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One of the best pieces of breakup advice my friend Genna gave me during a tumultuous end to a long-term relationship was to write poetry.
Feeling desperate in my heartbreak, I was willing to try anything. As Emily Dickinson wisely advised:
Not knowing when the Dawn will come
I open every Door
I wrote more than two dozen poems in the following weeks. Artistically speaking, they were a very poor showing, but as a tool to process the big emotions of a difficult time, the poems were highly successful. Writing them was cathartic and at times revelatory.
Many years later -- and heart fully healed, I'm happy to report -- emerging scientific research into the wellness potential of poetry supports my personal experience.
Interested in the effectiveness that poetry has on combating loneliness, particularly during the early isolating period of the Covid-19 pandemic, David Haosen Xiang and Alisha Moon Yi wrote a 2020 article in the Journal of Medical Humanities inspired by their experience leading poetry workshops.
Xiang and Yi, then students of Harvard Medical School and Harvard College, respectively, cited a number of studies (some with small sample sizes, admittedly) showing various health benefits from reading, writing and listening to poetry and creative nonfiction. They have been shown to combat stress and depression symptoms, as well as reduce pain, both chronic and following surgery, the authors pointed out. Poetry has also been shown to improve mood, memory and work performance.
Separately, a 2021 study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that a group of 44 hospitalized children who were encouraged to read and write poetry saw reductions in fear, sadness, anger, worry and fatigue. Poetry was a welcome distraction from stress and an opportunity for self-reflection, the researchers concluded.
Spoken word poet Sekou Andrews demonstrated the power words can have in difficult times when you may feel broken, at the recent Life Itself conference, a health and wellness event presented in partnership with CNN. In a "poetic voice" presentation, he shared with the audience a story about his and his wife's infertility struggles and loss. As Andrews explained on stage:
All inspiration really is is a peephole into possibility.
There is a wall and then suddenly something shakes it, disrupts it,
And there's a crack that appears
And you can see something on the other side.
And there is a power to simply being able to say,
"I see it!"
"Whether it is coping with pain, dealing with stressful situations, or coming to terms with uncertainty, poetry can benefit a patient's well-being, confidence, emotional stability, and quality of life," Xiang and Yi wrote.
Why poetry is special
Poetry's ability to provide comfort and boost mood during periods of stress, trauma and grief may have a lot to do with framing and perspective.
As a creative device, poems slow our reaction to an experience and can alter our perception of it in ways that help us find new angles, go deeper. It can strengthen our sense of identity and connect us to the experiences of others to foster empathy.
"I always say you don't hire the poet to hit the nail on the head for you," Andrews explained in an email. "You hire the poet to whisper in your ear, tap you on your shoulder, make you turn around and see a version of yourself that is unexpected, surprising and inspiring."
The medium also has a unique way of getting to the heart of the matter -- "Poetry is truth in its Sunday clothes," wrote the French poet Joseph Roux -- as metaphor and imagery are particularly well suited for tapping into and synthesizing emotions.
"And the abstract nature of poetry may make it easier to take a close look at painful experiences, which might feel too threatening to approach in a direct, literal manner," wrote Linda Wasmer Andrews in an article about the practice of poetry therapy in Psychology Today.
Poetry can also elicit peak emotional responses. In one study from 2017, researchers measured 27 people for their psychophysiological responses (such as chills or goosebumps) to hearing poetry read aloud. These physical responses are connected to the rewards-sensing area of the brain, the study explained.
In his poem "For the Interim Time," John O'Donohue describes this kind of cerebral alchemy:
What is being transfigured here in your mind,
And it is difficult and slow to become new.
The more faithfully you can endure here,
The more refined your heart will become
For your arrival in the new dawn.
Getting more poetry in your life
Read, write and listen. Those are the main options to infusing your life with more poetry.
To expose yourself to something new, visit open mic nights (real or in person), or try the daily (and short) poem podcast The Slowdown from American Public Media and the National Endowment for the Arts, or subscribe to its newsletter. There are other poetry podcasts as well.
And try an accessible collection. The actor John Lithgow compiled an introductory primer in the book "The Poets' Corner: The One-and-Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family." I personally love Shel Silverstein, Mary Oliver, Maya Angelou, Sharon Olds and John O'Donohue if you want to go deeper with one poet and be perpetually entertained and enlightened.
And to write it, you need no formal training to get started. You may enjoy trying different styles (such as haiku) and experiments. The community-oriented website Read Poetry has an enticing guide to some creative exercises you may find inspiring.
"Just write. Just speak. Don't worry about it being good to you, you'll get there. First, just let it be good for you," Andrews said.
But no matter how you engage, just get in there and start feeling your way around for what you need. Or as poet Billy Collins wrote in "Introduction to Poetry":
...walk inside the poem's room
and feel the walls for a light switch.
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the COVID-19 pandemic having eroded corporate culture and upended the rhythm of coworkers' connections, restoring corporate culture may be difficult. One global CEO and bestselling author on harmony outlines steps company leaders should consider to restore a corporate culture that's sustainable.
"Inspired by Peter Drucker's quote, 'Culture eats strategy for breakfast,' I'm convinced that restoring culture is key to bringing our companies back from the pandemic," said Kevin Guest, chairman and CEO of USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA). "Aligning personal values with your employer's culture brings a peaceful sense of harmony and strengthens teams."
Author of bestseller All the Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a Life in Harmony, Guest provides eight steps to help employees and leaders alike restore company culture and become stronger as an organization.
"Transitioning to hybrid work is the perfect time to celebrate reuniting with the team that achieved success together during the pandemic," he said. "Deepening those relationships at company and personal events can reinforce the sense of team and harmony."
Giving back to the community strengthens bonds and allows teams to make a difference outside of themselves.
"Every great company I know has a robust community outreach program," Guest said. "This service provides opportunities to forget about yourself and to help others. When you're doing this with coworkers, you'll see an inner source of accomplishment and gratitude for how you can make a difference and lift others."
In his book, Guest writes, "Growing up in Montana, we learned we are all God's children, and He wants us to love and serve each other."
The non-profit arm of USANA Health Sciences, the USANA Foundation, works to eliminate starvation for people in 37 countries worldwide. Regular service by employees bonds them and highlights strengths.
"Next, I encourage everyone to focus on strengths and pay attention to the things they do well," he said. "Then build on that footing to reach higher and grow personally and as a company."
Facing challenges show our strengths. In his bestseller, Guest writes, "When challenges arise, stand up, be strong, and meet your troubles head on. You can conquer just about anything if you'll just face it."
Hailed by CEOs as the top soft skill in demand, communications brings remarkable power to restore culture.
"Communicate openly. Nothing beats speaking directly and respectfully. When we can feel safe about sharing and receiving direct communication, we grow exponentially," said Guest. "Always share credit because teamwork is at the heart of every successful company. Thank others individually and in public for how they contribute to group victories. Sometimes, it's appropriate to throw a party or to send a note expressing your gratitude."
If openly giving praise hasn't been the norm, the global leader says it should be going forward.
"Give praise. Generously acknowledge the talents and achievements of colleagues. A genuine thank-you energizes colleagues who work hard to bring success to projects," he said. "With that, it's important to build consensus and to seek feedback to involve others when making important decisions.
"When we seek input in safe conversations, others will be more likely to support projects they have helped develop. More important, they'll feel valued and recognized."
A musician at heart, Guest urges everyone to continue learning and growing. "I have spent hours at home learning to play guitar and honing my skills. Although I love music and love to play, it has been hard work. However, the years of hard work have paid off."
With country music star Collin Raye, Guest has shared the stage with Brooks and Dunn, Keith Urban, Diamond Rio, and many others.
"Through constant learning and practice, it's also been my privilege to play at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and I know developing your knowledge and skills will broaden your opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways," Guest said.
"Implementing these steps will help restore corporate culture and build stronger teams going forward."
All proceeds from All the Right Reasons are directed to feed two million meals to hungry children. Available on Amazon, the book provides 40 meals for each single purchase.
For more information, visit www.kevinguest.com.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Vir Biotechnology, Inc. ("VIR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VIR). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether VIR and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 25, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") announced that it was limiting the use of VIR's monoclonal antibody, Sotrovimab, to treat COVID-19 in some U.S. regions due to the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant. On this news, VIR's stock price fell $3.42 per share, or 13.5%, to close at $21.81 per share on March 25, 2022.
Then, on April 5, 2022, the FDA announced that "Sotrovimab is no longer authorized to treat COVID-19 in any U.S. region due to increases in the proportion of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant." Specifically, the FDA stated that "[d]ata included in the health care provider fact sheet show the authorized dose of sotrovimab is unlikely to be effective against the BA.2 sub-variant. Due to these data, sotrovimab is not authorized in any U.S. state or territory at this time." On this news, VIR's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 5, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris 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, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm 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.pomerantzlaw.com
CONTACT:
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Pomerantz LLP
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IX AT 50: Resilience lifts Topeka gym owner through adversity
“I have cancer. I have a brain tumor, but that’s not me. It’s not breaking me down. It’s just allowing me to become who I’m supposed to be.”
June 23, 1972, President Nixon signed Title IX into law, prohibiting sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. Title IX has largely been considered the springboard for high school and collegiate women’s sports to get where they are today — but the fight for equality is far from over. Every Thursday night at 10:00 p.m. leading up to the 50th anniversary of the law’s passing, 13 Sports will honor the women who changed the game for girls’ and women’s sports in Kansas.
“IX at 50: The Trailblazers of Women’s Sports in Kansas”
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Holly Torrez’s gym in south Topeka has a fitting name — in more ways than one.
It’s called Resilience Training.
“That’s what resilience is about is being broken down mentally and physically, but establishing a foundation to grow on for better days,” Torrez, who placed second at USA Powerlifting Nationals last year, said.
After being knocked out in an MMA fight in 2016, an MRI revealed Torrez had a brain tumor.
“Last year they said, ‘Okay, you’re free and clear. I was so excited,” she said. “I felt free. I felt, you know, excited, like, ‘Okay, I don’t have anything to worry about.’ And we were good for about six months.”
Doctors diagnosed her with another in January.
“Currently the doctors are seeking different plans to keep me the most comfortable,” she said.
With the weight of that news on her shoulders, Torrez did what she knows best.
She picked up her powerlifting program.
“I got excited looking at my program on those days when it was really hard and I was upset with God. I was able to look at my program and say, ‘Well, I get to do this today,’” she said. “It’s a statement for my own self to know that I’m capable of anything. If I can do this in here, I can do anything, anywhere, ever.”
The weights wait for her, through whatever life brings.
“You can do this. You are worth it. That’s what power lifting has brought to me,” she said. “It’s not just lifting the weights or the number in the bar. It’s a realization that I can do this.”
It’s a feeling of empowerment she hopes to pass on to the athletes who step foot in her gym:
“If there’s anything that I would leave for anybody here on Earth is that you’re not broken. You’re just becoming,” she said. “I have cancer. I have a brain tumor, but that’s not me. It’s not breaking me down. It’s just allowing me to become who I’m supposed to be. But that only happens if you continue to work towards who you’re meant to be.”
You can learn more about Resilience Training and how to sign up for Torrez’s services here. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with her medical expenses.
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The Pet Cannabis Coalition is supporting California Assembly Bill 1885 that will formally legalize cannabis products for pets and allow veterinarians to recommend them for a range of conditions
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pet Cannabis Coalition, a recently established advocacy group that supports legislation aimed at legalizing cannabis products for pets and creating a legal framework that will allow veterinarians to recommend these products, is announcing today its full support of California Assembly Bill 1885 (AB 1885). If passed, the bill will amend existing language to clearly specify that California veterinarians won't risk discipline by the state's Veterinary Medical Board for recommending the use of cannabis on an animal for potential therapeutic effect or health supplementation purposes.
"Cannabis can provide life-changing–-and oftentimes lifesaving–-benefits for animals," says veterinarian Dr. Tim Shu, the President of the Pet Cannabis Coalition and the Founder and CEO of cannabis-based therapy company, VETCBD. "Pets and their owners deserve to have access to products that can improve their lives, and veterinarians should be allowed to provide guidance on such products. We need to shed the shroud of prohibition and embrace science if we're to embark on a path of progress. This is why we created the Pet Cannabis Coalition; to ensure there is staunch political advocacy surrounding the health and wellness of our beloved pets."
Animals can benefit from the therapeutic properties of cannabis. Studies have shown that cannabinoids such as CBD can provide benefits to pets suffering from arthritis and seizures, and veterinarians across the country have reported improvements in patients with conditions such as pain, anxiety, allergies, nausea, and seizures.1,2,3
Pet owners want to discuss cannabis with their vets and receive recommendations about products and dosages. However due to the current lack of legal clarity, most veterinarians are reluctant to make any recommendations and could face disciplinary repercussions for doing so.
While the passage of AB 2215 back in 2018 technically allowed veterinarians to discuss the use of cannabis on an animal for medicinal purposes, it in no way clarified the point at which "discussion" becomes "recommendation," which carries with it potential disciplinary action. Due to this lack of clarity, many veterinary professionals reasonably choose to err on the side of caution and forgo discussion of cannabis use on pets altogether. As it stands, this reluctance to even discuss the potentially therapeutic properties of cannabis in regard to pet health leaves California pet owners without accredited advice and support surrounding these potentially useful natural compounds.
"A crucial component of the work we do is advocating for animals, both on the state and national level," says Elizabeth Oreck, National Manager of Campaigns and Initiatives for Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit that operates the nation's largest animal rescue sanctuary and two pet lifesaving centers in Los Angeles. "California's legal language surrounding how veterinarians can discuss cannabis is unclear, and this too often has them deciding not to discuss it at all. While the research shows that animals can benefit from cannabis in various ways, many caring pet owners aren't able to receive professional advice about these benefits."
The Pet Cannabis Coalition wants to change this. By supporting AB 1885, the advocacy group is forging a clear path toward formal legalization–-and thus, proper regulation–-of cannabis products for pets and, with it, the ability for veterinarians to confidently recommend these products for a range of pet health and wellness issues. If AB 1885 passes, cannabis compounds including tinctures, topicals, and chews will be able to be recommended for administration to pets by pet owners, all under the guidance and support of animal healthcare professionals. An additional benefit of AB 1885 is that this legal framework will ensure all animal cannabis products are tested for safety, concentration, pesticides, and other quality control measures; a huge benefit in terms of maintaining standards, building trust, and enhancing safety for California pets.
"On behalf of our members across the state, we're enthusiastic about supporting the mission of the Pet Cannabis Coalition," adds Lindsay Robinson, Executive Director of the California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA). "AB 1885 is an important step forward in providing clarity and structure surrounding how cannabis can be used for therapeutic purposes in pets."
The Pet Cannabis Coalition is a collaborative effort led by cannabis-based therapy creator, VETCBD, along with the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals, the Best Friends 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As a core component of its advocacy, the Pet Cannabis Coalition is encouraging public engagement and support for AB 1885 so for more information, to make a donation, and to sign a letter of support, please visit www.petcannabis.org.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicole Cottrill, FINN Partners' Senior Partner and Health Provider Services Group Lead, has been named one of Medika Life's Women Transforming Healthcare. The prestigious list features 30 must-watch-and-follow global ambassadors who relentlessly work to improve the healthcare system.
Cottrill is credited with guiding US health provider and health plan leaders in addressing the needs of vulnerable patient communities, helping health systems navigate economic challenges and crises and enabling health executives to express thought leadership on critical topics surrounding health equity, innovation and policy.
"As we compiled the list of women making a substantial impact across the healthcare industry, Nicole was a top candidate as a veteran in healthcare communications," said Dr. Robert Turner, Founding Editor, Medika Life. "Her relentless passion to make a difference is improving lives across the globe."
As FINN's leader of the Health Provider Services sector, Cottrill serves as senior counselor for the agency's provider and payer clients including hospitals and health systems, physician practices, long-term and post-acute care providers, and specialists in areas including oncology and behavioral health.
Recognized as US Healthcare Agency of the Year by HITMC and a top four PRovoke Media global healthcare agency, FINN's Health Practice is among the agency's largest and fastest-growing divisions. Nashville, the nation's health services capital, is the southeastern hub for FINN, where Cottrill previously served as Senior Partner and Health Group co-lead. The health industry is Nashville's largest economic driver. Data from Nashville Health Care Council shows that the industry contributes an overall economic benefit of $46.7 billion to the local economy annually and generates more than $92 billion globally. Cottrill has played a major role in developing the reputation and growth of the agency's health team.
Cottrill joined FINN in 2006. She began her career at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. In 1999, she joined Boston-based public relations firm Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications where she rose to vice president, healthcare and science. Honoring her many industry achievements, Cottrill was named one of Nashville Medical News' "Women to Watch" in 2019 and among Nashville Business Journal's Forty Under 40 in 2012.
Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about $24 million in fees to almost $170 million in fees over ten years, becoming one of the fastest growing independent public relations agencies in the world. The full-service marketing and communications company's record setting pace is a result of organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 32 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. FINN Partners clients are also supported through longstanding partner agencies and its membership in the PROI network of leading agencies around the world. Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Atlanta, Bangalore, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Guam, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Vancouver and Washington D.C. Find us at finnpartners.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @finnpartners.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CellResearch Corporation, a Singapore-based biopharmaceutical company today announced it has successfully closed the first Phase I study in CorLiCyte®, a stem cell therapy derived from umbilical cord lining stem cells, with research partners at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus and ClinImmune Cell and Gene Therapy.
CorLiCyte® is in development for the treatment of a number of serious conditions, with a first target indication of treating diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). In the study protocol nine patients with chronic DFU were treated with CorLiCyte® twice weekly for 8 weeks. None of the patients participating in the study experienced any treatment-related adverse events and all subjects saw a reduction in wound size during the treatment period.
"These results are encouraging and can be used to support further research with CorLiCyte® in future studies, with the potential to address unmet medical needs in treatment of patients with chronic DFUs." said Cecilia Low-Wang, the lead investigator at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus.
About CorLiCyte®
CorLiCyte® is a live mesenchymal stem cell therapy derived from human umbilical cord lining stem cells, with a proprietary optimised expression of cytokines, growth and cellular factors for the treatment of a number of serious health conditions. In addition to DFU, CRC is pursuing a range of potential indications at pre-clinical stage such as osteoarthritis, venous leg ulcers, chronic inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
About CellResearch Corporation
CellResearch Corporation (CRC) was founded in 2002 as a contract research provider focusing on skin cells. In 2004, the company made the discovery that the umbilical cord lining of mammals was an abundant source of both mesenchymal and epithelial stem cells. Today, the company owns this technology through a family of patents and holds the rights to commercialise this technology in most major markets globally.
CellResearch Consumer Health (Formerly known as CALECIM® Cosmeceuticals) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CRC and produces an innovative range of skin and hair care products using cord lining stem cell media to power its products. It is used in medical hair and aesthetic clinics for in-office treatments and as part of an at-home anti-aging skincare regime. It is distributed globally through over 600 aesthetic physicians and online via its own website. It has a key distribution partnership with Menarini Group across South East Asia.
CRC partner, Cordlife offers parents the opportunity to bank their child's umbilical cord tissue alongside their cord blood. Cordlife has what is believed to be the largest licensed bank of umbilical cord tissue globally. As cell therapies move into the clinic, Cordlife will have the ability to expand stem cells from a banked umbilical cord for autologous and donor-related uses.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds declared the following distributions today:
The Funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P.
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At 3650 Pacific Ave., Suite 104B
FOREST GROVE, Ore., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 3650 Pacific Ave., Suite 104B.
The clinic is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. To make an appointment, call 503-395-1232 or visit benchmarkpt.com.
BenchMark offers in-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation programs.
Clinic director Jordan Harrison earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from San Diego State University and a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University.
Harrison's clinical interests include vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management and neurological rehabilitation.
The new clinic joins more than 20 other BenchMark locations throughout the greater Portland region.
BenchMark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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4-year-old boy drowns in pool; mom says he just started swim lessons
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a child was found unresponsive in a swimming pool Wednesday morning, the second drowning call within 24 hours.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office reported a 4-year-old boy drowned in a pool at a residence. He was taken to a hospital but did not survive.
The county coroner did not immediately identify the boy but his mother, Dori Scott, shared on social media that her son had just started swimming lessons, as reported by WRDW.
Scott wrote, ”My heart has been ripped out of my chest,” after the drowning incident. She also said her life won’t be the same and reminded everyone to cherish the moments with their babies, as you never know.
Authorities said 49-year-old Antony Mack was another drowning victim this week after he was pulled from an apartment pool but later died.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) will release its second quarter 2022 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 28, and will hold an investor call the same day at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The call will be hosted by SiriusXM's Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Witz, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Sean Sullivan.
A webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of the SiriusXM website at siriusxm.com/investorrelations.
To participate by telephone, please dial 800.819.9193 (U.S. / Canada Tollfree) or +1 786.460.7199 (Local) 10 minutes prior to the start of the call and ask to be connected to the SiriusXM conference call. The conference ID number is 9665159.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales arm, SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization, and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.
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The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: we have been, and may continue to be, adversely affected by supply chain issues as a result of the global semiconductor supply shortage; we face substantial competition and that competition is likely to increase over time; if our efforts to attract and retain subscribers and listeners, or convert listeners into subscribers, are not successful, our business will be adversely affected; we engage in extensive marketing efforts and the continued effectiveness of those efforts is an important part of our business; we rely on third parties for the operation of our business, and the failure of third parties to perform could adversely affect our business; we may not realize the benefits of acquisitions and other strategic investments and initiatives; the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has introduced significant uncertainty to our business; a substantial number of our Sirius XM service subscribers periodically cancel their subscriptions and we cannot predict how successful we will be at retaining customers; our ability to profitably attract and retain subscribers to our Sirius XM service as our marketing efforts reach more price-sensitive consumers is uncertain; our business depends in part on the auto industry; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; our Sirius XM service may experience harmful interference from wireless operations; our Pandora ad-supported business has suffered a substantial and consistent loss of monthly active users, which may adversely affect our Pandora business; our failure to convince advertisers of the benefits of our Pandora ad-supported service could harm our business; if we are unable to maintain revenue growth from our advertising products our results of operations will be adversely affected; changes in mobile operating systems and browsers may hinder our ability to sell advertising and market our services; if we fail to accurately predict and play music, comedy or other content that our Pandora listeners enjoy, we may fail to retain existing and attract new listeners; privacy and data security laws and regulations may hinder our ability to market our services, sell advertising and impose legal liabilities; consumer protection laws and our failure to comply with them could damage our business; failure to comply with FCC requirements could damage our business; if we fail to protect the security of personal information about our customers, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions and private litigation and our reputation could suffer; interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems could impair the delivery of our service and harm our business; the market for music rights is changing and is subject to significant uncertainties; our Pandora services depend upon maintaining complex licenses with copyright owners, and these licenses contain onerous terms; the rates we must pay for "mechanical rights" to use musical works on our Pandora service have increased substantially and these new rates may adversely affect our business; failure to protect our intellectual property or actions by third parties to enforce their intellectual property rights could substantially harm our business and operating results; some of our services and technologies may use "open source" software, which may restrict how we use or distribute our services or require that we release the source code subject to those licenses; rapid technological and industry changes and new entrants could adversely impact our services; we have a significant amount of indebtedness, and our debt contains certain covenants that restrict our operations; we are a "controlled company" within the meaning of the NASDAQ listing rules and, as a result, qualify for, and rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements; while we currently pay a quarterly cash dividend to holders of our common stock, we may change our dividend policy at any time; our principal stockholder has significant influence, including over actions requiring stockholder approval, and its interests may differ from the interests of other holders of our common stock; if we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel, our business could be harmed; our facilities could be damaged by natural catastrophes or terrorist activities; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation could have an adverse impact on our operations and financial condition; we may be exposed to liabilities that other entertainment service providers would not customarily be subject to; and our business and prospects depend on the strength of our brands. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.
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A look at what’s happening around baseball Saturday:
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MORE BAD LUCK FOR BUX
The Twins are hoping for good news on Byron Buxton after he injured his knee Friday and was sent for an MRI.
The Platinum Glove-winning center fielder slid late into second base in the first inning of an 8-4 win at Boston. His left leg appeared to get caught underneath him while his right foot slammed into the bag.
The 28-year-old has been among the game’s best players in recent years when healthy — and unfortunately for the Twins, that’s rarely been the case. He batted .306 with 19 home runs in 61 games in 2021 but was limited by a broken hand and a right hip strain.
Buxton signed a $100 million, seven-year deal to remain a Twin long-term over the winter. He was off to another powerful start this season, slugging three homers over seven games.
COVID ISSUES
The Mets are without outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha after one of New York’s coaches tested positive for COVID-19. Nimmo and Canha were added to the injured list prior to Friday’s home opener against Arizona.
The team did not say whether Nimmo and Canha tested positive. Manager Buck Showalter would not say whether either player is vaccinated against COVID-19, but did acknowledge the rules for returning to the roster under baseball’s new labor agreement are different for players who are vaccinated versus those who aren’t.
Meanwhile, the Athletics placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the COVID-19 injured list and put catcher Austin Allen and left-handers A.J. Puk and Kirby Snead on the restricted list before Friday’s game in Toronto. To enter Canada, the Canadian government requires a person must have received a second COVID-19 vaccine dose — or one dose of Johnson & Johnson — at least 14 days prior to entry.
Players sidelined by COVID-19 vaccine issues are not paid and do not accrue major league service time while on the restricted list.
GREENE DAY
Reds rookie fireballer Hunter Greene is set for his second big league start, this time against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 22-year-old right-hander delivered 20 fastballs at least 100 mph in his debut Sunday against the World Series champions Atlanta Braves, striking out seven over five innings of three-run ball.
O’S NO
Baltimore left-hander John Means could be out a while after being added to the 10-day injured list with a left elbow strain.
Means will have additional tests for what manager Brandon Hyde described as a forearm muscle strain.
Last year, Means was a bright spot on a Baltimore staff that ranked last in the majors in ERA. He went 6-9 with a 3.62 ERA and threw a no-hitter at Seattle in May.
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"Not relying on target prioritization, the DAiR system aligns the radar capability with the imperatives of multi-domain warfare" said Oren Sabag, General Manager Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW
HAIFA, ISRAEL , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems launches DAiR, an innovative simultaneous multi-mission tactical radar. The system makes target prioritization redundant enabling a step change in the effectiveness and efficiency of tactical terrain dominance, protection against Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and border security. The new radar will be presented during the Eurosatory 2022 as part of Elbit Systems' display (Hall 6, D567).
The DAiR is an X-band software defined radar system that incorporates hundreds of digital receivers, sophisticated algorithms and computing cores with Artificial Intelligence capabilities. The system is capable of simultaneous detection and tracking of thousands objects of various sizes and velocities, with no need for target prioritization. These unique radar capabilities enable a tactical force to use a single radar system for handling of a very large number of targets of various types and ranges including: humans, small quadcopters, helicopters and UAS, vessels and artillery. Small drones are detected from up to 12km and humans from up to 15km. The DAiR radar systems is compatible with the All-purpose Structured EUROCONTROL Surveillance Information Exchange protocols (ASTERIX) enabling seamless sharing of information with C4I systems.
Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW, said: "As warfare becomes increasingly multi-domain, the target prioritizing capability, that is central to legacy radars, becomes a liability. Forces are compelled to apply multiple radars just to keep up with the evolving threat - holding a common operational picture becomes harder and costs increase. The DAiR radar system addresses these challenges, does not rely on target prioritization, thereby aligning the radar capability with the imperatives of multi-domain warfare."
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn Channels.
David Vaaknin, VP, Brand & Corporate Communications
Tel: +972-77-2946691
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This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this Press Release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.
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MENLO PARK, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB) announced today that it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its second quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
The call will be webcast live and may be accessed at PacBio's website at: https://investor.pacificbiosciences.com/.
Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Time: 5:00pm ET (2:00pm PT)
Listen via Internet: https://investor.pacificbiosciences.com/
Toll-free: 866-652-5200
International: 412-317-6060
Replay: https://investor.pacificbiosciences.com
If using the dial-in option, please dial into the call five to ten minutes prior to start time using the appropriate number above and ask to join the "PacBio Q2 Earnings Call."
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. is a premier life science technology company that is designing, developing and manufacturing advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems. Our products and technology under development stem from two highly differentiated core technologies focused on accuracy, quality and completeness which include our existing HiFi long read sequencing and our emerging SBB® short read sequencing technologies. Our products address solutions across a broad set of research applications including human germline sequencing, plant and animal sciences, infectious disease and microbiology, oncology, and other emerging applications. For more information please visit www.pacb.com and follow @PacBio.
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| 2022-07-18T20:54:05Z
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McCarthy, GOP lawmakers escalate standoff with Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is making clear that he will defy a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, escalating a standoff with the panel over his and other GOP lawmakers’ testimony.
“For House Republican leaders to agree to participate in this political stunt would change the House forever,” the California lawmaker wrote Thursday in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal with GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio.
The House panel believes testimony from the Republican lawmakers are crucial to their investigation as each of the men was in contact with then-President Donald Trump and his allies in the weeks and days leading up to the Capitol insurrection. Some participated in meetings and urged the White House to try and overturn the 2020 presidential results.
McCarthy has acknowledged he spoke with Trump on Jan. 6 as Trump’s supporters were beating police outside the Capitol and forcing their way into the building. But he has not shared many details. The committee requested information about his conversations with Trump “before, during and after” the riot.
His defiance presents a new challenge for the committee after lawmakers decided to take the extraordinary and politically risky step of subpoenaing their own colleagues. The committee now must decide whether to enforce the subpoenas even as it looks to wrap up the investigation and prepare for a series of public hearings in early June. It could refer the lawmakers to the House ethics committee or take steps to hold them in contempt.
The subpoenas were issued to McCarthy, R-Calif., Jordan, and Reps. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, Andy Biggs of Arizona and Mo Brooks of Alabama in mid-May. The panel has already interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses and collected more than 100,000 documents as it investigates the worst attack on the Capitol in two centuries.
“I have no relevant information that would advance any legitimate legislative purpose,” Jordan said in a letter detailing his reasons for not cooperating. The others indicated after the subpoenas were issued that they, too, would not cooperate. A request for comment from Biggs, Brooks and Perry was not immediately returned.
