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Ukraine’s nuclear plant goes offline amid fighting
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s and Europe’s largest nuclear plant has stopped supplying Ukrainian-held territories with electricity, Kremlin-backed authorities said Saturday, as a team of inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog continued their mission at the site.
The Russian-appointed city administration in Enerhodar, where the Zaporizhzhia plant is located, blamed an alleged Ukrainian shelling attack on Saturday morning, which they said had destroyed a key power line.
“The provision of electricity to the territories controlled by Ukraine has been suspended due to technical difficulties,” the municipal administration said in a post on its official Telegram channel. It wasn’t clear whether electricity from the plant was still reaching Russian-held areas.
Vladimir Rogov, a member of the Kremlin-appointed regional administration said on Telegram that a shell had struck an area between two reactors. His claims could not be immediately verified.
Over the past weeks, Ukraine and Russia have traded blame over shelling at and near the plant, while also accusing each other of attempts to derail the visit from U.N. experts, who arrived at the plant Thursday. The International Atomic Energy Agency’s mission is meant to help secure the site.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian troops launched another attempt to seize the plant late Friday, despite the presence of the IAEA monitors, sending 42 boats with 250 special forces personnel and foreign “mercenaries” to attempt a landing on the bank of the nearby Kakhovka reservoir.
The ministry said that four Russian fighter jets and two helicopter gunships destroyed about 20 boats and the others turned back. It added that the Russian artillery struck the Ukrainian-controlled right bank of the Dnieper River to target the retreating landing party.
The ministry claimed that the Russian military killed 47 troops, including 10 “mercenaries” and wounded 23. The Russian claims couldn’t be independently verified.
Russia reported earlier that about 60 Ukrainian troops previously tried to land near the plant on Thursday and Russian forces thwarted that attempt.
As of Saturday morning, neither the Ukrainian government nor the country’s nuclear energy operator, Enerhoatom, had commented on these allegations.
The plant has repeatedly suffered complete disconnection from Ukraine’s power grid since last week, with Enerhoatom blaming mortar shelling and fires near the site.
Local Ukrainian authorities accused Moscow of pounding two cities that overlook the plant across the Dnieper river with rockets, also an accusation they have made repeatedly over the past weeks.
In Zorya, a small village about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Zaporizhzhia plant, residents on Friday could hear the sound of explosions in the area.
It’s not the shelling that scared them the most, but the risk of a radioactive leak in the plant.
“The power plant, yes, this is the scariest,” Natalia Stokoz, a mother of three, said. “Because the kids and adults will be affected, and it’s scary if the nuclear power plant is blown up.”
Oleksandr Pasko, a 31-year-old farmer, said “there is anxiety because we are quite close.” Pasko said that the Russian shelling has intensified in recent weeks.
During the first weeks of the war, authorities gave iodine tablets and masks to people living near the plant in case of radiation exposure.
Recently, they’ve also distributed iodine pills in Zaporizhzhia city, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the plant.
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered to take the role of “facilitator” on the issue of the Zaporizhzhia plant, in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.
The Ukrainian military on Saturday morning reported that Russian forces overnight pressed their stalled advance in the country’s industrial east, while also trying to hold on to areas captured in Ukraine’s northeast and south, including in the Kherson region cited as the target of Kyiv’s recent counteroffensive.
It added that Ukrainian forces repelled around half a dozen Russian attacks across the Donetsk region, including near two cities singled out as key targets of Moscow’s grinding effort to capture the rest of the province. The Donetsk region is one of two that make up Ukraine’s industrial heartland of the Donbas, alongside Luhansk, which was overrun by Russian troops in early July.
Separately, the British military confirmed in its regular update Saturday morning that Ukrainian forces were conducting “renewed offensive operations” in the south of Ukraine, advancing along a broad front west of the Dnieper and focusing on three axes within the Russian-occupied Kherson region.
“The operation has limited immediate objectives, but Ukraine’s forces have likely achieved a degree of tactical surprise; exploiting poor logistics, administration and leadership in the Russian armed forces,” the UK Ministry of Defense said on Twitter.
Russian shelling killed an 8-year-old child and injured at least four others in a southern Ukrainian town close to the Kherson region, Ukrainian officials said.
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Kozlowska reported from London.
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NEW YORK , May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds sellers of the common stock of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) between March 24, 2022 and April 1, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you sold Twitter 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 Twitter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5134 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and Space-X, and according to Forbes, the richest person in the world, began acquiring shares of Twitter in January 2022. By March 14, 2022, Musk had acquired more than a 5% ownership stake in Twitter, requiring him to file a Schedule 13 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") within 10 days, or March 24, 2022. However, Musk did not file a Schedule 13 with the SEC within the required time and instead continued to amass Twitter shares, eventually acquiring over a 9% stake in the Company before finally filing a Schedule 13 on April 4, 2022.
Upon Musk belatedly filing the required Schedule 13, which first revealed his ownership stake in Twitter to the public, the Company's shares rose from a closing price of $39.31 per share on April 1, 2022, to close at $49.97 per share on April 4, 2022 – an increase of 27%.
Investors who sold shares of Twitter between March 24, 2022 and April 4, 2022 missed the resulting share price increase as the market reacted to Musk's purchases. By failing to timely disclose his ownership stake, Musk was able to acquire shares of Twitter less expensively during the Class Period.
To join the Twitter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5134 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.
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LAVAL, QC, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, announced today that it has received conditional approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") with respect to the Company's proposed consolidation of its common shares (the "Common Shares") on the basis of one (1) post-consolidation Common Share for every thirty-five (35) pre-consolidation Common Shares (the "Consolidation"). The Consolidation was previously approved by the board of directors of the Company on June 3, 2022. Each fractional Common Share remaining after completion of the Consolidation that is less than one (1) whole of a Common Share will be increased to one (1) whole Common Share. The Consolidation will reduce the number of Common Shares issued and outstanding from approximately 198 million Common Shares to approximately 5.7 million Common Shares.
The Consolidation is subject to the final approval of the TSX, along with other customary conditions relating to the Consolidation. The precise effective date of the Consolidation and the date upon which the Common Shares will begin trading on the NASDAQ and the TSX on a post-Consolidation basis will be announced at a later date.
The Company's transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc. ("Computershare"), will act as the exchange agent for the Consolidation. In connection with the Consolidation, Computershare will send to registered holders of Common Shares (the "Registered Holders") a letter of transmittal (the "Letter of Transmittal") that may be used by such Registered Holders to exchange their pre-Consolidation Common Share certificates for certificates in the capital of the Company representing the consolidated number of Common Shares. Until surrendered, each certificate representing pre-Consolidation Common Shares will represent the number of whole post-Consolidation Common Shares to which the holder is entitled as a result of the Consolidation. The post-Consolidated Common Shares issued will be done via a push-out to shareholders holding book shares / DRS Advice positions and pre-Consolidated Common Shares will become null and void. Shareholders holding Common Shares by way of a physical share certificate are required to deposit a completed Letter of Transmittal and the physical share certificates for cancellation to receive the applicable post-Consolidated Common Shares.
Non-registered or beneficial holders holding their Common Shares through a bank, broker or other nominee will not need to complete a Letter of Transmittal and should note that such banks, brokers or other nominees may have specific procedures for processing the Consolidation. Shareholders holding their Common Shares with such a bank, broker or nominee and who have any questions in this regard are encouraged to contact their nominee.
A copy of the Letter of Transmittal will be posted on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The Company's name and trading symbol will remain unchanged on the Nasdaq and the TSX as a consequence of the Consolidation.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of Neptune to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms "believes", "belief", "expects", "intends", "projects", "anticipates", "will", "should" or "plans" to be uncertain and forward-looking. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect management's expectations or beliefs regarding future events including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the completion of the Consolidation, including the timing thereof. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information" section contained in Neptune's latest Annual Information Form, which also forms part of Neptune's latest annual report on Form 40-F, and which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. All forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Neptune does not undertake to update any such forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Neither NASDAQ nor the Toronto Stock Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.
Headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Neptune is a diversified health and wellness company with a mission to redefine health and wellness. Neptune is focused on building a portfolio of high quality, affordable consumer products in response to long-term secular trends and market demand for natural, plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands. The Company utilizes a highly flexible, cost-efficient manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure that can be scaled to quickly adapt to consumer demand and bring new products to market through its mass retail partners and e-commerce channels. For additional information, please visit: https://neptunewellness.com/.
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Innovative approach to cyber asset management will help security teams focus on preventative controls to improve cyber risk
BOSTON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noetic Cyber, an innovator in Continuous Cybersecurity Asset and Controls Management, today announced that it has been selected by OVO Energy as a solution partner to help them achieve greater visibility and insights into their current cybersecurity posture. OVO is deploying the Noetic platform to gain better context and understanding of their cyber risk.
OVO Energy is the UK's third largest energy supplier, and has adopted a cloud first approach, enabled by implementing a culture of technical autonomy, where teams at OVO select the cloud platforms and services best suited for their specific needs.
This means OVO's security team needs an automated way to understand their cybersecurity landscape across a diverse range of cloud platforms, SaaS applications, on-premises systems and more. The team was keen to adopt a data model that supported different business units and product teams, allowing them to maintain their current agility, but ensuring that central visibility of security control coverage and configuration was available to secure the organization, and meet their regulatory requirements as part of the UK's critical national infrastructure.
To achieve this new kind of visibility and asset intelligence, OVO selected Noetic as their partner. The Noetic platform works across OVO's different cloud and on-premises systems, integrating with existing security and IT management tools to ingest security data, building a multi-dimensional map of all assets in the organization and the cyber relationships between them. This asset intelligence, visualized through an innovative graph database, enables the OVO team to identify security coverage gaps, cloud service misconfigurations and violations of security controls, all prioritized based on business criticality and potential impact.
The Noetic platform uses standardized APIs to integrate with OVO's existing tooling for EDR, vulnerability management, device control, application security, network monitoring, cloud management and more to continuously discover, inventory and manage all assets in OVO's environment.
Gartner describes this new approach to understanding cyber relationship between assets as 'cyber asset attack surface management' (CAASM) and they state that it's value to security teams is 'to improve basic security hygiene by ensuring security controls, security posture and asset exposure are understood and remediated across the environment'1.
"OVO is known as an innovator in the UK energy market in its business model and approach to technology," said Paul Ayers, CEO and co-founder at Noetic Cyber, "Our partnership with them showcases that innovation as we're working together to address a fundamental cybersecurity challenge in finding and securing unknown and unprotected assets."
Initial use cases for Noetic within OVO Energy include:
- Identifying and remediating security coverage gaps across common cloud and endpoint use cases.
- Providing critical insights into patching and vulnerability management by mapping business criticality, asset exposure and exploitability to the existing vulnerability process.
- Supporting the security operations team in incident investigation with more detailed information and context on affected assets
- Working with GRC to ensure that all parts of the OVO business are building and managing controls based on a shared understanding of security data.
For more information on the Noetic's Continuous Cyber Asset Management and Controls Platform, please visit https://noeticcyber.com/platform/.
About Noetic Cyber
Noetic provides a proactive approach to cyber asset and controls management, empowering security teams to see, understand, fix and improve their security posture and enterprise ecosystem. Our goal is to improve security tools and control efficacy by breaking down existing siloes and improving the entire security ecosystem. Founded in 2019, Noetic is based in Boston and London. For more information, visit www.noeticcyber.com, or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
About OVO Energy
OVO Energy was founded in 2009 and redesigned the energy experience to be fair, effortless, green and simple for all customers. The company has spent the last decade investing in the market leading technology, customer service operations and digital products to help members cut their carbon emissions. OVO is on a mission through its sustainability strategy Plan Zero to tackle the most important issue of our time; the climate crisis, by bringing our customers with us on the journey towards zero carbon living. OVO Energy has committed to being a net zero carbon business and achieve bold science-based carbon reduction targets by 2030, while helping members reduce their household emissions at the same time.
1 Gartner, Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2021
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A Word About Wind confirms victors at the third edition of its Wind Investment Awards program, celebrating best practice in the global wind sector
LONDON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hover Energy's Wind-Powered Microgrid™ was named Technology Innovation of the Year at the 2022 Wind Investment Awards.
The Hover Wind-Powered Microgrid™ features a combination of proprietary wind power technology and solar energy generation, with a state-of-the-art electronic control system for behind-the-meter power integration. Third party testing has shown a Hover Wind-Powered Microgrid™ has the potential to offset nearly 100% of a building's power consumption. As the OEM, Hover Energy designs, develops and deploys their microgrids through a PPA/ESA structure.
The annual Wind Investment Awards is a platform to celebrate best practice in the global onshore and offshore wind industry, incorporating innovation, financing, project development and asset management.
Chris Griffin, President & Co-Founder of Hover Energy, stated, "It is quite an honor to be recognized by this distinguished group of judges and amongst some of the most prolific leaders in our industry. Hover is humbled and grateful to do its part. We look forward to working together with all who share our vision of making this planet a more sustainable place to live!"
Adam Barber, Managing Director of Tamarindo Group, parent company of A Word About Wind, said: "What an extraordinarily competitive year it has been at this year's Wind Investment Awards. That is thanks to the over 70 outstanding shortlisted candidates, selected by our independent judges from the numerous impressive applications. The industry's amazing achievements across its broad spectrum of sectors were celebrated at the awards. From finance, development, advisory and operations to asset management, tech innovation, legal and recruitment, and in onshore and offshore deals to ESG and diversity and inclusion leaders."
The 2022 Wind Investment Awards ceremony was held in London on 26th May, following the Financing Wind Europe conference. Click here to find out the full list of winners https://www.financingwind.com/
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Hover Energy is dedicated to transforming the way people think about power by accelerating the transition to renewables as the primary source of energy. With our groundbreaking technologies and partnerships, Hover equips clients to efficiently harness the power of nature to generate power where it's consumed. Task Contract Solutions is the exclusive Hover distributor in the UK. www.hoverenergy.com
CONTACT: Cal Collier, ccollier@hoverenergy.com
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ANDERSON, Ind. (WXIN) — A controversial tradition at one Indiana high school’s basketball games has come to an end after complaints that it mocked Native American culture.
On Tuesday, district board members voted unanimously to drop Anderson High School’s pre-game ritual in which students dress up as Native American chiefs and maidens to perform a pipe ceremony.
The school says it’s keeping its mascot, the Indian, however. The Indians’ team name, logos, and signage for the school and athletic teams will also remain the same.
According to Tuesday’s meeting, the city of Anderson is named after William Anderson, a former chief of the Delaware (Lenape) Tribe.
“From the start in 1925, the intention behind the Indian symbol at Anderson High School has been to honor Native Americans,” read the internal review of the ritual and its complaints.
“The Delaware tribe of Indians and most Native American tribal members have made it clear through this process that having students or any non-native individuals dressing up in native regalia and performing routines and ceremonies that they hold as a sacred component of their culture is in no way honoring them,” said Anderson Community Schools Superintendent Joseph Cronk.
The pipe ceremony drummed up controversy on a national stage when a video from an Anderson High School boys’ basketball game was shared on TikTok in February. It received more than 1 million views and led to hundreds of people, both tribal and non-tribal, contacting the school and school board to share “concerns, support, and feedback,” according to the internal review.
“We are asking for grace. We are asking for respect,” said one representative of the American Indian Movement, who spoke before the vote was held. He said the pipe ceremony portrayed at Anderson games was a very sacred ritual in the native culture.
“That would be like me going to your house and telling you how to read the Bible,” he told the crowd at the meeting.
According to the school board, an internal task force was formed after the response to the video. Ten ACS representatives met over several weeks to research and document ways in which the district represents Anderson’s Native American history. Part of their work included consulting with members of the Delaware tribe of Indians and direct descendants of Chief Anderson.
“What does it say about ACS if we have been told by a culture that something we are doing is offensive and we continue to do it?” read one slide of the presentation.
ACS says moving forward, it will work in partnership with the Delaware Tribe of Indians to ensure authenticity and appropriateness in new sporting event routines. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/indiana-school-drops-native-american-pre-game-ritual-keeps-indian-mascot/ | 2022-06-19T17:02:55Z |
TAIPEI, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to enhance compatibility and performance for the upcoming new processors from Intel, GIGABYTE rolls out BIOS updates in advance for Intel 600 series motherboards. The new BIOS supports Intel's current 12th-generation processors and is also ready for the new-gen processors expected to launch soon. The BIOS update will make a smooth and hassle-free upgrade for the 600 series users as soon as the new processors hit the market.
The new BIOS, covering the entire range of GIGABYTE Z690, B660, and H610 motherboards, adds full support for Intel's upcoming processors. In order to make users' life a lot easier, GIGABYTE optimizes a variety of techniques, such as @BIOS, Q-Flash, and Q-Flash Plus, which are designed to simplify complicated procedures and prevent updating failures. Users can even flash a BIOS file without installing a graphics card, memory, or even processor thanks to these user-friendly techniques that come with GIGABYTE motherboards.
GIGABYTE motherboards have been widely known for their innovative technologies and excellent build quality, making them one of the best options for PC DIY builders. Moreover, GIGABYTE 600 series motherboards have been highly praised by more than 100 media worldwide since the launch last October. The gaming-focused Z690 AORUS and AERO creator series motherboards have been internationally recognized and won multiple Red Dot and iF Design awards. Please visit the GIGABYTE official website https://bit.ly/INTEL600BIOS for more product details.
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The Association Retains Child Care Rates for 2023 While Investing to Expand the Benefits to Impact Children, Parents, Educators, and Schools.
TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties (YMCAPKC) is announcing Child Care program improvements to benefit families and youth within our communities. The association has also kept rates the same for the coming school year. There have been many drivers that led to these changes, including feedback and input from parents and school districts. These improvements consist of a new curriculum, implementation of leading childcare communication software, and a major discount offer for families of Child Care Program participants.
"Parents and schools are looking for a reliable, accessible, affordable, and convenient space for children to receive the best care and education possible. We get it. The Y understands that and has worked diligently to serve those within our programs," said Holly Tedford, Executive Director of the YMCAPKC Child Care. "We took the time to listen and act on what families and school districts truly valued in a caring regional partner. With these changes to our curriculum, communications, and a 50 percent family discount on YMCA memberships, we know families and school districts will benefit. We're dedicated to serving people in our communities and are excited to evolve and be back in schools where the Y is needed."
Child Care is implementing SCALED Learning™ curriculum wherein children participate in hands-on lessons such as STEM, career-centered learning, arts, literacy, educational growth, diversity, and global learning. Each learning area integrates common core state standards and a wide variety of national standards that align to education during the school day.
BrightWheel, a leading childcare management software application, will increase the frequency and quality of communications. Parents will have access to a communication stream that is informative, timely, and relevant.
Starting this 2022-2023 school year, families within the Child Care program will receive a 50 percent discount on their membership thus giving families access to any YMCAPKC community center nationwide. Children in YMCAPKC Child Care already receive a full Y membership, which includes access to youth programs, performing arts and sports. In addition, the discount is available for families with Child Care participants of Before & After School Care, and Early Learning Centers.
"We're excited to offer families an affordable and accessible discount that benefits the entire family. Child Care families are a part of the Y and should benefit from what the Y offers," said Charlie Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, YMCAPKC. "We know that families and our district partners will benefit from these changes and look forward to serving them this coming school year and in the future."
Learn more about the YMCA Child Care programs in Pierce and Kitsap counties at ymcapkc.org/child-care.
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community. Since 1883, the YMCA of Pierce Kitsap Counties has worked to empower everyone, no matter who they are or where they're from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y's goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across our communities.
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Woman whose body was found in duffel bag was stabbed dozens of times, police say
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 7:17 AM EDT
NEW YORK (WCBS) - Disturbing new details have emerged about the slaying of a New York mother, who was found stuffed in a duffel bag.
Orsolya Gaal was stabbed more than 50 times. The mother of two was found in a duffel bag a few blocks from her home Saturday morning.
Sources said she was killed in her home by someone she knew.
Investigators are looking at Gaal’s relationships, including at least one possible past romantic partner.
There’s a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court Thursday amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her release nearly five months after she was arrested on drug charges.
Griner was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage. She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of large-scale transportation of drugs.
The trial of the Phoenix Mercury star and two-time Olympic gold medalist began last week but the second session was adjourned because two scheduled witnesses did not appear. Such delays are not uncommon in Russian courts and her detention has been authorized through Dec. 20, suggesting the proceedings could last months.
It was unclear if Griner would testify Thursday.
Although Griner’s supporters initially kept a low profile, calls for the United States to take action spiked after the trial’s first day.
The State Department has designated her as wrongfully detained, moving her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator.
However, Washington hasn’t made public its strategy in the case and the U.S. may have little leverage with Moscow because of strong animosity due to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. The White House said President Joe Biden called Griner’s wife on Wednesday to assure her that he’s doing all he can to obtain the athlete’s release, as soon as possible. They spoke after Biden read a letter from Griner in which she said she feared she’d never return home.
The Rev. Al Sharpton, one of America’s most prominent Black activists, this week called for Biden to arrange a prayer meeting with Griner, saying, “Four months is too long for this to have gone on, and I hope the President acts on her pleas to come home.”
An organization called Win With Black Women sent Biden a letter saying Secretary of State Antony Blinken “has called Cherelle Griner, Brittney’s wife, assuring her and stating publicly that Brittney’s safe return was a matter of personal priority; however, we are concerned that the rhetoric does not appear to align with the actions taken to date. We urge you to make a deal to get Brittney back home swiftly.”
Russian news media have repeatedly speculated that Griner could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. on conviction of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years. But the wide discrepancy between Griner’s alleged offense and Bout’s global dealings in deadly weapons could make such a swap unpalatable to Washington.
Others have suggested that she could be traded along with Paul Whelan, a former Marine and security director serving a 16-year sentence in Russia on an espionage conviction that the U.S. has repeatedly described as a setup.
Russia has shown no signs of backing off.
“This is a serious offense, confirmed by indisputable evidence … Attempts to present the case as if the American was detained illegally do not hold up,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexei Zaitsev said Wednesday.
“The law has been violated, and arguments about the innocent nature of Griner’s addiction, which, by the way, is punishable in some U.S. states, are inappropriate in this case,” he said.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned Thursday that “attempts by the American side to make noise in public … don’t help the practical settlement of issues.” U.S. criticism, including a description of Griner as wrongfully detained and comments about the Russian judicial system, “makes it difficult to engage in detailed discussion of any possible exchanges,” he said.
Ryabkov noted that until Griner’s trial is over “there are no formal or procedural reasons to talk about any further steps.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/brittney-griners-moscow-trial-resumes-amid-calls-for-us-to-seek-deal/ | 2022-07-07T11:13:58Z |
Next generation capabilities, such as advanced audiences and outcomes measurement, will deliver a single view of an audience who saw a campaign and the actions taken by consumers
NEW YORK , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) revealed the next phase of its Nielsen ONE Alpha cross-platform measurement solution that brings together the power of audience measurement with advanced audience and outcomes measurement to support an ad campaign from end-to-end. These added capabilities will provide an unparalleled view of the audience at each step of the media journey: from the audience who saw an ad campaign, to how the campaign was delivered to niche audiences, and the actions those audiences took as a result of seeing the campaign. These insights, including impressions, reach and frequency against advanced audiences, and outcomes measurement indicators such as ROI and effectiveness, enable advertisers and agencies to optimize and inform future campaigns and investments.
The inclusion of advanced audiences and outcomes measurement into Nielsen ONE Alpha, will help deliver a single view of the audience who saw a campaign, along with the outcomes of that campaign, which includes sales and other actions a consumer may have taken. For example, if an automotive advertiser launches an ad campaign for a new vehicle and the target audience is competitive brand purchasers, the advertiser will be able to see the reach and frequency of the campaign among those segments. Alongside that data, the advertiser can see how effective the campaign was at delivering outcomes.
"We continue to make tremendous progress to bring cross-platform metrics to market by the end of this year, following the initial launch of Nielsen ONE Alpha. And we continue to innovate our solution to add more features, while bringing in additional metrics that matter most to marketers," said Karthik Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Nielsen. "By previewing advanced audiences and outcomes measurement alongside reach and frequency metrics, we are helping marketers with a next generation solution where they will be able to better understand the value of the investments they are making, the targeted audiences they're reaching, and the actions being taken in a single view."
The inclusion of advanced audiences will initially integrate Polk automotive audience segments by S&P Global Mobility followed by additional groups, and audiences including client first party segments. The first iteration of outcomes will reflect attribution metrics for consumer packaged goods soon to be followed by automotive campaigns. Nielsen will continue to review these additional features with the industry to ensure it delivers a powerful solution for advertisers and agencies.
Nielsen ONE Alpha, which offers deduplicated cross-platform ad measurement, will have general availability at the end of this year. These new features will remain in alpha form upon introduction into the user interface in 2023.
Nielsen will be providing demonstrations of these new Nielsen ONE capabilities at the Cannes Lions: International Festival of Creativity from Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24. Click here for more information about Nielsen at Cannes.
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Bitcoin’s new puzzle: How to ditch fossil fuels and go green
By AMY BETH HANSON
Associated Press
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — For the past year a company that “mines” cryptocurrency had what seemed the ideal location for its thousands of power-thirsty computers working around the clock to verify bitcoin transactions: the grounds of a coal-fired power plant in rural Montana. But with the cryptocurrency industry under increasing pressure to rein in the environmental impact of its massive electricity consumption, Marathon Digital Holdings made the decision to relocate its computers to a wind farm in Texas. Many economists and environmentalists have warned that as the still widely misunderstood digital currency grows in price and popularity the process of mining that is central to its existence and value is becoming increasingly energy intensive and potentially unsustainable. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/20/bitcoins-new-puzzle-how-to-ditch-fossil-fuels-and-go-green/ | 2022-04-21T05:45:29Z |
Deep underneath the Alps, on the Swiss-French border, something significant just happened in the world of physics. The Large Hadron Collider, Earth's most powerful particle accelerator, was restarted on Friday morning after a three-year hiatus for upgrades.
Consisting of a ring 27 kilometers (16.7 miles) in circumference, the machine is made of superconducting magnets chilled to ‑271.3°C (-456 F) -- which is colder than outer space. It works by smashing tiny particles together to allow scientists to observe them, and to see what's inside.
It may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but the revamped collider will ultimately allow mankind to observe dark matter, physicists hope.
Back in 2011 the Large Hadron Collider, located 100 meters underground at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), helped scientists prove the existence of an subatomic particle called the Higgs boson -- which is thought to be a fundamental building block of the universe dating back to the Big Bang billions of years ago.
CERN said on its website that the collider magnets "squeeze" tiny particles causing them to crash together, which scientists then observe.
These particles are so tiny, CERN said, that lining them up to smash together is "akin to firing two needles 10 kilometers apart with such precision that they meet halfway."
Improvements to the collider mean scientists will be able to study the Higgs boson in "great detail," CERN said in a press release Friday.
Now a team of experts hope to be able to collide yet more particles together with the aim of understanding the mysteries of dark matter -- an invisible and elusive mass that can't be seen because it doesn't absorb, reflect or emit any light.
A complex operation, fraught with 'tension'
Dark matter is thought to make up most of the universe's matter, and has previously been detected by its ability to create gravitational distortions in outer space.
Scientists will also focus experiments that they hope will increase their knowledge of cosmic ray showers -- which occur when tiny particles from space come into contact with the atmosphere and then "shower" down to earth, said CERN.
The Large Hadron Collider was first launched in September 2008 and has been closed for three years for an upgrade. Turning it back on was a complex operation.
Switching it on "comes with a certain sense of tension, nervousness," Rende Steerenberg, who is in charge of control room operations, told Reuters earlier this week.
"It's not flipping a button," he said.
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Lewis Hamilton believes he is close to winning again while Carlos Sainz Jr. is hungry for another Formula One victory heading into this weekend’s Austrian Prix.
It took Sainz 150 races to finally win at a crash-marred Silverstone last Sunday, when Hamilton collected a second straight podium to underline how the Mercedes upgrades are paying off.
The seven-time F1 champion has won at least one race in each of the past 15 seasons in F1 and needs one more win to eclipse Michael Schumacher and set another record, to go with 103 wins and 103 pole positions. But Hamilton’s Mercedes team struggled to adapt to the new F1 rules and “ground effect” — where the floor generates aerodynamic grip and causes bouncing.
Back-to-back podiums make him confident a first win is approaching, after last winning 12 races ago at the penultimate race of 2021 in Saudi Arabia.
“With a little bit more digging and a little bit more hard work hopefully we can get a bit closer. I truly believe we can get a race win this year,” Hamilton said. “Earlier this year definitely I wasn’t sure we would ever get a win in this car.”
