully ready to go,” Moore said. “I felt like it was just a bit of like, the transition from combine prep to the season. It was like, a little over use. But that’s all behind me now. I’m ready to contribute.”
Indeed, Moore was all smiles Friday, even though his first NFL training camp got off to an inauspicious start.
“I actually forgot everything I had,” he explained. “I had to wake up at 3:30 a.m. for a 5 a.m. flight and I like, locked myself out of my hotel in Tampa. So I got to get my suitcase shipped overnight. So yeah, I forget everything. I guess I’m just going to rock out with the team gear and hopefully it’ll get here tomorrow.”
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN).
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According to a filed complaint, Amazon.com, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
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- Psychedelic Fundamentals is the initial offering in the new MAPS Digital Learning program introducing learners to the most important aspects of psychedelic history, research, uses, and harm reduction
- The series of short, easy-to-follow modules is the perfect starting point for people trying to learn about psychedelics for the first time, but is also useful for psychedelic veterans looking to refine their knowledge
- "This is the drug training we should have all received as teenagers."
SAN JOSE, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading authority on psychedelics, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), announced the launch of Psychedelic Fundamentals, an online psychedelic education program which provides people with accurate, evidence-based information about psychedelics. The educational curriculum, developed in collaboration with Interwoven and delivered over five modules, covers a range of topics including psychedelic history, science, clinical research, therapeutic uses, and harm reduction.
"Psychedelic Fundamentals is a program for everyone - even for people who may never take a psychedelic themselves. Within the next few years, millions of people may be eligible for a prescription of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Having access to a science-based educational curriculum, backed by MAPS' nearly four decades as the world leader in psychedelics, will give people shared language and knowledge to better care for loved ones who may be looking into these treatments."
Shirelle Noble, Director of Digital, MAPS
Psychedelic Fundamentals serves as a perfect launching point for those completely new to psychedelics and seeking the basic knowledge of how psychedelics work, their effects, and their history. This course is valuable to people who are curious about the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes for themselves or a loved one, and for people looking for up to date information about cutting-edge psychedelic research. Experienced psychedelic users will find this guide a useful resource with the latest on psychedelic policy, as well as harm reduction strategies to increase the likelihood of an "ideal" experience.
Since 1986, MAPS has endeavored to counteract the broad public misinformation disseminated over the decades of the War on Drugs. The gain in public interest in psychedelics has left many with a desire to learn more about the transformative potential of these substances, but there are limited resources for people looking for an authoritative curriculum.
"This is the drug training we should have all received as teenagers. It was not just about the different substances, but the benefits they can have, as well as how to integrate those experiences, and also some useful tips for how to be there for those in need while they are having them. So much valuable information in one place, with the awareness to tell users to be cautious and aware of what they are doing."
Proficient Psychedelic Fundamentals learner
The Psychedelic Fundamentals coursework is divided into modules including: Psychedelics & Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness, The Current State of Psychedelics, Psychedelic Brain Science 101, Comparing Psychedelic Substances, and Psychedelic Trip Planning & Harm Reduction. Each module contains a series of short, easy-to-follow lessons complimented by MAPS' new online community platform, where fellow learners and psychedelic advocates can connect.
The Psychedelic Fundamentals digital learning course is available for purchase on the MAPS website.
ABOUT MAPS
Founded in 1986, MAPS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. MAPS is sponsoring the most advanced psychedelic therapy research in the world funded primarily by philanthropic donors and grantors who have given more than $130 million for research and education.
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sarah Grace, one of the most well-known health and nutrition influencers, who has more than 700,000 followers across social media, signed a long-term deal with Thorne HealthTech, a leader in developing innovative solutions for a personalized approach to health and well-being. Having separated herself from other creators by creating a community of women who aspire for help and to help each other, Sarah Grace uses her platforms not only to promote the benefits of living healthy, but to further empower her audience to do so. As a registered dietician, a former Division 1 athlete, and founder of Fresh Fit N Healthy, Sarah Grace authentically understands the many challenges women go through daily while sharing how to best handle and resolve many of these challenges.
"I am such an advocate for personalized health, especially when it is backed by science," says Sarah Grace. "Everyone has different needs that must be looked at uniquely, and as a science-driven wellness company, Thorne is the best at what they do, empowering individuals with the support, education, and resources they need to live healthier for longer. I'm proud to partner with Thorne and have been a long-time user of their products. I'm equally proud being able to share my story with millions of women, knowing I can help in so many ways."
Sarah Grace's partnership with Thorne aims to reach individuals who are looking to become the healthiest version of themselves. An advocate of Thorne for years, Sarah Grace uses a variety of Thorne's high-quality products, including their vitamin D drops, Omega-3 supplements, magnesium, and protein powders, as well as others designed to meet specific needs at different stages of life. Sarah Grace has dedicated her career to helping women worldwide find a balanced lifestyle while supporting healthy hormone levels, and she understands how every individual's health and wellness journey is unique and different.
"We are excited for Sarah Grace to partner with Thorne and continue creating authentic and engaging health and wellness content," says Evan Morgenstein, CEO of The Digital Renegades, Sarah Grace's management agency. "We appreciate Thorne's energetic vision for the partnership and look forward to collaborating closely and shedding a positive light on health and nutrition."
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Wayfair is cutting about 870 employees, or 5% of its global workforce, as part of a plan previously announced by the home goods company to manage operating costs and realign its investment priorities after the pandemic.
With millions sheltering at home in 2020, the Boston company reported 55% sales growth as families spent heavily to furnish living rooms and other parts of the house. Last year, as more people ventured out, sales at Wayfair declined 3.1%.
Wayfair Inc. expects costs related to the job cuts to run between $30 million and $40 million in the third quarter, mostly related to employee severance and benefits.
The company said that it’s also in the process of making substantial cuts to third party labor costs as well.
Shares tumbled 13% in Friday morning trading. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/wayfair-cutting-about-870-jobs-or-5-of-global-workforce/ | 2022-08-19T22:21:34Z |
Leap Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Richard L. Schilsky, MD to its Board of Directors
Published: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:00 AM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTX), a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted and immuno-oncology therapeutics, today announced the appointment of Richard L. Schilsky, MD, FASCO, FACP, FSCT to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2022. Dr. Schilsky brings over 40 years of experience in medicine and clinical research, specializing in new drug development and clinical trials for a wide range of cancers.
"We are honored to welcome Dr. Schilsky, who brings a wealth of experience and deep knowledge to bolster Leap's drug development strategy," said Christopher Mirabelli, PhD, Chairman of Leap Therapeutics' Board. "He is a recognized key opinion leader in cancer research who has served in many academic and cooperative group leadership positions and on the FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee. We look forward to leveraging his expertise to support our major clinical initiatives and regulatory strategy in the years to come."
"I'm thrilled to join the Board of Leap at such an exciting time for the Company as we continue demonstrating the significant potential that DKN-01 has in treating patients with solid tumors, particularly those whose tumors express high levels of DKK1," said Dr. Schilsky. "I look forward to collaborating with my fellow Board members and the entire Leap management and scientific team to advance the pipeline and deliver meaningful cancer therapies to patients around the world."
Dr. Schilsky is the former Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and served as its President from 2008-2009. He spent the majority of his career at the University of Chicago, joining the faculty in 1984, and serving in many leadership positions including as Associate Dean for Clinical Research in the Biological Sciences Division, Chief of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine, and Director of the University of Chicago Cancer Research Center. From 1995 to 2010, Dr. Schilsky served as Chair of the Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB), a national cooperative clinical research group funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). He has extensive experience working with both the NCI and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) having served as a member and Chair of the NCI Board of Scientific Advisors, member of the NCI Clinical and Translational Research Committee, and member and Chair of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) of the FDA. Dr. Schilsky has served on the editorial boards of many cancer journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, and presently serves on the editorial board of the New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Schilsky received his BA from the University of Pennsylvania and MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
About Leap Therapeutics
Leap Therapeutics (NASDAQ: LPTX) is focused on developing targeted and immuno-oncology therapeutics. Leap's most advanced clinical candidate, DKN-01, is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) protein. DKN-01 is being developed in patients with esophagogastric, gynecologic, and colorectal cancers. Leap has entered into a strategic collaboration with BeiGene, Ltd. for the rights to develop DKN-01 in Asia (excluding Japan), Australia, and New Zealand. For more information about Leap Therapeutics, visit http://www.leaptx.com or view our public filings with the SEC that are available via EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov or via https://investors.leaptx.com/.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include expectations with respect to the development and advancement of DKN-01, board leadership prospects and strategies, , and other future expectations, plans and prospects. Although Leap believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: that the initiation, conduct, and completion of clinical trials, laboratory operations, manufacturing campaigns, and other studies may be delayed, adversely affected, or impacted by COVID-19, global conflict or supply chain related issues; unstable global market and economic conditions; the accuracy of our estimates regarding expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and needs for financing; the outcome, cost, and timing of our product development activities and clinical trials; the uncertain clinical development process, including the risk that clinical trials may not have an effective design or generate positive results; our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of our drug product candidates; the size and growth potential of the markets for our drug product candidates; our ability to continue obtaining and maintaining intellectual property protection for our drug product candidates; and other risks. Detailed information regarding factors that may cause actual results to differ materially is included in Leap Therapeutics' periodic filings with the SEC, including Leap's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on March 11, 2022 and as may be updated by Leap's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the other reports Leap files from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement contained in this release speaks only as of its date. Leap undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Supreme Court strikes New York gun law, expanding gun rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry guns in public, a major expansion of gun rights.
The justices’ 6-3 decision follows a series of recent mass shootings and is expected to ultimately allow more people to legally carry guns on the streets of the nation’s largest cities — including New York, Los Angeles and Boston — and elsewhere. About a quarter of the U.S. population lives in states expected to be affected by the ruling, the high court’s first major gun decision in more than a decade.
The ruling comes as Congress is actively working on gun legislation following recent mass shootings in Texas, New York and California.
Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the majority that the Constitution protects “an individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home.”
In their decision, the justices struck down a New York law requiring people to demonstrate a particular need for carrying a gun in order to get a license to carry one in public. The justices said the requirement violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.”
California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island all have similar laws. The Biden administration had urged the justices to uphold New York’s law.
In a dissent joined by his liberal colleagues, Justice Stephen Breyer focused on the toll taken by gun violence. “Since the start of this year alone (2022), there have already been 277 reported mass shootings—an average of more than one per day,” Breyer wrote.
Backers of New York’s law had argued that striking it down would ultimately lead to more guns on the streets and higher rates of violent crime. The decision comes at a time when gun violence already on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic has spiked anew.
In most of the country gun owners have little difficulty legally carrying their weapons in public. But that had been harder to do in New York and the handful of states with similar laws. New York’s law, which has been in place since 1913, says that to carry a concealed handgun in public, a person applying for a license has to show “proper cause,” a specific need to carry the weapon.
The state issues unrestricted licenses where a person can carry their gun anywhere and restricted licenses that allow a person to carry the weapon but just for specific purposes such as hunting and target shooting or to and from their place of business.
The Supreme Court last issued a major gun decision in 2010. In that decision and a ruling from 2008 the justices established a nationwide right to keep a gun at home for self-defense. The question for the court this time was about carrying one outside the home.
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National Heritage Academies CollegeBound™ Scholarship annually recognizes rising scholars
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four eighth-graders ended the school year with a surprise: They each were the recipient of a $5,000 college scholarship. Chosen from hundreds of applicants who hail from more than 90 National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner-schools, these rising scholars received the award through NHA's CollegeBound™ Scholarship Program.
This year's winners are:
- Bella Lamin, Greensboro Academy (Greensboro, N.C.)
- Deenah Ahmed, Achieve Charter Academy (Canton, Mich.)
- Liam Certo, South Arbor Charter Academy (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
- London Brazil, Pembroke Academy (Detroit, Mich.)
The common thread among each scholar's application essay spoke to how their school's caring teachers and character-based approach to education through Moral Focus virtues instilled in them the principles they channel to achieve success both academically and personally.
"It is my great pleasure to congratulate this year's class of CollegeBound™ Scholarship winners," said NHA President and CEO Brian Britton. "To hear these scholars' stories of courage and perseverance is inspiring, and to see the impact our educators have had in encouraging their success is uplifting – it's the tangible outcome of education transforming lives in the communities we serve."
The CollegeBound™ Scholarship Program is managed by an independent program administrator. Scholarship considerations include academic performance, community involvement, and a written essay. Through the application process, scholars can share about the experiences that have shaped them and the people who have influenced their lives – from community service to the real-world application of Moral Focus virtues to defining moments in the decision to pursue a STEM-based education.
Funding for the scholarship is provided through NHA employee contributions, people who believe in NHA's mission to help every child achieve their dreams.
About National Heritage Academies:
National Heritage Academies is a network of 98 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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NEW ORLEANS, May 27, 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 19, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: OKTA), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
If you purchased securities of Okta 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/nasdaqgs-okta/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by July 19, 2022.
Okta and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 22, 2022, the Company disclosed that it had detected an attempted hacking attack in late January 2022, and that, "[b]ased on our investigation to date, there is no evidence of ongoing malicious activity beyond the activity detected in January." Later that same day, the Company disclosed that "[a]fter a thorough analysis of [the hackers'] claims, we have concluded that a small percentage of customers – approximately 2.5% – have potentially been impacted and whose data may have been viewed or acted upon."
On this news, shares of Okta fell $17.88 per share, or 10.74%, to close at $148.55 per share on March 23, 2022.
The case is City of Miami Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Retirement Trust v. Okta, Inc., No. 22-cv-02990.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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The brands will bring two limited edition Stacey Bendet-designed Covers to living rooms across the U.S.
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lovesac, the Designed for LifeTM furniture company best known for their Sactionals ("The World's Most Adaptable CouchTM"), Sacs ("The World's Most Comfortable SeatTM"), and the innovative StealthTech Sound + Charge System, has teamed up with contemporary fashion brand alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet ahead of New York Fashion Week.
Intended to effortlessly merge Lovesac's brand promise of Total ComfortTM with alice + olivia's fashion aesthetic, the collaboration will bring limited-edition Cover prints, designed by Stacey Bendet, into the living rooms of U.S. based consumers. Lovesac x alice + olivia CitySac and Squattoman Covers will be sold in Lovesac showrooms and on Lovesac.com, while additionally being merchandised in select alice + olivia boutiques and shown during this season's NYFW Presentation.
"Alongside alice + olivia, we're hoping to help consumers bring runway fashion into their homes, in a comfortable and sustainable way. Just like an alice + olivia dress stands out from the crowd, our Stacey Bendet-designed Sac Covers will offer an expressive accent piece for virtually any living room" said Shawn Nelson, Lovesac Founder and CEO. "Our brands share the same entrepreneurial spirit, passion for fun and unique products, and a desire to help customers reduce their carbon footprint. For Lovesac, this means designing products that are built to last a lifetime and working towards our mission of zero waste and zero emissions by 2040."
The brands will launch two unique styles for Fall '22. In advance of this season's NYFW showcase, Lovesac will bring the iconic alice + olivia Cover prints to life: the Sassy Stace and the Flower Garden.
The Stace Face, featured on the Sassy Stace pattern, has been a staple for the alice + olivia brand since its inception. The rainbow design celebrates alice + olivia's 20th anniversary and aims to bring a dose of joyful maximalism to owners' homes. It will be shown during this season's NYFW presentation – and a custom-designed Lovesac Mobile Concierge will showcase the iconic pattern as it brings unique consumer experiences to life across Manhattan beginning September 7th. Fans of both brands can also follow the Mobile Concierge activation in New York City on their official Instagram account (@lovesac).
Floral patterns, like the one featured on the Flower Garden Cover, have been crucial to alice + olivia designs since the brand's inception, and this particular pattern will resonate with homeowners – bringing a splash of color and texture to any living area. The Flower Garden Lovesac print will be discoverable in select alice + olivia boutiques, as well as creatively featured in Fall 2022 seasonal styles.
"We designed this Lovesac collaboration using our favorite prints to create something fun and unexpected for the home or office! The floral print is from our Fall 22 collection and the rainbow Stace Face is the icon of our brand. We chose prints that are meant to bring a pop of whimsy and happiness to your home or home office environment," says Stacey Bendet, CEO and Founder of alice + olivia.
Compatible with any existing Lovesac CitySac and Squattoman Inserts, the brand's changeable, washable Covers offer the opportunity for customers to tailor their space to fit their current aesthetic and changing design needs. Both patterns will be available as limited-edition Covers for the Lovesac CitySac and Squattoman styles.
The Lovesac x alice + olivia pricing is as follows.
- Sassy Stace CitySac Cover, $1,150
- Flower Garden CitySac Cover, $750
- Sassy Stace Squattoman, $350
- Flower Garden Squattoman, $250
Based in Stamford, Connecticut, The Lovesac Company is a technology driven company that designs, manufactures and sells unique, high-quality furniture derived through its proprietary Designed for Life® approach which results in products that are built to last a lifetime and designed to evolve as customers' lives do. The current product offering is comprised of modular couches called Sactionals, premium foam beanbag chairs called Sacs, and the Sactionals StealthTech Sound + Charge System. As a recipient of Repreve's 5th Annual Champions of Sustainability, responsible production and innovation are at the center of the brand's design philosophy with products protected by a robust portfolio of utility patents. Products are marketed and sold primarily online directly at www.lovesac.com, supported by direct-to-consumer touch points in the form of owned showrooms, as well as through shop-in-shops and pop-up-shops with third party retailers. In 2022, Lovesac was recognized by Furniture Today within the 'fastest growing' category, and as an honoree for Serendipity's Design Market.
Launched in 2002, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is a brand that allows women to express their personal style. With clothing that juxtaposes the whimsical and flirty with the sexy and sophisticated, a+o epitomizes the personality and perspective of its founder, Stacey Bendet. The brand was born from Stacey's personal quest to create the perfect pair of pants and has since grown into a full lifestyle collection including ready-to-wear, gowns, shoes, handbags and accessories. The brand is a Hollywood favorite with celebrity fans including Meghan Markle, Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gigi Hadid and Jessica Alba.
alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is available at the brand's free-standing boutiques located in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austen, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, East Hampton, Greenwich, Houston, Manhasset, Miami, Orange County, Palm Beach, Southampton, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuwait, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Macau, Chengdu, Bangkok, and at aliceandolivia.com. alice + olivia is also available at over 800 select department and specialty stores worldwide, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Net-a-Porter, Lane Crawford, Harvey Nichols, and Harrods, Isetan, Hankyu.
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Nuclear leaders partner to drive SMR research, innovation and training
OTTAWA, ON, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - As Canada looks toward a low-carbon future, McMaster University, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC), and Global First Power (GFP) have embarked on a new partnership to advance research in small modular reactors (SMRs) – a clean energy technology that will play an essential role in Canada's Net Zero by 2050 goal.
The three partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further examine the feasibility of deploying a Micro Modular Reactor (MMR®) at McMaster University or an affiliated site. The partnership is expected to pave the way for Canadian communities considering the adoption of this new approach to greenhouse gas-free energy.
The MMR is a new class of nuclear reactor, much smaller in size and power than traditional nuclear reactors, with enhanced safety features. Factory constructed with a far smaller footprint and expected economies from fleet operation, the MMR is suitable for powering remote communities and providing process heat to industry, and is expected to be operational in Canada later this decade.
Seattle-based USNC has developed the MMR technology for worldwide deployment. GFP is the partnership between USNC and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) that is deploying USNC's MMR technology in Canada. Both USNC and OPG are contributors to Canada's SMR Action Plan.
Dave Tucker, McMaster's assistant vice-president, research (nuclear) said the partnership builds on McMaster's rich nuclear expertise and follows on the University's contributions to Canada's SMR Action Plan.
"McMaster is a global leader in nuclear R&D and a recognized centre of excellence for training," he said, noting the partners are frontrunners in this field.
"Combining our capabilities with those of USNC and GFP will allow us to conduct life-cycle studies on the optimal utilization of SMRs and train the next generation of experts that will build, operate, maintain, monitor and regulate these facilities."
GFP is developing Canada's first commercial demonstration SMR at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratory's (CNL) Chalk River site, where much of the research and training will take place, according to Dominique Minière, GFP's president and CEO.
"It's the most advanced SMR project in the country and, arguably, the Western world," said Minière. "Tapping into McMaster's talent pool of experts, building research collaborations and fostering student training initiatives will strengthen the position of Canada as a global leader in SMR deployment which is critical for addressing the global climate emergency," he said, adding that GFP's MMR Project at Chalk River is expected to be operational in 2027.
It's a sentiment echoed by USNC's CEO Francesco Venneri, who said the GFP MMR project is a market-ready design, specifically designed for Canadian climates, and similar in size and power to McMaster's five-megawatt reactor.
"Partnering with McMaster at this stage will be instrumental for training the next generation of leaders as we collectively investigate enhanced safety measures, cost structures, power utilization, and waste management options," he said. "We're excited at this opportunity and keen to begin our collaborations to ensure Canada has the requisite talent and infrastructure moving forward."
Tucker said the partnership is an important step in the launch of the University's SMR feasibility study – an estimated 18-month initiative in consultation with community, business, and government stakeholders, including Indigenous communities and municipal councils. Based on those findings and McMaster's decision to pursue SMR deployment, the process of seeking the necessary licenses from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will begin.
"We have over 60 years of experience operating a community-based nuclear reactor safely and efficiently, and the subsequent health, research and economic benefits continue to advance the health and well-being of society," he said. "It's incumbent upon us to use our knowledge and expertise to help Canada meet its Net-Zero target."
About Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation
Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) is the Seattle-based global leader in the deployment of micro reactors, with its Canadian operations headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It is a strong vertical integrator of nuclear power technologies, entirely committed to bringing safe, commercially competitive, clean and reliable nuclear energy to markets throughout the world. USNC's proprietary Micro Modular Reactor (MMR®) Energy System can provide electricity or process heat to heavy industry and remote communities. The company adheres to strict inherent and intrinsic safety principles through technological innovation in fuels, materials and design.
About McMaster University
McMaster University – home to Canada's most powerful nuclear research reactor – is among the country's most research-intensive universities and is consistently ranked as one of the world's Top 100 universities. Together, our researchers, students and staff advance human and societal health and well-being, creating a Brighter World.
About Global First Power
GFP is a Canadian energy company, jointly owned by Ontario Power Generation and USNC-Power Ltd. Our vision is to contribute to a world where small modular reactors (SMRs) are an inherently safe, low-carbon and cost-effective generation option to provide the energy people need, regardless of their location. Our mission is to contribute to the global transition to sustainable, inclusive, accessible energy, by being among the first developers to successfully generate power using innovative micro modular reactor technology.
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Company transitioning to three operating segments to drive sustainable growth
AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced a new strategic operating model, aligning its businesses to be more agile, consumer and customer focused, and market driven. Effective Oct. 31, 2022, the beginning of fiscal 2023, the company is transitioning to three operating segments – Retail, Foodservice and International. The One Supply Chain team will continue to oversee the company's global supply chain.
"Hormel Foods is a distinctly different company than it was a decade ago, with a food forward, growth-oriented portfolio of leading brands and products that are aligned with our customer and consumer needs," said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods. "Our new operating model is a culmination of our recent strategic actions, which included numerous portfolio-building acquisitions, including the Planters® snacking business, the creation of One Supply Chain, the modernization of our technology and ecommerce capabilities, and most recently, our transformational efforts at Jennie-O Turkey Store. This new alignment will empower our 20,000 global team members, with a more refined organizational structure that is accountable, nimble and focused on creating the Hormel Foods of the future."
The new operating model will support the company's six strategic priorities:
- Expand leadership in foodservice;
- Protect and grow its core brands;
- Aggressively develop its global presence;
- Amplify scale in snacking and entertaining;
- Enhance growth of its ethnic and food forward portfolios; and,
- Continue to transform the company.
The company's largest operating segment – Retail – will include its most iconic brands, many that hold a No. 1 or No. 2 market share in their respective categories. The retail segment will be focused on Hormel Foods powerhouse consumer brands in the retail marketplace. These brands include the recently acquired Planters® and Corn Nuts®, in addition to SPAM®, SKIPPY®, Columbus®, Applegate®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Jennie-O®, Hormel® Black Label®, Herdez®, WHOLLY® and Justin's®. The new Retail segment will be led by Deanna Brady, who will be executive vice president of Retail. Brady currently oversees the company's Refrigerated Foods segment.
The Retail segment will be powered by a new center of excellence called Brand Fuel. Over the last several years, the company has focused on the importance of leveraging its innovation, consumer insights and technology to enable connections with consumers where and how they shop. Brand Fuel will be a food forward hub, housing brand management expertise, world-class marketing capabilities and insights-led innovation, and will further enable data-driven decisions for the enterprise. This center will also house the Digital Experience Group, the company's ecommerce and digital content team that supports the company's brands and businesses in the virtual marketplace.
The Foodservice operating segment will serve leading foodservice establishments, including restaurants, hotels, educational and health care institutions, convenience stores and entertainment venues. The company's sales into the foodservice channel have continued to experience growth due to its portfolio of branded, value-added products and market leadership positions in the pizza toppings and bacon categories. The new Foodservice operating segment will combine the company's domestic foodservice businesses and will remain focused on partnering with customers to deliver culinary solutions for today's dynamic environment. This segment will be led by Mark Ourada as group vice president of Foodservice.
The International segment will continue to focus on aggressively growing its presence outside the United States. This includes growing global brands such as SPAM® and SKIPPY®, accelerating growth and investment in China, Brazil and Indonesia, and further leveraging its partnerships in the Philippines, South Korea and Europe. The company recently announced a new R&D and innovation center will be opening in China in fiscal year 2023 to serve as its food forward innovation and culinary creation hub for the Asia-Pacific region. Swen Neufeldt will continue to lead the company's international business as group vice president, president of Hormel Foods International Corporation.
Hormel Foods will begin operating under the new model Oct. 31, 2022. Earnings will be reported under this structure beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Changes to the company's operating segments have no impact on historical consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Recast financial information will be provided at a later date to aid in comparability to historical financial data.
Updates on the new strategic operating model will be provided on the fiscal third-quarter earnings call, scheduled for Sept. 1, 2022, and during the company's presentation at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference, scheduled for Sept. 6, 2022.
Hormel Foods worked with Bain & Company, one of the world's top global management consulting firms, on the initiative.
