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HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaiian Airlines said Monday that it will offer free wireless internet service from SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network on flights between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland, Asia and Oceania.
The airline said it is in the early stages of putting the service in place on some aircraft next year.
Honolulu-based Hawaiian said it’s the first deal between Elon Musk’s space company and a major airline, although charter operator JSX announced a deal with SpaceX last week.
Starlink is SpaceX’s network of satellites in low-Earth orbit, and the deals indicate SpaceX’s interest in gaining a foothold in the in-flight Wi-Fi market.
Hawaiian said the service will allow passengers to stream content or play online games with people on the ground without having to go through registration pages or payment portals. The airline did not indicate plans to offer the service on flights between islands in Hawaii.
Hawaiian flies between the islands and 16 mainland U.S. cities plus Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti and American Samoa. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/hawaiian-teams-with-elon-musk-company-for-in-flight-internet/ | 2022-04-25T23:17:53Z |
Man beheaded pregnant ex-girlfriend, put her head in dumpster, police say
ALTON, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) – A man is facing charges, accused of beheading his pregnant ex-girlfriend at her home in Illinois, police say.
Deundrea Holloway, 22, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of intentional homicide of an unborn child, one count of dismembering a human body, concealment of homicidal death and motor vehicle offenses.
Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido said officers responded to the home Friday afternoon regarding a possible homicide after the victim’s mother went to check on her daughter and found her dead. Officers confirmed an adult was found dead in the home.
The victim was identified Monday as Liese A. Dodd, 22.
Authorities told KMOV Holloway is accused of beheading Dodd and putting her head in a dumpster.
Holloway and Dodd had been dating on and off for two years. Dodd’s baby was due in mid-July, just a month away.
Holloway was arrested and is being held at the Alton police department on a $2 million bond.
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MURAL Executive Chairman, Bill Veghte, will be featured in a special session at Microsoft Inspire in July, available on-demand after Satya Nadella's keynote
SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MURAL, a collaborative intelligence company, today announced it has won the Apps and Solutions for Microsoft Teams 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
"It's incredibly rewarding to receive these prestigious awards from our primary ecosystem partner, helping enterprise companies increase team productivity and transform work culture," said Richard Borenstein, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at MURAL. "This recognition highlights our long-standing relationship and joint commitment to bringing collaborative intelligence to life across the Microsoft ecosystem, enhancing creativity, collaboration, and teamwork."
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognizes Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services, and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide. MURAL was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in Apps and Solutions for Microsoft Teams.
MURAL is powered by Microsoft Azure, which enables the company to scale efficiently and operate on a secure cloud built to meet the needs of global enterprises. In September 2021 with the launch of the MURAL® App for Microsoft Teams, MURAL introduced the ability to bring a shared collaboration space directly into any Microsoft Teams channel, chat, meeting invite, or live video meeting. Soon after, this integration was extended to Outlook and Office, creating a single, connected collaboration experience that eliminates context switching, saving teams hundreds of hours every week. In April 2022, the MURAL® App for Microsoft Teams earned Microsoft 365 Certification — the first application in the visual collaboration category to achieve this distinction. Today, MURAL offers native apps for Windows 10 and Surface Hub and integrations with Microsoft Bing and GitHub.
"I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. "These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees, and I'm continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and the impact for their customers."
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced annually prior to the company's global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 19–20 this year. Bill Veghte, executive chairman at MURAL, will be featured in a special session titled "Create new revenue streams with Teams apps", followed by a fireside chat with Vice President for Global ISV Commercial and Breadth Solutions at Microsoft Álvaro Celis. This on-demand session will be available after Satya Nadella's keynote.
Additional details on the 2022 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner Network blog: https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/congratulations-to-the-2022-microsoft-partner-of-the-year-awards-winners-and-finalists/.
The complete list of categories, winners, and finalists can be found at https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/inspire/awards.
MURAL is a collaborative intelligence company. We connect teams to unlock their potential, increasing the innovation capacity of the enterprise. MURAL creates a culture of effective collaboration — where everyone is connected, contributing, and empowered to deliver business-driving outcomes. Try MURAL for free www.mural.co.
MURAL is a registered trademark of Tactivos, Inc.
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TEMPE, Ariz., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced that NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK) has been named a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50.
For 10 years, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs – investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems, and impact measurement.
"Driving a positive impact on society and putting action behind our commitments isn't just table stakes – it's a necessity," said Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive Officer at NortonLifeLock. "We're pleased to be named to The Civic 50 as a result of our commitment to build and support Corporate Responsibility programs that deliver real, tangible results in our communities. We look forward to continuing to support our existing programs and partnerships while finding new ways to help our communities thrive."
NortonLifeLock's Corporate Responsibility program – NortonLifeLock Cares – includes strategic and impactful programming that utilizes the best of what the company has to offer to support its communities. The company identified four key Environmental, Social, and Governance (EGS) issues, which guide the company's efforts and benchmarks: Education and Training for Cyber Safety; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Talent Development and Engagement; and Climate and Energy.
Recent ESG milestones include bringing online safety education to one million people in India; committing $1 million to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to expand the Surf Smart 2.0 digital safety program into Europe; expanding NortonLifeLock's partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence to combat technology abuse; installing an AquaTower in India in partnership with Planet Water Foundation that supports the daily drinking needs of nearly 2,000 people; donating products to 9,900 nonprofits and public libraries; and launching an eLearning platform and mentoring program to foster career development; More information about how NortonLifeLock is empowering its communities is available in its 2021 ESG Report and on the NortonLifeLock Corporate Responsibility blog.
"Corporate leadership and commitment to civic engagement is critical for strengthening communities," said Natalye Paquin, president & CEO at Points of Light. "Our most recent global research shows 86 percent of people say they expect companies to take action on a social issue. Companies like NortonLifeLock are leading the way and setting an example of how you can leverage your employee talent, business models, and assets to create deep impact that drives transformational change."
The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities.
NortonLifeLock also earned a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and was recognized as one of America's Most JUST Companies for 2022.
To see the full list of The Civic 50 2022 honorees, visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.
About NortonLifeLock Inc.
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) is a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, protecting and empowering people to live their digital lives safely. We are the consumer's trusted ally in an increasingly complex and connected world. Learn more about how we're transforming Cyber Safety at www.NortonLifeLock.com.
About Points of Light
Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it's needed most. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.
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Initiatives expanded telehealth to California's most vulnerable residents; extended physical and mental health care to those without shelter; promoted healthy child development; and improved food access and education.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's longest serving and most experienced Medi-Cal partners, has been recognized by the Institute for Medicaid Innovation (IMI) for their various initiatives throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to address social determinants of health and to reduce inequities.
"The pandemic meant we needed to rapidly pivot how we do our work to continue meeting the needs of our members," said Dr. Pooja Mittal, Chief Health Equity Officer at Health Net. "We are proud of the work our teams have done to help members stay connected to care and services, whether through telehealth or community outreach. We will continue these efforts for years to come."
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, many providers halted outpatient care for days, weeks or longer to decrease the risk of transmitting the virus to patients or health care workers. But Californians continued to need food, information and support. Health Net stepped in and listened, adapting existing initiatives and developing new ones to meet the health and social needs of the communities they serve.
IMI hosted a webinar to examine and highlight initiatives that addressed social determinants of health and health inequities exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them, Health Net had four programs that were showcased to attendees, including their COVID-19 Telehealth Capacity Support, MLKCH Street Medicine Program, Family Hui Initiative and Los Angeles Food Bank Pilot.
COVID-19 Telehealth Capacity Support
As medical appointments quickly shifted to virtual visits during the pandemic, Health Net launched its COVID-19 Telehealth Capacity Support program to establish and expand telehealth services for Medi-Cal enrollees. In 2020, Health Net awarded 138 Telehealth Capacity grants, totaling $13.4 million, to Medi-Cal providers across California. Grantees identified the following benefits of providing telehealth services:
- 31% said funding allowed them to conduct routine checkups and wellness visits.
- 42% indicated that telehealth was an important tool for patient screenings.
- 17% provided health education, including nutrition, physical activity counseling, and smoking-cessation programs.
- 16% reported success in providing mental health services.
MLKCH Street Medicine Program
The effects of the pandemic have been particularly difficult for individuals who are experiencing homelessness. That's why Health Net funded the MLKCH Street Medicine program, a collaboration between Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) and University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. The program engages experts in street medicine to help reduce disparities in health outcomes for people experiencing homelessness in South Los Angeles by achieving the following outcomes:
- Increased connection to primary and specialty medical care;
- Increased access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment;
- Improved sanitation and nutrition;
- Decreased avoidable hospital and emergency department visits;
- Reduced disparities in hypertension and diabetes control.
Family Hui Initiative
Recognizing the challenges of parenting throughout the pandemic, Health Net funded the community-based organization, Lead4Tomorrow, to provide Family Hui parental, peer-led support groups in Imperial, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Bernardino and San Joaquin counties. Named for the Hawaiian term "Hui" (hoo'ee), a cooperative group working together for a shared purpose, Family Hui aims to promote healthy child development. The program supports and empowers parents and caregivers in the joys of raising their children and addresses the challenges in healthy ways through providing:
- A trauma-informed parenting curriculum;
- Leadership training for peer facilitators;
- Resilience-building activities;
- Connections for parents to services to build a strong support community.
Los Angeles Food Bank Pilot
With inflation making food more costly, food banks and community organizations need help feeding families who struggle to put food on the table. Health Net awarded the Los Angeles (LA) Regional Food Bank a grant to assist members in managing their health through increased food access and nutrition awareness. The LA Food Bank Pilot program provided home-delivered groceries and went beyond food distribution to sponsor an interactive, educational webinar series on nutrition and its role in managing chronic illness. The pilot worked to accomplish the following objectives:
- Encourage a relationship between the health plan and its members;
- Promote healthy lifestyle changes;
- Provide education on healthy food options and practices;
- Provide healthy foods to individuals experiencing financial or transportation barriers.
With more than 40 years of experience providing care for the state's most vulnerable residents, Health Net continues to lead the charge to improve health equity with multi-faceted, collaborative and culturally relevant programs and interventions at the statewide and local level. To learn more about Health Net's industry-leading efforts to drive health equity, visit BridgingtheDivideCA.com and follow Health Net on Facebook and Twitter.
About Health Net:
Founded in California more than 40 years ago, Health Net believes every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. That's why we provide health coverage for every stage of life and advance health equity with innovative approaches to care. Today, Health Net's 2,600 employees and 90,000 network providers serve three million members throughout California. We offer an array of health plans, including Medi-Cal, Medicare and individual and family plans. We offer these health plans and other services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.
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Spotty fall colors likely in New England amid drought
(AP) - This summer’s drought is expected to cause a patchy array of fall color starting earlier in the leaf-peeping haven of New England while the autumn colors are likely to be muted and not last as long in the drought- and heat-stricken areas of the south.
In New England, experts anticipate the season, which typically peaks in October, to be more spread out with some trees changing earlier or even browning and dropping leaves because of the drought. Other places, like Texas, could see colors emerging later in the fall due to warm temperatures.
“We will still have brilliant colors in New England because of the fact that we have so many different kinds of trees and they’re growing on kind of ridges, and kind of slopes and wetlands,” said Richard Primack, a professor of plant ecology at Boston University. “You know we will have good color but the color will probably be more spotty than usual.”
Leaf peeping is big business in places like New England, where millions of visitors from around the country and world bring in billions of dollars.
Everyone from inns to diners often count on this business to get them through the rest of the year. But predicting when those colors will peak is not an exact science; requiring experts to consider everything from temperature, the length of the day and stresses like pests and drought.
In Vermont, the 18-room Mad River Barn, an inn in Fayston, typically sells out for about three weeks in a row starting in late September, said inn manager Jess Kotch. But those leaf-peepers don’t make reservations far in advance.
“Typically we get so many inquiries for last-minute stays through that period that I don’t even really start thinking about it until this week and next week,” she said.
This year, drought is one of the big concerns in many parts of the country.
Severe and even extreme drought set in this summer in southern New England and remains in some areas, while up north parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are in a moderate drought or are abnormally dry. In those northern New England states, the color will depend on the health of the individual trees and is expected to be good to variable.
“Where you have those real dry sandy soils or you know, trees that have had health issues accumulating over time you may see some effect on fall foliage on those trees,” Wendy Scribner, a forestry field specialist with the University of New Hampshire extension service, said. “But I think we just have so many of them that we still will see some coloration.”
In Oklahoma, where much of the state is in severe or extreme drought, the trees are expected to change earlier than usual and it will be quicker. Some oak trees started browning and dropping leaves this summer, said Alex Schwartz, district silviculturist for the Oklahoma Ranger Districts of the Ouachita National Forest.
“When the trees experience moderate to severe drought stress like we’ve had, what they’re going to do is they’re going to probably stop that production — what little they’ve had over the summer —- stop that production a lot quicker, and they’re not going to produce a lot of those other pigments like the carotenoids that bring out those other fall colors,” he said.
The same thing is happening on some ridgetops in Connecticut where oak trees in thin dry soils are browning and dropping leaves early, meaning they’re shutting down. And many southern New England beech trees, whose leaves typically turn yellow and orange in the fall, have been hit by beech leaf disease, causing them to drop their leaves, said Robert Marra, a forest pathologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
“It’s going to have a very serious impact on fall colors in the sense that most of the beeches, many of them throughout southern New England, were hit so badly by beech leaf disease this year that they’re just dropping, they don’t have leaves on them to change color,” he said.
In Texas, the colors are likely to be muted and warm temperatures could push back the change, said Mac Martin, partnership coordinator for Texas A&M Forest Service.
“We’re going to probably get a shorter window of the fall colors that we get here in general as well as probably less kind of brilliant colors,” he said.
Visitors to the White Mountain Hotel and Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire, are not holding off in making reservations, said Carol Sullivan, director of sales and marketing.
“The last two years for us have been very strong, and that is the same prediction for us this year, that we will have an equally strong, if not even stronger, fall foliage season, regardless of what the weather does,” she said.
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AP reporter Kathy McCormack contributed to this report from Concord, New Hampshire.
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Lake Shawnee remains on blue-green algae warning list
Clinton Lake removed
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - While Lake Shawnee remains on the blue-green algae warning list for the third week straight, Clinton Lake has been removed since its water turned bright green.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says on Thursday, June 16, it and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks issued updated health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.
The KDHE noted that a harmful algal bloom could look like foam, scum, or paint floating on the water and colored blue, bright green, brown or red. It said blooms develop rapidly, so if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, residents should avoid contact and keep animals away.
The KDHE said toxins from blue-green algae blooms can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. It said symptoms can vary depending on the type of exposure but can include a rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat and headaches.
If a resident or pets come into contact with algae, the Department said they should clean the area with fresh water.
While Lake Shawnee remains on the list this week, Clinton Lake has been removed since it turned bright green on June 9.
“With the latest report from KDHE, Lake Shawnee remains under a blue-green algae warning,” said Mike McLaughlin with Shawnee County Parks + Recreation. “The levels of blue-green algae have diminished but are still high enough to merit a warning. While the lake remains open to fishing, the Lake Shawnee Adventure Cove will remain closed at least through Monday (the cove is always closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Fish may be caught but only the fillet portion should be eaten. The head and guts should be thrown away.”
The KDHE said active advisories are as follows:
- Warning
- Big Eleven Lake - Wyandotte Co.
- Colwich City Lake - Sedgwick Co.
- Ford Co. Lake - Ford Co.
- Garnett Lake (north) - Anderson Co.
- Gathering Pond - Geary Co.
- Jerry Ivey Pond - Saline Co.
- Lake Shawnee - Shawnee Co.
- Watch
- Marion Reservoir - Marion Co.
- Lifted
- Clinton Lake - Douglas Co.
The KDHE noted that suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported HERE.
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Ashunta Taps Twenty Years of Professional Makeup Experience to a Create Vegan, Vibrant & Bold Conscious Beauty Line
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashunta Sheriff Beauty, black-owned beauty with a conscience, introduces a world of bold, beautiful color from Emmy-nominated celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks.
Known for her work with Taraji P. Henson, Sean Combs, Alicia Keys, Yvonne Orji, Zendaya, Molly Sims, Janelle Monae, Rihanna, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tessa Thompson, Tika Sumpter, Jennifer Hudson, Sharon Stone, Marisa Tomei, Ciara, Jazmine Sullivan and many other Hollywood stars, Ashunta Sheriff brings over two decades of professional experience to her line.
Ashunta Sheriff Beauty offers vibrant cruelty-free, vegan products every skin shade and type.
"I created Ashunta Sheriff Beauty to bring easy-to-use, quality products that create flawless, stunning and bold makeup looks for all skin tones," shares Ashunta of her inspiration for the line. "I wanted to bring that A-list glamour to everyone with the same high-quality products that I use daily – on clients and myself."
The line features numerous innovative products and tools that are fun and easy-to-use with long-lasting results:
- MagnitiEYES™️ Magnetic Luxury Lashes – Employing new magnetic liquid liner technology, this product makes applying and removing lashes easier than ever without damage. Each kit comes with two or three lash styles, a lash application tool and black liquid magnetic eye liner. The magnetic technology makes applying lashes as easy as applying eye liner. The lashes last through workouts and sleeping and are water resistant. Each pair can be used for up to 20 applications and is easy to clean.
- BROWzing™ Brow & Lash Kit – This kit delivers everything needed for perfectly-manicured brows while nourishing brows and lashes.
- BROWzing Brow Gel Freeze – For extreme, all-day hold, this customizable brow-styling wax lifts, tames and sculpts each brow hair for a laminated, feathered look.
- Unicorn Duochrome Highlighter – This vegan-friendly, long-lasting highlighting powder features a diamond finish and can be used on the face, eyes and body.
- UV Vegan Liquid Liners – Inspired by the fun bold colors of Ashunta's childhood in New York City in the 80's, these liners come in six amazing bold shades. Waterproof and smudge-proof, the liners can be layered for bold, vibrant looks that glow under black light.
- Unicorn Multichrome Glitter Shadow Palette – Ten shades of highly-pigmented pressed duochrome glitter eye shadow create a long-wearing, multidimensional effect.
- Dual Lock Adhesive Liner – This liner is offered in both black and clear and features an easy grip applicator.
- Beauty Water Fix It Spray – A vegan and alkaline, water-based hydrating spray, this product is infused with jojoba, rose water, coconut fruit, Vitamin E and setting agents that set makeup all day while giving skin a fresh, healthy glow.
- Black Diamond Makeup Sponge – The makeup sponge with an EDGE! This latex-free sponge plumps when dampened, yet maintains its shape and is perfect for getting those tough-to-reach areas. This product comes with its own clear diamond-shaped holder.
- BROWzing™ Brow Brush – This dual-ended vegan brow brush is the perfect eye accessory! One side helps shape, define and sculpt brows, and the other can be used with eye shadows and cream color bases to line.
Products are available on https://ashuntabeauty.com.
Ashunta Sheriff Beauty delivers highly pigmented, cruelty-free, vegan beauty products for all skin tones. Our products are long-wearing and eco-friendly. From paper packaging to reduced carbon footprint manufacturing, we are taking steps to do our part. We are a Black-owned beauty brand and proud to be a part of this growing conscious global beauty collective.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply") (NASDAQ: XRAY) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Dentsply, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
Aggrieved Dentsply investors only have until August 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GetMed Staffing (Omaha, Nebraska) is thrilled to welcome Dan Scardina to the team as Chief Executive Officer. Scardina brings 16 years of leadership experience in healthcare staffing and a vast array of expertise. Scardina began his career as a recruiter in 2006 and has held several leadership positions throughout the last decade, becoming a fundamental contributor to rapid growth within the industry. Highlighting his career success as Sr Management at Aureus Medical Group, Chief Sales Officer at Fusion Medical Staffing, and President of Fusion Marketplace and Fusion Workforce Solutions. Scardina is the perfect partner to elevate and develop GetMed's vision and mission not only because of his knowledge but because of his relationship-focused leadership style.
"Over the past four and a half years, GetMed has added the best people to our team who share our core values of excellence, quality, and integrity." says owner Linda Hotchkiss. While Hotchkiss will still be heavily involved within the company, she states, "Dan's knowledge of growth management will help take GetMed to the next level."
Founded in 2018, GetMed Staffing is a women & diversity-owned healthcare staffing agency with over 40 years of leadership and recruiting experience. With innovation on the horizon, Scardina is the perfect partner to accelerate the company's growth.
"I'm excited about this new journey and feel that my experience within the healthcare staffing industry has led me to where I'm meant to be. GetMed Staffing's distinctive approach completely separates them from what has been done before. I am humbled by their genuine passion for seeing others succeed. This group of innovative individuals believes that every opportunity to work in this industry is helping us make a difference," said Scardina.
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Which space saver bags are best?
Space saver bags are among the best storage options for those who don’t have enough space for their clothing. With just a few large bags, you can take a bursting closet and fit it inside a handful of drawers. They also make packing for extended trips easier, letting you take weeks’ worth of clothes in the same suitcase.
The best space saver bags are SpaceSaver Premium Vacuum Storage Bags. They come in packs of eight, 12, 15 or 20 with a variety of different-sized bags, plus a hand pump for on-the-go vacuuming.
What to know before you buy space saver bags
Long-term vs. short-term bags
Long- and short-term space saver bags may look the same, but they have two key differences: size and thickness. Short-term bags tend to be smaller and thinner, as they’re usually used for compacted traveling. Long-term bags are larger and much thicker, so they’re better able to resist damage and can fit everything you need to pack away.
Vacuum styles
There are three ways to remove air from your space saver bags:
- Vacuum cleaner: This is the most common method, accomplished by using the tube most vacuums have. It’s the fastest and easiest, but the power behind the simplicity can damage delicate items by sucking out too much air too quickly.
- Hand pump: While not as efficient as vacuuming, hand pumps are perfect for storing delicate items, as you can finely tune the level of compression you apply to the bag. They’re also good for travel, as you can reseal your bags for the return trip.
- Compression: Technically, this is a special kind of space saver bag with a one-way valve that expels air as you roll up your sealed items. They’re designed specifically for short-term storage of clothing during travel.
Bag size
Space saver bags come in sizes small enough for underwear or large enough for a comforter. It’s always best to overestimate when shopping for bag size so you avoid overstuffing.
What to look for in quality space saver bags
Zipper seals
Space saver bags are usually single- or double-zipper sealed. Double-zipper seals are tighter and more reliable and should be prioritized.
Valves and caps
The valve is the location you affix your vacuum or hand pump to pull the air out of the bag. It’s one-way and can have one to three seals, with more seals being more reliable. Most valves also have snap-on caps as a security measure against valve failures.
How much you can expect to spend on space saver bags
Most space saver bags come in packs of similar cost but with different quantities and sizes of bags, so it’s best to look at the per-bag cost. The best bags typically cost $5-plus, while the most affordable cost roughly $2.50. Most bags cost $3-$4.
Space saver bags FAQ
Can a damaged space saver bag be fixed?
A. If the damage is small enough and you can find it, it’s possible. Duct tape should be enough to seal the hole. A large tear likely can’t be fixed, however.
To find a small hole, you can try one of two methods. The first is to inflate the bag and locate the hole by the hissing sound it makes as air escapes. The second is to inflate it, submerge it in water and look for the bubbles. If you try the submersion method, make sure the bag is completely dry before using it again — otherwise, mold and mildew can grow inside it once it’s vacuum-sealed.
Can down/feather-stuffed items be stored in a space saver bag?
A. Yes, though it isn’t recommended. Down and feathers trap air inside them, which is how they stay fluffy and warm. Compressing them in a space saver bag can remove all of this air, and it’s all but assured that they will never re-fluff to the same levels. If storage is absolutely necessary, try to remove only half of the air from the bag.
What are the best space saver bags to buy?
Top space saver bags
SpaceSaver Premium Vacuum Storage Bags
What you need to know: Each package includes a variety of sizes to cover all your bases.
What you’ll love: Each package comes with varying amounts of small, medium, large and jumbo-sized bags, all of which have double-zipper seals and triple-sealed turbo valves. The bags are great for both long- and short-term storage and especially for travel, thanks to the included hand pump.
What you should consider: The largest bags need to be carefully stuffed and vacuumed, as they tend to inflate if overstuffed. Some consumers had issues with the zippers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top space saver bags for the money
Simple Houseware Vacuum Storage Space Saver Bags
What you need to know: These bag-only packages are good for those who already have a vacuum system.
What you’ll love: Five bag size and capacity combinations are available, including a five-pack of extra-large bags and a 15-pack containing four medium, four large, five extra-large and two jumbo-sized bags. The bags have double-zipper seals and valves that are compatible with most vacuums.
What you should consider: Some purchasers had issues with the bags slowly re-inflating after a short time, while others had problems with bad zipper seals.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Space Max Premium Space Saver Vacuum Storage Bags
What you need to know: These vacuum storage bags are perfect for those who won’t be using them often.
What you’ll love: You can buy six bags of the same size — small, medium, large or jumbo, or a variety pack that contains two mediums, two larges and two jumbos. A small travel pump is included in each package. The bags have double-zipper and triple-seal enclosures.
What you should consider: Repeated use can wear down the valves until they eventually develop leaks. Some users had issues, claiming replacements under the lifetime guarantee.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce partner Irina Dashevsky as co-chair of the firm's Cannabis Law Group. Ms. Dashevsky joined the firm in July 2021 as a founding member of Greenspoon Marder's Chicago office. In partnership with co-chair Nick Richards, they will further position the team for national expansion through continued client development, talent acquisition, and growth in states with evolving medical and adult use cannabis programs.
"Irina has proven to be a natural and motivated leader. She has been instrumental in the firm's Cannabis Law Group growth in the last year, and alongside Nick will continue to expand the national footprint of our practice," says Gerald Greenspoon, co-managing director of Greenspoon Marder. "I'm confident that with Irina's credentials and extensive insight on the complex nature of the cannabis industry, she will find even more success in this role," says Michael Marder, co-managing director of Greenspoon Marder.
From state-level licensing, real estate, regulatory and compliance to litigation and M&A, Ms. Dashevsky's practice includes nearly every aspect of the cannabis industry. She represents a range of cannabis clients, including public multi-state operators, state-licensed dispensaries, cultivators, infusers, distributors, new social equity entrants, ancillary businesses, and those looking to enter the cannabis space.
Ms. Dashevsky is a sought-after resource for her knowledge of the rapidly evolving cannabis industry across the U.S., in particular in Illinois and New York, known for her ability to help cannabis and hemp related businesses navigate the complex legal landscape. Prior to joining Greenspoon Marder, she served as co-chair of Locke Lord's Cannabis Industry Group. She regularly contributes to the firm's Cannabis blog and speaks to the press on legal cannabis issues.
Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm with over 200 attorneys and locations across the United States. We are ranked among American Lawyer's Am Law 200, as one of the top law firms in the U.S. since 2015. Since our inception in 1981, our firm has been committed to providing excellent client service through our cross-disciplinary, client-team approach. Our mission is to understand the challenges that our clients face, build collaborative relationships, and craft creative solutions designed and executed with long-term strategic goals in mind. We serve Fortune 500, middle-market public and private companies, start-ups, emerging businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs nationwide. For more information, visit www.gmlaw.com.
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Did you lose money on investments in Digital Turbine? If so, please visit Digital Turbine, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS) between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Digital Turbine is a software company that delivers products to assist third parties in monetizing through the utilization of mobile advertising. The Company completed the acquisitions of AdColony Holdings AS ("AdColony") and Fyber N.V. ("Fyber") on April 29 and May 25, 2021, respectively.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made materially false and misleading statements throughout the Class Period. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues were overstated throughout fiscal 2022.
On May 17, 2022, Digital Turbine issued a press release revealing that it will "restate its financial statements for the interim periods ended June 30, 2021, September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021, following a review of the presentation of revenue net of license fees and revenue share for the Company's recently acquired businesses."
On this news, the Company's shares fell $1.93 to close at $25.28 per share on May 18, 2022.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
If you purchased APPS securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Digital Turbine, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
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- With ByteCasting, Stratbeans accelerates Digital Transformation in US
- The new LMS solution: Fit for Use in under Five minutes.
ORLANDO, Fla., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratbeans Learning Solutions, one of India's leading learning management solutions (LMS) provider, launched ByteCasting - the world's first content engineering LMS at a Talent conference in Orlando, Florida recently.
ByteCasting is targeted toward Learning & Development (L&D) teams, Instructional Designers, and LMS admins. This first-of-its-kind solution facilitates development, sharing, and optimization for various bandwidths and mobile learning, facilitating editing and managing legacy content capabilities to customize author eLearning content. These enhanced features drastically decrease the cost and implementation time of any learning program and is highly effective for SMEs.
"We are excited to announce the release of our new eLearning authoring tool, ByteCasting," said Sameer Nigam, CEO of Stratbeans, speaking in Orlando at the ATD Conference. "For a long time, content engineering in the LMS system was completely ignored, resulting in huge challenges for content development teams and impacting learning outcomes. Our new solution, ByteCasting, is a result of research to quickly adapt to change and make learning easier and cost-efficient for businesses."
Some of the many challenges ByteCasting will solve include making changes quickly in existing eLearning content, content compression for huge files, and eventually making it more accessible in any bandwidth.
