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Investment to Strengthen Partnership with Veritas Boston Wealth Management, a Firm Affiliated with Stratos Wealth Advisors Since 2019
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratos Wealth Enterprises, a Stratos Wealth Holdings ("Stratos") company, announced today that it will make a strategic investment in Rockland, Massachusetts-based wealth management firm Veritas Boston Wealth Management. Managing partners Mark Roman and Frank Perfetuo lead the nine-person firm, which oversees about $350 million in assets under management through Stratos Wealth Advisors. The Stratos family of companies collectively oversees $23.3 billion in AUM/AUA as of December 31, 2021.
Lou Camacho, COO of Stratos and President of Stratos Wealth Enterprises, said, "After Mark and his team joined Stratos in 2019, they continue to be trailblazers in the areas of comprehensive financial planning and customized portfolio management for their clients while building trust in the community they serve. Stratos' 25 percent minority stake in Veritas takes our partnership to new heights, and we are thrilled to deepen our relationship with Mark and his firm."
Nancy Andrefsky, CFO of Stratos, said, "Mark, Frank and the Veritas Wealth Management team leverage their decades of wealth management experience to meet a wide range of client needs, while coordinating with Stratos for compliance, IT, asset management and M&A support, driving efficacies and delivering value to all stakeholders. We look forward to new opportunities this equity partnership may bring all of us."
Mark Roman has served clients in the Boston area for more than 25 years. He specializes in asset and debt management, retirement and education forecasting, income accumulation and distribution strategies and overall client strategies for individuals, corporate executives and their families. In 2019, he joined Stratos Wealth Advisors as an independent advisor.
On the latest pact with Stratos, Roman said, "Stratos has been a trusted and reliable partner from the beginning and has empowered our firm to embrace our longstanding mission: earning the trust of our clients by meeting their long-term needs, and delivering customized solutions backed by institutional-level offerings at scale and with the efficiency of a firm that puts its clients first. This strategic investment enables us to further build out our practice. We are excited to move forward to the next chapter of milestones and achievements."
"This is an exciting time for Stratos and our network of highly talented advisors, and Mark and his team exemplify the ethos of the independent space that is at the heart of the Stratos mission," said Jeff Concepcion, Founder & CEO of Stratos. "We welcome this opportunity to increase our support for one of the most outstanding firms operating in Boston today."
About Stratos Wealth Holdings
Stratos Wealth Holdings is a family of companies focused on supporting the growth and success of financial advisors across business models and affiliation structures. Stratos companies include Stratos Wealth Partners, Stratos Wealth Advisors, Stratos Wealth Enterprises, and Fundamentum. Stratos includes a national network of over 350 experienced financial advisors and financial planning practitioners working across 26 states throughout the country.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Residents of Kyiv woke up to air raid sirens as Ukraine observed its Independence Day on Wednesday, which also marked exactly six months since the start of Russia’s military invasion.
Authorities in the capital banned large-scale gatherings until Thursday, fearing the national holiday might bring particularly heavy Russian missile attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the public to be vigilant.
“Russian provocations and brutal strikes are a possibility,” Zelenskyy said in a statement. “Please strictly follow the safety rules. Please observe the curfew. Pay attention to the air sirens. Pay attention to official announcements. And remember: We must all achieve victory together.”
Last year, crowds turned out in Kyiv to watch a military parade marking Ukraine’s 30-year independence anniversary. But this year, just a small number of residents gathered at Kyiv’s central square, where destroyed Russian tanks and mobile artillery were put on display over the weekend, and the national anthem is played every day at 7 a.m.
“I can’t sleep at night because of what I see and hear about what is being done in Ukraine,” a retiree who identified herself only by her first name, Tetyana, said, her voice shaking with emotion.
“This is not a war. It is the destruction of the Ukrainian people,” she said.
Wednesday’s holiday commemorates Ukraine’s 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
“Six months ago, Russia declared war on us. On Feb. 24, all of Ukraine heard explosions and gunshots. … On Feb. 24, we were told: You have no chance. On Aug. 24, we say: Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!” Zelenskyy said in an Independence Day message.
A car bombing outside Moscow that killed the 29-year-old daughter of right-wing Russian political theorist Alexander Dugin on Saturday heightened fears that Russia might intensify attacks on Ukraine this week.
Russian officials have blamed Ukraine for the death of Darya Dugina, a nationalist Russian TV commentator. The car bomb exploded after she had attended a patriotic festival with her father, who was widely believed to have been the intended target.
The Ukrainian government has denied any involvement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24. Moscow’s military encountered unexpectedly stiff Ukrainian resistance, and the six months of fighting has upended life in Ukraine and sent shock waves through the world economy.
As the war reached its 182nd day, there was no sign of a quick end to the conflict, which NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday described as “ a grinding war of attrition.” Russia now holds large swaths of the country’s east and south, but its gains accumulated slowly. Neither country has revealed how many troops it has lost during the six-month conflict.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, speaking Wednesday at a meeting of defense ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a security grouping dominated by Russia and China, claimed the slow pace of Moscow’s military action was due to what he said was an effort to spare civilians.
Russian forces have repeatedly targeted civilian areas in cities. But Shoigu said that “strikes with precision weapons are carried out against the Ukrainian armed forces’ military infrastructure …. Everything is done to avoid civilian casualties. Undoubtedly, it slows down the pace of the offensive, but we do it deliberately.”
He also criticized Western states for sending military aid to Ukraine, saying it was prolonging the war.
“The U.S. and its allies are continuing to pump weapons into Ukraine, increasing the number of victims and dragging the conflict out,” Shoigu said.
The United States is expected on Wednesday to announce roughly $3 billion in additional aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come, U.S. officials said.
The officials told The Associated Press the package would fund contracts for as many as three types of drones and other weapons, ammunition and equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or two.
The new funding is largely aimed at helping Ukraine secure its medium- to long-term defense posture, according to officials familiar with the matter. Earlier shipments focused on Ukraine’s more immediate needs for weapons and ammunition and involved materiel the Pentagon already had in stock that could be shipped quickly.
Several officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the aid package before a public announcement.
On the forefront of the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, the conflict ground on. Russian forces struck several towns and villages in Donetsk province over 24 hours, killing one person and injuring two others, according to the regional administration.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region on the southern front, Russian forces again shelled the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets, damaging several buildings and injuring two people, according to Gov. Valentyn Reznichenko. Russian troops also shelled the city of Zaporizhzhia, damaging several buildings and infrastructure but inflicting no casualties.
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Varenytsia reported from Pokrovsk, Ukraine. Lolita C. Baldor and Matthew Lee in Washington contributed to this report.
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Despite this, less than half of global business leaders rate their current customer engagement strategies as "good" or "excellent"
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Harvard Business Review Analytic Services released a new report sponsored by Intercom, the Engagement OS, called "Future-Proofing Businesses with Modern Customer Engagement," which reveals a significant gap in how companies are engaging with their customers. This comes at a time when delivering exceptional experiences is even more critical to retention and revenue, amidst both an economic downturn and increasingly competitive landscape.
According to the report, 88% of global business leaders surveyed recognize that customer engagement has a significant impact on their organization's bottom line. Additionally, 92% view effective customer engagement as "very" to "extremely'' critical to their organization's success, but only 9% say they have excellent engagement today. What's more, less than half are investing in new or improved customer engagement technologies, and only 40% say they are effectively using data to send customers the right message at the right time via the right channel.
"As customers engage with leading brands that provide exceptional accuracy in their personalization and recommendations, they've come to expect that same level of service from all companies," said Blake Morgan, author of The Customer of The Future: 10 Guiding Principles for Winning Tomorrow's Business. "Accurate engagement today is more than just knowing a customer's name—it requires a deeper understanding of their preferences, values, and demographics to show that an organization cares and can provide relevant engagement."
Organizations are turning to customer engagement efforts primarily for increased customer loyalty and retention (69%), increased revenue growth and profitability (59%) and improved brand reputation (42%). But the main obstacles that prevent businesses from fully realizing these benefits include:
- Poor Cross-Functional Collaboration: Nearly half (44%) of respondents say a lack of collaboration and siloed efforts are the top impediments to successful customer engagement.
- Siloed Data: 32% of respondents say their organizations are failing to properly distribute data-driven customer insights throughout the organization, and another 32% say customer data is siloed or hard to extract insights from. 60% also don't feel they're doing a good job of tailoring communications to customers with data.
- Scarcity of Talent: Over half (56%) of respondents encounter difficulty finding the right personnel to manage customer engagement efforts, and nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" that their organization is in need of employees with experience and expertise in customer engagement.
"This research shows that while business leaders understand the importance of customer engagement, they are encountering barriers in execution," said Alex Clemente, Managing Director of Analytic Services at Harvard Business Review. "Fostering a culture that supports more personalized engagement, eliminating data silos, deploying the right technologies, and recruiting robust talent are all barriers that organizations will need to overcome to achieve effective customer engagement."
"Engaging your customers and delivering deep value for them has always been key to driving retention and repeat customers, and fueling a healthy business. During times of economic uncertainty, engagement and retention become more important than ever," said Karen Peacock, CEO of Intercom. "Now is the time to double down on creating an exceptional customer experience – one that's personalized, contextual, and engaging across the customer journey and doing it in a highly efficient way that saves you money. The businesses who do this are the ones who will thrive and emerge as winners."
To read the full report and learn more about how organizations are delivering exceptional customer experiences, please visit the website.
The findings on the value of customer engagement are based on a global survey fielded in April 2022 of 317 business leaders conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services. Respondents were primarily senior or executive level management in a broad number of industries, led by manufacturing, healthcare, technology and financial services.
Intercom, the Engagement OS, enables businesses to build stronger customer relationships that drive growth and scale. With its all-in-one customer communications platform, Intercom offers next-generation solutions for sales, marketing and support teams to work together to convert prospects into paying customers, engage customers throughout their journey and provide world-class support.
Intercom is redefining the customer journey and unifying business silos to deliver ongoing, personalized engagement through in-context communications. More than 25,000 global organizations, including Atlassian, Amazon and Lyft Business, rely on Intercom to deliver unparalleled user experiences at any scale. Intercom's platform is used to send over 500 million messages per month and enables interactions with over 600 million monthly active end users.
Founded in 2011 and backed by leading venture capitalists, including Kleiner Perkins, Bessemer Venture Partners and Social Capital, Intercom is on a mission to make internet business personal.
Harvard Business Review Analytic Services is an independent commercial research unit within Harvard Business Review Group, conducting research and comparative analysis on important management challenges and emerging business opportunities. Seeking to provide business intelligence and peer-group insight, each report is published based on the findings of original quantitative and/or qualitative research and analysis. Quantitative surveys are conducted with the HBR Advisory Council, HBR's global research panel, and qualitative research is conducted with senior business executives and subject matter experts from within and beyond the Harvard Business Review author community. For more information, visit www.hbr.org/hbr-analytic-services.
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HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS) today reported preliminary assets under management of $163.0 billion as of July 31, 2022. In addition, the company provided services to $3.1 billion of other fee-earning assets, which are not included in assets under management.
About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment management products and services from our affiliated managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com.
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| 2022-08-09T20:42:13Z
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John Fetterman looks to November as primary day in Pennsylvania approaches
By Kasie Hunt, CNN
Can a Bernie Sanders-supporting advocate for legal marijuana and lower prison sentences flip a Republican Senate seat in Pennsylvania and help keep the Senate in Democratic hands?
Conventional wisdom would say no. But John Fetterman, the tattooed, 6-foot 8-inch, cargo-short-wearing lieutenant governor of the Keystone State is anything but conventional.
“We have to flip this seat,” he told a cheering crowd of over a hundred people packed into the Holy Hound Taproom (“Hallowed be thy beer,” the sign says) here in downtown York, where he grew up and where his father’s insurance agency still operates just a few blocks away.
Fetterman is the heavy favorite to win Tuesday’s Democratic primary ahead of US Rep. Conor Lamb. Lamb’s been arguing for months that Fetterman’s record is too liberal for a state that voted for Donald Trump in 2016 before going for Joe Biden in 2020.
“Republicans think they’d crush Socialist Fetterman,” blared an ad from a super PAC supporting Lamb.
Still, the lieutenant governor will face his toughest scrutiny yet if he wins on Tuesday. He’ll have to work harder to energize Black voters, a key part of the Democratic base, after his primary rivals have attacked him for a 2013 incident where he pulled a gun on a person who turned out to be an unarmed black man out jogging.
Republicans are already attacking him on issues like immigration, rising crime and abortion. When asked this week whether he supports any restrictions on abortion, Fetterman said, “I don’t,” even in the third trimester.
“I believe that choice is between a woman, her doctor and a God if she prays to one. As a man and a politician, I don’t have a right to intervene,” he said.
And he defends his record of working to get those wrongfully convicted out of prison and to implement criminal justice reforms.
“Bring it on,” he said. “That would reflect poorly on my character if I would let the fear of some trumped up political ad to stop me from pursuing criminal justice reform and helping free the innocent or the deserving from needlessly dying in Pennsylvania prisons at taxpayer expense.”
One factor working in Fetterman’s favor ahead of the general election: A brutal three-way Republican primary that has dragged down his top two potential opponents, the former hedge fund manager David McCormick and the celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz, and opened a path for Kathy Barnette, who is running as the most MAGA of them all.
“In our hyper divided political world, where it’s ultra MAGA or reasonable political beliefs where you can have some mild disagreements,” Fetterman told CNN. “We believe we’re going to be coming down on the right side of history and policy and that’s the kind of campaign that we’re running.”
A towering presence
Fetterman’s persona makes it harder to pigeonhole him. He insists people call him “John” and wears gym shorts and hoodies — often with the sleeves pushed up to reveal tattoos — on the campaign trail. His towering physical presence is inescapable.
It means that he doesn’t carry himself like a typical politician and the York crowd didn’t treat him like one, either. When his supporters crowded in to get a quick word — many with beer in hand — it wasn’t to ask about his policy positions. Almost everyone wanted a selfie.
“I think that he cares about people, all people, not just the wealthy or the entitled,” said Jean Frigm, a retired teacher who attended the event.
Fetterman, who was elected to his current role in 2018, first made a name for himself as mayor of Braddock, a western Pennsylvania town hollowed out by the collapse of the steel industry. He moved there after personal tragedy made him reevaluate a career in the family insurance business, eventually leading him to AmeriCorps and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The Braddock zip code is tattooed on one arm; the other forearm is tattooed with the dates of homicides in the town he governed, and he says he’s proud of a more than five-year stretch without any gun deaths during his stewardship.
He’s now focused on winning over the blue-collar voters who abandoned the Democratic Party for Trump. He shouts out union workers, wants to expand fracking and doesn’t want to defund the police.
“I think we should fund the police,” he told CNN in an interview just days before Tuesday’s primary. “We can’t ever turn our back or make them out to be the enemy. I’ve never been for defunding the police, just the opposite.”
He insisted: “We don’t change our message or we don’t pander, but we talk about those core universal principles and values, and we show up in every community, some of the reddest counties.”
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YORBA LINDA, Calif., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pedego Electric Bikes, an award-winning electric bike company with sixteen unique models, and 250 brick and mortar stores at last count, welcomes its newest store in Yorba Linda, Calif. This Pedego store is independently owned and operated by Jodi Valencia and Cheryl Slinkard Bertuzzi.
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Headquartered in Orange County, California, Pedego Electric Bikes has found great success in their non-franchise brick and mortar retail model over the past 13 years, and continues to hit the throttle on opening physical stores. Pedego has built a brand on a complete line of class-leading electric bikes, from cruisers to fat tire trail bikes, an industry leading 5-year warranty and a network of locally-owned dealers available for customization and regular on-site servicing. With Pedego's independent store growth, they are creating economic local growth in a profitable and booming industry.
Pedego has a unique culture of business leadership and has cultivated a massive community of Pedego enthusiasts. "Everything electric is just hot," says Don DiCostanzo, CEO of Pedego. "We are a lifestyle brand contributing to economic growth and entrepreneur opportunities. Whether it be a fun family activity, a serious sport, to reach personal health goals or for electric transportation, Pedego has an option for any activity that most everyone can enjoy - no matter the ability."
Valencia gained his knowledge and love of the brand working at Pedego in Portland, OR. As a Yorba Linda native, he realized despite his hometown's relatively high emphasis on an active lifestyle, the community was sorely lacking in both the use of and access to electric bikes.
"Yorba Linda is the perfect spot for a Pedego store," said Jodi Valencia, co-owner of Pedego Yorba Linda. "The city is beautiful to ride around, and our store itself is directly across the street from the Santa Ana Riverbed Trail, which is just about one of the best places to ride a bike, period. We are so happy to be able to bring the joy of Pedego to our local community, and we also hope that these bikes will be able to improve the standard of living for those who need it."
Pedego Yorba Linda also offers rental bikes perfect for riding the Santa Ana Riverbed Trail, allowing riders to make it all the way to the Anaheim train station and back on a single charge. In an effort to even further integrate themselves into the community, the store will also be partnering with and attending the Yorba Linda LobsterFest in May, where they will be raffling off a Pedego bike to the participants and attendees.
To find a Pedego store near you please visit www.pedego.com/dealers.
About Pedego Yorba Linda
Pedego Yorba Linda is located at 23621 E La Palma Ave Suite D, Yorba Linda, CA 92887, and offers e-bikes for rental and purchase, as well as bike mechanic service and to suit all Pedego e-biking needs. Their business hours are 10am-7pm Tuesday through Saturday, and Sunday 11am-6pm. To learn more about Pedego's full-range lineup of electric bikes and try one for free, contact info@pedegoyorbalinda.com or call (714) 463-4581.
About Pedego® Electric Bikes
Founded in 2008, Pedego® is the leading brand of electric bikes in North America. Pedego is famous for premium quality, five-star local service, and an industry leading five year warranty. A complete line of 16 electric bike models are available at over 200 locally-owned Pedego stores that offer sales, rentals, tours, accessories, and service. Visit www.pedego.com to find a store and try a Pedego.
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TORONTO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Equitable Bank (the "Bank" or "Equitable"), a wholly owned subsidiary of EQB Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: EQB) (TSX: EQB.PR.C) (TSX: EQB.R) today announced it is increasing its prime lending rate by 100 basis points to 4.70% from 3.70%, effective July 14, 2022.
About Equitable Bank
EQB Inc. trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: EQB, EQB.PR.C and EQB.R) and serves more than 340,000 Canadians through its wholly owned subsidiary Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. Equitable Bank has a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Founded over 50 years ago, Equitable Bank provides diversified personal and commercial banking and through its EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca) has been named the top Schedule I Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2022 and 2021 lists. Please visit equitablebank.ca for details.
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TORONTO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Braxia Scientific Corp. ("Braxia", or the "Company"), (CSE: BRAX) (OTC: BRAXF) (FSE: 4960), a leader in the treatment and research of mental health conditions, is pleased to announce it has acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of KetaMD, Inc. ("KetaMD") (the "Transaction"). KetaMD is a U.S. based, privately-held, innovative telemedicine company, with a mission to address mental health challenges via access to technology-facilitated ketamine-based treatments.
KetaMD's end-to-end telemedicine platform, utilizing leading technology, provides access to safe, affordable, and potentially life-changing at-home ketamine treatments for people suffering from depression and related mental health conditions. Treatments are medically supervised, guided virtually by registered nurses with mental health expertise, and backed by the world's leading psychiatrists and researchers in depression. KetaMD's integration of ketamine and telemedicine is guided by best practices and treatment guidance.
With the acquisition of KetaMD, Braxia provides a compelling and differentiated value proposition. KetaMD's innovative technology capabilities provides Braxia the opportunity to offer both patient-centric in-person and digital telehealth ketamine treatments, combined with established clinical research and development capabilities focused on the commercialization and real-world implementation of novel pharmaceuticals. Braxia plans to further augment tools and capabilities of the KetaMD platform, including planning new clinical trials in the U.S. and leveraging Braxia's growing proprietary patient dataset, with patient outcomes, to support potential future development of digital therapeutics in the management of depression and other related mental health conditions.
"Today marks a notable step forward in bringing awareness, accessibility and scalability of the benefits of ketamine and psychedelics generally for those suffering from depression and other mood disorders," says Dr. Roger McIntyre, CEO, Braxia Scientific. "We've seen improved outcomes firsthand from ketamine treatment in our clinics and in our clinical trials. Adding digital telehealth capabilities through KetaMD's highly anticipated online and mobile platform strengthens our position to lead the medical use of evidence-based psychedelics, while accelerating our ability to get treatment to those in need, safely and quickly across the U.S. and Canada, and globally in the future. I'm delighted the KetaMD leadership will be bringing their immeasurable talents as key leaders in the organization and as Braxia shareholders."
KetaMD is currently available in the State of Florida but a roll-out to other key states is planned in 2022.
KetaMD joins Braxia to create an important mental healthcare solution that will be easily accessible to people living with depression, many who often don't leave their homes. The highly scalable KetaMD platform will allow trained medical professionals to connect to more patients, addressing the urgent unmet need of millions suffering with mental health conditions, and the growing shortage of mental health specialists in the U.S. According to World Psychiatry journal, the U.S. was short 4 million mental health specialists at the end of 2020, with 115 million people lacking access to mental healthcare services, trained mental health specialists, physicians, and psychiatrists.
Braxia's acquisition of KetaMD addresses this access gap, enabling Braxia to reach more people in need by uniting in-person clinics with telemedicine for innovative, effective, and legal treatments.
KetaMD was founded by psychedelic pioneers Zappy Zapolin and Warren Gumpel, along with mindfulness instructor and brand experience expert Kaia Roman and the company's President and Chief Operating Officer, Leann Taylor. The team are dedicated to helping those suffering from debilitating mental health issues find relief through ketamine and other novel psychedelic medicines.
Zappy Zapolin, Co-Founder of KetaMD, commented, "Following the acquisition of KetaMD, Braxia is a well positioned vertically-integrated psychedelic medicine company. Combined, Braxia and KetaMD now have operations ranging from clinics to bioscience R&D to an at-home telemedicine platform, overseen by Dr. McIntyre, one of the foremost authorities in mood disorders and treatments."
Warren Gumpel, CEO and Co-Founder of KetaMD commented, "The KetaMD team is honored to have the opportunity to work with Dr. McIntyre, Dr. Rosenblat, and a world's leading research team in the area of depression and mood disorders. I believe this will be the key distinguishing factor in KetaMD's success."
Daniel Herrera, Braxia VP of R&D and Growth added, "The KetaMD team have created a company and brand that we believe will connect and resonate with so many people in the rapidly growing mental health space. The combination of Braxia's mental health clinical expertise and KetaMD's digital platform, we believe, will quickly increase access to treatment for people suffering from mental health disorders, positioning the company as a leading provider of safe, affordable, at-home ketamine treatment in the U.S. and Canada. This alliance also allows for innovation in clinical research and scaling of access to experimental therapeutics in this patient population."
Mental health conditions impact over one billion people worldwide annually, with depression representing the leading cause of disability across the globe. One-in-five people in the U.S. live with depression. Studies show that nearly 35 percent of people with depression do not have access to the pharmacy, treatments, and innovative therapies that could lead to more positive outcomes. Also, in 2020, 80 percent of physicians indicated they had taken part in virtual visits, up from 22 percent the year before (Amwell Research), and 40 percent of consumers indicated in a recent McKinsey report that they will continue to use telehealth services post - COVID (McKinsey report - July 2021).
Under the terms of the share purchase agreement in respect of the Transaction, Braxia acquired 100% of the common stock of KetaMD on the following terms:
- Holders of KetaMD common stock ("KetaMD Common Shareholders") were issued 42,144,629 Braxia common shares (the "Consideration Shares"), representing approximately 17.5% of the total issued Braxia common shares on a post-closing basis;
- approximately 80.6% of the Consideration Shares are subject to a contractual lock-up, with such Consideration Shares being released in 6-month increments until the final release occurring in 18 months;
- The KetaMD Common Shareholders will potentially also receive up to 21,915,207 Braxia common shares (the "Earnout Shares") in the event that (A) the market capitalization of Braxia reaches certain sustainable levels during the period ending on the fifth anniversary of the closing of the Transaction and/or (B) KetaMD achieves certain gross income and EBITDA milestones over the three fiscal years following closing of the Transaction. If issued, the Earnout Shares would represent 8.3% of the issued and outstanding Braxia common shares on a post-closing basis;
- The KetaMD Common Shareholders have entered into a voting support arrangement with Braxia pursuant to which they have agreed to support proposed nominees of the board and other shareholder resolutions recommended by the board of Braxia;
- Certain existing noteholders of KetaMD were issued approximately $2.94 million of convertible debentures of Braxia (the "Debentures") due December 31, 2023 (the "Maturity Date") in exchange for the cancellation of the KetaMD notes, which will provide a conversion right into Braxia common shares at the option of the holder and mandatory conversion by Braxia if not converted or repaid prior to the Maturity Date. The Debentures may also be prepaid or redeemed at the option of Braxia. The conversion price for optional conversion by the holder will be based on the benchmark price of $0.10 per Braxia common share (the "Benchmark Price"). The conversion price for mandatory conversion by Braxia on the Maturity Date is $0.15 per share which is 150% higher than the closing price of the Braxia common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") on August 2, 2022, the trading day prior to this announcement, of $0.06 per share.
- Holders of the Debentures will be entitled to convert a portion of their holdings into Braxia common shares as follows:
- The Debentures contain a mandatory cash prepayment obligation in the event Braxia raises USD $10 million in equity capital prior to the Maturity Date.
Based on the closing price of the Braxia common shares on the CSE on Tuesday August 2, 2022, the total value of the consideration paid for KetaMD, including the amount of USD $619,000 invested in the KetaMD Notes, but excluding the value of the Earnout Shares, the timing and issuance of which is uncertain, is approximately $6,262,902. Following the Transaction, there are no KetaMD notes outstanding, other than those held by Braxia.
KetaMD will remain its own standalone brand under the Braxia umbrella and will operate initially in the United States.
KetaMD is now available for clients in Florida, the first state where services are currently offered. KetaMD expects to launch its offering in California, New York, Texas, Colorado, and Washington in 2022, and plans to continue to expand throughout the United States.
Warren Gumpel will continue as CEO of KetaMD and Leann Taylor will continue as President and COO. Both have signed employment agreements. Ms. Taylor will join the board of Braxia following the closing. Zappy Zapolin and Kaia Roman will remain with KetaMD as advisors.
- KetaMD's mission is to expand access and awareness to psychedelic medicine treatment to as many as possible at a time when mental health issues are devastating people across the world.
- KetaMD's secure, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform is designed for clients to connect with medical professionals for diagnosis and prescribed treatments, with all treatments guided virtually by registered nurses.
- KetaMD founders include Zappy Zapolin, well-known "psychedelic concierge to the stars", co-founder and CEO Warren Gumpel, leading advocate in the ketamine space, Chief Experience Officer Kaia Roman, a certified mindfulness instructor and bestselling author of The Joy Plan, with 20 years of brand experience work in Silicon Valley, and President and Chief Operating Officer, Leann Taylor, who has a track record of building and scaling business at multiple companies including Caliva, Warner Music Group and Gartner, Inc.
- Zapolin and Gumpel also founded The Ketamine Fund, a non-profit organization that has donated over 500 free, medically-supervised ketamine treatments to veterans suffering from PTSD, substantially reducing their depression and suicidal ideation.
- KetaMD's expert medical team is led by several of the world's leading depression researchers and practitioners, including Dr. Joshua Rosenblat, Medical Director at Braxia, Dr. Daniel Kang, Chief Medical Officer at KetaMD, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Yousif A-Rahim, Chief Medical Officer at Covenant Physical Partners, and Dr. Edward Pearson, Medical Director at KMD Medical Group.
- Braxia led by CEO, Dr. Roger McIntyre, is a world-renowned researcher, psychiatrist, and pharmacologist. He has been involved in more than 750 published research articles centered around the treatment of mental health disorders.