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, WHOLLY®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains "forward-looking" information within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The "forward-looking" information may include statements concerning the Company's outlook for the future as well as other statements of beliefs, future plans, strategies, or anticipated events and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Words or phrases such as "should result," "believe," "intend," "plan," "are expected to," "targeted," "will continue," "will approximate," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those anticipated or projected, which factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the deterioration of economic conditions; the COVID-19 pandemic; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures; potential disruption of operations including at co-manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, customers, or other third-party service providers; risk of loss of a material contract; the Company's inability to protect information technology systems against, or effectively respond to, cyber-attacks or security breaches; deterioration of labor relations, labor availability or increases to labor costs; general risks of the food industry, including food contamination; outbreaks of disease among livestock and poultry flocks; fluctuations in commodity prices and availability of raw materials and other inputs; fluctuations in market demand for the Company's products; risks of litigation; potential sanctions and compliance costs arising from government regulation; compliance with stringent environmental regulation and potential environmental litigation; and risks arising from the Company's foreign operations. Please refer to the cautionary statements regarding "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" that appear in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which can be accessed at hormelfoods.com in the "Investors" section, for additional information. In making these statements, the Company is not undertaking, and specifically declines to undertake, any obligation to address or update each or any factor in future filings or communications regarding the Company's business or results. Though the Company has attempted to list comprehensively these important cautionary risk factors, the Company wishes to caution investors and others that other factors may in the future prove to be important in affecting the Company's business or results of operations. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which represent current views as of the date made.
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LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Larry Elder joins John Gardner on The Voice of Hope for a sweeping interview to discuss the 2024 Presidential campaign, his California gubernatorial campaign, policy solutions, and his love for America.
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Larry Elder is a New York Times best-selling author of four books, a nationally syndicated TV and radio host, film producer, attorney and politician. Elder was the subject of profiles by both "60 Minutes" and "20/20".
John Gardner is a business owner, patent holder and advocate for the manufacturing industry. His patented cutting tool has been used by the US Navy, Siemens Energy, Lockheed Martin, the Department of Energy, Kawasaki and thousands of other manufacturing companies.
His experience and passion for how the manufacturing industry can economically benefit the American people by rebuilding the middle-class was the catalyst for Gardner to trademark the term Manufacture Local® and to start "The Voice of Hope" platform.
He states: "My mission is to make America the manufacturing superpower of the world and to bring positivity to the idea that we are all privileged to be American."
LINK: https://thevoiceofhope.com
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STAMFORD, Conn., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola Power" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that it was awarded 20-year Index Renewable Energy Credit (REC) contracts for two solar projects.
20 MW solar and 2 MW battery storage project in Massena, New York: On June 2, 2022, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ("NYSERDA") selected ReneSola Power's 22 MW "Roosevelt Solar" project in Massena, New York to be one of 22 projects as part of the State's largest land-based renewable energy projects in history. ReneSola Power was awarded a 20-year index REC contract as part of the state's renewable program in an effort to reach New York's goals to exceed 70% renewables by 2030 and zero emissions by 2040 as required by Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act[1].
20 MW solar project in Wilmington, Illinois: On May 12, 2022, the Illinois Commerce Commission ("ICC") awarded a 20-year index REC contract to ReneSola Power's 20 MW utility-scale solar project in Wilmington, Illinois as part of the state commitment to double investment in renewable energy towards its goal of 40% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% by 2040.
The new REC program in Illinois and the existing program in New York are laying the groundwork for what the future of renewable energy could look like across the United States. They are great examples of how states can meet their aggressive Renewable Portfolio Standard targets, and at the same time create jobs and economic benefits to local communities.
Mr. Yumin Liu, Chief Executive Officer of ReneSola Power, commented, "We are very excited and honored that our two utility-scale solar projects in New York and Illinois were awarded REC contracts. The solar industry continues to benefit from the accelerating green energy transition to fight climate change. Our projects are in line with our environmental, social and governance practices, that is, not only will it contribute to state-level renewable energy targets but it will also make an impact to the local communities by creating jobs."
About ReneSola Power
ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company's strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York. For more information, please visit www.renesolapower.com.
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PINEY FLATS, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADPma announced today that Jeff Sabo has been appointed as Vice President of Business Development.
ADPma is experiencing continued global business momentum for its precision propriety aircraft parts. "I am excited to have an aviation aftermarket industry executive like Jeff joining our leadership team as VP of Business Development. Especially this year while recovery maintains an upward trajectory and with ADPma's continued release of new solutions and services, timing couldn't be better for us to add another leader to the team to support our global growth and community objectives," said President of ADPma Yusuf Muhammad.
ADPma is a leading OEM and FAA-PMA aftermarket supplier of precision proprietary aircraft parts to the global commercial aviation and defense sectors, and Jeff will utilize his background as a leading aviation executive to develop new products and redefine the aftermarket experience for airlines and MROs around the world. Jeff joins ADPma from ITS where he served as VP of Supply Chain with a focus on analytics. Prior to ITS, Jeff was Senior Vice President of Technical Solutions at UAM. "I am honored to join ADPma and excited to build on the company's solid roster of existing customers," said Sabo. "I also look forward to collaborating with the company's talented team to unlock strategic partnerships aimed at solving for customers' ever-evolving needs, while also driving business performance for ADPma."
"Jeff shares our values and focus on innovation, and his A&P certification and technical background offers a valuable perspective in driving business strategy. He has shown himself to be a world-class leader in his previous roles with un-paralleled attention to deadline performance and exacting standards." Muhammad continued. "I'm excited to have him join the team, and I'm looking forward to the growth and drive he brings to ADPma."
ADPma is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in the design, qualification, certification, manufacturing, and sale of proprietary aircraft parts to the global commercial aviation and defense sectors of the industry as an OEM and aftermarket supplier. We have a well-established and hard-earned reputation for engineering excellence, manufacturing expertise and outstanding customer support. We focus on solving customers' unique and challenging pain-points to enable safe, reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective flight worldwide. Now with the support of new ownership, we are driving unprecedented levels of value for our customers throughout the aviation industry. Learn more at www.adpma.com.
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Search ends for woman who fell from cruise ship in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a 40-year-old woman who fell overboard off a cruise ship in southeast Alaska. Coast Guard Petty Officer Ali Blackburn says the effort ended Tuesday after searching for the woman for about nine hours. The search was conducted by boat and a helicopter in the waters near Eldred Rock in Lynn Canal, which is about 20 miles west of the state capital, Juneau. The captain of the cruise ship Celebrity Solstice reported the missing woman at 3 a.m. Tuesday. The woman’s name has not been released. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/17/search-ends-for-woman-who-fell-from-cruise-ship-in-alaska/ | 2022-05-18T01:43:09Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer. The move, which Biden announced during a visit to Iowa, is intended to tamp down prices at the pump that have spiked during Russia’s war with Ukraine. Iowa is a key producer of the corn-based fuel additive.
A look at how that the decision to authorize year-round use of so-called E15 will impact gas supplies, prices and the environment.
WHAT ACTION IS BIDEN TAKING?
Most gasoline sold in the U.S. is blended with 10% ethanol. At Biden’s direction, the Environmental Protection Agency will issue an emergency waiver to allow widespread sale of 15% ethanol blend that is usually prohibited between June 1 and Sept. 15 because of concerns that it adds to smog in high temperatures.
Senior Biden administration officials said the move will save drivers an average of 10 cents per gallon at 2,300 gas stations that sell E15, as the high-blend ethanol is known. Those stations are mostly in the Midwest and the South, including Texas, according to industry groups.
WHY IS BIDEN DOING THIS?
Lawmakers from both parties and ethanol advocates have urged Biden and the EPA to allow year-round sales of E15, calling it a cheaper and readily available domestic alternative to traditional gasoline. The U.S. has banned imports of Russian crude oil since the country’s late February invasion of Ukraine, disrupting global markets and raising prices.
“Homegrown Iowa biofuels provide a quick and clean solution for lowering prices at the pump, and bolstering production would help us become energy independent once again,″ said Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, a longtime ethanol proponent. Grassley and 15 other senators sent Biden a letter last month urging him to allow year-round E15 sales.
Ethanol groups called Biden’s action a major win for American drivers and U.S. energy security. “It means cleaner options at the pump and a stronger rural economy,” said Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, a biofuel trade group.
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT?
Biden administration official say the short-term move will have little effect on the environment and that EPA will work with states to “ensure there are no significant air quality impacts through the summer driving season.”
Environmentalists questioned that, saying ethanol production contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion and raises prices for corn and other crops.
“The ethanol lobby will be happy and kids with asthma will be sicker,” said Dan Becker of the Center for Biological Diversity, an environmental group. “However well-meaning (Biden’s action) might be, kids and the elderly shouldn’t pay the price with their health for slight gas savings.”
A recentreport in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciencesrevealed that the federal ethanol mandate inflated corn prices by 30% from 2008 to 2016, made corn-based ethanol more carbon intensive than gasoline and increased annual fertilizer use by up to 8%, polluting waterways.
HAS EPA DONE THIS BEFORE?
The EPA has lifted seasonal restrictions on E15 in the past, including after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The Trump administration allowed for year-round E15 sales starting in 2019, but a federal appeals court struck down the policy change in July 2021, saying the EPA overstepped its authority.
The decision dealt a significant blow to the ethanol industry and corn farmers who had anticipated increased ethanol demand through year-round sales of the higher blend.
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM TRUMP’S ACTION?
Senior Biden administration officials said they expected the EPA waiver to survive a likely court challenge, saying that unlike the open-ended Trump rule, the action is limited to this summer and is prompted by a supply disruption caused by the war in Europe.
Greater use of E15 should “help alleviate some of the pain that we’ve seen since Russia launched this war against Ukraine,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan told a Senate committee last week.
But critics said the only emergency is Biden’s dropping poll numbers.
Emergency fuel waivers are reserved for acute supply disruptions, such as those resulting from a hurricane, said Chet Thompson, president & CEO of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, which represents petroleum refiners.
“An additional three months of E15 sales won’t do anything to address high crude oil prices, and 98% of retail (gas) stations can’t even sell the fuel,” Thompson said. “This is politics, not a real solution for drivers.”
WILL E15 HURT MY CAR’S ENGINE?
E15, often sold at the pump as Unleaded 88, for its octane rating, can safely be used in all cars, trucks and SUVs from 2001 on. Those model years represent more than 90% of vehicles on U.S. roads. The ethanol industry says the fuel is one of the most tested in history and has no effect on vehicle drivability. More than 20 billion miles have been driven in cars and trucks using Unleaded 88, a number continues to grow.
WHAT IS THE PRICE OF E15 GAS?
E15, or Unleaded 88, typically sells for 10 cents a gallon less than E10, the standard formulation for U.S. cars. The price difference between Unleaded 88 and conventional gasoline without ethanol is around 40 cents.
WILL I GET BETTER MILEAGE WITH E15?
There is no noticeable difference between the mileage achieved when using E15 and mileage when operating on E10.
CAN I USE E15 IN MY LAWNMOWER OR OTHER SMALL-ENGINE EQUIPMENT?
E15 has not been approved by EPA for use in non-automotive engines such as boats, motorcycles, lawn mowers and other small engines. E10, the standard ethanol formulation, is approved for small engines. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/explainer-why-biden-is-allowing-more-ethanol-in-gasoline/ | 2022-04-13T14:27:13Z |
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is making summer travel more rewarding with a Stay Twice, Earn a $50 Gift or Reward Card promotion for members. Now through August 1, Choice Privileges members who complete two separate, qualifying stays at participating hotels will earn enough points during the promotion for a $50 gift or reward card, which may be redeemed at popular retail and gas brands.
"We know travelers are excited to hit the road again this season – and a lot of thought goes into planning the perfect summer trip," said Jamie Russo, vice president, loyalty programs and customer engagement, Choice Hotels. "It's why Choice Privileges remains focused on delivering easy-to-earn perks that help members extract the most value out of their complete travel experience – from the gas pump to the hotel lobby and beyond. Whether plans this summer include reconnecting with friends across the country or taking a long-awaited family vacation, we're confident our latest member promotion will make guests' trip all the more rewarding."
To participate in this exclusive member promotion, Choice Privileges members must register for the promotion before checkout, and book their travel on ChoiceHotels.com, the Choice Hotels mobile app or by calling 800.4CHOICE. Additional details on the promotion and redemption can be found at https://www.choicehotels.com/choice-privileges/promo/gift-card.
Named a top hotel loyalty program by both USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards and U.S. News & World Report, Choice Privileges membership is free and offers fast rewards, including bonus points, airline miles, or credits for premium coffee and shared rides through the exclusive, personalized, Your Extras benefit. Guests can earn points for stays at Choice-branded hotels and Penn National Gaming casino resorts. For more information or to enroll in Choice Privileges, visit https://www.choicehotels.com/choice-privileges/.
All Choice-branded hotels are participating in Commitment to Clean, an initiative that builds upon the strong foundation of franchisees' long-standing dedication to cleanliness with enhanced training and best practices for deep cleaning, disinfecting and social distancing.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,000 hotels, representing nearly 600,000 rooms, in 35 countries and territories as of March 31, 2022, the Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
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House committee reaches deal to get Trump financial records
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee seeking financial records from former President Donald Trump has reached an agreement that ends litigation on the matter and requires an accounting firm to turn over some of the material, the panel’s leader announced Thursday.
The long-running case began in April 2019, when the House Committee on Oversight and Reform first subpoenaed a wealth of records from Trump’s then-accounting firm, Mazars USA. The committee cited testimony from Trump’s former attorney, Michael Cohen, that it said raised questions about the president’s representation of his financial affairs when it came to seeking loans and paying taxes.
Under the agreement, Trump has agreed to end his legal challenges to the subpoena, and Mazars USA has agreed to produce responsive documents to the committee as expeditiously as possible, said Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., who heads the committee.
“After numerous court victories, I am pleased that my committee has now reached an agreement to obtain key financial documents that former President Trump fought for years to hide from Congress,” Maloney said.
Trump is facing investigations on several fronts, including the storage of top-secret government information discovered at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and whether the former president’s team criminally obstructed the inquiry. In Georgia, prosecutors are investigating whether he and allies illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 presidential election. Meanwhile, congressional committees are following through on investigations that began when he was president.
The settlement over Mazars follows a July decision by a federal appeals court in Washington that narrowed what records Congress is entitled to obtain. The court said the committee should be given records pertinent to financial ties between foreign countries and Trump or any of his businesses for 2017-18.
The appeals court also ordered Mazars to turn over documents between November 2016 and 2018 relating to the Trump company that held the lease granted by the federal government for the former Trump International Hotel, located between the White House and the Capitol.
In the decision, the court said Trump’s financial records would “advance the Committee’s consideration of ethics reform legislation across all three of its investigative tracks,” including on presidential ethics and conflicts of interest, presidential financial disclosures, and presidential adherence to Constitutional safeguards against foreign interference and undue influence.
The House investigation dates February 2019, when Trump’s former personal attorney, Cohen, testified to the committee that Trump had a history of misrepresenting the value of assets to gain favorable loan terms and tax benefits.
Cohen served time in federal prison after pleading guilty in 2018 to tax crimes, lying to Congress and campaign finance violations, some of which involved his role in orchestrating payments to two women to keep them from talking about alleged affairs with Trump.
But his testimony prompted the committee to seek key financial documents from Mazars, and in April 2019, the committee issued a subpoena to Mazars seeking four targeted categories of documents.
The following month, Trump sued to prevent Mazars from complying with the subpoena. The case has been winding its way through the court system since.
Mazars earlier this year said it had cut ties with Trump and warned that financial statements the firm had prepared for Trump “should no longer be relied upon” by anyone doing business with him.
Another House committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, has been seeking Trump’s tax returns and waging its own litigation. In that case, a three-judge appellate court panel agreed last month with a lower court’s decision in favor of Congress and that the Treasury Department should provide the tax returns to the committee.
The Justice Department, under the Trump administration, had defended a decision by then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to withhold the tax returns from Congress. Mnuchin argued that he could withhold the documents because he concluded they were being sought by Democrats for partisan reasons. A lawsuit ensued.
After Biden took office, the committee renewed the request, seeking Trump’s tax returns and additional information from 2015-2020. The White House took the position that the request was a valid one and that the Treasury Department had no choice but to comply. Trump then attempted to halt the handover in court.
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Family members of Emmett Till, the Black 14-year-old whose murder in the Jim Crow South spurred the civil rights movement in America, say they have unearthed an unserved arrest warrant for the White woman who accused him of making advances toward her, sparking the events that led to his death nearly 70 years ago.
"I cried. We cried. We hugged," Deborah Watts, Till's cousin, told CNN of the moment she said members of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation found the warrant in a dusty, dank box in a county courthouse in Greenwood, Mississippi. "Unbelievable. We held each other. Justice has to be served."
The warrant was discovered last week by a five-member search group led by members of Till's family, including Deborah Watts and her daughter Terri. An image of the warrant, provided to CNN by the foundation, charged J.W. Milam, Roy Bryant and Bryant's then-wife -- identified in the document as Mrs. Roy Bryant -- with kidnapping and orders their arrests. The warrant is dated August 29, 1955, and signed by the Leflore County Clerk.
The two men were acquitted of Till's murder soon after by an all-White jury, though they later admitted to the killing in an interview with Look magazine. Milam died in 1980 and Bryant died in 1994, but his widow -- now Carolyn Bryant Donham -- is still alive, and Emmett Till's family hopes the warrant will lead to her arrest and, ultimately, justice.
"Justice has to be served," Watts told CNN, adding, "Emmett led us to it. I know that in my heart."
The image of the warrant shows the current Leflore County clerk certified the document as authentic on June 21.
The discovery of the warrant was first reported by the New York Amsterdam News, one of the nation's oldest African American publications.
According to The New York Times, an affidavit attached to the warrant said the three "did willfully, unlawfully and feloniously and without lawful authority, forcibly seize and confine and kidnap" Emmett Till, though it misspelled his last name. A note on the back of the warrant says Donham was not arrested because she could not be located at the time, the Times reported, citing filmmaker Keith A. Beauchamp, who was part of the team that discovered the warrant.
Neither Donham nor the Leflore County Clerk's Office have responded to CNN's requests for comment.
Professor claimed Donham recanted testimony that Emmett Till grabbed her
While Emmett Till's killing remains a touchstone moment in the United States' long struggle with racial injustice and inequality, to this day, no one has been held criminally responsible.
The 14-year-old boy from Chicago was visiting family in Mississippi when he had his fateful encounter with then-20-year-old Carolyn Bryant. Accounts from that day differ, but witnesses alleged Till whistled at the woman at the market she owned with her husband in Money, Mississippi.
Roy Bryant and Milam later took Till from his bed, ordered him into the back of a pickup truck and beat him before shooting him in the head and tossing his body into the Tallahatchie River. But they were both acquitted of murder following a trial in which Carolyn Bryant testified that Till grabbed and verbally threatened her. The jury deliberated for barely an hour.
In 2007, a Mississippi grand jury declined to indict Donham on charges. And according to archived FBI documents, Milam and Roy Bryant were arrested on a kidnapping charge in 1955, but a grand jury failed to indict them. "The original court, District Attorney, and investigative records related to the 1955 investigation have been apparently lost," the FBI said in a 2006 report.
Donham testified in 1955 that Emmett Till grabbed her hand, her waist, and propositioned her, saying he had been with "White women before." But years later, when professor Timothy Tyson raised that trial testimony in a 2008 interview with Donham, he claimed she told him, "That part's not true."
The prospect that the woman at the center of the Till case had recanted her testimony -- which the US Justice Department said in a memo would contradict statements she made during the state trial in 1955 and later to the FBI -- sparked calls for authorities to investigate the case anew.
The DOJ, which had already re-examined and closed the case in 2007, reopened the probe into Till's killing in 2018. But the case was closed in December after DOJ's Civil Rights Division concluded it could not prove Donham had lied. When questioned directly, Donham adamantly denied to investigators that she had recanted her testimony.
Till's death captured attention far beyond Mississippi, after a photo of his mutilated body was published in Jet Magazine and spread around the world. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, had demanded he have an open-casket funeral so the entire world could see her son's injuries and the results of racial terrorism -- a decision that helped fuel the civil rights movement.
Emmett Till's legacy, however, lives on: In March, President Joe Biden signed into law the landmark Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which made lynching a federal hate crime.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska and the Kronoberg Region have signed an agreement on phase one of the work on Växjö's new emergency hospital. Phase one involves pre-construction work in strategic collaboration for the hospital. The contract is worth about SEK 1.2 billion, which will be included in the order bookings for Sweden in the third quarter of 2022.
Last spring, Skanska and the Kronoberg Region signed an agreement on a feasibility study for the new emergency hospital that will replace the existing hospital in Växjö. In total, there are approximately 135,000 square meters of new construction to be carried out and the project is divided into three phases; feasibility study (phase 0), design (phase 1) and production (phase 2).
The fact that Skanska has participated in the feasibility study has provided an opportunity to benefit from accumulated experience of hospital construction and make good use of it in the project at an early stage.
Work on phase one will begin in August with the goal of being able to begin phase two, production, in the autumn of 2023. The emergency hospital is expected to be completed in 2029.
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LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- State approvals for permits to fix or deepen existing oil wells skyrocketed in the second quarter by 124% over the same time last year, Consumer Watchdog and FracTracker Alliance said today. Some of the permit approvals by the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) are for idle wells and wells that barely produce, and both types can leak deadly methane and other harmful pollutants. The permits are posted on a map at www.newsomwellwatch.com
"These are permit approvals to rework old wells that the oil industry wants to squeeze dry," said consumer advocate Liza Tucker. "The state makes it far cheaper for oil companies to continue beating a dead horse than cement those wells shut, including wells that will never come back online or only produce 10 or 15 barrels of crude a day. State policy is misguided. Newsom should mandate that any wells near or in neighborhoods and any that are idle for more than a few years or barely producing oil should be shuttered to stop and prevent leaks."
In the last few months, Bakersfield residents have discovered more than 40 idle wells leaking methane and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) belonging to five different oil companies in suburban subdivisions of Bakersfield. Residents experienced fatigue, headaches and stomachaches. VOCs can negatively affect breathing, the nervous system and cause cancer.
"This can be attributed to CalGEM's policy of conducting many of their inspections remotely from regulators' desks, rather than conducting in-person inspections at the well sites in the field," said Kyle Ferrar, a coordinator for FracTracker Alliance. "Oil and gas companies can use these reworks to continue to kick the bucket down the road instead of paying the necessary costs to plug these idle wells. That's because there is very little oversight from CalGEM and no repercussions for leaking wells, as we have seen in Bakersfield."
CalGEM just announced late yesterday that it will review the practice of conducting inspections remotely. But the Newsom Administration has not undertaken a broader review of idle well policies that allow unproductive leaking wells to stay open for decades by charging oil producers fees far lower than they would otherwise have to pay to shutter them.
Second quarter permit approvals pushed the overall number of oil drilling permits approved since Newsom came to office in January 2019 to 11,669. During the second quarter, permit approvals to drill both new oil and gas production wells and wells using harsh and dangerous methods of extraction known as "enhanced oil recovery" (EOR), fell by half over the second quarter last year though permits to specifically drill new EOR wells rose by 10%.
Of all 2022 permit approvals to rework wells, 31% were issued for idle wells, according to FracTracker Alliance. Available data makes it hard to determine how long the wells have been idle. Legislation passed several years ago requires to provide an annual list of idle wells, their age, and their status. CalGEM published the last report in 2019 and has not published another since.
According to oil industry information gathered by the California Council on Science and Technology, there are at least 70,000 idle wells in the state, and many are 20-40 years old. Some have been idle for 80 years. That's 40,000 more idle wells than officially reported by CalGEM, according to FracTracker Alliance.
"It is critically important that the public has access to the list of ide wells as many could be leaking in urban and suburban settings and residents don't even know that they are there," said Tucker. "There are tens of thousands of these wells and they can be like ticking timebombs for nearby communities."
Hazardous spill reports filed by CalGEM showed some of the Bakersfield wells were releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, at concentrations of above 50,000 parts per million. These are public health hazards as, at these outdoor concentrations, just the click of a lighter can cause an explosion and the same indoor levels can be deadly to residents, according to PSE Healthy Energy, a research institute.
Community residents have pressured CalGEM to cap the wells to protect public safety. Uduak-Joe Ntuk, the state oil and gas supervisor, said in an online update that a few of the wells had "pinhole-sized leaks" that were "minor." A whistleblower speaking to a print media outlet said that Ntuk was "lying;" that no one had evaluated the safety of the leaking wells and the holes in their casings still pose a danger.
"Rather than approving rework permits to keep these aging and corroding wells operational, CalGEM needs to require oil and gas operators to properly plug and abandon these wells and remediate the well sites," said FracTracker's Ferrar. "Additionally, CalGEM should not be permitting new oil and gas wells, particularly near homes and communities. Consumer Watchdog and FracTracker Alliance urge Governor Newsom to require operators to plug and abandon these existing wells and to institute a 3,200-foot public health setback to keep future extraction and leaking oil and gas wells and their infrastructure away from people, homes, and communities."
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Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Wednesday in favor of expanding the emergency use authorization for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to include younger children.
All 21 members of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted "yes" in response to the question: Based on the totality of scientific evidence available, do the benefits of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine when administered as a 2-dose series (25 micrograms each dose) outweigh its risks for use in infants and children 6 months through 5 years of age?
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he committee is expected to vote later Wednesday on whether it supports authorization of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5.
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hildren younger than 5 are the only age group not currently eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19. About 17 million kids under the age of 5 will become eligible for Covid-19 vaccines once they're authorized for this age group.
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he FDA, which typically follows the committee's decisions, will now decide whether to authorize the vaccine for emergency use in this young age group.
However, shots can't be given until the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's own vaccine advisers have voted on whether to recommend them and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed off on the recommendation.
CDC's vaccine advisers are expected to vote on Saturday. The White House has said shots could begin as early as next week.
'Benefits seem to clearly outweigh the risks'
"The benefits seem to clearly outweigh the risks, particularly for those with young children who may be in kindergarten or in collective childcare," said committee member Oveta Fuller, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School, said of the Moderna vaccine.
VRBPAC member Dr. Art Reingold added that even though the risk of Covid-19 hospitalization and death is lower for young children than adults, children tend to receive vaccinations to protect them against diseases for which their risk is low.
"If we have a vaccine with benefits that outweigh the risks, then making it available to people is a reasonable choice," said Reingold, of the University of California, Berkeley.
"I would point out that we as a country continue to give a large number of vaccines to children where the risk of the child dying or being hospitalized of those diseases are pretty close to zero," Reingold said, referring to diseases such as polio and measles.
The number of Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths in children is concerning and much higher when compared with influenza-related deaths and hospitalizations, FDA official Dr. Peter Marks said in Wednesday's meeting, before the committee voted.
"There still was during the Omicron wave a relatively high rate of hospitalization during this period," Marks, director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said. "That rate of hospitalization actually is quite troubling and if we compare this to what we see in a terrible influenza season, it is worse."
Marks said the number of deaths for children ages 4 and under during the first two years of the pandemic "also compares quite terribly to what we've seen with influenza in the past."