His pace at Silverstone, where a safety car thwarted possible victory, further underlined this. But he still feels Sainz’s Ferrari and the Red Bull of championship leader Max Verstappen are faster.
“Definitely at Silverstone there was potential to win the race, but with our current performance we’re not at exactly the same level as the two teams ahead,” he said. “We needed everything to align (at Silverstone) so we didn’t need that safety car at the end. I think things all happen for a reason. I think it was Carlos’ weekend, it was written he’d get his first win.”
Sainz’s father is Carlos Sainz Sr. — a two-time rally champion with 26 race wins.
Now his son knows how it feels to join the winners’ circle, and he wants more.
“This win has given me more and more hunger to do it again as soon as possible, and to keep fighting for wins,” the 27-year-old Sainz said. “It’s very personal and it’s difficult to describe what goes inside someone’s head. I can just tell you that it feels great, that it has sunk in little by little.”
SCHUMACHER’S FIRST
Schumacher’s son — Mick Schumacher — also got a first taste of success last weekend.
Well, of sorts, since it was the first time the 23-year-old German scored points in F1 after starting 31 races.
His eighth-place finish earned him four points and he almost overtook Verstappen at the end. Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel, a family friend, was cheering behind him in the final laps. Afterward, Schumacher’s sister interrupted her younger brother’s post-race interview and sprayed him with Champagne.
Schumacher said he’s been floating with “a nice and happy attitude” since then.
Little wonder.
It was a performance he really needed, after two DNF’s in the three previous races led to some observers questioning his F1 future, and even more impressive considering he started from 19th.
“At the end it made those points so much sweeter,” Schumacher said.
UNITED FERRARI?
Charles Leclerc left the British GP bitterly disappointed and struggling to contain his frustration.
He thought teammate Sainz had not moved aside quickly enough earlier in the race and later on, following a safety car, was baffled his team kept him out for track position rather than bring him in for faster tires.
Team principal Mattia Binotto even appeared to give him a talking to afterward, rather than consoling him.
It’s the second time this season Leclerc has been bemused by team calls, following the decision to pit him for new tires when he led in Monaco — the hardest track for overtaking — and ended up fourth at his home race.
Following a dinner with Binotto in Monaco this week, Leclerc insists there are no divisions within Ferrari.
“This is really untrue. And I wish I didn’t have to get (into this) because this is the exact question I’ve got everywhere else. We are extremely united,” Leclerc said. “There’s some kind of disappointment, too. But there’s not any kind of division inside the team, that’s for sure.”
Leclerc does think Ferrari needed to improve “the communication throughout the race” after what happened at Silverstone and in Monaco.
Silverstone was exasperating for Leclerc because Verstappen dropped points by finishing seventh and Leclerc could have better closed the gap — rather than being 43 points behind heading into Austria.
Leclerc won two of the first three races of the season to pull clear of Verstappen but he’s now third overall. His last podium was second in Miami and since then he’s had two DNF’s, placed fourth twice and fifth once.
“The last five races have been quite hard on me,” Leclerc said. “I just wanted to stay home (after Silverstone), disconnect a bit from everything.”
SPRINT FOR POINTS
Austria is the second race this season featuring a sprint race, where the winner collects eight extra points. Verstappen overtook Leclerc to win it in Imola then won the race with a fastest lap bonus for a maximum of 34 points overall.
The starting order for the sprint race was decided by a qualifying session later Friday after the traditional first practice session led by Verstappen. The finishing order of sprint races then sets the grid for Sunday’s GP.
FIRST PRACTICE
Verstappen, who has won four times at the Red Bull ring in Spielberg, topped the charts ahead of Leclerc and Mercedes driver George Russell.
Zhou Guanyu, the only Chinese driver in F1, finished 18th for Alfa Romeo, days after emerging unscathed from a crash at Silverstone.
The hour-long practice was twice briefly red-flagged — first when McLaren driver Lando Norris pulled over then after some debris was removed from the track.
The race weekend is sold out with 300,000 fans attending over the three days at the circuit nestled among the rolling hills of Styria.
Zhou’s teammate Valtteri Bottas will start from the back on Sunday after going over an allocated number of engine-part changes.
BUDGETS AND BOUNCING
Team budget caps of $140 million will be increased by a maximum 3.1 percent in 2023 to allow teams to cope with rising inflation, F1 said following a commission meeting.
The 2021 cap of $145 million was reduced again to help smaller teams better compete.
Also, the application of technical directives aimed at further addressing bouncing issues has been moved from the July 22-24 French GP to the Aug. 26-28 Belgian GP, following the summer break. F1 said this gives teams more time to make “updates to plank and skid assemblies.”
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LIVERMORE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Puls, the trusted home services and warranty company, today announced a partnership with Big Ass Fans to offer an embedded fan Installation solution at the point of sale. The seamless installation service will be available to Big Ass Fans customers in select markets. The new partnership provides Big Ass Fans customers a trusted solution for their fan installation needs embedded within their fan purchasing experience, fully synchronized with product delivery date and time.
"We've taken the headache out of hiring technicians for home services. Our customers love our easy scheduling, same-day appointment availability, and quality guarantee," said CEO Gabi Peles. "Partnering with Big Ass Fans and embedding our solution within their site provides best in class experience for their customers.
"As a market leader in the commercial and residential fan industry we wanted to provide our customers the same opportunity to have an end-to-end solution," said Alex Risen, Public Relations.
"Our residential fans are a category-leading product and as such we wanted to provide a category-leading experience for our customers with professional installation."
Puls is a Livermore, CA based company that serves the ever-changing needs of the modern homeowner by providing a hybrid home-warranty and on-demand service platform. We enable same or next day service through our predictive matching technology, connecting homeowners with our nationwide network of highly vetted technicians in seconds.
Puls' tech enabled platform provides local home repair technicians with the customers and software to build and grow a repair business, so they can focus solely on completing quality work.
At Big Ass Fans, we're driven by our mission to create safer, healthier, more productive environments worldwide. What started as a big idea in airflow became a revolution and is now best practice for designers, managers, and business owners across every imaginable industry and application.
Today, our products are proudly spinning and serving more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500 in 175 countries. From factories to homes and everywhere in between, Big Ass Fans delivers comfort, style, and energy savings to make life more enjoyable.
With more than 230 awards, 350 patents, an experiment on the International Space Station, and even some Twitter love from Elon Musk to our name, we go big every day.
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zinnov, a global management consulting firm, announced the opening of its newest office in New York, at #1 Rockefeller Center, in May, 2022. Zinnov's expansion is aimed at being closer to its Private Equity customers, who are increasingly looking at Enterprise and Software Companies as investment targets. With offices in Santa Clara, Houston, and now New York, the firm intends to anchor its US presence from coast to coast to effectively serve its customers across the consulting value chain.
Over the last few years, Zinnov has become a trusted advisor for leading Private Equity firms in the US, focusing specifically on the Enterprise Software and Tech Services space. With deep domain expertise in Software, emerging technologies, and Digital Engineering services sector, Zinnov's consulting teams have been working on unlocking value for their PE clients – including but not limited to – market mapping and deal sourcing, commercial due diligence, value creation, and growth strategies of portfolio companies. They are increasingly becoming exclusive commercial DD partners on various large deals – including BC Partners' recent investment in Valtech, valued at USD 1.4 Bn, a company focused on Digital Engineering services and business transformation.
Given these factors and a heightened focus on digitalization, innovation, and global talent, Zinnov is doubling down its presence in close proximity to its customers to help serve their needs better. New York being the financial capital of the country, and the presence of many PE firms headquartered on the East Coast, it was a logical choice for Zinnov to open its latest office in.
Speaking about the new office location, Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov, said, "Over the years, we have worked extensively with several customers in North America, helping them invest in the right assets, globalize their operations, expand their Digital Engineering strategy, and access the right global talent – for enterprises, Private Equity firms, technology companies, and engineering services firms across verticals. With organizations moving at exponential speeds to navigate the post-pandemic business reality, and leaders grappling with the macrotrends shaping today's technology narrative, it was a logical choice for us to be closer to our existing customers, and also open up opportunities to work with newer customers to drive business impact – both across their top-line and bottom-line outcomes."
About Zinnov
Founded in 2002, Zinnov is a specialist management consulting and strategy advisory firm, with a presence across 7 global offices. Zinnov has successfully consulted with 250+ Fortune 500 enterprises and large and mid-market Private Equity funds to develop actionable insights that help them create value – across dimensions of both growth and optimization.
Zinnov has been accredited into the coveted IAOP's Global Outsourcing 100 List 2022 for the 15th year in a row. https://www.iaop.org/Content/19/165/5309
Zinnov has also been ranked #23 in Vault's Rankings for Best Consulting Firms for Innovation 2022. https://firsthand.co/best-companies-to-work-for/consulting/best-to-work-for/innovation
For more information, visit: www.zinnov.com.
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LA hospital sued for racism in death of Black mother
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The husband of a Black woman who died hours after childbirth in 2016 sued Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Wednesday, saying she bled to death because of a culture of racism at the renowned Los Angeles hospital.
Charles Johnson IV said he discovered the disparity in care women of color receive at Cedars compared to white women during depositions in his wrongful death lawsuit that is scheduled to go to trial next week in Los Angeles Superior Court.
“There’s no doubt in my mind that my wife would be here today and be here Sunday celebrating Mother’s Day with her boys if she was a Caucasian woman,” Johnson said at a news conference outside the hospital. “The reality is that on April 12, 2016, when we walked into Cedars-Sinai hospital for what we expected to be the happiest day of our lives, the greatest risk factor that Kira Dixon Johnson faced was racism.”
Johnson died about 12 hours after having a scheduled cesarean section that was performed in 17 minutes to deliver the couple’s second son, Langston.
“This is sloppy. It was butchery,” attorney Nicholas Rowley said. “It shocked everybody that we deposed, all the health care providers, even the head of (obstetrics) here, the head of labor and delivery, looked at it and said ‘No, I’ve never seen one done that fast.’”
Despite signs she was bleeding internally and over the desperate pleas of her husband, Kira Johnson languished for hours without being readmitted to the operating room until it was too late, the civil rights lawsuit said.
At one point, a nurse told Charles Johnson that his wife wasn’t a priority, according to the lawsuit.
She died from internal bleeding — nearly 90% of her blood was later found in her stomach, Rowley said. Her bladder had been lacerated and she hadn’t been sutured properly.
The hospital, which has fought the malpractice lawsuit, said in a statement that it was founded on principles of diversity and health care for all and it rejected “any mischaracterization of our culture and values.”
“We are actively working to eradicate unconscious bias in health care and advance equity in health care more broadly,” the statement said. “We commend Mr. Johnson for the attention he has brought to the important issue of racial disparities in maternal outcomes.”
Kira Johnson’s death led her husband on a crusade to advocate for reducing maternal mortality, which is especially high for Black women.
Before the pandemic, which increased deaths of women of color during childbirth, Black women died at 2.5 times the rate of white women, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
Charles Johnson has testified before Congress and at the state Capitol in Sacramento in support of a variety of bills, including a 2019 state law that requires doctors and nurses to identify implicit bias at work, and a recent bill that would lift the cap on medical malpractice awards.
Johnson would not benefit from a change in the malpractice law that currently caps awards at $250,000. The case is scheduled to go to trial May 11, though recent court filings indicated the two sides were close to reaching a settlement.
The civil rights case would give Johnson another avenue to collect damages and hold Cedars-Sinai accountable. He’s also seeking an injunction that would require the hospital to make changes to protect mothers and women of color.
But proving a civil rights violation in health care is difficult because most laws require showing discrimination was intentional, said Brietta Clark, a professor at Loyola Law School.
“Compared to when civil rights laws were enacted, a lot of the kind of unequal treatment that we see in health care today does not seem to be explicit,” Clark said. “It does not seem to be conscious.”
A judge had rejected Johnson’s effort to change the malpractice case to add the civil rights action, partly because deposition excerpts did not show the hospital racially discriminated in the treatment it provided.
Dr. Kimberly Gregory, an obstetrician and gynecologist at the hospital, testified that she lives with “structural racism” every day and it prevents Black patients from receiving the same care as whites, according to court papers. She also said Kira Johnson should have gone back to the operating room sooner.
Dr. Sarah Kilpatrick, chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, testified that she told Charles Johnson: “I’m sorry. We failed your family. ... This shouldn’t have happened.”
Angelique Washington, a Black surgical technologist, said “patient safety was out the door” when Kira Johnson came into the operating room.
Washington, who has more than 30 years of experience, said she routinely witnessed different treatment of Black women but was afraid to speak up.
“When I see my Black ... patients come in, I say an extra prayer,” Washington said. “I say a silent prayer that all goes well. Because you do have racism very much so in the operating room.”
Clark said the evidence identified by the judge as weak were more general statements and not specifically about discrimination by the provider. She said the key thing for Johnson’s legal team will be to show a pattern of discrimination.
Rowley said the effort to amend the case was a long shot. He has since gathered other evidence from additional depositions and will be able to seek data — such as the number of Black women that have died at Cedars — to support his claim in the new lawsuit.
“Kira died because she’s Black,” he said. “Women of color don’t get the same treatment as white women. That’s a fact.”
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The newly restored 19th-century farmhouse in West Knox County will host members of its namesake family at the second annual Boyd reunion event in September
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Harvey House, a classic bed and breakfast listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will host the second annual Boyd family reunion on Labor Day weekend.
Members of the family that built the historic 19th-century farmhouse and occupied it for more than 100 years will gather on the West Knox County site Sept. 2-5 for a holiday weekend full of fun, fellowship and shared memories.
"The first Boyd reunion in 2021 allowed us to reconnect with relatives we hadn't seen recently and to welcome new members to the family," said David Boyd of Greensboro, N.C., who organized the first event last year. "My grandfather was born in the house, and I fondly remember the building and the grounds from my childhood. It's amazing that we were able to have such a meaningful, memorable experience, and we're incredibly grateful to be returning with an even bigger family in 2022."
Thomas Boyd and his wife, Anna, built the historic Federal-style farmhouse in what is now western Knox County in 1835. Anne Tillotson White, a resident of Knox County for more than 30 years, bought the property in 2018.
"I was an empty-nester looking to downsize when I discovered the property for sale," White said. "The location and its history inspired me, and I immediately recognized its potential. This has been a rewarding journey, and I'm truly humbled to be able to offer such a one-of-a-kind experience for both Knoxville residents and visitors."
After more than a year of extensive renovations, the Boyd Harvey House offers a unique combination of luxury and authenticity. The two-acre estate, which includes the main farmhouse, a two-bedroom carriage house, and outdoor amenities such as a firepit, pool, and shade garden, is now available for intimate getaways, family trips, business travel, and private dinners.
For more information, visit https://www.boydharveyhouse.com.
About Boyd Harvey House
Boyd Harvey House, a historic bed and breakfast in Knox County, Tennessee, offers unique lodging and private dining experiences in an intimate, inspiring Southern atmosphere. Owned and operated by Anne Tillotson White, the Boyd Harvey House is a magnificent 1835 Federal-style farmhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places and one of only 12 pre-Civil War brick homes remaining in Knox County. The two-acre Boyd Harvey House estate also includes a two-bedroom carriage house, firepit, pool and shade garden. For more information or to schedule a stay, visit https://www.boydharveyhouse.com.
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Maggie Raprich Promoted to the National Account Team
HALTOM CITY, Texas, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT are excited to announce the promotion of Maggie Raprich as the Director of Commercial Property Sales. Maggie will be responsible for the oversight and growth of the commercial property management sector.
"Maggie has grown up in this company, and I could not be more excited to have her as part of our National Account Team. Her spirit and work-ethic are unmatched, and you cannot help but love her," said Karee Huggins, Vice President of Sales at Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT. "I can't wait to see what great things she is going to do at the next level. Our company and our customers are lucky to get to work with such an amazing woman."
After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a Business Marketing degree, Maggie started her career as a Residential Account Manager at Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT. She was quickly moved from that team to the Commercial Account Manager role. Over the past eight years in this role, Maggie has built key relationships which resulted in exponential growth. Her involvement in multiple industry associations, along with her motivation and communication skills, make Maggie the perfect candidate for this new position.
"I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to taking the knowledge I have gained throughout my tenure here to help our National Account Team grow. The challenges and successes that I have encountered in my role as a Commercial Account Manager will serve as a strong foundation as I move forward into this new position," said Raprich.
Started in 1948 as a furniture and dye shop, Blackmon Mooring has grown to become a leader in each service area it practices – from fire and water restoration to storm damage recovery. The earliest founders of Blackmon Mooring built their business on reliability, quality and superior customer service. In 1981, the company expanded its reach globally with the addition of the BMS CAT division and since then, it has responded to some of the world's most devastating disasters. Today, the company follows the same principles it was founded upon, and always remembers that the customer is the cornerstone of the business. www.bmscat.com
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HOUSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC-PINK: DPLS) ("DarkPulse" and the "Company"), a technology company focused on the manufacture, sale, installation and monitoring of their patented laser sensing systems which provide a data stream of critical metrics for assessing the health and security of infrastructure, today announced that MultiNet Communications has become a distributor for DarkPulse BOTDA EREBOSÔ sensing systems across the Middle East and Africa including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. In offering these products, MultiNet Communications will concentrate on customers in the critical infrastructure/key resources, smart cities, transportation, and renewable energy sectors with a focus on oil and gas pipeline applications.
MultiNet Communications was founded in 2008 as a value-added distributor for optical fiber cables & accessories, structured cabling solutions, enclosures and data center solution, ELV & security solutions, CCTV, racks and PDUs, UPS, KVM switches and audio/video solutions. MultiNet provides products and customer service to the entire Middle East region through branches in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar and Oman. With technical support and product training from DarkPulse, MultiNet's professional sales teams will help customers to identify and deploy solutions that address both technical and operational needs.
"We are excited and honored to add DarkPulse to our portfolio of class A vendors. This will extend our ability to deliver sensing solutions for every customer and application," said Essam Khafagi, CEO of MultiNet Communications.
Dennis O'Leary, DarkPulse Chairman and CEO, stated, "MultiNet, through their extensive networks, will distribute our high resolution BOTDA sensor solutions into key market segments throughout the Middle East, Africa and GCC countries expanding our operational footprint across major market segments. In conjunction with distribution services, MultiNet with assist the Company with creating a certification program for those companies wishing to become a certified DarkPulse installation partner." Mr. O'Leary continued, "Having certified installation partners across the region will help accelerate the adoption of our cutting-edge sensing technology products and services while offering superior technical services support after the sale."
More information about MultiNet Communications and the company's services is available at www.multinetfze.com.
DarkPulse, Inc. uses advanced laser-based monitoring systems to provide rapid and accurate monitoring of temperatures, strains and stresses. The Company's technology excels when applied to live, dynamic critical infrastructure and structural monitoring, including pipeline monitoring, perimeter and structural surveillance, aircraft structural components and mining safety. The Company's fiber-based monitoring systems can assist markets that are not currently served, and its unique technology covers extended areas and any event that is translated into the detection of a change in strain or temperature. In addition to the Company's ongoing efforts with respect to the marketing and sales of its technology products and services to its customers, the Company also continues to explore potential strategic alliances through joint venture and licensing opportunities to further expand its global market position.
For more information, visit www.DarkPulse.com
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVCO) resulting from allegations that Cavco may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Cavco securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7555 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.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On November 8, 2018, Cavco revealed in an SEC filing that it had "received a subpoena from the SEC's Division of Enforcement requesting certain documents relating to, among other items, trading in the stock of another public company." On this news, Cavco share price fell $49.48 per share, or over 23%, to close at $165.20 per share on November 9, 2018.
On February 4, 2019, Cavco revealed that it had received requests for additional documents. Cavco further disclosed that it spent, and expected to spend, millions of dollars on legal and insurance expenses in relation to the SEC's subpoenas and Cavco's independent investigation into the matter. On this news, Cavco's share price fell $26.92 per share, or about 16.7%, to close at $134.37 per share on February 5, 2019.
On September 2, 2021, the SEC filed a complaint against Cavco, former CEO Joseph Stegmayer, and former CFO and Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Urness. The SEC complaint alleged that Stegmayer and Urness caused Cavco to purchase shares of publicly traded companies on material non-public information. On this news, Cavco's share price fell $6.59 per share, or about 2.5%, to close at $252.48 per share on September 3, 2021.
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Civil and reproductive rights groups say the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is yet another attack on communities of color which will leave millions of Black and brown women without access to abortion care.
Since the ruling became public Friday, leaders of Black, Latino, Asian American and Native American groups have condemned the court's decision. Their communities would be among the hardest hit by abortion restrictions, leaders say, due to myriad issues, including existing health care access disparities, financial hardship and a long history of criminalization.
"We are not surprised. The courts have never served our communities," said Lupe M. Rodríguez, executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice. "Once again, the Supreme Court has gone against the will of the people."
Their comments came as protests erupted across the country and several states prepared to quickly implement their abortion "trigger" laws, created to ban abortion if Roe v. Wade fell.
In many states, Black and Latino women receive abortions at higher rates than White women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which collects data from state health agencies.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade underscores the economic hardships and maternal health crisis Black and brown women face, with many advocates saying forced pregnancies would only worsen their outcomes. For example, Black women are three times more likely than White women to die of pregnancy-related complications. Abortion rights leaders also worry poor Black and Latino women will not have the money to travel out of state for an abortion.
Poor women of all races are impacted
The Guttmacher Institute, a research group supporting abortion rights, says poor or low-income woman represent 75% of abortion patients.
CNN senior political analyst Nia-Malika Henderson said one of the main reasons why women choose to get an abortion is because they cannot support a child financially.
As abortion rights are determined by each state, the question is whether state officials will expand the social safety net for women who are forced to carry their babies to term.
"They will have to get all sorts of medical care. Will there be paid family leave at these jobs? We know this is going to fall disproportionately on women who are poor of all races; White, Black, Latino, Asian," Henderson said. "They can't afford to go to another state where they can get an abortion."
Isra Pananon Weeks, interim executive director and chief of staff of the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, said many Asian American and Pacific Islander women work in low-wage, front-line service jobs with no health insurance or paid medical leave.
Abortion care is "riddled with language barriers, cultural stigmas, and low rates of insurance coverage among our most vulnerable community members" and traveling and getting an abortion was already "difficult if not impossible," Weeks said.
"Gutting Roe cuts off access to abortion care and puts the well-being and financial stability for millions of AAPI women and families at tremendous risk," Weeks said.
'We need to fight back'
Black-led social justice groups said the gutting of Roe v. Wade is just the latest example of lawmakers stripping their rights.
The NAACP released a statement with one leader saying the Supreme Court decision sets the country back to a "dangerous era where basic constitutional rights only exist for a select few."
Portia White, policy and legislative affairs vice president for the NAACP, likened the abortion ruling to lawmakers suppressing the Black vote.
"They've stripped away our right to vote, and now women have lost their right to their own body. What's next?" White said. "We cannot allow our future to rest in the hands of those determined to crush every bit of it. We need to fight back."
White said the NAACP will be mobilizing voters for the "most critical midterm election America has ever faced" in November.
Movement for Black Lives leaders said the Supreme Court move is "another affront to Black lives in this country with those in power continuously proving that they do not care about the health and well-being of Black people."
"As a Black liberation movement guided by Black feminist values and a commitment to abolition, we see the fall of Roe for what it is: another avenue for the state to criminalize, surveil and harm the most vulnerable among us," the group said in a statement.
Reproductive rights advocates from the Latino community also rejected the decision.
UnidosUS president Janet Murguía said the Latino community already knows what it feels like to have their rights taken away and have ordinary activity criminalized. Murguía said advocates are concerned abortion bans will make poor women and women of color more vulnerable to being prosecuted and penalized.
"As a civil rights organization, we believe we must side with protecting women's rights, and not with a process that eviscerates them," she said. "A majority of women -- and a majority of Latinas -- want the freedom to make their own decisions regarding their health and well-being, and believe these decisions should be a private matter between them and their health care provider."
The Native American community will also suffer without abortion access, advocates say.
Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and executive director of IllumiNative, said Native American women and girls will face an increase in violence because they may be forced to stay in a bad relationship with an abusive partner or trafficker if they are pregnant.
"Reproductive rights and systemic violence are intrinsically linked, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color women, transgender, nonbinary and Two-Spirit persons already face some of the highest rates of sexual violence and maternal death," Echo Hawk said. "Access to abortion and reproductive care is foundational to safety and well-being. This is a matter of life or death for many in Native communities."
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Interactive Drizly Digital Kiosks Placed in New York City and Los Angeles Will Offer Spirit Gift Recommendations through Personality Quiz Designed for Dads
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forgot a gift for Dad? Look no further than your phone with Drizly, an Uber company and a leading alcohol e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform, and Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol. The spirits heavyweights are partnering up to offer a premium, real-time solution for forgotten Father's Day gifts this year: a curated quiz that matches personalities to premium spirits that can be gifted and enjoyed on dad's special day.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9059951-drizly-and-diageo-last-minute-fathers-day-gifting/
The interactive quiz will be live HERE beginning June 16. Following a short series of prompts about your father or father figure's quirks, characteristics and flavor preferences, he'll be matched to a perfectly giftable bottle, ready for delivery from local liquor retailers through the Drizly app or website, giving consumers the ability to send gifts right to dad ahead of time or on-demand in under 60 minutes. Once completed, quiz-takers will receive a QR code that links Drizly with numerous local retailers ready to sell and deliver their personalized gift and schedule delivery…it's that easy. Potential quiz outcomes include delicious, premium spirits like Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Tequila Don Julio 1942, Tequila Don Julio 70, and OBAN 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. No matter what your dad's drink, your gift won't miss this year with Drizly.
"As more and more consumers turn to Drizly as a go-to gifting destination, we are excited to team up with Diageo to make customized and tailored gifting as easy as possible this Father's Day," said Cathy Lewenberg, Chief Operating Officer at Drizly. "Now with our fun personality quiz, Drizly shoppers can celebrate the father figure in their life by gifting a high-quality bottle in a matter of minutes with the convenience of same day delivery."
What's more, Drizly and Diageo are dropping two custom digital kiosks equipped with the quiz at the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center in New York City's Lower Manhattan and The Grove in Los Angeles from Friday, June 17th through Father's Day, Sunday, June 19th. These easy-to-use kiosks will offer a timely reminder to passers by to buy their Father's Day gifts before it's too late. Skip the cuff links and ties and get dad something he really wants; with Drizly's same-day delivery of the full Diageo portfolio of delicious, premium spirits, your last-minute gift will make Father's Day 2022 one for the books. The kiosks are available for use only by those who are above the legal drinking age (21+).
"We are thrilled to launch this activation with Drizly, giving visibility to the convenience and quality of Diageo deliveries through the Drizly platform," said Ramy Hamid, eCommerce Partnerships & Strategy Manager at Diageo. "Wherever you're located, Drizly allows you to treat the fathers in your life to something they're guaranteed to use and love right from your phone."
Drizly users who take the quiz on the Drizly website will also receive a promo code for either $5 off or free delivery* depending on their state when they complete the quiz. All kiosk users will receive a special $10 off promo code** so they can order dad a discounted bottle, so if you're in NY or LA be sure to stop by. This Father's Day, it's easier than ever to get dad the gift he truly deserves.
About Drizly
Drizly, an Uber company, is a leading alcohol e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform. The best way to browse and buy beer, wine, and spirits, Drizly connects millions of consumers of legal drinking age with retailers in nearly two thousand cities to get delivery to their door in under 60 minutes. With the ability to send gifts, connect with an event-planning concierge, and shop one of the widest selections of drinks through a transparent, personalized shopping experience, Drizly helps consumers celebrate and create moments that matter. Drizly partners with thousands of retailers and suppliers helping them to reach new customers, tap into key market and customer insights, and diversify their business to grow sales. As the industry leader, Drizly is building the best shopping experience for beverage alcohol in a regulatory compliant manner that promotes a safer drinking culture. Learn more at Drizly.com, download the Drizly app (App Store and Google Play) and follow Drizly on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow at Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
*Must be 21+ to order in the USA or 18+/19+ in Canada depending on provincial law. Promo code valid until June 30, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST. Codes may be applied to the delivery fees or products, depending on applicable state or provincial laws. Promos are not valid in CT, MO, OH, OK, PA or HI. Discounts are restricted to delivery fees up to $5 in GA, IN, MA, ME, MN, NC, NJ, TX, VA, WA and Alberta. Codes cannot be combined with any other offers. Code is redeemable for one time use only. Redemption towards purchases or delivery fees under $5 will not result in value or credit to be used at a later date. Not valid at all retailers. Items are subject to availability and may not be carried by all retailers. Prices are set by retailers in your area. Input your delivery address on https://drizly.com or on our apps for local inventory and pricing information.