- Braxia opened the first community-based clinic in Canada offering IV and oral ketamine treatments for depression in 2018. To date, the Company has expanded to five clinics across Ontario and Quebec with over 100 mental health medical professionals.
- Braxia's clinics have administered more than 6,000 ketamine treatments to date across a growing patient base in Canada.
- As lead author of the "International Expert Opinion on the Available Evidence and Implementation of Ketamine and Esketamine in Mood Disorders", published in the American Journal of Psychiatry in March 2021, Dr. McIntyre established the protocols for the use of ketamine for the treatment of mood disorders.
- Braxia is a global leader in the clinical research of ketamine and psilocybin. Braxia is its own Clinical Research Organization (CRO), giving it the ability to efficiently carryout clinical trials with new rapid acting treatments including trials to document the benefits of mood disorder psychedelics such as ketamine and psilocybin.
- First ever company to conduct a Health Canada-approved multiple-dose psilocybin clinical trial. First patients were dosed in November 2021 and Company reported positive preliminary results that effectively demonstrated the feasibility of Braxia's proprietary psilocybin-assisted therapy protocol with high rates of recruitment and retention with adequate tolerability and safety.
- Braxia was also first to receive Health Canada approval under a Special Access Program ("SAP") to provide psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to a patient with Major Depressive Disorder in Ontario. Braxia has since received SAP approvals for additional patients.
- Braxia team has registered and conducted 11 clinical trials in depression to date (Source: https://clinicaltrials.gov).
- Overall, the Braxia executive team has extensive research experience with 756 peer-reviewed publications to their credit, including 52 ketamine-related peer-reviewed publications, four psilocybin-related peer-reviewed publications and 507 depression-related peer-reviewed publications (Source: National Library of Medicine/ pubmed.gov).
- The amassed library of Braxia attributed research ranks the Company in the 99.2nd percentile of the top 500 global researchers in ketamine and depression, and 99.8th percentile of the top 500 global researchers in mood disorders, a category in which Dr. McIntyre is ranked 1st in the world according to Expertscape.
KetaMD is a HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform providing affordable and potentially life-changing at-home medical ketamine treatments. Prescribed by medical professionals and guided by registered nurses via our secure platform, KetaMD is a safe and effective alternative for the millions of adults that currently rely on conventional mental health treatments to relieve depression, anxiety, and related mental health challenges. Our mission is to make this treatment safely accessible to those who need it across the United States. Through KetaMD's program, adults who receive a qualifying diagnosis from one of our licensed medical prescribers may participate in our fully virtual program. For more information, visit www.ketamd.com.
Braxia Scientific is a medical research company with clinics that provide innovative ketamine treatments for persons with depression and related disorders. Through its medical solutions, Braxia aims to reduce the illness burden of brain-based mental disorders such as major depressive disorder among others. Braxia is primarily focused on (i) owning and operating multidisciplinary clinics, providing treatment for mental health disorders, and (ii) research activities related to discovering and commercializing novel drugs and delivery methods. Braxia seeks to develop ketamine and derivatives and other psychedelic products from its IP development platform. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Canadian Rapid Treatment Center of Excellence Inc., Braxia currently operates multidisciplinary community-based clinics offering rapid-acting treatments for depression located in Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. For more information, visit www.braxiascientific.com or www.braxiahealth.com.
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations, or beliefs of future performance are "forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements include statements about the intended promise of ketamine-based or other psychedelic treatments for depression, the potential for ketamine or other psychedelics to treat other mental health conditions, the integration plans for Braxia and KetaMD, the intention to conduct further clinical trials, the expected growth of at-home telemedicine, the expected benefit and synergies of the Transaction, the issuance of Earnout Shares, the expectation to expand to areas other than Florida, and expected changes to the board of Braxia. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events, or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the failure of ketamine, psilocybin and other psychedelics to provide the expected health benefits and unanticipated side effects, dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing federal, provincial, municipal, local or other licenses and engaging in activities that could be later determined to be illegal under domestic or international laws. Ketamine and psilocybin are currently Schedule I and Schedule III controlled substances, respectively, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19 (the "CDSA") and it is a criminal offence to possess such substances under the CDSA without a prescription or a legal exemption. Health Canada has not approved psilocybin as a drug for any indication, however ketamine is a legally permissible medication for the treatment of certain psychological conditions. It is illegal to possess such substances in Canada without a prescription. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, including the Amended and Restated Listing Statement dated April 15, 2021 and its most recent MD&A, which are available at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Ironnet, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of IRNT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: September 15, 2021 to December 15, 2021
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had materially overstated its business and financial prospects; (ii) the Company was unable to predict the timing of significant customer opportunities which constituted a substantial portion of its publicly- issued FY 2022 financial guidance; (iii) the Company had not established effective disclosure controls and procedures to reasonably ensure its public disclosures were timely, accurate, complete, and not otherwise misleading; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false, misleading, and/or lacked any reasonable basis in fact at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 21, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/ironnet-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=27346&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of IRNT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 21, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Which pool toys for kids are best?
Whether you have a pool or live near a public pool that allows you to bring toys, the right pool toys can keep kids entertained for hours. Kids grow tired of playing and splashing around fairly quickly, but toys help extend the fun.
However, not all pool toys work well for every child. You’ll need to consider their age, swimming skills and how many people are required to play each game.
Types of pool toys
Floats
Everyone loves a good pool float, from simple rings and pool noodles to elaborate ride-on toys and floating play equipment. These can be fun to play with, and most can hold the user’s weight, which is great for kids who are still improving their swimming skills.
Diving toys
Diving toys have light weights in them, so they sink to the bottom of the pool. These aren’t so heavy that they’re difficult to pick up and swim with. Kids dive down to the bottom of the pool to grab them and bring them to the surface. They’re great for strengthening children’s underwater swimming skills. Plus, they’re just fun to dive for.
Swim-through rings
These float slightly below the surface of the water, so kids can swim through them while underwater. Some have adjustable air chambers that let you change the depth at which they float to make them more or less challenging to swim through.
Pool sports kits
You can pick from various pool sports kits. Popular choices include waterproof lacrosse sets, floating volleyball nets and basketball hoops. These are ideal for sporty kids and siblings or groups of friends who want to play together.
Remote control toys
Remote control boats and sea creatures provide different types of fun for kids. Some have waterproof controls, so you can operate them from the pool, while others should only be controlled from dry land. They’re great for home use but generally aren’t allowed in public pools.
Water guns
Water guns are often an annoyance when used in the yard, as someone who wasn’t involved in the game usually gets soaked. But they’re excellent toys in the pool since anyone in the pool probably won’t mind getting sprayed. Kids can use standard water guns in pools, or you can buy special floating ones.
Balls
Beach balls and other inflatable or floating balls might seem basic, but they can be great fun to play with in the pool. Kids of all ages can play with them, and adults can get involved as well.
What to consider when buying kids’ pool toys
Age group
Check to make sure the toy you’re buying is appropriate for the age of the child using it. Some pool toys are designed for little kids, so they might be too small or not challenging enough for older kids. On the other hand, you’ll find toys designed for teens and adults could be dangerous for little ones.
Swimming skill
Toys such as swim-through rings and diving toys are great for kids who can swim underwater. They’re not a good choice for children still wearing water wings or who are just learning how to swim independently.
Size
Make sure to check out the size of your potential pool toy to see if it’s the right size for your child and for the pool. You don’t want something that’s too large for the pool or too big for your child to be able to use. If you plan on taking these toys to a public pool, anything too large might not be allowed or could be difficult to transport.
Best pool toys for kids
Big Summer Inflatable Pool Float for Kids
This fun pool float for kids aged 3-7 comes in two styles: fire boat and pirate ship. It comes with a mountable water gun to keep kids entertained.
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Perfect for kids who love to dive or who want to improve their underwater swimming, this set contains a variety of diving toys. Some stand upright on the bottom of the pool, making them easier to grab.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Max Liquidator Water Blaster Set
This set of six floating foam water blasters is great for use in pools or around the yard. They’re simple for kids of all ages to use and have a range of up to 30 feet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Seckton Toys Amphibious RC Car
With its amphibious design, this remote control car can go from land to water. While it isn’t a conventional pool toy, it can be great fun when kids are sick of swimming and splashing around.
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Activ Life Ultimate Skip Ball Set
You get two small balls and a disc in this set, all of which skip along the surface of the water. They’re fun to play with in pools, whether alone or with others.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Sploosh Floating Pool Basketball Hoop
Basketball fans will love this floating hoop. It comes with two balls and an air pump, so you get everything you need to set it up and play.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
These rings float below the water’s surface and have adjustable air chambers so you can control their depth. They’re great for kids who like swimming underwater.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Intex Kool Splash Durable Inflatable Play Center
Take your pool to the next level with this inflatable slide. It works with most in-ground and above-ground pools.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Sri Lankans occupy president’s office entrance for 2nd day
By KRISHAN FRANCIS
Associated Press
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan protesters have occupied the entrance to the president’s office for a second day, demanding Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign over the debt-ridden country’s worst economic crisis in memory. Hundreds of demonstrators on Sunday weathered heavy rain with raincoats and umbrellas and chanted anti-government slogans. Some called for the entire Parliament to disband to make way for a younger leadership. The Indian Ocean island nation is on the brink of bankruptcy, saddled with $25 billion foreign debt _ nearly $7 billion of which is due this year alone _ and dwindling foreign reserves. Talks with the International Monetary Fund are expected later this month, and the government had turned to China and India for emergency loans to buy food and fuel.
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PARIS (AP) — France’s Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne warned that a worst-case scenario this winter could lead to rolling two-hour power cuts in French homes, amid a broad energy crisis aggravated by the war in Ukraine.
Borne’s comments to the TMC television channel Tuesday night came ahead of a special government meeting Wednesday focusing on energy and climate-related issues.
Borne told TMC that the situation is partly due to the consequences of the war in Ukraine and also to the planned shutdown of about half of France’s 56 nuclear reactors for maintenance notably to repair corrosion problems. France relies on nuclear energy for about 67% of its electricity — more than any other country — and on gas for about 7%.
“It means that we’re producing less electricity, and there may be moments, if it’s very cold, where we can have a problem to supply electricity,” Borne said. “In such case … we’d cut off, via rotations, neighborhood by neighborhood, for no more than two hours,” she said.
However, Borne ensure that gas wouldn’t be cut off in French homes, as people use it mostly for heating.
Gas could potentially be rationed for businesses which are the largest consumers, she said.
She explained such decision would be prompted by a combination of bad circumstances, including Russia cutting off its gas supplies, restrictions of liquified natural gas imports and a very cold winter.
Russia’s state-controlled energy company Gazprom said it would suspend all gas deliveries to the French company Engie, starting from Thursday, over a financial dispute. Engie said it has already secured enough gas to meet its commitments to customers.
French minister for energy transition, Agnes Pannier-Runacher, said Tuesday the country’s strategic energy reserves were 90% full. France rolled out an “energy sobriety” plan in June, targeting a 10% reduction in energy use by 2024.
In addition, Gazprom stopped the flow of natural gas through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe early Wednesday, a temporary move to it announced in advance. Gazprom had planned to cut the flow of gas through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline until Saturday for what it says is a three-day pause for routine maintenance at a compressor station.
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- New survey of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) decision makers finds over three quarters of respondents at US companies have a net zero strategy in place as opposed to only half of those in UK companies -
LONDON , April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) decision makers in the US and UK, commissioned by carbon credits ratings provider, Sylvera, has found that large US corporations are ahead of large UK corporations when it comes to creating their net zero strategies.
Over three quarters (78%) of US ESG decision makers surveyed said their company has a net zero transition strategy already in place, whereas only just over half (55%) of UK ESG decision makers said the same.
The survey also discovered that US ESG decision makers are more clued up on Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) - which can be a vital part of net zero strategies to offset emissions that can't be reduced - than UK ESG decision makers. 50% of those surveyed in the US claim to have expert level knowledge as opposed to only 26% of those surveyed in the UK.
When asked about activity in VCMs, the majority (96%) of US and UK decision makers surveyed said their corporation currently invests in carbon credits.
The biggest driver of this activity is stakeholder pressure. Requirements from investors/boards and CEOs/leadership formed two of the three biggest drivers of investments, with over a third (35% and 33%) of respondents whose companies currently invest in carbon credits saying this is what drove the decision of their company to invest.
The survey also assessed US and UK ESG decision makers' perceptions of VCMs. Lack of transparency into project quality and performance was identified by those surveyed as the biggest risk associated with investing in VCMs and carbon credits (50%). On the other hand, positive public perception and a competitive edge was identified by ESG decision makers as the biggest benefit of investing in carbon credits (39%).
Talking about the findings, Sam Gill, co-founder and COO of Sylvera, said:
"With the urgency of the climate crisis upon us, it's encouraging to see corporations putting, or planning to put, net zero strategies in place. The general perception is that European markets are further ahead, however, the survey data indicates that US counterparts are more advanced in building their strategies than UK corporations. Regardless of where these companies are located, the next 12 months will be pivotal in hitting climate targets, putting words into action and ensuring that net zero transition plans are not just created but also implemented.
"Decarbonization must always be the number one priority for businesses, but we know that this is not 100% possible for a lot of industries in the short to medium term. Balanced with aggressive abatement activities, carbon offsetting can deliver short term positive climate impact. However, it is vital that investments are made into high quality carbon credits. Increasing transparency into project quality will help mitigate risk. Robust data can ensure that investment goes into high quality projects and not into projects with poor additionality or unreported issues in performance. Not only will this subsequently increase confidence in VCMs, but it will also accelerate change so that activity is only for balancing out any corporation's shortfall on their net zero trajectory."
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Survey sample: 250 UK and 250 US ESG and finance decision makers responsible for their corporation's sustainability and ESG strategies or ESG plans working in companies employing 10,000+ people
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One person critically injured in Bryan County crash
Published: Apr. 3, 2022 at 11:30 PM CDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) -. a man is critically injured after a crash in Bryan county.
According to troopers the crash happened around 11 pm on Friday evening near Calera.
troopers said an Honda Talon was traveling at a high rate of speed in a private field when the driver lost control causing the vehicle to roll 3 times throwing the driver out of the vehicle
the driver of the talon, 19 year-old Carter Cayton of Calera was flown to He was flown to Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX and admitted in critical condition with head, neck, and internal injuries.
his passenger 20 year-old Erika Ward of Calera was not injured
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The pizza chain celebrated 400 locations in Jefferson Park in Chicago, IL.
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. , July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet's Pizza opened their 400th location in the pizza chain's franchise. The 400th store is in the neighborhood of Jefferson Park in Chicago, IL. This location is owned by Bryan Gilbert and Dan O'Donohue.
On Wednesday, July 27, John Jetts, the President and CEO of Jet's America, along with his business partners and cousin, Jeff Galloway, V.P. of store operations and Jim Galloway, V.P. of franchise sales went to Chicago to celebrate the 400th Jet's Pizza location.
Alongside the corporate owners, Gilbert and O'Donohue gave out free slices and customers could spin a prize wheel to win some Jet's merch.
As announced earlier this year, Jet's Pizza continues to grow with plans to open 30 new locations in 2022. The chain known best for its Detroit-Style Pizza will be introducing themselves in Utah, Kansas, New Mexico, Washington, and Nevada.
"It's incredible to think we just opened our 400th location when it feels like just yesterday, I was sitting on milk crates with my brother Eugene outside our first location, dreaming of this," said John Jetts, President and CEO of Jet's America, Inc. "We're so proud of the product we put out there and the family of franchisees we've formed who have all made this dream possible."
To find a Jet's Pizza near you, go to jetspizza.com.
Jet's Pizza® is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It was founded as Jetts Party Shoppe and Pizzeria in 1978 by brothers, John and Eugene Jetts. Since then, it has now grown to 400 stores in 19 states. Jet's Pizza® is known for its Detroit-style, deep-dish pizzas, and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Every morning the dough is prepared by hand, premium mozzarella is grated, vegetables are hand-cut, and sauce is made with fresh vine-ripened tomatoes mixed with Jet's proprietary spice and herb blend.
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Parent Company, Radio Systems Corporation®, acquires Invisible Fence of Carroll County, Invisible Fence of Delmarva, Invisible Fence of Baltimore, and Invisible Fence of Maryland, all are authorized independent dealerships, in an expansion effort to support more pet owners.
BALTIMORE, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invisible Fence® Brand, a pioneer in the pet containment industry, announce they are expanding their service area in Maryland, effective July 14th, 2022.
Invisible Fence of Carroll County, Invisible Fence of Delmarva, Invisible Fence of Baltimore, and Invisible Fence of Maryland have been authorized, full-service dealerships of genuine Invisible Fence products and services since 1990 with collectively more than 19,000 satisfied human customers, as well as the endorsement of neighborhood veterinarians.
Invisible Fence of Delmarva will be rolling into Invisible Fence of Bay Area while Invisible Fence of Carroll County, Invisible Fence of Baltimore, and Invisible Fence of Maryland will be merging under Invisible Fence of Maryland.
"Our mission is to keep dogs and cats safe at home, and the Maryland team is passionate about working hard to ensure pet safety. We're excited to join forces with them and change the way people live with their pets." Said Ed Hoyt, Senior Director of Invisible Fence.
Acquiring Invisible Fence of Carroll County, Invisible Fence of Delmarva, Invisible Fence of Baltimore, and Invisible Fence of Maryland is Radio System Corporation's 27th acquisition in 21 months. The company recently acquired Invisible Fence of Chattanooga and Invisible Fence of Middle Tennessee now having a footprint that covers over 240 communities across the U.S. and Canada.
"We're eager to expand our direct services in Maryland. We'll be able to extend our customer service hours and offer new and innovative solutions while providing the same high-level attention the customers of Maryland have come to expect." Said Hoyt.
Invisible Fence offers the premier dog fence on the market including professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training, and exclusive Boundary Plus® Technology. Highly recommended by veterinarians, dog trainers, animal behaviorists, and other pet experts, Invisible Fence offers pet fences that can be customized for clients' unique needs.
Invisible Fence of Bay Area and Invisible Fence of Maryland will continue to champion pet welfare in the local community through local animal shelter donations, adoption events, and the Project Breathe™ Program.
For additional information or questions, customers can call 1-800-578-3647 or visit InvisibleFence.com, and follow Invisible Fence of Bay Area and Invisible Fence of Maryland on Facebook.
Invisible Fence pioneered the pet containment industry in 1973, making it their mission to provide safe boundaries inside and outside of the home. The Radio Systems Corporation® owned company predominantly sells pet containment, avoidance and access solutions across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to offering award-winning products like Boundary Plus® Technology, Authorized Dealers provide professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training and integrated solutions that have protected more than three million pets to date. Invisible Fence also founded the Project Breathe™ Program in 2006, donating more than 32,000 pet oxygen masks to fire departments and first responders. For more information on Invisible Fence or to find a local dealer, visit InvisibleFence.com or follow the company on Facebook.
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Contact: Rana Heidari
Email: rheidari@invisiblefence.net
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Alabama opens SEC tourney with 5-3 win over Georgia
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Freshman Ben Hess struck out seven straight batters in relief after a two-hour rain delay and No. 11 seed Alabama beat sixth-seeded Georgia 5-3 to begin the SEC Tournament. Alabama (33-26) advances to face No. 3 seed Arkansas on Wednesday in the double-elimination portion of the tournament. The Crimson Tide won a three-game series against the Razorbacks to end the regular season, including an 18-5 result in the finale. Hess (3-1) took over for Alabama ace Garrett McMillan after the rain delay and struck out a season-high 10 in 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Dylan Ray earned his seventh save after two strikeouts in the ninth. The teams combined for 28 strikeouts to set a tournament record for a nine-inning game.
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Mr. Parsons served as the Chief Financial Officer of Trillium Therapeutics, which was recently acquired by Pfizer Inc.
SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), today announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders held on Thursday, June 16, 2022. A total of 40.43% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation were represented either in person or by proxy at the meeting. Additionally, James T. Parsons was elected to the Oncolytics Biotech Board of Directors. Leonard (Leon) Kruimer did not stand for re-election as a director at the AGM.
Mr. Parsons commented, "Oncolytics' clinical data highlight a compelling opportunity ahead, and it is an honor to join the Board at this exciting time. Pelareorep is a unique immunotherapeutic agent with the potential to be a backbone therapy that combines with a variety of oncology drugs to address unmet needs in multiple indications. The company has established collaborations with several of the largest actors in the biopharma world, leaving it well-positioned to efficiently pursue its clinical objectives. I am excited to begin working with the company."
Dr. Matt Coffey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oncolytics Biotech Inc., commented, "Mr. Parsons executive experience, vision, and impressive record of success make him an ideal addition to our Board. I look forward to benefitting from his guidance and expertise as we work to advance pelareorep's development and drive our corporate growth. I would also like to thank Mr. Kruimer for his service and for helping us get to where we are today."
On a vote by ballot, the six nominees proposed by the Corporation were elected as Directors of Oncolytics to serve until the Corporation's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed, with shares represented at the meeting voting in favor of individual nominees as follows:
In addition to the election of all nominees listed as directors in the management information circular, dated April 29, 2022, Oncolytics shareholders approved all other resolutions placed before the meeting. These included fixing the number of directors of the Corporation for the ensuing year at six and appointing auditors for the Corporation for the ensuing year.
For more details on the matters covered at the annual meeting, please refer to the Corporation's management information circular available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Final voting results on all matters voted on at the annual meeting will also be filed on SEDAR.
James T. Parsons Biography
Mr. Parsons is a life sciences industry veteran with over two decades of executive experience. He served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Trillium Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: TRIL) (NASDAQ: TRIL) from August 2011 through its acquisition by Pfizer in November 2021 for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.2 billion. Prior to his time at Trillium, Mr. Parsons provided financial consulting services as the President of Empar Management. He also previously served as Vice President, Finance, at DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc, CFO of ProMIS Neurosciences (formerly Amorfix Life Sciences Ltd.), and CFO and Vice President, Finance and Administration, at Aptose Biosciences Inc. (formerly Lorus Therapeutics). Mr. Parsons has been a Director and the Chair of the Audit Committees of Sernova Corp. (TSX: SVA) and DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: DMAC) since 2012 and 2015, respectively.
About Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
Oncolytics is a biotechnology company developing pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent. This compound induces anti-cancer immune responses and promotes an inflamed tumor phenotype -- turning "cold" tumors "hot" -- through innate and adaptive immune responses to treat a variety of cancers.
Pelareorep has demonstrated synergies with immune checkpoint inhibitors and may also be synergistic with other approved oncology treatments. Oncolytics is currently conducting and planning clinical trials evaluating pelareorep in combination with checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapies in solid and hematological malignancies as it advances towards a registration study in metastatic breast cancer. For further information, please visit: www.oncolyticsbiotech.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and forward-looking information under applicable Canadian securities laws (such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements regarding Oncolytics' belief as to the potential and benefits of pelareorep as a cancer therapeutic; Oncolytics' expectations and plans to advance towards a registration study in metastatic breast cancer; and other statements related to anticipated developments in Oncolytics' business and technologies. In any forward-looking statement in which Oncolytics expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, such expectations or beliefs are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the statement or expectation or belief will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause Oncolytics' actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the availability of funds and resources to pursue research and development projects, the efficacy of pelareorep as a cancer treatment, the success and timely completion of clinical studies and trials, Oncolytics' ability to successfully commercialize pelareorep, uncertainties related to the research and development of pharmaceuticals, uncertainties related to the regulatory process and general changes to the economic environment. In particular, we may be impacted by business interruptions resulting from COVID-19 coronavirus, including operating, manufacturing supply chain, clinical trial and project development delays and disruptions, labour shortages, travel and shipping disruption, and shutdowns (including as a result of government regulation and prevention measures). It is unknown whether and how Oncolytics may be affected if the COVID-19 pandemic persists for an extended period of time. We may incur expenses or delays relating to such events outside of our control, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition. Investors should consult Oncolytics' quarterly and annual filings with the Canadian and U.S. securities commissions for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.
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BERKELEY, Calif., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kivu Consulting, a leading global cybersecurity consulting firm, announced that Shane Sims has formally been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Sims brings decades of executive leadership and experience in cybersecurity incident response and forensics, cybersecurity strategy/risk/compliance, and national security. He was previously a Principal at KPMG focused on cybersecurity strategy services and a Principal at PwC where he built and led its Cybercrime and Data Breach response business. Prior to these roles, Sims was a Supervisory Special Agent of the FBI where he held multiple leadership positions.
"As the cybersecurity ecosystem continues to transform, there is no better person to lead Kivu than Shane Sims," said Winston Krone, Chief Research Officer, and Cofounder at Kivu. "Shane is a visionary with hard-core cybersecurity skills and a proven leader with the ability to bring people together. We are fortunate to have someone of Shane's caliber and experience step up to lead Kivu as the company enters its next chapter of expanded innovation and growth."
"We are at a critical moment, and Shane's leadership and vision will enable us to successfully implement our renewed corporate strategy", said John Garrison, Kivu's Chief Financial Officer. "In his first days as CEO, Shane has been instrumental in redefining our internal organizational structure to support our rapid growth. He has thoughtfully reconfigured and streamlined our teams into three core divisions to better align with the market demand and ensure Kivu remains nimble and competitive."
Kivu's divisions include:
- Advisory Services
Kivu's Advisory Services combines strategy with implementation and testing support to ensure clients continuously improve and mature their security capabilities. Leveraging deep threat insights captured through our incident response engagements, Kivu works with clients to ensure organizations have the right strategy, compliance programs, and technology in place to reduce cyber risk. - Managed Services
Kivu's elite cyber threat analysts are in the trenches of the global cyber battlefied providing continuous monitoring of client assets and detecting and blocking suspicious activity in any digital ecosystem in all business sectors across the globe. - Response Services
Cyber threats continue to impact organizations globally, and Kivu's Response division stands ready to forensically triage, identify, contain, eradicate, and remediate after any cyberattack. Within our Response team is a specialized group of individuals who provide tactical and strategic support when clients need to communicate with cyber extortionists or facilitate a ransom payment with a track record of significantly reducing ransom demands.
"Kivu is one of the original pure-play cybersecurity consultancies that has battled cyber threats for thousands of organizations across the globe," said Shane Sims, Kivu's Chief Executive Officer. "Powered by a diverse, focused, and talented workforce, Kivu is well-positioned to uphold its mission to fight cybercrime and protect humanity. I'm excited to join a firm with such proven capability providing holistic end-to-end cybersecurity solutions and look forward to building on the company's history and foundation to further develop Kivu and have an impact on this never-ending global societal challenge called cybercrime."
Kivu is a leading global cybersecurity firm that offers a full suite of cybersecurity services including forensic investigation of, and recovery from, all forms of cyberattacks, continuous monitoring/detection/blocking of cyber threats, and strategy/compliance and testing. Kivu is an approved and trusted cybersecurity partner by 60+ insurance carriers and delivers its services to organizations in all industries.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MF) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Missfresh investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MF investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Missfresh during the relevant time frame, you have until September 12, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
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The Staffing Giant Saw Nearly 1 Million Postings Last Week Alone.
While Hospitality Industry Jobs Continue to Top The List, Demand Grew for Construction Workers, Landscapers, Cleaning Workers and Support Staff for Events and Entertainment
TACOMA, Wash., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with the March unemployment figures, job growth is continuing to outpace the number of available workers. According to a new jobs report by staffing giant PeopleReady, 8 million new jobs were posted in the last 30 days. Staggeringly, this included 1 million in just the past seven days. To guide workers to the right job opportunities, here is PeopleReady's list of some of the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. right now.
"As spring arrives across the country, many industries are experiencing an increase in activity, including hospitality, construction, and events and entertainment. That means additional opportunities for job seekers to earn more income, develop new skills and explore their career options," said Taryn Owen, president and COO, PeopleReady and PeopleScout. "In today's strong job market, we are committed to finding ways to make it easier than ever for job seekers to connect with vital work and for companies to connect with the workforce they need."
