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VERO BEACH, Fla., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Winter Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Winter Park, Florida has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2022-23 Best Assisted Living Community and Best Memory Care Community.
Watercrest Winter Park is one of the senior living communities recognized by U.S. News that earned "Best" status by achieving the highest possible rating for both Assisted Living and Memory Care. U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News's objective statistical assessment of each senior living community's performance from consumer satisfaction surveys administered between March 2021 and February 2022, reflecting the viewpoints of more than 200,000 current residents and family members of residents living in thousands of senior living communities nationwide.
"It is a great honor and distinction for Watercrest Winter Park to be awarded a Best Senior Living Community by an esteemed organization such as U.S. News & World Report," says Marc Vorkapich, principal and chief executive officer of Watercrest Senior Living Group. "This recognition is a first-hand testament from our residents as to the excellence in care and service they enjoy in our Watercrest communities."
The inaugural U.S. News Best Senior Living ratings and profiles offer comprehensive information and exclusive analysis of consumer satisfaction data evaluating such factors as community & activity, food & dining, caregiving, and management & staff for nearly 2,500 communities in the continental U.S. and Hawaii. For more than 30 years, U.S. News has served the American public as an unbiased arbiter of quality across a variety of important choices. Whether picking a college, selecting a hospital or moving to a nursing home, consumers go to U.S. News to research and make consequential life decisions.
"Until now, families have had limited information when comparing providers of independent living, assisted living, memory care or continuing care," said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. "The Best Senior Living ratings fill this informational gap with comprehensive and transparent data to help older consumers and their families identify high-quality senior living communities that meet their needs and preferences."
For more information behind the data analyzed in the U.S. News ratings for Senior Living, please refer to the methodology.
Watercrest Winter Park is a signature Watercrest product offering 75 assisted living and 32 memory care apartments with premium accommodations, exceptional amenities and world-class care. Ideally located at 1501 Glendon Parkway, the community boasts a stunning promenade, pool, fireplace, signature water wall, multiple dining venues, children's play space, grand balconies and Southern style outdoor living spaces. Additionally, Watercrest's uniquely designed Market Street Plaza, showcases an 'outdoor' streetscape with numerous LifeBUILT programming touches; a highlight and crucial element of their multi-sensory memory care programming. For information, please contact the community at 321-730-2666.
About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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At least 10 shot, 1 killed outside Ohio bar, police say
Published: Sep. 5, 2022 at 10:41 AM EDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - One person was killed and at least 10 others injured in a shooting outside a bar early Monday morning, WOIO reported.
East Cleveland police said at 2:53 a.m. they received multiple calls reporting shots fired outside the Just Us Lounge & Deli.
When officers arrived, several victims were taken to various hospitals.
One person has died from their injuries, but no information on the victim has been released at this time.
There is also no other information on the surviving victims.
Agents with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation have also been called to the scene to help with the investigation.
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(The Hill) — President Joe Biden can’t escape questions about his age, a fact of life that’s causing uneasy Democrats to assess whether he can realistically run for reelection in 2024, when he will be 81 years old.
Conversations that were once whispered in private are spilling out into the public amid angst over a potential drubbing for the party in this fall’s midterm elections and existential questions about its future two years later.
Biden’s approval ratings haven’t recovered from a swoon late last summer, inflation is now sky high and worries are growing about a recession.
It’s left some Democrats questioning out loud whether the party needs a different and younger leader in the next presidential race.
“I think that Joe will run again, and his age will be a legitimate issue for many voters,” entrepreneur Andrew Yang, who competed against Biden for the Democratic nomination in 2020 before switching to be an independent, told The Hill.
“Joe is already the oldest president we’ve had even before his potential second term,” he said.
Polls offer more evidence of a fixation on age.
A Harvard-Harris Poll survey out this month revealed that 62 percent of respondents said Biden is “showing he is too old to be president.”
The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich launched his piece last week with this opener: “Let me put this bluntly: Joe Biden should not run for reelection in 2024. He is too old.”
On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal’s conservative editorial board followed up with a stinging appraisal: “The truth is that the President demonstrated he had lost a verbal, and maybe mental, step in the first Democratic candidate debate in 2019. He hasn’t improved.”
Other surveys don’t focus on the president’s age but offer similarly bad news for Team Biden. A poll by YouGov and Yahoo out this week found that 64 percent of those sampled said they did not want Biden to seek the highest office another time.
“Look, it’s a problem,” one Democratic strategist acknowledged, speaking without attribution in order to discuss a sensitive topic.
“He’s f—— old and everyone knows it, but no one wants to talk about it for fear of offending him or anyone around him.”
One Biden ally who speaks to aides in the White House frequently said that Biden “looks old and seems old and that’s not a great look for the White House.”
In this person’s estimation, the issue that’s more important than age is stamina.
“It all comes back to endurance and can he handle the job,” the ally said. “I still think that the answer is yes. But ask me how I feel a couple of years from now.”
The White House did not provide comment when reached on Tuesday.
Plenty of Democrats don’t see Biden’s age as a problem and speak in interviews of his wisdom and experienced hand in government.
The president gets applause from most supporters for how he has handled Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the coronavirus pandemic. On inflation and high gas prices, the two issues causing Democrats the greatest harm, there’s a widely shared sense that fate has delivered an unkind political hand to Biden.
Biden’s steady hand was seen as a net positive less than two years ago when he won the Democratic primary and presidential election over former President Donald Trump, these voices note.
“Joe Biden’s only a couple of years older than when he won,” said former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper. “It’s not as if this is breaking news that two years after he won he’s two years older than he was.”
“This is the man who won the primary; he won it decisively, he won the White House decisively, and he’s dealing with problems that are enormous, mainly that he inherited,” he said. “The chatter about his age is not at all helpful when we’ve got major problems to deal with.”
Democrats have a few younger alternatives if they want to go in a different direction, though it’s an open question on whether any would be stronger general election candidates than Biden. They include Vice President Harris, 57; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, 40; and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), 62.
Democratic strategist Brad Bannon said age should be irrelevant in a discussion on Biden’s presidency,
“Presidents should be evaluated on performance, not on age,” he said. “He deserves more time to fix the country before he makes a decision on running in 2024. If the situation isn’t any better a year from now, then he should seriously consider his plans to run for reelection. Any decision now would be way too premature.”
One prominent House lawmaker expressed a strong desire for Biden to run again, with the hope there will be more accomplishments to brag about to voters.
But other Democrats feel like it’s fair game to have an open dialogue about Biden soon entering his 80s.
“I think we are entering the period of time where if you are a presidential hopeful on the Democratic side, it’s important to know the president’s intentions,” said a second Democratic operative who has served on recent presidential campaigns.
The GOP has made it clear it will make Biden’s age a line of attack, even though its own leading contender for the White House, Trump, just turned 76.
Biden has always said he ran for the White House in 2020 to put a stop to the Trump presidency. It is somewhat difficult to see him stepping aside if he thinks Trump might be the GOP nominee again in 2024.
Publicly, Biden has said he will be running if his health is in good order. He’s offered the same message to former President Obama in private, as The Hill has reported.
“The argument is that it’ll be him or Trump,” Yang said of Biden. “There isn’t a clear savior for the Democrats to turn to. Who emerges from a fractious and competitive primary? No one knows. I think Democrats will opt for incumbency and unity after Trump declares.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/biden-can%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bt-escape-questions-on-his-age/ | 2022-06-22T16:17:42Z |
HUTINGTON, Ind., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the oldest and most trusted names in Catholic media in the United States, Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. (OSV) announced today that it will launch OSV News, a new Catholic news service, on January 1, 2023. Subscribers to the new service will access OSV News at CatholicNews.com, the current site of Catholic News Service (CNS). The announcement was made by OSV Publisher Scott P. Richert at the annual Catholic Media Conference in Portland, Oregon.
"After the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops decided to bring the domestic operations of Catholic News Service to a close at the end of 2022," Richert said, "we started talks with the USCCB and have reached an agreement to acquire rights to the platform that CNS uses to produce and distribute its content. Current subscribers to CNS who sign up for OSV News before the end of the year will have a seamless experience as CNS closes its domestic news service on December 31 and OSV News launches on the same site the very next day."
OSV News will provide national and international news, analysis, editorials, commentary, and features from a Catholic perspective every day. In addition to original OSV News content and an ever-growing library of materials from OSV's periodicals and websites, OSV News will feature articles from a wide range of content partners, including the Vatican's Dicastery for Communications and Aleteia, the world's largest Catholic website. (A full list of content partners will be released later this year.) OSV will also collaborate closely with an extensive network of Catholic diocesan publications to syndicate their content through OSV News.
Beyond a rebranding and a redesign of CatholicNews.com, the tools that subscribers to CNS currently use will remain the same. All new content from CNS Rome (which will continue to operate independently of OSV) will be available to subscribers of OSV News. (For dioceses or episcopal conferences who do not subscribe to OSV News, free access to new CNS Rome content will be provided by the USCCB, as the USCCB promised when it announced the closing of CNS's domestic operations.)
OSV will also be acquiring all of the digital archives owned by CNS, along with rights to existing and future content from CNS Rome and certain third parties, and will provide access to those for subscribers to OSV News. "The digital archives of CNS are of great importance, both historically and as background for Catholic journalists working today," Richert said. "It is essential that they remain available on the same platform that thousands of Catholic media professionals use every day."
Subscription pricing for OSV News will be announced in September. "We understand the financial pressures that Catholic publications face today," Richert said, "so we are working to make OSV News as affordable as possible, while not compromising the quantity and quality of content offered through our service."
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (and chairman of the board of directors of OSV) declared, "I am very happy and grateful that OSV will provide this important service for the Church in our country, continuing the great legacy that Archbishop John Francis Noll began more than a century ago."
OSV was founded in 1912 by Fr. John Francis Noll. Its flagship publication, Our Sunday Visitor, has been published weekly for 110 years. Noll, who became bishop of what is now the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and was later named an honorary archbishop for his service to the Catholic media in the United States and internationally, was an early supporter of CNS and of the Catholic Press Association (now the Catholic Media Association). In the mid-20th century, OSV was instrumental in helping numerous dioceses establish their own newspapers, many of which were printed in OSV's current Huntington, Indiana, headquarters.
"OSV's long history of support for a robust Catholic press made our decision to launch OSV News not only obvious but necessary," Richert said. "In a world that is desperately hungry for the truth, a vibrant Catholic media is needed now more than ever. OSV News is the concrete symbol of our commitment to innovate and collaborate with our fellow members of the Catholic press to bring about a new renaissance in Catholic media—and a brighter future for the Catholic Church in the United States and beyond."
To be notified when subscription pricing and other details about OSV News are available, go to OSV.com/OSVNews.
As the leading Catholic publisher in the United States, OSV provides products and solutions to more than nine of every ten Catholic parishes and every Catholic diocese in the country. Founded in 1912 by Fr. John Francis Noll, OSV's team of over 350 people continues to champion the Catholic Church through a wide range of products and services. From weekly and monthly publications to software solutions, fundraising and consulting services, curriculum products, trade books, and parish publications, OSV helps individual Catholics, families, parishes, and dioceses grow closer to Christ and contribute to the growth and vitality of his Church in the world. A not-for-profit Catholic organization, OSV has been supporting the needs of the Church for over a century. Learn more at www.osv.com.
Scott P. Richert
Email: srichert@osv.com
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PHILADELPHIA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities Mullen Automotive, Inc. ("Mullen" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MULN) (NASDAQ: NETE) between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of Mullen during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/mullen-automotive/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding Mullen is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
Mullen purports to be an electronic vehicle manufacturer. On November 5, 2021, Mullen Technologies, Inc. underwent a merger with and into Net Element, Inc., and the Company changed its name to Mullen Automotive, Inc.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that, among other things: (1) Mullen overstated its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstated its deals with business partners; and (3) Mullen overstates its battery technology and capabilities.
On April 6, 2022, market analyst Hindenburg Research released a report regarding which detailed several alleged issues with the Company. On this news, Mullen's stock price fell $0.27 per share, or 10%, to close at $2.38 per share on April 7, 2022.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
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Monroe head coach Lacey Herring is counting on, left to right, Janorris Winkfield (21), Andrico Jackson (1) and Johnny Cauley (5) to be a stingy defensive backfield for the Golden Tornado defense this season.
ALBANY — The Monroe Golden Tornadoes will open the football season Thursday evening at Hugh Mills Stadium against the Mitchell County Eagles, who are expected to be one of the top teams in Class A Division II and who also have two of Monroe's coaches from a year ago.
The Tornadoes are looking to improve on last year's 3-7 record in head coach Lacey Herring's first season at Monroe.
"It is going to be a dog fight every week," Herring said. "This region is like the SEC of Georgia high school football. Everybody is tough."
Herring is referring to a region schedule that includes Thomasville, which finished 13-2 last year and lost in the state championship game; Carver of Columbus (ranked No. 3 in the preseason poll) which finished 12-2 and lost in the Class AAAA state championship game; Crisp County (ranked No. 2 in the preseason poll) which finished 9-4 after losing their first three games of the year and made it all the way to state semifinals; and of course, crosstown rival Dougherty (ranked No. 9 in the preseason poll) which went 10-3 a year ago and made it to the state quarterfinals. Both Monroe and Dougherty have moved down to Class AAA this year. Thomasville moved up from Class AA and Carver Columbus dropped down to AAA.
Still, Herring is optimistic that his Tornadoes will be competitive.
"We have told the guys the competition level has been raised very high but we have an extremely young team with only five seniors this year," said Herring. "We graduated 24 seniors last year, so we are really young. But the guys have grown this year. They are bigger and stronger than a year ago. We have set some goals and put those goals around the weight room and locker room so the boys can see them. We told them if we can reach these goals, we can put ourselves in a position to win these games. We did that in the Turner County scrimmage last week and we did that in the spring when we beat Westover."
The offense again will be led by Corey Randle, who started as a sophomore last year for the Tornadoes.
"We've been getting Corey more into the film room and he is getting more confident in seeing the defenses," the coach said. "I think he will have a stronger offensive line this year to give him better protection as well. The offensive line is getting stronger and they will be better this year, led by Demontriel Price."
The defense should be one of Monroe's strongest areas, especially the defensive backs.
"We've got three division one defensive backs out there — Andrico Jackson, Johnny Cauley (Murray State commit) and Janorris Winkfield are all very talented. Our linebackers are solid and the defensive line is getting better, anchored again by Demontriel Price and Christian Price."
While this is his second year at Monroe, most of Herring's assistant coaches are new. Derrick Greene is the new offensive coordinator. Former Westover coach and college coach Sidney Powell is the new defensive coordinator; Chartavious DaniPels is coaching the offensive line and Cletus Hopkins, Jr. is coaching defensive backs. Hopkins, Sr. used to coach at Dougherty and now is at Westover.
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This poll is not scientific - results reflect the opinions of respondents. | https://www.albanyherald.com/sports/monroe-football-team-looking-for-improvements-in-2022/article_5308891e-1c47-11ed-bb4d-23fff78b68f2.html | 2022-08-15T12:25:15Z |
Growing Solar Energy & Sustainable Solutions Provider to Highlight Revenue Growth and Expansion of Vertically Integrated Network
PHOENIX, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB:SING). SinglePoint Inc, a solar energy and sustainable solutions provider, announced today that Wil Ralston, CEO of SinglePoint Inc, will present at the Emerging Growth Conference on Aug. 31, 2022, at 12:45p EST, to discuss the tremendous growth of the Company, including:
- Recently filed Second Quarter financial results reporting an 890% increase in revenue vs. Second Quarter, 2021.
- Expected impact of the recent expansion of tax credits on the Company's business plan.
- Phase one completed in Acquisition of Frontline Power Solutions and launching a new division to support continued subsidiary growth.
- Expansion into project financing for customers through the acquisition of Ecodaptive.
Complimentary conference registration for investors can be found: here.
If attendees cannot join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available on EmergingGrowth.com. Registered attendees will also receive a link to the replay after the event.
About the Emerging Growth Conference
The Emerging Growth conference is an effective way for public companies to present and communicate their new products, services, and other major announcements to the investment community from the convenience of their office, in a time-efficient manner.
The conference's focus and coverage include companies in a wide range of growth sectors, solid management teams, innovative products & services, focused strategy, execution, and the overall potential for long-term growth. All sessions will be conducted through video webcasts and will take place in the Eastern time zone.
About SinglePoint Inc (OTCQB:SING)
SinglePoint is a sustainable lifestyle company in the solar energy and air purification markets. The Company aims to build the largest renewable energy solutions network and modernize the traditional solar energy and energy storage business model. The Company continues to execute its acquisition strategy and is exploring future growth opportunities in air purification, electric vehicle charging, solar as a subscription service, and additional energy efficiencies and appliances that enhance sustainability and healthier life. For more information, visit the Company's websites: www.singlepoint.com, www.bostonsolar.us, and www.boxpureair.com.
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Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, besides statements of fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding revenue projections, financing opportunities, potential plans and objectives of the Company, anticipated growth, and future expansion, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Technical and other complications, which may arise, could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The Company undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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NAPA, Calif. (KRON) – Paul Pelosi, the 82-year-old husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was arrested this weekend on suspicion of DUI in Northern California following a minor car crash.
Pelosi’s arrest came after his car was struck by a Jeep in a non-injury collision, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol early Monday.
The collision happened on State Route 29 at Walnut Lane, CHP said. Pelosi was driving his 2021 Porsche, which was hit by a 2014 Jeep.
Behind the wheel of the Jeep was Jesus V. Lopez, 48, of Calistoga, according to CHP. Officers arrived at 10:26 p.m.
According to the Napa County public booking report, Paul Pelosi was arrested at approximately 11:44 p.m. He was booked at 4:13 a.m. for codes 23152(a) and 23152(b) VC, which references the California Vehicle Code that makes it “unlawful for a person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.”
According to booking records, Paul Pelosi was released from custody at 7:26 a.m. Sunday morning. His bail was set at $5,000.
“The Speaker will not be commenting on this private matter which occurred while she was on the East Coast,” Pelosi’s team said in a statement.
The Hill reports Nancy Pelosi gave a commencement address at Brown University in Rhode Island Sunday. She did not refer to her husband’s arrest in her speech.
Paul and Nancy Pelosi have been married since 1963.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/nancy-pelosis-husband-was-in-crash-before-dui-arrest/ | 2022-05-30T16:48:37Z |
HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boomerang Interests (www.boomeranginterests.com), CenterSquare Investment Management (www.centersquare.com) and Lineage Logistics (www.lineagelogistics.com) today announced that they have entered into a full-building lease for Houston ColdPort, a 315,111 square foot cold storage warehouse speculatively developed by Boomerang.
"We're pleased to partner with Boomerang on this important project in a critical market for our customers," said Brian Beattie, President, North America – West of Lineage Logistics. "Houston ColdPort further expands our leading presence in the Houston Metro area and strengthens our capabilities to efficiently import and export customer product through the Port of Houston. We are excited to drive additional value to our customers' supply chains in Texas and beyond via the ColdPort project."
Houston ColdPort, a joint venture between Boomerang and CenterSquare Investment Management, is constructed on a 22.5-acre site at the Northwest corner of Beltway 8 and US-90. The site is strategically located in the heavy-haul corridor of Port Houston and provides unparalleled access to the Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals and major US east-west and north-south thoroughfares – Beltway 8, US-90, Interstate 10 and Interstate 69.
"The supply-demand imbalance and aging inventory of cold storage facilities in Houston initially attracted us to the industry; these dynamics have accelerated during construction of Houston ColdPort," said Andy Cyrus, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Boomerang. "What an honor to see our thesis validated by Lineage Logistics, the preeminent cold storage operator. As we pursue cold storage development in other markets, we hope this is one of many future partnerships with the Lineage team."
ARCO Design/Build designed and constructed Houston ColdPort. Houston ColdPort features a 50-foot clear height warehouse, a 60-foot-deep cold dock, 38 dock positions with vertical storing hydraulic dock leveler equipment, LED lighting throughout, a Tyco Quell dry fire sprinkler system, a 200-foot-deep truck court with 57 trailer parking spaces and ample automobile parking.
"Our conviction in the cold storage space remains extremely high as evidenced by our investments in the sector across our listed and private platforms," said Jeffrey Reder, Managing Director of CenterSquare. "We couldn't be prouder of the value created in Houston ColdPort through our partnerships with Boomerang and Lineage, and we look forward to future opportunities to replicate this success.
Boomerang Interests is a Houston-based real estate development firm specializing in cold storage industrial development. Boomerang pursues speculative development, build-to-suit development, joint venture opportunities or a hybrid of the foregoing to deliver cold storage solutions to underserved markets. Boomerang's target customer segments include 3PLs, food manufacturers, food retailers, food wholesalers and other industries that utilize cold storage. For more information, visit www.boomeranginterests.com.
Lineage Logistics is one of the world's leading temperature-controlled industrial REITs and logistics solutions providers. It has a global network of over 400 strategically located facilities totaling over 2 billion cubic feet of capacity which spans 20 countries across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Lineage's industry-leading expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its real estate network, and development and deployment of innovative technology help increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, minimize supply chain waste, and most importantly, as a Visionary Partner of Feeding America, help feed the world. For more information, visit www.lineagelogistics.com.
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ZHUHAI, China, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 23, an online concert, themed "Melodies over Seas and Mountains", was jointly held in both Zhuhai Opera House and the Royal Concertgebouw, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and the Netherlands. As music danced through continents and oceans, Zhuhai and Amsterdam were connected more than ever, celebrating deep friendship, and looking forward to a better future built and shared with each other, according to Information Office of Zhuhai Municipal People's Government.
There are 13 performances, including jazz, piano solo, wind music, chorus, fusion music, and many others. The concert featured world-class musicians and artists from the two countries - Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, Sinfonia Rotterdam, Zhuhai Golden Jazz Orchestra, Chinese singer Liu Yutong, Chinese Drama Plum Blossom Award winners Ou Kaiming and Qiong Xia, etc. The organizer called it "a musical conversation with the most pronounced local characteristics that transcended time and space".
"Many elements of Lingnan culture and the city of Zhuhai blossomed in the concert," said Yan Jihong, the chief director of the concert, "We strive to present Zhuhai, a city of youth and vitality, to the world."
The evening feast for the ears kicked off with Petals Falling from Sky, a classical Cantonese song. Many original songs composed by Zhuhai musicians were also introduced, unveiling the charm of the special economic zone that is modern, coastal, and international.
Sinfonia Rotterdam performed My Motherland, a well-known patriotic song in China. Zhuhai Golden Jazz Orchestra started in-depth cooperation with Sinfonia Rotterdam to foster young musical talents in China. Notably, this would be the first attempt by Nederlands Blazers Ensemble - which enjoys a global reputation - to extend their prime art education beyond the border of the Netherlands.
As early as 400 years ago, China and the Netherlands had already started economic, trade, and cultural exchanges through the Maritime Silk Road. The two countries established diplomatic relations at the Charge d'affaires level in November 1954, which was upgraded to the ambassadorial level in May 1972. For the past 50 years, the close relationship - under multilateral frameworks and systems such as the United Nations - has born plentiful fruits in promoting economic cooperation, science and technology, sustainable development, and world peace.
Zhuhai's increasingly close ties with Utrecht, the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands with a profound historic and cultural heritage, are a demonstration of the ever-growing China-Netherlands friendship. As a vital bridge for China to connect with the rest of the world, Zhuhai started the friendly exchanges with Utrecht in November 2013. In the following years, the two cities deepened the collaboration in investment, trade, science and technology, culture, tourism, education, healthcare, etc. Ninestar Corporation from Zhuhai set up its Europe sales center there. In 2019, The Charm of Zhuhai, a photo exhibition was held in Utrecht, inviting the locals to appreciate the city's unique qualities, culture, and history.
Statistics reveal that the volume of bilateral trade and investment between China and the Netherlands has increased in recent years. It's fair to conclude that the Netherlands is China's gateway to cooperation with Europe. Looking forward, Zhuhai and Utrecht are ready to jointly hit a higher note in their song of friendship. Through cultural and people-to-people exchanges, the connected hearts of people in the two countries will become the living water of our bilateral relations, which will make greater contributions to the development of China-EU and China-Netherlands relations.
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AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A Republican lawmaker in Texas said he would like to enact a statewide ban that would prevent minors from attending drag performances.
Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Mineola, posted on social media Monday that he plans to introduce legislation during next year’s legislative session aimed at “protecting kids from drag shows and other inappropriate displays.” This announcement apparently came after videos surfaced online showing children attending a drag showcase in Dallas this past weekend.
“I promised my voters that I would stand up for their values and fight to protect Texas kids,” Slaton said in a statement. “I was re-elected on that promise and I intend to keep it by authoring legislation to defend kids from being subjected to drag shows and other inappropriate events. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this important legislation.”
It’s unclear what kind of enforcement this potential legislation would include or what the exact language of the proposal would be. Lawmakers, however, would not be able to consider this proposal until they return to the State Capitol for another legislative session, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 10 next year.
In response to Slaton’s Twitter posts Monday, critics on social media questioned what lawmakers are considering as priorities given other situations happening in Texas, like the recent deadly school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde.
Texas Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, went after Republicans by writing on Twitter, “Texans don’t need a nanny y’all, & that’s who the GOP wants to be. Over your shoulder, judging your parenting every single day.”
Slaton also said in his statement Monday he intends to pursue legislation next session that would officially classify gender-affirming care as “child abuse.”
Earlier this year in February, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and directed the agency “to conduct prompt and thorough investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures.” His letter stated doctors and nurses could face punishments for failing to report such care and mentioned that DFPS should look into parents who pursue it for their kids.
This followed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issuing a 13-page legal opinion in which he argued that certain gender-affirming “procedures and treatments…when performed on children, can legally constitute child abuse” under Texas Family Code.
Abbott’s directive received legal challenges to block DFPS from investigating families with transgender children. The Texas Supreme Court, however, reversed a Travis County judge’s injunction that halted child abuse investigations into families providing gender-affirming care to their kids across the state.
One family who filed the original lawsuit is still protected under the injunction, the Supreme Court ruled. The court did say neither Abbott nor Paxton can dictate what DFPS chooses to investigate, adding, “neither the governor nor the attorney general could bind DFPS’s investigatory authority.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/texas-lawmaker-proposes-banning-drag-shows-in-presence-of-minors/ | 2022-06-06T21:20:11Z |
The Biden administration has agreed to cancel $6 billion in student loans for about 200,000 former students who say they were defrauded by their colleges, according to a proposed settlement in a Trump-era lawsuit.
The agreement filed Wednesday in San Francisco federal court would automatically cancel federal student debt for students who were enrolled at one of more than 150 colleges and later applied for debt cancellation because of alleged misconduct by the schools.