The panel had previously asked for voluntary cooperation from the five lawmakers, along with a handful of other GOP members, but all refused to speak with the panel, which debated for months whether to issue the subpoenas.
McCarthy and the others were summoned to testify in front of investigators this week and next week. McCarthy, who aspires to be House speaker if Republicans take over the majority next year, indicated that the committee’s decision will have a lasting impact.
“Every representative in the minority would be subject to compelled interrogations by the majority, under oath, without any foundation of fairness, and at the expense of taxpayers,” he wrote in the op-ed.
In a separate move, McCarthy and the No. 2 House Republican, Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, filed a court brief in support of Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon, who is facing criminal contempt charges for defying a subpoena from the committee. In the brief, lawyers for the two write that the committee does not have the authority to issue subpoenas, an argument that has been dismissed in other court proceedings.
The lawyers also wrote that McCarthy and Scalise filed the brief “out of concern for the potential damage to House institutional,” rules and order.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The state-owned oil and gas company Qatar Energy said Monday it is joining a new industry-led initiative to reduce nearly all methane emissions from operations by 2030.
It comes as part of a broader global push to tackle emissions from methane, or natural gas, which is the second most polluting climate-changing gas after carbon dioxide, and much more potent than CO2. Unlike carbon dioxide, though, methane’s leakage into the atmosphere is not the result of combustion or fuel-burning, instead it represents the loss of a marketable fuel. Methane is responsible for about a quarter of all the climate change already being experienced worldwide.
Technology has allowed energy companies, independent groups and citizen sleuths to monitor methane leakage with cameras, drones and satellites. This monitoring along with greater climate change awareness is pushing companies to reduce their methane emissions and fix leakages from faulty pipes and other equipment.
With its pledge, Qatar Energy joins an initiative launched in March of this year by 12 other major oil and gas companies, including Aramco, BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Shell and others.
Qatar is among the world’s top liquefied natural gas exporters and Qatar Energy operates all of the country’s oil and gas exploration and production, making the peninsula-nation among the world’s richest per capita. The tiny country, which borders Saudi Arabia to the east, shares control with Iran of the world’s largest underwater natural gas field in the Persian Gulf.
Natural gas, which primarily consists of methane, forms the backbone of Qatar’s economy and Qatar Energy’s activities. Leaks of methane by oil and gas companies not only harm the environment, but are also seen as a waste of natural gas.
“Making repairs to prevent leaks can often be paid for by the value of the additional gas that is brought to market,” according to a report by the International Energy Agency last year on methane leaks.
Private satellite companies that monitor methane emissions say they saw a dramatic acceleration of emissions from oil, methane and coal in 2021, compared to 2020 when the pandemic slowed down demand. The International Energy Agency’s methane tracking separately found that oil and gas operations worldwide emitted more than 70 million tons of methane into the atmosphere in 2021, describing it as broadly equivalent to the total energy-related carbon dioxide emissions from the entire European Union.
The IEA also noted that companies that do not do more to curb methane emissions could face reputational damage and commercial risks as consumers increasingly look at the emissions profile of different sources of gas.
Qatar Energy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said that by joining the “Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative” the company is reaffirming Qatar’s commitments to global efforts to reducing emissions. Qatar, unlike Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates last year, has not joined other countries in announcing an overall net zero pledge.
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During the Q4 2021 earnings call, TWI's President & CEO stated that Titan's business was riding a tidal wave. That tidal wave continues!
Quarter Highlights
- Net sales were $556.0 million, a $152.5 million (37.8%) YoY increase, the highest quarterly sales since Q2 2013
- Gross margin was 15.6%
- Adjusted EBITDA was $56.8 million as compared to $26.3 million in Q1 of the prior year
CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI), a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"We were able to pick up right where we left off in 2021 with another stellar quarter to begin the year," stated Paul Reitz, President and Chief Executive Officer. "All of our business units across all geographies came together to deliver our strongest sales quarter in nearly nine years. The first quarter experienced strong top line growth, along with excellent conversion to the bottom line, as gross margins were 15.6%, adjusted EBITDA was $57 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin climbed to 10.2%, reaching their strongest levels in close to a decade. The runway for our business moving forward looks good and remains similar to what we outlined in March, with both our Agriculture and Earthmoving / Construction segments continuing to reflect strong demand driven by solid market fundamentals.
"Earlier this year, we commented on the positive market dynamics creating a tidal wave for Titan to navigate in 2022 and beyond. We continue to firmly believe this remains the case. Our first quarter results and our 2022 order books clearly support that, along with elevated commodity prices with solid supply-demand fundamentals, used inventory levels at record lows for larger equipment, and demand for new equipment that remains robust. Elaborating further, these positive market forces, combined with delays in order deliveries from the OEM's due to production challenges, provide support and momentum for a multi-year demand cycle. Aftermarket demand remains very robust reflecting the need for replacement in the midst of shortages of new equipment. Along with the strong agriculture backdrop, order books are solid in earthmoving and construction and should continue to remain positive as infrastructure spending increases globally. Our Titan team will continue to work hard to meet our customers growing expectations and with our impressive and extensive manufacturing footprint that produces quality, innovative products, we are a strong solution to meet the needs of our global customer base.
"Based on the strength of our first quarter performance and a similar expectation for Q2, we are now anticipating full year net sales above $2.1 billion, with adjusted EBITDA to be around $200 million. This revised outlook reflects more normalized demand and production levels in the second half that are in line with our typical seasonality trends for the business. Based on the increased profitability and strength in the business, our cash flow expectations have also improved, and believe we can deliver between $55 million and $65 million in free cash flow for the full year.
Results of Operations
Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, were $556.0 million, compared to $403.5 million in the comparable quarter of 2021, an increase of 37.8 percent. The net sales increase was across all segments and driven by price/product mix and volume, with price having a greater impact due to rising raw material costs and other inflationary impacts in the markets, including freight. The contributing factors to the increase in demand were increased commodity prices, improved farmer income, replacement of an aging large equipment fleet, and lower equipment inventory levels. The increase in net sales was offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of 4.4 percent or $17.7 million.
Gross profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 was $86.7 million, compared to $53.3 million in the comparable prior year period. Gross margin was 15.6 percent of net sales for the quarter, compared to 13.2 percent of net sales in the comparable prior year period. The increase in gross profit and margin was driven by the impact of increases in net sales, as described previously, primarily reflective of productivity improvements across all production facilities. In addition, cost reduction and production initiatives continue to be executed across global production facilities.
Selling, general, administrative, research and development (SGARD) expenses for the first quarter of 2022 were $39.1 million, compared to $36.6 million for the comparable prior year period. As a percentage of net sales, SGARD was 7.0 percent, compared to 9.1 percent for the comparable prior year period. The increase in SG&A was driven primarily by an increase in variable costs associated with improved operating performance and growth in sales.
Income from operations for the first quarter of 2022 was $44.7 million, or 8.0 percent of net sales, compared to an income of $14.2 million, or 3.5 percent of net sales, for the first quarter of 2021. The increase in income was primarily due to the higher sales and improvements in gross profit margins.
Sale of Australian Wheel Business
On March 29, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Australian wheel business, to OTR Tyres, a local leading national tire, wheel and service provider. The closing date of the transaction was March 31, 2022. The sale includes gross proceeds and cash to be repatriated of approximately $17.5 million, and the assumption of all liabilities, including employee and lease obligations. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded a loss on sale of approximately $10.9 million which was comprised primarily of the release of the cumulative translation adjustment of approximately $10 million and closing costs associated with the completion of the transaction of approximately $0.9 million.
Segment Information
During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, net sales increased 48 percent driven by price/product mix and volume due to significant demand increases in the global agricultural market, reflective of improved farm commodity prices and increased farmer income, the need for replacement of an aging large equipment fleet and the need to replenish equipment inventory levels within the equipment dealer channels. Pricing is primarily reflective of increases in raw material and other inflationary cost increases in the markets, including freight.
The increase in gross profit and margin is primarily attributable to the impact of increases in net sales as described previously and cost reduction and productivity initiatives executed across global production facilities. The Company balanced the increases of related raw materials and other inflationary cost impacts with corresponding price increases to protect profitability.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the 22 percent increase in earthmoving/construction net sales was driven by increased price/product mix and volume, which were primarily due to improvements in global economic conditions and recovery in construction markets, including the return to normalized supply and demand levels after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in previous years. Pricing increases were implemented because of inflationary input costs.
The increase in gross profit and margin was primarily driven by continued improved production efficiencies stemming from the strong management actions taken to improve profitability for the long-term. Again, the Company balanced the increases related to raw materials and other inflationary cost impacts with corresponding price increases to protect profitability.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the 51 percent increase in net sales was driven by favorable price/product mix and volume impact to net sales. Demand increases related to utility truck tires in Latin America increased during the first quarter of 2022. The Company has also experienced growth related to specialty products in the United States, primarily custom mixing of rubber stock to third parties.
The increase in gross profit and margin was due primarily to sales growth, increased price/product mix and the positive impact of sales volume increase on overhead absorption.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA was $56.8 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $26.3 million in the comparable prior year period. The Company utilizes EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP financial measures, as a means to measure its operating performance. A reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA can be found at the end of this release.
Adjusted net income applicable to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2022 was income of $28.2 million, equal to income of $0.44 per basic and diluted share, compared to income of $4.1 million, equal to income of $0.07 per basic and diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021. The Company utilizes adjusted net income applicable to common shareholders, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as a means to measure its operating performance. A reconciliation of net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders and adjusted net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders can be found at the end of this release.
Financial Condition
The Company ended the first quarter of 2022 with total cash and cash equivalents of $98.1 million, compared to $98.1 million at December 31, 2021. Long-term debt at March 31, 2022, was $484.6 million, compared to $452.5 million at December 31, 2021. Short-term debt was $37.9 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $32.5 million at December 31, 2021. Net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) was $424.3 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $386.8 million at December 31, 2021. The increase in net debt during the first three months of 2022 was primarily due to managed investments in working capital to support the business growth as well as $25 million of additional borrowings to fund the repurchase of common stock.
Net cash used by operating activities for the first three months of 2022 was $18.5 million, compared to net cash used by operations of $16.0 million for the comparable prior year period. Capital expenditures were $7.6 million for the first three months of 2022, compared to $8.9 million for the comparable prior year period. Capital expenditures during the first three months of 2022 and 2021 represent equipment replacement and improvements, along with new tools, dies and molds related to new product development, as the Company seeks to enhance the Company's manufacturing capabilities and drive productivity gains.
Teleconference and Webcast
Titan will be hosting a teleconference and webcast to discuss the first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
The real-time, listen-only webcast can be accessed using the following link https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/321965608 or on our website at www.titan-intl.com within the "Investor Relations" page under the "News & Events" menu (https://ir.titan-intl.com/news-and-events/events/default.aspx). Listeners should access the website at least 15 minutes prior to the live event to download and install any necessary audio software.
A webcast replay of the teleconference will be available on our website (https://ir.titan-intl.com/news-and-events/events/default.aspx) soon after the live event.
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About Titan
Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products. Headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois, the Company globally produces a broad range of products to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.titan-intl.com.
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We present adjusted net income attributable to Titan, adjusted earnings per common share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, net sales on a constant currency basis, and net debt, as we believe that they assist investors with analyzing our business results. In addition, management reviews each of these non-GAAP financial measures in order to evaluate the financial performance of each of our segments, as well as the Company's performance as a whole. We believe that the presentation of these non‑GAAP financial measures will permit investors to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as management.
Adjusted net income attributable to Titan, adjusted earnings per common share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, net sales on a constant currency basis, and net debt should be considered supplemental to, not a substitute for, the financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. One should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for our results reported under GAAP. These measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of our businesses as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these measures may be calculated differently than non-GAAP financial measures reported by other companies, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. We attempt to compensate for these limitations by analyzing results on a GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis, prominently disclosing GAAP results and providing reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results.
The table below provides a reconciliation of adjusted net income attributable to Titan to net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
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With Mother's Day approaching, LendingTree's new consumer survey explores what consumers plan to get their mothers, how much they plan to spend, and what mothers actually want
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree®, the nation's leading online financial services marketplace, released its survey uncovering what mother's actually want for Mother's Day. The survey found that the top gifts on Mom's list this year include a card (36%), followed closely by quality time (32%) and flowers or plants (29%). Fortunately, 57% of consumers plan to give their mom a card this year. On the other hand, only 21% plan to spend quality time with their mom. Additionally, the survey found that consumers will spend an average of $225 on Mother's Day gifts this year, up from $219 last year.
Key findings
- The No. 1 gift on mom's list this year? A card (36%), followed closely by quality time (32%), and flowers or plants (29%).
- Fortunately for mom, 57% of consumers plan to give mom a card this year. On the other hand, only 21% of consumers buying a gift this year plan to spend quality time with their mom.
- Americans will spend an average of $225 on Mother's Day gifts this year, up from $219 last year. Men ($276) intend to spend more than women ($168), and dads will spend the most, at $361.
- Dads say they feel pressured to give their loved ones the perfect Mother's Day. 29% of men with children feel pressured to overspend for the holiday, compared with 19% without children.
- 33% of Americans might take on debt buying Mother's Day gifts — but that's probably not what Mom has in mind. In fact, nearly 40% of consumers say their mom has scolded them for spending too much money on her.
- 20% of moms admit they've been disappointed by Mother's Day gifts in the past. In many cases, spending a lot of money doesn't always align with what moms want: 78% of moms don't expect their kids to spend $50 or more on a gift.
To view the full report, visit
https://www.lendingtree.com/debt-consolidation/mothers-day-survey/
Methodology
LendingTree commissioned Qualtrics to conduct an online survey of 2,168 U.S. consumers, April 4-8, 2022. The survey was administered using a non-probability-based sample, and quotas were used to ensure the sample base represented the overall population. All responses were reviewed by researchers for quality control.
We defined generations as the following ages in 2022:
- Generation Z: 18 to 25
- Millennial: 26 to 41
- Generation X: 42 to 56
- Baby boomer: 57 to 76
While the survey also included consumers from the silent generation (those 77 and older), the sample size was too small to include findings related to that group in the generational breakdowns.
About LendingTree
LendingTree is the nation's leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to make smarter financial decisions through choice, education and support. Consumers can compare multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student loans, insurance, credit cards and more. Through the logged-in experience, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring, recommendations to improve credit health, and notifications when the proprietary algorithm identifies a savings opportunity. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc. For more information, go to www.lendingtree.com, dial 800-555-TREE, like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter @LendingTree.
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Arguments set on whether pandemic asylum restriction can end
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge hears arguments Friday on whether the Biden administration can lift pandemic-related restrictions on immigrants requesting asylum later this month.
Migrants have been expelled more than 1.8 million times since March 2020 under federal Title 42 authority, which has denied migrants a chance to request asylum under U.S. law and international treaty on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The administration’s plan to end the Title 42 authority was announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced April 1. The plan has drawn criticism from Republicans and some Democrats fearing a flood of new migrants.
Louisiana, Arizona and Missouri quickly sued and were later joined by 18 other states in the legal challenge being heard Friday. Texas sued independently.
U.S. District Judge Robert Summerhays, in Lafayette, Louisiana, is the judge in the case. After the administration acknowledged last month that it had already begun phasing out the pandemic restriction by processing more migrants under immigration law instead of Title 42, Summerhays ordered the phaseout stopped.
An appointee of President Donald Trump, Summerhays wrote last month that winding down restrictions before May 23 would inflict “unrecoverable costs on healthcare, law enforcement, detention, education, and other services” on the states seeking to keep the policy in effect.
He also said the administration likely failed to follow federal rule-making procedures in planning the May 23 end of the policy. Friday’s arguments are on whether to keep restrictions in place beyond May 23 while litigation proceeds. It was unclear how quickly Summerhays would rule.
Separately, Congress presents another potential obstacle to ending Title 42. Several moderate Democrats have joined Republicans to voice concern that authorities are unprepared for a widely anticipated influx of migrants.
Large numbers of illegal crossings have emboldened some Republicans to try to make the border and immigration an election-year issue. U.S. authorities stopped migrants more than 221,000 times at the Mexican border in March, a 22-year-high, though many were repeat crossers because Title 42 carries no legal or criminal consequences.
Title 42 authority has been applied unevenly across nationalities. Mexico has agreed to take back migrants from Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico -- and limited numbers from Cuba and Nicaragua. High costs, strained diplomatic relations and other considerations have made it more difficult to remove migrants from other countries, who must be flown home.
Title 42 is one of two major surviving Trump-era policies to deter asylum at the border. Last month, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to allow the U.S. to force asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court.
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Second region now open for enrolment for rare, rapidly progressive, neurodegenerative disease
MELBOURNE, Australia and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) ("Alterity" or "the Company"), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing disease modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the Company's Phase 2 clinical trial of ATH434 for the treatment of patients with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is now open for enrolment in the United Kingdom.
"Our Phase 2 clinical trial continues to progress as planned with the launch of the study in the UK for patients with MSA," said David Stamler, M.D., Chief Executive Officer, Alterity. "In a short period of time we have now commenced enrolment in our second region, and we look forward to broadening our reach over the next several months. Because MSA is a rare disease, we are committed to providing access to the trial to eligible patients globally."
About ATH434 Phase 2 Clinical Trial
The Phase 2 clinical trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of ATH434 in patients with early-stage MSA. The study will explore the effect of ATH434 treatment on neuroimaging and protein biomarkers, such as excess brain iron and aggregating α-synuclein, which are important contributors to MSA pathology. Clinical endpoints will permit comprehensive assessment of ATH434 efficacy along with characterization of safety and pharmacokinetics. The use of wearable sensors will allow evaluation of motor parameters that are important in patients with MSA. The study is expected to enroll approximately 60 adult patients to receive one of two dose levels of ATH434 or placebo. Patients will receive treatment for 12 months which will provide an opportunity to detect changes in efficacy endpoints to optimize design of a definitive Phase 3 study. Additional information on the Phase 2 trial can be found by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05109091.
About ATH434
Alterity's lead candidate, ATH434, is the first of a new generation of small molecules designed to inhibit the aggregation of pathological proteins implicated in neurodegeneration. ATH434 has been shown preclinically to reduce α-synuclein pathology and preserve nerve cells by restoring normal iron balance in the brain. In this way, it has excellent potential to treat Parkinson's disease as well as various forms of atypical Parkinsonism such as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). ATH434 successfully completed Phase 1 studies demonstrating the agent is well tolerated, orally bioavailable, and achieved brain levels comparable to efficacious levels in animal models of MSA. ATH434 has been granted Orphan designation for the treatment of MSA by the U.S. FDA and the European Commission.
About Multiple System Atrophy
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare, neurodegenerative disease characterized by failure of the autonomic nervous system and impaired movement. The symptoms reflect the progressive loss of function and death of different types of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is a rapidly progressive disease and causes profound disability. MSA is a Parkinsonian disorder characterized by a variable combination of slowed movement and/or rigidity, autonomic instability that affects involuntary functions such as blood pressure maintenance and bladder control, and impaired balance and/or coordination that predisposes to falls. A pathological hallmark of MSA is the accumulation of the protein α-synuclein within glia, the support cells of the central nervous system, and neuron loss in multiple brain regions. MSA affects approximately 15,000 individuals in the U.S., and while some of the symptoms of MSA can be treated with medications, currently there are no drugs that are able to slow disease progression and there is no cure.1
1National Institute of Health: Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Multiple System Atrophy Fact Sheet
About Alterity Therapeutics Limited
Alterity Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to creating an alternate future for people living with neurodegenerative diseases. The Company's lead asset, ATH434, has the potential to treat various Parkinsonian disorders. Alterity also has a broad drug discovery platform generating patentable chemical compounds to intercede in disease processes. The Company is based in Melbourne, Australia, and San Francisco, California, USA. For further information please visit the Company's web site at www.alteritytherapeutics.com.
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This announcement was authorized by David Stamler, CEO of Alterity Therapeutics Limited.
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TOKYO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV, an open-source autonomous driving startup, today announced that it has received a grant from the "Green Innovation Fund Projects" (GI Fund) for research and development of autonomous driving software platforms, which was publicly solicited by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Throughout this Green Autonomous Driving (AD) Project, TIER IV aims to achieve 100 times higher energy efficiency than the currently deployed technology for autonomous vehicles. A total amount of $183 million is planned for a nine-year period from Fiscal 2022 to Fiscal 2030. Furthermore, TIER IV has raised $87 million in a Series B funding round from two existing shareholders, SOMPO Holdings, Yamaha Motor as well as a new investor, Bridgestone Corporation. Leveraging this partnership, TIER IV will further accelerate their platform business, especially through collaborations with:
- SOMPO Holdings to provide an insurance, risk assessment, after-service package including access to the support center, as well as to develop a data analysis platform that will contribute to secure and safe operations of autonomous vehicles.
- Yamaha Motor to enhance production of commercial EVs for facility logistics use, and to expand commercial services domestically and internationally.
- Bridgestone Corporation to conduct testing, verification, and validation of autonomous vehicles.
The Government of Japan has decided to establish the GI Fund at a scale of $15 billion, with the goal to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050. TIER IV has been accepted to a program of the GI Fund, presenting 'Microautonomy - Creating Collectively Scalable Autonomous Driving Systems'. Microautonomy is a concept of software platforms, in which open technology components can be combined adaptively under given timing constraints to build affordable autonomous vehicles in a dependable manner. The challenges for research and development on Microautonomy addressed in the Green AD Project are as follows:
- Software components and algorithms to make autonomous vehicles adaptive to a wide range of Operational Design Domains (ODD).
- Real-time systems to guarantee latency bounds and predictable executions for compositional and adaptive task sets.
- Open systems dependability to acquire agreement of stakeholders through assurance cases for safety-critical applications.
- Edge-oriented agile CI/CD pipeline to reduce the amount of time and data required in development and operation (DevOps) for autonomous vehicles.
Adding our existing resources to the Green AD Project, we strive to accelerate our research and development at a scale of $300 million. With a vision of 'The Art of Open Source, Reimagine Intelligent Vehicles', TIER IV will create an open ecosystem where everyone can participate in and contribute to the revolution of software technologies for autonomous vehicles.
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California forest fire temporarily strands July 4th revelers
JACKSON, Calif. (AP) — A Fourth of July wildfire that authorities say may have been sparked by fireworks or a barbecue temporarily trapped holiday revelers as it chewed through a mountainous California region that’s a top tourism destination, officials said.
The Electra Fire in Sierra Nevada Gold Country broke out Monday afternoon and tripled in size overnight to more than 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers) acres by Tuesday morning.
The fire started at a recreation area that was packed with people, forcing 85 to 100 celebrating the holiday at a river to take shelter at Pacific Gas & Electric Co. facility, said Amador County Sheriff Gary Redman. All were later safely evacuated, he said.
Mandatory evacuation orders and warnings combined affected about 500 people in Amador County and 300 to 400 people in Calaveras County, Redman said.
Redman said the cause of the fire was not known, but that it started in the Vox Beach area of the North Fork Mokelumne River. He said that could suggest fireworks or a barbecue as a potential cause.
One firefighter from the local fire protection district suffered burn injuries, Redman said.
Vox Beach is about 55 miles (89 kilometers) east of Sacramento in the heart of the Sierra Nevada region that is steeped with the history of the mid-1800s Gold Rush.
Several other small fires were burning in the state.
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Utah’s ban on transgender kids in youth sports put on hold
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Transgender kids in Utah will be not be subjected to sports participation limits at the start of the upcoming school year after a judge delayed the implementation of a statewide ban passed earlier this year.
Judge Keith Kelly’s decision Friday to put the law on hold until a legal challenges is resolved came after he recently rejected a request by Utah state attorneys to dismiss the case. Most Utah schools students head back to classes this month.
Attorneys representing the families of three transgender student-athletes filed the lawsuit challenging the ban last May, contending it violates the Utah Constitution’s guarantees of equal rights and due process.
Similar cases are underway in states such as Idaho, West Virginia and Indiana.
The issue of whether transgender girls should be allowed to participate in female sports has become flashpoint across the U.S. with Republican lawmakers passing legislation to block them based on the premise it gives them an unfair competitive advantage.
Transgender rights advocates counter that the rules aren’t just about sports but another way to demean and attack transgender youth.
As of March, the Utah High School Activities Association knew of only one transgender girl playing in K-12 sports who would be affected by the ban.
The association, which organizes leagues for 85,000 students, has said there have been no publicly made allegations of competitive advantage concerning any of the state’s four transgender youth athletes.
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Community support a cornerstone for Hoover softball as Vikings reach 10th state tournament
It would be hard to find a recent area sports program more ideal than the Hoover High School softball team. A legendary hall of fame coach in Jerry Goodpasture, who has won six state titles. Iconic players over the years such as Jenna Lilley, who made several young girls dream of playing softball. A hungry generation of new standouts such as Sydnee Koosh, who yearn to carry on the legacy built over the years.
Let's not forget one of the most important factors in their success as the Vikings prepare to compete in their 10th state tournament in program history: A community of supporters who pack the stands and follow Hoover softball all season long.
"The community support that we get year round is incredible," Goodpasture said. "They are one of the cornerstones of our tradition in the program. Obviously you can't have a program without having great kids, but the support they get from everybody in North Canton is just tremendous. They love this team."
It's a factor that has loomed large for the Vikings in this run through the tournament, which continues at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, against Lakota West at Firestone Stadium in Akron
You'd be hard pressed to find an able-bodied Hoover fan sitting during the final half inning of Hoover's 5-3 victory over Fitch in the Division I regional finals on Saturday at Youngstown State University. It hasn't gone unnoticed by players such as postseason hero Delaney Shannon, who has delivered key hits in three straight games for the Vikings.
"It's a huge factor for us," Shannon said. "You step out onto the field and you can just feel the stands buzzing. That gets us going. It hypes us up and makes us want to go out and perform. I definitely feel like we've used that energy to win some games this season."
Koosh, a senior pitcher, agrees with that assessment.
"They give us an amazing atmosphere no matter where we play," Koosh said. "The crowd is just electric. They bring energy and I think at times we feed off of that."
North Canton Hoover Softball:'We are never going to give up': Big hits late lift Hoover softball to regional win
When you combine that with the other elements at play within the Hoover program, it's not hard to see why good things tend to happen for the Vikings.
"It's just such a great culture," Shannon said. "All of the coaches and players make it feel like we are one big family. We are in every situation together. You never feel like you face anything alone."
Hoover is prepared to face a stiff challenge from Lakota West. The Firebirds are in the state tournament for the third time in four years. Last season, Perry ended Lakota West's postseason run in the state semifinals.
North Canton Hoover Softball:The band played on. And so do the Hoover Vikings after district title battle vs. Jackson.
"You can't take anything for granted at this point," Goodpasture said. "Nothing is guaranteed. You have to make the most of every opportunity that is presented to you."
Goodpasture believes three factors will determine whether the Vikings are able to bring home the ninth state title in program history.
"The formula to winning is really quite simple," Goodpasture said. "Good pitching, good defense and timely hitting. That's it. That is all you need to win a state championship. Now that's easier said than done when you get on the field. The competition is tough and again you just can't take anything for granted."
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At least four dead following series of explosions in Afghanistan
By Ehsan Popalzai and Jonny Hallam, CNN
Two deadly explosions rocked Afghanistan’s city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital of the country’s northern Balkh province on Wednesday, killing and wounding a number of civilians.
Mohammad Asif Waziri, spokesman for the chief of Balkh province, said that at least four people were killed and more than 10 were wounded in the blasts.
The first explosion targeted a minivan in police district 10 of the city, followed a short time later by a second explosion in the same area.
In a separate incident on Wednesday, an explosion detonated inside a mosque during evening prayer in Kabul’s 4th police district.
Initial reports said at least two civilians were slightly wounded in the incident, according to Khalid Zadran, spokesman for the chief of Kabul police.
So far there have been no claims of responsibility for any of Wednesday’s attacks.
On April 21, an explosion at a Shia mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif killed at least 10 and injured 32.
ISIS affiliate group ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the April attack in Mazar-i-Sharif, according to statements shared on Telegram channels and SITE Intelligence Group.
The following week, at least 10 people were killed and 30 wounded after an explosion at a mosque in the capital Kabul after Friday prayers. Earlier in April, at least six people were killed and 11 others, after multiple explosions rocked a high school and educational center in western Kabul.
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US Rep. says adult animated sitcom with Danny DeVito as voice of Satan is ‘evil’
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An animated horror comedy featuring Danny DeVito as the voice of Satan is “clearly evil,” says a Republican congressman from Louisiana whose Facebook post denouncing “Little Demon” had reached millions of people by Tuesday morning.
U.S. Rep Mike Johnson objected to the sitcom aired by FX Networks. Its website says the series is about a woman and her 13-year-old daughter who are trying to live normal lives even though Satan is the girl’s father and wants custody of her soul.
A trailer for the show, which airs its fourth episode late Thursday, played during Sunday night’s TV broadcast of Louisiana State University’s football opener against Florida State.
“I couldn’t get to the remote fast enough to shield my 11-year-old from the preview, and I wonder how many other children were exposed to it — and how many millions more will tune in to the new series, owned and marketed by DISNEY,” the congressman and vice chairman of the House Republican Conference wrote on Monday.
FX Networks and Hulu, where the show is streamed, are among entertainment assets that Disney bought from Fox in a stock deal worth about $52.4 billion in late 2017.
On the show, DeVito voices the role of Satan and his daughter, Lucy DeVito, plays Satan’s daughter, Chrissy the Antichrist. Aubrey Plaza plays the mother. New episodes are broadcast at 10 p.m. Thursdays on FXX.
Disney and FX Networks did not immediately respond on Tuesday to emails requesting comment.
Johnson posted on Tuesday that more than 6.1 million people have read his earlier post — more, he said, than watched Sunday’s game, “which the latest ratings say dominated Sunday night TV with 5.87 million total viewers.”
He had written online Monday: “Our job as parents is to guard the hearts and minds of our kids. This culture has become alarmingly dark and desensitized and this is not a game. Disney and FX have decided to embrace and market what is clearly evil. STAY FAR FROM IT.”
Although many people thanked Johnson for the post and talked about boycotting Disney, many others disagreed with Johnson’s assessment. Some noted that “Little Demon” was made for and marketed to adults. Children should be in bed by 10 p.m., some wrote. Others said people opposed to the show’s existence are trying to make networks shelter their children when that’s a job for parents.