**Must be 21+ to order in the USA or 18+/19+ in Canada depending on provincial law. Promo code valid until June 20, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST. Codes may be applied to the delivery fees or products, depending on applicable state or provincial laws. Promos are not valid in CT, MO, OH, OK, PA or HI. Discounts are restricted to delivery fees up to $10 in GA, IN, MA, ME, MN, NC, NJ, TX, VA, WA and Alberta. Codes cannot be combined with any other offers. Code is redeemable for one time use only. Redemption towards purchases or delivery fees under $10 will not result in value or credit to be used at a later date. Not valid at all retailers. Items are subject to availability and may not be carried by all retailers. Prices are set by retailers in your area. Input your delivery address on https://drizly.com or on our apps for local inventory and pricing information.
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Heavy rain possible tomorrow
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -The Weather Prediction Center has placed the Suncoast in a very slight risk for heavy rain that could produce pockets of rain that may flood roadways and poor drainage areas on Friday.
This is due to the major shift in our weather that will take us from the recent dry days to numerous thunderstorms on Friday. The reason behind the shift is a slug of tropical moisture lifting north into our Suncoast skies.
That, when combined with shifting winds, will trigger widespread and possibly heavy rains. In a typical summer pattern, the timing of the storms will be in the midafternoon to early evening.
Over the weekend, the moisture will hang around and promote further storms in the afternoons on both Saturday and Sunday. Some drier air will filter in on Monday and we may see slightly diminished rainfall coverage. But each day next week we will see a chance for storms.
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Introducing ECO suite plus Energy Management System
CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The executive leadership team at Okuma America Corporation is pleased to announce the release of a next-generation energy management and optimization technology designed exclusively for Okuma CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools. This new software-driven technology – ECO suite plus - will be demonstrated for the first time in the Western Hemisphere on two Okuma machines (MB-80V bridge mill and MA-8000H machining center) in booth #338500 at the 2022 International Manufacturing Trade Show at McCormick Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois, on September 12 – 17, 2022.
Commitment to Sustainability
The ECO suite plus technology is the company's latest addition to a suite of products designed to support global and corporate sustainability initiatives. Initial sustainable product developments began in 1963 with the launch of the proprietary Okuma numeric control system. In 2001 the company further advanced sustainability initiatives with the Thermo-Friendly Concept, a technology design to manage thermal temperature ranges during the machining process. In 2014 the company released the inaugural ECO suite system which could monitor and control machine usage as a macro level. Today the company is pleased to unveil the next-generation technology - ECO suite plus - which builds upon the prior technology releases by providing management and control of specific machine operations and peripheral devices during the machining process and in idle mode. Both the Thermo-Friendly Concept and ECO technologies are powered by Okuma's proprietary OSP control, a Windows-based, open-architecture platform which offers maximum machining capabilities to users.
ECO suite plus Features at a Glance
The ECO suite plus technology harbors several features to aid in energy savings opportunities, including:
- ECO Idling Stop
The application's ECO Idling Stop function monitors the cooling stays of the milling and turning spindles. It will automatically turn off the coolers for those spindles when spindle temperature is stable. - ECO Power Monitor
The ECO Power Monitor feature displays the power consumption of various components directly on the machine tool's display. This includes the power consumption of spindles, feed axes and peripheral equipment, giving the operator a view of the total energy being saved at a glance, without requiring a data export or separate smart device. - Additional Optional Features
For more information on Okuma's ECO suite plus technology and to request a demo, please visit: okuma.com/eco-suite-energy-saving-cnc-control-applications.
Additional Sustainability Initiatives
In addition to sustainable product technologies, Okuma has instituted multiple corporate initiatives that support global sustainable development goals (SDGs); please visit https://www.okuma.co.jp/english/about/csr.html to learn more.
About Okuma America Corporation
Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, controls and automation systems. The company was founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan, and is the industry's only single-source provider of CNC machines, drives, motors, encoders, spindles and automation systems, all manufactured by Okuma. The company designs its own CNC controls to integrate seamlessly with each machine tool's functionality. In 2014 Okuma launched the Okuma App Store, the industry's only centralized online marketplace for machine tool apps and related content. Along with its extensive distribution network (largest in the Americas), and Partners in THINC network of enhanced manufacturing technologies, Okuma is committed to helping users gain competitive advantage through the open possibilities of machine tools today and into the future. For more information, visit Okuma.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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The company's eighth annual event advances culture of equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being for all
Hundreds of employees volunteer time and talent, give back to local communities
STAMFORD, Conn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Synchrony launched its three-day Global Diversity Experience, an annual event for all employees, leaders and members of Synchrony's Board of Directors to deepen understanding and make measurable progress on equity, diversity and inclusion goals while advancing a culture of belonging and well-being for all. Employees will hear from thought-provoking guest speakers who represent perspectives of the company's diverse workforce, engage in honest conversations through interactive workshops and participate in service initiatives to support their local communities.
The global event, which is hybrid for the first time, supports the company's new way of working, allowing employees to participate in-person at a forum in the Washington, DC region; at a Synchrony hub location in one of seven cities, including its Stamford, CT headquarters; or virtually.
"Diversity, equity and inclusion has always been and will continue to be a strategic imperative for us. It is core to our values and DNA. We're proud to have cultivated one of the most diverse workplaces in our industry," said Brian Doubles, Synchrony President and CEO. "But we also know that there is more work to do. This Global Diversity Experience – where we encourage all employees to participate – is an opportunity to pause, reflect, listen and together deliver meaningful action across our organization and within the communities we serve."
Congressional Black Caucus Chair and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Synchrony Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility Officer Michael Matthews kicked off the event on Monday, welcoming employees who participated in a meaningful learning experience focused on tackling equity issues to better understand the deep-rooted causes of outcome disparities.
Following the discussion, hundreds of employees volunteered in a hands-on community service initiative called "Synchrony's Great Giveback" in collaboration with Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) and nonprofit Volunteer Fairfax, assembling 10,000 empowerment backpacks with school supplies for underserved elementary students. These school essentials will be distributed next month at PGCPS' "Back 2 School Drive & Dash" event for students and their families. Synchrony Foundation President Denise Yap also presented PGCPS Associate Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Elizabeth Faison with a $10,000 grant to support local schools.
"At Synchrony, our dedication to inclusion has led us to create a diverse culture that is anchored in equity and inclusion. Together we have embraced – and challenged – our way of thinking, held ourselves accountable and gained new perspectives," said Michael Matthews, Synchrony Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility Officer. "Through it all, we have welcomed change and created safe spaces for employees to show up authentically, make their voices heard and make a difference."
Synchrony's Global Diversity Experience
This year's event theme, Reflect Forward - Beyond All Boundaries, emphasizes that understanding the past is critical to think differently and to continue to advance equity, diversity and inclusion.
During the Global Diversity Experience, Synchrony employees across all levels from the call center to the Board of Directors will hear several keynote and panel discussions, including conversations with Brian Doubles, Synchrony Chief Human Resources Officer DJ Casto, Ariel Investments President and Co-CEO Mellody Hobson, CNN "This is Life" Executive Producer and Host Lisa Ling and CEO of Reimagine Gender Lisa Kenney, along with diverse Synchrony leaders.
Workshop activities include:
- Factuality, The Game: An interactive experiential learning session that simulates real-life experiences of structural inequality, played with diverse characters who encounter a series of fact-based advantages and limitations based on the intersection of their race, class, gender, sexual orientation, faith, ability and age.
- Unleashing Neurodiverse Superpowers: An immersive simulation that allows participants to experience firsthand the strengths and challenges of the most common neurodiversities, using real business scenarios. The program is designed to help employees support the many ways people learn, think and interact and support a culture of mental wellness.
- Reimagining Gender: A deep dive into the gender spectrum and related prejudice, assumptions, and privilege. This session will explore the fast-changing gender landscape and provide practical tools to encourage inclusivity.
Advancing a culture of inclusion and well-being for all
To continue to drive progress over the long term, Synchrony treats equity, diversity and inclusion as a strategic business imperative, starting with support from Synchrony's executive leadership team, Board members and employee engagement at all levels of the company.
- Synchrony has deepened measures to develop and advance diverse talent, focused on increasing Black and Hispanic employee representation at all levels and, in particular, at the vice president level and above through a data-driven approach. The company has created diverse candidate slates for senior roles and included diversity improvements among the metrics used to determine bonus funding for Synchrony leaders. Through the Synchrony Advancing Diverse Talent Leadership Institute, the company has redesigned its leadership development programs so that diverse employees can gain executive coaching, sponsorship and mentorships with senior vice presidents and executive leaders.
- Synchrony's culture has been and continues to be based on belonging. To bring honest conversations to the forefront and ensure everyone's voices and ideas are heard, Synchrony has made active listening a more intentional, ongoing and consistent part of how the company operates, adapting its programs and benefits based on input across its eight Diversity Networks+, to which 60 percent of its workforce (more than 10,000 employees) belong. Synchrony included the "+" to its Diversity Networks to encourage all employees to partner as an ally and "be the plus."
- The company provides mental health resources and well-being coaches to help families navigate complex issues and reduce the stigma around mental health issues. Based on input from its Diversity Networks+, the company expanded its roster of diverse well-being coaches to better support employees' needs.
- Synchrony and the Synchrony Foundation's $50 million, five-year initiative (Education as an Equalizer) increases access to higher education, skills training in high-growth fields, and financial empowerment for underserved communities and its own workforce.
About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry's most complete digitally-enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoor, pet and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and healthcare service providers, which we refer to as our "partners." We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com and Twitter: @Synchrony.
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VAUGHAN, ON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") today announced that registration is now open for the Company's first Investor Day to be held on May 24, 2022, in New York City.
Join members of senior management for a discussion of the Company's growth strategies, capital allocation plan, sustainability initiatives and financial objectives. The presentations will be available by live audio webcast for those unable to attend in person.
Investors and analysts are invited to register for the event by clicking here.
GFL, headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing a comprehensive line of non-hazardous solid waste management, infrastructure & soil remediation and liquid waste management services through its platform of facilities throughout Canada and in more than half of the U.S. states. Across its organization, GFL has a workforce of more than 18,000 employees.
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Former officer, firefighter sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting minor, authorities say
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) - Authorities say a former police officer and firefighter in West Virginia was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting an underage girl.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Christopher Osborne, 26, was sentenced to 14 years in prison and must also serve five years of supervised release and register as a sex offender.
According to the criminal complaint, on Jan. 25, 2021, troopers received a complaint about a sexual assault that occurred at the Danville Fire Department.
WSAZ reports the victim, a juvenile, told troopers Osborne sexually assaulted her in the bunk room at the fire department and forcibly made her engage in sexual intercourse against her will.
Authorities said they reviewed surveillance footage which showed Osborne and the victim leaving the TV room of the department together and then entering the bunk room.
Danville Fire Chief Justin Chafin said they dismissed Osborne from the Danville Fire Department as soon as they were notified about the criminal investigation.
Officials with the Marmet Police Department said they immediately suspended Osborne without pay once hearing about the investigation.
According to WSAZ, investigators said Osborne used his position, authority and status as a firefighter to assault the victim.
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PASAY CITY, Philippines, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to acquire the 81% stake of related parties in Allfirst Equity Holdings Inc (Allfirst) in exchange for shares in SMIC. Allfirst is the holding company for Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc (PGPC). The transaction will bring SMIC's ownership in PGPC to 100%.
The total consideration paid for 81% of Allfirst is P15.76 billion. The transaction will involve the issuance of 17.44 million new shares to the sellers, equivalent to 1.4% of shares outstanding in SMIC.
"The acquisition of PGPC is sizeable, accretive to our shareholders, and a strong strategic fit with our portfolio of investments in high growth sectors in the Philippines. It further reinforces the SM Group's commitment to sustainability, good governance and acting as a catalyst for responsible development in the communities we serve," said Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and Chief Executive Officer of SMIC.
In 2021 PGPC delivered $99.4 million in revenues and $48.8 million in net income, equivalent to 1.2% of SMIC 2021 revenues and 5.5% accretion to SMIC 2021 net income respectively.
PGPC operates the Tiwi and Mak-Ban steam fields. Tiwi is the first commercial-scale geothermal steam field development in Southeast Asia, followed by Mak-Ban, both in operation since 1979. Together they generate geothermal steam sufficient to produce approximately 300 MW of electricity.
In addition to its two producing steam fields, PGPC also has several other greenfield concession areas for geothermal steam production which it will develop moving forward.
About SM Investments Corporation
SM Investments Corporation is a leading Philippine company that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.
SM's retail operations are the country's largest and most diversified with its food, non-food, and specialty retail stores. SM's property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments.
SM's interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country's largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the 6th largest bank. For more about SM, visit www.sminvestments.com
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Real Madrid fans start Champions League title celebrations
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
MADRID (AP) — Several thousand Real Madrid fans have spent the early hours of Sunday celebrating the club’s latest Champions League title in the Spanish capital. A big welcome is planned for the players at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium later in the day. Fans took to the streets of Madrid and packed the club’s traditional celebration spot, the Cibeles square, after Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 on Saturday for a record-extending 14th European title. The fans lit up flares and chanted the club’s songs and anthem throughout the night. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/29/real-madrid-fans-start-champions-league-title-celebrations/ | 2022-05-29T14:53:34Z |
Discovery’s merger with WarnerMedia could take effect as early as Friday
By Oliver Darcy and Brian Stelter, CNN Business
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.
The formation of Warner Bros. Discovery is just about complete.
As Variety’s Jennifer Maas first reported on Tuesday, the pending merger between Discovery and WarnerMedia could “close,” in Wall Street parlance, as early as the end of business Friday. (WarnerMedia is CNN’s current parent, and CNN will be a part of this new media juggernaut.) A person familiar with the matter confirmed to Brian Stelter and me that the Friday timing is possible.
The companies have been planning for this moment for the better part of a year. In recent weeks, Monday the 11th was tentatively marked as a closing date. Now it could be a few days earlier.
Discovery and AT&T are not publicly commenting. But there are many signs that the deal is quickly coming to completion, with David Zaslav in charge of the enterprise. On Tuesday, AT&T officially began its process to spin off WarnerMedia, executing a stock dividend that will give shareholders some shares in the new company. AT&T shareholders will control 71% of Warner Bros. Discovery. “This is going to be the most exciting story in the sector for the next few years,” high-profile industry analyst Jessica Reif told Yahoo Finance.
The spin-off was accompanied by WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar formally announcing that he will depart the company on Friday. “With the pending transaction with Discovery nearing close, now is the right time to share with each of you that I will be departing this amazing company,” Kilar told employees in a memo on Tuesday.
In his note, Kilar called leading WarnerMedia “the honor of my lifetime.” Some of his key lieutenants are also leaving, making way for Discovery.
Kilar’s lasting imprint on Warner
In his tenure as CEO, Kilar brought a new streaming-era mentality to a set of businesses — including HBO and CNN — that were historically siloed and focused on cable and satellite relationships. We talked about it last week when he was hanging out with the tech team running the CNN+ launch. The three keys in this new world, he said, are customer acquisition, engagement, and retention — hooking subscribers, keeping subscribers coming back for fresh and compelling content, and giving them reasons not to cancel. I know that sounds like common sense to some, but it requires a major mindset shift for traditional media businesses.
Speaking on CNBC, Kilar said his counsel to the leaders of Warner Bros. Discovery would be to “start and end with storytelling and stick to that knitting, and also recognize what’s working really well, which is clearly the streaming side of the business and gaming side of the business.” Kilar said he had no “grand proclamations” to share about his own future, but said, “I’m not going to a beach to go and reflect or retire…”
Sarnoff and Forssell also set to exit
“The end credits are rolling for the senior leadership of WarnerMedia,” the WSJ’s Joe Flint wrote Tuesday.
Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff, who has led the studio since 2019, is set to leave at the same time as Kilar, the NYT’s Brooks Barnes reported, citing three sources and saying a formal announcement is coming soon. Like Kilar, he wrote, Sarnoff “found herself without a seat in the game of musical chairs that accompanies the merging of competing companies.” While the new structure “is still unknown,” Zaslav is expected to take over “at least some” of her portfolio.
HBO Max chief Andy Forssell is also parting ways with the company, Variety’s Matt Donnelly and Jennifer Maas scooped. As Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessandro and Dade Hayes reported, Discovery streaming head JB Perrette was “widely speculated to be taking over the newly merged company’s combined direct-to-consumer streaming operation even before Forssell’s exit became official.” All that said, HBO content chief Casey Bloys is expected to stay, D’Alessandro and Hayes reported…
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Retail sales rise 0.9% in April as consumers show resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in April, a solid increase that underscores Americans’ ability to keep ramping up spending even as inflation persists at nearly a 40-year high.
The increase was driven by greater sales of cars, electronics, and at restaurants, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
Even adjusting for inflation, which was 0.3% on a monthly basis in April, sales increased. Gas prices fell slightly last month, restraining inflation, after soaring in March in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Consumers are providing critical support to the economy even after a year of seeing prices spiral higher for gas, food, rent, and other necessities. The economy contracted in the first three months of the year, but consumer and business spending still increased at a healthy pace.
Strong hiring, rapid wage increases, and a healthy level of savings — on average — have bolstered consumers’ financial health, despite a sharp increase in consumer prices of 8.3% in April compared with a year ago. The increase was just below a four-decade high reached in March.
Still, economists are watching closely to see if consumer spending can continue to outpace inflation. Slower spending would drag down the economy’s growth. While that might bring down inflation, it would also threaten to push the economy into recession.
The retail sales figures suggest that some supply chain snarls may be easing. Sales at auto dealers rose 2.2%, and they increased 1% at electronics stores and 0.7% at furniture stores.
Purchases at online retailers jumped 2.1%, and they climbed 2% at restaurants and bars.
The ongoing strength of consumer demand, fueled by a robust labor market, is a key reason the Federal Reserve has accelerated its efforts to tighten credit and cool the economy. By doing so, Fed Chair Jerome Powell hopes to bring down inflation without causing a recession.
The Fed lifted the short-term benchmark interest rate it controls by a half-point at a policy meeting earlier this month, double its usual increase. Powell has also signaled the Fed will likely undertake the fastest pace of interest rate increases in 33 years to bring inflation to heel.
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EXPLAINER: ESG investing and the debate surrounding it
By STAN CHOE
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — After starting as a niche corner of the finance world, ESG investing has since exploded to become a major force on Wall Street _ and the latest front in the nation’s cultural schism. To use an ESG approach is to consider a company’s performance on environmental and other measures, before deciding whether to invest in it. The industry says ESG helps make better decisions by highlighting companies that may be riskier than traditional investing guidelines alone would suggest. It could also help find better opportunities. To critics, it’s all just the latest example of the world trying to get woke. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/19/explainer-esg-investing-and-the-debate-surrounding-it/ | 2022-05-19T19:02:53Z |
- Productivity improvements, reduced financial close cycle and increased benefits from automation in CPM cloud tools
- Simplified processes, clear visibility and built-in compliance for the finance departments
- Faster completion of everyday processes so teams can focus on their strategic goals through better insights
LONDON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EY today announces an extension of the alliance with Wolters Kluwer to include the CCH® Tagetik corporate performance management (CPM) solution and EY Advisory S.p.A (EY Italy), harnessing the power of data to help create opportunities for businesses to drive performance and provide long-term service. The Alliance has also been activated in Belgium with additional global expansion over time.
The requirement for products to support financial and operational planning, as well as financial and management consolidation, is on the rise because there is an increasing demand for finance process automations.
Wolters Kluwer, with its award-winning CCH® Tagetik expert solution, is recognized as a market leader, providing corporate finance professionals with comprehensive software solutions that streamline financial close and consolidation, financial and integrated business planning as well as regulatory compliance. EY teams are experienced in financial consolidation, planning and budgeting, data integration, taxation, data management and CPM implementation for multiple sectors. Together, they support organizations looking to accelerate their financial transformation initiatives.
The EY-CCH® Tagetik Alliance offers extensive support to large financial transformations, covering a broader set of digitally enabled services on a single platform for finance data and operational planning. The CCH® Tagetik platform intuitive interface, built-in financial intelligence and automated workflows allow teams to complete typical finance processes efficiently. The pre-built solutions addressing major financial regulations also simplify the compliance process.
Riccardo Magnani, EY Global CCH® Tagetik Alliance Leader, says:
"The extension of the alliance with Wolters Kluwer for its CCH®Tagetik solution offers immense value for clients. This positions EY teams to be at the forefront of implementing a wide range of clients' financial transformation initiatives via the unified CCH® Tagetik platform that incorporates leading-edge financial intelligence and automated workflows."
Ralf Gärtner, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Corporate Performance Solutions, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, says:
"We are focused on enabling the office of the CFO to transform through predictive intelligence solutions that go beyond finance to provide deeper insights. With our comprehensive and extensible CCH® Tagetik platform, we look forward to complementing diverse skillsets and depth of experience of EY teams to benefit our joint customers looking to harmonize financial, strategic and operational goals to drive improved outcomes in their business."
For more information, visit ey.com/alliances.
About EY
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients.
About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with advanced technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com
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EY Global Media Relations
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sverica Capital Management LP ("Sverica"), a private equity investment firm, announced today that it has made a strategic growth investment in Omeda ("Omeda" or the "Company").
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Omeda offers a full suite SaaS marketing platform allowing organizations to grow, engage, and monetize their first-party data. With deep vertical expertise in media and information services and a fully integrated, all-in-one subscription management, customer data platform (CDP), and marketing and email automation platform, the Company has a rich history of helping organizations build multi-channel experiences for their customers, subscribers, and members. This unique single stack solution allows organizations full access and activation of their first-party data in one holistic platform. Omeda's clients use the platform to segment, target, and engage customers through preferred marketing channels, supported by compliant data governance and intuitive workflows.
"We are extremely proud of the company we have built and the transformation we have engineered to make Omeda the full SaaS solution it is today," said Aaron Oberman, CEO of Omeda. "Finding a great partner in Sverica will allow us to accelerate investments in our products, growth and client experience. The entire Omeda team is excited about this next phase in our company's journey." Oberman will continue to lead the Company with COO James Capo, while Jordan Richards, Managing Partner at Sverica, and Ryan Harstad, Partner at Sverica, will join Omeda's Board as part of the transaction.
Jordan Richards, Managing Partner at Sverica, said, "We are very excited to partner with Aaron, James and team. Through our work we concluded Omeda has the strongest product-market fit and highest NPS score in the category. We believe Omeda is uniquely positioned to continue to gain share with its robust, yet intuitive, technology suite while providing meaningful value to its expanding customer base."
"First-party audience data is the lifeblood of media companies and associations, and hundreds of these groups have trusted Omeda to manage, amplify, and monetize this data. With content volumes exploding, we believe many more organizations will recognize their role as publishers and the unique power of Omeda's platform to engage their audiences. We are thrilled to start working with the Omeda team," added Ryan Harstad, Partner at Sverica.
Omeda is the leading software-as-a-service audience relationship management platform built for media professionals allowing them to acquire, unify, manage and activate their data. The Company provides a real-time, single view of an organization's audience through 24/7 data storage, data management, data matching and data activation. Offering everything from subscription fulfillment, email marketing, CDP web behavioral and activation services, Omeda delivers a full suite of customizable services to best meet the needs of any media company. Through the development of rich behavioral audience profiles, the Company delivers deep business insights and analytics while also providing new, data-driven revenue opportunities. For more information, visit www.omeda.com.
Sverica Capital Management is a leading growth-oriented private equity firm that has raised over $1.1 billion across five funds. The firm acquires, invests in, and actively builds companies that are, or could become, leaders in their industries. Since its inception, Sverica has followed a "business builder" approach to investing and takes an active supporting role in its portfolio companies. Sverica devotes significant internal time and resources to help its management teams develop and execute growth strategies and proactively looks for levers to pull to accelerate growth by reinvesting back into those companies. Sverica firmly believes in building businesses collaboratively that can endure for the long term by starting with a strong foundation and bringing the right people and playbook to drive reinvestment and ultimately strong returns for our investors. For more information, please visit https://sverica.com.
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Sverica Capital Mangement
(415) 249-4906
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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a system to protect packages and deliveries outside your home or business," said an inventor, from Laguna Beach, Calif., "so I invented the SECURE DROP. My design would prevent packages from being moved, taken, stolen or damaged by unauthorized persons."
The patent-pending invention provides a secure way to protect delivered packages. In doing so, it helps to prevent package theft and it prevents weather-related damage. As a result, it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and businesses. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OCM-1479, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited (the "Company") (NYSE and OSE: "BORR") has signed a binding letter of intent with an undisclosed third party for the sale of 3 high-specification units under construction with Keppel FELS shipyard - namely "Tivar", "Huldra" and "Heidrun" (the "Transaction Rigs").
The sale transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and procedures and is expected conclude within 30 days. The Transaction Rigs are expected to be employed by the prospective owner in a captive market and represent limited competition to Borr Drilling's fleet.
The total consideration for the transaction is USD 320 million, which will be used to pay the delivery instalments of the three rigs and eliminates the associated activation costs that would have applied in the future.
This transaction forms an integral part of the refinancing and optimization of the capital structure of the Company which the Company is working to complete as it significantly reduces the Company's capital commitments. The company continues to actively engage with its creditors with a view to completing its refinancing and expects to update the market further on the progress in the coming days.
Upon conclusion of the sale of the Transaction Rigs, the Company's fleet will be composed of 23 delivered rigs (of which 20 are currently contracted) and two rigs under construction with Keppel FELS. We confirm our ambition of having all 23 delivered rigs contracted by the end of 2022, benefiting from the fast-improving jack-up market.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Forward looking statements
This press release includes forward looking statements, which do not reflect historical facts and may be identified by words such as "expect", "will" and similar expressions and include statements relating to the binding letter of intent for the sale of the Transaction Rigs, closing conditions and procedures and expectation to conclude the sale within 30 days, the transfer of responsibility of construction and activation, employment of the rigs by the prospective owner in a captive market and the expectation that this sale to the prospective owner will represent limited competition to Borr Drilling's fleet, reduction of the Company's future capital requirements, the Company's active engagement on its refinancing, composition of the Company's fleet following conclusion of the sale and ambition to have all 23 active rigs under contract by end of 2022 and other non-historical statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements included herein, including the risk that the sale of the Transaction Rigs is not consummated on the intended terms or at all, or that the terms of the sale of the Transaction Rigs differ from those described herein including with respect to expected limited competition, and the risk that the Company's active engagement with creditors does not result in a refinancing of the Company's debt as it intends, risks relating to the Company's debt instruments including risks relating to the Company's ability to refinance its debt as it falls due, risks relating to covenants, risks relating to newbuild commitments, risks relating to the ability to raise financing as needed and other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements included herein. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release. We do not undertake to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Questions should be directed to: Magnus Vaaler, CFO, +44 1224 289208
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EL PASO, Texas, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aleut Operations, LLC (Aleut) and Odle Management Group, LLC (ODLE) have been awarded a contract to operate the David Carrasco Job Corps campus under their Small Business Administration (SBA) certified Mentor-Protégé Agreement and Joint Venture (JV), Aleut-Odle Training and Development II (AOTD2). Operations will begin August 1, 2022.
"Aleut and ODLE have successfully collaborated to bring career services to underserved communities through the Job Corps program," said Aleut's General Manager, Stephen Watkins. "We are excited to continue our work with the U.S. Department of Labor to empower the youth of El Paso and surrounding areas to help change the trajectory of their lives."
As a team, AOTD2 is readily familiar with the management and oversight of Job Corps campuses. The partnership currently manages multiple campuses nationwide, including the Albuquerque Job Corps Center in Albuquerque, N.M. and the Paul Simon Job Corps campus in Chicago, Ill.
The David Carrasco Job Corps campus serves approximately 700 students each year in a variety of high-demand job fields, such as construction, maintenance and light repair and welding. At the David Carrasco Job Corps campus, AOTD2 will work with students to provide academic, career technical, career success, and career development training and career transition services to economically disadvantaged youth in El Paso and the surrounding areas.
The Job Corps is a national residential career and employment program, serving disadvantaged students ages 16 to 24, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Job Corps provides safe and stable housing, basic healthcare, wraparound support services, remedial education, and vocational and technical job training. The David Carrasco Job Corps campus is one of 121 campuses across the country.