"We are dealing with an issue where I think we have to be careful that we don't become numb to the number of pediatric deaths because of the overwhelming number of older deaths here. Every life is important," he said, adding that "vaccine-preventable deaths are ones we would like to try to do something about."
Marks said the Covid-19 vaccines are an intervention similar to the influenza vaccine, which has been broadly and routinely used and accepted to prevent deaths.
The Moderna vaccine is already authorized for adults. In a previous meeting Tuesday, VRBPAC members unanimously voted in favor of expanding the emergency use authorization of Moderna's vaccine to include older children and teens, ages 6 to 17, saying it would offer more benefits than risks.
Covid-19 vaccine 'well-tolerated' in youngest children
Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, when administered as a 25-microgram dose, is "well-tolerated" in children ages 6 months to 5, Dr. Rituparna Das, Moderna's vice president of Covid-19 vaccines clinical development, told VRBPAC members Wednesday, as she described the safety profile of the vaccine among this age group and adverse reactions.
"Pain was the most common event," Das said. "Young children's events included fever, headache, fatigue, myalgia, arthralgia, nausea, vomiting and chills. For infants and toddlers, events included fever, irritability, crying, sleepiness and loss of appetite."
Among vaccine recipients, these reactions were more common following the second dose of vaccine and resolved within two to three days, Das said, adding that fever was an important assessment of the vaccine's safety for this age group.
Fever after any dose of vaccine occurred in about a quarter of the children -- but fevers occurred more frequently following the second dose -- and one incident of febrile seizure was considered to be related to vaccination, Das told VRBPAC members. The child who experienced the febrile seizure remained in the vaccine study and completed a second dose of vaccine with no serious events.
No deaths, myocarditis or pericarditis were reported among vaccine recipients, Das said.
"In summary, mRNA-1273 was well tolerated," she said, referring to Moderna's vaccine. Local and systemic reactions were seen less frequently in these youngest groups."
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NEW YORK , June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR, IIPR-PA) between May 7, 2020 and April 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 24, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Innovative Industrial Properties 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 Innovative Industrial Properties class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5301 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 24, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that Innovative Industrial Properties' focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a real estate investment trust (REIT); (2) that the true values of Innovative Industrial Properties' properties are significantly lower than Innovative Industrial Properties represents; (3) existential issues in its top customers; (4) that as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to Innovative Industrial Properties and Innovative Industrial Properties would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (5) that as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom pitched four innings Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, finishing strong after a shaky start in what’s expected to be his last minor league rehab outing before rejoining New York’s rotation.
“The plan right now if everything progresses well is to pitch for us next time,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “But that could change by what we hear tomorrow or the next day.”
The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner would likely return to the Mets early next week in Washington. If he pitches Monday or Tuesday, he would be lined up on full rest to make a start in a potentially pivotal five-game series Aug. 4-7 at home against defending World Series champion Atlanta — although the NL East leaders have not committed to that timeline.
“We’ll see where we slot that out,” Showalter said.
New York entered Wednesday with a two-game edge in the division over the Braves.
Sidelined all season by a stress reaction in his right scapula, deGrom gave up four runs on a pair of homers and threw 41 of 67 pitches for strikes. He struck out six — twice fanning Kansas City All-Star catcher Salvador Perez — and walked three in a game that began at 12:05 p.m.
“It was good to see him get to almost 70 pitches. That was a good sign,” Showalter said. “We’ll get arms around it here in the next day or so, but we hope that his next outing’s with us. We’ll see.”
Last week, Showalter said if deGrom needed another rehab start after this one, then that’s what the team would do. He said deGrom is well aware of what it takes to be ready to pitch in the majors.
The 34-year-old right-hander hasn’t appeared in a big league game since July 7, 2021. He missed the second half of last season with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow, then went down late in spring training this year with the scapula injury.
He’s made four minor league rehab starts totaling 12 2/3 innings, two at Class A St. Lucie and two with Syracuse. He’s allowed five runs — four earned — and seven hits with 21 strikeouts and four walks, hitting 100 mph on the radar gun even in his first outing.
He threw a 60-pitch simulated game in Florida during the All-Star break, then a side session Sunday at Citi Field in New York. The simulated game was pushed back two days after deGrom experienced minor shoulder soreness.
The only hits deGrom gave up Wednesday were a solo homer to Brewer Hicklen and a three-run drive to Drew Waters that sandwiched consecutive walks and two strikeouts in the second inning against the Omaha Storm Chasers. Then deGrom struck out Perez, who’s rehabbing a thumb injury, for the second time and retired his final seven batters.
“His arm felt really good,” Showalter said.
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KEENE, N.H., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North European Oil Royalty Trust (NYSE: NRT) reported the net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 which appears in the table below compared with the net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Total royalty income includes any adjustments made by the operating companies based upon their corrected royalty calculations for prior periods as well as any Mobil sulfur royalties. During both the second quarters of fiscal 2022 and 2021, there were no prior period adjustments to total royalty income. The Trust received separate sulfur royalty payments under the Mobil Agreement of $70,618 and $36,411 during the second quarters of fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Under the Mobil Agreement for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, gas sales, gas prices, and the average exchange rate showed percentage changes of -17.20%, +234.15% and -9.46%, respectively, in comparison to the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Under the OEG Agreement for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, gas sales, gas prices, and the average exchange rate showed percentage changes of -9.47%, +234.14% and -9.61%, respectively, in comparison to the second quarter of fiscal 2021.
Trust expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 6.03%, or $12,174, to $213,988 from $201,814 in the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase in expenses reflects higher Trustee fees as specified by the Trust Agreement and higher listing fees on the New York Stock Exchange.
Total royalty income received during the first six months of fiscal 2022 increased in comparison to fiscal 2021 due primarily to higher gas prices under both the Mobil and the OEG Agreements. During the first six months of fiscal 2022, total royalty income amounts were not reduced by prior period adjustments. During the first six months of fiscal 2021, total royalty income amounts were reduced by negative prior period adjustments of $538,651. The comparison of the relevant periods is shown below.
The previously declared distribution of 38 cents per unit will be paid on May 25, 2022 to owners of record as of May 13, 2022. For further information, contact John R. Van Kirk, Managing Director, at (732) 741-4008 or via e-mail at jvankirk@neort.com. The Trust's press releases and other pertinent information are available on the Trust's website: www.neort.com. The Trust's 10-Q filing will be available through the SEC or on the Trust's website, www.neort.com, on or about May 27, 2022.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) enter their 5th year, they risk failing if they don't successfully capture, safeguard and disseminate their institutional knowledge - their greatest and most competitive asset. Leveraging powerful AI, web3 native startup ILUMA is giving DAO leaders and members 'Superhuman' abilities to effortlessly access data captured from conversations, documentation and member input to optimize decision-making.
DAOs spend a lot of time and resources developing knowledge and capability. While some of it gets translated into guidelines and processes, most of it gets lost in the heads of the core teams and individual contributors, on Notion pages, or buried in a sea of Discord chatter and community forums. As DAOs enter their 5th year, it has become evident that preserving their institutional knowledge is essential to survive.
Given the transparency of DAOs the above seems counterintuitive, but due to the fast-paced evolution of DAOs, where information moves fast, leaders change frequently and new members join daily, much of this institutional knowledge is lost.
So how can DAOs ensure they have the right tools to capture their knowledge and transform it into useful information that is easily accessible to future community leaders and to every member of the DAO?
Using AI, ILUMA is the first web3-native solution to safeguard the knowledge base of DAOs. ILUMA adds intelligence to help DAOs turn the myriad of member conversations, discussions, activities and ideas into actionable insights to make faster and more informed decisions.
"Imagine an AI that weaves DAO real-time insights from Discord conversations, proposals, voting data, etc. into the DAO's day-to-day decision making. It will transform a chaotic and human-run process into an automated and data-driven one," explains Founder of ILUMA, Ricardo Garcia-Amaya.
ILUMA, the 'Superhuman' of Discord & web3, gives you the ability to filter out the chatter and noise of Discord, and easily provides the most important DAO insights. Their software is for DAO builders and members alike, with an AI inbox that easily finds and triages the most relevant and time-sensitive bits of information. Its self-learning core captures and sorts the most critical DAO data on voting, proposals, conversations, new members and projects. With it, leaders can create a well-rounded onboarding experience, easily understand where members best fit in the DAO and create opportunities for members to get involved and contribute effectively.
ILUMA currently powers some of the most influential DAOs, including Orange DAO (1,300+ YCombinator founders building the future of web3 & a $50M fund).
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LONDON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bundlr Network, a decentralized platform that makes it fast and easy to store data on web3, has raised a $5.2 million seed round co-led by Framework Ventures, Arweave, Hypersphere Ventures, and Permanent Ventures. Other investors included OpenSea Ventures and Race Capital.
Bundlr is building the future of data storage by bringing the speed and ease of web2 to web3. Today, most data is stored on centralized servers that are owned by a singular entity which presents many security and manipulation risks. Bundlr solves this by offering a fast, multichain solution for users to store on Arweave, the only permanent and decentralized data storage platform that makes it near impossible to alter, censor, or hack data.
Bundlr enables the user to have instant access to their data and is compatible with leading blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, allowing users to pay for data uploads in any major token. Today, Bundlr is responsible for processing over 90% of all data uploaded to Arweave.
"Bundlr is bringing speed and ease to web3 technology," said CEO and founder Josh Benaron. "Arweave promises to store your data securely for over 200 years. We are making this future possible by enabling faster and easier access by anyone, anywhere."
Decentralized, permanent storage is especially critical for the NFTs ecosystem. Contrary to popular belief, NFT's digital assets, metadata, and code are usually stored on centralized servers or non-permanent decentralized solutions, leaving the NFT at risk of being lost, hacked or stolen. This is a huge risk for creators and developers. Leading marketplaces such as SolSea use Bundlr to ensure secure, long-term storage for NFTs.
The capital raised in this round will go towards scaling its team specifically in business development, Rust developers, and marketing initiatives.
About Bundlr Network
Bundlr is a decentralized platform that makes it fast and easy to store data on web3. It is a reliable, multichain solution that enables easy access to Arweave. Bundlr is responsible for processing over 90% of all data uploaded on Arweave and increases upload speeds by ~3000%. Bundlr is integrated on most platforms and is multi-chain compatible including Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche.
To learn more about Bundlr, visit its website. For updates, follow Bundlr on Twitter.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group to launch PR campaign for Wellness Wisdom Warriors (https://skneekers.com) to shed light on Dr Tzvi Pearlstein's patented sole heeling transformation. Faced with his own painful "bone-on-bone" knees, he developed a new type of sneaker sole to help prevent knee, hip, and back pain, arthritis, and surgery.
"Our PR campaign will show how for knee pain and knee arthritis sufferers the source of the problem often is their sneakers, which are curable, regardless of the brand," said TransMedia Group CEO Tom Madden.
Publicity to cite malalignment of the feet as a key cause of knee pain, possibly hip and back pain too. Like the toeing in and out of the car tires, wheel alignment shouldn't wait until a car's old, but is needed throughout its life. Some with people.
TransMedia said it will build sole heeling awareness of Dr Pearlstein's discovery that knee pain can be traced to how we put weight on our feet, for which there is a cure his Wellness Wisdom Warriors RV will deliver when it hits the road to painlessness.
TransMedia said it will provide reports to media of WWW's itinerary so anyone with knee, hip, or back pain can bring their sneakers to be cured.
Starting locally in Florida, then nationwide, Dr Tzvi and his WWW RV will be available for booking consultations to modify sneakers/shoes to protect knees, hips, and back and compensate for foot malalignment.
TransMedia Group plans to highlight Dr. Pearlstein's treating sneakers with affordable, convenient medicine by announcing his RV's stops, and alerting companies they can sign up for consultations for their employees, providing "feetback" for health news reporters along the trail.
"I want to conveniently offer comfort from the foot up," said Dr Pearlstein, Founder of Wellness Wisdom Warriors, and expect TransMedia will put my best foot forward to media."
"Companies signing up for our corporate wellness consulting to improve employee comfort, foot and body alignment, and good posture will have happier employees with more energy."
"Media will like interviewing Dr. Pearlstein for his medical knowledge and upbeat personality," said Adrienne Mazzone, President of TransMedia Group.
"TransMedia Group's publicity will truly get the "sneakers cure on the road" informing media of WWW's mission to put people on their feet comfortably."
Media Contact: Adrienne Mazzone amazzone@transmediagroup.com 561-908-1683.
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Temple firefighters quickly extinguished a residential fire Friday evening.
Heavy smoke and flames were showing when firefighters arrived five minutes after the blaze at 1706 S. Ninth Street was reported at 6:47 p.m.
The front of the home was left charred after firefighters extinguished the blaze. The fire was under control by 7:11 p.m., Temple Fire & Rescue spokesman Santos Soto said
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire was under investigation, Soto said.
Temple Fire & Rescue responded with eight units and 23 personnel. Temple Police Department officers and Temple EMS also responded to the incident.
The blaze of one of several that the department handled Friday.
Soto said three grass fires were reported earlier in the day on Lower Troy Road, North Main Street and the Hilliard/Old Waco Road area. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_8aa4b698-b79f-11ec-9810-4bef281c65fc.html | 2022-04-09T01:52:37Z |
Jets score quickly in 3rd, sending Avs to 4th straight loss
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Adam Lowry, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor all scored in a span of 3:21 in the third period to help the Winnipeg Jets beat Colorado 4-1. It was the Avalanche’s season-high fourth straight loss. Nikolaj Ehlers also scored a late third-period goal for the Jets, who halted a four-game losing skid. J.T. Compher scored early in the third period for the Avalanche and Darcy Kuemper stopped 40 shots for the Central Division champions and top seed in the Western Conference. Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for Winnipeg in his 65th game of the season and 380th with the team. That set a franchise record for games played by a goaltender. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/24/jets-score-quickly-in-3rd-sending-avs-to-4th-straight-loss/ | 2022-04-25T04:23:39Z |
CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) released its 2023 Foodservice Industry and Segment Projections today at its annual Marketing & Sales Conference. The forecast, which is hosted on the IFMA Scope® platform, projects that operator spend in the foodservice industry will decline by 0.1 percent, considered flat on a real basis in 2023, compared to 2022. The forecast models were created in conjunction with Datassential, a leading foodservice research firm, and validated by operators from the Foodservice Leadership Councils, who act as advisors to IFMA and its Board of Directors.
While the projection is for flat growth in 2023 in real terms, IFMA projects that the industry will see inflation of 7.7 percent. This means most foodservice segments will spend more in 2023 than they did in 2022 as a result of higher cost of goods rather than increased consumer demand. These projections are based upon several key assumptions, including an economic recession in 2022, supply chain constraints, labor shortages, and many white-collar employees continuing to work remotely rather than in the office.
"The foodservice industry has shown remarkable resilience throughout the pandemic and concurrent global economic challenges, and it isn't over," said Phil Kafarakis, IFMA President & CEO. "The need for a deeper understanding of our unsettled environment is greater than ever. IFMA offers our members proprietary data through IFMA Scope® and we work with them to interpret that data's impact on their businesses. Our research helps members and our industry prepare for what's ahead."
Some of the key highlights from the 2023 segment real growth comparisons to 2022 include:
- The total restaurant category – including full-service and limited-service restaurants – is projected to decline one percent. This expected decline is due to diminishing consumer demand due to a projected economic recession.
- Quick service restaurants (QSR), which have performed significantly better in recent years than other segments overall, are projected to decline 0.8 percent, while the Fast Casual segment declines 1.3 percent.
- Full-service restaurant segments, including Midscale and Casual Dining, are also both projected to decline in 2023, down 2.2 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
- Collectively, On-Site segments in 2023 are projected to grow 2.4 percent, largely because their recovery from 2020 was slower than that of restaurants. Additionally, many On-Site segment locations are "recession-proof."
IFMA members can access all projections, including an early look at 2024, through the IFMA Scope® portal, which provides an interactive and immersive view of real-time segment and market demographic information to aid in business planning
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) is a trade association that has served its industry for 70 years. IFMA's mission is to equip foodservice manufacturers with the tools needed to navigate the future with confidence. By providing insights, fostering best practices, and developing networking and educational opportunities through events, IFMA enlightens its members and motivates change that improves both individual member organizations and the foodservice industry at large. For more information, visit IFMAworld.com. Follow IFMA on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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BEIJING, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luokung Technology Corp. (the "Company" or "Luokung") (NASDAQ: LKCO), today announced that on July 28, 2022, it closed its previously announced registered direct offering of (i) 26,666,667 ordinary shares and (ii) warrants to purchase 26,666,667 ordinary shares at a combined purchase price of $0.30. The gross proceeds to Luokung from this offering are approximately $8 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other estimated offering expenses. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.41 per share and expire five years from the date of issuance.
FT Global Capital, Inc. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the transaction.
Pryor Cashman LLP acted as counsel to the Company and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP acted as counsel to the placement agent in connection with the offering.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The securities were offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-233108) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and declared effective by the SEC on August 16, 2019. A prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available for free on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, and these securities cannot be sold in any state in which this offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. Any offer will be made only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement.
About Luokung Technology Corp.
Luokung Technology Corp. is a leading spatial-temporal intelligent big data services company, as well as a leading provider of LBS and HD Maps for various industries in China. Backed by its proprietary technologies and expertise in HD Maps and multi-sourced intelligent spatial-temporal big data, Luokung has established city-level and industry-level holographic spatial-temporal digital twin systems and actively serves industries including smart transportation (autonomous driving, smart highway and vehicle-road collaboration), natural resource asset management (carbon neutral and environmental protection remote sensing data service), and LBS smart industry applications (mobile Internet LBS, smart travel, smart logistics, new infrastructure, smart cities, emergency rescue, among others). The Company routinely provides important updates on its website: https://www.luokung.com.
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CONTACT:
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Mr. Jay Yu
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +86-10-5327-4727
Email: ir@luokung.com
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Mother reacts to city’s latest killing, says her son’s organs saved lives
By Bill Lunn
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SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Shreveport family is mourning the loss after Jared Pelletier, 28, died this week from a gunshot wound. Pelletier was shot Saturday but died from his wounds on Wednesday.
KTBS reporter Bill Lunn spoke with the victim’s mother Friday night. Roberta Stark says her son worked a number of jobs including landscaping. She says he also sold marijuana, and says it was during a sale Saturday that the deal turned violent, and her son ended up dead.
She was texting with her son just before the killing. She says the last thing he text her was “BRB in 20 minutes.”
Stark says they are they are comforted by the fact that at least three people received Jared’s organs, including a 40-year-old man who got his heart.
Pelletier was a father to a four-year-old. He lived with his mother and his daughter in South Highlands.
Stark says she is still in shock.
“There’s nowhere I can turn that there’s not a memory of him,” Stark said. “It’s really, really hard.”
She learned this week that once her son was declared dead, is heart, two kidneys, and liver went to help those who were in need of an organ transplant.
“There is much comfort knowing that his organs are out there,” Stark said. “Three people have the opportunity to live. It gives me peace; it gives me joy. I look forward to the day that I hopefully get to meet those people.”
Shreveport Police have named suspects in connection with the shooting, however, those men are not in custody.
Elijah Williams, 22, and Thomas Office, 20, are now wanted in connection with the killing.
Shreveport City Council member John Nickelson Friday said the two men should not have been on the street. Nickelson said that Office was allowed to plead guilty last year to simple robbery after being charged with armed robbery. He was free a year later. He added that Williams received probation in January after being charged with obstruction of justice and two violent felonies.
“The criminal justice system continues to fail this city, and the price of that failure is measured in innocent blood,” Nickelson said.
Anyone with information on where Williams and Office might be should call police or Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.
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GENEVA, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first patient has been enrolled in the FDA IDE BTK (Below-the-Knee) SELUTION4BTK clinical trial involving SELUTION SLR™, MedAlliance's novel sirolimus-eluting balloon, just one week after receiving IDE approval.
"I am excited to begin an important trial which will establish the evidence that this novel technology benefit patients suffering from CLTI," commented Dr. Michael Lichtenberg, Chief of the Angiology Department at the Klinikum Hochsauerland, Arnsberg, Germany. "So far nothing has worked consistently in this patient population. The early clinical data from SELUTION SLR registries are encouraging and I have seen the performance of this new technology in my routine work. This study is designed to prove that SELUTION SLR is more effective than the current standard of care in this difficult patient population."
The start of enrollment in the study follows IDE (Investigational Device Exemption) approval in the US one week ago. The BTK indication for SELUTION SLR was granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA in 2019.
The aim of the SELUTION4BTK clinical trial is to demonstrate the superior efficacy and equivalent safety of SELUTION SLR compared to plain (uncoated) balloon angioplasty (POBA) in the treatment of BTK arteries in CLTI (Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia) patients. The trial is a prospective, multi-center, single blinded, randomized study.
377 subjects are being randomized 1:1 to either SELUTION SLR or the control. This is the first study of its kind where 'real world' patients with CLI (Critical Limb Ischemia) can be included. Patients are being enrolled at approximately 40 sites across the US, Europe and Asia.
"I am very proud of the MedAlliance team which has been able to initiate this study so quickly and have the first patient enrolled only a week after receiving IDE approval," commented Jeffrey B. Jump, MedAlliance Chairman and CEO. "This is a great achievement and a major milestone for MedAlliance."
SELUTION SLR was awarded CE Mark Approval for the treatment of peripheral artery disease in February 2020 and for the treatment of coronary artery disease in May 2020. The US FDA has awarded SELUTION SLR with four breakthrough designations: for the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in native coronary arteries; coronary in-stent restenosis; peripheral below-the-knee and AV-Fistula indications.
In August 2021, the first of over 3,000 patients was enrolled in a ground-breaking coronary randomized controlled study comparing SELUTION SLR with a limus drug-eluting stent [DES]. This is the largest DEB study ever initiated and has the potential to change medical practice.
MedAlliance's DEB technology involves unique MicroReservoirs made from biodegradable polymer intermixed with the anti-restenotic drug sirolimus. These MicroReservoirs provide controlled and sustained release of the drug for up to 90 days1. Extended release of sirolimus from stents has been proven highly efficacious in both coronary and peripheral vasculatures. MedAlliance's proprietary CAT™ (Cell Adherent Technology) enables the MicroReservoirs to be coated onto balloons and adhere to the vessel lumen when delivered via an angioplasty balloon.
SELUTION SLR is available in Europe and all other countries where the CE Mark is recognized.
Media Contact:
Richard Kenyon
rkenyon@medalliance.com
+44 7831 569940
About MedAlliance
MedAlliance is a privately-owned medical technology company. It is headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, with offices in Germany, Singapore, UK and USA. MedAlliance specializes in the development of ground-breaking technology and commercialization of advanced drug device combination products for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease. For further information visit: www.medalliance.com
- Drug concentration evident in MicroReservoirs and tissue – Data on file at M.A. Med Alliance SA
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MONTRÉAL, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) today announced that 1,067,517 of its 11,397,196 fixed-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series AA ("Series AA Preferred Shares") have been tendered for conversion on September 1, 2022, on a one-for-one basis, into floating-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series AB ("Series AB Preferred Shares"). In addition, 1,977,982 of its 8,599,204 Series AB Preferred Shares have been tendered for conversion on September 1, 2022, on a one-for-one basis, into Series AA Preferred Shares. Consequently, on September 1, 2022, BCE will have 12,307,661 Series AA Preferred Shares and 7,688,739 Series AB Preferred Shares issued and outstanding. The Series AA Preferred Shares and the Series AB Preferred Shares will continue to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols BCE.PR.A and BCE.PR.B, respectively.
The Series AA Preferred Shares will pay on a quarterly basis, for the five-year period beginning on September 1, 2022, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of BCE, a fixed cash dividend based on an annual fixed dividend rate of 4.94%.
The Series AB Preferred Shares will continue to pay a monthly floating adjustable cash dividend for the five-year period beginning on September 1, 2022, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of BCE. The monthly floating adjustable dividend for any particular month will continue to be calculated based on the prime rate for such month and using the Designated Percentage for such month representing the sum of an adjustment factor (based on the market price of the Series AB Preferred Shares in the preceding month) and the Designated Percentage for the preceding month.
BCE is Canada's largest communications company, providing advanced Bell broadband wireless, Internet, TV, media and business communications services. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh") (NASDAQ: MF) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Missfresh, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/mf-class-action-missfresh-limited-submission-form?prid=30150&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Missfresh includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
Aggrieved Missfresh investors only have until September 12, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
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New York, NY 10002
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E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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State-of-the-art digital platform simplifies COVID-19 test result management
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroGEM, a Virginia-based life sciences and molecular diagnostics company,and Workflow Services by ImageMover, a healthcare software company that provides solutions to capture point-of-care medical data through provider-focused digital workflows, have announced their partnership to streamline COVID-19 test result workflow. In this agreement designating MicroGEM as a premier partner for PCR point of care testing, Workflow Services by ImageMover now offers optional access to its fully-integrated reporting platform with the MicroGEM Sal6830 SARS-CoV-2 Saliva Test to automate and simplify data reporting requirements.
MicroGEM develops innovative point-of-need diagnostic devices based on its ground-breaking approach to sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction. The MicroGEM Sal6830 Point of Care PCR System is designed to capture intact virus, a key indicator of infectiousness. The Sal6830 is simple to operate with non-invasive saliva collection, no extra consumables or sample preparation steps, easy touchscreen instructions, and PCR results at the point of care in under 30 minutes.
"Our goal is to streamline test administration for providers and ensure secure test results for patients so that point-of-care COVID-19 testing can be implemented with ease and efficiency," said LeRoy Blake, Chief Commercial Officer at MicroGEM. "The Workflow Services solution enables our customers to quickly document point of care test results, communicate those automatically to the patient, and automatically report results to state and federal health authorities."
Since its founding in 2013, ImageMover has automated the management of millions of diagnostic images and grown to accommodate numerous clinical workflows and different care settings from pharmacies, to urgent cares, to universities and sports teams. Workflow Services by ImageMover employs an exclusive approach to securely capture and integrate point-of-care medical data, simplifying communication and enhancing patient care. The streamlined workflow reduces errors by capturing data elements through barcode scanning and optical character recognition, and securely stores captured results.
"The MicroGEM innovative saliva PCR test, paired with point-of-care operational support from Workflow Services, brings a compelling, fully integrated solution to the market. This type of combined offering makes high quality diagnostic testing more accessible and meets the demands of point of care service delivery now and into the future," said Kevin Houlihan, ImageMover President and CEO.