Johnson responded on Tuesday in a Facebook message and tweet that also were linked to from his House webpage.
“Free speech is an important principle, and in this country, everyone can obviously make their own decisions about what media they and their families consume,” he wrote. “But a corollary is that Christians have the freedom to fulfill our obligation to ‘speak the truth in love’ (Eph. 4:15), even — sometimes most importantly — when it may not be popular.”
Johnson was first elected in 2016 to the U.S. House district that covers a large swath of western Louisiana. He was reelected in July to a fourth term when nobody qualified to run against him.
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KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops pushed deeper into a key eastern Ukrainian city Monday, fighting street by street with Kyiv’s forces in a battle that has left Sievierodonetsk in ruins. In a bid to pressure Moscow to end the war, the European Union agreed to embargo most Russian oil imports by the end of the year.
As Moscow’s advance on Sievierodonetsk increased in intensity, Russian forces also shelled parts of Ukraine’s northeast, and a struggle continued for control of a southern region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said Russia has prevented the export of 22 million tons of Ukrainian grain, contributing to a growing global food crisis.
Military analysts described the fight for Sievierodonetsk as part of a race against time for the Kremlin. The city is important to Russian efforts to quickly complete the capture of the eastern industrial region of the Donbas before more Western arms arrive to bolster Ukraine’s defense. Moscow-backed separatists already held territory in the region and have been fighting Ukrainian troops for eight years.
“The Kremlin has reckoned that it can’t afford to waste time and should use the last chance to extend the separatist-controlled territory because the arrival of Western weapons in Ukraine could make it impossible,” Ukrainian military analyst Oleh Zhdanov said.
In a potential setback for Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden appeared to dismiss reports that the U.S. was considering sending long-range rocket systems to the country.
But the European Union approved additional sanctions on Russia. As part of a long-delayed financial support package to help Ukraine, EU leaders agreed Monday to embargo most Russian oil imports into the 27-nation bloc by year-end. The agreement came after Zelenskyy asked the EU to target Russian oil exports so Moscow “feels the price for what it is doing against Ukraine.”
The embargo covers Russian oil brought in by sea, allowing a temporary exemption for imports delivered by pipeline. EU Council President Charles Michel said the agreement covers more than two-thirds of oil imports from Russia. Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s executive branch, said the move will “effectively cut around 90% of oil imports from Russia to the EU by the end of the year.”
In an effort to punish and divide the West over its support for Ukraine, Russia has cut off natural gas to a handful of European countries. In its latest move, Russian state gas giant Gazrpom said it will halt gas supplies to Dutch gas trader GasTerra starting Tuesday.
Russia also ramped up its actions on the battlefield. In his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said the situation in the Donbas remains “extremely difficult” as Russia has put its army’s “maximum combat power” there.
The Ukrainian military said Russian forces reinforced their positions outside Sievierodonetsk, a city 145 kilometers (90 miles) south of the Russian border in an area that is the last pocket of Ukrainian government control in Luhansk.
Sievierodonetsk Mayor Oleksandr Striuk said the city has been “completely ruined.” Artillery fire has destroyed critical infrastructure and damaged 90% of the buildings, and power and communications have been largely cut to a city that was once home to 100,000 people, he said.
“The number of victims is rising every hour, but we are unable to count the dead and the wounded amid the street fighting,” Striuk told The Associated Press in a phone interview, adding that Moscow’s troops advanced a few more blocks toward the city center.
He said that only about 12,000 to 13,000 residents remain, sheltering in basements and bunkers to escape the Russian bombardment. The situation recalls the siege of Mariupol, which trapped residents and led to some of the worst suffering of the war. More than 20,000 are feared dead in Mariupol.
Striuk estimated that 1,500 civilians have died in Sievierodonetsk since the war began from Russian attacks and from dire conditions that include a lack of medicine and medical treatment.
A 32-year-old French journalist, Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff, died Monday near Sievierodonetsk when he was hit by shrapnel from shelling while covering Ukrainian evacuations, according to his employer, French broadcaster BFM TV.
Zelenskyy said Leclerc-Imhoff was the 32nd media worker to die in Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24.
Governors of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions — which make up the Donbas — said six civilians, including the journalist, were killed in shelling. Authorities in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, also reported one person died in shelling there.
Zelenskyy said Russian troops also shelled the Sumy region near the Russian border, and the struggle continued for the southern Kherson region, which has been largely controlled by Russian troops since the early days of the war. Russia-installed officials there said they would ask the Kremlin to annex it, while Kyiv, in turn, has vowed to liberate the region.
The Russian advance in Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk on either side of the strategically important Siverskiy Donetsk River is part of an all-out push, said Zhdanov, the Ukrainian military analyst. He said the intensity of the latest fighting and the influx of Russian troops have surprised Ukrainians, who are trying to hold out until more weapons arrive.
On Monday, Biden told reporters that there are no plans for the United States to send long-range rocket systems to Ukraine, amid reports that the move is being considered.
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, called it a “reasonable” decision. He said that “otherwise, if our cities come under attack, the Russian armed forces would fulfill their threat and strike the centers where such criminal decisions are made.”
Medvedev added that “some of them aren’t in Kyiv.”
In the Kherson region, the Russia-installed deputy head of the regional administration, Kirill Stremousov, told Russia’s Tass state news agency that grain from last year’s harvest is being delivered to Russian buyers, adding that “obviously there is a lot of grain here.”
Russia has pressed the West to lift sanctions against it as it seeks to shift the blame for the growing food crisis, which has led to skyrocketing prices in Africa.
Zelenskyy accused Moscow of “deliberately creating this problem” and said Russia’s claim that sanctions are to blame is a lie. He said sanctions haven’t blocked Russian food, and he accused Russia of stealing at least a half million tons of Ukrainian grain.
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FQHC executives report that piecemealed technology is a significant contributor to staff and patient retention challenges
BRADENTON, Fla., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2000, the number of patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) has tripled. In 2020 alone, it is estimated that more than 29 million people received care at an FQHC. And as demand grows, so do the challenges.
From staffing shortages to financial constraints and upheavals in Medicaid coverage, the landscape is changing. These challenges are handcuffing the vast majority of FQHCs in their efforts to provide greater healthcare access to their underserved communities. These findings, including how using multiple disjointed point solutions contributes to this growing list of challenges, comprise a new report from Qure4u, an all-in-one digital health platform that optimizes patient care before, during, and after visits.
The report, titled "Mounting FQHC Challenges Point to Need for Integrated Technologies," is based on an independent survey of 71 FQHC leaders nationwide and was conducted in March 2022 by healthcare consultancy Sage Growth Partners and commissioned by Qure4u. This report finds that staff recruitment and retention is a top FQHC strategic imperative (60%) in the next 12-24 months, followed by improving the patient experience (44%) and recovering patient volumes (33%).
Other key findings include:
- 33% of FQHC leaders said budget and financial limitations continue to impede their mission.
- 83% of FQHCs fall within the middle of the technology adoption curve, while 34% are ready to try a new technology at an early adoption stage.
- 87% said the most important technology is a digital solution platform that addresses a variety of use cases, rather than using niche solutions from multiple vendors.
"As a physician, I am keenly aware that point solutions added haphazardly to practice workflows often end up causing more problems than they solve," said Monica Bolbjerg, MD, co-founder and CEO of Qure4u. "Solutions from various vendors that don't integrate with EHRs create more burden for patients and burnout for staff. The research confirms that, for FQHCs, a holistic platform is critical."
The report shares that nearly all FQHCs offer telehealth (97%) and patient portal (92%) solutions. Some also use digital patient experience tools for personalized care plans (49%), payment collection (46%), and self-scheduling (45%).
Within the next year, FQHCs expect to invest further in digital front door technologies. For 66% of respondents, this term refers to a strategy to optimize patient access and experience, while (45%) said it relates to implementing processes that reduce manual tasks for staff members. To that end, investment for digital patient intake (27%), self-scheduling (23%), and remote patient monitoring (23%) tools top the list.
Of respondents likely to purchase new technology within the next two years, 96% said that a single-platform solution is important. They said that training (62%), tech support (61%), and data-only interfaces (58%) rank as the main concerns with point solutions. Many stated that maintenance of multiple vendor contracts (49%) and the inefficiency created by multiple sign-in requirements (46%) disrupt staff workflows.
FQHC leaders value a single technology platform that integrates digital front door, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring with a seamless interface. All respondents said that it would increase clinical efficiency, increase patient engagement (86%), and decrease staff time spent on manual tasks (57%).
For more information and key takeaways on the survey findings, download the report at https://www.qure4u.com/fqhc-market-report-2022.
About Qure4u
Qure4u's all-in-one digital health platform optimizes the connection between providers and patients before, during, and after visits, empowering doctors to care for more patients and improve outcomes. Through seamless integration with the most popular EHRs, Qure4u partners with more than 22,000 providers and staff every day to create meaningful, rewarding connections for millions of people. Qure4u was named one of the MedikaLife Top 50 Most Impactful Tech Innovators for Digital Healthcare in 2021 and winner of the 2020 and 2021 athenahealth Client Feedback Award. For more information about Qure4u, visit Qure4u.com.
About Sage Growth Partners
Sage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. For more information, visit sage-growth.com.
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HOUSTON, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) (the "Company"), which is liquidating and winding down pursuant to a plan of liquidation and dissolution (the "Plan"), is reminding holders of the Company's common stock that, in connection with the transfer of the Company's remaining assets and liabilities to a liquidating trust to be known as LUB Liquidating Trust (the "Trust"), the last day of trading of the Company's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") will be Friday, May 27, 2022. The transfer of the Company's remaining assets and liabilities to the Trust is expected to occur at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight time on May 31, 2022. At such time, holders of the Company's common stock will automatically receive one unit in the Trust ("Unit") for each share of the Company's common stock held by such holder. As previously disclosed, Units will generally not be transferable except by will, intestate succession or operation of law. For tax purposes, the fair value of each Unit in the Trust received by Company stockholders at such time, which reflects the value of the remaining assets of the Company (net of liabilities), will equal the average of the high and low trading prices for shares of the Company's common stock on the last three days on which the shares are traded on the NYSE.
For a discussion of the tax consequences of the transfer of the Company's assets to the Trust and the distribution of the Trust Units to the stockholders, please see "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Proposed Dissolution - U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of a Liquidating Trust" beginning on page 48 of the definitive proxy statement filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2020, in connection with the Plan. Stockholders are strongly advised to contact their investment and tax advisors.
The Company has sold all of its operating divisions, and sold the majority of its real estate, except for 17 properties, all of which it continues to market for sale. The Company also has certain financial instruments it has received as the result of its liquidation process. The Company has no debt outstanding other than certain payables and various non-funded debt liabilities. Inclusive of the distribution being paid on May 24, 2022, the Company has paid aggregate cash liquidating distributions of $2.70 per share.
Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) previously announced its plan of liquidation and dissolution, which was approved by its stockholders on November 17, 2020. Luby's has sold both its restaurant brands, Luby's Cafeterias and Fuddruckers, as well as its Culinary Contract Services business segment. Luby's is actively seeking buyers for its remaining real estate assets.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of these provisions, including the statements regarding sales of assets, effects of the Plan, expected value or proceeds attributable to the sale of assets, and expected proceeds to be distributed to stockholders or the timing thereof. Luby's cautions readers that various factors could cause its actual financial results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made from time-to-time in news releases, reports, proxy statements, registration statements, and other written communications, as well as oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Luby's. The following factors, as well as any other cautionary language included in this press release, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations Luby's describes in such forward-looking statements: general business and economic conditions; the effects of inflation; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in Luby's annual reports on Form 10- K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, including information regarding the risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the Plan, the expected net proceeds from the sale of assets, and expected proceeds to be distributed to stockholders.
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STOCKHOLM, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux results for the first quarter of 2022 will be published on April 29, 2022 at approximately 08.00 CET.
A telephone conference will be held following the release of the results, starting at 09.00 CET. Jonas Samuelson, President and CEO and Therese Friberg, CFO will comment on the report.
Slides used in the presentation and report will be available at Electrolux website, www.electroluxgroup.com/ir.
You can listen to the presentation here.
The details for participation by telephone are as follows:
Sweden: +46 8 56 61 84 67
UK: +44 8 44 48 19 752
U.S.: +1 646 741 3167
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Following a strong growth year, PeakBridge leads Series B financing with participation from Cornucopian Capital, BASF VC, and OurCrowd to support InsideTracker's mission of helping people live healthier, longer lives
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InsideTracker, the leading healthspan optimization platform, announced today that it has raised $15M in Series B funding in a round led by PeakBridge with participation from Cornucopian Capital and OurCrowd, renewed participation from BASF Venture Capital GmbH, and the continued support of existing investors.
The latest round of funding follows exponential growth in sales of InsideTracker's precision wellness system for personalized nutrition and healthspan optimization. InsideTracker integrates biomarker data from blood, DNA, activity trackers, and user-generated demographic information to create science-backed recommendations to optimize healthspan—i.e., help users live healthier longer—and systematically achieve their health and wellness goals.
"This new investment enables us to enhance research and development efforts, expand marketing, and support operations so we can deliver our solutions to help people everywhere live healthier and longer lives," said Rony Sellam, CEO, InsideTracker. "We're pleased to welcome PeakBridge, Cornucopian Capital, and OurCrowd as our newest investors and thrilled to have continued support from BASF Venture Capital GmbH, our angel investors, and InsideTracker's esteemed scientific advisory board members."
Powered by a proprietary AI engine, InsideTracker combines leading-edge machine learning and computational biology with more than 60,000 human-hours of meta-analysis and curation from InsideTracker's cross-disciplinary team of scientists and subject matter experts. Ongoing research, development, and calibration of the engine is led by Renee Deehan, PhD, Vice President of Science and Artificial Intelligence; Gil Blander, PhD, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer; and a team of renowned scientific advisory board members including recent additions Eran Segal, PhD, and Ali Torkamani, PhD.
"The impact of nutrition on health is clear. Diet is considered to be a primary cause for the most prevalent chronic diseases in Western societies, whilst there is a growing body of research to suggest that a 'one size fits all' approach to nutrition does not work. For these reasons, the intersection between nutrition and health has been a core investment theme at PeakBridge for some time," said Nadav Berger, General Partner and Co-Founder, PeakBridge.
"Over the last couple of years, we have actively scoured the market for the best technologies within the personalized nutrition space, culminating in a shortlist of 35+ companies—where it was immediately clear that InsideTracker stood out from the pack," said Berger. "We were blown away by the robust science, exceptional team, and phenomenal traction—with tens of thousands of (repeat) users actively using InsideTracker's platform. The PeakBridge team is excited to help InsideTracker reach new heights and support its mission to bring personalized nutrition to the masses."
Founded in 2009 by top scientists from acclaimed universities in the fields of aging, genetics, and biology, InsideTracker is a truly personalized nutrition and healthspan optimization system. InsideTracker's mission is to help people add years to their lives and life to their years by optimizing their bodies from the inside out. By analyzing the body's data from blood, DNA, and fitness trackers, InsideTracker gives a crystal-clear picture of what is going on inside, along with a science-backed action plan for improving health and optimizing healthspan. Read InsideTracker's peer-reviewed papers in Scientific Reports and Current Developments in Nutrition.
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MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading executive coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce Steve Patterson as its newest Partner and Coach.
Patterson has served as an innovative and successful executive and entrepreneur in the professional sports, college athletics, media, facility management, foodservice, design, finance and construction, data management, branding, and crisis communications industries for over 35 years. He has built championship teams and organizations and has designed, financed, built, and run stadiums, ballparks, media enterprises, and arenas all over the United States. He has run small businesses with <$10M in revenue to larger companies with >$400M in revenue.
"Steve has been very successful in helping a variety of businesses obtain record revenues and bottom-line results," said Mark Moses, CEO and Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International. "As evidenced by his many achievements over the course of his outstanding career, Steve truly encompasses the 'been-there-done-that' type of leader that makes for an excellent coach for our organization."
Some notable roles and highlights from Patterson's career include:
- General Manager and Alternate Governor of the Houston Rockets – Patterson was responsible for all of the club's business and basketball operations; was primary architect of the Rockets 1993-1994 NBA Championship team; directed business operations leading to the club's two best financial years ever; doubled arena net income; negotiated record TV, radio, and cable contracts; and acquired the record-setting attendance of the 1989 NBA All-Star Game.
- Senior VP and Chief Development Officer of the Houston Texans – Patterson led the successful effort to bring the NFL team and Super Bowl XXXVIII to Houston, Texas, designing, constructing, and operating NRG Stadium and creating the first investment grade rated sports franchise in North America.
- President and General Manager of the Portland Trail Blazers, Rose Garden Arena, and related food service and media enterprises – Patterson led the turnaround effort that returned the franchise and radio stations from the least financially successful franchise in the NBA to profitability, with a young, revamped roster and the divestiture of numerous assets.
- CEO and President of the Arizona Coyotes – Patterson led the franchise to record-setting revenues and successfully positioned the team for sale at a record price.
"After guiding the development of a broad range of companies, while mentoring young executives and EO members, I'm excited to join an organization that has had such success helping entrepreneurs and executives dramatically grow their companies and teams," Patterson said.
Patterson has been an active board member on over 25 commercial, civic, and charitable boards ranging from data management SaaS companies, banks, and branding and crisis communication companies to sports leagues and a $7 billion+ NYSE-listed REIT. He is a member of YPOG and CEO, the State Bar of Texas, Sports Lawyers Assn., and American Bar Assn., as well as a Life Member of The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Texas Exes. He's a graduate of the University of Texas Business School and Law School.
Patterson and his wife of 31 years, Yasmin, have three adult children. He enjoys skiing, yoga, and travel.
To schedule a complimentary introduction call with Steve Patterson or another one of the CEO Coaching International coaches, visit: CEOCoachingInternational.com/Coach/Steve-Patterson/.
About CEO Coaching International
CEO Coaching International works with CEOs and their leadership teams to achieve extraordinary results quarter after quarter, year after year. Known globally for its success in coaching growth-focused entrepreneurs to meaningful exits, CEO Coaching International has coached more than 1,000 CEOs and entrepreneurs in more than 60 countries and 45 industries. The coaches at CEO Coaching International are former CEOs, presidents, or executives who have made BIG happen. The firm's coaches have led double-digit sales and profit growth in businesses ranging in size from startups to over $10 billion, and many are founders that have led their companies through successful eight, nine, and ten-figure exits. Companies working with CEO Coaching International for three years or more have experienced an average EBITDA CAGR of 30.4% during their time as a client, more than three times the U.S. average and a revenue CAGR of 18.6%, nearly twice the U.S. average. For more information, please visit: https://www.ceocoachinginternational.com.
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GREENWICH, Conn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA for Ukraine has been accepted as a partner with the Global Empowerment Mission.
"We have trucks at our disposal and direct access to over 75,000 square feet of warehouse space and more than 4,000 pallet slots between Poland and Ukraine," said Olga Litvinenko, Founder and President of USA for Ukraine. "We invite people to donate money and also products such as food and supplies to sustain the vitality of the Ukrainian people in support of our efforts to put an end to the humanitarian crisis, to help animals and to rebuild a stronger Ukraine."
As part of the partnership, the Global Empowerment Mission has become the fiscal agent for the USA for Ukraine initiative. All donors can directly contribute through the USA for Ukraine website at www.usaforukr.com or by emailing the team at usastandswithukraine@gmail.com.
About USA for Ukraine
USA for Ukraine, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable purposes including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. In particular, USA for Ukraine, Inc. is organized to provide humanitarian and safety supplies and food and pet supplies as well as emergency and other relief services to conflict zones, in particular in Ukraine and other regions of Eastern Europe.
About Global Empowerment Mission
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is dedicated to restoring hope and opportunity in the lives of people most affected by disasters. The organization acts as a first responder for disaster relief, bridges the gap between first response and development, and implements practices to ensure sustainable development. GEM also operates year-round programming that focuses on school and home reconstruction, education and empowerment, and environmental and health programs.
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (KTVX) – One man was taken to the hospital after he and his family were attacked by a bison at Yellowstone National Park Monday.
Video footage from parkgoer Rob Goodell shows the family extremely close to the bison near Giant Geyser at Old Faithful before he charges at them. What appears to be a family of four or five people, including a child, run in an effort to escape.
One person in the group, a 34-year-old Colorado man, was gored and sustained an arm injury, National Park officials say.
The injured man was taken to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center by ambulance.
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Video courtesy of Rob Goodell
Goodell says prior to recording the video he had been following the bison for a while. He watched the situation unfold, and claims the man seen wearing a hat in the video approached the bison and got too close.
According to Goodell, the man who was pummeled was the first to get the bison riled up. The bison then went after the older couple because the child ran toward them.
Jeremy Shaw, a park manager at Utah’s Antelope Island, said people often get too close to bison. “They always want to get closer and closer for photos. But ultimately, any time there is a dangerous interaction with wildlife, it’s because the person got too close.”
This is the second reported incident in 2022 of a visitor getting too close to a bison, and the animal responding to the perceived threat by goring the individual.
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STOCKHOLM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGII THEODORI, GREECE - June 2, 2022 - Yesterday, Inna Braverman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ), a leader in the production of clean electricity from ocean and sea waves (Nasdaq: WAVE) (Nasdaq First North: ECOWVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), presented Eco Wave Power's innovative technology to an international collection of distinguished business leaders, senior government officials and investors at the annual Israel-Greece Conference, hosted by Calcalist in Isla Brown Corinthia hotel in Agii Theodori, Greece.
Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power, Orit Farhash - Hacohen, Israel Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology and Angelos Fragakis, The Mayor of Halki Island
Ms. Braverman spoke during a session titled "Innovation for Good: Facing Global Solutions Through Tech Solutions" and detailed the advantages of wave energy. She also presented the Company's newly planned project in the island of Halki in Greece.
She stated that "The Eco Wave Power technology is smart, simple and easy to implement. The only part of the system that is in the water are the floaters, which belong in the water, and all the expensive energy conversion equipment is located on land just like a regular power station. According to the forecasts, wave energy is expected to provide around 10% of all Europe's electricity by 2050."
She added that "Our commercialization plan includes our upcoming project in Israel, which is co-funded by the Israeli Energy Ministry, that recognized the Eco Wave Power technology as a pioneering technology, and EDF Renewables IL. We are also planning our first U.S. project on the AltaSea premises in the Port of Los Angeles, to be followed by commercial scale projects in Spain, Portugal and other locations in the Company's 327.7 megawatts projects pipeline. I am also here to present our newest project in Greece, in Halki Island. Basically, the island wants to be 100% green and renewable, and it recently received a recognition for being the Sustainable Initiative of the Year for its admirable efforts. The island plans on combining 1 megawatt of solar energy, 1 megawatt of wind energy and 1 megawatt of wave energy and the EU program New Energy Solutions Optimized for Island (NESOI) is providing funding for Eco Wave Power's feasibility study in the island that we expect to complete by the end of this year, which will enable the construction of the first ever grid-connected 1 megawatt wave energy array in Greece."
After the presentation, Ms. Braverman also met with the Israeli Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology- Orit Farkash-Hacohen, and invited her for the official launch of the first soon to be grid connected wave energy project in Israel.
Also, in attendance at the Israel-Greece Conference was Mayor Angelos Fragakis of Halki. The Greek Island of Halki is rapidly becoming known as Greece's "green island" – the first of several islands to be transformed by the Greek government as part of the "GR-Eco" project, which provides the islands with renewable energy sources, making them independent of the national grid.
Halki Island currently has a solar power plant and electric vehicles, and Mayor Fragakis is looking to add wave power to the island's growing collection of sustainable initiatives.
"Halki Island is constantly looking for new energy solutions," said Mayor Fragakis. "Eco Wave Power's use of wave technology is a prime example of why 'GR-Eco' was formed: to foster new technology that can help each island in Greece be self-sustained and help do our part in the global fight against climate change."
Please see a link to Ms. Braverman's full presentation in the following link (which does not form a part of this press release): https://m.calcalist.co.il/Article.aspx?guid=rkjdsbhu5
"Calcalist's Israel-Greece Conference was an incredible experience and a wonderful opportunity to share with leaders from Israel and Greece the innovative opportunities available right here on our shores," continued Ms. Braverman. "Being surrounded by innovative thought leaders and professionals who are constantly pushing the envelope of what is possible was inspiring, and after everything I heard during the conference, I am excited about the future of energy, the future of this part of the world and the future of our entire planet."
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power's mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
Eco Wave Power is recognized as a "Pioneering Technology" by the Israeli Ministry of Energy and was labelled as an "Efficient Solution" by the Solar Impulse Foundation. Eco Wave Power received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK and the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework program. The Company has also received the "Global Climate Action Award" from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power's common shares (ECOWVE) are traded on Nasdaq First North and its ADSs (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. More info: www.ecowavepower.com
Vator Securities is the company's Certified Advisor (+46 8 580 065 99, ca@vatorsec.se).
Information on, or accessible through, the websites mentioned above does not form part of this press release.
For more information, please contact:
Inna Braverman, CEOInna@ecowavepower.com
+97235094017
Investor Contact:
Matt Chesler, CFA
FNK IR
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Global Event to Kick off as the Post-COVID Era Begins in Earnest, with Theme "Beyond the Pandemic, into a Next Wave"
SEOUL, South Korea , April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Initiated in 2006, BIO KOREA is the biggest bio-health convention in Asia that is dedicated to promoting the international standing of Korea's healthcare industry and ensuring the industry's sustainable growth. BIO KOREA 2022 will take place in COEX, Seoul from Wednesday, May 11 to Friday, May 13, 2022.
In 2021, the international convention faced a challenge of organizing an online-offline hybrid event amidst the pandemic, but against the odds it galvanized its reputation as Korea's leading international bio-health convention, attracting 7,000 participants from 800 companies and organizations in 69 countries. With high hopes for the post-COVID era in 2022, this year's convention is organized under the banner of "Beyond the Pandemic, into the Next Wave." The programs are centered around businesses in the bio-health industry, for example post-COVID, digital healthcare, and up-to-the-minute therapeutic technologies.
With the presence of some of the world's brightest minds, investors, executives, business experts, and researchers, BIO KOREA 2022 will offer important business and global partnership opportunities through business forums, exhibition, conference, and investment fair.
The exhibition showcases the latest healthcare technologies and products with a range of demonstrations. Companies and institutions in the healthcare industry and many embassies set up national pavilions, where stellar businesses will participate as exhibitors. Particularly noticeable is the Metaverse Zone, where some of the most eye-catching future technologies will be demonstrated. Visitors will have opportunities to eyewitness the future of the global bio-health industry and have firsthand experience in the latest technologies.
Another key program, the business forum consists of Partnering and BIO LIVE. Designed to discover potential partnership opportunities and promote technologies and products, the forum also offers 1:1 meeting opportunities to discuss business and research cooperation and networking. The Partnering Center was open on the BIO KOREA 2022 official website (www.biokorea.org) on March 2, where metaverse companies, vaccine ingredients and diagnostic technology exhibitors that are attracting strong attention in Korea, promising startups, clinical trial labs, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions are looking for business partners. Facing soaring requests globally, the convention organizer plans to run the online and offline Partnering Center 24/7 to maximize global partnership opportunities. Designed for business matching, BIO LIVE aims at bidirectional connections between online and offline participants for public relations and business matching.
The conference offers seminars themed around various topics including technology licensing, bio intellectual properties, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, where internationally renowned scholars and experts will share their insights with participants and discuss the latest technological developments. Key topics to be covered include vaccines, immunotherapies for cancer, microbiome, Alzheimer's, and regenerative medicine, the sessions are well-organized into major tracks such as digital health and technological business to keep up with the latest developments and best practices and discuss future prospects in bio-health.
The investment fair will serve as a stepping stone for pharmaceutical, bio, and healthcare companies to advance into global markets, where they will showcase their drug development pipelines, advanced technologies, visions, and strategies.
BIO KOREA forms part of the development of the nation's bio-health industry. This year, the international convention is set to further solidify its position as Korea's leading bio-health convention by providing a forum to share intelligence on the global bio-health market and trade innovative future technologies to take the lead in the global market.
For more information about Bio Korea 2022, please visit our website. https://www.biokorea.org/index.asp?pLn=Eng or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oVP6waOc7Y
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GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that the number of coronavirus deaths worldwide last week was the lowest reported in the pandemic since March 2020, marking what could be a turning point in the years-long global outbreak.
At a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the world has never been in a better position to stop COVID-19.
“We are not there yet, but the end is in sight,” he said, comparing the effort to that made by a marathon runner nearing the finish line. “Now is the worst time to stop running,” he said. “Now is the time to run harder and make sure we cross the line and reap all the rewards of our hard work.”
In its weekly report on the pandemic, the U.N. health agency said deaths fell by 22% in the past week, at just over 11,000 reported worldwide. There were 3.1 million new cases, a drop of 28%, continuing a weeks-long decline in the disease in every part of the world.
Still, the WHO warned that relaxed COVID testing and surveillance in many countries means that many cases are going unnoticed. The agency issued a set of policy briefs for governments to strengthen their efforts against the coronavirus ahead of the expected winter surge of COVID-19, warning that new variants could yet undo the progress made to date.
“If we don’t take this opportunity now, we run the risk of more variants, more deaths, more disruption, and more uncertainty,” Tedros said.
The WHO reported that the omicron subvariant BA.5 continues to dominate globally and comprised nearly 90% of virus samples shared with the world’s biggest public database. In recent weeks, regulatory authorities in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere have cleared tweaked vaccines that target both the original coronavirus and later variants including BA.5.
Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical lead on COVID-19, said the organization expected future waves of the disease, but was hopeful those would not cause many deaths.
Meanwhile in China, residents of a city in the country’s far western Xinjiang region have said they are experiencing hunger, forced quarantines and dwindling supplies of medicine and daily necessities after more than 40 days in a lockdown prompted by COVID-19.
Hundreds of posts from Ghulja riveted users of Chinese social media last week, with residents sharing videos of empty refrigerators, feverish children and people shouting from their windows.
On Monday, local police announced the arrests of six people for “spreading rumors” about the lockdown, including posts about a dead child and an alleged suicide, which they said “incited opposition” and “disrupted social order.”