According to the PeopleReady analysis of millions of jobs, some of the most in-demand jobs, along with their growth rate in the past 30 days, include:
- Restaurant and short order cooks: 100%
- Food preparation workers: 94%
- Waiters and waitresses: 73%
- Dishwashers: 71%
- Landscapers and groundskeepers: 71%
- Janitors and cleaning workers: 52%
- General construction workers: 37%
To connect job seekers with available jobs across many different industries, PeopleReady is holding nationwide hiring events this week. The staffing company has a variety of ways for job seekers to access job opportunities via app (JobStack[play.google.com]) and online (jobs.peopleready.com).
Those who work already with PeopleReady in the U.S. during the month of April will be automatically entered into the staffing firm's Work, Win, Drive sweepstakes. It will feature over $100,000 in cash and prizes—including a grand prize drawing for $25,000 or a car of the winner's choice. For more information on the sweepstakes, visit peopleready.com/WorkWinDrive.
PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of blue-collar industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, waste and recycling, and hospitality. Leveraging its game-changing JobStack platform and 600-plus branch offices across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, PeopleReady served approximately 94,000 businesses and put approximately 220,000 people to work in 2021. Learn more at www.peopleready.com.
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Caroline Sabetti
Chief Marketing Officer, PeopleReady and PeopleScout & Senior Vice President of TrueBlue Communications
csabetti@trueblue.com
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| 2022-04-08T17:29:55Z
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/NEXSTAR) – The death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday launched “Operation Unicorn,” a contingency plan included in “Operation London Bridge” in the event that the queen died in Scotland, not England.
Meticulous plans for the death, retirement or abdication of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch have been in the works for decades.
On Thursday, years of planning went into place after the queen died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, her private home and one of her favorite places. Leaked details from Operation Unicorn suggest that her coffin will rest at Balmoral before a lengthy procession by car to the Palace of Holyroodhouse two days after her death, The Guardian reports.
On the third day, the coffin is expected to be transported to St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh where it will stay for 24 hours, according to The Independent.
The following day, the Queen’s coffin will begin the journey back to London — either via a five-hour trip on the royal train or by plane as part of “Operation Overstudy.”
Once back in London, “Operation London Bridge,” also known by its code name “London Bridge Is Down,” will take over, according to Politico.
Operation London Bridge was set up in the 1960s and was updated several times each year, ensuring a smooth transition of the throne to her eldest son, Prince Charles, who is now king. The plans included a list of procedures and announcements of her death, the 10-day period of official mourning, and the details of her state funeral.
Leaked details of the plan indicated that following Elizabeth’s death, her private secretary, Sir Christopher Geidt, would be the first official to convey the news, according to The Guardian. Geidt would then contact the prime minister over a secure telephone line using the code phrase “London Bridge.” If the prime minister was not awake, civil servants would say “London Bridge is down.”
From there the news would be communicated to 15 governments outside the U.K. where the queen is the head of state and 36 other nations of the Commonwealth.
“For a time, she will be gone without our knowing it,” the Guardian report added. “The information will travel like the compressional wave ahead of an earthquake, detectable only by special equipment.”
The report stated that an announcement would be made to the Press Association and the rest of the world’s media simultaneously, but news of the queen’s death Thursday first appeared on the Twitter account of the royal family, according to the New York Times.
The palace website was transformed into a somber, single-page announcement of her death at Balmoral. The page, black with white lettering and a vignetted portrait of the queen, reads at the bottom, “The official website of the Royal Family is temporarily unavailable while appropriate changes are made.”
Parliamentary business was suspended immediately on Thursday to allow authorities to prepare for a funeral, which will take place in less than two weeks, the BBC reports.
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Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro subpoenaed in DOJ’s 1/6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro revealed in a draft court filing Tuesday that he has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury this week as part of the Justice Department’s sprawling probe into the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Navarro, who was a trade adviser to then-President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that he was served by the FBI at his Washington, D.C., house last week. The subpoena is the first known instance of prosecutors seeking testimony from someone who worked in the Trump White House as they investigate the worst attack on the Capitol in two centuries.
In an 88-page draft filing, Navarro claims the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack is unlawful and therefore a subpoena it issued to him in February is unenforceable under law. The 72-year-old said he was planning on filing the claim against the committee, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and the U.S. attorney for D.C., Matthew M. Graves, on Tuesday.
A spokesman for the Department of Justice did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
Though the scope of the department’s investigation remains unclear, the subpoena to Navarro could signal that the department is widening its probe to examine the activities and records of people who worked directly for the Republican president. The department previously issued subpoenas to people connected to the Jan. 6 attack and the rallies in Washington that preceded the violence, in which a mob loyal to Trump stormed the Capitol in a brazen bid to overturn the 2020 presidential election and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.
The subpoena also comes as pressure continues to mount on the Justice Department and Attorney General Merrick Garland to consider prosecuting Trump since the Jan. 6 House committee laid out an argument for what its members believe could be a viable criminal case against the former president.
Garland has given no public indication about whether prosecutors might be considering a case against the former president. He has, though, vowed to hold accountable “all January 6th perpetrators, at any level” and has said that would include those who were “present that day or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy.” Roughly 300 people have pleaded guilty to crimes stemming from the riot, including seditious conspiracy and assault.
The subpoena from federal prosecutors also comes months after Navarro, a former economics professor, received a congressional subpoena from lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6 attack. Members of the select committee sought testimony from Navarro about his public efforts to help Trump overturn the election, including a call after the 2020 presidential election persuading state legislators to join their efforts.
Navarro has refused to cooperate with the committee, and he and fellow Trump adviser Dan Scavino were found in contempt of Congress in April.
Members of the committee made their case at the time that Scavino and Navarro were among just a handful of people who had rebuffed the committee’s requests and subpoenas for information. The panel has interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses about the insurrection and is preparing for a series of hearings to begin next week.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen. Wei Fenghe held their first face-to-face meeting on Friday at a major defense summit in Singapore.
The meeting at the Shangri-la Dialogue took place during Austin's fourth trip to the Indo-Pacific region after a formal request from China's military leadership.
The meeting lasted nearly an hour, just under twice the scheduled 30 minutes. Prior to the meeting they had spoken only once on the phone in late April in a call that lasted approximately 45 minutes.
According to a Pentagon readout of the meeting Austin, reiterated that the US "remains committed to our longstanding one China policy."
"Secretary Austin discussed global and regional security issues, and reiterated to General Wei that the United States remains committed to our longstanding one China policy, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the Three U.S.-China Joint Communiques, and the Six Assurances. The Secretary reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Strait, opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo, and called on the PRC to refrain from further destabilizing actions toward Taiwan," the readout said.
The two also discussed the need to maintain open lines of communications, according to the readout. "Secretary Austin discussed the need to responsibly manage competition and maintain open lines of communication. The Secretary underscored the importance of the People's Liberation Army engaging in substantive dialogue on improving communications during crises and reducing strategic risk," it said.
A Chinese government spokesman said the meeting was "candid' but "positive and constructive."
"The Chinese side thinks it is better to meet than not to meet and it is better to talk than not to talk," Senior Colonel Wu Qian said at a news conference after the meeting.
Before the meeting, a US defense official said Washington would try to establish lines of communication at the highest levels of the militaries as a mechanism to avoid situations that would result in conflict between the two Pacific powers. The US also wants to see communication mechanisms between commanders at the theater level, officials said.
"This has been a priority for us in the defense relationship," the official said.
The US has frequently called out what it views as China's growing aggression in the region, accusing the People's Liberation Army of unsafe and dangerous activity, particularly around the South China Sea and Taiwan.
Australia -- one of America's closest allies in the Indo-Pacific -- condemned Beijing when a Chinese fighter jet released chaff and flares near an Australian surveillance plane late last month.
At the same time, China has been vocal in its condemnation of relations between the US and Taiwan.
After a congressional delegation visited Taiwan late last month, the Chinese Embassy in Washington urged the US to "avoid sending wrong signals to the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces," according to a statement from the embassy. That same week, China sent 30 warplanes into Taiwan's air defense identification zone, the highest daily figure in four months.
"The Taiwan issue will figure prominently in all of the secretary's conversations," the senior defense official said.
Austin is scheduled to address the conference in one of the keynote speeches at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday morning, followed by a speech by Wei on Sunday morning.
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| 2022-06-10T12:09:11Z
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BEIJING, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The vacuum cleaner brand Puppyoo launched a new cordless vacuum product - T11 Mate - in the United States, marking the brand's third household appliance launched in the country. T11 Mate is now available to American consumers through Amazon and Puppyoo web store.
The Puppyoo T11 Series (Including T11 Mate) is also the RED DOT award winner for industrial design. T11 Mate is the most affordable stock-keeping unit of current available Puppyoo vacuums in the United States.
T11 Mate has 415W rated power and suction power of 120AW. It comes with two different modes that are "Standard" and "Strong". On the Standard mode, T11 Mate can handle most everyday cleaning, while the Strong mode offers max suction for more intensive household maintenance.
In terms of accessories, the vacuum has four attachments, including a crevice nozzle, a sofa brush, a mattress brush, and a window brush.
The vacuum can be converted to a hand vacuum, combined with its lightweight and various accessories, it offers huge convertibility and convenience. No more worries about cleaning your car, your window gaps, or the tight corners that are difficult to reach.
Puppyoo envisioned itself to be the first choice of household cleaning tool. With absolute dedication to vacuum technology, Puppyoo strives to make that vision a reality.
About Puppyoo:
Founded in 1999, Puppyoo designs some of the world's most powerful and sought-after vacuums. Puppyoo has been granted 1012 patents for its innovative vacuum designs and technology and has won 210 awards worldwide. Most notably, the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design awards. The company has a strong commitment to listening to customer needs and feedback throughout the entire research, design, development, and manufacturing process of its complete portfolio of vacuum products that include: canister vacuums, stick vacuums, upright vacuums, and UV mattress vacuums. Additionally, Puppyoo is very active in philanthropy. Through the Puppyoo Foundation, the company has helped hundreds of children get back to school. To further our efforts, Puppyoo set up the "Puppyoo CHEN'AI initiative" in 2017 to help kids who are in abject poverty. For more information, visit http://www.puppyoo.com
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| 2022-05-18T10:25:05Z
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A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week
NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- FDA Authorizes Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines for Use as a Booster Dose
The authorized bivalent COVID-19 vaccines, or updated boosters, include an mRNA component of the original strain to provide an immune response that is broadly protective against COVID-19 and an mRNA component in common between the omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5 lineages to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant. - Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Announces Strategic Changes to Strengthen its Financial Positioning, Drive Growth and Better Serve Customers
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced a strategic and business update focused on changes intended to meet the demand of its customers, drive growth and profitability, and improve its balance sheet and cash flows. The Company has identified and commenced the closure of approximately 150 lower-producing Bed Bath & Beyond banner stores. It's also secured financing commitments for more than $500 million of new financing. - Bank of America Introduces Community Affordable Loan Solution™ to Expand Homeownership Opportunities in Black/African American and Hispanic-Latino Communities
Bank of America announced a new zero down payment, zero closing cost mortgage solution for first-time homebuyers, which will be available in designated markets, including certain Black/African American and/or Hispanic-Latino neighborhoods in Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Miami. The Community Affordable Loan Solution™ aims to help eligible individuals and families obtain an affordable loan to purchase a home. - Fall in Love with Wingstop's New Chicken Sandwich Offered in 12 Bold Flavors, Now Available Nationwide
Fans will be begging to split from their current and tired weekly "lunch date" to get their hands on Wingstop's crispy chicken sandwich that's hand sauced-and-tossed in a Lemon Pepper punch, OG Hot kick, Mango Habanero heat, or Hickory Smoked BBQ bliss to name a few – served with the brand's iconic ranch for dipping. - Butterball Shares 2022 Thanksgiving Outlook Report As Hosts Prepare for Holiday Celebrations
According to Butterball's 2022 Thanksgiving Outlook Report, people are excited for Thanksgiving with nearly 90% of Americans planning to celebrate in 2022 as concerns around COVID-19 shrink. However, concerns around inflation – particularly at the grocery store – are driving the need to get creative with cutting costs all without sacrificing holiday celebrations. - Bud Light 'Cracks Open' NFL Season by Celebrating Fans' First Beer
To kick off the NFL season and excite fans no matter where they are, Bud Light is bringing the harmonious sound of Bud Light being cracked open to life with "Kickoff Beers." Featuring NFL stars Travis Kelce and George Kittle, "Kickoff Beers" remixes an iconic NFL theme song using the sound of Bud Light's being opened. - TIME Acquires Brandcast, the Leading Platform for Building No-Code Enterprise Websites
Through this acquisition, Brandcast's technology, which enables partners to quickly and easily turn content into dynamic, customized microsites, will become TIME Sites. TIME Sites is the newest offering in TIME's rapidly growing, 360° suite of products and platforms for storytelling. - Royal Caribbean Group to Use SpaceX's Starlink in an Industry-first to Provide High-speed Internet Onboard Full Cruise Fleet
Royal Caribbean Group announced its plan to implement SpaceX's Starlink – making the Group the first in the cruise industry to adopt its high-speed, low-latency connectivity for a better onboard experience for guests and crew fleetwide. - Michael Jackson's Thriller 40 Double CD Includes the Original Masterpiece + A Bonus CD of Demos and Rarities
The release of MICHAEL JACKSON THRILLER 40 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the biggest selling album of all time worldwide. Pop up events and worldwide activations are planned to honor Michael's epic creation which won a record setting 8 Grammys, smashed musical barriers, and changed the frontiers of pop music and music videos forever. - HEINZ and thredUP Drop Vintage Drip Collection Celebrating the Iconic Ketchup Stain
The HEINZ Vintage Drip collection, sourced from and available exclusively on thredUP, features 157 secondhand streetwear and designer pieces, each with a unique HEINZ ketchup stain. Because when it's HEINZ, it's not a stain, it's a statement. - Maytag Launches First Laundry Pair Engineered for Homes with Pets
Maytag knows pets bring so much to their owners' lives…and to their floors, bedding, furniture, clothes, and rugs. The shedding can get out of control, forcing owners to spend extra time dealing with pet hair.
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Maurices and Alaina to Host LeJEANdary Fan Club Event
DULUTH, Minn., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading women's fashion retailer, Maurices is partnering with country music superstar Lauren Alaina to give every attendee of Nashville, Tennessee's signature country music event a pair of Maurices jeans. For a limited time following the four-day festival, attendees can show their festival ticket at any of Maurices' 900 stores across the US and Canada between June 18 and June 24 for a free pair of classic m jeans by Maurices™, courtesy of Lauren Alaina.
Known for its fun, friendly service, and trusted stylists, Maurices offers a warm welcoming experience in its 900 stores and is guided by its greater purpose of making a positive difference in the lives of women who are the heart of its hometowns. Offering versatile, affordable styles that take her from day to night, Maurices is a destination for denim, knit tops, loungewear, intimates, and accessories, along with dressy collections.
"Our collaboration with Lauren Alaina this year has quickly proven to be successful in driving brand awareness and gaining new customers, and we're thrilled to reach a broader audience through our partnership with her by offering a pair of jeans to every festival goer in Nashville this month," says Laura Sieger, Chief Marketing Officer, Maurices. "Our jeans are designed to inspire confidence, and at Maurices we meet the customers fashion and functional needs with this staple item for every wardrobe."
Exclusive label m jeans by Maurices™ provides a consistent fit experience and figure enhancing style with superior construction and quality fabric. The denim collection offers a breadth of assortment with 7 leg openings and 67 washes at a starting price of $29.90.
Earlier this year, Maurices named Alaina as the brand's first-ever year-long celebrity brand ambassador and joined her 2022 Top of the World tour as headlining sponsor. On Thursday, June 9 during the four-day festival, Maurices and Alaina will host the LeJEANdary VIP fan club event at popular music venue, The Listening Room. The denim-themed event will feature a special performance by Alaina, exclusive moments with custom denim jacket designs courtesy of Maurices, photo opportunities, giveaways, and exciting celebrity stylist makeovers. Maurices enlisted Alaina's personal stylist, Amber Lehman, for surprise makeovers for five lucky fans to leave the event with their new festival look inspired by Alaina.
In partnership with Alaina, Maurices hid five shopping totes in some of the most LeJEANdary spots around Nashville for an additional five lucky fans to attend Alaina's upcoming VIP fan club event. Inside the Maurices branded bag, fans found Maurices t-shirts, VIP/Fan club event tickets, gift cards to Lauren's favorite spots, and the golden ticket for a celebrity stylist makeover with Maurices latest summer collection. Alaina took to her Instagram account to provide hints on where the five bags were placed around the city. The bags were located in some of the most iconic spots in town that are important to her and her career, including one of the local Nashville Maurices stores.
To learn more about Maurices' partnership with Lauren Alaina, please visit www.maurices.com/laurenalaina.
Maurices is a leading women's fashion brand offering size-inclusive clothing that celebrates feel-good fashion for real life™. Offering versatile, affordable styles that take her from day to night, Maurices is a destination for denim, knit tops, loungewear, intimates, and accessories, along with dressy collections. Known for its fun and friendly service and trusted stylists, Maurices offers a warm welcoming experience in stores and is guided by its greater purpose of making a positive difference in the lives of women who are the heart of its hometowns. Maurices operates 900 stores in hometowns across the U.S. and Canada and offers even more to love at maurices.com with additional categories, sizes, and colors.
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Grand Ole Opry member and multi-Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Lauren Alaina has earned three No. 1 hit singles in just under three years with her smash "Road Less Traveled" (2017), the now 7x Platinum "What Ifs" (2018) with her childhood friend and superstar Kane Brown (his first career No. 1), and "One Beer" (2020) with friend and rising star HARDY (also his first career No. 1). Her No. 1 debuting album Sitting Pretty On Top of The World, which includes her singles single "Getting Over Him" featuring Jon Pardi, as well as her recently RIAA-certified Gold-selling "Getting Good." Alaina, a best-selling and first-time author, released her inspirational book, Getting Good at Being You: Learning to Love Who God Made You to Be in December and was the #1 New Release on two of Amazon's sales charts in its first week of release.
The Georgia native, who American Songwriter calls "a vibrant force of positivity in the world," starred in her first Hallmark Channel movie "Roadhouse Romance" last year that premiered to rave reviews and became the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program of the day and week.
Alaina, who just wrapped her second career headlining tour, On Top Of The World Tour Presented By Maurices with multiple sell-outs, has also shared the stage with superstars including Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride and Jason Aldean. Alaina sold out her own, first-ever headlining, That Girl Was Me Tour, and has performed on some of the highest-profile stages in the world including national television performances on PBS's A Capitol Fourth, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, CBS reality series 'Beyond The Edge', TODAY, ABC's Good Morning America, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, ABC's CMA Fest specials, CMA and ACM Awards, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime performance, MLB's World Series national anthem (Game 5, 2021) and more including a performance at the White House for President Obama for a PBS special.
For more information and tour dates, please visit http://laurenalainaofficial.com/ and follow Lauren at @Lauren_Alaina on Twitter, @laurenalaina on Instagram and on Facebook. For videos go to her YouTube (@LaurenAlainaAIVEVO)
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Voters will choose a Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday who could reshape how elections are conducted in the marquee battleground, where former President Donald Trump is still pressing to overturn his 2020 loss and backing candidates he sees as allies.
Trump has endorsed businessman Tim Michels, a self-described outsider who has put $12 million into his own campaign, against former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who has support from former Vice President Mike Pence and ex-Gov. Scott Walker. Both candidates falsely claim the 2020 election was rigged, though Kleefisch has said decertifying the results is “not constitutional,” while Michels said “everything will be on the table.”
The race to face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is another proxy war between Trump and Pence, one-time partners now pursuing different futures for the Republican Party. They also backed opposing GOP rivals in primaries in Arizona and Georgia — swing states that like Wisconsin are expected to be critical in the 2024 presidential race, when both men could be on the ballot.
The primary comes a day after FBI agents searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
In the state’s Senate race, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is the likely Democratic nominee to face Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, one of Trump’s most vocal supporters, after Barnes’ top rivals dropped out of the race late last month. The matchup is among the last to be set before the November general election, when control of the currently 50-50 split Senate is up for grabs, and Democrats see Wisconsin as one of their best opportunities to flip a seat.
Trump also has backed a little-known challenger to the state’s most powerful Republican, state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who has rejected the former president’s pressure to decertify the 2020 results.
Tuesday’s outcomes have far-reaching consequences beyond Wisconsin, a state that is almost evenly split between Republicans and Democrats and where 2022 will be seen as a bellwether for the 2024 presidential race. The person elected governor this fall will be in office for the presidential election and will be able to sign or veto changes to election laws passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. The next governor and U.S. senator also may sway decisions on issues from abortion to education and taxes.
“We’re a 50-50 state and so every race in Wisconsin, just by definition, is going to be decided by a few percentage points one way or another,” said former Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat. “And those few percentage points in Wisconsin may well determine what the course of the nation is in the coming years.”
Elsewhere on Tuesday, Minnesota Republicans are expected to choose Dr. Scott Jensen, a COVID-19 vaccine skeptic endorsed by the state GOP, to face Gov. Tim Walz. Vermont — the only state to never have a woman in its congressional delegation — is likely to nominate a woman for the state’s lone House seat. The winner will replace Rep. Peter Welch, who is vying for the seat held for over four decades by Sen. Patrick Leahy, who is retiring. And in Connecticut, Republicans will pick opponents to face two-term Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
But the most-watched races will be in Wisconsin, where Trump has kept up his pressure campaign to cancel President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. Biden won by nearly 21,000 votes, four years after Trump also narrowly won the state by roughly the same margin. The 2020 outcome has been upheld in two partial recounts, a nonpartisan audit, a review by a conservative law firm and multiple lawsuits.
Both Michels and Kleefisch have said overturning the 2020 election results is not a priority. But they have said they would dismantle the bipartisan commission that runs Wisconsin elections and would support prohibitions on voters having someone else turn in their absentee ballots, as well as ballot drop boxes located anywhere other than staffed clerk offices.
Evers has made voting and elections a focus of his own campaign, telling voters he’s the only candidate who will defend democracy and “we are that close to not having our vote count in the state of Wisconsin.”
Kleefisch is a former TV reporter who served with Walker for two terms, including when he effectively ended collective bargaining for most public employees in the state in 2011, drawing huge protests and a failed recall attempt. She says she is the best prepared to win statewide in November and to enact conservative priorities, including investing more in police, expanding school choice programs and implementing a flat income tax.
During a campaign stop with Kleefisch last week, Pence said no other gubernatorial candidate in the U.S. is “more capable, more experienced, or a more proven conservative.”
Michels is co-owner of Wisconsin’s largest construction company and has touted his work to build his family’s business. He lost the 2004 Senate race to Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, and has been a major donor to GOP politicians.
At a rally on Friday, Trump praised Michels as an “incredible success story.” He criticized Kleefisch as part of the “failed establishment” and also took aim at Vos. He told supporters that Michels will win the primary “easily” and that he’s the better choice to defeat Evers.
Michels pledged that “we are going to have election integrity here in Wisconsin.” He also said he will bring “law and order” back to Wisconsin, criticized Evers’ handling of schools and blamed Biden for rising prices.
GOP state Rep. Tim Ramthun is also making a long-shot bid for governor, and has made rescinding Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes for Biden the centerpiece of his campaign.
In the Senate race, Barnes is the overwhelming favorite after rivals including Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry quit the race. A Milwaukee native and former state legislator who would be Wisconsin’s first Black senator, Barnes says he wants to help rebuild the middle class and protect abortion rights. A state ban on abortion took effect after the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
The race against Johnson is one of a few Senate toss-ups and already has been a fight between Barnes and Johnson, a millionaire and former owner of a plastics company who was first elected as part of the tea party movement in 2010.
Barnes has attacked Johnson for supporting a tax bill that benefitted wealthy donors and his own company, touting “wild conspiracy theories” about COVID-19 vaccines and for trying to deliver ballots from fake GOP electors to Pence on the day of the Capitol insurrection.
Johnson and Republicans have criticized Barnes as too liberal for Wisconsin, noting his endorsements from progressive Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. They have resurfaced moments from Barnes’ past, including a photo of him holding a T-shirt that reads “Abolish ICE,” or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump and Pence have split on gubernatorial candidates with mixed results. In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp — he also rejected Trump’s pressure to overturn his 2020 loss — had Pence’s support as he defeated a Trump-endorsed challenger, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue. But Kari Lake won the Arizona primary last week with Trump’s backing, defeating a Pence-backed candidate after saying she would not have certified Biden’s victory there.
The candidate Trump endorsed to take on Vos, Adam Steen, has said he would decertify Biden’s victory.
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Burnett reported from Chicago.
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Intuit to pay $141M settlement over ‘free’ TurboTax ads
NEW YORK (AP) — The company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services, New York’s attorney general announced Wednesday.
Under the terms of a settlement signed by the attorneys general of all 50 states, Mountain View, California-based Intuit Inc. will suspend TurboTax’s “free, free, free” ad campaign and pay restitution to nearly 4.4 million taxpayers, New York Attorney General Letitia James said.
James said her investigation into Intuit was sparked by a 2019 ProPublica report that found the company was using deceptive tactics to steer low-income tax filers away from the federally supported free services for which they qualified — and toward its own commercial products, instead.
“For years, Intuit misled the most vulnerable among us to make a profit. Today, every state in the nation is holding Intuit accountable for scamming millions of taxpayers, and we’re putting millions of dollars back into the pockets of impacted Americans,” James said in a statement. “This agreement should serve as a reminder to companies large and small that engaging in these deceptive marketing ploys is illegal.”
“As part of the agreement, Intuit admitted no wrongdoing, agreed to pay $141 million to put this matter behind it, and made certain commitments regarding its advertising practices,” representatives for Intuit said in a blog post Wednesday. “Intuit already adheres to most of these advertising practices and expects minimal impact to its business from implementing the remaining changes going forward.”
Until last year, Intuit offered two free versions of TurboTax. One was through its participation in the Internal Revenue Service’s Free File Program, geared toward taxpayers earning roughly $34,000 and members of the military. Intuit withdrew from the program in July 2021, saying in a blog post that the company could provide more benefits without the program’s limitations.
The company also offers a commercial product called “TurboTax Free Edition” that is only for taxpayers with “simple returns,” as defined by Intuit.
According to documents obtained by ProPublica, Intuit executives knew they were deceiving customers by advertising free services that were not in fact free to everyone.
“The website lists Free, Free, Free and the customers are assuming their return will be free,” an internal company PowerPoint presentation said. “Customers are getting upset.”
Under the agreement, Intuit will provide restitution to consumers who started using the commercial TurboTax Free Edition for tax years 2016 through 2018 and were told that they had to pay to file even though they were eligible for the version of TurboTax offered as part of the IRS Free File program.
Consumers are expected to receive a direct payment of approximately $30 for each year that they were deceived into paying for filing services, James said. They will automatically receive notices and checks by mail.
“We empower our customers to take control of their financial lives, which includes being in charge of their own tax preparation,” an Intuit spokesperson told ProPublica in a statement in 2019.
The spokesperson added that a “government-run pre-filled tax preparation system that makes the tax collector (who is also the investigator, auditor and enforcer) the tax preparer is fraught with conflicts of interest.”
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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would ban assault weapons and accessories that accelerate the rate of fire of semiautomatic guns, including bump stocks and high-capacity magazines. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has had policy supporting such legislation since 1991 and the following statement by USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran praises the House's action.
"America's mayors commend the House of Representatives for passing the Assault Weapons Ban. For too many years we have seen the damage such weapons have done, the carnage left in their wake, most recently in Highland Park, Uvalde and Buffalo. Neither our police officers nor our residents, especially our children, should be confronted with these weapons on the streets of our cities, in our schools, in our movie theaters, in our grocery stores, in our places of worship, at a July 4th parade, or in other civilian settings.
"The House did the right thing today. This bill does not in any way infringe on Second Amendment rights and will save lives. The U.S. Conference of Mayors pledges to do all it can to see this bill pass the Senate so that it can be signed into law by President Biden."