ByteCasting LMS instance can be set up in under five minutes. With ByteCasting, eLearning development teams can manage published eLearning, as well as source files such as .Story, .cp, and others with revision control. Subject matter experts and influencers without content authoring skills can use the inbuilt authoring to create a variety of content formats, including multimedia, assessments, and augmented reality. An added bonus of this innovative content engineering LMS, ByteCasting is loaded with all standard features of LMS with AI-driven support. This can be configured and upgraded to enterprise LxP with skill matrix and collaborative learning.
About Stratbeans:
Stratbeans Learning Solutions provides a 360-degree approach to businesses and has successfully catered to the eLearning requirements of more than 100 global enterprises and Fortune 500 companies, to help them digitally train their employees. Founded by Sameer Nigam, Prasoon Nigam, and Pradeip Agarwal, Stratbeans provides enterprises with a holistic approach to the digital transformation of all businesses.
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HOUSTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Service Solutions (ISS) announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Zeeboat, LLC ("Zeeboat™") to develop a pipeline of maritime decarbonization projects for design and implementation of fully electric and hybrid diesel-electric powered vessels and port electrification.
ISS will serve as general contractor for the projects and provide the necessary design, engineering, procurement and construction management services and the manufacturing, technology and supply chain solutions. Zeeboat™ will be responsible for project finance and development.
ISS is currently soliciting proposals from US shipyards for the construction of up to four fully electric towboat hulls for New York-based Zeeboat™—the first zero-emissions towboats to serve North American waters. Beginning in 2025, Zeeboat™ plans to charter the vessels for operation at US ports to transit containers on barges between terminals.
Shift Clean Energy will deliver the battery energy storage systems pivotal to the emissions-reduction goals of the electric towboat project. ISS is Shift Clean Energy's sole channel partner for the United States.
ISS CEO Wade Stockstill commented: "Meeting carbon-reduction targets requires a comprehensive approach, targeting each element of the maritime ecosystem. Partnering with Zeeboat™ enables ISS to bring electrification to vessels, ports, and ultimately the complete marine transportation segment."
ISS Director of Business Development Jessica Lewis commented: "As environmental regulations evolve, electrification will be a core strategy for vessel and port operators to meet these increasingly challenging targets. This segment will be an important source of growth for Zeeboat™ and ISS for the foreseeable future."
Zeeboat™ CEO Jonathan Braun commented: "Zeeboat is excited and appreciative of the opportunity to work closely and strategically with ISS. We look forward to a long, productive relationship that will benefit both companies and the communities we hope to serve."
Industrial Service Solutions and its Affiliates are uniquely positioned to offer customized solutions to our customers due to our expertise in manufacturing, service, and project management to support a variety of industries. We offer a broad set of coordinated service solutions for critical to process equipment. Our regional service and supply facilities combined with our nationwide field support provide support throughout the entire lifecycle. www.iss-na.com
Zeeboat, LLC is an emerging project developer dedicated to furthering the decarbonization of maritime transport. Website: www.zeeboat.com
Media contact: Cameron Wallace, 281-235-8388, Cameron.wallace@iss-na.com
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CHENGDU, China, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When the two-week Mandarin Excellence Programme (MEP) virtual study trip to China pulled the curtain down on July 15, more than 1,500 secondary school students from 64 schools across England had completed the online summer camp of learning Chinese and Chinese cultural under four themes of panda zoo, sport and modern life, Chinese campus, history and cultural heritage.
Supported by Chinese peers, UK students had immersed themselves in Chinese through live classes, video tours, folk experiences, concerts, family visits and other interactive activities which were designed by 16 host institutions from 11 Chinese mainland cities. As the host institute in Chengdu, capital city of China's southwest Sichuan Province, teachers from the Department of International Chinese Education, Southwest Jiaotong University designed the panda themed part of the immersed activities of the intensive study and leaded them to a journey with giant pandas.
The camp started from a virtual tour in a panda zoo in Chengdu, the hometown of pandas. British students asked panda experts various questions in this tour, made paper panda dolls and created stories by what they made followed the tour.
During this two-week online summer camp, British students also visited Tianfu Greenway, the longest city greenway, the Sanxingdui Museum which is about ancient Shu Dynasty dating back 3,000 years and Daoming Bamboo Art Village, a bamboo woven intangible cultural heritage spot. "Pretty", "cool" and "colorful" were top three words on their minds about Chengdu, of course, after the word "xiongmao" (panda).
With scenery and heritages of the city lingering on their minds, British and Chinese students designed electronic posters about the Greenway, painted masks from Sanxingdui Museum together. More admirably, students learned to weave bamboo crafts after a skillful inheritors of Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage. Also in the live room, several student representatives from schools in Chengdu shared their school life with British peers and guided a visit to the family of one Chinese student.
"The MEP virtual China trip was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that allowed me and my classmates to communicate with other students our age while learning mandarin! My favourite thing was when we made stop motion stories about pandas we had crafted from paper! Although it was very different from going to china in real life, it was still incredibly enjoyable," said Francesca Walton, a ninth grade British student.
Highlighting the importance of the programme to the UK, British Council Director China Matt Burney said: "I'm delighted to see that through our Mandarin Excellence Programme, we are connecting the young generation of people in the UK and China through language learning. Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken first language in the world. I look forward to seeing more UK pupils acquire the skill of Mandarin language and work together with their Chinese peers to deepen the trust and understanding of our two countries."
Funded by the Department for Education (England) and delivered by University College London (UCL) Institute of Education in partnership with the British Council, the MEP is a unique intensive language programme that started in 2016. There are now around 8,000 pupils enrolled on the programme in 75 schools in England. This virtual visit to China, as the important part of MEP programme, offers students a real-life focus on learning Mandarin Chinese and aims to foster cultural understanding and mutual appreciation.
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- The VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay helps determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer may be eligible for treatment with Libtayo monotherapy1 based on the results of the Phase III EMPOWER-Lung 1 study.
- This additional approval will allow more patients with locally advanced and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer broader access to the immunotherapy Libtayo.
- PD-L1 testing provides clinicians with essential information that helps guide clinical decision making and improve patient outcomes.
TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay is available in countries accepting the CE mark as a companion diagnostic to identify non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients eligible for treatment with Libtayo® (cemiplimab), a PD-1 inhibitor therapy developed by Regeneron.
More than 60 percent of patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer are diagnosed at locally advanced or metastatic stage (Stage III-IV).2 With the launch of the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay, more patients may have access to an additional immunotherapy option with Libtayo, potentially improving their treatment pathway and outcomes.
"With our companion diagnostics, we can help ensure each patient gets the most appropriate targeted treatment. This approval gives eligible advanced lung cancer patients access to the immunotherapy Libtayo as a first-line treatment," said Jill German, Head of Pathology Lab at Roche Diagnostics. "Our high medical value PD-L1 assay portfolio is continuing to help improve access to personalised medicine."
The VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay is the only CE IVD product available with NSCLC indications for four different immunotherapy drugs, offering oncologists a broad range of treatment options for patients. Treating non-small cell lung cancer as early as possible may improve patient outcomes.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Every year, more than 2.2 million people are diagnosed with lung cancer globally and up to 85 percent of these cases are non-small cell lung cancer.3,4
More information about the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay as a companion diagnostic will be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology on 10 September 2022 in a session titled "Clinical interchangeability of PD-L1 IHC assays for the treatment of first-line NSCLC with cemiplimab".
About the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay
Roche has developed a leading, comprehensive and differentiated lung cancer immunohistochemical portfolio, with biomarkers that support multiple guidelines for the diagnosis and stratification of lung cancers. VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay is used to detect programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) protein in non-small cell lung carcinoma patients. PD-L1 expression on tumor cells and immune cells has been shown in clinical studies to help predict the likelihood a patient may benefit from PD-L1/PD-1 immunotherapy drugs.5 VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay testing is performed on a BenchMark ULTRA instrument and is visualised using the OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit. Last month, Roche announced that the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay received CE label expansion in non-small cell lung cancer as a companion diagnostic for Tecentriq® (atezolizumab).
About Roche
Founded in1896 in Basel, Switzerland, as one of the first industrial manufacturers of branded medicines, Roche has grown into the world's largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. The company pursues scientific excellence to discover and develop medicines and diagnostics for improving and saving the lives of people around the world. We are a pioneer in personalised healthcare and want to further transform how healthcare is delivered to have an even greater impact. To provide the best care for each person we partner with many stakeholders and combine our strengths in Diagnostics and Pharma with data insights from the clinical practice.
In recognizing our endeavor to pursue a long-term perspective in all we do, Roche has been named one of the most sustainable companies in the pharmaceuticals industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the thirteenth consecutive year. This distinction also reflects our efforts to improve access to healthcare together with local partners in every country we work.
Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan.
For more information, please visit www.roche.com.
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References
[1] Regeneron news release. LIBTAYO® (Cemiplimab) approved by the European Commission for first-line treatment of patients with advanced Non-small cell lung cancer with ≥50% PD-L1 expression with no EGFR, ALK, or ROS mutations using a validated assay. (Refer to product information for full intended use.)
[2] EpiCast Report: NSCLC Epidemiology Forecast to 2025. GlobalData. 2016
[3] World Health Organization: GLOBOCAN 2020 – Lung Cancer: Estimated cancer incidence, mortality and prevalence worldwide. [Internet; cited May 2021] Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today/data/factsheets/cancers/15-Lung-fact-sheet.pdf.
[4] Cancer.org: What is non-small-cell lung cancer? [Internet; cited May 2021] Available from: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer/about/what-is.html#:
[5] VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay. CE marked Package Insert. Roche Diagnostics; 2022
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BEIJING, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. ("Xinyuan" or "the Company") (NYSE: XIN), a NYSE-listed real estate developer operating primarily in China with assets in other countries, today announced that Xinchuang Technology's Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park of Xinchuang The Makers' Town of Central China ("Park Town") was delivered 45 days in advance on May 17. Xinchuang Tech is a wholly owned subsidiary and the unique tech platform of Xinyuan Group for urban operation.
On its 25th anniversary, Xinyuan Group has received a number of good news about the progress of its projects. Following the successful delivery of Suzhou He'an Garden, Park Town was also magnificently delivered on May 17th, with more than 40 intelligent supply-chain enterprises in the manufacturing industry settling on the site.
This delivery is another wonderful accomplishment of Xinchuang Zhengzhou after the delivery of the intelligent terminal industrial Park in June last year, and it is also a step further fulfilling the industrial plan of Xinchuang The Makers' Town of Central China.
The construction of the intelligent manufacturing industrial Park delivered this time officially commenced in March 2021 and was successfully completed in April 2022. It was impressively presented and delivered 45 days ahead of schedule. It has now attracted more than 40 high-quality enterprises covering the supply chains of automotive electronic components R & D and design industry.
The successful conclusion of the delivery event also inaugurates the enterprises. In the future, the town will become an elite gathering venue for the automotive electronic components and intelligent terminal industries in Henan Province and the six central provinces.
Leveraging years of professional operation experience of Xinchuang Technology, the town continues to deepen and to optimize the service system, provides sophisticated , complete, and intelligent full-cycle enterprise operation services for all enterprises on-site, and helps enterprises improve operational efficiency and reduce operational costs, enabling the rapid growth and high-quality development of enterprises.
Several well-equipped hospitals, e.g. Xinzheng Eighth People's Hospital, Xinzheng People's Hospital, and Zhengzhou First People's Hospital are within 5km-radius of the site. At the same time, the planned commercial supporting infrastructure include large supermarkets, shopping districts, cinemas, restaurants, etc., which not only serve to balance people's life and work, but also provide employees and owners of settled enterprises with enjoyment and sense of belonging.
As "Excellent Operator in China's Industrial Parks", "Top 10 Operators in China's Science and Technology Towns" and "Excellent Enterprise in Operation of New Industrial Towns with Chinese Characteristics", Xinchuang Technology strives to create a technological urban ecosystem powered by leading innovations, industry networks and aesthetics, and to make continuous contributions to local economic development.
About Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. ("Xinyuan") is an NYSE-listed real estate developer primarily in China, with assets in other countries. In China, Xinyuan develops and manages large scale, high quality real estate projects in over ten tier-one and tier-two cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, Jinan, Qingdao, Chengdu, Xi'an, Suzhou, Dalian, Zhuhai and Foshan. Xinyuan was one of the first Chinese real estate developers to enter the U.S. market and has been active in real estate development in New York over the past few years. Xinyuan aims to provide comfortable and convenient real estate related products and services to middle-class consumers. For more information, please visit http://www.xyre.com.
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NEW ORLEANS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF continues its investigation into Oak Street Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSH).
On November 8, 2021, the Company disclosed that it had received a civil investigative demand ("CID") from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding whether the Company may have violated the False Claims Act, and that the CID "requests certain documents and information related to the Company's relationships with third-party marketing agents and related to the Company's provision of free transportation to federal health care beneficiaries and requests information and documents related to such matters."
The Company was subsequently sued in a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information, violating federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Oak Street's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Oak Street shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-osh/ to learn more.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
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New Orleans, LA 70163
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Luxury NFT firm teams up with a world-leading photographer.
SINGAPORE, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned photographer Nicolas Gerardin has partnered with pioneering platform 1of1 and ARTM Technologies to produce luxury NFTs based on his photography.
The NFTs will include rare and famous images by the French photographer who works with the world's top celebrities, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Jonas Brothers, Priyanka Chopra, Donatella Versace, James Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Kendall Jenner, Lewis Hamilton, Karim Benzema, Paulo Dybala, Sofia Carson, and many more.
Gerardin's photographs have appeared on the front covers of leading international magazines and were recently hailed by Georgina Rodríguez in the Netflix special 'I am Georgina.' as "the best photographer in Europe."
1of1 is the first official luxury NFT platform for pioneering tech firm ARTM Technologies. It has already established numerous global partnerships with international luxury brands. ARTM is an ERC-20 token used to unlock NFTs, video streaming, metaverse, and gaming add-ons.
Co-Founder Craig Allard shared,
"We are very excited to be linking up with such an internationally-acclaimed photographer. His client list speaks for itself, and we can't wait to see what can be achieved in partnership with our 1of1 luxury NFTs. These will be based on his photographs, including some of his rare work and his more famous pieces. Some will involve experiences and special access to events and celebrities. Our pioneering technology is already changing the world of NFTs, leveraging blockchain technology with new use cases. This latest partnership will add another element to our work, and we look forward to announcing more details in due course."
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For more information on Nicolas Gerardin and to see more of his work, visit:
https://www.instagram.com/nicolasgerardin/
http://www.nicolasgerardin.com/
For more information on 1of1, visit: https://1of1.biz/
For more information on ARTM, visit: https://getartm.io/
Media Contact: info@getartm.io
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(The Hill) – President Biden fell off of his bike during a morning ride in Delaware on Saturday, according to a White House pool report.
The president, an avid bike rider, said he felt fine after falling off his bicycle while stopping to greet a crowd.
Biden fell off the bike during a morning ride at 9:40 a.m., and Secret Service agents quickly surrounded him as he stood up, according to the pool report. He then proceeded to speak to the crowd.
“I’m good,” Biden said when asked if was all right after the fall.
Biden said he had trouble taking his biking shoes out of the pedal. He had been out riding near his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach with first lady Jill Biden when he rode up to a group near the trail, and fell while trying to dismount.
He took a few questions before riding away, saying he planned to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping “soon” and is in the process of considering lifting Chinese tariffs as inflation continues to rise.
He added that he is ready to sign a bill to curb gun violence, the framework of which has been agreed upon by a bipartisan group of senators. The framework would provide funding to states to implement laws to keep guns out of the hands of people deemed dangerous to themselves or others.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday said that he would likely support gun legislation that reflects this framework.
Following the news of his fall, a White House spokesperson said the president needed no medical attention.
“As the President said, his foot got caught on the pedal while dismounting and he is fine. No medical attention is needed. The President looks forward to spending the rest of the day with his family,” the spokesperson said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/im-good-biden-ok-after-taking-spill-on-morning-bike-ride/ | 2022-06-18T17:23:02Z |
Orbital Sidekick to provide pipeline monitoring services for compliance and leak detection
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Sidekick (OSK) announced today it has been selected by Dallas-based Energy Transfer to monitor its assets in the Permian Basin through satellite technology. Energy Transfer is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America with more than 120,000 miles of pipeline and related assets crossing 41 states. OSK is the first company to commercially deploy hyperspectral sensors in space.
Energy Transfer selected OSK to monitor its Permian Basin assets as part of its Partnership-wide pipeline integrity programs designed to ensure the continued safety of its pipelines. The use of OSK's satellite technology allows Energy Transfer to go above and beyond the minimum regulatory requirements in monitoring the integrity of its pipelines, something Energy Transfer has done for decades. OSK's satellite technology enables earlier detection and prevention of leaks along pipeline rights of way, using hyperspectral data analysis to drive broad improvements in community safety, environmental performance, and overall operating efficiency.
"Energy Transfer's selection of Orbital Sidekick is a testament to our asset monitoring solution addressing a real and emerging market need," Daniel Katz, CEO & Co-Founder of OSK, said. "Operators at Energy Transfer are able to assess the integrity of its pipelines daily, for a reasonable price point and in a more sustainable fashion." Further, Peter Weaver, OSK's Vice President of Business Development, said "Energy Transfer is an ideal partner to stretch our capabilities to meet the next level of industry demands."
Upon deployment of OSK's GHOSt constellation, beginning late 2022 / early 2023, OSK will offer frequent monitoring of pipeline assets to the global oil and gas industry through its SIGMA Platform. OSK's technology will help the industry meet its compliance & regulatory obligations as well as help transition towards more sustainable operations.
Orbital Sidekick's vision is to lead the Energy Transition by building the most robust remote sensing and analytics capability in existence. OSK's proprietary analytics platform and hyperspectral payload architecture provide persistent space-based monitoring solutions powered by Spectral IntelligenceTM. This unique radiometric speciation and change detection capability enables unparalleled target monitoring services for both commercial and defense users on a global scale. Orbital Sidekick is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information on Orbital Sidekick's global persistent monitoring services, please visit orbitalsidekick.com.
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Pattern shift in our weather is one day away
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today is the last day for our consistent west wind pattern. All week we have been watching our storms move into our coastal communities from the Gulf waters. The storms were early developers with peak rain chances in the late morning and early afternoon. Normally in a Florida summer, our thunderstorms arrive in the later afternoon and early evening. We will return to that pattern this weekend. It is also a pattern that tends to bring us greater rainfall amounts, as the southeast winds push storms to the Gulf coast.
This transition from a west wind to a sustained southeast wind will take place tonight and tomorrow. Greater coverage of storms is also likely starting today. This due to an increase in moisture aloft.
One area of disturbed weather is being monitored in the Gulf waters. There is now about a 40% chance for some development. It is unlikely to become a strong storm due to its proximity to land, but it could be a big rain-maker to Mexico and Texas.
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The whitepaper from BARR Advisory and Hive Systems sheds new light on technical debt in cybersecurity, including what it looks like in practice, how it impacts businesses, and how to minimize its effects.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BARR Advisory and Hive Systems have partnered to release a new whitepaper examining technical debt and its impact on cybersecurity.
The latest cybersecurity resource created as part of an ongoing collaboration between BARR Advisory and Hive Systems, the whitepaper was designed to help organizations identify and solve cybersecurity challenges posed by technical debt, which arises as a result of taking shortcuts to meet short-term objectives at the expense of long-term security and flexibility.
The whitepaper underscores how managing and minimizing technical debt can help growing businesses realize their security goals and achieve lasting cyber resiliency.
"Business leaders and project managers often overlook the long-term effects that technical debt can have on their organizations," said BARR Advisory founder and president Brad Thies. "With this whitepaper, we aim to help them identify instances where they're accumulating technical debt early so it doesn't spiral into a major problem later on."
"The Impact of Technical Debt on Cybersecurity" explores:
How technical debt impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems;
- What technical debt looks like in practice;
- How to prevent technical debt from becoming a problem;
- How to manage technical debt so that it doesn't impact cybersecurity efforts; and,
- How to automate technical debt management solutions.
The whitepaper also identifies steps organizations can take to recognize and mitigate technical debt as early as the planning stage of project development and shares tips for businesses aiming to prevent the challenges caused by technical debt from leaving long standing impacts on their overall cybersecurity posture and business growth.
"Technical debt isn't just an IT problem—it's a business problem that prevents agility," said Alex Nette, CEO and co-founder of Hive Systems. "By understanding how to identify tech debt and reverse it, companies can operate more securely while exceeding their customers' expectations in the digital age."
The release of the whitepaper comes more than a year after BARR Advisory and Hive Systems first partnered to provide businesses with comprehensive and streamlined cybersecurity solutions. In addition to the whitepaper, BARR's Thies and Hive's Nette recently appeared on a webinar discussing how to navigate periods of heightened security risk by leaning on cybersecurity fundamentals.
To download the full whitepaper, visit: https://www.barradvisory.com/resources/whitepapers/
BARR Advisory is a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity consulting and compliance for companies with high-value information in cloud environments like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. A trusted advisor to some of the fastest growing cloud-based organizations around the globe, BARR simplifies compliance across multiple regulatory and customer requirements in highly regulated industries including technology, financial services, healthcare, and government.
BARR Advisory services include:
- Compliance Program Assistance
- SOC 1 Examinations
- SOC 2 and 3 Examinations
- SOC for Cybersecurity
- PCI DSS Assessment Services
- ISO 27001 Assessments
- FedRAMP Security Assessments
- HIPAA/HITECH Services
- HITRUST Services
- Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments
- Virtual CISO Services
- People and Culture Services
Hive Systems provides smarter cybersecurity solutions with our trusted experts. Leveraging our collective experience, we promote a true partnership by understanding what makes your organization unique to help evaluate your cybersecurity strengths and vulnerabilities. Together, we'll develop a risk reduction strategy that best utilizes your existing investments, including both technology and people, to reduce your risk anywhere—so you can keep your information secure everywhere. Through Hive Helps, we offer pro bono consulting services to qualified non-profit organizations and communities to ensure that limited resources don't stand in the way of social progress.
BARR ADVISORY MEDIA CONTACT
Michelle Smith
BARR Advisory
785-979-8874
msmith@barradvisory.com
HIVE SYSTEMS MEDIA CONTACT
David Oglethorpe
Hive Systems
804-396-4720
mediarelations@hivesystems.io
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The improvements see a significant boost to Getwizer's machine learning algorithm accuracy for analyzing open-ended question text and data cleansing.
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Getwizer, the hybrid consumer insights platform, announced today the latest upgrade to its WizerOne technology, allowing researchers to do even more with less while maintaining quality and consistency.
The new release provides improved machine learning algorithms for the coding of open-ended text and data cleansing. This increases overall accuracy and consistency of the data, and improves the identification of themes as open-ended responses are captured and analyzed in real time. The improvement in performance delivers up to 95% accuracy.
"This sets new industry standards for accuracy, saving hours per project in human supervision time, and outperforms what is currently available in the market," says Gilad Gans, CEO of Getwizer. "Customers can now benefit from highly scalable accuracy, to produce quality results regardless of the amount of data, while requiring less manual work for researchers. This also improves the scalability of Getwizer's platform to service more companies without compromising the quality of research or data delivered."
The automation of Getwizer's fully customizable research building blocks technology is also expanded to expedite the process of using past research work to create new projects. Various elements of a previous campaign can be easily duplicated and adjusted making repeatable research effortless in as little as few minutes, allowing research teams to seamlessly test, learn and repeat as often as they need.
The ability to effectively present and share research results using Getwizer's Native PowerPoint has also been further optimized with the addition of support for more chart options, formatted HTML text fields and greater editing capabilities.
"Each PowerPoint report is now easier and quicker to create instantly within the Getwizer platform, requiring the absolute minimum of manual input," says Alon Ravid, President & Co-Founder of Getwizer. "These automated reports allow research data and insights to be quickly cascaded throughout an organization and among its key stakeholders in an instant. Getwizer's intuitive native PowerPoint presentation capabilities are now at the forefront of what is available in the market."
This latest upgrade of Getwizer's core technology forms part of the company's product roadmap, which will be followed shortly by another release to further cement Getwizer's position as the leading consumer insights platform that delivers impactful research that's fast and affordable, with no tradeoffs.
About Getwizer
Getwizer is a hybrid consumer insights platform integrating the very best of tech and human expertise to deliver a custom, quick and efficient research experience. We enable insights, product and marketing teams to study whatever they need, whenever they need it, freeing them up to focus on decision-making that drives growth. Getwizer counts among its clients brands such as Reebok, Wilson Sporting Goods, Playtika and Next Insurance. For more information visit www.getwizer.com.
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roni.dagan@getwizer.com
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AUSTIN, Minn., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of LLOYD'S® barbeque products, the No. 1 selling heat-and-eat barbeque in America, are attending the 30th anniversary of the Giant National Capital Barbeque Battle on Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, with two-time Memphis in May world champions Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride.
"Barbeque is all about bringing families and friends together," said Rhonda Ihrke, LLOYD's® barbeque brand manager. "Our hardwood smoked pulled meats made with Pig Beach Mustard BBQ Sauce are the perfect solution to hectic weeknights or family backyard barbeques."
At the event in Washington D.C., visit the LLOYD'S® barbeque brand booth in BBQ Restaurant Row and sample our delicious Pecanwood Smoked Pulled Pork and Hickory Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken, both made with Pig Beach Mustard BBQ Sauce. If you are around for the weekend, you will not want to miss Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride demo our products at the Giant Fresh Ideas Stage on Sunday.
"The LLOYD'S® brand offers a meat that is moist, tender, flavorful and perfectly smoked and is arguably better than a lot of barbeques that I've eaten at restaurants," said Matt Abdoo, partner of Pig Beach. "To pair our sauce with it is an incredible honor of the Pig Beach BBQ Restaurants."
"We are really excited and passionate about what's in that package going out to consumers," added Shane McBride, partner of Pig Beach. "How cool is it that people can try our award-winning Pig Beach BBQ Sauce at Giant Foods and select retailers nationwide?"
Available in a 16-ounce easy-to-peel entrée tray, LLOYD'S® Pecanwood Smoked Pulled Pork and Hickory Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken with Pig Beach Mustard BBQ Sauce (MSRP $5.99-7.99) can be found at select retailers nationwide.
For additional information on LLOYD'S® barbeque products, including recipes, nutritional information and where to buy, visit www.LloydsBBQ.com, and for additional information on the event, visit https://bbqindc.com/.
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
ABOUT PIG BEACH Partners Rob Shawger, Shane McBride and Matt Abdoo originally formulated the idea for Pig Beach when they met working on America's highly competitive BBQ teams. Combining their fine dining experience and love of BBQ, they have grown Pig Beach from a seasonal pop-up to a series of nationally recognized restaurants in New York and Florida. All Pig Beach BBQ restaurants offer a laid-back atmosphere featuring great pit-smoked BBQ and outdoor bars. Pig Beach BBQ food stands out for experimenting with classic BBQ techniques while adding worldly influenced and forward-thinking cooking. For more information, visit www.pigbeachnyc.com.
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The nonprofit digital media company is funneling its trained Fellowship participants into full-time production roles.
NEW YORK, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Chance Studios (SCS), a nonprofit digital media company that trains and employs formerly incarcerated individuals, today announced the completion of its first-ever Digital Media Fellowship Program and partnership with MTV Entertainment Group to facilitate second chance hiring. MTV Entertainment will welcome three graduates from SCS' six-month fellowship program to their teams in May.
After successfully hosting their initial Fellowship, Second Chance Studios – the first-of-its-kind venture in the U.S. – aims to become the preeminent digital media training ground for formerly incarcerated individuals. Partners like MTV Entertainment Group are essential to SCS' model built on three pillars: experiential learning, curated mentorship, and job placement. In the program Fellows participated in learning sessions targeting life, soft, professional, and technical skills and applied them by creating video and audio content for their own projects and clients. They are eager to build on their skills and tell stories that inspire at MTV Entertainment.
To celebrate the culmination of its pilot, SCS will host its inaugural graduation fundraiser on Saturday, April 30th. Tickets are available and funds will go towards growing the program.
"The goal of this unique fellowship is to restore dignity and economic empowerment to the talented people we train at Second Chance Studios. We're excited to be delivering on that goal today," said Lajuanda M. Asemota, SCS CEO & Cofounder. "Our Fellows are eager to change their lives and shape the stories of our time. With this partnership, MTV Entertainment Group has shown there are media companies ready to stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion and open doors for second chances."
"We are thrilled to work together with Second Chance Studios to use our platform to enable their graduates as they begin a new professional journey within the Marketing Department at MTV Entertainment Group," said Amy Campbell, Marketing EVP at MTV Entertainment Group.
Second Chance Studios and MTV Entertainment Group are united in efforts to promote authentic storytelling and lift up marginalized voices at the highest level in media. After a wave of commitments from major media companies in the wake of outcries for racial justice in 2020, MTV Entertainment Group is taking concrete strides to diversify its teams while reaching an untapped talent pool. Second Chance Studios will continue to build on their program to ensure more system-impacted people can break into the industry.
For more information on how you can support SCS, please visit secondchancestudios.org.
Second Chance Studios is a nonprofit digital media company that trains and employs formerly incarcerated individuals. The program is built on three pillars: experiential learning, mentorship, and job placement, and the studio provides services for original content creation, video production, podcast recording, and digital advertising. The organization leverages the explosive growth in the new media industry to bring economic empowerment to returning citizens, their families, and communities. For more information about Second Chance Studios, please visit secondchancestudios.org.