For more information about Job Corps visit www.jobcorps.gov
Aleut-Odle Training & Development II is a Small Business Administration (SBA) approved mentor-protégé agreement between Aleut Operations, LLC, an SBA certified 8(a) program participant and Small Disadvantaged Business, and Odle Management Group, LLC. AOTD2 specializes in career training and job placement support managing Job Corps Centers for the DOL.
Aleut Operations, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aleut Federal, LLC, a holding company for federal subsidiaries of The Aleut Corporation (TAC). TAC was one of 13 original Alaska Native Corporations established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), passed by the U.S. Congress in 1971.
Aleut has performed as the managing venturer of Aleut-Odle Training Development JV at the New York-New Jersey Job Corps student recruitment and job placement services contract, and as a major subcontractor to ODLE on its DOL contracts at the New Orleans and Gainesville Job Corps campuses. Aleut is ISO 9001:2015 certified through independent registrar, QAS International (Certificate No. US4620F).
Founded in 2004, ODLE Management Group, LLC (ODLE) is an experienced workforce development and youth services provider. ODLE is the prime contractor and manages the day-to-day operations of several Job Corps campuses, including outreach, admissions, and placement services. It holds prime contracts in Louisiana (New Orleans), Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), Virginia (Old Dominion in Monroe), and Oklahoma (Tulsa). In addition, ODLE is a subcontractor in New Mexico (Albuquerque), Florida (Pinellas County) and Washington, D.C. (Potomac).
ODLE has received distinguished honors from the Small Business Administration, Arizona Small Business Administration, and the Arizona Small Business Development Center. In February 2020, ODLE completed a merger with Eckerd Connects, a private, national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization; ODLE remains a separate organization and a wholly owned subsidiary.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly-opened Legends Bay Casino, Casino Fandango, and Quick Custom Intelligence ("QCI") jointly announced that the two casinos in Northern Nevada have deployed the QCI's Unified Gaming Platform – Nimble Edition. The Unified Gaming Platform aligns marketing, player development, and casino operations around one view of the casino's data.
"We are very impressed with the QCI product and their team. Being able to link player data with slots data in a meaningful way and knowing who is on the floor right now is invaluable. Having the QCI Marketing tool automate the loading of our marketing offers has alleviated a time-consuming process and eliminated the potential for data entry mistakes. This software elevates our analytics and decision making for both properties," said Traci Ferrante, Regional VP, Information Technology for Olympia Gaming.
Dr. Ralph Thomas, CEO of QCI, stated that "Legends Bay Casino and Casino Fandango's decision to select our Unified Gaming Platform shows the importance of continually developing products that truly fit our customers' needs. The Nimble Edition was developed specifically for casinos with under 1,000 slots, allowing their hosts, marketing executives and casino operations teams to function in a modern, data-enriched environment. With QCI now deployed in over 75 casino resorts in North America and over 4,000 sites worldwide, we are confident our proven product will meet the dynamic needs of Legends Bay Casino and Casino Fandango."
Casino Fandango has redefined gaming in Carson City, Nevada. Featuring over 700 slots, 10 table games, a sportsbook, award-winning restaurants including Duke's Steakhouse and Craft 55, a craft beer bar, 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a 10-screen, Galaxy theater multiplex, and a 100 room Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Casino Fandango's proximity to a wide variety of vacation destinations, strategic location along US Highway 395, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and player-oriented approach, has allowed it to enjoy popularity with locals and tourists alike.
The first new casino built in northern Nevada in more than 20 years, Legends Bay Casino features the latest slots and table games, northern Nevada's only Circa Sports | Sportsbook, and several original dining and bar concepts including Duke's Steakhouse, Food Truck Hall, and LB Grill as well as seamless access to the open-air shopping and dining at The Outlets at Legends and the adjacent Sparks Marina. For more information, visit www.legendsbaycasino.com
The QCI Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming and hospitality industries. QCI has installed their ground-breaking, highly configured software in over 75 casino resorts in North America and over 4,000 sites worldwide. QCI products provide tooling for gaming operators managing over $20 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, these products are built on the QCI Platform, a best-in-class on-premises, hybrid or cloud-based technology that enables fully coordinated activities across gaming or hospitality operations. This data-driven software allows for quick, informed decisions in the ever-changing world of the casino industry and assists casinos in their efforts to optimize resources and profits, manage marketing campaigns and increase customer loyalty. QCI was founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno. Based in San Diego, QCI also has offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas & Phoenix.
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-Just in Time for Earth Day and Perfect for Easter Baskets-
NORRISTOWN, Pa., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crazy Aaron's, known for its award-winning Thinking Putty, takes sensory play to the next level with Land of Dough, the world's most eco-friendly dough on the planet. Handcrafted on Main Street USA in Crazy Aaron's wind-powered facility, Land of Dough uses only natural colors, ethically sourced ingredients, compostable glitter, and eco-friendly packaging, making it a perfect toy for every Easter basket.
"Parents will feel good knowing that beautiful, quality play dough doesn't have to be make-believe," says Aaron Muderick, Founder and Executive Chairman of Crazy Aaron's. "Every cup is handcrafted using nothing but the highest quality ingredients, so parents can feel good about it – and kids will love the fun designs and sensory play that our dough has to offer."
A variety of Land of Dough cups feature multi-layered designs, so children can dig through fun surprises. Kids can select from fun themes such as, Planet Earth and Over the Rainbow. The line has grown to include new products like Magic Wish and Party Streamers Glitter Rolls. Additionally, kids can continue the fun with Land of Dough wood play tools included in the Rolling Patterns and Learning Numbers Kits.
Muderick adds, "Compounds like Land of Dough are beneficial for kids. Not only does it offer a fun, tactile experience, it also encourages independent play, and promotes fine motor skills."
The Land of Dough collection is perfectly aged for kids ages three and up and can be found at www.landofdough.com. Pricing ranges from $5 - $25 and is a great addition to every Easter basket.
About Crazy Aaron's
A world leader and innovative company in creative play, Crazy Aaron's has been making genuine Thinking Putty® since 1998. Founder, Crazy Aaron, has continued to trailblaze within the toy industry by establishing new product lines and brands to inspire curiosity and wonder to people of all ages! Known for creating the best putty on earth, Crazy Aaron's has also reinvented a childhood classic with Land of Dough®. Land of Dough® is play dough reimagined! Handcrafted from natural ingredients and considered the most sustainable dough on the planet. All Crazy Aaron's products are made with safe, nontoxic, top-quality materials and ingredients right on Main Street, USA in Norristown, PA. To learn more visit www.crazyaarons.com or follow us on social media @thinkingputty and @landofdough.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of MP Materials Corp. f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: MP) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 1, 2020 to February 2, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: April 25, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that MP Materials Corp. f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. ("FVAC") had overstated its due diligence efforts and expertise with respect to identifying target companies to acquire; (ii) FVAC performed inadequate due diligence into Legacy MP Materials prior to the business combination, or else ignored significant red flags regarding, inter alia, Legacy MP Materials' management, compliance policies, and Mountain Pass's profitability; (iii) as a result, the Company's future business and financial prospects post-business combination were overstated; (iv) MP Materials engaged in an abusive transfer price manipulation scheme with a related party in the People's Republic of China to artificially inflate the Company's profits; (v) MP Materials' ore at the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility was not economically viable to harvest for rare earth metals; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in MP Materials you have until April 25, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased MP Materials securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the MP lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/mp-materials-corp-f-k-a-fortress-value-acquisition-corp-loss-submission-form?id=26052&from=4.
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NANJING, China, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In June, "Jiangsu Culture" series of micro-documentaries produced by the Information Office of the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government released the newest chapter: Liuqing Bamboo Carving.
To view the video, please click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcx-UlAXQpc&ab_channel=CharmingChangzhou
The documentary is based on three parts: "Prepare materials", "Inherit skills" and "Develop civilization". It presents the national intangible cultural heritage -- Jianhu acrobatics, by carving of knife on bamboo, it is the footprints of human civilization, which is well-known both at home and abroad.
There are great expanses of bamboo forests along the Yangtze River in China. It produces abundant Moso bamboo in Changzhou, Jiangsu, so local people take the advantage, they choose the straight bamboo with flat and smooth surface, no spot and few joints, to make Liuqing Bamboo Carving, boiling bamboo to clear up the oil, then taking them out and wipe the surface at once, exposing them to the weather for 3-5 years, and finally getting perfect raw materials for bamboo carving.
Most bamboo carvers are skilled in painting, they draw their imagination on the bamboo surface, then present their works on the Liuqing, the surface of bamboo by pushing, carving, lifting, and stroking of knife as pen on bamboo as paper. It takes much time to practice completing the works smoothly by the knife technique. After the bamboo skin peeled off, landscapes and poems are gradually presented on the bamboo surface.
The bamboo skin is in a light color and turns yellowish over time, the bamboo body turns darker after a longer time. The different color levels tell folk anecdotes and record ancient culture. The descendants can see the prosperity and restoration of Jiangnan culture from only a short bamboo ruler. Liuqing bamboo carving, the carvings record history and passing of civilization and the civilization was nurtured in this land.
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Leapfrog to Publicly Report on the Diagnostic Excellence of Hospitals in 2024
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety, today released the report Recognizing Excellence in Diagnosis: Recommended Practices for Hospitals. This landmark report is the result of an intensive year-long effort bringing together the nation's leading experts on diagnostic excellence, including physicians, nurses, patients, health plans, and employers. Together, the multi-stakeholder group reviewed the evidence and identified 29 evidence-based actions hospitals can implement now to protect patients from harm or death due to diagnostic errors.
Diagnostic errors contribute to 40,000-80,000 deaths a year, with over 250,000 Americans experiencing a diagnostic error in hospitals. This includes delayed, wrong, and missed diagnoses, and those that are not effectively communicated to the patient. The report is the first step in Leapfrog's longer term initiative, Recognizing Excellence in Diagnosis, which aims to rate hospitals and publicly report on their diagnostic excellence in the future. The initiative is funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Leapfrog will select practices from the report issued today and survey hospitals on their current implementation status via a national pilot in fall 2022. The feedback collected from hospitals during the pilot will be used to develop a new section on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey slated for launch in 2024. The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM), a key partner in this initiative, was a leading stakeholder in identifying the practice recommendations and will develop tools and training materials to support hospitals in implementing the practices outlined in the report.
For each recommended practice, the report includes descriptions and resources to help hospitals implement the practice. The report also offers guidance to employers, purchasers, and patient advocates to motivate hospital action. Featured practices in the report include:
- Making it easy for patients and family caregivers to report their diagnostic errors and concerns to the hospital
- Implementing "closed-loop" communication to ensure that test results are reviewed by the ordering clinician and communicated to the patient on a timely basis
- Convening a multidisciplinary team to implement hospital-wide diagnostic quality and safety programs, including the emergency department
"Clinicians and hospital leaders tell us they know diagnostic errors are harming too many patients, but they are less clear on how to fix the problem," said Leah Binder, Leapfrog president and CEO. "Thanks to the incredible leadership of the multi-stakeholder group Leapfrog has convened, hospitals now have clarity on the steps to take. The faster hospitals act, the more lives they can save."
In 2021, Leapfrog convened the nation's leading experts on diagnostic excellence in a national advisory group to help evaluate existing practices in hospitals to improve diagnostic safety and quality and to develop this first-of-its-kind report. Leading experts include Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH, a patient safety researcher at Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (IQuESt) based at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston; Mark L. Graber, MD, FACP, SIDM founder and president emeritus; and a research team led by Matt Austin, PhD, associate professor, Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality. The National Advisory Group includes a diverse group of physicians, nurses, other clinicians with expertise in diagnosis and performance analysis, employers, health plans, and consumer advocates.
Hospitals interested in volunteering for the national pilot survey in 2022 should contact the Leapfrog Help Desk. Follow our progress and get the latest information on our website.
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. For more, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter.
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Taking a consumer-first approach, French Toast includes kids with disabilities in multi-year design and development process
NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- French Toast, a schoolwear brand dedicated to the students, educators and communities it serves, is delivering on its mission to help all kids shine with the launch of its new French Toast Adaptive collection. French Toast worked closely with the community of people with disabilities (PWDs) to create a collection that authentically meets the needs of students with disabilities and those seeking sensory-friendly options.
Stephen Ashear, President of French Toast, said, "Every child deserves to feel comfortable and confident when they go to school and have as much independence as possible to get dressed on their own. The process by which our design team developed the collection demonstrates our dedication to taking an authentic approach. We are proud to be supporting PWDs and helping to raise visibility for this underserved community." He continued, "It was important for French Toast to keep the product at our everyday great value – which is why we kept our prices the same across the board. The most important thing for us is to be inclusive and do the right thing."
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French Toast designed the collection based on direct feedback from kids with disabilities and their caregivers, during a four-year process leading to the launch in August 2022. The journey began in 2019 with brand messaging evolution towards inclusion and shaping of "Schoolwear for All." In 2020 Research and Development began, and by 2021 the French Toast design team was working with focus groups and testing. This included 3D design fittings and designs on real kids. Ongoing focus groups and testing continued to be fine-tuned through 2022, with the collection available in time for back-to-school 2022.
French Toast partnered with GAMUT Management to authentically understand kids with disabilities and their caregivers' needs. This started with education and training for the French Toast team. The team at GAMUT Management, led by Founder and CEO Mindy Scheier, worked with French Toast to hold panel discussions, focus groups and fit testing with kids with disabilities and caregivers to fine-tune each piece and get their honest feedback.
"The collection is empowering for students with disabilities. It's important for brands to work closely with people with disabilities in creating new collections from conception to completion, including the designs of the product, messaging and marketing. French Toast has really put in the work and resources necessary for the new adaptive line and we're proud to have played an integral role," says Scheier.
A+ Style and Comfort
The design team led by Ashley Tashjian, Sr. Director of Design at French Toast, said, "The design team came together with tremendous excitement to create an authentic adaptive schoolwear collection that will have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of students across the country."
The collection is made up of 12 dress-code-ready tops and bottoms including polos, woven shirts, shorts, pants, skorts, dresses, and activewear.
Key adaptive features include EZ-Closure Hook + Loop featured on lower leg closures and replaces zippers and buttons for easy dressing. Additional features include flat seam details and Label-Free Comfort that won't chafe or irritate skin, High Rise for extra coverage, and Lift Loops™ to easily pull clothing on and off. French Toast Adaptive includes the same comfort and quality features of the French Toast core collection, like Stretch Fabric, Power Knees®, Hidden Comfort Shorts, Wrinkle No More™, Expandable Collars, and Adjustable Waists.
Launching on August 3, 2022, French Toast Adaptive will be available online at FrenchToast.com, Amazon.com, JCPenney.com, Zappos.com, to name a few.
ABOUT FRENCH TOAST
French Toast is dedicated to making the best possible schoolwear accessible to ALL kids and ALL families from ALL walks of life. We are on a mission to help kids shine, whatever their passion, no matter the dress code, wherever they live or go to school. Since 1985, French Toast has been trusted by thousands of schools nationwide as their uniform provider and is committed to partnering with the communities we serve. French Toast works directly with our manufacturing partners in every step of the process, providing more value without sacrificing quality. For more information about French Toast, visit http://www.frenchtoast.com.
About GAMUT Management
Gamut Management represents people with disabilities to create a marketplace where businesses and industries can connect with PWDs. We provide our members an opportunity to have a say in how brands market to them, create products for them and represent them in pop culture. GAMUT is rebranding the way people with disabilities (PWDs) are viewed, marketed to and represented in pop culture.
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(The Hill) – Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) was the only senator to vote against a resolution on Wednesday backing Finland’s and Sweden’s entry to NATO.
The Senate approved the resolution in a 95-1 vote. One senator, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), voted present.
The resolution backs Finland and Sweden joining NATO. The House approved a resolution in a bipartisan 394-18 vote last month that formally supported the two Nordic countries joining the military alliance. All opposition in the House came from the Republican Party.
Hawley’s vote against the resolution did not come as a surprise. He had announced his intent to vote against the resolution earlier this week, outlining his opposition in an op-ed published by The National Interest.
He said he does not believe the U.S. should expand its security commitments in Europe, because America’s “greatest foreign adversary” is China.
Hawley argued that growing the country’s security commitments in Europe would make Americans less safe.
“Finland and Sweden want to join the Atlantic Alliance to head off further Russian aggression in Europe. That is entirely understandable given their location and security needs. But America’s greatest foreign adversary doesn’t loom over Europe. It looms in Asia,” Hawley wrote.
“I am talking of course about the People’s Republic of China. And when it comes to Chinese imperialism, the American people should know the truth: the United States is not ready to resist it. Expanding American security commitments in Europe now would only make that problem worse—and America, less safe,” he added.
The Missouri Republican elaborated on his stance in remarks on the Senate floor Wednesday, arguing that adding Finland and Sweden to NATO is not in the national security interest of the U.S.
“Finland and Sweden want to expand NATO because it is in their national security interest to do so, and fair enough. The question that should properly be before us, however, is, is it in the United States’s interests to do so? Because that’s what American foreign policy is supposed to be about, I thought,” Hawley said.
“Expanding NATO will require more United States forces in Europe, more manpower, more firepower, more resources, more spending. And not just now but over the long haul. But our greatest foreign adversary is not in Europe. Our greatest foreign adversary is in Asia. And when it comes to countering that adversary, we are behind the game. I’m talking, of course, about China. The communist government of Beijing has adopted a policy of imperialism,” he added.
Paul voted “present” on the resolution shortly after the Senate defeated his amendment to the measure in a 10-87 vote. Nine Republicans joined him in supporting the addition.
The amendment sought to emphasize that Article 5 of the NATO treaty does not supersede Congress’s control over declaring war.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday delivered remarks in support of the resolution and wished those opposed to the measure “good luck” in finding a “defensible excuse” for their “no” votes.
“If any senator is looking for a defensible excuse to vote ‘no,’ I wish them good luck. This is a slam dunk for national security that deserves unanimous bipartisan support,” McConnell said.
“There’s just no question that admitting these robust democratic countries with modern economies and capable interoperable militaries will only strengthen the most successful military alliance in human history,” he added. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/hawley-is-only-senator-to-vote-against-finland-sweden-nato-membership/ | 2022-08-04T01:37:16Z |
Customers Cite Akamai's "Outstanding Job of Identifying New and Emerging Threats and Adapting Their Response."
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today announced it was named a Leader in the 2022 Forrester Bot Management Wave report. In its examination, Forrester evaluated 15 total vendors in the bot management space based on 25 criteria grouped by current offering, strategy and market presence.
Bot management is an increasingly vital tool that enables organizations to confront bad bots. According to Forrester, "Bad bots continue to consume resources and overwhelm organizations, accounting for at least a quarter of all internet traffic. Bot management has evolved from an emerging market to a rapidly maturing offering expected to meet the needs of small organizations with a single application as well as large enterprises with hundreds of them."
The 2022 Forrester Bot Management Wave report states that, "Akamai's vision is a standout, recognizing the evolution of bot operations, addressing the growing collaboration between security and the lines of business, and protecting the end-customer journey; recent launches of adjacent offerings like Account Protector and Audience Hijacking Protection support the vision."
The report specifically notes that, "Akamai shows strength in bot detection, with 16 layers ordered to minimize performance impacts and anti tampering features like Javascript obfuscation. A wide range of attack response options are available, including tarpits, cryptographic challenges, and deception. Akamai provides a list of more than 1,500 good bots across 17 categories — customers can easily add other known good bots to the list."
Akamai's bot management solutions offer behavioral-based detections with advanced machine learning algorithms powered by unmatched volumes of data on the intelligent edge platform. Interacting with 1.3 billion unique devices on a typical day, Akamai can identify anomalies in hundreds of signals to detect the most sophisticated bots. On average, Akamai detects more than 11.5 billion bot requests per day, taking action at the edge to protect digital businesses from a continuously evolving bot landscape.
"We are constantly evolving our solutions to stay ahead of evolving threats," said Eric Graham, Akamai's Vice President, Product Management. "We are pleased to be named a Leader in this report and are particularly proud that customers tell Forrester that Akamai has been outstanding at staying effective over time against shifting attacks."
A complimentary copy of the 2022 Forrester Bot Management Wave report is available for download here: For additional information regarding Akamai's approach to bot management, visit https://www.akamai.com/products/bot-manager
About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's security, compute, and delivery solutions at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Contact: Jim Lubinskas, 703-907-9103, jlubinsk@akamai.com
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SHENZHEN, China, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmallRig is pleased to announce the latest and most advanced Matte Box Systems. Available in 95mm and 114mm versions, the new Matte Boxes offer fast handling, flexibility and expandability not found in other systems.
Modular Design Lets Users Control the Situation
Starting with the basic shading hood, people can add top and side flags to control reflections, flare or unwanted light. Need to control the brightness? Add a square/rectangular ND filter with the 4x4"/4x5.65" Filter Frames, a round filter with the Clamp-on Back or a variable ND filter with the VND Filter Frame. Want to control reflections or enhance the blue sky? Drop in the magnetic CPL, and it is ready to go.
Attach in Seconds
The Evolutionary Design makes setup and breakdown fast, easy and secure. The U-shaped filter frame and Shading Hood offer Magnetic Alignment Assistance for quickly attaching the various components together and building a full-featured matte box system! The locking system is as easy as a push to lock or a pull to open.
Quick Release Filter Frame System
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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Research Group, LLC (ERG), a privately held, independent pharmaceutical services provider focused on neuroscience announced the acquisition of Ohio Clinical Trials (OCT), a 64-bed phase 1 unit in Columbus, OH, that specializes in the execution of human abuse potential (HAP) studies, as well as other highly complex early phase trials including pain modeling, qEEG/EEG, respiratory depression, and alcohol interaction, among others.
Glen Apseloff, MD, Founder and Principal Investigator, has over 30 years of experience designing and executing complex clinical pharmacology studies. As the Director of Clinical Pharmacology in the Department of Pharmacology at Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine for more than a decade, Dr. Apseloff was responsible for all phase 1 clinical trial operations. In 2012, when OSU's research priorities shifted to other areas, he was able to move the unit, along with its highly trained staff, to form OCT.
This acquisition enables Dr. Apseloff to focus primarily on his PI responsibilities while ERG's industry-leading infrastructure supports the clinical, technological, and quality aspects of the site operations, while also absorbing all financial and HR responsibilities. Dr. Apseloff said, "I'm thrilled to be a part of the ERG family of sites. This will allow me to focus more on the design and execution of clinical trials while ERG manages the business aspects. I'm also looking forward to working with their centralized support staff and mobile clinical team which helps with logistical challenges. I wish I had this type of support sooner."
The acquisition of OCT supports ERG's strategy of continuously adding talent and services to further diversify within neuroscience and pain therapeutic areas as well as streamlining clinical trial execution across all phases of development. "I have known Dr. Apseloff for many years and am thrilled that we were able to consummate this deal at a time when our clients are demanding the types of studies he has been successfully conducting for decades. He is a brilliant clinical pharmacologist, and an intimately involved PI, and the capabilities he has built nicely complement those of our other early phase units," stated Lori Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of ERG.
Learn more about ERG by visiting www.ergclinical.com
About Evolution Research Group
Evolution Research Group, LLC is a subsidiary of ERG Holding Company, which includes twenty wholly-owned and operated CRUs, an established network of affiliated clinical research sites, Lotus Clinical Research, LLC, a full-service CRO, and CNS Ratings, LLC, a rater training, surveillance and consulting company. ERG conducts a wide range of simple and highly complex trials in specialized populations including those suffering from psychiatric and neurological disorders, acute and chronic pain, sleep disorders, addictions, NASH/NAFLD, metabolic and endocrinology disorders, among others, as well as in normal healthy volunteers.
MEDIA CONTACT: Mackie Wright, mwright@ergclinical.com
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HOLLISTON, Mass., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biostage, Inc. (OTCQB: BSTG) ("Biostage" or the "Company"), a cell-therapy biotechnology company with successful "first-in-human" experience in treating esophageal cancer (conducted at the Mayo Clinic and published last August) and FDA approval to commence a clinical trial of the Biostage Esophageal Implant for severe esophageal disease including cancer, today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021.
The Company will be hosting a conference call on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 9;00 A.M. Eastern Time. You can access the live conference call by dialing the following phone numbers toll free 877-407-8293 or international +1 201-689-8349.
For the three months ended December 31, 2021, the Company reported a net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.55 per share, as compared to a net loss of $1.0 million, or $0.12 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The $4.9 million quarter-over-quarter increase in net loss was due primarily to a charge of approximately $3.3 million relating to the contingency matter for our ongoing litigation for a wrongful death complaint and related matters more fully described in Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements and an increase in legal costs of approximately $1.3 million for fees for filing claims against our insurance carrier to seek continuance of insurance coverage for the same litigation. In addition, research and development costs increased $0.2 million and the Company recognized lower grant income for qualified expenditures from the SBIR grant of $0.1 million as the grant expired effective September 30, 2021.
Net loss increased approximately $3.1 million to approximately $8.0 million, or $0.79 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to approximately $4.9 million, or $0.55 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The $3.1 million year-over-year increase in net loss was due primarily to a charge of approximately $3.3 million relating to the contingency matter for our ongoing litigation for a wrongful death complaint and related matters more fully described in Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements and an increase in legal costs of approximately $1.3 million for fees for filing claims against our insurance carrier to seek continuance of insurance coverage for the same litigation. These increases are offset, in part, by approximately $0.8 million of lower employee and share-based expenses due to the separations of our former chief executive and chief financial officers during 2020.
In addition, research and development costs decreased by $0.5 million Notes Payable were forgiven resulting in a $0.4 million gain and grant income decreased by $0.2 million which account for the change in net loss year-over-year.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had operating cash on-hand of $1.2 million, a decrease of $0.2 million from the prior year. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company used net cash in operations of $2.6 million, which was offset, in total, by $2.8 million of proceeds from private placement transactions that resulted in the issuance of 1,372,464 shares of our common stock and warrants to existing investors.
We expect that our operating cash on-hand as of December 31, 2021 of $1.2 million will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into early third quarter of 2022.
Biostage is a clinical-stage biotech company that uses cell therapy to regenerate organs inside the human body to treat cancer, trauma and birth defects. We have performed the world's first regeneration of an esophagus in a human cancer patient. This surgery was performed at Mayo Clinic and was published in August 2021.
Biostage has 7 issued U.S. patents, 2 orphan-drug designations (which provide 7 years of market exclusivity in addition to any patents), and the possibility of 2 Priority Review Vouchers from the FDA.
Biostage's current goals include raising capital, uplisting from the OTC bulletin board to NASDAQ and beginning its clinical trial for repair of the esophagus in adults.
For more information, please visit www.biostage.com and connect with the Company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Some of the statements in this press release are "forward-looking" and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These "forward-looking" statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the capabilities and performance of our products and product candidates; our capital raising plans and expectations, including uplifting to NASDAQ; development expectations and regulatory approval of any of the Company's products, including those utilizing its Biostage Esophageal Implant technology, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the European Medicines Agency or otherwise, which expectations or approvals may not be achieved or obtained on a timely basis or at all; and success with respect to any collaborations, clinical trials and other development and commercialization efforts of the Company's products, which such success may not be achieved or obtained on a timely basis or at all. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ materially from the statements set forth in this press release, including, among other things, the Company's inability to obtain needed funds in the immediate future; the Company's ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval for its products; plus other factors described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or described in the Company's other public filings. The Company's results may also be affected by factors of which the Company is not currently aware. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to such statements to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any changes in the events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Investor Relations Contact
Shunfu Hu
Vice President of Business Development
and Operations
774-233-7300
shu@biostage.com
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Changes are company's latest step in helping customers navigate low-cash moments
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PNC Bank announced today that it will no longer charge any consumer deposit account customers non-sufficient fund (NSF) fees. This marks the company's latest effort to enhance the financial well-being of its customers and extends the benefit it created with Virtual Wallet deposit accounts as part of the launch of Low Cash Mode® in April 2021.
"As a Main Street bank, PNC is focused on building a platform that empowers the financial well-being of its customers," said Alex Overstrom, head of Retail Banking for PNC. "Over the last several years, we've made significant enhancements to our overdraft solutions, all of which are designed to help our customers and give them better control of their financial future. Eliminating NSF fees on consumer deposit accounts is just another way we are helping our customers strengthen their financial wellness."
An NSF fee, sometimes referred to as a Returned Item Fee, occurs when a payment transaction is returned due to insufficient funds. An overdraft fee is charged when the bank completes the transaction by covering the dollar amount of the shortage, resulting in a negative account balance. With this change, if an item is returned by the bank, a PNC consumer deposit account customer will no longer incur an NSF fee.