The MicroGEM Sal6830 SARS-CoV-2 Saliva Test has not been FDA cleared or approved, but has been authorized for emergency use by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories, including under a CLIA waiver. Find Sal6830 FDA EUA information here: https://microgembiocovid19.com/img/uploads/FDA%20language%20for%20website.pdf
MicroGEM democratizes molecular biology by moving complex molecular biology tools out of highly skilled laboratories to non-laboratory settings where they can be used quickly at the point of need. The company's innovative enzymatic approach to nucleic acid extraction provides the foundation for fast sample preparation suitable for PCR analysis. Coupled with its expertise in microfluidics and synthetic biology, MicroGEM is creating the next generation of person-portable diagnostic devices for the management of infectious diseases and other personalized medicine applications.
www.microgembio.com/covid-19
Contact: Lianne Landers, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications
l.landers@microgembio.com
Workflow Services by ImageMover is a healthcare software company that innovates seamless point-of-care medical workflow software solutions for healthcare professionals and patients. The company's solutions employ exclusive, patented approaches to securely capture and integrate medical data to simplify communication and enhance patient care.
www.workflowservices.com
Contact: Shannon Brenkendorff
Email: shannon@imagemovermd.com
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1 soldier dead, 9 injured in lightning strike at Ga. base
FORT GORDON, Ga. (WRDW) - As thunderstorms moved through the area, 10 soliders were injured by a lighting strike, killing one of them, at Georgia’s Fort Gordon.
It happened around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, according to spokeswoman Anne H. Bowman.
“It is with a heavy heart Fort Gordon confirms one of the soldiers injured in the lightning strike this afternoon succumbed to their injuries,” said Bowman in a statement.
The identity will be released once the next of kin is notified, WRDW reports.
As thunderstorms moved through the area, the soldiers suffered injuries associated with a lightning strike at one of their training areas.
Fort Gordon’s Department of Emergency Services and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene immediately, according to Bowman.
The extent of the other nine injuries sustained is currently unknown.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against TG Therapeutics, Inc. ("TG Therapeutics" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: TGTX) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before September 16, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. TG Therapeutics' clinical trials for Ublituximab and Umbralisib revealed concerns about the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data for the drugs. Based on these issues, it was unlikely that the Company would achieve FDA approval for the Umbralisib MZL/FL NDA, the U2 BLA, the U2 sNDA, or the Ublituximab RMS BLA in their current form. The Company overstated the commercial prospects of Ublituximab and Umbralisib. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about TG Therapeutics, investors suffered damages.
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Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutiny
LONDON (AP) — Prince William and wife Kate made a surprise joint appearance with Prince Harry and wife Meghan on Saturday, warmly greeting a large crowd gathered outside Windsor Castle to remember their long-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Their “walkabout,” the first time the brothers have appeared amicably together in public since March 2020, comes at a time when the younger generation of Britain’s royal family must step up their responsibilities significantly.
William, long second-in-line to the throne, is now the heir apparent after his father, King Charles III, became Britain’s new monarch upon his mother’s death. That means William and Kate, both 40 and parents of three young children, immediately assume a much more central role as the new face of the monarchy.
William and Harry had been on frosty terms terms since Harry quit as a senior royal and moved to the U.S. two years ago. Their show of unity Saturday was reportedly initiated by William and left some observers hoping that Harry, 37, might return to the fray and support his elder brother in sharing the heavy workload now on William’s shoulders.
“Certainly William and Catherine, as the new Prince and Princess of Wales, will be even more in the media spotlight if that’s possible,” said Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine. “Until Thursday, there was a buffer between him and the throne. That buffer has now been removed.”
It’s a stark contrast to how thing were just two weeks ago, when William and Kate announced they were moving their family from central London to a more rural base in Windsor. Observers thought they were seeking more privacy and a more “normal” upbringing for their children, who just started a new year together at a private school.
Long before he became King Charles III, Britain’s new monarch indicated that he wanted a “slimmed down” monarchy with a tighter core group of full-time working royals and lower expenses.
That was before Harry’s move — and before the princes’ uncle, Prince Andrew, was effectively banished from public life following sexual misconduct scandals.
Not many other recognizable “working royals” — members of the royal family who officially represent the monarch — were left to share the hundreds of official engagements and numerous overseas visits undertaken each year.
The group includes Charles and his wife, Camilla, now the Queen Consort; William and Kate; the queen’s only daughter, Princess Anne; and the queen’s youngest child, Prince Edward, and his wife, Sophie. Also working royals, but much lesser known, are the queen’s first cousin, Prince Richard, and his wife, Birgitte.
In his first speech to the nation, which was broadcast Friday, Charles formally bestowed his own title, the Prince of Wales, to William. Kate is now the Princess of Wales, and is the first person since William’s late mother, Princess Diana, to hold the title.
William and Kate also inherit Charles and Camilla’s other honorary titles, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. That means managing and taking income from the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate comprising land across the U.K. that is reportedly worth 1 billion pounds.
“With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the center ground where vital help can be given,” Charles said Friday.
In his speech, Charles said he knows won’t be able to devote as much time and energy to causes he cares most about, such as the environment and climate change.
William will now likely spend more time championing those topics. He already made his mark by founding the Earthshot Prize, an ambitious “legacy project” expected to hand out millions of pounds in grants for environmental initiatives over the next 10 years.
“It will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly feel real,” William wrote in a statement Saturday. “I will honour her memory by supporting my father, The King, in every way I can.”
Charles also spoke briefly of Harry in his address to the nation, expressing his “love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas.”
Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, moved away from the U.K. to seek financial independence and freedom from severe British media scrutiny into their lives.
The couple is now settled in California with their two young children. Both Harry and Meghan repeatedly have aired their unhappiness with the royals since their departure.
Those tensions were put aside Saturday, as the two princes and their wives arrived in the same car to greet people who pressed against road barriers outside the gates of Windsor Castle. Each royal stopped to speak to both children and adults, accepting flowers and condolences from an excited crowd.
“It was so beautiful to see. I felt so emotional and I felt the queen would have loved it,” said Banita Ranow, 28. Her mother, Baljinder, said the visit was “fabulous.”
“I just hope in the future they remain like that and that the brothers come together,” she said.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Organizers of a camp for Ukrainian refugees who had traveled to Mexico said Tuesday they will soon close it and discouraged Ukrainians still in Europe from traveling to Mexico as they try to enter the United States.
Some 1,000 Ukrainians passed through the camp during the month that it was open on the east side of Mexico City. Now, only about 120 remain and 98% of those already have sponsors lined up in the United States and expect to soon travel there, said Vlad Fedoryshyn, director of United with Ukraine, a nongovernmental organization, that collaborated with the Mexican government to establish the camp.
Anastasiya Polo, United with Ukraine spokeswoman, said Ukrainians still in Europe should register for the U.S. government’s program and not waste money and effort traveling to Mexico. Before the camp was established in Mexico City, Ukrainians were traveling to Tijuana at the U.S.-Mexico border.
“We are asking people from Europe, Ukrainians, to go through the program from Europe, do not come to Mexico because it is much more expensive for them, it is a lot of traveling,” Polo said. The camp will close by June 1, but Ukrainians remaining in Mexico will continue receiving support.
The program, Uniting for Ukraine, was announced by the U.S. government April 21. Four days later, Ukrainians showing up at the U.S.-Mexico border were no longer exempted from a pandemic-related rule that has been used to quickly expel migrants without an opportunity to seek asylum for the past two years.
To qualify people must have been in Ukraine as of Feb. 11; have a sponsor, which could be family or an organization; meet vaccination and other public health requirements; and pass background checks.
More than 6.5 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded its smaller neighbor on Feb. 24, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ukrainian-refugee-camp-in-mexicos-capital-to-close/ | 2022-05-25T08:04:25Z |
TROY, Mich., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritor, Inc. (the "Company") today provided notice that, pursuant to the terms of the indenture, dated September 22, 2017 (the "Indenture") governing its 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2037 (the "Notes"), in connection with the closing of the transaction contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 21, 2022 (the "Merger Agreement"), among Cummins, Inc., Rose Newco, Inc. and the Company, the Company delivered a Notice of Fundamental Change and Execution of Supplemental Indenture (the "Fundamental Change Notice") to holders of the Notes notifying holders that a Fundamental Change, as such term is defined in the Indenture, had occurred on August 3, 2022 and that the Company entered into a supplemental indenture with respect to the Indenture pursuant to which the right to convert each $1,000 principal amount of Notes has been changed into the right to convert such principal amount into an amount of cash equal to the Conversion Rate (as defined in the Indenture) in effect on the conversion date, multiplied by $36.50.
In connection with such Fundamental Change, each holder of Notes will have the right at such holder's option to require the Company to repurchase all of such holder's Notes (or a portion thereof which is $1,000 in principal amount or any integral multiple thereof), on September 14, 2022 (the "Fundamental Change Repurchase Date"). The Company will be required to repurchase all of such holder's Notes at a price, payable in cash, equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to, but excluding the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date (the "Repurchase Price").
Holders of Notes should read carefully the Fundamental Change Notice, regarding their conversion rights in connection with the Fundamental Change and the rights of holders to require the Company to repurchase their Notes in connection with the Fundamental Change as it contains important information as to the procedures and timing for the exercise of such rights.
In connection with the closing of the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement, a Make-Whole Fundamental Change under the Indenture occurred on August 3, 2022. Pursuant to the Indenture, if a holder surrenders its Notes for the conversion during the period from and including the effective date of the Merger and ending on September 13, 2022, the day immediately prior to the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date (such period, the "Make-Whole Period"), the Company will increase the conversion rate for the Notes surrendered for conversion during such period in accordance with the Indenture as set forth below.
As more fully described in the Fundamental Change Notice and pursuant to the First Supplemental Indenture dated August 3, 2022, by and between the Company and the Trustee, to the Indenture, the consideration due upon conversion of the Notes will be an amount of cash equal to:
(i) 1,110.03 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes based on a Conversion Rate of 30.4119, in the case of a holder that elects to convert its Notes, in accordance with the Indenture, at any time during the Make-Whole Period, and (ii) $914.23 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes based on Conversion Rate of 25.0474 in the case of a Holder that elects to convert its Notes, in accordance with the Indenture, other than during the Make-Whole Period.
Holders who wish to convert their Notes must satisfy the requirements set forth in the Indenture. Except as set forth above, the Conversion Rate will not be subject to further adjustment.
The Trustee for the Notes is U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association. For questions or assistance related to the Notes, contact U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 1-800-934-6802 or cts.specfinance@usbank.com.
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A murder charge in a ... suicide? The latest development in the case of Casey White, a onetime fugitive charged with killing the jailer who helped him escape, is a first for many legal minds.
Aided by Lauderdale County assistant director of corrections Vicky White, 56, to whom he was not related, Casey White, 38, escaped in April, spurring an 11-day manhunt which ended in a May 9 car chase in Indiana. When police apprehended Casey White, they found Vicky White had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. She died later at a hospital, and the coroner ruled her death a suicide.
Yet on Monday, Casey White was served with an arrest warrant on a felony murder charge, the Lauderdale County, Alabama, district attorney's office said. The indictment, according to court documents, alleged while committing the crime of first-degree escape, Casey White "caused the death of Vicky White."
Casey White intends to plead not guilty at his arraignment, his legal team said.
When lawyers think of felony murder, they often think of a scenario in which, for example, a robber accidentally kills a bystander in a shootout with police, or perhaps a getaway driver kills a pedestrian during her or his escape.
Alabama's code states first-degree escape is one of many precursors to felony murder if "in the course of and in furtherance of the crime that he or she is committing or attempting to commit, or in immediate flight therefrom, he or she, or another participant if there be any, causes the death of any person."
'I know of none'
Casey White's five-person legal team -- which includes two lawyers who have handled hundreds of murder cases in Alabama -- has never encountered such a case, said Nick Lough, one of White's attorneys.
"We believe this is the first time we've encountered this issue," said co-counsel Marcus Helstowski.
They're not the only ones. Richard Jaffe represented Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph, along with scores of other clients facing the death penalty in state and federal murder cases, 22 of which he ushered through trial. He's never heard of a case like this one, he said.
"If we are zeroing in on suicide, I've never heard of that. I know of none," he said.
The same holds true for Tiffanie Agee, a Birmingham-based criminal lawyer and professor at Miles Law School in Fairfield.
"Logically, how can I intentionally cause something that requires you to do it to yourself?" she asked.
Her research yielded two cases involving suicide pacts, but one of those cases is almost 70 years old and the other was adjudicated more than a century ago, and Alabama law dealt with suicide differently back then, she said.
Agee did find a case from the 1980s in which the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the guilty verdict of a man convicted of "criminally negligent homicide on the basis of the suicide of his friend's brother which occurred when the victim continued to play Russian roulette after defendant had quit and put the gun away," according to a case summary.
The court reversed the verdict, saying the defendant had not influenced or overcome the victim's free will, Agee said, which could come into play in Casey White's case. If prosecutors can prove Casey White influenced Vicky White to the point that she killed herself, they might have a case, with an emphasis on might, she said.
"The prosecutors or the state will have a difficult time," she said. "The analysis has to be: He influenced her to the point that he caused her suicide, and I think that's going to be the difficult part when she clearly had a lot of free will."
In Alabama, prosecutors would actually have an easier case if police had accidentally killed the former jailer during the pursuit, Jaffe said.
"That works for felony murder in Alabama," he said. "To prove that it was foreseeable and that someone was going to commit suicide, that's a stretch."
Jaffe won't rule it out, he said, because Alabama has one of the broadest, most aggressive felony murder statutes in the nation.
As for the possibility new information emerged after the coroner's ruling, indicating Vicky White didn't pull the trigger, Jaffe doesn't believe it is a possibility. The information would have to be handed to the defense in discovery, and if prosecutors had such evidence, he said, they likely would have charged Casey White with murder, felony murder and capital murder.
"Possible? Yeah. Is it likely? I'd say it's highly unlikely," he said.
White was already facing murder count
Asked if he'd seen any evidence Vicky White did not commit suicide, Lough said prosecutors handed over their discovery Tuesday and reviewing discovery in any murder case typically takes "hours and hours."
The legal team has requested a copy of Vicky White's autopsy report, it said in a statement, and Helstowski expects to learn, as was widely reported in the media, she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, he told CNN.
"We want to see the autopsy report because the autopsy report will be a key piece of evidence. ... We want to show members of the jury why she died, how she died," he said, explaining he wouldn't discuss trial strategy and was barred from discussing certain details of the case. "It's important for the jury to see and understand."
Vicky White's mother could not be reached for her reaction to the charges. A woman answering the phone at a number linked to the mother hung up when a reporter asked to speak with her.
At the time of his escape, Casey White was already serving a 75-year prison sentence for a crime spree in 2015, which included a home invasion and carjacking, the US Marshals Service said.
Casey White also stands accused of murder in a separate case, the 2015 stabbing of Connie Ridgeway in Rogersville. He initially confessed, authorities said, before recanting. He was awaiting trial when authorities say he and Vicky White left Lauderdale County Detention Center on April 29 in what they described as a well-planned escaped.
Ridgeway's son, Austin Williams, has been informed Casey White will stand trial in his mother's slaying at the end of the year, he said. Earlier this year, Williams described his mom as a sweet, patriotic woman who never forgot birthdays, during an interview with CNN.
"December can't come soon enough. We need answers. We don't know much more than the public knows. Why our mother? And how could anyone harm her? If he is guilty, justice need to be served," he texted Wednesday.
Asked his thoughts on the murder charges in Vicky White's death, Williams said, "Our hearts go out again to Vicky and her family and friends. She was a beloved member of the community. We were surprised at the news of Casey's indictment for her felony murder. However, it seems like a very reasonable case for a jury to decide.
"There are no words for the turmoil caused by Casey and Vicky's plot to escape. We're still anxiously awaiting justice for Connie Ridgeway."
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Viking M&A Florida Division, headquartered in Tampa, announces a successful acquisition event in the commercial cleaning industry.
TAMPA, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Mergers and Acquisitions announces the successful acquisition of a well-established commercial cleaning company by a Purchaser poised for stability and growth.
The Seller's commercial cleaning company has been helping businesses, hospitals, and schools remain healthy and attractive since 1890. The Company began providing window washing services before World War I, then expanded into janitorial services and grew into an industry leader in commercial cleaning. The Seller navigated rapid organic growth and accelerated expansion by acquiring the competition, assisted by Viking Senior Advisor, Alan Misale, and saw year-over-year growth.
The Purchaser is a reputable family office that previously purchased and sold service-related companies, also with the assistance of Viking M&A. When introduced to the Seller, the Purchaser was attracted to the Company's management team, the established company culture, and its 240+ staff members. The Purchaser's prior success has resulted in an abundance of post-closing capital to support organic growth and accelerate expansion through future acquisitions in the commercial cleaning industry.
Alan Misale and Andrew Hakkarainen of Viking Mergers were the advisors on the transaction.
Misale commented, "This successful transaction provided more than a life-changing liquidity event for the Seller. Viking's process also provided the Seller with a stable Purchaser with proven post-closing transition experience and expertise in scaling service companies. This deal was a win-win transaction for all parties."
Viking provides exit strategies and M&A services to middle-market business owners. In business since 1996, 50% of Viking's brokers are former business owners. Viking has an 85% close rate, representing more than 800 successful transactions.
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New Investor Consortium to Acquire 27% Interest in DataBank Positioning it to Capture Edge Infrastructure Demand Over the Next Decade
DALLAS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DataBank, a leading provider of enterprise-class colocation, interconnection, and managed services, today announced a recapitalization led by long-term institutional investors Swiss Life Asset Management AG ("SLAM"), EDF Invest ("EDF") and current DataBank investor DigitalBridge. The initial stage of the recapitalization is being structured as a sale of ownership interests with SLAM and EDF acquiring 27% of the fully diluted equity interests in DataBank from existing investors for $1.2 billion.
The transaction will enable DataBank to execute a 10-year plan that capitalizes on edge infrastructure growth in the U.S. Since 2016, DataBank has been progressively building an ecosystem of interconnect and data center locations in over two dozen Tier 1 and Tier 2 U.S. metros that it believed would serve as the geographic foundation of a more decentralized, next-generation Internet infrastructure platform. Today, with over 65 data center assets in 27+ markets, DataBank has more data centers in more U.S. metros than any other data center provider in the US, public or private.
"This recapitalization allows us to accelerate our expansion efforts and capture the substantial secular growth in edge computing which we believe will be at multi-gigawatt opportunity," said Raul K. Martynek, DataBank's CEO. "DataBank is strategically positioned as the leading platform to deliver geographically distributed colocation and interconnect edge solutions, as the shift from traditional centralized infrastructures continues to evolve to the edge."
Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, said, "Since we led the acquisition of DataBank in 2016, we have scaled DataBank's footprint, capacity and customer base in key metro areas across the United States, transforming DataBank from a business serving three markets with six facilities to the premier domestic edge infrastructure platform serving twenty-seven markets across more than sixty-five facilities. This transaction will catalyze the next phase of DataBank's growth with a new group of marquis investors poised to benefit from the continued powerful infrastructure expansion at the edge and DigitalBridge's track record and expertise investing across the digital infrastructure ecosystem."
The recapitalization is also expected to result in additional new investors acquiring ownership interests in DataBank prior to the recapitalization's expected completion in the third quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions and receipt of required regulatory approvals.
"This new investor group will provide the financial backing required to continue to scale DataBank's leading edge infrastructure platform," said Kevin Ooley, DataBank's President and CFO. "Swiss Life and EDF's long term outlook on the sector, perfectly aligns with our view on the significant opportunity around edge demand."
DataBank was advised by Goldman Sachs as financial advisor and Proskauer Rose LLP as legal advisors.
DataBank enables the world's largest enterprises, technology, and content providers to consistently deploy and manage their infrastructure, applications and data on the right platform, at the right time, in the right place. Our colocation and edge infrastructure footprint consists of 65+ data centers and 20 interconnection hubs in 27+ markets, on-ramps to an ecosystem of cloud providers, and a modular edge data center platform with virtually unlimited reach. We combine these platforms with contract portability, managed security, compliance enablement, hands-on support, and a guarantee of 100% uptime availability, to give our customers absolute confidence in their IT infrastructure and the power to create a limitless digital future for their business. To learn more or tour a facility, visit databank.com or call 1(800) 840-7533
For DataBank media inquiries, please contact: JSA +1.866.695.3629 ext. 13 JSA_DataBank@jsa.net
Swiss Life AM has more than 160 years of experience in managing capital on behalf of the Swiss Life Group and its clients. The investment philosophy of Swiss Life AM focuses on principles of long-term strategic approach, capital preservation, generation of consistent and sustainable returns as well as a responsible approach to risks. Swiss Life AM offers its asset management expertise to third-party clients in Switzerland, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the UK. As at 31 December 2021, assets managed by Swiss Life on behalf of third-party clients amounted to €99 billion. Together with the investment mandates for the Swiss Life Group, total assets under management by Swiss Life AM stood at €266 billion, of which €7.3bn is managed by the Infrastructure Equity Business area. Swiss Life AM has a dedicated infrastructure team of more than 42 investment professionals, focusing on investments in global infrastructure assets including renewables and a proven track record in creating value for its clients.
EDF Invest is the investment arm of EDF for non-listed Dedicated Assets. Dedicated Assets will fund the decommissioning of EDF's power plants in France. EDF Invest currently manages around €9bn of equity and is targeting around €12 billion in the next few years. Our mission is to diversify EDF's portfolio of Dedicated Assets and lengthen its investment horizon by targeting three non-listed asset classes in France and abroad: Infrastructure, Real Estate and Funds. Follow EDF Invest on: www.edfinvest.com / and www.linkedin.com/company/edf-invest
DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG) is a leading global digital infrastructure investment firm. With a heritage of over 25 years investing in and operating businesses across the digital ecosystem including cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells, and edge infrastructure, the DigitalBridge team manages a $47 billion portfolio of digital infrastructure assets on behalf of its limited partners and shareholders. Headquartered in Boca Raton, DigitalBridge has key offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Singapore. For more information visit www.digitalbridge.com.
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— Continued to execute towards operational excellence with portfolio optimization, broad cost controls and cash management —
— Recently announced realignment plan is expected to extend the company's cash runway to the end of 2024; Maintain financial guidance
— Conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time —
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"In the second quarter, we are pleased with our progress towards achieving operational excellence, as demonstrated by the improvements in several key metrics focusing on non-GAAP gross margin, operating expense, and cash burn trajectory, both on a year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter basis. These numbers reflected positive results based on the initiatives that we have been implementing," said Ken Knight, president and chief executive officer of Invitae. "We recently announced our strategic realignment plan, as we step into our company's next chapter. The planned changes are broad and necessary to continue driving us toward our goal of using our industry leading genetic testing, and advanced technologies, to transform healthcare for today and tomorrow. We have the roadmap and the pieces in place, and execution of our plan is top of mind as we fuel our testing business and make focused investment in delivering the future of personalized, genetically-driven healthcare."
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Generated revenue of $136.6 million in the quarter, a 17.5% increase compared to $116.3 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- GAAP gross profit was $26.3 million, and non-GAAP gross profit was $54.7 million in the second quarter of this year.
- GAAP gross margin was 19.2%. Non-GAAP gross margin was 40.1% as compared with 36.6% in the first quarter of 2022 and 35.4% in the second quarter of 2021.
- Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities were $737 million as of June 30, 2022. Cash burn was $147 million, achieving a $22 million reduction from the first quarter of 2022.
- Total active healthcare provider accounts in the second quarter of 2022 totaled 20,217, roughly 25% growth over the second quarter of 2021.
- Active pharma and commercial partnerships grew to 232, an increase of approximately 52% over the second quarter of 2021, driving continued revenue growth from Invitae's lab services, data and data services platform to pharma, health system and software and services partners.
- Total patient population is more than 3.1 million with nearly 62% available for data sharing.
Total operating expense, which excludes cost of revenue, for the second quarter of 2022 was $2.5 billion, which included an asset impairment. As a result, GAAP operating expense as a percentage of revenue was 1,864%. Non-GAAP operating expense was $200.1 million for the second quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP operating expense as a percentage of revenue was 146%, which consistently improved as compared with 169% in the first quarter of 2022 and 170% in the second quarter of 2021.
Net loss for this year's second quarter was $2.5 billion, or a $10.87 net loss per share, compared to net income of $133.8 million, or net income per share of $0.66, for the second quarter of 2021. Our second quarter 2022 net loss included a complete writedown of goodwill of $2.3 billion, which was a result of a significant, sustained decline in the stock price and related market capitalization and a lower than expected financial performance. It also included indefinite-lived intangible and asset impairments of $34.8 million. Net income for the second quarter in 2021 was a result of the change in fair value of contingent consideration. Non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2022 was $158.5 million, or a $0.68 non-GAAP net loss per share, compared to a net loss of $171.5 million, or an $0.84 non-GAAP net loss per share, for the second quarter of 2021.
At June 30, 2022, cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities totaled $737 million as compared with $885 million as of March 31, 2022. Cash burn in this year's second quarter, including cash paid for acquisition related activities, was $147 million, a decrease of $22 million or 13.2% from the first quarter of 2022 and approximately $50 million from the fourth quarter of 2021.
Financial Guidance
Invitae is reiterating its financial guidance. The company expects a low double-digit growth rate for its full year 2022 revenue over 2021. Longer term revenue growth rate is expected to return to between 15% and 25% beyond 2023.
Invitae is maintaining its 2022 cash burn guidance of $600-650 million, which includes up to an estimated $75 million cash to be used for realignment activities and severance. The company also continues to anticipate its cash burn to be in the range of $225-275 million in 2023, which includes up to an estimated $25 million cash to be used for realignment activities and severance.
2022 non-GAAP gross margins are expected to continue to increase for the rest of the year, based on ongoing margin improvement efforts and the current realignment initiatives, to the range of 42-43% for full year 2022.
Additional non-cash related charges are expected to be recorded in the third quarter of 2022 and in following quarters.
Webcast and Conference Call Details
Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss financial results and recent developments. To access the conference call, please register at the link below:
Upon registering, each participant will be provided with call details and a conference ID.
The live webcast of the call and slide deck may be accessed here or by visiting the investors section of the company's website at ir.invitae.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and will be archived on the company's website.