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“We can’t currently meet the demand,” says auto industry rep. of new EV tax credits
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Biden administration wants half of all cars on the road to be electric by 2030.
The price for an average new electric vehicle is $66,000 dollars according the Kelley Blue Book. One goal of the new Inflation Reduction Act is to make electric cars more affordable, thanks to tax credits.
The new car credit will offset up to $7,500 of a new electric vehicle’s cost.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the credit is meant to help middle income families make the jump to electric.
Buttigieg said, “if you make millions, you won’t be eligible for this tax credit. Again, i think you’re going to be just fine.”
Some vehicles are eligible for the credit now, but that might change starting January 1st, 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act will add new regulations on sourcing and assembling batteries for electric cars, which the auto industry says will be a big problem.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is an industry group which represents most of the largest American and foreign car companies.
The group’s president, John Bozzella, wrote in an August blog post, “The $7500 credit might exist on paper, but no vehicles will qualify for this purchase incentive over the next few years.”
The group unsuccessfully urged Congress to phase-in the battery component requirements gradually.
Bozella also wrote, “While we work to unlock supplies of critical minerals and ramp up battery production at home, we can’t currently meet the demand for these materials on our own. That’s the reality.”
Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who worked on the new law’s legislative framework with Democratic leaders, defended the requirements. After the bill’s signing by President Joe Biden, Manchin said his bigger goal with the legislation was to building the American supply chain.
“I’m not I’m not a fan of the credits, okay. I’m a fan of basically building a supply chain here,” Manchin said. “We went into basically making sure that used cars, used EVs would get $4000. So that was the thing we compromised on.”
Niskanen Center climate policy expert, Kristin Eberhard, say the smaller $4,000 credit for used electric vehicles may be leaned on more until the auto industry catches up with the new car requirements.
Eberhard said, “So it could be that there’s more activity in the used EV market starting next year as people realize they can’t get the one that they want for the, you know, with the new subsidy.”
Resources:
List of qualifying electric vehicles
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VPR Brands, LP (OTC: VPRB):
On July 12, 2022, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office ruled to uphold the validity of VPR Brands Patent and denied institution of the petition for inter partes review (IPR) filed by Jupiter Research, LLC in Case No. IPR2022-00299 seeking to invalidate the Company's US Patent number 8,205,622 B2. The decision of the PTAB is not appealable.
The company owns Intellectual Property which is one of the original Patents filed for electronic cigarette technology. This Patent dates to 2009 and includes independent claims covering electronic cigarette products containing an electric airflow sensor, including a sensor comprised of a diaphragm microphone. The sensor turns the battery on and off, and covers most auto-draw, button less e-cigarettes, cig-a-likes, pod devices and vaporizers using an airflow sensor rather than a button.
The PTAB determined in its decision denying institution Jupiter did not establish a reasonable likelihood that claims 13 through 18 of the Company's '622 patent are unpatentable. The PTAB decision analyzed the prior art presented by Jupiter and rejected all prior art references.
The PTAB's decision denying institution clears the way for the Company's infringement litigation against Jupiter pending in the District of Arizona to proceed. Claim construction in that pending suit has already been completed. While some discovery still remains, the case should proceed to pre-trial motions this year.
The Company is represented by SRIPLAW, P.A. in the Arizona case as well as in the IPR review proceeding before the PTAB.
VPR Brands along with SRIPLAW has started to identify and notify over 50 of the leading companies using the Auto Draw Technology and VPR Brands intends to vigorously enforce its Patent. These companies were prioritized, based on sales volume and popularity. Most recently VPR Brands LP and its legal team, headed by Joel B Rothman of SRIPLAW, have filed litigation against 9 of the companies. Additional lawsuits will continue to be filed as necessary to protect the company's Intellectual Property rights.
The vaping industry has matured in size and continues to grow. The company believes that its patent puts them in a unique position to capitalize on the recent surge in e-cigarette/vape usage that resulted in what some analysts estimate to be a $6 billion e-cigarette market, not including devices sold for cannabis and CBD.
A majority of the vaping devices sold in the U.S. now utilize an auto-draw/button-less technology. The company is investigating all button-less vape devices within the nicotine, CBD, and cannabis space that initiate vaporization from the user's airflow inhalation as they would be suspect of infringement.
The company may also seek a buyer for this patent in the future. As an example of past patent sales for electronic cigarettes, another company, Ruyan, gained a U.S. patent for its electronic cigarette product. In August 2013, Imperial Tobacco Group purchased the intellectual property behind the Ruyan e-cigarette for $75 million. The market was barely what it is today and has grown tremendously since 2013.
Previous Settlements Announced:
Effective December 1, 2021, VPR Brands, LP (the "Company") and NEPA 2 Wholesale, LLC ("NEPA") entered into that certain Settlement Agreement (the "Settlement Agreement"). Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company and NEPA agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the Company against NEPA that alleged patent infringement relating to U.S. Patent No. 8205,622 (the "Patent"), and NEPA agreed to pay to the Company $275,000. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company agreed to license the Patent and related patents and applications to NEPA and certain of its affiliates.
On December 30, 2021, VPR Brands, LP (the "Company") entered into a Settlement Agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") by and between the Company and PHD Marketing, Inc. ("PHD"). VPR previously filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Civil Action No. 21-cv-03797) alleging patent infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,205,622 (the "Patent") by PHD (the "Action"). Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company and PHD agreed to settle the Action. In addition, PHD agreed to pay the Company $85,000.00. The Company also granted PHD a nonexclusive, non-assignable license to practice the invention set forth in the Patent.
On March 18, 2022, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement (the "XL Settlement Agreement") by and between the Company on the one hand, and XL Vape, LLC ("XL"), VGOD LLC ("VGOD"), and Saltnic LLC ("Saltnic" and collectively with XL and VGOD, the "XL Parties"), on the other hand. The Company previously filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Civil Action No. 2:21-cv-01110(MCS)) alleging patent infringement of the Patent by XL (the "XL Action"). Pursuant to the terms of the XL Settlement Agreement, the Company and the XL Parties agreed to settle the XL Action. In addition, the XL Parties agreed to pay the Company $155,000. The Company also granted each of the XL Parties a fully paid-up, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to practice the invention set forth in the Patent and all related patents and applications, domestic and foreign.
About VPR Brands, LP:
VPR Brands is a technology company, which develops consumer and business products based on the newest cutting-edge technologies and whose assets include issued a U.S. patent for atomization-related products including technology for medical marijuana vaporizers and electronic cigarette products and components. The company is also engaged in product development for the vapor or vaping market, including e-liquids, vaporizers, and electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes) which are devices that deliver nicotine and or cannabis through atomization or vaping, and without smoke and other chemical constituents typically found in traditional products. For more information about VPR Brands, please visit the company on the web at www.vprbrands.com
Forward-looking statements:
This news release contains statements that involve expectations, plans or intentions, and other factors discussed from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These statements are forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, so actual results may vary materially. The company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
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JINJIANG, China, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ Capital Market: AEHL) ("Antelope Enterprise" or the "Company"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles used for exterior siding and for interior flooring and design in residential and commercial buildings, and which also engages in business management, information system consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming, today announced its receipt of a deficiency letter from the Listing Qualifications Department (the "Staff") of the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq").
The Company received the deficiency letter on June 23, 2022, which notified the Company that for the last 30 consecutive business days the bid price for the Company's common stock had closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the "Bid Price Rule"). The deficiency letter does not result in the immediate delisting of the Company's common stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market.
In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) (the "Compliance Period Rule"), the Company has been provided an initial period of 180 calendar days, or until December 20, 2022 (the "Compliance Date"), to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule. If, at any time before the Compliance Date, the bid price for the Company's common stock closes at $1.00 or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days as required under the Compliance Period Rule, the Staff will provide written notification to the Company that it complies with the Bid Price Rule, unless the Staff exercises its discretion to extend this 10 day period pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(H).
If the Company is not in compliance with the Bid Price Rule by December 20, 2022, the Company may be afforded a second 180 calendar day period to regain compliance. To qualify, the Company would be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, except for the minimum bid price requirement. In addition, the Company would be required to notify Nasdaq of its intent to cure the minimum bid price deficiency, which may include, if necessary, implementing a reverse stock split.
If the Company does not regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule by the Compliance Date and is not eligible for an additional compliance period at that time, the Staff will provide written notification to the Company that its common stock may be delisted. The Company would then be entitled to appeal the Staff's determination to a NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel and request a hearing. There can be no assurance that, if the Company does appeal the delisting determination by the Staff to the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel, that such appeal would be successful.
The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its common stock and may, if appropriate, consider available options to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule, which could include effecting a reverse stock split. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule.
About Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited
Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited is a leading manufacturer of ceramic tiles in China. The Company's ceramic tiles are used for exterior siding, interior flooring, and design in residential and commercial buildings. Antelope Enterprise's products, sold under the "Hengda" or "HD", are available in over 2,000 style, color and size combinations and are distributed through a network of exclusive distributors as well as directly to large property developers. The Company also engages in business management, information system consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming in China. For more information, please visit http://www.aehltd.com.
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Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the continued stable macroeconomic environment in the PRC, the PRC real estate, construction and technology sectors continuing to exhibit sound long-term fundamentals, our ability to bring additional ceramic tile production capacity online going forward as our business improves, our ceramic tile customers continuing to adjust to our product price increases, our ability to sustain our average selling price increases and to continue to build volume in the quarters ahead, and whether our enhanced marketing efforts will help to produce wider customer acceptance of the new price points; and our ability to continue to grow our business management, information system consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming business. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "assume," "should," "indicate," "would," "believe," "contemplate," "expect," "estimate," "continue," "plan," "point to," "project," "could," "intend," "target" and other similar words and expressions of the future.
All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC's Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made.
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battleface reveals findings of its first annual U.S. Consumer Consideration Report
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- battleface today released its first annual U.S. Travel Insurance Consideration Report. Conducted by Opinium Research, the new survey found that while 80 percent of Americans intend to travel domestically this year, only three in 10 Americans plan to consider protecting their trip investments by purchasing travel insurance. Respondents cited price and ability to customize coverage options as the top reasons for not considering protecting trip investments.
As travel industry volatility continues amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, battleface has answered consumer calls for individualized products and customization with its industry-first, build-your-own travel insurance plan. The approach comes at a time where more than two-thirds of Americans (64%) reported the biggest influence on their decision to buy travel insurance being cost, while 44 percent stated they are most influenced by the ability to create a policy suitable for their specific needs when shopping for travel insurance.
"Offering relevant benefits to fit the needs of today's travelers is one of our key principles," said Lisa Conway, chief underwriting officer at battleface. "With personalization top of mind, this a la carte approach creates opportunity for greater customer satisfaction and ultimately saves money."
battleface makes the travel insurance process easier by providing unmatched customer care with 24-hour claims, emergency travel and medical assistance services, access to up-to-the-minute global travel restrictions and requirements, and a robust menu of quality stand-alone benefits including:
- Trip Cancellation
- Trip Interruption
- Trip Delay & Missed Connection
- Baggage Loss & Delay (including Sports Equipment Coverage)
- Travel Medical & Emergency Evacuation
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Vacation Rental Damage Waiver
- Pet Medical and Pet Return while Traveling
- Rental Car Damage Coverage
For more information on battleface travel insurance, please visit https://www.battleface.com.
About battleface
battleface, Inc. is a full-stack global travel insurance company enabling customers and partners to easily select custom-built products and services that perfectly fit their needs. Access to embedded products, relevant benefits, and responsive customer service from any device—welcome to a better insurance experience. Welcome to battleface.
Study Methodology
The study was carried out as an online survey on a sample of 2,000 adults ages 18+ in the United States between March 17 and March 22, 2022. The sample was weighted to be nationally representative of the US according to sex, age, region and income.
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Dear Heloise: I have some driving and parking hints:
1. I park in a garage. In order to avoid hitting the wall, I keep an orange construction cone in the garage in front of the car. I also used a marker to draw a line on the floor near the driver’s door so I know how far to pull up.
2. From the driver’s seat, I cannot see the trunk or the front end of my auto, so I taped a bright orange pencil to the front bumper, so that it sticks upward just enough so I can see it. (I can’t see the back either, but the car has a camera.)
3. My car is a very popular color, so I added a few inexpensive auto decals to catch my eye. For people who live or work in high-rise buildings, putting a decal on the car will help you find your car before you exit the building.
— R.B., via email | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/advice_columns/article_bcda8d66-b445-11ec-8514-cb9345f72f3a.html | 2022-04-05T10:19:20Z |
29 new Fellows will tackle global challenges by harnessing interdisciplinary science
Marking the 5th year, overall Fellowship numbers reach over 100 members from 30 nationalities
BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eric and Wendy Schmidt announced the 2022 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows. The 29 new Fellows are a group of exceptional early-career scientists from around the world, each committed to transcending disciplines to advance discovery and driving innovation that improves the quality of life for all.
Schmidt Science Fellows is the inaugural Program of Schmidt Futures, the philanthropic initiative of Eric and Wendy Schmidt. Now marking its fifth anniversary, Schmidt Science Fellows exemplifies Schmidt Futures' mission by bringing the brightest minds together to solve society's toughest challenges and now has 113 active and alumni Fellows representing 30 nationalities of origin. Fellows from the first cohorts are already pursuing faculty roles in renowned universities, leading start-up companies, and influencing policy.
Schmidt Science Fellows, delivered in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, envisions a world where interdisciplinary science can flourish and accelerate discoveries that tackle major challenges and have a positive impact on the world. Each Fellow is supported for one to two years with up to $200,000 in stipend, individualized mentoring, and a series of professional development sessions around the world, to pursue research at a disciplinary pivot to their PhD and maximize their potential as future scientific leaders. Among the 2022 Fellows are scientists aiming to develop new therapies to treat cancer and heart disease, scale-up sustainable fuel production, restore vision for blind people, protect endangered species, generate new approaches for clean water and energy, and more.
Eric Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Futures and former CEO and Chairman of Google, said: "Our latest group of Schmidt Science Fellows embodies our vision for this Program at its inception five years ago. We find the most talented next-generation leaders from around the world and back these impressive young adults with the resources and networks they need to realize their full potential while addressing some of the big scientific questions facing the world. Congratulations to the 2022 Schmidt Science Fellows, I am excited to see where your science takes you and what you will achieve."
"In the first five years of this Program, Fellows have combined biology and computer science to revolutionize drug discovery. They've introduced AI to biomedical engineering to bring cancer screening to underserved communities. And they're working across optics, atomic physics, astrophysics, ocean science and more to identify new ways to reverse climate destruction," said Wendy Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Futures and president of The Schmidt Family Foundation. "This new cohort will join a growing network of interdisciplinary scientists and researchers engaging in critically important work that goes beyond any project they may undertake individually."
Dr. Megan Kenna, Executive Director of Schmidt Science Fellows, said: "We need scientists to have the freedom to take risks with their science, to be ambitious without fear of the consequences of failure, and to draw on whatever discipline they need for the problem at hand. The clock is ticking on the world's big challenges, and we need science to play its part in finding solutions. I am proud to welcome our 2022 Schmidt Science Fellows into a community of scientists and supporters who come together to harness the power of interdisciplinary science for the benefit of the world."
The 2022 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows comes from 23 of the world's leading science and engineering institutions. The cohort is 15 women and 14 men and represents 12 nationalities, including the Program's first Fellows from Ireland and South Africa.
The 2022 Fellows, announced today:
- Juncal Arbelaiz - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Emmanuela Bonglack - Duke University
- Maria Lastra Cagigas - University of New South Wales Sydney
- Xiangkun Cao - Cornell University
- Paul Chen - University of Toronto
- Mostapha Dakhchoune - École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- Tiarnan Doherty - University of Cambridge
- Kara Fong - University of California, Berkeley
- Berit Goodge - Cornell University
- Samuel Greene - Columbia University
- Harsha Gurnani - University College London
- Alexander Heyde - Harvard University
- Michael Heyns - University of Cape Town
- Natsumi Komatsu - Rice University
- Caitlin Maikawa - Stanford University
- Naomi Arita Merino - Wageningen University & Research
- Elise Needham - University of Sydney
- Kevin Ng - The Francis Crick Institute
- Ethan Perets - Yale University
- Elizabeth Phillips - University of Toronto
- Jason Qian - Harvard University
- Hannah Rana - University of Oxford
- Tim Sainburg - University of California, San Diego
- Sandya Subramanian - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Anthony Waddle - University of Melbourne
- Mingyi Wang - Carnegie Mellon University
- Christine Wilkinson - University of California, Berkeley
- Kevin Zhou - Duke University
- Hannah Zlotnick - University of Pennsylvania
More details on each 2022 Fellow, including their research interests and their interdisciplinary science ambitions, can be found here.
Schmidt Science Fellows are supported for at least one and up to two years with a USD $100,000 per year stipend to pursue their interdisciplinary science at the best possible lab for their project in the world. Each cohort participates in the Program's Global Meeting Series, which provides tailored training, introductions to new concepts, visits to leading interdisciplinary scientific centers, and opportunities to engage with renowned thought-leaders from science, business, policy, and society. Once selected, every Fellow becomes a member of a lifelong community of interdisciplinary leaders who can affect real and innovative change in the world.
Schmidt Science Fellows is an initiative of Schmidt Futures, delivered in partnership with the Rhodes Trust. The Schmidt Science Fellows Program helps scientists solve bigger problems faster by identifying, developing, and amplifying the next generation of science leaders, building a community of scientists and supporters of interdisciplinary science, and leveraging this network to drive sector-wide change.
Each year, the Schmidt Science Fellows work in partnership with around 100 of the world's leading science and engineering institutions to identify the best, brightest, and highest potential candidates to join the Fellowship. Nominated candidates then apply to the Program before a rigorous selection process that includes a paper-based academic review with panels of experts in their home disciplines, and final interviews with panels, including senior representatives from across many scientific disciplines and different business sectors.
Schmidt Futures bets early on exceptional people making the world better. Founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative that brings talented people together in networks to prove out their ideas and solve hard problems in science and society. To learn more about our method and the diverse types of capital and tools that we deploy, visit https://www.schmidtfutures.com.
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The free Light & Matter: Vernier Supplement to OpenSciEd Unit 6.1 helps teachers incorporate data-collection technology into OpenSciEd's NGSS-aligned lesson
BEAVERTON, Ore., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Software & Technology has launched Light & Matter: Vernier Supplement to OpenSciEd Unit 6.1 to support engaging, hands-on science learning for middle school students. This free e-book incorporates data-collection technology into the first lesson in OpenSciEd Unit 6.1, which is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), to help students gain a deeper understanding of the initial scientific concepts being taught and to motivate their learning throughout the remainder of the unit.
"It is so important for teachers to have high-quality content to help build students' STEM literacy at an early age," said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. "Our partnership with OpenSciEd gives middle school teachers access to free, standards-aligned, technology-integrated instructional materials to support this work. The new supplement, in particular, helps set the stage for the following lessons in the unit by encouraging students to collect and analyze data as they engage in three-dimensional learning and explore how light interacts with matter in the world around them."
After watching a perplexing movie involving a one-way mirror, Light & Matter: Vernier Supplement to OpenSciEd Unit 6.1 prompts students to use a Go Direct® Light and Color Sensor to quantify amounts of transmitted and reflected light, then compare the sensor readings with what they perceive with their own senses. Using various models, students develop an understanding of two of the ways light interacts with matter. They also answer the question, "How can something act like a mirror and a window at the same time?"
OpenSciEd Unit 6.1 features a total of eight lessons. In addition to "What happens when light shines on the one-way mirror?" (featuring the Go Direct Light and Color Sensor), lessons include:
- "How do similar amounts of light transmit through and reflect off the one-way mirror?"
- "How do light and the one-way mirror interact to cause the one-way mirror phenomenon?"
Vernier Software & Technology offers a number of free downloadable teaching supplements that enhance the digital curricular units available through OpenSciEd. The free units explore common middle school science topics, such as weather, climate, metabolic reactions, forces, and sound waves.
Visit the Vernier website to learn more about Light & Matter: Vernier Supplement to OpenSciEd Unit 6.1.
Vernier Software & Technology has led the innovation of educational, scientific data-collection technology for over 40 years. Vernier was founded by a former physics teacher and employs educators at all levels of the organization. The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With worldwide distribution to over 150 countries, Vernier data loggers are used by educators and students from elementary school to university. Vernier technology-based solutions enhance STEM education, increase learning, build students' critical-thinking skills, and support the science and engineering practices detailed in the Next Generation Science Standards. The Vernier business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace. For more information, visit http://www.vernier.com.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teenagers, many high-volume users of technology, expect their tech usage to increase over the next two years, according to a report CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.
CompTIA's "Student Perspectives of Technology and Careers" finds that more than two-thirds of teenagers have some idea of the career path they would like to pursue. Half that group indicates some interest in working in technology, with boys (55%) more than girls (47%) considering a career in tech.
Interestingly, students who are interested in tech identify specific occupation categories that align with current employer job postings, including positions in software and application development, emerging technologies and cybersecurity.
Just over half of teens (53%) expect to increase their connections to tech. Nine out of 10 connect to the Internet on their mobile phones, confirmation of their need to constantly connect to technology.
"Young people clearly have great interest and high comfort levels in their interactions with technology," said Colleen Crino, chief development officer for Creating IT Futures. "Developing these traits will help them as they progress from students to digital knowledge workers and technology professionals."
Misperceptions about working in tech persist among teens. This includes the feeling that a tech job requires good math and science skills; that the work is complicated and difficult; that you work alone on a computer; the work is boring; or is just for tech geeks.
"Connecting students to more engaging and fun tech resources and curricula, in addition to adult mentors, are two actions that can have an immediate and powerful impact in shaping career decisions," said Tazneen Kasem, director of youth learning programs at CompTIA.
Just 45% of students report knowing someone personally who works in the tech field. Though an improvement over the previous CompTIA survey on the topic (36%), many young people miss obtaining first-hand knowledge of careers in tech. Another troubling indicator is that boys report receiving higher levels of encouragement to consider a tech career than girls. This encouragement gap is among the factors that contributes to lower rates of consideration for a career in technology among girls.
CompTIA's "Student Perspectives of Technology and Careers" study is based on a survey of 1,671 teenagers in Australia, Belgium, Canada, India, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and United States. The complete report is available at https://www.comptia.org/content/research/student-perspectives-of-technology-and-careers.
About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. Visit https://www.comptia.org/.
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Man arrested for punching Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s deputy
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A 47-year-old St. Louis man is facing battery charges for allegedly punching a Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Deputy early Thursday morning.
According to the Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office, Eric John Amundsen was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections around 5:30 a.m. for battery against a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement and disobeying official traffic-control devices.
Officials say around 3:30 a.m. Thursday, Shawnee Co. Dispatch received a report of two people wearing dark clothing walking along I-70 near SW Valencia Rd.
When deputies arrived to that location, officials say Amundsen struck a deputy with his fist. He was quickly taken into custody.
The person Amundsen was walking with, only identified as a 17-year-old male was taken to the Kansas Children’s Service League.
According to the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections, Amundsen was booked into custody around 5:30 a.m.
No other information was released.
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Warsaw takes over Russia-built compound to give to Ukraine
WARSAW (AP) — The mayor of Warsaw says a disputed compound administered by Russia’s diplomatic mission is being taken over by the city and will be made available to the Ukrainian community. Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski was at the site Monday and said a bailiff had entered the two apparently empty buildings to check their condition. He said Russia was occupying the compound “unlawfully.” Russia had the apartment blocks built in the 1970s. They became empty in the 1990s, after Poland shed Moscow’s dominance. Poland has been saying for decades that the lease on the land has expired and has demanded its return. Ukraine’s ambassador says Ukraine will file to lease the compound, which could be used for a school or a culture center. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/11/warsaw-takes-over-russia-built-compound-to-give-to-ukraine/ | 2022-04-11T17:37:29Z |
Topeka event addresses ways to combat opioid, Fentanyl overdoses
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Opioid drug overdoses are a concern in many communities across the United States, including in Topeka.
Prevention and Resiliency Services, based in the capital city, sponsored an event Wednesday morning at the Kay McFarland Japanese Garden and Venue in Gage Park to address the problem.
Around 60 people representing a variety of local organizations attended the gathering at the Kay McFarland Garden and Venue, located just south of the Topeka Zoo near S.W. 10th Avenue and Gage Boulevard.
Several presenters discussed opioid and fentanyl abuse in Topeka and steps that can be taken to help prevent the problem.
Mandy Czechanski, executive director of Prevention and Recovery Services, said the message presented at Wednesday morning’s gathering was vital for the Topeka community.
“We feel like this message is critical for anyone that’s present, because opioids and overdose and drug abuse and addiction can affect anybody’s families,” Czechanski said. “Our hope today is that people walk away with more knowledge and are informed and feel like they are empowered to share information and hopefully save someone’s life.”
According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, there were 266 drug-overdose deaths in Shawnee County from 2011 to 2020.
Those numbers continue to rise, experts said at Wednesday’s meeting, as traces of Fentanyl are turning up in drugs ranging from heroin to cocaine to marijuana.
Alyssa Nava, a prevention specialist at the Lawrence-based DCCCA, said a key to combatting drug abuse is “educating families” and “educating communities, letting people know and raising the awareness that Fentanyl and opioid overdoses are really dangerous and that we know they’re impacting our communities.”
Experts said collaboration among various agencies also is an important component of reducing opioid and Fentanyl overdoses and deaths in communities.
Topeka police Capt. Jerry Monasmith said that while officers will enforce laws regarding illegal drugs, they also are working with other agencies to help prevent people from using the substances.
Monasmith also called on community members to step up and help people they know who may be struggling with a drug addiction.
“If they do see something, have the courage to say something,” Monasmith said, “whether it’s within their own circles or with law enforcement, so that we can hopefully address it and, again, save lives.”
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All-New Digital Platform Offers Flexible, Fast and Easy Online Financing, including Lease and Loan Purchase Options to Lucid Air Customers
NEWARK, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards with the longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market, today unveiled Lucid Financial Services, an all-new digital platform offering a flexible, fast and easy financing process, including lease1 and loan2 purchase options to Lucid Air customers. The program is accessible to U.S. customers now taking deliveries of Lucid Air Grand Touring models and will also be available to customers taking delivery of Touring and Pure models later this year. Lucid Financial Services is offered to Lucid Air customers as part of a seamless online experience through a strategic relationship with Bank of America.
The Lucid Financial Services digital platform enables all aspects of the vehicle purchasing process to be completed online, including the finance application and e-signing of the finance contract. Lucid Financial Services also offers a concierge service with a high-level of personalized support that can assist customers in navigating the application process. Bank of America offers Lucid Air customers competitive financing rates subject to approval. Customers can apply for 24-, 36-, or 48-month leases, and loans with various length terms. Approval for any term will depend on a customer's individual situation.
"Lucid Air customers have requested flexible financing options, including lease and loan purchase, with many of them preferring a 100% digital experience," said Amira Aly, Lucid's Director of Financial Services. "Lucid Financial Services is all about delivering a best-in-class finance journey from online application to e-signing with full transparency of terms and flexible purchasing options. Our goal is to transform vehicle financing by introducing new processes that enable our customers to experience the luxury and technology of Lucid electric vehicles."
According to J.D. Power's 2021 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index, satisfaction was higher among online car shoppers than those who visited brick-and-mortar dealerships in both the premium and mass-market segments. Bank of America has reported that customers applying for auto financing initiated through its digital platforms increased by 21% in 2020 and another 18% in 2021 to a new high of 77% as of year-end 2021, reflecting a steady and meaningful increase in consumer interest in digital auto purchasing.
"We are delighted to provide tailored financial solutions to customers for leasing or buying Lucid vehicles, and our digital solutions make it fast and easy to apply for financing," said Fabien Thierry, Head of Vehicle Lending Products at Bank of America. "Our relationship with Lucid helps us meet growing consumer demand for electric vehicles and reinforces our $1 trillion commitment to environmental transition and low-carbon solutions."
In March 2022, Bank of America became the first bank in the country to be certified by J.D. Power for Financial Health Support, due in part to Bank of America's commitment to providing simple and accessible solutions that are personalized and easy to use.
Customers who utilize Lucid Financial Services will be able to choose between loan purchase and lease products in a seamless process designed specifically for Lucid customers which allows Lucid to continue building relationships directly with owners and to provide transparent financing terms from the beginning of the purchase process. Throughout its growth, Lucid Financial Services will continue to evaluate new product offerings that enable ownership and leasing options for Lucid vehicles.
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The company's first car, Lucid Air is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features luxurious full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. Underpinned by race-proven battery technology and proprietary powertrains developed entirely in-house, Lucid Air was named the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year®. The Lucid Air Grand Touring features an official EPA estimated 516 miles of range or 1,050 horsepower. Customer deliveries of Lucid Air, which is produced at Lucid's new factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, are underway.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA).
Class Period: May 6, 2020 – June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Carvana investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a professional nuclear pipefitter/mechanic and I've been working with hand tools for 15 years. During that time, I saw the need for an updated ratchet that would replace the conventional ratchet. I thought of a simple tool that would save time, money and space in a toolbox. It would also reduce stress," said the inventor from Newport News, Va.
He created THE SIMPLE RATCHET that helps simplify the gripping and turning of various fasteners by adapting to the particular nut or bolt. This helps save time and effort for a busy mechanic, home builder or anyone that uses hand tools by eliminating the need to dig through a tool box to try and find the right socket or adaptor. Additionally, this strong, reliable and user-friendly tool helps to avoid annoying delays and frustration.