Leaked directives from government offices show that workers are being ordered to avoid negative information and spread “positive energy” instead. One directed state media to film “smiling seniors” and “children having fun” in neighborhoods emerging from the lockdown.
The government has ordered mass testing and district lockdowns in cities across China in recent weeks, from Sanya on tropical Hainan island to southwest Chengdu, to the northern port city of Dalian.
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Crawford to Serve as Chair of MicroVest Board and Investment Committee
BETHESDA, Md., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroVest Capital Management today announced that Gil Crawford, co-founder and long-time CEO, has handed over day-to-day management of the firm to Joshua Moraczewski, as part of a planned leadership succession process. Moraczewski, who joined the company in November 2021 as Chief Operating Officer following the firm's acquisition by DAI, has been named CEO. Crawford will maintain a full-time role at the firm and assume the title of Chairman of the Board while continuing to Chair the MicroVest Investment Committee.
"Gil is one of our industry's visionaries," said DAI Capital CEO, Gavin Wilson. "His model of balancing purpose with investment discipline has served as a blueprint for today's microfinance investment industry and helped MicroVest channel more than $1 billion in private capital to responsible financial institutions in support of financial inclusion, job creation, and poverty reduction in developing markets. We are delighted that we will continue to benefit from Gil's vision and guidance under his new role as Chairman going forward."
After co-founding MicroVest in 2003, Crawford served as CEO for nearly two decades and played an integral role in bringing microfinance investing into the mainstream. He led the launch of the first North American-based private investment vehicle focused on microfinance and has launched multiple follow-on debt and equity products designed to facilitate inclusion for underserved microentrepreneurs worldwide.
"Co-founding MicroVest alongside Bo Cutter and Gerhard Pries and serving as the firm's CEO has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career," said Crawford. "Our team built MicroVest into a leader in microfinance and small business investing and the firm will continue to reach new heights under Josh's leadership. Josh brings an important new perspective to our operations, and I look forward to working closely with him and the rest of our incredible team."
Josh Moraczewski has more than 20 years of investment banking and private equity experience in both developed and emerging markets. Before joining MicroVest's parent company, DAI, in 2019, Moraczewski was a Partner at Kew Capital, an alternative asset investment management company based in London, and Credit Suisse, where he was on the Global Structuring Desk in London covering Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He also worked in Credit Suisse's Investment Banking Division in New York, where he was a member of both the Structured Products and Energy Groups.
"I'm excited to build on MicroVest's history as a pioneer in the microfinance investment space," said Moraczewski. "MicroVest has built a distinguished record over nearly two decades of investing in companies whose interests are aligned with the communities they serve. We will continue to innovate, generate impact, and pursue value for all our stakeholders while maintaining high standards of integrity and investment discipline. I look forward to working closely with our firm's leadership and the rest of our talented team to achieve this next phase of growth."
MicroVest is an asset manager that specializes in allocating private debt capital to microfinance and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) finance institutions serving underserved microentrepreneurs and small businesses in emerging markets. Since its founding, the company has disbursed more than $1 billion to over 200 microfinance and SME finance institutions in more than 60 countries. MicroVest is a registered investment adviser and Certified B Corporation. MicroVest was acquired by DAI Global, LLC in November 2021 and forms part of DAI Capital. To learn more, please visit www.microvestfund.com.
Founded in 1970, DAI is a global development company with corporate offices across five continents. Working with national and local governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, private corporations, and philanthropies, the company takes on fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI Capital is DAI's investment banking and asset management arm, dedicated to mobilizing the investment of private capital in emerging and frontier markets. DAI Capital advances DAI's mission by channeling investment in these markets, which promotes economic growth, creates jobs, and reduces poverty. To learn more, please visit www.dai.com.
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ALLIANCE, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nations Capital, Inc. ("NCI"), an asset management and advisory firm focused on opportunistic investments and asset remarketing, announced today that its executive management team has acquired an equity interest in International Enterprises, Inc. ("International"), a leader in reverse logistics, retail procurement, wholesale distribution, recycling and salvage since 1984. For the past 38 years, International has specialized in providing rapid, customer-focused solutions to most major retailers and wholesalers throughout the United States through equity purchases and value-added processing. The acquisition complements NCI's already robust suite of services.
"We are very excited to have an equity partner in the NCI team. As a family business, we are looking forward to working with a team of executives who share the same values and core beliefs as we do," stated Michael Farina, Chief Executive Officer of International. "We believe the opportunity to continue to service our customers and provide creative, equity-driven solutions has never been higher than in today's challenging and dynamic environment. We look forward to continuing the tremendous growth and expansion of our business in concert with NCI."
Jim Lightburn, President of NCI stated: "We are very excited to have International join the NCI team. This addition further strengthens NCI's presence in markets where International has traditionally been a leader. With the expertise of both companies, there is not a firm in the industry who can provide clients with the suite of services that NCI offers today."
International is also announcing that it has hired Frank Charles as Senior Vice President to further bolster its senior leadership team. Frank brings over 25 years of senior management experience in the reverse logistics, wholesale and retail space having served as an executive with Channel Control Merchants and Genco. In this position, Frank will be directly responsible for executing the company's extensive sourcing and wholesale sales initiatives.
About Nations Capital, Inc.
NCI is a strategic partner to companies and clients across a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors, with a particular focus and expertise in finance, restructuring, and insolvency. We provide capital, advisory services and infrastructure to guide our clients through change and growth.
About International Enterprises, Inc.
International has been a leader in reverse logistics, retail procurement and distribution since 1984, managing more than $5 billion of merchandise liquidations. Located in Ohio, with over one million square feet of owned warehouse space, International provides tailored solutions for companies to address their increasing need for more creative and sustainable retail asset solutions.
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Jim Lightburn
President
Nations Capital, Inc.
978-930-3933
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Fresh Rebrand Unveils New Name and Logo Reflecting Commitment to Digital Identity, Not Just Domains
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donuts Inc. and Afilias, Inc. have a fresh new look after major rebranding efforts, uniting them under a new company name and single brand. Identity Digital™ was chosen to reflect better the commitment to helping customers find, grow and protect their authentic digital identities. A new corporate name, logo, visual identity, voice/tone and website (identity.digital) are all critical elements in bringing the rebrand to life. This rebrand coincides with helping customers understand that they no longer have to compromise when they get their domain name. As the heart of their digital identity, they can use both sides of the dot to express what their company is and why it matters.
Donuts Inc. was founded in 2010 and acquired Afilias, a leading top-level domain (TLD) registry operator and service provider, in 2020. United under one brand, Identity Digital cements its status as a leader in connecting the online world with domain names and related technologies that allow people to build, market, and own their authentic digital identities. The company is behind nearly 300 top-level domain (TLD) extensions (more than any other registry), previously branded under TrueName Domains.
"This brand refresh is an exciting moment for our company and stakeholders," said Akram J. Atallah, CEO, Identity Digital. "Identity Digital reflects a stronger platform for expressing the core values we have had all along – to provide a secure, authentic digital identity. The new name lets us more precisely define to customers who we are and what we can do for them. The internet is expanding, and businesses must have a digital presence to survive and be successful, so the timing was critical."
Many forward-thinking companies are moving towards industry-specific, short, memorable descriptive domain extensions to help define an authentic digital identity and positively impact SEO. Descriptive domains also allow businesses to creatively use both the left and right side of the dot to tell the world who they are and what they do and stand out from competitors. For instance, the domains builders.studio, armoire.style, and xbox.games are not only striking and concise, but they clearly express what these companies are about.
"This rebrand is a major milestone for the company. It is about much more than a new name or new look," Atallah reinforced. "It's about the business culture that resonates with customers, partners, and employees. Identity Digital is designed to become synonymous with people's authentic digital identity. This new brand and evolving positioning perfectly illustrate our growing presence and importance in this market."
About Identity Digital
Identity Digital Inc. simplifies and connects the online world with domain names and related technologies to empower people to build, market, and own their authentic digital identities. With the world's largest portfolio of nearly 300 TLDS such as .live, .technology, and .restaurant, Identity Digital operates around 25 million domains on its innovative registry services platform. In addition, they enable customers to discover, register, support and use high-quality domain names with its registrar, Name.com. Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, Identity Digital is a global company with approximately 300 employees. For more information, please visit identity.digital
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Bella Vista Communications
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CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is proud to bring together sarcoidosis patients, caregivers, and family and friends at the Third Annual Global Virtual Patient Summit: Unveiling Possibilities. This summit is the world's largest virtual sarcoidosis patient event. This year's summit takes place Saturday, July 30th - Sunday, July 31st from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT (9:00 am - 6:00 pm ET) and will, for the first time, be presented in both English and Spanish. Live Spanish translations will be available. This event is made possible by our generous sponsors, including our Platinum Sponsor, aTyr Pharma Inc.
"This extraordinary global event gives us the ability to bring together patients, caregivers, clinicians, corporate, and non-profit partners to explore up-to-date research, clinical practices, and living with sarcoidosis," said Mary McGowan, CEO of FSR. "This year we are proud to have even more engagement from clinics and hospital partners as we offer stimulating networking opportunities."
Unveiling Possibilities will bring connection, expertise, and shared experiences to all impacted by sarcoidosis. Attendees have the ability to choose between educational tracks for those newly diagnosed and those living with long-term sarcoidosis. The summit also offers engaging networking and discussion opportunities, including open chat rooms and guided talks, exhibitor booths featuring the latest in sarcoidosis news, including FSR Global Sarcoidosis Alliance Clinics, and engaging breakout sessions.
Learn and ask questions from global experts who will host sessions on the different manifestations of sarcoidosis, discover life hacks to gain insights and tools to support the sarcoidosis journey, and participate in sessions such as Anti-inflammatory diet, Fatigue Management, and Understanding Steroids and Sarcoidosis Treatment.
To learn more about this event, please visit stopsarcoidosis.org/summit-2022.
Early bird pricing and scholarships available through July 8, 2022.
Sarcoidosis (pronounced SAR-COY-DOE-SIS) is an inflammatory disease of unknown cause characterized by the formation of granulomas—tiny clumps of inflammatory cells—in one or more organs of the body. Approximately 5-10% of all patients diagnosed will suffer from advanced sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis affects the lungs in approximately 90% of cases, but it can affect almost any organ in the body and in more advanced or chronic cases can impact multiple organs at the same time. Despite increasing advances in research, sarcoidosis remains difficult to diagnose with limited treatment options and no known cure.
Established in 2000, The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving care for sarcoidosis patients. Since inception, FSR has fostered over $6 million in sarcoidosis-specific research efforts and has worked diligently to provide resources to thousands. For more information and to join our community, visit www.stopsarcoidosis.org
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend of $0.234 per common share. The monthly dividend reflects an annualized dividend amount of $2.808 per common share, representing a 7.8% increase over the annualized dividend amount of $2.604 per common share from the third quarter of 2021. The dividend is payable August 12, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 29, 2022.
Additionally, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend on its 4.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.08854 per depositary share, which is equivalent to $1.0625 per annum. The dividend is payable August 1, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 22, 2022.
About Agree Realty Corporation
Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that is RETHINKING RETAIL through the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading, omni-channel retail tenants. As of March 31, 2022, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 1,510 properties, located in 47 states and containing approximately 31.0 million square feet of gross leasable area. The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC". For additional information on the Company and RETHINKING RETAIL, please visit www.agreerealty.com.
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Which chair mat for hardwood floors is best?
Hardwood flooring has continued to grow in popularity over the last several years. It’s no wonder either, as hardwood flooring services both fashion and function thanks to its natural (or faux natural) beauty and the ease with which you can clean messes from its surface. However, they are easier to damage, especially from rough-wheeled office chairs that constantly move across the surface.
The best chair mat for protecting your hardwood floors is the Gorilla Grip Premium Polycarbonate Chair Mat for Hard Floors. This best-of-the-best chair mat exceeds expectations across the board from its durability to its transparency and can be purchased in one of two sizes and with or without edge lip.
What to know before you buy a chair mat for hardwood floors
Materials
Chair mats for hardwood floors tend to be constructed of either vinyl/PVC, polycarbonate or tempered glass.
- Vinyl/PVC: The most inexpensive and widely used material in chair mats, with both materials being essentially the same. They tend to move around the easiest on hardwood without some kind of pre-built or personally installed anti-slip device but otherwise are good options.
- Polycarbonate: While more expensive than Vinyl/PVC, polycarbonate is far more durable and long-lasting as well as being transparent for allowing the natural beauty of your hardwood floor to shine through.
- Tempered glass: Tempered glass chair mats are thick, large, heavy slabs of glass that don’t move around on your floor, are the most transparent material you can find and most include warranties on the chance they break or crack. They also cost far more money than any other material.
What to look for in a quality chair mat for hardwood floors
Outer lip
Some chair mats for hardwood floors have options to include a lip around the edge of the mat, which is typically meant to prevent your chair from accidentally sliding off the mat and damaging the hardwood underneath. Some don’t like the outer lip as it constitutes a tripping risk and can also be a bit sharp in rare cases.
Initial smell
Usually only a concern for plastic chair mats and especially for plastic mats which are not BPA-free. Very few plastic chair mats which have this initial smell last much longer than a day or two though if they are opened in a small space, it could last longer. If your new chair mat has some user reviews that point out a smell, you’re concerned it might have one. It’s best to open it in a large indoor or any exterior space to allow the smell to dissipate before placing it in its intended room.
How much you can expect to spend on a chair mat for hardwood floors
Chair mats for hardwood floors vary in price depending on the material used in their construction and their size, with most entry-level chair mats for hardwood floors costing around $35. Stronger or larger chair mats for hardwood floors usually don’t cost more than $10-$15 more though some can double in price to reach roughly $70. Few chair mats for hardwood floors cost more than $70, except for tempered glass chair mats, which can cost several hundred dollars.
Chair mat for hardwood floors FAQ
My chair mat keeps moving underneath me. How can I get it to stay in place?
There are several methods to keep your chair mat from moving around your hardwood floor. One of the better methods is to add a thin layer of glue all over the bottom of the chair mat, which is then allowed to dry before the chair mat is returned. This adds traction to the chair mat. Another option you can try is to attach the double-sided tape to the corners or edges of the chair mat to keep it still though you generally need to replace the tape every so often.
How should I clean my chair mat for hardwood floors?
The best method of cleaning your chair mat for hardwood floors is to simply wipe it clean with soap and water-soaked cloth before thoroughly drying the surface and especially drying any water that sneaked under the edge of the mat. You could also mop it, but water will still get under the edges that you’ll need to dry to prevent mildew.
What’s the best chair mat for hardwood floors to buy?
Top chair mat for hardwood floors
Gorilla Grip Premium Polycarbonate Chair Mat for Hard Floors
What you need to know: This is a nearly invisible chair mat for protecting your hardwood floor without attracting unwanted attention.
What you’ll love: The durability of this chair mat is high enough to last for years and comes in two sizes to best fit your office.
What you should consider: These chair mats don’t ship flat, which can possibly cause some lasting imperfections.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top chair mat for hardwood floors for the money
AiBOB Office Chair Mat for Hardwood Floors
What you need to know: This is a good quality chair mat for hardwood floors that can save you a little bit of money.
What you’ll love: The plastic of this chair mat is smooth enough for chairs to move across easily but textured enough to prevent unwanted movement.
What you should consider: This chair mat for hardwood floors ships rolled up, which can cause some damage.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Amazon Basics Polycarbonate Chair Mat with Lip for Hardwood Floors
What you need to know: This is a middle-of-the-pack option for chair mats for hardwood floors in both quality and price.
What you’ll love: Multiple versions of this chair mat are available in terms of sizes and with or without an edge lip.
What you should consider: Amazon ships this chair mat wound tightly enough that opening the package will cause the mat to burst forth suddenly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Kuber Mortgage Investment Corporation ("Kuber") has announced today the appointment of Paul Haber, William Jandrisits, and Steven Delaney to the board of directors (the "Board") following the departure of Oswald De Silva, a long-serving member of the Board, effective August 1, 2022. In addition, Sutha Kunam, President and CEO, has been named as Executive Chairman of the Board.
"We are pleased to welcome Paul Haber, William Jandrisits, and Steven Delaney as new independent directors to the Board," said Sutha Kunam. "The addition of these directors complements our existing skills and experiences, and we are confident they will provide valuable perspectives as we continue to execute our strategy, drive growth, and build long-term shareholder value for Kuber investors. We would also like to thank Mr. De Silva for his hard work and dedication over the years, and we wish him a very happy and well-deserved retirement."
With these changes, Kuber's Board now comprises five directors, three of which are independent.
Paul is the Chairman and Managing Director of Summit Bancorp Inc., a Toronto-based merchant bank. Paul has been involved in corporate finance and capital markets for over 25 years. Paul has sat on numerous boards including Payfare Inc., Datametrex AI Limited, Graph Blockchain Inc., XTM Inc., South American Silver Corp., Migao Corporation, China Health and Diagnostics Inc., High Desert Gold Corp., and IND Dairytech Inc., typically as the Chair of the Audit Committee.
He is both a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Public Accountant, with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management from the University of Toronto. Paul obtained his Chartered Director designation from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University in partnership with the Conference Board of Canada.
Bill is the Managing Partner of Normera Capital Partners, an advisory and capital placement firm with offices in Toronto and New York. Bill is a Registered Representative of Ecoban Securities Corporation, a FINRA Registered Broker Dealer. Bill's prior roles include positions as Strategic Lead – Market Conduct at Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRAO), President & CEO of MCAN Mortgage Corporation, a publicly-traded, federally-regulated financial institution, Member of the Investment Committee for KingSett Capital - High Yield Fund, Director of Finance and Director of Investor Relations & Strategic Initiatives – Canada for Starwood Capital Group, and over 13 years with RBC Financial Group in positions including Industry Manager for Real Estate and Managing Director North American Real Estate.
Bill holds both an MBA and HBA from the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, as well as the Series 7, 63 and 79 securities registrations with FINRA. Bill obtained his ICD.D certification from the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rotman School of Business.
Steven is the CEO & Co-founder of Capital Blockchain, a Canadian firm that develops Blockchain solutions for the private and public sector. Previously, Steven was the CIO of the Ontario Telemedicine Network, CIO of MCAP (a $100B mortgage firm), CIO of MedAvail, and Vice-President at RBC and BCE. Steve has been an active board member for 15 years. He is currently on the Advisory Council at the Toronto Metropolitan University and on the board of iVedha. He has been on the board of MPAC and the CIO Association of Canada for many years.
Steve is a PhD candidate in Computer Science working on the data quality of healthcare records. He holds an MBA from York University and an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto. He obtained his ICD.D certification from the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rotman School of Business.
Kuber, founded in 2016, is a non-bank lender that provides highly personalized short-term mortgage loans to credit-worthy borrowers whose financial needs cannot be met by the conventional lending restrictions of banking institutions. Kuber offers investors who wish to take part in mortgage investments, but who may lack the expertise, time, energy, or investment capital required to invest, a unique opportunity to invest in a diversified pool of mortgages, concentrated mainly in the Greater Toronto Area. Kuber has assets under management of over $126 million as of August 1st, 2022.
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Bingham Healthcare acquires da Vinci Xi Surgical System
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) - Healthcare at Bingham Memorial Hospital is truly becoming an art form.
Doctors are putting its new da Vinci Xi Surgical System to the test before its debut.
The system's instruments offer surgeons a greater range of motion than their hands alone in a variety of minimally invasive procedures.
"We can put a camera on each the robot arms and the surgeon can be over here at the console and he is actually perform the surgery," Dr. Bill Fuller said. "So it's not the robot doing itself. The the surgeon is doing the surgery. The the new x-ray robot is easy to maneuver into the bed where the patient is having surgery."
It's not actually a robot operating on you. The system assists the doctors' hands.
This new equipment is supposed to speed-up surgery times and allow for a precise operation.
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| 2022-05-13T17:40:47Z
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Just outside a supermarket in Buffalo, residents have been gathering since Saturday to mourn and honor those lost after a mass shooting left 10 people killed and three others wounded.
The shock and pain felt by those in the community and around the nation has only been intensified by what authorities believe to be the motive of the shooting, with more details emerging of a racist manifesto allegedly written by the 18-year-old White man suspected of traveling nearly 200 miles from his home to attack a predominantly Black neighborhood.
Saturday's shooting was a "straight up racially motivated hate crime from somebody outside of our community," Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia said. "This was pure evil."
The gunman opened fire outside a Tops Friendly Markets store Saturday afternoon, shooting and killing several people in the parking lot before entering the building. He exchanged gunfire with an armed security guard -- who was killed -- and shot more individuals inside, then exited and surrendered to police.
The suspect, Payton S. Gendron, was taken into custody where he is currently under suicide watch, Garcia said. Gendron was charged with first-degree murder, prosecutors said, and pleaded not guilty in court Saturday night, Buffalo City Court Chief Judge Craig Hannah told CNN.
Two people remain hospitalized in stable condition, a spokesman for Erie County Medical Center told CNN on Saturday.
Of the 13 people shot, 11 were Black, officials said. And locals say they are working through the grief and disbelief of such a horrifying crime based on racial animus.
"I'm sad, I'm hurt, I'm mad because I never thought this would have happened here in the city of Buffalo," resident Liz Bosley told CNN affiliate Spectrum News NY1.
"My family shops here on Saturday mornings. That could have been our mothers, our grandmothers, our aunts, our uncles. And it was us. It was us," Kelly Galloway told Spectrum News NY1.
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown spoke to worshippers at a church Sunday about their loved ones lost, and said "their lives and their example should be examples to us, that we have to love more, we have to care about each other more because we don't know when our time might come."
Those at the supermarket "were going about their daily lives, left in the morning and had every expectation that they'd be home at night with their families," he said. "Many of us stood shoulder to shoulder yesterday in pain, like all of us are in pain, dealing with the aftermath of this horrible, racist, violent attack on our community."
More about alleged manifesto is learned
Local and state officials -- as well as the FBI and ATF -- are pursuing additional information into the details of the shooting as well as the gunman's intent.
"We continue to investigate this case as a hate crime, a federal hate crime and as a crime perpetrated by a racially motivated, violent extremist," Stephen Belongia, special agent in charge of the FBI Buffalo field office, said at a press conference on Sunday.
The gunman began a livestream of the attack, and livestreaming service Twitch said in a statement to CNN the video was removed less than two minutes after the violence began.
Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said Sunday authorities will be "looking at extensive digital platforms, computers, phones, cameras and anything else that comes into play in this investigation."
"The evidence that we have uncovered so far makes no mistake that this is an absolute racist hate crime. It will be prosecuted as a hate crime," Gramaglia said. "This is someone who has hate in their heart, soul and mind."
One potential piece of evidence includes a 180-page manifesto attributed to the suspect and posted online just before the attack. CNN independently obtained the document shortly after the mass shooting and before authorities released the name of the suspect, and law enforcement sources have told CNN the manifesto's description of guns matches the weapons the suspect used.
The suspect allegedly details in the manifesto how he had been radicalized by reading online message boards, and described the attack as terrorism and himself as a White supremacist. He subscribed to a "great replacement" theory -- the false belief that White Americans were being "replaced" by people of other races.
The gunman allegedly chose to attack the supermarket in Buffalo because it was in a majority-Black ZIP code within driving distance of where he lived, and researched what time it would be busiest, according to the manifesto.
The man arrested for the shooting is from the town of Conklin, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Buffalo.
The manifesto also states the suspect bought the main gun he used, a Bushmaster XM-15, from a gun store before "illegally modifying it."
Erie County District Attorney John Flynn told CNN "we are obviously going through (the manifesto) with a fine-toothed comb and reviewing that for all evidence."
The suspect faces a maximum of life in prison without parole if convicted.
Entire community affected by mass shooting
Residents are still in shock about the attack in the heart of the Kingsley and Masten Park neighborhoods, at a place so familiar in their daily lives.
The 13 people killed or wounded in the shooting have been identified by authorities, and their ages range from 20 to 86.
One of the victims, Geraldine Talley, 62, was doing her regular grocery shopping with her fiancé on Saturday when she was shot and killed, her niece Lakesha Chapman told CNN.
"She's sweet, sweet, you know, the life of the party," Chapman said. "She was the person who always put our family reunion together, she was an avid baker ... mother of two beautiful children."
"We're outraged," she added. "This is not, obviously, the first racially-triggered attack in America. However, it is the first that hits our home."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $2.8 million in funding for the victims and their families, according to a statement from her office.
"The entire world is watching how we will come together as New Yorkers to overcome this unthinkable tragedy. Buffalo, my hometown, is the City of Good Neighbors and New York State will be good neighbors for them," she said.
And with the store closed as authorities investigate the scene, Tops Markets is providing free transportation to those in the area affected and said it is working closely with a representative of the Masten District in securing free food and supplies for those in need.
The supermarket itself is located in a so-called "food desert" -- where access to fresh foods and groceries is limited -- and "served as the lone supermarket within walking distance for many Buffalonians," according to Gov. Hochul.
Mayor Brown emphasized the importance of the supermarket to the community at a news conference Saturday, saying this location is "near and dear" to his heart.
"It's one that I patronize from time to time," he said. "My family patronizes from time to time, and some of the victims of this shooter's attack are people that all of us standing up here know."
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LOS ANGELES and GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative agency and Certified B Corporation, Brains on Fire Inc., has announced the creation of a Los Angeles-based sister company, Mass Culture, Inc., to focus on digital marketing and growth performance.
"Mass Culture was born out of a need to better service our clients with growth marketing that aligned with their brands. For many brands today, an ad is their first touchpoint experience with their consumers. We were tired of that first experience becoming so disconnected from brand values, top-tier creative, and the rest of the marketing plan.
At Mass Culture, we believe that brand is ultimately the best driver for conversion — not the other way around. We wanted to create a bullsh*t-free partner experience that is based on shared values along with high performance." – Benjamin Hart, Co-President and Creative Director at Brains on Fire and Partner of Mass Culture
"For me, growth marketing has always been about seeing the bigger picture, executing the details, and ultimately telling stories that are worth choosing for consumers. Brains on Fire was the perfect partner to help bring that philosophy on growth to market." – Collin Palkovitz, President Mass Culture
Mass Culture, Inc. will help clients build and align business goals around brand awareness across all channels through specialization within growth marketing, whole picture analytics, complete customer journey, brand-first creative and D2C optimization.
Collin Palkovitz will serve as the CEO of Mass Culture. Collin began his career in digital marketing 20 years ago at design & marketing startup, Elany Arts. For the past 12 years, Collin has worked as a consultant & growth partner specializing in digital marketing and analytics.
Brains on Fire, Inc. is a creative agency and certified B Corporation that specializes in helping brands and organizations grow through storytelling and meaningful human connection. Their clients include: BETR Remedies, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Green Park Brands, Hello Bello, tonies® US and others. Learn more at brainsonfire.com.
Mass Culture Inc. is a growth marketing agency that believes in the power of brand to drive conversion – not the other way around. We specialize in growth marketing, whole picture analytics, complete customer journey, brand-first creative and D2C optimization. Learn more at massculture.com.
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Which LG UHD TV is best?
Korean electronics manufacturer LG is perhaps best known for its high-quality TVs, but there are four distinct business units. In addition to TVs under the home entertainment division, it also produces mobile communication devices, home appliances and vehicle components.
The internal panels are all made by LG Display, the world’s largest display company by revenue, and it’s also the second-largest TV maker after Samsung. So while it has other divisions, UHD TVs are certainly the core focus. An excellent choice is the LG NanoCell 65-Inch 4K Smart TV.
What to know before you buy an LG UHD TV
UHD is anything 4K and larger
Technology terms can quickly get confusing, especially when terminology implies the same thing. HD stands for high definition, and ultra high definition is one step up. Manufacturers sometimes use UHD and 4K in the same breath, but it’s essentially the same. To market a TV as UHD or 4K, two specific conditions must be met.
- It has a display ratio of 16:9 or wider.
- The TV has at least one digital input with a minimum resolution of 3840 by 2160 pixels.
To carry the UHD Alliance sticker, the TV must also meet certain specifications for bit depth, color gamut and high dynamic range. UHD has four times as many pixels as 1920 by 1080 HD resolution. With the visuals taken care of, add an LG soundbar to your setup for a cinematic experience.
Display technology
LG makes several UHD TVs with different display technology. Considering your viewing habits and the TV’s location will help you decide which display is better suited.
- NanoCell. TVs that use LG’s proprietary technology have vivid colors and higher contrasts. An additional layer of nanoparticles sits behind the panel and helps to fill out duller color tones.
- OLED. Organic light-emitting diodes are similar to LEDs, but they require less backlighting space and use self-lit pixels. This means the television’s frame can be extremely thin while producing crystal-clear visuals.
- LED is an older technology, but still very proficient in delivering quality visuals. Each pixel on the display is an LED, which assists in an even spread of illumination for a sharper picture.
Size and budget
UHD TVs come in different measurements (the indicated measurement is diagonally from corner to corner) and unfortunately, the price increases as the display gets bigger. Consider your budget, keeping in mind that you should expect to pay $500 or more. Find a model that fits into your finances, even if it means going one measurement smaller.
What to look for in a quality LG UHD TV
Variety of input connections
A good-quality UHD TV has a variety of inputs so that you can keep all your devices connected. A few HDMI ports are a must, and it’s always great if there are some USB ports, too. If you want to connect any wireless gadgets, check that the TV has Bluetooth capabilities. A Smart TV will also have an Ethernet port or a wireless receiver.
Wall mountable
A TV looks much better when mounted on a wall than when it is on a stand. There is also an increased risk of the TV falling over if it’s of considerable size. Most LG TVs are compatible with the universal VESA mounting specifications, so you can buy the correct size bracket from any brand.
A high refresh rate
Fast-moving objects can often seem blurry on a TV. That’s because the frame rate is lower than the content, creating a ghosting effect. A good-quality LG TV has a refresh rate of 120 hertz or higher. It indicates how quickly each pixel can change color, creating a solid image of the moving object.
How much you can expect to spend on an LG UHD TV
That depends on the size of the display and the additional functions. A modest LG 43-inch Smart TV costs $400-$500, but a larger model with the latest display technology costs $700-$1,000.
LG UHD TV FAQ
What is FreeSync or G-Sync compatibility?