Almost all the schools involved are for-profit colleges. The list includes DeVry University, the University of Phoenix and other chains still in operation, along with many that have folded in recent years, including ITT Technical Institute.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement that the settlement would resolve the claims “in a manner that is fair and equitable for all parties.”
The deal has yet to be approved by a federal judge. A hearing on the proposal is scheduled for July 28.
If approved, it would mark a major step in the Biden administration’s efforts to clear a backlog of claims filed through the borrower defense program, which allows students to get their federal loans erased if their schools made false advertising claims or otherwise misled them.
The class-action suit was initially filed by seven former students who argued that President Donald Trump’s education secretary, Betsy DeVos, had intentionally stalled the borrower defense process while she rewrote its rules. When the suit was filed, no final decision had been made on any claims for more than a year.
When the department under DeVos started deciding claims months later, it issued tens of thousands of denials, often without any explanation. At the time, the judge overseeing the case blasted DeVos for the “blistering pace” of rejections, saying her approach “hangs borrowers out to dry.”
Tens of thousands of borrowers were still in limbo when the Biden administration took over and started negotiating a settlement in 2021, according to court documents. The latest federal data shows there are more than 100,000 pending claims for borrower defense.
Under the proposed settlement, anyone who attended an eligible school and applied for cancellation as of Wednesday would get their federal student loans and interest fully forgiven. They would also get refunds for past payments made on those loans.
An additional 68,000 plaintiffs who did not attend eligible schools will get a “streamlined review” of their claims. The oldest claims will get reviewed first, while the most recent ones will get a decision within 2½ years.
All borrowers who were caught up in DeVos’ flurry of denials will have their rejections revoked and their claims will be treated as if they have been pending since the date they were originally filed.
The Project on Predatory Student Lending, which represented students in the suit, said the agreement will help create a “fair, just and efficient for future borrowers.”
“This momentous proposed settlement will deliver answers and certainty to borrowers who have fought long and hard for a fair resolution of their borrower defense claims after being cheated by their schools and ignored or even rejected by their government,” said Eileen Connor, director of the project.
Borrower defense claims are typically reviewed individually, but the Education Department decided to grant automatic cancellation in this case because of “common evidence of institutional misconduct” at the schools in question, according to the settlement.
At some schools, there was already proof of “substantial misconduct,” while others were included because of high rates of claims coming from their former students, according to the deal.
The borrower defense process was started by Congress in 1994 but was rarely used until the collapse of the Corinthian Colleges chain in 2015. The for-profit company closed its campuses amid widespread findings of fraud, prompting thousands of students to apply for debt cancellation.
That led the Obama administration to expand the program and create clearer rules. It became the centerpiece of the administration’s efforts to crack down on for-profit colleges that lied or used high-pressure tactics to recruit students. Students at Corinthian and other chains said they enrolled on promises that they would land high-paying jobs, only to graduate with few job prospects.
Earlier this month the Biden administration agreed to cancel federal student debt for anyone who attended a Corinthian school from the company’s founding in 1995 to its collapse two decades later. The action will erase $5.8 billion in debt for more than 560,000 borrowers, the largest single discharge in the Education Department’s history.
The settlement adds to the administration’s effort to cancel student debt for certain groups of borrowers. It has erased billions of additional dollars in debt from other former for-profit college students, along with borrowers who have severe disabilities and those with jobs in public service.
Biden has also faced mounting pressure to pursue mass student debt cancellation. The White House recently signaled that it is considering canceling $10,000, but no decision has been reached.
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$250,000 Investment Will Support Survivors of Military Loss
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Corporation International, (SCI), North America's largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, and its brand, Dignity Memorial®, have again partnered with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to support individuals grieving the loss of a military loved one. For the second year in a row, SCI and Dignity Memorial will be an official partner of TAPS with a $250,000 contribution, bringing its investment in TAPS to $500,000 to date, which will provide valuable support for programs and materials to help survivors cope with grief and loss. Funds were provided through the SCI Foundation, the company's nonprofit charitable giving arm.
SCI and Dignity Memorial's contribution has been invested in various survivor support and outreach programs including the TAPS Survivor Care team, the initial line of support to the newly bereaved, connecting survivors with all of the care and resources TAPS has to offer. Additionally, support from SCI and Dignity Memorial has supplied TAPS survivors with critical print resources, providing guidance on practical matters like education and financial benefits and intangible topics of grief and loss.
"Our Dignity Memorial associates support military families in our communities and honor their sacrifices and service to our country in many ways," said SCI Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jay Waring. "Our partnership with TAPS reinforces our commitment to honoring those who have served by helping their loved ones process their grief."
Bonnie Carroll, TAPS Founder and President, added, "TAPS is honored to be partnering with SCI to support our military survivors. The entire organization has shown their dedication to honoring the lives of those who have served and died for our country's freedoms by caring for the families they loved and left behind."
SCI and Dignity Memorial's commitment to honoring those who serve encompasses several programs and initiatives, including:
- The Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, founded in 2000, ensures honorable and dignified burials for qualifying homeless or indigent veterans.
- Affinity partnerships with certain veterans organizations offer discounted packages on arrangements.
- SALUTE, an internal associate resource community for veterans and veteran advocates.
Since 1994, TAPS has provided support and hope around the clock through a national peer support network, grief counseling services and support groups – all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. TAPS also provides a variety of programs to survivors worldwide, as well as resources for grief professionals to better serve the military and veteran communities.
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Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America's leading provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, as well as final-arrangement planning in advance, serving more than 600,000 families each year. Our diversified portfolio of brands provides families and individuals a full range of choices to meet their needs, from simple cremations to full life celebrations and personalized remembrances. Our Dignity Memorial® brand is the name families turn to for professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail that is second to none. At June 30, 2022, we owned and operated 1,459 funeral service locations and 488 cemeteries (of which 300 are combination locations) in 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit our website at www.sci-corp.com.
As used herein, "Service Corporation International" and "SCI" refer to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national organization providing compassionate care for the families of America's fallen military heroes and has offered support to more than 100,000 surviving family members of our fallen military and their caregivers since 1994. TAPS provides peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, case work assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been affected by a death in the Armed Forces. Services are provided free of charge. For more information go to www.taps.org or call the toll-free TAPS resource and information helpline at 1.800.959.TAPS (8277).
Contact: SCI Media Line, 713-525-5235
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced it will participate in the BofA Securities 2022 Healthcare Conference being held in Las Vegas May 10-12 and virtually on May 13, 2022.
Encompass Health's President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Tarr will present during a fireside chat on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 3:20 p.m. PT.
The presentation will be webcast live and available at http://investor.encompasshealth.com.
About Encompass Health
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility–based and home–based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 147 hospitals, 251 home health locations, and 96 hospice locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high–quality, cost-effective integrated healthcare. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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Group Advocates for Secure Retirement and Greater Financial Resilience on Behalf of 8 Million Individual Investors and Youth
ST. LOUIS, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 37th time, financial services firm Edward Jones' Grassroots Legislative Task Force is set to meet with US legislators on July 26-28 in Washington, D.C., to discuss and advocate for issues on the minds of individual investors and business owners. The theme for this year's meeting is "Activating our Purpose," where Edward Jones' financial advisors and branch office administrators will advocate for bipartisan retirement savings legislation to help more Americans save for a secure and dignified retirement and promote greater financial education and wellness.
"Now in our centennial year, we serve 8 million clients in 3,000 communities in a human-centered way and our nearly 19,000 financial advisors have a unique perspective on how the needs of individual investors are changing in unprecedented ways – what they need, what they value, and what it will take to help them achieve financial health and well-being," said Lamell McMorris, Edward Jones Principal, Head of Policy, Regulatory and Government Relations. "Our opportunity is to reach 40 million families in North America and our commitment is to grow the impact we're able to make. It's deeply connected to our purpose which is to partner for positive impact, to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society."
The Grassroots Legislative Task Force, a group of financial advisors and branch office administrators from all 50 states, remains the securities industry's only volunteer advocacy organization that travels to Washington, D.C., each year to speak out on issues of importance to the individual investor. The group is dedicated to being the voice of individual investors to federal and state lawmakers.
Members of the Grassroots Legislative Task Force will hear from a variety of speakers including Ken Dychtwald, Founder and CEO of Age Wave, and Lauren Bernstein, EVERFI Executive Vice President and Head of Account Management, two of the firm's strategic alliances on the topics of longevity and the new retirement and the importance of financial education and empowerment programs, respectively.
"As we look to our next 100 years, we're transforming to achieve our purpose, grow our impact and help enable every client, colleague and community we serve to achieve what's most important to them," said McMorris. "We are hyper-local and are in more communities than anyone in our industry with branch offices in 97% of Congressional districts. This uniquely positions us to advocate for the issues that are most important to individual investors and businesses and share how policies can have 'real world' impacts in terms of improving people's lives."
According to new research Edward Jones conducted with Age Wave and Harris Poll, Americans are changing the definition of retirement, and 69% say they want to live to age 100. Over the past few years, the Grassroots Legislative Task Force has focused on building momentum for bills that will strengthen millions of Americans' retirements, and this year, there is an added layer of focus on enhancing financial education and confidence.
During the meeting, McMorris will outline the group's current legislative priorities, including:
- Establishing a new catch-up contribution to help workers 60 and older who have not been able to save sufficiently for retirement.
- Increasing the required minimum distribution age from 72 to 75 to help more workers who are working and living longer to save longer.
- Enhancing the small business start-up tax credit, which will enable many small businesses across the country to provide retirement benefits to their employees.
- Permitting employers to make matching contributions with respect to student loan repayments that will help workers burdened with large student loan debt to start saving for retirement.
- Launching The Military Spouses Retirement Security Act, which helps address the unique challenges military spouses face in saving for retirement by providing a tax credit of up to $500 to small businesses to make military spouses eligible more quickly for retirement benefits.
"We know that advised individuals have more confidence and have a minimum of 25% more assets than non-advised individuals.* Therefore, we want to talk about the value our financial advisors and our industry provide to clients," McMorris added. "When we can provide financial knowledge to young people, we know they make smarter financial decisions and are more prepared to enter adulthood feeling more confident about their financial future."
In addition to this year's meeting, members of the Edward Jones Grassroots Legislative Task Force have been meeting with federal elected officials and staff to discuss the benefits of financial education to build a stable financial future for more Americans and youth.
In 2020, Edward Jones launched its Financial Fitness education curriculum in conjunction with EVERFI, which helps high school and college students understand how money works, create smart financial habits and ultimately, build financial resilience to increase financial security and freedom in the future.
"There are ways we can build new pathways to economic equality and opportunity, beginning with access to advice and services to strengthen individuals' financial futures. McMorris said. "We can start by investing in our youth. Youth education and development are key to reversing any trends that have negatively impacted communities for generations and still do today."
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 firm, provides financial services in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.7 trillion in client assets under care. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's 50,000 associates and our branch presence in 68 percent of U.S. counties, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting Web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
*(Source: Oliver Wyman/Marsh & McLennan: "The Role of Financial Advisors in the U.S. Retirement Market")
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HAMBURG, Germany, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vela Diagnostics has announced its appointment by the National Public Health Laboratory of Kenya (NPHL) as their supplier for SARS-CoV-2 genotyping tests, with funding from The Global Fund.
The NPHL operates under Kenya's Ministry of Health and plays an important role in the nation's healthcare by providing reference testing for key diseases and in response to disease outbreaks. It is currently embarking on a program to trace and curb spread of COVID-19 in Kenya, an effort funded by The Global Fund.
The Global Fund is an international financing and partnership organization that aims to attract, leverage and invest additional resources for prevention, treatment and care programs of diseases such as AIDS, TB and malaria.
Vela Diagnostics has an extensive infectious diseases portfolio, with solutions to support COVID-19 testing. These include the ViroKey® SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test v2.0, a test for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infections, and the ViroKey SARS-CoV-2 ID RT-PCR Test, which quickly identifies specific strains and potential variants of concern.
Especially relevant to the Kenyan NPHL's surveillance efforts is the ViroKey SQ FLEX SARS-CoV-2 Genotyping Assay, a next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based test for detecting genomic mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome from nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs. The accompanying reporter software automatically calls out mutations and classifies them by lineage, providing critical insights to the molecular epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Dr Leonard Kingwara, Head of the Genomics and Molecular Surveillance Laboratory Unit in Kenya, attests to the efficiency of Vela Diagnostics' SARS-CoV-2 genotyping assay in results generation, as well as its utility for expanding the scope of pathogen public health surveillance. "Vela Diagnostics' genotyping assay ensures timely results through automation and reduction of hands-on procedures. This has facilitated timely result releases for various research projects," says Dr Kingwara.
"We are very excited to be appointed as the primary supplier for genotyping kits for the Kenyan NPHL," says Dr Andreas Goertz, Managing Director of Vela Diagnostics EMEA. "This grants us an invaluable opportunity to expand our presence in Africa, including South Africa where our HIV genotyping assay is currently undergoing registration for sales in the country."
The Sentosa® SQ HIV-1 Genotyping Kit is a US FDA De Novo designated NGS assay for detecting HIV-1 drug resistance mutations (DRMs). "Our HIV-1 genotyping solution is the only commercially available NGS solution authorized by the FDA for sale in the US, and can detect down to 5% mutation frequency; more sensitive than traditional Sanger sequencing-based platforms. It also detects for mutations in the three most common drug target regions in one test, providing comprehensive mutation profiles for clinicians to decide on the optimal antiretroviral therapy to prescribe," says Rachel Yap, Global Product Manager for Vela Diagnostics.
"We believe our HIV-1 genotyping assay can act as a key tool in global efforts to curb the HIV pandemic and help achieve the goal of '90-90-90'," says Sam Dajani, CEO and Chairman of the Board for Vela Diagnostics, referring to the "90-90-90" treatment target originally created by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). It calls for 90% of HIV-infected individuals to be diagnosed by 2030, 90% of whom will be on antiretroviral therapy and 90% of whom will have achieved sustained virologic suppression.
About Vela Diagnostics
Vela Diagnostics is a leading provider for integrated IVD system solutions, from sample to result. VELA's test solutions utilize the automated Sentosa platform, providing the unique ability to leverage one system for NGS and PCR testing in infectious disease and oncology.
All Sentosa products listed above are by Vela Diagnostics. For more information, visit www.veladx.com.
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Low Rate Initial Production Award is Valued at $1.14 Billion
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that its Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) offering has been chosen by the U.S. Army through a competitive process to provide enhanced firepower for Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs). The Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) award is valued at $1.14 billion.
Designed by General Dynamics Land Systems, the highly lethal, survivable and mobile direct-fire combat vehicle melds recently developed and battle-tested designs to dominate ground threats on the multi-domain battlefield. The MPF vehicle employs a four-person crew and features an enhanced thermal viewer, a large-caliber cannon, a lightweight hull and turret, and a modern diesel engine, transmission and suspension system. It has been designed from the start for capability upgrades, based on future operational needs.
"We are honored that the Army has chosen our offering for this important program," said Gordon Stein, General Dynamics Land Systems vice president and general manager for U.S. operations. "Our team worked tirelessly to deliver our prototypes in time to support the Army's evaluation plan, and we incorporated Soldier feedback into the final design.
"The MPF vehicle has been purpose-built for the IBCTs to give them decisive lethality, mobility and survivability on current and future battlefields."
The award also includes test support, logistics support and systems technical support.
About General Dynamics Land Systems
Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics Land Systems provides innovative design, engineering, technology, production and full life-cycle support for land combat vehicles around the globe. The company's extensive experience, customer-first focus and seasoned supply chain network provide unmatched capabilities to the U.S. military and its allies. More information about General Dynamics Land Systems is available at www.gdls.com.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $38.5 billion in revenue in 2021. More information is available at www.gd.com.
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PJ Rodriguez's 7-year-old son, John, is learning to cope with the loss of his grandmother and great grandmother.
He was close to both and at times gets sad that he can't talk to them, but a therapist has taught him to refocus his mind on happy memories when he gets down, Rodriguez said. John smiles recalling a trip to the zoo, a toy they brought him or when his parents instructed them not to bring him chicken nuggets or doughnut holes but they did anyway.
One of John's favorite memories, he tells his parents, is when they took him to Gatorland and his grandmother -- no fan of reptiles -- "held a snake for me so I could a take a picture while I was holding an alligator," Rodriguez relayed to CNN.
But John still struggles, as do hundreds of family members who lost loved ones when part of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, crumbled to the ground a year ago, killing 98 people. While state legislation promises to make condominium towers safer and settlements should soon deliver more than $1 billion to victims, relatives have yet to receive answers to important questions -- namely, who's to blame?
It's possible they never will.
Early in the morning on June 24, 2021, residents of the 40-year-old condo tower awoke to odd noises. Many described hearing a knocking sound then a boom as the swimming pool vanished into the ground before part of the tower, housing dozens of units, came crashing down.
Photos and footage told a horrifying story: It was as if something had sheared off a wing of the 12-story building, leaving a pile of concrete, drywall and people's belongings at its base. Reports quickly emerged that problems with the building had long been documented.
For the next month, the death toll ticked agonizingly upward, as rescuers pulled bodies from the rubble day after day. It took 12 days to find Rodriguez's mother, 64-year-old Elena Chavez Blasser. His grandmother, Elena Chavez, 87, was found a day later.
Like his son, Rodriguez, 41, misses them painfully, especially on Saturdays when they'd come to his Miami home and spend the day, "breakfast through dinner," playing games, swimming or visiting the park, he said.
"It was always nice just to be together," he said.
Rodriguez likes to believe the matriarchs -- lovingly dubbed the "Dos Elenas" -- passed peacefully, never waking when the building came down, but his recurring nightmares tell him differently. He can tamp his imagination when he's awake and push the thoughts out of his head, but they sneak up on him when he's sleeping,
"The best I can describe it is a combination of (filmmakers) Michael Bay-and-Quentin Tarantino violence," he said. "I'm inside the apartment unit seeing it, and they're awake and running and the details are very, very vivid."
Much has happened in a year
Surfside will hold a memorial Friday commemorating the lives of those lost. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is slated to attend the event with Mayor Shlomo Danzinger, and First Lady Jill Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks.
The cogs of government have been whirring for the last year, trying to deliver some measure of reparation to the survivors and relatives of those killed, but there hasn't been much in the way of accountability.
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hansman in May approved a $96 million settlement for people who owned units in the Champlain Towers South. (Meanwhile, a Dubai-based development company is expected to close its $120 million purchase of the 1.9-acre beachfront property by next month, said attorney Michael Goldberg, the condo association's receiver. DAMAC Properties reportedly intends to build luxury condos there.)
Days later, the governor signed a condominium safety bill that will require more frequent inspections of structures like Champlain Towers. Condo associations will also have to study a building's condition every 10 years and maintain a reserve for certain maintenance and repairs.
The law could lead to substantial costs for thousands of condo owners across Florida, which initially led to an impasse among lawmakers who ended the regular session of the Legislature in March without passing any changes to state law. They sorted it out weeks later in a special session.
"It's not a perfect solution," said state Sen. Jason Pizzo, whose district includes Surfside. "There are some tough love measures, but the state has ... a compelling interest to improve and save people's lives that live in cooperatives and condominiums -- and this will do that."
What it didn't provide is accountability for the collapse. Nor did the settlements, which did not delineate any blame.
An investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology isn't expected to point fingers, either. The institute, which won't file its report until 2024, says its goal is to determine the "technical cause or causes of the building failure" and issue recommendations.
An update earlier this month said NIST was preparing to test evidence from the site and begin the next phase of interviewing those with information about the building.
'Entire families were lost'
Rodriguez has been struggling with closure. He thought he might attain some semblance last month when he visited the Miami-Dade Police Department after being informed relatives could pick up any belongings that had survived the collapse and made it through the decontamination process.
The police were warm and sensitive, Rodriguez said, but they didn't disclose what had been recovered. Family members found out only when they arrived. Rodriguez collected a thumb drive -- containing a few documents, no photos -- and a toaster oven. The item with the most sentimental value was his grandmother's Ray-Ban aviators. The lenses were scuffed, but the sunglasses Elena Chavez wore all the time were in otherwise solid condition.
"Very surprising because I expected the lenses to be popped out and the frames to be destroyed," Rodriguez said.
He's apprehensive about the settlement process -- and not just because the money is being delivered to victims and survivors without holding anyone to account. Even more disheartening is the prospect of proving to a court what his mother's and grandmother's lives were worth, he said.
Florida law establishes limits on what children and extended family members can collect -- which Rodriguez, a lawyer, finds "extremely antiquated and out of touch with reality," especially in a mass casualty event. He has until the middle of next month to submit his claim and then he will go before a committee and a judge to deliver his case for a portion of the settlement.
"It's definitely something I'm not looking forward to: sitting there in front of a group of people and..." he paused, conceding he has yet to collect his thoughts. "I'm not even sure what."
To Rodriguez, it feels like companies involved in the settlement are simply throwing money at victims, hoping they'll quietly go away, while grief-ridden loved ones are left to sort out who gets a cut of the "financial I'm sorry," he said.
"People lost their children, siblings, wives, husbands," he said. "Entire families were lost, and everyone just threw their hands up and said, 'I'm not responsible. Here is my insurance company.'"
As for what will deliver closure, Rodriguez is unsure. He visited a therapist shortly after the disaster, but he wasn't in the right mindset, he said. He'll try again later.
The fact the local prosecutor hasn't officially closed the door on pressing charges is encouraging, he said, though a grand jury she empaneled last year delivered recommendations to change state law rather than hand down criminal counts.
"The closest thing would be having some kind of accountability, but even then I'm not sure that would bring me the closure, but it might bring me a little bit closer," he said. "They continue to say, 'Time heals everything,' and over time I'm sure that is correct, but approaching a year now ... I'm not anywhere near being OK."
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BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 2, 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 Enochian Biosciences, Inc. ("Enochian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ENOB).
Class Period: January 17, 2018 – June 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 26, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Enochian 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: (1) that co-founder and inventor Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) that Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (5) that Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (6) that, 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.
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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Local students showcase talent during WBTT Stage of Discovery
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - 29 local students have a great opportunity to showcase their talents during the seventh annual stage of Discovery Summer Program at the Westcoast Black Theater Troup.
“What inspired me to found this organization is the lack of diversity and inclusion,” Nate Jacobs, founder and artistic director told ABC7.
The five-week summer program provides area youths with an opportunity to learn more about musical theater. The program is free of charge and finishes with the seventh annual Stage of Discovery.
“It’s great to be here because you know you can build off of your chances, just starting off strong so yeah I’m grateful and thankful,” London Upshaw, a student said.
For more details on how you can become a donor or help young people get learn more about the performing arts contact the Westcoast Black Theater Troup.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — If you and your kid are interested in science and learning how to do some cool at-home experiments, we’ve got just the segment for you.
Yolonda Williams is going to take us on a journey alongside Shaina Mesa and check out some cool experiments using dry ice!
They’re calling this segment Moment of Science… stay tuned to check out all the cool tips to help you do these at home! | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/moment-of-science-experiments-using-dry-ice/ | 2022-06-21T17:22:17Z |
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOTRONIK, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a civil settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, to resolve historical claims of alleged overuse of paid consultants to train field personnel and limited instances of excessive customer meals and travel. The Company denies all allegations on behalf of itself and its highly regarded physician partners, and the parties have agreed that the settlement is not an admission of liability.
The Justice Department and Inspector General acknowledged that the Company strengthened the compliance around its field personnel training program, added new compliance measures related to the provision of meals and travel provided to healthcare providers, imposed new restrictions, and improved training and oversight to identify and prevent meal and travel policy violations. Under the terms of the settlement, the Company will pay the United States and certain states $12.95 million USD to avoid the time and expense of further proceedings.
"The Company is pleased to put this investigation behind us so we can continue in our mission to deliver innovative solutions that save and improve patient lives every day," said BIOTRONIK Inc.'s President, Ryan Walters. "Our guiding principle, 'Excellence for Life,' is reflected in everything we do, including continuous enhancements to our culture of compliance. Acting responsibly with our customer and physician partners is paramount."
Since taking leadership of BIOTRONIK, Inc. in 2019, Mr. Walters has continued to improve the Company's internal compliance organization to ensure it keeps pace with the growth of the business.
"We are excited and proud of our proactive approach to compliance at BIOTRONIK. Our compliance program provides impactful guidance to our business operations and the implementation of cutting-edge internal controls, resulting in consistently thoughtful business practices," said VP of Compliance, Jason Spinazzola, J.D., M.P.H.
BIOTRONIK is a leading medical device company that has been developing trusted and innovative cardiovascular and endovascular solutions for more than 50 years. Driven by a purpose to perfectly match technology with the human body, BIOTRONIK innovations deliver care that saves and improves the lives of millions diagnosed with heart and blood vessel diseases every year. BIOTRONIK is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and represented in over 100 countries.
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Biden to announce climate actions at ex-coal plant in Mass.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce new actions on climate change that he can take on his own just days after an influential Democratic senator quashed hopes for a sweeping legislative package of new environmental programs this year.
Biden is to unveil the latest efforts during a visit on Wednesday to a former coal-fired power plant in Somerset, Massachusetts, that is shifting to offshore wind manufacturing. It’s the embodiment of the transition to clean energy that Biden is seeking but has struggled to realize in the first 18 months of his presidency.
Wednesday’s executive actions include new initiatives to bolster the domestic offshore wind industry as well as efforts to help communities cope with soaring temperatures through programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a White House official.
But the actions that Biden announces on Wednesday will not include a national emergency declaration to address the climate crisis — something that has been sought by activists and Democratic lawmakers after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., last week scuttled talks on a legislative package.
White House officials have said the option remains under consideration, although press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday declined to outline a timetable for a decision aside from saying no such order would be issued this week.
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said he was “confident that the president is ultimately ready to do whatever it takes in order to deal with this crisis.”
“I think that he’s made that clear in his statement last Friday, and I think coming to Massachusetts is a further articulation of that goal,” Markey told reporters on Tuesday.
Biden has come under considerable pressure to issue an emergency declaration on climate, which would allow him to redirect federal resources to bolster renewable energy programs that would help accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Jean-Pierre declined to detail internal deliberations on such a declaration, which would be similar to the one issued by Biden’s Republican predecessor, Donald Trump, who declared a national emergency to build a wall on the southern border when lawmakers refused to allocate money for that effort.
Biden pledged last week to take significant executive actions on climate after monthslong discussions between Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., came to a standstill. The West Virginia senator cited stubbornly high inflation as the reason for his hesitation.
For now, Manchin has said he will only agree to a legislative package that shores up subsidies to help people buy insurance under the 2010 health care law as well as allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices that will ultimately lower the cost of pharmaceuticals for consumers.
The White House has indicated it wants Congress to take that deal, and the president will address the climate issue on his own.
“I’m going to use every power I have as president to continue to fulfill my pledge to move toward dealing with global warming,” Biden told reporters over the weekend in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after the talks between Schumer and Manchin were derailed.