This strategic move comes roughly a year after PNC was among the first financial institutions to take a major step in addressing overdraft fees with the launch of Low Cash Mode, a cornerstone feature of its Virtual Wallet® Spend account that provides consumers with real options for avoiding overdrafts while maintaining overdraft availability for those who need to make payments during temporary cash shortfalls. With the launch of Low Cash Mode, PNC already had eliminated NSF fees for customers with Virtual Wallet Spend. Now, PNC's additional personal checking account types will receive this benefit.
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
CONTACT:
Dan Yampolsky
(813) 637-7197
dan.yampolsky@pnc.com
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PITTSBURGH, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) has declared a dividend on its common shares. The fund seeks to provide investors with current dividend income that is exempt from regular federal income tax. In addition, this fund features income exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The fund has commenced a three-year special terms period with respect to its Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares, Series 2019, during which it will pay dividends on such shares at a fixed spread over a prevailing short-term tax-exempt rate.
Investors can view additional portfolio information in the Products section of FederatedInvestors.com.
Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $631.1 billion in assets under management, as of March 31, 2022. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has nearly 2,000 employees in London, New York and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I use 10 to 20 pairs of exam gloves throughout my work day and I'm constantly positioning my thumb in the covering designed for the pinky finger. I thought there could be a quick and convenient way to position the gloves," said the inventor, from Eagle River, Alaska, "so I invented the E Z THUMB EXAM GLOVE. My design eliminates the need to remove the glove and spin it around to the correct position."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to properly position a disposable glove. In doing so, it prevents the user from putting the thumb within the pinky finger slot. As a result, it saves time and effort. The invention features a practical design that is easy to position and use so it is ideal for various members of the labor force including medical, food, hospitality, and airline industries. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLS-225, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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While Julien BriseBois knows exactly how confident he is about the possibility of re-signing playoff performer Ondrej Palat and veteran defenseman Jan Rutta, he’s not saying.
“Still working on that,” the two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning said. “Too early to tell.”
He’s also right that it’s too early to tell exactly what NHL free agency will look like when it begins Wednesday. Colorado, which beat Tampa Bay in the Cup Final, is looking to sign postseason standout Valeri Nichushkin among a group of potential free agents, and others such as Calgary MVP candidate Johnny Gaudreau, Pittsburgh center Evgeni Malkin and Florida trade deadline pickup Claude Giroux could all get new deals to stay rather than hitting the open market.
“It’s not July 13 yet,” BriseBois said. “Those guys may all be signed by then.”
A big star re-upping with his team has already happened a couple of times: the Pittsburgh Penguins signed veteran defenseman Kris Letang for six years and the Nashville Predators signed high-scoring winger Filip Forsberg for eight. Teams have until midnight EDT Tuesday — 12 hours before free agency begins — to get the maximum benefit of signing players for eight years, after which they can only get up to seven.
Still, even that timeline feels like a lifetime away in the hockey world, especially with the bulk of the offseason condensed into less than three weeks.
“We’ve got some time,” Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic said about discussions with several pending free agents. “We know we’re not going to be able to sign everybody. We know that. But we’ve got our priority and then we’ll see. I think some players will test the market and see what’s out there for them and see if they want to come back, but time will tell.”
The Avalanche, who signed goaltender Alexander Georgiev on Sunday after acquiring him from the New York Rangers, could be busy. They have not only Nichushkin but center Nazem Kadri, forwards Andre Burakovsky, Darren Helm and Nico Sturm and defensemen Josh Manson, Jack Johnson and Ryan Murray set to be unrestricted free agents if they don’t re-sign.
Kadri seems the most likely out the door for a big payday after a career year and breakout playoffs, though that would give Colorado some space to take care of other players.
“I think we’re in the ballpark with some of the guys,” Sakic said. “I’m not going to go into details with who, but we’re hopeful we’ll be able to make an announcement and not have all of them go to the market on Wednesday.”
Calgary GM Brad Treliving expressed the same optimism about Gaudreau, who set career highs with 40 goals, 75 assists and 115 points and finished fourth in Hart Trophy voting as the league’s most valuable player. He said these things take time and pointed out Gaudreau isn’t the first or last top player to go un-signed until the final days between free agency and talks continue.
“You look at all the options, but our focus is on Plan A, and until such time as Plan A’s not a reality, we’ll focus on that,” Treliving said. “The only focus is trying to get him signed, and we’ll continue working at that end.”
The same appears to be the case for the Panthers and Giroux, the longtime captain of the Philadelphia Flyers they acquired at the trade deadline. The Boston Bruins are also waiting to hear from their longtime captain, Patrice Bergeron, who’s expected to only play for them if he returns for a 19th season.
“He’s made real good indications to us that he’s trending in the right manner, but until he makes that proclamation, we’ll wait,” Bruins GM Don Sweeney said.
Some teams can’t afford to wait until Wednesday to make moves because they need to clear salary cap space before then. After a weekend of goaltender musical chairs at the draft and more coming on that front, Minnesota GM Bill Guerin figures the league will be buzzing with activity before free agency.
“You could definitely see it,” Guerin said. “Teams are doing everything in their power to get cap space, so I could see a lot.”
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Mary Ellen Stanek of Baird is named Outstanding Portfolio Manager; PRIMECAP is recognized for Exemplary Stewardship
CHICAGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced winners of the 2022 U.S. Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence. The awards recognize portfolio managers and asset management firms who demonstrate the industry's very best attributes, including investment skill and an alignment of interests with the strategies' investors.
Morningstar selects leaders in two categories: Outstanding Portfolio Manager and Exemplary Stewardship. The winners will be featured on CNBC's "Power Lunch" program today.
"Our 2022 winners stand out for their investing acumen and commitment to helping investors meet their goals," said Sarah Bush, Morningstar's director of manager research, North America. "Their long-term approach with a focus on fundamental research separates them from industry peers."
The 2022 U.S. Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence winners are:
Outstanding Portfolio Manager: Mary Ellen Stanek, Baird
In her more than 22 years at Baird Asset Management, Stanek has stayed true to her disciplined and risk-aware approach, thoughtfully navigating various market environments. As co-CIO of the firm, Stanek leads all of Baird's taxable fixed-income strategies, including Baird Core Plus Bond and Baird Aggregate Bond, which have attracted strong flows and have generated impressive returns over Stanek's tenure.
"Under Mary Ellen's leadership, her team has remained tight-knit while growing steadily and expanding its business," said Gabriel Denis, senior manager research analyst at Morningstar. "Long before it was the industry norm, Mary Ellen and her team launched strategies with some of the lowest fees, signifying her 'investors first' mindset."
Exemplary Stewardship: PRIMECAP
PRIMECAP's five portfolio managers are veterans with proven track records and a long-term strategy for the firm. PRIMECAP generally follows a growth-oriented philosophy that has yielded strong results, and its offerings are very competitively priced.
"PRIMECAP represents best-in-class asset management in numerous respects," said Alec Lucas, manager research strategist at Morningstar. "Its multimanager approach to running its strategies helps with capacity management, succession planning, and portfolio-manager transitions. Investors benefit from this thoughtful and focused approach."
Read more about the winners on Morningstar.com here. Live updates from the award announcement will be available on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MorningstarInc or through the hashtag, #MstarAwards.
Morningstar has granted annual awards to accomplished portfolio managers since 1988. The Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence winners are chosen based on research and in-depth qualitative evaluation by Morningstar's manager research group. The full methodology for the awards is available here. For more information about Morningstar Awards, visit https://go.morningstar.com/Morningstar-Awards.
About Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $265 billion in assets under advisement and management as of Dec. 31, 2021. The Company has operations in 29 countries. For more information, visit www.morningstar.com/company. Follow Morningstar on Twitter @MorningstarInc.
Morningstar's Manager Research Group consists of various wholly owned subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc. including, but not limited to, Morningstar Research Services LLC. Morningstar's Manager Research Group produces various ratings and assessments including the Morningstar Analyst Rating and the Morningstar Quantitative Rating. The Morningstar Analyst Rating is derived from a qualitative assessment process performed by a manager research analyst, whereas the Morningstar Quantitative Rating uses a machine-learning model based on the decision-making processes of Morningstar's analysts, their past ratings decisions, and the data used to support those decisions. In both cases, the ratings are forward-looking assessments and include assumptions of future events, which may or may not occur or may differ significantly from what was assumed. The Morningstar Analyst Ratings and Morningstar Quantitative Ratings are statements of opinions, subject to change, are not to be considered as guarantees, and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. This press release is for informational purposes only; references to securities should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell the securities.
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Alan Lowe, Lumentum President and CEO joins over 2,000 CEOs in unprecedented commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum"), a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, and its President and CEO, Alan Lowe, joins the growing coalition, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
By signing on to this commitment, Lumentum is pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of over 2,000 signatories have already shared more than 1,400 best known actions, exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative conversations.
"We understand the critical importance of diversity and inclusion, which helps drive innovation and creativity, increases our competitive advantage, and ensures Lumentum is the best place to work for everyone," said Alan Lowe. "Our pledge is another concrete step in the company's diversity, inclusion, and belonging journey, and I am proud that we continue to cultivate an environment where employees can openly and constructively address challenges, present opportunities, and share perspectives."
Organizations joining the pledge are taking a step toward effecting positive change. CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is cultivating a new type of ecosystem centered around collaboration and sharing. The actions showcase real-life examples of the open and transparent conversations to cultivate more diverse and inclusive workplace environments. The addition of new signatories expands the impact of this work beyond the office to communities and industries.
Visit Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Lumentum to learn more about the company's initiative.
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Bringing together over 2,000 CEOs of America's leading organizations, the commitment outlines actions that participating companies pledge to take to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected, employees feel comfortable and encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion, and where best—and unsuccessful—practices can be shared across organizations. Learn more at CEOAction.com and connect with us on Twitter: @CEOAction.
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com and follow Lumentum on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Contact Information:
Investors: Kathy Ta, 408-750-3853; investor.relations@lumentum.com
Media: Sean Ogarrio, 408-546-5405; media@lumentum.com
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Product updates keep pace with today's financial pressures
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than three out of four Americans are concerned about safeguarding their current savings and finding ways to secure lifetime income for their future. Today, 76% of Americans say protecting their retirement nest egg and account is important to them, and 77% acknowledge concern for outliving their income in retirement.1
To address these growing concerns, North American Company for Life and Health Insurance® has refreshed one of its top-performing products to include key benefits to meet today's challenging financial realities. NAC BenefitSolutions® 10 is a fixed index annuity (FIA) with, for additional cost, a benefit rider.2 Together, the FIA and rider combination can offer security with a base benefit that may not dip below a floor of 125% of paid premium. Additionally, this base-level benefit increases in year 5 and 103 ensuring policyowners have a strong foundation of assets to use for either a lifetime of guaranteed payments or in event of death.
"This is an incredible update to a product that has been well received in our industry since it was first launched in 2015," said Bryce Biklen, chief distribution officer for North American. "In short, what this means is that on day one of a policyowner's contract, the benefit base is already 25% higher. For example, assuming a premium of $100,000, the benefit base would start at $125,000."
The improved BenefitSolutions FIA also addresses a client's evolving financial concerns and can better address market volatility through its index options and crediting methods. Through the benefit rider, NAC BenefitSolutions guarantees lifetime income payments to the policyowner and also includes a nursing home multiplier and death benefit paid to the beneficiary.3
"Planning for retirement is all about planning your financial security. Today, we have new solutions in place to meet challenges head on," said Biklen. "Managing through periods of low interest rates, targeting growth opportunities with index options from strong financial brands, and addressing market downturns are all top of mind for financial professionals and their clients."
North American first introduced BenefitSolutions to the market in 2015 and, in that time, the FIA has generated more than $1.4 billion in premium4 – dollars designed to help clients protect and grow their retirement nest egg.
"North American is a leader in delivering financial solutions that reduce risk and cover a chief concern of today's retirees: outliving their money," Biklen said. "That's what a fixed index annuity is designed to do, and there's a reason why BenefitSolutions has performed so well over these past seven years."
North American Company for Life and Health Insurance® is a member of Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. Since 1886, North American has established a tradition of providing quality insurance products to consumers throughout the U.S. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of term, universal life, and indexed universal life insurance products. North American also offers a wide variety of traditional fixed and fixed index annuities and consistently ranks among the top fixed index annuity carriers in the U.S. For more information, please visit here.
Disclosures:
1. Annuities, Retirement, and the Pandemic, page 7 – Assessing America's Readiness study performed by IALC
2. This amount is only applied to the Benefit Base, which is a value used only for determining Lifetime Payment Amounts (LPA) and/or the rider death benefit features. Benefit Base is not the same as the Contract Accumulation Value and may not be used for partial withdrawals, full surrender or as the base contract death benefit.
3. The Benefit Rider includes a rider charge of 1.20% of Benefit Base, deducted as a partial surrender from the Accumulation Value. Alternative death benefit options are available. Lifetime income refers to guaranteed payment of Lifetime Payment Amounts (LPA's) as defined in the Benefits Rider included in this contract. It does not refer to interest credited to the contract. Advise clients to consult with their own tax advisor regarding tax treatment of LPAs, which will vary according to individual circumstances. The Nursing Home Multiplier can be paid out for a maximum of five annual payments as long as the client continues to meet the requirements on each payment date. See the product brochure for further details and limitations. Rider death benefit includes option for 5 annual payments based on benefit base with 1-year waiting period (2-year in some states). Rider death benefit options vary by state. Additional death benefit and other features are explained in the product brochure and disclosure. For product materials, check for variations in your state.
4. Source: North American Company data, 2015-June 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - 1280673 B.C. Ltd. ("SAK1" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has filed its preliminary non-offering prospectus dated May 4, 2022 (the "Prospectus") with the British Columbia Securities Commission (the "BCSC") and the Alberta Securities Commission (the "ASC" and together with the BCSC, the "Commissions").
The Prospectus is filed in accordance with the provisions of the National Instrument 41-101 - General Prospectus Requirements to qualify the distribution of the Company's common shares (the "Common Shares") issuable upon the exercise or deemed exercise of the issued and outstanding special warrants of the Company, in Canada. No securities are being sold pursuant to the Prospectus and no proceeds are being raised concurrent with the filing.
The Prospectus is being filed in connection with the proposed acquisition (the "Acquisition") by the Company of GoGallop Studios Pty Ltd. ("GoGallop"), an Australian-based equestrian game developer. GoGallop will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company following the completion of the Acquisition (the "Resulting Issuer"). In consideration for the Acquisition, the Company will issue Common Shares to the shareholders of GoGallop at an exchange ratio of 1:1. A copy of the Prospectus is available under the Company's SEDAR profile.
For the past few months, GoGallop has been working closely with UpCapital Investment Corp. on a strategic go-public plan. From this collaboration, the Company was then purpose-built to allow GoGallop's continued operations with a high degree of focus on its business while the Company engages in bringing pre-public and post-public capital market support.
Upon the issuance of a receipt for the filing of the Prospectus, the Company intends to apply to list the common shares of the Resulting Issuer on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE" or the "Exchange").
The closing of the Acquisition and the listing is subject to a number of conditions precedent, including (i) completion of due diligence; (ii) the receipt of all requisite regulatory, stock exchange, or governmental authorizations, approvals and consents, including review and approval of the Commissions and the Exchange; and (iii) such other conditions and obligations that are customary for a transaction of this nature.
The anticipated closing date of the Acquisition is Q2 2022, or such other date as otherwise determined by GoGallop and the Company.
1280673 B.C. Ltd. is a private company incorporated in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Company does not own any assets, other than cash or cash equivalents and its rights under the Definitive Agreement. The Company was formed with the intention to identify and evaluate opportunities for the acquisition of an interest in a suitable business and, once identified and evaluated, to negotiate an acquisition subject to applicable corporate and securities laws, so as to complete a transaction.
GoGallop, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is a leading game publisher, bringing e-Sports excellence to the global stage. GoGallop's premiere game, "FEI Equestriad World Tour" (FEWT) has garnered over 3.3 million downloads worldwide on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, featuring 15 of the world's top eventing riders and over 45 world-class horses to collect. The officially licensed FEI game is free-to-play. Players can select, care for, train and learn to manage their own stable of three-day eventing champion horses, as well as compete to become a world champion in 5-star licensed events in Badminton, Burghley, Kentucky, Maryland, and Adelaide. Having achieved tremendous download growth in the last year, GoGallop is expecting to continue the momentum with the release of future games. The GoGallop team has collective experience in the gaming industry, business development, international distribution management, programming, and publishing across USA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
UpCapital is a business advisory firm that provides a clear path to the public markets for innovative startups, hypergrowth companies, and enterprises in sectors including cleantech, CPG, an AI. Founder focused and entrepreneur-friendly, UpCapital curates and supports on corporate structure, financial advisory, go-to-market, and exit strategies.
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Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, including assumptions related to the ability of both companies to successfully complete all the conditions precedent under the share exchange agreement and receiving all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals (as necessary). Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from that expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements in this press release, and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, and they are not guarantees of future results. Neither the Company nor GoGallop can give any assurances that its listing application will be successful or that, if it is successful, that any material increase in liquidity will result. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual future results or anticipated events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include: general market and economic risks, management of GoGallop executing its business strategy, the receipt of all necessary approvals, and no unexpected changes in the regulatory environment in which GoGallop operates in. Except as required by law, neither the Company nor GoGallop undertakes any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc. is pleased to announce that Michelle Howell has joined the executive leadership team as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Howell will oversee efforts to attract, retain, and develop SPA's growing workforce on three continents. She brings over two decades of experience shaping domestic and international talent strategies for several defense contracting companies while in senior leadership positions.
Ms. Howell is known for creating and strengthening a people-focused workplace culture and accelerating the digital work experience. Recognized for her leadership roles in workforce development and scaling HR functions, Ms. Howell counts among her professional accolades a special focus on women in leadership, employee engagement initiatives, and leadership development programs. She is an active member of the national Society for Human Resource Management and is also active in numerous charities and community programs.
SPA President and CEO William Vantine commented, "Since day one of SPA's 50-year history, our people have been our greatest asset. The values we share as we assist our clients with complex national security decisions continue to attract incredibly talented professionals. Adding Michelle to the team enables us to deepen our investment in the employee experience during a key time in SPA's expansive growth."
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is a premier international provider of innovative, leading-edge solutions in support of complex National Security programs and defense priorities. SPA's capabilities include Advanced Analytics, Software Tool Development, System Engineering, Strategy, Policy and Compliance, and Integrated Program Management. SPA employees are subject matter experts in numerous domains, including Land, Undersea, Surface and Air Warfare Operations; Intelligence Community, Radar and Sensor Systems; Unmanned Systems and Counter Systems; Nuclear Deterrence Policy, Safety and Security; Defense Industrial Base; Space Systems; Ballistic Missile Systems; Cybersecurity policy; and Hypersonics.
Media Contact: Sue Nelowet, Director of Communications, snelowet@spa.com
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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Medical assistant Angel Garza rushed to Robb Elementary School soon after a gunman opened fire on a classroom of grade schoolers and immediately found a girl covered in blood among the terrified children streaming out of the building.
“I’m not hurt. He shot my best friend,” the girl told Garza when he offered help. “She’s not breathing. She was just trying to call the cops.”
Her friend was Amerie Jo Garza — Angel Garza’s stepdaughter.
Amerie was among 19 children who died, along with two teachers, when the 18-year-old gunman, Salvador Ramos, barricaded himself in a fourth-grade classroom Tuesday at the school in this southwestern Texas town and began to kill.
Amerie was a happy child who made the honor roll and loved to paint, draw and work in clay. “She was very creative,” said her grandmother Dora Mendoza. “She was my baby. Whenever she saw flowers she would draw them.”
She had just gotten her first cellphone for her 10th birthday. Angel Garza recalled the look on her face.
“It just lit up with the happiest expression,” he said.
Now, he’s left to wonder about her final moments. Did she say anything to the shooter? Did he see her reach for her cellphone?
Garza and his family are among so many still sorting through unimaginable grief.
Vincent Salazar said his 10-year-old daughter, Layla, loved to swim and dance to Tik Tok videos. She was fast — she won six races at the school’s field day, and Salazar proudly posted a photo of Layla showing off two of her ribbons on Facebook.
Each morning as he drove her to school in his pickup, Salazar would play “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” by Guns N’ Roses and they’d sing along.
“She was just a whole lot of fun,” he said.
Manny Renfro lost his 8-year-old grandson, Uziyah Garcia, calling him the “sweetest little boy that I’ve ever known.”
Uziyah last visited his grandfather in San Angelo during spring break. “We started throwing the football together and I was teaching him pass patterns. Such a fast little boy and he could catch a ball so good,” Renfro said. “There were certain plays that I would call … and he would do it exactly like we practiced.”
Javier Cazares’ 9-year-old daughter Jacklyn was in the classroom with a group of five friends, including her second cousin, Annabelle Rodriguez.
“They are all gone now,” Cazares said of the girls as the extended families of the slain cousins mourned and comforted each other Wednesday over barbecue.
Cazares described his daughter as a “firecracker” who “had a voice, she didn’t like bullies, she didn’t like kids being picked on.”
“All in all, full of love. She had a big heart,” he said.
Veronica Luevanos, whose 10-year-old daughter, Jailah Nicole Silguero, was among the victims, tearfully told Univision that Jailah did not want to go to school Tuesday and seemed to sense something bad was going to happen. Jailah’s cousin also died in the shooting.
Jailah’s friend, Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo, also was killed and her aunt noted Naveah’s first name is Heaven spelled backward. In a Facebook posting, Yvonne White described Nevaeh and Jailah as “Our Angels.”
Schools Superintendent Hal Harrell fought back tears as he spoke of the children and their teachers.
“You can just tell by their angelic smiles that they were loved,” Harrell said of the children. “That they loved coming to school, that they were just precious individuals.”
The two teachers “poured their heart and soul” into their work, Harrell said.
Teacher Eva Mireles, 44, was remembered as a loving mother and wife. “She was adventurous. … She is definitely going to be very missed,” said 34-year-old relative Amber Ybarra, of San Antonio.
In a post on the school’s website at the start of the school year, Mireles introduced herself to her new students.
“Welcome to the 4th grade! We have a wonderful year ahead of us!” she wrote, noting she had been teaching 17 years, loved running and hiking, and had a “supportive, fun, and loving family.” She mentioned that her husband was a school district police officer, and they had a grown daughter and three “furry friends.”
The other slain teacher, 48-year-old Irma Garcia, wrote about her four children, including one who was in the Marines, in a letter introducing herself to the class. Garcia’s 21-year-old nephew, John Martinez, told the Detroit Free Press the family was struggling to grasp that while Garcia’s son trained for combat, it was his mother who was shot to death.
Relatives of 10-year-old Eliahna Garcia recalled her love of family.
“She was very happy and very outgoing,” said Eliahna’s aunt, Siria Arizmendi, a fifth-grade teacher at Flores Elementary School in the same district. “She loved to dance and play sports. She was big into family, enjoyed being with the family.”
Arizmendi spoke angrily, through tears, about how the shooter managed to get a gun.
“It’s just difficult to understand or to put into words,” she said. “I just don’t know how people can sell that type of a gun to a kid 18 years old. What is he going to use it for but for that purpose?”
As Ybarra prepared to give blood for the wounded, she wondered how no one noticed trouble with the shooter in time to stop him.
“To me, it’s more about raising mental health awareness,” said Ybarra, a wellness coach who attended Robb Elementary herself. “Someone could possibly have seen a dramatic change before something like this happened.”
Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home, which is located across the street from Robb Elementary, said in a Facebook post that it was assisting families of the shooting victims with no cost for funerals. GoFundMe pages were set up for many of the victims, including one on behalf of all victims that has raised $2.8 million.
For the survivors, there was searing grief.
Lorena Auguste heard about the shooting while substitute teaching at Uvalde High School and began frantically texting her niece, a fourth-grader at Robb Elementary, until Auguste heard from her sister that the child was OK.
Auguste said her niece asked her that night, “Tia, why did they do this to us? We’re good kids, we didn’t do anything wrong.”
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Associated Press writers Jim Vertuno in Uvalde, Texas; Heather Hollingsworth in Mission, Kansas; Jamie Stengle in Dallas; Don Babwin in Chicago; Stephen Groves in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Roxana Hegeman in Wichita, Kansas; John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas; Jill Zeman Bleed in Little Rock, Arkansas; Bernard Condon in New York; and Christopher Weber in Los Angeles contributed.
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Mass shooting: 9 shot, 2 fatally, at State and Chicago on Near North Side, CPD says
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CHICAGO (WLS) — Nine people were shot, two fatally, in a shooting outside a McDonald’s on the Near North Side Thursday night in what Mayor Lori Lightfoot called an “outrageous act of violence.”
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said two groups of people were fighting in the area of the 800-block of North State Street at about 10:41 p.m. when someone in the crowd began firing shots.
The shooter then fled down to the CTA subway platform and members of the shooter’s group fled with him, police said.
Police chased the suspect and arrested him in the subway station and a gun was recovered. Brown said they are working with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office on charges.
Paramedics rushed in to help and treated people right on the street. Many fights were breaking out at the time, with officers trying to break them up.
“We walked across the street to the store and next thing we know, people started shooting and everybody just got hit,” Deonna Jackson, witness said. “My first instict was just run because I have been hit before.”
The Chicago Fire Department said one man was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and another to Stroger Hospital. Both were pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities have not released information on their identities.
Two other adult men were transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Stroger Hospital in serious condition, CFD said. A 43-year-old woman was transported to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in stable condition.
Information on the other gunshot victims was not immediately available.
A woman who was with the group that went down into the station came into contact with the third rail. She was transported to a hospital in stable condition.
Brown said a pod camera in the area captured the shooting and one person was arrested for obstructing officers on the CTA platform.
Brown said a person was seen on video handing the shooter a gun and they are working to identify that person.
The shooting impacted service on the CTA Red Line overnight, with normal service resuming early Friday morning.
Superintendent Brown said a fixed post would be added to the area as well as another fixed post in the subway station.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a statement on the shooting, saying, “An outrageous act of violence was committed last night in the area of Chicago and State. I have been in frequent contact throughout the early morning hours with Superintendent Brown and his team, as well as President Carter of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), and I will continue to monitor developments throughout the day.
“Area residents, commuters, and others simply must have the peace of mind that this highly trafficked area is safe, and it is time for more specific, concrete steps to be taken to address this area once and for all.
“First, I have asked Superintendent Brown to install a fixed post of uniformed officers at the intersection of State and Chicago and a separate fixed post in the Red Line station in the same area.
“Second, I have also engaged the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to determine what if any additional measures need to be taken to address long-standing concerns along that block. That work has already begun.
“Lastly, I have asked the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and CTA to continue to work together to have our CPD Public Transportation Section with visible patrols of stations, platforms, and trains 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“Most importantly, it is simply awful, and unacceptable that once again, another tragedy occurs because firearms are in the hands of people who simply do not care about themselves or the value of another’s life. Our police department is hard at work to make sure those responsible for last night’s incident are held accountable, for the safety and well-being of us all.”
Further information on the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately available.
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Escend announces IND clearance for ES-3000 phase I study in relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
MENLO PARK, Calif., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Escend Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held company focused on the development of small molecule therapeutics for oncology orphan diseases, announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its investigational new drug (IND) application for its lead drug candidate, ES-3000 for a Phase I clinical trial in relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
The primary aim of the Phase I study is to determine the safety and tolerability of ES-3000 in subjects with R/R AML. The FDA Office of Orphan Products Development has previously granted ES-3000 orphan designation for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The FDA orphan drug designation provides 7 years of marketing exclusivity and certain incentives, including federal grants, tax credits, and waiver of new drug application (NDA) fees.
"The IND clearance strengthens our deep commitment to the development of ES-3000, which can potentially offer a new treatment option for durable remissions and reduce relapse by targeting leukemic stem cells, which play a central role in resistance to therapy", said Saira Bates, MBA, Co-founder & CEO. "We are very excited to be able to initiate our US study. ES-3000 is a novel small molecule with promising pre-clinical data that supports targeting leukemic stem cells." said Dennis Brown, PhD, Co-founder & Chairman.
ES-3000 is an orally bioavailable small molecule which ablates leukemic stem cells by reducing β-catenin expression through a novel mechanism of action. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is critical for the survival of cancer stem cells. ES-3000 is also in development for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), and triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).
Escend's development strategy is to select drug candidates with established clinical safety that have not yet achieved US marketing approval and match them to oncology orphan indications, where their effects on specific cellular pathways can be leveraged for the development of novel therapeutics.