About Invitae
Invitae Corporation (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company whose mission is to bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Invitae's goal is to aggregate the world's genetic tests into a single service with higher quality, faster turnaround time, and lower prices. For more information, visit the company's website at invitae.com.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the expected impact, benefits, parameters, details and timing of the company's strategic business realignment or various aspects thereof; the company's beliefs regarding the potential of its business, and its business priorities; the company's future financial and operating results, including estimated annual cost savings, cash runway, guidance for 2022 and beyond, and the drivers of future financial results; the company's beliefs regarding its roadmap and business going forward; and the company's focus for the remainder of 2022. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability of the company to successfully execute its strategic business realignment and achieve the intended benefits thereof on the expected timeframe or at all; unforeseen or greater than expected costs associated with the strategic business realignment; the risk that the disruption that may result from the realignment may harm the company's business, market share or its relationship with customers or potential customers; the impact of COVID-19 on the company, and the effectiveness of the efforts it has taken or may take in the future in response thereto; the impact of inflation and the economic environment on the company's business; the company's ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; the company's history of losses; the company's ability to compete; the company's failure to manage growth effectively; the company's need to scale its infrastructure in advance of demand for its tests and to increase demand for its tests; the risk that the company may not obtain or maintain sufficient levels of reimbursement for its tests; the ability of the company to obtain regulatory approval for its tests; the applicability of clinical results to actual outcomes; the company's failure to successfully integrate or fully realize the anticipated benefits of acquired businesses; risks associated with litigation; the company's ability to use rapidly changing genetic data to interpret test results accurately and consistently; laws and regulations applicable to the company's business; and the other risks set forth in the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and Invitae Corporation disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP financial measures
To supplement Invitae's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), the company is providing several non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in evaluating the company's ongoing operating results and trends. Management uses such non-GAAP information to manage the company's business and monitor its performance.
Other companies, including companies in the same industry, may not use the same non-GAAP measures or may calculate these metrics in a different manner than management or may use other financial measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of these non-GAAP measures as comparative measures. Because of these limitations, the company's non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the non-GAAP reconciliations provided in the tables below and on the company's website.
Contact for Invitae:
Hoki Luk
ir@invitae.com
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- Ericsson-Intel Tech Hub will identify and prioritize enhancements for Ericsson Cloud RAN, running on Intel technology, to create a roadmap for future commercial software releases
- Combined strengths of both companies will accelerate adoption of Cloud RAN solutions and offer insights into Cloud RAN designs that can aid technology investment decisions
- Key focus areas include energy efficiency, time-to-market, network performance, and unlocking new business opportunities
STOCKHOLM, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the most innovative companies in global ICT - Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Intel - are pooling R&D excellence to create high-performing Cloud RAN solutions. The companies have launched a tech hub in California, USA. It focuses on the benefits that Ericsson Cloud RAN and Intel technology can bring to: improving energy efficiency and network performance, reducing time to market, and monetizing new business opportunities such as enterprise applications.
Called Ericsson-Intel Tech Hub, the center is based in Ericsson's D-15 facility in Santa Clara and is already operational. The current focus includes activities in power management and performance planned this year as well as joint work on Cloud RAN containerized network function (CNF)* applications on upcoming generations of processing platforms.
Per Narvinger, Head of Product Area Networks, Ericsson, says: "Cloud RAN technologies and virtualization have enormous potential to impact networks of the future. Through the Tech Hub, we will accelerate Cloud RAN technology in areas like energy efficiency and performance, while reducing time to market."
Dan Rodriguez, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Network Platforms Group at Intel, says: "The transformation to fully virtualized, cloud-native-based networks brings tremendous innovation and agility, and is now extending to the RAN. The Tech Hub will provide a venue for Ericsson and Intel to extend our collaboration and showcase how a virtualized RAN can deliver greater levels of automation, agility and sustainability."
The Tech Hub is the latest of several Ericsson Cloud-RAN focused initiatives and portfolio additions. The company introduced its Cloud RAN offering in October 2020 and established the Ericsson Open Lab, aimed at driving virtualized 5G RAN technologies with Ericsson Cloud RAN customers and ecosystem partners, in March 2021.
Ericsson already supports service providers with the most robust and high-performing 5G RAN solutions while planning for future network topologies and ideologies. Intel has been helping the industry transform communications networks for more than a decade and offers an extensive portfolio of processing, acceleration and software solutions that are deployed today, including Intel Xeon processors.
The Tech Hub will augment existing R&D work for both companies with multi-year product design efforts, enabling communications service providers to better plan their future roadmaps and offerings.
Ericsson and Intel's latest collaboration was unveiled at the Big 5G Event in Austin, USA.
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WASHINGTON — The traditionally insular Supreme Court is about to face the full force of public pressure and abortion politics as justices make a final decision on whether to throw out the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling.
The justices are entering a politically explosive new era, drafting what may well be the most consequential opinion on women’s health and privacy in 50 years, while a watchful public primed by the nation’s culture wars looks over their shoulders and tries furiously to influence the outcome.
Justice Samuel Alito appeared to be bracing for the onslaught, stiffening the spines of his conservative court colleagues in his draft opinion for the court’s majority that would overturn the 1973 ruling and its right to abortion that broke centuries of court tradition by being leaked.
“We cannot allow our decisions to be affected by any extraneous influences such as concern about the public’s reaction to our work,” Alito wrote in the February draft document that was circulated to fellow justices as they prepare a final decision, expected by June.
It’s unclear if the justices will be swayed by the intense public scrutiny. But the disclosure has launched the most dramatic pulling back of the curtain on the high court’s work in modern memory. Not since the 1970s have the Supreme Court’s private deliberations become so public — in fact, the final Roe v. Wade decision leaked hours before it was announced.
Political pressure campaigns are being launched and millions of dollars unleashed on all sides, to save or end abortion access in the U.S., all while the justices privately draft their final opinion.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi often says, quoting Abraham Lincoln, public sentiment is everything. But justices, unlike lawmakers, don’t have to run for reelection.
At one point this week, more than 1,000 people flooded to the steps of the Supreme Court. In Los Angeles, police put the city on tactical alert after a confrontation between abortion rights supporters and police downtown.
“Let us fight with everything we’ve got,” Vice President Kamala Harris said in a speech at the EMILY”s List political action committee’s national conference.
While President Joe Biden and fellow proponents of abortion access are fired up to defend Roe v. Wade, the pushing is far from one-sided. Republicans who have labored toward this moment for decades with efforts to fill the court with conservative justices — gaining three during the four years of the Trump administration — are determined to finally accomplish their goal.
Urging the justices to stick to their process, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell promised that senators would “have their backs, no matter what.”
In a televised speech from the Capitol just across the street from the court, McConnell, who is a chief architect of a campaign to confirm conservative judges, encouraged the justices to “tune out the bad faith noise and feel completely free to do their jobs.”
The leaked draft gave Americans a rare, up-close sneak preview of the typically private, hidden deliberations of the high court, and the disclosure is propelling a public outpouring of opinion and protest reflective of the nation’s long debate over abortion policy — all in the run-up to the fall’s contested congressional elections.
Other Republicans, following McConnell’s lead, have been quick to focus on the leaking of the high court’s private draft, rather than the prospect that millions of American women could lose access to abortion services if Roe v. Wade is struck down.
Speculation is swirling over the rare leak and whether it was meant to build pressure for the outcome that Alito was proposing or against it.
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, a former law clerk to Alito, described the security around the court’s work, complete with “burn bags” to collect and double-shred the day’s discarded documents. He decried the breach even as he welcomed the direction the court was taking under the draft opinion.
“While I’m convinced this leak may have been an attempt to intimidate the justices in the majority, perhaps an effort to try to get them to change their positions, I’m also confident this attempt will not succeed and it must not succeed,” Lee said on the Senate floor.
Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered an investigation into the leak, but it is unclear how long that will take and whether it would be resolved before the court issues its rulings at the end of June or early July.
While the justices themselves have lifetime appointments and are shielded from the need for campaign contributions that can influence views, elected officials and candidates running for the House, Senate and offices throughout the states will be confronted with untold efforts to force them to take sides.
“Every single American is going to see where every single senator stands on protecting a woman’s right to choose,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised. “Americans will be watching.”
To be sure, for Democrats and others trying to preserve abortion access, public opinion is about the only tool on their side, with Congress very unlikely to salvage the Roe v. Wade ruling on its own.
The House, led by Democrats, has already approved legislation that would protect abortion access by putting the Roe ruling into law. But the narrowly split Democratic Senate will not have the votes to follow suit without support from Republicans.
Just two Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, publicly support abortion access. And while they have introduced their own bill to keep abortion legal, it is not at all clear they would buck their own party leadership to help pass a Democratic measure.
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, who has supported bills to limit abortion and is up for reelection in Wisconsin, said in a statement that neither personal beliefs nor “pressure from the radical left to intimidate sitting Supreme Court justices, should be the basis on which this profound moral issue should be decided for all of society.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_ce5955ea-cbf6-11ec-83fd-bb9b9a66c6af.html | 2022-05-05T02:17:36Z |
54 math textbooks rejected by Florida education officials for attempting to ‘indoctrinate students’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Gray News) – The Florida Department of Education has rejected dozens of math textbooks because state officials say the publishers are attempting to “indoctrinate students.”
The department did not initially include 54 of the 132 submitted textbooks, according to a news release from the Florida Department of Education.
The department said it found that 41% of the submitted textbooks were “impermissible” with Florida’s new Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) standards or contained prohibited topics, which the department says includes references to Critical Race Theory (CRT), inclusions of Common Core and the addition of Social Emotional Learning.
According to the department, grades kindergarten through fifth grade had the most rejected material.
The department states 41% of the submitted textbooks included references to critical race theory, common core and social emotional learning. The state said grades K-5 had the most materials rejected.
“It seems that some publishers attempted to slap a coat of paint on an old house built on the foundation of Common Core, and indoctrinating concepts like race essentialism, especially, bizarrely, for elementary school students,” Governor Ron DeSantis said in the release. “I’m grateful that Commissioner (Richard) Corcoran and his team at the Department have conducted such a thorough vetting of these textbooks to ensure they comply with the law.”
The Florida Education Department says the public has the opportunity to review and comment on submitted textbooks. The process allows the state to prevent publishers from incorporating inappropriate, ineffective or unsolicited concepts and strategies into instructional materials that will “dilute the quality of Florida’s nationally-recognized education system.”
The math textbook submissions were made in response to a 2021 call for bids for instructional materials to be included on the state’s adopted list. A message was included by the department which included a message informing publishers that the materials must “not incorporate unsolicited strategies, such as social-emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching.”
Publishers who may not be included on the state’s initially adopted list have the ability to appeal any non-adoption decision, the department says. Publishers also have the ability to substitute or revise their submitted bids to be included on the state’s adopted list if changes are made to fit Florida’s standards.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AIoT Services Inc. DBA Radair.io ("Radair.io" or the "Company"), a provider of high-grade, multi-protocol IoT (Internet-of-Things) devices, and IoT-based enterprise solutions to drive operational efficiencies across select industries, is pleased to announce the launch of its first consumer device, the Radair™ Mini Gateway.
The Radair Mini Gateway will support multiple ecosystems, including Helium (upon HIP19 approval) as well as The Radair Foundation's forthcoming ecosystem. The Mini Gateway will also be the industry's first light gateway with environmental monitoring that detects volatile organic compounds (VOCs), volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), carbon monoxide, smoke, pollutants, and various gasses, with insights powered by an embedded 4-in-1 Bosch sensor. The Mini Gateway includes Wi-Fi 6E, GPS, and a barometric pressure (altitude) sensor to future-proof against changes in earning protocols, alongside the industry-leading LoRa concentrator, all elegantly built into a single device. With Bluetooth 5.2 for simple setup, rapid support from Radair.io's U.S.-based team, and an industry-leading warranty, the Radair Mini Gateway sets the new standard for IoT miners. Insider pricing of US$299 ($100 off MSRP) is limited to the first 1,000 pre-orders (https://radair.io/minigateway), with product delivery by December 2022.
"At Radair.io, we are working hard to deliver high-grade data mining solutions where others have fallen short," said Radair.io CEO, Nikhil Vasa. "Many products on the market today are based on severely constrained and generic components that will soon be obsolete, and come with inadequate customer support. With the Radair Mini Gateway, we've solved for these pain points. We actively design and prototype our products with the latest microprocessors, sensors, and components with frictionless future compatibility in mind. Our goal is to delight customers with state-of-the-art data mining technology that is easy to use, simply works, and is supported by our customer-obsessed team. The Radair Mini Gateway is our first step in realizing that goal, and we're just getting started."
In the coming weeks, Radair.io also plans to launch the first ever Bluetooth enabled Radair™ Smart 4G/LTE Communication Module, a commercial grade, low-power wide area network (LPWAN), cellular communication module with integrated LTE-M and NB-IoT antenna that supports a wide range of operationally inexpensive bands for global enterprise customers.
Radair.io was formed to empower customers by providing actionable, data-driven insights, through rapidly deployable, open, and modular solutions, everywhere. The Company plans to provide this service by building devices that will leverage existing networks like Helium and future global networks within LTE-M1, CBRS, 5G and Wi-Fi 6/7. The Company and its affiliates are the exclusive licensees of the mark "Radair" by The Radair Foundation.
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CHICAGO, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the recapitalization of an affiliate of Capitol Pain Institute (CPI), a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners, by Iron Path Capital. BGL's Healthcare & Life Sciences investment banking team served as the exclusive financial advisor to CPI in the transaction. The specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction builds upon BGL's market leadership position in advising physician practices and related ancillary services.
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Matthew Shocket, CPI is an interventional pain management provider focused on providing the highest level of quality, evidence-based pain management care. CPI offers a broad range of services with an emphasis on advanced interventional pain management including spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation, interspinous stabilization and fixation, and posterior SI joint fusion. With clinics and ambulatory surgical centers across Texas, Ohio, and Kentucky, CPI is focused on expanding their quality patient care across the West and Midwest to build a leading national platform.
Iron Path Capital is an operationally focused private equity firm focused on lower-middle-market investments across the healthcare and specialty industrial sectors. With offices in Nashville, TN, and Charlottesville, VA, Iron Path Capital supports its partners with capital, operating expertise, business development, and industry relationships to achieve significant scale. Iron Path Capital selects companies with stable cash flows, superior management teams, strong performance trajectories, and multiple vectors for growth, both organic and through consolidation.
This transaction will enable CPI to expand its national footprint by affiliating with independent pain management practices and building de novo clinics and ambulatory surgical centers. The platform intends to support corporate functions at affiliated practices, thereby allowing physicians to focus on best serving their patients, local communities, and the scientific community. CPI is actively building its network of top clinicians who are interested in joining a physician-led platform.
BGL's Healthcare Provider Services Group is one of the most experienced and respected financial advisory teams in the U.S. for physician practice M&A and related technical services, with a long track record of expertise in physician practice valuation and in successfully advising physicians and alternate site providers through strategic transactions like selling a physician practice.
About Brown Gibbons Lang & Company
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, business valuations and opinions, and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, and real estate offices in Chicago, Cleveland, and San Antonio. The firm is also a founding member of Global M&A Partners, enabling BGL to service clients in more than 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, LLC, an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.bglco.com.
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LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Insurance has engaged in a "pattern and practice of obstructing access to public records," according to Consumer Watchdog.
The latest public records failure for the Department of Insurance relates to "telematics," a method of monitoring and/or controlling automobiles or other vehicles by using one or more technologies.
In a letter sent today to Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, Consumer Watchdog noted that "[s]tandout in this recalcitrance at the Department of Insurance is that of your own office—the Office of the Commissioner."
In three months the Department of Insurance has produce just 16 records. Yet, there can be little question that Commissioner Lara and high ranking staff have had significant contact with the insurance industry on the issue of telematics because the industry has boasted about the meetings publicly.
On Friday the Department of Insurance once again failed to meet its own self-imposed deadline to produce records critical to the interests of consumers.
Download the letter to Commissioner Lara here: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/2022-05-17%20Letter%20to%20Commissioner%20Lara.pdf
"The purpose of government transparency, which is enshrined in the California Constitution, is undermined when records concerning issues of significant contemporary interest to Californians are not produced in a timely manner," Consumer Watchdog wrote.
A new report by Consumer Watchdog details the privacy problems posed for consumers from "connected cars" and the use of telematics and points to new rules to be developed in California as a potential model across the country, if the rules can withstand lobbying by the powerful auto and insurance industries.
A recent video (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81297787747) released by Consumer Watchdog documents that insurance industry representatives claim Commissioner Lara has privately committed to do what they want on the issue of telematics, but that Lara had asked them to first provide him "political cover."
In the letter to Commissioner Lara, Consumer Watchdog wrote:
"The Department staff responsible for responding to public records requests told us on April 5th that your office—the Office of the Commissioner—among others has yet to forward to them any records that are responsive to our records request."
In a parallel letter sent today to agency staff responsible for public records at the Department of Insurance, Consumer Watchdog wrote:
"Your position seems to be that you are doing all you can and that you are more or less beholden to the other divisions of the Department, and that it is their foot dragging that is causing delays. Under this scenario, no one is accountable, resulting in an indefinitely long response period."
Download the letter to agency staff here: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/2022-05-17%20Letter%20to%20Chao%20Lor.pdf
Records "provided to the Commissioner pursuant to" Proposition 103 must be made public. (Ins. Code § 1861.07.) The California Public Records Act requires state agencies to identify and produce records "promptly" and without "delay or obstruct[ion]." (Gov. Code, §§ 6253 (b), (c), (d).)
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workcred, an affiliate of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has been awarded a grant with Greater Texas Foundation to improve the effectiveness of industry certification and certificate/degree (iC+C/D) pathways. The project will support a partnership between Workcred, Houston Community College (HCC), and Texas Southmost College (TSC) to initiate a series of activities that examine and align education and workforce stakeholders' processes and policies, striving to better support low-income and first-generation learners to complete iC+C/D pathways, earn postsecondary credentials of value, and enter the workforce.
Aligned or stackable credentials, including iC+C/D pathways, have become increasingly popular at colleges and universities in recent years. However, the ability of these programs to support low-income and first-generation learners to enter the workforce is mixed because the procedures and policies under which they were created were not developed or are not completely aligned with the goal of supporting learners to enter their regional workforce. As a result, significant resources are expended for learners to earn credentials that may or may not have regional labor-market value.
This project will allow Workcred, HCC, and TSC to unite key stakeholders, including colleges, employers, and learners, to align credential pathways with regional workforce demands through activities including conducting employer focus groups, seeking commitments from employers to recognize credentials of value, developing tools for outreach and education of learners about the value of credentials and iC+C/D pathways, and addressing relevant institutional policies and practices to better align pathways. Workcred will also develop an innovative playbook to share knowledge gained from the grant with other colleges.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with HCC and TSC to bring to life vital initiatives that address inequities within the workforce development system, and we're grateful to Greater Texas Foundation for their support of our mission," said Roy Swift, Workcred executive director. "There is a tremendous need to understand the policies and processes that lead to more equitable outcomes for all learners, and this program will support these outcomes while preparing individuals to enter careers with great potential for stable employment and better wages."
"Helping students earn credentials of value is the core focus of Greater Texas Foundation's mission," said Sue McMillin, president and CEO of Greater Texas Foundation. "We are excited to support this partnership and look forward to seeing the impact it will have on student success and strengthening the regional workforce."
"As the destination for regional workforce training, Texas Southmost College is relentless in pursuing opportunities to enhance our students' marketability upon graduation," TSC president Jesús Roberto Rodríguez said. "This initiative with Workcred will help us strengthen the alignment between industry certifications offered at TSC and the needs of local employers, ultimately connecting more graduates with high-wage, high-demand careers."
"We are pleased to be part of this collaborative work and be able to continue to expand HCC's vision to embed credentials of high value into degree programs," affirms Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins, vice chancellor workforce instruction and president, HCC Southwest, Houston Community College System. "For over eight years we have made a centerpiece of HCC's workforce pathways the alignment of industry credentials of high value that would provide additional validation of skills and competencies employers are seeking in their talent acquisition processes. We are grateful to Greater Texas Foundation for supporting this important work which also aligns with the new THECB strategic plan for higher education, and we are beyond excited to be partnering with Workcred and TSC on this very important work."
Did You Know?
C/D pathways, which involve embedding industry credentials into degree programs, is a common practice at community colleges, as these pathways are aligned with both student goals and industry needs. Furthermore, they better position students in their field and help to build a pipeline of prepared workers for employers.
To that end, as C/D pathways continue to be developed, Workcred strives to place more emphasis on effective pathway development and implementation, as well as the use of metrics to guide continuous improvement and ensure the pathways are increasing learner retention and degree completion, and leading to living wage employment.
Learn more about how C/D pathways have the potential to benefit all learners as a broadly applicable, scalable approach to aligning degrees in any academic discipline with industry-relevant competencies, as explained in Workcred's editorial, Increasing Value Through Certification and Degree Pathways, published in The evolllution.
See also Certification-Degree Pathways: Aligning Undergraduate Curriculum to Industry Credentials and Professions.
Formed in 2014 as an affiliate of the American National Standards Institute, Workcred's mission is to strengthen workforce quality by improving the credentialing system, ensuring its ongoing relevance, and preparing employers, workers, educators, and governments to use it effectively. Learn more about it on the Workcred site. To better understand and navigate the credentialing system, visit Workcred's Publications and Events page and view the video, An Introduction to Workcred.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. Its membership is comprised of businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations.
The Institute represents and serves the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). For more information, visit www.ansi.org.
Greater Texas Foundation is a private foundation based in Bryan, Texas that supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete a postsecondary education. Since its 2001 inception, the foundation has approved more than $115 million in grants to support Texas students. For more information, visit www.greatertexasfoundation.org.
Houston Community College is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. For more information, visit www.hccs.edu.
Originally established in 1926, Texas Southmost College currently offers the first two years toward a bachelor's degree, along with career and technical education leading to certificates and associate degrees, college preparatory studies to prepare students for college-level work, workforce training, and continuing education. Recently selected as a Bright Spot by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, TSC offers over 50 programs of study leading to an associate degree or certificate. For more information, visit www.tsc.edu.
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– With the strategic investment, Yanolja Cloud expands its hospitality solution lineup on the global front to cover the full-service hotel segment ranging from mid-sized hotels to large global chains
– Yanolja Cloud aims to lead the digitalization of the global hospitality and travel industry with its SaaS technology and diversified product lineup
SEOUL, South Korea, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AI-based SaaS (Software-as-a-service) company, Yanolja Cloud (CEO Jongyoon Kim) strategically invested in InnKey Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. (CEO Viral Shah, hereinafter InnKey), a provider of cloud-based enterprise PMS platform for premium hotels and chains, to accelerate its global hospitality solution business.
InnKey, started in 2013 and headquartered in India, is a provider of a widely used hospitality technology solution. It currently provides its integrated cloud-based PMS platform to many full-service hotels and chains both in India and abroad. With its cutting-edge cloud technology, extensive breadth of features, and attractive market pricing, InnKey is helping many large hotels and chains to simplify their operations, increase revenues, maximize profits, and deliver an exceptional guest experience. Thanks to its strong domain knowledge, InnKey provides tremendous value to all its clients ranging from a 50-room independent boutique hotel to a 500-room luxury global hotel chain.
Yanolja Cloud decided to strategically invest in InnKey with a right to acquire to enhance and complement its global SaaS solutions business, leveraging and maximizing the value and synergies among its group affiliates, including eZee Technosys and ZEN Hospitality Solutions. Yanolja Cloud, together with its subsidiaries, is offering hospitality management solutions to more than 43,000 clients in over 170 global markets in 60 languages. It has also expanded its business vertical for its solutions business not only catering to the travel industry, but also to leisure, and residential-based spaces based on the robust scalability of its cloud and AI technology.
InnKey's integrated cloud-based PMS platform brings everyone in the hotel together, from reservations all the way to financial accounting, which allows for information to flow seamlessly through various departments for business analysis and effective use. Everything can be accessed anytime, anywhere – there is no need for any additional hardware or servers, eliminating costs and unnecessary hassles. By replacing multiple on-premise and disparate systems with one integrated cloud platform, InnKey helps hotels deliver an exceptional guest experience. Hotel chains can bring all their hotels on a single platform and can take advantage of centralized operations and real-time data consolidation, making InnKey a perfect fit for any hotel or chain looking for a one-stop solution.
With this investment, Yanolja Cloud will further enhance its hotel solutions lineup, especially for the premium segment of hotels in the global arena. Based on Yanolja Cloud's expertise, InnKey will further evolve into a one-stop platform offering a full range of hotel management solutions beyond the integrated PMS, creating and delivering new value and choice to the global hospitality industry, truly assisting hotels to be worry-free, focus on connecting with their guests, and delivering a personalized guest experience that today's guests deserve.
"At InnKey, our vision has always been to disrupt the way large hotels and chains have operated globally. With InnKey's product expertise and Yanolja Cloud's global reach and ecosystem, we will be focusing on further enhancing our cloud platform and expand globally as we look to transform the global hospitality industry," said Viral Shah, co-founder and CEO of InnKey.
"We decided to invest in InnKey with a path to acquisition based on their deep domain knowledge, a robust product, and a passionate management team, which we saw as the key formula in expanding and accelerating the business opportunity with an enhanced solutions lineup catering to all types of hotels," said Andrew Kim, Director of Global Solutions Business at Yanolja Cloud. "With constant research and development in SaaS technology at Yanolja Cloud, we will continue to grow our global solution business and lead the digital transformation of the global hospitality and travel industry."
About Yanolja Cloud
As an AI-based global SaaS (Software-as-a-service) company, Yanolja Cloud leads the digitalization of various spaces such as accommodations, leisure, F&B, and residences. Based on the advantages of SaaS with installation and operation efficiency, the range of solutions has been expanded, and the solution is currently being provided in more than 60 languages to 43,000 hotel customers in 170 countries around the world. Through innovative technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain and partnerships with global leading companies, Yanolja Cloud is building a cloud solution ecosystem that meets the needs of all partners, reservation channels, and customers.
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Boy suffers unexpected brain bleed, prognosis uncertain, parents say
BOSQUEVILLE, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A child in Texas suffered a brain hemorrhage that his family said was completely unexpected. Six months later, his prognosis is still uncertain.
Colter Clements’ life suddenly changed forever on March 6. He was on spring break with his family when his father, Jason Clements, said the unthinkable happened.
“He was with all the kids, and luckily when he told his brother his head felt like it exploded, his brother actually took him seriously,” Clements told KWTX.
Colter’s brother Cooper took him to see their mom, Jill Clements, who said she at first thought her youngest son was just being dramatic.
“He just kind of walked up and said, ‘Mom, my head hurts, and kind of fell down on the ground … and then eyes rolled back in his head, and we called 911,” she said.
It was then planned for him to be flown to a children’s hospital in Fort Worth. However, the weather didn’t allow it.
Jill Clements said the delay caused them to lose time. She said, by the time they got him to a hospital and into surgery, the doctors said they had lost five or six hours and “didn’t know what kind of neurological damage was done.”
At the hospital, Jill Clements said Colter went straight to surgery to relieve the pressure in his brain.
He stayed at the hospital for 37 days, mostly under intense sedation.
“We switched off in hotels every night: she would stay, next night I would stay,” Jason Clements said.
Then, finally, Colter woke up.