About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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Relieve tree stress from Phytophthora and boost root health for a fruitful grove that stands the test of time.
GREENSBORO, N.C., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy groves start with a healthy, fully developed root system that can withstand the pressures of disease. Plant health is the cornerstone of a thriving citrus grove that continues to produce high-quality fruit from high-yielding trees year after year.
Phytophthora is a soilborne pathogen that can be unintentionally introduced, and re-introduced, through water sources every year, posing a challenge for all producers. This disease can survive for years in groves, making it imperative to prioritize root health that will aid in maximizing fruit quality, yield potential and your bottom line at harvest.
Strong root establishment is crucial to long-term health and grove profitability, especially for young trees that are particularly susceptible to disease. Phytophthora is a silent threat because initial damage is done underground, quietly decaying trees over time. Proactive management practices implemented before any disease symptomology is visible is the sweet spot for prevention and fruitful groves.
"Permanent crops like citrus are different than annual crops. With permanent crops, you don't get to start over the next year," says Garrett Gilcrease, Syngenta agronomic service representative in California. "What growers do this year rolls into the next year and the year after that. Problems, especially diseases within the soil, don't go away if they aren't treated. Growers cannot afford to leave that potential on the table."
Maintaining tree health is the foundation of orchard management. With healthy roots and proper irrigation, growers can set up their trees to successfully fight off disease threats. To boost tree health and increase tree longevity and productivity, adopt a robust management plan:
- Sample 3 times a year: spring, summer and fall.
- Limit standing water by avoiding activity that compacts soils and avoid over-irrigation.
- Choose resistant rootstocks when replanting or establishing a new planting.
- Implement a preventive disease management program, including treatment for root health, such as Orondis® fungicide.
"Phytophthora root rot is tough because it's not like spider mites or aphids when you see the pest and the damage easily. It's an underground pathogen choking off water and nutrient supply to the above-ground grove," Gilcrease says. "Fortunately, there are options available to combat this disease. Orondis® fungicide has the ability to reduce propagules and inoculum by a significant amount, systemically protecting the root system of a tree and improving overall root health."
This powerful fungicide protects roots by reducing propagule count and inoculum potential, which Gilcrease says encourage strong root development essential to grove establishment and longevity. Healthy root systems lead to better nutrient and water uptake.
Gilcrease points out that maintaining plant health and employing preventive management strategies can help citrus trees thrive year after year. For more information on managing citrus pests for healthier trees, visit Syngenta-us.com/Citrus. Join the conversation online – connect with Syngenta at Syngenta-us.com/social.
Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group, one of the world's leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality, and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources.
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Following The Sale of Its Sister Property, Aubrey, Evo Will Join Cortland's Growing Northern Virginia Portfolio
ROSSLYN, Va., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penzance, a leading owner, operator, and developer in the Washington, DC metropolitan region for over two decades, announced today the sale of Evo, one of its three luxury multi-family properties at The Highlands development in Rosslyn, to Cortland. The property, developed in partnership with The Baupost Group LLC, a Boston-based investment manager, is the second Penzance property at The Highlands to be sold to Cortland.
"After the successful sale of Aubrey at The Highlands to Cortland in May, we're excited to announce another sale of our second apartment tower, Evo, to the same team," said John Kusturiss, Chief Development and Construction Officer of Penzance. "The Highlands project is very special to our team at Penzance after working tirelessly on the project for 11 years, but we are proud to hand over the reins to Cortland to maintain the unique community that we have created here in Rosslyn."
With over 450 luxury units, Evo offers apartment homes ranging from studios to three bedrooms with high-end appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows, and sweeping views of the D.C. skyline, Arlington, and the Potomac River. The 29-story building includes over 30,000 square feet of amenity space including a rock climbing wall, multi-sport simulator, dart alley, coworking hub, private conference rooms, rooftop pool, outdoor grilling stations, several lush garden terraces with lounge seating, and the fitness center's aqua spa. The building's views and unmatched location along Wilson Boulevard offer residents and visitors the best of Northern Virginia living.
"The closing of Evo is the culmination of our investment round that was started in May with the purchase of Cortland Rosslyn, formerly known as the Aubrey. We are creating a seamless, resident-centric and hospitality driven experience with the combination of these two trophy towers," said Mike Altman, Chief Investment Officer at Cortland. "This is just the start of Cortland's investment in the region, driven by our commitment to change the standard of apartment living."
The Highlands is a dynamic 1.2 million-square-foot mixed-use development project along the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor and is home to the revitalized Arlington County Fire Station No. 10, and the reimagined 26,000 SF Rosslyn Highlands Park, as well as two other luxury residential towers, Pierce and Aubrey, which was recently acquired by Cortland in a trophy Northern Virginia sale.
More details on Evo can be found at evorosslyn.com.
Penzance is a vertically integrated, full-service real estate firm with a focus on investment-grade asset opportunities in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since its founding in 1996, Penzance has invested over $3 billion in real estate through partnerships with blue-chip institutional investors, separate accounts, joint ventures and its discretionary funds. Penzance, as one of the region's premier owners, operators, and developers of transformative properties, provides exceptional in-house acquisitions, leasing, development, construction, asset, and property management services.
Cortland is a vertically integrated, multifamily real estate investment, development and management company focused on delivering resident-centric, hospitality-driven apartment living experiences. Headquartered in Atlanta, Cortland manages and is invested in, directly or indirectly, over 250 apartment communities comprised of more than 85,000 homes in the U.S. with regional offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Orlando and Tampa. Cortland has significant experience in acquiring, developing, renovating, owning and operating multifamily communities, leveraging the services of its construction, design, and property, asset and investment management affiliates. Internationally, Cortland maintains a management and development platform in the UK.
Cortland is a National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Top 50 Owner and Manager, the Top Brand Performer for online reputation in 2021 (Reputation Score by reputation.com), and is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company (2021). For more information, please visit cortland.com.
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Teen charged in fatal shooting near Chicago ‘Bean’ sculpture
CHICAGO (AP) — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near “The Bean” sculpture in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park, which is among the city’s most popular tourist attractions.
The shooting prompted a curfew at the park to combat violence. Officials announced Sunday that minors will not be allowed in the park after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday without an adult, but they did not comment on how the curfew will be enforced.
The 17-year-old, who was taken into custody following Saturday evening’s shooting, also faces charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated battery, police announced Sunday night. He was due in juvenile court Monday.
The 16-year-old was shot in the chest near the giant, mirrored structure and was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said.
Another teen, who was allegedly armed with a ghost gun — a weapon that does not have a serial number and can’t be traced — was arrested in connection to the shooting, police said.
In total, 26 minors and five adults were arrested during the gathering in the park on Saturday evening. A total of eight guns were confiscated and five gun arrests were made, police said.
“We must also have zero tolerance for young people carrying firearms or settling petty disputes with acts of violence,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a statement. “We all must condemn this behavior in the strongest terms possible.”
Hundreds of people were at the park earlier Saturday as part of demonstrations around the U.S. against the recently leaked draft opinion that suggests the Supreme Court is prepared to overturn the nationwide right to abortion. It is unclear if the teen who was shot had taken part in the 1 p.m. demonstration; however, participants had largely dispersed by late afternoon.
The shooting comes amid a surge in deadly violence in the city in recent years. This year, Chicago has recorded 779 shooting incidents and 194 homicides, compared to 898 shootings and 207 homicides during the same period in 2021, according to figures last updated by the Chicago Police Department on May 8.
Chicago and some other U.S. cities reported dramatic spikes in homicide totals last year. Chicago’s 797 homicides in 2021 — its highest toll for any year in a quarter century — eclipsed the totals in the two bigger U.S. cities, surpassing Los Angeles’ tally by 400 and New York’s by nearly 300.
“The Bean” sculpture is a popular tourist attraction in downtown Chicago. It is formally known as “Cloud Gate,” but it came to be known as “The Bean” for its bean-like shape.
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Results from this Analysis were Published in eClinicalMedicine
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) today announced the publication of a paper entitled, "Intravenous edaravone treatment in ALS and survival: an exploratory, retrospective, administrative claims analysis," in eClinicalMedicine, part of The Lancet Discovery Science. Results from the analysis suggest that continued treatment with RADICAVA® (edaravone) in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was associated with prolonged survival compared to those not treated with the drug in a real-world setting based on U.S. administrative claims data.
"Real-world data may bridge gaps in knowledge that exist between clinical trials and everyday medical practice," said Gustavo A. Suarez Zambrano, M.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs, MTPA. "While a randomized clinical trial is required to support the findings from this analysis, these data provide important insights from a real-life setting and deepen our understanding of RADICAVA's role in the treatment of ALS."
The retrospective, observational study utilized Optum's Clinformatics® Data Mart (CDM), a real-world de-identified database of administrative health claims across the U.S. for members with commercial or Medicare Advantage health plans, to assess overall survival among commercially insured ALS patients (≥18 years) who were treated continuously with RADICAVA, compared to a control group of patients not prescribed RADICAVA. The median treatment duration with RADICAVA was 8.6 months. Implementing 1:1 propensity score matching, the analysis compared 318 non-RADICAVA-treated control patients with 318 patients who initiated RADICAVA treatment between August 8, 2017, and March 31, 2020.
"ALS has been a clinically challenging disease to evaluate due to its heterogeneity and average life expectancy," said Benjamin Rix Brooks, M.D., a longtime leader in ALS research and lead author of the study. "The results from this analysis showed that, for this specific group, treatment with RADICAVA led to the observation of a lower number of deaths and risk of death as well as longer overall survival estimates compared to those not on therapy. These real-world findings are encouraging and will help inform future research for this devastating disease."
Results from the analysis showed:
- Treatment with RADICAVA was associated with a six-month longer median survival compared with the non-RADICAVA-treated patients. The median treatment duration with RADICAVA was 8.6 months.
- The risk of death during the study was 27% lower for the RADICAVA-treated patients than for non-RADICAVA-treated patients (hazard ratio [HR], 0.73; 95% CI, 0.59–0.91).
- Between August 8, 2017, and March 31, 2021, 155 all-cause deaths (48.7%) were reported among RADICAVA-treated patients vs. 196 (61.6%) among the non-RADICAVA-treated patients.
It is important to note that results from this study are not generalizable and cannot be used to determine definitive conclusions about the effects of treatment. This study used real-world data, it was not randomized, it was observational, exploratory and retrospective in nature, and may be subject to unknown bias and confounding factors. Understanding the utility and limitations of real-world data is critical to proper application of insights.1
This analysis was funded and conducted by MTPA.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved RADICAVA® (edaravone) on May 5, 2017, and the oral formulation RADICAVA ORS® (edaravone) on May 12, 2022, for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). RADICAVA is administered in 28-day cycles by IV infusion. It takes 60 minutes to receive each 60 mg dose. For the initial cycle, the treatment is infused daily for 14 consecutive days, followed by a two-week drug-free period. All cycles thereafter are infused daily for 10 days within a 14-day period, followed by a two-week drug-free period. RADICAVA ORS is taken daily for 14 consecutive days followed by a 14-day drug-free period for the initial treatment cycle. For subsequent treatment cycles, RADICAVA ORS is taken for 10 days within a 14-day period followed by a 14-day drug-free period. RADICAVA ORS should be taken in the morning after overnight fasting. Patients should not eat or drink (except water) within one hour after taking RADICAVA ORS.2
Edaravone was discovered and developed for ALS by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Development America, Inc (MTDA), commercialized in the U.S. by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc (MTPA). The MTPC group companies began researching ALS in 2001 through an iterative clinical platform over a 13-year period. In 2015, RADICAVA was approved for the treatment of ALS in Japan and South Korea. Marketing authorizations were subsequently granted in Canada (October 2018), Switzerland (January 2019), China (July 2019), Indonesia (July 2020), Thailand (April 2021) and Malaysia (December 2021). To date, in the U.S., RADICAVA has been used to treat over 6,500 patients, with nearly one-million days of therapy, and has been prescribed by more than 1,600 HCPs.3
Hypersensitivity Reactions
RADICAVA (edaravone) and RADICAVA ORS (edaravone) are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to edaravone or any of the inactive ingredients of this product. Hypersensitivity reactions (redness, wheals, and erythema multiforme) and cases of anaphylaxis (urticaria, decreased blood pressure, and dyspnea) have occurred with RADICAVA.
Patients should be monitored carefully for hypersensitivity reactions. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue RADICAVA or RADICAVA ORS, treat per standard of care, and monitor until the condition resolves.
Sulfite Allergic Reactions
RADICAVA and RADICAVA ORS contain sodium bisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions, including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown but occurs more frequently in asthmatic people.
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) reported in RADICAVA-treated patients were contusion (15%), gait disturbance (13%), and headache (10%). In an open label study, fatigue was also observed in 7.6% of patients receiving RADICAVA ORS.
Pregnancy
Based on animal data, RADICAVA and RADICAVA ORS may cause fetal harm.
To report suspected adverse reactions or product complaints, contact Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc., at 1-888-292-0058. You may also report suspected adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
INDICATION
RADICAVA and RADICAVA ORS are indicated for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
For more information, including full Prescribing Information, please visit www.RADICAVA.com.
Based in Jersey City, N.J., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation's (MTPC) 100 percent owned U.S. holding company, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Holdings America, Inc. It was established by MTPC to commercialize approved pharmaceutical products in North America. For more information, please visit www.mt-pharma-america.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
The U.S. headquarters of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Development America, Inc. (MTDA) is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. MTDA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation's 100 percent-owned U.S. holding company, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Holdings America, Inc. For more information, please visit https://mt-pharma-development-america.com/.
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC), the pharma arm of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in the world, founded in 1678, and focusing on ethical pharmaceuticals. MTPC is headquartered in Doshomachi, Osaka, the birthplace of Japan's pharmaceutical industry. The Mitsubishi Chemical Group has positioned health care as its strategic focus in its management policy, "Forging the future". MTPC sets the MISSION of "Creating hope for all facing illness". To that end, MTPC is prioritizing work on "precision medicine" to provide drugs with high treatment satisfaction by identifying patient populations with high potential for efficacy and safety, focusing on the disease areas of central nervous system and immuno-inflammation. In addition, MTPC is working to develop "around the pill solutions" to address specific patient concerns based on therapeutic medicine, including prevention of diseases, pre-symptomatic disease care, prevention of aggravation and prognosis. For more information, go to https://www.mt-pharma.co.jp/e/.
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Same-store Sales Increased 23% Sequentially Compared to the Previous Quarter
This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's prospectus supplement dated December 3, 2021 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated April 22, 2021.
CALGARY, AB, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, filed its financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2022 ended April 30, 2022, the highlights of which are included in this news release. The condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and the accompanying management's discussion and analysis can be accessed by visiting the Company's website at www.hightideinc.com, and its profile pages on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Second Quarter 2022 – Financial Highlights:
- Revenue increased to $81.0 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $40.9 million in the same quarter last year. Sequentially, revenue increased by 12% compared to the previous quarter. This represents the second-highest quarterly revenue figure generated by a Canadian cannabis company reporting in Canadian dollars.
- Gross profit increased by 51% to $22.7 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $15.0 million in the same quarter last year.
- Gross profit margin in the three months ended April 30, 2022, was 28% compared to 32% in the previous quarter ended January 31, 2022. The drop in gross profit margin is attributed to an increased share of total revenue coming from the bricks-and-mortar retail side of the Company's business, as a result of continued easing of pandemic restrictions across North America, and the rapid organic and inorganic bricks-and-mortar expansion in Canada.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 for the three months ended April 30, 2022, was $2.4 million compared to $3.0 million in the previous quarter ended January 31, 2022. This can be attributed to retail seasonality, as the previous quarter included the holiday season.
- Cabanalytics data sales were $5.1 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $2.9 million for the same quarter last year. Sequentially, Cabanalytics data sales increased by 10% compared to the previous quarter.
- For locations operational throughout the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, same-store sales increased by 23%. Since the launch of the discount club model in October of 2021, daily same-store sales have increased by 48%. The Company has continued to experience same-store sales growth since the end of the quarter.
- Geographically in the second quarter of 2022, revenue of $63.5 million was earned in Canada, $15.9 million was earned in the United States and $1.6 million was earned internationally. Compared to the second quarter of 2021, revenue increased by 81% in Canada, 181% in the United States, and 864% internationally.
- Segment-wise in the three months ended April 30, 2022, $80.0 million of revenue was generated by Retail, $1.0 million by Wholesale, and an immaterial amount by Corporate.
- Cash on hand as of April 30, 2022, totaled $15.0 million.
"Once again, I can proudly report that High Tide continues to see consistent and significant growth year-over-year and sequentially with every passing quarter, despite a persistently challenging macro environment and the state of the capital markets. Since its launch, the ongoing growth of our innovative discount club model has resulted in a 48% increase in daily same-store sales, contributing to our 98% revenue growth over the same quarter last year. While we aggressively gain retail market share in Canada ahead of our peer group, we have remained adjusted EBITDA positive for the ninth straight quarter. Although we are pleased with our EBITDA of $2.4 million this quarter, we highlight that, as the only pure-play cannabis retailer trading on Nasdaq, direct ongoing costs incurred associated with our Nasdaq listing amounted to approximately $750,000 this quarter. Our continued EBITDA positivity is a critical point for us, as we are steadily growing at the same time when many of our publicly-traded and private peers are facing fierce challenges and slowing down," said Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide.
"We also continue to be the acquirer of choice, as many independents see compelling value in joining the High Tide family in this highly competitive retail landscape. Our recently-launched Cabana Cannabis Co. products will further contribute to healthy margin increases, since we expect our house-branded products to represent a 20-30% share of our total bricks-and-mortar sales over the long term. We are currently sitting at 126 stores across Canada, and remain confident that we will reach our goal of 150 stores by the end of the 2022 calendar year. Last quarter, we became the second-largest revenue-generating Canadian cannabis company that reports in Canadian dollars, and we are now on an annualized revenue run rate trajectory of approximately $325 million. I am lazer-focused on ensuring that High Tide's growth trajectory will bring us to that coveted number one position in Canada. I want to give a huge shout out and thanks to the entire High Tide team for consistently producing industry-leading results," added Mr. Grover.
Second Fiscal Quarter 2022 – Operational Highlights:
- Organic retail store expansion continued with 5 new Canna Cabana locations: 3 in Alberta and 2 in Ontario.
- Cabana Club membership increased to over 550,000 members as of today, from 245,000 at the launch of the Company's discount club model, representing a 124% increase over the past 8 months.
- Following the success of its discount club model, the Company celebrated the milestone of 420,000 Cabana Club members by launching an exclusive car giveaway contest, which was the first of its kind in North America and will be an annual event going forward.
- The Company was recognized as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in the 2022 TSX Venture 50™, which comprises the top 50 companies from over 1,600 listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
- The Company closed the acquisition of Bud Room Inc. on February 10, 2022, securing ownership of Fastendr™ retail kiosk and smart locker technology. Fourteen Canna Cabana locations have been equipped with Fastendr™ technology, which is helping to further differentiate the Company's already-unique retail concept.
- The Company launched cannabis delivery on demand through select Canna Cabana locations in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan on February 22, 2022, and in Alberta on March 8, 2022.
- On March 3, 2022, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire four established retail cannabis stores, operating as Crossroads Cannabis, in Stratford, Woodstock, Hanover, and Markdale, Ontario. On April 27, the Company closed the acquisition of the three Crossroads Cannabis stores in Stratford, Hanover, and Markdale.
- The Company's subsidiary, Fab Nutrition, LLC., operating as 'FAB CBD,' launched a Subscribe-and-Save discount program in the United States on March 7, 2022.
- The Company's subsidiary, Enigmaa Ltd., operating as 'Blessed CBD,' launched online sales of its premium hemp-derived CBD products in Germany on March 9, 2022.
- On March 30, 2022, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire two established retail cannabis stores, operating as Bud Heaven, in Bracebridge, Ontario.
- On April 1, 2022, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire two established retail cannabis stores, operating as Boreal Cannabis, in Slave Lake and St. Paul, Alberta. On April 22, 2022, the Company announced that it had closed the acquisition of Boreal Cannabis, adding the two stores to the Canna Cabana network.
- On April 18, 2022, the Company entered into a letter of intent with ConnectFirst Credit Union for CAD$30 million in non-dilutive credit facilities. These facilities consist of CAD$15 million of term debt and CAD$15 million in a mergers and acquisitions revolving master line. The Company expects to close the credit facilities in the month of July.
Subsequent Events:
- The Company organically opened one new store in Alberta, one in Saskatchewan, and one in Ontario. The Company's total store count as of today is 126 across Canada.
- The Company completed the acquisition of the final Crossroads Cannabis store in Woodstock, Ontario.
- The Company completed the acquisition of Bud Heaven, adding two established cannabis retail stores in Bracebridge, Ontario.
- The Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Raj Grover, received the Cannabis Person of the Year Award at the O'Cannabiz Industry Awards Gala on June 1, 2022.
- On June 13, 2022, the Company announced the launch of its Cabana Cannabis Co. line of house-branded products in Saskatchewan, with anticipated launches in Ontario and Manitoba within the coming weeks, pending listing approval.
Selected financial information for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022:
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)
The following is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net loss:
Outlook:
High Tide continues to be the largest non-franchised retailer in the Canadian bricks-and-mortar cannabis market with 126 locations across the country. The Company's launch of its innovative discount club model near the end of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021 has delivered tremendous results to date, with same-store sales having continued to accelerate throughout the second fiscal quarter of 2022. As stated in this financial release, the Company reported revenue of $81.0 million in the second fiscal quarter of 2022, which is the second-highest quarterly revenue figure amongst all Canadian cannabis companies that report in Canadian dollars. Through organic growth and accretive M&A, the Company expects to continue to increase its revenue through the third fiscal quarter of 2022, and for the remainder of the year. With 126 stores, the Company is well on its way to achieving its goal of increasing its Canadian retail store portfolio to at least 150 locations by the end of 2022. The Company anticipates entering the British Columbia market within the third fiscal quarter of 2022, and will continue growing strategically in other provinces where it currently operates. The Company has been integrating its recently-acquired customized Fastendr™ technology across its retail store network, which it expects will drive greater efficiency and improve the customer experience. Fourteen of the Company's stores are now equipped with the Fastendr™ technology. Subject to hardware availability and logistics, the Company anticipates having all of its Canna Cabana locations outfitted with this technology by the end of the 2022 calendar year. The Company expects continued launches of more Cabana Cannabis Co. branded SKUs throughout 2022 and 2023. The Company also has firm plans to build upon its existing momentum in the international hemp-derived CBD and consumption accessories e-commerce sectors. Throughout 2022, High Tide will continue to integrate and expand CBD brands that it acquired in 2021, including NuLeaf Naturals, FAB CBD, and Blessed CBD. As part of the identified synergies within the Company's diversified ecosystem, and as previously communicated, the Company recently launched subscribe-and-save programs on the platforms of all three of its CBD subsidiaries. Through its United Kingdom-based subsidiary, Blessed CBD, the Company entered the German market with the organic sale of premium hemp-derived CBD products on its e-commerce platform. The Company continues to monitor the German legislative process closely, given that the new German government has recently indicated its intent to introduce a cannabis legalization bill by the end of 2022. In addition to growing its in-house brands, High Tide intends to continue growing its online retail portfolio through further strategic and accretive acquisitions.
In addition, the Company, through its subsidiaries ("Subsidiaries"), intends to restart sales in certain states in the United States of products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids, including delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol ("Delta-8") and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol ("Delta-9"), extracted from cannabis plants that meet the definition of "hemp" under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The legality of Delta-8 derived from hemp is uncertain and varies from state to state, with some states banning the sale of products containing Delta-8. The Company will not sell into any states where the sale of Delta-8 is prohibited at the state level. At the federal level in the United States, the legality of Delta-8 remains unclear. The United States Drug Enforcement Agency ("DEA") has issued a statement that some have interpreted as making hemp-derived Delta-8 illegal, while it has issued other statements that some interpret to the contrary. As a result, there is a risk that the DEA could consider Subsidiaries' Delta-8 products an illegal controlled substance under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act (the "CSA") or the Federal Analogue Act in the United States. Please refer to the Company's management discussion and analysis dated June 14, 2022, available on www.sedar.com, for more information about the risks associated with Delta-8 and Delta-9.
High Tide Earnings Event Webcast:
The Company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss their unaudited results and outlook at 5:30 PM (Eastern Time) today, Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Webcast Link for High Tide Earnings Event:
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/198957094
Participants may pre-register for the webcast by clicking on the link above prior to the beginning of the live webcast. Three hours after the live webcast, a replay of the webcast will be available at the same link above.
Participants who wish to ask questions during the event may do so through the call-in line, the access information for which is as follows:
Canada Dial-In Number (Toll-Free): +1 833 950 0062
Canada Dial-In Number (Local): +1 226 828 7575
United States Dial-In Number (Toll-Free): +1 844 200 6205
United States Dial-In Number (Local): +1 646 904 5544
Dial-In Number for All Other Locations: +1 929 526 1599
Participant Access Code: 076140
*Participants will need to enter the participant access code before being met by a live operator*
ABOUT HIGH TIDE
High Tide is a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets. The Company is the largest Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis as measured by revenue, with 126 current locations spanning Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. High Tide was featured in the third annual Report on Business Magazine's ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies in 2021 and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in the 2022 TSX Venture 50™. The Company is also North America's first and only cannabis discount club retailer, featuring Canna Cabana, Meta Cannabis Co., and Meta Cannabis Supply Co. banners, with additional locations under development across the country. High Tide's portfolio also includes retail kiosk and smart locker technology – Fastendr™. High Tide has been serving consumers for over a decade through its established e-commerce platforms including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com and more recently in the hemp-derived CBD space through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, BlessedCBD.co.uk, and BlessedCBD.de, as well as its wholesale distribution division under Valiant Distribution, including the licensed entertainment product manufacturer Famous Brandz. High Tide's strategy as a parent company is to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value.
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 release.
For more information about High Tide Inc., please visit www.hightideinc.com, its profile page on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and its profile page on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.
The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company's business objectives and milestones and the anticipated timing of, and costs in connection with, the execution or achievement of such objectives and milestones (including, without limitation, proposed acquisitions); the Company's future growth prospects and intentions to pursue one or more viable business opportunities; the development of the Company's business and future activities following the date hereof; expectations relating to market size and anticipated growth in the jurisdictions within which the Company may from time to time operate or contemplate future operations; expectations with respect to economic, business, regulatory and/or competitive factors related to the Company or the cannabis industry generally; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's current and future operations; the market for the Company's current and proposed product offerings, as well as the Company's ability to capture market share; the Company's strategic investments and capital expenditures, and related benefits; the distribution methods expected to be used by the Company to deliver its product offerings; the competitive landscape within which the Company operates and the Company's market share or reach; the performance of the Company's business and the operations and activities of the Company; the Company adding the number of additional cannabis retail store locations the Company proposes to add to the Company's business upon the timelines indicated herein, with the Company anticipating entering into British Columbia within the third fiscal quarter of 2022 and remaining on a positive growth trajectory; same-store sales continuing to increase in the third quarter of 2022 and beyond; the Company making meaningful increases to its revenue profile; the Company growing in the German market; the Company continuing to offer the car giveaway contest in future years; the Company deploying Fastendr™ technology across the Company's retail stores upon the timelines disclosed herein, resulting in greater efficiencies and improving the customer experience; the Company continuing to increase its revenue through the third fiscal quarter of 2022, and the remainder of the year; the Company building upon its existing momentum in the international hemp-derived CBD and consumption accessories e-commerce sectors; the Company continuing to integrate and expand its CBD brands; the Company completing the development of its cannabis retail stores; the Company's ability to generate cash flow from operations and from financing activities; the Company's ability to obtain, maintain, and renew or extend, applicable authorizations, including the timing and impact of the receipt thereof; the realization of cost savings, synergies or benefits from the Company's recent and proposed, and the Company's ability to successfully integrate the operations of any business acquired within the Company's business; the Company's intention to devote resources to the protection of its intellectual property rights, including by seeking and obtaining registered protections and developing and implementing standard operating procedures; the anticipated sales from continuing operations for the financial year of the Company ending October 31, 2022; Cabana Club loyalty program membership continuing to increase; the Company reaching its goal of leading global cannabis across all business segments in which they operate; the anticipated sales from continuing operations for the financial year of the Company ending October 31, 2022; the Company hitting its forecasted revenue and sales projections for the third quarter of 2022; the Company's expectations from its Cabana Cannabis Co. white label products; the Company launching additional Cabana Cannabis Co. branded SKUs upon the timelines outlined herein; the Company securing the proposed credit facilities on the terms and within the timelines set out in this news release; the use of proceeds from the proposed credit facilities being utilized as outlined herein; the anticipated effects of the proposed credit facilities on the business and operations of the Company; the Company utilizing the proposed credit facilities to complete future acquisitions; the Company becoming the largest revenue-generating cannabis company in Canada; the Company, through its Subsidiaries, relaunching sales of Delta-8 and Delta-9 products in the United States; house-branded products will represent a 20-30% share of the Company's total bricks-and-mortar sales in the long term; and the Company continuing to grow its online retail portfolio through further strategic and accretive acquisitions.