Biden on Wednesday will be visiting the former Brayton Point power plant, which closed in 2017 after burning coal for more than five decades. The plant will now become an offshore wind manufacturing site.
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Video: Michigan officer knelt on Black man, fatally shot him
Published: Apr. 13, 2022 at 2:49 PM CDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Video shows a police officer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, kneeling on the back of a Black man before fatally shooting him.
Police released video from different sources Wednesday, nine days after Patrick Lyoya was killed during a traffic stop.
Video shows Lyoya trying to run from the scene, and a violent struggle over the officer’s Taser.
The new police chief in Michigan’s second-largest city says he released the videos in the spirit of transparency.
State police are investigating the shooting.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A train derailed and overturned after striking a vehicle in southern Hungary early Tuesday, leaving five people dead and others injured, police said.
The accident occurred just before 7 a.m. in the town of Mindszent. Police said a flatbed truck carrying workers drove onto the train tracks and was struck by a train, which derailed from the force of the collision.
Seven men were traveling in the truck at the time of the collision, according to Hungarian state news agency MTI. Five of them were killed and two others taken to hospital with serious head and limb injuries, the police said.
In a statement, Hungarian state railways indicated that all those killed had been traveling in the truck. It said that 22 people were on the train at the time of the collision. Two passengers were seriously hurt and eight others suffered mild injuries.
Ten ambulances and a helicopter were dispatched to the scene, according to a spokesperson for the National Ambulance Service.
The Csongrad-Csanad county police said they had closed the entire width of the road during the on-site inspection and rescue. Traffic was diverted to surrounding streets. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/several-people-killed-in-train-derailment-in-hungary/ | 2022-04-05T18:50:29Z |
Membership includes free delivery and 2X fuel points
CINCINNATI, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, today announced the national launch of Boost by Kroger, which represents the latest expansion of its industry-leading loyalty program. The annual membership provides customers unlimited free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, fuel discounts of up to $1 per gallon and additional savings on Our Brands products. Kroger estimates the membership can save customers more $1,000 per year on fuel and grocery delivery.
"As customers continue to evolve how they shop and eat, this expansion of our loyalty program offers more personalized value in groceries and fuel, alongside easier access to convenient shopping solutions, such as Delivery," said Yael Cosset, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Kroger. "We are committed to consistently delivering a best-in-class seamless experience with zero compromise – the fresh and quality products our customers want, how they want it and when they want it. We recognize this is especially important as our customers are facing an inflationary environment and rising fuel prices."
Boost expands on savings currently available to customers through Kroger's free loyalty program. Offering two annual membership levels at $59 or $99, the new service provides free next-day delivery or free delivery in as little as two hours on orders of $35 or more, respectively. Boost members also receive 2X fuel points for every dollar spent as well as exclusive savings on Our Brands, including Murray's Cheese, Vitacost, and Home Chef™, Simple Truth™ and Private Selection™.
"Boost contributes to our rapidly expanding seamless ecosystem, bringing value and convenience to many more families across America as we roll-out new Delivery fulfillment centers," said Bill Bennett, Kroger Vice President and Head of E-commerce. "Through Boost, Kroger is uniquely positioned to be Fresh for Everyone, making grocery delivery accessible to more customers through the industry's most affordable grocery delivery membership program. Combine this with our industry-leading fuel points program, we are confident we have built a differentiated membership program that our customers will love."
During the last several months, the grocer piloted Boost in four divisions, resulting in a growing number of new members and a significant increase in delivery sales compared to non-Boost divisions.
Boost is now available to customers across The Kroger Family of Companies. Eligible customers can enroll in the program at www.Kroger.com/boost.
To download Boost photography assets, visit here.
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over nine million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and 2,800 retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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New Daily Values Augment Existing Suite of Ammonia Price References and Bring Greater Transparency to Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia Value Chain
SINGAPORE and LONDON and NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, analysis and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, will begin publishing daily values for low-carbon ("blue") ammonia and premiums for blue ammonia versus conventional ("gray") ammonia, effective April 22, 2022. This augments the pre-existing suite of Platts anhydrous ammonia cargo price assessments launched in October 2021.
Anton Ferkov, Pricing Specialist for Hydrogen & Ammonia in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, S&P Global Commodity Insights, said: "In addition to its potential use in decarbonizing fuel for power generation and bunker fuel, blue ammonia is recognized as a crucial carrier for hydrogen within the energy transition space. These new Platts blue ammonia price assessments will bring increased transparency to a developing market and build out the low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia value chain."
S&P Global Commodity Insights will publish blue ammonia premiums for locations that have a high potential to become low carbon ammonia hubs as global markets emerge. Low carbon ammonia hubs are expected to emerge in the regions where conventional ammonia markets already exist: Far East Asia, the Middle East, Northwest Europe, and US Gulf Coast.
In addition to cost of production premiums, Platts blue ammonia price assessments will reflect delivered cargo prices on a cost and freight (CFR) basis into Far East Asia and Northwest Europe, and cargo prices on a free on board (FOB) basis loaded in the Middle East, and will reflect established production technology, trade routes and uses. These prices will be published, in US dollars per metric ton. For consideration in the assessment process, cargoes must have a minimum purity of 99.5% of anhydrous ammonia by weight, a maximum water content of 0.5% by weight, and a maximum oil content of 10 ppm by weight.
The Platts blue ammonia price assessments will be calculated by adding the blue ammonia premiums to the existing conventional grey ammonia assessments:
- Platts Blue Ammonia FOB Middle East is equal to the Blue Ammonia FOB Middle East premium plus the conventional FOB Middle East ammonia price assessment. The cargo size will be 15,000-40,000 metric tons loaded 15-30 days forward from the date of publication.
- Platts Blue Ammonia CFR Far East is equal to the Blue Ammonia CFR Far East Asia premium plus the conventional CFR Far East Asia ammonia price assessment. The cargo size will be 20,000-40,000 metric tons to be delivered 15-45 days forward from the date of publication.
- Platts Blue Ammonia CFR Northwest Europe is equal to the Blue Ammonia CFR Northwest Europe premium is added to the conventional CFR Northwest Europe ammonia assessment. The cargo size of 20,000-25,000 metric tons to be delivered 15-45 days forward from the date of publication.
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DALLAS, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multi-family housing and solar energy development and investment, announced its multifamily development in Phoenix , El Caro Senior Apartments, has received a funding commitment from the GCRE Impact Fund to install an on-site solar energy system, as part of its Sustainable Energy Commitment. The GCRE Impact Fund is part of Gardner Capital's Alternative Investments Platform, which provides funding for projects promoting clean energy for multifamily housing or upward social mobility.
Solar energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the United States, according to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. However, its use in multi-family housing generally remains low. With its Alternative Investments Fund, Gardner Capital aims to change that. Gardner Capital through the GCRE Impact Fund plans to deploy up to $500,000 annually to expand access to clean energy with grants and soft loans to both individuals and businesses submitting innovative proposals.
"We are thrilled to announce GCRE Impact Fund's funding commitment to install solar at El Caro Senior Apartments. The project will greatly boost the availability and benefits of solar energy for residents in Phoenix and make a positive impact in their lives," said Mike Koehler, VP, Solar Business Development at Gardner Capital.
Applicants can apply for funding from GCRE Impact Fund through the Alternative Investments Fund on Gardner Capital's website; funding is capped at $25,000 for any one specific proposal (subject to waiver for special considerations). All proposals that focus on increasing access to, or adoption of, renewable energy (or renewable energy related projects) will be considered with a preference for proposals that are also focused on serving low to moderate-income families or other underserved populations and communities
Located at 8025 North 21st Avenue in Phoenix, El Caro Senior Apartments is a senior community, which offers 102 units for residents 55 and older. The solar addition, funded by the GCRE Impact Fund, will be yet another amenity offered at the property, which also offers a clubhouse, courtyard, and covered parking, among other amenities.
Gardner Capital is a private equity firm and alternative investment platform with multiple operating businesses focused on affordable housing and renewable energy development, tax credit syndication, as well as real estate-related investments, joint ventures and capital partner relationships. The firm has offices in St. Louis, Dallas, Houston and Orlando. Since 1992, Gardner Capital has placed more than $3 billion of equity in affordable housing and related investments. In recent years, Gardner Capital added a rapidly growing national platform for solar development and investments, expanding its commitment to renewable energy and sustainability across its investment platform. Additionally, the firm launched multiple alternative investment funds focused on renewable energy and EV adoption, upward mobility and investments in underserved markets. We are committed to investing in communities, supporting upward mobility, and improving the wellbeing of families by developing, investing and increasing access to capital for affordable housing, clean energy and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit www.gardnercapital.com
Launched in 2020, the GCRE Impact Fund provides low interest soft loans, grants and other equity – investing in neighborhoods, people and businesses with innovative small business concepts or investments with notable local and neighborhood impact. The Fund is expected to commit more than $500,000 annually for programs that align with the Fund's investment goals and guidelines. The Fund is one of multiple socially focused Funds managed within the Alternative Investments Platform of Gardner Capital – focusing on upward mobility, renewable energy, EV adoption, or initiatives focused on investment in otherwise underserved markets. For more information or to inquire about funding opportunities, please visit GCRE Impact – Funding Page
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SAINT-LOUIS-DE-GONZAGUE, QC, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - EBSU is announcing the acquisition of Eurorite Cabinets ltd, a manufacturing company located in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. The Quebec group is pursuing its growth plan, already well on its way, and its objective to serve their Canadian customers from coast to coast.
In less than two years, EBSU has launched an accelerated acquisition strategy that includes the construction of a new 180,000 square-foot factory in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, which has been operating since fall 2021, and the purchase of Woodlore International Inc. July 2021.
The addition of Eurorite, a well-established cabinet and storage solutions manufacturer, allows EBSU to enhance its portfolio of custom products and to position themselves as a leading supplier of large-scale residential projects. "With this acquisition in the western provinces, EBSU consolidates its leadership position across Canada," explains Napoléon Boucher, president and CEO. "Eurorite allows us to optimize our production, our delivery times and our use of internal resources."
Through this major transaction, which represents the third phase of its expansion, EBSU is expanding its activities across Canada ensuring a strong presence in three key provinces: Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia.
Founded in 1981, EBSU designs and manufactures home cabinets, delivering an affordable upscale for everyone. Leader in the Canadian manufacturing industry, EBSU stands out for both the design and quality of its products as well as its cutting-edge production technologies.
Visit our websites: www.ebsu.ca, www.woodlore.ca and www.eurorite.com
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Network owner of Zelle® and 30-year-old fintech continues legacy in Greater Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Who:
Early Warning Services, LLC (EWS), the network owner of Zelle®, is a fintech company owned by seven of the country's largest banks. For 30 years, Scottsdale-based EWS has empowered financial institutions to make confident decisions, enable payments and mitigate fraud with its identity and payment solutions.
What:
EWS is announcing the grand opening of its new headquarters location in Scottsdale, Ariz., and continuing its legacy in Greater Phoenix as a top-tier employer of more than 1,100 employees with more than 70 percent based locally.
Why:
EWS saw a need to expand its headquarters footprint and provide a state-of-the-art space for its hybrid workforce based in Greater Phoenix. The new location will accommodate the company's current and future workforce growth. Today, there are more than 180 open job listings. Job seekers can review the opportunities at EarlyWarning.com/careers.
Where/When:
Beginning August 1, 2022, Early Warning will be headquartered at:
5801 N. Pima Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Look for the Zelle® logo off the Loop 101 Freeway.
About Early Warning Services, LLC
Early Warning Services, LLC is a fintech company owned by seven of the country's largest banks. For almost three decades, our identity, authentication, and payment solutions have been empowering financial institutions to make confident decisions, enable payments and mitigate fraud. Today, Early Warning is best known as the owner and operator of the Zelle Network®, a financial services network focused on transforming payment experiences. The combination of Early Warning's risk and payment solutions enables the financial services industry to move money fast, safe, and easy, so that people can live their best financial lives. To learn more about Early Warning, visit www.earlywarning.com
Zelle® and the Zelle® marks are property of Early Warning Services, LLC.
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DALLAS (STACKER) — The legacies of influential Black Americans have not always been acknowledged, so it’s not uncommon that modern-day residents may overlook the historic sites of their own cities.
While some historical Black figures in the U.S. are more well-known than others, there are in fact thousands of people dating back generations to 17th-century slavery who left traces of their visions and impacts all across the country. Whether prominent figures such as Robert Abbott, who founded one of the largest African American newspapers in the country, or more under-the-radar originators such as Obrey Wendell Hamlet, who cultivated unique vacation experiences in the Rocky Mountains, one thing’s for certain: There is far more uncharted Black history in this country than charted.
Stacker identified historic sites commemorating Black history across 47 states, using the National Register of Historic Places. North Dakota, Vermont, Hawaii, and Wyoming did not have Black historic sites listed on the registry. While some states, especially in the South, are home to many sites central to the civil rights movement, Stacker listed the total sites in every state and the names of three historic sites where available. You can visit the full registry of 232 historic sites and explore the Civil Rights Trail to learn about additional locations across the U.S.
Read on to explore and learn about the historic sites celebrating Black history in your state, or read the national story here.
Texas by the numbers
– Sites commemorating Black history: 88 (13 with state significance, 0 with national significance)
– Garland Community School Teacherage (Dekalb)
– Bluitt Sanitarium (Dallas)
– Grand Lodge of the Colored Knights of Pythias, Texas (Dallas)
The Bluitt Sanitarium, the first medical facility for African Americans in Dallas, was established in 1906 by Dr. Benjamin Bluitt, the first African American surgeon in Texas. The facility was owned and managed by Black professionals who had their offices there. At the time, due to segregation, Bluitt was not allowed to use larger, predominantly white facilities for his practice.
Continue reading to see which sites commemorate Black history in other states in your area.
Arkansas
– Sites commemorating Black history: 67 (15 with state significance, 4 with national significance)
– Centennial Baptist Church (Helena)
– Green House (Little Rock)
– Lake Nixon (Little Rock)
Dr. Elias Camp Morris, born into slavery in 1855, became a leading figure in Arkansas’ Black community. Morris was the pastor of Centennial Baptist Church in the city of Helena, which served as the headquarters of the National Baptist Convention where Morris was president. He also played a crucial role in the Arkansas Republican Party.
Louisiana
– Sites commemorating Black history: 79 (14 with state significance, 8 with national significance)
– Kenner and Kugler Cemeteries Archeological District (Norco)
– Port Hudson (Port Hudson)
– Badin-Roque House (Natchez)
The Kenner and Kugler Cemeteries Archeological District, named after the Kenner and Kugler families, houses the remains of close to 300 Black Americans from the 1800s. The cemeteries served as a burial for enslaved people who worked on plantations as well as army veterans and were used regularly until 1928. | https://cw33.com/news/local/explore-historic-sites-commemorating-black-history-in-texas/ | 2022-05-28T13:08:14Z |
Acquisition Expands Massey Services Footprint in the Northeast, FL Market
ORLANDO, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Massey Services, an industry leader in the pest management industry, announced today that it has acquired Peninsular Pest Control Service Inc.
Peninsular Pest Control, also known as the "Critter Gitter," is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The company provides residential and commercial pest control, termite and landscape services to 30,000 customers throughout Northeast Florida, including Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Ponte Vedra.
"We are pleased to welcome the Peninsular team members and customers to the Massey Services organization," said Tony Massey, president & CEO of Massey Services. "Peninsular Pest Control is a second generation, family-owned organization that has been providing superior service to customers for nearly 70 years. We look forward to carrying on their legacy of total customer satisfaction for years to come."
Massey Services was founded in 1985 in Orlando, Florida. The organization now has 177 locations company wide.
LR Tullius represented and acted as exclusive financial advisor to Peninsular Pest Control on the transaction.
Based in Orlando, Florida, Massey Services is one of the nation's largest and most respected service companies in the pest management industry. Celebrating 37 consecutive years of profitable growth, Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations employ more than 2,600 team members and operate 2,400 vehicles that provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection, landscape and irrigation services to nearly 800,000 customers from Service Centers throughout Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia and Tennessee. For more information about Massey Services, please visit www.masseyservices.com.
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Moxē Integrated Marketing
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Kansas Cold Cases: Charles Giles
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW/KWCH) - Family and friends of a murdered Wichita restaurant owner hope a new effort might lead to answers.
Charles Giles owned Neighbor’s Bar and Grill in Wichita. One night in July 2019, he closed up and went home - but never made it through his front door.
Giles’ girlfriend Conn Schrader says Neighbor’s was like its own community, with Giles as the patriarch.
“Neighbors was just like, the Cheers bar. Everybody was family,” she said. “(Chuck) loved his granddaughters, loved his daughter.”
Employees like Willie Guider also felt like family.
“That’s the kind of heart he had,” Guider said. “You know, if he sees you in a bind, he’ll help you out.”
But investigators believe Neighbor’s is at the heart of what happened July 18th, 2019. Wichita Police Det. Robert Chisholm said they have a rough idea of what happened.
“He closed for the night. When he arrived home, a person came up, shot him multiple times, and we believe stole (the) money,” Chisholm said.
Security video from a house down the street just after 10 p.m. the night of the murder shows the moments before Chuck is attacked. It’s grainy, but it shows a car dropping off a man, then speeding away. The man who got out walks across the street, and waits.
“The person walked up to him, shot him multiple times, took the money and then ran down the street,” Chisholm said.
Connie found Chuck lying in the driveway, and thought to check his pocket for cash. When she found none, she says, she knew it was a robbery. She says it was no secret where and when Chuck would be carrying a lot of money.
Chisholm agrees.
“(It was) somebody that knew his routine, knew where he would be and when he would be there and went to his house and waited for him there,” he said.
In three years, no one has talked. Authorities hope a new effort might spark conversation. Chuck Giles is the nine of hearts in the Kansas Cold Case Deck. The playing cards will be distributed in the state’s prisons and jails. Each card shows an unsolved homicide or missing persons case.
Maybe someone in the system sees it - and knows the Neighbor’s secret.
The two individuals that are involved in this - they are known to other people,” Chisholm said. “They’ve talked to people, they showed up with money, and all of a sudden went on a spending spree - something along those lines.”
Anyone with information about Gary Nelson’s murder - or any cold case - should call the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-KS-CRIME.
Note: Original reporting on the Charles Giles case from KWCH-TV.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that The Summit Championship, produced by Varsity All Star and held at the Walt Disney World Resort, will air on ESPN networks for the first time for the event's 10th anniversary.
Varsity Spirit is one of ESPN's longest-running collaborators of nearly 40 years. In 2021, Varsity Spirit and ESPN announced a multiyear extension to televise cheerleading and dance team championships through 2025. Together, ESPN and Varsity Spirit will continue highlighting the talents and athleticism of cheerleading and dance teams across the nation.
"The Summit Championship provides a unique experience for athletes to compete against the best of the best across all levels of competition, and we are thrilled to add this exclusive competition to our slate of programming on ESPN networks," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit. "The Summit Championship, Dance Summit Championship and the D2 Summit Championship continue to grow, offering multiple opportunities for teams to have a prestigious, competitive, and celebratory experience to end their seasons. Showcasing these incredible athletes on ESPN platforms is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for teams and gyms to be recognized and rewarded for their passion and commitment."
All star cheerleading and dance teams will travel from around the country – and well as internationally --to compete in Orlando, FL at the Walt Disney World® Resort on April 28 – May 1, 2022. Teams will perform at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the State Farm Field House, Visa Athletic Center and The AdventHealth Arena – the first ever building designed to exclusively hosting cheer and dance competitions.
The Summit show, which features the Dance Summit Championship and D2 Summit Championship, will air on June 4th at 10am ET on ESPN2, June 5th at 11am ET on ESPNU, and June 11th at 9am ET on ESPNU. Airdates for all Varsity Spirit Championship television programming can be found on Varsity.com. Varsity Spirit will also be live streaming the championship on Varsity TV, a website dedicated to exclusive live coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance competitions. For more information on The Summit Championship and The Dance Summit Championship, please visit Varsity.comhttp://varsityallstar.com/.
About Varsity Spirit
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving force behind cheerleading's dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's employees have been dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974. For more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.
About Varsity Brands
With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit, and Herff Jones. Together, these assets promote personal, school and community pride through their customizable products and programs to elementary and middle schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, as well as church organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams and corporations. Through its dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional customers each year through competitions, camps and sales.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Emily Albert,
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New guidelines aim to accelerate multi-factor authentication deployment and adoption with FIDO security keys
DENVER, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Identiverse -- The FIDO Alliance today released new user experience (UX) guidelines to help accelerate deployment and adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) with FIDO security keys.
The FIDO Security Key UX Guidelines are available at https://fidoalliance.org/ux-guidelines/.
FIDO security keys – small, portable high-security devices that connect to a phone or computer via USB, Bluetooth or NFC – are considered by many to be the "gold standard" for multi-factor authentication. Simply touching this device during sign-in protects accounts from a targeted attack 100% of the time. Many services, including Twitter and Facebook, now offer the option to enable FIDO security keys for mobile and desktop access.
The aim of the FIDO Security Key UX Guidelines is to help online service providers design a better, more consistent user experience for the consumer security key audience and ultimately maximize adoption. The document provides UX guidelines for all major steps of a consumer's journey with FIDO security keys: awareness; consideration; enrollment; management; and authentication.
"Having reached widespread support for FIDO Authentication across the web, the FIDO Alliance is increasingly focused on ways to grow and ultimately reach mass adoption. One of our primary areas of focus towards this objective is making FIDO more usable and accessible," said Andrew Shikiar, executive director and CMO of the FIDO Alliance. "We've established a FIDO UX Task Force consisting of UX experts from around the globe to conduct research and provide guidance on how to optimize user journeys as users enroll in, and subsequently sign in, with FIDO in various use cases. Today's guidelines follow our first set of UX guidelines focused on the desktop authenticator user experience, with more to follow. I strongly encourage service providers to leverage these best practices when rolling out FIDO Authentication."
The guidelines were created by the FIDO Alliance UX Task Force in partnership with usability research firm Blink UX. They conducted formal research of FIDO user journeys and actively engaged with FIDO Alliance stakeholders to establish these FIDO security key UX best practices. The guidelines were developed following multiple sessions of moderated and unmoderated consumer research conducted by Blink UX, in collaboration with FIDO UX Task Force members.
Attending Identiverse? Learn more about the guidelines today, June 22, during the session "Optimizing UX for FIDO Security Keys" at 12:00 pm MDT.
The FIDO UX Task Force for this project was established to develop best UX practices for implementing MFA with FIDO security keys for consumer web-based sites on desktops/laptops across platforms. Member volunteers for this project included product and design leaders from Feitian, Google, IBM, Idemia, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Meta, Microsoft, NIST, OneSpan North America, Onfido, Trusona, Trustkey, Visa, VMware, and Yubico.
The FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance was formed in July 2012 to address the lack of interoperability among strong authentication technologies, and remedy the problems users face with creating and remembering multiple usernames and passwords. By harnessing the collective expertise of hundreds of leading technology, consumer services and government organizations, the FIDO Alliance is enabling simpler and stronger online experiences and more secure online identities and devices. The FIDO Alliance creates and publishes specifications, executes rigorous certification programs and educates consumers in order to build confidence and trust in FIDO Certified products and services.
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HL Group paving a new path with its leading affiliates HL Holdings, HL Mando and HL D&I Halla
"Youthfulness is the call of our time. We will take a bold leap forward with our new young brands," said HL Group Chairman Chung Mong-won
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Halla Group is changing its corporate name to HL ("Higher Life"), which stands for its pursuit of higher life. Halla Group had retained its corporate name for 38 years since the launch of the Halla brand in 1984. HL will serve as the new name for the group. HL Group's origins date back to the founding of Hyundai International Inc. in 1962 by the late Chung In-yung.
The group's new logo visualizes the movement of a person striding, which embodies the spirit of challenge and growth. Stride, which means "to walk with long, decisive steps to make a bold leap," harbors the group's identity as well as the present and future of HL Group in pursuit of a "higher life" and the tradition and legacy of Halla Group.
HL Group Chairman Chung Mong-won first unveiled the group's corporate identity (CI) to the employees on August 16 along with the meaning of the changed corporate name. He emphasized , "Youthfulness is the call of our time. Being young means constantly growing and evolving by discovering new things without falling into the traps of stagnation. We will take a bold leap forward with our creative talents while communicating with the market through our new and young HL brands."
The first brand of the HL house is HL Klemove, a company specializing in autonomous driving which launched last December. HL Klemove has released its unique advertising campaign with catchy slogans such as "It's okay to get lost" and "HL Klemove people," attracting lots of attention from Millennials and Gen Zs. HL Group and its three listed affiliates decided on the change of their corporate name at the board of directors meeting in July and announced the convening of a general meeting of shareholders in the morning of August 18 to pass the agenda on changing of company names. The group's holding company, Halla Holdings Corp., will be renamed HL Holdings, while the names of its two affiliates, automotive main sector Mando Corp. and construction firm Halla Corp. will be changed to HL Mando and HL D&I Halla, respectively. The final decision on related agendas for each company will be made at the general meeting of shareholders in September. The "HL" brand campaign will be officially launched on September 9. The video advertisements of the new brands will be broadcasted through various media outlets, including conventional TV commercials and digital campaigns.
Meanwhile, the founding date of HL Group is October 1. A celebratory event for the 60th anniversary of its founding will be held on the metaverse in late September.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Insmed management will host a conference call for investors beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 5, 2022 to discuss the financial results and provide a business update.
Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (844) 200-6205 (U.S. toll free), (646) 904-5544 (U.S. local), or +1-929-526-1599 (international) and referencing access code 388457. The call will also be webcast live on the company's website at www.insmed.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately 1 hour after its completion through June 4, 2022, by dialing (866) 813-9403 (U.S. toll free), (929) 458-6194 (U.S. local), or +44-204-525-0658 (international) and referencing access code 252664. A webcast of the call will also be archived for 90 days under the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.insmed.com.
About Insmed
Insmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. Insmed's first commercial product is a first-in-disease therapy approved in the United States, Europe, and Japan to treat a chronic, debilitating lung disease. The Company is also progressing a robust pipeline of investigational therapies targeting areas of serious unmet need, including neutrophil-mediated inflammatory diseases and rare pulmonary disorders. Insmed is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with a footprint across Europe and in Japan. For more information, visit www.insmed.com.
Contact:
Investors:
Eleanor Barisser
Associate Director, Investor Relations
Insmed
(718) 594-5332
eleanor.barisser@insmed.com
Media:
Mandy Fahey
Executive Director, Corporate Communications
Insmed
(732) 718-3621
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Bad news for banks: Rates are rising fast
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes should boost lending profits for major financial firms. Now, the big banks will have the chance to prove to investors that they can thrive if rates continue to climb.
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley will all report first-quarter earnings this week.