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-RKH-216, 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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Dolly Parton gives $1M to infectious disease research, again
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the organization announced on Wednesday.
The new gift is one of several Parton has made to the center over the years, including a $1 million gift in April 2020 for COVID vaccine research. That gift helped Vanderbilt researchers test an array of drugs aimed at reducing the life-threatening symptoms associated with COVID-19, the center said in a news release. Researchers are also looking at entirely new therapies to both treat COVID-19 and prevent infection.
Parton’s new gift will support a variety of ongoing research at the medical center, including understanding how viruses and bacteria cause disease, understanding and preventing antibiotic resistance, preventing and treating infections, diagnosing and treating infections in children with cancer, and gauging the impact of childhood infections throughout the world, according to the news release.
“Dolly’s previous support to infectious disease research, and also our pediatric cancer program, has already saved countless lives,” said Dr. Jeff Balser, president and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. “This new gift will bolster our defenses against future threats to the safety of this region and society as a whole.”
Parton said she supports the work because she loves children.
“No child should ever have to suffer,” Parton said in a news release. “I’m willing to do my part to try and keep as many of them as I can as healthy and safe as possible.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/15/dolly-parton-gives-1m-infectious-disease-research-again/ | 2022-06-15T18:03:04Z |
BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, today announced the launch of the Nintex Promapp® mobile app, empowering company-wide business teams to gain efficiencies via process management, no matter where they are working from.
- To learn more about the Nintex Promapp mobile app, visit https://www.nintex.com/process-management/promapp-mobile/
"With the launch of the Nintex Promapp mobile app, every person in every organization can now have business processes at their fingertips, whether they are in the boardroom or on the manufacturing floor," said Neal Gottsacker, Nintex Chief Product Officer.
4 key benefits of the Nintex Promapp mobile app
The release of the Nintex Promapp mobile app will:
- Drive consistency of service to customers from anywhere, at any time
- Help previously underserved frontline workers to work more efficiently and stay in sync with the rest of the organization
- Help organizations to manage risk and ensure compliance since everyone on the team has the most up-to-date information at hand
- Let you install the Nintex Promapp mobile app, which is available to all organizations with an active Nintex Promapp license, on the device of your choice (Android and iOS)
For an overview of the Nintex Promapp mobile app, visit https://www.nintex.com/process-management/promapp-mobile/overview/, and to sign up for a free trial, click here: https://www.nintex.com/trial/#promapp
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Nintex is the global standard for process intelligence and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Process Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimizing business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA).
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8th Annual ‘Just a Buck’ campaign brings in $51k for local kids
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than $51,000 is going to help kids in the Topeka and surrounding communities thanks to the generous support of area businesses and viewers.
WIBW’s Chris Fisher and Alyssa Willetts, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Shawnee Co. Director Eric Maydew joined Lewis Toyota General Manger Mike Surey and Interstate Batteries’ Mark Schuster to reveal the results of the 8th Annual ‘Just a Buck’ Campaign.
$51,331 dollars was raised in the month-long campaign that took place in June.
During the campaign, Willetts and co-anchor Jared Broyles, along with Fisher asked WIBW viewers and social media followers to send in their dollar donations. Campaign sponsors Lewis Toyota, Interstate Batteries of Northern Kansas, Topeka Periodontics and Gardner Roofing chipped in the $25,000 in matching funds to help stimulate giving.
However, those donations never really started rolling in until the last three days, when more than $15,000 in matching funds remained. The campaign brought in a whopping $9,200 on June 30th, the final day.
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NASHVILLE, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMBEST, the member-owned, nationwide network of independent truck stops and service centers, presented the 2021 Grand Prize Polaris Ranger XP900 to Kansas based driver and long-time AMBUCK$ cardholder Doug Jackson. The presentation was held on Wednesday April 6th, 2022, at AMBEST member location Midwest Travel Plaza in Cuba MO.
"The best phone call I get to make each year is when we call our AMBUCK$ grand prize lucky driver," says Steve Allen, CEO of AMBEST. "Drivers have responded and connected with the Polaris Ranger ATV, and we are excited to partner with Lucas Oil for the 14th consecutive year to present this amazing vehicle to Doug."
AMBUCK$ is the longest continuously running professional driver rewards program and gives over $30,000 in prizes and rewards to truck & motor coach drivers each year. Drivers swipe their AMBUCK$ loyalty card when they fuel at any AMBEST location or get work done at an AMBEST Service Center. Each swipe is an entry to win multiple prizes or even the annual grand prize valued at over $20,000.
"I remember looking at the grand prize banner and saying, 'No one ever wins these things.'" Says Doug Jackson, the lucky winner. "Like many truck drivers, I work hard and spend a lot of time on the road to build a better future for my family. Winning this is an amazing gift recognizing that hard work."
March 1st, AMBEST announced the 2022 Grand Prize is a 2022 Indian Super Chief Motorcycle. This will be the 15th year that AMBEST is partnering with Lucas Oil to co-sponsor a Grand Prize to be given to one lucky driver who swipes their AMBUCK$ card at one of over 500 AMBEST locations across the country.
About AMBEST
Founded in 1988, AMBEST is a member-owned, nationwide network of independent truck stops and service centers. Unlike big corporate companies, AMBEST locations are family owned businesses where you're likely to find the owner with his or her sleeves rolled up ready to take care of drivers anyway they can. AMBEST has over 500 Truck Stops and Service Centers across the United States.
Pictured: Steve Allen – CEO AMBEST, Doug Jackson– 2021 AMBUCK$ Grand Prize Winner
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Social media platforms vowed to rein in extremism. Buffalo puts them to the test
By Clare Duffy and Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Business
In the wake of Saturday’s mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, Big Tech platforms scrambled to stop the spread of a video of the attack filmed by the suspect and a document allegedly also produced by him where he outlines his beliefs.
Major social media platforms have tried to improve how they respond to the sharing of this kind of content since the mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019, which was streamed live on Facebook. In the 24 hours after that attack, Facebook said it removed 1.5 million copies of the video. Experts in online extremism say such content can act as far-right terrorist propaganda and inspire others to carry out similar attacks; the Buffalo shooter was directly influenced by the Christchurch attack, according to the document he allegedly shared.
The stakes for addressing the spread of such content quickly are significant. “This fits into a model that we’ve seen over and over and over again,” said Ben Decker, CEO of digital investigations consultancy Memetica and an expert on online radicalization and extremism. “At this point we know that the consumption of these videos creates copycat mass shootings.”
Still, social media companies face challenges in responding to what appears to be users posting a deluge of copies of the Buffalo shooting video and document.
The response by Big Tech
Saturday’s attack was streamed live on Twitch, a video streaming service owned by Amazon that is particularly popular with gamers. Twitch said it removed the video two minutes after the violence started, before it could be widely viewed but not before it was downloaded by other users. The video has since been shared hundreds of thousands of times across major social media platforms and also posted to more obscure video hosting sites.
Spokespeople for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Reddit all told CNN that they have banned sharing the video on their sites and are working to identify and remove copies of it. (TikTok did not respond to requests for comment on its response.) But the companies appear to be struggling to contain the spread and manage users looking for loopholes in their content moderation practices.
CNN observed a link to a copy of the video circulating on Facebook on Sunday night. Facebook included a warning that the link violated its community standards but still allowed users to click through and watch the video. Facebook parent company Meta said it had removed the link after CNN asked about it.
Meta on Saturday designated the event as a “terrorist attack,” which triggered the company’s internal teams to identify and remove the account of the suspect, as well as to begin removing copies of the video and document and links to them on other sites, according to a company spokesperson. The company added the video and document to an internal database that helps automatically detect and remove copies if they are reuploaded. Meta has also banned content that praises or supports the attacker, the spokesperson said.
The video was also hosted on a lesser known video service called Streamable and was only removed after it had reportedly been viewed more than 3 million times, and its link shared across Facebook and Twitter, according to The New York Times.
A spokesperson for Streamable told CNN the company was “working diligently” to remove copies of the video “expeditiously.” The spokesperson did not respond when asked how one video had reached millions of views before it was removed.
Copies of the document allegedly written by the shooter were uploaded to Google Drive and other, smaller online storage sites and shared over the weekend via links to those platforms. Google did not respond to requests for comment about the use of Drive to spread the document.
Challenges for addressing extremist content
In some cases, the big platforms appeared to struggle with common moderation pitfalls, such as removing English-language uploads of the video faster than those in other languages, according to Tim Squirrell, communications head at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a think tank dedicated to addressing extremism.
But the mainstream Big Tech platforms also must grapple with the fact that not all internet platforms want to take action against such content.
In 2017, Facebook, Microsoft, YouTube and Twitter founded the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, an organization designed to help promote collaboration in preventing terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting their platforms that has since grown to include more than a dozen companies. Following the Christchurch attack in 2019, the group committed to prevent the livestreaming of attacks on their platforms and to coordinate to address violent and extremist content.
“Now, technically, that failed. It was on Twitch. It then started getting posted around in the initial 24 hours,” Decker said, adding that the platforms have more work to do in effectively coordinating to remove harmful content during crisis situations. Still, the work done by the major platforms since Christchurch meant that their response to Saturday’s attack was faster and more robust than the reaction three years ago.
But elsewhere on the internet, smaller sites such as 4chan and messaging platform Telegram provided a place where users could congregate and coordinate to repeatedly re-upload the video and document, according to Squirrell. (For its part, Telegram says it “expressly prohibits” violence and is working to remove footage of the Buffalo shooting.)
“Many of the threads on 4chan’s message board were just people demanding the stream over and over again, and once they got a seven-minute version, just re-posting it over and over again” to bigger platforms, Squirrell said. As with other content on the internet, videos like the one of Saturday’s shooting are also often quickly manipulated by online extremist communities and incorporated into memes and other content that can be harder for mainstream platforms to identify and remove.
Like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, platforms like 4chan rely on user generated content, and are legally protected (at least in the United States) by a law called Section 230 from liability over much of what users post. But whereas the mainstream Big Tech platforms are incentivized by advertisers, social pressures and users to address harmful content, the smaller, more fringe platforms are not motivated by a desire to protect ad revenue or attract a broad base of users. In some cases, they desire to be online homes for speech that would be moderated elsewhere.
“The consequence of that is that you can never complete the game of whack-a-mole,” Squirrell said. “There’s always going to be somewhere, someone circulating a Google Drive link or a Samsung cloud link or something else that allows people to access this … Once it’s out in the ether, it’s impossible to take everything down.”
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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has processed more than 255,000 applications for its new Emergency Relief Program. USDA has made approximately $6.1 billion, to date, in payments to commodity and specialty crop producers to help offset eligible losses from qualifying 2020 and 2021 natural disasters.
By breaking down agency barriers, using existing data across USDA and pre-filled applications, USDA’s Farm Service Agency, in cooperation with the Risk Management Agency, has been able to expediently provide economic relief and save producers and staff more than a million hours of time.
“The expedient manner in which these emergency relief programs have been developed and executed ensures swift delivery of program benefits to producers, responsible use of taxpayer dollars and equates to time savings for our customers and for USDA staff,” USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie, said. “Reducing the time spent collecting information we already have elsewhere at USDA or through crop insurance means our team has more bandwidth to reach and support new customers.
"Our streamlined, successful ERP implementation is a testament to the USDA team’s creativity, dedication, and willingness to break down traditional divisions between agencies and resolve complicated information technology challenges to further the shared goal of better serving farmers and ranchers.”
The design of ERP Phase One allowed for an expedited process that saved time for staff and producers. FSA was able to begin disbursing payments to producers within days of rolling out the program when, under the predecessor program, lengthy applications and processing were required before making payments.
FSA county offices can process almost nine ERP applications in the time it took to process one application for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program, the predecessor program for ad hoc disaster assistance. This equates to 88% less time to process applications and a reduction of more than one million staff hours.
These process improvements also enhanced the customer experience for farmers by reducing the number of producer trips to FSA county offices and allowing producers to spend less time completing forms so they could focus more on their agricultural operations. In addition, the ERP program design greatly diminished the risk potential for errors and leveraged the existing RMA and Federal Crop Insurance loss adjustment and verification processes.
The efforts to streamline, improve responsiveness and work across traditional agency borders goes beyond just the recent ERP process. FSA mailed pre-filled ERP applications to producers of commodities covered by federal crop insurance in late May and has since paid producers with eligible losses more than $6 billion. Pre-filled ERP applications were mailed to producers with Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage last week, and so far, FSA has already issued $35.9 million in payments to producers with eligible losses.
A new public-facing dashboard on the ERP webpage has information on ERP payments that can be sorted by crop type – specialty or non-specialty, specific commodities and state. FSA will update the dashboard on Monday each week.
For more information on ERP and ELRP eligibility, program provisions for historically underserved producers as well as Frequently Asked Questions, producers can visit FSA’s Emergency Relief webpage.
Additional USDA disaster assistance information can be found on farmers.gov, including the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster-at-a-Glance fact sheet and Farm Loan Discovery Tool. For FSA and Natural Resources Conservation Service programs, producers should contact their local USDA Service Center. For assistance with a crop insurance claim, producers and landowners should contact their crop insurance agent.
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Which Hulk action figure is best?
Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk has been captivating audiences ever since he was first introduced to comic book readers in 1962, and Hulk action figures have been successful amongst fans of all ages. The character has appeared in television shows, video games and several comic book series, but his inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films has taken Hulk’s popularity to new heights. This means there’s more Hulk merchandise than ever, but young fans will especially love the Hasbro Hulk Avengers Titan Hero Figure.
What to know before you buy a Hulk action figure
Hulk design
Over the years, there have been many iterations of Hulk across all entertainment mediums. The most common action figure designs depict Hulk with green skin and torn purple trunks, though some toys feature grey or red skin. The most popular recent version of the character is the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, and many action figures have official Avengers branding. While the film iteration of Hulk is generally similar to designs in other mediums, the Gladiator Hulk seen in “Thor: Ragnarok” is very popular as an action figure, as is the more sophisticated Professor Hulk from “Avengers: Endgame.” These alternate Hulks are more likely to come with outfits and accessories.
Size
While there are many smaller Hulk action figures, Hulk toys tend to be larger than other Marvel toys due to the character’s size. Most Hulk figures are over 6 inches, and many are taller than 12 inches.
Age range
Hulk action figures are designed for fans across the age spectrum. The character’s large size makes for big toys that present less of a choking hazard than smaller characters, and the bright green color scheme is appealing to younger kids. There are also exceptionally detailed and poseable figures that are great for older fans, and there are many attractive Hulk statues designed to be collector’s items.
What to look for in a quality Hulk action figure
Sound effects
Hulk’s familiar roar is perfect for sound effects, and it’s common to find Hulk toys that play the character’s action sounds with the press of a button. Punching noises, Hulk’s battle screams and the character’s catchphrases are the most popular sounds.
Accessories
Hulk uses fewer weapons and gadgets than many of his fellow Marvel characters, but there are still plenty of Hulk action figures that include accessories. Often, accessories come in the form of steel beams or chunks of concrete that serve as weapons for the figure to hold, but some accessories are more intricate. Toys modeled after Hulk’s appearance in “Thor: Ragnarok” or the “Planet Hulk” comic storyline typically come with a shield and a hammer or axe. There are also many figures that come with the Infinity Gauntlet from “Avengers: Endgame” that Hulk can wear.
Poseability
Greater poseability lets fans customize the figure’s stance and play out scenes from their favorite Hulk stories. While toys with more points of articulation typically come at a higher price, they’re great for stimulating the imagination of younger fans. There are certainly Hulk figures that focus on size more than poseability, but many Hulk toys are articulated as well as figures based on other Marvel characters.
Durability
Hulk may be known for his incredible strength, but not all toys live up to his tough reputation. It’s always important to consider durability when shopping for action figures, and it should be noted that size does not equal durability. Many larger figures are actually less durable, and figures with more points of articulation are more likely to lose parts or limbs.
Detail
Many Hulk action figures have phenomenal detailing on his muscles, facial expression, outfit and accessories. Figures on the higher end of the price spectrum are often more detailed. Less definition can reduce the anger of the character’s appearance, and models for children are generally less detailed.
How much you can expect to spend on a Hulk action figure
Most Hulk figures are in the $10-$60 price range, although some of the nicer options can cost over $80.
Hulk action figure FAQ
What brands are best for Hulk action figures?
A. Hasbro is the most trusted name in Marvel figures, as they have held the master license for toys based on Marvel Entertainment properties for many years. Hasbro also sells Hulk toys through Playskool and other subsidiaries.
Are there Bruce Banner action figures?
A. Bruce Banner figures are decidedly less popular than those of his Hulk alter ego, but there are still some quality toys for those who appreciate the human half of Hulk’s personality. Funko makes multiple Bruce Banner figures, most of which are based on Mark Ruffalo’s portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. There are also packages that come with a Hulk figure as well as a Bruce Banner figure.
What’s the best Hulk action figure to buy?
Top Hulk action figure
Hasbro Hulk Avengers Titan Hero Figure
What you need to know: This large, popular figure is a safe bet for any young Hulk fan.
What you’ll love: At an affordable price, this 12-inch figure is attractive and comes with poseable arms and legs. The green and purple design is classic, and the muscles and facial expression are nicely detailed. The figure captures Hulk’s strength, and it looks great next to other Avengers Titan Hero figures from Hasbro.
What you should consider: It doesn’t come with any accessories, and customers have reported it being less durable than anticipated.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Hulk action figure for the money
Avengers Marvel Endgame Team Suit Hulk Deluxe Figure
What you need to know: This affordable and poseable toy is great for fans of “Avengers: Endgame.”
What you’ll love: This wonderfully priced figure shows Hulk in his unique “Avengers: Endgame” outfit. It’s well-articulated and comes with a steel beam accessory, encouraging imaginative play. Additionally, the smaller size makes it ideal for taking on the go.
What you should consider: Some fans may appreciate a larger figure, and the accessory could be a choking hazard for young kids.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Marvel Thor: Ragnarok Interactive Gladiator Hulk
What you need to know: This deluxe figure has great sound effects and accessories.
What you’ll love: Standing at an impressive 14.7 inches tall, this “Thor: Ragnarok” Hulk figure comes with two accessories: a hammer and a removable gladiator helmet. It’s durable and well-detailed, and younger fans will love the button-activated sound effects. It’s designed to be compatible with the Thor: Ragnarok Electronic Thor.
What you should consider: It’s on the expensive side, and it’s not especially poseable compared to cheaper options.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BEIJING, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, announced on Apr.1 that it will upgrade its collaboration model for online film distribution starting today. The new model includes two distribution models, Cloud Cinema Premiere and Subscription Premiere. Films released under the Cloud Cinema Premiere model will generate revenues from both the Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) models of streaming. Meanwhile, for films released under the Subscription Premiere model, the revenue shared with film producers will be determined by users' viewing time alone, rather than according to the different fee category classifications iQIYI had assigned to individual films.
Previously, films were first classified and graded before premiering online, with the shared revenue and promotion support for each film varying according to the classification. The new collaboration model launched by iQIYI represents a complete shift from film classifications, a move designed to ensure equal distribution support for all films before their premiere. As the films come online, iQIYI will allocate promotional resources according to viewing time and user reviews, thereby improving promotional efficiency.
The upgraded model helps initiate a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model in China's film and television industry. For both streaming platforms and content creators, the DTC model is not just a new revenue stream, but it also represents an inevitable developmental trend as the film and television industry continues to head towards sustainable growth and business model optimization. The DTC model incentivizes filmmakers to make movies that can capture viewers' initial attention but are also of a high enough quality that viewers are compelled to finish the films. In this sense, the DTC model helps align the interest and risk between the producers and video platforms, encouraging the two parties to work more closely together to create quality content, boost revenue, and help build a fairer media ecosystem.
YANG Xianghua, President of Movie & Overseas Business Group (MOG) of iQIYI said: "We are committed to continue building an internet-based online film trading platform, where a more mature business model can help drive box offices. Our aim is for internet-based film watching to ultimately become a second pillar—alongside movie theatres—that drives development and growth in China's film industry."
According to the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), the size of online video viewers in China had reached 975 million in 2021. As the global film industry actively looks for new growth driver, the commercial success of the over 20 titles released through the iQIYI Cloud Cinema Premiere model speaks to its immense market potential.
iQIYI took the lead among Chinese video streaming platforms in exploring the PVOD model by introducing a new avenue for film distribution for the entire industry. In 2021, nine films, including Dreams of Getting Rich and Northeastern Bro, were released on iQIYI platform through the PVOD model. The number of viewers paying to watch these movies under the model shows its value. Popular film Double World achieved an unrivaled box office of RMB 42.62 million within 72 hours of its release, breaking the revenue record at that time for paid online movie premieres.
As China's online film market continues to develop, iQIYI expects that streamers will create transaction platforms that are accessible to content creators, the pricing right stays with the filmmakers, and promotion resources will be allocated based on viewers' preferences.
CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com
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ABC7 and Carl Reynolds Law wrap up successful Day of Giving
Published: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:13 PM EDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - ABC7 and Carl Reynolds Law teamed up Tuesday for the Chalkboard Champions Day of Giving.
The Day of Giving started at 5AM and lasted through 8PM where people from both Manatee and Sarasota counties could come out and show their support with school supplies and cash donations to benefit local school districts and students during this upcoming school year.
ABC7 was stationed at four Carl Reynolds Law locations for the school supply drive.
- BRADENTON — 820 43rd Street West
- SARASOTA — 3400 South Tamiami Trail #304b
- VENICE — 389 Commercial Court, Suite C
- LAKEWOOD RANCH — 11509 Palmbrush Trail, Suite 204
For those who couldn’t make it out to the donation drive, a Venmo account has been set up through Carl Reynolds Law.
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BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand entered a phase of political uncertainty on Thursday, with its prime minister suspended and his deputy taking over in his stead pending a ruling from a top court on whether the premier has reached his constitutional term limit.
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha came to power in a military coup in 2014, and would have hit the 8-year term limit earlier this week if the clock started when he seized power.
The Constitutional Court suspended Prayuth, the army’s commander at the time of the coup, on Wednesday as it considers arguments in his case.
His supporters argue that his term as prime minister should be calculated from when he won the job legally after a general election in 2019, or, if nothing else, from when the term-limit provision became part of the current constitution in 2017.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has assumed the role of acting prime minister, taking over Prayuth’s duties.
Prawit, 77, is closely associated with the military clique behind the 2014 coup, and is expected to toe the same line as Prayuth.
On Thursday, Prawit chaired a meeting of a committee on communications during national disasters that he was previously scheduled to attend.
Prayuth, who has kept his other Cabinet position as defense minister, attended a monthly meeting of the government’s Defense Council in that capacity, participating via video.
No date has been set for the court’s ruling, but Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a political science professor at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University, said there is a good possibility they will decide in favor of keeping Prayuth as prime minister even though public sentiment is seen to favor the “literal interpretation” of his eight years in office.
“Looking at how the court has always ruled in his favor, it would not be a surprise if the Constitutional Court comes up with a technicality,” he said. “We must remember it was appointed during the military regime.”
Prayuth’s popularity has been falling over accusations he botched Thailand’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and mishandled the economy, but his coalition government survived four no-confidence votes.
Prayuth has argued against his detractors that his government has successfully steered the economy through the pandemic, allowing it to now reopen and start generating the tourist revenue upon which it relies heavily.
If he is allowed to remain in power by the court, it risks invigorating a protest movement that has long sought to oust him and reopening deep fissures in Thailand.
After the court’s ruling on Wednesday, opposition politicians called for Prayuth to resign and make way for new elections.
Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the opposition Move Forward party, said the leadership swap with Prawit filling in meant Thailand was still going nowhere politically, likening it to “sailing a boat in a tub.”
While there were multiple protests by tens of thousands in 2020 demanding Prayuth and his Cabinet resign, the court decision on Wednesday attracted only a handful of demonstrators in Bangkok.
Thitinan said it was likely dissent will grow as the court ruminates over its decision.
“The grievances that have underpinned the protests have not gone away,” he said. “They’ve only been swept under the carpet, the grievances have been accumulating — there’s a lot of unhappiness in Thailand under Prayuth’s watch.”
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Associated Press journalist Jerry Harmer contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-political-uncertainty-in-thailand-with-pms-suspension/ | 2022-08-25T19:45:53Z |
JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of $0.425 per share. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2022.
NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America's largest electric utility that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to more than 5.7 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. A Fortune 200 company, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's 2022 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," recognized on Fortune's 2021 list of companies that "Change the World" and received the S&P Global Platts 2020 Energy Transition Award for leadership in environmental, social and governance. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.GulfPower.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
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PITTSBURGH, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved washer and dryer to provide optimum convenience when doing laundry," said an inventor, from Hyde Park, Mass., "so I invented the ALL IN ONE WASH. My design would prevent wet clothes from sitting while waiting to be transferred to the dryer."
The patent-pending invention provides a new design for a clothes washer and dryer. In doing so, it eliminates the need to transfer the clothes from the washer to the dryer. As a result, it could enhance freshness. It also helps to save space within a laundry room or other space. The invention features a convenient and space-saving design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households.
The original design was submitted to the Boston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-BEC-156, 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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As a kid, I wanted to be Indiana Jones -- and I know I wasn't alone in that wish.
I would set out with a pail and shovel and a hefty amount of determination, digging in hopes of finding a fossil or buried treasure that belonged in a museum. I dreamed of crisscrossing the globe, as easy as following a red line on the map, to recover artifacts.
Indiana Jones motivated me to stay curious and aspire to uncover the unknown.
No fossils ever appeared in the dirt. But when I uncovered shards of a glass tray, my parents acted like it was the discovery of the century, rather than a remnant from a house that once sat on the property.
Now, I'm endlessly inspired by researchers who make discoveries all over the world, revealing a different kind of treasure that is even more dear: knowledge.
Here are some of the recent eye-popping findings shared by intrepid scientists working in the field.
A long time ago
The largest known cave art ever found in North America has remained unseen for more than 1,000 years -- until now.
Researchers hoping to document the dark, cramped interior of the 19th Unnamed Cave in Alabama -- that's really its name to protect the location from vandalism -- discovered massive Native American drawings on the low cave ceiling while doing some 3D scans.
The giant, mysterious figures include an 11-foot diamondback rattlesnake and four humanlike figures wearing elaborate outfits.
Although the true nature of the figures is unknown, they may depict spirits since the tribes regarded caves as sacred spaces that served as routes to the underworld.
The discovery could provide a greater understanding of the symbolic art created by Indigenous tribes before making contact with other cultures.
Once upon a planet
Deep beneath the ice sheet of West Antarctica, scientists have found a massive amount of water in an unexplored part of the icy region.
Using tools on the surface, researchers were able to image far below the ice.
They were surprised to find enough water to form a lake, parts of which are deep enough to cover the Empire State Building and then some.
The large presence of water in this area could help scientists understand how Antarctica will respond to the climate crisis in the future.
Across the universe
One galactic pair have been dancing for eons -- and it's quite a sight.
The two galaxies, located 60 million light-years from Earth, have been in the process of coming together for 400 million years. This activity has created stunning waves of star formation, captured in detail by the Dark Energy Camera.
The new image shows the larger and smaller galaxy duo appear to swirl around one another in a celestial dance. Eventually, the two galaxies will merge into one larger galaxy.
This phenomenon isn't something you would likely be able to see from one of two space hotels designed by Orbital Assembly, but the project promises to offer awe-inspiring views of the solar system and office space for a real out-of-this-world remote work experience.
We are family
Say hello to the vegetarian kings of old.
It's easy to imagine that the lavish lifestyles of medieval kings and nobles included banquet tables laden with meat -- but that may not have been the case. A new analysis of more than 2,000 skeletons showed many Anglo-Saxons regularly ate vegetables and cereals, and not much animal protein.
(No word on whether they had any pudding since they didn't eat their meat, à la Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall.")
The study's findings appear to contrast with existing documents detailing delicious spreads included in bountiful feasts, but those may have been rare events.
And in another culinary surprise, the discovery of piles of shells has revealed that ancient humans had a taste for oysters. Even though Indigenous groups in the United States and Australia shucked billions of them over thousands of years, they managed to do it sustainably (unlike now, as oyster populations collapse).
Ocean secrets
There are only 10 remaining vaquita porpoises on Earth.
The world's smallest marine mammal is critically endangered and can only be found in Mexico's Gulf of California, where it becomes entangled in illegal gillnets meant for totoaba fish, which have purported medicinal properties.
With such a small population left, researchers focused on conservation efforts have questioned if vaquitas were at a greater risk of extinction due to inbreeding.
It turns out that this little porpoise has a secret to success hiding in its genetics that may provide hope for its survival.
Explorations
Take these ideas for a spin:
-- Astronomers are using X-ray echoes of hidden black holes to locate them across the Milky Way -- and you can listen to their eerie sounds.
-- An extreme plant in Turkey actually thrives and grows faster by a lake where salt levels can be six times higher than the ocean.
-- A solar-powered plane that can fly autonomously and stay in the air for months could change the way we study our planet.
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GARDEN CITY, N.Y., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opti9 Technologies LLC (Opti9) of Garden City, NY and Omaha, NE, announces the launch of its hybrid cloud management tool, OptiXdashboard. This single pane of glass platform provides unparalleled insights and orchestration tools for public, private, and hybrid infrastructure including the integration of Opti9's enhanced CloudOps Managed Services offering for Amazon Web Services (AWS).