A. The two terms refer to the TV’s compatibility with gaming platforms that use the same technology. Nvidia’s G-Sync and AMD’s FreeSync help to eliminate stuttering and display glitches due to lower refresh rates.
What is the Magic Remote?
A. This remote comes with certain Smart TV models and has dedicated buttons for browsing the web, controlling other LG devices and uses speech recognition for voice-activated functions.
What’s the best LG UHD TV to buy?
Top LG UHD TV
LG NanoCell 65-Inch 4K Smart TV
What you need to know: A large display that’s perfect for movies and video games, it uses NanoCell technology for more vivid colors.
What you’ll love: The 4K Smart TV has Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant built-in and uses LG’s processor to adjust the contrast ratio. The ThinQ technology lets you control your LG smart devices with your voice or the Magic Remote.
What you should consider: It has a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top LG UHD TV for the money
What you need to know: This affordable 4K TV has all the functions and ports you’ll need for a movie night.
What you’ll love: It uses LG’s Alpha 5 AI processor to enhance your picture and sound based on the content. It ensures that everything is as crisp and clear as possible. It has a refresh rate of 60 Hz and Active HDR for scene-by-scene contrast control.
What you should consider: It only has one HDMI and USB input at the back, while there are two HDMI ports on the side.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This OLED TV uses Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos to enhance the visuals and audio quality.
What you’ll love: The Alpha 7 AI processor automatically adjusts the contrast ratio and audio equalizer, so everything is always on the same level. It has a Game Optimizer function that reduces latency and improves the HDR. It has Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant built-in.
What you should consider: Some users found it frustrating that you must create an LG account to install new apps.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Ohio GOP Senate primary goes down to the wire in key test of Trump’s influence
By Maeve Reston, CNN
Voters are casting the final ballots in Tuesday’s primary elections in Ohio and Indiana, kicking off a pivotal month of contests that will test the power of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
All eyes are on two Republican primaries in the Buckeye State: The Senate contest will determine the nominee to replace retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman, while the gubernatorial primary will show whether Gov. Mike DeWine can successfully beat back two challengers from his right flank as he seeks a second term.
With Democrats and Republicans fighting for control of Congress this fall, which will determine whether President Joe Biden can advance any aspect his agenda after 2022, nearly half of the most competitive US Senate matchups will likely be set by the end of this month.
In Ohio, a reddening state that Trump won twice, the former President has backed J.D. Vance, the venture capitalist and “Hillbilly Elegy” author who was an unabashed critic of Trump in 2016 but now says his initial judgment of him was wrong.
“It’s OK to change your mind. In fact, you should change your mind when the facts change and I think that’s the truth about my view of President Trump,” Vance said Monday.
Trump’s endorsement of Vance may have created a jolt of momentum for the author, helping him roughly double his support between a Fox poll in March and another one in April.
But most of the other top GOP candidates vying for Ohio’s Senate seat — including former state treasurer Josh Mandel, businessman Mike Gibbons and former state party chair Jane Timken, who all sought Trump’s endorsement — have hammered Vance for his past statements about the former President, arguing that they raise questions about his authenticity as a conservative.
Club for Growth Action, which is supporting Mandel, has pounded that theme in the closing days of the race — seeking to capitalize on the fact that roughly a quarter of GOP primary voters were still undecided, according to the April Fox poll in which half of those who expressed a candidate preference said they could change their minds.
State Sen. Matt Dolan, the only Republican in the race who has urged the GOP to move on from the 2020 election and rejected Trump’s false claims about the results, saw his support increase in that poll from the previous month but hasn’t been at the top of the pack.
Trump pointed to the power of his endorsements during a Nebraska rally last weekend where he mentioned his chosen Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, celebrity surgeon Mehmet Oz, and Vance, though he mangled Vance’s name — appearing to confuse the author with Mandel, Vance’s chief rival, before correcting himself. (Oz is in a tight race with former hedge fund executive David McCormick in Pennsylvania, which holds its primaries on May 17.)
Addressing Vance’s past criticism during a tele-rally for him on the eve of the election, Trump said Vance has “said some negative things about me, but he’s made up for it in spades.”
“I think I can say that he’s 1,000% with us,” the former President added.
Mandel, in turn, got an assist in the final days on the campaign trail from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who urged Ohio Republicans to pay less attention to endorsements and more to the consistency of a candidate’s record as a conservative.
On the Democratic side, Rep. Tim Ryan appears to have consolidated his party’s support in the primary as he seeks to defy Democrats’ odds in this state in November. On Tuesday, he faces Morgan Harper, an attorney and former senior adviser at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Ohio gubernatorial primaries
As the heated political debate over masking, vaccine mandates and pandemic-era public health protocols has receded, DeWine appears poised to overcome challenges from former US Rep. Jim Renacci and farmer Joe Blystone.
The governor, who has built deep ties in Republican circles over many years of public service in Ohio, won national acclaim in the early days of the pandemic for his careful handling of the rise in Covid-19 cases. But as pandemic restrictions became more polarizing, he became a frequent target of the right and of Trump, which appeared to make him vulnerable as he set out to win a second term as governor.
Despite his harsh words about DeWine, though, Trump steered clear of the race, which kept his base from consolidating behind any one candidate.
DeWine has maintained a wide lead in recent polls, in part because Renacci and Blystone are splitting the anti-incumbent vote on the Republican side as they promise to protect Ohioans from what they say is government overreach.
On the Democratic side, former Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley and former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley are vying to be the nominee in what would be an uphill climb against the GOP nominee in November.
In Ohio’s 11th Congressional District, there’s a rematch between Democratic Rep. Shontel Brown and Nina Turner. Brown won the support of Biden as well as some moderate-aligned outside groups, but Turner, a former Ohio state senator who was a key player on the presidential campaign of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, is hoping to galvanize progressives to carry her to victory in the newly drawn district, which includes more of Cleveland.
In Indiana, GOP Sen. Todd Young and Democrat Thomas McDermott, who is the mayor of Hammond, are running uncontested in their respective Senate primaries on Tuesday.
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Humboldt Schools raises funds for inaugural scholarship for girls
Humboldt City Schools is on the move connecting the community of Humboldt with the school system.
HCS sponsored its inaugural scholarship luncheon on April 6 at the Opera House in Humboldt. Superintendent Janice Epperson and her team organized the event to expose leading female high school seniors to the leading ladies of the community.
“There are several women in leadership and students in the schools don’t know who they are,” Epperson said. “They don’t always go to the flower shops, banks or the chamber. This event exposes them to the ladies who lead in business.”
In the planning stage, the HCS scholarship committee determined that there was an overflowing of wealth of wisdom, experience and expertise in the Humboldt community.
Students interested in applying for the scholarship had to meet a few requirements including having a cumulative B average, writing an essay centered around three questions that required an answer to their educational plans, personal circumstances, and what character means to them. Community service hours were also a factor the applicants had to express.
A total of 25 leading ladies of the community sponsored a table, decorated their tables expressing their business or what they do in the community. The ladies were then joined by other leading ladies to support and celebrate these young students.
Donations in $3,200 were collected and every applicant was able to receive a scholarship.
Executive Director of the Humboldt Chamber, Amanda Love, shared knowledge with the students about leadership. Retired school teacher, Donna Seymour poured her expertise about perseverance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Judy Fletcher chimed in and spoke eloquently about character. Together these three leading ladies gave advice that will help the young ladies make better choices while traveling the road to success.
This year, five seniors were afforded scholarships from HCS. Aareonia Johnson ($1,000), Madilyn Donald ($700), Madison Pettigrew ($600), Destiny Shutes ($500) and Chelsi Brown ($400). Each girl beamed with excitement and expressed how thankful and blessed they were to receive this scholarship. They all agreed it was going to help them jumpstart their future educational endeavors.
Katrina Smith, is a safety and courts reporter at The Jackson Sun. Send those story ideas to kmsmith@jacksonsun.com
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Partnership provides doctors a foundation to heal a wide array of canine conditions
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. and SHELBURNE, Vt., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Licensed human food manufacturer, Goodness Gracious, announced a strategic partnership today with A Time to Heal that will distribute their human grade canine diets to veterinarians across the United States beginning July 12, 2022.
Underscoring the companies' mutual commitment to superior nutritional and quality standards, the partnership brings Goodness Gracious' gently cooked, 100% whole food, complete and balanced dog foods to A Time to Heal's community of integrative licensed veterinarians. Goodness Gracious' high protein, moderate fat, and low starch diets are crafted in small batches following current Good Manufacturing Practices - the same exacting quality standards as human food.
"Goodness Gracious is committed to exceptional nutrition, ethical sourcing, a greener planet, and a diverse workplace," says Amy Renz, Goodness Gracious CEO. "We are honored to be partnered with A Time to Heal and their veterinary community. Having our recipes embraced by integrative veterinarians as the gold standard and seeing first-hand the health improvements these species appropriate formulations make energizes us. Our ingredients include ethically-sourced proteins, anti-inflammatory non-GMO vegetables, and heathy fats to achieve diets with low glycemic loads, good Omega-3 fatty acid balances, reduced sodium levels, and antioxidant richness," said Renz.
Goodness Gracious formulations are the result of a collaborative process between the company and Nathan Heilman, DVM, CVT, CVSMT of Qi Veterinary Clinic. The diets are refinements of the practice's recipes, which have optimized the health of hundreds of patients over the last 15 years, according to Dr. Heilman.
"Practicing holistic medicine without excellent nutrition in place is like sailing into a strong headwind. By distributing Goodness Gracious' human grade dog food to veterinarians, we are providing doctors a foundation upon which to heal and prevent a wide array of canine disorders," said Thérèse Fafard, CEO of A Time to Heal.
Since their founding, A Time to Heal has provided veterinarians a comprehensive toolkit of herbal formulas, medical supplies, and AHVMA and CIVT-affiliated educational offerings to help them treat patients. This community views food as medicine and Goodness Gracious' offering as a powerful complement. The ingredient quality and nutrient ratios in the recipes align with what the company considers optimal nutrition for dogs, according to Dr. Heilman, co-owner and consulting veterinarian to A Time To Heal.
To reduce carbon emissions and waste, Goodness Gracious is drop shipping their frozen food direct to veterinarians and their clients in compostable hay-insulated boxes.
For more information, visit atimetohealherbs.com or goodnessgraciousco.com.
Goodness Gracious is as much a company as it is a spirit. Their mission is to provide human grade, nutritionally superior, whole food diets and treats for pets in a way that improves our connection to the planet and each other. Goodness Gracious operates their own manufacturing facility in Massachusetts. They are woman-owned, diversely-teamed and donate 51% of their profits to animal charities. Their products include a line of gently cooked dog food, single-ingredient jerky and chews, gluten free biscuits, training treats and food toppers for dogs; plus single protein cat treats.
A Time to Heal sells acupuncture supplies and herbal granules and extracts to licensed veterinarians in the US. They are the exclusive US distributor of Natural Path Herbs.
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Indiana cop shot in head hangs on after life support removed
Published: Sep. 1, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — An eastern Indiana police officer shot in the head during a traffic stop has been taken off life support but her department said she remained alive with vital signs that were stable.
Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton, 28, has been treated at a hospital in Dayton, Ohio, since being shot on Aug. 10.
The department said in a news release posted on Facebook Thursday afternoon that “at this time Officer Burton is still alive and surrounded by family.”
The decision was made Wednesday to remove Burton from life support. She was shot Aug. 10.
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With experience at Stitch Fix, Minted and eBay, Reader brings a wealth of growth and marketing expertise to Podium's executive team
LEHI, Utah, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Podium, a communication and payments platform for local businesses, today announced that Pauline Reader has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Reader will be responsible for all aspects of Marketing for Podium, including Brand, Revenue, Growth, Product, Content, Communications, and more. She will be a member of Podium's executive team and report to CEO Eric Rea.
Reader has two decades of professional experience in marketing, ecommerce, and finance. She joins Podium from Stitch Fix, where she led brand and integrated marketing, creative, customer acquisition, customer retention, and marketing technology. Prior to Stitch Fix, Reader was senior vice president of ecommerce and marketing at Minted, vice president of growth at Kabbage, and director of global search engine marketing at eBay.
"Pauline has the invaluable combination of being both a creative thinker and a data-driven marketer. Those skills will supercharge Podium's efforts to scale Podium's business to serve a million local businesses," says Podium founder and CEO Eric Rea. "Her extensive leadership experience will also help us continue to scale as she builds out our talented marketing team."
"I'm thrilled to join Podium to advance the company's mission to help local businesses win," says Reader. "As more customers go digital, these businesses — which are the lifeblood of our communities and economy — need Podium's tools to modernize and stay ahead. I look forward to being part of a company that is providing access to these needed solutions to as many local businesses as possible."
Podium gives local businesses the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world. It currently powers more than 100,000 local businesses across the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company continues to drive new innovation for local businesses during a period of ongoing market uncertainty, to help them grow their business and stay ahead, including text marketing and payments.
About Podium
Podium exists to help local businesses thrive, so they can focus on what matters most – their customers. Today, more than 100,000 local businesses are powered by Podium, helping to facilitate millions of customer interactions and payment transactions. From customer-generated reviews, to more seamless communication offerings and contactless payment tools, Podium is modernizing the way local businesses operate and grow their businesses. Podium is headquartered in Lehi, Utah, and was founded in 2014. To learn more, visit www.podium.com.
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Moon may have stable temperatures for humans, researchers say
(CNN) - It is possible that humans could start living on the moon.
There are caves on the moon, or at least the makings of caves, which have steady temperatures of about 63 degrees Fahrenheit.
That is a huge difference compared to the moon’s surface, which heats up to 260 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drops to -280 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
Research recently published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters shows the moon has pit craters that could be turned into caves, and the stable temperatures there could them a good place for shelter.
In other words, exploring the moon and eventually living there could be a lot safer, but being stuck in a cave or facing certain death might not sound too fun.
The study’s co-author said this new information could help NASA pick up the pace on designing a workable, permanent station on the moon, saying, “Humans evolved living in caves, and to caves we might return when we live on the moon.”
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Intensive manhunt underway after gunman shoots 10 people on Brooklyn subway train
By Pervaiz Shallwani, Shimon Prokupecz, Laura Ly, Artemis Moshtaghian and Travis Caldwell, CNN
An intensive hunt, involving local and national law enforcement agencies, is underway for the man who set off smoke grenades and fired a handgun on a crowded New York City subway train, wounding passengers and setting off a panicked scramble during the Tuesday morning rush hour.
“The FBI’s and NYPD’s joint-terrorism task force is made up of over 50 agencies and we are fully engaged on this investigation. It’s still very much in its early stages. Our focus right now — our thoughts and prayers are with the victims,” Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI New York Field Office, said Tuesday.
Investigators have named a “person of interest” they believe rented a U-Haul van that has been connected to the shooting at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park.
Frank James, 62, has not been named as a suspect. James has addresses in Wisconsin as well as Philadelphia, where the U-Haul was rented, NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig said.
“The keys to that U-Haul van was found in the subway in our shooter’s possessions,” Essig said. “We don’t know right now if Mr. James has any connection to the subway. That’s still under investigation.”
The U-Haul was recovered near the station and has been cleared by the NYPD’s bomb squad, police said. The van will be transported to a forensic location where federal and local authorities can go through the vehicle in a controlled environment, a senior law enforcement official told CNN.
The gunman fired at least 33 times and struck 10 people, according to Essig. Overall, 29 people were hospitalized in connection with the shooting with injuries that included gunshot wounds, smoke inhalation or from falling while trying to escape, officials said.
None of the injuries appear to be life-threatening, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said.
“We know this incident is of grave concern to New Yorkers,” Sewell said. “We cannot lose sight of victims in this city. We will use every resource we can to bring those to justice who continue to prey on the citizens of New York.”
The motive of the shooting is not yet known. The attack is not being investigated as an act of terrorism but authorities have not ruled out anything, Sewell said, adding the victims have a variety of backgrounds.
A $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect has been offered, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The MTA and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 each offered $12,500 in reward money and the New York City Police Foundation offered an additional $25,000.
“Riders need to feel safe. My members need to feel safe. We don’t just dip in and out of the system. We spend entire shifts down there every day and night. This guy has to be apprehended,” said TWU Local 100 President Tony Utano.
Service via the D, N and R subway lines has been restored to the 36th Street subway station and is “running with delays,” the MTA said early Wednesday. Commuters were riding a Manhattan-bound N train as it neared the station when the shooting started.
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Piecing together what happened
Evidence collection for the incident “will take some time,” according to Driscoll, but added that he was grateful for the residents and eyewitnesses who have already stepped forward with information.
Investigators have cell phone video from an eyewitness that shows the suspect, a law enforcement source tells CNN.
Within the station, surveillance video may not be available. A preliminary review indicates there was some sort of malfunction with the camera system at the station, Mayor Eric Adams told WCBS Radio.
There are almost 10,000 cameras in the MTA system, including almost 600 cameras on the Brooklyn section where the attack took place, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber told CNN’s Jake Tapper.
“We’re going to work with the NYPD to capture all that video to find out where this criminal may have come in or out of the system,” Lieber said. “And we’re also just reviewing with everybody who is involved, all of the information.”
Investigators found a Glock 9 mm handgun, three extended magazines, two detonated smoke grenades, two non-detonated smoke grenades, a hatchet and the U-Haul key at the scene, Essig said. Two officials told CNN they believe the gun jammed during the shooting.
A credit card that was used to rent the U-Haul was also found, two law enforcement sources told CNN.
Videos linked to James
James, described as a person of interest by the NYPD, has been linked to multiple rambling videos posted on a YouTube channel. A screenshot from one of the videos was used on an NYPD Crimestoppers flyer seeking information about the shooting.
James talked about violence and mass shootings in the videos, including one uploaded Monday in which he said he’s thought about killing people who have presumably hurt him.
“I’ve been through a lot of s**t, where I can say I wanted to kill people. I wanted to watch people die right in front of my f**king face immediately. But I thought about the fact that, hey man, I don’t want to go to no f**king prison,” he said.
In another video posted last week, James, who is Black, rants about abuse in churches and racism in the workplace, using misogynistic and racist language.
Many of the videos that James uploaded included references to violence, including at a set group of people he believed had maligned him, in addition to broad societal and racial groups that he appeared to hate.
In another video posted last month to the same channel, James said that he had post-traumatic stress. In that video, James said he left his home in Milwaukee on March 20. During the trip eastward, he said he was heading to the “danger zone.”
“You know, it’s triggering a lot of negative thoughts of course,” he said in the video. “I do have a severe case of post-traumatic stress.”
CNN has reached out to James and his family for comment but has not received a response.
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Devils GM Fitzgerald looking for more from coach Lindy Ruff
By TOM CANAVAN
AP Sports Writer
New Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff is coming back for a third straight season despite seeing his team miss the NHL playoffs yet again. General manager Tom Fitzgerald said when he hired Ruff it was to take a group of talented young players and make them better. Indivually, that has happened for guys like Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. Fitzgerald now wants to see the team improve. The Devils missed the playoffs this past season for the fourth straight year and finished with just 63 points, 28th in the 32-team league.
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THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM, A MASTERFUL AND JOYFUL DANCE OFFERING, IS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE, TOMORROW, JULY 29, 2022
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records -- The seventh studio album from Beyoncé is available worldwide, tomorrow, July 29, on all major streaming platforms. From her own label Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records, RENAISSANCE arrives six years after the globally lauded LEMONADE was released in 2016 as a complete surprise.
The originator of the visual album format, and the preeminent visual artist, decided to lead without visuals giving fans the opportunity to be limitless in their expansive listening journey. It is a chance again to be listeners and not viewers, while taking in every gem of the pristine production. While "Break My Soul," the first single, arrived with a minimal lyric video, the release of RENAISSANCE sans visuals is another culture-shifting move from the artist who has defined an era with reinvention.
RENAISSANCE has been the most anticipated album of the year as Beyoncé shifted gears and notified her fans of new music on June 15 through an update in her bio on her social handles, "act i RENAISSANCE July 29." She continued the unconventional rollout with the release of the album's first single, "Break My Soul," which arrived at Midnight on the summer solstice. Instantly addicting with a pulsating beat, with lyrics that urge listeners to claim joy and to "release the wiggle." The single, a worldwide hit, has been called the song of the summer and an anthem for this generation.
Packed with rousing anthems that resonate with everybody, RENAISSANCE is a culmination of freedom and escape that encourages unimaginable jubilation, agency, and movement with abandon. The singular intent of RENAISSANCE, a reinvention of four on the floor, is to showcase music that stirs you from the soul and encourages your dancing feet. It is a celebration of a club era when anyone who felt like an outsider sought each other and formed a community of freedom-seekers to express themselves creatively through the rhythm, which we still celebrate today. Welcome to CLUB RENAISSANCE.
The magic of RENAISSANCE is also in Beyoncé's soaring vocals, rich, soulful, at times vulnerable and laden with passion and purpose in what could only be described as "SANGING." And it expands over memorable lyrics that are bold, heartened, urgent and categorically timely.
While the visuals are scheduled for a later date, the album comes with a robust menu of formats giving music fans and collectors plenty to choose. The music store on Beyoncé's website offers album merch and multiple configurations of RENAISSANCE, listing a CD, digital album, a limited-edition vinyl, launch with a bit of her signature mystery, that is now sold out, and four box sets, Pose 1 to 4, which include a t-shirt and CD in a special box, also all sold out, before fans were given the descriptions of the content. The breakout single, "Break My Soul," comes as a digital single and is also available in a capella and instrumental versions.
With the album release also comes a deluxe vinyl. It includes two black vinyl LPs, a 36-page booklet, and a folded collectable (24"x 36") poster. The full shopping experience is here.
Beyoncé recorded the album over the course of the pandemic, almost three years in the works, and states that the stillness of that time allowed her to tap into her most creative self.
"Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world," says Beyoncé. "It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration."
With a squad of prolific collaborators, including The-Dream, Nile Rodgers, NOVA, NO ID, Raphael Saadiq, Mike Dean, Honey Dijon, Chris Penny, Luke Solomon, Skrillex, Beam, Big Freedia, Grace Jones and Tems, Beyoncé set out "to reinvent music again," as described by The Times of London.
RENAISSANCE: A revival of or renewed interest in something. Let the renaissance begin.
RENAISSANCE TRACK LIST:
1. I'M THAT GIRL
2. COZY
3. ALIEN SUPERSTAR
4. CUFF IT
5. ENERGY (FEAT. BEAM)
6. BREAK MY SOUL
7. CHURCH GIRL
8. PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA
9. VIRGO'S GROOVE
10. MOVE (FEAT. GRACE JONES, TEMS)
11. HEATED
12. THIQUE
13. ALL UP IN YOUR MIND
14. AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM
15. PURE/HONEY
16. SUMMER RENAISSANCE
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About Parkwood Entertainment
Parkwood Entertainment is a film and production company, record label and management firm founded by entertainer and entrepreneur, Beyoncé in 2010. With offices in Los Angeles and New York City, the company houses departments in music, film, video, live performances and concert production, management, business development, marketing, digital, creative, philanthropy, and publicity. Under its original name, Parkwood Pictures, the company released the film Cadillac Records (2008), in which Beyoncé starred and co-produced. The company has also released the films Obsessed (2009), with Beyoncé as star and executive producer, the winner of the Peabody Award for Entertainment, Lemonade (2017), the Emmy®-nominated Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé (2019), which documents Beyoncé's history-making performance at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in 2018, and the Emmy®-winning Black Is King (2020). Parkwood Entertainment produced The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013-2014), The Formation World Tour (2016), and the aforementioned "Homecoming" performances at Coachella (2018) and co-produced the ON THE RUN Tour (2014) and ON THE RUN II (2018).
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today the expansion of its dedicated pet PR practice, offering strategic pet parent and pet influencer programs.
As an extension of 5WPR's consumer products division, the pet PR team specializes in educating and inspiring pet parents to find the best solutions and products for their pet family members.
"With millions of pets being adopted in the past year, we've seen an increase in pet influencers flooding social feeds, and more brands than ever before are rolling out products and services for some of the most beloved members of the family," said 5WPR CEO, Dara A. Busch. "We believe there are fantastic opportunities for brands to partner with pet-fluencers, and our team is eager to work alongside this emerging community."
5WPR's pet services clients have included leading doggy-daycare and boarding services, CBD-infused treats for pets, as well as an innovative pet wellness platform that virtually connects pet owners to a marketplace of licensed veterinary professionals for video, chat and phone appointments.
5W Public Relations excels in the storytelling behind consumer products and partnering with brands to engage with the consumer meaningfully. PR services offered to consumer goods clients include messaging and positioning, media relations, influencer relations, product launches, new market expansion campaigns, executive visibility programs, fundraising announcements, content creation, sponsorships/partnerships, digital media campaigns, thought leadership and speaking opportunities.
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 250 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication.
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Annmarie Chavarria is one of 10 appointed by the Governor to address nursing workforce needs.
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Tampa General Hospital's (TGH) chief nursing officer, Annmarie Chavarria, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors.
"Excellent leaders like Annmarie play an important role in driving clinical excellence and innovation by championing a collaborative nursing culture," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. "Her leadership experience and commitment to nursing at one of the largest academic medical centers in the state will add tremendous value to the Nursing Board."
As senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Tampa General, Chavarria is responsible for leading all inpatient nursing services across the academic medical center with a focus on further developing cross-functional collaboration among nursing teams across hospital departments. Chavarria brings extensive leadership skills in strategic planning, budget development, shared governance, and performance improvement to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors. She also has expertise in achieving the rigorous standards of nursing required to earn Magnet recognition, the highest national honor in professional nursing practice and given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Tampa General Hospital has earned five Magnet recognitions.
"I am honored by the appointment and eager to support and further develop the nursing workforce in our state through my service on the Florida Center for Nursing Board," said Chavarria. She joined Tampa General in January 2021 from Abington Jefferson Health, part of the Thomas Jefferson University system in the greater Philadelphia area, where she served as senior vice president and chief nursing officer. Chavarria holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from La Salle University, Philadelphia, a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Health Systems Management from Drexel University, Philadelphia, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Holy Family College, Philadelphia.
The Florida Center for Nursing was established by the Florida Legislature in 2001 to strategically address the issues of nursing supply and demand to meet the needs of health care consumers in Florida.
Chavarria is one of four Tampa General team members to take on leadership roles appointed by the Governor. Senior Director of Patient Safety Nicole Justice was appointed in July to the Florida Board of Medicine. In 2021, Maja Gift, director of Pharmacy Services, was appointed to the Board of Pharmacy, and Dr. Seema Weinstein, manager of Psychology and Neuropsychology, was appointed to the Board of Psychology.
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,040-bed, not-for-profit, academic medical center, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals, and is tied as the third highest-ranked hospital in Florida, with seven specialties ranking among the best programs in the United States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list. The academic medical center's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – first nationally in the 2022 America's Best Employers for Women and sixth out of 100 Florida companies in the 2022 America's Best Employers by State. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal year 2020, provided a net community benefit worth more than $182.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education, and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With six medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital's footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH Imaging powered by Tower outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that provides real-time situational awareness to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Natera, Inc. ("Natera") (NASDAQ: NTRA) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Natera, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Natera includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's non-invasive prenatal test, Panorama, was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) the Company's screening test for kidney transplant failure, Prospera, did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the Company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: June 27, 2022
Aggrieved Natera investors only have until June 27, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Vincent Wong, Esq.
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Attendees Can Interview for Openings at Door Shop, Receive Offers on Site
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, is recruiting for nearly 10 immediate openings at its door shop in Elkridge, MD, as the company's business continues to expand nationwide. Interested job seekers can interview for open positions at a hiring event on June 28, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the company's Elkridge store (6940 San Tomas Road, Elkridge, MD 21075).
"At 84 Lumber, we are on the leading edge of the ongoing rise in residential construction across the nation," said John Hay, divisional vice president at 84 Lumber. "Greater demand for our products means a need for more motivated, dedicated employees who want to take advantage of the phenomenal growth opportunity in our industry. If you have a strong work ethic and are eager for something new, you could be the perfect fit for us."
Hiring event attendees will participate in job interviews and learn more about 84 Lumber's company culture. Some attendees may receive a job offer on site.
- Door shop production associates assist in the production of interior doors, exterior doors, and other millwork items. These associates assist on the door pre-hanging assembly line, prep wood material that is used for the assembly of doors, operate machinery, and load and unload store and package materials. Door shop production associates can expect a starting pay of $16 per hour with a pay increase after 30 days.
"As a family-owned company, 84 Lumber is committed to helping our employees build a long-term career with us. We are proud to say that 95% of our store managers started in our manager trainee program," Hay said. "We believe that a wide variety of candidates can find a home with the company and open doors for themselves – a person with no construction experience but a desire to learn, military veterans ready to open their next chapter, or someone simply ready to make a fresh start. We'll give every one of them the tools to grow."
Candidates interested in participating in the Hiring Event should pre-register online and complete the form. Registrants will then receive an email from 84 Lumber with the link to apply for the desired position. To save time, Hay strongly encourages candidates to apply for positions online before they attend the event.
On-site pre-employment drug screening will be available for applicants at the hiring event. Candidates who advance in the process will also be required to pass a background check prior to employment.
To learn more about 84 Lumber, follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Company is the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates nearly 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product centers in more than 30 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified national women's business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Knox, 84 Lumber was named by Forbes as one of America's Largest Private Companies in 2018 and one of America's Best Large Employers in 2019. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us at Facebook.com/84lumber and linkedin.com/company/84-lumber.
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Human skeletal remains found, identified after Savoy grass fire
Published: Aug. 6, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT|Updated: 25 minutes ago
SAVOY, Texas (KXII) - Human remains have been found after putting out a fire in Savoy.
Several acres of grass on FM 1752 in Savoy caught fire Friday. That’s where police say human skeletal remains were found.
Officials believe the remains are of Jesse Hagood.
Hagood was reported missing August 3, 2021.
After finding his wrecked vehicle, at County Roads 1220 and 1230 in Fannin County, the Savoy Police Department initiated a search for Hagood. A year went by with no sign of him.
A final identification will be determined by the University of North Texas Center of Human Identification.
This story is still developing. Stay with News 12 for the latest.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 6, 2022 Truist Insurance Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and the sixth-largest insurance brokerage in the U.S., announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BankDirect Capital Finance, a nationwide premium finance company, from Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI).