“I was with my mom at the time, and I remember it was just a really powerful moment,” Jill Clements said. “He looked me in the eyes, and I knew he was in there. It’s a moment when you look in your child’s eyes and you see that they’re there, and we just knew that his personality was there, and he was going to be OK.”
Although he was awake, Colter’s hospital journey was far from over. After a month at the Cook Children’s Hospital, he went to an aggressive inpatient rehab facility in Dallas.
Colter finally came home in June as the community of Bosqueville lined the streets.
“We just knew that when he got here, he would flourish and thrive, and that’s exactly what he’s done,” Jason Clements said. “Being home with his brother, his pets, all of his things, his hamster, his cats, everything, it just brings a smile to his face and because of that he works hard to do what he needs to do to get back to where he was before.”
At 9 years old, Colter can understand a lot but still has to re-learn how to walk and talk through hours of daily therapy.
His parents said the most frustrating part of the whole ordeal was that there was no warning.
“If we could have known, we would have absolutely done anything and everything that we could have, so that’s probably the most difficult part of this,” Jills Clements said. “It’s like time stands still, you have these memories of the baby thats in the pictures around the house and my child prior to the bleed, and now it’s just a different version of Colter.”
Since Colter’s brain bleed, both of his parents have returned to work.
At first, Jill Clements, who works in a non-medical practitioner role, was taking on all of Colter’s care herself at home. In the last few weeks, they got a full-time home health nurse.
“I never knew what it would be like on the other side of it,” she said. “Be an advocate for your child, but also lean on your family, your community, and allow them to give. That was hard for both of us; it was hard to accept that.”
To help pay for his medical expenses, the community came together in August to throw the Colter Classic, a benefit for the Clements family.
“We couldn’t believe how many people were there, all of our friends and family, the whole community, it was bananas,” Jason Clements said. “There are no words for it.”
Through Colter’s struggles, he’s had an entire community cheering him on.
Jill Clements said the community has been behind Colter “since day one” and is thankful.
Jill Clements said the best support for her has been prayers.
“This has definitely strengthened our faith; there’s something about a life-altering event that brings you to your knees that will humble you pretty quickly,” she said.
They’re hoping the prayers will continue as doctors have found a cavernoma on Colter’s brain stem.
“It came to the surface, so you either risk another bleed, or they can do surgery,” Jill Clements said. “We’re debating which direction to go, that’s high-value real estate, so it’s not something you jump to do surgery on.”
In the meantime, Colter’s parents have put him back in school for a couple of hours each week. They said his school and classmates were very welcoming.
The Clements said Colter’s prognosis is uncertain, but they remain hopeful.
“One of the neurosurgeons told us he suspected he would make a significant recovery,” said Jill Clements. “The others will tell you that every child is different and every child has a unique recovery. It’s just an emotional roller coaster, just not knowing. It’s the unknown; we’re definitely not out of the woods yet.”
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Jason Taylor, Allied's new CIO, will develop and execute plans and strategies aimed at supporting, improving and expanding upon Allied's Technology division and digital-first business model and providing customers and employees with a robustly interconnected, user-centric experience in both online and physical channels.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, recently welcomed a new Chief Information Officer, Jason Taylor. Jason will replace retiring CIO Andy Jackson.
Prior to joining Allied, Jason was the Vice President of Global Digital and Innovation at Gates Corporation. He brings a blend of keen business acumen and proven leadership, technology, systems implementation and relationship and stakeholder management experience developed over more than 20 years in roles of increasing responsibility in the tech industry to his new position.
In this role, Jason will develop and execute plans and strategies aimed at supporting, improving and expanding upon Allied's Technology division, which is comprised of business intelligence & process automation, business application, web development and technology operations run by four fast-paced, high-performing Technology teams managed by RS Group's Chief Technology Officer, Simon Ramskill. Jason will have a primary reporting line to Simon and will provide Allied President Ken Bradley with technology and innovation initiatives for the region. He will also be a member of the Americas Executive Leadership Team and Global IT Leadership Team.
"Allied and RS Group have an amazing culture, a burgeoning digital-first business model and a committed customer-centric mindset, so I am extremely proud to join this team and excited about my new role," said Jason. "I am passionate about digital transformation. I have a vast amount of experience across the technology landscape and am looking forward to applying that experience to develop long- and short-term technology and operational strategies that support Allied's continued innovation and digital transformation and scale for our long-term growth."
"Hiring Jason as our new CIO and a member of our Americas Executive Leadership Team and Global IT Leadership Team further underscores our commitment to scaling our digital-first, customer-centric business model and expanding our footprint as a trusted, value-added technology solutions provider for customers and suppliers in the electronics and automation industries," said Allied President Ken Bradley. "Jason's experience, accomplishments and demonstrated passion for digital innovation have me very excited about the various opportunities on the horizon and I am glad to have him onboard to help us achieve our ambitious goals and advance our potential."
Allied Electronics & Automation is a trading brand of RS Group plc (formerly Electrocomponents plc), a leading global omni-channel industrial product and service solutions provider to customers who are involved in designing, building and maintaining industrial equipment and operations, safely and sustainably. RS Group plc stocks more than 700,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provides a wide range of product and service solutions to over 1.2 million industrial customers. With operations in 32 countries, we trade through multiple channels and ship nearly 60,000 parcels daily.
We support customers across the product life cycle, whether via innovation and technical support at the design phase, improving time to market and productivity at the build phase, or reducing purchasing costs and optimizing inventory in the maintenance phase. We offer our customers tailored product and service propositions that are essential for the successful operation of their businesses and help them save time and money.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Some Republican activists are calling for abolishing Georgia’s open primary system, complaining that too many Democrats crossed over to vote in the state’s GOP primary against candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
That call to close primaries comes after an Associated Press analysis of early voting records from data firm L2 found that more than 37,000 people who voted in Georgia’s Democratic primary two years ago crossed over to cast ballots in the May 24 Republican primary. The five statewide GOP incumbents whom Trump had targeted for defeat — including Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger — ended up winning their primary elections.
The proposal is likely to face heavy opposition, with top Republicans and Democrats signaling Monday that they see no reason to change Georgia’s open primary system. Like 14 other states, Georgia does not register voters by party. Voters can choose which primary to take part in as they walk up to the polls and switch back-and-forth in subsequent elections without changing their registration.
David Clark, a Republican state House member, and Colton Moore, a Republican state Senate candidate, said they would introduce bills in next year’s legislative session seeking to hold back crossover voting. They appeared at a news conference with Republican Vernon Jones, a Trump-backed congressional candidate facing a June 21 runoff against a challenger who Jones contends solicited Democrats to vote for him.
Moore, who faces no Democratic opposition in November for a state Senate seat in the northwest Georgia suburbs of Chattanooga, Tennessee, said parties should not be forced to associate with people who don’t share their views.
“So all we’re asking is that the parties have the freedom to associate with their base, with their voters who are interested in their morals and their principles,” Moore said. “We’re trying to make the primary pure, and that’s election integrity.”
A spokesperson for House Speaker David Ralston, who controls the flow of legislation in the House, rejected the idea.
“There is no need to change the current primary system,” Ralston spokesperson Kaleb McMinchen said.
Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for governor, also signaled zero interest.
“She supports open primaries because they allow for more participation,” said Seth Bringman, an Abrams spokesperson.
The calls for change are coming from party activists after crossover voters may have provided the margin of victory for Raffensperger, who refused to heed Trump’s calls to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state.
Raffensperger cleared the 50% threshold required to avoid a runoff election against U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, his Trump-backed challenger, by just over 27,000 votes, according to the latest AP tallies. Based on early voting data alone, 37,144 former Democrats voted in the Republican primary. The total number of crossovers including Election Day votes will be even higher.
An AP examination of voting records from before the Trump era shows at least a portion of Georgia’s 37,000 party switchers in 2022 had been in the Republican camp before Trump took office. Roughly between 9,000 to 13,000 voted Republican in the 2010, 2012 and 2014 primaries, according to the L2 data.
Raffensperger’s campaign has pushed back on the idea that he won the GOP primary because of Democrats, suggesting that a number of crossover voters were actually Republicans who voted Democratic in recent years to protest Trump.
Moore and Jones said they weren’t sure whether crossover voters got Raffensperger or anyone else nominated. A spokesperson for Raffensperger’s office said he was out of town and unavailable for comment.
Crossover voting, also known as strategic voting, is not exclusive to Georgia. Voters across the political spectrum this primary season have sought to thwart Trump-backed candidates who support his lies that the 2020 election was stolen.
While Trump railed against the practice last month, there is nothing inherently wrong with crossover voting. Besides Georgia and 14 other states with totally open primaries, a number of other states allow unaffiliated voters to vote in the primary of their choice, or allow people to change parties on election day to vote in a different primary.
John Opdycke, president of the group Open Primaries, disagreed with claims that it’s illegitimate for voters to switch between party primaries. He said that a system of party registration can leave fast-growing independents as “second-class citizens” unable to influence who wins office in areas controlled by one party
“Georgia doesn’t have Democrats and Republicans, it has voters,” Opdycke said. “Voters are free by law to vote in any primary they see fit.
It’s not clear how often crossover voting is effective. Trump’s opponents encouraged Democrats to help defeat U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in her Republican primary last week in Georgia. The congresswoman, who has embraced election lies and spoken at an event organized by a white nationalist, won by more than 50 percentage points. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/some-in-ga-gop-want-closed-primaries-after-trump-picks-lose/ | 2022-06-07T02:50:32Z |
US Open lets Russian tennis players in after Wimbledon ban
(AP) - The U.S. Open will allow tennis players from Russia and Belarus to compete this year despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, which prompted Wimbledon to ban those athletes.
U.S. Tennis Association CEO and Executive Director Lew Sherr, whose group runs the U.S. Open, said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that the USTA Board decided to let Russians and Belarusians enter the tournament because of “concern about holding the individual athletes accountable for the actions and decisions of their governments.”
Sherr said athletes from Russia and Belarus will play at Flushing Meadows under a neutral flag — an arrangement that’s been used at various tennis tournaments around the world, including the French Open, which ended June 5.
The U.S. Open starts on Aug. 29 in New York.
Since Russia began its attacks on Ukraine in February, Russian athletes have been prevented from taking part in many sports, including soccer’s World Cup qualifying playoffs. Belarus has aided Russia in the war.
Russia also was held out of two international team events in tennis in which it was the reigning champion: the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup.
The All England Club, where main-draw play for Wimbledon starts on June 27, announced in April it would bar all Russians and Belarusians from its fields — which means current men’s No. 1, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, is not eligible to participate. Medvedev is the defending champion at the U.S. Open.
Wimbledon’s ban drew immediate criticism from the WTA and ATP, along with some prominent players, such as defending champion Novak Djokovic.
In May, the WTA and ATP said they would not award any rankings points for Wimbledon this year, an unprecedented rebuke of the All England Club. Some players, including four-time major champion and former No. 1 Naomi Osaka, said they would consider sitting out Wimbledon.
The ATP has said all points earned at Wimbledon in 2021 will fall off a player’s record and no new points will be earned there this year. The WTA has not decided exactly how last year’s rankings points from the All England Club will be treated, but no new points can be added based on how a player performs there this time.
Sherr told the AP that what happened with Wimbledon — both the All England Club’s move to keep players from certain countries out and the tours’ reaction — played no role in the USTA’s choice to let Russian and Belarusian players in.
“Our discussion was really on the merits and really the principles around both sides of this argument. This was not a commercial versus an ethical question,” he said. “There are arguments on both sides. Are you being perceived as supporting atrocious acts by a government? And at the same time: Would you hold an individual athlete accountable for that?”
Sherr said the WTA and ATP professional tours organized a series of conversations with athletes from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus and various governing bodies in tennis, and that the heads of both tours addressed the USTA Board before its decision.
The USTA plans to offer additional financial assistance for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and will use the U.S. Open as a platform to raise awareness about the war.
“This is a horrific situation and we, along with everyone else in tennis, absolutely condemn what is an unprovoked and unjust invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and everything is framed in that context,” Sherr said. “As difficult as some of these decisions may be, none of it amounts to the difficulties being experienced in Ukraine right now, and the tragedies and atrocities.”
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REVA Medical, LLC. ("REVA" or the "Company"), a leader in bioresorbable polymer technologies for vascular applications, is pleased to announce the closing of a $45 million Series B equity financing. This funding was led by a global strategic investor with deep experience in medical devices, as well as BioStar Capital, and existing investors.
Proceeds from the financing will be used to fund the Company's ongoing operating, clinical and capital needs, including the clinical program for its MOTIV® Peripheral Vascular Bioresorbable Scaffold. "We are very pleased to announce the close of this financing," said REVA's President and Chief Executive Offer, Jeffrey Anderson. "The funding we have secured will allow REVA to move forward with our pivotal clinical trial to support FDA approval of our MOTIV® peripheral vascular scaffold as well as to obtain FDA clearance of our TyroSphere® bioresorbable embolic bead technology."
REVA's MOTIV® device represents a unique breakthrough technology for the treatment of patients suffering from below-the-knee peripheral vascular disease. MOTIV® is a drug-eluting bioresorbable peripheral vascular scaffold made from REVA's proprietary Tyrocore® polymer that is designed to dissolve over time, leaving the artery free of a permanent implant and thereby allowing the artery to return to its natural movement or "vasomotion." Due to their temporary nature, bioresorbable stents are commonly referred to as scaffolds. MOTIV®'s polymer properties also enable complete x-ray visibility of the scaffold when placed in the artery, an attribute unique to REVA among bioresorbable scaffolds. REVA believes that this distinct feature will offer a procedural advantage, as x-ray visibility helps confirm proper placement of the scaffold and is a tool that physicians routinely rely upon when implanting metal stents. Louis A Cannon, MD Founder and Senior Managing Partner of BioStar Capital notes that "200 million patients world-wide are affected by severe arterial disease of the legs. We believe the REVA absorbable scaffold has the potential to reduce limb amputations, and possibly save lives."
In addition to the MOTIV® scaffold, REVA is in the final development stages for their TyroSphere® embolic bead platform. TyroSphere® beads are bioresorbable embolic microspheres designed to treat hypervascular tumors. TyroSphere® beads uniquely offer both the advantage of safe degradation/resorption and the option of being visible under standard x-ray to aid in precise delivery to the targeted tumor.
SVB Securities acted as financial advisor to REVA Medical on this transaction.
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REVA Medical is a medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of bioresorbable polymer technologies for vascular applications. The Company's products include MOTIV bioresorbable scaffolds for the treatment of peripheral artery disease, Fantom and Fantom Encore bioresorbable vascular scaffolds for the treatment of coronary artery disease, and TyroSphere embolic beads. REVA is based in San Diego, California. More information can be found at REVA's website: www.revamedical.com.
Fantom, Fantom Encore, and MOTIV have CE Mark only. Fantom, Fantom Encore, and MOTIV are available in select countries in Europe and the Middle East. Fantom, Fantom Encore, MOTIV, and TyroSphere are not available in the U.S. or other countries that do not accept CE Mark. Fantom, Fantom Encore, MOTIV, TyroSphere, and Tyrocore are trademarks of REVA Medical, LLC.
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Iran sends nuclear talks response; US casts doubt on offer
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran sent a written response early Friday in negotiations over a final draft of a roadmap for parties to return to its tattered nuclear deal with world powers, though the U.S. cast doubt on Tehran’s offer.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said in a statement that “the sent text has a constructive approach with the aim of finalizing the negotiations.”
However, as in the last round of written proposals and counters, Iran offered no public acknowledgment of what it said. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say on all matters of state in the country’s Shiite theocracy, largely has been silent in recent weeks on the negotiations.
In Washington, the State Department confirmed it received Iran’s response through the European Union, which has served as an intermediary for the indirect talks after then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the accord in 2018.
“We are studying it and will respond through the EU, but unfortunately it is not constructive,” the State Department said, similarly not elaborating on what the proposal contained.
The 2015 deal saw Iran greatly curtail its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. Under the deal, Iran could have only 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 3.67% under constant scrutiny of International Atomic Energy Agency surveillance cameras and inspectors.
Now, however, the last public IAEA count shows Iran has a stockpile of some 3,800 kilograms (8,370 pounds) of enriched uranium. More worrying for nonprofileration experts, Iran now enriches uranium up to 60% purity — a level it never reached before that is a short, technical step away from 90%. Those experts warn Iran has enough 60%-enriched uranium to reprocess into fuel for at least one nuclear bomb.
While Iran long has maintained its program is peaceful, officials now openly discuss Tehran’s ability to seek an atomic bomb if it wanted. Meanwhile, a series of attacks across the wider Mideast since the deal’s collapse have raised tensions of a wider conflict breaking out.
Both the U.S. and Iran have tried to portray the ongoing negotiations as bending in their favor on issues like the American sanctions targeting Tehran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
Earlier this week, Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi maintained that an IAEA investigation into traces of man-made uranium found at undeclared nuclear sites in the country must be halted.
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Charges for woman accused of human smuggling remain pending in 3 counties
Franklin Co. formalizes charges for chase
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - The woman accused of leading authorities on a 4-county chase that triggered a nearly 4-hour standoff at an Ottawa truck stop - all believed to have been due to human smuggling - has been formally charged in one county while charges remain pending in three others.
KVOE reports that formal charges against Rebecca Estrada, 39, of New Mexico, remain pending in Lyon Co. for a chase and alleged human smuggling incident which ended in a standoff in an Ottawa truck stop.
The chase started in Lyon Co. on June 25, along I-35 and continued through three more counties until Estrada stopped at a Love’s Travel Stop in Ottawa, jumped out of her vehicle, and barricaded herself from law enforcement in an unlocked semi-truck cab.
However, Estrada has been formally charged with several criminal counts in Franklin Co. :
- Aggravated Battery on Law Enforcement
- Aggravated Assault
- Aggravated Vehicular Burglary
- Drug Possession
The New Mexico woman, originally though to have been from Colorado, has been accused of leading the chase, hitting a Franklin Co. deputy with her vehicle - which sent him to the hospital - and hitting two other cruisers before she allegedly locked herself in the cab triggering a nearly 4-hour standoff.
Authorities have also indicated that Estrada was involved in alleged human smuggling but have not offered details about that aspect of the case.
KVOE also reported that decisions on formal charges in Coffey and Osage counties remain pending.
Estrada is scheduled for a court appearance in Franklin Co. at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 7.
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STAUNTON, Va., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence, Inc., a leading contract manufacturer of medical and drug delivery devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Werge as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Werge joins Cadence with over 30 years of experience in technology-driven contract manufacturing.
"Rob joins us with significant leadership experience serving customers and supporting employees while driving value and growth," said Cadence Chairman Matt Jennings. "We are thrilled to have Rob joining us at this time, and I believe his unique skills and experience are perfectly positioned for the next stage of Cadence's growth."
During Werge's career, he has held leadership positions with several other contract manufacturers, including Nypro and Phillips-Medisize. While at Nypro, Werge successfully led several global businesses including automotive, consumer electronics, and the India region. He most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of the Global Commercial Division at Phillips-Medisize for the past seven years. Werge brings a strong combination of technical, operational, and customer-facing experience tied to growth and operational results, along with customer and employee engagement.
"Cadence has a strong foundation and I am excited about this opportunity to lead the efforts to accelerate our growth trajectory in the years to come," said Werge. "Cadence has all of the key elements for continued success – a team of seasoned experts with highly technical solutions and a wide range of innovative capabilities, combined with a strong commitment to its customers."
Alan Connor is exiting the CEO post after a decade of providing invaluable leadership and management to the organization at Cadence.
About Cadence, Inc. – Cadence is a full-service contract manufacturing partner, providing initial product design and development through manufacturing, specializing in specialty metal components and subassemblies, in support of its growing finished device business. Cadence employs over 500 people with its corporate headquarters in Staunton, Virginia and has additional locations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. For more information on Cadence, please visit our website at cadenceinc.com.
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Nearly 80 Korean War Veterans to Attend Reception that Honors Veterans of the
Battle of Chosin Reservoir and are known as 'The Chosin Few'
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., which is headquartered in Reston, VA, and its parent company, Dongwon of Seoul, South Korea, was proud to sponsor a luncheon today for more than 80 Korean War veterans. The luncheon was conducted as part of the National Chosin Few Reunion, which is being held at the Hilton Crystal City at the Washington Reagan National Airport, September 7-11, 2022.
"The Korean War veterans are American heroes and StarKist is honored to be a part of The Chosin Few Reunion," said Andrew Choe, StarKist President and CEO. "The Korean War veterans who fought in the battle of the Chosin Reservoir in November and December 1950, fought valiantly to protect and preserve freedom for the United States and South Korea. It is an honor to demonstrate our appreciation for their service and sacrifice."
StarKist's support for the region's Korean War veterans started when the company held an annual luncheon for the Korean War veterans of Southwestern Pennsylvania more than 10 years ago. In April 2022, the company moved to Reston, VA, and is continuing its work to recognize and thank Korean War veterans.
"It's wonderful that after all of these years the Korean community both locally and internationally have rallied around The Chosin Few to help us commemorate the battle of the Chosin Reservoir," said Colonel Warren H. Wiedhahn, USMC (Ret) and The Chosin Few Chairman/CEO. "It means so much for us that our sacrifices and service during the Korean War are appreciated. We are thankful for StarKist and Dongwon for their support and involvement."
About StarKist Co.
StarKist Co. is a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient proteins. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce single-serve pouch products, which include StarKist Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations® and Chicken Creations®. As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist's charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd.
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Security Industry Veterans from Netskope, Qualys, and Symantec Team Up With Backing from Battery Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners
SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Normalyze, a data-first cloud security platform, today announced it is coming out of stealth with $22.2M in Series A funding, co-led by Battery Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners. This round brings the company's total funding to $26.6M to date. Normalyze is an agentless platform that helps organizations better manage sensitive data—and attack paths to it —in today's complex, multi-cloud environments, protecting customers from large and damaging data breaches. Normalyze's graph-powered platform provides security teams the ability to continuously analyze, prioritize, and respond to cloud data threats and prevent sensitive data loss.
The rise of cloud computing has increased the complexity of the enterprise attack surface. A recent survey from IDC found that 98% of organizations queried reported at least one cloud data breach in the past 18 months. Data security in the modern digital enterprise has become overly complex due to a variety of trends, including the proliferation of data, an explosion of microservices, rapid cloud adoption, hybrid work environments, compliance, and more. As a result, data stores have become increasingly intricate and the need for visibility becomes paramount.
"Today's enterprises find their data scattered throughout their various cloud environments with limited visibility of where sensitive data resides. It's a massive problem that current cloud security offerings aren't equipped to handle it," said Amer Deeba, Cofounder and CEO at Normalyze. "We built Normalyze to help companies of all sizes discover, classify and secure sensitive data across all public clouds. With simple onboarding and minimum ramp up time, our platform provides full visibility on data security posture to better gauge risk and proactively respond to sensitive data threats."
Normalyze's secret sauce is its ability to gather all security stakeholders - from the CISO to the security engineer, to DevOps - in one user interface to discover data, classify it, and prioritize discovery of attack paths that can lead to sensitive information. The Normalyze data-first cloud security platform operates in three core phases:
- Discovery and Analysis: Normalyze builds an intelligent graph with deep context and transitive trust relationships representing all the data stores, applications, identities and infrastructure resources in all clouds and how they all connect. The Normalyze agentless data scanner then determines what data stores house sensitive information and automatically maps it to specific profiles such as PCI, HIPAA and GDPR.
- Detection and Prioritization: The Normalyze prioritization engine will identify risk paths discovered through the graph and prioritize them based on the sensitivity of the data at risk and impact of the attack.
- Remediation and Prevention: Normalyze integrates with a variety of external tools for notification, ticket creation, workflow triggering, etc so users can automate remediation through an orchestration engine.
"Our graph-powered platform is a hub that connects all data with assets, identities, accesses, misconfigurations and vulnerabilities to help security teams continuously discover sensitive information, determine attack paths, and automate remediation efforts to secure it," said Ravi Ithal, Cofounder and CTO of Normalyze. "With the Normalyze one-pass scanner, users can scan structured and unstructured data stores to discover sensitive information based on predefined compliance profiles for PII, GDPR, HIPAA and more with minimal upfront configuration and cost – all while ensuring data never leaves their cloud environments."
"Normalyze data-first cloud security offering is a game-changer," said Bernard Brantley, CISO at Corelight. "It's ideal that I can use the same platform as my engineers and DevOps teams, giving us the ability to visualize our cloud environments in real-time and create signatures that combine sensitive data with access details, configurations, and vulnerabilities to continuously discover attack paths and drive remediation."
"Securing data across multiple cloud environments has become a critical pillar of companies' security programs today," said Dharmesh Thakker, a Battery general partner. "Normalyze has built a powerful platform that gives DevOps specialists, security engineers and CISOs better visibility into their 'data sprawl'; the links between infrastructure, applications and users; and the automation to detect and fix security issues in real time. We're excited to partner with the company's top-notch executives, some of whom honed their skills at companies like Netskope and Qualys, to finally bring a data-centric view to cloud security."
"Data proliferation has become a real problem as enterprises continue to move workloads to the Cloud, leaving security teams scrambling to figure out ways to manage and secure sensitive data. It's a massive market opportunity," said Arif Janmohamed, partner at Lightspeed. "Normalyze solves this problem at scale by providing precise visibility to security teams on sensitive data and surrounding attack paths across all cloud environments. Ravi and Amer and the Normalyze team have made impressive traction since we led their seed round, and Lightspeed is excited to deepen our partnership and double down on their Series A."
Today the company is launching with a Freemium model that supports all public cloud platforms. With full data discovery capabilities, access to datastores, and daily cloud scans, security engineers and DevOps specialists alike will be able to visualize all of their cloud data, user access setup, and configurations. With the simplest onboarding and minimum ramp up time, the Freemium model democratizes data discovery and classification in public clouds. For more information on the Freemium model, visit normalyze.ai/freemium.
With more than 40 patent claims (4 patents filed), Normalyze has more than 20 employees across the United States and India. The round of funding will be used to expand the engineering and DevOps teams across all geographies, and build out the company's go-to-market and sales strategies. For more information and available positions, please visit normalyze.ai/careers/
Normalyze is a pioneering provider of cloud data security solutions helping customers secure their data, applications, identities, and infrastructure across public clouds. With Normalyze, organizations can discover and visualize their cloud data attack surface within minutes and get real-time visibility and control into their security posture including access, configurations, and sensitive data to secure cloud infrastructures at scale. The Normalyze agentless and machine-learning scanning platform continuously discovers resources, sensitive data and access paths across all cloud environments. The company is founded by security veterans Ravi Ithal and Amer Deeba and calls Corelight and Netskope to be customers. It is funded by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Battery Ventures. For more information, please visit normalyze.ai.