"We've enhanced our dashboard to address the unique needs of managing complex workloads across multiple clouds, services, and platforms. It provides a single interface to define and manage resources, alerts, reporting, service-level-agreements (SLAs), security, and networking across the hybrid cloud landscape. This ensures all systems are delivered and secured in the same manner, all backed by Opti9's managed service offerings. This is the true realization of the hybrid vision behind the formation of Opti9 earlier this year," said Sagi Brody, CTO of Opti9.
The most notable addition to the dashboard is the inclusion of CloudOps, Opti9's fully managed AWS service. The dashboard now provides full integration for CloudOp's managed security, compliance, networking, FinOps, best practices, asset management, and customizable alarms as they relate to AWS. Additionally, customers can utilize the dashboard's existing management, orchestration, and resilience capabilities. CloudOps is also integrated into the existing granular role-based-access-control, authentication, service help desk, and notification routing for the entire hybrid ecosystem. This includes AWS, private clouds, networking, backups, and disaster recovery services, allowing network and security standards to remain consistent across the entire hybrid cloud domain.
The OptiXdashboard allows organizations to customize and control the value they receive from a managed service offering. This includes the ability to dictate which alarms and events are impactful to their business and should be immediately routed to Opti9's Network Operations Center (NOC), as opposed to those which should be sent to their own business units for further investigation. Additionally, businesses can define per-service and per-cloud recovery point objective (RPO) SLAs, technical contacts, and escalations. The dashboard also provides real-time and historical aggregated hybrid cloud usage data, along with service-specific details.
About Opti9
Opti9 is a hybrid cloud solutions provider with offices in Garden City, NY, Omaha, NE, Overland Park, KS, and St. Louis, MO, and data centers in North America, Europe and the APAC region. The company is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Veeam Platinum VCSP, along with several other key partnerships and certifications. Opti9 specializes in managed cloud services, application development and modernization, backup and disaster recovery, security, and compliance. With its business-first focus, Opti9 blends experience with innovation and new solutions to deliver on its "Right Workload, Right Cloud, Right Time" approach.
To learn more about Opti9, visit opti9tech.com, and connect on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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MACON – A Macon man convicted on a federal gun charge for his role in trafficking semi-automatic rifles was sentenced to serve the statutory maximum of 10 years in prison resulting from an ATF investigation utilizing the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.
Chadrick Purnell, 43, was sentenced to serve 120 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell after Purnell previously pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. There is no parole in the federal system.
“ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, known as NIBIN, has proven to be an invaluable resource for law enforcement in our continued pursuit to reduce violent crime in every community across the Middle District of Georgia,” U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary said in a news release. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to maximize every resource at our disposal to achieve this common goal.”
“Utilizing technology is a key part of ATF’s strategy to identify and prosecute individuals who commit violent crimes,” ATF Assistant Special Agent in Charge Beau Kolodka said. “The combination of NIBIN and good police work has resulted in the arrest and conviction of a firearms trafficker who will spend the next 10 years in federal prison.”
“These arrests and convictions show what technology, teamwork and street level investigations can accomplish," Bibb County Sheriff David J. Davis said. "The partnership between ATF agents and Bibb investigators as well as the NIBIN technology has been essential in bringing gunslingers to justice."
According to court documents, law enforcement used data compiled from NIBIN in order to identify locations where shell casings were collected from shooting events in Macon. These shooting events were then overlaid on a map, and teams of confidential informants and undercover agents investigated criminal activity in the areas with high density shootings.
From May to July 2021, Purnell and additional co-defendants were under investigation. During this time, undercover agents and confidential informants purchased nine firearms and crack cocaine from Purnell, who is a convicted felon. The firearms included two semi-automatic rifles and a shotgun with an obliterated serial number. NIBIN is a proven investigative and intelligence tool that can link firearms from multiple crime scenes, allowing law enforcement to quickly disrupt shooting cycles. For more information on NIBIN, visit https://www.atf.gov/firearms/national-integrated-ballistic-information-network-nibin.
These cases are being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods Program, the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision and the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Will Keyes prosecuted the case. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/gun-trafficker-gets-statutory-maximum-sentence/article_21860ff6-cfad-11ec-968f-fb777f6f2f19.html | 2022-05-09T17:19:06Z |
Baby formula shortage leads to congressional scrutiny of FDA
By MATTHEW PERRONE
AP Health Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration is facing congressional lawmakers for the first time over the national shortage of baby formula. The shortage has rattled parents in many parts of the U.S. and become another political headwind for President Joe Biden, who’s invoked the Defense Production Act to speed domestic manufacturing. There are several reasons behind the baby formula supply problems, including the closure of the largest U.S. baby formula plant in February. The FDA faces intense scrutiny over what it could’ve done to head off the problems. The FDA has announced plans to reopen the Abbott factory in Michigan while also allowing more imports from overseas formula makers. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/19/fda-faces-congressional-scrutiny-over-baby-formula-shortage/ | 2022-05-19T14:28:09Z |
Coors introduces ‘Thirst Trap’ to ward off mosquitoes during the summer months
(Gray News) – For anyone who likes to enjoy a cold beer in the summer heat, avoiding mosquitoes can oftentimes be a problem.
Coors has come up with a solution that may keep the little bloodsuckers at bay while you’re cracking open a cold one, especially since a study found that drinking even 12 ounces of beer can make it more likely for you to get bitten.
The brewing company has announced a Coors Light “Thirst Trap” to keep the insects distracted. The trap is designed to give them some of their own beer, so they don’t get all up in yours.
But how does the contraption work?
Coors has provided a video to show you how. The first part is the easiest: you drink most of your Coors Light from the can. Once there is just a little of the brew left, you can snap the trap on the top of the can and move to the next one. The thirsty mosquitoes will enter the can through a small opening in the trap. Once inside, they’ll be stuck in the can, enjoying the last few sips of the beer and leaving you to enjoy yours without any more interference.
The Coors Light “Thirst Trap” can be bought for $5 on the Coors online store. The company said it plans to release a limited number of traps each day at 10 a.m. CST from July 27 through Aug. 5 and only Monday through Friday.
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SEATTLE, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the recognized Leader in Polar Adventures, has announced a September Sale featuring discounts as high as 35% on polar voyages in its Antarctic 22/23 and Arctic 23 sailing seasons—plus a special additional savings for solo travelers.
"We're so pleased to launch this September Sale that enables many different kinds of travelers—from couples to families to solo travelers— the chance to explore the Arctic or Antarctic. We believe that these experiences are not just a vacation, but trips of a lifetime." said Thomas Lennartz, Vice-president of Sales for Quark Expeditions. "This time-limited promotion not only offers savings of up to 35% off Antarctic voyages and 25% off Arctic voyages, but in addition we've reduced the deposit to US $500. And an extra-special benefit for solo travelers: we're waiving the single supplement on most voyages offered during our September SALE."
- Up to 35% savings this Antarctic season on select voyages.
- Up to 25% savings this Arctic season on select voyages.
- Quark Expeditions is waiving the Single Travelers Supplement on many voyages
- Guests only pay a US $500 deposit at time of booking.
- South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari
- Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
- Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
- Introduction to Spitsbergen: Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife of Svalbard
- Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air
View all offers in our September Sale.
About Quark Expeditions: Specializing exclusively in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading innovator of polar adventure since the company took the first group of consumer travelers to the North Pole in 1991. Quark Expeditions has been innovating ever since. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers—some of them equipped with helicopters—Quark Expeditions delivers deeply immersive polar experiences—and is able to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than anyone else. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offers an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.
About Ultramarine: The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet, is a game-changer in polar exploration. Equipped with two twin-engine Airbus 145 helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs and the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry, Ultramarine changes the way guests explore the Polar Regions. Other features include a spa, sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, fitness centre, yoga space, spacious rooms and two restaurants plus a lounge and presentation theatre. Ultramarine has been designed with advanced sustainability systems that help preserve the pristine Polar Regions for the next generation of explorers. Ultramarine has an Ice Class rating of 1A+ and Polar Class rating of PC6, which contribute to the vessel's superior standards of safety standard. The ship's innovative sustainability features, which help reduce its environmental footprint, include a micro auto gasification system (MAGS), which is capable of converting onboard waste into energy, eliminating the need for the transportation of waste.
About Travelopia: Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has been especially prosperous with a series of cryptocurrency projects emerged, bringing rich investment opportunities and market risks to participants in the blockchain industry. KDA is also one of the emerging cryptocurrency projects, but unlike others, KDA is referred to as the next cryptocurrency project that can be benchmarked with BTC because of its simplicity and transaction cost-efficiency, better scalability than BTC, and the future circulation potential of 990 million tokens. With the joining of BITMAIN, the world's largest miner manufacturer, KDA may become a new opportunity for cryptocurrency investors.
HASHFROG, a diversified cryptocurrency investment platform, announced that it has reached a strategic cooperation with BITMAIN and ANTPOOL, and will jointly launch KDA cloud mining products to provide low-cost, flexible and efficient mining services for KDA participants around the world. On September 13, 2022, the three parties jointly held an online product launch and elaborated on the cooperation relationship as well as their expectations for the future of the KDA market. Representatives from Kadena development team and Kadena Mining Club community also participated in the press conference and expressed their interest and support.
It was introduced at the press conference that HASHFROG will adopt the ANTMINER KA3 (hereinafter referred to as KA3) that is newly developed by BITMAIN, with hashrate of 166 T and an energy efficiency ratio of 19 J / T, bringing KDA's mining efficiency into a new era of energy conservation and efficiency. KA3 adopts the latest design of BITMAIN's flagship product which is the 19 series miners and the leading air-cooled heat dissipation technology, so that miners can enjoy the top mining experience under Blake2s algorithm. Xmei Lin, the marketing director of BITMAIN, also announced at the press conference that BITMAIN would gift three KA3 miners to Kadena's development team to support the technical research of the development team. As a firm believer in the POW consensus mechanism, BITMAIN will continue to contribute to the POW ecology in the future and actively support the long-term development and ecological prosperity of outstanding POW projects such as Kadena.
ANTPOOL, the world's leading mining pool, sits at the crucial part of the mining industry chain providing pool services for a variety of cryptocurrencies. In this cooperation, ANTPOOL can provide HASHFROG with sufficient KDA mining pool resources and endorsement of security. So far ANTPOOL is the only mining pool that specialized in optimizing KDA's hashrate which allows KDA's high hashrate miner to give full play to its performance in the shortest possible time, technically guaranteeing the long-term stable operation of KDA miner, aiming at maximizing the mining revenue of customers. ANTPOOL has become the strongest guarantee for KDA's high-quality output by its advanced algorithm, simplicity, transparency, and efficiency of operation while reducing energy consumption at the same time.
As the platform providing KDA mining products in this cooperation, HASHFROG will divide the hashrate of KA3 miner exclusively supplied by BITMAIN into a minimum order size of 10t. Customers can flexibly choose the mining unit to purchase based on their own needs. Multiple mining cycle options such as 90 days, 120 days and 180 days are provided to improve the investment flexibility greatly. Management team from HASHFROG announced at the press conference that the platform will provide $1000000 worth of bonus benefits to users who purchase KDA mining products in this initial launch, and encourage users to actively engage in cloud mining. This large amount of welfare will further expand the return on mining output. HASHFROG, positioned as a diversified crypto service provider, will also launch mining services for a variety of cryptocurrencies in the future, with more crypto product launches planned on the platform around the end of October this year to provide investors with various asset allocation options.
HASHFROG is committed to build a safe and compliant blockchain infrastructure and produce innovative and diversified digital currency investment products. It is a one-stop platform that provides cloud mining service, extensive crypto-financial management, and flexible digital asset allocation solutions for global digital currency lovers. This strategic cooperation with BITMAIN and ANTPOOL on KDA marks that the three parties will deeply integrate miner, site and mining pool resources and continue to deepen and enrich ecological cooperation in mining as well as energy industry by increasing upstream and downstream value along the industry, and providing a solid guarantee for long-term investment of cryptocurrencies.
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She continued, during her set at the iconic British music festival held in Pilton, England, by asking, "Are there any Americans here?" She added, "Who wants to say f--k the Supreme Court?"
She then led the cheering crowd at Glastonbury in a chant of "F--k the Supreme Court."
"F--k that sh-t, f--k America," said Bridgers. "Like all these irrelevant motherf--kers trying to tell us what to do with our f--king bodies."
In May, shortly after a Supreme Court draft opinion showing the court's intent to repeal Roe v. Wade was published by Politico, the indie rock musician said on Twitter that she had had an abortion while on tour.
"I went to planned parenthood where they gave me the abortion pill," she wrote. "It was easy. Everyone deserves that kind of access."
On Friday, Bridgers also appeared to criticize the ruling on Twitter, writing, "f--king evil" and sharing a link to The Mariposa Fund, a New Mexico-based abortion fund.
Other musicians, including Taylor Swift, Halsey, and Mariah Carey, have also used social media to criticize Friday's ruling and advocate for the right to abortion.
Lizzo pledged to donate $500,000 from her upcoming tour to Planned Parenthood and abortion rights, with LiveNation matching her donation for a total of $1 million.
Billie Eilish, meanwhile, called the ruling "a really, really dark day for women in the US" on Friday during her Glastonbury set.
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$5 movies are back at AMC Theatres on Discount Tuesdays
Published: Jul. 6, 2022 at 2:53 PM CDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
(CNN) - Moviegoers have a new reason to see more feature films over the next few months.
AMC Theatres is bringing back its $5 Discount Tuesdays.
Tickets are available every Tuesday for members of the AMC Stubs loyalty program, which is free to join.
Discount Tuesdays run through the end of October.
AMC is also offering popcorn and drink specials during its discount promotion.
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HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuaishou Technology ("Kuaishou" or the "Company"; 1024.HK), a leading content community and social platform, today announced that it will report its unaudited consolidated results for the second quarter and half year ended June 30, 2022, after the Hong Kong market closes on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
The Company's management will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 7:00 PM Beijing Time (7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.
Participants are required to pre-register for the conference call at:
Chinese Line (Mandarin):
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Participants can choose between the Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation options for pre-registration above. Please note that the English simultaneous interpretation option will be in listen-only mode. Upon registration, participants will receive an email containing conference call dial-in number, the Passcode, and your unique access PIN. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
Additionally, live, and archived webcasts of the conference call, for both Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation, will be available on the company's investor relations website at https://ir.kuaishou.com.
Replays of the conference call will be available until August 29, 2022 via the following dial-in details:
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China: 400 1209 216
Hong Kong: 800 930 639
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Chinese conference ID: 10024214
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Kuaishou is a leading content community and social platform with its mission to be the most customer-obsessed company in the world. Kuaishou has relentlessly been focusing on serving its customers and creating value for them through the continual innovation and optimization of its products and services. At Kuaishou, any user can chronicle and share their life experiences through short videos and live streams and showcase their talents. Working closely with content creators and businesses together, Kuaishou provides product and service offerings that address various user needs that arise naturally, including entertainment, online marketing services, e-commerce, online games, online knowledge-sharing, and more. For more information, please visit https://ir.kuaishou.com.
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AKRON, N.Y., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gov. Kathy Hochul joined state and local leaders and executives from NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) to celebrate the commissioning of the Empire State Transmission Line.
"The fight against climate change demands bold action and New York is leading the nation with innovative green energy initiatives," said Gov. Kathy Hochul. "In partnership with companies like NextEra Energy Transmission, we are making major progress in our climate goals, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and ushering in a cleaner, greener New York for all."
A subsidiary of NEET, NextEra Energy Transmission New York developed, built and is operating the new 20-mile, 345-kilovolt line that connects the new Dysinger switchyard in Royalton, New York, with the new East Stolle switchyard in Elma, New York. In addition to providing access to existing renewable resources, the new transmission line advances New York's clean energy goals by supporting the integration of future renewable resources from western New York.
"Energizing the Empire State Line connects New Yorkers to renewable energy," said Matt Valle, president of NextEra Energy Transmission. "As NextEra Energy Transmission's first operational transmission asset in New York State, the Empire State Line supports the state's nation-leading goals to decarbonize the grid and provides New Yorkers with improved access to clean energy."
Rich Dewey, president and CEO of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) said, "Through collaboration among NextEra Energy Transmission New York, the New York ISO, and the State, the Empire Line will improve system reliability and deliver additional clean resources to consumers. This project brings us that much closer to realizing a reliable grid of the future, while providing cost savings and reaching the state's emissions goals. We're proud to have played a role."
The Empire State Line is a major step toward New York's goal to achieve 70% renewable energy consumption by 2030 and a net zero-emission grid by 2040. The new project will enable the transmission of an additional 3,700 megawatts of renewable energy throughout the state. Upgrading New York's transmission system with projects like the Empire State Line not only connects New Yorkers to renewable resources, but also provides better environmental outcomes through emissions reduction, and improved grid reliability.
Linked to a new 345kV substation at East Stolle by the Empire State Line, the Dysigner Switchyard features a phase angle regulator (PAR), serving as a connection to seven 345kV lines, creating a new transmission hub in western New York that enables the flow of renewable energy. The PAR is an innovative transmission solution developed by NEETNY to manage power flow, providing grid operators greater operational flexibility to move renewable energy around the state of New York.
The Empire State Line was selected by the NYISO through a competitive solicitation process. Since the project's selection, NEETNY worked closely with the NYISO and the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to meet all legal and regulatory requirements for the development, permitting and construction of the Empire State Line. Both the NYISO and the PSC were instrumental in providing clear expectations and meeting schedule milestones for the coordination and planning required for this project.
"NextEra Energy Transmission is very well positioned to support the development, construction, and operation of large transmission projects in New York State. NextEra Energy companies provide a unique combination of technical, financial and operational capabilities that are unmatched in the industry. NextEra Energy Transmission has been awarded and is developing more competitive transmission projects in North America than any other company. In addition, the company has valuable experience operating subsea transmission lines through its Trans Bay Cable subsidiary," Valle added.
NextEra Energy Transmission
NextEra Energy Transmission owns, develops, finances, constructs, and maintains transmission assets across the continent. NextEra Energy Transmission operates through its regional subsidiaries to integrate renewable energy and strengthen the electric grid. The company's subsidiaries were among the first non-incumbents to be awarded projects by system operators and utility commissions in California, New York, Texas, and Ontario. NextEra Energy Transmission's portfolio includes operating assets in 10 states and six regional transmission organizations and one Canadian province, with numerous projects under development and construction in the United States. To learn more, visit www.NextEraEnergyTransmission.com.
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Black people going about their daily lives — then dying in a hail of bullets fired by a white man who targeted them because of their skin color.
Substitute a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, with a church in South Carolina,and Malcolm Graham knows the pain and grief the families of those killed Saturday are feeling. He knows their dismay that racial bigotry has torn apart the fabric of their families.
“America’s Achilles’ heel continues to be … racism,” said Graham, whose sister, Cynthia Graham-Hurd, was among nine parishioners fatally shot by avowed white supremacist Dylann Roof in 2015 during Bible study in Charleston.
“As a country, we need to acknowledge that it exists,” Graham said. “There’s a lack of acknowledgment that these problems are persistent, are embedded into systems and cost lives.”
For many Black Americans, the Buffalo shooting has stirred up the same feelings they faced after Charleston and other attacks: the fear, the vulnerability, the worry that nothing will be done politically or otherwise to prevent the next act of targeted racial violence.
Law enforcement officials said suspected gunman Payton Gendron, 18, drove 200 miles from his hometown of Conklin, New York, to Buffalo after searching out and specifically targeting a predominantly Black neighborhood.
He shot 11 Black people and two white people at the grocery store, authorities said. Ten people died, all of them Black.
A 180-page document, purportedly written by Gendron, gives plans for the attack and makes references to other racist shootings and to Roof. The document also outlines a racist ideology rooted in a belief that the U.S. should belong only to white people. All others, the document said, were “replacers” who should be eliminated by force or terror. The attack was intended to intimidate all non-white, non-Christian people and get them to leave the country, it said.
The idea that those killed at the Tops Friendly Market lost their lives because of the shooter’s racism is “sick,” said Steve Carlson, 29, who is Black and grew up knowing Katherine Massey, one of the victims.
“It’s not right. You don’t pick what ethnicity you’re born to,” Carlson said. “These people were just shopping, they went to go get food for their families.”
At State Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Deacon Heyward Patterson was mourned during services Sunday. Pastor Russell Bell couldn’t wrap his mind around the attack and Patterson’s death.
“I don’t understand what that is, to hate people just because of their color, to hate people because we’re different. God made us all different. That’s what makes the world go ’round,” he said.
But as abhorrent as the shooting was, it was hardly an isolated incident. The history of the United States is filled with white supremacist violence, starting from even before its official origins.
Black people have borne and continue to bear the brunt of much of it, but other groups have also been targeted in attacks because of their race, including Latinos in the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, where 22 people were killed.
Gunmen with biases against religion and sexual orientation have also carried out targeted violence: the shootings at a San Diego synagoguein 2019and a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in 2016.
Democratic Florida state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, who is gay and of Peruvian descent, immediately had flashbacks to the Pulse nightclub shooting that left 49 victims dead. The shooter targeted gay patrons in what was a largely Latino crowd.
“It’s déjà vu all over again in Orlando,” said Smith, who represents an Orlando district. “2016 seems like a long time ago, but in 2022 there’s a lot more hatred and bigotry out there.”
Experiencing violence of any kind is obviously traumatic, but the impact of targeted violence like this has ripples on a broader level.
“To be targeted for these things that you cannot control, it’s not only extremely painful emotionally, but it also impacts the way you perceive the world going forward after that,” said Michael Edison Hayden, spokesperson for the Southern Poverty Law Center, which advocates for civil rights.
Hate crime laws are on the books in recognition of that reality. The effect of events like these is “you’ve increased the vulnerability of everyone who looks like the target,” said Jeannine Bell, a professor at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law. “This is a different type of crime because it impacts not just the victims, but also the community.”
While there’s always hand-wringing and dismay after incidents like these, that hasn’t translated into a commitment to address the bigotry that underlies them, said Cornell Williams Brooks, a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and former president and CEO of the NAACP.
He’s weary of political leaders’ promises to do more about white supremacist threats and gun violence.
“Count the number of sympathy cards and flowers, prayers and thoughts that have been extended to the victims of mass shootings, to the victims of racialized violence,” he said. “Do we really need (politicians) showing up to our places of worship to help bury our folks and do nothing to stop the carnage?”
In Buffalo on Monday, state Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, whose district includes the city, demanded a different response after this shooting.
“There are a lot of people in this community who are hurting because they know that ‘justice for all’ is not specific enough,” said Peoples-Stokes, who is Black. “Sometimes people get left out of that justice. This can’t happen this time.”
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Farrington reported from Tallahassee, Florida. Associated Press writer Carolyn Thompson contributed from Buffalo and Associated Press writer Jennifer Peltz contributed from New York City.
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Agreement augments Sobi's strategic presence in haematology with new orphan medicine
STOCKHOLM, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sobi® today announced an exclusive license agreement with ADC Therapeutics SA to develop and commercialise loncastuximab tesirine for use in haematology and other indications of large unmet medical need in Europe and most international markets. Loncastuximab tesirine is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) against CD19, a protein expressed on the surface of B cells. It is currently approved in the US for adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) after two or more lines of systemic therapy. The medicine has orphan drug designation in the EU and is under regulatory review with a decision anticipated in the first quarter of 2023.
The license agreement for loncastuximab tesirine aims at augmenting Sobi's presence in orphan diseases within haematology, one of Sobi's two main disease areas. The medicine will expand Sobi's offering to patients with debilitating orphan diseases in haematology and is anticipated to be made commercially available alongside other Sobi haematology medicines, including Doptelet®.
Guido Oelkers, CEO of Sobi: "Based on our commitment to provide innovative medicines that transform the lives of people with rare and debilitating diseases as well as our stated capital-allocation priorities, we are pleased to announce the license agreement with ADC Therapeutics for loncastuximab tesirine in Europe and most international markets. We believe Sobi's heritage and strong presence in haematology coupled with new medicines like Doptelet will provide a competitive platform for bringing loncastuximab tesirine to more patients with orphan diseases."
Ameet Mallik, CEO of ADC Therapeutics: "We are thrilled to establish this important partnership with Sobi to continue expanding our global reach to bring loncastuximab tesirine to as many patients as possible worldwide. Sobi has a strong global commercial infrastructure, proven capabilities in the areas of haematology and rare diseases, and importantly, shares our passion for improving the lives of patients."
In the EU, loncastuximab tesirine has orphan drug designation for the treatment of DLBCL and is under regulatory review since October 2021 with a decision anticipated in the first quarter of 2023. In April 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for ZYNLONTA, the US brand name for loncastuximab tesirine, as a single-agent treatment for adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL after two or more lines of systemic therapy.
Financial considerations
Under the terms of the license agreement, Sobi has been granted rights to develop and commercialise loncastuximab tesirine for all hematologic and solid tumour indications outside of the United States, greater China, Singapore and Japan. Sobi will pay USD 55 M in an upfront payment, to be financed by Sobi's cash reserves, and USD 50 M at EU regulatory approval in 3rd-line DLBCL. In addition, Sobi will pay royalties from mid-teens to mid-twenties per cent of net sales and up to approximately USD 330 M in potential regulatory and sales milestones. As loncastuximab tesirine is in development for other indications, Sobi will contribute 25 per cent of the direct development costs up to a cap of USD 10 M per year. ADC Therapeutics is responsible for clinical development and product supply to Sobi.
About DLBCL
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive, malignant, orphan disease in haematology with an incidence in Europe of approximately 4 cases per 100,000 adults per year1. As many as 40 per cent of all patients with DLBCL will need at least a 2nd-line treatment as their disease is relapsing or refractory. For those patients, effective treatment options are limited, representing a critical unmet need.
About loncastuximab tesirine
Loncastuximab tesirine (US brand name ZYNLONTA®) is a CD19-directed antibody drug conjugate (ADC). Once bound to a CD19-expressing cell, ZYNLONTA is internalized by the cell, where enzymes release a pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) payload. The potent payload binds to DNA minor groove with little distortion, remaining less visible to DNA repair mechanisms. This ultimately results in cell cycle arrest and tumour cell death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ZYNLONTA (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy, including DLBCL not otherwise specified, DLBCL arising from low-grade lymphoma and also high-grade B-cell lymphoma. The trial included a broad spectrum of heavily pre-treated patients (median three prior lines of therapy) with difficult-to-treat disease, including patients who did not respond to 1st-line therapy, patients refractory to all prior lines of therapy, patients with double/triple hit genetics and patients who had stem cell transplant and CAR-T therapy prior to their treatment with ZYNLONTA. This indication is approved by the FDA under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.
ZYNLONTA is also being evaluated as a therapeutic option in combination studies in other B-cell malignancies and earlier lines of therapy.
About ADC Therapeutics
ADC Therapeutics (NYSE: ADCT) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company improving the lives of those affected by cancer with its next-generation, targeted antibody drug conjugates (ADCs). The Company is advancing its proprietary PBD-based ADC technology to transform the treatment paradigm for patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumours.
ADC Therapeutics' CD19-directed ADC ZYNLONTA (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) is approved by the FDA for the treatment of relapsed or refractory diffuse large b-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy. ZYNLONTA is also in development in combination with other agents. Cami (camidanlumab tesirine) is being evaluated in a pivotal Phase 2 trial for relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma and in a Phase 1b clinical trial for various advanced solid tumours. In addition to ZYNLONTA and Cami, ADC Therapeutics has multiple ADCs in ongoing clinical and preclinical development.
ADC Therapeutics is based in Lausanne (Biopôle), Switzerland and has operations in London, the San Francisco Bay Area and New Jersey. For more information, please visit https://adctherapeutics.com/ and follow the Company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
ZYNLONTA® is a registered trademark of ADC Therapeutics SA.
About Doptelet®
Doptelet (avatrombopag) is an orally administered thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TPO-RA) that mimics the biologic effects of TPO in stimulating the development and maturation of megakaryocytes, resulting in increased platelet count. It is approved in the EU and in the US for the treatment of severe thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo an invasive procedure, and for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with primary chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment. Chronic ITP is a rare autoimmune bleeding disorder characterised by low number of platelets. The incidence of primary ITP in adults is 3.3/100,000 adults per year with a prevalence of 9.5 per 100,000 adults2.
References
1. Sant et al., Blood, 2010.
2. Lambert et al., Blood, 2017.
Sobi®
Sobi is a specialised international biopharmaceutical company transforming the lives of people with rare diseases. Providing sustainable access to innovative medicines in the areas of haematology, immunology and specialty care, Sobi has approximately 1,600 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. In 2021, revenue amounted to SEK 15.5 billion. Sobi's share (STO:SOBI) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More about Sobi at sobi.com, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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For details on how to contact the Sobi Investor Relations Team, please click here. For Sobi Media contacts, click here.
This information is information that Sobi is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 08:00 CEST on 8 July 2022.
Thomas Kudsk Larsen
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Man killed by bullet that ricocheted off woman he shot, police say
Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 12:29 PM CDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
DALLAS (Gray News) – A man in Texas died after he was hit by a bullet that ricocheted off a woman whom he shot, police said.
According to the Dallas Police Department, 26-year-old Byron Redmon shot an adult female in the neck Saturday while inside an apartment. The bullet went through the woman’s neck and struck Redmon in the leg.