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The addition of Elite Fire Safety establishes a Sciens presence in the greater Detroit area, boosting its overall national footprint.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sciens Building Solutions ("Sciens") today announced it has welcomed Novi, Michigan-based Elite Fire Safety ("Elite") to its continuously growing portfolio of companies in the United States.
This latest acquisition by Sciens displays its commitment to becoming the largest independent fire-life safety and security integrator in the U.S. by adding the state of Michigan to its already broad U.S. presence. This partnership will provide Elite and its customers with even more comprehensive resources and expertise, as they tap into Sciens' knowledge and capabilities, while contributing significant expertise themselves.
"By joining the Sciens positive growth trajectory across the country, the Elite team will certainly benefit from the company's robust technical expertise and comprehensive building solutions, combined with our existing capabilities, empowering us to develop even broader offerings for the important Metropolitan Detroit Area market," said David Sizemore, president of Elite Fire Safety. "We are excited to grow together under the well-respected Sciens platform and contribute to an expanding footprint in Michigan and beyond."
Elite Fire Safety was established in 2007 in Lake Orion, MI, where it quickly became known as an expert company in the field of fire and life safety services and established a solid foundation in the Metropolitan Detroit Area that has grown to service clients throughout the State of Michigan and northern Ohio. Its team of nearly 80 professionals are the market leaders in providing fire and life safety services in the complex healthcare and high-rise/commercial market spaces.
"It's a very exciting time at Sciens and we are delighted to expand into a new state with a market-leading company such as Elite," said Terry Heath, Sciens' CEO. "Their team is full of industry experts, and we are looking forward to expanding our presence in this region, while welcoming other great companies to our fun Sciens journey."
About Sciens Building Solutions
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and backed by The Carlyle Group, Sciens Building Solutions is a holding company focused on the fire detection and security services sector. This includes the design, installation, and provision of maintenance services for fire detection and clean agent fire suppression systems in a variety of commercial, institutional, and government facilities. For more information, please visit: www.sciensbuildingsolutions.com.
About Elite Fire Safety
Elite Fire Safety was founded in 2007 in Lake Orion, Michigan, where it has become one of the premier fire alarm and protection service companies in the greater Detroit area. They specialize in design, engineering, installation, testing & inspection, maintenance, and monitoring for fire detection, as well as fire protection inspections and fire extinguisher services. For more information, please visit: https://elitefire.com/.
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Jil Shingledecker
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MONTREAL, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - IOU Financial Inc. (TSXV: IOU) ("IOU Financial" or the "Company"), a leading online lender to small businesses (IOUFinancial.com), announced today the change of its auditor from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (the "Former Auditor") to KPMG LLP ("KPMG") effective August 26, 2022.
IOU Financial's board of directors accepted the resignation of the Former Auditor, which resigned of its own initiative, effective August 26, 2022, and appointed KPMG as its auditor effective on the same date and until the close of the Company's next annual general meeting of shareholders.
There was no modified opinion in the Former Auditor's audit reports with respect to the Company's financial statements for the two most recently completed fiscal years. In the opinion of the Company, no "reportable events" (as this term is defined in National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations) has occurred between the Company and the Former Auditor.
In accordance with National Instrument 51-102, the Notice of Change of Auditor, together with the required letters from the Former Auditor and the Successor Auditor, have been reviewed by the audit committee and the board of directors and have been filed on SEDAR.
On behalf of the Company's shareholders and Board of Directors, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for their past services", said Mr. Evan Price, IOU Financial's Chairman of the Board of Directors.
"We look forward to working with KPMG in the future", said Mr. David Kennedy, CFO of IOU Financial.
About IOU Financial Inc.
IOU Financial Inc. is a wholesale lender that provides quick and easy access to growth capital to small businesses through a network of preferred brokers across the US. Built on its proprietary IOU360 technology platform that connects underwriters, merchants and brokers in real time, IOU Financial has become a trusted alternative to banks by originating over US$1 billion in loans to fund small business growth since 2009. IOU was named one of the 50 Best Places to Work in Fintech for 2022 by American Banker and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol IOU (TSXV: IOU), and on the US OTC markets as IOUFF. To learn more about IOU Financial's corporate history, financial products, or to join our broker network please visit www.IOUFinancial.com.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Talkwalker, in partnership with Twitter, analyzed over 16.2 million cost-of-living conversations to reveal the impact of rapidly rising costs on global consumers
- People on Twitter aged 25-34, saw the sharpest increase in cost of living conversations, highlighting their increased concerns about the crisis.
- Consumers are most anxious about the rising cost of gas and heating.
- Many believe long-term saving solutions are prohibited by high initial outlays.
NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talkwalker, a leading consumer intelligence platform, in partnership with Twitter, announced the launch of its Exploring the Cost of Living Conversation 2022 report. As a Twitter Official Partner, Talkwalker was able to analyze over 16 million cost-of-living conversations on Twitter, to understand how this global issue is impacting consumers.
The insights within this report can enable brands to be more empathetic during this time, and allow them to adapt their campaigns and comms strategies to fit today's consumers' wants and needs.
"There's no escaping the rising cost of living," said Elena Melnikova, Talkwalker's CMO. "With consumers across the globe having their budgets squeezed, and brands facing a challenging sales period. 79% of conversations around the rising costs of essentials are focused on gas, fuel, and rent, leaving less money for food and frivolities. To maintain their appeal, brands need to adjust their strategies to align with consumer concerns and sentiment."
The report is based on Twitter data, analyzed through Talkwalker's Consumer Intelligence Acceleration Platform™. This combination of valuable data and powerful analytics provides additional insights into the ongoing situation.
"Twitter is where the world comes to discuss what's happening" said Lauren Jenkins, Head of the Twitter Official Partner Program. "As the cost of living crisis develops, we've seen people discuss its implications on Twitter. During this time, it's important that brands stay connected to their customers and listen to their needs. Social listening platforms like Talkwalker and social media platforms like Twitter can help brands discover the insights necessary to encourage empathetic brand actions and communications that will resonate with their audiences.
These insights highlight changes in several consumer buying habits:
- Consumers are willing to spend more, but only within reason, with many concerned about brands potentially profiteering from the crisis.
- Budget cuts are leading people into changing their long-term life decisions, rethinking everything from buying electric vehicles, to how they manage their retirement.
- Many consumers are turning to Twitter for help, with new types of communities born, focused on helping those survive the crisis, with money-saving tips and discount codes.
To discover more, you can download the Exploring the Cost of Living Conversation report here.
About Talkwalker
Talkwalker is the #1 consumer intelligence company and is dedicated to helping brands close the gap between brand and consumer. Recognized by Forrester as a Leader in Consumer Intelligence and Social Listening, Talkwalker brings together market-leading social analytics and AI technology, with unstructured data expertise, and a global team of insights analysts and data storytellers.
Talkwalker enables brands to put consumers at the heart of their decision-making, empowering them to embrace smarter innovation, create more successful campaigns, and provide enhanced customer experiences. With teams around the world, Talkwalker helps over 2,500 global brands to be consumer close, and accelerate their brand growth.
To discover more about Talkwalker, please visit www.talkwalker.com.
About Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR)
Twitter is what's happening and what people are talking about right now. To learn more, visit about.twitter.com and follow @Twitter. Let's talk.
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‘I thought he was going to die’: Child dragged hundreds of feet by school bus, mom says
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A school bus driver is on leave after a terrifying incident on Thursday.
A 6-year-old boy was attempting to get off a school bus but was dragged hundreds of feet when his backpack got stuck in the bus door.
The child’s mother, waiting for him at the bus stop, said she saw the terrible incident unfold and ran after the bus.
“I didn’t think he was going to stop. I thought my son was going to get dragged under the bus, and I thought he was going to die. Thank God he had shoes on,” said the boy’s mother, Athena Lavigne.
Pictures were taken at the hospital after their child was dragged down the road with dozens of other kids still onboard the bus.
“He is having a hard time walking, but that’s just from his legs being all scraped up,” said the boys’ father, Matt Lavigne.
School officials said the bus driver was placed on leave after the incident.
“We have to be 100% focused at all times,” said Dottie Muchmore, the Bonnie Eagle School District Transportation director.
Muchmore said school bus drivers go through a minimum of 40 hours of training.
“We focus on the loading and unloading of our students. It’s very important. It’s the most critical time of a bus driver’s job,” she said.
The standard safety procedure requires drivers to wait for kids to finish crossing the street before closing the doors and driving away, according to Muchmore.
The school district and Buxton police report the incident is under investigation.
“There are many things that could have gone wrong. You’re just hoping that child is OK and not severely injured,” said Buxton Police Department Chief Troy Cline.
Despite the scrapes and bruises, the boy’s parents said they are thankful things didn’t turn out worse.
“He’s doing well. He’s such a trooper. He has taken better care of me during this than I have. I’m just really grateful he’s OK,” Athena Lavigne said.
School district officials said administrators rode with students on the buses on Friday.
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BRUNSWICK, Maine, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NBT Bank and CEI-Boulos Capital Management announce the launch of the NBT CEI-Boulos Impact Fund, a $10 million real estate equity investment fund with NBT Bank as the sole investor. The fund is designed to support individuals and communities with low- and moderate income through investments in high-impact, community supported, commercial real estate projects located within the bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) assessment areas in New York.
"As a community bank, NBT is committed to the communities we serve," said, NBT Bank President & CEO John H. Watt, Jr. "This includes doing our part to create stronger, healthier neighborhoods. We believe that investments in projects that deliver critical affordable housing can also have a ripple effect in supporting job creation and strengthening our communities."
The NBT CEI-Boulos Impact Fund is managed by CEI-Boulos Capital Management, a fund management company focused on delivering competitive financial returns and social impact. CEI-Boulos helps banks achieve their CRA objectives by organizing and managing funds that invest in financially attractive, high-impact commercial real estate projects that benefit the communities in which they are located. CEI-Boulos prioritizes projects that represent collaborations between various entities—including non-profits, local and state government, philanthropic institutions, banks, community development finance institutions, community-based organizations, private investors, and local developers—that share a vision for their community.
"We're thrilled to be working with NBT Bank on this innovative fund to invest in high-impact, community supported real estate projects in New York state," said Sam Spencer, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, CEI-Boulos Capital Management.
NBT will create a social impact advisory board to evaluate redevelopment and new construction projects, such as multi-family, mixed-use, industrial, office, retail and hospitality projects that closely align with community needs. The advisory board will provide input related to the social and environmental impacts of the fund's proposed investments. Areas of targeted impact will include:
- Projects that support job creation
- Affordable and workforce housing
- Main Street revitalization/historic preservation developments that do not contribute to gentrification/displacement
- Developments that serve non-profit organizations
- Environmentally sustainable real estate developments
The project investment area includes the following counties: Chenango, Clinton, Cortland, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego, Herkimer, Oneida, Broome, Tioga, Warren and Washington.
About NBT Bank
NBT Bank offers personal banking, business banking and wealth management services from locations in seven states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut. The bank and its parent company, NBT Bancorp, are headquartered in Norwich, NY. NBT Bancorp had assets of $12.1 billion as of March 31, 2022 and is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol NBTB. More information about NBT is available online at www.nbtbank.com. Member FDIC.
About CEI-Boulos Capital Management
CEI-Boulos Capital Management is a real estate investment fund management company focused on delivering both competitive financial returns and social impact. The company serves banks, family offices, and other institutional investors, and has a national scope. Areas of the company's specialization include Opportunity Zones and the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Learn more at www.ceiboulos.com.
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CARMEL, Ind., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) announced today that Adam Auvil has been appointed as vice president, investor relations and sustainability.
In his role, Auvil will be responsible for overseeing CNO's relations with analysts, investors, and rating agencies.
"We are excited to have Adam return to CNO," said Paul McDonough, chief financial officer. "He has extensive financial markets experience and a deep understanding of the investment community. His leadership will contribute greatly to CNO as we continue to execute our strategy for long-term growth."
Auvil brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, including proficiencies in investor relations and mergers and acquisitions. Auvil most recently served as senior vice president, corporate development at Health IQ, Inc. Previously, he spent 11 years with CNO in roles of increasing responsibility, including vice president, corporate development and vice president, investor relations. He also held various finance and accounting positions at CME Group, Alberto Culver, and Ernst & Young.
Auvil holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Miami University and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 4,400 exclusive agents and 4,700 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.
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Ohio man arrested after eluding police, crashing into vehicle carrying 6-year-old
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A suspect is in custody after crashing his vehicle into a car carrying a 6-year-old and her father earlier Thursday on West Mitchell Avenue.
A few moments before 10 a.m., a deputy allegedly saw 19-year-old Anthony Thompson Jr. “make an evasive maneuver” on I-75 as he crossed three lanes of traffic without using a turn signal, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
The deputy pulled up behind Thompson’s white 2011 Chevy Cruze as he exited at Mitchell Avenue, the sheriff’s office says. Riding in the car with Thompson was Melaha Flagg, 20, according to authorities.
The deputy, still behind Thompson, turned on his lights and sirens.
Thompson continued down the exit ramp, ran a red light, and crossed through the intersection to try and get back on I-75.
As the Chevy Cruze went through the intersection, it collided with a 2001 Honda Accord.
Inside the Honda was Charles Anderkin, 42, and his 6-year-old daughter. They were both treated at the scene and are expected to be OK.
The crash impact caused Thompson’s car to flip onto its top, thus making the vehicle undrivable.
Thompson managed to crawl away from the vehicle and run away from the scene, sheriffs say.
The Hamilton County deputy chased Thompson down and placed him in custody.
Thompson and Flagg were taken to the UC Medical Center and are expected to be OK.
The sheriff’s office said both Thompson and Flagg had warrants for their arrest.
Thompson is now charged with failure to comply with the order of a police officer and resisting arrest.
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WOBURN, Mass., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curiox Biosystems, Inc., a global leader in biological sample preparation for life science research, today announced that it has named Don O'Neil to the newly created position of Chief Commercialization Officer (CCO). The position will be responsible for all commercial efforts and will collaborate with Curiox's established management team to develop and advance awareness and sales of the company's groundbreaking Laminar WashTM technology as well as future products.
Don O'Neil earned his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of California San Diego, an MBA from Cornell, and brings to Curiox 25 years of sales and marketing expertise in life science research, pharmaceuticals, sequencing, and diagnostics. His life science experience includes several years at Illumina, where he contributed to the formation and expansion of the company's class-leading sequencing technology. Don was appointed a Kauffman Fellow/Venture Capital Associate and spent two years at Domain Associates, a well-known venture capital firm in San Diego. He then reconnected with his interest in life science innovation through marketing and senior management positions at Invitrogen and Millipore. In 2012, Don moved to Orflo as a Senior Vice President of Sales and Strategic Partnerships and then to Gemini Biosystems as Chief Commercial Officer in 2013.
"We are thrilled to have Don join the Curiox team," said Curiox founder and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Namyong Kim. "His passion for innovation and deep experience commercializing advanced life science technologies will be invaluable as Curiox continues its rapid growth."
About Curiox Biosystems, Inc.
Next-generation therapies deserve next-generation sample prep solutions. Curiox has brought together surface chemistry and instrumentation expertise to overcome critical challenges slowing the pace of life-science research. By focusing on common assay steps and workflows where miniaturization and automation are currently underutilized, the company has developed innovative technologies that simultaneously improve both productivity and data quality, accelerating the pace of therapeutic development.
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Ramos, ex-Philippine leader who helped oust dictator, dies
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Fidel Valdez Ramos, a U.S.-trained ex-general who saw action in the Korean and Vietnam wars and played a key role in a 1986 pro-democracy uprising that ousted a dictator, has died. He was 94.
It was not immediately clear what caused his death but one of his longtime aides, Norman Legaspi, told The Associated Press that Ramos had been in and out of the hospital in recent years due to a heart condition and had suffered from dementia.
Some of Ramos’s relatives were with him when he died on Sunday at the Makati Medical Center in metropolitan Manila, Legaspi said, adding the family would issue a statement on his death later Sunday.
“He was an icon. We lost a hero and I lost a father,” said Legaspi, a retired Philippine air force official, who served as a key staff to Ramos for about 15 years.
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles condoled with Ramos’ family. “He leaves behind a colorful legacy and a secure place in history for his participation in the great changes of our country, both as military officer and chief executive,” she said in a statement.
The cigar-chomping Ramos, known for his visionary “win-win” outlook, attention to detail, a thumbs-up sign and firm handshake, served as president from 1992 to 1998, succeeding the democracy icon, Corazon Aquino. She was swept into the presidency in 1986 after an army-backed and largely peaceful “People Power” revolt toppled dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who was also a cousin of Ramos.
The uprising, which became a harbinger of change in authoritarian regimes worldwide, came after Ramos, the head of the Philippine Constabulary, and Defense Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile withdrew their support from Marcos following a failed coup.
Roman Catholic Cardinal Jaime Sin then summoned Filipinos to surround and shield the military and constabulary camps in the capital region where the defectors and their forces dug in, sparking crucial government defections that eventually drove Marcos, his family and cronies to U.S. exile.
After Aquino rose to the presidency, Ramos became the military chief of staff and later defense secretary, successfully defending her from several violent coup attempts.
Ramos won the 1992 presidential elections and became the largely Roman Catholic nation’s first Protestant president. His term was marked by major reforms and attempts to dismantle telecommunications and other business monopolies that triggered a rare economic boom, bolstered the image of the impoverished Southeast Asian country and drew praise from business leaders and the international community.
His calm bearing in times of crises earned him the moniker “Steady Eddie.”
A son of a longtime legislator and foreign secretary, Ramos graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1950. He was a part of the Philippine combat contingent that fought in the Korean War and was also involved in the Vietnam War as a non-combat civil military engineer.
Ramos is survived by his wife, Amelita “Ming” Ramos, a school official, pianist, sports and an environmental advocate, and their four daughters. Their second child, Josephine “Jo” Ramos-Samartino, passed away in 2011.
Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
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Bishop Bonnar will lead Rhoda Wise Mass at St. Peter's tonight
CANTON – Bishop David J. Bonnar, head of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, will participate in this week’s celebrations related to the possible canonization of Rhoda Wise, a Canton woman who died in 1948.
He will preside at a Mass at 6 p.m. today to commemorate Wise at St. Peter Catholic Church at 726 Cleveland Ave. NW. Today is the anniversary of her death.
The Mass will include an update on the sainthood process by Monsignor Michael Cariglio.
Following the Mass, the new EWTN documentary "They Might Be Saints: Rhoda Wise" will be shown in the parish hall at the Basilica of St. John at 627 McKinley Ave. NW, sponsored by the Rhoda Wise House and Grotto.
The documentary includes a dramatization of Wise’s story, along with interviews with Bonnar, Cariglio and local faithful.
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'Super grateful': Marlington's Bella Graham races into regional meet with girls distance sweep
SALEM — A good week can do wonders for distance runners with high expectations.
Marlington's Bella Graham can attest to it.
Graham didn't know what to make of her junior track and field season heading into the Division II district meet. Her only personal best came in the 800-meter run.
"I think it was more mental than physical," Graham said. "My workouts have been really good. Sometimes it just gets in my head on race day."
Graham looked unbeatable Saturday at Sebo Stadium. She won district titles in the 1,600-meter run by 13 seconds and 3,200 by 16 seconds.
Less than 48 hours earlier, Graham helped lead the Dukes' 3,200-meter relay to a third-place finish. She certainly has something to build on heading into next week's regional in Austintown.
"I'm super grateful," Graham said.
More Track and Field:Luke Yoder, Brody Pumneo help Fairless Falcons track and field team soar at district meet
The distance sweep is Graham's first at the district level. She successfully defended her 3,200 championship in 11:26.24 and won her first 1,600 title in 5:10.20. She was runner-up in the 1,600 a year ago.
"It's really special," Graham said. "I guess this is the time when all the hard work from earlier in the season pays off. Whether your times are slow or fast, postseason is all about what place you get."
Graham ran both distance races on arguably the hottest day of the season. There's a decent recovery gap between them. Still, it's a grueling three-mile journey.
"I don't mind the heat that much," Graham said. "It was a little extreme today. Obviously it makes times a little slower, but you just have to work hard through it."
Graham was part of Marlington's program winning five district titles on Saturday.
Noah Graham, her older brother, won the boys 3,200 in 9:44.47. It was his second straight 3,200 district title.
Liam Blake won the 1,600 in 4:22.98. In the girls long jump, Ariana Painter had a winning jump of 17 feet, 0.50 inches.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Homology Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIXX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: June 10, 2019 to February 18, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 24, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Homology Medicines, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had overstated the efficacy and risk mitigation of its lead product candidate, HMI-102; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to commercialize HMI102 in its present form; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Homology you have until May 24, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Homology securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the FIXX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/homology-medicines-inc-loss-submission-form?id=27267&from=4.
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Beauty Industry Leader and Global Brand Builder to Drive Continued Growth of the Brand at the Forefront of Holistic Wellness
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturopathica™, the leading holistic beauty and wellbeing company for natural and responsible skincare and body care, announces the appointment of Cathy O'Brien as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, O'Brien will be responsible for accelerating Naturopathica™'s growth in the clean beauty and wellness space, driving product innovation, expanding into new channels and markets, and continuing to build on the brand's industry-leading spas and healing centers.
O'Brien has served in numerous leadership roles in the ultra-competitive and continually changing entertainment and beauty industries. She brings more than 25 years of experience building businesses, identifying and launching emerging talent to worldwide success. O'Brien is Co-Founder of Bona Fide Beauty Lab, the Beauty Brand Accelerator that works with brands at all stages of development to strategically plan, grow, and succeed.
Prior to Bona Fide, O'Brien founded AAM Brand Management Group, a full-service organization that built and executed branding and marketing strategies for female-focused clients, including LVMH Brands, Hermès, The Kellwood Company, Marimekko, Sam Edelman, Avon, Juice Press, Penhaligon's, and HINT, among others. Additionally, O'Brien has held senior positions at Estee Lauder (where she was Global Vice President of marketing and communications at Jo Malone), La Mer, Tommy Hilfiger, Prescriptives, and Kate Spade. She is also a veteran of BMG, where she was Head of the International Division of Arista Records under Clive Davis, representing Whitney Houston, Puffy Combs, Usher, Outkast, Notorious BIG, PINK, and others, and Sony Music and Capitol Records in global marketing and creative leadership roles.
During the global pandemic, O'Brien earned a Master of Social Work degree at Columbia University and has spent many years supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of women through her work with the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Mt. Sinai's SAVI program, Sanctuary for Families, and the One Love Foundation.
"I am dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of women through personal and supportive care. The opportunity to work with Barbara Close, the pioneer of the holistic healing space and clean skincare and body care products, to articulate and grow this vision in today's world, is a dream," said O'Brien.
"I am thrilled to have someone with Cathy's expertise and unique vision to guide our Company in our next phase of growth," said Naturopathica™ Founder, Barbara Close. "Cathy has a deep and genuine concern for the welfare of others and is uniquely suited to help us champion new frontiers in wellness."
Naturopathica™ is a skincare and body care brand famed for its use of naturopathic healing rituals and its holistic approach to beauty and well-being. Founded in 1995 by Barbara Close as the Naturopathica Healing Arts Center and Spa and the pioneer of the clean beauty space, the company is renowned for its high-performance products formulated with a hybrid of natural ingredients and clean cosmeceuticals. Naturopathica's restorative spa treatments, balms, creams, and tinctures are designed to work with nature, empowering people to take control of their well-being, and find pleasure and purpose in healing rituals that are good for the skin, the body, and the planet.
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LANHAM, Md., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the parent company of leading global online learning platform edX, today announced that Stephen Virostek will be joining the company as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations. Virostek will be responsible for communicating 2U's vision, strategy and performance to investors as the company transitions to a platform company under the edX brand. He will report to Paul Lalljie, 2U's Chief Financial Officer.
Virostek's career includes more than 20 years of investor relations experience. He was most recently at Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., where he managed all investor relations communications and events. Prior to Diebold, he served as head of investor relations at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and directed investor relations activities for the Sprint Nextel Corporation and Nextel Communications, Inc. Virostek received a bachelor's of business administration degree from James Madison University and a master's degree in business administration from The George Washington University.
"Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in investor relations, along with a deep understanding of the perspectives of investors and strong relationships with the investor community," said Lalljie. "He will be an important partner to our investors as we deliver sustainable profitability and cash flows from our leading free-to-degree online learning marketplace."
"I'm excited to join 2U at this pivotal stage, as it transitions to a platform company, combines 2U's industry-leading technology and services with edX's flexible approach to degree support, and launches new revenue sharing models that give its university partners greater flexibility and new tools to serve learners" said Virostek. "I look forward to maintaining strong two-way communication between 2U and the investment community as the company executes its strategy and creates greater value for learners, partners and shareholders."
Virostek, Lalljie and 2U Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher "Chip" Paucek, will be meeting with investors at the Citigroup 2022 Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 7. Please reach out to investorinfo@2U.com for more information.
About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)
For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com.
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Saying goodbye: Stark Parks offers 'wind phone' at Quail Hollow for grieving people
LAKE TWP. – Like many others, Daria Sherman has endured the heavy burden of loss. So has Matt Frey.
"I miss my child," Sherman said.
In 2011, Sherman's 19-year-old son Paul was killed in an explosion in Bolivar. Her son-in-law, also Frey's brother-in-law, Christopher Rohr died unexpectedly last August.
In 2020:Stark Parks’ Mindfulness Walk wins statewide award
Together with Stark Parks, the two repurposed their heartbreak to create a place for all who mourn to hopefully find closure. Now available at the 700-acre Quail Hollow Park is a wind phone. It can be found on the all-purpose trail.
"When you don't get to say goodbye to someone, those thoughts and emotions are with you," said Sherman, a Jackson Township psychologist and author who specializes in stress and loss.
Not forgotten:'Phone of the wind' sends powerful message to loved ones lost but not forgotten
The wind phone — inspired by one in Japan — is inside a wooden booth built by Frey. The old-fashioned red phone isn't "connected" to an outside line, meaning people don't dial out and it doesn't receive calls. Instead, it allows a person to have a one-way conversation with a deceased loved one.
It is dedicated to Paul Sherman and Christopher Rohr.
"This gives someone an access point to have that conservation so they can start living again," Sherman said.
What is a wind phone?
The concept of a wind phone started in 2010 when a man named Saski Itaru built a phone booth in his hilltop garden. It was to help him grieve the death of his cousin.
Itaru opened the booth to others after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed more than 100,000 buildings, triggered a nuclear disaster and killed almost 16,000 people.
Now, it has become a spiritual place for thousands of people annually who make the trek to the garden and phone booth. Itaru and his booth have become a model for several others across the world.
For example, there is a wind phone in Aspen Mountain, in Woodlands, Texas, and Merritt Island in Florida. And now, Stark County has one.
Frey said he would love to install a couple more in the area.
"I love the open concept because it gives the wind the ability to come through the booth and pick up your message and carry it on," he said Tuesday.
'This has touched my heart.'
Stark Parks announced the wind phone on Facebook in a May 29 post, which drew more than 60 responses and 550 shares. All of the responses were positive and grateful for the project.
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Justin Crawford, an education specialist at Stark Parks, said Sherman's proposal was brought to their attention through the Friends of Stark Parks, and the agency was fully supportive of the concept.
"Any opportunity Stark Parks can be involved in mental health is an opportunity we are going to integrate into any of the parks," Crawford said, noting the the Mindfulness Walk at Petros Park.
Crawford said they chose Quail Hollow for the phone because, "it is one of the parks that we really get a sense of seclusion," offering a person the serenity and comfort needed to say goodbye.
Later, it was learned Sherman and her son frequently hiked Quail Hollow.
"I'm grateful to Stark Parks," Sherman said.
Crawford said people will not find signage on the all-purpose trail for the wind phone — by design — because they want people to find it naturally.
"We've all had our own struggles with grief and loss and everyone deals with it in their own ways," Crawford said. "I think overall (this) is going to make a positive impact. I think it does help people get that feeling of a proper goodbye."
'It's what people need right now.'
More than a million people have died in the U.S. from COVID-19 since the outbreak started in early 2020. More than 1,700 of those deaths occurred in Stark County.
Sherman said it can be difficult to shoulder all those emotions.
She said the wind phone is just another tool to help people release those emotions and find solace.
"It's what people need right now," Sherman said.
Crawford added: "A lot of people out really are struggling about not being able to say goodbye. I think it's a really great concept and I believe it's going to do the community good."
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MARIKANA, South Africa (AP) — A somber gathering of about 5,000 people marked the 10th anniversary of what has become known as the Marikana massacre, when police opened fire on striking miners, killing 34 in 2012.