Asset management giants BlackRock and State Street, regional banking powerhouses US Bancorp and PNC, and online lender Ally Financial are also on tap to release their latest results.
Investors are hoping financial stocks will benefit from rising interest rates. But it’s a complicated calculus. If the Fed is serious about aggressively tightening monetary policy, that could backfire on the big banks.
The Fed is no longer expected to raise rates gradually. The consensus opinion among economists is that a series of quarter-point hikes will no longer cut it.
The Fed is behind the curve on inflation. It’s time for shock and awe.
After slashing rates to zero at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, the Fed held rates there until finally lifting them to a range of 0.25% to 0.5% in March.
But, according to futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, investors are now pricing in a nearly 80% chance of a half-point hike at the Fed’s May meeting and about 55% odds of another half-point increase in June. There’s even a more than 30% probability of a three-quarters-of-a-point rate hike, to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%.
Bigger rate hikes could eat into corporate profits and lead to even more stock market volatility. Bank earnings could be hurt, too, because a slide on Wall Street could potentially lead to less demand for mergers and new stock sales. Wall Street giants rake in lucrative advisory fees from deals, initial public offerings and special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listings.
The ripple effect of higher rates
An economic slowdown caused by substantially higher rates also could hurt demand for mortgages and other consumer loans.
Mortgage rates are now approaching 5% and could continue to climb along with longer-term Treasury bonds. The 10-year Treasury yield spiked to about 2.7% this week, the highest level since March 2019.
So any lift to lending profit margins could be offset by a drop in loan activity. People would be less likely to buy new homes in a real estate market that’s already become prohibitively expensive for many Americans.
The inversion of the yield curve also could hurt banks. With rates for shorter-term bonds — most notably the 2-year Treasury — briefly rising higher than the rates for the 10-year Treasury, that also could put a lid on profits for banks that need to pay higher short-term rates on deposits.
“The recent inversion of the curve has been an overhang for bank stocks, with uncertainties regarding revenue growth and credit,” said KBW managing director Christopher McGratty in a first-quarter earnings preview report. He specifically cited “the risk of elevated deposit costs.”
It also doesn’t help that an inverted yield curve tends to be a fairly reliable predictor of an eventual recession. It goes without saying that banks would not do well if the economy pulls back sharply.
All these worries are hurting bank stocks. Investors appear to be more nervous about an eventual pullback than excited by the potential short-term boost to lending profits.
Two exchange-traded funds that own shares of most of the top banks, the Financial Select Sector SPDR and SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETFs, are both down this year along with the broader market.
“Rising inflation and higher interest rates may lead to a US recession. The course of the pandemic may also change consumer behavior as we continue to move to a new normal,” said CFRA bank analyst Kenneth Leon in an earnings preview report.
“US households could be more frugal and conservative with using their credit cards or consumer loans. Uncertainties remain on the outlook for consumer and commercial loan activity as well as investment banking,” he added.
Inflation could get worse before it gets better
Surging prices are still a major problem for many consumers. The US government will make that painfully clear once again next week when it releases two key reports about inflation in March.
The Consumer Price Index will be released Tuesday morning. Economists are forecasting that the CPI numbers will show prices rose at an 8.3% clip over the past 12 months, according to Refinitiv. That would be up from February’s year-over-year increase of 7.9%, which was already a 40-year high.
And experts aren’t predicting much relief on the horizon just yet.
The inflation challenges are likely to get worse before prices start to come down. Stifel chief equity strategist Barry Bannister forecast in a recent report that the annualized increase for CPI will spike as high as 9% in the coming months, before finally beginning to subside in the third quarter.
Inflation is even more problematic at the wholesale level. The government’s producer price index, which measures prices for raw goods sold to businesses, surged 10% in the 12 months ending in February.
The fact that PPI is rising even more sharply than CPI could be a sign that businesses are either unable or unwilling to pass on all their higher costs to consumers. That could hurt profit margins going forward.
Up next
Monday: China inflation; UK manufacturing production
Tuesday: US consumer prices; earnings from CarMax and Albertsons
Wednesday: US producer prices; earnings from JPMorgan Chase, Delta, BlackRock and Bed Bath & Beyond
Thursday: ECB interest rate decision; US weekly jobless claims: US retail sales; US consumer sentiment (U. of Michigan); earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor, UnitedHealth, Ericsson, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Rite Aid, US Bancorp, PNC, State Street and Ally Financial
Friday: Major stock and bond markets around the world closed for Good Friday
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Enhanced Connected Experience Platform offers unparalleled ability for users to manage contracts in the tools they want, flow contract data to the systems they need, and connect easily to their organizations' centralized governance systems
New Integration Hub powered by Workato is seamlessly embedded in user experience, removes need to source and onboard new platform, and frees up users to experiment and flow data into other systems
Enhanced integration platform delivers on No. 2 demand for CLM software next to value for the price: seamless integration with other systems
LONDON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agiloft, a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Life Cycle Management (CLM), today announced at the World Commerce & Contracting Europe Summit enhancements to its Connected Experience Platform, which provides unparalleled integration capabilities that allow users to manage contracts in the tools they already use, flow data into where it's needed to power better business decisions, and easily connect to centralized enterprise governance systems. Key to Agiloft's newly enhanced CEP is its new Integration Hub powered by Workato, the first Workato integration to be embedded within a CLM, removing the friction of sourcing and onboarding a new platform, and allowing the intelligence of contract data to flow freely throughout an organization.
CLM: White Hot Legal Tech
"The legal tech space is white hot because we've reached a CLM tipping point as enterprises worldwide have realized the power of CLM to drive an average revenue increase of 9.2% a year–increasingly critical in the face of a slowing global economy," said CLM Futurist and Agiloft Chief Product Officer Andy Wishart. "However, the key to truly unlocking the power of CLM is the integration with other systems. Our newly enhanced Connected Experience Platform sets a new bar in the market in its ability to deliver industry-leading manageability, data flow, and connection with corporate governance systems."
Wishart outlined the company's three-pronged integration strategy for the platform, to ensure customers can turn to Agiloft to get the most power and efficiency out of their CLM:
- Work where employees work:
In 2022, employees want to work in the tools they're most familiar, and not have to sign into separate systems. Whether they're in legal, procurement, sales, or marketing–Agiloft allows employees to manage contracts in the tools they already use–not tools that only manage contracts. It's more intuitive for everyone and dovetails into existing workstreams, enhancing productivity and driving out the complexity to have to use another system. - Data where users need it:
Agiloft's new Integration Hub with Workato is seamlessly integrated into its CLM software–right in the UI. Business and IT teams no longer have to go win the budget and complete the implementation and onboarding phase for a separate tool–only to then have to toggle back and forth between user interfaces. With the Integration Hub, the barrier to flowing data formerly locked in contracts throughout the organization is gone. Users are free to experiment and learn how to best share and use that data to better empower business results in various departments in the tools they already use. Hundreds, not handfuls of business apps are easily connected to handle endless use cases from onboarding new employees to streamlining purchase orders to expediting customer entitlements. - Integrate with centralized integration platforms to ensure strong governance:
Many mature enterprise organizations centralize data integrations for all SaaS applications. This may be driven by a need to ensure consistency in tooling, or provide a standardized approach to data flow, or to have a strong and centralized governance process for enterprise data. Whatever the reason, with Agiloft's Connected Experience Platform, users can rest assured they can easily integrate with their organization's centralized integration platform of choice.
"We're excited about Agiloft's seamless integration into their UI–which puts them at the forefront of the CLM software industry," said Gautham Viswanathan, co-founder and CPO at Workato. "Agiloft is pushing the boundaries of what it means to integrate automation practices into the new Integration Hub powered by Workato. By making it easy for users to send their contract data to more than 400 applications without having to toggle between interfaces, Agiloft is creating a more efficient and seamless future through automation."
In a global study of enterprise buyers on CLM, the number two most important CLM software demand, next only to value for the price, was seamless integration with other non-CLM tools, data, and systems.* "We could not be more excited to meet that market demand with our enhanced capability to easily let data sluice throughout organizations where it can truly help the businesses grow," Wishart said. "With Agiloft, customers can be confident they are choosing the most integrated CLM on the market."
To see how Agiloft's industry-leading integration platform and the Integration Hub powered by Workato can accelerate your contract lifecycle process and improve your company's revenue, click here.
About Agiloft
As the global leader in agile contract lifecycle management software, Agiloft is trusted to provide significant savings in purchasing, enable more efficient legal operations, and accelerate sales cycles, all while drastically lowering compliance risk. Agiloft's adaptable no- code platform ensures rapid deployment and a fully extensible system. Using contracts as the core system of commercial record, Agiloft's CLM software leverages AI to improve contract management for legal departments, procurement, and sales operations. Visit www.agiloft.com for more.
About Workato
The leader in enterprise automation, Workato helps organizations work faster and smarter without compromising security and governance. Built for Business and IT users, Workato is trusted by over 11,000 of the world's top brands, including Broadcom, Intuit, and Box. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Workato is backed by Altimeter Capital, Battery Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, Tiger Global, and Redpoint Ventures. For more information, visit workato.com or connect with us on social media:
- Blog: https://www.workato.com/the-connector/
- Business Systems Community: https://systematic.workato.com/
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/workato
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workato
*2022 Global Enterprise Study: Agiloft Insights, a data-driven market research institute that uncovers actionable insights on customer needs and industry trends to accelerate and transform the CLM market.
Media Contact:
Jeffrey Miesbauer
Agiloft
650-587-8615 ext 4003
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BRUSSELS (AP) — European lawmakers from the environment and economy committees objected Tuesday to including fossil gas and nuclear in the EU’s list of sustainable activities, in a blow to the bloc’s executive arm.
The European Commission earlier this year proposed including nuclear energy and natural gas in its plans for building a climate-friendly future, dividing member countries and drawing outcry from environmentalists as “greenwashing.”
But MEP’s from the two committees adopted an objection to the proposal, with 76 votes to 62 votes and 4 abstentions.
The resolution will now be examined by the whole EU Parliament next month. The Commission will need to withdraw or amend its regulation if an absolute majority of lawmakers oppose it.
The green labeling system from the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, defines what qualifies as an investment in sustainable energy. Under certain conditions, gas and nuclear energy could be part of the mix, making it easier for private investors to inject money into both.
“MEPs recognize the role of nuclear and fossil gas in guaranteeing stable energy supply during the transition to a sustainable economy,” the Parliament said. “But, they consider that the technical screening standards proposed by the Commission, in its delegated regulation, to support their inclusion do not respect the criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities.”
The commission believes that including nuclear and gas as transitional energy sources does not amount to a free pass and aims to accelerate efforts to reduce emissions.
With the EU aiming to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, it says the so-called taxonomy classification system is crucial to direct investments into sustainable energy. It estimates that about 350 billion euros of investment per year will be needed to meet the 2030 targets.
Greenpeace campaigner Ariadna Rodrigo said lawmakers from the committees “stood with Ukraine” by voting to “stop feeding (Russia President Vladimir) Putin’s war machine with more money and inflaming the climate and nature crisis.”
The 27-nation bloc is trying to wean off its dependency to Russian fossil fuels and member countries have already agreed to ban 90% of Russian oil by year-end. Before the war in Ukraine, it relied on Russia for 25% of its oil and 40% of its natural gas. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/meps-object-to-including-gas-nuclear-in-green-investment/ | 2022-06-15T01:06:41Z |
At least 30 endangered green sea turtles were found on Thursday with wounds around their neck, near the remote Japanese island of Kumejima in southern Okinawa prefecture.
Police began investigating the case last Friday after the sea turtles were found during low tide, according to a police official from the Naha Police Station in Okinawa.
Some of the turtles were bleeding and barely breathing, said the official. They had wounds around their necks caused by what appeared to be a blade.
He added that the whereabouts of the turtles are currently unknown, and it's possible they were swept away by the tide.
Police are continuing to investigate and are questioning witnesses, the official said.
The area where the sea turtles were found is their natural habitat and is covered with seagrass, which the sea turtles eat, said Yoshi Tsukakoshi, a spokesman at the Kumejima sea turtle museum.
He added that the sea turtles get entangled in the nets laid by local fishers, and that they can be considered a "nuisance" because they rip the nets.
"Some fishers think the turtles eat all the seagrass before it grows and that prevents the fish from spawning in the area," said Tsukakoshi.
All sea turtle species are considered endangered and are on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. They are protected worldwide, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature, an international non-governmental organization.
But they are coming under increasing threat from factors such as coastal development, overfishing and bycatch -- when turtles are caught unintentionally during fishing for other species.
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BLACK ENTERPRISE brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs and companies focused on sharing resources, funding ventures, building businesses, and closing the racial wealth gap
NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation's No. 1 Black digital media brand, will bring back its national Entrepreneurs Summit as an in-person event in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, May 18–20. The Entrepreneurs Summit is well established as the premier annual event dedicated to the success of Black entrepreneurs and the growth, profitability, and wealth-creation potential of Black-owned businesses. In partnership with Host sponsor Nationwide, BLACK ENTERPRISE will feature high-engagement elements, maximizing real-time, peer-to-peer learning, coaching, mentorship, and networking opportunities for attendees.
A major highlight of the multiday event will be an exclusive fireside chat with hip-hop Mogul, Actor, Producer, and No Limit Records Founder Percy "Master P" Miller, conducted by BLACK ENTERPRISE CEO Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. After a slow underground start, Miller achieved fame and success not only for himself but for many of his stable of artists, including Mystikal, Kane & Abel, and Snoop Dogg, who signed with No Limit in 1998 after falling out with Death Row. Miller has also established himself as a savvy businessman with a range of investments and interests beyond music.
The mission of the Entrepreneurs Summit is to provide access to the connections, capital, expertise, ideas, and inspiration established and aspiring Black business owners need to make money, build companies, and create wealth. The Entrepreneurs Summit will feature engagement-driven, content-rich sessions, workshops, and coaching designed to help entrepreneurs expand their business networks and position their companies for opportunities and growth. The relevance and urgency of the Entrepreneurs Summit is heightened by the emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in response to the disparities revealed by the global coronavirus pandemic and a renewed sense of urgency around investing in Black entrepreneurship and closing America's racial wealth gap.
"After successfully presenting this event as a virtual experience last year, we are extremely excited about the Entrepreneurs Summit's return as a unique in-person experience, with all of the most enduring and valued elements of the premier national event for Black entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners," says BLACK ENTERPRISE CEO Earl Graves Jr. "BLACK ENTERPRISE is more committed than ever to our 50-plus-year legacy as the No. 1 champion of Black entrepreneurship to build Black wealth."
"Promoting economic inclusion and empowerment has long been a priority for Nationwide, and we're proud to invest in the growth and success of Black business owners," said Ramon Jones, chief marketing officer for Nationwide. "As host sponsor of this Summit for 12 years now, we remain committed to supporting emerging and established entrepreneurs as they create legacies and give back to their communities."
Other confirmed speakers for the Summit include Glamazon Beauty Cosmetics Founder and former supermodel Kim Baker; Wieden + Kennedy New York Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Marcus Collins; Maconomics Founder Ross Mac; Approved Jets Co-Founders Aaron Wilson and Kelvin "PJ Kev" Mensah; SmartHustle.com Founder and CEO Ramon Ray; Buttah Skin Founder Dorion Renaud; Lobos 1707 Tequila CEO Dia Simms; Nationwide Director of Relationship Management, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Procurement Michelle Smith; Canvas Beauty CEO and Founder Stormi Steele; Women in Media Global Founder Danielle P. Jeter; EonXI Founder and Chairman Sherrard Harrington; Host and Style Influencer Kela Walker; and many more.
Other sessions and highlights of the Entrepreneurs Summit:
- Tapping Into the Billion-Dollar Beauty Industry
- Procurement Equity: Getting Your Slice of the Pie
- Cash for Content: How to Capitalize in the Creator Economy
- Navigating Supply Chain Challenges
- Understanding the Metaverse to Power Your Business
- ….And more!
In addition to Entrepreneurs Summit Host sponsor Nationwide, Presenting sponsors include MasterCard and McDonald's; Platinum sponsors include Braun and JPMorgan Chase; and Corporate sponsors include ComcastRISE, FedEx, Instacart, and Walmart.
The Entrepreneurs Summit begins Wednesday, May 18, and concludes Friday, May 20, 2022. To register and find out more information, visit www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurssummit. Search #BESUMMIT for additional updates and information about the Entrepreneurs Summit on social media.
Interested press should contact Alfred Edmond Jr. at 201-243-8269 (text message) or via e-mail at edmonda@blackenterprise.com. (Include "ENTREPRENEURS SUMMIT MEDIA REQUEST" in the subject line.)
BLACK ENTERPRISE EXISTS TO INSPIRE, EMBOLDEN, AND EMPOWER The Black COMMUNITY TO EMBARK ON THE LIFETIME JOURNEY FROM AMBITION TO ACHIEVEMENT. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the No.1 Black media brand, with more than 10 million monthly unique visitors. Since 1970, BLACK ENTERPRISE has been the premier business, career, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. BLACK ENTERPRISE produces video and podcast programming, virtual and in-person business and lifestyle events, and other digital media. Visit www.blackenterprise.com for more information.
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Arizona, Louisiana among states grappling over abortion bans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Arizona’s attorney general says a total abortion ban that has been on the books since before statehood can be enforced and Louisiana’s attorney general is warning doctors against performing abortions even while a ban there is temporarily blocked, as states grapple with long-halted laws in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The high court decision less than a week ago has set off legal battles in multiple states where lawmakers have sought to ban or restrict abortion.
In Arizona, Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has said a law he signed in March banning abortions after 15 weeks took precedence over a total ban in place since at least 1901, 11 years before Arizona statehood. But Attorney General Mark Brnovich, a fellow Republican, said he was reviewing the 1901 law in the wake of Roe, and providers immediately stopped performing the procedure out of fear of prosecution.
Brnovich on Wednesday sided with those who pointed to a specific provision in the new law that said it did not override the earlier one, which has been blocked since 1973. Brnovich says he’ll seek to have it unblocked.
“Our office has concluded the Legislature has made its intentions clear with regards to abortion laws,” Brmovich said on Twitter. “ARS 13-3603 (the pre-statehood law) is back in effect and will not be repealed” when the new law takes effect.
Ducey spokesman C.J. Karamargin the governor’s office was reviewing Brnovich’s decision and had no immediate comment.
Earlier Wednesday, Louisiana’s attorney general issued a warning to doctors against performing abortions, despite a judge’s order blocking the state from enforcing its ban on the procedure.
In a letter to the Louisiana State Medical Society, Attorney General Jeff Landry said the state judge’s Monday order blocking enforcement “has limited reach,” and abortion has been a crime since Friday’s high court decision.
“It is incumbent on this office to advise you that any medical provider who would perform or has performed an elective abortion after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs is jeopardizing his or her liberty and medical license,” Landry wrote, referencing the Friday decision.
Landry’s spokesman did not immediately respond to a message asking whether his office would seek to prosecute doctors who perform abortions while the judge’s order is in effect. The three abortion clinics in the state have said they will continue operations while the order is in effect.
Kentucky’s two abortion clinics meanwhile asked a judge to issue a temporary restraining order to block a state law that took effect after the Supreme Court ruling. Attorneys for a Louisville clinic argued that Kentucky’s constitution allows for abortion, adding one clinic has turned away about 200 potential patients since the Friday ruling. A judge said he would rule on the request this week.
Louisiana and Kentucky are among states that had “trigger” laws designed to ban abortion, with few exceptions, in anticipation of a decision to overturn Roe.
In Ohio, lawyers abortion providers asked that state’s Supreme Court on Wednesday to use its powers to overturn a ban on abortions once cardiac activity is detectable. The American Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and others argued the law violates the Ohio Constitution’s broad protections of individual liberty.
A challenge to West Virginia’s abortion ban also was announced Wednesday by the ACLU of that state. The ACLU says the state ban dates back to the 1800s and has been superseded by numerous laws passed since, including a 20-week abortion ban that was passed in 2015 and acknowledges a patient’s right to an abortion.
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Associated Press reporters Bob Christie in Phoenix, Julie Smyth in Columbus, Ohio, and Dylan Lovan in Louisville, Kentucky, contributed to this story.
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CHICAGO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Alexander & Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Located in Woodstock, Georgia, Alexander & Company is a full-service, independent employee benefits advisory firm for the public sector. Since 1995, the company has focused almost exclusively on public education systems, having also served a few city and county government clients.
"Drawing on a breadth of expertise, diverse skills and experience, Alexander & Company will definitely benefit our clients as we continue to grow our employee benefits capabilities in the region," said Shaun Norris, President of Hub Gulf South. "They are an ideal addition to the team and expanding practice."
Dale Alexander, President and Founder of Alexander & Company, and the Alexander & Company team will join Hub Gulf South.
"Joining Hub was an ideal opportunity as we look to continue to take our firm to the next level," said Alexander. "We look forward to expanding our products and services to better serve our clients."
Alexander & Company was represented by the consulting firm MarshBerry for the transaction.
Hub International Limited is committed to growing organically and through acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint and strengthen industry and product expertise. For more information on the Hub M&A experience, visit WeAreHub.com.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 14,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, Hub's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.hubinternational.com.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. and NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and Equality Florida are releasing video of LGBTQ families and educators in Florida speaking out about returning to school today with new laws in effect targeting them.
Newsrooms can download the videos, scripts, additional interviews, stills and graphics to include in their back to school coverage.
New laws are banning LGBTQ-related conversation in class, books are removed from shelves and state leaders are targeting evidence-based healthcare, despite the fact that every major medical association supports it as safe and lifesaving for transgender youth.
GLAAD's poll of LGBTQ and ally voters in Florida finds 71% believe the laws' intent is to attack LGBTQ people; 70% say the laws are emotionally damaging to children.
The poll shows 77% strongly agree it's more important than ever to vote as human rights for women and LGBTQ Floridians are being taken away by elected state officials, and that 67% are "extremely motivated" to vote in the midterm elections.
77% of LGBTQ and ally voters have an unfavorable opinion of Gov. Ron DeSantis. The 2018 gubernatorial race was decided by 32,463 votes out of 8+ million. LGBTQ and ally voters are positioned to make a decisive difference in Florida's election this fall. (Read the pollster memo.)
"Florida's LGBTQ and ally voters must send an unmistakable message that they are not going back in the closet or back in time," said GLAAD President and CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis. "Discriminatory, defamatory and dangerous rhetoric and behavior must stop now."
"It is imperative that Floridians use the power of their votes to hold Governor DeSantis and his allies accountable for the hate they unleashed on our state," said Equality Florida Press Secretary, Brandon Wolf.
4.6% of Floridians are LGBTQ; 24% of LGBTQ Floridians are raising children.
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Ortega is currently in prison for pleading guilty to sexually abusing two NorthShore patients
CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthShore University Health System and Swedish Covenant are facing six more lawsuits, alleging OB/GYN Fabio Ortega sexually abused female patients during their prenatal and gynecological appointments.
6 lawsuits filed against NorthShore University Health System & Swedish Covenant alleging sexual abuse by Fabio Ortega
Jane Doe 33's complaint, against NorthShore, alleges she was in her early 20's when she went to Ortega for reproductive health concerns, and he asked her deeply personal questions while touching her body.
Jane Doe 34's complaint, against NorthShore, alleges she was 45 when she went to Ortega for a suspected vaginal infection, and he grabbed her breasts and told her she would benefit from a breast reduction. She also alleges he caused her extreme physical pain while penetrating his fingers in her vagina.
Jane Doe 35's complaint, against Swedish, alleges she was just 14 years old when Ortega started sexually abusing her, including touching her g-spot and telling her that stimulating her was relevant to his care. Jane Doe 35 has filed a second lawsuit, against NorthShore, alleging that she saw him there after he left Swedish. She alleges that he continued to sexually assault her, and caused her extreme pain during prenatal "exams."
Jane Doe 36's complaint, against Swedish, alleges she was 40 years old when she went to Ortega for heavy bleeding, and that during her "exam" he stimulated her clitoris and asked if she had anal sex.
Jane Doe 37, a Spanish-speaking Mexican immigrant, alleges in her complaint against NorthShore that she was approximately 24 years old when she went to Ortega for abdominal pain, and during her "exam" he stimulated her vagina and asked if her husband gave her pleasure.
Currently, there are 4 lawsuits pending against Swedish Covenant and 12 lawsuits pending against NorthShore University Health System.
The lawsuits also allege that NorthShore's top officials allowed Ortega to continue to work despite knowing he was under criminal investigation for sexual assault. Then, NorthShore allowed Ortega to quietly retire rather than fire him.
"NorthShore and Swedish chose profits over patient safety. They ignored the cries of their female patients. They harbored a sexual predator. We are determined to end the institutional abuse of women who put their lives into the hands of their healthcare providers," says Chicago-based attorney Tamara Holder and her co-counsel Johanna J. Raimond, who have filed all of these above-mentioned lawsuits.
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- Evocative direct-to-consumer (DTC) campaign has received 12 healthcare and communications industry awards to date and has recently been shortlisted for four more awards.
- The national campaign features Emmy® Award-winning spokeswoman and actress Annie Murphy and was created to generate awareness of Evofem's hormone-free contraceptive, Phexxi, while also highlighting the contraceptive journey of millions of women, like Annie, who are tired of dealing with the side effects of hormones in their birth control.
- To date, the House Rules campaign has grown brand awareness by 45%, garnered 42 million video views and over 33,000 telehealth exits.
SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM) announced today a series of industry awards and recognition for the company's direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising campaign, House Rules. Launched last September, the authentic, edgy and highly successful campaign is aimed at broadening awareness and driving uptake of Evofem's hormone-free contraceptive, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate) vaginal gel.
House Rules features Emmy® Award-winning spokeswoman Annie Murphy, who shares her personal birth control journey and the many reasons why Phexxi is the right contraceptive for her. She also empowers and inspires women to live by their "rules," especially when it comes to choosing a birth control method.
"I'm so proud of what we have been able to accomplish with House Rules," said Annie Murphy, acclaimed actress and Phexxi user and spokeswoman. "This industry recognition reaffirms the importance of our efforts in helping women take control of their birth control choices and better understand the important attributes of Phexxi."
In addition to being shortlisted for four upcoming creative awards, the House Rules digital and broadcast campaign has received the following recognition to date:
- Cannes Lions – Pharma
- Clio Health Awards
- MedAdNews Manny Awards
- PRWeek Healthcare & Pharma Comms Awards
- Shorty Awards
- The One Show
"At Evofem, our mission is to improve the quality of life for women worldwide by providing innovative products that give them with more control over their reproductive and sexual health," said Saundra Pelletier, Chief Executive Officer of Evofem. "The House Rules campaign and our partnership with Annie Murphy has furthered this goal by raising awareness of Phexxi with millions of women. We are pleased to see this campaign recognized by industry leaders."