Police said Redmon died at the hospital. They did not release the condition of the woman.
Dallas police said they are still investigating.
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PEMBROKE, Va., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The award-wining Mountain Lake Lodge – located amid a 2,600-acre nature preserve and bird sanctuary with 22 miles of hiking and biking trails in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains – has long been popular for reunions and family time together. Away from the noise and hubbub but convenient to such major cities as Richmond, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the resort provides exceptional outdoor activities and experiences – a virtual paradise for family vacationers. In addition, Mountain Lake Lodge or "Kellerman's" is where the iconic movie Dirty Dancing was filmed 35 years ago.
"Mountain Lake Lodge is a real destination steeped in history and the ideal place for loved ones to reconnect for adventure and myriad family-oriented activities, regional arts and culture," said Heidi Stone, president and CEO of the resort. "You can virtually bring your kids to a place where time has stopped and go back to traditional family fun and nostalgia, telling stories around a campfire with marshmallows and s'mores."
Families begin their adventure at Mountain Lake Outfitters, the focal point for planning some of the best hiking and mountain biking near the Appalachian Trail, and kayaking and canoeing on the nearby New River. Outfitter staff provide guided Gator Tours and hikes, the Escape Room, and sports ball and equipment rentals for everything from badminton and archery, to beach volleyball and other activities. Dirty Dancing memorabilia, apparel, and local arts and crafts are also available.
Mountain Lake's Adventure Center highlights Treetop Adventures, the exciting aerial course featuring zip-lines, high ropes, sky bridges, swings and rope ladders, geared for all levels. There is also 3D Archery, Archery Tag and Bubble Ball. Clays at the Overlook offers lessons for both novices and experienced shooters, and "5-Stand" – five separate shooting stations and seven different targets.
Meanwhile, Dirty Dancing afficionados can enjoy scavenger hunts, self-guided tours that highlight filming locations, lawn games, screenings of the original film, and more.
Now, the resort is offering three family packages through Labor Day, with rates starting at $239 per night:
- Summer Breeze makes the most of family vacation time with an extended weekend getaway and three nights for the price of two.
- Stay and Play highlights the new zero-entry pool complex, with a two-night stay for up to four, lunch poolside and breakfast at Harvest Restaurant.
- The Real Vacation Package includes a four-night stay, $100 credit at Mary's Market, Treetops Adventure passes for four, and $500 resort credit for meals, shopping and activities.
In addition, there are seasonal events featuring live music, barbecues, and holiday dinners and buffets. The upcoming July 1 to 4 Independence Day Package includes a three-night stay with breakfast, and Independence Day celebration with barbecue on the lawn, live music and spectacular fireworks show.
For reservations, visit www.mtnlakelodge.com or call 540-626-7121 for group and reunion information.
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Youth outdoor skills day returns to East Idaho
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) - East Idaho kids and their parents learned about the great outdoors Saturday at the Youth Outdoor Skills Day put on by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
"There are so many things to do in the great outdoors here in Idaho that we just really like to get people out, to learn them up a little bit about what's available and try to get them involved and outdoors," said the Department of Fish and Game Communications Director James Bower. "That's what Idaho is all about to us, and we're very passionate about that."
Children and their parents participated in mock-bear-hunts, anti-poaching lessons, and several other outdoor activities.
It was the first time since the pandemic that the Department of Fish and Game was able to hold the event.
Department directors say the community's excitement made them glad to be back.
"It is so awesome to see the smiles on kids' faces. It's also really cool to see parents and kids interacting, learning something new, sometimes together. Sometimes it's passing on a scale that maybe they participate in but haven't got their kids into yet. But seeing those smiling faces makes it all worthwhile," said Bower. | https://localnews8.com/life/events/2022/05/14/youth-outdoor-skills-day-returns-to-east-idaho/ | 2022-05-15T01:55:14Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that its Real Estate Finance business provided a loan to TruAmerica Multifamily for the acquisition of The Park at Napoli Apartments in Winter Park, Florida.
The Park at Napoli is a multifamily apartment complex comprising 238 units across 15 two-story buildings. The complex is conveniently located near several thoroughfares, providing immediate highway access to locations throughout the Orlando metro area.
"The rapid growth we're seeing in Orlando, and particularly in the Northeast Orlando submarket, makes this property a valuable addition to our portfolio," said Alex King, director of acquisitions at TruAmerica Multifamily. "We appreciate CIT's industry knowledge and agility in arranging this strategic financing."
"TruAmerica has built a strong portfolio of multifamily properties in prime locations across the U.S.," said Chris Niederpruem, head of CIT's Real Estate Finance business. "We were pleased to arrange this financing to support their expanding portfolio and look forward to future opportunities to support them."
"TruAmerica has a strong reputation as a leading multifamily investor and operator," said Ben Pagliaro, a managing director in CIT's Real Estate Finance business. "We worked closely with them to understand their goals, as financing the growth objectives of businesses in the multifamily sector is one of our specialties."
CIT's Real Estate Finance business originates and underwrites senior secured real estate transactions. With deep market expertise, underwriting experience and industry relationships, the group provides financing for single properties, property portfolios and loan portfolios.
About CIT
CIT is a division of First Citizens Bank, the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, continuing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $100 billion in assets. The company's commercial banking segment brings a wide array of best-in-class lending, leasing and banking services to middle-market companies and small businesses from coast to coast. First Citizens also operates a nationwide direct bank and a network of more than 600 branches in 22 states, many in high-growth markets. Industry specialists bring a depth of expertise that helps businesses and individuals meet their specific goals at every stage of their financial journey. Discover more at cit.com/firstcitizens.
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RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (KTXL) — John Szczecina, a manager at a California gas station, was fired days after the station sold gas for 69 cents a gallon for several hours, Nexstar’s KTXL has confirmed.
The incident happened at a Rancho Cordova Shell gas station, according to a man that posted about it on Instagram.
Paula Jackson, Szczecina’s sister, tells KTXL her brother was changing the cost of gas quickly while a coworker was clocking in and instead of setting price to $6.99, he erroneously made it 69 cents.
People went to the Shell gas station for several hours, buying up the cheap gas.
Jackson said Szczecina was given a notice of termination on Monday.
A GoFundMe page set up by Jackson to help Szczecina says the error caused the gas station to lose about $20,000. As of Thursday, more than $14,000 has been raised.
Szczecina’s family worries there is a possibility the man might be sued, so he is trying to repay the gas station for its losses.
The national average for a gallon of gas hit an all-time record last week at $5 per gallon. As of Wednesday, AAA is reporting the national average is $5.01. | https://cw33.com/news/manager-fired-after-gas-station-mistakenly-sells-gas-for-69-cents-a-gallon/ | 2022-06-16T19:01:41Z |
South Korea successfully launched satellites into orbit with its homegrown Nuri rocket on Tuesday, a significant step for the country's burgeoning space program after a failed attempt last year.
The three-stage rocket, more than 47 meters (154 feet) long and weighing 200 tons, was launched from the Naro Space Center in the country's southern coastal region at 4 p.m. local time.
It was topped with five satellites that will carry out Earth observation missions, such as monitoring the atmosphere, for up to two years, as well as a 1.3-ton dummy satellite, according to the country's Science Ministry.
"The road from South Korea to space has opened now," said President Yoon Suk Yeol after the launch. "It's the fruit of the difficult challenges of the past 30 years. Now, our Korean people and our young people's dream and hope will reach toward space."
Prior to South Korea's mission on Tuesday, only Russia, the United States, the European Union, China, Japan and India had developed a space launch vehicle capable of carrying a satellite weighing more than 1 ton, according to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).
South Korea first tried to launch a dummy satellite with the Nuri rocket last October. The attempt failed when the rocket's third-stage engine shut down and the dummy satellite failed to reach low Earth orbit.
Burgeoning space industry
South Korea has struggled to keep up with its Asian neighbors in the space race.
Its first two carrier rocket launches in 2009 and 2010 used Russian-developed engines, and both failed to reach orbit. In 2013, South Korea finally succeeded in sending a carrier rocket into low Earth orbit -- but this, too, was developed using Russian technology.
Since 2010, South Korea has invested nearly 2 trillion Korean won (about $1.5 billion) in building the three-stage Nuri -- which means "world" in Korean. Nuri is the country's first rocket using its own technology, opening the door to a range of future satellites and missions.
A total of 300 South Korean companies took part in developing the rocket, according to KARI.
KARI head Ahn Sang-il has previously said the rocket's success would allow South Korea more autonomy in its space program.
"In the past, cube satellites were launched using rockets in other countries but from this launch, we'll have an opportunity to load Korean-made cube satellites to a rocket also made in Korea," he told a news briefing in April. "We can have our satellites launched according to our own needs and at the right timing for us from this launch."
After the failed attempt last year, then President Moon Jae-in said South Korea planned to launch the rocket five more times by 2027.
The country has other space projects in the works: its first lunar orbiter, developed in partnership with NASA, is expected to launch in August next year. It will orbit the moon for about a year, marking the first South Korean mission to travel beyond Earth's orbit.
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Thousands of Americans who had been priced out of routine medical care
are now accessing the highest quality physicians at a fraction of the typical cost,
exclusively in the Sesame Marketplace
Led by CEO David Goldhill, a transformative figure in US healthcare policy
and reform, Sesame has now raised $75 million to-date
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame, the only company proven to lower the price of medical care for American consumers, today announced that it has raised $27 million in Series B financing to expand its national marketplace of high-quality, ultra-affordable medical care for all Americans, whether they are insured or not.
The round was led by GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Cathy Friedman, Executive Venture Partner at GV, will join the Sesame board of directors. Virgin Group, TeleSoft Partners and FMZ Ventures also participated in the round as new investors, alongside existing investors General Catalyst, Industry Ventures, Coefficient Capital, Giant Ventures and Alumni Ventures Group.
By using innovation to succeed where legislation and bureaucracy have failed, Sesame delivers half-price, whole quality medical care, assuring that no American is priced out of accessing the primary and specialized care they need. In fact, the average price paid for care in the Sesame Marketplace is less than $40, while the company maintains a Net Promoter Score of 87 (considered world class), and nearly 80% of physicians in the Sesame Marketplace have 5-star reviews.
"The same high quality care from the same world-class physicians at a fraction of the typical price; this is the radical innovation that is Sesame," said David Goldhill, Sesame co-founder and CEO, and the author of The Real Costs of American Health Care. "By stripping out all the cost and complexity of insurance, physicians offer care on Sesame at prices that are roughly half of what is typical. The quality of our investors is a testament to the power of this innovation."
"Sesame provides greater access to healthcare for a meaningful percentage of the population, and we're inspired by the company's mission to drive better patient outcomes for underserved communities," said Cathy Friedman, Executive Venture Partner at GV. "Sesame presents a compelling opportunity to develop a dynamic marketplace at a scale unlike any in the current U.S. healthcare ecosystem. We're thrilled to partner with David Goldhill and the entire Sesame team as they move into this next phase of growth."
According to the 2020 US census, 28 million Americans still do not have health insurance. At the same time, according to research, 52.9% of American workers covered by private health insurance through their employer were enrolled in high-deductible health plans (HDHP) in 2020, an increase of more than 33 percent in just five years.
Sesame is a two-sided marketplace populated by physicians and patients only. As with other online marketplaces, consumers can research and shop for a physician – and book an appointment – with the same price transparency and zero-friction they experience when making other purchases.
By virtue of these marketplace dynamics, Sesame saw prices for all manner of care types drop as much as 67 percent in 2021. Sesame offers complete, longitudinal health care delivered either in-person or via telehealth, and includes primary care, acute consults and chronic care management, specialty medicine, dentistry, labs, imaging and more – all for as little as $25 per visit nationwide.
Health care providers in the marketplace leverage Sesame's tools for maximizing the value of their time and equipment, just as in any other industry, to offer variable pricing based on peak and off-peak windows.
In addition to using the proceeds to accelerate the company's growth, Sesame will use the Series B proceeds to evolve its Sesame membership product from beta into general availability. The Sesame membership works on a monthly subscription basis, and entitles its members to free services, deep discounts and exclusive access to all of the everyday care services that matter most: primary care visits, prescriptions, dental, labs, imaging and more. The beta launched in November 2021 and has seen tremendous traction among Sesame patients, who book 33 percent more appointments than non-members.
Sesame is the healthcare marketplace that delivers "half-price health care" to Americans who have been priced out of the everyday care they need. With thousands of healthcare providers - covering all 50 states and every major health category - the Sesame marketplace has driven prices on dozens of common health care types down by as much as 67 percent. Sesame lowers prices, but not quality standards, by applying technology to build a marketplace that gives consumers the most choice, convenience and quality at the best price. This allows providers to focus purely on patient care, and make the most of their training, time and equipment. For more information, please visit www.sesamecare.com.
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liz.murphy@sesamecare.com
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A woman who says she was sexually assaulted by celebrity chef Mario Batali took the stand Monday on the first day of his criminal trial in Boston, testifying that he groped her during an impromptu selfie session in 2017.
Natali Tene said she posed for photos with Batali while, out-of-frame, he took advantage of the star-struck patron as she was standing close to him for the photos.
"His right hand is all over my breasts, all over my rear end, all between my legs," Tene said. "I've never been grabbed like that before ... squeezing my vagina and pulling me closer to him. As if that's a normal way to pull someone in."
Batali is charged with indecent assault and battery relating to the alleged groping at a Boston restaurant, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.
He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty. Defense attorney Anthony Fuller said during his opening statement Monday, "The photos and videos don't support her testimony."
Batali waived his right to a jury trial in favor of a bench trial, which the judge accepted. He was charged in 2019 and faces a civil suit over the same incident.
Multiple allegations against Batali -- a chef and restauranteur who appeared on television cooking shows for more than two decades -- surfaced in 2017 after the restaurant news website Eater reported four accounts of women who claimed Batali "touched them inappropriately in a pattern of behavior that appears to span at least two decades."
Batali stepped away from public view in the wake of the allegations and his restaurant group cut ties with him in 2018.
The New York Police Department also reviewed sexual misconduct allegations against Batali, but closed its two investigations in 2019 without filing charges.
Tene testifies she was 'nervous, shocked, alarmed'
The evening started, Tene testified Monday, when she met a friend at around 9 p.m. on March 31, 2017, at Towne Stove and Spirits, a restaurant in Boston the pair frequently visited.
Tene recognized Batali taking a seat near her at the bar around midnight, she said. Batali was a few seats away when she tried to covertly take a photo of him on her phone, she testified.
Tene said her friend told her Batali caught her sneaking the picture and wanted her to come over, probably to delete the photo. Tene walked over and apologized to Batali, she said, promising to delete the photo if he wanted.
"He said, 'No, it was fine, no worries, let's actually take some selfies instead,'" Tene testified.
Tene took about 10 selfies with her phone at around 12:37 a.m., she said, and their heads, faces, shoulders and whatever could fit in the frame were visible.
"He has his face pressed up against mine and he's pulling my body closer to his," she said.
"He's kissing the side of my face. He has his other arm wrapped behind me," Tene said as the photos were displayed in court. She noted that they took a few photos, saying they weren't good because they weren't looking at the camera.
"His hands were in sensitive areas, touching me, touching my body," she said. "It was like a selfie, but other things were happening simultaneously ... His other hand that can't be seen is touching my body in sensitive areas."
Batali kept asking to take more selfies and can be heard asking, "Does that work" in one of the live photos, she said.
"It all happened so fast and it was happening the whole time, in different parts," Tene said, recapping the ways Batali allegedly grabbed her. "I kind of froze up to be honest. Put on a smile to de-escalate the situation. Kind of nervous, shocked, alarmed," she said.
Tene noticed Batali's eyes weren't open in some of the photos and he reeked of alcohol, she testified. "This guy was wasted, for lack of a better term," Tene said.
Batali then allegedly asked Tene to come to his hotel room, she testified, saying she got chills when he asked.
"Kind of like, mortified, disgusted," Tene said. "That sensation that this was not right. Overall, this was very uncomfortable."
Tene left and went back to her house. Later, she told her friend about the alleged attack and said the pair agreed to never eat again at Eataly, an Italian food market co-owned by Batali at the time.
Tene later testified she spoke to a journalist at Eater, detailing her account after the reporter wrote a story about other women who had been allegedly grabbed by Batali, Tene said.
Tene hired legal representation and filed a civil suit, she said, but says she isn't looking for money.
"This happened to me and this is my life and I want to take control of what happened, come forward and say my piece," Tene said.
Defense questions motives, photos
Fuller, the defense attorney, cross-examined Tene, quizzing her about the night of the alleged assault and her subsequent motives.
Fuller went through each of the images Tene took of her and Batali and focused on one photo that showed space between where they stood, highlighting that floor tile was visible in the photo between the two.
"He was grabbing you, pulling you closer, was he?" asked Fuller, who said there was roughly eight inches of space between the pair.
"He definitely was," responded Tene.
"Doesn't look like it in this photo," Fuller said.
"He's grabbing my ass," Tene said.
Fuller highlighted a gap in time between the first batch of photos and the second batch, three minutes later. Fuller argued the gap in time showed she wasn't in danger. He also challenged Tene on her facial expressions in the photos, saying it wasn't a grimace like she testified, but a smile.
Tene was also questioned about eating at Batali-owned restaurants, even though she told investigators in a deposition the thought of eating at those restaurants was disgusting. Fuller showed her bank statements that revealed she ate at Eataly with a friend who knew about the alleged attack.
Fuller also showed pictures in court that were taken in the same bar, Towne Stove and Spirits, where the alleged attack took place, the night before Eater was set to publish a story with her allegations.
"Towne wasn't the scary place, it was the scary person. I was pretty comfortable there," Tene responded when asked why she wasn't triggered by being in the same spot and returning multiple times after the alleged attack.
Tene also disputed Fuller's line of questioning about financial motivations and hiring legal counsel.
"I'm not looking for anything, I'm not seeking any particular amount," Tene said. "What other way is there to make this situation right? I've never been in a situation like this before."
Fuller spent the rest of his cross examination attempting to establish inconsistencies in Tene's story, talking about her alleged attempts to get out of jury duty and alleging that she laughed off the incident over texts with her friends.
Prosecutors plan on calling a witness to the stand Tuesday morning who they say heard the whole story from Tene about a week after the alleged groping incident.
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LEHI, Utah, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purple Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPL) ("Purple"), a comfort innovation company known for creating the "World's First No Pressure® Mattress," will report second quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET. The Company will hold a conference call that day at 4:30 p.m. ET to review the financial results.
Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (888) 882-4478 (domestic) or (646) 828-8193 (international) and provide the Conference ID: 6808645. The conference call will also be available to interested parties through a live webcast at investors.purple.com. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary software.
A telephone replay of the call will be available until August 23, 2022, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (domestic) or (412) 317-6671 (international) and entering the Conference ID: 6808645. Please note participants must enter the conference identification number in order to access the replay. After the conference call, a webcast replay will remain available on the investor relations section of the Company's website for 30 days.
About Purple
Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help improve lives through innovative comfort solutions. We design and manufacture a variety of innovative, premium, branded comfort products, including mattresses, pillows, bedding, frames and more. Our products are the result of over 30 years of innovation and investment in proprietary and patented comfort technologies and the development of our own manufacturing processes. Our proprietary gel technology, GelFlex Grid, is the foundation of many of our comfort products and provides a range of benefits that differentiate our offerings from other competitors' products. We market and sell our products through our direct-to-consumer online channels, traditional retail partners, third-party online retailers and our owned retail showrooms. Visit Purple online at purple.com and "like" Purple on Facebook and "follow" on Instagram.
Investor Contact:
Brendon Frey, ICR
brendon.frey@icrinc.com
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Kelly signs $18 million, 2-year deal with Diamondbacks
By DAVID BRANDT
AP Sports Writer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to an $18 million, two-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that covers the 2023 and 2024 seasons with a club option for 2025. The 33-year-old Kelly will be paid $8 million per season in 2023 and 2024. He also gets a $1 million signing bonus and there’s a $1 million buyout if the team doesn’t exercise his option for 2025. Kelly is from Scottsdale and pitched in college at Arizona State. He was arguably the team’s best pitcher in 2021, going 7-11 with a 4.44 ERA and 130 strikeouts in 27 starts. He has a 23-27 record with a 4.27 ERA in three seasons with the D-backs. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/01/kelly-signs-18-million-2-year-deal-with-diamondbacks/ | 2022-04-01T20:43:39Z |
CONCORD, Mass., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A March 2022 study funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) journal, Pediatrics, cited an urgent need to support child development screening efforts, and called for new approaches and tools for child development surveillance (monitoring). The Lorestry app is now available, putting new development monitoring tools into the hands of parents to facilitate care team collaboration and real-time record keeping. Lorestry offers a novel opportunity to support a child and their developmental needs.
For over 2 decades, the AAP has reported that 1:6 children have developmental delays, but nationally, less than 25% are referred for early intervention services. Delays in care access have lifelong consequences.
Parents are expected to participate in their child's care, but digital tools to support those efforts often fall short. Parents have struggled with "baby-tracker" apps that collect information used to sell ads. Lorestry empowers parents as their child's primary advocate and historian. "To meet the call to action of the CDC/AAP, digital tools to monitor early child development must engage parents as important and informed partners, and demonstrate an understanding of the child well-being ecosystem," said Linda Craib RN, MBA, founder of Alea Diagnostics.
Introducing Lorestry.
The free Lorestry storybook app provides parents with a private timeline of their child's early life. Their observations, collected in real-time, includes family and child health histories, behavioral observations, developmental firsts, the new CDC-defined milestones, and language emergence. Lorestry provides parents with a meaningful and powerful data-set that they curate and control.
Hand-drawn by Scottish illustrator Emily Hogarth, the app strives for simplicity, trust, beauty, meaning, and utility. Brand themes include time, inclusivity, and privacy. The name "Lorestry" is a nod to the importance of family stories (lore) handed down through generations.
With Lorestry, parents determine who has access to their child's information. They can use their data for informed conversations, collaboration, relationship-building, and self-advocacy. Designed to celebrate a child's life, growth, and progression, Lorestry defines and ushers in the NEW Development Monitoring category for children's overall well-being.
Alea Diagnostics is the category leader in children's life storytelling. The free Lorestry app is available on the App store. For more information go to AleaDiagnostics.com and follow @AleaDx on Twitter.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is very pleased to announce it has entered into a Mineral Exploration Agreement (the "Agreement") with the McLeod Lake Indian Band regarding its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element ("REE") exploration project located 80 kilometres northeast of Prince George, Canada.
The Agreement addresses the immediate interests of the parties with respect to mineral exploration activities related to the project, and puts into place a framework for communication and cooperation going forward. In addition to providing McLeod Lake Indian Band with meaningful input into how these activities are to proceed, the Agreement provides current economic opportunities for the community and establishes a roadmap for potential future commercial involvement as the exploration activities advance.
"We are delighted to have the McLeod Lake Indian Band engaged with Defense Metals and the opportunities presented by the Wicheeda exploration project," said Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense. "We look forward to building a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship with the McLeod Lake Indian Band through the implementation of this initial agreement."
"McLeod Lake Indian Band has always been open to working with companies that respect our rights, laws and interests in the protection of our lands, and that provide meaningful economic and commercial opportunities for our community," said Chief Harley Chingee. "We are therefore pleased to have completed this initial agreement with Defense Metals, and look forward to its successful implementation."
McLeod Lake Indian Band is part of the Tse'khene group of Aboriginal peoples. The main community of McLeod Lake Indian Band is located near the unincorporated village of McLeod Lake, approximately 150 kilometers north of Prince George.
Defense Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral deposits containing metals and elements commonly used in the electric power market, defense industry, national security sector and in the production of green energy technologies, such as, rare earths magnets used in wind turbines and in permanent magnet motors for electric vehicles. Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Defense Metals Corp. trades in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "DEFN", in the United States, under "DFMTF" on the OTCQB and in Germany on the Frankfurt Exchange under "35D".
For further information, please contact:
Todd Hanas, Bluesky Corporate Communications Ltd.
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: (778) 994 8072
Email: todd@blueskycorp.ca
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
This news release contains "forward-looking information or statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which may include, without limitation, statements relating to advancing the Wicheeda REE Project, the Company's plans for its Wicheeda REE Project, the expected outcomes and benefits of the Agreement with the MLIB, the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its project and other matters. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of rare earth elements, the anticipated costs and expenditures, the ability to achieve its goals, that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms. Such forward-looking information reflects the Company's views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of exploration results, risks related to the inherent uncertainty of exploration and cost estimates, the potential for unexpected costs and expenses and those other risks filed under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. While such estimates and assumptions are considered reasonable by the management of the Company, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and regulatory uncertainties and risks. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, adverse weather and climate conditions, failure to maintain or obtain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of personnel, materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters), risks relating to inaccurate geological and engineering assumptions, decrease in the price of rare earth elements, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate, an inability to predict and counteract the effects of COVID-19 on the business of the Company, including but not limited to, the effects of COVID-19 on the price of commodities, capital market conditions, restriction on labour and international travel and supply chains, loss of key employees, consultants, or directors, increase in costs, delayed drilling results, litigation, and failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, except as required by law.
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TORONTO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stroke patients with COVID-19 are facing worse outcomes and are often younger and healthier, according to research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 19th Annual Meeting. People with COVID-19 are more than 2.5 times more likely to have an unfavorable outcome and face a difficult recovery post-stroke.
The study, "Characteristics of a COVID-19 Cohort with Large Vessel Occlusion: A Multicenter International Study," reviewed data for 575 patients with acute large vessel occlusion (LVO) — 194 who had COVID-19 and 381 who did not. These patients spanned nearly 50 thrombectomy comprehensive stroke centers across Europe and North America. The control group was composed of patients who presented with LVO and received a mechanical thrombectomy between January 2018 and December 2020. Thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter to reopen blocked arteries in the brain.
In the study, authors compared which patients had successful revascularizations — a procedure aimed to restore blood flow into blocked arteries or veins — and left the hospital with little to no disabilities. Of the individuals with COVID-19, the severity of the virus on stroke onset was moderate in 75.5% of the cases, severe in 15.8% and critical in 8.7%. The mean duration between symptoms and stroke onset was about nine days, and 34% of the COVID-19 group had a stroke as their first symptom of the disease.
Researchers found that the patients with COVID-19 (who were younger and had less risk factors) were less likely to achieve successful revascularization. In addition, the thrombectomy was prolonged in the COVID-19 group, as was the length of hospital stay. Most alarming, mortality rates were higher by more than two-fold in the COVID-19 group compared to the control. Overall, COVID-19 was a predictor of poorer outcomes, even though many of the patients were younger, healthier and even had mild symptoms of the virus before the onset of stroke.
"There is still so much we need to learn about COVID-19, especially its impact on younger patients," said Pascal Jabbour, MD, lead author of the study, professor of neurological surgery and the chief of the division of neurovascular and endovascular neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University. "Stroke's impact on individuals with COVID-19 is alarming and one we must continue to research and remedy."
To receive a copy of this abstract or to speak with the study authors, please contact Camille Jewell at cjewell@vancomm.com or 202-248-5460.
About the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery
The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) is a scientific and educational association dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurointerventional surgery through research, standard-setting, and education and advocacy to provide the highest quality of patient care in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, spine, head and neck. Visit www.snisonline.org and follow us on Twitter (@SNISinfo) and Facebook (@SNISOnline).
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Texas woman drops lawsuit claiming Jerry Jones is her father
DALLAS (AP) — A 25-year-old Texas woman who sued Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, alleging he is her biological father, has dropped her lawsuit.
Alexandra Davis said in court papers filed Wednesday that she now wants genetic testing to verify her claim, The Dallas Morning News reported.
“Alexandra has just decided that she wants to go ahead and proceed with parentage and DNA testing,” said Jay Gray, one of Davis’ lawyers. “She wants to remove any doubts that Jerry’s her father.”
Jones’ attorneys had asked in court filings that the suit be dismissed but did not address the paternity claim. A representative for Jones declined to comment.
The lawsuit alleged that Jones had a relationship with Davis’ mother, Cynthia Davis, who was working as a ticket counter agent for American Airlines in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the time. Alexandra Davis was born in 1996.
Davis and her mother reached a settlement in which Jones would support them financially as long as they didn’t publicly identify him as her father, according to court documents. At the time of the agreement in 1998, Jones denied he was the father.
Jones and his wife, Gene, married in 1963. They have three children, and all have a front-office role with the Cowboys. Jerry Jones is the team president and general manager.
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Colorado-based company protects businesses of all sizes from data exfiltration due to compromised cryptographic secrets
DENVER, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ntrinsec has announced the formal launch of its new key security automation platform. The platform eliminates security risks around encryption key reuse and poor key management. Integrating with third-party key management systems (KMS), hard security modules (HSMs), certificate authorities, and major cloud providers, Ntrinsec offers full automation around all key lifecycle processes. This ensures all keys adhere to best practices and it will make key compromise a thing of the past.
Automating machine identity secrets at scale, Ntrinsec has built a moving-target defense strategy that outmaneuvers cybercriminals in today's increasingly complex environments. Users can automatically and safely map all keys and host machines within the platform to ensure proper key hygiene and identify exploitable key reuse. Ntrinsec then powers intelligent crypto-reduction policies and creates anomaly detection and automation for quick remediation, effectively stopping data breaches before they even begin.