Forward-looking information in this press release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: current and future members of management will abide by the Company's business objectives and strategies from time to time established by the Company; the Company will retain and supplement its board of directors and management, or otherwise engage consultants and advisors having knowledge of the industries (or segments thereof) within which the Company may from time to time participate; the Company will have sufficient working capital and the ability to obtain the financing required in order to develop and continue its business and operations; the Company will continue to attract, develop, motivate and retain highly qualified and skilled consultants and/or employees, as the case may be; no adverse changes will be made to the regulatory framework governing cannabis, taxes and all other applicable matters in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business and any other jurisdiction in which the Company may conduct business in the future; the Company will be able to generate cash flow from operations, including, where applicable, distribution and sale of cannabis and cannabis products; the Company will be able to execute on its business strategy as anticipated; the Company will be able to meet the requirements necessary to obtain and/or maintain authorizations required to conduct the business; general economic, financial, market, regulatory, and political conditions, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, will not negatively affect the Company or its business; the Company will be able to successfully compete in the cannabis industry; cannabis prices will not decline materially; the Company will be able to effectively manage anticipated and unanticipated costs; the Company will be able to maintain internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure, and procedures in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws; the Company will be able to conduct its operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner; general market conditions will be favourable with respect to the Company's future plans and goals; the Company will reach the anticipated sales from continuing operations for the financial year of the Company ending October 31, 2022; the Company will complete its proposed acquisitions; the Company will hit its forecasted revenue and sales projections for the third quarter of 2022; Cabana Club loyalty program membership will continue to increase; the Company will reach its goal of leading global cannabis across all business segments in which they operate; the Company will deploy Fastendr™ technology across the Company's retail stores, upon the timelines disclosed herein, resulting in greater efficiencies and improving the customer experience; the Company will continue to launch SKUs under its exclusive lineup of Cabana Cannabis Co. white label products on the timelines disclosed herein and these products will contribute to healthy margin increases; house-branded products will represent a 20-30% share of the Company's total bricks-and-mortar sales in the long term; same-store sales will continue to increase in the third quarter of 2022 and beyond; the Company will make meaningful increases to its revenue profile; the Company will grow in the German market; the Company continue the car giveaway contest in future years; the Company will continue to increase its revenue through the third fiscal quarter of 2022, and the remainder of the year; the Company will build upon its existing momentum in the international hemp-derived CBD and consumption accessories e-commerce sectors; the Company will continue to integrate and expand its CBD brands; the Company will continue to grow its online retail portfolio through further strategic and accretive acquisitions; the Company will add the additional cannabis retail store locations to the Company's business and remain on a positive growth trajectory; the Company will complete the development of its cannabis retail stores; the Company will secure the proposed credit facilities (and will have the ability to obtain all requisite approvals) on the terms and within the timelines anticipated; the use of proceeds from the proposed credit facilities will be utilized as outlined herein; the Company will utilize the proposed credit facilities to repay its debt, replace its current credit facility and complete future acquisitions; the Company will enter British Columbia upon the timelines indicated herein; the Company will become the largest revenue-generating cannabis company in Canada; and the Company, through its Subsidiaries, will restart sales of Delta-8 and Delta-9 products in the United States.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the Company's inability to attract and retain qualified members of management to grow the Company's business and its operations; unanticipated changes in economic and market conditions (including changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic) or in applicable laws; the impact of the publications of inaccurate or unfavourable research by securities analysts or other third parties; the Company's failure to complete future acquisitions or enter into strategic business relationships; interruptions or shortages in the supply of cannabis from time to time available to support the Company's operations from time to time; unanticipated changes in the cannabis industry in the jurisdictions within which the Company may from time to time conduct its business and operations, including the Company's inability to respond or adapt to such changes; the Company's inability to secure or maintain favourable lease arrangements or the required authorizations necessary to conduct the business and operations and meet its targets; the Company's inability to secure desirable retail cannabis store locations on favourable terms; risks relating to projections of the Company's operations; the Company's inability to effectively manage unanticipated costs and expenses, including costs and expenses associated with product recalls and judicial or administrative proceedings against the Company; risk that the Company will not reach the anticipated sales from continuing operations for the financial year of the Company ending October 31, 2022; risk that the Company will not hit its forecasted revenue and sales projections for the third quarter of 2022; risk that Cabana Club loyalty program membership will decrease and/or plateau; risk that the Company will not reach its goal of leading global cannabis across all business segments in which they operate; risk that the Company will be unable to deploy Fastendr™ technology across the Company's retail stores or upon the timelines disclosed herein; risk that the Company will be unable to launch additional SKUs under its exclusive Cabana Cannabis Co. brand on the timelines disclosed herein or at all; risk that the Cabana Cannabis Co. products will be unable to contribute to margin increases; risk that house-branded products will not represent a 20-30% share of the Company's total bricks-and-mortal sales in the long term; risk that same-store sales will not increase, but decease and/or plateau; risk that the Company will be unable to increase its revenue profile; risk that the Company will be unable to increase its revenue through the third fiscal quarter of 2022, and the remainder of the year, but that it will decease and/or plateau; risk that the Company will be unable to grow in the German market; risk that the Company will be unable to continue the car giveaway contest in the future; risk that the Company will be unable to expand into British Columbia; risk that the Company will be unable to build upon its existing momentum in the international hemp-derived CBD and consumption accessories e-commerce sectors; risk that the Company will be unable to continue to integrate and expand its CBD brands; risk that the Company will be unable to grow its online retail portfolio through further strategic and accretive acquisitions; risk that the Company will be unable to add additional cannabis retail store locations to the Company's business and remain on a positive growth trajectory; risks that the Company will be unable to complete the development of any or all of its cannabis retail stores; risk that the Company will be unable to secure the proposed credit facilities and/or will be unable to utilize the facilities on the terms and within the timelines anticipated; risk that the Company will be unable to become the largest revenue-generating cannabis company in Canada; risk that the Company, through its Subsidiaries, will be unable to restart sales of Delta-8 and Delta-9 products in the United States; risks surrounding the legality of Delta-8 derived from hemp; risks surrounding the uncertainty and legality of Delta-8 and Delta-9 state to state; risk that the DEA could consider the Company's Delta-8 products an illegal controlled substance under the CSA or Federal Analogue Act in the United States; risk that that state or federal regulators or law enforcement could take the position that the Delta-8 and Delta-9 products and/or this in-process hemp extract are/is a Schedule I controlled substance in violation of the CSA and similar state laws; risk that the Company's Delta-9 products could be considered by state law enforcement and state regulators to be marijuana illegal under state laws criminalizing the possession, distribution, trafficking and sale of marijuana; risk that should the Company become subject to enforcement action by federal or state agencies, the Company could: (i) be forced to stop offering some or all of it Delta-8 and Delta-9 products or stop all business operations, (ii) be subject to other civil or criminal sanctions, and/or (iii) be required to defend against such enforcement and if unsuccessful could cause the Company to cease its operations; and risk that enforcement or regulatory action at the United States federal and/or state level could adversely impact the listings of the Company's common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange and Nasdaq Exchange.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FUTURE ORIENTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This press release may contain future oriented financial information ("FOFI") within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, about prospective results of operations, financial position or cash flows, based on assumptions about future economic conditions and courses of action, which FOFI is not presented in the format of a historical balance sheet, income statement or cash flow statement. The FOFI has been prepared by management to provide an outlook of the Company's activities and results and has been prepared based on a number of assumptions including the assumptions discussed under the heading above entitled "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and assumptions with respect to the costs and expenditures to be incurred by the Company, capital expenditures and operating costs, taxation rates for the Company and general and administrative expenses. Management does not have, or may not have had at the relevant date, firm commitments for all of the costs, expenditures, prices or other financial assumptions which may have been used to prepare the FOFI or assurance that such operating results will be achieved and, accordingly, the complete financial effects of all of those costs, expenditures, prices and operating results are not, or may not have been at the relevant date of the FOFI, objectively determinable.
Importantly, the FOFI contained in this press release are, or may be, based upon certain additional assumptions that management believes to be reasonable based on the information currently available to management, including, but not limited to, assumptions about: (i) the future pricing for the Company's products, (ii) the future market demand and trends within the jurisdictions in which the Company may from time to time conduct the Company's business, (iii) the Company's ongoing inventory levels, and operating cost estimates, (iv) the Company obtaining the proposed credit facilities, and (v) the Company's unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022. The FOFI or financial outlook contained in this press release do not purport to present the Company's financial condition in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and there can be no assurance that the assumptions made in preparing the FOFI will prove accurate. The actual results of operations of the Company and the resulting financial results will likely vary from the amounts set forth in the analysis presented in any such document, and such variation may be material (including due to the occurrence of unforeseen events occurring subsequent to the preparation of the FOFI). The Company and management believe that the FOFI has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management's best estimates and judgments as at the applicable date. However, because this information is highly subjective and subject to numerous risks including the risks discussed under the heading above entitled "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's public disclosures, FOFI or financial outlook within this press release should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the FOFI, or financial outlook contained in this press release. Except as required by Canadian securities laws, the Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update such FOFI.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Eden, the leading community-centric NFT marketplace, today announced an exclusive partnership with leading Solana wallet, Phantom. The two established Solana decentralized applications (dApps) will partner to build a more seamless, easy-to-use interface for users moving between wallet and marketplace. Closer integration will result in enhanced browser and mobile wallet experiences that could attract new web3 users and facilitate trading & liquidity from existing NFT collectors.
The partnership comes on the back of record transaction and user growth across the Solana ($SOL) NFT market. In just 11 months since the first Solana NFTs were created, millions of users every month are using wallets to actively collect and secure their NFT collections. In May, Magic Eden's transactions on Solana eclipsed OpenSea's transactions on Ethereum. By integrating Magic Eden's marketplace of 7,000+ collections more closely with Phantom's secure wallet interface, collectors will be able to efficiently access the fast-growing Solana NFT market to trade emerging and blue-chip collections.
In the latest Phantom wallet release, users can begin receiving push notifications about their NFT bids and transactions on their iOS and Android devices. In another first for the web3 ecosystem, users can also list NFTs directly and exclusively on Magic Eden from their browser-connected Phantom wallet. Additional features and functionality will be released in the coming months.
"As an ecosystem, we are still early in exploring the full potential of NFTs. This partnership with Magic Eden will help us to continue to create new and innovative ways for our users to engage with NFTs. In Magic Eden, we have a like-minded partner that is focused on making the complex world of Web3 welcoming and relevant for everyone," said Brandon Millman, CEO of Phantom. "We are in a unique position to collaborate on building the seamless user experiences that will be critical for NFT adoption into the mainstream."
Zhuoxun Yin, Co-Founder and COO of Magic Eden, concluded, "Magic Eden and Phantom both recognise the need to build better bridges between the mainstream world and DeFi. Together, we hope to bring ease of use, convenience and more NFTs to the broader Solana community and provide stronger and more intuitive user experiences. So far, UXs for NFTs have been geared towards crypto-natives and those with a deeper understanding of how to access digital assets. Magic Eden was created to change that paradigm and we are excited to work alongside Phantom to increase accessibility to this industry and tap into a new avenue of users who have been limited in participation, and bring more people into the world of NFTs and blockchain."
About Magic Eden
Magic Eden is the leading community-centric NFT marketplace driving the next billion users to Web3. Led by former crypto, tech, and hospitality leaders, Magic Eden is building a user-friendly platform powered by market-leading minting and trading solutions. Magic Eden brings dynamic cultural moments onto the blockchain, empowering users across thousands of digital communities to create, discover and collect unique NFTs. For more information, please visit www.magiceden.io
About Phantom
Phantom's mission is to make crypto easy and safe for everyone. The Phantom wallet, currently available for modern browsers and iOS devices, lets users manage digital assets and access Solana-based apps like decentralized exchanges, NFT marketplaces, and games, with support for more devices to come. Founded by Brandon Millman, Chris Kalani, and Francesco Agosti, the team has experience building popular products for 0x, Twitter, Facebook, and Matcha. To learn more, please visit https://phantom.app.
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M Group Strategic Communications (on behalf of Magic Eden)
646.859.5953
press@magiceden.io
Chi Zhao
Hokku PR (on behalf of Phantom Wallet)
phantom@hokkupr.com
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Fresh Start Caring for Kids also holds 7th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Hosted by Jermaine Dye May 22-23
SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts held its 30th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by actor and longtime supporter Alfonso Ribeiro March 27-28 at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, raising a record-breaking $300,000 from this single event. Over two days, guests enjoyed celebrity golf, games, delicious food and drinks, and a live and silent auction.
The annual golf tournaments raise the much-needed funds and help transform the lives of children suffering from physical and cosmetic deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease. The San Diego event was hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, best known for his roles on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Ribeiro is a longtime supporter of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and has raised over $3 million for medical programs since he started supporting Fresh Start.
"This is an amazing cause that I love supporting every year because the gift of transformation results in more than just what you can see," says Ribeiro. "These children will not only see a physical difference, but they can also grow up feeling more confident in how they look, leading to inner confidence and growth within themselves."
Chicago-based Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation will also hold its 7th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic hosted by Jermaine Dye (Chicago White Sox, 2005 World Series MVP) on May 22-23, 2022 at Rich Harvest Farms. The event will feature a Celebrity Shootout, a Celebrity Golf Classic Pre-Tournament Dinner, a Post-Dinner Event VIP Party, and a golf tournament with VIP celebrities and the opportunity to mingle with MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, and LPGA friends as well as other celebrities.
Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation's 24th Chicago Surgery Weekend was held on April 23, 2022 where a bilateral breast reduction procedure was performed to address gynecomastia. The next Surgery Weekend will take place September 17 at The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital by the volunteer medical team and support staff.
San Diego-based Fresh Start Surgical Gifts hosted a surgery weekend May 14 & 15 with a full schedule where they provided highly specialized medical care to 50 children – including reconstructive and plastic surgery, laser treatments and speech therapy.
Fresh Start hosts six surgery weekend cycles in San Diego and three in Chicago annually. Each cycle provides patients with two days of intensive surgeries along with supporting medical treatments, such as dental, orthodontics, laser and speech therapy. Fresh Start's volunteer medical professionals are highly qualified and strive to empower the confidence of these children, all at no cost to the patient and their family.
For more information on Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, please visit FreshStart.org.
ABOUT FRESH START SURGICAL GIFTS
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens who have physical and cosmetic deformities through their gift of reconstructive surgery. Providing reconstructive, plastic and neurosurgeries for children across the U.S., Fresh Start's commitment to children extends far beyond medical care. The organization ensures their children will leave feeling more empowered than before. Every child receives the highest quality medical care and the families never see a bill for the services provided. 100% of contributions go directly to medical programs. To learn more, visit FreshStart.org.
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The Mill Fire in Siskiyou County almost doubled in size and was burning Saturday at an estimated size of 4,000 acres with 20 percent containment, Cal Fire said in a release.
Firefighters survey homes destroyed by the Mill Fire in Weed, California.
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The Mill Fire in Siskiyou County almost doubled in size and was burning Saturday at an estimated size of 4,000 acres with 20 percent containment, Cal Fire said in a release.
As the West continues to roast in dangerous heat, two Northern California wildfires are growing and some residents have been told to leave, officials say.
The Mill Fire in Siskiyou County almost doubled in size since Friday and has burned through an estimated 4,254 acres with 25% containment, Cal Fire said in an update Sunday morning.
Two people are dead as a result of the Mill Fire in Weed, California, Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue said during a community meeting Sunday afternoon.
LaRue did not identify the people who died or the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The blaze destroyed 50 structures as it spread, and forced the evacuation of an estimated 1,000 people, officials said.
The cause of the fire, which began Friday, remains under investigation and evacuation orders for Weed, Lake Shastina and Edgewood, are in place.
Officials in Siskiyou County are also battling the Mountain Fire, which had grown to cover 8,460 acres with 10% containment as of Sunday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
"Winds on the Mountain Fire will be stronger on the ridges, providing an opportunity for mid- to long-range spotting. Weather continues to be hot and dry with poor overnight relative humidity recoveries," the Cal Fire Siskiyou Unit said Sunday.
The fire has prompted the evacuation of more than 300 people. Its cause is not yet known, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jon Heggie told CNN Sunday afternoon fire conditions in California are "extremely dangerous," given the state's extended drought.
"What that left us with was a huge amount of dead fuel throughout California. So, all these fires now have just receptive fuel beds to burn and now when anything gets started it has that potential for exponential growth in a short period of time," Heggie said. "There's such a large amount of dead fuel, you know, basically from San Diego all the way to the Oregon border," he said.
He warned the public to be careful engaging in any activities which could potentially start a fire.
Meanwhile, in Southern California, the Route Fire in Los Angeles County was at 5,208 acres Saturday evening with 91% containment, according to an update from Cal Fire Sunday morning.
"Dozers, hand crews and engines made great progress today further building containment line around the fire perimeter and will continue overnight. Over the next three days, the Route Fire will continue to be patrolled and monitored," the fire department said.
It said the fire was expected to be fully contained by Wednesday.
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Peri will work with the executive team to lead accessibility initiatives
WILMINGTON,Del., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UserWay (TASE: UWAY), a digital accessibility company, today announced the appointment of Raghavendra Satish Peri as Director of Accessibility. This role will provide organization-wide leadership in the area of disability awareness to help UserWay realize its mission of making the internet accessible for everyone.
Peri comes to UserWay with more than a decade of experience in the accessibility industry. His career includes having served on the accessibility team at IBM and being Senior Accessibility Consultant and Product Manager for Deque Systems.
"It is truly an honor to have Raghavendra join our team in a leadership role," Allon Mason, founder and UserWay CEO, said. "Not only is his personal story a testament to the power of what can be achieved when someone refuses to give up, but his incredible depth of technical and thought leadership expertise will be valuable assets for UserWay."
Accessibility, namely digital accessibility, is profoundly important to Peri who started losing his eyesight at an early eight, but wasn't diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa until he was 14 years old. By that time, doctors had already estimated that Peri was 85% blind. Overcoming the challenges of visual impairment in school and throughout his career energized Peri to become a digital accessibility evangelist.
Peri has spoken about digital accessibility at more than 80 conferences and events around the world, including the CSUN conference and TEDx talk at Youth Chennai. He has published numerous articles at DigitalA11Y.com and HelloA11y.com, two organizations in which Peri founded.
"I've always wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities," Peri said. "UserWay is helping me make that possible on a global level."
Peri has earned multiple certifications from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), including the Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) designation, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Osmania University.
His appointment comes during a time of rapid growth at UserWay. Its accessibility widget has been installed on over 1 million websites around the world, revenue has increased by 400% annually over the past 12 months, and the company's staff has tripled in size during the same period. The company also celebrated its IPO on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) in February with the stock price increasing by 50% on its first day of trading.
UserWay offers a complete suite of accessibility solutions and services, including Accessibility Scanning and Monitoring (an advanced scanning tool for developers); manual audits; statements of compliance; an empathy lab staffed with accessibility experts with various types and degrees of disabilities; and consulting and professional services. UserWay also offers a fully managed compliance service for enterprise and public sector clients with a $1 million guarantee.
The core product UserWay provides is an AI-powered accessibility solution that can be installed on websites with a single line of code. It helps organizations meet strict WCAG and ADA regulations for web accessibility and compliance in a fraction of the time and cost that it would take to remediate accessibility violations manually at the source-code level.
Sites remediated by UserWay are made significantly more accessible for people with varying degrees of disabilities, including those who rely on screen readers and other assistive technologies. Since software developers are not required to achieve accessibility, UserWay is able to offer a rapid path to compliance with minimal investment of time and resources with a significantly faster time-to-market product.
About UserWay
UserWay is the #1 global digital accessibility solution leader, committed to enabling the fundamental human right of digital accessibility for everyone. UserWay radically simplifies a website's ability to become fully accessible and ADA compliant by embedding a single line of code. The UserWay widget has been installed on more than 1 million websites and is relied on by more than 60 million users with disabilities. With UserWay's CaaS (Compliance as a Service) technology, website owners can effortlessly reach compliance with WCAG 2.1, ADA, ATAG 2.0, EN 301-549 and Section 508 regulations, as required by US and international governmental and regulatory bodies.
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New Agreement for Theatres in Suburban Tokyo and Osaka Set to Advance Strong IMAX Network and Box Office Growth in Japan
TOKYO and NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AEON Entertainment and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced plans to expand their partnership with an agreement for two new, state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems in Japan. Both new systems will be located at prime retail complexes in thriving suburbs of major Japanese cities, including the AEON Cinema Ichikawa Myoden outside Tokyo and AEON Cinema Shijonawate near Osaka.
The deal marks a significant step forward for IMAX and AEON — one of the major exhibitors in Japan — at a time when IMAX is driving remarkable growth in the market across its network, box office, and local filmmaking partnerships. IMAX has tripled its network in Japan over the last ten years, from just 13 screens in 2011 to 39 today. With more than $46 million, Japan was IMAX's third highest grossing global market in 2021, with eight of the Company's top 15 highest grossing theaters. Furthermore, Japan is the only IMAX market with more than ten theaters to have an overall per screen average of more than $1 million in 2021.
"We are excited that our expanded partnership with IMAX — an innovative technology for groundbreaking cinematic experiences — will drive even more value for our theatres," said Mr. Yasuhiro Asada, President and Representative Director, AEON ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. "We will continue to enhance our state-of-the-art facilities and services as part of our mission to deliver a variety of exciting experiences to our customers."
"From its growing global blockbuster portfolio to outsized box office returns, Japan is a thriving market for cinema with some of the most passionate IMAX fans in the world," said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. "We are excited to expand our partnership with AEON, one of the world's premier exhibitors, and continue to grow IMAX as a premier destination for entertainment and events in Japan and around the globe."
IMAX's momentum in Japan has been driven in large part by its local film strategy, with IMAX earning a record $32.6 million in global box office with Japanese language releases in 2021 — up from $2.5 million in 2017. Japanese anime has emerged as a particularly strong growth area for IMAX, from the recent "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" to 2020's "Demon Slayer", the highest grossing IMAX film of all time in Japan. Upcoming Japanese titles releasing in IMAX include Toho's "Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween" on April 15 and "Shin-Ultraman" on May 13, and Toei's "Dragon Ball Super: Super hero".
The new locations will be equipped with IMAX with Laser, IMAX's most advanced theatre experience. Immersive by design, IMAX with Laser has been developed from the ground-up to deliver crystal clear, lifelike images and precision audio for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else. It is set apart by a groundbreaking 4k laser projection system that features a new optical engine, custom designed lenses, and a suite of proprietary technology that delivers brighter images with increase resolution, deeper contrast, and the widest range of colors exclusively to IMAX screens.
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theaters to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of December 31, 2021, there were 1,683 IMAX theater systems (1,599 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 72 institutional) operating in 87 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."
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Texas school shooter left trail of ominous warning signs
(AP) - The Uvalde, Texas, gunman gave off so many warning signs that he was obsessed with violence and notoriety in the months leading up to the attack that teens who knew him began calling him “school shooter.”
He was once bullied as a fourth-grader in one of the same classrooms where he killed 19 children and two teachers. And in the planning for the May 24 massacre, he collected articles about the Buffalo, New York, supermarket shooting and played video games with a young student while quizzing him about the school schedule.
A state investigative report that highlighted law enforcement’s bungled response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School has also provided the most in-depth account to date about missed red flags and possible motivations surrounding 18-year-old Salvador Ramos. Despite many warning signs, he still managed to legally amass more than $5,000 in guns, ammunition and gear in the weeks leading up to the killings.
Just days before the attack, Ramos spoke out on social media of his plans to do something that would “put him all over the news.” He wrote of a desire to kill himself, shared online videos of beheadings and violent sex, and sent footage of himself driving around with “someone he met on the internet” holding a plastic bag containing a dead cat and pointing BB guns at people out the window.
“The attacker became focused on achieving notoriety,” according the interim report released Sunday by an investigative panel of the Texas House of Representatives. “He believed his TikTok and YouTube channels would be successful. The small number of views he received led him to tell those with whom he interacted that he was ‘famous,’ that they were mere ‘randoms’ by comparison.”
GRAPHIC WARNING: The videos in this story may be disturbing.
The 77-page report — based on interviews with family members, testimony and data from Ramos’ phone — lays out a long trail of missed signals prior to the massacre but notes these clues were known only to “private individuals” and not reported to authorities. It also found Ramos had no known ideological or political views that would have made his rantings more widely known.
The report traces the descent of a shy, quiet boy once thought by a teacher as a “wonderful student” with a “positive attitude” into a mass murderer who gave plenty of signs online and to family members that he was prone to violence as he amassed an arsenal of rifles, body armor and ammunition.
A former girlfriend told the FBI that she believed Ramos had been sexually assaulted by one of his mother’s boyfriends at an early age, the report said, but when Ramos told his mother at the time, she didn’t believe him.
Without assigning a specific motive, the report noted that Ramos talked about painful fourth-grade memories to an acquaintance weeks before the shooting.
Family members told investigators how Ramos had been bullied as a fourth-grader in one of the same linked classrooms where he carried out the attack. They said he faced ridicule over his stutter, short hair and for wearing the same clothing nearly every day.
At one point, the report said, a fellow student tied his shoelaces together and Ramos fell on his face, injuring himself. The report noted that Ramos was flagged by school officials as “at risk,” but never received any special education services.
Failing grades soon were accompanied by frequent absences — more than 100 a year beginning in 2018. The report noted it was unclear if a school resource officer ever visited Ramos’ home. Uvalde High School officials involuntarily withdrew him last fall, when he had only completed the ninth grade. That was about the same time he moved out of his mother’s house and began living with his grandmother, just blocks from the elementary school.
Months before the shooting, Ramos began contacting acquaintances with “vague but ominous messages” about doing something soon.
In March 2022, two months before the shooting, a student on Instagram told him that “people at school talk (expletive) about you and call you school shooter.”
The next month Ramos asked in a direct message on Instagram, “Are you still gonna remember me in 50 something days?” After the answer — “probably not” — Ramos replied, “Hmm alright we’ll see in may.”
Crystal Foutz, who attended school with Ramos, told The Associated Press he was frequently angry and gave off “vibes” like he could shoot up the place, though it was taken more as joke than serious.
“You heard people joke and say, ‘He looks like a school shooter,’” said Foutz, though she quickly added, “I’ve heard it said about other people.”
Ramos took jobs at two fast-food restaurants to save money for what he told acquaintances was “something big,” which family members assumed was his own apartment or car. Instead it was guns and bullets, which he tried to get two people to buy for him while he was 17 and unable to obtain legally.
But on May 16, the gunman turned 18, and began purchasing firearms and ammunition, persuading an uncle to drive him to a gun store. He eventually spent more than $5,000 on two AR-style rifles, ammunition and other gear. And with no criminal history or even arrest, Ramos passed all background checks.