After the closing, BankDirect will operate as a division of AFCO Credit Corporation, Truist Insurance Holdings' existing premium finance operation in the U.S.
The transaction will add over $3 billion in loans to Truist Insurance Holdings' premium finance business—which also includes CAFO Inc., its Canadian operation—while broadening its business into the life insurance arena. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
"This strategic investment increases the breadth of our insurance capabilities and demonstrates our continued commitment to the growth of Truist Insurance Holdings," said Truist Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers. "The addition of BankDirect expands our team, further diversifies the risk management solutions we can provide our clients and creates new opportunities to fulfill our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities."
BankDirect Capital Finance was founded in 2005 and has grown through four acquisitions in the past 17 years. The company has a balanced portfolio of both property & casualty and life insurance products across a diversified national geographic footprint. With 122 employees, BankDirect operates in five offices across the U.S.
"BankDirect brings a strong track record of growth and success in the premium finance business, much like what we've achieved with our AFCO and CAFO organizations," said Truist Chief Insurance Officer John Howard. "With this acquisition, we'll extend our business into life insurance, a growing market for premium finance, as well as broaden our geographic reach, particularly on the West Coast. BankDirect's focus on technology and digitization to enhance client experience also mirrors our strategic initiatives at Truist Insurance Holdings, further demonstrating how well our operations are aligned. All in all, this is a key acquisition for our premium finance business, and we're excited to welcome BankDirect clients and employees to Truist."
RBC Capital Markets and Truist Securities served as financial advisors, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal counsel to Truist Insurance Holdings in this transaction. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Texas Capital Securities served as financial advisors, and Cravath, Swaine & Moore served as legal counsel to Texas Capital Bancshares in this transaction.
About Truist Insurance Holdings
Truist Insurance Holdings, Inc., the sixth-largest insurance broker in the U.S. and seventh-largest in the world, is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC). Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Truist Insurance Holdings operates more than 240 offices through its subsidiaries: McGriff Insurance Services, Inc.; CRC Insurance Services, Inc.; Crump Life Insurance Services, Inc.; AmRisc, LLC; and its Insurance Services companies (AFCO Credit Corporation, CAFO Inc., and Kensington Vanguard Land Services, LLC). To learn more, visit www.truistinsurance.com.
About AFCO
As a pioneering leader in premium finance for more than 65 years, AFCO Credit Corporation works with insurance agents to provide customized premium finance solutions to insureds, with the objective of improving cash flow and working capital. AFCO is transforming its business to a digitized, dual premium collection and financing product powered by new digital portals designed to simplify the way its clients do premium financing and to improve the overall client experience.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the financial condition, results of operations, business plans and future performance of Truist Financial Corporation or its subsidiaries (collectively, "Truist"). Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "opportunity," "plans," "projects," "could," "may," "should," "will" or other similar words or expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Truist's current expectations and assumptions regarding Truist's businesses, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to future results and occurrences, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many possible events or factors could affect Truist's future financial results and performance and could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from anticipated results or performance. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, Truist disclaims any obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments. Further information regarding Truist and factors which could affect the forward-looking statements contained herein can be found in Truist's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as updated by its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty today announced its expanding presence in Australia with the opening of the Byron Bay office in New South Wales. The addition marks the Sotheby's International Realty brand's 11th affiliated office in Australia.
The office is owned by Michael Pallier who is also managing director for Sydney Sotheby's International Realty. The new location will be led by James McCowan and will operate as Byron Bay Sotheby's International Realty.
"With its stunning natural attractions and eclectic community, Byron Bay has become one of the world's most famous coastal towns," said Philip White, president and CEO, Sotheby's International Realty. "Due to its popularity, we are seeing increased interest from ex-pats and high-net-worth individuals from New Zealand, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region, and the prices of homes have risen by more than 20%, according to local records. The addition of the Byron Bay office enables the company to further service their clients in New South Wales, and I am thrilled to support their growth."
"We saw an opportunity to break into the rural and lifestyle real estate sector of Byron Bay and its surrounds," said Pallier. "While the real estate market is highly competitive, we understand our clients' properties were once livelihoods or dream homes, and we want to represent that as best as we can. Our company provides solid real estate knowledge, a tailored level of service, and global marketing opportunities through our affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty."
Prior to the opening of the Byron Bay office, Michael and James have had a 25-year history of working together, where they launched Sydney Sotheby's International Realty 10 years ago and have consistently broken sales records for many significant luxury homes and rural properties.
The Sotheby's International Realty® network currently has nearly 26,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in over 1,000 offices in 81 countries and territories worldwide. Byron Bay Sotheby's International Realty listings are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm's brokers and clients will benefit from an association with Sotheby's auction house and worldwide Sotheby's International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.
Sotheby's International Realty
Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 as a real estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby's auction house. Today, the company's global footprint spans more than 1,000 offices located in 81 countries and territories worldwide, including 51 company-owned brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort markets. In February 2004, Anywhere Real Estate Inc. entered a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby's, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby's International Realty name and the development of a franchise system. The franchise system is comprised of an affiliate network, where each office is independently owned and operated. Sotheby's International Realty supports its affiliates and agents with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Affiliates and agents also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
The affiliate network is operated by Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, and the company owned brokerages are operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Both entities are subsidiaries of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. Both Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
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THRALL — The second annual Fiber Hemp Field Day is planned July 22 at the Stiles Farm Foundation Headquarters, 5700 FM 1063 in Thrall.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $15.
Participants will have the opportunity to view and discuss the merits of hemp varieties available for Central Texas.
Featured speakers will be:
- Calvin Trostle, agronomist and state hemp specialist, Texas A&M Extension Service
- Russell Jessup, industrial hemp breeder, Texas A&M University
- Randy Rivera, director of ag commodity programs, Texas Department of Agriculture
- Lucas Evans, hemp farmer/processor and founder of E3 Industries
Participants are asked to bring a lawn chair for the event.
“You would be amazed at how many people are getting into the hemp industry these days,” said Susan Hays, a Texas A&M Extension Service agent in Williamson County. “We have been doing field trials on various kinds of hemp out at the Stiles Farm in Thrall to see which types are best for fiber, and this program will report on those results and other interesting things about the industry.”
Register for the event at williamson.agrilife.org.
For more information, contact Gary Pastushok at gary. pastushok@ag.tamu.edu or the Extension Office at 512-943-3300.
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Attorneys earn Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch honors
HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four attorneys from the Houston-based litigation boutique Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP, have earned recognition among the nation's top lawyers.
Name partners David Bissinger, Jason Williams, and John Strasburger were selected to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America legal guide, with associate Erin Bullard recognized on the companion Ones to Watch listing.
Messrs. Bissinger, Williams, and Strasburger, along with Ms. Bullard, were all honored for their commercial litigation practices. Mr. Strasburger earned additional recognition in the areas of bankruptcy litigation and mass tort defense.
Mr. Bissinger represents clients in litigation related to energy and technology matters, securities, trade secrets and employment covenants, executive compensation, corporate fiduciary, banking, and real estate. He also serves as an arbitrator in commercial disputes. His work has also been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.
Mr. Williams' practice focuses on energy, corporate fiduciary, securities, and construction litigation, and he also has experience in mergers and acquisitions litigation. He has also earned Texas Super Lawyers recognition. A former chairman of the Houston Bar Association's Securities Litigation and Arbitration Section and co-chair of the LegalLine Committee, he also serves on the board of Houston Achievement Place.
Mr. Strasburger has unique experience in complex commercial disputes involving private equity, trade secrets and employment covenants, and trading and supply-contract matters. His practice also includes corporate-governance matters. He has handled banking, real estate, and construction litigation, successfully defending numerous catastrophic tort cases and litigated related insurance-coverage disputes arising from these cases.
Ms. Bullard represents corporate clients and individuals in a wide range of complex civil litigation, including claims of covenants not to compete, trade secrets, financial fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraudulent transfer, and negligence. Her work has also been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
The oldest peer-review attorney guide in the country, Best Lawyers® also is among the most respected. Selection is made by the Best Lawyers research team, with decisions based in part upon feedback from lawyers within the same geographical region with a shared practice focus. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition is reserved for attorneys who have been in private practice for five to nine years.
About Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger
Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP is a Houston-based business trial and transaction firm focused on providing impactful, cost-effective solutions to complex disputes and transactions requiring careful attention, extensive experience, and a high level of sophistication. For more information, visit https://www.bowslaw.com.
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Led by CEO and Founder Meena Harris, Phenomenal Media's acquisition of Reductress further expands the company's digital audience as well as the brand's focus on women and underrepresented communities.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phenomenal Media, a values-driven 360-degree media company that centers women and historically excluded communities, has announced today its acquisition of Reductress, the first and only satirical women's digital magazine. Led by founder and CEO Meena Harris, Phenomenal Media is competitively positioned in an ever-evolving media landscape as the brand works to amplify underrepresented voices.
Originally founded in 2017, Phenomenal continues to expand its reach with purpose and authenticity to shift culture and build community through its innovative strategies as a content and entertainment company, consumer brand, and creative agency. As a powerful and dynamic creative, CEO Meena Harris has grown the groundbreaking brand in recent years to include a robust brand-partnerships business, the launch of Phenomenal Book Club, and an expansion into entertainment, with projects in development across film, TV, and theatre.
Reductress was founded in 2013 to take on the condescending tone of women's media and marketing, and to highlight women and marginalized writers in the entertainment industry, with former staff going on to write for Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, and Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. Led by Editor-in-chief Sarah Pappalardo, Reductress produces culture-defining content on the web and beyond, including a forthcoming book, How to Stay Productive While The World Is Ending (Andrews McMeel), coming out May 2023.
With the acquisition of Reductress, Phenomenal will continue to cultivate and support bold comedic talent across digital content, entertainment, and live events, as well as bolster its existing brand partnerships, which include Netflix's "Bridgerton" and Prime Video's "The Summer I Turned Pretty."
Phenomenal and Meena Harris are represented by Creative Artists Agency, Mosaic, and ID Public Relations.
Founded by lawyer and best-selling author Meena Harris, Phenomenal is a values-driven, 360-degree media company that centers women and historically excluded communities. By lifting up the stories, experiences, and talents of underrepresented groups, Phenomenal is helping to shift culture and build community power. Phenomenal has already seen enormous growth and success over the past five years — receiving support from over 1,000 celebrities, athletes, and community leaders, and launching partnerships with iconic entertainment, fashion, and consumer-goods companies. Through its innovative strategies as a content and entertainment company, consumer brand, and creative agency, Phenomenal is poised to take on the opportunity of an ever-evolving media landscape with purpose and authenticity.
Reductress is the first and only satire brand that takes on the outdated, sexist perspectives of popular women's media online and gives voice to marginalized communities and their everyday experiences.
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Former teacher facing charges for ‘twerking’ on student, forcing alcohol, authorities say
PERRY, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) - Authorities in Florida say a former teacher at a private Christian school is facing additional charges after a reported incident at a school prom.
WCTV reports that 39-year-old Julie Hoover has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and a second felony charge of an authority figure soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student.
The charges stem from a school prom on April 8. A student reportedly told investigators that Hoover pressured him to drink alcohol at the event, even forcing the straw from her cup into his mouth.
An administrator told investigators that staff had the alcohol in a back room to drink after the event when students left.
According to authorities, the student also said that when he was on or near the dance floor, Hoover was “twerking” on him, making him uncomfortable. At least two other people corroborated the story and told investigators they got in between Hoover and the student several times, trying to get the teacher to stop.
Hoover was arrested in June after deputies said she was sexting with an 18-year-old at the school.
Previously, records showed that the 18-year-old’s mother contacted the sheriff’s office on June 2 after finding explicit messages between the student and teacher.
According to court documents, the mother also told deputies that Hoover was arranging for the student to sneak into Hoover’s home while her husband was at work.
An official with the school, who asked not to be identified, issued the following statement in response to Hoover’s latest arrest:
“Mrs. Hoover is a former teacher with Point of Grace Christian. We will not provide further information on her employment or departure from our school. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office informed us of the allegations against Mrs. Hoover, and we have cooperated with the investigation. Out of respect for the judicial process, we will not comment any further at this time.”
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Suit: Brink’s driver was asleep during pricey jewelry heist
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the drivers of a Brink’s tractor-trailer was asleep inside the big rig, parked near a remote southern California rest stop earlier this summer, when thieves broke a lock and stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry and gemstones, according to a lawsuit filed by the security company.
While the second driver was getting food inside the rest stop early July 11 — spending nearly 30 minutes away from the vehicle — the thieves stole 22 bags of jewelry from the vehicle and fled.
The heist nabbed a haul that’s been described by some as worth less than $10 million and others as roughly $100 million and the value is now the subject of two lawsuits filed this month. If the latter figure is accurate, it would be one of the largest jewelry thefts in modern history.
But Brink’s, in a federal lawsuit filed Aug. 4 in New York, stated that the pickup manifests signed by the jewelers reported a total of $8.7 million worth of merchandise in the 22 stolen bags.
The security company’s lawsuit alleges that the jewelers under-declared the value of the items that were being transported and the company is only responsible for the declared value.
The theft occurred near the “Flying J” rest stop and gas station in the unincorporated community of Lebec, about 75 miles (120.7 kilometers) north of downtown Los Angeles, as the items were being sent overnight from a jewelry show in the San Francisco Bay Area down to the Los Angeles region for another event.
Brink’s is seeking to limit potential payouts to the jewelers, who say their cargo was worth $100 million and that the security company is trying to deny compensation to its customers for a theft “its drivers practically invited to happen.”
Fourteen jewelers and jewelry companies alleged breach of contract and negligence in a lawsuit filed Monday against Brink’s in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
“Everyone in our group has been emotionally and financially destroyed,” the plaintiffs said in a statement on Tuesday. “We are lost and do not know what comes next in our lives. Whatever plans we all have for the future for our businesses and our families has evaporated in an instant.”
A spokesperson for Brink’s declined to comment to The Associated Press on Tuesday, citing the pending litigation. The Los Angeles County sheriff’s sergeant who is investigating the case did not respond to a request for comment.
The Los Angeles Times first reported the lawsuits on Tuesday.
Brink’s lawsuit states that the driver left his partner in the big rig’s sleeping berth while he went to get food — a move the company says was “per Department of Transportation regulations.”
He was gone for 27 minutes and returned to find the lock broken, though the sleeping driver said he hadn’t seen or heard anything unusual, according to the lawsuit. It was not immediately clear whether the driver was supposed to be gone for so long, and if the sleeping berth is sound-proof.
In their lawsuit, the “mom and pop” jewelers are seeking $100 million in damages and $100 million in restitution from Brink’s. The jewelers allege that a Brink’s employee told them to under-value their merchandise on the pickup manifests “in order to save money, because the cost of shipping would be too expensive if they declared the full value of their goods.”
“We are astounded by Brink’s lack of support for their longtime customers who thought they were in safe hands with Brink’s,” Jerry Kroll, an attorney for the jewelers, said in a statement. “After relying on Brink’s for their guarded transportation services, our clients have lost virtually everything in this theft, including their source of income.”
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- Honors include two 'Best of Best' and six 'Winner' awards
- Award-winning categories include Fair Stands, Brand Stores, Showrooms, Exhibition Design, User Interface and Corporate Design Guides
- Honors reflect Hyundai, Genesis and Kia's efforts to demonstrate brand values through design and provide unique experiences for customers
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor, Genesis and Kia, Hyundai Motor Group's three automotive brands, won eight design awards, including two 'Best of the Best' and six 'Winner' honors, at the Red Dot Award: Brand & Communication Design 2022, hosted by Germany's Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Hyundai Motor's 'CES 2022 Exhibition Booth,' which shared the company's vision for robotics providing unlimited freedom of mobility in the real world and metaverse, won the 'Best of the Best' award — the highest distinction the jury can give out — in the Fair Stands category.
In addition, Red Dot Award honored Hyundai Motor with a 'Winner' award for Hyundai Motor Songpa Showrooms in the Brand Stores category. The hall provides a new space and customer experience based on Hyundai's Concierge service. The repeated stainless mesh networks and the 2,100 assembly clips inside and outside the building symbolize Hyundai's strong commitment to the entire process of manufacturing and selling automobiles.
For Genesis luxury brand, Genesis Suji, Genesis Studio Anseong and Genesis House New York each received a Red Dot award for Retail Design, and an art installation inspired by the GV60 electric vehicle won for Spatial Communication. Plus, Genesis Connected Car Integrated Cockpit (ccIC) won for its User Interface. These wins reflect how Genesis expresses its brand identity visually in all its spaces and customer experiences.
Last but not least, Kia Corporation reaffirmed its competitive edge by earning a 'Winner' award for its Corporate Design Guides. 'Kia CI Guideline' is a design manual for consistently communicating the corporate identity to global customers in line with the company's new brand direction and strategy. This ingenious guideline describes the brand's design elements, such as the logo, slogan and typeface. Since its brand relaunching last year, Kia has been fast moving toward the future to become a 'Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider.'
More information about Hyundai Motor Group, please see: www.hyundaimotorgroup.com
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MIAMI, Aug. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. ("Innovative Eyewear" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), a developer and retailer of cutting-edge eyeglasses and sunglasses designed to allow the users to remain connected to their digital lives, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 980,000 units consisting of 980,000 shares of its common stock and two accompanying Warrants to purchase up to 1,960,000 shares of common stock. Each share of common stock is being sold together with two Warrants, each to purchase one share of common stock with an exercise price of $7.50 per share at a combined offering price of $7.50, for gross proceeds of approximately $7.35 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In addition, Innovative Eyewear has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 147,000 shares of common stock and/or Warrants to purchase up to 294,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments at the initial public offering price, less the underwriting discount. All of the shares of common stock and warrants are being offered by the Company.
The shares of common stock and warrants are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on August 15, 2022, under the symbols "LUCY" and "LUCYW," respectively. The offering is expected to close on August 17, 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The Company intends to use substantially all of the net proceeds from the offering for advancing its sales and marketing, expanding inventory, updating and producing in-store displays, developing new styles and sizes of the Company's smart eyewear, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager in connection with the offering.
A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-261616) was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which became effective on August 12, 2022. A final prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. Electronic copies of the prospectus relating to this offering, when available, may be obtained from Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, New York 10022, at (212) 895-3745. Before investing in this offering, interested parties should read in its entirety the registration statement that the Company has filed with the SEC, which provides additional information about the Company and this offering.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Innovative Eyewear, Inc.
Innovative Eyewear is a developer and retailer of smart eyewear, which are designed to allow the users to remain connected to their digital lives, while also offering prescription eyewear and sun protection. The Company believes that traditional frames, no matter how attractive, do not possess the functionality that many eyeglass wearers need and want. Smart eyewear is a multifunctional product that addresses the needs of the optical, hearables and digital assistant markets. We believe that the Company's products are well positioned in this rapidly growing wearables ecosystem, with the mission to Upgrade Your Eyewear®. For more information, please visit www.lucyd.co.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including those relating to the anticipated timing of completion of the offering and other statements that are predictive in nature. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe-harbor for forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking expressions, including, but not limited to, "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "future," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the intended use of proceeds, expected date the Company's common stock and warrants will begin trading, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and the expected date of the closing of the offering. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form S-1, as amended from time to time, under the caption "Risk Factors."
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Scott Powell
Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC
Office: +1 (646) 893-5835
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A demonstration in Kenya against the threats posed by wildlife turned deadly when security forces killed four protesters, police said Thursday.
The protesters clashed with security forces, resulting in the fatal shootings, Mashuru town police chief Charles Chepkonga confirmed.
Kajiado county Gov. Joseph Ole Lenku in a statement called on police to avoid using “excessive force” and also urged Kenyan wildlife authorities to “keep their animals away from our people.”
Thursday’s demonstration blocked the Nairobi-Mombasa highway for hours, as protesters placed rocks and burning tires on the road, leading police to intervene.
Residents have repeatedly called on the Kenya Wildlife Service to find a solution to the conflicts between people and animals, with farmers upset that elephants destroy their crops and at times kill people.
“These deaths could have been avoided with a little more understanding that the local communities are getting frustrated by the loss of human lives to wildlife,” the governor said.
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COLUMBUS, Miss., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BankFirst Capital Corporation (OTCQX: BFCC) ("BankFirst" or the "Company") reported quarterly net income of $6.1 million, or $1.14 per share, for the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 36% compared to net income of $4.5 million, or $0.85 per share, for the first quarter of 2022, and an increase of 42% compared to net income of $4.3 million, or $0.81 per share, for the second quarter of 2021. The Company also reported net income of $10.6 million, or $1.99 per share, for six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 23% compared to net income of $8.6 million, or $1.62 per share for six months ended June 30, 2021.
2022 Second Quarter Highlights:
- Net income totaled $6.1 million, or $1.14 per share, in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $4.3 million, or $0.81 per share, for the second quarter of 2021.
- Total assets increased 21% to $2.2 billion at June 30, 2022 from $1.8 billion at June 30, 2021
- Total deposits increased 14% to $1.8 billion at June 30, 2022 from $1.6 billion at June 30, 2021
- The Company received a Bank Enterprise Award ("BEA") of $171 thousand through the Community Development Financial Institution ("CDFI") Fund in the second quarter of 2022.
- The Company received $2.3 million in Employee Retention Tax Credits for the 2021 tax period during the second quarter of 2022.
Recent Developments
- As previously disclosed, on April 26, 2022, the Company closed on its issuance of $175.0 million of senior perpetual noncumulative stock (the "Senior Preferred") to the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") pursuant to the Emergency Capital Investment Program ("ECIP").
- On June 23, 2022, the Company announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Tate Financial Corporation ("Tate"), the parent company of Sycamore Bank, Senatobia, Mississippi ("Sycamore Bank"), pursuant to which the Company will acquire Tate and Sycamore Bank. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from the shareholders of Tate and bank regulatory authorities.
- On June 21, 2022, the Bank expanded its presence in the State of Alabama by opening a loan production office in Birmingham, Alabama.
- On July 5, 2022, the Bank announced the opening of a fourth loan production office in the State of Mississippi located in Tupelo, Mississippi.
CEO Commentary
Moak Griffin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank, stated, "We are pleased to report another strong quarter of earnings. During the second quarter of 2022, we expanded our footprint in the State of Alabama with the opening of a new loan production office in Birmingham. We are also pleased with our recent announcement of a fourth Mississippi loan production office to open in Tupelo. Finally, we are excited about our recent announcement that we have signed a definitive agreement providing for our acquisition of Tate and Sycamore Bank. We believe that the partnership with Tate and Sycamore Bank will allow BankFirst to continue its strategic plan by partnering with community banks with strong relationships in their local markets."
Mr. Griffin continued, "Our outlook remains positive for the future, as we have encouraging pipeline for loan growth in our expanded footprint, including our core markets and our loan production offices. We believe the Bank is well positioned to navigate the current rising rate environment, which is expected to continue in light of the uncertain inflationary outlook in the United States and our market area."
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Total assets were $2.20 billion at June 30, 2022, compared to $2.02 billion at March 31, 2022 and $1.80 billion at June 30, 2021, an increase of 8% and 21%, respectively. The increase in total assets since June 30, 2021 was primarily due to organic loan and deposit growth, the acquisition of The Citizens Bank of Fayette, Fayette, Alabama ("Citizens") after the close of business on December 31, 2021, and the issuance of the Senior Preferred to Treasury pursuant to the ECIP. Total loans outstanding, net of the allowance for loan losses, as of June 30, 2022 totaled $1.22 billion, compared to $1.20 billion as of March 31, 2022 and $1.12 billion as of June 30, 2021, an increase of 1% and 8%, respectively. Net loans outstanding, excluding Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans, as of June 30, 2022 totaled $1.21 billion, compared to $1.19 billion as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 2%, and $1.05 billion as of June 30, 2021, an increase of 15%.
Non-interest-bearing deposits increased to $541.5 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $494.5 million as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 10%, and $462.4 million as of June 30, 2021, an increase of 17%. Non-interest-bearing deposits represented 30% of total deposits as of June 30, 2022. Total deposits as of June 30, 2022 were $1.8 billion, compared to $1.8 billion as of March 31, 2022 and $1.6 billion as of June 30, 2021, an increase of 14% since June 30, 2021. Cost of funds as of June 30, 2022 was 0.24% compared to 0.25% as of March 31, 2022, and 0.31% as of June 30, 2021.
The ratio of loans to deposits was 69% as of June 30, 2022 compared to 68% as of March 31, 2022, and 72% as of June 30, 2021.
Net interest income was $15.1 million for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 1% compared to $15.3 million for the first quarter of 2022, and an increase of 17% compared to $12.9 million for the second quarter of 2021. Net interest margin decreased to 3.63% in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 3.75% in the first quarter of 2022 and 3.34% in the second quarter of 2021. Yield on earning assets decreased 14 basis points to 3.86% in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 4.00% during the first quarter of 2022 and 3.65% during the second quarter of 2021. Accretion of deferred PPP-related SBA fees of $1.2 million were recognized during the second quarter of 2022 upon the receipt of forgiveness payments from the SBA for PPP loans, which contributed 16 basis points of the overall net interest margin, compared to the recognition of $1.6 million of deferred PPP-related SBA fees during the first quarter of 2022, which contributed 61 basis points. Net interest margin, net of PPP-related SBA fees, increased in the second quarter of 2022 to 3.47% from 3.14% in the first quarter of 2022.
Noninterest income was $5.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $5.1 million for the first quarter of 2022, a decrease of 2%, and $5.6 million for the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of 11%. Mortgage banking revenue was $740 thousand in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $58 thousand from $682 thousand in the first quarter of 2022, or 9%, and a decrease of $997 thousand from $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2021, or 57%. During the third quarter of 2021, the Bank implemented a Mortgage Purchase Program to maintain mortgage loans in-house. During the second quarter of 2022, the Bank purchased $2.9 million of the $36.9 million secondary market mortgages originated to hold in-house, compared to $56.9 million secondary market loans originated during the second quarter of 2021, none of which were held in-house. Gross mortgage fees during the second quarter of 2022 were $810 thousand compared to $1.7 million during the second quarter of 2021. In the second quarter of 2022, the Bank received a nonrecurring BEA of $171 thousand through the CDFI Fund.
As of June 30, 2022, tangible book value per share was $20.85. According to OTCQX, there were 280 trades of the Company's shares of common stock during the second quarter of 2022 for a total of 82,922 shares and for a total price of $2,349,087. The closing price of the Company's common stock quoted on OTCQX on June 30, 2022 was $28.40 per share. Based on this closing share price, the Company's market capitalization was $151.2 million as of June 30, 2022.
Credit Quality
The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $150 thousand during the second quarter of 2022 compared to $150 thousand for the first quarter of 2022, and $144 thousand for the second quarter of 2021. Net loan charge-offs in the second quarter of 2022 were $2.1 million, compared to $7 thousand in the first quarter of 2022 and $265 thousand in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in the second quarter of 2022 is primarily due to a $1.9 million charge-off related to a single credit which was previously classified as impaired. As a result, the non-performing assets to total assets were 0.58% for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 14 basis points compared to 0.72% for the first quarter of 2022, and a decrease of 6 basis points compared to 0.63% for the second quarter of 2021. Annualized net charge-offs to average loans for the second quarter of 2022 were 0.17%, compared to 0.01% for the first quarter of 2022 and 0.01% for the second quarter of 2021. There is continued uncertainty in the forecasted economic conditions due to the rising interest rate environment and persistent high inflation levels, and additional provisions for loan losses may be necessary in future periods.
PPP Loans
The Bank participated in the PPP, a $943.0 billion low-interest business loan program funded by Treasury and administered by the SBA, which officially ended on May 31, 2021. The PPP provided U.S. government guarantees for lenders, as well as loan forgiveness incentives for borrowers that predominately utilize the loan proceeds to cover employee compensation-related business costs. The Bank participated in Rounds 1 and 2 of the PPP during 2020 and in Round 3 of the PPP in 2021 until its expiration on May 31, 2021. In 2020, during Rounds 1 and 2 of the PPP, the Bank originated 1,489 PPP loans totaling $115.6 million. Through June 30, 2022, the Bank has received loan forgiveness payments from the SBA totaling $115.6 million on PPP loans originated in Rounds 1 and 2 of the PPP. The Bank received approximately $4.4 million in fees (net of expenses) paid by the SBA on PPP loans originated in Rounds 1 and 2 of the PPP, from which we recognized $8 thousand as loan fee income during the second quarter of 2022, compared to $11 thousand as loan fee income for the first quarter of 2022, and compared to $275 thousand for the second quarter of 2021.
In 2021, during Round 3 of the PPP, the Bank originated an additional 1,382 PPP loans totaling $62.0 million. Through June 30, 2022, the Bank has received forgiveness payments from the SBA totaling $56.3 million on PPP loans originated in Round 3 of the PPP. The Bank received approximately $4.1 million in fees (net of expenses) paid by the SBA on PPP loans originated in Round 3 of the PPP, from which we recognized $250 thousand as loan fee income during the second quarter of 2022, $1.6 million as loan fee income during the first quarter of 2022, and compared to $50 thousand for the second quarter of 2021. The Bank expects to recognize the remainder of the deferred PPP-related SBA loan fees over the next several quarters.
Merger & Acquisition Activity
On June 23, 2022, BankFirst announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tate Financial Corporation and Sycamore Bank, headquartered in Senatobia, Mississippi. On June 30, 2022, Sycamore Bank had total assets of $326.4 million, total loans of $155.8 million, and total deposits of $304.2 million. The acquisition of Tate will result in the Bank having 42 locations serving Mississippi and Alabama, with total assets of approximately $2.4 billion, gross loans of approximately $1.4 billion and total deposits of approximately $2.1 billion. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from the shareholders of Tate and bank regulatory authorities.
Emergency Capital Investment Program
As previously disclosed, the Company closed on the issuance of $175.0 million of the Senior Preferred to Treasury pursuant to the ECIP on April 26, 2022. The ECIP investment from Treasury is intended to qualify as Tier 1 capital of the Company for regulatory capital purposes. The Senior Preferred issued to Treasury will pay non-cumulative dividends, payable quarterly in arrears on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year beginning on the first dividend payment date after the two-year anniversary of the date of issuance. The dividend rate to be paid on the Senior Preferred will adjust annually based on certain measurements of the Company's extensions of credit to minority, rural, and urban low-income and underserved communities and low- and moderate-income borrowers. The Company is entitled to redeem the Senior Preferred on or after the fifth anniversary of the issuance of the Senior Preferred, subject to approval by the Federal Reserve and in accordance with applicable regulatory capital regulations.