With a potent combination of technology and a team with decades of expertise, Ntrinsec is in a prime position to solve today's data protection challenges. "We are excited to introduce the world's first key security automation platform from Ntrinsec. Our goal is to protect organizations from data breaches, and this tool has the strength to do just that," said Ntrinsec CEO, Michael Leidesdorff. Ntrinsec's moving target defense approach is making sure that digital secrets are kept safe in perpetuity. "Bad actors are increasingly exploiting key hygiene issues like key-reuse and local wallets. With this attack vector quickly growing and industry standards calling only for annual key rotation, which is hopelessly out-of-date, a platform like Ntrinsec is needed now more than ever."
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ntrinsec is founded by serial cybersecurity entrepreneurs with a track record of pioneering cloud automation technologies to tackle the tough challenges within the identity and secrets management space. Ntrinsec was founded with the explicit mission of protecting businesses of all sizes from data exfiltration due to compromised cryptographic secrets. Ntrinsec's platform is designed to make key compromise, increasingly a leading cause of enterprise data breaches, a thing of the past. For more information, visit https://ntrinsec.io/
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flatirons Asset Management ("Flatirons"), a Crosstimbers Capital Group ("Crosstimbers") subsidiary and private investment firm specializing in the sponsorship of tax-advantaged real estate offerings, announced today that Scott Smith has been named Chief Executive Officer. Smith will assume day-to-day leadership of the company and oversee the firm's operations and strategic initiatives.
"I am thrilled to join the Flatirons team," Smith said. "What excites me most about this position is the opportunity to join and grow a brand based on integrity and transparency, core values that are shared by Crosstimbers, Flatirons' parent company. The Flatirons team has already established a successful foundation by syndicating four self-storage DST offerings in 2019 and 2020 that are exceeding expectations. I look forward to further expanding the Flatirons footprint while continuing the focus on its core values."
David Hollon, co-founder and managing partner of Crosstimbers, remarked, "We are excited to partner with such a strong industry veteran as we continue to expand the Flatirons franchise. Scott's leadership and experience will prove invaluable as Flatirons brings its next wave of DST offerings to market in the coming months. We look forward to providing both financial and operational support to his team as it continues to scale."
Smith is a seasoned senior executive with over 15 years of experience managing, structuring, and analyzing securitized alternative investments for retail investors. Prior to joining Flatirons, Smith served as managing director of capital markets for Capview Partners and senior managing director at Waypoint Residential, where he led the firm's capital raising efforts and was the lead executive for all initiatives related to investment products sold to high-net-worth investors through financial intermediaries. He also served as the president and CEO of FactRight, LLC, where he implemented growth strategies that significantly expanded the company's recognition and revenue.
Smith holds a bachelors in political science and economics from the University of Missouri at Columbia and a J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law. He has also served on the board of directors for the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives.
Flatirons Asset Management is a private investment firm that specializes in sponsoring tax-advantaged real estate offerings, including Delaware statutory trusts. Our investment opportunities seek to provide reliable income, downside protection and upside potential through skillful management and strategic exits. https://www.flatironsam.com/
Crosstimbers Capital Group is a registered investment advisor which manages private equity and venture capital funds and invests on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm utilizes its deep expertise to stabilize and strengthen portfolio companies as they scale and has helped to raise more than three billion dollars to support the growth of those businesses, two of which are now public. https://www.crosstimbers.com/
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ARTISTS JOIN BAD BUNNY, TYLER THE CREATOR, LIL UZI VERT, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, BURNA BOY, SNOH AALEGRA, KODAK BLACK, PUSHA T, LIL TJAY, TATE MCRAE, FUERZA REGIDA, TORO Y MOI, BABYFACE RAY, KEY GLOCK, LARRY JUNE, RELS B, VICTORIA MONÉT, CHIMBALA, RYAN CASTRO ALSO HITTING THE STAGES ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY, LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2022
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What: The highly anticipated MADE IN AMERICA Festival returns this year for the 10th year of performances, boasting an incredible lineup. Since its inception, the can't-miss festival has brought the biggest names in music and up-and-coming superstars to the City of Brotherly Love as a staple of Labor Day weekend.
With community central to the Made In America experience, the event has generated over $150 million in economic impact for the city of Philadelphia since the inaugural two-day concert in 2012. This year Cause Village Powered by SHEIN, will return. Organizations for the 2022 Cause Village focus on an array of causes, ranging from animal welfare, arts & culture, criminal & social justice reform, education, environmental conservation, health & wellness, and voter rights, and more.
Who: GloRilla, Zah Sosaa, Ambré, Kalan.FrFr, Kur, Dixson and Becca Hanna join headliners Bad Bunny and Tyler, The Creator and performances from Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan, Burna Boy, Snoh Aalegra, Kodak Black, Pusha T, Lil Tjay, Tate McRae, Fuerza Regida, Toro Y Moi, Babyface Ray, Key Glock, Larry June, Rels B, Victoria Monét, Chimbala, Ryan Castro
When:
Saturday, September 3, 2022
Sunday, September 4, 2022
Where:
Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA
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17 states weigh adopting California’s electric car mandate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seventeen states with vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California face weighty decisions on whether to follow that state’s strictest-in-the nation new rules that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen-powered by 2035.
Under the Clean Air Act, states must abide by the federal government’s standard vehicle emissions standards unless they at least partially opt to follow California’s stricter requirements.
Among them, Washington, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Vermont are expected to adopt California’s ban on new gasoline-fueled vehicles. Colorado and Pennsylvania are among the states that probably won’t. The legal ground is a bit murkier in Minnesota, where the state’s “Clean Cars” rule has been a political minefield and the subject of a legal fight. Meanwhile, Republicans are rebelling in Virginia.
The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association says its reading of state and federal law is that the new California rules kick in automatically in the state, and it’s making that case in court as it tries to block them.
“The technology is such that the vehicles just don’t perform that well in cold weather,” said Scott Lambert, the trade group’s president. “We don’t all live in southern California.”
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency officials say the state would have to launch an entirely new rulemaking process to adopt California’s changes. And in court filings and legislative hearings, they’ve said they are not planning to do that now.
“We are not California. Minnesota has its own plan,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a statement. He called Minnesota’s program “a smart way to increase, rather than decrease, options for consumers. Our priority is to lower costs and increase choices so Minnesotans can drive whatever vehicle suits them.”
Oregon regulators are taking public comments through Sept. 7 on whether to adopt the new California standards. Colorado regulators, who adopted California’s older rules, won’t follow California’s new ones, the administration of Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said.
“While the governor shares the goal of rapidly moving towards electric vehicles, he is skeptical about requiring 100% of cars sold to be electric by a certain date as technology is rapidly changing,” the Colorado Energy Office said in a statement.
Regulators in Pennsylvania, which only partially adopted California’s older standards, said they won’t automatically follow its new rules. Under Democratic Governor Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania started the regulatory process last year to fully conform with California’s rules, but abandoned it.
Virginia had been on a path to adopting California’s rules under legislation that passed last year when Democrats were in full control of Virginia’s government. But Republicans who control the House of Delegates and GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin say they’ll push to unlink their state.
Minnesota’s auto dealers are trying to make their state’s current rules — and the possibility that they could tighten to incorporate California’s new restrictions — an issue for the fall elections. Control of the Legislature and governor’s office are up for grabs, and the dealers hope to persuade the 2023 Legislature to roll back the regulations unless they win in court first, Lambert said.
The MPCA, with Walz’s support, adopted California’s existing standards through administrative rulemaking last year amid a bitter fight with Republican lawmakers who were upset that the Legislature was cut out of the decision. Legislators even tried unsuccessfully to withhold funding from Minnesota’s environmental agencies. One casualty was Laura Bishop, who resigned as MPCA commissioner after it became apparent that she lacked the votes in the GOP-controlled Senate to win confirmation.
Walz and his administration have framed Minnesota’s Clean Cars rule as a fairly painless way to increase the availability of electric vehicles and help the state meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals. The rule seeks to increase the offerings of battery-powered and hybrid vehicles starting with the 2025 model year by requiring manufacturers to comply with California standards currently in force for low- and zero-emission vehicles.
Lambert said the state’s auto dealers don’t oppose electric vehicles. They currently make up 2.3% of new vehicle sales in Minnesota and he expects consumer interest to continue to grow. But the reduced range of battery-powered vehicles in cold weather makes them less attractive in northern tier states, he said. Minnesota’s rules already threaten to saddle dealers with more electric vehicles than their customers will buy, he said, and adopting the California ban would make things worse.
Under federal law, by Lambert’s reading, states have to either adopt California’s rules in full or follow less stringent federal emission standards. He said they can’t pick and choose from parts of each. And that effectively means there’s a “ban on the books” in Minnesota for sales of new conventionally fueled vehicles starting with the 2035 model year, he said.
Lambert’s association was already fighting Minnesota’s existing Clean Car rules in the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and its petition foresaw that California would make the changes it announced late last month. A key issue in whether “any future amendments to the incorporated California regulations automatically become part of Minnesota rules,” as the dealers argue.
The MPCA’s attorneys assert that they don’t, and have asked the court to dismiss the challenge. MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler has made similar arguments for months, including before a skeptical state Senate committee last March.
Aaron Klemz, chief strategy officer for the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, which will be filing its own arguments against the dealers in court, acknowledged that the legal landscape is confusing. And he said it’s not clear whether his group will eventually call for Minnesota to follow California’s new ban.
“We haven’t done enough analysis of the California rule to know if we’re going to push for its adoption in Minnesota,” Klemz said. He noted that other issues are coming into play, including incentives for electric vehicles in the Inflation Reduction Act that President Joe Biden recently signed, and the stated intentions by some of the major automakers to go all-electric.
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Associated Press reporters Jim Anderson in Denver; Gillian Flaccus in Portland, Oregon; and Marc Levy in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, contributed to this story.
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Chunky Sacks Hunger will team up with NFL players and teams to drive awareness and donations across local NFL communities
CAMDEN, N.J., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For 25 years, Campbell's® Chunky® has answered the call to fight food insecurity in partnership with the NFL. To further inspire NFL fans to join the fight, Chunky announced the formation of 'Chunky Sacks Hunger' – a program to fight food insecurity and donate one million meals* to people in need this NFL season through a partnership with Feeding America.
More than 38 million people in the United States – including 12 million children – struggle with access to adequate food and nutrition.** Chunky Sacks Hunger strives to "sack" food insecurity by shining a spotlight on the issue and provide food and other much needed donations to fuel local communities across the country. From hosting local events that drive food bank donations to supporting national disaster relief initiatives, the program will be committed to delivering food resources to people who need it most.
"Fueling people through nutritious meals is embedded in Chunky's DNA," said Gary Mazur, Vice President of Marketing, Soup & Broth, Campbell Soup Company. "In today's world, where many continue to face hunger, we're proud to launch Chunky Sacks Hunger and help bring more attention to this issue, while serving our partner communities through our pledge of donating one million meals."
As part of its pledge to donate one million meals, Chunky is partnering with 11 teams across the NFL to host events in their communities. At each event, Chunky will be partnering with a star defensive player to help drive awareness of food insecurity. The list of teams and players include:
- Calais Campbell, Defensive Lineman, Baltimore Ravens
- Eddie Jackson, Safety, Chicago Bears
- Sam Hubbard, Defensive End, Cincinnati Bengals
- Alex Anzalone, Linebacker, Detroit Lions
- De'Vondre Campbell, Linebacker, Green Bay Packers
- Kayvon Thibodeaux, Outside Linebacker, New York Giants
- Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Philadelphia Eagles
- Jordyn Brooks, Linebacker, Seattle Seahawks
- Kevin Byard, Safety, Tennessee Titans
In addition to the Chunky Sacks Hunger player roster, Chunky will continue to work with Los Angeles Rams Head Coach Sean McVay and will be joined this year by Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. Chunky Sacks Hunger will also donate to the communities of Los Angeles and Indianapolis.
To help launch Chunky Sacks Hunger and kick off the work to donate one million meals, Chunky was on the ground at NFL Kickoff in Los Angeles with the Los Angeles Rams to donate 100,000 meals* to the LA Regional Food Bank. Fans can stay up-to-date on community efforts by visiting ChunkySacksHunger.com and following the brand on Instagram and Twitter.
*Per Feeding America's calculations, $1 = 10 meals (https://www.feedingamerica.org/ways-to-give/faq/about-our-claims)
**Source: Feeding America
About Campbell Soup Company
For more than 150 years, Campbell (NYSE: CPB) has been connecting people through food they love. Generations of consumers have trusted Campbell to provide delicious and affordable food and beverages. Headquartered in Camden, N.J. since 1869, Campbell generated fiscal 2021 net sales of nearly $8.5 billion. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Campbell's, Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Milano, Pace, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson and V8. Campbell has a heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of the environment. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 as well as the FTSE4Good and Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indices. For more information, visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com or follow company news on Twitter via @CampbellSoupCo.
About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry.
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Nearly all the Republicans vying for the party's Senate nomination in Ohio are embracing former President Donald Trump's message, touting their closeness to him and cozying up to the elements of the GOP that he propelled as they joust for a late endorsement.
All that's missing is Trump himself.
The former President has not given his stamp of approval to any candidate in the race to replace retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman. An endorsement -- if one comes -- could prove decisive in a contest in which polls have shown all the leading candidates under 30% and a huge swath of undecided primary voters.
"There are people up on the stage who are literally fighting for one vote, and that person doesn't even vote in Ohio," state Sen. Matt Dolan, the only one of seven Republican candidates who has not embraced Trump's lies about widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, said at a recent debate in Wilberforce.
The jockeying for a late, game-changing endorsement from Trump comes in part because polls show the primary is wide open with less than four weeks remaining before the May 3 primary, and with early voting having kicked off this week. Appeals to voters still loyal to the former President are on display in debates and candidates' television ads.
Venture capitalist and author J.D. Vance has aligned himself with far-right figures who emerged in Trump's wake. He defended Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who recently spoke at a White nationalist gathering, saying in Wilberforce that he listened to her speech and "agreed with nearly every word that she said."
"She said nothing wrong, and I'm absolutely not going to throw her under the bus, or anybody else who's a friend of mine," Vance said.
Former Ohio Republican Party chair Jane Timken has frequently equated being hand-picked for that party job by Trump to an effective endorsement for this race. She has hired two of Trump's former top political allies, Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie.
Self-funding financier Mike Gibbons and former state Treasurer Josh Mandel have also courted Trump aggressively. Gibbons has cast himself as a candidate in Trump's mold -- a former businessman with no real political background, and experience making money in systems that he'd now like to overhaul.
Mandel has focused on Gibbons' business experience, accusing him at a debate in Cleveland last month of "making millions" on stock in a Chinese company.
"You've never been in the private sector in your entire life. You don't know squat," Gibbons said.
"Two tours in Iraq," Mandel, who served in the Marine Corps Reserve, shot back, as he stood up and approached Gibbons and the two stood face to face. "Don't tell me I haven't worked."
It's all unfolding without Trump weighing in publicly on the race. The former President has waded into other competitive Senate primaries, including soon in neighboring Pennsylvania, where he told The Washington Post on Wednesday he will make an endorsement in "about a week."
Mandel and Gibbons have led the pack in most polls. But Timken and Vance also have some support, and all four have flooded the airwaves with ads.
Dolan, meanwhile, is attempting to tap into the concerns of some Republicans that the race to appease Trump and court his most ardent supporters in the primary could ultimately damage the GOP's chances of holding on to the seat in November.
A changing state
Ohio in recent elections appears to have shed its former bellwether status as Republicans' dominance among White working-class and rural voters has shifted the Midwestern state out of reach for most Democrats in statewide elections.
Some, though, continue to succeed there. Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown won reelection in 2018, coasting to a 7-point victory as Republicans swept every statewide executive race. And Democrats have won a handful of statewide judicial races too.
The likely Democratic nominee in this year's Senate race, longtime US Rep. Tim Ryan -- who challenged Nancy Pelosi for the House speaker's gavel in 2016 and briefly ran for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination -- is offering himself as an "all economy all the time" candidate in Brown's mold. He has eschewed the culture wars on the campaign trail, instead delivering populist missives against China and international trade deals.
Still, for a Democrat to win in Ohio, large swaths of independents and Republicans would need to find the GOP nominee unacceptable.
That prospect is the nightmare of national Republicans, who are watching as similar potential scenarios loom across the Senate playing field -- including in reliably red Missouri, where a leading candidate is accused of assault by his ex-wife; in Georgia, where a Trump-endorsed former football star has faced allegations of threatening multiple women, including his ex-wife; and in Pennsylvania, where the nation's most expensive Senate primary could leave the eventual winner bloodied.
With control of a Senate that's now split 50-50 on the line, losses in any combination of those states could imperil Republicans' hopes in what should otherwise be a good midterm for the party in the current political environment.
In Ohio, Democratic strategists privately say the Republican who would be toughest to beat in November is the one they're most certain GOP primary voters won't nominate: Dolan. Democrats see the state senator, whose family owns the Cleveland Guardians baseball team, in the mold of Portman, who has held the seat since 2011. Unlike rivals, including Mandel, who say the 2020 election was stolen from Trump, Dolan has acknowledged the reality of Joe Biden's victory.
"Let me be very clear, Joe Biden is the legitimate president of the United States," Dolan said at the debate in Wilberforce. "My problem is he's a failed president."
Leaning into the culture wars
The television ad battles have also seen GOP candidates making cultural arguments -- with Mandel and Vance both launching spots in recent days that attempt to tap into conservative frustrations over their positions being labeled as "racist."
"Are you a racist? Do you hate Mexicans?" Vance says in an ad that touts his support for Trump's border wall. Vance uses the ad to highlight his mother's struggle with addiction, arguing that a tough stance on immigration is an important step in battling the opioid epidemic.
Mandel, meanwhile, says in a new ad that describes him as "pro-Trump": "I didn't do two tours in Anbar province, fighting alongside Marines of every color, to come home and be called a racist. There's nothing racist about stopping critical race theory and loving America."
But the scenery in the ad also ignited controversy. The 30-second spot features Mandel standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, the landmark site where peaceful civil rights activists were beaten by police during a 1965 march.
"Martin Luther King marched right here so skin color wouldn't matter," Mandel says.
He also tweeted a thanks to King's daughter Bernice King and The King Center "for motivating me to film this ad. My visit to Selma was powerful and inspiring and I look forward to returning and bringing my kids."
That led Bernice King to respond on Twitter, saying: "Josh: Regretfully, I do not believe that I or @TheKingCenter legitimately motivated you to film this ad, as it is in opposition to nonviolence and to much of what my father taught. I encourage you to study my father/nonviolence in full."
Mandel responded by telling King to "study your history better."
"Your father knew the importance of the Second Amendment when he tried to exercise his right to self-defense," he said, "and was wrongly denied a gun permit by anti-gun racists."
Portman has endorsed Timken, who nevertheless frequently reminds audiences that she's been endorsed by Trump before.
Timken's decision to hire Trump 2016 primary campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was another step into Trump's orbit. And though Lewandowski is a controversial figure, most of the other candidates in the GOP race have not criticized her decision to hire him.
"Long story short, he was there at the beginning for President Trump," Mandel said of Lewandowski at the Wilberforce debate -- a comment that also underscored Mandel's seeming belief that his only viable rival is Gibbons.
Only Dolan, in another debate this week, raised the issue of Lewandowski's hiring, saying that Timken "hasn't yet explained" to voters why she hired Lewandowski, "who has been investigated for assault to women."
"Corey Lewandowski is a friend of mine," Timken responded. "He knows that I've been in the trenches fighting for America First policies because Corey came into Ohio and campaigned for President Trump with me."
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- Company to highlight new clinical data in seven presentations discussing Hominis System, first and only FDA-authorized surgical robot with miniature humanoid-shaped arms, including presentation from first-ever surgeon to perform real-world patient procedure in U.S.
- Special event planned for employees and surgeons on Friday, July 1 at 6:00 p.m. ET
TEL AVIV, Israel and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd. (Memic), a medical device company dedicated to transforming surgery with its proprietary surgical robotic technology, today announced that multiple abstracts detailing clinical data related to the Hominis® Surgical System for robotic-assisted transvaginal hysterectomy were accepted for presentation at the Society of Robotic and Digital Surgery (SRS) 2022 Annual Meeting, taking place June 30-July 3 at the Disney Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Florida.
Details of the Memic presentations at SRS are as follows:
Fireside Chat
Title: Fireside Chat: Pioneering New Platforms in Surgical Robotics: Memic, Senhance, Insightec
Presenter: Dvir Cohen, CEO, Memic
Date and Time: Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 12:45-1:15 p.m. ET
Location: Asbury A-C
Oral Presentations
Title: The Future of Soft Tissue Robotics is Now
Presenter: Michael A. Conditt, PhD, senior vice president, strategic marketing & clinical development, Memic
Date and Time: Friday, July 1, 2022 from 8:15-8:30 a.m. ET
Location: Asbury A-C
Title: Hominis Robotic Platform: Vaginal Robotics
Presenters: Ricardo E. Estape, MD, gynecologic surgeon and director, HCA Florida Institute for Gynecologic Oncology, Kendall Hospital and Erica Stockwell, DO, MBA, FACOG, gynecologic surgeon, AdventHealth Celebration
Date and Time: Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 1:30-1:40 p.m. ET
Location: Asbury D
Title: Design of a Robotic Surgery Console to Optimize User Ergonomics
Presenters: Thomas P. Heffernan, MD, gynecologic oncologist, Medical City Plano; Dr. Estape; Daniel Z. Michaeli, user experience lead, Memic; Matthew T. McKittrick, MBA, strategic marketing, Memic; and Dr. Conditt
Date and Time: Friday, July 1, 2022 from 4:20-5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Asbury D
Poster Number: G-9
Title: Quantifying a Comprehensive Training Protocol for a Novel Transvaginal Robotic System
Presenters: Dr. Stockwell, Dr. Conditt and Michael A. Hall, senior director, professional education, Memic
Date and Time: Friday, July 1, 2022 from 4:20-5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Asbury D
Poster Number: G-8
Poster Presentations
Title: Novel Single-port Robotic Platform for Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair
Authors: Eduardo Parra-Davila, MD, FACS, FASCRS; Dr. Conditt; Hamed Yaghini, MSc; Chris Lightcap, PhD; and Mr. McKittrick
Poster Number: GS15
Title: Novel Single-port Robotic Right Hemicolectomy Surgical Robotics Platform: Access and Reach
Authors: Drs. Parra-Davila, Lightcap and Conditt, Mr. Yaghini and Mr. McKittrick
Poster Number: GS18
Title: Eliminating the Fulcrum Point with a Transformative Single Port Robotic Surgery Platform
Authors: Drs. Conditt and Lightcap and Mr. Yaghini and Mr. McKittrick
Poster Number: GS19
Memic, who is sponsoring the meeting, will hold an industry product theatre titled "A Novel Approach to Robotics Assisted Vaginal Surgery" on Saturday, July 2 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET in Salon 1-3 during which Dr. Estape, the first surgeon in the U.S. to successfully complete a patient procedure using the Hominis System, will discuss his clinical experience with this technology and Dr. Stockwell, principal investigator of our real-world patient registry, will discuss several topics including the importance of building real-world clinical data and the history of robotic surgery such as the shift to performing hysterectomies using the transvaginal approach. The company will also host hands-on demonstrations in its on-site booth (#5) where surgeons can experience using the Hominis System firsthand and practice performing surgeries with a virtual reality simulator program to support surgeon skills training and education.
In addition, the company plans to host a special on-site event called "Project M" for employees and surgeons on Friday, July 1 at 6:00 p.m. ET in the Newport Ballroom immediately following the SRS Welcome Reception.
About Memic
Memic, founded in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel with a wholly owned subsidiary based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a medical device company dedicated to transforming surgery with its proprietary surgical robotic technology. For more information, visit: https://memicmed.com/.
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Law enforcement warns parents about increase in reported sextortion cases of teens
CIBOLO, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) – A police department in Texas is warning parents about cases of sextortion targeting teens and young adults.
The Cibolo Police Department said in a post on Facebook it has seen an increase in reported cases where people are being threatened, coerced or blackmailed into sending money or explicit images online through social media or games.
According to authorities, sextortion most often occurs on Snapchat and Instagram, but can also happen on children’s games like Roblox or Minecraft.
“The victim often believes they are communicating with someone their own age who is interested in a relationship. The victim is asked to send a revealing or nude photo of themselves oftentimes after first receiving a revealing or nude photo from the suspect,” the police said.
After the person has one or more pictures of the target, they will threaten or blackmail them saying they will put the explicit images on the social media site if they don’t send money.
Cibolo PD and the FBI recommend that all parents with children who have access to online content talk to their kids about the potential dangers of the internet.
The FBI recommends the following:
1. Be selective about what you share online. If your social media accounts are open to everyone, a predator may be able to figure out a lot of information about you.
2. Be wary of anyone you encounter for the first time online. Block or ignore messages from strangers.
3. Be aware that people can pretend to be anything or anyone online. Videos and photos are not proof that people are who they claim to be. Images can be altered or stolen. In some cases, predators have even taken over the social media accounts of their victims.
4. Be suspicious if you meet someone on one game or app and this person asks you to start talking on a different platform.
5. Be in the know. Any content you create online—whether it is a text message, photo, or video—can be made public. And nothing actually “disappears” online. Once you send something, you don’t have any control over where it goes next.
6. Be willing to ask for help. If you are getting messages or requests online that don’t seem right, block the sender, report the behavior to the site administrator or go to an adult. If you have been victimized online, tell someone.
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New integration gives LinkedIn customers even more options and flexibility to more accurately reach RollWorks-created, account-based audiences on LinkedIn
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Account-based marketing platform RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, today announced the launch of RollWorks Audience Syncing for LinkedIn, a new integration with LinkedIn Marketing Solutions that allows customers to push RollWorks-created Account Lists into LinkedIn ad accounts. With this new feature, organizations of any size can leverage RollWorks' proprietary segmentation capabilities to identify high ROI accounts and ensure their ads are delivered to extremely targeted and relevant audiences on LinkedIn.
With this news, RollWorks builds upon its current integration for LinkedIn that allows customers to run their single image Sponsored Content ads through the RollWorks platform via their RollWorks account. The new integration allows customers to connect their own LinkedIn Campaign Managers account, which provides the flexibility to push RollWorks-created Audience Lists to their LinkedIn Campaign Manager account and leverage all LinkedIn ad formats and targeting capabilities.
"RollWorks focuses on the most relevant, high-quality prospects, and gives organizations a simple way to engage those targets," said Mike Stocker, SVP of Partnerships at RollWorks. "Audience Syncing is a powerful new integration that strengthens our ongoing collaboration with LinkedIn and gives our customers more flexibility to use RollWorks and LinkedIn together in the way that works best for them."
- Get even more targeted with LinkedIn audiences using RollWorks' segmentation capabilities: a huge value-add to account-based marketers using both platforms RollWorks segmentation creates hyper-specific targeting using specific attributes like intent, engagement, and G2 searches. Customers can then layer on native LinkedIn facets like Job Title, Member Skills, and Company Growth Rate.
- Use all available LinkedIn ads: building off of the current RollWorks integration with LinkedIn Ads, which offers single image sponsored content ads, customers can now use all LinkedIn ads, such as Video, Event, Lead Gen Forms, Conversation Ads.
- Connect multiple LinkedIn Campaign Manager accounts to RollWorks
Learn more about how to easily sync your RollWorks Audiences to your LinkedIn ad accounts.
If you're at HubSpot INBOUND® 22 in Boston this week, stop by the ABM For Small Teams session with Randi Barshack, CMO of RollWorks, and Kaitlin Bellay, Head of Partner Marketing at LinkedIn, today, Thursday, September 8, at 2:20 pm ET in the LinkedIn Lounge. And check out the complete list of RollWorks events at HubSpot INBOUND activities here.
RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, offers ambitious B2B companies an account-based platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. Powered by proprietary data and machine learning, RollWorks' solutions address the needs of organizations large and small — from those with best-in-class ABM programs to those just beginning their exploration. By empowering teams to identify their target accounts and key buyers, reach those accounts across multiple channels, and measure program effectiveness in their system-of-record, RollWorks is an indispensable platform for marketers and sellers who believe that an account-based approach is just good business. To learn more visit www.rollworks.com.
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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has granted expanded emergency use authorization (EUA) for Nuvaxovid™ (NVX-CoV2373) COVID-19 vaccine for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in adolescents aged 12 through 17.
"In Taiwan, we have seen strong use of our protein-based COVID-19 vaccine in adults and are pleased to expand availability to adolescents aged 12 through 17 as we prepare for more time spent indoors during the fall and winter months and possible COVID-19 surges," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "We believe that our vaccine, developed using an innovative approach to traditional technology, may help increase adolescent vaccination rates."
The EUA is based on data from the ongoing pediatric expansion of the Phase 3 PREVENT-19 trial of 2,247 adolescents aged 12 through 17 years across 75 sites in the U.S., to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Nuvaxovid. In the pediatric expansion, Nuvaxovid achieved its primary efficacy endpoint with clinical efficacy of 78.29% (95% CI: 37.55%, 92.45%) overall at a time when the Delta variant was the predominant circulating SARS-CoV-2 strain in the U.S. The efficacy analysis was supported by assessment of antibody titers that were shown to be higher in adolescents than in young adults.