He had earlier written online “10 more days,” eliciting speculation from readers that he was planning to “shoot up a school or something” or commit “mass murder.” A friend told him that an acquaintance was “telling everyone u shooting up the school.”
He also spent time playing the children’s videogame Roblox with his cousin’s son, a student at the Robb Elementary, and “elicited from him details about his schedule and how lunch periods worked at the school.”
“I got a lil secret,” Ramos wrote on Snapchat to a German teenager he had befriended days before the May 24 shooting, adding that first he was waiting for something “being delivered” on Monday. His order of 1,740 hollow-point bullets that expand in bodies upon impact, more easily killing, arrived later that day.
“None of his online behavior was ever reported to law enforcement,” the report said, “and if it was reported by other users to any social media platform, it does not appear that actions were taken to restrict his access or to report him to authorities as a threat.”
Shortly before entering Robb Elementary, the gunman reached out to the German teenager he had befriended earlier, posting a message that he had just shot his grandmother in the face and was about to “shoot up” an elementary school.
Not sure he was serious, the German teenager replied: “Cool.”
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Condon reported from New York. AP reporter Jim Mustian in New York contributed to this report.
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LONDON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Competitive Assessment by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research provides an in-depth and objective examination of IoT device identity lifecycle management solutions, ranking eight traditional Certificate Authorities (CAs) based on top-of-mind concerns for implementers, including secure provisioning, identity management, deployment, IoT ecosystem partnerships, and intelligent automated services.
The companies are evaluated in the following order of ranking:
Market Leaders: Device Authority, Entrust, Digicert, GlobalSign
Mainstream: HID Global, Sectigo
Followers: WISeKey, Nexus
"Innovation starts at the design level with digital identity providers offering services geared to specific IoT applications rather than bundling them under the general ecosystem. This includes extending digital certificate design beyond the X.509 standard, offering identity management options that consider connectivity requirements and bandwidth restrictions and, ultimately, allowing implementers to customize the digital identity framework of their IoT devices," explains Dimitrios Pavlakis, Senior Analyst of IoT and Digital Security at ABI Research.
Further, identity provisioning needs to be versatile enough to include multiple service options that can adapt to different IoT architectures, device specifications and application needs. Choice should be available to support greenfield and brownfield IoT deployments, provide for containers and serverless options, as well as for agentless deployments. Interoperability is also of critical importance. IoT implementers require solutions that are market and hardware agnostic, able to integrate with a wide array of silicon products and architectures and support a range of security operations in device lifecycle, certificate and key management, token issuance and secure code signing.
Device Authority scored first overall in the assessment followed by Entrust, DigiCert, and GlobalSign. Device Authority offers a full end-to-end solution and the optimal spectrum of device identity management options including agile, proprietary crypto libraries to provide secure identities based on multiple unique identifiers and device specifications. The KeyScaler solution suite offers secure transfer of ownership of the device certificates across the supply chain, secure onboarding, management of certificates, and Over the Air (OTA) updates.
Entrust provides not only secure device lifecycle services for IoT but also the underlying hardware security modules (HSMs) for a hardware root of trust, upon which it has built an array of versatile deployment services specifically designed for IoT environments and customizable through the option rich Entrust Certificate Hub.
GlobalSign IoT Edge Enroll provides an ever-expanding database of digital certificate templates enabling fine-grained customization of IoT digital identities and the offer of a unique identity proposition for IoT devices in numerous different use-cases.
DigiCert's IoT Device Manager enables a plethora of identity and lifecycle management services, but key among its innovation is the offer of PKI certificate derivatives, created by shrinking the size of standard certificates without compromising on integrity or security to provide unique identifiers suitable for the IoT.
For providers, the support of complementary ecosystem partners, automated and policy-driven management services, and flexible pricing models to maximize monetization is key. "A comprehensive IoT Device Identity Lifecycle Management platform will align with the evolving device management practices in the field," notes Pavlakis. "Secure remote provisioning capabilities, modular certificate design, streamlined management and automation are key options for truly innovative and scalable IoT solution in this space."
These findings are from ABI Research's IoT Device Identity Lifecycle Management competitive ranking report. This report is part of the company's IoT Cybersecurity research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights. Competitive Ranking reports offer comprehensive analysis of implementation strategies and innovation, coupled with market share analysis, to offer unparalleled insight into a company's performance and standing in comparison to its competitors.
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Joint solution helps scale digital business with a public cloud-like experience, delivered in a compliant, secure and sustainable environment
Digital Realty will participate in HPE's flagship edge-to-cloud conference, HPE Discover, taking place from June 28th to 30th in Las Vegas
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, today announced that it has launched Data Hub featuring HPE GreenLake Colocation on PlatformDIGITAL®. The combination of these two solutions on Digital Realty's global platform creates an ideal meeting place for enterprises to bring their data together and consume infrastructure on demand, helping to unlock trapped value and drive innovation.
Digital Realty has also announced its presence at HPE Discover, HPE's flagship edge-to-cloud conference, following the successful unveiling of its Data Hub featuring HPE GreenLake offer. With Data Hub, customers are able to rapidly deploy critical HPE GreenLake infrastructure at centers of data exchange globally on PlatformDIGITAL®, helping to address the challenges associated with Data Gravity1. Customers also gain access to a platform of connected data communities that includes 1,500+ enterprises, 1,200+ network service providers, and 1,100+ cloud and IT providers.
By 2025, it's estimated that 463 exabytes of data will be created each day globally2 as a result of things like the explosion of IoT-connected devices (forecast to reach 14.4 billion by the end of 20223). As the volume of data continues to grow and the Data Gravity effect intensifies, companies around the world are being forced to adapt their IT architecture in favor of a more decentralized model that helps to solve global coverage, control, capacity, and connectivity needs.
The powerful and synergistic combination of HPE's GreenLake edge-to-cloud service and Digital Realty's vast colocation footprint – accessible through PlatformDIGITAL® – delivers a public cloud-like experience in a secure, compliant, and sustainable environment. Not only will companies be able to simplify infrastructure delivery, cut costs and eliminate complexity by deploying on a single global platform, they'll also benefit from 100% clean energy usage across PlatfromDIGITAL®'s US and European portfolios; as well as the flexibility of deploying almost anywhere in the world, all while maintaining strict global compliance standards.
"We're living in a world that's driven by data. And as it continues to explode in volume, velocity and value, enterprises are racing to implement hybrid IT models to address the performance of their data and unlock trapped value, all while ensuring stringent compliance standards in a constantly evolving regulatory environment," comments Tony Bishop, SVP, Enterprise, Platform & Solutions, Digital Realty.
"The symbiotic relationship we have with HPE and the addition of its GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform capabilities onto PlatformDIGITAL® strengthens the value of our partner ecosystem, enabling enterprises to accelerate digital transformation journeys and eliminate complexity in an increasingly data-centric world," comments Vincent in 't Veld, SVP, Service Providers and Market Strategy, Digital Realty.
"The partnership we've built with Digital Realty is complementary in every way. Digital Realty's deep-rooted heritage in providing top-shelf colocation services has allowed us to focus solely on innovating and delivering an edge-to-cloud solution to our customers wherever, whenever they want it. We're able to work alongside Digital Realty in a mutually beneficial manner and provide a truly integrated experience to our customers, helping to speed up time to value and innovation," says Keith White, Executive Vice President and General Manager, GreenLake.
The partnership between Digital Realty and HPE, which originally came to fruition publicly in 2020 through a pilot program launched in Ireland, continues as Digital Realty's CRO Corey Dyer takes the stage with Maurice Martin, VP, Global Partner Ecosystems, HPE GreenLake on theCUBE at HPE Discover, taking place from June 28th to 30th in Las Vegas.
Exhibiting hours throughout the conference will be as follows:
- June 28th, 8am – 7:30pm
- June 29th, 8am – 6:00pm
- June 30th, 8am – 3:00pm
Stop by the Digital Realty kiosk #356, to speak with a member of the team.
For more information about HPE Discover, visit: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/discover.html
- HPE GreenLake with Colocation
- HPE and Digital Realty unveil partnership to deliver the cloud experience with colocation (Blog)
Digital Realty supports the world's leading enterprises and service providers by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers a trusted foundation and proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for scaling digital business and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty's global data center footprint gives customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with 290+ facilities in 50 metros across 26 countries on six continents. For more information, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to PlatformDIGITAL®, projections regarding data gravity, exchange and aggregation, expected growth in digital transformation, the company's partnership with HPE GreenLake, and the company's strategy. For a list and description of risks and uncertainties, see the reports and other filings by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
1 Data Gravity is the phenomenon which sees large volumes of data continually attracting more data, making it impossible to move, manipulate or extract value from
2 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/04/how-much-data-is-generated-each-day-cf4bddf29f/
3 IoT Analytics 'State of IoT – Spring 2022' report
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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CardioFocus, Inc., a medical device company dedicated to advancing ablation treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib), today announced several milestones toward the development of a next generation pulse field ablation (PFA) technology for treatment of AFib, including the formation of a clinical advisory board, filing of key patents and completing initial pre-clinical studies.
The company has closely followed recent developments in the energy delivery method known as irreversible electroporation, also referred to as PFA or Pulse Field Ablation, which utilizes an electric field with a high voltage current between electrodes to ablate cardiac tissue. PFA offers the potential of reducing certain safety concerns such as esophageal heating while performing cardiac ablation for Afib. Despite the promise of improved safety, recent scientific papers1,2 have shown the need for the electrode to be in contact with the tissue to create a high-quality PFA ablation, bringing into question both the higher 'doses' currently being used in some PFA systems as well as the ultimate long-term chronic results.
CardioFocus is leveraging the outstanding clinical performance of its flagship HeartLight X3 System to address the shortcomings of the currently available catheters being used to deliver PFA for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). More specifically, two decades of clinical experience have proven the HeartLight System is the best-in-class catheter to ensure catheter/tissue contact in the incredibly variable human pulmonary vein anatomy due to its highly compliant balloon and direct visualization. Patents for HeartLight PFA technology were filed earlier this year, and CardioFocus anticipates first human use in early 2023.
"With the wide variability in patient anatomies, the best results will be achieved by providing a catheter with the ability to quickly obtain tissue contact with all the various pulmonary vein anatomies, and then allowing physicians to choose their optimal energy source. Regardless of the energy source, we believe HeartLight enables best-in-class patient results by providing an ablation platform that will facilitate the creation of precise lesions and thereby predictable, efficient cases," said CardioFocus CEO & President Burke T. Barrett. "We are thrilled by the patient outcomes and the excitement we have seen with our HeartLight X3 laser-based therapy, and look forward to utilizing the HeartLight's highly compliant and flexible balloon delivered under direct visualization to develop a better PFA solution for PVI."
To help accelerate its groundbreaking developments in PFA, CardioFocus has assembled a Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) consisting of Vivek Reddy, M.D., Prof. Peter Neuzil, M.D., Andrea Natale, M.D., David E. Haines, M.D., and J. Michael Mangrum, M.D. The CAB has collaborated with CardioFocus on the development of the system and after review of the most recent studies issued the following statement: "We have all worked closely with CardioFocus for more than a decade and have used the HeartLight System clinically. We believe the unique HeartLight features of a highly compliant balloon coupled with direct visualization to confirm in real-time good balloon/tissue contact may ultimately provide a platform for optimized delivery of PFA because intimate electrode/tissue contact can be directly visualized. We are excited by the results of the initial pre-clinical work delivering PFA with the prototype system, where distinct and precise lesions were easily delivered circumferentially around pulmonary veins using direct visualization. This approach to PFA holds great promise." 3
Millions of patients suffer from Afib globally, and CardioFocus' mission is to deliver better long-term outcomes for those undergoing a PVI procedure. HeartLight is uniquely positioned to overcome the challenges of precise energy delivery caused by anatomic variability and pulmonary vein complexity. HeartLight combines a highly compliant balloon and direct visualization via an intra-cardiac camera to enable electrophysiologists to have total confidence in directing ablative energy into heart tissue. This precision allows for less power delivered without compromising clinical results and has the potential to reduce safety concerns associated with high power delivery. HeartLight X3 recently showed high lesion durability and one year freedom from atrial fibrillation, with data presented at HRS 2022.4
The HeartLight X3 System is a revolutionary catheter ablation technology for controlled and consistent pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), the gold standard treatment for atrial fibrillation (Afib). Using direct tissue visualization, titratable laser energy and compliant balloon technology, the HeartLight X3 System is a truly differentiated PVI solution. HeartLight is a treatment option for some patients whose Afib is insufficiently controlled with medication.5 More than 33 million patients worldwide suffer from Afib,6 which has been associated with significant symptoms, functional impairment, stroke, cognitive decline, heart failure, and reduced longevity. HeartLight X3 offers a unique RAPID mode, which leverages a precise motor control system that enables uninterrupted, high-speed, circumferential lesion creation under direct control of the physician. Clinical studies of the HeartLight X3 System demonstrated that AFib patients can be treated quickly resulting in consistently reduced procedure times with excellent procedure time predictability.7,8
Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, CardioFocus is a medical device innovator and manufacturer dedicated to advancing ablation treatment for cardiac disorders such as atrial fibrillation (Afib), the most common heart arrhythmia. The HeartLight X3 catheter, endoscope, sheath, console and balloon fill media are all manufactured in the USA. For more information, visit http://www.CardioFocus.com.
1 Nakagawa et al., B-PO03-131 Effects of Contact Force on Lesion Size During Pulsed Field Ablation, Heart Rhythm, Vol. 18, No. 8, August Supplement 2021.
2 Meckes D, Emami M, Fong I, Lau DH, Sanders P, PULSED-FIELD ABLATION: COMPUTATIONAL MODELLING OF ELECTRIC FIELDS FOR LESION DEPTH ANALYSIS, Heart Rhythm O2. 2022.
3 All members of the Clinical Advisory Board are consultants of CardioFocus for the development of the HeartLight Pulse Field Ablation System.
4 M. Funasako; Data presented at HRS 2022 Rhythm Theater from single-center, real-world study. In a pivotal study of HeartLight X3 using stringent success definitions, 1 year chronic success was 72% for X3 and 61% for RF ablation. https://www.cardiofocus.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/schmidt-pivotal-study-novel-motor-driven-endoscopic-ablation-system.pdf
5 In the United States, the HeartLight System is indicated to treat drug refractory, symptomatic, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib).
6 Chugh SS, Havmoeller R, Narayanan K, et al.; Worldwide Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation: A Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study. Circulation. 2014 Feb 25;129(8):837-47.
7 X3 total procedure time was statistically significantly shorter than the original HeartLight and irrigated radiofrequency ablation (RF) ablation based on a comparison to the original HeartLight pivotal study (historical control).
8 Predictability is determined by the standard deviation of the procedure time.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for KAVL, PLUG, PTON, AVYA, and XPEV.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, announced today that it has been selected as one of Austin Business Journal's 2022 Best Places to Work winners. To view the complete article and ranking of winners, click here.
The Best Places to Work awards for the Austin Business Journal brought together more than 600 employees from Austin's Best Places to Work at the annual celebration luncheon. This year nominations for Best Places to Work totaled 225 companies, with only 70 companies crowned.
"Nominations for Best Places to Work totaled 225 this year. Quantum Workplace, which works with Business Journals around the country on this kind of research, surveyed these nominees in March and April," said Will Anderson, Managing Editor, Austin Business Journal. "Participants were asked to answer questions pertaining to six "key dimensions": communication and resources, individual needs, manager effectiveness, personal engagement, team dynamics and trust in leadership."
"We are honored to be named as one of the Austin Business Journal's 2022 Best Places to Work," said Charlie Coleman, Austin Division President for Lennar. "We believe this recognition is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our Lennar Austin Associates in delivering exceptional quality homes while providing an outstanding customer experience. We take pride in cultivating an environment where Associates can flourish and are encouraged to give back to the communities we build."
The winners have been ranked by their score in the micro, small, medium and large categories based on employee count. The 2022 honorees are featured in the Austin Business Journal's July 1 Best Places to Work special print edition, as well as online.
About Austin Business Journal
The Austin Business Journal is a multi-platform media company providing in-depth coverage of local business communities and breaking news reaching 500K+ readers each month. Through print and digital products such as its twice-a-day emailed news digests and face-to-face events, the Business Journal offers business leaders many avenues for making connections and gives them a competitive edge locally, regionally and nationally. Visit us at bizjournals.com/Austin to learn more.
About Lennar Corporation
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit lennar.com.
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| 2022-08-16T16:16:58Z
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Which iPhone 13 Pro Max case is best?
There is no gentle way to explain that Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro Max is an expensive mobile phone. The model with the smallest internal storage retails for just over $1,000, while the 512-gigabyte version costs $1,399. Therefore, you must protect it from accidental damage as much as you can.
But that doesn’t mean you must lock it away in a safe or handle it with soft white gloves. You’d look pretty silly doing that, but there is a more practical way. A solid case ensures that no serious damage comes to your phone, and the OtterBox Commuter Series Case is an excellent option.
What to know before you buy an iPhone 13 Pro Max case
Consider the level of protection
You obviously want to protect your iPhone 13 as much as you can, but there are cases best suited for specific conditions. There’s no need for a rugged, robust case if you just want to keep your phone from getting scuff marks. Likewise, a soft silicone case won’t provide adequate protection if you use the phone outdoors or on camping trips.
You don’t need to buy the official Apple case
There is a substantial selection of iPhone 13 cases, but no doubt an Apple sales representative will try to convince you to buy the official case. While it provides great protection, it cost a lot more than third-party cases. You essentially pay for the brand name, as other cases give you more security at a fraction of the price.
Battery power vs. storage
Most people get a case to ensure that their phones don’t get scratched. But others look at a case for storing cards and cash or for an extra boost in battery power. And yes, there are cases that can provide you with both.
While it makes the iPhone 13 much thicker, a wallet case gives you a few slots for credit cards so you don’t need to carry your wallet around. If you power through your phone’s battery before you get home, it’s a great idea to look for a case that has a built-in power bank.
What to look for in a quality iPhone 13 Pro Max case
Anti-yellowing, if it’s a clear case
Anybody who has ever used a clear case on a mobile device knows that it tends to discolor after some time. The yellowing effect is caused by sunlight and materials not suited for exposure. A good-quality clear case is treated with special compounds that prevent the clarity from fading or getting an unsightly yellow shade.
Reinforced corners for rugged use
If you’re planning on taking your iPhone 13 into the woods, you’re probably looking for a rugged case. But there is a trick to ensuring that all aspects of your device are covered. Most robust cases protect the screen and side during a fall, but a good-quality case for outdoor use has reinforced corners.
The most damage to a phone’s screen happens when it falls on a corner, with the force shattering the display. Reinforced corners absorb the shock and dissipate it away from the glass.
MagSafe-compatible
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is compatible with Apple’s MagSafe technology for wireless charging. A good-quality case won’t block the electromagnetic signals, so you can charge your phone without having to take the case off. While you might think that all cases are MagSafe-compatible, remember that cases with card wallets or built-in power banks aren’t suitable for wireless charging.
How much you can expect to spend on an iPhone 13 Pro Max case
The average price of a case for the iPhone 13 Pro Max depends on the protection level and manufacturer. A case with minimal protection costs $10-$15, while a rugged case with maximum protection costs $40-$50.
iPhone 13 Pro Max case FAQ
Why do some people say a case is bad for your phone?
A. A phone case is an excellent method for protecting the delicate display and ceramic backing. But powerful phones such as the iPhone 13 tend to get hot when used often. Due to poor heat dissipation, a case can damage the circuitry.
Can you use a screen protector with an iPhone 13 case?
A. Yes, and it is recommended that you do. A screen protector is a thin plastic layer that clings to the glass display. It prevents cracks or chips and is a great way to keep it clean. They are so thin that they won’t affect the fit of the case.
What’s the best iPhone 13 Pro Max case to buy?
Top iPhone 13 Pro Max case
OtterBox Commuter Series Case For iPhone 13 Pro Max
What you need to know: Otterbox’s Commuter cases can survive three times as many drops and falls as other covers and are coated in antimicrobial technology.
What you’ll love: The case protects your phone through a dual-layer system that doesn’t add too much thickness. The inside has a microfiber lining, while the outer shell is hard plastic.
What you should consider: It can be challenging to open and close the port covers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top iPhone 13 Pro Max case for the money
Spigen Ultra Hybrid Crystal Clear Case For iPhone 13 Pro Max
What you need to know: If you want to protect your phone while still showing off the Apple logo and the color, a clear case is best.
What you’ll love: It has a rigid see-through backing while the sides and corners are softer. The raised bezels around the screen and camera lens lift it off flat surfaces, and the buttons are easy to press.
What you should consider: Some users said the phone’s fit isn’t as snug as expected.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Tauri 3-In-1 Defender For iPhone 13 Pro Max Case
What you need to know: This clear case is treated with anti-yellowing technology so your phone will always be visible and look brand new.
What you’ll love: It comes in three parts: the primary protective case, a two-pack screen protector and a special two-pack clear cutout that protects the camera lenses. It’s compatible with MagSafe chargers.
What you should consider: It’s excellent for protection against dirt and fingerprint, but doesn’t offer much against bumps or fall damage.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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| 2022-08-26T19:44:30Z
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will be returning to the White House on Tuesday for his first public event there since he left office in 2017.
A White House official said Sunday that Obama will be joining President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to “deliver remarks celebrating the success of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid in extending affordable health insurance to millions of Americans.”
The event is part of Biden’s effort to turn his focus to pocketbook issues that directly affect American households. While job growth has been steady since he took office, inflation is at its worst level in a generation.
The White House said Biden “will take additional action to further strengthen the ACA and save families hundreds of dollars a month on their health care.”
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra and other members of Biden’s Cabinet will attend Tuesday’s event.
Obama’s visit to the White House was first reported by NBC News.
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| 2022-04-04T23:33:18Z
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WHAT IS THE BEST MEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE?
Few combinations are better than exercise and nature. Improving your physical health while taking in the beauty of the physical world is fun and easy with a mountain bike.
Cycling is a popular pastime, and mastering the trails at your favorite park or course is what mountain bikes are for. There are many different styles of mountain bikes — even electronic bikes so that people of all abilities can enjoy the ride. The best mountain bike is the Yeti SB130 Turq T2 X01 Eagle Mountain Bike due to its durability and extra smooth ride.
What to know before you buy a men’s mountain bike
Which type of bike do you need?
Mountain bikes are for off-road riding. If you are regularly hitting the trails, you will need a mountain bike with the design and components to absorb the bumps and jumps on the path. Some people prefer mountain bikes for navigating downtown or a leisurely ride. There also are fat bikes designed for sand and snow. Electric mountain bikes assist with pedaling for those who want a little extra boost.
Which type of frame do you need?
Rigid bikes do not have suspensions. Instead, they rely on spoked wheels and pneumatic tires for shock absorption. Rigid-framed bikes are usually less expensive and have less maintenance issues. Hardtail frames have spring suspension on the front of the bike. This improves shock absorption and can be adjusted on some higher-end models. Hardtail frames are common for lower and middle-priced bikes. Full suspension frames have suspension at both ends of the bike, which provides the most control and comfort. Full suspension frames are heavier and the most expensive. They are typically used by competitive mountain bikers.
Which material is best for your bike?
There are three metals used to make mountain bikes. The lighter the metal, the more expensive it is. Steel is the heaviest and the standard for lower-cost bikes. Aluminum alloy is found in many mid-priced bikes. Carbon fiber is the lightest metal but expensive. If you aren’t racing competitively, steel or aluminum alloy should suffice.
What to look for in a quality men’s mountain bike
Wheels
Wheels have changed over time. Some bikes with 26-inch wheels, which used to be the standard, but now there are wheels that measure from 27 to over 29 inches. Larger wheels make the bike faster but also harder to control. The new standard is 27.5 inches. The best wheel for your bike depends on how you plan to use it.
Gears
Beginner mountain bikes usually have five to seven gears, but there are many bikes with more than that. More gears provide more options to make climbing hills easier. Fat bikes can have as many as 30 gears for helping to move through thicker terrain.
Brakes
Rim brakes, which grab the outside edge of the wheel, are reliable and efficient. They are very common but can struggle when the bike is wet or muddy. Disk brakes are more expensive and fare better with off-road conditions. They can be cable or hydraulically operated.
How much you can expect to spend on a men’s mountain bike
Beginner mountain bikes cost between $200-$500, have minimal features and are primarily intended for leisure. Active bikers should consider mountain bikes between $500-$1,500 that provide most of the options you would need for frequent biking outings. Higher-end mountain bikes, made from ultra-light carbon, and electric mountain bikes, run from $2,500 to as high as $10,000.
Men’s mountain bike FAQ
Do mountain bikes come with a warranty?
A. Yes, mountain bikes have a warranty, but the parameters vary widely by manufacturer. The length of the warranty can be one to 10 years. Some warranties have exclusions such as if the bike was altered in any way, if you crash the bike and even normal wear and tear. Read your manufacturer’s warranty closely so that you know what is covered.
Do mountain bikes wear out quickly?
A. Even though mountain bikes can take a beating on the trails, they are built for the long haul. When parts fail, the most typical thing to look for are faulty brakes. Look over the pads for excessive wear, as well as the cables and hydraulics.
Check your tire tread regularly, too, for punctures or a needed replacement.
What’s the best men’s mountain bike to buy?
Top men’s mountain bike
Yeti Cycles SB130 Turq T2 X01 Eagle Mountain Bike
What you need to know: Designed for the rider who bikes regularly, this high-quality mountain bike is smooth and efficient.
What you’ll love: Made from the lightest and stiffest carbon Yeti offers, this mountain bike is built for hills and turns. It features an aluminum wheelset and strong brakes for quick stopping. It is highly rated for its durability.
What you should consider: This is one of the higher-priced mountain bikes and is not intended for beginners.
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Top men’s mountain bike for the money
Schwinn High Timber Mountain Bike
What you need to know: An affordable bike from a leading brand, this bike is perfect for beginners.
What you’ll love: This bike has an alloy crank for steady gearing and twist shifters with a rear derailleur. It features wide knobby mountain tires on alloy wheels intended for all terrains. The seat is easily adjusted.
What you should consider: Assembling the bike can prove challenging for people that are not mechanically inclined.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mongoose Dolomite Men’s Fat Tire Mountain Bike
What you need to know: This bike features a sturdy frame with extra-large knobby tires for riding on any terrain.
What you’ll love: The steel frame is designed for bumps, and supersized tires can handle about any off-road trail. There are disc brakes in the front and back with beach cruiser pedals for extra comfort. Seven speeds make it easy to climb hills.
What you should consider: The seat included with this bike is not very comfortable, according to some riders.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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| 2022-05-11T15:41:02Z
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Empty folders marked classified among items found in FBI search of Trump home
Published: Sep. 2, 2022 at 9:52 AM CDT|Updated: moments ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents who searched former President Donald Trump’s Florida home last month found empty folders marked with classified banners, according to a more detailed inventory of the seized material made public by the Justice Department on Friday.
The inventory reveals in general terms the contents of 33 boxes taken from Mar-a-Lago during the Aug. 8 search.
It shows the extent to which newspapers, magazines and other items were commingled among documents that investigators say were marked as classified, including at the top-secret level.
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| 2022-09-02T14:59:09Z
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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a fashionable head covering that could provide a sense of calm and peace," said an inventor, from Indianapolis, Ind., "so I invented SCRAPS. My design could appeal to a variety of wearers including anyone who enjoys hip hop."
The patent-pending invention provides a unique head covering with a serene appearance. In doing so, it could evoke harmony, peace and tranquility. It also enhances fashion and style and it could spark conversation. The invention features a novel design that is easy to wear so it is ideal for individuals age 6 and older. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Indianapolis sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SGM-133, 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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| 2022-05-16T18:18:59Z
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US hits more Russians with sanctions over Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday slapped sanctions on dozens of Russian and Ukrainian officials and a number of Russian companies for human rights abuses and the theft of Ukrainian grain.