To date, the House Rules campaign has grown brand awareness by 45%. The campaign garnered 42 million video views and over 33,000 telehealth exits. The campaign was created and executed in collaboration with Real Chemistry, McCann Health New Jersey, McCann Health Engagement, and Mediahub. It can be viewed on demand on YouTube. Join the conversation on social media through Instagram (@Phexxi and @EvofemBiosciences), Facebook (@Phexxi and @Evofem), and Twitter (@Evofem).
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM) is developing and commercializing innovative products to address unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health, including hormone-free, woman-controlled contraception and protection from chlamydia and gonorrhea. The Company's first FDA-approved product, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate), is a hormone-free, on-demand prescription contraceptive vaginal gel. It comes in a box of 12 pre-filled applicators and is applied 0-60 minutes before each act of sex. The Company expects to report top-line data this fall from its registrational Phase 3 EVOGUARD clinical trial evaluating Phexxi for two potential new indications – prevention of chlamydia and prevention of gonorrhea in women. Learn more at phexxi.com and evofem.com.
Phexxi® is a registered trademark of Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
Phexxi is an on-demand method of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. Phexxi is not effective when used after sex.
Rare cases (0.36%) of bladder and kidney infections have been reported. If you have a history of urinary tract problems that keep coming back, you should not use Phexxi.
Contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing genitourinary side effects such as vaginal burning, itching, discharge, genital discomfort (including in male partners), yeast infection, urinary tract infection, or bacterial vaginosis.
Phexxi does not protect against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
For more information about Phexxi, talk to your healthcare provider and see full Product Information at www.phexxi.com.
Please report side effects by contacting Evofem Biosciences toll-free at 1-833-EVFMBIO or contact FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl Rock, a division of Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL), today announced that certain of its funds have made an initial equity commitment to Amergin Asset Management ("Amergin"), a newly formed portfolio company created to invest in a leasing platform focused on railcar and aviation assets.
The capital will enable Amergin to build a diversified portfolio of assets, across rail and aviation. Amergin will be headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida and led by Mark McGreenery, a 35-year industry veteran who most recently served as the CEO of Infinity Transportation, a $2.2 billion AUM lessor of rail, aviation, and intermodal assets under the Global Atlantic umbrella. McGreenery was previously a Partner at Perella Weinberg where he was one of the key leaders for the Asset Based Value Fund from 2008-2016.
In addition, Amergin will be led by a senior management team made up of seasoned executives who previously worked with McGreenery and have over 100 years of combined experience.
"The transportation equipment leasing space is an attractive asset class, underpinned by long lived infrastructure-like assets that generate steady cash flows," said Craig Packer, co-founder of Blue Owl and the Chief Executive Officer of Owl Rock's business development companies. "With Mark and his experienced management team at the helm, Amergin has the opportunity to generate long duration, uncorrelated returns at scale. We are excited about the partnership and look forward to what he and the team will accomplish over the long run."
"We are excited to build this business with the investment from Owl Rock. This will enable Amergin to create a scaled portfolio of railcar and aircraft assets," said Mark McGreenery, CEO of Amergin. "Amergin's management team and I are excited to build a differentiated leasing platform that will drive real value for all our stakeholders."
About Owl Rock
Owl Rock, a division of Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL), is a direct lending platform with approximately $44.8 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2022. Owl Rock's platform provides multiple investment funds with management services, including public and private business development companies and other products. Owl Rock's platform includes teams of seasoned investment professionals with significant and diverse experience from some of the world's leading investment firms and financial institutions. Owl Rock's platform embodies a relationship-oriented approach to investing seeking to provide companies with sizeable commitments to facilitate transactions and support their growth needs with certainty, speed and transparency throughout the entire investment process. For more information, please visit www.owlrockbdcs.com.
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BABA, STZ, DLTR, PEP, and QCOM.
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DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Advanced Materials has introduced Rapid Prototype Molding (RPM) using Addifab's proprietary resin system to give clients a more rapid tool manufacturing solution that provides a functional and testable part at a fraction of the cost. Complementing Alpine's suite of high-performance engineered materials and advanced design services, RPM Freeform Injection Molding delivers complex injection molded parts more quickly and affordably than when using standard steel molds.
"The clients we work with whose parts must meet various certifications – UL, FAA, and MIL-spec, among others – need to have a 'real' part to test against their real-world challenges. RPM facilitates that by getting testable parts into the field quickly," said David Brantner, Chief Executive Officer of Alpine Advanced Materials. "Think of companies bidding for military or aerospace contracts – it's powerful to have data that backs up whether your components actually work."
Filling the gap between a 3D printed part, which can get a client close in shape but is limited by mechanical performance, and an injection molded part, which provides form and function but requires investment in tooling, RPM delivers production-level components at a relatively low cost ideal for low volume testing. Giving product designers the chance to fully prove a part before committing to a steel mold, RPM also allows for design iterations that make testing more dynamic.
"The design freedom Alpine can now offer their clients with Addifab Freeform Injection Molding opens the way to faster, cheaper, and greener product development," said Carsten Jarfelt, Chief Commercial Officer of Addifab in the USA. "Our technology supports product development with economical prototype tooling, cutting an average of 85 percent off the price a first functional component, and can make it faster than ever before."
Using RPM, Alpine clients can additively manufacture a tool cavity injection mold, a negative of the designed part, then create the prototype using the dramatically cheaper mold. Once produced, the mold is dissolved away, leaving an injection molded prototype with fiber alignment for strength and without the surface finish issues of 3D printing. Additionally, with separable components, RPM allows for two-part tools that can be used repeatedly for low volumes that also convey both form and function equivalent to that of a standard steel tool. Alpine is known for both HX5 and its advanced design for manufacturing services, helping companies evolve to use new materials and methods in designing superior parts and components.
"One of the biggest barriers in transitioning to advanced materials is the weighty cost and time commitment required to test actual parts. Too often, the prospect of paying for a prototype that will cost tens of thousands of dollars stops innovation dead in its tracks," added Brantner. "With RPM, we allow our clients across aerospace, defense, unmanned aerial vehicles, space and outdoor to more easily tap into the power of new material and design technology for dramatically less time and money."
About Alpine Advanced Materials
Alpine Advanced Materials is a leading expert in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered parts for the world's most demanding aerospace, defense, energy, space, and outdoor applications. With experience across multiple industries, a collaborative approach, and deep expertise in designing for manufacturing, Alpine delivers the future of innovation.
Alpine's flagship nanocomposite material HX5® offers the strength of aluminum at half the weight with environmental and thermal performance to withstand the harshest environments. HX5 can be formed into complex shapes and easily coated without sacrificing strength, performance or aesthetics. From prototypes to full-scale injection molding production, HX5 is an ideal alternative to the cost and production challenges associated with aluminum. For more information, visit www.alpineadvancedmaterials.com.
Media Contact: Ariel Herr, 469.235.2708, ariel.herr@alpineam.net
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GOLAZO! Kansas City scores bid as World Cup host city in 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The self-proclaimed ‘Soccer Capital of America’ will be the focus of the soccer world.
FIFA announced Thursday afternoon that Kansas City was selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
It is the continuation of a soccer breakthrough in the area over the last three decades. From the two-time MLS Champions Wizards and Sporting KC, the development of Children’s Mercy Park and the Pinnacle National Development Center, to the nationally-televised watch parties to view the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams, the growth of soccer fans in around and Kansas City is impossible to notice.
Women’s soccer has also hit the ground running with the return of professional play in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Current is set to open its $18 million training complex in Riverside on June 21. The Current recently unveiled new renderings for the club’s anticipated 11,500-capacity stadium opening at the Berkeley Riverfront in 2024.
The World Cup figures to be an economic boost. Thousands of tourists are expected to flock to Kansas City in 2026, staying in hotels, eating at local establishments and visiting businesses across the area. Forbes reported that host cities can expect windfalls as high as $480 million from the World Cup.
U.S. stadiums are anticipated to host 60 matches, in a World Cup field of 48 teams, up from 32 in past tournaments.
Editor’s Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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Vogelbach’s HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer, Yoshi Tsutsugo had a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3. The Pirates rebounded from a three-game sweep at Milwaukee with nine hits in the opener of a four-game series at Chicago. Pittsburgh starter Bryse Wilson allowed Rafael Ortega’s leadoff single in the first, then walked three straight batters. Jonathan Villar added a sacrifice fly for a 2-0 lead, and Seiya Suzuki had an RBI groundout in the second for a 3-0 edge. Vogelbach homered in the third, and Tsutsugo’s double made it 4-3 Pirates in the fifth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/21/vogelbachs-hr-rallies-pirates-past-cubs-4-3/ | 2022-04-22T07:40:46Z |
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or the "Company") (NYSE: WFC) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Wells Fargo investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
WFC investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Wells Fargo during the relevant time frame, you have until August 29, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued May 3 at 2:29AM MDT until May 3 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches, except 3 to 8 inches on ridge tops and elevations above
passes.
* WHERE…Island Park, Kilgore, Monida Pass, Dubois, Spencer.
* WHEN…Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute today.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for REV, CNSP, SIGA, FCX, and KIRK.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- REV: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=REV&prnumber=062320225
- CNSP: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=CNSP&prnumber=062320225
- SIGA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=SIGA&prnumber=062320225
- FCX: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=FCX&prnumber=062320225
- KIRK: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=KIRK&prnumber=062320225
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InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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The Very Best in Snarky, Running Commentary on Classic B Movies Returns to theaters nationwide for ONE NIGHT ONLY – Thursday, August 18
DENVER, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RiffTrax's Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett (of Mystery Science Theater 3000® fame) are back in cinemas to bring their special brand of comedy to fans everywhere with "RiffTrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing."
He's back! You probably didn't know that he was gone, but he was and now he's back! Swamp Thing, AKA Swampington Montgomery Thing, returns to thwart the sinister plans of the evil Doctor Arcane, who apparently is also back. But! Here for the first time is Heather Locklear, the young woman who is drawn to the mysterious charms of Mr. Thing, and desires a love that is both human and plant-based. A sequel to the Wes Craven cult classic, The Return of Swamp Thing is decidedly NOT directed by Wes Craven, but that's fine, because it means this one is bigger, more fun, and way more riffable.
Tickets for the three "RiffTrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing" can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
Since first partnering in 2009 with "RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space" the RiffTrax and Fathom Events partnership has resulted in the screening of 33 unique titles, over 60 play dates, in an average of 700 movie theaters for the live events, with more than 1.2 million tickets sold for a total gross box revenue of $14.6 million.
For artwork/photos related to "RiffTrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing," visit the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
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The Brand will be releasing a collection of 1,994 generative NFTs ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, enabling owners to claim an iconic Flag Tee while supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America
NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Navy – the global apparel and accessories brand, has announced the launch of a digital collectibles campaign based on its beloved mascot, Magic the Dog, to commemorate the Fourth of July holiday in partnership with Sweet, a consumer-first NFT platform delivering officially licensed NFTs on behalf of brands.
The retailer, part of Gap Inc., is famed for its annual Flag Tee collection, offered each year since the brand's inception in 1994. This year, Old Navy is bringing its cult-favorite offering into the metaverse with the first drop of generative digital collectibles. The profile picture collectibles will feature the brand's Magic the Dog mascot sporting the iconic flag tee design mixed with other accessories. The NFT campaign will kick-off on Wednesday, June 29th, featuring 1,993 common NFTs at the accessible price of $0.94 and a special auction featuring an epic 1-of-1 Magic the Dog NFT. Old Navy collaborated with the youth arts community at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, its longtime charitable partner, to co-design the unique attributes for Magic with up to 800,000 possible combinations.
The digital collectibles will be available at www.oldnavy.com/nft dropping Wednesday, June 29th at 9:00am PST, with the special auction running for 24-hours, ending June 30th at 9:00am PST. 100% of the proceeds generated from the auction and common NFT sales will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Any future sales of a Magic the Dog NFT in the secondary market will generate a 10% donation to the nonprofit.[1]
"As an iconic American brand, we're so excited to bring our beloved Flag Tee design, signature to Old Navy, into the metaverse," said Kelly Blumberg, Head of Graphics at Old Navy. "We know our customers and employees are passionate about community, so we're thrilled to offer another dimension of belonging in web3 with this super fun, inclusive collection of digital collectibles that are truly accessible to all."
In partnership with Sweet, Old Navy's Magic the Dog generative NFT collection will not only provide owners with a keepsake of Old Navy's 28-year-old annual flag tee tradition, but each NFT will grant its owner the ability to claim a physical Old Navy flag tee. NFT holders can use redemption codes delivered along with their NFT to claim a classic flag tee from any Old Navy store or from www.oldnavy.com from Wednesday, June 29th through Saturday, July 30th.[2] The brand's 2022 Flag Tee design, available for the family, demonstrates Old Navy's commitment to inclusivity and unity, featuring the names of the five U.S. territories in addition to the 50 states and the phrase "United States of All."
The NFTs will be minted on the energy-efficient Tezos blockchain, which features a low carbon footprint that aligns with Old Navy's ethos of sustainability and environmental consciousness.
Tom Mizzone, CEO of Sweet, said: "Fourth of July is one of the biggest dates in the American calendar, and Old Navy has long been a part of the celebrations. The launch of this affordable and fun generative NFT collection will allow anyone and everyone to purchase and own an NFT and get introduced to web3 at the same time. We're really excited to see what the introduction of NFTs to the Old Navy brand will bring to this Independence Day celebration and beyond."
About Old Navy
Old Navy is a global apparel and accessories brand that makes current American essentials accessible to every family. Originated in 1994, the brand celebrates the democracy of style through on-trend, playfully optimistic, affordable and high-quality products. A division of San Francisco-based Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), Old Navy brings a fun, energizing shopping environment to its customers in more than 1,200 stores around the world. For more information, please visit www.oldnavy.com.
About Sweet
New York-based Sweet is a highly flexible, Non-Fungible Token (NFT) platform and marketplace used by top creators, sports, entertainment, and consumer brands worldwide. Sweet delivers immersive NFT programs driving revenue, consumer engagement, and gamified experiences reaching both sophisticated and novice NFT collectors in ways never before possible. For more information, please visit sweet.io.
[1] Boys & Girls Clubs of America to receive 10% donation from secondary sales through June 29, 2023.
[2] Each code offers a $5 off Old Navy Classic Flag Tee coupon and one Free Ship coupon. Each code is one-time use, valid in-store and online. Free Ship coupon applied to online orders only. Offer valid in-store 6/29 through 7/30, and for online orders placed on 6/29 through 7/30 from 12:00 AM PDT to 11:59 PM PDT. Offer valid only in the U.S. Limited time only and while supplies last.
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TORONTO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Foresters Financial™ (Foresters), the fraternal life insurer that's boldly redefining the life insurance industry through innovation, purpose and wellness, today announced that the non-guaranteed crediting rate on its SMART Universal Life Insurance ("SMART UL") [1] will increase from 4.50 percent to 4.75 percent across new and many in-force certificates. This increase positions SMART UL as offering one of the highest rates in the life insurance industry. [2]
SMART UL combines cost-effective permanent life insurance protection with the potential for tax-deferred cash value accumulation. At 4.75 percent, SMART UL offers stronger cash accumulation potential for savings or retirement planning needs, which may be ideal for members seeking to offset the sudden, rapid rise of inflation.
Foresters Financial US President, Matt Berman, said, "In short order, we shifted from a low interest-rate environment to one defined by inflation that's taking a toll on everyone, including our SMART UL certificate holders. We're pleased to announce this meaningful rate increase to help our members offset the impact of rising prices and contribute to their financial wellbeing and savings."
"For nearly 150 years, Foresters has returned value to its certificate holders and members through innovative member benefits, products, and service offerings that promote a lifetime of wellbeing and align with Foresters fraternal purpose to enrich the lives of hard-working families and their communities. This is the latest example of our commitment to these values by returning equity to those we serve."
Life Insurance with a Larger Purpose
Bringing a better, new normal to everyday North American families, Foresters offers a suite of unique member benefits, and is redefining the conventional life insurance model. Foresters member benefits include the digital wellness app Foresters Go, opportunities for scholarships, orphan benefits, community volunteer grants, document preparation service to create Wills and related documents, Lifelong Learning, and more.
About Foresters Financial
Foresters Financial is quietly transforming the life insurance industry across the U.S. and Canada by enriching the lives, communities, and overall well-being of its members. Agents and members alike appreciate the turnkey-decisioned product offerings and end-to-end digitized processes that make it easy to get life insurance without traditional medical exams (Insurability depends on answers to medical and other application questions and underwriting searches and review). State-of-the-art mobile tools help agents deliver tailored plans to prospective and current members. Unique to fraternal life insurers, Foresters offers a suite of member benefits, redefines the conventional life insurance model and brings improved financial security and overall wellness to everyday North American families. Foresters Financial is the trade name for The Independent Order of Foresters, the oldest non-denominational fraternal benefit society. For twenty straight years, The Independent Order of Foresters has received an "A" (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best. [3]
For information purposes only.
Foresters Financial, Foresters, Helping Is Who We Are, Foresters Care, Foresters Go and the Foresters Go logo are trade names and/or trademarks of The Independent Order of Foresters (a fraternal benefit society, 789 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON, Canada M3C 1T9) and its subsidiaries.
Canada Protection Plan is a trademark of Canada Protection Plan Inc.
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International pro jet ski racers to head to Clinton Lake for championship races
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - International pro jet ski racers from all over the world will converge on Clinton Lake for championship races on July 16 and 17.
Championship jet ski races will speed into Clinton Lake on July 16 and 17 with events starting from 11 a.m. and ending around 6 p.m. says contact Nathan Haig. He said between 1 and 3 p.m. there will even be a Pro Show featuring all of the pro jet ski racers from around the world.
Haig said the event is part of the Jettribe Mid-America Watercross Championship with races in Kansas, Texas and Tennessee. He said the event will pair similar jet skis and rider skill levels conducted similarly to motocross-style races. Up to 16 racers wills tart at the same time and speed around the track side by side.
Riders from Australia, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota and North Carolina will all meet at the starting line in Northeast Kansas and will reach speeds of up to 90 miles per hour.
Haig also noted a pro freestyle show will take place and will feature two Minnesota kids - Gabe and Nolan Jukish - who will perform multiple backflips about 10 feet off the water.
A Clinton Lake State Park pass will be required to enter the park at $5 daily. The event will take place off of Boat Ramp 1 with a Spice Bandit food truck and vendor area. Local Lawrence businesses will also have merchandise for sale. Those with access to a boat are encouraged to drop anchor alongside the race course and enjoy the racing from the lake.
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Ratings prove the brand sets the gold standard for R-PACE financing.
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renew Financial (Renew), the nation's most experienced and one of the leading Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (R-PACE) financing companies, is proud to report a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 77 compared to the financial services average of 34, outshining the competition.
An NPS of 77 positions Renew Financial as a best-in-class R-PACE company in the nation and ties it with one of the top five FinTech companies, Funding Circle, and only 13 points away from the highest rated FinTech company, SoFi.
The NPS is a measure of customer satisfaction calculated based on responses to a single question: How likely is it that you would recommend our company to a friend or colleague?
NPS can be as low as −100 (all detractors) or as high as +100 (all promoters). The calculation is simple: the percentage of promoters minus the percentage of the detractors as determined by the survey. Scores of +50 and higher are typically considered "best in class."
Renew Financial regularly measures its NPS by surveying its customers and contractors. This ranking marks the 7th consecutive year Renew Financial has maintained a score above 50, reflecting the company's sustained effort to provide a positive, respectful and beneficial experience to homeowners in California and Florida.
Pam Rodriguez, Head of Marketing at Renew Financial, said, "This year's survey response was overwhelmingly positive, and in fact, the score we received is the highest in the company's history. We've been calculating our NPS since July 2016, which is a valuable benchmark for assessing the overall quality of our customer service by constantly gathering data and insights and reacting promptly if we notice any changes in our score. This year's NPS score is a true testament to the people behind the scenes who work daily to make each PACE financing transaction happen."
Additionally, Renew Financial was recertified last month by the Great Place to Work® for the 2nd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Renew Financial. 87% of employees said it's a great place to work this year – 30 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's the only official recognition determined by employees' real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Renew Financial is one of the country's best companies to work for."
Commenting on the results, CEO of Renew Financial, Mark Floyd, said, "Customer and employee satisfaction are two of our most important objectives. The high satisfaction levels among our customers and employees, as confirmed by the NPS survey and the Great Place to Work recertification, are therefore very gratifying. With Renew's culture of constant improvement, we will continue sharpening our offering to increase customer and employee satisfaction and loyalty even further. We owe our continued success to our dedicated employees at Renew Financial. We celebrate and thank them for all they do to earn such incredible achievements."
Renew Financial Group LLC (Renew Financial) is one of the nation's leading financing providers for sustainable building improvement projects with a bold vision to create financial access to a safe, healthy, and sustainable world. Renew Financial administers the Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (R-PACE) program in California and Florida to strengthen communities by making homes and businesses safer, more energy-efficient, and more valuable. Renew Financial has funded more than $1.1B in PACE projects that have led to greenhouse gas reductions (GHGs) of nearly 1.5 million metric tons, equivalent to removing over 300,000 cars from the road, contributed to the creation of over 15,000 local jobs, and savings of over 2 billion gallons of water. Renew Financial is a trademark of Renew Financial Holdings, Inc.
Learn more at renewfinancial.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today announced that it has received shareholder approval for The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD") to acquire First Horizon. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of TD's 2023 fiscal year subject to U.S. and Canadian regulatory approvals and the completion of other necessary closing conditions.
"Approval of the transaction demonstrates the confidence our shareholders have in the financial and strategic benefits of the transaction and the value it provides our associates, clients and communities," said President and Chief Executive Officer Bryan Jordan. "Following the completion of the transaction, the combined organization will have immediate scale benefits and be well positioned to create extraordinary value with a shared customer-centric strategy and broader client capabilities."
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), with respect to First Horizon's beliefs, plans, goals, expectations, and estimates. Forward-looking statements are not a representation of historical information, but instead pertain to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "target," "plan," "estimate," "should," "likely," "will," "going forward" and other expressions that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, operational, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of First Horizon, and many of which, with respect to future business decisions and actions, are subject to change and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements or historical performance. Examples of uncertainties and contingencies include factors previously disclosed in First Horizon's reports filed with the SEC as well as the following factors, among others: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between First Horizon and TD; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against First Horizon or TD, including litigation that has been or may be instituted against First Horizon or its directors or officers related to the proposed transaction or the definitive merger agreement between First Horizon and TD related to the proposed transaction; the timing and completion of the transaction, including the possibility that the proposed transaction will not close when expected or at all because required regulatory or other approvals are not received or other conditions to the closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; interloper risk; the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed combination could have adverse effects on the market price of the common stock of First Horizon; certain restrictions during the pendency of the merger that may impact First Horizon's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; reputational risk and potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; First Horizon's success in executing its business plans and strategies and managing the risks involved in the foregoing; currency and interest rate fluctuations; exchange rates; success of hedging activities; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions, including the availability of short and long-term financing; general competitive, economic, political and market conditions; changes in asset quality and credit risk; the inability to sustain revenue and earnings growth; inflation; customer borrowing, repayment, investment and deposit practices; the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; capital management activities; other actions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions and other regulators, legislative and regulatory actions and reforms; the pandemic created by the outbreak of COVID-19 and its variants, and resulting effects on economic conditions, restrictions imposed by public health authorities or governments, fiscal and monetary policy responses by governments and financial institutions, and disruptions to global supply chains; and other factors that may affect future results of First Horizon.
We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements can be found in First Horizon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and available in the "Investor Relations" section of First Horizon's website, http://www.firsthorizon.com, under the heading "SEC Filings" and in other documents First Horizon files with the SEC.
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $88.7 billion in assets as of March 31, 2022, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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Texas teenager dies after stabbing at high school
BELTON, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A teenager has died after being stabbed at Belton High School Tuesday morning, KWTX reports.
Jose Luis Ramirez Jr., 18, was stabbed by Caysen Tyler Allison, 18, during a fight in a school’s bathroom, authorities said.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident at Belton High School today and send my prayers to all of those who have been impacted by it, particularly to the young victim and his family,” said Belton Mayor Wayne Carpenter.
The stabbing happened Tuesday morning, and the school was immediately placed on lockdown. After the stabbing, Allison allegedly ran out of the school. Police later found him and took him into custody.
Parents said that students had to turn in their phones at the school Tuesday because of testing, making it difficult for some to communicate with their children during the lockdown.
“It was very stressful, just wondering if everyone is OK,” parent Ailehs Gaines said. “The stress to come to school for STARR testing and then have something like this happen. It’s pretty bad.”
Sarah Lopez said she was able to speak with her daughter during the terrifying incident.
“She was scared. I heard commotion in the background. I asked if she was OK, and she said, ‘Mom, someone has been stabbed.’ So, I asked her if she was OK and she said, ‘I’m OK, but I saw what happened,’” Lopez said.
Lopez said the incident is “too close to home.”
“You hear it all the time, but when it actually happens at home, it’s shocking because you start thinking about the community, and you think of the people you work closely with that also have children going here,” she said.
Allison is being interviewed and the investigation is ongoing, Belton Police Chief Gene Ellis said in a video statement shared on social media.
The school dismissed students at noon on Tuesday and canceled classes for Wednesday.
Tuesday evening, people gathered at Christ The King Catholic Church for a brief service to honor Ramirez.
“Joe is just a goofy person. He’s just always making you laugh smile,” said Bryan Lopez, a childhood friend of Ramirez. “We were just hanging out the other day on prom night.”
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Addition of Fire Alarm Control Systems commences Sciens' presence in Texas
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sciens Building Solutions ("Sciens") today announced it has acquired San Antonio, Texas-based Fire Alarm Control Systems, Inc. ("FACS").
In a string of successful acquisitions, this is another that Sciens has made since being established in 2016 to pursue an invest-and-grow strategy in the fire detection and integrated solutions sector. As Sciens continues on its rapid growth trajectory, the company plans to establish an expanded presence in the state of Texas, starting with FACS in the south-central region.
"The approach Sciens has taken, and the great companies it has chosen to partner with, is a true testament to the infinite potential of this platform and what it brings to the important fire-life safety industry," said Duane Hannasch, president of FACS, who will remain in his current role. "We are proud to be part of the ongoing growth Sciens has experienced – and will continue to experience – as it will bring an even higher level of customer service, cross-collaboration, and employee opportunities for the FACS family."
Fire Alarm Control Systems, Inc. was founded in 1995 as a small business, with operations in the San Antonio and South Texas areas, with a primary focus on the provision of fire alarm and voice communication systems for commercial, educational, and federal government facilities. FACS has since expanded its expertise to include intercom, public address, and mass notification systems.