Preliminary safety data from the pediatric expansion showed the vaccine to be generally well-tolerated. Serious and severe adverse reactions (AR) were low in number and balanced between vaccine and placebo groups, and not considered related to the vaccine. Local and systemic reactogenicity was generally lower than or similar to adults, after the first and second dose. Among participants 12 through 17 years of age, solicited ARs following administration of any dose of the vaccine were injection site pain/tenderness (75.0%), headache (56.9%), fatigue/malaise (57.9%), muscle pain (49.0%), nausea/vomiting (19.9%), joint pain (16.2%), fever (16.9%), injection site swelling (8.0%), and injection site redness (7.5%). Most were mild-to-moderate in severity and lasted less than two days. No new safety signal was observed through the placebo-controlled portion of the pediatric expansion.
In the 12 through 17-year-old population, the vaccine has been authorized in more than 10 markets including the U.S., the European Union, and the United Kingdom (U.K.).
The TFDA previously granted EUA for Nuvaxovid to prevent COVID-19 in adults aged 18 and older in June 2022.
The trade name Nuvaxovid™ has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Nuvaxovid is contraindicated in persons who have a hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the excipients.
- Events of anaphylaxis have been reported with administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of the vaccine. Close observation for at least 15 minutes is recommended and a second dose of the vaccine should not be given to those who have experienced anaphylaxis to the first dose of the vaccine.
- Anxiety-related reactions, including vasovagal reactions (syncope), hyperventilation, or stress‐related reactions may occur in association with vaccination as a psychogenic response to the needle injection. It is important that precautions are in place to avoid injury from fainting.
- Vaccination should be postponed in individuals suffering from an acute severe febrile illness or acute infection. The presence of a minor infection and/or low-grade fever should not delay vaccination.
- Nuvaxovid should be given with caution in individuals receiving anticoagulant therapy or those with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder (such as haemophilia) because bleeding or bruising may occur following an intramuscular administration in these individuals.
- The efficacy of Nuvaxovid may be lower in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Administration of Nuvaxovid in pregnancy should only be considered when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks for the mother and foetus.
- The effects with Nuvaxovid may temporarily affect the ability to drive or use machines.
- Individuals may not be fully protected until seven days after their second dose. As with all vaccines, vaccination with Nuvaxovid may not protect all vaccine recipients.
- The most frequent adverse reactions in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age were injection site tenderness, injection site pain, headache, myalgia, fatigue, malaise, nausea or vomiting, arthralgia, injection site swelling, pyrexia, and injection site redness.
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Nuvaxovid is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. Nuvaxovid contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
Nuvaxovid is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing 10 doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of Nuvaxovid worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
NVX-CoV2373 continues being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 trials.
PREVENT-19 (the PRE-fusion protein subunit Vaccine Efficacy Novavax Trial | COVID-19) is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 29,960 participants 18 years of age and over in 119 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. The primary endpoint for PREVENT-19 was the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate, or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second dose in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. The statistical success criterion included a lower bound of 95% CI >30%. A secondary endpoint was the prevention of PCR-confirmed, symptomatic moderate or severe COVID-19. Both endpoints were assessed at least seven days after the second study vaccination in volunteers who had not been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. In the trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved 90.4% efficacy overall. It was generally well-tolerated and elicited a robust antibody response after the second dose in both studies. Full results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The pediatric expansion of PREVENT-19 is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 2,247 adolescent participants 12 to 17 years of age in 73 locations in the U.S., compared with placebo. In the pediatric trial, the vaccine achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint (non-inferiority of the neutralizing antibody response compared to young adult participants 18 through 25 years of age from PREVENT-19) and demonstrated 80% efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant of concern was the predominant circulating strain in the U.S. Additionally, immune responses were about two-to-three-fold higher in adolescents than in adults against all variants studied.
Additionally, a trial conducted in the U.K. with 14,039 participants aged 18 years and over was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded study and achieved overall efficacy of 89.7%. The primary endpoint was based on the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate, or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second study vaccination in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. Full results of the trial were published in NEJM.
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, has received authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the U.S. FDA, the European Commission, and the World Health Organization. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide, including for additional indications and populations such as adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating its COVID-19-Influenza Combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent format Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
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Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, NVX-CoV2515 and bivalent Omicron-based / original strain based vaccine, a COVID-seasonal influenza combination investigational vaccine candidate, a quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for use in adults and adolescents, and as a booster, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, the efficacy, safety intended utilization, and the expected administration of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; unanticipated challenges or delays in conducting clinical trials; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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Biden administration to release $45B for nationwide internet
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is taking the first steps to release $45 billion to ensure that every U.S. resident has access to high-speed internet by roughly 2028, inviting governors and other leaders on Friday to start the application process.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is overseeing the distribution and said that universal access to broadband internet would be akin to the electrification of rural America during the 1930s, a recognition that the internet is a utility needed for U.S. residents to function in today’s economy.
“There’s more than 30 million Americans who don’t have internet,” Raimondo said. “And in this day and age without high-speed internet, you can’t go to school, can’t go to the doctor, can’t do simple things. Think of how many times in a day you Google something or go online.”
The funding is part of the $65 billion for broadband in the $1 trillion infrastructure package that President Joe Biden signed into law last November. That bipartisan package is one of the policy achievements that the Democratic president is trying to sell to voters ahead of the midterm elections, though it’s unclear how much the message will resonate when much of the country is focused on high inflation, cultural differences and political identity.
Former President Donald Trump has dismissed the infrastructure spending as “fake” even though the broadband spending was one of his own priorities. His Agriculture Department said in 2020 that it had invested $744 million on rural internet connectivity, a sum that was meaningful yet insufficient.
Raimondo is traveling to Durham, North Carolina. She’ll announce that governors can send their letters of intent to receive the broadband money, which comes from three programs totaling $45 billion. Each state would then get $5 million to help it consult with residents and write its plan.
The Commerce Department recognizes that internet needs vary by state. The money could be used to lay fiber optic cable, build out Wi-Fi hotspots or even reduce monthly charges in places where price is the main challenge. After the administration’s announcement Monday that it would provide a $30 monthly subsidy to low-income households, Raimondo noted that states could use the additional money from these programs to make the service free to some users.
The allocations would also be influenced by the Federal Communications Commission this fall releasing new maps that detail where people lack internet service or are underserved. Governors and other leaders would then have six months to use this data to shape their final applications. States and eligible areas are guaranteed a minimum of $100 million, though the average payment would be closer to $800 million, according to rough estimates from the Commerce Department.
The goal is to have states lay out a five-year timeline to provide full internet access, while ensuring affordable internet access and promoting competition among providers. The federal government has not defined what qualifies as affordable, since that could be different around the country based on cost of living.
The commerce secretary said she seen the impact that universal internet availability could have on people in her travels.
She said she spoke to a widower in rural South Carolina whose late wife could only see a doctor regularly through telehealth, but they lacked a high-speed connection. Raimondo talked to a college student in Atlanta with a full-time job who had to drive back to campus for the internet to do her homework, leaving the student so exhausted that she fell asleep at the wheel and got into two auto crashes.
“You close the digital divide and close the opportunity divide,” Raimondo said, “and we actually fulfill the American promise of giving everybody a shot at a good job, an education and health care.”
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Which modern bed skirt is best?
Functional and stylish, a bed skirt can give your bed a tidy, sophisticated look while concealing any items stored underneath. Bed skirts are often called dust ruffles, but for those who find elaborate designs and patterns too formal or old-fashioned, modern bed skirts provide a sleek, minimalistic alternative that can accentuate almost any decor. The best is the Lux Hotel Tailored Style Bed Skirt — durable, functional and stylish.
What to know before you buy a modern bed skirt
Material
The most popular modern bed skirts are made from cotton or polyester microfiber, making them easy to launder. Linen is another option but is often found in high-quality bed skirts that lack a modern aesthetic.
Since bed skirts are not included in all sheet sets, some people try to match the material to their bed sheets or comforter. This isn’t a priority, though, since a bed skirt doesn’t come in contact with your body when sleeping.
Attachment
There are two types of bed skirts, and they differ in how they attach to your bed or mattress.
- Full bed skirt: These resemble a sheet and are placed between the mattress and the box spring. When properly centered, all sides hang evenly over the edge.
- Detachable bed skirt: Also known as Velcro bed skirts, these are convenient and easy to put on and take off, but are often lower-quality than full bed skirts.
If you want to make your bed skirt as secure as possible, consider investing in bed skirt pins that add a touch of style, while preventing the skirt from sliding.
Length
You want to purchase a bed skirt to match the size of your bed, be it twin, full, queen, king or California king. However, you also must consider how high your bed is off the ground, because that measurement can differ.
The drop measurement is the space between the floor and the top of the box spring. The average bed skirt drop is 15 inches, but if your bed is higher off the ground, you want a longer bed skirt, and they are available up to 21 inches.
What to look for in a quality modern bed skirt
Design
While you can find bed skirts with ruffles, pleats, eyelets and lace trim, modern bed skirts are known for their simplicity. They are often flat, making them easier to launder and iron while creating a tidy, minimalistic look that completes the bed.
Color
Modern bed skirts don’t draw attention to themselves, making white a popular choice. Other solid colors can work, too, if they match your bedding and the room’s color scheme. There are many colors, so you should have no trouble finding one that fits your taste.
Sides
You can find bed skirts with all four sides, so the skirt completely wraps around the entire bed. Three-sided ones are also popular. They are missing the side at the head of the bed, which is often not visible because it’s up against a wall.
How much you can expect to spend on a modern bed skirt
Bed skirts can range from $15-$50 depending on the material, design, brand and size of the mattress and bed.
Modern bed skirt FAQ
Should a bed skirt touch the floor?
A. You want a bed skirt to kiss the floor. You don’t want to leave too much space between it and the floor, and you don’t want it to appear bulky. This creates a polished look while hiding the items under your bed.
Can I put my bed skirt in the washing machine?
A. It depends on the fabric, and you always want to follow the manufacturer’s care instructions, but most bed shirts are machine-washable. It’s best to wash them on the delicate cycle in cold water and then tumble dry.
How often should I launder my bed skirt?
A. As long as you don’t accidentally walk on it, and your bed isn’t in an area that collects dirt, you should wash your bed skirt twice a year. A good trick is to regularly vacuum or clean the floor near and under the bed to remove any excess dirt.
What’s the best modern bed skirt to buy?
Top modern bed skirt
Lux Hotel Tailored Style Bed Skirt
What you need to know: Featuring a contemporary tailored design, this bed skirt can give your bedroom a luxurious update while hiding anything you wish to store under the bed.
What you’ll love: Made from top-quality preshrunk polyester microfiber, this durable bed skirt is fade-resistant and wrinkle-free. It features box pleats on each corner of the bed to give your room a polished, elegant look.
What you should consider: The packaging can cause wrinkles, and the bed skirt may need to be ironed or steamed before use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top modern bed skirt for the money
Amazon Basics Lightweight Pleated Bed Skirt
What you need to know: Available in 16 colors, three sizes and corresponding sheet sets, this polyester bed skirt has a classic look with a modern twist.
What you’ll love: This hypoallergenic, wrinkle-free, stain- and fade-resistant bed skirt is made in a factory that ensures the highest safety and environmental standards. It’s machine-washable, which makes cleaning it a breeze.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have pleats on all four sides.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Available in 20 colors, this can help add a fashionable pop of color to the room or blend in to cover the items under the bed.
What you’ll love: It’s made from hypoallergenic material, which makes it great for those with sensitive skin or allergies. It’s compatible with most standard-size beds and has a 14-inch drop, so it should graze the floor.
What you should consider: There are no pleats or drapes on the headboard end of the bed skirt.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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Fund I is the largest first-time real estate private equity fund raised entirely in 2022
DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S2 Capital ("S2"), a national value-add multifamily investor, today announced the final close of the S2 Multifamily Value-Add Fund I, LP ("Fund 1"), which closed at its hard cap of $400 million in investor and co-invest commitments in just eight months, greatly exceeding its target of $250 million. S2's debut Fund I attracted an investor base of various institutional investors, family offices, investment banks, and high net worth individuals. The firm currently has $6 billion of multifamily assets under management.
S2 focuses on value-add multifamily investing in prime Sunbelt locations. The firm has developed a vertically integrated platform which creates efficiencies in operations and construction that optimize returns.
"We are grateful for the support of our investors in raising our first fund, especially through the challenging financial markets of recent months," said Scott Everett, CEO of S2. "This year marks our firm's 10th anniversary, and we see the rapid closing of Fund I as a testament to S2's strong record of results in value-add multifamily investing and LPs' desire to invest in sector specific operator led investment vehicles."
About S2 Capital
Founded in 2012, S2 Capital is a Dallas-based national multifamily investment platform specializing in value-add properties. With approximately $10 billion in transaction volume, S2 has acquired approximately 46,000 units through 134 acquisitions, and has successfully invested over $500 million in upgrades and renovations. S2 is vertically integrated, comprised of affiliated businesses including acquisitions, construction, asset management, and operations divisions that work closely together to execute the firm's business plan. The firm concentrates its investments in the U.S. Sunbelt, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas, where job and population growth is expected to outpace the national average and contribute to significant renter demand. For more information, visit www.s2cp.com.
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Reality TV stars Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley have been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
The Chrisleys and their accountant, Peter Tarantino, were also convicted of several tax crimes, including attempting to defraud the Internal Revenue Service, the release from U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, Ryan K. Buchanan, said.
"As today's outcome shows, when you lie, cheat and steal, justice is blind as to your fame, your fortune, and your position," Keri Garley, a special agent in charge of FBI Atlanta, said in a statement. "In the end, when driven by greed, the verdict of guilty on all counts for these three defendants proves once again that financial crimes do not pay."
The jury also found Julie Chrisley guilty of wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
According to the DOJ, evidence in the case showed that the Chrisleys, best known for their reality show 'Chrisley Knows Best,' conspired to defraud community banks in the Atlanta area out of more than $30 million in personal loans before becoming reality TV stars.
They were able to obtain the loans by submitting false bank statements, audit reports and financial statements, the news release said. The money was then used to buy luxury cars, designer clothes, real estate and travel, according to the DOJ
Then, while earning millions of dollars on their reality show, the Chrisleys, along with Tarantino, conspired to defraud the IRS and evade collection of delinquent taxes, the press release stated.
Sentencing for the Chrisleys and Tarantino has been scheduled for October 6.
In a short statement to CNN, one of Todd Chrisley's attorneys, Bruce Morris, said they are, "disappointed in the verdict," adding that "an appeal is planned."
CNN has reached out to other attorneys for the Chrisleys and Tarantino but has not heard back.
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BUFFALO, N.Y., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $3.0 billion of common stock, $0.50 par value per share, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The authorization replaces the prior $800 million share repurchase program authorized by the Board in January 2021 and reauthorized in February 2022.
Darren King, M&T's Chief Financial Officer, noted, "This action by the Board supports our ability to manage our shareholders' capital in a prudent manner, consistent with our long-standing approach. Our highest priority in allocating capital is to support customers in the communities that we serve while continuing to invest in our businesses. Our earnings and strong capital position provide the flexibility to achieve these important goals while returning excess capital to our investors."
The exact number of shares, timing for such purchases, and the price and terms at and on which such purchases are to be made will be at the discretion of M&T and will comply with all applicable regulatory limitations.
M&T also announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3515625 per share on its Perpetual Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H ("Series H Preferred Stock") (NYSE: MTBPrH). The dividend will be payable September 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2022.
M&T is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, provides banking products and services in 12 states across the northeastern U.S. from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are provided in select markets in the U.S. and abroad by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank.
Forward-Looking Statements. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement that does not describe historical or current facts is a forward-looking statement, including statements that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business, management's beliefs, and assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "target," "estimate," "continue," or "potential," by future conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may," or by variations of such words or by similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual actions, outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. M&T provides further detail regarding risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect the outcome of forward-looking statements in its public filings, including the "risk factors" described in M&T's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and M&T does not assume any duty, and does not undertake, to update forward-looking statements.
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TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Federal Bank announces commercial lending services are expanding to the Tampa market, to complement the existing mortgage offering. Jennifer Mulligan has joined the First Federal team as the Commercial Market Manager and will locally serve her hometown of Tampa Bay.
Jennifer has over 22 years of banking experience and is passionate about helping grow relationships with clients and their businesses in the area. Commercial solutions range from structured deals to business expansion loans and also support clients with a desire for government-backed commercial loans. In her free time, you can find Jennifer volunteering at numerous non-profits including, Girl Scouts of America, Junior Achievement Tampa Bay and holds a board position at the YMCA.
"Tampa is a natural extension for First Federal Bank," says Robert Turbeville, Chief Lending Officer. "Businesses in the Tampa Bay area need commercial lending and banking services that can be tailored to their needs. An institution of our size is able to provide unique solutions with local, personal service."
About First Federal Bank
First Federal Bank is a community-based bank offering consumer and commercial banking solutions, services, and loans through banking offices in Florida's Panhandle, North Central and East Florida, and coastal South Carolina. Mortgage, SBA and USDA customers are served through lending offices across the Southeast and Midwest. First Federal is headquartered in Lake City, Florida with assets totaling over $3.64 billion. First Federal has received a "5-Star, Superior" financial rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla. for more than two decades and was recognized by Newsweek as "Best Small Bank in Florida" in 2020 and 2021. For more information, visit www.ffbf.com.
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The CARE Award Honors Frontline Nephrology Care Team Members for Embodying the Company's Core Values
WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Kidney Care, the nation's leading provider of kidney care services, is pleased to announce its new annual recognition program to honor frontline nephrology care team members for embodying the company's core values of collaboration, proactivity, reliability, and excellence in care. Fresenius Kidney Care will present The Caring About Renal Excellence (CARE) Award to those who excel in any of the five clinical pillars: quality and safety, growth, clinical leadership, clinical excellence, and patient experience.
In its inaugural year, Fresenius Kidney Care will present 250 nephrology nurses with CARE awards across the United States as part of Nephrology Nurses Week. CARE winners will receive a personalized certificate and an all-expenses-paid trip to the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) Spring National Symposium in May 2023.
"Our nephrology care team members play a vital role in providing our patients with superior care every day," says Fresenius Kidney Care Chief Nursing Officer, Kathleen Belmonte. "It is important that we continue to foster a culture of caring and provide ongoing recognition for our exceptional care team members. The CARE Award will be embedded into the fabric of who we are and how we recognize our employees for years to come."
Nephrology nurses devote their lives to providing superior care and stay beside every patient every step of the way. Patients living with kidney disease face unique challenges that require the support of expert nurses to help them thrive. That dedication was readily apparent over the last few years as care teams faced numerous and difficult challenges caused by the unprecedented global pandemic.
Fresenius Kidney Care is committed to furthering and growing the nephrology nurse profession, especially as the nationwide nursing shortage continues, by investing in our employees' and future nurses' growth, professional development, and career advancement. For example, the company offers a tuition reimbursement program to help employees advance their careers, which approximately 600 employees are taking advantage of to obtain a nursing degree. And as part of the tuition reimbursement program, regular full- and part-time employees have the option to reduce their work hours to 20 hours per week while maintaining healthcare benefits as they study. Additionally, in 2020, the company kickstarted the nurse residency program, which has welcomed approximately 740 total pre-licensed nurses since its launch.
Through Fresenius Kidney Care's collaborative partnership with the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA), the company funds an ongoing membership program and provides scholarship dollars to help ANNA provide ongoing education support to nurses dedicated to caring for people living with chronic kidney disease.
Nephrology Nurses Week, observed September 11 through 17 this year, celebrates the dedication, compassion, and commitment of nurses who make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. ANNA launched Nephrology Nurses Week to give employers, patients, and others the opportunity to thank nephrology nurses for their life-saving work and to help recruit new nurses to the field of nephrology.
Fresenius Kidney Care will also present CARE awards to patient care technicians and biomedical technicians during National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week in October, as well as dietitian and social worker team members in the coming months.
About Fresenius Kidney Care
Fresenius Kidney Care, a division of Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), provides kidney disease education, dialysis treatment, and support services to more than 200,000 people with kidney disease every year whether in their own homes or at more than 2,600 facilities nationwide. Fresenius Kidney Care's dedicated teams help address the physical and emotional aspects of kidney disease through personalized care, education, and lifestyle support services. For more information about Fresenius Kidney Care, visit www.FreseniusKidneyCare.com.
About Fresenius Medical Care North America
Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care North America provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent. As the world's largest fully integrated renal company, it offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, and manufactures and distributes the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit the FMCNA website.
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Corporate Communications
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Consumers across the country will have access to free eBike rentals from coast-to-coast in eight cities over Earth Day weekend
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bosch eBike Systems, a division of Bosch Group, has teamed up with BCycle, a national bike-share system, to offer free electric bike rideshare access in eight cities across the country on Earth Day, Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24 to raise awareness about eBikes as a sustainable, fun, and safe mode of transportation. Earth Day brings attention to how people can support and protect the environment. By offering complimentary access to eBike rentals Bosch eBike Systems hopes to encourage new or increased ridership with the ultimate goal of reducing the nation's carbon output.
The free ride pass can be accessed by downloading and using the BCycle app by selecting 'Bosch Earth Day Pass' in participating cities and at kiosks in applicable cities, allowing consumers to check out an eBike for free to experience the ease of using an electric bike all weekend. There is no cost to register for the pass, which grants riders unlimited 60-minute trips. For rides that are more than 60 minutes, riders will accrue the same usage fees that would be applied otherwise in their local BCycle system.1 Participating BCycle stations include Madison BCycle (Madison, Wis.); Santa Barbara BCycle (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Broward BCycle (Broward, Fla.); San Antonio BCycle (San Antonio, Texas); Boulder BCycle (Boulder, Colo.); Encinitas BCycle (Encinitas, Calif.); Nashville BCycle (Nashville, Tenn.); and Greenville BCycle (Greenville, S.C.).
"Earth Day is an important reminder of how we must be more mindful of our impact on the environment. Mobility accounts for more than one fifth of all CO2 emissions worldwide, and riding an eBike is an amazing way to help lower this amount," said Claudia Wasko, Vice President of Bosch eBike Systems Americas. "We're thrilled to partner with BCycle to offer free rides in celebration of Earth Day, exposing riders to a sustainable mode of transportation that is fun, safe, and efficient. We're excited to invite existing riders out for a day of fun and introduce new riders to the endless benefits and joys of riding an eBike."
BCycle currently operates eight bike-shares in the U.S., supplying eBikes and equipment to over 25 additional bike-share programs. Bosch eBike Systems power BCycle's electric fleet, including those at the participating stations. In addition, the Bosch drive systems, which are used by over 100 of the world's leading bicycle manufacturers, offer bike pedal-assist technology that enhances the ride experience, whether riding through a city leisurely, heading to work, or running errands.
"With help from Bosch powering our electric bikes, BCycle ebikes are changing how communities move," said BCycle Executive Director Morgan Ramaker. "Our ultimate goal is to change the world by getting more people on bikes. And thanks to our friends at Bosch, we can introduce more people across the country to bike share as an alternative transportation option with free rides this Earth Day."
For more information about Bosch eBike Systems, click here. For more information on Bosch eBike Systems, visit www.bosch-ebike.com. For more information on BCycle, visit www.bcycle.com/.
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Bosch eBike Systems is shaping the future of eBike mobility with innovative products and digital services ranging from highly efficient drive systems to the first production-ready ABS for eBikes and Connected Biking solutions. On the daily routes through the city, on leisurely rides through the countryside or for sporting adventures in the mountains: Bosch eBike Systems offers eBikers the right drive system (drive unit, battery, display, and app) for every requirement and every area of use, ensuring a unique riding sensation. Today, more than 100 of the world's leading bicycle brands trust the perfectly coordinated, modular product portfolio. As an independent division within the Bosch Group, Bosch eBike Systems also makes use of the Group's technology and manufacturing expertise. For healthy, safe and sustainable mobility that is fun.
For more information, please visit www.bosch-ebike.com/us
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 395,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2020). The company generated sales of 71.5 billion euros in 2020. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group's strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life." The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch's global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral since the first quarter of 2020. The basis for the company's future growth is its innovative strength. At 129 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 73,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 34,000 are software engineers.
Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, www.twitter.com/BoschPress.
Headquartered in Waterloo, WI, BCycle LLC develops and delivers best-in-class bike share systems and is committed to providing an environmentally sustainable transportation alternative for cities. BCycle believes that bike share is the bicycle's role in public transit and is on a mission to change the world by getting more people on bikes. BCycle, a fully owned subsidiary of Trek Bicycle, partners with organizations across the country to deliver community-based bike share. For more information, visit www.bcycle.com and download the BCycle app in the App Store or Google Play Store.
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Arbitrum One migrates to Arbitrum Nitro, the most advanced Ethereum scaling stack to date, marking a significant step for the Ethereum and Arbitrum ecosystems
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Offchain Labs, developer of Arbitrum, the leading Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution for Ethereum, today announced the mainnet migration of Arbitrum One, its optimistic rollup technology, to Nitro, a scaling stack that will massively increase network capacity and reduce transaction costs. This development arrives in tandem with the one-year anniversary of the original beta launch of Arbitrum One, its optimistic rollup technology, providing a secure, trustless, EVM-compatible L2.
In April 2022, Offchain Labs opened the complete Arbitrum Nitro codebase and launched a permissionless devnet built on top of Arbitrum Rollup Görli Testnet, allowing the ecosystem's community to experience Nitro. Through today's migration, Arbitrum Nitro officially replaces Arbitrum One, with no expected interruptions to the experience.
Steven Goldfeder, CEO and Co-Founder of Offchain Labs, commented on the news, "Today's launch and migration is a massive milestone for Arbitrum and our community. We have released a robust stack in our overall mission to scale Ethereum, allowing users to experience reduced fees, increased capacity, and an overall faster and more efficient experience across the ecosystem. Behind the scenes, our team accomplished no small feat – getting one step closer to building the core foundation infrastructure of Web3."
Arbitrum's AnyTrust technology has been implemented on the Nitro stack, providing a highly secure and cost efficient scaling solution that is optimal for gaming and social applications. The same technology is behind the recently announced Abritrum Nova chain that features a 'Data Availability Committee' with participation from Google Cloud, FTX, Reddit, Consensys, P2P, and QuickNode.
You can find more information on Offchain Labs here.
Offchain Labs is a venture-backed and Princeton-founded company that is developing Arbitrum, a suite of scaling technologies for Ethereum. Arbitrum is the leading scaling provider for Ethereum and has two live chains -- Arbitrum One, the scaling solution of choice for DeFi and NFTs and Arbitrum Nova, the newly announced gaming and social platform. Arbitrum's technology instantly scales apps, reducing costs and increasing capacity, without sacrificing Ethereum's security. Porting contracts to Arbitrum requires no code changes or downloads as Arbitrum is fully compatible with most existing Ethereum developer tooling. Hundreds of teams have already chosen to build in the Arbitrum ecosystem.
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HONG KONG, July 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the first commercial aerospace enterprise in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group (01725. HK) has recently presented its R&D achievements in InnoMark exhibition, drawing the attention of many media and institutions. The Group released an announcement on 5 July 2022 regarding the appointment of new directors and the establishment of new committees, and the news has aroused heated discussions in the industry. According to the announcement, Dr. Othman has been appointed as an independent non-executive Director and the chairman of the International Cooperation Committee; and Mr. Niu Aimin has been appointed as a non-executive Director and a member cum secretary of the International Cooperation Committee with effect from the announcement date. It is known that the establishment of the International Cooperation Committee is aimed at promoting the cooperation between the Group and the international organizations, while providing professional advice for the business development of the Group.
Both Dr. Othman and Mr. Niu Aimin have profound experience in the aerospace industry. Dr. Othman was the founding Director-General of the National Space Agency (ANGKASA), laying the foundation of space exploration for Malaysia; she led the National Astronaut Programme which saw the launch of the first Malaysian to the International Space Station in 2007. She was responsible for the launch of Malaysia Remote Sensing Satellites: TiungSAT and RazakSAT, was appointed as a Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna and served as the Deputy DirectorGeneral of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) in June 2009.
Between 2017 and 2021, Dr. Othman was the Director of the International Science Council (ISC) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP). As for Mr. Aimin Niu, he has been undertaking international cooperation in space technology and its applications as well as space exploration since 1998. He took the leadership roles at the BeiDou International Cooperation Center between 2021 and 2022 and respectively served as Senior Expert and Scientific Affairs Officer (P4) for the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) from 2011 to 2014 and from 2017 to 2020.
Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group is committed to leading the commercial aerospace industry in Hong Kong and creating an ecological chain serving the global commercial aerospace industry. The group has recently moved into the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) located in the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, setting up Hong Kong's first satellite manufacturing center; a monitoring and operation control, application, and data center for satellites of 180,000 square feet for the manufacture of the first operational satellites in 2022.
As an important part of the corporate governance structure, the professionalism of the new directors will continue to enhance the level of corporate governance, help the Group further enhance its international expertise in satellite manufacturing, measurement, and control technology, and promote the development of cooperation between HKATG and world-class organisations to capture the rapid growth of the aerospace industry, contribute to the enhancement of international influence and convey the future development of the Group.
It is reported that the HKATG will continue to invite experts in the field of aerospace from all over the world to join the Group, to bring highly professional talents under one roof. At the same time, the Group has signed strategic cooperation agreements with several local universities to provide a career platform for more local space graduates by making use of the opportunity of commercial satellite manufacturing. In the future, the Group will continue to recruit international professionals to combine with the training of local talents to drive more innovative achievements, encourage young people to join the industry, as well as promote the development of re-industrialization in Hong Kong.
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