ABOUT BANKFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION
BankFirst Capital Corporation (OTCQX: BFCC) is a registered bank holding company based in Columbus, Mississippi with approximately $2.2 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2022. BankFirst Financial Services, the Company's wholly-owned banking subsidiary, was founded in 1888 and is locally owned, controlled, and operated. The Company is headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, and the Bank operates additional branch offices in Columbus, Flowood, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Louin, Macon, Madison, Newton, Starkville, and West Point, Mississippi; and Addison, Aliceville, Arley, Bear Creek, Carrollton, Curry, Double Springs, Fayette, Gordo, Haleyville, Northport, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Bank also operates five loan production offices in Birmingham, Alabama as well as Biloxi, Brookhaven, Oxford, and Tupelo, Mississippi. BankFirst offers a wide variety of services for businesses and consumers. The Bank also offers internet banking, no-fee ATM access, checking, CD, and money market accounts, merchant services, mortgage loans, remote deposit capture, and more. For more information, visit www.bankfirstfs.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains, among other things, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, (i) statements regarding certain of the Company's goals and expectations with respect to future events that are subject to various risks and uncertainties, (ii) statements about the merger of Citizens with and into the Bank, (iii) statements about the proposed merger of Tate and Sycamore Bank with and into the Company and the Bank, respectively, and (iv) statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words "may," "will," "could," "should," "expect," "plan," "project," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "pursuant," "target," "continue," and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current belief and expectations of the Company's management team and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control). Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations include, but are not limited to: the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (including any current or future variant thereof), fluctuations in market rates of interest and loan and deposit pricing, the persistence of the inflationary environment in the United States and our market areas, adverse changes in the overall national economy as well as adverse economic conditions in our specific market areas, including as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our ability to recognize the expected benefits and synergies of the Citizens acquisition, our ability to complete the proposed acquisition of Tate and Sycamore Bank, the maintenance and development of well-established and valued client relationships and referral source relationships, and acquisition or loss of key production personnel. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and/or management's good faith belief as to future events. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove to be inaccurate. Therefore, the Company can give no assurance that the results contemplated in the forward-looking statements will be realized. Due to these and other possible uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be construed as a representation by the Company or any person that the future events, plans or expectations contemplated by the Company will be achieved. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements, express or implied, included in the press release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company maintains an Internet web site at www.bankfirstfs.com/about-us/investors. The Company makes available, free of charge, on its web site the Company's annual reports, quarterly earnings reports, and other press releases. In addition, the OTC Markets Group maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding the Company (at www.otcmarkets.com/stock/BFCC/overview).
The Company routinely posts important information for investors on its web site (under www.bankfirstfs.com and, more specifically, under the Investor Relations tab at www.bankfirstfs.com/about-us/investors/). The Company intends to use its web site as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under the OTC Markets Group OTCQX Rules for U.S. Banks. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company's web site, in addition to following the Company's press releases, OTC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts.
The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the Company's web site is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Arqit Quantum Inc. (f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp.) ("Arqit" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Arqit and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 18, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published a story entitled: "British Encryption Startup Arqit Overstates Its Prospects, Former Staff and Others Say." The Wall Street Journal reported, among other things, that "Arqit has given investors an overly optimistic view of its future revenue and the readiness and workability of its signature encryption system", citing "former employees and other people familiar with the company, and documents viewed." Specifically, "people familiar with the matter said that the bulk of [Arqit's] committed revenue isn't from selling its product and that at its public launch, [Arqit] had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system. Several clients [Arqit] lists—including a number of British government agencies—are simply giving Arqit research grants, nonbinding memorandums of understanding or research agreements that come with no funding, not contracts for its encryption product, they said." The article also reported that "[i]n April 2021, Arqit's chief revenue officer resigned after raising concerns with [Arqit's CEO] that he was overstating contracts and giving unrealistic revenue projections to potential investors".
On this news, Arqit's stock price fell $4.61 per share, or 30.61%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $10.45 per share 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.
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The combination of tenant screening and rental credit reporting services provide a powerful way for Property Managers to rent to quality residents and ensure timely payments.
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACUTRAQ and CredHub are combining their tenant screening and credit reporting services to help Property Managers and Landlords improve quality of tenants and reduce payment delinquency when they need it most. The two best-of-breed service providers now provide a full service "pre" and "post" move-in NOI improvement option for the industry.
Tens of thousands of operators rely on ACUTRAQ to ensure the most qualified applicants occupy your rental property. ACUTRAQ has improved thousands of businesses and property management companies by providing accurate, easy to read background screening reports for almost 25 years. Their proven methods are here to help you make the right decision.
Once you have screened and rented your property to qualified tenants, CredHub helps keep them that way by providing payment priority with credit reporting to all three major credit bureaus.
Increasing on-time rent payments is the single biggest reason that property owners and managers are interested in resident credit reporting. Credit reporting creates an incentive for residents to pay rent on-time. And the results prove that this incentive system works. CredHub's clients see an average of 50% reduction in delinquency once fully implemented.
The nation's most innovative providers have turned to CredHub for complete credit reporting, both paid and unpaid balances. They depend on CredHub to navigate the complex and diverse compliance landscape, reward quality tenants who pay on time, and provide leverage to collect from those who don't.
ACUTRAQ and CredHub provide an innovative, full-service solution for new challenges in multifamily payment performance and profitability. To learn more visit https://credhub.com/acutraq/.
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New era to focus on continued excellence and innovation
AUBURN, Ala., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Christopher B. Roberts officially became Auburn University's 21st president on Monday, beginning a new era of continued excellence for the university he's called home for nearly three decades.
Roberts, the former dean of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, was unanimously approved as Auburn's next president by the Auburn University Board of Trustees in February, with his tenure starting today, May 16, replacing Jay Gogue, who recently retired from the role after serving two terms as president.
"In my 28 years on the Plains, I've come to value and cherish everything that makes the Auburn experience truly remarkable and distinctive," Roberts said. "I've developed a deep appreciation for our unique culture and how to achieve ambitious goals here at Auburn. Through our successes, we've earned the right to dream the biggest dreams, and we will strive to be nothing short of excellent in all areas of our land-grant mission."
Roberts is spending much of his first week as president meeting with students, faculty, staff, administrators, community leaders and others to hear from the Auburn Family and express his great excitement and vision for furthering Auburn as a preeminent university on the national and global stage.
"We are and will continue to be an outstanding land-grant institution that exemplifies excellence and innovation," he said, adding that Auburn is on the cusp of even greater prominence.
Roberts earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Missouri in 1990 and master's and doctoral degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1992 and 1994, respectively. He began his career at Auburn in 1994 as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and became department chair in 2003. He was named dean of engineering in July 2012. Roberts and his wife, Tracy, have two children, both having graduated from Auburn High School and attended Auburn University.
Roberts said that as president he is committed to instilling a campus climate in which all are welcomed, valued, respected and engaged.
"If our students, faculty, staff and alumni feel that way, great things will happen at Auburn," he said.
First and foremost, Roberts said he seeks to advance a transformative student-centered experience that is the best in the nation.
"It is critical that we continue to attract high-achieving students while enhancing access and affordability," he said. "This is particularly important given our land-grant mission and our commitment to the citizens we serve."
He also will be devoted to supporting a highly talented, innovative and motivated faculty and staff, adding that "through our pioneering research, we will make advancements and discoveries at Auburn that will improve people's lives and make our world a better place."
Roberts said he's excited for the future, knowing all that Auburn has done and will continue to do in the way of leading economic and social impact.
"I've seen what our university can do, so I know how much more we can accomplish," he said.
To learn more about Roberts and to connect with him, visit Auburn's Office of the President website.
Auburn University is a nationally ranked land grant institution recognized for its commitment to world-class scholarship, interdisciplinary research with an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 classification, life-changing outreach with Carnegie's Community Engagement designation and an undergraduate education experience second to none. Auburn is home to more than 30,000 students, and its faculty and research partners collaborate to develop and deliver meaningful scholarship, science and technology-based advancements that meet pressing regional, national and global needs. Auburn's commitment to active student engagement, professional success and public/private partnership drives a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health and societal impact.
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Brigham Minerals, Inc. (NYSE: MNRL)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Brigham Minerals, Inc. (NYSE: MNRL), in connection with its proposed merger with Sitio Royalties Corp. ("Sitio"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, MNRL shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 1.133 shares of common stock in the combined company for each share of MNRL common stock owned, and Sitio's shareholders will receive one share of common stock in the combined company for each share of Sitio common stock owned. Upon completion of the transaction, Sitio shareholders will own approximately 54.0% and MNRL shareholders will only own approximately 46.0% of the combined company. If you own MNRL shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/mnrl
ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM)
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Silverback Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBTX)
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iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) in connection with the proposed acquisition of IRBT by Amazon.com, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, IRBT shareholders will receive $61.00 in cash for each share of IRBT common stock owned. If you own IRBT shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/irbt
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College majors that earn the most money
(Stacker) - Choosing a college major is a big decision. Students must decide to study something that challenges and interests them while balancing the hard realities of the job market and outlook on career paths. A good salary coming out of college is key to a financially secure future, and with increasing student loan debts, choosing a major that yields bigger salaries out the gate becomes even more desirable.
To show just how valuable some college majors can be, Stacker used data from a 2020 PayScale report to rank the top college majors that alumni make the most money from in their respective professional careers.
The rankings, released in 2021, are based on the highest average mid-career salary. For each major, information is provided about potential jobs, the skills students will attain in school, and Bureau of Labor Statistics projections regarding the likelihood of finding a job upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
#20. Actuarial Science
- Early career pay: $67,700
- Mid-career pay: $134,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 43%
Assessing risk within a particular industry falls under the purview of an actuarial science graduate, who uses math and statistics. Insurance companies are the primary employers of actuaries, who help create rates on premiums from life to car insurances. The field is expected to grow rapidly in the next decade, while adding business and analytics courses can help boost graduates’ prospects in what’s becoming a highly competitive job market.
#19. Cognitive Science
- Early career pay: $68,700
- Mid-career pay: $135,200
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 42%
Cognitive science involves studying how the brain processes information, learns, and behaves. A wide range of potential careers awaits those with a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science, including marketing and teaching, as well as game and web development. Attaining a master’s degree or doctorate in the field can greatly enhance job prospects by honing skills like psychology, biology, and chemistry.
#17. Building Science (tie)
- Early career pay: $53,800
- Mid-career pay: $135,900
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 53%
Designing the next generation of buildings that meet the needs of safety, human comfort, and environmental demands is the goal of a building science major. This study combines the skills learned in architecture and construction management and building science majors can expect a job market projected to grow by 10% in the next decade. While a master’s degree is preferred to earn more, those with bachelor’s degrees will attain skills in economics, physics, and construction technology.
#17. Chemical Engineering (tie)
- Early career pay: $76,900
- Mid-career pay: $135,900
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 55%
Skills in math and multiple scientific disciplines are required for a career as a chemical engineer, and graduates will be prepared to tackle issues related to chemical manufacturing. Choosing to focus on a certain discipline, like nanomaterials or oxidation, can give job-seekers a bump in both prospects and pay, as the profession will grow at an average rate. A push toward domestic natural gas and oil will maintain the need for chemical engineers.
#16. Aerospace Studies
- Early career pay: $55,800
- Mid-career pay: $136,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: data not available%
Some majors in aerospace studies are preparing for a life in the Air Force, as coursework falls under the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Graduates are eligible to be commissioned as officers in the Air Force, which sought 3,500 officers to fill recruitment and instructor positions in 2019. Outside of recruiting or teaching, graduates learn about military planning, from developing national security policy to using air and spacecraft for strategic purposes.
#15. Pharmacy
- Early career pay: $68,600
- Mid-career pay: $138,700
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 78%
Becoming a full-fledged pharmacist requires a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in pharmacy. Four-year grads undertake an intensive study of biology and chemistry, while learning about the production and manufacture of pharmaceuticals. The need for professionals in this field is expected to increase rapidly over the next decade, as a growing elderly population creates a rise in demand within the health care industry.
#14. Econometrics
- Early career pay: $64,200
- Mid-career pay: $139,000
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 35%
Econometrics entails using existing financial data to either test existing economic hypotheses or predict future performance. Graduates can find work in a variety of fields, including banking, investment, government, and academics, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting above-average job growth in the next decade.
#13. Systems Engineering
- Early career pay: $77,700
- Mid-career pay: $139,200
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 53%
Systems engineers will finish their four-year degree with the ability to build and manage complex systems, including people, equipment, and software for a variety of businesses. Aside from strong interpersonal and management skills, a systems engineer will possess high mathematics and information security acumen. The International Council on Systems Engineering offers a number of certifications for graduates to enhance their job prospects in this growing field.
#12. Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Early career pay: $77,600
- Mid-career pay: $139,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 56%
Aeronautics and astronautics involve learning the design, manufacturing, and testing of everything that flies in the skies (aeronautics), and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere (astronautics). The job outlook for graduates with a degree in the field is average, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 3% growth by 2029. Proficiency in math, science, and engineering is a must for obtaining an entry-level position, while additional training in computer software can enhance an applicant’s prospects.
#11. Information and Computer Science
- Early career pay: $58,600
- Mid-career pay: $140,900
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 62%
Using both concrete and abstract principles, information and computer science majors learn to solve problems and explore new areas using computers. Graduates will leave school with the ability to create algorithms, understand different programming languages, and utilize artificial intelligence, data mining, and security skills. The need for these professionals is expected to grow at a rate well above the national average, although obtaining a master’s degree is a wise choice to further enhance job prospects.
#10. Electrical Power Engineering
- Early career pay: $76,100
- Mid-career pay: $142,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 68%
Designing, manufacturing, and maintaining electrical equipment are the fields of expertise for graduates with electrical power engineering degrees. A downturn in manufacturing and telecommunications will have an adverse effect on job prospects in the next decade, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting only 3% growth. Students can get ahead by completing internships, and will have to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an engineer-in-training, while further work experience is needed before becoming a professional engineer.
#9. Actuarial Mathematics
- Early career pay: $64,300
- Mid-career pay: $143,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 51%
Actuaries use math and statistics to analyze and assess financial risk for a business, usually in the finance or insurance fields. The field is relatively small, but competitive, and is expected to explode in the next decade at a rate of 20%. Graduates who pass two actuarial exams and have gained valuable internship experience in college in addition to possessing exceptional business skills, will set themselves apart while seeking a job.
#8. Business Computing
- Early career pay: $73,000
- Mid-career pay: $143,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: data not available%
A business computing degree prepares graduates to manage and leverage information systems to support a business. This may even require building new technology systems to maximize efficiency. Alumni of this degree program most often work in information technology roles.
#7. Applied Economics and Management
- Early career pay: $66,100
- Mid-career pay: $146,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 67%
Applied economics and management majors use economic models to predict financial outcomes based on the decisions of a business or individual. Micro and macroeconomics, statistics, advanced algebra, and finance are just a few of the skills necessary to succeed in the field, which is expected to see solid growth in the next decade. Graduates can find work in public policy, private business, and as financial planners, among other paths.
#6. Operations Research
- Early career pay: $83,500
- Mid-career pay: $147,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 54%
The need for increased efficiency among businesses has the demand for operations research analysts projected to grow by 25% in the next decade. Students in the program will learn how to apply practical solutions to complex business problems, using math and statistical analysis to make informed decisions. Since these analysts are needed in a variety of business settings, adding additional specializations, like computer programming, political science, or economics can enhance job prospects.
#5. Public Accounting
- Early career pay: $59,800
- Mid-career pay: $147,700
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 47%
Public accountants offer financial services to businesses and people, like preparing tax documents, auditing financial statements, and providing consulting services. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree isn’t enough to find a job in this growing field, as becoming a Certified Public Accountant requires passing an industry exam, ethics exam, and being supervised by a CPA for six months to two years.
#4. Interaction Design
- Early career pay: $68,300
- Mid-career pay: $155,800
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 55%
The very best interaction design—the process of anticipating and facilitating behaviors between users and technology— is undetectable to the user. When you engage with technology through the click of a mouse or touch of your finger, that is the result of interaction design. When a website feels intuitive or responds to your natural behaviors, that, too, is interaction design. While interaction design is a critical component of UX design, or user experience, smaller companies may only hire a UX designer, a more all-encompassing title. Conversely, large companies often break out the components of UX into separate roles, including interaction designers, visual designers, and information architects.
#3. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Early career pay: $108,500
- Mid-career pay: $159,300
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 46%
There are a wide range of careers for a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science that all involve knowing the workings of both software and hardware for electronic devices. Jobs with this degree vary, from software design for major companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google, to creating systems for the aeronautical field. A firm understanding of computer languages, mathematics, and logic are critical to success, while continued education and certifications can advance job prospects.
#2. Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
- Early career pay: $84,800
- Mid-career pay: $170,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 28%
Utilizing an operations research and industrial engineering degree means using mathematical models, statistical analysis, and real-time observations to design, optimize, and modify complex systems. Managing the flow of guests through an amusement park or scheduling a city’s bus routes are both examples of large scale and highly complex operational systems. As an industrial engineering and operations research degree holder, you can find work in a wide array of industries that require decisions to be made around safety, optimization, and efficiency, including transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and entertainment.
#1. Petroleum Engineering
- Early career pay: $93,200
- Mid-career pay: $187,300
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 67%
Finding and removing oil and natural gas from the Earth falls under the well-paid direction of petroleum engineers. They analyze, design, and implement plans for extraction when a reservoir is found, requiring skills in math, science, mechanical engineering, and physics. The push toward renewable and clean energy may have an adverse effect on job prospects for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, though additional certifications and cooperative programs can boost job prospects.
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Gary Gaines, coach of ‘Friday Night Lights’ fame, dead at 73
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Gary Gaines, coach of the Texas high school football team made famous in the book and movie “Friday Night Lights,” has died. He was 73.
Gaines’ family said in a statement the former coach died Monday in Lubbock after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Gaines made many stops in West Texas during a 30-year coaching career, but was best known for a four-year stint leading the highly successful program at Odessa Permian. Gaines returned to Permian later in his career.
His 1988 team was chronicled in Buzz Bissinger’s bestselling book, which portrayed a program and school that favored football over academics and attributed racist comments to assistant coaches.
Gaines, who was played by Billy Bob Thornton in the 2004 movie, said he never read the book and felt betrayed by Bissinger after the author spent the entire 1988 season with the team.
The book, which portrayed Gaines as a compassionate coach caught in the win-at-all-costs culture of a high school program in football-crazed Texas, also was turned into a TV series.
Permian lost in the state semifinals in 1988, a season that included the loss of star running back James “Boobie” Miles to a knee injury during a preseason scrimmage. Miles’ character played a prominent role in the movie.
The book described scenes of “for sale” signs being placed in the front yard of Gaines’ home. His record from 1986-89 was 47-6-1.
Gaines led Permian to the fifth of the program’s six state championships with a perfect season in 1989, then left to become an assistant coach at Texas Tech.
He later coached two of Permian’s rivals, Abilene High and San Angelo Central, before returning to college as the coach at Abilene Christian. Another four-year run as Permian’s coach started in 2009, and Gaines also was a school district athletic director in Odessa and Lubbock.
“I just can’t find the words to pay respects,” retired coach Ron King, a former Permian assistant, told the Odessa American. “It’s a big loss for the coaching profession. There are a lot of coaches he took under his wing and mentored.”
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Voters urged to be aware of detours as construction impacts access to polls
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Road construction has impacted access to some poll places in Shawnee Co. and the Elections Office has asked voters to be aware of detours.
The Shawnee County Elections Office says road construction has impacted access to some poll places in the Capital City and around Shawnee Co. It said detours have been established for the following poll places:
- Temple Beth Sholom - 4200 SW Munson
- The northbound lanes of SW Gage are closed at Huntoon. There will be a sign at the corner of SW Gage and SW 15th St. to direct traffic westward on SW Huntoon, then north on SW Hillsdale to SW Sena Dr. From there, drivers will head east on SW Sena, then north on SW Seabrook one block to SW Munson. From here, drivers will head west on SW Munson to the poll place. There will be Voter Here signs to point at the location.
- Crossroads Wesleyan Church - 2030 SE 41st St.
- There will be a sign at the roundabout at SE 45th St and Se California to direct voters to go east on 45th to SE West Edge Rd., then north to 41st St. and west to SE California. The entrance to the poll place is from SE 41st St. There will be Voter Here signs to point at the location.
The Office noted that additional road construction detours around Topeka and the county could impact residents’ usual, most direct route to their poll places. The staff has asked for patience and for drivers to find a way to their poll place to cast their ballots.
Voters who require assistance should call the Elections Office at 785-251-5900.
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The cybersecurity firm has now raised more than $16 million as it moves to scale its ML platform and disrupt the vulnerability detection space.
LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybersecurity company Inspectiv today announced the closing of an $8.6 million Series A funding round that will accelerate its use of artificial intelligence to revolutionize how businesses safeguard their operations.
Inspectiv is a vulnerability detection platform that combines intelligence from crowdsourced security testing and proprietary vulnerability scanning to help companies continuously identify, remediate, and protect against security threats.
The new Series A funding round, led by StepStone Group with Fika Ventures, Freestyle and Mucker Capital, brings Inspectiv's total funding to more than $16 million. These investments — including follow-on funding from seed-stage investors — are an endorsement of Inspectiv's rapid success in the security field and position the platform for its next stage of growth.
The funding will drive Inspectiv's expanded use of artificial intelligence, building on its global network of thousands of security researchers, to provide businesses a unique depth of vulnerability prevention. As Inspectiv researchers identify new vulnerabilities, the platform incorporates and automates that detection for future monitoring, allowing companies to benefit from the network effect of the large arsenal of highly valuable threats, as well as freeing up researchers to focus on finding more complex and targeted threats.
Inspectiv has expanded its leadership structure to support this next stage of growth.
Ryan Disraeli, co-founder of TeleSign, will move into the role of chief executive officer. Disraeli co-founded TeleSign and helped build the company as CEO to more than $300 million in annual revenue.
Disraeli will work closely with founder and executive chairman Joseph Melika, who continues to spearhead product strategy, drawing on his domain expertise of 20+ years in the field including roles at Viacom and Verizon.
"We have a massive opportunity to fix the disconnect between the vulnerabilities companies discover with the current tools, and the ones that are exploited by bad actors," Melika said. "Our researcher community is constantly hunting through the perspective of bad actors to provide high impact vulnerabilities without all the noise. And as we scale for the next stage of the company, I couldn't be more thrilled to partner with Ryan to scale Inspectiv and capitalize on our momentum."
"I'm thrilled to come on board at a moment of major growth for the company," Disraeli said. "Inspectiv has a powerful vision to revolutionize how we protect businesses from cyber threats, combining automation with our worldwide team of researchers. We have the funding and leadership team in place to execute that strategy."
Other key new hires include:
- Karen Nguyen as Chief Revenue Officer. Karen was most recently VP of Sales at Cobalt, where she helped grow revenue and customer acquisition tenfold, and was previously Director of Enterprise Sales at Upwork.
- Ray Espinoza as CISO. He was previously VP of Cloud Security at Medallia and CISO at Cobalt, Atmosera and Proofpoint.
- Ross Hendrickson as VP of Engineering. He was most recently VP of Engineering at Ada and previously the Head of Engineering at Vertex and in senior technical leadership at Workiva.
Inspectiv launched in 2018 with a mission to secure the internet and a vision to create a security platform that provides world-class security intelligence designed specifically for agile security teams. Its vulnerability detection platform combines intelligence from crowdsourced security testing and proprietary vulnerability scanning to help companies continuously identify, remediate, and protect against security threats. Customers ranging from early stage startups to enterprise organizations leverage Inspectiv's platform to supercharge their vulnerability detection.
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| 2022-06-30T17:18:01Z
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SECAUCUS, N.J., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced today that Sam Samad will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He will succeed Mark Guinan, who, in February, following eight and a half years in the role, announced his intention to retire. To provide a smooth transition, Mr. Guinan will remain at Quest through the report of second quarter financial results. Mr. Samad will join Quest Diagnostics on July 11, 2022.
Mr. Samad, 52, joins Quest Diagnostics from Illumina, Inc., where he has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2017. At Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, he has responsibility for the company's finance, accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and treasury functions.
Before joining Illumina, Mr. Samad held several senior leadership positions at Cardinal Health, including SVP and Corporate Treasurer. During his tenure as Treasurer, he also had operational and financial responsibility for Cardinal Health's China business. He previously served as SVP and CFO for Cardinal Health's $85 billion pharmaceutical segment, among other leadership roles. Prior to Cardinal Health, he spent 13 years at Eli Lilly and Company in a variety of sales and finance roles, both domestically and internationally, including as CFO of the company's Canada affiliate. Mr. Samad holds a BBA degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon and an MBA from McMaster University in Canada.
Jim Davis, Quest Diagnostics CEO-elect, said, "Sam Samad is an excellent addition to the Quest senior leadership team, bringing extensive financial, operations and industry experience through his role as CFO of Illumina and time in senior positions at other major healthcare companies. I look forward to partnering with Sam closely as our team executes on our two-point business strategy to accelerate growth and drive operational excellence."
"I am excited to join the Quest Diagnostics team and look forward to leveraging my financial and operational experience to help Quest grow and thrive in a post-pandemic world," said Mr. Samad.
"Sam Samad is an exceptional talent, and he will be a key member of the Quest team as the company continues to grow and serve a range of stakeholders – including patients, physicians, hospitals, employees, and shareholders," said Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President, who has announced he will transition his CEO and President roles to Mr. Davis on November 1, 2022.
About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors, and improve health care management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our nearly 50,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com
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Boston airport terminal evacuated over video game console
Published: Apr. 18, 2022 at 8:13 AM CDT
(CNN) - A video game console briefly disrupted Easter travel at Boston’s Logan International Airport.
On Sunday afternoon, Transportation Security Administration agents screened a checked bag with a potentially suspicious item inside.
As a precaution, some passengers were evacuated from the terminal.
However, after the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad took a closer look, they realized it was a PlayStation video game console that looked a little battered with age.
After that confirmation, things went back to normal at the terminal.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Natera, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of NTRA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's non-invasive prenatal test, Panorama, was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) the Company's screening test for kidney transplant failure, Prospera, did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the Company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: June 27, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/natera-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=27348&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of NTRA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 27, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Brittney Griner’s guilty plea Thursday has not lessened the support the Olympic gold medalist continues to receive from her WNBA peers.
The Phoenix Mercury All-Star pleaded guilty to drug possession charges on the second day of her trial in a Russian court in a case that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. The chance of Griner being convicted were considered extremely high before her plea.
“The WNBPA stands with Brittney Griner. With a 99% conviction rate, Russia’s process is its own. You can’t navigate it or even understand it like our own legal system,” WNBAPA Executive Director Terri Jackson said in a statement. “What we do know is that the U.S. State Department determined that Brittney Griner was wrongfully detained for a reason and we’ll leave it at that.”
Speaking through an interpreter, Griner told the court that she had no intention of committing a crime and had acted unintentionally because she had packed for Moscow in a hurry. The trial was then adjourned until July 14.
Griner emphasized “that she had committed this act through negligence, unintentionally,” her lawyer, Maria Blagovolina, told reporters outside the court near Moscow following the guilty plea.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert issued a statement saying the league is continuing its effort to aide in Griner’s release.
“Brittney Griner remains wrongfully detained in Russia and nothing that happened today changes that 140 days later,” Englebert said. “The WNBA continues to work diligently with the U.S. State Department, the White House, and other allies in and outside government to get Brittney home safely and as soon as possible.
“She has the wholehearted and unconditional support of the entire WNBA and NBA family, who eagerly await her safe return, and the league will recognize BG as an honorary starter at this weekend’s WNBA All-Star Game.”
Griner, 31, was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport while returning to play basketball in Russia, and police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage.
The plea came a day after President Joe Biden had a phone conversation with Griner’s wife Cherelle during which he told her that he is working to free the two-time Olympic gold medalists as soon as possible.
Griner’s agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas thanked the president in a tweet Thursday after her client entered the guilty plea.
“Brittney Griner was a model of courage today,” Kagawa Colas tweeted. “She deserves our compassion, understanding, love, and support. … We are so grateful to @POTUS and @VP for the time they spent with Cherelle confirming their commitment to bring BG and all Americans home.”
Griner’s plea came hours before her team played the New York Liberty on Thursday night. The Mercury have struggled on and off the court with their friend and teammate stuck in a prison halfway around the world.
“We’re basketball players and coaches, but when your friend is in danger, when your friend is saying in a letter that they’re scared, those things are hard to get away from,” Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard said. “We don’t get to walk into our jobs and leave our lives behind. We all know that. We’re all having that experience. With this situation with BG, it is hard for everyone on the team.”
The Mercury said little when Griner was first arrested as the request of the US government, but have become more vocal — with fellow WNBA players — as her incarceration has continued.
“It’s a real challenge. No team has ever faced this. It’s a constant undercurrent,” Nygaard said. “Things that might not be a big deal to other teams, we have this constant thing with a person we care about.”
The plea also came after Griner’s WNBA team held a public rally in support of the 6-foot-9 center with several hundred fans in attendance. The rally at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Mercury and Suns, was part celebration of Griner’s accomplishments on and off the court with a call to action.
“One hundred thirty-nine days have passed since my wife has been able to speak to me, to our family and our friends,” Cherelle Griner said during the rally, stopping to compose herself several times. “I’m frustrated my wife is not going to get justice. I know you all are frustrated, too. That’s why you’re here.”
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), the nation's leader in advancing the quality of children's eye care, joins Safe Eyes America to strongly oppose legislation now under consideration in the California legislature which lowers the education and surgical training requirements necessary for licensure to perform eye surgery.