“10 Years of Betrayal,” said T-shirts worn by many at the commemoration, expressing bitterness that those killed have not received justice and that promises of better pay and conditions for the miners have not been fulfilled.
Clustered on a small hilltop near where the shootings took place, the miners sang mournful songs and chants. Many at the event wore green and black, the colors of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union that led the strike.
A small contingent of police monitored the gathering.
“Ten years later, there has not been justice. We all saw the miners being killed in broad daylight but nobody has been arrested for it,” the regional secretary of the mineworkers’ union Phuthuma Manyathi told South Africa’s eNCA broadcaster before the gathering.
The Marikana killings were preceded by days of violence in which 10 other people were killed, including police and security guards.
Videos of police opening fire on the miners shocked South Africa and were broadcast around the world, sparking outrage and leading to a commission of inquiry to investigate the police actions. Although the official investigation found police responsible for the killings, no one has been charged with the deaths.
The government has paid more than 170 million rands (more than $10 million) in compensation to 280 claimants, mainly the families of the slain mineworkers and those injured that day or who were wrongfully arrested, it said in a statement earlier this month.
There are still 24 claims to be addressed by the end of August, according to the government.
Addressing the miners and family members attending the commemoration, AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa called for justice for the mineworkers killed 10 years ago.
He also gave the title deed for a house to the family of Mgcineni Noki, one of the miners killed, as part of the union’s effort to compensate the widows.
Mathunjwa said this year his union would be demanding a basic salary of at least 20,000 rands (about $1,250) for miners, significantly higher than what the striking miners demanded in the Marikana strike in 2012.
He also called for foreign companies seeking mining rights in South Africa to be required to contribute to the social development of communities where the mining shafts will be established.
A survivor of the shooting, Mzoxolo Magidiwana, 34, said he feels let down as the living conditions in Marikana have not improved in the decade since the killings.
“I regard this (August 16) as the day I survived death when it was staring at me. Many of the people that I was with on that day, their lives ended in this place,” Magidiwana told The Associated Press.
“To survive nine bullets, I still wonder how God saved me when people were trying to kill me,” said Magidiwana. “It is a day that I respect very much. Every year I literally get shivers because I know that I was not supposed to be here. I have not seen yet why God saved me but I know there is a reason he spared my life.”
Magidiwana said that he is disappointed that despite the strike, the lives of the miners and their families have not improved.
“Everybody can see that nothing much has changed in this place. People still live in the same conditions as before,” he said. “Even at the koppie (the hill where the shootings occurred), there was supposed to be a monument, an official remembrance similar to others that are done for significant events in this country, but there is nothing.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/south-african-miners-mark-10th-anniversary-of-killings/ | 2022-08-16T16:08:10Z |
MCLEAN, Va., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B&A has recently entered a partnership with Battle Investment Group , an Atlanta-based private investment firm. Battle Investment Group's support will continue B&A's mission of long-term expansion with Federal clients and continued investments in leading edge technologies.
Battle Investment Group currently employs an operating model that allows for long-term focus and commitment to core operating principles of partnership, quality, and growth. The firm's operating model closely aligns with B&A's Values of Dedication, Commitment, Partnership, Trust, and Recognition. This recapitalization brings no change or impact but rather serve as means to elevate B&A's commitment and performance to its clients.
"We are very excited about the enhanced path this partnership will bring B&A and our ability to continue to grow our relationships and support critical missions," stated B&A's President and CEO Jonathan Evans .
David Battle, Partner at Battle Investment Group, added, "B&A represents an exceptional opportunity for us to support the Company's continued development and success in the Federal marketplace."
About B&A
Founded in 1988, B&A is headquartered in McLean, VA and is a leading information technology systems integrator providing person-centric innovative IT Solutions for the government and private sectors to secure our nation's borders, facilitate commerce, and support Judiciary and Legislature operations. B&A's four primary service offerings comprise: Modernization & Transformation, Integration & Analytics, Operations & Enablement, and Human Capital Management.
Our services span strategic, enterprise, application, and technical infrastructure, including customized and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf applications. We are managed to Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) Level 3 for Services, IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (9001/20000/27001), and Agile best practices.
Visit the company website at www.bna-inc.com for more information.
About Battle Investment Group
Battle Investment Group is an Atlanta-based, private investment firm that seeks to support the long-term expansion and success of enterprises and management teams operating in the North American defense, government, aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial marketplaces. To find out more, visit www.battleinvestmentgroup.com.
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Jengo Facilities LLC achieved 102% annual revenue growth, 100% client retention, hired a new vice president and diversified client base with adding global and national corporations.
DALLAS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jengo Facilities LLC, a facilities management company had their annual meeting to coincide with their third year of being in business which was on March 1, 2022. The meeting was convened to review their progress on accomplishing their five-year strategic plan which was developed in March of 2021. Their strategic plan outlined a strategy to diversify their clients, retain their existing clients, expand talent at all levels of the organization and grow their revenue.
Jengo Facilities LLC CEO, Alana Sutton Watkins shared at the meeting, "I am truly excited that we have accomplished our strategic goals. I want to thank all of our team members for making this possible". She then went on to share the following accomplishments:
- Diversified their client base to now support:
- Enhanced their relationship with K-12 schools by becoming a national consulting provider for the Allied Schools Cooperative.
- Improved their leadership team by bringing on a new vice president with Brian McPherson, CFM, FMP and SFP who is a globally certified facility management professional with over 15 years of experience.
- Increased their year over year annual revenue by 102% through organic sales and new customers.
- Achieved 100% client retention through improved customer service by retaining their account leadership team and adding new employees to perform work previously completed by contractors.
About Jengo Facilities LLC
A facilities management, maintenance, construction and consulting company. The company initially provided facility consulting and construction services. They have grown to now provide the following facilities services: cleaning, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance, landscaping and other services. A certified African American and woman owned company that is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. For more information about Jengo Facilities LLC services and organizations visit www.jengofm.com or @jengofacilities on Instagram or Twitter.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It was quite the Monday on news regarding masks and wearing them while at airports and flying in the United States after a judge voided the federal mask mandate for public transportation, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it would drop the mask rule at airports.
Now, DFW Airport along with Dallas Love Field Airport released their responses and next steps after this massive development.
DFW Airport said, “UPDATE: Effective immediately, the TSA will no longer enforce the requirement of face masks in airports. DFW Airport will no longer require customers or employees to wear a face mask, though anyone may choose to wear one voluntarily.
“Traveling customers should check with their airlines and their destinations for any rules regarding face masks.”
Dallas Love Field released, “UPDATE: Per the withdrawal of the TSA’s Security Directive requiring masks in airports, masks will now be optional for Dallas Love Field employees, passengers, and guests.”
In other news regarding public transportation, masks are also no longer required for Uber riders and drivers, according to a mass email sent out by the ride-sharing company Tuesday. | https://cw33.com/news/local/masks-no-longer-required-at-dallas-airports-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ | 2022-04-19T14:57:13Z |
US targets Putin’s daughters, Russian banks in new sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters and said it was toughening penalties against Russian banks in retaliation for “war crimes” in Ukraine.
The United Kingdom and the European Union were set to take additional steps, including a ban on new investment in Russian and an EU embargo on coal, after the recent evidence of atrocities that has emerged in the wake of the retreat by Russian forces from areas around Kyiv, including the town of Bucha.
The U.S. acted against two of Russia’s largest banks, Sberbank and Alfa Bank, prohibiting assets from going through the U.S. financial system and barring Americans from doing business with those two institutions.
In addition to sanctions aimed at Putin’s adult daughters, Mariya Putina and Katerina Tikhonova, the U.S. is targeting Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin; the wife and children of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov; and members of Russia’s Security Council, including Dmitry Medvedev, a former president and prime minister.
The penalties cut of all of Putin’s close family members off from the U.S. financial system and freeze any assets they hold in the United States.
WARNING: Videos in this story may contain graphic content.
President Joe Biden called the latest round of sanctions “devastating.”
“I made clear that Russia would pay a severe and immediate price for its atrocities in Bucha,” Biden said in a tweet.
Biden was expected to will sign an an executive order that would ban new investment in Russia by Americans no matter where they are living. The U.S. Treasury Department is preparing more sanctions against major Russian state-owned enterprises, according to the White House.
Videos and images of bodies in the streets of Bucha after it was recaptured from Russian forces have unleashed a wave of indignation among Western allies, who have drawn up new sanctions as a response.
The European Commission’s proposed ban on coal imports would be the first EU sanctions targeting Russia’s lucrative energy industry over its war in Ukraine.
EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said energy was key to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war coffers.
“A billion euro is what we pay Putin every day for the energy he provides us since the beginning of the war. We have given him 35 billion euro. Compare that to the one billion that we have given to the Ukraine in arms and weapons,” Borrell said.
After several European countries announced the expulsion of Russian diplomats, the European Commission proposed a fifth package of sanctions including a ban on coal imports that could be adopted as soon as Wednesday once unanimously approved by the 27-nation bloc’s ambassadors.
The United States and Western allies plan to impose a ban on all new investment in Russia. Among the other measures being taken against Russia are greater sanctions on its financial institutions and state-owned enterprises, and sanctions on government officials and their family members, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
Separately, the Treasury Department moved Tuesday to block any Russian government debt payments with U.S. dollars from accounts at U.S. financial institutions, making it harder for Russia to meet its financial obligations.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the coal ban is worth 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) per year and that the EU has already started working on additional sanctions, including on oil imports.
She didn’t mention natural gas, with consensus among the 27 EU countries on targeting the fuel used to generate electricity and heat homes difficult to secure amid opposition from gas-dependent members like Germany, the bloc’s largest economy.
But European Council President Charles Michel said the bloc should keep up the pressure on the Kremlin, suggesting that an embargo on gas imports should also be required at some point in the future.
“The new package includes a ban on coal imports,” Michel said on Wednesday. “I think that measures on oil, and even gas, will also be needed, sooner or later.”
The new package of measures proposed by the commission also includes sanctions on more individuals and four key Russian banks, among them VTB, the second-largest Russian bank. The bloc also would ban Russian vessels and Russian-operated vessels from EU ports.
Further targeted export bans, worth 10 billion euros, in sectors covering quantum computers, advanced semiconductors, sensitive machinery and transportation equipment also were proposed.
“I appreciate the strengthening of the 5th EU sanctions package: bans on Russian coal, vessels accessing EU ports, and road transport operators,” Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on Twitter. “But it will take a gas/oil embargo and de-SWIFTing of all Russian banks to stop Putin. Difficult times require difficult decisions.”
Western allies have already cut out several Russian banks of the SWIFT financial messaging system, which daily moves countless billions of dollars around more than 11,000 banks and other financial institutions around the world.
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TORONTO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX: XLY) ("Auxly" or the "Company"), a leading consumer packaged goods company in the cannabis products market, is thrilled to announce that the Company was named Licensed Producer of the Year at last night's O'Cannabiz Industry Awards Gala. This award recognizes top service, top quality products and LPs that make a true contribution to the future as voted by the cannabis industry itself.
"We are proud and honoured to be named Licensed Producer of the Year," said Hugo Alves, CEO of Auxly. "This award validates the hard work of an incredible team that has remained dedicated to our customers and our consumers. I want to thank everyone at Auxly, our customers, retail partners and our incredible consumers for all of their efforts and support. This is really your award! I'd also like to congratulate all of the other nominees; we at Auxly are humbled to be considered alongside this group of industry leaders."
Along with Licensed Producer of the Year, Auxly received several additional nominations for its industry-leading brands and innovative product suite, including:
- Brand of the Year for its award winning Back Forty brand;
- Favourite Vaporizer with Foray's Mango Haze All-in-one Vape;
- Favourite CBD & Topicals with Dosecann's award winning Daily CBD Relief Cream;
- Favourite Product of the Year with Kolab Project's Live Terpene Sticks;
- Favourite Edible Product with Kolab Project's Cherry Cola Pop Milk Chocolate Square; and
- Favourite Capsules, Extracts, Concentrates with Kolab Project's THCA Diamonds.
Auxly is driven by a mission to help consumers live happier lives by consistently delivering new and exciting high-quality cannabis products under brands that consumers can trust and love.
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"Hugo Alves" CEO
Auxly is a leading Canadian consumer packaged goods company in the cannabis products market, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The Company's focus is on developing, manufacturing and distributing branded cannabis products that delight wellness and recreational consumers and deliver on its consumer promise of quality, safety and efficacy.
Learn more at www.auxly.com and stay up to date at Twitter: @AuxlyGroup; Instagram: @auxlygroup; Facebook: @auxlygroup; LinkedIn: company/auxlygroup/.
Neither Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Public Exhibition Slated for June 20 – 23, 2022 at Time Gallery, 178 Bleecker Street, New York City
BEIJING, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation ("Scienjoy", the "Company") (NASDAQ: SJ), a leading live entertainment mobile streaming platform in China, today announced that after two-year development of NFT art, Herr Gallery and Time Gallery, both located in New York City, will jointly host a public exhibition of NFT artworks and related events, which are scheduled to open on June 20 – 23, 2022, at Time Gallery, 178 Bleecker Street, New York City.
With the technical support of Scienjoy, Herr Gallery and Time Gallery are pleased to announce that the NFT artworks to be exhibited will be the creations of the following artists.
Julie Harvey (American)
NFTs: Liberty Mural, Go Go Dancer
Julie Harvey is an artist whose work focuses on the contemporary human figure. Ms. Harvey has exhibited her paintings in New York with the Bernarducci-Meisel Gallery, Kathleen Cullen, and Kenise Barnes, among others. The Museum of Modern Art's research center displayed Ms. Harvey's work in "Documenting Feminist Past: An Artworld Critique, 1960 to Now." Ms. Harvey received a project sponsorship from the New York Foundation for the Arts in 1999 to help fund her monumental 75-foot public artwork, the "Liberty Mural", located in downtown Manhattan.
Ms. Harvey's NFT Liberty Mural blind-box project will be featured, as described here:
Radka Salcmannova (Czech)
NFTs: Blue Coral Statue and Masks
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Radka Salcmannova is a creative artist, a set designer and an art director. Blue Coral is made from Radka's silicone pieces she created and showcased across the country as dresses for New York Fashion Week at Pier59 studio and Los Angeles Fashion Week. Dresses were also used in numerous photo shoots and music videos. After these events, she melted the silicone pieces-dresses together resulting in three sculptures, named Blue Coral. As a sculptor, Radka started to use silicon because she was fascinated by this material and it strongly reminded her of the nature of New York City, where she lives.
Cao Zou (Chinese)
NFTs: Meta Lady & Movie Stars
The first series of NFTs by Cao Zou, a contemporary artist who has stepped into the Metaverse since the beginning. Digital Angel in his dreams flew away on Aug 5, 1962. Here comes two pieces of the Angel NFTs named MetaLady V and MetaLady VIII.
Dazhou Wang (Chinese-American)
NFTs: Animation Series of Automoto
Dazhou Wang is a pioneer and innovator within the Bio-Art Artistic Sphere. As an artist and designer, Dazhou Wang conceived the creation of biological art from the field of industrial design, further expanding the scope of biological art itself. His "Bio-Art" depicts a system that gives all objects biological meaning. This series of Automoto is divided into four pieces, L, C, B and D, which respectively stand for Locust, Caterpillar, Beetle and Dragonfly.
About Scienjoy Holding Corporation
Founded in 2011, Scienjoy is a leading mobile livestreaming platform in China, and its core mission is to build a livestreaming service ecosystem to delight and entertain users. With over 300 million registered users, Scienjoy currently operates five livestreaming platform brands, including Showself, Lehai, Haixiu, BeeLive, which features both the Mifeng Chinese version and BeeLive International version, and Honle.tv. Scienjoy uniquely combines a gamified business approach to livestreaming, in-depth knowledge of the livestreaming industry, and cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and big data, to create a unique user experience. Scienjoy is devoted to building a livestreaming Metaverse to provide users with the ultimate immersive experience, a social media network that transcends time and space, a digital community that spans virtual and physical reality, and a content-rich ecosystem. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/.
About Herr Gallery
Herr Gallery was established in 2021 to promote iconic artists in the burgeoning Non-Fungible Token market. Herr, located in the heart of New York's Chinatown, is dedicated to helping artists mint their creations as NFTs in the future Metaverse. Herr's mission is to curate, produce, and develop NFT-related projects with an artist-focused approach, born out of a desire to bridge the gap between traditional fine art and fast-developing digital media technologies. For more information, please visit www.herrgallery.com
The public is also invited to enter Herr's Virtual Reality NFT Galleries, at these locations:
About Time Gallery
Established in 2017, as a participant of the international artistic community, Time Gallery is a multi-functional space built uniquely to accommodate creativity and imagination.
Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, it is dedicated to artistic creation, residencies, exhibitions, and community exchanges. For more information, please visit https://www.timeartsus.com/
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Vision Conference™, in conjunction with the 116thannual session of the National Baptist Congress, will take place June 16–18, at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel.
R.H. Boyd, in partnership with Northern Theological Seminary, is excited offer an enhanced benefit with registration. All 2022 registrants receive immediate access to six video courses at Seminary Now™, a streaming video platform with short courses in Bible, theology, ministry, and contemporary issues.
In partnership with Barna Group, RHB will host the Faith Leaders Luncheon for a panel discussing Barna's "Trends in the Black Church" study. This dynamic conversation will center on the implications of their findings and the future and longevity of the Black church as we know it. Esteemed panelists to include Dr. LaDonna Boyd, Pastor Breonus Mitchell, Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, Rev. Dr. Judy D. Cummings, and Dr. Forrest E. Harris.
Select offerings from Seminary Now™ include:
Jesus and the Gospels
- Dr. Scot McKnight makes accessible his decades of teaching and writing on Jesus and the Gospels as he introduces the person of Jesus as He is revealed in the Gospels and in the testimony of the earliest Christians.
Black Church Studies
- Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch takes viewers on a journey through the history and impact of the Black Church in America, from the religion of white slaveholders passed to enslaved peoples to the role of the church today in the era of Black Lives Matter, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, the development of Black denominations due to segregation, prominent Black church leaders and theologians, the Civil Rights era, and the new time of racial reckoning in America today.
Select Vision Conference™ offerings include:
Building Legacies: Financial Literacy and Growth Strategies
- Focused, practical conversation on building a strong financial foundation and generational wealth. Course taught by leadership at Citizens Bank. (In-person and virtual/live stream access)
Women of Faith
- Course discussion will highlight how faith communities can both support and hinder healthy approaches to womanhood and examine some essential practices to maintain a synthesis of faith and personal regimens to be healthy in every way, facilitated by Vision Conference™ Women's Ministry leader Rev. Olivia M. Cloud. (In-person and virtual/live stream access available)
To register for the Vision Conference™ or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visitvisionconference.org. Follow on Instagram @visionconference_official and @rhboydco for additional details.
CONTACT: Emmanuel LeGrair, marketing@rhboyd.com
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To bathe or not to bathe (often). That is the question
By Harry Enten, CNN
My first memories of bathing were of my mom dragging me into the bathtub kicking and screaming. Those days are long gone, and I’m now a once-a-day-shower kind of guy.
Perhaps that’s why, as of a few months ago, I got this yuck look on my face upon hearing about people who don’t shower or bathe every day. But what if I and the roughly two-thirds of Americans who shower daily have it wrong? What if bathing every day is not the best way to be hygienic?
That’s the subject of the latest episode of my podcast “Margins of Error,” where we go beyond the news cycle and tackle the subjects that we face every day.
Let’s face it: We live in a society where passing judgment on others is a favorite pastime. That’s especially true when it comes to how people look and present themselves.
We judge others on their bathing
Just ask Dr. James Hamblin, who made waves a few years ago when he decided to stop showering cold turkey. After his experiment, he wrote a book called “Clean: The New Science of Skin and the Beauty of Doing Less.”
“Hygiene practices are one of the last areas where people will openly call one another gross or disgusting,” Hamblin told me. “We’ve made a lot of progress in a lot of other areas, but that is still just an area of just unrepentant judgment, and we need to examine that.”
No one is immune to this judgment. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher generated a ton of headlines last summer when they admitted they took a laid-back approach to their kids’ bathing habits.
But polling tells us just how modern the phenomenon of regularly showering or taking a bath is. According to Gallup, in 1950, fewer than 30% of Americans took a shower or bath at least once a day in the winter.
Yet we seemed to survive just fine. So, I decided to dig into the issue a little more. Why are we bathing so much now, and do we need to? Where do we draw the line between what’s necessary for our hygiene … and what’s just marketing?
According to Katherine Ashenburg, author of “The Dirt on Clean: An Unsanitized History,” humans have a complicated history with bathing dating back to ancient Rome. While the Romans loved their baths, bathing became a dirty word for the next several hundred years.
When the Black Death came along in the 14th century, Katherine said doctors believed “that you would be more likely to get the plague if you took warm baths, because they said, “Warm baths will open your pores and the disease will enter through the pores. “
Perhaps most telling: French King Louis XIV reportedly seldom took a bath. But he got a pass because he changed his linen shirts multiple times a day. Go figure.
Is cleaning too much bad for us?
So what has changed? On the one hand, we’ve learned a lot more about germ theory. We have a lot more accessibility to clean water sources, soap and bathrooms.
On the other hand, marketing has gone into overdrive. You can’t turn around without an advertisement trying to sell you a product to keep you clean. It’s a multibillion dollar industry.
Some medical professionals believe cleaning too much is making us less healthy. Yes, it turns out we might benefit from a few more germs.
So tune in to this week’s podcast episode, where we’re going to explore how often you really need to wash up and why it’s important to understand the difference between hygiene and cleanliness. Plus, I engage in my own grooming experiment.
(I swear it’s not that gross.)
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Manatee County 6th Annual Adopt-A-Palooza to be held May 21
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Looking for a new friend to add to your family? The 6th Annual Adopt-A-Palooza will be held on Saturday, May 21 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.
Hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Adopt-A-Palooza is the largest one-day pet adoption and expo-style event in Manatee County and will feature over 100 adoptable pets from Manatee County Animal Services (MCAS), local shelters and animal rescues - all under one roof.
Participating adoption organizations include Humane Society of Manatee County, Canine Castaways, Moonracer Rescue, Cat Depot, Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch and Barking Out Loud Rescue.
For pets from MCAS, all adoption fees will be waived in lieu of a donation made to the Friends of Manatee County Animal Services (FoMCAS). Manatee County residents are required to license their new pet for an additional $20 tag fee. All pets will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
The family-friendly event will include a marketplace with over 30 retail vendors selling a variety of products and services, including vendors for pet owners. New this year, offered by Manatee County Animal Services, is a free pet vaccine and microchip clinic. Pet owners with dogs and cats in need of vaccinations and/or microchips can bring their pet to the event to receive them at no charge. This free clinic is offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
“With hurricane season almost here, the free pet vaccine and microchip clinic will help pet owners get prepared,” said Animal Services Division Chief Sarah Brown. “This event is truly a fun example of the great things that can happen when communities collaborate to help the homeless animals in Manatee County and surrounding areas.”
The proceeds from the event will benefit Friends of Manatee County Animal Services. For information about Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, please visit www.fomcas.org.
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– First Quarter 2022 Financial Results Conference Call on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET –
VANCOUVER, BC, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Village Farms International, Inc. ("Village Farms" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Participants can access the conference call by telephone by dialing (416) 764-8659 or (888) 664-6392, or via the Internet at: https://bit.ly/3LwGlTM.
The live question and answer session will be limited to analysts; however, others are invited to submit their questions ahead of the conference call via email at investorrelations@villagefarms.com. Management will address questions received via email as part of the conference call question and answer session as time permits.
The Company expects to report its first quarter 2022 financial results via news release on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. ET.
Conference Call Archive Access Information
For those unable to participate in the conference call at the scheduled time, it will be archived for replay both by telephone and via the Internet beginning approximately one hour following completion of the call. To access the archived conference call by telephone, dial (416) 764-8677 or (888) 390-0541 and enter the passcode 334813 followed by the pound (#) key. The telephone replay will be available until Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at midnight (ET). The conference call will also be available on Village Farms' web site at http://villagefarms.com/investor-relations/investor-calls.
About Village Farms International, Inc.
Village Farms leverages decades of experience as a large-scale, Controlled Environment Agriculture-based, vertically integrated supplier for high-value, high-growth plant-based Consumer Packaged Goods opportunities, with a strong foundation as a leading fresh produce supplier to grocery and large-format retailers throughout the US and Canada, and new high-growth opportunities in the cannabis and CBD categories in North America and selected markets internationally.
In Canada, the Company's wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, is one of the single largest cannabis operations in the world, the lowest-cost greenhouse producer and one of Canada's best-selling brands. The Company also owns 70% of Québec-based, Rose LifeScience, a leading third-party cannabis products commercialization expert in the Province of Québec.
In the US, wholly-owned Balanced Health Botanicals is one of the leading CBD brands and e-commerce platforms in the country. Subject to compliance with all applicable US federal and state laws and stock exchange rules, Village Farms plans to enter the US high-THC cannabis market via multiple strategies, leveraging one of the largest greenhouse operations in the country (more than 5.5 million square feet in West Texas), as well as the operational and product expertise gained through Pure Sunfarms' cannabis success in Canada.
Internationally, Village Farms is targeting selected, nascent, legal cannabis and CBD opportunities with significant medium- and long-term potential, with an initial focus on the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. This press release also contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities law. We refer to such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information collectively as "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's delisting from the TSX and anticipated benefits therefrom, and may also relate to the Company's future outlook or financial position and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the financial position, business strategy, budgets, expansion plans, litigation, projected production, projected costs, capital expenditures, financial results, taxes, plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Particularly, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of delisting from the TSX as well as future results, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities for the Company, the greenhouse vegetable industry or the cannabis industry are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by such terms as "can", "outlook", "may", "might", "will", "could", "should", "would", "occur", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "try", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue", "likely", "schedule", "objectives", or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to risks that may include, but are not limited to: our operating history, including that of ROSE Lifescience ("ROSE"), Balanced Health Botanicals ("Balanced Health"), Pure Sunfarms and our start-up operations of growing hemp in the United States; the legal status of Pure Sunfarms, ROSE and Balanced Health cannabis business; risks relating to the integration of ROSE into our business; risks relating to obtaining additional financing, including our dependence upon credit facilities; potential difficulties in achieving and/or maintaining profitability; variability of product pricing; risks inherent in the cannabis, hemp, CBD, cannabinoids, and agricultural businesses; market position, ability to leverage current business relationships for future business involving hemp and cannabinoids, the ability of Pure Sunfarms and ROSE to cultivate and distribute cannabis in Canada; existing and new governmental regulations, including risks related to regulatory compliance and regarding obtaining and maintaining licenses required under the Cannabis Act (Canada), the Criminal Code and other Acts, S.C. 2018, c. 16 (Canada) for its Canadian operational facilities), and changes in our regulatory requirements; legal and operational risks relating to expected conversion of our greenhouses to cannabis production in Canada and in the United States; risks related to rules and regulations at the US federal (Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture), state and municipal levels with respect to produce and hemp, cannabidiol-based products commercialization; retail consolidation, technological advances and other forms of competition; transportation disruptions; product liability and other potential litigation; retention of key executives; labor issues; uninsured and underinsured losses; vulnerability to rising energy costs; environmental, health and safety risks, foreign exchange exposure, risks associated with cross-border trade; difficulties in managing our growth; restrictive covenants under our credit facilities; natural catastrophes; the ongoing and developing COVID-19 pandemic; and tax risks.
The Company has based these forward-looking statements on factors and assumptions about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon assumptions that management believes are reasonable based on information currently available to management, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that may cause the Company's or the industry's actual results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities in future periods to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the factors contained in the Company's filings with securities regulators, including this press release. In particular, we caution you that our forward-looking statements are subject to the ongoing and developing circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and future financial results.
When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as guarantees of future results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities. The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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- Hyundai Achieves Top Ranking for the Third Year in a Row
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Power designated Hyundai as its overall innovation leader for the mass market segment in the 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) StudySM, released today. This was the third year in a row that Hyundai topped the TXI Mass Market Innovation Index rankings.
"Delivering advanced technology solutions to meet our customers' needs is at the heart of our product development and dealer training strategies," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "The key is making these innovative features user friendly and offering them to a wide range of customers. We also provide extensive customer education at our dealerships to ensure consumers get the best experience with their vehicles."
The TXI Innovation Index provides a single measure that includes both penetration levels of advanced technologies (Market Depth) and consumers assessment of the quality of execution of these advanced technologies across a brand (Excellence in Execution). Both measures are of equal weight – consumers want new technology, but they want it to work well. The Technology Experience Index (TXI) Study measures how effectively each automotive brand brings technologies to market, measured on a 1,000-point scale and analyzes 35 technologies, which are divided into four categories: convenience; emerging automation; energy and sustainability; and infotainment and connectivity.