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Round will fuel global expansion for Clarke Valve's cutting-edge technology
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarke Valve closed a Series D Preferred Stock 5-million-dollar funding round. This Series D round was led by Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets. Additional funding was provided by OGCI Climate Investments, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, and New World Angels.
"We are delighted to welcome Flowserve, a global leader in flow control offerings, as an investor in Clarke Valve. We are looking forward to working with Flowserve to accelerate the commercial expansion of Clarke Valve's technology and therefore grow its impact," Vice President Stakeholder Management for OGCI Climate Investments, Roger Humphreville said. "Clarke Valve's technology helps companies sharply reduce methane leaks, a vital near-term element of the world's push to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions."
"Clarke Valve is pleased to welcome Flowserve to our family of world class investors. We all share the same vision of utilizing cutting-edge flow control technology to create a positive impact for industry, the environment, and our shareholders," said Clarke Valve's CEO, Kyle Daniels.
"We look forward to the mutual opportunities this investment will provide Flowserve and Clarke Valve," said Scott Rowe, Flowserve president and chief executive officer. "As we continue to advance Flowserve's Diversification, Decarbonization and Digitization strategy, this partnership will allow us to better support our customers with Clarke Valve's innovative valve technologies and together help make the world a better place for everyone."
OGCI Climate Investments manages funds focused on driving substantial reduction in carbon emissions and was formed by the Oil & Gas Climate Initiative, a CEO-led initiative of major global oil & gas companies. OGCI aims to lead the industry's response to climate change through action and independently managed investments.
The firm invests in innovations, technologies, and projects to decarbonize under-invested GHG-intensive sectors within energy, industry, built environments/buildings and transportation. OGCI CI looks for outcomes that avoid or reduce methane or carbon dioxide emissions, recycle or store carbon dioxide. Since 2017, it has invested in over 29 technologies and projects which have realized over 30MT CO2 equivalent in the period 2019-2021.
Flowserve Corp. is one of the world's leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company's Web site at www.flowserve.com.
Founded in 2011, Clarke Valve provides high quality industrial control valves to organizations worldwide and is a portfolio company of Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, and OGCI Climate Investments. Clarke Valve is the exclusive manufacturer of the Dilating Disk™ Valve, the most environmentally responsible control valve. The unique patented technology of the Dilating Disk™ Valve consumes less energy, uses 50% less raw materials, and reduces fugitive emissions by 98%, recording a methane leakage rate of only 2 parts-per-million (PPM). Clarke Valve technology is currently deployed in a diverse spectrum of markets, including oil and gas, chemical, power plants, water management, and aerospace. For more information, please visit www.clarkevalve.com. For press inquiries, please email press@clarkevalve.com.
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CATOFIN® technology provides a pathway to high olefins production while delivering operating stability and lower operating costs.
HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the commissioning and startup of a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit at Shandong Ruize Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.'s complex in Zibo City, Shandong Province, China. With a capacity of 300 KTA, the unit uses Lummus' world-class CATOFIN® PDH technology to produce propylene. The unit is part of Shandong Ruize's plan to transition its complex from refining to petrochemicals.
"This successful startup demonstrates the cost-effective flexibility of Lummus' CATOFIN technology, from Shandong Ruize's smaller-scale 300 KTA unit to some of the world's largest PDH units that we've licensed recently," said Leon de Bruyn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lummus Technology. "CATOFIN has been selected for a majority of new PDH awards recently because of its high reliability and performance, which also lead to lower operating expenses and higher profitability for Lummus' customers."
In 2018, Lummus received the award for the CATOFIN technology license, basic engineering design, and training and startup services. While the official startup and commissioning occurred in May of this year, the pandemic necessitated the Lummus team to adapt and customize their launch and support plans, both virtually and onsite, to successfully meet Shandong Ruize's startup and operational needs.
CATOFIN technology is an industry-leading method for light paraffin dehydrogenation that delivers excellent annual production output compared to alternative technologies. The process operates at thermodynamically advantaged reactor pressure and temperature to maximize conversion of propane to propylene, while reducing investment and operating costs.
Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing process technologies that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. Lummus is a master licensor of clean energy, petrochemical, refining, gas processing and renewable technologies, and a supplier of catalysts, proprietary equipment, digitalization and related lifecycle services to customers worldwide. To learn more about Lummus, visit www.LummusTechnology.com.
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Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional, a court has ruled, dealing a blow to gay couples and activists seeking greater rights for the LGBTQ community.
The Osaka district court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit in which three same-sex couples were seeking compensation from the government of 1 million yen (about $7,400) per person, arguing the lack of recognition of same-sex marriages violated their constitutional right to equality.
But the court sided with the government, ruling that under the constitution the definition of marriage did not extend to partnerships between people of the same gender, public broadcaster NHK reported.
The ruling of the Osaka court dashed the hopes of gay rights activists who are pressuring the government to rethink its opposition to same-sex marriage.
The Osaka court's ruling came in stark contrast to a historic judgment by the Sapporo district court in Japan's northern Hokkaido prefecture in March 2021.
On that occasion, the Sapporo court ruled the government's failure to recognize same-sex marriage violated the constitutional right to equality -- though it too had dismissed a similar claim for damages.
Japan remains the only Group of Seven (G7) country that has not recognized either same-sex civil unions or same-sex marriage at a national level.
However, some parts of the country issue "partnership certificates" that grant some rights to same-sex couples, such as allowing them to rent properties and have hospital visitation rights.
Same-sex marriages in Asia
Japan, where homosexuality has been legal since 1880, is relatively liberal compared to some Asian nations.
For example, gay sex remains illegal in Singapore despite growing calls to change the colonial-era law.
India's Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that gay sex was no longer a criminal offense. However, the country does not recognize same-sex marriages.
China also does not recognize same-sex marriages despite growing awareness of LGBTQ issues in the country. While there are no laws against same-sex relationships in China, it remains a taboo topic that is routinely scrutinized and even censored on social media.
Some corners of Asia have seen recent progress on the issue, however.
In 2019, the self-ruled island of Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
And this month, Thailand edged closer to becoming the first place in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex unions when lawmakers passed four different bills aiming to provide greater rights to gay couples, such as the ability to adopt children and manage assets jointly.
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Conference call scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. ET
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BGC Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGCP) ("BGC"), a leading global brokerage and financial technology company, today announced the details regarding its second quarter 2022 financial results conference call. This call will take place on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
BGC plans to issue an advisory press release regarding the availability of its consolidated quarterly financial results by 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. BGC's advisory release will notify the public that a full-text financial results press release will be accessible at http://ir.bgcpartners.com.
BGC will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET for investors.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Pre-registration may be completed at any time by accessing the pre-registration link on BGC Partners' Investor Relations website, http://ir.bgcpartners.com, or by navigating to BGC Partners, Inc. 2Q 2022 Earnings Call (netroadshow.com).
Participants who have not pre-registered may join the webcast by accessing the link at http://ir.bgcpartners.com or the call using the following information. Please note that those not pre-registered may experience greater than normal wait times before joining the live call.
A webcast replay of the conference call is expected to be accessible at http://ir.bgcpartners.com within 24 hours of the live call and will be available for 365 days following the call. Additionally, call participants may dial in with the following information:
About BGC Partners, Inc.
BGC Partners, Inc. ("BGC") is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company. BGC, through its various affiliates, specializes in the brokerage of a broad range of products, including Fixed Income (Rates and Credit), Foreign Exchange, Equities, Energy and Commodities, Shipping, and Futures. BGC, through its various affiliates, also provides a wide variety of services, including trade execution, brokerage, clearing, trade compression, post-trade, information, and other back-office services to a broad range of financial and non-financial institutions. Through its brands, including FMX™, Fenics®, Fenics Market Data™, Fenics GO™, BGC®, BGC Trader™, Capitalab®, and Lucera®, BGC offers financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics related to numerous financial instruments and markets. BGC, BGC Trader, GFI, Fenics, FMX, Fenics Market Data, Fenics GO, Capitalab, and Lucera are trademarks/service marks and/or registered trademarks/service marks of BGC and/or its affiliates.
BGC's customers include many of the world's largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms. BGC's Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "BGCP". BGC is led by Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Howard W. Lutnick. For more information, please visit http://www.bgcpartners.com. You can also follow BGC at https://twitter.com/bgcpartners, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgc-partners and/or http://ir.bgcpartners.com/Investors/default.aspx.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about BGCStatements in this document regarding BGC that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, BGC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Angry customer threatens to kill Subway employees in Live Oak
LIVE OAK, Fla. (WCJB) - A Suwannee County man threatened to kill the employees of a restaurant because they were accepting “cash only.”
Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputies say on Tuesday someone called 911 to report screaming coming from the neighboring Subway restaurant on U.S. Highway 129 North.
When deputies arrived, employees told them Steven Bach, 52, threatened to “shoot up the place and burn it to the ground” after he was told they could not accept debit cards.
He then pulled out a knife and waved it at employees, threatening to kill them.
Bach was found by deputies outside another business. They say he yelled obscenities at them.
He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly intoxication.
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DARIEN, Conn., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DR Bank is proud to partner with premium basics brand Bombas through their internal Giving Initiative program by donating 1,000 pairs of Bombas donation socks. Bombas is a comfort-focused, digitally native brand that provides elevated basics and helps those in need. The company was originally founded in 2013 because socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. For every item purchased, a specially designed item is donated to the homeless community.
DR Bank chose to donate these socks to two local organizations, Person to Person and New Covenant Center.
Person to Person is a Darien, CT based organization that serves lower Fairfield County providing groceries, clothing, care programs, emergency assistance, and more to anyone in need. "We are so grateful to DR Bank and Bombas for this wonderful donation. These are beautiful, good quality socks and the people we serve will be so grateful to have them. We applaud this company and all others who commit themselves to giving back to the community." - Nancy Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer.
The New Covenant Center is a Stamford, CT based organization that provides food and services to the local homeless population. "New Covenant Center is grateful to accept the 500 adult-sized pairs of socks donation from DR Bank and the partnership they have with NYC apparel company, Bombas. DR Bank has been a longtime supporter of New Covenant and we're excited to have them onboard - focusing on our Toiletry Program for our Café clients." - John Gutman, Executive Director.
"To be able to partner with such a socially conscious organization like Bombas to benefit two great local charities, is a wonderful opportunity for the Bank! DR Bank has been giving back to local charities throughout Fairfield County since we opened our doors in 2006 We hope to do much more of this in 2022 and years to come!" – John Barbalaco, EVP & Chief Banking Officer.
DR Bank
DR Bank is headquartered in Darien with a branch in Rowayton. It offers a full range of consumer and commercial products delivered with extraordinary personal service. Visit drank.com for more information and follow us on Facebook & LinkedIn as well.
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FARNBOROUGH, England , July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group announced plans to grow its regional fleet with an order of eight new additional E175 jets and options for 13 more. The E175 aircraft will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Horizon Air. The value of the contract, including options, is USD $1.12 billion based on list price. Horizon's new 76-seat aircraft from this order will be delivered in Alaska's livery and three-class configuration over the next four years starting in Q2 2023.
Mark Neely, VP Americas, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, "The E175 is the backbone of the US regional network, feeding airport hubs across the country as well as producing the connectivity all communities need to thrive, both economically and socially. While this market is currently under pressure, it is essential that carriers are able to provide these essential services to the entire United States. The Embraer E175, with 85% market share in its segment, is keeping the US on the move and in touch."
"The E175 is an extremely efficient aircraft," said Nat Pieper, senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances for Alaska Airlines. "The jet is the perfect aircraft to serve Horizon's regional network in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Our guests will enjoy a consistent, three-class cabin experience as they travel from smaller communities to catch flights across Alaska's larger hubs or on one of our many global airline partners."
The Horizon Air 76-seat E175 jet features 12 seats in First Class, 12 in Premium Class and 52 in the Main Cabin. Onboard amenities include free entertainment featuring more than 1,000 movies and TV shows. Additionally, customers seated in First Class enjoy 110-volt power in every seat.
Transitioning to a single jet fleet
Earlier this year, Horizon Air announced it would move to a single fleet of all E175 jets. The carrier currently flies a mix of 31Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft and 30 E175s. It will take delivery of 9 E175s over the next year as part of a previous order that also includes 3 deliveries in 2025.With this order by 2026, if not sooner, Horizon will have a fleet of 50 E175s.
With bases in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska, Horizon serves more than 45 cities throughout the Pacific Northwest, California, the Midwest, and British Columbia and Alberta in Canada.
The Alaska Airlines' E175 experience:
- Seat pitch is 31 inches in the Main Cabin, 34 inches in Premium Class and between 36 and 38 inches in First Class.
- All guests flying on the E175 will enjoy a window or aisle seat.
- The regional jet is equipped with large overhead bins.
- Maximum cruising altitude: 41,000 feet
- Typical cruising speed: 494 mph
Embraer in North America
Embraer's North America market share in the 70-90-seat segment is 86% since 2013, with 635 net orders (643 accounting for Alaska's new orders). There are currently 601 E175s serving U.S. carriers in cities across Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Central America
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About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer (B3: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ) has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize Next-Level Care for our guests, along with providing low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Financial Policy at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, and Deloitte, will present a Liquidity and Capital Risk Webinar for financial professionals, from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
A panel of experts, including Maryland Smith Professor of the Practice and Executive-in-Residence Clifford Rossi, will discuss the global economy in its recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic while financial markets face major challenges from several sources: the worst inflationary period in 40 years, rapidly rising oil and commodity prices and interest rates, and war in Europe.
Against this backdrop, the liquidity and capital positions of financial institutions appear strong. But what are the warning signs of deterioration in firm liquidity and capital if market conditions worsen that risk managers should be monitoring over the next year or so?
The panel of experts will discuss these issues and provide insights into improving the monitoring, measurement, and management of liquidity and capital risk as it relates to the performance of a firm and-or counterparties.
Rossi, who before joining academia, spent 25-plus years in the financial sector, as both a C-level risk executive at several top financial institutions and a federal-banking regulator. He will be joined on the panel by James Depfer, senior manager in the Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP practice, and Greg Young, director of Ginnie Mae's Counterparty Risk Analysis Division.
For registration and more information, go to https://go.umd.edu/cTc.
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master's, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.
Contact: Greg Muraski at gmuraski@umd.edu.
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VALCOURT, QC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) announces today executive appointments to support future growth plans, build an even more resilient company and deliver lasting value. This evolution of the leadership structure will allow BRP to continue focusing on its long-term goals and achieve its ambitious targets. All these internal promotions are effective immediately.
"In the past five years alone, our revenues increased by 80%, and our employee base more than doubled. Our business also grew in complexity, including from a technology and product standpoint. I am excited to announce these changes and promotions that will play a critical role in achieving our strategic priorities and positioning our business for long-term growth," said José Boisjoli, President and CEO.
Chief Technology Officer
Thomas Uhr has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Mr. Uhr and his team will look to the future, spearheading all new product and manufacturing technologies used across the Powersports and Marine businesses, including the EV program. He will also continue to lead the development of new manufacturing systems, as well as oversee BRP-Rotax in Austria, which represents a technology pole for the Company.
President, Powersports Group
Sandy Scullion has been appointed President, Powersports Group. In addition to keeping his current retail, sales and consumer experience responsibilities, Mr. Scullion will now oversee all manufacturing operations for Powersports in Canada, Mexico and Finland. Having a dedicated leader at the helm of Powersports will further align production and commercial activities while maximizing day-to-day results.
President, Marine Group
Karim Donnez has been appointed President, Marine Group. With the acquisition of three boat companies since 2018, BRP has ambitious plans to transform the recreational boating industry and offer customers a superior boating experience. BRP aims to become a key player in this industry, which is as large as the powersports industry. This is therefore a significant growth opportunity for the Company.
Senior Vice-President, Corporate Strategy & Development
Minh Thanh Tran has been promoted to Senior Vice-President, Corporate Strategy and Development. Mr. Tran remains responsible for the development of the corporate strategy. In addition, he will increase his focus on the Company's growth projects both organically and via M&A activities, namely to reinforce BRP's know-how in EV and increase its competitive advantage through business innovation.
Chief Information Officer
A new position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) has been created. The Company is actively looking for a seasoned leader to head its information technologies and evolve its systems to support the business transformation and vision.
These new positions, combined with strong retail demand across all product lines and key capital investments, will allow BRP to further position itself to continue driving solid results.
CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information included in this release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to future demand for BRP's products, the timing of and importance of capital investments, and other statements that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terminology such as "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "forecasts", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "outlook", "predicts", "projects", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases. Forward looking statements, by their very nature, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions, both general and specific. BRP cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that current economic conditions render such assumptions, although reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater uncertainty. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results or performance of BRP to be materially different from the outlook or any future results or performance implied by such statements. Further details and descriptions of these and other factors are disclosed in the offer to purchase and in BRP's annual information form dated March 24, 2022.
About BRP
We are a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce includes close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am, Rotax, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex, and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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PARIS (AP) — The far-right has gone mainstream in France.
That’s the headline from the landmark showing by Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election. The fierce nationalist didn’t win Sunday. But she edged another step closer — snatching a victory of sorts from her defeatto reelected President Emmanuel Macron.
With 41.5% of the vote, unprecedented for her, Le Pen’s anti-foreigner, anti-system politics of disgruntlement are now more entrenched than everin the psyche, thinking and political landscape of France.
Since the Le Pen dynasty — first her dad, Jean-Marie, and now Marine, his daughter — first started contesting presidential elections in 1974, never have so many French voters bought into their doctrine that multicultural and multiracial France, a country with the words “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” inscribed on its public buildings, would be richer, safer and somehow more French if it was less open to foreigners and the outside world.
Had she become France’s first woman president, her plan for fighting Islamic terrorism would have included stripping part of France’s population – women who are Muslims – of some of their liberty. She wanted to ban them from wearing headscarves in public – hardly very equal or fraternal. Same goes for her proposals to move French citizens to the front of lines for jobs, benefits and housing.
For headscarf-wearing voter Yasmina Aksas, Le Pen’s defeat wasn’t a celebration moment — not with such strong backing for her and ideas that “used to be limited to militant far-right groups” becoming increasingly acceptable in polite company.
“It’s still 40% of people voting for Le Pen,” the 19-year-old law student said. “It’s not a victory.”
Internationally, Le Pen wanted to start diluting France’s relationships with the European Union, NATO and neighbor Germany — moves that would have been seismic for the architecture of peace in Europe, in the midst of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
In short, France escaped a political, social and economic electroshock by not voting in Le Pen.
Or perhaps just delayed one, should she choose to stand again in 2027. That’s a long way off. Much could change. But Le Pen isn’t done yet.
“In this defeat, I can’t help but feel a form of hope,” she said. “I will never abandon the French.”
Surpassing 40% of the vote elevates Le Pen into illustrious, mainstream company. Since Gen. Charles de Gaulle beat François Mitterrand by 55% to 45% in 1965, all defeated finalists lost 40-something to 50-something.
With two exceptions, both named Le Pen.
Jean-Marie was trounced 82% to 18% by Jacques Chirac in 2002 and Marine lost 66% to 34% to Macron in 2017.
Voters used to regard it as their civic duty to keep the Le Pens’ score low, seeing a ballot against them as a blow against racism and xenophobia. Fewer think that way now.
By championing cost-of-living issues, befriending the working class, changing her party’s name and distancing herself from her father, Le Pen broadened her appeal and made herself less scary to growing swaths of France’s electorate. Immigration isn’t the top concern for all her supporters. They’re not all wary of the EU, Muslims and foreigners. But Le Pen does speak to many who feel unheard and uncared for by officials in Paris and Brussels.
And so although Macron became the first French president in 20 years to win a second term, he also has failed: Failed to achieve the goal that he set himself at the outset of his presidency.
Five years ago, in his triumphant victory speech, Macron pledged to cut the ground from under Le Pen’s feet by assuaging the voter anger she feeds on.
“I will do everything in the five years to come so there is no more reason to vote for the extremes,” he said.
Yet France’s extremes are now doing better than ever, finding growing, enthusiastic and completely unabashed audiences for “us against them” far-right rhetoric.
In far-right speak, “us” are largely white and Christian people being submerged by migration, impoverished by globalization, terrorized by Islamic fundamentalists and losing their French identity to imported cultures, religions and values.
“Them” are all those they blame: the elites, foreigners, financiers, the EU, Muslims, “the system.” Their list is long.
The market for their politics has become so large that this election saw several strains of extremism to choose from.
Rabble-rousing former TV pundit Eric Zemmour, who has been repeatedly convicted of hate speech, placed fourth out of the 12 candidates in the first round of voting on April 10. He makes racial arguments that white French people risk being replaced by non-European immigrants and their children. He sugarcoated France’s collaboration with its Nazi occupiers in World War II. During his campaign, he filled auditoriums with audiences for his anti-Islam, anti-immigration invective.
For Le Pen, he also had the advantage of making her look vanilla and electable in comparison, which also partly explains why she did so well. Together, the far right won 32% of the first-round vote.
Now Le Pen has taken another step forward against Macron in the runoff.
Not enough to get into power.
But closer than ever.
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AP journalist John Leicester has reported from France since 2002. Arno Pedram contributed.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the French election at https://apnews.com/hub/french-election-2022 | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/analysis-loss-is-victory-for-far-right-in-frances-election/ | 2022-04-25T05:33:04Z |
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Digital Turbine, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPS) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: August 9, 2021 to May 17, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Digital Turbine, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Digital Turbine you have until August 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Digital Turbine securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the APPS lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/digital-turbine-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29699&from=4.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GROUNDED, the whimsical survival game from Obsidian Entertainment & Xbox, which has become an early access success story with over 10m players is being adapted for series in association with Waterproof Studios/SC Productions, Kinetic Media and Bardel Entertainment.
The series will exist in the same universe as the game. The summer before high school, four friends plan "big things" to elevate their social standing, but their plans are upended when they stumble upon shrinking technology that makes them two inches tall. Now the four shrunken friends must learn to survive in a towering backyard that's a jungle full of enormous predators and hiding a vast corporate conspiracy threatening their entire town.
Brent Friedman (Star Wars: Clone Wars, Rebels, Star Trek: Enterprise) is attached to craft the story, with Brien Goodrich (Halo) attached to direct. The show will be introduced @ Kidscreen (July) and MIPCOM (October) as well as private meetings in the US during the fall and winter 2022. The development team will be hosting an in-person booth in the interactive zone at San Diego Comic Con in July for those who want to get hands-on experience with the inspiration of the show, and meet its first boss creature, the brood mother, in person.
"Grounded has caught the imagination of millions of people and we've learned that the biggest fans want even more of that world. This partnership will allow us to give fans more Grounded while expanding the world that so many have come to love."
- Adam Brennecke, Game Director
"We couldn't be more excited about diving into the whimsical universe of Grounded. This partnership will be one of great collaboration, expanding on an already wonderful journey of exploration and adventure."
- Tina Chow, CEO, Bardel Entertainment Inc.
"The team at Obsidian have created an incredible world that has already grabbed the attention of the gaming community. We are excited to work with our incredible partners to bring the story to life in an animated series!"
- Carl Whiteside, SC Productions
"The idea that our greatest and most profound adventures are all around us, hiding in plain sight on some microcosmic level is just pure child-like genius. We knew immediately that we wanted to be part of Grounded's journey beyond the gaming space."
- Tarik Heitmann, Kinetic Media
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- BABY SHARK TV Channel is now available on ViX, the AVOD tier of TelevisaUnivision's new global Spanish-language streaming service.
- The leading FAST distributor of Asian content, NEW ID expands its partnership with the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark, The Pinkfong Company, to reach Spanish-speaking audiences across the United States and Latin America.
SEOUL, South Korea, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NEW ID, the digital content & media platform business subsidiary of Next Entertainment World (NEW), partners with the world's leading Spanish-Language media and content company, TelevisaUnivision, to offer the global sensation BABY SHARK TV Channel on the company's newly launched global streaming service ViX.
The only FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel publisher and operator in Asia, NEW ID, announced today that BABY SHARK TV, the beloved streaming channel of The Pinkfong Company, launched on ViX on March 31. BABY SHARK TV is one of more than 100 streaming channels with a familiar interface of an electronic programming guide (EPG) offered on ViX. The channel brings the iconic songs, dances, and stories featuring Pinkfong and Baby Shark along with their family and friends, all together on one 24-hour channel. BABY SHARK TV on ViX is fully localized for the platform's Spanish speaking audience, and is available for free.
NEW ID currently owns and operates 25 global FAST channels across more than 20 top streaming global OTT platforms. In partnership with The Pinkfong Company, the global entertainment company behind the Baby Shark sensation, NEW ID has launched the BABY SHARK TV channel on eight platforms globally in both the English and Spanish languages across the Americas and Europe. The launch on TelevisaUnivision's ad supported streaming service, ViX, marks the seventh launch of the channel in the US, and the third launch of BABY SHARK TV for the Spanish-speaking audience by the FAST distributor NEW ID. In the U.S., BABY SHARK TV is currently available on the Roku Channel and Pluto TV LATAM.
ViX is the world's first large-scale streaming service to exclusively serve the Spanish-speaking world. The service will offer more than 50,000 hours of Spanish-language content, including original series and movies, live sports, live news, as well as current hits and franchise content. The AVOD tier ViX launched on March 31, and the SVOD (subscription video on demand) tier, ViX+, will launch in the second half of 2022. Through the partnership with ViX, NEW ID is able to expand its reach to Spanish-speaking audiences across the United States and Latin America.
NEW ID delivers K-content such as dramas, movies, and entertainment to 100 million global households 24 hours a day, and with the launch on ViX for Spanish viewers, the world's second largest population. NEW ID is the first FAST distributor and operator from Korea to launch a FAST channel on ViX.
June Park, CEO of NEW ID, said, "NEW ID is excited to deliver BABY SHARK TV to the Spanish-speaking audience across the U.S. and Latin America through ViX. We hope to continue to offer more premium localized Asian content for more audiences to enjoy."
NEW ID (www.its-newid.com)
NEW ID is a technology-based media company established in October 2019 to expand content life cycle and distribution by connecting Asian content with global platforms. We focus on the 'FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV)' business, which provides real-time streaming and advertising technology solutions, and the 'Post-Production' business, which helps globalization of contents through automated platforms.
About ViX
ViX is the world's first large-scale streaming service to exclusively serve the Spanish-speaking world. Owned by TelevisaUnivision, ViX celebrates Latin cultures and Spanish-speaking storytellers with an unprecedented 50,000 hours of free and paid premium content across genres including movies, comedy series, novelas, drama series, and children's content, as well as live news and sports. Tapping into more than 300,000 hours of Televisa's content library and robust IP vault to create an unparalleled offering, the new global streaming service illuminates Spanish-language entertainment by pushing boundaries and igniting joy with its unparalleled content. ViX includes a free ad-supported (AVOD) tier under the brand ViX as well as a premium subscription-based (SVOD) option branded ViX+.