Duane Hannasch and Joe Ebrom run the company. Duane has over 35 years of experience in the life safety industry and has been involved with many projects providing solutions for high-profile facilities at the area's military bases. Joe joined the FACS team in 1997 as Vice President and Partner and brought an expanded customer base to the company. Prior, Joe held positions as branch manager and regional manager of major manufacturing companies in the life safety industries.
"Our entry into Texas kicks off with the phenomenal team at FACS in San Antonio and its tremendous leaders in Duane and Joe," said Terry Heath, Sciens' Chief Executive Officer. "The addition of this first-class company allows us to make our mark in a new region, where we will continue to expand our statewide and national presence whilst on this exciting, growth-focused journey."
About Sciens Building Solutions
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and backed by The Carlyle Group, Sciens Building Solutions is a holding company focused on the fire detection and security services sector. This includes the design, installation, and provision of maintenance services for fire detection and clean agent fire suppression systems in a variety of commercial, institutional, and government facilities. For more information, please visit: www.sciensbuildingsolutions.com.
About Fire Alarm Control Systems
Fire Alarm Control Systems, Inc. was founded in 1995 as a small business and operates in the San Antonio and South Texas areas. With its primary focus on providing fire alarm and voice communication systems for commercial, educational, and federal government facilities, FACS has expanded its expertise in intercom, public address, and mass notification systems. The company has on staff two state-licensed planners – one NICET Level IV-certified and one NICET Level III-certified – with over 60 combined years of experience. Every fire technician at FACS is state-licensed and factory-trained with several also being NICET II-certified. For more information, please visit: http://www.facssa.com/.
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Award recognizes industry-leading innovation and strategy benefiting clients worldwide
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation, today announced its recognition as the 2022 ServiceNow Global Industry Solutions – Financial Services Partner of the Year. In just 15 months of collaboration, Genpact and ServiceNow's partnership has enabled digital transformation in the lending space across some of the most complex organizations globally.
Due to ongoing market fluctuations and volatility, lenders are looking for quicker loan approvals and funding times to fuel innovative technology that enhances services to meet customers' evolving needs. Genpact and ServiceNow offer financial organizations agile and flexible tools that enable them to continue building and progressing their businesses against continuous economic pressures.
Genpact's Financial Services Partner of the Year recognition is rooted in the success of its cloud-based loan platform, Cora Lending as a Service, certified through ServiceNow's Global Solution Framework. Backed with longstanding managed service expertise, Genpact and ServiceNow have implemented solutions for banks, global fintechs and other financial service institutions that are easy to configure and deploy. By equipping clients with this digital infrastructure, they can deliver services to their customers at a faster speed to market, with elevated experiences, improved risk management and increased agility in the face of rapid and unpredictable changes.
"Our rich financial industry advisory capabilities in the loan and lending sector, coupled with ServiceNow's ability to transform legacy technology into modern, flexible and custom offerings, uniquely equips clients to navigate evolving market conditions with minimal disruption to daily business," said Scott Van Valkenburgh, Global Alliances and Channels Leader, Genpact. "Together, we are simplifying the lending process end-to-end, allowing faster decision making rooted in data and we are proud to be recognized for our collective achievements."
The ServiceNow Global Alliances and Channel Ecosystem (ACE) organization recognizes the achievements of best-in-class partners that have contributed to ServiceNow's growth trajectory by driving successful business outcomes for out joint customers. This year's awards are based on 2021 partner performance in key areas, including: revenue growth, product line expansion, improved workflow and skill competency, and business innovation with associated digital transformation impact.
"The synergistic nature of our partnership with Genpact enables unique capabilities, insights and innovation to drive tangible business outcomes for our clients," said David Parsons, SVP, Global Alliances and Channel Ecosystem, ServiceNow. "The Genpact team has deep domain expertise within the financial services industry enabling clients to be more knowledgeable, agile and forward thinking."
Genpact is a designated ServiceNow Reseller and Services partner for the entire suite of ServiceNow solutions and provides an end-to-end service including design, configuration, deployment, and support.
Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services firm that makes business transformation real. Led by our purpose -- the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people -- we drive digital-led innovation and digitally enabled intelligent operations for our clients. Guided by our experience reinventing and running thousands of processes for hundreds of clients, many of them Global Fortune 500 companies, we drive real-world transformation at scale. We think with design, dream in digital, and solve problems with data and analytics. Combining our expertise in end-to-end operations and our AI-based platform, Genpact Cora, we focus on the details – all 100,000+ of us. From New York to New Delhi, and more than 30 countries in between, we connect every dot, reimagine every process, and reinvent the ways companies work. We know that reimagining each step from start to finish creates better business outcomes. Whatever it is, we'll be there with you – accelerating digital transformation to create bold, lasting results – because transformation happens here. Get to know us at Genpact.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
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New study: Interventions double mammography rates for disadvantaged women
PEORIA, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Targeted text reminders and other interventions erased disparity in the rate of breast cancer screening between economically advantaged and disadvantaged patients, according to an OSF HealthCare study published in Population Health Management.
While screening has been shown to reduce breast cancer deaths, women who are economically disadvantaged are less likely to have breast cancer screening and more likely to die of the disease, often because the breast cancer isn't detected until it reaches a more advanced stage. Mammography screening rates plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic, which only increased the disparity between economically advantaged and disadvantaged patients.
OSF HealthCare researchers analyzed the effectiveness of interventions created and supported by the OSF OnCall digital health team to reduce that disparity, with: text messages that included a link to schedule a mammogram and information about the importance of breast cancer screening; calls from a digitally-enabled community health worker (CHW) to help schedule mammograms and solve challenges such as transportation; and an invitation to a health fair offering on-site mammograms. Breast cancer screening rates more than doubled among Medicaid patients who received interventions.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines recommend annual mammography for most women beginning at 40 and earlier for women at higher risk for breast cancer.
"Previous studies have found that similar interventions help increase the rate of breast cancer screening, but not whether they would reduce disparities among different populations," said Jonathan A. Handler, MD, FACEP, FAMIA, senior author of the study and senior fellow, OSF Innovation at OSF HealthCare.
Dr. Handler added, "Our study found that these simple interventions provide an innovative approach to erase inequities in screening rates between economically disadvantaged and advantaged women, helping us meet our goal of providing equitable, excellent care to our financially and geographically diverse patient population."
The study included more than 4000 women in two groups: an economically disadvantaged group (those with Medicaid coverage), and an economically advantaged group (those with private commercial insurance). All were 41 or older, were aligned with an OSF primary care physician and appeared to be overdue for their mammogram – typically by two years or more. All with Medicaid were randomly assigned to one of three intervention arms and compared with a subset of commercially insured women randomized to receive no intervention
All in the Medicaid group received the first intervention (at least one text message reminder). The moderate intervention arm also received additional educational content, a reminder text after a mammogram was scheduled, and phone outreach by a CHW to answer questions, assist with scheduling a mammogram, and address other issues related to the screening. The third arm had all of those interventions, and also received an invitation to a health fair where attendees could participate in interactive educational activities, schedule a mammogram or receive a same-day mammogram at the health center after attending the event.
In the Medicaid group, the rate of mammogram screening more than doubled following the interventions, from 5.4% to 11% of eligible patients. Interventions targeted only to the Medicaid group reversed the disparity in screening rates. Before interventions, the Medicaid group had 2.6% lower breast cancer screening rate than those with private insurance. After the interventions, the Medicaid group's screening rate was 3.7% higher than those with commercial insurance who had been randomly assigned to receive no intervention.
Researchers determined Medicaid participants who had moderate to maximum intervention had a significant improvement in screening rates. Many in this group were reluctant to get a mammogram because of the expense until learning from a CHW that appropriate screening is covered by Medicaid.
Screening rates also increased after intervention among privately-insured women who were assigned to intervention arms. Therefore, researchers said economically disadvantaged women might require more intense intervention than their economically advantaged counterparts, with private insurance, to close the disparity gap moving forward.
"The goal is equity in health outcomes, not always standardization of an intervention or what we think of as equality. So it's vital to strategically implement interventions among patients who would most benefit," said Sarah Stewart de Ramirez, MD, MPH, principal investigator of the study, medical director for Population Health Services at OSF HealthCare, and associate dean for Population Health Equity Innovation at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. "For example, we found that simply providing interventions such as a text message equally to the entire patient population might actually widen that disparity, because economically advantaged patients have fewer hurdles to access care and therefore are more likely to be able to act on those reminders."
Dr. de Ramirez added, "Ultimately, we hope to find an engagement approach that achieves equity while also improving screening rates for all women. It's imperative that we continue to study new population based interventions so we can apply them with the same science as clinical interventions, and ensure our patient populations receive the highest level of care, wherever they are."
The study was funded by the American Hospital Association's Institute for Diversity and Health Equity and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
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OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare employs nearly 24,000 Mission Partners in 150 locations, including 15 hospitals – 10 acute care, five critical access – with 2,089 licensed beds, and two colleges of nursing throughout Illinois and Michigan. The OSF HealthCare physician network employs more than 1,500 primary care, specialist and advanced practice providers. OSF HealthCare, through OSF Home Care Services, operates an extensive network of home health and hospice services. It also owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. More at osfhealthcare.org.
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TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A revolutionary PFP NFT called Throwing Dude Space Camp (TDSC) is launching in the Fall. 10,000 NFTs will be available. TDSC features next level art, astonishing rarity, and a ground-breaking road map. Click here to join the waitlist.
Gyro Plasmic (pseudonym), Founder of TDSC says; "we thought it was important that our Dudes have the full array of gender opportunities, so we experimented quite a bit in development until we found a way to make this happen as a value add to our Dudes. We feel strongly that removing these limitations makes the generative art process even more random, surprising, and magical. We can hardly wait to see our 10,000 Throwing Dudes." https://throwingdudespacecamp.com/
Achieving The Different Genders of he/him, she/her, they/them
We discovered how to create different gender identities within our universe of 10,000 Dudes. Our Throwing Dudes will be he/him, she/her, and they/them. We will also achieve greater rarity through the processes of constraining and information is randomly included with our Dudes. With over 75 throwing objects, rarity is deeper versus the other PFP NFT projects. Join our waitlist.
Innovating Sports with Sci-Fi and Vice Versa
TDSC is about living the creative inspired life. TDSC will push the boundaries of what is possible for a PFP NFT and will have a lot of fun doing it.
Bringing The Representation of Action to PFP NFTs
We believe quarterbacks have the best throwing motion and we integrated that into all our Dudes. Since our Dudes are from across our Universe, some of their capabilities go way beyond just throwing mere earthly objects and include galactic and even mythical throwing. Click for TDSC waitlist.
Long Term Orientation Towards Roadmap
We are in it for the long haul and as TDSC gets resourced through revenue, we plan to introduce many benefits to the Throwing Dude Space Camp membership, which may potentially include: our 57 planets art reveal, exclusive member merchandise, space camping festival under our aurora borealis, release of space camp song anthem and more.
PFP NFT Dudes Arriving Fall 2022
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Throwing Dude Space Camp (TDSC) is owned and operated by QaQaQ Inc.
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PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to evenly distribute hair growth oils and other deep penetrating treatment onto the scalp without removing hair extensions, braids, or wigs," said an inventor, from Lake Mary, Fla., "so I invented the MAI COMB. My design would offer a viable alternative to traditional application methods."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to dispense oil and other treatments onto the scalp. In doing so, it enables the user to treat a dry, itchy scalp when wearing braids, extensions, a wig or dreadlocks. As a result, it saves time and effort and promotes healthy hair growth. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use so it is ideal for individuals with braids, wigs, dreadlocks, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Orlando sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ORC-115, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AAPL, BAC, TSLA, MSFT, and PFE.
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From Shakira to Mahmood, Memrise analyses the songs that will help travellers learn French, Italian and Spanish the fastest
LONDON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memrise (www.memrise.com), a language-learning platform with over 63 million users, has analysed songs from around the world to determine which songs in Spanish, French, and Italian facilitate the fastest and easiest learning for travellers to be ready for their end of summer holidays this month.
Need to cram in a last minute "how do I order a coffee?" in French, maybe a "one ice-cream please" in Italian, or "where is the best beach?" in Spanish? Memrise have got you.
With a number of studies showing that total immersion in the chosen language is the best way to learn successfully and retain the information, language experts at Memrise have found that pairing world music hits with their lessons makes the learning process more efficient, enjoyable and successful. From this, Memrise have developed a series of lessons, available free online, on forty-nine of the most popular global tracks, to help learners rapidly acquire language skills to boss that bar karaoke or pick up that slang word they've always wanted to learn.
The top songs, in their respective native languages, are:
"We all know and have experienced the benefits of immersing ourselves in songs, learning the words and moves, and playing this out to friends and family. In many ways, this is core to how Memrise works - immersing yourself in the language, learning and communicating. We're bringing Memrise and music together, to make it even easier to learn foreign languages, and also launching the Cultural Karaoke competition to give Memrise fans the best way to learn a language - actually visiting the country of choice." said Steve Toy, CEO at Memrise.
To celebrate the launch of this series of lessons, Memrise are running a competition across TikTok where people are asked to create a video miming or singing along to one of twelve carefully selected songs that Memrise have analysed to help users on their language learning journey. The rules for entering are simple: learn the lyrics with Memrise, create a TikTok video with the song's sound, and add hashtags #culturalkaraoke and #memrisemusic. Entries will be put into a prize draw where users can win one of three mini iPads and a Travel Cash prize up to $1,000USD**.
The competition will run for six weeks from 18th August until the 30th September.
To access lessons built around selected songs or see how to enter the Memrise Cultural Karaoke competition visit Memrise's giveaway page.
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Memrise is the immersive language learning platform, with over 60 million users, that teaches you real-world language that locals actually use.
Memrise's 'Learn, Immerse, Communicate' method uses state-of-the-art technology, including video clips of from real locals, to continually bounce users from memorisation training to real-world listening, to practising useful conversations and back again. It's as close as you'll get to learning a language without going to the specific country.
Founded in 2010 by Ben Whately and Ed Cooke, Memrise won the Google I/O 2017 'Best App Award'. Today, there are Memrise users in 189 countries learning languages on iOS, Android, and Web: https://www.memrise.com/
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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) today announced the final closing of Hamilton Lane Strategic Opportunities Fund VII ("the Fund"). The Fund, which is the largest ever within the series, represents approximately $953 million in commitments from a diverse set of institutions, including returning and new investors across North America, Asia, EMEA and Latin America.
The latest close is a testament to the proven strategy of Hamilton Lane's Strategic Opportunities offering, an annual fund series that is focused on delivering attractive, risk-adjusted returns to investors. The Fund will primarily utilize direct credit investments, selectively layering in other credit-like investments to create a portfolio biased toward shorter-duration exposures, seeking downside protection and current cash-pay.
Nayef Perry, Global Co-Head of Direct Credit, commented: "This is a unique moment for private credit as an asset class. Volatility concerns and rising interest rates are attracting investors to private credit due to its floating rate nature and historical consistency of performance through up and down markets. Additionally, periods of market uncertainty tend to negatively impact the public credit markets, which creates opportunities for private lenders who are well-equipped to navigate complexity and provide certainty of capital to borrowers."
Emily Nomeir, Managing Director, Direct Credit Investments, said: "This Fund is structured to demonstrate the stability private credit can offer investors, particularly during times of public market uncertainty. Benefits like cash yield, attractive risk-adjusted returns and the ability to carefully navigate volatility are hallmarks of our strategy, and we're grateful to our limited partners for their continued support. We remain committed to providing solutions for investors of all types and will continue to leverage Hamilton Lane's flexible approach and well-established platform as we deploy the Fund."
Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) is a leading private markets investment management firm providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for 30 years, the firm currently employs more than 530 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has more than $832 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $108 billion in discretionary assets and more than $724 billion in advisory assets, as of June 30, 2022. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonlane.com or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamilton-lane/.
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WILLIS at TEMPLE
Wildcat Stadium
Records: Willis Wildkats 1-0; Temple Wildcats 1-0
Last week: Willis 73, Bryan Rudder 14; Temple 17, McKinney 10
Wildkats to watch: QB Derek ‘DJ’ Lagway, RB Terri Lawrence, WR Debraun Hampton, Daylin Robinson, WR Cannon Roach, DB Devon Lovelady, LB Brock Perry.
Wildcats to watch: QB Reese Rumfield, WR Mikal Harrison-Pilot, WR Jeremiah Lennon, WR Pharrell Hemphill, RB Deshaun Brundage, LB Taurean York, DE/LB Jaylon Jackson, DB Naeten Mitchell, DT Ayden Brown, DE Kevin Stockton, S Josh Donoso, S O’Ryan Peoples, DB Steven Jackson.
Note: The Wildcats’ home opener should be an entertaining matchup. Temple managed just 72 yards rushing in its win last week but would benefit from getting the ground game going tonight in order to establish drives and keep the highly recruited Lagway on the sideline as much as possible. The Wildkats totaled more than 600 yards in Week 1, with Lagway throwing for six scores and rushing for another. Hampton and Robinson each had more than 100 yards receiving. Temple’s defense forced four turnovers on downs vs. McKinney, which didn’t score until the second half. The Wildcats can start a season 2-0 for the fifth time during head coach Scott Stewart’s seven-year tenure in charge.
BUDA JOHNSON at LAKE BELTON
Tiger Field
Records: Johnson Jaguars 0-1; Lake Belton Broncos 1-0
Last week: San Antonio Clark 34, Johnson 10; Lake Belton 47, Leander Rouse 21
Jaguars to watch: QB Jesse Medina, DB/WR Caden Winzer, RB Devin Blackwell, OL Chase Taylor, OL Caleb Gomez, DL Ezrah Machuca, WR Ethan McAlister.
Broncos to watch: WR Micah Hudson, QB Connor Crews, DB/WR Javeon Wilcox, OL Kaden Bradshaw, RB Tristan Robin, DL Keuntaye Williams, TE Christian Kunz, DB Selman Bridges, DB Bruce Onchweri.
Note: Lake Belton got started early in last week’s win with an 80-yard TD run up the middle by Hudson on its first play from scrimmage. The points rarely stopped from there as the Broncos built a 27-point lead early in the third quarter before the high-powered Raiders finally got on the board. Hudson (91 yards rushing, one TD; four catches, 134 yards, two TDs) paced the offense while Onchweri (nine tackles, interception) led the way for a Broncos defense that created four turnovers. Bridges had an interception return for a score. Buda Johnson is in its fourth year as a program while Lake Belton is in its third.
BELTON at BRENHAM
Cub Stadium
Records: Belton Tigers 1-0; Brenham Cubs 0-1
Last week: Belton 34, Pflugerville Hendrickson 27; Conroe Oak Ridge 23, Brenham 13
Tigers to watch: QB Ty Brown, WR Garrett Oliveira, LB Donovan Thompson, WR/RB Slade LeBlanc, RB LJ Underwood, WR Isaac Abel, LB Sebastian Magana, OL Aidan Stock.
Cubs to watch: QB Rylan Wooten, RB Trenton Gilbert, WR Ian Stelter, WR Reid Robinson, DB Ivan Salazar.
Note: Belton’s offense came out firing in its opener, putting up an area-best 417 yards through the air as Brown (23-of-33, 417 yards, three TDs) connected with 11 receivers, four of whom had at least 50 yards. Abel’s 95-yard TD catch to start the third quarter gave the Tigers a 21-14 lead, a cushion they kept the rest of the way. Oliveira had two grabs, both of which went for scores. Thompson led the Belton defense with 12 tackles. Brenham was paced by Stelter’s 79 yards receiving and a score in its loss to Oak Ridge, during which the Cubs surrendered a 13-point halftime lead.
SALADO at BRYAN RUDDER
Merrill Green Stadium
Records: Salado Eagles 1-0; Rudder Rangers 0-1
Last week: Salado 53, Fredericksburg 17; Willis 73, Rudder 14
Eagles to watch: QB Luke Law, WR Seth Reavis, WR Brendan Wilson, DB Drew Bird, DB Darius Wilson, OL Dray McLane.
Rangers to watch: QB Xavier Martinez, RB/WR Jaquise Martin, WR Kevin Holmes, OL/DL Hunter McGary, DL Jayden Williams, LB Trace Emola.
Note: Tom Westerberg’s debut as the head coach at Salado was a resounding success last week, when Law threw for 361 yards and five touchdowns in the Eagles’ first game in their new spread offense. Reavis was on the receiving end for 194 of those yards and four scores. The Salado offense could be poised for another big night against a Rudder defense that yielded 609 yards in the opener. Martinez threw for 201 yards and was one of the lone bright spots for the Rangers.
GLEN ROSE at GATESVILLE
McKamie Stadium
Records: Glen Rose Tigers 1-0; Gatesville Hornets 1-0
Last week: Glen Rose 43, Grandview 22; Gatesville 22, Taylor 21
Last year’s meeting: Glen Rose 41, Gatesville 10
Tigers to watch: RB Braydon Brewton, QB Hudson White, OL Peyton Klein, TE/LB Camden Raymond, DB Walker James.
Hornets to watch: RB Rayshon Smith, QB Jacob Newkirk, WR Sean Aguilar, WR Trevor Smith, WB Lawson Mooney, OL Lucas Garcia.
Note: The Hornets made of winner of head coach Aaron Hunter last week in his first game on the Gatesville sideline. Rayshon Smith rushed for 159 yards, and Newkirk threw three TD passes. The Hornets defense allowed only 193 yards but will be challenged by a Glen Rose offense that totaled 479 yards in the opener, including 331 on the ground. White ran for 216 yards to fuel the Tigers.
GIDDINGS at JARRELL
Cougar Field
Records: Giddings Buffaloes 0-1; Jarrell Cougars 0-1
Last week: Columbus 42, Giddings 7; Llano 48, Jarrell 26
Buffaloes to watch: DL/OL Jusiah Sampleton, QB Luke Lindner, RB Georges Awad, DL/TE Jabari Jackson, DL Kevin Richmond.
Cougars to watch: QB Andrew Knebel, WR/DB Jacques Spradley, WR Mason Dotson, RB JaMarion Nibblett, LB Ethan Martone, DB/WR Jalani Price.
Note: Spradley had a breakout game last week, collecting six catches for an area-best 263 yards and three touchdowns. Knebel (13-of-25, 333 yards, four TDs) also was efficient, and their production gives the Cougars some momentum on offense heading into tonight. Martone led Jarrell’s defense with 12 tackles in the opener, and Sammy Guerrero had five tackles for loss.
LAGO VISTA at ACADEMY
John Glover Stadium
Records: Lago Vista Vikings 0-1; Academy Bumblebees 0-1
Last week: Cameron Yoe 71, Lago Vista 35; Rogers 29, Academy 23
Last year’s meeting: Academy 30, Lago Vista 28
Vikings to watch: QB Bowen Stobb, WR/DB Ethan Helton, DL David Garcia, DL Aiden Stojanik.
Bumblebees to watch: QB Kasey Mraz, WR Scout Brazeal, LB Lane Ward, OL Caden Berry, WR/DB Alex Lawton, RB Brayden Bartlett, RB Cavalli Nealy.
Note: Both teams will look for a rebound performance as Academy hosts a game for the second straight week. The Bees piled up 394 yards against their rival Rogers but lost the time-of-possession battle and were stopped at the 1-yard line late in the first half. The Vikings, who advanced to the 3A-I state semifinals last season, were outscored 35-7 in the second half a week ago.
YOAKUM at CAMERON YOE
Yoe Field
Records: Yoakum Bulldogs 0-1; Yoe Yoemen 1-0
Last week: Vanderbilt Industrial 25, Yoakum 20; Yoe 71, Lago Vista 35
Bulldogs to watch: QB Ty Gordon, RB Qyion Williams, WR Corey Gomez, RB Tyjuan Garza.
Yoemen to watch: QB Braylan Drake, RB Kardarius Bradley, WR/DB Trayjen Wilcox, WR/DB Kason Goolsby, WR/DB Ja’Quorius Hardman, LB/RB Landen Greene, DL Keshon Johnson.
Note: The Yoemen head into their home opener after a rousing start in Week 1 that included a 35-point second half to bury the Vikings. Bradley went over 100 yards rushing, and Drake completed 76 percent of his passes in his first varsity start. Williams had a 96-yard TD run as part of his 146 yards rushing for the Bulldogs in their five-point defeat. Yoe is looking for its first 2-0 start since 2019.
TAYLOR at ROCKDALE
Tiger Stadium
Records: Taylor Ducks 0-1; Rockdale Tigers 1-0
Last week: Gatesville 22, Taylor 21; Rockdale 38, Teague 29
Last year’s meeting: Rockdale 44, Taylor 27
Ducks to watch: WR/DB Jarvis Anderson, QB Josh Mikulencak, LB Jackson Meller, DB/QB Ryan Valdez, RB Andrias Fisher.
Tigers to watch: WR Robert Owens, QB Blaydn Barcak, LB Cruz San Miguel, OL/DL Lane Rickman, LB Cade Pantaleon.
Note: A rivalry that flies under the radar at times pits two schools just 25 miles apart. Barcak (220 yards passing, 120 rushing) and Owens (193 yards receiving) led Rockdale’s offense in Week 1 when it tallied the third most yards among area teams with 476.
TROY at LEXINGTON
Eagle Stadium
Records: Troy Trojans 1-0; Lexington Eagles 1-0
Last week: Troy 23, Whitney 20; Lexington 35, Thorndale 33
Trojans to watch: RB Gage Richardson, RB/LB Korey Gibson, RB/LB Cooper Valle, RB Andrew Mitchell, QB Ethan Sorenson, WR Reed Ketchum, DL Elijah Sunderman, DB Cannon Negron.
Eagles to watch: QB Kase Evans, RB/WR Daylon Washington, RB Kaiden Chappel, LB Preston McMillan, OL Matthew Ortiz.
Note: The Troy defense allowed 485 yards but forced six turnovers to help the Trojans hold on to victory last week. Troy’s stable of running backs churned out 398 yards rushing, including 106 from Richardson, and Sorenson threw for 122 yards and two TDs in his first start. Evans passed for 162 yards but was picked off three times last week in Lexington’s season-opening win.
SCHULENBURG at ROGERS
Merk Field
Records: Schulenburg Shorthorns 0-1; Rogers Eagles 1-0
Last week: Universal City Randolph 42, Schulenburg 21; Rogers 29, Academy 23
Shorthorns to watch: QB/DB Tyler Ryba, RB/LB Rodney Walton, WR Kaz McBride, TE/DL Nicolas Lopez.
Eagles to watch: OL/LB Gavin Bennett, QB Cooper Sisneroz, OL/DL Jackson Dolgener, RB/DB Garrett Wolfe, RB/LB Brice Lisenbe.
Note: Sisneroz had a memorable debut as starting QB last week, posting a team-high 110 yards rushing in helping the Eagles top their rivals on the road. Wolfe bulled his way to 106 yards rushing and three TDs. Former Granger head coach Walt Brock is in his second season with the Shorthorns, who returned five players on offense and four on defense from 2021.