California bill AB2236 would if enacted authorize optometrists to perform laser and scalpel surgeries on children without any specific pediatric training. Christie Morse, MD, AAPOS, EVP a children's eye physician and surgeon said: "There is nothing more important than helping children successfully see their way into adulthood. It is this commitment and dedication to children that drives pediatric ophthalmologists – (medical physicians and surgeons) to deliver the highest standard of treatment and surgical care to our pediatric patients. The delivery of such care requires years of medical and surgical training. AB 2236 which is now under consideration in the California legislature poses a threat to this high standard of care for California's children."
The eye is one of the most delicate and complex human organs. For the child's eye, that delicacy and complexity is raised exponentially. AB 2236 assumes that a child's eye and the adult eye are one in the same. Nothing could be further from the truth. Children are not simply small adults. AAPOS stands in opposition to AB 2236 alongside Safe Eyes America.
It is imperative that Californians contact their state Senator NOW and urge them to Vote NO on AB 2236. To find your state Senator click on the following link (https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/). The California legislature adjourns for the 2022 year on August 31
Safe Eyes America is a 501(c) 4 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the delivery of the highest quality medical and surgical eye care to the American public. SafeEyesAmerica.org.
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Aetna CVS Health Individual and Family Plans combine the quality health insurance coverage of Aetna®, with affordable care options at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® locations to help members achieve their best health.
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), is entering the individual insurance exchange marketplace in New Jersey (in select counties) with its Aetna CVS Health co-branded insurance product, providing affordable access to health care for more New Jerseyans.
"With millions of Americans being uninsured or underinsured, our plans provide quality care, at an affordable price and the ability to conveniently access this care using virtual technology and in-person care in their communities," said Deborah Johnson-Rothe, MD, Senior Medical Director, New Jersey, Aetna. "By bridging the gap between people and the support and services they need, we can offer a human-centered approach where, when and how they need us."
With the launch of these plans, members will have access to Aetna's comprehensive network of primary care doctors, mental health providers, specialists and hospitals. Plus, convenient and affordable care options through telehealth, participating walk-in clinics, such as MinuteClinic®, and HealthHUB™ locations – removing more barriers to accessing care.
Aetna CVS Health ACA exchange products bring together the coverage of Aetna and the convenience of CVS Health. It's health insurance done differently and features:
- Quality care with Aetna's robust network of primary care doctors, specialists and hospitals
- Affordable care with plans that include in-network $0 virtual and walk-in clinic care*
- Care on your schedule with 24/7 access to virtual care, plus walk-in visits at 1,100 MinuteClinic® locations nationwide
"We understand that everyone has their own unique circumstances and making health care simple, easy and affordable is how we are meeting them where they are on their journey," said Jason Tompkins, New York/New Jersey Market President, Aetna. "We're ensuring more New Jerseyans– and Americans – can get access to Aetna's quality care. We are uniquely positioned to work with consumers to achieve better outcomes across our local provider networks along with MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations, and our virtual care options."
The Aetna CVS Health ACA plans are comprehensive health care plans that provide care and coverage for:
- Pediatric services, including oral and vision care
- Ambulatory patient services (outpatient services)
- Emergency services
- Hospitalization
- Maternity and newborn care
- Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment
- Prescription drugs
- Rehabilitative and habilitative services (those that help patients acquire, maintain, or improve skills necessary for daily functioning) and devices
- Laboratory services
- Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management
This new offering will be available in select New Jersey counties, including: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.
*Members may be required to pay a cost-share based on what medical services were received and the type of provider a member visits. Please consult benefit documents for more details. Includes select services. Not all services are covered. Please consult benefit documents to confirm which services are included. Members enrolled in qualified high-deductible health plans must meet their deductible before receiving covered non-preventative services at no cost-share. However, such services are covered at negotiated contract rates. This benefit is not available in all states. Access to MinuteClinic and other in-network walk-in clinics may vary by geography. For a complete list of participating walk-in clinics, log in to Aetna.com and use our provider search tool.
Filings in New Jersey are complete. Final approval to entry is pending state and federal reviews/certifications.
About Aetna
Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers' compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna's customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world.
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CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.
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HOUSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it completed the sale and structured acquisition financing for Flats at West Alabama, a 304-unit midrise apartment community located in Houston's most premium neighborhood, River Oaks.
Walker & Dunlop's Ryan Epstein and Jennifer Ray represented the seller, Wood Partners, in the disposition of Flats at West Alabama. Alexandra Huffman structured the acquisition financing through Fannie Mae on behalf of the buyer, Capital Square, one of the nation's leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments. The team guided the client throughout the whole acquisition process with the goal of capitalizing on the positive asset performance and growth rate in the Houston area. As a result, the new loan effectively provided the borrower with a favorable fixed rate as well as additional revenues.
"The submarket surrounding Flats at West Alabama has seen incredible growth, with Apartment Data Services reporting 15.5% rent growth in the last three months and 19.4% rent growth over the last 12 months," said Walker & Dunlop's Ryan Epstein. "This property is perfectly poised to capitalize on this growth and has already seen incredible lease-up performance. We were happy to provide support to our valued clients throughout the entire deal process, allowing for a streamlined, one-stop-shop transaction."
Flats at West Alabama provides residents with an elegant living experience, complete with top-tier finishes and ample common spaces. The community is truly differentiated within the local market, featuring premium designs and one-of-a-kind community amenities, such as a resort-style pool with a tanning deck, co-working concept spaces, a club area with an entertainment kitchen, and an impressive sky lounge. Residents of Alta West also benefit from proximity to Downtown Houston, the city's largest employment area with more than 4,100 companies and over 166,000 employees.
Walker & Dunlop is a leader in multifamily property sales, having completed $19.3 billion in property sales volume in 2021 alone, up 214% from 2020. The firm is also one of the top providers of capital to the U.S. multifamily market; in 2021, the firm originated $49 billion in debt financing volume, including lending over $42 billion for multifamily properties. To learn more about our capabilities and financing options, visit our website.
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. The power of our people, premier brand, and industry-leading technology makes us more insightful and valuable to our clients, providing an unmatched experience every step of the way. With over 1,400 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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DALLAS (AP) — Amanda Nunes won a unanimous five-round decision over Julianna Peña in the main event of UFC 277 on Saturday night to regain the women’s bantamweight championship that she lost last December.
Nunes (22-5), nicknamed “The Lioness,” also holds the featherweight belt. The judges’ scoring was 50-45, 50-44 and 50-43.
“Double champ again, baby!” Nunes yelled to the crowd after the fight. “This is the best day ever.”
Peña beat Nunes last December at Las Vegas to claim the title in one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
Saturday’s fight was the first title defense for Peña (12-5) in the 135-pound division.
Brandon Moreno won the co-main event with a third-round TKO over Kai Kara-France in a scheduled five-round bout to take possession of the interim men’s flyweight championship belt.
Nunes dropped Peña three times in the second round, twice on right hooks and then with a left to the forehead.
Nunes took down Peña midway through the third round and kept her on the mat, punching to the head to open cuts along Peña’s hairline that left blood splattered on the mat.
Nunes had Peña on her back again for much of the fourth and fifth rounds. Peña’s face was streaked with blood that stained much of the mat.
“I could have finished her, but I wanted to go five rounds with her tonight to prove I was better than her,” said Nunes, her right eye swollen nearly shut, using crutches to reach the interview session. “I could have gone six, seven rounds.”
Nunes came out and added a left-handed stance to her normal right-handed stance. She believes that confused Peña.
UFC president Dana White said Peña was taken from the arena after the fight to see a plastic surgeon about damage to her forehead.
“Julianna’s tough as nails,” White said. “Her will to win is second to none.”
Nunes owned the bantamweight belt for more than five years before the December defeat, which snapped a 12-match winning streak that included nine consecutive title fights.
Referee Herb Dean stopped the fight between Moreno and Kara-France at 4:34 after Moreno, sporting a deep cut under his right eye with blood streaming down his face and onto his chest, landed a liver kick that dropped Kara-France. Moreno then finished him off.
Moreno (20-6-2), from Tijuana, Mexico, came in as the division’s top-ranked contender and Kara-France (24-10), from New Zealand, was second. Moreno was backed by a crowd that chanted “Mo-re-no!” and “Me-xi-co!” at times during the match.
Deiveson Figueiredo regained the flyweight belt from Moreno last January with a unanimous decision in a trilogy fight in the 125-pound division. But Figueiredo sustained a hand injury several months ago and could not make a title defense, resulting in UFC creating an interim title fight.
After Saturday’s bout, Figueiredo entered the octagon carrying his championship belt and met with Moreno. Figueiredo said he’d like to host Moreno in his native Brazil for the undisputed title.
“I don’t care (where),” Moreno said. “Let’s go.”
Moreno said he would have told Figueiredo he didn’t appreciate his coming into the cage but didn’t want to set a bad example for his 8-year-old daughter.
Sergei Pavlovich was awarded a TKO in 55 seconds into a scheduled three-round heavyweight bout against Derrick Lewis, the oldest fighter on the card at 37 years old and a fan favorite from Houston. Pavlovich landed a series of punches to Lewis’ head and upper body. Lewis finally went down but jumped right back up as referee Dan Miragliotta stopped it, as Lewis and the crowd both expressed their displeasure with the ruling.
White said the fight shouldn’t have been stopped.
“Miragliotta made a mistake,” White said. “It happens.”
Pavlovich (16-1) went in ranked 11th while Lewis (26-10) was fifth.
Alexandre Pantoja quickly finished off Alex Perez on a tap out only 1:31 into their scheduled three-round men’s flyweight matchup. Pantoja (25-5), ranked No. 4, got atop Perez (24-7), No. 6, along the fence and locked his arms across Perez’s jaw to force the submission.
Magomed Ankalaev scored a TKO at 3:09 of the second of three rounds over Anthony Smith in a men’s light heavyweight bout. Ankalaev (18-1), ranked No. 4, took down Smith (36-17), No. 5, in the first round and then pummeled him along the base of the fence early in the second round when referee Jacob Montalvo stopped the fight. Smith injured his left leg and was helped from the cage, but White said there was no fracture.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A government advisory panel Tuesday endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens.
The Food and Drug Administration’s outside experts voted unanimously that Moderna’s vaccine is safe and effective enough to give kids ages 6 to 17. If the FDA agrees, it would become the second option for those children, joining Pfizer’s vaccine.
The same FDA expert panel will meet Wednesday to consider tot-sized shots from Moderna and Pfizer for the littlest kids, those under 5.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has long been available for adults in the U.S. and elsewhere and more than three dozen countries offer it to older children, too. If the FDA authorizes Moderna’s vaccine for teens and younger children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will next decide whether to formally recommend the shots.
The Massachusetts company is seeking clearance for two doses, and plans to later offer a booster. Tuesday’s vote was only for two doses — full-strength for 12-17 and half-sized doses for those 6-11.
“The data do support that the benefits outweigh the risks for both of these doses, in both of these age groups,” said the CDC’s Dr. Melinda Wharton, a member of the panel.
“I believe that this will provide families an important option” and may be particularly important for families who live in areas where coronavirus spread is increasing, said another panel member, Dr. Ofer Levy of Boston Children’s Hospital.
The FDA held up Moderna’s teen vaccine for months while it investigated a rare side effect, heart inflammation. That’s mostly a risk for teen boys and young men, and also can occur with the Pfizer vaccine. Moderna got extra scrutiny because its shots are a far higher dose.
In their review, FDA scientists said there were no confirmed cases of the heart inflammation in Moderna’s kid studies. But experts say the studies may have had too few participants for a rare side effect like that to appear.
“That clearly needs to be watched closely going forward as we expand the use of the vaccine,” said Dr. Mark Sawyer, a panel member from the University of California, San Diego’s medical school.
As for other side effects, FDA officials said nothing worrisome was reported — mainly sore arms, headache and fatigue.
The FDA analysis concluded that two doses of Moderna are effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 illness in teens and younger kids, with the levels of virus-fighting antibodies comparable to those developed in young adults.
Vaccine effectiveness was estimated at 93% for the teens, and 77% for the younger children, according to the FDA analysis. However, the research was done when earlier versions of the coronavirus were causing most U.S. infections, before more contagious versions emerged. It’s also based on a limited number of COVID-19 cases, making the estimates a bit rough.
A booster shot was added to the studies, and data is expected in about the next month, Moderna officials said. Booster shots are now recommended for children vaccinated with Pfizer’s shots, as well as for all adults.
One panel member, Dr. Paul Offit, noted that vaccine effectiveness has declined against newer variants of the coronavirus. Offit, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, said he supported Moderna’s proposals only because he expects a third dose will be offered, which he says is needed before someone should be considered fully vaccinated.
How much demand there will be for even two Moderna shots isn’t clear. Teens became eligible a year ago for Pfizer’s vaccine, which uses the same technology, and only 60% have gotten two doses. Shots for younger kids started in November; about 29% have been fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.
If the FDA authorizes Moderna shots for teens and schoolchildren, a CDC spokesperson said the agency is not expected to review the vaccine until later this month.
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With new changes company relocates headquarters
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ScriptRx, Inc., Bravado Health, LLC, and TreatRx, LLC ("Bravado Health"), leaders in digital health technology, today announced that Mallory Tai Taylor, current Chief Operating & Financial Officer of the three entities, has been unanimously elected by the Board of Directors as the new Chief Executive Officer. She assumed the role on August 1.
"I am honored to have been elected as Bravado Health's next CEO. It is a privilege to be part of an organization that delivers innovative healthcare solutions with such high-quality service to the best clients and helps to develop the most talented professionals into leaders," said Taylor. "We are an organization led by a vision – to connect the world through personalized digital healthcare while making complex patient care simple to everyone Bravado Health touches. I will serve by enabling our leaders and team to fulfill our shared vision and passion of making a difference."
Taylor succeeds Chris Lazzara, who has been unanimously elected as non-Executive Chairman of the three entities. Lazzara joined Bravado Health in 2020 and navigated it through a worldwide pandemic while creating a product offering transformation that saw the creation of Ayva, an exceptionally dynamic patient engagement platform.
"I can think of no one better to lead Bravado Health into its next growth chapter. Mallory's experience as COO & CFO in her short tenure at Bravado Health combined with her impressive 15-year career and her visionary and operational leadership style —make Mallory the perfect choice to lead Bravado Health," said Chris Lazzara.
Prior to her role as COO & CFO at Bravado Health, Taylor served as CEO of her own consulting firm, clients of which included government entities, digital health organizations, public health organizations, and venture capital firms. She was the co-founder & CEO of a digital mental and behavioral health start-up prior to its acquisition. She has also served as Vice President of one of the largest digital health resellers in the country, where she created and led several divisions, including their mergers & acquisitions (M&A) sector, tripling their revenue, product, and client footprint.
As part of the company's new vision, Bravado Health will be relocating its headquarters to the Tampa Bay area, while also keeping a location in West Palm Beach. Taylor believes this move will support Bravado Health's strategic growth initiatives, with Tampa Bay being recently named the No. 1 Emerging Tech City in the U.S. by Forbes and with its supportive tech community, including ample resources and talent.
ScriptRx, Inc. d/b/a Bravado Health was founded in 1998 and has served the digital health space in both the acute & ambulatory arenas. Since its founding it has continued to evolve, creating, and innovating with new products. In 2022, it spun off two subsidiaries, Bravado Health, LLC and TreatRx, LLC that support nearly 5,000 physicians.
Bravado Health LLC's award-winning designers created the dynamic patient engagement platform, Ayva, to simplify the care journey across the entire spectrum of surgeries, procedures, and disease management with its proprietary AIScore. Ayva delivers personalized care plans, educational videos, messaging, remote patient monitoring, and more into an accessible web-based experience that's proven to engage patients, improve outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. Ayva shares valuable data with the patient's care team, ensuring the patient stays connected and helping clinicians make better-informed decisions.
TreatRx, LLC has the award-winning e-prescribing platform, Treat 4. Treat allows for providers' workflow to be streamlined and made more convenient, working in real-time without requiring an EHR with either its stand-alone web offering or an integrated API connection.
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Nursing aide accused of sexually assault at Massillon center deemed fit to stand trial
CANTON – A former assisted-living worker accused of sexually assaulting three residents at The Inn at Village University in Massillon is mentally competent to stand trial.
Tiara Ford, 23, of Canton, now heads for a final pre-trial hearing in July in Stark County Common Pleas Court, according to court records.
Judge Kristin Farmer had ordered psychological and competency evaluations to determine whether Ford is fit to stand trial.
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Both concluded Ford is competent, according to court filings.
Ford was indicted by a Stark County grand jury in March on felony counts of rape and gross sexual imposition.
Alleged assaults at The Inn at Village University
Ford is accused of sexually assaulting at least three residents at the Inn at Village University between December 2019 and December 2021.
Ford used her cellphone to record the acts on one female and two male residents, according to records filed in the case by prosecutors. She told police the residents had Alzheimer's or dementia, according to the records.
Ford was arrested in March by Massillon police following a two-week investigation into her employment as a state tested nursing aide.
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MILAN (AP) — Netflix has agreed to pay more than 55.8 million euros ($59 million) to settle a tax dispute, Milan prosecutors said Friday.
The payment covers taxes, penalties and interest from October 2015 through 2019. The streaming service also established an Italian legal entity this year, which will determine its Italian tax burden based on subscriptions to Italian residents, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors in Milan said the investigation was triggered by the physical presence in Italy of technological infrastructure, including 350 servers, aimed at producing revenue.
Netflix welcomed the settlement that ends the case covering the tax years 2015 to 2019.
“We cooperated with the authorities throughout this investigation and, as we have always made clear, we acted in full compliance with Italian and international tax law,’’ Netflix said in a statement.
Netflix officially opened an office in Rome earlier this month with about 70 employees.
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Actuaries has released a public policy issue brief that points to the possible expiration of two signature pandemic-era measures that boosted health insurance affordability and coverage as among the drivers of potential premium changes for individual and small group plans in 2023.
"Proposed health insurance premium rates reflect many factors, which can include the effects of legislative and regulatory changes," said Academy Senior Health Fellow Cori Uccello. "This is especially true for 2023 rates, due to the possible expiration later this year of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies and of a key support of Medicaid coverage during the pandemic."
The issue brief, developed by the Academy's Individual and Small Group Markets Committee, Drivers of 2023 Health Insurance Premium Changes, discusses these key factors and others that may account for differences in premium rates being filed with state insurance departments this year for 2023, compared to 2022 rates. The factors are illustrated in a new infographic as well.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) increased advanced ACA premium tax credits in 2020 and 2021 for all eligible income brackets, including extending tax credits to those who earn over 400% of the federal poverty level. These subsidies, which make plans more affordable, are set to end with the expiration of ARPA on Jan. 1, 2023, reversing enrollment gains and possibly worsening plan risk pools.
Provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) increased federal fiscal aid to states for covering Medicaid enrollees during the pandemic-related Public Health Emergency (PHE), contingent on the states suspending their usual processes for redetermining eligibility for Medicaid coverage. These provisions are set to expire at the end of the quarter in which the PHE is not renewed, which could happen this year. In that event, states could restart the usual redetermination process, meaning some individuals who received Medicaid coverage during the pandemic could no longer be eligible for Medicaid and shift to the individual market, the employer group markets, or become uninsured—a shift that could affect risk pools in the individual and small groups markets.
Other factors expected to drive premium rate changes for 2023 include changes to the composition of the small group market due to the continued shift of small employers to self-funded, level-funded, or other risk-rated coverage, or otherwise leaving the market; changes in utilization patterns for telehealth visits and for mental health care; and changes in provider contracting including the expected impacts of medical inflation. The costs of preventing, testing for, and treating COVID-19, while expected to stabilize, could also be important factors for certain health insurance plans, depending on projected trends in the pandemic, particularly should a new variant emerge that is not mitigated by the immunity provided by prior infections or vaccinations. State-level measures such as reinsurance programs aimed at lowering premiums could also reduce premiums, with an outsized reduction in the first year of new reinsurance programs.
Learn more about the Academy's health policy work under the public policy tab at actuary.org.
The American Academy of Actuaries is a 19,500+ member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. For more than 50 years, the Academy has assisted public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries in the United States.
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Houston RHP Odorizzi stretchered off field in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi collapsed running to cover first base in the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox and was taken off the Fenway Park field on a stretcher. Odorizzi, who entered the game with a 15 2/3 inning shutout streak, appeared to twist his left leg awkwardly on the delivery to Kiké Hernandez. When he turned to cover first base, he took a step and then sprawled out, face down, on the grass. He remained there after the out was recorded, and Astros staff rushed to tend to him. He was loaded onto a stretcher and wheeled off.
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on the Biden administration's improper termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, also known as "Remain in Mexico."
"When fully active under President Trump, MPP required many illegal border crossers to remain in Mexico while they waited for an immigration judge to consider the merits of their applications, many of which were dubious asylum claims. Thus, MPP effectively cut off the strongest pull-factor for illegal immigration – the near-guarantee of being released into the interior of the United States after apprehension by a border patrol officer. MPP was an obstacle to the Biden administration's mass immigration agenda so they fought to end it.
"By ending MPP how and when they did, the Biden administration put the American public and migrants at risk, all while footing enormous bills to state and local taxpayers who must provide benefits to aliens released into their communities. The Court's decision today, however, perpetuates this status quo and will allow the government to continue releasing inadmissible aliens into the United States, in direct violation of federal law.
"The Biden administration chose to terminate MPP knowing that their decision would allow them to violate other immigration laws. In the absence of a fully-operational MPP program, DHS unlawfully chooses to release thousands of inadmissible aliens into the United States resulting in further incentives that encourage mass illegal immigration across the Southern border.
"Today's Supreme Court ruling highlights the need for Congressional action to mandate MPP and secure our southern border. Courts cannot be relied on to rein in the Biden administration's relentless flouting of immigration laws. Congress must step forward with needed reforms to stop this historic border crisis."
Contact: Ron Kovach, 202-328-7004 or rkovach@fairus.org
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Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country's largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.
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Dad aims to stop bullying by holding ‘kindness’ signs outside daughter’s school
UXBRIDGE, Mass. (WCVB) – A father in Massachusetts is dedicated to sending positive messages at his daughter’s school.
For the past week, Stephen Mandile has been standing in front of Whitin Middle School holding a homemade sign that reads, “Choose kindness always.”
Although the sign is simple, Mandile’s mission is not.
“That feeling of, you know, the world’s kind of beating you down and you’re looking for a little ray of hope, that’s all we’re trying to do,” Mandile said.
He’s now known to students as “the kindness guy” and has even brought teachers to tears.
Mandile’s daughter Jessica said bullying has recently gotten out of hand at the school, and her dad’s positive messages nearly bring her to tears.
Fellow parents are also feeling the love.
“[The students] have a hard day sometimes. So, if they see something positive, it’s good for them,” parent Renee Smith said.
Mandile said he has talked to the school’s principal about other ways to help, and he now has plans to read to students as well.
“We believe, you know, being kind, you can never make a mistake doing that, it’s always the right choice,” Mandile said.
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The #OLAFLEX Challenge Asks Fans Their Hair Woes of the Past and Celebrates Their Healthy Hair Journey of Today with OLAPLEX
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OLAPLEX, the brand that singlehandedly created the bond building hair category and has gone viral by amassing over 1.2 billion views with #OLAPLEX on TikTok, is excited to announce its first TikTok hashtag challenge which already reached over 3 billion views in 72 hours. OLAPLEX is challenging its loyal fans to share their wildest, craziest hair from the past, compared to their healthy hair today that they got by using OLAPLEX by using the hashtag #OLAFLEX. The campaign taps into the nostalgia trends that are gaining momentum on TikTok and will rally passionate salon professionals and consumers around the mutual fact that while everyone has made hair mistakes in the past, OLAPLEX has helped them on their journey to healthy hair.
OLAPLEX partnered with Felix Cartal, an EDM DJ and producer to create a TikTok original track for the campaign. Cartal has two million Spotify followers and is known on TikTok for his unofficial remixes of popular TV show theme songs. OLAPLEX specifically selected Cartal due to his connectivity to pop culture and what is trending, as well as his incredible talent, creating positive and uplifting music. The original track follows his personal style as well as provides an upbeat and fun theme for the campaign.
"TikTok is the perfect platform to engage with our loyal OLAPLEX users, who've helped build our organic momentum on the platform, going from twenty-four million views to more than one billion in less than 30 months," said Charlotte Watson, CMO for OLAPLEX. "We view this challenge as a fun way to help educate on OLAPLEX's original patented bond-building technology to relink hair bonds to repair and strengthen from the inside for healthier hair."
"OLAPLEX is a prime example of a brand leaning into their organic momentum with the TikTok community and amplifying that success to build deeper engagement through a hashtag challenge. We know music and sound plays a huge role on our platform, so we loved getting to see the community co-create with the custom track OLAPLEX created with Felix Cartal. From stylists to mother daughter duos, we saw over 400 creator videos made in a 3-day period to reach unique corners of the diverse hair community on TikTok," said Ross Wakeham, Group Vertical Director of Growth, Global Business Solutions, TikTok.
OLAPLEX has a track record of user-generated content on the platform from organic, authentic relationships with mega and micro influencers. The #OLAFLEX TikTok challenge will be supported by over 400 influencers with the majority being micro influencers who will help amplify the campaign through their own original content, including Clara (@ClaraGrugz), Molly (@Scarlettohair) and Cyrus (@Cyrusveyssi). OLAPLEX Ambassadors Tracey Cunningham, Chad Kenyon, Christin Brown and others will also create content for the campaign.
OLAPLEX worked with integrated full-service social media agency Kubbco on this campaign.
All OLAPLEX products contain a revolutionary bond-building technology with over 100 worldwide patents that created the bond-building hair care category and is exclusive to OLAPLEX. This technology penetrates the hair shaft working on the entire hair structure to rebuild the hair throughout. It builds a permanent bridge between the disulfide bonds. At the same time, it lessens and/or eliminates damage caused by molecules that eat protein from the hair by working faster than the damage can occur.
Since its founding, OLAPLEX has been proud to be non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan. OLAPLEX is free of over 50 questionable ingredients including Sulfates (SLS & SLES), Parabens, Phthalates, Phosphates. All OLAPLEX products have The Clean at Sephora seal and are proud of their continued commitment to reduce their secondary packaging and not add to their carbon footprint.
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Felix Cartal is an EDM DJ and Producer from Canada. He has racked up a string of hits and won a JUNO Award in his native Canada in 2020, with his club-ready dance tracks and expansive electronic pop. His fourth album – Expensive Sounds For Nice People – finds the DJ, producer and songwriter displaying the duality at his music's core. Folk-tinged, dance-pop anthem, Mine – co-written with LA-born singer Sophie Simmons – is one of two singles on the album to have gone platinum in Canada. The other, Love Me – with fellow Canadian, Lights – won a JUNO for Best Dance Recording in 2020.
Kubbco is how great social content gets made and distributed. They replace your lead creative agency, your media agency, your influencer marketing agency, and your social media agency. They are a global integrated full-service team that delivers creative social media campaigns and content and distributes across paid media channels. Their team of international strategists, media planners and buyers, creatives, content creators, community managers, and project managers are experts in social media. Their campaigns have been featured in AdWeek, The Drum, and AdAge, and have reached over 1 billion people.
Our humble beginnings started in a California garage, and since 2014, the brand quickly became a global sensation, paving the way for a completely new category of haircare called "bond-building." Today, OLAPLEX is one of the largest independent hair care brands in the world with over 100 worldwide patents. Our exclusive scientifically proven bond-building technology restores damaged and compromised hair by repairing it from the inside out. Simply put, this first-of-its-kind ingredient works two-fold to protect the hair from damage while simultaneously also being able to re-link the disulfide bonds back together. For all hair types, it provides immediate results to repair the 5 types of damage including chemical services, heat styling, mechanical damage, environmental damage and lifestyle or physiological changes.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) has announced the annual Building Industry Show in-person event this year will be on September 14-15. The event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.
As one of the best-known building trade shows in Southern California, the Building Industry Show (BIS) offers industry professionals high-valued resources, industry connections and a place to connect with peers. Small and large builders can utilize this conference as well as trades, associate members, BIASC's Governing Board, Chapter Boards and NextGen/Emerging Leaders/Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) members.
BIS day one of the two-day festivities will include a Kick Off party at the House of Blues from 7pm - 12am, with a performance by Sammy Hagar and The Circle. There will be an additional special performance by BIASC former chair and long time member Tom Grable, with his band, The Vinyl Four.
On day two, attendees will have the opportunity to attend the opening breakfast where a discussion on Adult and Independent Living will take place, followed by show floor hours from 9am-5pm. The floor hours will offer networking opportunities, showcase innovative projects on the exhibit floor, provide insight on the current landscape and the future of the industry, and will act as a fun and insightful event for every level and section of the building industry.
A Perfect Storm Forum will be held with Keynote Speakers:
- Chris Thornburg, Founding Partner Beacon Economics
- Brian Probolsky, President Moulton Niguel Water District
- Adam Artunian, Vice President Clarity Real Estate Advisors
- Dan Dunmoyer, CEO CBIA
- Armando Infanzon, Director of Business Development SoCalGas
The Keynote Speakers sponsored by SoCalGas and Sub-Zero Group West Inc., will explore the current threat put on most California home builders' livelihood. The Perfect Storm panel, based on BIASC's Perfect Storm Educational Series, is intended to give builders, associates, and all of their employees an understanding of the building industry regulatory elements and how it could change business and impact staffing. This panel discussion will be followed by a Regional Outlook presentation and breakout Educational Sessions.
"BIS continues to be THE place for industry professionals to come together and network, while also learning about the latest products, industry trends as well as regulatory changes in the industry," said BIASC CEO Jeff Montejano. "This year is especially impactful as we will be highlighting our Perfect Storm series that is on track to wildly disrupt the current state of the building industry. Our incredibly insightful panel experts will educate attendees on the current state of affairs."
For more information and to register, please visit www.buildingindustryshow.com. For registration information please contact llundrigan@biasc.org or lbarber@biasc.org.
The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is the voice of the region's building industry, with four chapters offering localized services to building professionals from Ventura to the southern tip of Orange County. Throughout its 90-year history, the association has served its builder and associate members by anticipating, protecting and promoting their common interests through its many programs, services, councils and committees. For more information on the Building Industry Association of Southern California, visit https://biasc.org/.
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA) between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Okta securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Okta class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6365 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (2) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (3) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (4) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (5) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Okta class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6365 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Laurence Rosen, Esq.
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