About the 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study
The 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study is based on responses from 84,165 owners of new 2022 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study was fielded from February through May 2022.
The U.S. TXI Study complements the annual J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)SM and the J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM by measuring how effectively each automotive brand brings new technologies to market. The U.S. TXI Study combines the level of adoption of new technologies for each brand with excellence in execution. The execution measurement examines how much owners like the technologies and how many problems they experience while using them.
For more information about the U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, visit
https://www.jdpower.com/business/automotive/us-tech-experience-index-txi-study.
See the online press release at http://www.jdpower.com/pr-id/2022107.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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BESSEMER, Ala., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Prime Therapeutics' proposed acquisition of rival PBM Magellan Rx Management "raises serious anti-competitive concerns" and should be blocked, according to a letter sent today from American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
In its letter to the agencies, APCI not only opposed the proposed acquisition but also called for a review of Magellan's acquisition by Medicaid Managed Care organization Centene in 2021 and its decision to unload the PBM in such a short time frame.
In the 13-page letter, APCI Director of Healthcare Policy and General Counsel Greg Reybold wrote:
Simply put, Prime's acquisition is likely to create more conflicts of interest, reduce competition, and lead to greater inefficiencies in an already inefficient and flawed system. Rather than allowing this merger to proceed, the Agencies would do well to utilize their authority to not only stop this proposed acquisition but also investigate the premise for Centene's acquisition of Magellan Health and determine whether it is appropriate to unwind that merger in light of Centene's past behavior on the PBM space combined with the proposed divestiture seemingly standing in contrast to the claimed reasons for its acquisition in the first place.
"We have seen time and time again how these PBM acquisitions and mergers have turned out to be detrimental for patients, taxpayers, and small businesses," said Tim Hamrick, APCI Chief Executive Officer. "We urge the FTC and the Department of Justice to take a long, hard look at this proposed merger and do what is right not only for patients and our member pharmacies but for all Americans."
"The largest PBMs in the U.S. have created a prescription drug pricing and access problem," Reybold said. "Six PBMs handle more than 95 percent of the market for prescription claims, and we continue to see increasing prescription prices and reduced access to lifesaving medications for patients. While these middlemen claim to bring market efficiencies to the prescription drug chain, the reality is integration in the PBM market has increased prices and had anti-competitive effects."
APCI is a member-owned cooperative of more than 1,600 member pharmacies in 30 states. Established in 1984 and headquartered in Bessemer, Ala., APCI is proud to lead the fight for prescription drug pricing transparency and reform.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Cognyte Software Ltd. ("Cognyte" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CGNT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Cognyte and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 28, 2022, Cognyte issued a press release announcing its financial results for the Company's first fiscal quarter of 2022. Among other items, Cognyte reported revenue of $86.7 million, missing consensus estimates by $25.9 million. Cognyte said that its results were "impacted by slow pipeline conversion and supply chain" and said that the Company was "unable to give guidance" at that time.
On this news, Cognyte's stock price fell $1.84 per share, or 29.66% percent, to close at $4.58 on June 28, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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A gift from the Tsao Family Foundation will establish 17 WellSpaces in Irvine schools
ORANGE, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A $2 million gift to Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) will help bring dedicated spaces where students can unwind and connect with mental health resources to more than a dozen Irvine schools.
Thanks to the generosity of the Tsao Family Foundation, 17 WellSpaces – a collaboration between CHOC and the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) – will open on campuses throughout the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) over the next four years.
Already, more than a handful of WellSpaces are open on middle and high school campuses throughout the county. These unique spaces are designed to provide students navigating an increasingly fast-paced world with a dedicated place to practice social-emotional learning skills. The spaces feature biophilic designs with a home-like feel to provide a space of calm, punctuated by mindfulness activities such as journaling, aromatherapy, beads and other crafts. Students learn breathing exercises and other techniques to help them build resilience and self-regulation skills so they may gain a better sense of control and return to learning.
"We are so grateful to the Tsao Family Foundation for their most special and generous gift," said Dr. Michael Weiss, CHOC's vice president of population health. "The WellSpace initiative is one product of an innovative alignment between CHOC and OCDE, two organizations with a full and complete focus on the well-being of our Orange County youth. The Tsao Family Foundation gift will allow us to bring these incredible spaces to students in IUSD – and we couldn't be more thrilled."
Thanks to the Tsao Family Foundation's gift, new WellSpaces are expected to open by the beginning of the 2022-23 school year on four IUSD campuses: South Lake Middle School; Venado Middle School; Irvine High School and University High School. Four additional facilities are expected to open each school year on other IUSD campuses until all 17 are operational.
Additionally, the Tsao Family Foundation gift will allow CHOC's mental health services team to work closely with the WellSpaces coordinators and other school-based mental health staff to support the development of targeted wellness programming to help youth better cope with daily stresses, manage difficult emotions, and promote full achievement in school.
In addition, CHOC will develop specialized educational sessions for students, teachers and parents to help support children's mental health, encourage a growth mindset and develop positive coping skills. CHOC staff will provide training and resources to both teachers and school-based mental health staff to help support children who may be struggling and need additional services.
The CHOC team will also provide supportive group sessions to children who would benefit from additional support. Each school has unique needs and unique staffing already in place, so this gift allows CHOC the opportunity to mold resources to the needs of the schools' students, teachers and parents.
"These WellSpaces and the accompanying services planned for IUSD's secondary campuses will provide an additional layer of mental health and wellness supports for our students," said IUSD Superintendent Terry Walker. "Investments in student mental health and wellness has been one of the Board of Education's top priorities for many years. Our partnership with CHOC and the Orange County Department of Education, coupled with the generosity of the Tsao Family Foundation, is an extraordinary opportunity to build upon IUSD's comprehensive programs, initiatives and supports, which are designed to help students cultivate skills such as resiliency, perseverance and adaptability when navigating complex emotions and experiences so they may succeed at the highest levels both personally and academically."
Its largest donation to an Orange County nonprofit to date, this gift is very personal to the Tsao Family Foundation. Founded by entrepreneurs Victor and Janie Tsao, the organization focuses on religious, education and human services.
The Tsaos started their business and raised their family in Irvine, and their sons Michael and Steven are both IUSD graduates. As a child, Michael experienced undiagnosed ADHD and other learning disabilities. Decades ago, Michael and his family didn't know there was a clinical explanation for his struggles. This experience impacted him deeply throughout his youth and into adulthood. Today, Michael is committed to healing himself, and the family is proud of his journey in recovery. His journey has only underscored for the Tsao family the importance and urgency of enhancing mental health services for children, shared Yvonne Tsao, Michael's wife.
"When we learned about the WellSpace initiative, our family was moved. That students can have a dedicated space to find peace and mental health support while in school is incredible. We knew we needed to be involved, and we knew IUSD was the perfect place for our family to dedicate our support," Yvonne Tsao said. "Children need trusted adults to support and nurture them. To support these shared efforts between CHOC, OCDE and IUSD is a true honor for our family."
Early data already shows that the WellSpace concept is working to de-escalate students experiencing a mental health concern while at school. More than 75% of 470 students surveyed after using one Orange County middle school's WellSpace rated their experiences with five stars. Students there also consistently report positive changes in their moods following a WellSpace visit, which can be self-referred or recommended by a teacher, friend or counselor.
"Through our partnership with CHOC and our local school districts, WellSpace centers throughout Orange County have been thoughtfully designed as safe and calm environments that allow students to decompress, reflect and recharge, which has a direct impact on health and academic performance," said Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares. "Not only is this initiative emblematic of our county's commitment to mental health, it is also helping to build deeper connections between our schools and families. Each WellSpace that comes online presents new opportunities for school staff to connect with parents and caregivers and to share additional resources and coping strategies, ensuring all systems are aligned to support the success of our students."
Janie Tsao, matriarch of the Tsao Family Foundation, is also hopeful that WellSpaces will help families better understand the mental health needs of children. When she was raising her sons decades ago, she said, she was unaware of the challenges they faced. She and her husband were busy with their business, and mental health was seldom discussed at the time. But, today, as conversations around mental health have gained prominence, Janie is hopeful that the WellSpaces' services, calming environment and focus on wellness will only continue to amplify these conversations in Orange County homes.
"We hope this can be a mechanism to bring more awareness to students' families," Janie said. "We want families to have more awareness of pediatric mental health and to feel comfortable having these important conversations at home. During the pandemic, the importance of mental health was elevated, but still so much remains to be done to help eliminate a persistent stigma around seeking mental healthcare. We are so honored that our family's gift has the potential to spark not just conversation and understanding in families, but also action to ensure children of today – and tomorrow – have the mental health support they need."
Indeed, sobering statistics around pediatric mental health spotlight the need for these facilities.
The number of child suicides nationwide increased by 15% a year between 2012 and 2017, according to a July 2021 study published on JAMA Network Open. Additionally, between March and October of 2020, the percentage of emergency department visits nationwide for children experiencing mental health emergencies rose by 24% for children ages 5 to 11 and 31% for children ages 12 to 17, according to the Children's Hospital Association (CHA). The Julia and George Argyros Emergency Department at CHOC has seen a similar rise of 27%, comparing July 2019 to June 2020 and July 2020 to June 2021.
In 2021, children's hospitals nationwide reported emergency department visits for self-injury and suicide attempts or ideation in children ages 5 to 18 were at a 44% higher rate than during 2019. Finally, there was also a more than 50% increase nationwide in emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts among girls ages 12 to 17 in early 2021 as compared to the same period in 2019, according to CHA.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated what was already a growing mental health crisis among America's youth," said Dr. Heather Huszti, CHOC's chief psychologist. "The WellSpace initiative is a unique and effective tool to ensure we are reaching children when and where they need help. Having healthcare professionals, parents, educators, private industry and philanthropists like the Tsao Family Foundation working together to ensure our youth's mental health needs are met is incredibly heartening."
CHOC, a pediatric healthcare system based in Orange County, California, is committed to being a leading destination for children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. Our growing community includes two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo and a regional network of primary and specialty care clinics serving children and families in four counties. CHOC offers several clinical programs of excellence providing the highest levels of care for the most serious pediatric illnesses and injuries, both physical and mental. Our research and innovation institutes are focused on translating real patient needs into real-world treatments so every child can live the healthiest and happiest life possible. To learn more, visit www.choc.org.
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Police: 183 animals found in man’s freezer, some frozen alive
GOLDEN VALLEY, Ariz. (Gray News) - An Arizona man is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities found numerous dead animals in his freezer.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said a woman reported that Michael Patrick Turland, 43, hadn’t returned snakes she’d lent him for breeding and that several animals, including hers, were located in his freezer.
According to police, the property owner told the woman that a freezer full of dead animals was found in the garage while they were cleaning after Turland and his wife, Brooklyn Beck, had left the state.
Deputies and Animal Control officers entered the property and said they located the freezer, which contained approximately 183 frozen animals of different breeds.
According to the sheriff’s office, dogs, turtles, lizards, birds, snakes and rabbits were among the animals found in the freezer. Several of the animals also appeared to have been frozen alive due to their body positioning.
On April 13, deputies were notified that Turland returned to the residence, where he was then taken into custody.
Police said the 43-year-old eventually admitted to placing some of the animals in the freezer when they were still alive.
Turland was arrested on 94 counts of animal cruelty. He was taken to the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility in Kingman, Ariz.
The sheriff’s office said it is also looking to speak to Turland’s wife regarding the incident.
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Multi-dimensional team of leading specialists, general dentists and hygienists will support the rapid adoption of BIOLASE dental lasers in practices across North America
LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, announced today that due to the growing adoption of its market leading laser technology, BIOLASE has taken the innovative step of creating a multi-dimensional integration team to support the optimal use of BIOLASE dental lasers in practices across North America.
Consisting of leading specialists, general dentists and hygienists, this group of accomplished dental professionals bring a combined 90 years of experience successfully treating patients, and growing practices via the incorporation of dental lasers into clinical workflows.
After a thorough and comprehensive selection effort, BIOLASE is pleased to announce that Dr. Samuel Low, Dr. Brad Labrecque, Dr. Mike Koceja, Florie Mancilla, RDH and Cindy Basile, RDH are now in position and ready to deliver best-in-class mentorship and training.
Dr. Sam Low is a periodontist and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, College of Dentistry, an Advisor Member of the Pankey Institute and is past President of the American Academy of Periodontology. He is the current President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry ("ALD") and is Chief Dental Officer and Vice President of Clinical Affairs for BIOLASE.
Dr. Brad Labrecque is a general dentist whose focus is on incorporating laser technology in the modern dental practice. He is passionate about training dental practitioners in the use of dental lasers in all procedures and has over 20 years of experience with lasers clinically. Dr. Labrecque is a global authority on laser dentistry and is sought after by dental practitioners worldwide to train and educate regarding successful implementation of this technology to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Mike Koceja is a general dentist graduate who served eight years in the United States Navy Dental Corp., where he completed a periodontal fellowship and received the Navy Commendation medal for outstanding service. He has over 20 years of experience with dental lasers. He was certified by the ALD in 2001 and holds a Mastership with the World Clinical Laser Institute ("WCLI"). His focus is to incorporate lasers into the "everyday practice" of dentistry and provide a less invasive, high-tech standard of care for patients.
Florie Mancilla is a Registered Dental Hygienist and holds a B.S. Degree in dental hygiene from Loma Linda University. With over 15 years of experience as a clinician, educator and mentor in the hygiene space, Florie has extensive knowledge of the optimal integration of lasers into the hygiene room. She is adept at instructing dental teams on how to optimize workflow and patient communication, and creating patient-centric outcomes.
Cindy Basile is a Registered Dental Hygienist and holds a B.S. degree from Onondaga College. She has over 30 years of clinical experience and has been using the diode laser in her daily hygiene regimen for 20 years. She maintains multiple certifications on diode lasers including from the ALD and WCLI. Cindy is an expert at clinical integration and is eager to share her knowledge and expertise with other hygienists and dentists nationwide.
This outstanding clinical team will support BIOLASE customers in different ways, including real-time education via the web, in-office training and small-group learning events. This new team will also be active within the proprietary "BIOLASE Academies" and as part of the dental community at large, working with dental schools, study groups and Dental Services Organizations ("DSOs").
"With the creation of the Clinical Integration Team, BIOLASE is well positioned to serve our customer's unique needs," commented John Beaver, President and Chief Executive Officer. "This investment in full-time clinical staff will further our commitment to provide superior customer care and an industry-leading standard of support as more and more practices adopt our technology."
To learn more about BIOLASE's market-leading dental technology and clinical support, visit biolase.com
BIOLASE is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine. BIOLASE's products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals. BIOLASE's proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 301 patented and 32 patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically and clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. BIOLASE's innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver superior results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are revolutionary dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications. BIOLASE has sold over 43,300 laser systems to date in over 80 countries around the world. Laser products under development address BIOLASE's core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer applications.
For updates and information on Waterlase iPlus®, Waterlase Express™, and laser dentistry, find BIOLASE online at www.biolase.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/biolase, Twitter at www.twitter.com/biolaseinc, Instagram at www.instagram.com/waterlase_laserdentistry, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/biolase.
BIOLASE®, Waterlase® and Waterlase iPlus® are registered trademarks of BIOLASE, Inc.
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Investors:
EVC Group LLC
Michael Polyviou / Todd Kehrli
(732) 933-2754
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Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wholesale fashion fabric aggregate SwatchOn has launched its sister service, VMOD 3D Library, to fully digitize the 200,000 fabrics on SwatchOn's innovative sourcing platform.
Since its inception in 2018, the company has provided a unique and reliable link in the fashion supply chain: SwatchOn's members-only, B2B platform connects the entirety of the South Korean textile industry to fashion brands around the globe. A member of the CFDA Materials Hub, SwatchOn's wholesale fabric offering of 200,000 SKUs has made the platform a reliable global resource for independent labels, mid-size brands, and the largest apparel manufacturers in the world.
Founded by Woosuk (Will) Lee and Yonmi (Michelle) Jung, SwatchOn disrupted the fabric sourcing industry, and continues to change and challenge the space. Streamlining the fabric sourcing link in the fashion supply chain set the stage for SwachhOn's next digital steps. In 2019, well before the pandemic, SwatchOn digitized its first fabric in 3D.
Today, VMOD 3D Library is the world's largest digital fabric library with thousands of hyper-realistic, customizable 3D fashion materials created from real-life twin fabrics. VMOD uses the latest technology from Vizoo to achieve high resolution surface scanning, capturing seamless PBR texture maps. The library currently provides 3D materials in compliance with both Adobe Substance 3D, as well as CLO3D and Marvelous Designer. CLO is one of the world's leaders in 3D Design Software – and SwatchOn's partner and investor.
"As fashion evolves and the lines between IRL and URL become intertwined, digital materials are increasingly recognized as an essential part of both physical and digital fashion. However, access to quality digital fabrics continues to be significantly lacking. We hope to change this material – and therefore creative – deficit with our VMOD 3D Fabric Library." explains Woosuk Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of SwatchOn. "VMOD's mission is to empower fashion brands and 3D fashion creators across the globe, and help enable endless possibilities."
The VMOD 3D Library materials are created with a wide range of customization features, introducing a unique spectrum of new creativity. With VMOD, 3D fashion creators can iterate efficiently utilizing superior quality fabrics created with the latest 3D technology, all of which embody accurate physical parameters of twin fabrics.
About SwatchOn
SwatchOn is a global fashion sourcing solution that connects the entirety of the South Korean textile industry to fashion brands around the world. SwatchOn has completely streamlined the fabric supply chain, allowing designers to quickly search and access over 200,000 textiles from 750 different suppliers – on its free, members-only website, SwatchOn.com.
SwatchOn boasts an unparalleled swatch sampling service. In addition to its Sustainable fabric section, SwatchOn ships in eco-friendly packaging to over 52 countries worldwide.
See more at https://swatchon.com/
About VMOD 3D Library
VMOD 3D Library is the world's largest digital fabric library with thousands of hyper-realistic, customizable 3D materials created from real-life fabric twins.
The VMOD 3D Library fabric assets are created with a wide range of customizable features, which enable users with a unique spectrum of creativity and efficiency. All VMOD 3D Library digital fabric assets embody accurate physical parameters of twin real-life fabrics in compliance with both Adobe Substance 3D, as well as CLO3D and Marvelous Designer.
See more at https://vmod.xyz/
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CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE: DFIN) will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its second-quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results, provide a general business update and respond to analyst questions.
A live webcast of the call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website. Please visit investor.dfinsolutions.com at least fifteen minutes prior to the start of the event to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
If you are unable to participate live, a replay of the webcast will be available following the conference call on the Company's investor relations website, along with the earnings press release, and related financial tables.
DFIN's financial report for the second-quarter will be released before the market opens on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 via a filing with the SEC on Form 8-K and will also be posted on the Company's investor relations website.
About Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN)
DFIN is a leading global risk and compliance solutions company. We provide domain expertise, enterprise software and data analytics for every stage of our clients' business and investment lifecycles. Markets fluctuate, regulations evolve, technology advances, and through it all, DFIN delivers confidence with the right solutions in moments that matter. Learn about DFIN's end-to-end risk and compliance solutions online at DFINsolutions.com or you can also follow us on Twitter @DFINSolutions or on LinkedIn.
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Offer to Purchase for Cash Up to $50,000,000.00 Principal Amount of the Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. 6.50% Senior Notes Due 2027 at $15.00 per $25.00 of Principal Amount of the Notes plus Accrued Interest
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 745 Capital LLC (the "Purchaser") has commenced a cash tender offer for up to $50,000,000.00 principal amount of the Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. 6.50% Senior Notes Due 2027 (CUSIP No. 50575Q300) (NYSE symbol LTSL) (Bloomberg symbol LTSL Pfd) (the "Notes") as described below (the "Tender Offer"). The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are described in the Purchaser's Offer to Purchase dated June 9, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase") and the related Letter of Transmittal (the "Letter of Transmittal").
The Tender Offer will expire at 5:00p.m. EST, on July 15, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated (the "Expiration Time"). Subject to the application of the Tender Offer Cap (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) and possible proration, Holders who validly tender (and who do not validly withdraw) their Notes prior to the Expiration Time will be entitled to receive $15.00 for each $25.00 principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued interest.
The Tender Offer is subject to the conditions in the Offer to Purchase and Letter of Transmittal. Provided that the conditions to the Tender Offer have been satisfied or waived, payment for the Notes purchased in the Tender Offer will be made on or about July 22, 2022.
This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes. The Purchaser is making the offer only by the terms of the Offer to Purchase and Letter of Transmittal, copies of which may be obtained from D.F. King & Co., Inc., the tender and information agent for the Tender Offer, at LTSL@dfking.com or (800) 706-3274 or, for banks and brokers, at (212) 269-5550.
745 Capital was incorporated in New York in 2022 and is not affiliated with Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the completion of the Tender Offer. Forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future. The Purchaser is not under any obligation to update its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contact: Michael Horthman (212) 232-3233
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WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Snapdragon Chemistry today announced that the previously announced acquisition by Asymchem will not proceed. Snapdragon and Asymchem were unable to agree to mitigation terms that would satisfy the U.S. Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
"We are disappointed this deal was unable to be completed," said Snapdragon President and CEO Matthew Bio. "The goal of the deal was to expand domestic manufacturing capacity and be able to deliver a full range of drug development services to our clients. We remain committed to this goal. We have long enjoyed a productive relationship with Asymchem on behalf of our clients. We look forward to continuing to collaborate on current and future client projects."
The news comes at a time of substantial growth for Snapdragon. Snapdragon recently commissioned a new, 51,000 square foot R&D and GMP manufacturing facility.
"These continued investments in facilities and advanced manufacturing technology enable an accelerated path to clinic for our clients," said Bio. "We have an outstanding team, best-in-class technology, and a growing, loyal customer base. Despite the change in plan, I remain excited about our future."
Snapdragon Chemistry is a chemical technology firm providing services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries. Snapdragon's headquarters, R&D, and manufacturing facilities are in Waltham, MA.
Contact: David Tanklefsky
dtanklefsky@thecastlegrp.com
617.337.9515
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SOURCE Snapdragon Chemistry | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/09/09/snapdragon-chemistry-asymchem-abandon-planned-acquisition/ | 2022-09-09T20:42:25Z |
Which smart device is best for cats?
Advances in technology have made life for humans a lot easier over the last few decades. Few things in your house can’t be automated with faster phones, powerful computers and smarter devices.
That advancement can also extend to your cats (and pets in general) as there are plenty of smart gadgets to feed, track, hydrate and play with your furry friends. A good option for food-obsessed cats is the Petlibro Automatic Cat Feeder, which allows you to monitor their intake and regulate their portion sizes.
What to know before you buy a smart device for cats
It will take time for your cat to be comfortable
Few cats take to intelligent gadgets quickly around the house. It might take some time to get comfortable with the new device. Don’t feel discouraged if they don’t immediately use it, but try to show them what it’s for.
Consider the needs of your cat
While it might be cute to humans when cats use smart devices, consider your feline friend’s needs. For example, if they don’t cover their waste (or have difficulty doing so), then a self-cleaning litter box is more important than a remotely controlled mouse. And while a smart water fountain keeps them hydrated, overweight cats will benefit more from a smart pet feeder.
Most require an internet connection
A smart device in your home is a great idea, but you should be aware of the limitations. Most require a constant connection to a Wi-Fi network for pets or humans. This is so you can monitor the device through your mobile phone and change settings. Without an internet connection, the gadget may continue working with limited functionality.
What to look for in a quality smart device for cats
Reputable brand
When it comes to gadgets your pets need to use without your supervision, the device mustn’t get damaged. In most cases, reputable brands use robust materials for the construction and can take a few knocks. Unfortunately, unknown brands might not have the same level of quality checks as others, and you might put your cat at risk.
Easy to set up and operate
It can get incredibly frustrating when you want to set up a new gadget, but it doesn’t work. Making it overly complicated isn’t a good thing, so a good-quality cat device will have detailed instructions for setup and operation. Many reputable brands will also have a webpage that you can turn to for help.
A smart device that they can’t outsmart
Cats are brilliant, and even the most cuddly or docile felines can be highly inquisitive. So while they will undoubtedly try to outsmart the device, a good-quality gadget will quickly stop any attempts. For example, a smart feeder has a lid that closes tightly with a latch at the top, so no cat without opposable thumbs can click it open.
How much you can expect to spend on a smart device for cats
The average cost of a smart device for your cat will largely depend on what the device is designed to do and how the manufacturer is. An entry-level smart device such as a tracker can retail for $10-$20, while a more complex gadget such as an automatic feeder can retail for $100-$200.
Smart device for cats FAQ
What happens when there is a power failure?
A. Most smart devices require a wall socket connection to operate. However, some models can use shop-bought batteries to remain operational with the electricity fails. So while it won’t be connected to the internet, it can still perform as needed, possibly with limited functions.
How do you train a cat to use a smart device?
A. Depending on what the device is for, you might want to slowly introduce your cat to the gadget. For example, a smart litter box shouldn’t be a problem, but a feeder can be intimidating. Try to show your cat what is happening so that they don’t assume it will hurt them.
What’s the best smart device for cats to buy?
Top smart device for cats
What you need to know: This automatic feeder is the perfect device to monitor your cat’s daily food intake and regulate their portion sizes. This feeder can hold up to 17 cups of dry cat food and has a built-in LCD screen.
What you’ll like: This feeder takes the hassle out of your cat waking you up for breakfast. It features customizable feeding times that can dispense four meals a day. The food tray is angled so kibble doesn’t accumulate in front of the outlet. In addition, you can record a 10-second voice clip to play before each feed.
What you should consider: The feeder uses a 5-volt adapter to connect to a wall socket but can also be operated on three D-cell batteries.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Top smart device for cats for the money
What you need to know: Cats will always wander around as they expand their territory. This can be stressful to owners, but an intelligent pet tag lets you keep track of where they are.
What you’ll love: The “smarter” cat tag easily clips onto their collar, and when you set up a safe zone around your property through the app, the tag alerts you if they move beyond that. Other Pawscout users can get notifications when your cat moves into their safe zone, allowing you to track their movements.
What you should consider: The tag doesn’t give you the precise GPS location of your cat, but rather an alert if it is within 300 feet of you.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Worth checking out
PetSafe ScoopFree Smart Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box
What you need to know: Unremoved cat waste has a powerful odor and can quickly permeate a room. A self-cleaning litter box takes the hassle out of the process by rapidly removing undesired particles.
What you’ll love: This litter box initiates the cleaning process 20 minutes after use by automatically removing the waste and raking the crystal granules. It comes with a prefilled disposable tray, which only needs to be changed out once a month. By connecting the litter box to your mobile phone, you can keep track of your cat’s health from anywhere and see daily statistics of litter box usage.
What you should consider: It is not recommended to use any other brand of cat litter crystals as the ScoopFree crystals are specifically designed not to overstress the cleaning motors.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
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The area's first National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise offers family-friendly entertainment, including car displays, refreshments, and music by DJ Johnny Kage
EL PASO, Texas, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Owners Alex and Myriam Guerrero will host a grand opening event to celebrate the new El Paso location of Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, on Saturday, April 16.
Guests will enjoy custom and exotic car demonstrations, raffles and other games, food and refreshments, and entertainment from 104.3 HIT FM DJ and Sirius XM host Johnny Kage. The Easter Bunny will also be making a visit to entertain the children.
"We're inviting the El Paso community to join us as we officially introduce Tint World®'s premium window tinting and automotive styling services and products to the area," Alex Guerrero said. "Serving the local community is critical to our success, and the support of our family and friends has helped make the dream of business ownership a reality for Myriam and me. Speaking not only as a business owner, but also as a veteran, I'm proud to provide exclusive discounts to military personnel. We are in El Paso for El Paso. As a token of our gratitude, we're hosting this special family-oriented grand opening event, as we showcase Tint World®'s full range of high-quality aftermarket styling products and services."
Tint World® El Paso is located at 7741 Lockheed Dr, El Paso, TX 79925. Grand opening festivities start at 10 a.m. and will run until 3 p.m.
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, paintless dent repair, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.
About Tint World®
Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America's largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, detailing and ceramic coating, and installation services.
Tint World® Mobile Services™ include marine, residential, and commercial window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety and security films, and protective ceramic coatings. Tint World® has locations in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com or www.TintWorldFranchise.com.
Tint World® Contact:
Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO
(888) 944-8648
info@tintworld.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
(865) 977-1973
hripley@ripleypr.com
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