VALLEY MILLS at HOLLAND
Hornet Field
Records: Valley Mills Eagles 0-1; Holland Hornets 0-1
Last week: Weatherford Christian 42, Valley Mills 26; Burton 21, Holland 18
Eagles to watch: RB Joe Taylor, QB Elandis Taylor, WR Thomas Perez, WR Casen Johnson, LB David Haynes.
Hornets to watch: RB Ryan Steglich, DL Colton Cargill, QB Desi Cantu, OL Tre’vay Brown, WR Trey Grinnan, DB/K Jose Arzola, WR Christian Michalek.
Note: The Hornets erased an early 14-point deficit and got within three points of Burton late in last week’s opener but couldn’t complete the comeback. Steglich (14 carries, 123 yards, TD) accounted for the majority of the Hornets’ 186 yards on the ground.
FLORENCE at BRUCEVILLE-EDDY
Eagle Field
Records: Florence Buffaloes 0-1; Bruceville-Eddy Eagles 0-1
Last week: San Saba 46, Florence 14; Hico 46, Bruceville-Eddy 6
Last year’s meeting: Florence 48, Bruceville-Eddy 18
Buffaloes to watch: RB/DB Levi Martin, WR Zhane Shepard, WR/DB Zak Webb, QB Ryland Carlile.
Eagles to watch: ATH Ashton Rosas, RB/LB Chad Pate, OL/DL Alijah Bell, RB/DB Nick Boaz, QB Kadyn Rape, WR Tyrell Horne.
Note: Rape threw for 88 yards and Boaz (11 carries, 50 yards, one TD) led a group of five players with at least one carry for the Eagles, who trailed 32-6 at halftime. Horne added 59 yards receiving on three catches.
ROSEBUD-LOTT at WORTHAM
Bulldog Stadium
Records: Rosebud-Lott Cougars 1-0; Wortham Bulldogs 1-0
Last week: Rosebud-Lott 59, Jewett Leon 19; Wortham 44, Kerens 20
Last year’s meeting: Rosebud-Lott 41, Wortham 8
Cougars to watch: QB/DB Jamarquis Johnson, OL/LB Daniel Rodriguez, OL/DL Easton Fulton, WR/DB Breon Lewis, RB Carlos Saucedo.
Bulldogs to watch: RB/DB Tanner Bean, OL/DL Anthony Fortoul, QB Ryken Lewis, OL/DL Jason Evans.
Note: Rosebud-Lott exploded for 532 yards of offense, which led area teams, and the Cougars built a 53-point halftime lead in their season-opening rout. Johnson, who moved to quarterback from wide receiver, had a big game with 145 yards rushing and three TDs on just four carries while adding 208 yards and three scores on 7-of-8 passing. Lewis (four catches, 150 yards, two TDs) led a group of four Cougars to catch at least one pass.
THORNDALE at GRANGER
Lion Stadium
Records: Thorndale Bulldogs 0-1; Granger Lions 1-0
Last week: Lexington 35, Thorndale 33; Granger 28, Hubbard 6
Bulldogs to watch: QB Coy Stutts, RB/LB Luke Merz, WR/DB Clason Beasley, LB Brenton Wilhite
Lions to watch: RB/LB DJ McClelland, QB/S Nate Tucker, RB/LB Chase Edwards, WR Trey Herrera, TE Tripp Wilke.
Note: Granger’s defense picked up last week where it left off in 2021 — stingy — and will need to be as such tonight against the Bulldogs. McClelland had 168 yards rushing in Week 1, second-most among area teams.
CENTRAL TEXAS CHRISTIAN at DALLAS SHELTON
Greenville Avenue Stadium
Records: CTCS Lions 1-0; Shelton Chargers 1-0
Last week: CTCS 14, Austin Brentwood 12; Shelton 22, Austin Homeschool 6
Last year’s meeting: CTCS 35, Shelton 15
Lions to watch: RB Ethan Allerkamp, RB Reagan Ragsdale, QB Cooper Smith, OL Matt Rose.
Chargers to watch: QB Zac Robison, RB Andrew Osborne, WR Taylor Ogden.
Note: This is a matchup of teams that relied on their stingy defenses to win their openers. CTCS gave up an area-low 129 yards, and Allerkamp ran for 149 yards and two scores to lift the Lions. Osborne rushed for 83 yards and all three of Shelton’s touchdowns last week.
WACO VANGUARD at HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC
Matous Field
Records: Vanguard Vikings 0-1; Holy Trinity Celtics 0-1
Last week: Waco Eagle Christian 38, Vanguard 6; Buckholts 52, Holy Trinity 46
Celtics to watch: WR/LB Neri Navarro, RB/WR Christian Demapan, RB Christopher Cruz, QB Austin Belbeck.
Note: Holy Trinity aims to give new head JB Kelly his first victory after coming up just short last week. The Celtics were productive on the ground, getting 111 yards and three TDs from Navarro, 90 yards and a score from Demapan, and 83 yards and two TDs from Cruz. If the Holy Trinity defense can produce a few more stops tonight, the Celtics could even their record. | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_432ebac4-2a5a-11ed-8720-97f325edceca.html | 2022-09-02T04:23:18Z |
- 40 nonprofits serving communities of color will receive $25,000 grants for general operating funds.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced the third year of its $1 million grant opportunity through the Duke Energy Foundation for North Carolina nonprofit organizations working for social justice and racial equity.
Applications will be reviewed through a competitive grant cycle, and $25,000 grants will be awarded for general operating funds at eligible nonprofits.
"For many years, we have supported and partnered with nonprofits across the state working to eliminate systemic barriers," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. "As we recognize there is more work to do, these grants will support organizations on the front lines advocating for racial equity."
The North Carolina Social Justice and Racial Equity grant cycle will operate with the following strategic principles:
- Nonprofits with a history of championing social justice and racial equity work on behalf of people of color, as represented in their mission statements and previous bodies of work, are the priority for this program.
- Nonprofits led by people of color, a historically underfunded group across philanthropy, will be given additional consideration in the grant review process.
- Organizations awarded a Social Justice and Racial Equity grant in 2020 and 2021 are eligible to apply again in 2022.
- The nonprofit applicant may be a governmental entity if the organization meets the strategic principles listed above.
- All regions of North Carolina served by Duke Energy Progress or Duke Energy Carolinas are eligible.
"It is time for low-wage earners of color to be part of the technology explosion," said Sharon C. Goodson, executive director, North Carolina Community Action Association, a 2021 grant recipient. "Technology moves at an incredible pace. Those not immersed in it get left behind – and fast. Our goal is to ensure that families in communities of color are equipped with the high-tech training required to compete in the digital workplace and ultimately be lifted out of poverty. Duke Energy's support of these initiatives is significant in moving this work forward."
Grant applications should come from organizations with primary missions of addressing social justice and racial equity. Initiatives of focus for interested organizations may include but are not limited to:
- Trainings and policy reform.
- Environmental justice.
- Civic engagement for communities of color.
- Reducing disparate outcomes for people of color through education and workforce development.
- Legal assistance, including pathways to citizenship.
- Criminal justice reform, including community policing.
The grant application is open now through Aug. 31, 2022. Eligible nonprofits should visit duke-energy.com/RacialEquity to access the application and materials. Nonprofits can also register and join us for a webinar to learn more about this grant opportunity. Applicants will be notified about the outcome of their applications before Oct. 31.
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood as another Texan garners a nice little Texas Lottery win.
The Texas Lottery reports a $25,000 winning ticket was sold in Bryan from the April 12 drawing of the Cash Five game. The ticket was sold at a Smetana Food Mart on West State Highway 21.
It matched all five of the winning numbers, 15, 20, 28, 32, and 33. There were also 53 secondary winners from this drawing that won $350 each. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/25000-winning-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-in-bryan/ | 2022-04-15T21:51:40Z |
Queen Elizabeth is featured on several currencies. Now what?
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has been depicted on British banknotes and coins for decades. Her portrait also has been featured on currencies in dozens of other places around the world, in a reminder of the British empire’s colonial reach.
So what happens next after her death this week? It will take time for the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other countries to swap out the monarchs on their money.
But that doesn’t mean the bills don’t work — they do.
Here’s a look at what is next for the paper cash featuring the late queen:
SWITCHING MONARCHS
The queen’s portrait on British notes and coins is expected to be replaced by a likeness of the new King Charles III, but it won’t be immediate.
“Current banknotes featuring the image of Her Majesty The Queen will continue to be legal tender,” the Bank of England said. An announcement on existing paper money issued by the U.K.’s central bank will be made after the official 10-day mourning period has ended, it said.
The Royal Mint, which is the official maker of British coins, said all coins with her portrait “remain legal tender and in circulation,” with more information to come later.
“As we respect this period of respectful mourning, we continue to strike coins as usual,” the Royal Mint said on its website.
With 4.7 billion U.K. banknotes worth 82 billion pounds ($95 billion) in circulation and about 29 billion coins, British money bearing the queen’s image will likely be in circulation for years.
“Rather than all of the current coins and notes being handed in, the process will be a gradual one and many of the coins featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II will remain in circulation for many years to come,” according to Coin Expert, a British coin research website.
After Charles takes the crown at his coronation, a new portrait will need to be taken to use on redesigned notes and coins, the website said.
Coins featuring him will show him facing to the left, replacing the queen’s rightward gaze in line with tradition dating to the 17th century. It dictates monarchs be shown in profile and in opposite direction to their predecessors.
WHAT ABOUT OTHER COUNTRIES?
Other nations’ currencies that feature the queen — from Australian, Canadian and Belizean dollars — also will be updated with the new monarch, but the process could take longer, because “it is much easier to enforce a new design in the country where it originates, rather than in other countries where different jurisdiction may take place,” the Coin Expert website said.
The Bank of Canada said its current $20 banknote, made of synthetic polymer, is designed “to circulate for years to come.”
“There is no legislative requirement to change the design within a prescribed period when the Monarch changes,” the Bank of Canada said.
In general, when a new portrait subject is chosen for Canadian money, the process begins with drawing up a fresh design, and a new note is ready to be issued “a few years later,” the bank said.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said it will issue all of its stock of coins depicting the queen before new ones go out with Charles’ image. The queen also is featured on the $20 bill, which is made “infrequently” and there is no “plan to destroy stock or shorten the life of existing banknotes just because they show the Queen,” the bank said.
“It will be several years before we need to introduce coins featuring King Charles the Third, and longer until stocks of $20 notes are exhausted,” it added.
THE QUEEN’S CURRENCY
She first appeared on money when she was still a princess. That was in 1935, when Canada’s $20 bill featured 8-year-old Princess Elizabeth, whose grandfather King George V was then the monarch, as part of a new series of notes.
Canadian $20 bills were updated with a new portrait of the queen in 1954, a year after her coronation, and her portrait also started appearing on other currencies around the world, mainly British colonies and Commonwealth countries.
British bills didn’t get her image until 1960 — seven years after her coronation. That’s when the Bank of England was granted permission to use her likeness on paper money, starting with the 1-pound note, though the formal and regal image was criticized for being too severe and unrealistic.
She became the first monarch to be depicted on British banknotes. British coins, meanwhile, have featured kings and queens for more than 1,000 years.
CURRENCIES OUTSIDE THE U.K.
At one time, Queen Elizabeth II appeared on at least 33 different currencies, more than any other monarch, an achievement noted by Guinness World Records.
Her image is still featured on money in places where she remains a beloved figure, such as Canada, and continue to incorporate the Union Jack into their flags, like Australia and New Zealand.
She’s also found on notes and coins issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, the monetary authority for a group of small nations including Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Other places have long stopped putting her face on their currency. After Jamaica gained independence from Britain in 1962, its central bank replaced the queen on paper notes with portraits of national heroes such as Marcus Garvey.
Notes in the Seychelles now feature local wildlife instead of the queen. Bermuda did a similar revamp, though the queen retains a minor position on bills. Trinidad and Tobago swapped in a coat of arms after it became a republic.
Hong Kong dollars issued after Britain handed its colony back to Beijing in 1997 feature Chinese dragons and skyscrapers on the Asian financial center’s skyline.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Dentsply Sirona and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 19, 2022, Dentsply Sirona issued a press release announcing the termination of Chief Executive Officer Don Casey, effective immediately, and stating that Casey "will cease to serve as a member of the Company's Board." On this news, Dentsply Sirona's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Co-Diagnostics, Inc. ("Co-Dx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CODX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Co-Dx investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased the publicly traded securities of Co-Dx during the period of May 12, 2022 through the close of the market on August 11, 2022 (4:00 p.m. ET). Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
CODX investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) demand for the Company's Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test had plummeted throughout the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and (ii) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Co-Dx during the relevant time frame, you have until October 17, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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With many celestial events occurring every year, the night sky is one of the few places left where you can experience genuine awe and wonder. This weekend, you have the opportunity to view a spectacular lunar eclipse.
If you are in a part of the world that can see the moon on May 15, you will be able to view it with the naked eye. However, to get the most out of the event — and to document it — there are a few pieces of equipment, such as a telescope and a camera, you’ll want to have on hand.
What is a lunar eclipse?
Celestial events have cool names. “Lunar eclipse” sounds like something that happens on an immense scale. To be fair, since it involves the largest celestial body in our solar system, it does. However, when you look at it on the most basic level, an eclipse is just a shadow.
There are three items you need to create a lunar eclipse: the moon, a light source and an object that makes the shadow. The light source is the sun, and the object that makes the shadow is the earth. When the earth passes between the sun and the moon, and all three celestial bodies are in a straight line, it casts a shadow on the moon. This is called a lunar eclipse.
Why is it called a blood moon?
A lunar eclipse is also known as a blood moon. This is because the moon has a red hue during a lunar eclipse. Oddly enough, red is the color of the earth’s shadow when it falls on the moon.
You might wonder how a shadow can be red and not black. The earth doesn’t block all the light from reaching the moon. Instead, the light bends (or refracts) around the earth, thanks to its atmosphere. While the light of shorter wavelengths, such as violet, blue and green, is scattered during this phenomenon, the light of longer wavelengths, including red, orange and yellow, makes it through to fall on the moon. This gives the moon its red coloring during a lunar eclipse. Consequently, the same thing happens at sunrise and sunset as the light bends through the earth’s atmosphere.
Is it safe to look at a lunar eclipse?
Unlike a solar eclipse, which could permanently damage your retinas in a very brief period, it is safe to view a lunar eclipse. You can watch a lunar eclipse because you are not looking at the sun. The red light of a lunar eclipse is reflected light. You have no more risk of damaging your eyes from watching a lunar eclipse than you would by looking at the full moon.
How often does a lunar eclipse happen?
Because the moon’s orbital plane is tilted roughly 5 degrees, the sun, earth and moon only line up about two times each year. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you can see two lunar eclipses every year. If you happen to be on the right part of the planet when this alignment happens, you can view the lunar eclipse. If you are on the wrong side of the earth, you will have to wait until an eclipse happens in your region to be able to view it. The upcoming lunar eclipse will be visible to most of North America, all of South America, all of Central and Western Europe, and most of Africa. This means roughly 2.7 billion people can watch the lunar eclipse.
When is the lunar eclipse happening?
The lunar eclipse takes place at exactly the same moment everywhere. Because of different time zones, however, the local time for viewing the lunar eclipse will be different.
- EDT: The lunar eclipse will begin on Sunday, May 15 at 11:29 p.m. and conclude at 12:53 a.m. on Monday, May 16 with the peak viewing time being 12:11 a.m. on May 16.
- CDT: The lunar eclipse will begin on Sunday, May 15 at 10:29 p.m. and conclude at 11:53 p.m. with the peak viewing time being 11:11 p.m.
- MDT: The lunar eclipse will begin on Sunday, May 15 at 9:29 p.m. and conclude at 10:53 p.m. with the peak viewing time being 10:11 p.m.
- PDT: The lunar eclipse will begin on Sunday, May 15 at 8:29 p.m. and conclude at 9:53 p.m. with the peak viewing time being 9:11 p.m.
What you need to view (and capture) the lunar eclipse
This telescope is easy to set up. It has three eyepieces, a 3 times magnification Barlow lens and a finder scope. The adjustable tripod accommodates a wide variety of viewing positions, and the coated glass enhances image brightness to provide a better viewing experience.
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Barska 675 Power Starwatcher Telescope
This beginner’s telescope comes with a moon filter, two eyepieces, a 3 times magnification Barlow lens and a red dot finderscope. The 675 power magnification is suitable for astronomical viewing, while the equatorial mount makes it easier to track objects as they move through the night sky.
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For people who want an extremely portable option, Adhesion’s monocular telescope is designed to perform in low light conditions. It has a large eyepiece for increased comfort and it is compatible with a Bluetooth remote shutter for one-click photos.
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Celestron SkyMaster Binoculars
If you prefer binoculars, this model offers 25 times magnification. The low light, long-range functionality makes these binoculars suitable for terrestrial or astronomical viewing. The rubber coating gives you a secure grip, and the long eye relief is ideal for astronomers who wear glasses.
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Canon EOS 2000D 28-Piece Bundle
This comprehensive bundle comes with everything you need to not only take some epic blood moon photos but to launch a brand new photography career. You get multiple lenses, a storage case, a tripod, cleaning supplies and more.
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Comparing high-waisted seamless yoga pants
As a closet staple, yoga pants are not only for workouts; they also provide users with comfort throughout their daily activities. Many wear their favorite yoga pants to stretch, shop for groceries or even just to hang out on the couch. Often, users have enough pairs to suit each of these needs as well as an extra pair in case the others get dirty. However, not all yoga pants are created equally or can be used for vigorous activity.
Best high-waisted seamless yoga pants
Yoga pants styles that sit high on the waist are able to grip the body and hold fabric in place during movement. This allows you to complete a yoga session without pulling at your waist every third breath. They come in seamless designs to minimize chafing and reduce the areas where stitching digs into the skin. Having both of these features provides the optimal comfort combo to get you in the mood to move.
Top high-waisted seamless yoga pants
AoxJox High-Waisted Workout Seamless Yoga Pants
What you need to know: These form-fitting leggings are sweat-proof and squat-proof, meaning you won’t see through them no matter what your workout entails.
What you’ll love: They come in 12 colors, several different sizes and include a butt-lifting feature. Users report that they are true to the labeled size and take up very little space when folded. When working out, leggings stay in place while remaining flattering on any figure.
What you should consider: This pair of leggings needs to be hand-washed, and the black marl color is not squat-proof.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top high-waisted seamless yoga pants for the money
What you need to know: The breathable fabric provides the wearer with a complete, comfortable coverage while working out.
What you’ll love: These yoga leggings hug the body where needed and hold the stomach in. They also minimize cellulite while being squat- and sweat-proof. This quick-dry brand has several patterns and colors to choose from.
What you should consider: Some users have reported they could see through the material in certain colors.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top high-waisted seamless yoga pants with pockets
What you need to know: This style of workout apparel includes pockets to store your phone or other music device while you’re on the go.
What you’ll love: The pockets are the shining feature of this product, but they also fit well and feel good. They come in several colors and sizes that all hold your butt up and your belly in. Each pair is soft, breathable and moisture-resistant.
What you should consider: Some users reported the material is too thick for a heavy workout.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best high-waisted seamless yoga capris
When the weather is not too hot or too cold, capris come in handy. They provide the coverage needed while allowing some space for a breeze to cool the skin. Several brands have yoga capris with a seamless design that cinches at the waist.
Top high-waisted seamless yoga capris
What you need to know: These are comfortable yoga capris made for use by anyone on any casual occasion or workout.
What you’ll love: Users have reported these leggings to be “buttery” soft and extremely cozy. They are made from an easy to care for spandex and polyester blend that resists fade. You can purchase a single set of these capris or get a set of two or three at an affordable price.
What you should consider: Some users reported that the material is too thin and can stretch out easily.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top high-waisted seamless yoga capris for the money
What you need to know: This pair of yoga capris includes pockets on the sides as well as a waistband pocket in the back.
What you’ll love: These leggings have three pockets on each pair and come in several colors. They can fit many body types without the use of a drawstring and are super soft to the touch. The high-waisted feature is reported to be useful for holding the stomach in.
What you should consider: Some users have reported sizing to be smaller than expected. The seller advises using the provided sizing chart.
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Best high-waisted seamless yoga shorts
When it’s summer, yoga shorts are essential for those trying to get fit outside in the heat. They come in seamless styles that hug the body in the same way full-length leggings do. Many brands have high-waisted fits, which keep your stomach tightly in while allowing full range of motion for your lower body.
Top high-waisted seamless shorts
What you need to know: These yoga shorts are made for anytime use and are soft to the touch.
What you’ll love: These workout shorts are comfortable and fit well on the body. They come in packs of three with multiple colors to choose from. They are a nylon-polyester-spandex blend that is anti-chafing and moisture-resistant.
What you should consider: Some of the lighter colors are see-through, according to some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top high-waisted seamless shorts for the money
What you need to know: These are ideal for those who enjoy the booty-lifting of full-length leggings in a pair of shorts.
What you’ll love: These yoga shorts are very similar to the yoga pants of the same brand. They include a butt-lift feature, are seamless and high-waisted to hold in your tummy. There are two styles meant for more compression or more give depending upon your needs.
What you should consider: Do not dry these leggings in a dryer or they will pill or fade.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Debuts at Riviera Maya With up to 43% In Savings, up to $400 in Resort Credits and New Character Appearances At Both Locations
MIAMI, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nick Jr. Friends Event, the highly anticipated annual fall event uniquely crafted for preschoolers, is returning to Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana and launching for the first time at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya with exclusive discounts, dedicated programming, and special Nickelodeon character appearances at both locations. This top preschooler event gives guests the opportunity to meet some of their favorite Nick Jr. friends including Chase, Marshall and Skye from PAW Patrol, Blue from Blue's Clues & You!, Dora the Explorer, Shimmer and Shine, and for the first time ever, Santiago of the Seas. Having made its mark as a top event in the Caribbean for families with little ones over the last four years, this popular seasonal programming is back with brand new experiences and savings. Families looking for endless summers can level up their autumn vacation and take advantage of major savings with up to 43% off starting at $203 per person per night + up to $400 in Resort Credits when they book now through October 30 and travel September 8 through October 31, 2022.
While both resort locations will offer unforgettable experiences that are true to the heart of the Nickelodeon brand, each destination will welcome unique experiences that set the stage for an unmatched Nick Jr. Friends Event. Little guests staying at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hang out with Santiago from Santiago of the Seas, who is making a debut appearance just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, while those staying at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya will get the chance to play with Chase and Skye from PAW Patrol and Shimmer & Shine from Shimmer and Shine.
"We are beyond excited to bring back our Nick Jr. Friends Event to our resorts this fall after continued overwhelming success," said Daniel Lozano, Vice President of Operations at Karisma Hotels & Resorts. "Families can expect signature experiences coupled with new playful surprises that will make this year's event bigger and better than ever."
Families can enjoy a 5-star luxury all-inclusive vacation with gourmet dining, thrilling adventure at the Aqua Nick water parks, expansive accommodations, and all kinds of exclusive, limited edition events and experiences taking place throughout the week — from exciting character meet and greets to interactive activities including searching for clues left behind by Blue, making Dora's backpack and creating their own adventure map, dancing the Pup Pup Boogie with PAW Patrol, making their own Blue & Magenta ears, themed menus with fun mocktails and sweets, dance parties and much more. Little ones can even get inspired to help their friends, families and communities with Paw Patrol's "Calling All Heroes" program as they receive a Big Hero Book of hero tips when participating in the activities onsite.
With two locations, one in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, the 5-star family experiential resorts are designed to ignite the spark of play for guests of all ages with signature seasonal events throughout the year including the Nick Jr. Friends Event this fall. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts offer spacious and themed family suites, Nickelodeon™ Place, Aqua Nick themed water park, Club Nick for kids, and the renowned Gourmet Inclusive® Experience by Karisma.
For information about the Nick Jr. Friends Event or to book, visit www.karismahotels.com/nickelodeon-hotels-resorts.
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Karisma Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning luxury hotel collection that owns and manages an impressive portfolio of properties in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Property brands include Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma; El Dorado Spa Resorts by Karisma; Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma; Generations Resorts by Karisma; Hidden Beach Resort by Karisma; Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts; and Margaritaville St. Somewhere by Karisma. Properties have been honored with the industry's top accolades, including Conde Nast Traveler's "Top 100 Hotels in the World," Conde Nast Traveler's "Top 30 Hotels in Cancun," TripAdvisor® Traveler's Choice "Best Hotels for Romance," and AAA's "Five Diamond Award'' and "Four Diamond Award." Karisma Hotels & Resorts is committed to employee and community support while delivering authentic experiences to guests, receiving worldwide recognition for its compassionate and creative approach to hospitality management and product innovations.
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing, and feature films. Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family, available in more than 400 million households across 170+ countries and territories via more than 100+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Paramount Networks International, a division of Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA). For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters, and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc.
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BOZEMAN, Mont., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This June, and every month, the FirmTech team celebrates Pride. Designed by an expert team of urologists and bio-engineers, our Performance Ring and Tech Ring can enhance the bedroom experience for all men. The unique and effective Performance Ring can help men stay harder, longer, and even have better orgasms. While it functions as a traditional cock ring by restricting blood flow back into the body and improving sensation during sex, oral sex, and masturbation,it also features a patented loop-and-hook design for easy on and off, whether flaccid or erect. Unlike tauter silicone or metal found in most erection rings, FirmTech's device uses an adaptable and adjustable elastomer. This gives our rings one-size-fits-all comfort.
"I never want to take it off!", said our first gay tester. Our rings can be worn for hours if desired. Our second gay user stated, "This is the best cock ring I have ever used, and I have used many."
But FirmTech didn't stop there. For June, we are introducing the revolutionary Tech Ring. In this age of wrist and ring wearables for health data, the Tech Ring embeds smart sensor technology into its erection ring. This is the world's first "underwearable" exclusively for men. Worn overnight, it can count the number of nocturnal erections, which are linked to cardiovascular health. Worn during sex, it tracks the duration of erections and firmness. These are the vital signs of a man's most vital organ. "A tool for the tool," noted one of our urologists. The Tech Ring connects via Bluetooth when placed back on its charger (with no risk of radiation to our favorite organ). The phone app is as easy to use as the device itself.
Urologists often remark, "The penis is the canary in the coal mine of vascular disease." By age 50, over 50% of men will experience Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and those rates increase 10% every decade after. The Tech Ring can help men to track their erectile fitness – its reflection of vascular health - and share that data with their partners and physicians. It can help men evaluate the impact of medications, supplements, and recreational drugs on a man's erectile fitness. Many men who have suffered a heart attack or stroke report ED symptoms in the years prior. Regular sex can decrease cardiovascular and cancer risks, while also offering a plethora of mental health benefits: lower anxiety and stress, increased happiness in relationships, and improve confidence. With FirmTech, not only will you enhance your sexual experience, but you'll also improve your health.