About TelevisaUnivision
As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company's media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to premium streaming services PrendeTV and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent, and the two-tier global streaming platform ViX. The company's prominent digital assets include Univision.com, Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com.
Contact
NEW ID VP Johan Kim (02-3490-9369, johan@its-newid.com)
Marketing Manager Grace Lee (marketing@its-newid.com)
TelevisaUnivision
The United States and Latin America
Tatiana Oviedo, toviedo@univision.ne
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AMSTERDAM, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spaceti, a Holistic Building Experience platform, announced today a funding round led by Watheeq Proptech Venture and Venture to Future Fund.
"Spaceti is on a mission to help real estate managers make data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiencies while enhancing building user experience," said Max Verteletskyi, CEO & Cofounder at Spaceti.
Spaceti solutions, distributed via its partner's network in more than 20 countries, create hybrid, flexible, and sustainable built environments. Spaceti's platform serves large Enterprise clients such as Vodafone, Deloitte, Steelcase, and asset managers like CBRE, British Land, and PFA, covering more than 30mil. + square feet.
Khaled Zaidan, Managing Partner at Watheeq Proptech Venture from Saudi Arabia, said: "There has been a rapid growth in the adoption of digital technologies in the real estate sector, but the sector requires comprehensive knowledge. Spaceti is the heart of this acceleration, improving sustainability, well-being and reducing costs. Based on that, we are proud to have Spaceti as our first investment opportunity in Europe. We are looking to assist the company in expanding their solutions to the MENA region."
Matej Říha, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Venture to Future Fund, a joint initiative of the European Investment Bank, the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic, and the Slovak Investment Holding, stated, "As the demand for safe and smart working spaces in the post- COVID world rapidly increased, VFF sees huge potential in the PropTech sector, and Spaceti proved it has what we have been looking for to bring these solutions to more customers globally and in Slovakia as well."
The funds will be used to further enhance Spaceti's product offering and make it more accessible for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Moreover, the company plans to grow its engineering teams in Czechia and Slovakia and open regional headquarters in KSA and USA to strengthen key partner/customer support personnel.
About Spaceti:
Founded in 2016, Spaceti Holding B.V. helps tenants and landlords drive customer value with a Hybrid work app (booking of desks, meeting rooms, parking lots, lockers) and with Workplace analytics of IoT data (occupancy, temperature, humidity, CO2).
Existing Investors: Reflex Capital, Lighthouse Ventures, Fast Forward, Kamil Vacek
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PARIS (AP) — William Klein, an American photographer whose innovative portraiture style strongly influenced fashion and street photography in the second half of the 20th century, has died at 96.
Klein died Saturday in Paris, his son, Pierre Klein, said in a statement Monday.
Born in New York City in 1926 to Hungarian Jewish parents, Klein grew up in Manhattan and studied sociology at the City College of New York. After serving in Europe with the U.S. Army during World War II, he moved to Paris to study painting under the G.I. Bill.
Klein met and married Jeanne Florin, a model and painter, soon after his arrival in Paris. The couple lived together in France until her death in 2005.
Klein, who studied briefly with French painters Andre Lhote and Fernand Leger, had his first solo exhibition of paintings in Brussels in 1951, and another in Milan a year later. In 1954, he turned his attention to photography after meeting Alexander Liberman, the artistic director at Vogue, and began a 10-year collaboration with the magazine.
During the same period, he created a ground-breaking photographic diary of his native New York, titled “Life is Good & Good For You in New York.” The book featured Klein’s unconventional use of wide angles, contrasts in composition and unusual framing, which came to define the still-nascent genre of street photography.
The book was published in Paris, London and Rome in 1956 and won the Nadar Prize the following year. He published other photo diaries of other cities, Rome in 1959, Moscow and Tokyo in 1964, and Paris in 2002.
He was also a noted filmmaker, producing several documentary and feature films throughout his career, addressing topics like the fashion industry, the war in Vietnam and famed boxer Muhammed Ali.
Klein first ventured into cinema in 1956, when Italian director Federico Fellini, impressed by Klein’s raw images of New York City street life, had asked him to work on his 1957 film “Nights of Cabiria,” about a prostitute in Rome. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-william-klein-american-photographer-in-paris-dies-at-96/ | 2022-09-12T23:47:46Z |
Oral Presentation at FSHD IRC highlights preclinical data that demonstrated prevention of muscle weakness by reducing DUX4 expression
AOC 1020 on track to be in the clinic by end of 2022 for the treatment of FSHD
SAN DIEGO, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics called Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™), joins in activities to raise awareness for Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) in support of World FSHD Day and highlights preclinical results supporting AOC 1020 for the treatment of FSHD at the 29th Annual FSHD Society International Research Congress (FSHD IRC) in Orlando, Florida. Currently, there are no approved therapies for the treatment of FSHD.
"We are grateful for our partnership with the global FSHD community as we collectively work together toward developing treatments for one of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy. We continue to work closely with the community to advance AOC 1020 for the treatment of FSHD into the clinic by the end of this year," said Sarah Boyce, president and chief executive officer.
FSHD is a rare, hereditary muscle-weakening condition that affects approximately 16,000-38,000 people in the United States. It is marked by life-long, progressive loss of muscle function and causes significant pain, fatigue, and disability. FSHD is an autosomal dominant disease caused by the abnormal expression of DUX4 (double homeobox 4), a gene involved in embryonic development but not typically expressed in muscles. This abnormal expression of DUX4 leads to a series of downstream events that result in skeletal muscle wasting and compromised muscle function with onset often in teenage and early adult years.
"Our preclinical data, presented at FSHD IRC, support our approach of directly targeting DUX4 with AOC 1020. The data demonstrate that a murine version of AOC 1020 prevents muscle weakness by blocking expression of DUX4 in a FSHD mouse model of disease. These findings are particularly important for progressive diseases like FSHD where aberrant and sporadic expression of DUX4 leads to cumulative damage across different muscle groups," said W. Michael Flanagan, Ph.D., Avidity's chief technical officer.
Every June 20th, people around the world join in activities to raise awareness for FSHD through World FSHD Day and to recognize patients and families around the world who are affected by FSHD. To mark FSHD awareness day, Avidity is participating in the FSHD IRC as well as the FSHD Connect Conference, an educational conference specifically for people living with FSHD and their families. Both conferences are being held in Orlando, Florida and organized by the FSHD Society, the world's largest research-focused patient organization for FSHD.
Oral Presentation at FSHD IRC
Today, Avidity will share preclinical data from the FSHD program during a presentation at the FSHD IRC. Studies were conducted in mouse models of FSHD that are genetically engineered to express human DUX4 in skeletal muscle. AOC 1020 is comprised of a DUX4-targeting siRNA conjugated to the human anti-transferrin receptor 1 monoclonal antibody. The preclinical studies were done using a monoclonal antibody suitable for mice. The preclinical data provides support for AOC 1020 to enter the clinic for the treatment of FSHD by end of 2022.
Key highlights from the oral presentation include:
- Data from a study conducted to assess pharmacology in the mouse model of FSHD showed robust dose-dependent down regulation of DUX4 genes in skeletal muscle for 8 weeks following a single intravenous (IV) dose of the murine version of AOC 1020.
- Data from a study designed to assess phenotype development in the FSHD mouse model showed that a single IV treatment with the murine version of AOC 1020 prevented muscle weakness development demonstrated by three functional assays - treadmill running, in vivo force and compound muscle action potential.
Avidity is also presenting data from a real-world data analysis of patients with FSHD before and after their diagnosis. The results highlight the increased morbidity and medical and financial burden patients face as they progress through their journey living with FSHD.
The presentations will be available later today on Avidity's website at https://www.aviditybiosciences.com on the Publications page.
About Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is characterized by progressive and often asymmetric skeletal muscle loss that initially causes weakness in muscles in the face, shoulders, arms and trunk, and progresses to weakness in muscles in lower body. FSHD is an autosomal dominant genetic disease, meaning a single copy of the disease-associated gene, DUX4 (double homeobox 4), is enough to cause the disease. The abnormal expression of DUX4 leads to a series of downstream events that result in skeletal muscle wasting and compromised muscle function, including an inability to lift arms for more than a few seconds, loss of ability to show facial expressions and serious speech impediments. These symptoms cause many people affected by FSHD to become dependent on the use of a wheelchair for mobility. Currently, there are no approved therapies for the treatment of FSHD.
About Avidity
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Avidity's proprietary AOCs are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to target the root cause of diseases previously untreatable with RNA therapeutics. Avidity is on track to have three programs in clinical development by the end of 2022. The company's lead product candidate, AOC 1001, is designed to treat patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). AOC 1001 is currently in Phase 1/2 development with the ongoing MARINATM trial in adults with DM1.The next programs in the company's advancing and expanding pipeline are AOC 1044, the lead of three programs for the treatment of DMD, and AOC 1020, designed to treat people living with FSHD. Avidity anticipates both programs will enter the clinic by the end of 2022. Avidity is also broadening the reach of AOCs beyond muscle tissues through both internal discovery efforts and key partnerships as the company continues to deliver on the RNA revolution. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Avidity cautions readers that statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the company's current beliefs and expectations. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the progression of the AOC 1020 pre-clinical or clinical program and timing of a planned clinical trial; the pharmacological activity or duration of action of AOC 1020 in a clinical trial; and the development of treatments for muscular dystrophy. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Avidity that any of these plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in the business, including, without limitation: Avidity is early in its development efforts; Avidity's approach to the discovery and development of product candidates based on its AOC platform is unproven, and the company does not know whether it will be able to develop any products of commercial value; potential delays in the commencement, enrollment and completion of clinical trials; disruption to its operations from the COVID-19 pandemic or the war in Ukraine; the success of its preclinical studies and clinical trials for the company's product candidates; the results of preclinical studies and early clinical trials are not necessarily predictive of future results; Avidity's dependence on third parties in connection with preclinical testing and product manufacturing; unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate efficacy of its product candidates that may limit their development, regulatory approval and/or commercialization, or may result in recalls or product liability claims; regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries, including acceptance of INDs and similar foreign regulatory filings and the proposed design of future clinical trials; Avidity could use its available capital resources sooner than it currently expects; and other risks described in prior press releases and in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Avidity cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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The new investments will increase the company's affordable housing by over 10 percent and align with March 14 commitment to employees
BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vail Resorts announced four investments to provide accessible and affordable housing for its employees at Park City Mountain in Utah, Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Vail Mountain in Colorado, and Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont as part of the company's strategic focus on investing in the employee experience. Collectively, the four investments will provide new affordable housing to more than 875 Vail Resorts employees, marking a more than 10 percent increase in affordable employee housing offered by the company across its resorts.
Last month, Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch shared in a letter to employees a commitment to aggressively pursue affordable employee housing in partnership with the mountain communities in which it operates. The commitment includes building new developments on the land the company owns and securing new leases in affordable housing developments to ensure rental rates remain affordable for its employees.
"Our employees are at the core of our mission to create an Experience of a Lifetime," Lynch said. "Bringing our mission to life for our guests starts by creating it for our employees, and affordable housing is an essential part of that. As our mountain communities have grown, affordable housing has become increasingly more difficult for our employees to access – addressing this must be a top priority for our company and our communities. These projects reflect progress on our commitment and we remain focused on aggressively pursuing more opportunities in our resort communities."
- At Park City Mountain Resort, Vail Resorts has entered into a five-year lease with Columbus Pacific Development which will provide an additional 441 employees with access to affordable housing in the new Canyons Village Employee Housing Development. It is located in the Canyons Lower Village adjacent to the Cabriolet lift and the Canyons Village Transit Hub. The long-term company lease begins with the 2022/23 season and has two five-year renewal options. The development is part of a public-private partnership between Canyons Village Management Association, Columbus Pacific, and Summit County, Utah.
- At Whistler Blackcomb, the company is pursuing the new Glacier 8 employee housing development, alongside the Resort Municipality of Whistler, which will provide an additional 240 employees with access to affordable housing. Glacier 8 will be located on Blackcomb Mountain, with easy access to Blackcomb and Whistler lifts. As a part of the investment, Vail Resorts has committed $1 million CAD to enhance transit service to the site. The development is slated for a final Town Council vote this spring, and with approval, will move directly into the permitting and RFP process. Construction commencement is dependent on building permit issuance, which is anticipated by spring of 2023. .
- At Vail Mountain, the company is pleased to move forward with the construction of workforce housing on the land Vail Resorts owns in East Vail, which will provide 165 employees with affordable housing. Vail Resorts will invest approximately $17 million in the project as the company seeks to address the scarcity of affordable housing in the Town of Vail. This project was approved by the Town of Vail in October 2019 after an extensive planning and environmental review, including a wildlife study performed with input from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The approval was upheld by the district court in October 2020. Construction was then delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company looks forward to proceeding this summer with this essential project, which is expected to be complete by December 2023.
- At Okemo Mountain Resort, Vail Resorts is now under contract to purchase an existing property in Ludlow, Vermont, that will provide more than 30 employees with affordable housing. This $1 million investment will provide long-term sustainable housing for employees and is just one mile from the resort. The purchase is subject to due diligence and expected to close in April.
In addition, earlier this season, the company invested in incremental affordable housing at Stevens Pass in Washington state for 24 additional employees, as part of the company's ongoing efforts to pursue and secure affordable employee housing across its resorts.
These affordable employee housing investments are in addition to the incremental $175 million annual investment Vail Resorts is making in employee wages, seasonal frontline leadership development, and HR support. The investment includes a new $20 per hour minimum wage for the 2022/23 season and differential adjustments for hourly employees at all 37 North American resorts, representing an average wage increase of nearly 30-percent across hourly employees in North America.
Additionally, Vail Resorts is investing more than $300 million into its on-mountain guest experience ahead of the 2022/23 season. 21 new lifts are planned across 14 resorts to reduce wait times. The company's largest single-year capital investment also includes terrain and restaurant expansions at Keystone.
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. Vail Resorts' subsidiaries currently operate 40 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia; Stowe, Mount Snow, Okemo in Vermont; Hunter Mountain in New York; Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched in New Hampshire; Stevens Pass in Washington; Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Jack Frost and Big Boulder in Pennsylvania; Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine and Mad River in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Wilmot in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and Paoli Peaks in Indiana. Vail Resorts owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the Rock Resorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
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NEWARK, Del., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biosion, Inc. ("Biosion"), a global R&D biotechnology company, today announced the appointment of Rakesh Dixit, Ph.D., DABT to its Advisory Board to advance Antibody Drug-Conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of solid tumor cancers in Biosion's pipeline. Dr. Dixit is a highly accomplished leader and scientist as evidenced by being awarded the "One Hundred Most Influential People in the Pharmaceutical Industry" and most prestigious "Long-Standing Contributions to the ADC Field" at the 2020 World ADC Awards, hosted by the ADC Review Journal of Antibody Drug-Conjugates.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Dixit to Biosion's Advisory Board," said Hugh Davis, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, and President of Biosion USA, Inc. "Dr. Dixit's background as a thought leader in ADC drug development and platform technologies will be invaluable to us as we advance our pipeline of next generation biologics to address resistant and residual disease of solid tumors."
"I'm delighted to work with the team at Biosion to bolster their mission to deliver breakthrough therapeutics to patients globally." said Rakesh Dixit, Ph.D., DABT. "Biosion's SynTracer™ internalization platform is uniquely positioned to deliver fit-for-purpose monoclonal antibodies for ADC candidates, a next generation approach to targeting cancer."
Dr. Dixit is an accomplished executive, inventor, and scientist with over 30 years of success with top biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, including Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Medimmune, and AstraZeneca. In his career spanning over 30 years in the biopharmaceutical industry, he was a key contributor to successful approval of biotherapeutics, including five biologics (e.g., antibodies, immunotoxins) and four small molecule pharmaceuticals. Dr. Dixit was honored in 2020 by the World ADC Forum with its most prestigious award of Long Standing Contributor to ADCs. Dr. Dixit currently serves as President and CEO of Bionavigen, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in consulting and drug hunting for biologic, cell and gene therapy and small molecule drug development. He is also President and CSO of Regio Biosciences, an AstraZeneca Spinoff company.
About Biosion, Inc.
Biosion is a global, clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to developing antibody-based therapies to improve patient outcomes for the treatment of immune and oncologic diseases. Established in 2017, Biosion has built a pipeline of innovative biologics through its internally derived proprietary technologies including the H³ antibody discovery platform, SynTracer™ HT endocytosis platform, and Flexibody™ bispecific platform. Biosion's lead asset, BSI-045B (anti-TSLP mAb), is currently in phase-II for severe asthma and phase-I for atopic dermatitis. Biosion and partners have plans to progress the immune-oncology and antibody drug conjugate-based portfolio into clinical trials for oncology indications over the next year. Biosion has operations in the US, Australia, and China. To learn more about Biosion, please go to www.biosion.com.
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- The PAES is an open-label Phase 3 study to further investigate the long-term graft survival in 50 highly sensitized patients who have undergone kidney transplantation after Idefirix® administration in the EU1
- The PAES is an obligation under the conditional marketing authorization for Idefirix® granted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in August 20202
- The study will provide further important insights to the Idefirix® desensitization treatment of highly sensitized kidney transplant patients
LUND, Sweden, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansa Biopharma AB, "Hansa" (Nasdaq Stockholm: HNSA), pioneer in enzyme technology for rare immunological conditions, announces today that the first patient has been treated in the PAES for Idefirix® as a desensitization treatment for highly sensitized people undergoing a kidney transplant.
"The European approval of Idefirix® was an important milestone for people across Europe who need a kidney transplant and yet have highly sensitized immune systems that make it more likely that their bodies will reject the donor organ," says Dr Oriol Bestard, Chair of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona and treating physician of the PAES first patient. "Although our allocation system in Spain, being amongst the World's best systems, has improved access to transplantation, also for (very) highly sensitized patients, many are still disadvantaged and in urgent need of more personalized and innovative options. We can now happily report that our patient was the first to receive an Idefirix® -enabled kidney transplant as part of this important study. I am really thankful to all in the team that has been in charge of this dificult-to-treat patient, as it requires an exquisit and coordinated management."
This open-label Phase 3 study will enroll 50 highly sensitized adult kidney transplant patients with positive crossmatch against an available deceased donor to confirm the long-term efficacy and safety of Idefirix®. The PAES is an obligation under the conditional marketing authorization for Idefirix® granted by EMA in August 2020, in order to complete a full marketing authorization for the European Union.
"Idefirix® is the first and only treatment approved to enable kidney transplantation for highly sensitized patients that provides patients access to an effective, rapid and predictable desensitization treatment whose only option is an incompatible deceased kidney organ," says Christian Kjellman, Chief Scientific Officer at Hansa Biopharma. "This truly international European study will help centers accommodate Idefirix®-enabled transplantation, alongside our launch under conditional approval, as Idefirix® becomes increasingly available to patients across Europe following positive reimbursement decisions in the region."
The PAES will enrol patients across multiple countries and centers in Europe and the study will include 50 highly sensitized and crossmatch positive patients to be treated with Idefirix®. The aim of the study is to confirm the long-term efficacy and safety of Idefirix® and the primary objective of the study is to determine the 1-year graft failure-free survival of the Idefirix® treated and transplanted patients. In addition, a total of 50-100 patients undergoing compatible kidney transplantation at the participating centers will be included and serve as a non-comparative concurrent reference cohort, with no formal comparison, to contextualize the 1-year graft failure-free survival of the Idefirix® treated patients.1
"As of 2022, 10-15% of all of kidney patients on waiting lists in the U.S. and Europe are considered highly sensitized," says Vincenza Nigro, Kidney Transplant Franchise Lead at Hansa Biopharma. "Although allocation systems and prioritization programs have improved access to transplantation for highly sensitized kidney patients, many are still disadvantaged and in urgent need of more personalized and innovative options. We must keep striving for equity to address the medical needs of all, including highly sensitized kidney patients, no matter the challenges."
Further details of the trial (EudraCT number 2021-002640-70) can be found on the EU Clinical Trials Register.
For more information:
Klaus Sindahl, Head of Investor Relations
M: +46 (0) 709 298 269
E: klaus.sindahl@hansabiopharma.com
Katja Margell, Head of Corporate Communications
M: +46 (0) 768 198 326
E: katja.margell@hansabiopharma.com
About Idefirix® (imlifidase)
Imlifidase is an enzyme derived from the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes and has the ability to specifically target and cleave all classes of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies.3
Imlifidase is a promising new strategy for desensitization of transplant patients with donor-specific anti-HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigens) antibodies (DSAs).4 Highly sensitized patients have high levels of these preformed antibodies that can bind to the donor organ and damage the transplant.5 Once they are inactivated with imlifidase, there is a window of opportunity for the transplant to take place. By the time the body starts renewing the depleted antibodies, the patient will be receiving immunosuppressive therapy to reduce the risk of organ rejection.
The efficacy and safety of imlifidase as a pre-transplant treatment to reduce donor-specific IgG was studied in four phase 2 open-label, single-arm, six-month clinical trials.4,6,7,8
Hansa is now collecting further clinical evidence and will submit additional efficacy and safety data based on one observational follow-up study and one post-approval efficacy study. Imlifidase was reviewed as part of the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) program, which supports medicines that may offer a major therapeutic advantage over existing treatments or benefit patients without treatment options.9
Imlifidase was granted conditional European Marketing Authorization from the EMA in August 2020 for the desensitization treatment of highly sensitized adult kidney transplant patients with a positive crossmatch test against an available deceased donor. The use of imlifidase should be reserved for patients who are unlikely to be transplanted under the available kidney allocation system, including prioritization programs for highly sensitized patients.3 Conditional approval allows the Agency to recommend a medicine for marketing authorization in cases where the benefit of a medicine's immediate availability to patients outweighs the risk that not all the data are available yet.
About kidney failure
Kidney disease can progress to kidney failure or End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), identified when a patient's kidney function is less than 15%.10 ESRD poses a significant health burden, affecting nearly 2.5 million patients worldwide.7 A kidney transplant is the treatment of choice for suitable patients with ESRD because it offers improved survival and quality of life benefits compared to long-term dialysis. There are approximately 80,000 kidney patients on transplant waiting lists across the European Union.11
Full product information can be accessed via the initial Summary of Product Characteristics found here.
About Hansa Biopharma
Hansa Biopharma is a pioneering commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to develop and commercialize innovative, lifesaving and life-altering treatments for patients with rare immunological conditions. Hansa has developed a first-in-class immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody-cleaving enzyme therapy, which has been shown to enable kidney transplantation in highly sensitized patients. Hansa has a rich and expanding research and development program based on the Company's proprietary IgG-cleaving enzyme technology platform, to address serious unmet medical needs in transplantation, autoimmune diseases, gene therapy and cancer. Hansa Biopharma is based in Lund, Sweden, and has operations in Europe and the U.S. The Company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker HNSA. Find out more at www.hansabiopharma.com.
References
1. EU Clinical Trials register. EudraCT 2021-002640-70. Available at: https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ctr-search/trial/2021-002640-70/ES#P. Last accessed July 2022.
2. Summary of risk management plan for Idefirix® (imlifidase). European Medicines Agency. August 2020. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/rmp-summary/idefirix-epar-risk-management-plan-summary_en.pdf. Last accessed July 2022.
3. Hansa. Idefirix® Summary of Product Characteristics
4. Lorant T, et al. Am J Transplant 2018; 18(11):2752–2762
5. Eurostam Report (A Europe-wide strategy to enhance transplantation of highly sensitized patients on the basis of acceptable HLA mismatches.) Available at https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/305385/reporting. Last accessed July 2022
6. Jordan SC, et al. N Engl J Med 2017; 377(5):442–453
7. Jordan SC, et al. Transplantation 2021; 105(8):1808-1817
8. Winstedt L, et al. PLoS One 2015; 10(7): e0132011
9. European Medicines Agency. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/new-treatment-enable-kidney-transplant-highly-sensitised-patients. Last accessed July 2022
10 NIH (2018). What is kidney failure? Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/kidney-failure/what-is-kidney-failure. Last accessed July 2022
11. Newsletter Transplant 2020. pp 58–60.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor on Wednesday signed a new executive order that pledges $10 million to build a clinic that would provide abortions and other pregnancy care.
“The goal here is build it and they will come,” Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham said after signing the order during a virtual announcement that included members of the state’s Commission on the Status of Women and several legislators.
The governor noted that New Mexico already has seen an influx of patients following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June to overturn Roe v. Wade as abortions have ceased in neighboring Texas and elsewhere.
Lujan Grisham, who is running for reelection against Republican Mark Ronchetti, signed her first executive order on the matter in late June. It was aimed at ensuring safe harbor to people seeking abortions or providing abortions at health care facilities within the state.
The latest order reiterates her commitments to protecting access in addition to directing state agencies to leverage their resources to expand access to reproductive health care — including abortion — in underserved areas of the state. The order also calls for the state Department of Health to review the feasibility of providing medication abortions at its public health clinics.
Ronchetti on Wednesday said state funds shouldn’t be spent on a clinic where late-term abortions would be available for people who come from out of state. He has proposed limiting abortion to the first 15 weeks, or in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk.
“Using taxpayer dollars to enable and fund abortion up until the point of birth is not only out of line with New Mexican values, it is extreme,” he said in a statement.
The Democratic-led Legislature will hash out the next state budget, including capital investments, when it meets in January.
As for the one-time proposed infusion of $10 million for a new clinic in the Las Cruces area, Lujan Grisham said she envisions a partnership with medical schools and private providers, such as the Mississippi clinic at the center of the Roe court battle that relocated to southern New Mexico in early August.
One of the largest abortion providers in Texas, Austin-based Whole Woman’s Health, also still has plans to move some of its operations to New Mexico and states in the southeastern U.S.
The Commission on the Status of Women in a resolution read Wednesday made clear its focus on protecting access to abortions, protecting health care providers and expanding access to what the panel called a full spectrum of pregnancy care — which includes abortions as well as post-birth care.
Commission Chairwoman Lisa Curtis said there needs to be a special emphasis on underserved areas across the rural state and investment in programs that will develop a pipeline of trained health care providers.
New Mexico lawmakers last year repealed a dormant 1969 statute that outlawed most abortion procedures as felonies, thus ensuring access to abortion following the Supreme Court’s action. Some Democratic lawmakers said Wednesday that they will push for measures during the next legislative session to further enshrine access and protections in state law.
The governor said the work being done by her allies in the Legislature and advocacy groups is saving women’s lives.
“The notion that women cannot have control over their bodies, dignity, respect and autonomy is outrageous,” Lujan Grisham said. “This is a state that is not going to let that be the status quo.” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-new-mexico-governor-pledges-10m-for-new-abortion-clinic/ | 2022-09-01T03:51:41Z |
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