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This Pride Month, the FirmTech team invites you to try out products with a special discount code (Pride2022) when you visit MyFirmTech.com.
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BEIJING (AP) — China has locked down 65 million of its citizens under tough COVID-19 restrictions and is discouraging domestic travel during upcoming national holidays.
Across the country, 33 cities including seven provincial capitals are under full or partial lockdown covering more than 65 million people, according to a tally published late Sunday by the Chinese business magazine Caixin.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
Despite a relatively low number of infections, authorities have adhered to a “zero-COVID” policy requiring lockdowns, quarantines and the confining of people suspected of being in close contact with any confirmed case.
China recorded 1,552 new cases in the latest 24-hour period across a nation of 1.4 billion people, the National Health Commission reported Monday.
Most of the 21 million people in the southwestern city of Chengdu are confined to their apartments or residential complexes, while in the eastern port city of Tianjin, classes have ben moved online after 14 new cases were reported, all but two showing no symptoms.
Chengdu lifted the lockdown for about 1 million people in Qionglai city and Xinjin district, two areas in its southwest. Three more rounds of mass testing are being held through Wednesday. and schools remain closed with all classes online.
Sept. 10-12 is China’s mid-autumn festival, the country’s second-most important holiday after the Lunar New Year. The anti-virus measures have taken a major toll on the economy, travel and society in general, but China’s ruling Communist Party says they are necessary to prevent a wider spread of the virus, first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019.
The fear of being caught in a lockdown or sent to a quarantine facility for even being in proximity with a person who tested positive has severely constrained people’s work, socializing and travel habits.
Since the outbreak began, China has placed tens of millions of people under lockdowns that have been strictly enforced, sometimes preventing residents from obtaining food, health care and basic necessities.
A more than five-week closure of Shanghai, China’s largest city and key financial hub, in the spring upended the local economy, prompted protests and led to an exodus of foreign residents. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ap-china-locks-down-65-million-as-holiday-travel-peak-looms/ | 2022-09-05T17:34:58Z |
LISTEN: 8-year-old uses dad’s amateur radio to chat with astronaut aboard the ISS
ENGLAND (Gray News/TMX) – An 8-year-old girl in Kent, England recently made a very long-distance call to the International Space Station.
Isabella Payne used her father’s amateur radio to contact the ISS on Aug. 2.
Her call was answered by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, commander of NASA SpaceX Crew-4, which launched on April 27 for a planned six-month mission.
“My name’s Isabella, I’m 8 years old,” she said over the radio.
“Isabella, it’s so great to chat with you, thank you for getting on the radio and saying hello,” Lindgren replied.
Lindgren tweeted that he’s talked to amateur radio operators all over the world, but “this may be my favorite contact so far.”
“Thank you so much @astro_kjell, you have changed her world,” Isabella’s father, Matthew, tweeted.
Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, uses small frequency bands and is limited to non-commercial purposes.
According to the International Amateur Radio Union, there are more than 3 million licensed operators worldwide.
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BEIJING, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first episode of season two of the China Daily series Youth Power, titled "One Country, two Systems, three Cheers", was broadcast online on June 30.
For the episode, Youth Power invited Gen Zers from the mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, offering their suggestions for the future of Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The Gen Zers who took part discussed childhood memories and identity and cultural differences relating to Hong Kong and the mainland. In doing so they found that their cultural roots are strong, meaning young people can be proud bearers of their cultural memories.
According to those who too part, young people from Hong Kong and the mainland not only share the same languages, but also have similar interests. For example, Cantonese songs, TV programs, Hong Kong stars and celebrities and other elements of Hong Kong pop culture are a common memory and love of Gen Zers. Gen Zers in Hong Kong and Macao also enjoy variety shows from the mainland.
Those in the program said they hoped people from both Hong Kong and the mainland would cherish their shared history and culture.
In addition to cultural bonds, Gen Zers in the Youth Power episode discussed the role that patriotic education should play in helping teenagers to form their attitudes and values.
"I think patriotic education is important," Huang Ernuo, raised in Hong Kong, said. Huang now works for Tsinghua University in Beijing after having graduated there. "If it doesn't happen in the education system, what would happen? Where do you get your information from? Media, which can easily be influenced by business and money."
Zhong Yutong, a graduate of Fudan University in Shanghai, talked of the essence of an education that cultivates a sense of identity and belonging. "(You need to know) where you came from, where your ancestors came from, where you're heading and what some of the values you want to hold to are."
Many young people from Hong Kong and Macao, including some of the Youth Power guests, have gained new perspectives by studying, working or setting up a business on the mainland.
Song Wei, a doctoral student at China University of Political Science and Law in Beijing, said that as a Macao citizen she is proud of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
"It is an important symbol of the vigorous development of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. In the context of the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong and Macao can benefit from integration and become part of diversified industries, which will further provide more possibilities for the development of teenagers."
Those who appeared on the program, having witnessed how Hong Kong and the mainland are linked economically, culturally, with personal exchanges and in other ways, said they looked forward to a more in-depth emotional bonding in the future.
Chen Simo, of Taiwan, said that when she was a child she had to travel through Hong Kong whenever she traveled to and from the mainland. Direct travel between the mainland and Taiwan was officially established in 2009, making two-way, comprehensive three direct links across the Taiwan Straits a reality.
Chen said she was keen to help strengthen ties between Taiwan and the mainland. "I sincerely hope that one day there will be many return flights between Taiwan and the mainland, making it as convenient for us to travel between Taiwan and the mainland as it is for us to travel between Hong Kong and the mainland."
Ye Xueying, 21, of Hong Kong, who has just graduated from Wuhan University with an undergraduate degree in Chinese classics, talked of her future plans, saying: "I'll just stick to my study of the Chinese classics. I hope people can realize history is a very important part, a collective memory for everyone This is how we get to build our sense of belonging."
Addressing Hong Kong people, she said: "I hope you know that antagonism does not solve anything, and hatred and hostility are not what we should pass on. I hope we can put aside (our differences) and be able to love each other. Please allow me the honor to introduce to you this wonderful place named Hong Kong. It's small, but it's big enough for dreams and love."
Li Wanrong, born in Hong Kong in 1997, said: "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is only 25 years old, the same as me. We still have a lot of opportunities. We will have time to grow up. We will also face difficulties and challenges."
Li, a graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, hopes to become a pediatrician. No matter what challenges or difficulties we face, the important thing is to remember why we set out on our individual journey and why we would like to press on, she said.
Those who appeared on the program said Hong Kong and the mainland have always been closely linked, despite the various tests they have faced. All those who took part, from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and the mainland, said they would work together to create a bright future. They hope that the next 25 years will be prosperous and smooth for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, they said.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an improved way to promote the safety and social distancing of oral care products within a home," said an inventor, from Chicago, Ill., "so I invented the INDIVIDUAL PIECE. My design could help to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria between toothbrushes."
The invention provides a sanitary storage unit for toothbrushes. In doing so, it offers an improved alternative to storing toothbrushes in conventional holders. As a result, it prevents the brushing heads from touching and it increases hygiene and cleanliness. The invention features a protective and practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CLR-129, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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NEW YORK , June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 11, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Oscar Health, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant SEP membership growth; 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 Oscar you have until July 11, 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.
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12-year-old girl escapes captivity, man arrested after bodies found in home, authorities say
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - An Alabama man is facing multiple charges after a child led investigators to a disturbing discovery at his home.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said 37-year-old Jose Paulino Pascual-Reyes has been arrested and is facing charges that include capital murder and first-degree kidnapping.
WSFA reports that authorities were called to a county road south of Dadeville, Alabama, after a 12-year-old girl was spotted wandering down County Road 34. Officials said medical was called to assist the girl, who was then taken to an area hospital for treatment.
According to court filings, the girl was tied to bed posts for nearly a week and assaulted while being kept drugged through the use of alcohol.
The court documents revealed that the child escaped after chewing through her restraints before authorities found her walking on the road.
According to Sheriff Abbett, Pascual-Reyes was arrested after deputies completed a search of his home, located in the 3500 block of County Road 34, and found two decomposing bodies.
Abbett said the victims’ remains have since been taken to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for autopsies and identification.
On Tuesday, deputies said they were still at Pascual-Reyes’ home processing the scene.
Authorities said Pascual-Reyes is currently awaiting a bond hearing.
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11 AUGUST 2022, Start 11am, 31 KM, 2,200 M ELEVATION GAIN
SIERRA, SWITZERLAND
ANNECY, France, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a small revolution in the world of trail running! While European and American runners have seemed to dominate the Golden Trail World Series races for years, this weekend African runners took control in the 4th stage in Sierre-Zinal in Switzerland.
The Africans performed magnificently!
While they have dominated road running for decades, African runners have never really succeeded in establishing themselves in trail running, a speciality that requires technical and muscular qualities that did not seem to fully correspond to their running style. However, during the 4th stage of the Golden Trail World Series in Switzerland, it was the Africans who stood out! Winners in both the men's and women's races, ahead of the best European runners in the world, they also managed to take many places of honour with five Africans in the men's top 10 and four women in the women's top 10. An unprecedented result in a world cup round!
Bracelets for a win
This result is very encouraging and is in line with what the Golden Trail World Series aims to do: have the best athletes in the world compete against each other at each stage. It is not always easy, however, for these African runners who struggle to get visas in time to participate in events and who sometimes have to be resourceful in financing their travel. This was particularly the case for Esther Chesang (team Sky Runners, Kenya) who had to sell bracelets to raise 1,400 Euros to pay for her trip to Switzerland. This victory in the Golden Trail World Series should make it easier for her to participate in other European races. Especially as African runners have a real desire to shine on the trails of Europe. This is the case of Mark Kangogo (team Daudin / On Running, Kenya), winner of the men's race, who claims to have trained for more than six months especially for this round of the GTWS.
Get ready for the USA!
After this incredible 4th stage in Switzerland, it's time for the runners to take a short month's rest before heading to the United States where two legendary races await them. The first one will take place on September 17 in Manitou Springs in Colorado which is to host the Pikes Peak Ascent!
Results
Men
1 – MARK KANGOGO (KEN – DAUDIN / ON RUNNING): 02:27:31
2 – ANDREU BLANES (ESP – HOKA ONE ONE / CARNICAS SERRANO): 02:29:19
3 - PATRICK KIPNGENO (KEN - RUN2GETHER): 02:29:35
4 – PETRO MAMU (ERI – SCARPA): 02:30:18
5 – KILIAN JORNET (ESP – NNORMAL): 02:30:19
Women
1 – ESTHER CHESANG (KEN – SKY RUNNERS KENYA): 02:52:01
2 – MAUDE MATHYS (SUI – SALOMON): 02:52:32
3 – PHILIARIES KISANG (KEN – DAUDIN / ON RUNNING): 02:58:00
4 – TERESIAH OMOSA (KEN – RUN2GETHER): 03:01:13
5 – SARAH MCCORMACK (IRL – INOV-8): 03:04:12
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sometimes it’s hard to tell who Hank Williams Jr. really is behind the dark sunglasses and the beard covering facial scars.
How much of him is a persona — or a stage presence — is further complicated by the fact that Williams takes on multiple identities, whether it’s Bocephus or Thunderhead Hawkins, who is the centerpiece on his latest album. Sometimes he talks about himself in the third person as if he’s reviewing a movie of his life.
“I’m a Gemini,” said Williams, referencing the astrological sign that is represented by twins as a way of explaining who he is.
Williams has often defied easy characterizations. He is the son of an icon, the elder Hank Williams, whose tragic death left him at a young age with a legacy to both uphold and expand upon. After surviving a near fatal fall off a mountain in 1975, Williams took his own rowdy blue-collar Southern rock sound to new heights, changing the sound of country music.
His new record, “Rich White Honky Blues,” his first album since 2016, gives more insight into the Country Music Hall of Famer’s early years and the influences that would eventually make him a singular artist.
Blues has always been a part of his musical DNA. His father learned to play guitar in Alabama from a Black bluesman named Rufus “Tee Tot” Payne, but his parents were running a boarding house and had few resources.
“They don’t have money to give him, but they did have food for the guitar lessons,” said Williams of Payne.
After his father’s death at age 29, Williams Jr. was expected at an early age to follow in his footsteps. By the time he was 8, he was performing his late father’s songs on stage, but on the car rides home, he was listening to blues by the likes of Bobby Blue Bland and late-night broadcasts of WLAC, a Nashville-based radio station that played rhythm and blues.“I’m not listening to the Grand Ole Opry,” said Williams. “Never been a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Never will be. Period. And I’ve done pretty good.”
Williams moved away from the traditional country that his father was known for and started merging genres — Delta blues, hard rock, country, soul — alongside bands like the Marshall Tucker Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
His No. 1 hits include “A Country Boy Can Survive,” “Family Tradition” and “All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight,” which later became the opening theme song for “Monday Night Football.” He’s been named entertainer of the year multiple times by the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music and won a Grammy for best country vocal collaboration.
But he also has become headline fodder for his boisterousness and brashness, especially in his later years. He’s not quiet about his conservative political beliefs, likes singing about God, guns and the South. His comments once cost him the “Monday Night Football” intro spot.
His new record continues to mythologize the macho boogie-woogie man, even as he has reached his 70s. The album is a sexualized romp through X-rated blues material by Robert Johnson, Lightnin’ Hopkins, R.L. Burnside and Muddy Waters, as well as Williams’ own original tunes. Recorded at Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Studio in Nashville, the session musicians include electric slide guitarist Kenny Brown, bassist Eric Deaton, drummer Kinney Kimbrough and Auerbach on guitar.
“We understood each other pretty quick,” said Williams. “I got over there with Kenny and them and Dan, and it was just like pouring water out of a cup. It went pretty smooth and we knocked it out in two and a half days.”
Ken Levitan, Williams’ longtime manager, said Auerbach, a Grammy-winning producer and one half of the rock duo The Black Keys, was just the right fit for Williams, drawn together because of their knowledge of the blues.
“There are matches that just work very, very well,” Levitan said. “And this one has worked extremely well.”
Williams added his own off-the-cuff lyrical riffs to the songs, including sometimes crude remarks about women as the band snickers in the background.
“We say a few dirty words. Several dirty words,” Williams said with a smile. “This is Thunderhead Hawkins, south Alabama, Mississippi juke joint. And that’s exactly how it sounds and how it feels.”
But for all the bravado that Williams displays, he can’t escape his own heartbreak as his family continues to endure tragedy.
Williams’ eldest daughter Kate died in a car accident at age 27 in 2020, just months before it was announced he would be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Then his wife, Mary Jane Thomas, whom he married in 1990, died in March after a medical emergency at a Florida spa.
The last track on the album “Jesus Won’t You Come By Here,” the only religious song on the record and penned by Lightnin’ Hopkins, was a song Williams loved for decades. After all the debaucherous blues, he sings, “Jesus, won’t you come by here/Down on my knees to pray,” like a sinner on Sunday.
He can’t bring himself to sing the song live now following his wife’s death.
“I loved that song 40 years ago. And still do love it,” Williams said, his words catching. “But I’m not going to be doing it live. Can’t do it. I’m pretty damn tough. I can do a lot. I can’t do that right now. Now you got the answer.”
“Hank’s had a very rough couple of years,” Levitan said. “At least in retrospect, (the song) has a huge significance at this point.”
Williams doesn’t like modern country record promotion, having little patience for interviews. He has an private jet waiting to take him back to his home a couple of hours outside of Nashville near Kentucky Lake and he made it clear he’s done talking.
“For everything that’s happened, I take a pretty positive attitude. But that song is wonderful,” he said. “The whole thing is getting a lot of attention. I guess that’s why we’re sitting here. It’s getting a lot of attention, folks. I guess you would call me an attention-getting blues man. Bye.”
And Thunderhead Hawkins left the room.
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Skittles contain known toxin, unfit for human consumption, lawsuit claims
Published: Jul. 16, 2022 at 3:23 PM CDT|Updated: 59 minutes ago
(CNN) - A new lawsuit claims that Skittles are unsafe to eat.
A consumer in California has filed a lawsuit in federal court against candy maker Mars that alleges that Skittles are made with a known toxin, titanium dioxide, that’s unfit for human consumption.
In 2016, Mars said it planned to eliminate the chemical compound from its products. However, the lawsuit claims it is still being used in products, including Skittles.
A Mars spokesperson released the following statement regarding the lawsuit:
“While we do not comment on pending litigation, our use of titanium dioxide complies with FDA regulations.”
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The easy-to-make meals in collaboration with FitMenCook are available online for a limited time
CHICAGO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Chef, the leading meal solutions brand available both online and in-store, is partnering with Kevin Curry, creator, entrepreneur and cookbook author behind FitMenCook™, to bring fans a limited-time lineup of fresh, delicious meals that spotlight peak summer flavors. Home Chef's convenient and approachable meal kits combined with Curry's flair for delicious, balanced recipes make this menu a perfect fit for anyone looking to enjoy a flavorful, fun-filled summer without sacrificing eating well.
"At Home Chef, we believe anyone can make a delicious meal that impresses," said Shira Schwarz, VP of brand marketing at Home Chef. "Kevin is the perfect partner for this menu because his creativity and confidence in the kitchen is contagious – and he does it all with accessible recipes that any cook can recreate."
With vibrant yet simple recipes, Home Chef's exclusive menu curated with Curry allows home cooks to explore new ingredients and flavors in an easy-to-make format – because a homemade meal shouldn't just taste good, it should make everyone at the table feel good, even if it was a breeze to make.
The four tasty and time-saving recipes include:
- Smoky Chipotle Chicken Tacos: The perfect combination of sweet, spicy and smoky, made with chipotle-spiced chicken, fire-roasted salsa, creamy guacamole, and queso fresco. And the best part: It's ready in just 15 minutes!
- Stuffed Chicken Parmesan: An easy, cheesy, carb and calorie-conscious take on an Italian American classic made with chicken breast stuffed with the dish's namesake cheese, topped with marinara (and yes, more parm), and served alongside herb-y, in-season zucchini and red bell peppers. This Oven-Ready meal is ready to heat and enjoy with minimal prep or mess.
- Beef Egg Roll Rice Bowl: A deconstructed version of a takeout favorite removes the rolling and frying but keeps the fresh flavors, including bell pepper, green onions, and cabbage, and umami-packed beef made with sweet chili and soy sauce, all served over a bed of jasmine rice and topped with crispy wonton strips for everyone still craving that signature crunch in every bite – and it takes just 15 minutes from fridge to table.
- Enchilada Turkey Meatloaf: This hearty, Oven-Ready meal is full of flavors inspired by Mexican cuisine, like poblano and bell peppers, black beans, corn, and queso fresco. Paired with easy, no-prep turkey meatloaves topped with enchilada sauce, this well-balanced meal (which is carb- and calorie-conscious) is sure to be a quick and convenient hit at meal-time.
"One of my main priorities in the kitchen is using fresh, nourishing ingredients, but I'll never sacrifice flavor to make a balanced meal," said Curry. "I'm so excited to partner with Home Chef, because they deliver the best of both worlds: a tasty meal you can feel good putting on the table, without wasting food or spending hours prepping."
Fans of FitMenCook and Home Chef can order these meals starting now at homechef.com/fitmencook. The recipes will be ready to enjoy at home between August 1 and 12, with two of Kevin Curry's meals to choose from each week. Ordering closes at noon CT on August 5, so fans who want to snag these exclusive meals should order now and let the mouth-watering anticipation begin.
About Home Chef
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available from www.homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,200 Kroger Family of Stores, Home Chef is committed to bringing the joy and convenience of home cooking through simple, delicious meals. The Chicago-based meal kit company was ranked #1 in Customer Service among Meal Kits by Newsweek. Home Chef is a subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). Find out more and get cooking at www.homechef.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for updates and inspiration.
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Dean "Diz" Laird, the only known Navy ace to shoot down both German and Japanese planes during World War II, has died, his daughter told CNN on Monday. He was 101.
Andrea Laird said her father died by her side in Walnut Creek, California, on August 10.
In June, according to his daughter, Laird took his final flight with the help of Dream Flights, a Nevada company that is "dedicated to honoring military veterans and seniors with the adventure of a lifetime," according to the company website.
He was joined by fellow fighter pilot Clarence "Bud" Anderson, who is set to turn 101 in January.
"He and Bud got together, and we also had a bottle of champagne there for them. For them to each toast after their flights," Andrea Laird told CNN.
On his 90th birthday, Laird went skydiving out of an aircraft, the according to the San Diego Air & Space Museum, which described him as the "quintessential fighter pilot."
Born February 7, 1921, in Loomis, California, Laird joined the US Navy in 1942 at the age of 20, days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, his daughter said.
"I think there was a love of flight, and he already had a pilot's license," she said.
"He remembered seeing film footage of biplanes landing on boat decks that had been turned into carriers [...] and he thought that looks like a heck of a lot of fun. I'd like to do that."
His career began in the European theater, according to a biography on the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum. Flying a Grumman Wildcat, he shot down two German planes -- a bomber and a seaplane -- during an operation off Norway in 1943. He switched to the Pacific in 1944 and shot down several Japanese aircraft, according to the museum.
In total, Laird shot down six or seven planes, according to the museum, although his official total is 5.75 planes, because of the way shot-downs are shared among members of a squadron. The title of an "ace" is given to fighter pilots credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft.
After World War II, Laird flew in the Korean War and the Vietnam War, in which he made a total of 32 trans-Pacific flights, his daughter said.
After 29 years with the US Navy, Laird retired as a commander in 1971 at the age of 50.
During that time, he logged more than 8,200 hours in 3,662 jets, 4,623 propeller aircraft and 520 carrier landings, according to the San Diego Air & Space Museum.
In 2013, Laird was entered into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame and is remembered as the only US Navy ace to have combat victories in both the Pacific and European theaters of World War II, according to the San Diego Air & Space Museum.
"He truly embodied the spirit of aviation and space exploration which earned him an honored place in the prestigious International Air & Space Hall of Fame," said Jim Kidrick, the president and CEO of the museum.
Laird has also received several honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Congressional Gold Medal.
When asked how she will remember her father, Andrea Laird said, "He had an extremely dry, funny sense of humor."
"And he was a really generous guy," she said, adding that he tried to help people out when he could.
World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945, with more than 16 million US troops serving in the battle. A total of 405,399 US troops died in the war.
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US Cyber Command team helps Lithuania protect its networks
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Index Changes Take Effect August 1, 2022
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Yep, our mouths are watering too don’t you worry. There was a beautiful tease earlier in the week about a new Blue Bell ice cream flavor hitting not only the shelves of Texas but shelves around the country as well. It’s finally arrived.
The new flavor has been dubbed, Chocolate Peanut Butter Overload. It contains what Blue Bell describes as a smooth milk chocolate ice cream loaded up with chocolate-coated peanut butter cups and peanut butter cookie dough pieces.
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This new flavor will be available for a limited time along with Bride’s Cake and Southern Blackberry Cobbler. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/blue-bell-releases-new-flavor-thursday-filled-with-chocolate-peanut-butter/ | 2022-04-28T18:34:35Z |
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans will host the Uvalde high school football team and wear “Uvalde Strong” decals on their helmets when they open the season Sept. 11 against Indianapolis.
A contingent from the team, including coach Lovie Smith and linebackers Christian Kirksey and Kamu Grugier-Hill, visited Uvalde on Thursday night and surprised the team with new uniforms provided by Nike during a team dinner.
“It was just special to see the smiles on their faces because we know this city was impacted drastically,” Kirksey said in a television interview. “Being a leader and not just being a football player but being somebody that can be an extra shoulder to lean on, it definitely warmed something in my heart… (and) we’re just going to be here with the city and let them know that we support them in every way and we’re going to be here for them.”
This is part of the team’s continuing support for the community. The Texans donated $400,000 to the Robb Elementary School memorial fund after 19 children and two teachers were killed in a shooting there in May.
During the visit, the Texans also announced that they were joining with grocery store chain H-E-B to pay for the high school team to travel to the opener and take in the NFL game from a suite.
Kirksey and Grugier-Hill showed the team the decal on a Texans helmet during an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
“You guys will be with us, and we’ll be with you,” Grugier-Hill told them while holding the helmet. “Words can’t even describe or help anything you’ve been through, so we can only try to empathize (with) you guys and be there for you guys.”
The visit continued Friday when team owners Cal and Hannah McNair joined members of the organization in town and the team hosted football camps and clinics for hundreds of children before attending Uvalde’s home opener.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Sides. Sides are the best and it is time to decide the goat of all sides. French fries, baked beans, potato salad, caesar salad, creamed spinach? Those are viable options, yes, but as long as you’re not lactose intolerant, you probably know the GOAT of all sides.
As you’ve probably gathered we, unofficially, believe that mac and cheese has a fair shot of being assumed as the greatest side of all time. What better day to, unofficially, declare such a thing than Thursday, July 14, National Mac and Cheese Day!
NationalToday says, “Golden and gooey, baked and hearty, this sideline staple or main dish can be served up any number of ways, and on July 14, you’ll have the opportunity to try as many of these as you can on National Mac and Cheese Day, also known as National Macaroni and Cheese Day.”
So, it’s only natural we checked out Tripadvisor’s list of some of the best restaurants around Dallas to eat some delicious mac and cheese:
- Pecan Lodge
- Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab
- The Capital Grille
- rise n°1
- Al Biernat’s
- Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room
- YO Ranch Steakhouse
- Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
- The Porch | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/heres-where-to-eat-the-best-mac-and-cheese-around-north-texas-according-to-tripadvisor/ | 2022-07-14T16:12:54Z |
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, announced today the relocation of its Los Angeles corporate headquarters from Brentwood to Westwood, California effective August 29, 2022. The company's offices were initially located in Westwood when the firm was started over 50 years ago. "We are thrilled to be relocating back to Westwood where it all began. This move marks the beginning of a new chapter for Westwood Financial," said Mark Bratt, CEO. "The modern workspace promotes innovation, collaboration, and appeals to both current and future employees which is important in today's competitive labor market and to our continued growth. The move will also reduce operating costs by approximately 50%, giving Westwood more working capital," added Bratt.
The nearly 8,000 SF space is located on the 11th floor of the Center West building at 10877 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood, California. The 23-story high-rise is situated in the heart of Westwood Village, across the street from the Hammer Museum and adjacent to UCLA. Westwood Village features over 120 shops and restaurants, many within walking distance, making it an ideal location.
Westwood Financial owns / manages and operates over 124 high-quality shopping centers located in top U.S. metropolitan markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, and Raleigh. The centers are primarily anchored by top-tier grocers as well as leading service and experiential-based operators. Established in 1970, Westwood Financial is headquartered in Los Angeles, with regional offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix. More information is available at www.westfin.com.
Contact:
Volker Schramm
Director of Marketing
vschramm@westfin.com
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