The State Department said it had imposed sanctions on at least 23 officials and 31 Russian government agencies and firms for their roles in supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. Some, but not all, of those penalized were already subject to U.S. sanctions, which include asset freezes and a ban on Americans conducting business with them.
“Those designated today — from perpetrators of violence to an official facilitating the purposeful removal of children from Ukraine — provide examples of the behavior that has become synonymous with the Government of Russia’s unprovoked war,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
“The United States will continue to take actions against those who support Russia’s defense-industrial base, its violation of human rights, and its attempts to legitimize its occupation of Ukrainian territory, wherever they may be,” he said in a statement.
Among those targeted on Thursday include 17 Russian and Ukrainian officials who were said to be working for, or on behalf of, the Russian government to destabilize Ukraine. Another five people were sanctioned for participating in the alleged theft of Ukrainian grain. Many of them were appointed by Russia to local leadership positions in parts of Russian-occupied Ukraine.
Among the government agencies and companies hit with sanctions were Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate, or GRU, which has been subject to U.S. penalties since 2016, but has since been accused of running so-called “filtration” camps through which Ukrainians have been forcibly deported.
Other companies include high-tech firms involved in Russia’s space and satellite sectors and computer companies that produce micro-processors and semiconductors used by the Russian armed forces.
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| 2022-09-15T19:12:12Z
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Studies find link between processed foods and cancer
(CNN) - People may want to turn away from chips and choose a grilled chicken salad.
According to two studies published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal, those who eat pre-packaged food items like frozen pizzas and hot dogs are more likely to have major health problems.
The U.S.-based study, which was based on more than 200,000 people over nearly three decades discovered a link between those types of food and colorectal cancer in men.
The second study, based on 22,000 people in Italy found that ultra-processed and nutrient-poor foods both increased the risk of early death, especially from cardiovascular diseases.
Officials say ready-to-eat meals are often less healthy than natural food because of the addition of items like chemical additives, sugars and salts.
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Ukraine appeals for weapons as fight looms on eastern front
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine told residents of its industrial heartland to leave while they still can and urged Western nations to send “weapons, weapons, weapons” Thursday after Russian forces withdrew from the shattered outskirts of Kyiv to regroup for an offensive in the country’s east.
Russia’s six-week-old invasion failed to take Ukraine’s capital quickly and achieve what Western countries say was President Vladimir Putin’s initial aim of ousting the Ukrainian government. Russia’s focus is now on the Donbas, a mostly Russian-speaking region in eastern Ukraine.
In Brussels, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged NATO to provide more weapons and help his war-torn country prevent further alleged atrocities like those reported in Kyiv’s northern outskirts. Ukrainian authorities are working to identify hundreds of bodies found in Bucha and other towns after Russian troops withdrew and to document evidence of possible war crimes.
“My agenda is very simple. ... it’s weapons, weapons and weapons,” Kuleba said as he arrived at NATO headquarters for talks with the military organization’s foreign ministers.
“The more weapons we get and the sooner they arrive in Ukraine, the more human lives will be saved,” he said.
The Western alliance is striving to avoid actions that might pull any of its 30 members directly into the war. Still, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member nations to send Ukraine more weapons, and not just defensive arms.
Western countries have provided Ukraine with portable anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, but they have been reluctant to supply aircraft, tanks or any equipment that Ukrainian troops would have to be trained to use.
Asked what more his country was seeking, Kuleba listed planes, land-based missiles, armored vehicles and air defense systems.
Moscow announced more than a week ago that it planned to concentrate its forces in the east, and they have largely withdrawn from Kyiv and the north. Growing numbers of Putin’s troops, along with mercenaries, have been reported moving into the Donbas, where Russia-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces for eight years and control two areas.
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Ahead of its Feb. 24 invasion, Moscow recognized the Luhansk and Donetsk areas as independent states. Military analysts have said Putin could be seeking to expand into government-controlled territory.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk urged civilians to evacuate to safer regions before it was too late.
“Later, people will come under fire, and we won’t be able to do anything to help them,” Vereshchuk said.
She said Ukraine and Russian officials agreed to establish 10 civilian evacuation routes from Donetsk, Luhansk and the Zaporizhzhia region. She said residents would be able to seek safety in the cities of Zaporizhzhia in southeast Ukraine and Bakhmut in the east.
The change of Russia’s focus brought relief to Chernihiv, a city near Ukraine’s northern border with Belarus that was encircled and cut off for weeks,
The departed troops left behind twisted buildings and traumatized residents, who clambered over rubble and passed cars destroyed by the fighting. Dozens of people lined up for food, diapers and medicine Thursday at a shattered school now serving as an aid-distribution point.
The blackboard in one classroom was chalked, “Wednesday the 23rd of February - class work.” Russia invaded Ukraine the next day, besieging Chernihiv as its troops tried to sweep south towards the capital.
“At last we can bring food,” said Viktiriia Veruha, who was distributing aid at the school. “We can now bring food, medicine, and we can evacuate people from Chernihiv, which is also very important.”
Tatiana Nesterenko, who left the city and crossed to Medyka in Poland, joined more than 4.3 million refugees who have million Ukraine since the war started.
“We spent 40 days in a basement,” she said. “Our home was destroyed by an airstrike. ... Many people are homeless now, and there were a lot of victims. There was no help, no volunteers for us. We extinguished the fire by ourselves.”
Britain’s defense ministry said Thursday that Russia was targeting the “line of control” between Ukrainian-held and rebel-controlled areas in the Donbas with artillery and airstrikes and hitting infrastructure targets around Ukraine to wear down the Ukrainian defense.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it struck fuel storage sites around the cities of Mykolaiv, Zaporozhe, Kharkiv and Chuguev overnight using cruise missiles fired from ships in the Black Sea.
A Ukrainian naval vessel caught fire under unclear circumstances in the besieged port city of Mariupol, satellite photos analyzed Thursday by The Associated Press show. The images from Planet Labs PBC appear to show the Ukrainian command ship Donbas burning at the Sea of Azov port on Wednesday afternoon as a nearby building also burned.
A cause for the fire remained unclear.
Mariupol has experienced some of the war’s greatest deprivations. Russian forces are fighting street by street to capture the city; doing so would allow Russia to secure a continuous land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow seized from Ukraine in 2014.
Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko said more than 5,000 civilians have been killed during weeks of Russian bombardment and street fighting, including 210 children. British defense officials said 160,000 people remained trapped in the city, which had a prewar population of 430,000.
Oleksandr Shputun, spokesman for the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reported Thursday that Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, remained blockaded near the Donbas. He said Russian forces also were carrying out “brutal measures” in the southern Kherson region, which they hold.
The International Criminal Court has opened an investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine. In areas north of the capital, Ukrainian officials gathered evidence of Russian atrocities amid signs Moscow’s troops killed people indiscriminately before retreating.
Ukrainian authorities said the bodies of least 410 civilians were found in towns around Kyiv, victims of what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has portrayed as a Russian campaign of murder, rape, dismemberment and torture. Some victims were apparently shot at close range or died with their hands bound.
Western officials warned that similar atrocities were likely to have taken place in other areas occupied by Russian troops. Zelenskyy accused Russian forces of trying to cover up war crimes in areas still under their control, “afraid that the global anger over what was seen in Bucha would be repeated.”
“We have information that the Russian troops have changed tactics and are trying to remove the dead people, the dead Ukrainians, from the streets and cellars of territory they occupied,” he said in a nighttime video address. “This is only an attempt to hide the evidence and nothing more.”
The Kremlin insists its troops have committed no war crimes and alleged the Ukrainians staged the images of brutality coming out of Bucha, where piles of body bags were getting taken to a facility for identification and investigation.
Two former German government ministers have submitted a criminal complaint with federal prosecutors seeking the opening of a war crimes probe against Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin and Russian military personnel.
The pair want to use national laws allowing for the prosecution in Germany of individuals accused of serious crimes committed elsewhere.
Lawyer Nikolaos Gazeas, who compiled the 140-page criminal complaint on their behalf, cited a report Thursday by news weekly Der Spiegel that said Germany’s foreign intelligence agency had intercepted radio messages between Russian soldiers discussing the killings of civilians in Bucha.
Gazeas said parallel probes in multiple jurisdictions made sense and could be mutually reinforcing. Members of the U.S. House late Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation calling for a federal government report on evidence of war crimes committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
In reaction to the alleged atrocities, the U.S. announced sanctions against Putin’s two adult daughters and said it is toughening penalties against Russian banks. Britain banned investment in Russia and pledged to end its dependence on Russian coal and oil by the end of the year.
The European Union is also expected to take additional punitive measures, including an embargo on Russian coal.
Zelenskyy said the sanctions would not be effective unless they included a ban on Russian oil imports, on which Europe relies heavily. He said the West’s sanctions on Russia so far “can’t be called commensurate to the evil the world saw in Bucha” and elsewhere.
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Rosa reported from Chernihiv, Ukraine. Oleksandr Stashevskyi and Cara Anna in Bucha, Ukraine, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Ukraine, and Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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Sock Bottoms eliminate the hassle of children removing their socks, parents having to search for missing pairs, or losing them in the washing machine.
MILWAUKEE, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- All busy parents have faced the problem of trying to keep socks on their children's feet, not to mention issues with finding lost socks and matching missing pairs. Entrepreneur and mother of two young children, Katy Prushiek launched Sock Bottoms out of frustration with her young son struggling to keep his socks on his feet.
Contemporary, chic, and functional, Sock Bottoms are unique patent-pending children's pants with socks attached. They save stressed parents time by conveniently eliminating the hassle of their children removing their socks. This means no more searching for missing pairs, figuring out if the socks still fit and match, or losing them in the washing machine.
"I'm always on the hunt for adorable children's clothing that's functional," said Prushiek, owner of Sock Bottoms. "Our target audience is parents, with a focus on busy moms. There's nothing like it on the market. Sock Bottoms will change the world because pants and socks will be worn in a whole new way."
Besides the aforementioned, additional benefits of Sock Bottoms include:
- Matching sizes – Because the pants and socks are combined, parents don't have to worry about finding the correct sock size.
- No gap – There is no gap between the pants and socks for cold weather.
- Durable – Sock Bottoms will last at least 1 year or longer when properly cared for.
- Simplicity – Simply put Sock Bottoms on like regular pants and adjust the socks.
- Unique – Sock Bottoms are unique, but look like typical pants and socks, fit better in shoes, and designs are stylish and cute.
- Affordable – The product costs similar to a usual pair of children's pants. They can be bought on the company's website or on Amazon.
- Elastic waistband – Helps with fitting properly and making sure pants stay up.
Sock Bottoms can be purchased directly from the company's e-commerce site, https://www.sock-bottoms.com/.
Created by an entrepreneur and mother, Sock Bottoms are innovative patent-pending children's pants with socks attached that are ideal for busy parents. For more information, please visit the company's website https://www.sock-bottoms.com/.
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| 2022-07-15T01:11:47Z
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CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today announced that Ed Tilly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Schell, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
The webcast and replay of the presentation will be accessible at www.cboe.com in the Investor Relations section, under Events and Presentations. The archived webcast is expected to be available within an hour of the presentation.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX and digital assets, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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| 2022-09-07T22:27:14Z
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Heal America aims to decrease violence across the country and promote peace
ARLINGTON, Va., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heal America is kicking off a nationwide initiative called the Summer of Healing. The initiative will support community leaders across the country by offering resources and grants to leaders and organizations working to decrease violence and bridge divides among community members and law enforcement.
The Summer of Healing officially kicked-off with a series of Juneteenth events, including the gathering in Texas led by Opal Lee. Opal is widely known as the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' and is serving as an honorary Chair of the Summer of Healing.
The Summer of Healing has since provided nearly $2 million in grants distributed among 43 organizations in 18 cities, including Dallas, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Newark, New Jersey; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Community leaders will invest the funds in local projects to advance strategies to reduce and eliminate violence and create lasting change. Example projects include:
- Roca Inc. is leading a combined in-person and tech solution in Baltimore that trains police officers in emotional regulation to reduce harmful and negative interactions in their personal lives and with the community.
- In Dallas, a group called Violence Interrupters is using relationship management and mentoring to avoid escalations that result in violent crimes.
- In Las Vegas, Hope for Prisoners is changing the community by helping pair people coming out of prison with mentors from law enforcement who can help them overcome the challenges of reentering society.
- In Atlanta, Shoot Film Not Guns Anti-bullying/Stop the Violence Youth Initiative educates youth in underserved communities using "Careers in Film" workshops. Youth participants will learn camera operation, engage their acting abilities, master the art of storytelling and improve their creative writing skills to tell stories relevant to their communities, thereby increasing their academic levels and working on positive activities throughout the summer.
"Despite the violence and conflict we've seen, there are areas of excellence around this country where people are committed to bringing peace and healing to their cities," said Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr., the co-chair of the Summer of Healing and pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. "There's never been a more urgent time for this kind of work. The innovative solutions to curb violence must come from local leaders and organizations, and I'm excited to be working with such leaders."
Antong Lucky, co-chair of Heal America, President of Urban Specialists and co-chair of the Summer of Healing said the following, "We cannot change the injustices of history – they will always echo from the past – but we can move forward with the startling promise of human progress and connection, and that's what the Summer of Healing is all about. We are eager to work with these terrific organizations to bring healing to their hometowns and the nation."
Lucky and Soaries are co-chairs of the Summer of Healing. Leon Ford, a criminal justice reform advocate, and Ryan Tillman, a corporal in the Chino, Ca., Police Department and founder of Breaking Barriers United, will serve as ambassadors for the Summer of Healing. They will work with community leaders and police officers across the country.
The Summer of Healing initiative was created by Heal America, a national movement dedicated to fighting racial injustice with love and redemption. For more information about the Summer of Healing visit, https://healamericamovement.org/communities/#summer-of-healing.
Heal America is a movement to advance racial justice through empowerment. Heal America does this by investing in the tools, resources, and capital needed by local and national changemakers who seek to eliminate injustice. Grown from a series of local events hosted by Urban Specialists, Stand Together Foundation has partnered to expand the Heal America movement to cities across the country. Heal America seeks to interrupt violence in local communities, strengthen relationships among communities and law enforcement, and address injustice through bottom-up change. To learn more visit www.healamericamovement.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter at @joinhealamerica.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Ashleigh Wayland, awayland@standtogether.org / 703-328-7891
Brittni Smallwood, bsmallwood@healamericamovement.org
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Ford’s Bluecruise driver-assist system is getting some upgrades, including the ability to execute hands-free lane changes.
A new version of the system, dubbed Bluecruise 1.2, will arrive this fall beginning with the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford said Thursday in a press release. An Activeglide 1.2 version for Lincoln will follow as well.
With the upgraded system, drivers can execute a lane change simply by tapping the turn signal stalk, according to Ford. Bluecruise will also suggest lane changes when following slow-moving traffic. This functionality is comparable to what’s already available from the rival General Motors Super Cruise system.
Bluecruise 1.2 and Activeglide 1.2 also add predictive speed assist, which automatically adjusts speed when approaching sharp curves. The system will signal the driver ahead of time so they know why the vehicle is decelerating, Ford noted.
A third new feature is in-lane repositioning, which moves the vehicle away from those in adjacent lanes. It’s helpful when traveling next to wider vehicles, such as semi trucks, Ford noted.
In addition to the new features, engineers are continually improving the maps Bluecruise relies on with over-the-air (OTA) updates. Bluecruise only works on pre-mapped stretches of highway, with more than 130,000 miles currently available, according to Ford.
As before, even on a qualified stretch of highway, Bluecruise needs to be able to identify lane markings and confirm the driver is keeping their eyes on the road to operate.
So far, 75,000 Ford and Lincoln owners have enabled Bluecruise or Activeglide, with more than 16 million hands-free miles logged through the end of August, according to Ford.
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Tandem Tour is coming to Pocatello May 14
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - The Tandem Tour is coming to Pocatello Saturday, May 14.
This workshop is open to high school students in Pocatello. During the session, students will work together to learn ways they can help themselves and each other through their hardest times.
The goal of the project is to bring awareness to mental health and to teach Pocatello high school students tools to handle the struggles many students face every day.
The workshop is at 9:30 a.m. at Pocatello City Council Chambers, 911 North 7th Avenue, and will be about 90 minutes.
It is free and open to the high school students and their parents/ guardians to attend.
Space is limited. Email mirby@pocatello.us to get a permission slip.
If you have a question, reach out to Miche Kirkman at 208-246-8197 or by email at mkirkman@idahocities.org.
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US to hold back Lake Powell water to protect hydropower
By SAM METZ
Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. officials announced plans Tuesday that they characterized as extraordinary to keep hundreds of billions of gallons of water stored in a reservoir on the Utah-Arizona line to prevent it from shrinking more amid prolonged drought and climate change.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation plans to hold back about 480,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Powell to maintain Glen Canyon Dam’s ability to produce hydropower for millions of homes and businesses in the region. That’s roughly enough water to serve 1 million to 1.5 million average households annually.
Tanya Trujillo, the bureau’s assistant secretary of water and science, said keeping the water stored in the reservoir would stave off hydropower concerns for at least 12 months, giving officials time to strategize for how to operate the dam at a lower water elevation. The lake currently holds less than one-fourth of its full capacity and the dam produces electricity for about 5 million customers in seven U.S. states.
“We have never taken this step before in the Colorado River basin, but conditions we see today and the potential risks we see on the horizon demand that we take prompt action,” Trujillo said.
The decision will not have any immediate impacts on the amount of water allocated for the region’s cities. And it won’t affect farms that rely on the Colorado River, which already face mandatory cuts in central Arizona.
But it illustrates the compounding challenges facing Mexico and the seven U.S. states that rely on the Colorado River, which supplies water to about 40 million people and a $5 billion-a-year agricultural sector.
There is less water flowing through the river than is consumed by cities and farms throughout the region. And the water levels in the river’s two primary storage reservoirs — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — have plummeted substantially over the past two decades — to such an extent that boaters found a decades-old dead body in a barrel exposed on Sunday.
The action announced Tuesday is one of several that have been taken to shore up Lake Powell. The Bureau of Reclamation has also ordered releases from other reservoirs upstream frpm Lake Powell, including 500,000 acre-feet of water from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir on the Utah-Wyoming border announced last month. Releases from Flaming Gorge as well as Blue Mesa reservoir in Colorado and the Navajo reservoir in New Mexico were ordered last year.
Shoring up Lake Powell may allow water to continue flowing through the turbines at Glen Canyon Dam and keep its hydropower-generating capacity intact, but that’s only one of several interests that officials are juggling in managing reservoir levels.
The decision injects uncertainty into the boating and recreation industries that rely on consistent reservoir levels to operate infrastructure like docks. And it forces officials to confront that without drastic conservation measures, demand for water in growing regions will likely come up against supply constraints in a hotter, drier future.
The Bureau of Reclamation announcement followed months of talks between upper basin states — Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — and their lower basin counterparts in Arizona, California, Nevada and Mexico, which are already taking mandatory and voluntary cuts.
Federal officials first floated the proposal last month in a letter to the seven states, which responded with a joint letter in support of the move in which they asked the bureau to adjust water accounting and how it reports lake levels when deciding on future cuts.
The request centered on the fact that keeping water stored in Lake Powell will decrease the amount of water flowing downstream to Lake Mead, the Colorado River’s other main storage reservoir.
In response to concerns that less for Lake Mead would require lower basin states to take additional cuts, the bureau agreed to act as if the water had flowed downstream in calculating Lake Mead’s elevation. That compromise alters agreements reached over the past 15 years triggering cuts to water users in the lower basin once Lake Mead falls to certain thresholds.
It means moving forward, U.S. officials will “credit” Lake Mead and act as if the water kept to preserve Lake Powell had been delivered downstream when deciding how to enforce agreements — effectively splintering the lake’s actual levels from the levels used to determine cuts.
“We are going to account for the water as if it had been released. And we will do it in a way so that it will not trigger additional releases from the upper basin or additional layers of shortage in the lower basin,” Trujillo said.
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National distribution network will get formula to shelves around the country
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reckitt is proud to provide the largest delivery of infant formula to the United States on three UPS flights from our world-class facility in Tuas, Singapore, facilitated by the White House's Operation Fly Formula initiative. With Reckitt's contribution of over 418,000 pounds of infant formula base powder, which equates to approximately 6 million 8-oz servings, this is a significant step toward bringing the U.S. infant formula shortage to an end. Our infant formula powder will be finished and packaged in the United States as Enfamil, a brand that U.S. consumers have known and trusted for generations, and which is the No. 1 recommended brand by pediatricians. These Enfamil products are already part of an extensive nationwide distribution network that reaches retail shelves across America quickly and efficiently and are also approved as WIC-eligible, to meet the needs of every family searching for infant formula.
Between now and November, Reckitt will import the equivalent of 66 million 8-oz servings of Enfamil formula, the biggest contribution from an existing US brand. Our manufacturing facilities are operating 24/7, and we're continually looking for more ways to increase supply, while ensuring the highest levels of safety and quality. Reckitt is thankful for the support from the White House, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), our supply chain partners and employees globally, who have stepped up to enable us to take every measure we can to end this shortage as quickly as possible.
Reckitt* exists to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We believe that access to the highest-quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment is a right, not a privilege.
Reckitt is the company behind some of the world's most recognisable and trusted consumer brands in hygiene, health and nutrition, including Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, Clearasil, Dettol, Durex, Enfamil, Finish, Gaviscon, Harpic, Lysol, Mortein, Mucinex, Nurofen, Nutramigen, Strepsils, Vanish, Veet, Woolite and more. Every day, more than 20 million Reckitt products are bought globally. We always put consumers and people first, seek out new opportunities, strive for excellence in all that we do and build shared success with all our partners. We aim to do the right thing, always. We are a diverse global team of more than 43,000 colleagues. We draw on our collective energy to meet our ambitions of purpose-led brands, a healthier planet and a fairer society. Find out more, or get in touch with us at www.reckitt.com
Mead Johnson Nutrition was acquired by Reckitt in 2017, merging the two company's commitments to innovation and science to continue fueling advancements in pediatric nutrition. Today, the nutrition business continues to drive innovation from its Evansville, IN site and is trusted by parents and healthcare professionals all over the world to support developing minds and bodies. We're committed to ensuring that every mom and every baby a healthy start.
Enfamil's full product portfolio is formulated to provide optimal nutrition for infants and children through every stage of development. Their dedication to science and innovation remains vital to both their product portfolio and mission by using leading-edge technologies, a highly specialized team, and expert collaborations to benefit pediatric populations around the world. Today, the Enfamil brand is trusted by parents and healthcare professionals through their passion for innovation and delivering high quality products.
* Reckitt is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies
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NEW ORLEANS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until July 1, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Riskified Ltd. (the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
What You May Do
If you purchased or acquired shares of Riskified as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-rskd/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by July 1, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
Riskified and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) as the Company expanded its user base, the quality of the Company's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in the Registration Statement); (ii) the Company had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which the Company had limited experience, and that this expansion had negatively impacted the effectiveness of the Company's machine learning platform; (iii) the Company suffered from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's representations in its Registration Statement were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis.
The case is Thomas v. Riskified Ltd., et al., No. 22-cv-03545.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
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The new campaign showcases how bestselling, Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer instantly cuts frizz by 50% compared to untreated hair.
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bumble and bumble announced today that it is partnering with actress Brittany O'Grady, for their new campaign celebrating the brand's #1 best seller Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer. The multitasking Primer was shown to instantly cut frizz by 50% compared to untreated hair, and stay that way all day, even in extreme humidity.
Both at home and on set, Brittany is known for loving a range of looks – from smooth and sleek to natural, voluminous curls. Consumers and fans can follow Brittany through a day in her life with a new campaign video, where Brittany relies on her co-star, Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, to support her style all day long with humidity-tested, frizz reduction support.
"I'm so excited to be a part of this campaign for Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer," Brittany shared. "I'm thrilled to talk about a product that I truly love and that helps me so much on a daily basis. I don't have to worry about my style changing throughout the day because of frizz."
Corey Reese, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bumble and bumble said, "At Bumble and bumble, we believe in really great hair on your own terms and Brittany embodies that mindset. She embraces a fearless approach to hair styling and self-expression, making her a perfect partner for this campaign."
Bumble and bumble #1 bestseller, Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, is a multitasking leave in treatment for all hair types powered by a signature 6-oil blend. In addition to featherlight moisture, it provides heat protection up to 450°F/232°C, has UV filters to help protect hair against the drying effects of the sun, helps protect color from fading for up to 16 washes, detangles to help protect against breakage, smoothes, softens, and adds shine. One Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer is sold every minute*.
The collection is available now at Ulta and Ulta.com, Sephora and Sephora.com, Bumbleandbumble.com, Bumble and bumble Flagship NYC Salons and Bb.Local Salons.
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*Based on internal sales data, 12 months ending January 31, 2022.
Bumble and bumble began as a New York City salon in 1977, where Bumble and bumble hairdressers clipped, colored and styled their way into prominence in magazines, on runways, and backstage around the world.
The brand is inspired by masters of the craft – hair stylists and colorists who are obsessed with technical and artistic excellence through bold self-expression. Bumble and bumble invents products to meet these professionals' exacting standards that are also easy enough for anyone to use. From the iconic, wave-enhancing Surf Spray to the bestselling, mega moisturizing Hairdresser's Invisible Oil range, these well-loved products are used by the pros in Bumble and bumble salons and by millions of people around the world at home every day.
At Bumble and bumble, we believe in really great hair on your own terms.
Our mission – to provide a range of high-performing products and techniques inclusive of every hair type, texture, and styling preference so that you can create the hair you want every day, every night, every time.
Pro-curated, backstage-vetted, and life-tested for real, powerful results.
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Wisconsin adds Wofford transfer Max Klesmit to its backcourt
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has added former Wofford guard Max Klesmit as the Badgers continue reshaping their roster. Klesmit scored 14.9 points per game for Wofford this past season and earned third-team all-Southern Conference honors. The 6-3 guard also had 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game. This announcement comes three weeks after Wisconsin added Green Bay transfer Kamari McGee to its backcourt. Wisconsin must replace All-America guard Johnny Davis and second-leading scorer Brad Davison from a team that went 25-8, won a share of the Big Ten regular-season title and reached the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32 this past season.
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Funeral services held for Tyre Sampson, teen killed on free-fall ride in Orlando
ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - Funeral services were held Saturday in St. Louis for a 14-year-old teenager who died last month at an Orlando theme park.
Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a free-fall ride at Icon Park.
The investigation into his cause of death continues, and on Saturday, it was time for his friends and family to lay him to rest as hundreds attended the services for Tyre.
“There’s a lot of love here. There’s a lot of support. It’s terrible; it’s a tragedy. It’s something no mother should ever have to go through,” said family friend Kelly Southhall.
According to his family, Tyre was 6-foot-4 and 325 pounds and on the path to greatness on the football field.
Reggie Rice, Tyre’s cousin, says he will always carry his younger cousin in his heart.
“He asked me every time we played football, ‘what do you want to do when I get older or who did I want to be like when I get old.’ I was like, I don’t know, ‘who do you want to be like?’ And he told me, ‘nobody, I’m going to be myself,’” Rice said.
Tyre’s friends and family said bigger than his physique was his larger-than-life personality.
“I would always tease him about the size of his shoes, and he would joke it off and laugh it off. I was like, ‘what size is your shoe?’ He would say 17 with a lot of pride,” Tyre’s former teacher Vida Weekly said.
Weekly also said Tyre was growing into a great young man and leader as he helped younger students at City Garden Montessori School.
She hopes his loss helps others heal and grow.
“I pray that somebody in this situation learns from this,” Weekly said.
Family lawyer and prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has called Tyre’s death “completely preventable.”
The teen’s death was captured on video, which Crump called the worst he has ever seen, except for the torture death of George Floyd.
The Orlando ride was billed as the tallest free-standing drop tower on earth, and it remains closed as investigators continue to figure out what exactly happened.
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PEARL HARBOR — A 2005 Temple High School graduate and Temple native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), this summer.
Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Ross is a culinary specialist aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operating out of San Diego, Calif.
A Navy culinary specialist is responsible for preparing menus, ordering food items, operating kitchen and dining facilities, and keeping records for food supplies and financial budgets.
Aircraft carriers provide unique capabilities and survivability. They are a powerful exhibition of the American Navy’s legacy of innovation, technological evolution and maritime dominance, according to Navy officials.
Since USS Langley’s commissioning 100 years ago, the nation’s aircraft carriers, such as USS Abraham Lincoln, and embarked carrier air wings have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maintained enduring commitments worldwide.
“The aircraft carrier is our U.S. Navy’s centerpiece, our flagship, and a constant reminder to the rest of the world of our enduring maritime presence and influence,” said Rear Adm. James P. Downey, USN, Program Executive Officer (PEO) Aircraft Carriers. “These ships touch every part of our Navy’s mission to project power, ensure sea control, and deter our adversaries.”
Today, Ross uses skills and values similar to those learned in Temple.
“My mom always taught me to take care of the things I needed to first,” Ross said. “I think that helps me as a leader. I keep my standards for myself high before I try to change other people.”
As the world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring safety at sea and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
The theme of RIMPAC 2022 is Capable, Adaptive, Partners. The participating nations and forces exercise a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of maritime forces. These capabilities range from disaster relief and maritime security operations to sea control and complex warfighting. The relevant, realistic training program includes gunnery, missile, anti-submarine and air defense exercises, as well as amphibious, counter-piracy, mine clearance operations, explosive ordnance disposal, and diving and salvage operations.
“During RIMPAC, I’m looking forward to seeing all the different ships from different countries and experiencing different cultures and the way other navies work,” Ross said.
Serving in the Navy means Ross is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy supports national defense by giving the country the option of having sea protection around the world and it keeps us from being limited by location of bases,” Ross said.
With more than 90% of all trade traveling by sea, and 95% of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
According to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, four priorities will focus efforts on sailors, readiness, capabilities and capacity.
“For 245 years, in both calm and rough waters, our Navy has stood the watch to protect the homeland, preserve freedom of the seas, and defend our way of life,” said Gilday. “The decisions and investments we make this decade will set the maritime balance of power for the rest of this century. We can accept nothing less than success.”
Hosted by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC 2022 will be led by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, who will serve as Combined Task Force (CTF) commander. Royal Canadian Navy Rear Adm. Christopher Robinson will serve as deputy commander of the CTF, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Toshiyuki Hirata as the vice commander, and Fleet Marine Force will be led by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joseph Clearfield. Other key leaders of the multinational force will include Commodore Paul O’Grady of the Royal Australian Navy, who will command the maritime component, and Brig. Gen. Mark Goulden of the Royal Canadian Air Force, who will command the air component.
“I’m proud I was able to narrow down what I wanted to do in my life and accomplish it through the Navy,” Ross said.
During RIMPAC, a network of capable, adaptive partners train and operate together in order to strengthen their collective forces and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. RIMPAC 2022 contributes to the increased interoperability, resiliency and agility needed by the Joint and Combined Force to deter and defeat aggression by major powers across all domains and levels of conflict.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Ross and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“It means having the chance to have a greater impact on the world than I would be able to in another job,” added Ross.
Additional information about RIMPAC is available at http://www.cpf.navy.mil.
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| 2022-08-01T03:24:30Z
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HOUSTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation today reported net income of $245 million for the first quarter 2022, compared to net income of $21 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 and a loss of $(180) million for the first quarter of 2021.
Reliable operations and favorable market conditions enabled CITGO to generate EBITDA1 of $518 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to EBITDA of $236 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $139 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. There were no special items for the first quarter of 2022.
"We have worked hard to position CITGO operationally and commercially to benefit from improved refining margins, and the first quarter provided this opportunity," said Carlos Jordá, CITGO President and CEO. "I'm equally pleased that we successfully completed a major Cat Cracker (FCC) and Alkylation plant turnaround at our Corpus Christi refinery, and both of the affected units are back in operation."
Q1 2022 Highlights:
- Throughput – Crude throughput in the first quarter of 2022 was 731,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), resulting in overall crude utilization of 95%. This compares to fourth quarter of 2021 throughput of 723,000 bpd, and overall crude utilization of 94%. Feedstock processing for the first quarter 2022 was 20,000 bpd compared to 73,000 bpd for the previous quarter, due primarily to the Corpus Christi turnaround.
- Turnarounds and Capital Investments - Invested $205 during the first quarter, consisting of $133 in turnaround and catalyst changes and $72 million in capital expenditures. This compares with a total spend of $49 million during the previous quarter with no turnaround activity. The turnaround expenses were concentrated in Corpus Christi, where the FCC and Alkylation turnarounds required extensive refractory and metal repairs in the reactor, extending the duration and cost. Manpower during the turnaround for both units peaked at 2,460 contractors, with an outstanding safety performance with no recordable incidents. At Lake Charles, catalyst changes were done for A Reformer, and turnarounds for C Reformer and the Unicracker were advanced after the reformer experienced catalyst losses.
- Operational Excellence – Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance was excellent, and the Company is on pace for record-setting occupational safety and environmental performance for 2022.
- Commercial Excellence - CITGO expanded its customer base in Latin America, and export/domestic marine sales increased 61% over first quarter 2021 to 214,000 bpd. The Company's Lubricants and Light Oils business units also contributed favorably to the first quarter results.
"While significant energy-market uncertainties remain in the near term, we are confident that through reliable and safe operations we can continue providing a consistent supply of fuel products to our customers in the North American and Latin American markets," Jordá concluded.
Notable Personnel Changes:
CITGO also continued to strengthen its leadership team in the first quarter with the appointment of Bob Kent to the CITGO Petroleum Board of Directors. Jerry Dunn was also named Vice President of Refining, replacing Art Klein who retired after more than 40 years of service to CITGO, and Sterling Neblett was named Vice President and General Manager of the Lake Charles refinery, succeeding Mr. Dunn in that role. In addition, Joe Carroll was named the Company's first-ever Chief Information Officer.
Stephen McNabb also was named CITGO Treasurer in May 2022.
About CITGO
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 769,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth-largest and is one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products, and supplies a network of approximately 4,300 locally owned and operated branded retail outlets, all located east of the Rocky Mountains. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
General:
CITGO publishes financial and other information on its website, including reports of quarterly and annual results of operations and financial condition. While CITGO's historical financial information is presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), except for certain non-GAAP financial measures (see below), CITGO is not an SEC reporting company and does not report all information required of SEC reporting companies.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" regarding financial and operating items relating to the CITGO business. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. This press release may also contain estimates and projections regarding market and industry data that were obtained from internal company estimates as well as third-party sources believed to be generally reliable. However, market data is subject to change and cannot always be verified with complete certainty due to limits on the availability and reliability of raw data and other limitations and uncertainties inherent in any statistical survey, interpretation or presentation of market data and management's estimates and projections. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. CITGO disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release also contains operational metrics and non-GAAP information, including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, that have not been audited and are based on management's estimates, which may be difficult to verify. These non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, and not a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP measures used by other companies in our industry. We consider these non-GAAP financial measures to be important because we believe they provide useful supplemental measures of the operating performance of the Company, exclusive of unusual events, as well as factors that do not directly affect what we consider to be our core operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Please see the reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure set forth on page 5 of this press release.
Refinery EBITDA Estimates:
The estimates of Refinery EBITDA presented in this press release are calculated as refinery hydrocarbon gross margin minus refinery operating expenses and non-operating and income/(expense) items, plus depreciation and amortization. Our estimates of Refinery EBITDA are intended as estimates of our refineries' earnings before taxes and interest and depreciation and amortization. Shown in the table on page 6 of this press release is a reconciliation of our estimates of Refinery of EBITDA (on an individual and total refinery basis) to EBITDA for our consolidated operations for the respective periods presented therein. In addition, we summarize below the methodologies and assumptions we utilize in connection with our estimates of the various components of Refinery EBITDA.
With respect to these components of Refinery EBITDA, we define refinery hydrocarbon gross margin as the estimated value of a refinery's production less the cost of hydrocarbons and intermediate feedstocks used by that refinery. The estimated values of production are not calculated in the same way as revenues for U.S. GAAP purposes, and these values would not be eligible for revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP, we recognize revenues at the time products are sold, whereas the estimated values are based on production dates, which may not be the same as the market values at the time of sale. In addition, our U.S. GAAP revenues are based on the actual sales prices of products, while the estimated values are based on selected market indexes. As a result, the actual revenues realized for the sale of products may vary based on the timing, location or actual realized sales price. The cost of hydrocarbons and intermediate feedstocks used to calculate refinery hydrocarbon gross margin are the acquisition costs of these inputs used by a refinery. Costs relating to these items are included as part of cost of sales and operating expenses on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income under U.S. GAAP. However, for purposes of calculating refinery hydrocarbon gross margin, these costs are not calculated in the same way that we calculate amounts included in cost of sales under U.S. GAAP, and the amounts reflected in refinery hydrocarbon gross margin may materially understate or overstate the corresponding U.S. GAAP amounts.
In addition, refinery operating expenses reflect estimates of the direct costs and expenses associated with operating the refineries, such as labor and related burden energy, maintenance and materials, and depreciation and amortization. Costs and expenses relating to these items are included as part of other expenses or cost of sales and operating expenses on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income under U.S. GAAP, along with other expenses. The amounts allocated to our refineries for certain of these costs and expenses for purposes of our estimates of Refinery EBITDA do not necessarily reflect the full amounts of such costs, or may materially overstate or understate such costs.
Further, other miscellaneous costs and indirect expenses associated with operating the refineries include certain overhead expenses for crude supply and trading, industrial products and petrochemicals, as well as certain refinery-related equity in the investments of affiliates and insurance proceeds. These items reflect amounts included as part of cost of sales and operating expenses and other income, other expenses, insurance recoveries and equity in earnings of affiliates on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. along with other expenses. The amounts allocated to our refineries for certain of these costs and expenses for purposes of our estimates of Refinery EBITDA do not necessarily reflect the full amounts of such costs, or may materially overstate or understate such costs.
Select items affecting Adjusted EBITDA during the periods shown above were:
– Hurricane Laura expenses (all periods presented): To date, we incurred approximately $94 million in repair costs, of which approximately $50 million were recovered through insurance.
– During 1Q 2022, CITGO did not incur any significant costs associated with the repairs from the damages caused by Winter Storm Uri (to date: $24MM). Out of $24MM approximately $14MM were recovered through insurance.
– LIFO permanent dip (4Q 2021): We incurred approximately $100 million benefit in 2021 because of selling prior years' inventory layers at prices above cost.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Three months after McDonald’s suspended operations in Russia, hundreds of people streamed into its famous former outlet on Moscow’s Pushkin Square as the restaurant reopened Sunday under a Russian owner and a new name.
In March, McDonald’s halted operations of its company-run restaurants in Russia. Although some run by franchisees stayed open, the action by the multinational fast-food chain was among the most visible responses by foreign companies to Russia sending troops into Ukraine.
Two months later, McDonald’s decided to leave Russia altogether and sold its 850 restaurants to Alexander Govor, who held licenses for 25 franchises in Siberia.
Govor is moving fast to reopen the shuttered outlets. It wasn’t until a couple of hours before the Pushkin Square restaurant opened that the Russian chain’s new name was announced: Vkusno-i Tochka (Tasty-period).
The logo is different, but still evokes the golden arches: a circle and two yellow oblongs — representing a beef patty and french fries — configured into a stylized M.
Fifteen of the former McDonald’s were set to reopen in Moscow on Sunday. Oleg Paroev, the chain’s general director, said he aims to have 200 open by the end of the month.
As part of the sales deal, whose monetary terms were not announced, the new operation agreed to retain all 62,000 people employed by McDonald’s prior to its exit.
The crowd at the Pushkin Square outlet, however sizable and lively, was no match for the turnout for the McDonald’s opening in 1990, when people waited in line for hours. At that time, McDonald’s had psychological and political resonance beyond hamburgers.
The opening was the first taste most Muscovites had of Western consumerism and service efficiency, as well as a sign the Soviet Union was slowly dropping its guard and allowing foreign culture into the country.
On Sunday, that earlier symbolism echoed through Sunday’s reopening with a note of nostalgia.
“This is a historic place — the flagship of McDonald’s,” Govor told reporters. “I’m sure it will be the flagship for us.”
Inside, the restaurant resembled a fraternal twin of its former self. There were touchscreens for placing orders and counter workers wearing familiar polo-shirt uniforms.
“We’re sure that our customers won’t notice a difference between us,” Paroev said. However, he said, the company will seek a new soft drinks supplier as it has limited stocks of Coca-Cola.
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Back-to-school supplies cost more this year
Published: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:19 PM EDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
(CNN) - Parents sending kids back to school have to dig deeper into their pockets for supplies this year.
The National Retail Federation says families in the United States are spending $11 billion more on school supplies this year than three years ago, which is about $168 more per family.
Many families are already adjusting their household budgets to absorb higher prices, but when everything costs more, it can add up.
Klover, a consumer data company, says the price of Scotch tape products has surged 70% from last year. Sharpies are up nearly 55% and Elmer’s glue is up 30%.
There is one notable exception. Crayola Crayons have seen a steady drop in prices in the past few years.
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Woman who met husband in drive-thru, man who visited 165 White Castles in 21 days, and news anchor who dresses in White Castle-themed costumes for Halloween are among this year's winners
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- White Castle, the family-owned fast-food hamburger chain and popular consumer-packaged goods business, inducted 10 of its most loyal and passionate customers into its Cravers Hall of Fame on Thursday. The 10 inductees, who come from eight states, were chosen from a large number of entries that all showed just how far some people will go to satisfy their White Castle "Crave."
The 10 members of the 21st class of the Cravers Hall of Fame were formally inducted during an in-person ceremony at White Castle's home office in Columbus. White Castle provided the inductees with complimentary travel, dining and hotel accommodations as well as a reception in their honor. Each one received a plaque commemorating their special place in the Cravers Hall of Fame. In addition, their individual stories will be featured on the restaurant's iconic slider box packaging.
"Yesterday was a very special day for White Castle, with 10 more incredible fans joining our Cravers Hall of Fame," said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle. "They all have such unique and interesting stories about the ways in which White Castle has played a significant role in their lives. As a family-owned business, we're really touched to hear about their personal connection with White Castle."
The Cravers Hall of Fame is an exclusive club that White Castle created in 2001 to recognize its most zealous fans, who are affectionately referred to as Cravers. Each year, hundreds of Cravers submit their White Castle stories in hopes of being chosen for the Cravers Hall of Fame. While some of the stories are funny, some are poignant and some are remarkable, all of them are very personal, heartfelt testaments to the ways in which White Castle has touched lives and created lasting memories.
This year's stories include a woman who met her husband in a White Castle drive-thru, a man who shared White Castle on his first date with the woman who eventually became his wife, a teacher who had his eighth grade students develop their writing skills by drafting reviews of White Castle sliders, a man who celebrated his 60th birthday in 2021 by visiting 165 White Castle locations in 21 days, and a man who credits White Castle for helping to maintain his friendship with his high school buddies for over 35 years.
In addition, Monica Day, an anchor with Columbus' NBC affiliate WCMH Channel 4, was chosen as the "Craver in Extremis." White Castle created this title in 2002 to recognize public figures, celebrities and pop icons who have publicly expressed their love of White Castle. Monica frequently talks about her passion for the brand on the air. She has shared White Castle's stuffing recipe with her fans and viewers and even wore a White Castle-themed costume to Columbus' celebrated HighBall Halloween party. She joins the likes of Alice Cooper, Telfar Clemens, Adam Richman, Kal Penn and John Cho, and the late Stan Lee as Cravers in Extremis members of the Cravers Hall of Fame.
Since the Hall of Fame's start in 2001, a total of 272 inductees have been honored with this distinguished award. Nominations for the next class of Cravers Hall of Famers can be submitted now through White Castle's website here.
The Cravers Hall of Fame Class of 2021 includes:
1. Christine Reed, Floral Park, New York
Christine's fondness for White Castle started as a young child when her grandfather first introduced her to sliders. Many of her subsequent visits to White Castle were connected to special occasions and memorable moments. Her first date, for example, took place at a White Castle, as did many late-night escapades. After the funeral of her great-grandmother, who was a devoted slider fan, Christine headed to White Castle in her honor while other family members dined at a fancier restaurant. She has made White Castle's famous slider stuffing for Thanksgiving dinners. Her brother even brought sliders to cheer her up following a tough breakup. She and that boyfriend eventually got back together and, when they got married, served White Castle sliders at their reception. In their 25 years together, Christine and her husband have celebrated anniversaries, New Year's Eves and Valentine's Days at White Castle, strengthening her already deep connection to the brand.
2. J.W. Peck, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Some people win over their dates with flowers, candy or a candlelit dinner. J.W. Peck won over his wife, Paula, with White Castle. Years ago, J.W.'s friends fixed him up on a date with Paula, whom they thought would be a perfect match. J.W. arrived to pick her up with a bouquet of lillies and a box of six frozen White Castle Cheese Sliders. She was impressed with his generosity — and his good taste! After dinner and a movie, they returned to Paula's place, where they shared "a little romancing" along with warm sliders from the microwave, which J.W. said "never tasted so good." J.W., also known as the three sliders, one onion chips and medium chocolate shake guy, and Paula, six-piece chicken rings and large onion chips, celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2021, saying they still crave each other — and their slider dates!
3. Tressia Stokes, Hobart, Indiana
When Tressia Stokes' grandmother passed away, her last will and testament instructed the family to enjoy a White Castle meal on her. Tressia wasn't particularly surprised at her grandmother's request, as four generations of her family had been sharing White Castle meals at family gatherings, both the happy and the sad. After Tressia's mother's passing, for example, a couple of family members each showed up at her house with White Castle because "everyone knew when we gathered together, we had White Castle." For Tressia's family, including a White Castle meal in a legal document like a last will and testament will ensure that it's served at events and gatherings of future generations, both in times of celebration and of sorrow.
4. Andrew Dohler, Boca Raton, Florida
Growing up in New York, Andrew Dohler hung out at the White Castle the way most of his friends hung out at the mall. As he got older, he never lost his love for White Castle, even after moving to Florida. In fact, he returned to New York a few times just to get a taste of his beloved White Castle. When he took his girlfriend — now his wife — to New York for the first time, White Castle was their initial stop. And once when flying from New York back to Florida, he brought a Crave Case on board. Instead of enjoying the sliders at home, however, he gave them away to his fellow passengers. Needless to say, Andrew was one happy Craver when White Castle opened its Orlando location, less than three hours from his home. Now, he's able to pass down the White Castle legacy to his own three kids, making them all part of the craver Nation for life.
5. Jessica Fields, Brownsburg, Indiana
Jessica has White Castle — and her best friend — to thank for making a love connection that's now in its 24th year. The summer before her senior year of high school, Jessica went with her best friend to pick up some White Castle before starting their shift as lifeguards at the local pool. The guy in the car in front of them at the drive-thru window kept looking at the girls through his rearview mirror. So, Jessica's friend stepped out of the car, walked up to the young man and asked if he had a girlfriend. Learning he was single, the friend gave him Jessica's number. The two chatted briefly from their cars, and two days later he called to ask her for a date. One month later, they became boyfriend and girlfriend, and they've been together ever since. Now, they celebrate special occasions with their three kids at White Castle — in the drive-thru, of course.
6. Gordon Olson, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Gordon Olson has been a long-time fan of White Castle, even though the only White Castle in Wisconsin is about 120 miles from his home in Oshkosh. Several years ago, while working as an eighth grade English teacher, Gordon learned that only two of his students were familiar with White Castle sliders. So, he brought in the frozen variety, warmed them up and shared them with his students, who were tasked with writing a food review about "those little squares of deliciousnes," as Gordon called them. The kids loved the sliders and wrote such good reviews that Gordon had several of them published in the school newspaper. The assignment not only taught kids the power of writing, it also turned them into White Castle fans.
7. Ken Oberle, Marietta, Georgia
Ken Oberle has had the crave for as long as he can remember. When he was a young boy in St. Louis, his dad would stop almost daily at White Castle on his way home from the late shift and pick up one slider and a small shake for him. As a teen, Ken landed his first job at White Castle and became known as the "White Castle guy." Ken's grandparents were fans, too, and had White Castle-branded items all around their house. Generations of family members were big-time Cravers, but Ken took it to another level. Now a resident of Georgia, he wears his White Castle socks and PUMA sneakers with his hospital scrubs, burns a White Castle candle in the breakroom and shares White Castle condiments with his co-workers. He preaches the White Castle gospel down south and makes treks to the north to satisfy his family's crave.
8. Scott Kempf, Novato, California
If the world book of records had a category for the most miles traveled to the largest number of White Castles in the shortest amount of time, Scott Kempf would, no doubt, have earned the honor. To celebrate his 60th birthday — and White Castle's 100th birthday — in 2021, Scott planned a special road trip: He committed to visiting 160 White Castle locations in 21 days or less and eating White Castle every day of the trip in every state he visited, including at the country's most eastern, western, northern and southern locations. On July 10 last year, he left Oakland, California, for Las Vegas, where he started his journey. Twenty days later, he ate at the White Castle in Orlando, Florida, the country's newest and largest castle, before heading back home. Realizing he never ate while visiting castles in New Jersey, he took a red-eye flight from San Fransisco to New Jersey, rented a car and drove to castle #1 in New Jersey for a meal before flying back to California. Over those 21 days, he made 165 visits to White Castle locations in all 15 states where they're located, eating sliders at least once in each state. He traveled approximately 16,500 miles by air and car, took nine flights, stayed in 14 hotel rooms, enjoyed 88 double sliders and increased his Twitter following 500% — from 3 to 15 — thanks to his White Castle adventure. Move over, Harold and Kumar. You have nothing on Scott Kempf.
9. Eric Galler, Woodbury, Minnesota
Eric is the vice skipper for a curling team called "Team Sliders," a name that not only represents the basic action in curling — sliding a 44-pound granite stone across a 150-foot sheet of ice — but also celebrates his and his teammates' love for White Castle sliders. In the early 1980s, Eric and his high school buddies developed the crave for White Castle, often stopping by the White Bear Avenue location in Minneapolis following a movie, practice or a game. It was the group's go-to spot. Fast forward three decades, and the steadfast friends started a curling team, learning the sport at a curling training facility in Blaine, Minnesota. They soon discovered the nearby White Castle, where they go each week following their nighttime games to celebrate wins and commiserate losses. Sliders — both the White Castle and curling varieties — have helped build the bond between these lifelong friends and cravers.
10. Monica Day, Columbus, Ohio, "Craver in Extremis"
As an anchor for WCMH Channel 4, Columbus' NBC affiliate, Monica says some of the most memorable stories she has covered involved White Castle weddings, Valentine's celebrations and love stories formed over sliders. Her journalistic interest in White Castle is no surprise, considering her personal passion for White Castle. "I can remember being a little girl," she said, "sliding back and forth on the seats in the Castle, enjoying a tiny burger, perfect for my little hands." Now, Monica watches her own kids do the same thing. Her daughter and son, she says, teethed on White Castle chicken rings, a tradition passed down from her great-grandmother. Monica says being selected to the Craver's Hall of Fame is basically her lifetime achievement award.
About White Castle®
White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders as a family-owned business for 101 years. Based in Columbus, Ohio, White Castle started serving The Original Slider® in 1921. Today, White Castle owns and operates more than 350 restaurants dedicated to satisfying customers' cravings morning, noon and night, and sells its famous fare in retail stores nationwide. The Original Slider, named in 2014 as Time magazine's "Most Influential Burger of All Time," is served alongside a menu of creatively crafted Sliders and other mouthwatering food options, including White Castle's Impossible™ Slider, named by Thrillist in 2019 as the "Best Plant-Based Fast-Food Burger." White Castle's commitment to maintaining the highest quality products extends to the company owning and operating its own meat processing plants, bakeries and frozen-food processing plants. In 2021, 100 years after the first Slider was sold, Fast Company named the fast-food pioneer one of the "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies." White Castle is known for the legendary loyalty of its team members, more than 1 in 4 of whom have worked for White Castle for at least 10 years, and also for its faithful fans ("Cravers"), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app, available at iTunes App Store or Google Play, makes it easy for Cravers to access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. They can also have their orders delivered using one of White Castle's delivery partners. For more information on White Castle, visit whitecastle.com.
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LONDON (AP) — The British government said Friday that a criminal investigation has begun into P&O Ferries after the company fired almost 800 U.K.-based crew without warning so they could be replaced by cheaper contract staff.
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the Insolvency Service had opened ”formal criminal and civil investigations.”
The Dubai-owned company has acknowledged it broke the law by not consulting unions before the mass firings on March 17. But chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite said there was no other way to stop the ferry operator from going under.
The British government has vowed to reverse the sackings but its option appear limited. It says it will introduce legislation that would force companies like P&O Ferries to pay the U.K. minimum wage at sea, as well as on land. It also has asked British ports to turn away boats carrying seafarers paid below the U.K. minimum wage, which went up Friday to 9.50 pounds ($12.45) an hour.
Hebblethwaite said the average pay of the ferries’ agency crew is 5.50 pounds ($7.20) an hour.
The company, a subsidiary of Dubai government-owned DP World, says the staff changes were needed to save the business and protect 2,200 other jobs after hundreds of millions of pounds in losses over the past two years.
But the move sparked outrage from politicians and unions, especially since P&O received millions of pounds of British government aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he welcomed the criminal investigation.
“I have called for the P&O chief executive to step down after he shamelessly told Parliament he had knowingly broken the law, and it is right the company is held to account for its actions,” he said.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today announced that James Porter, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 2022 Jefferies Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET in New York City.
A live webcast will be available in the Investors section of the company's website at www.nuvalent.com, and archived for 30 days following the presentation.
About Nuvalent
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with parallel lead programs in ROS1-positive and ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), along with multiple discovery-stage research programs. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.nuvalent.com. Follow us on Twitter (@nuvalent) and LinkedIn.
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- Megawatt scale demonstrator to be located in Bangalore, India
- Aim to deliver low-cost green hydrogen for industrial decarbonisation
LONDON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceres Power a global leader in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Shell to deliver a megawatt scale solid oxide electrolyser (SOEC) demonstrator in 2023.
Shell and Ceres are building this partnership to utilise SOEC technology to deliver high-efficiency, low-cost green hydrogen; now widely viewed as a credible route to decarbonise hard-to-abate parts of the energy system that rely on fossil fuels today.
Ceres aims to produce hydrogen at efficiencies around 20% greater than other technologies, in the range of mid-80s to 90% efficiency where it is possible to make use of waste heat in industrial processes to drive this high efficiency.
Ceres has committed £100 million for the development of its SOEC technology – with the aim of achieving a market-leading levelised cost of hydrogen of $1.5/kg by 2025. The agreement with Shell aligns with Ceres' business strategy and provides a pathway to the commercialisation and development of new markets.
The system will be installed at Shell's research and development technology centre in Bangalore, India, where the hydrogen will be used in industrial processes on site. The centre is a key part of Shell's focus on innovation and technology with the potential to provide cleaner energy solutions.
Phil Caldwell, Chief Executive of Ceres commented: "Today's announcement with Shell is a hugely important step for Ceres. The partnership endorses our business strategy and signals the potential of our SOEC technology to deliver low-cost green hydrogen for industrial decarbonisation at the scale and pace needed to reach net zero."
Yuri Sebregts, EVP Technology, Shell: "Shell's Powering Progress strategy sets a clear ambition for Shell to be a leader in the energy transition and accelerate our journey to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. Hydrogen features heavily in that strategy. Ceres, with their differentiating SOEC technology, have the potential to produce Hydrogen at an optimum cost and efficiency profile. The pilot and collaboration with Ceres are a step forward in maturing this promising technology towards industrial scale."
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Hearing First reports impact of national awareness campaign's first year, reaching hundreds of thousands of soon-to-be-parents about the newborn hearing screening
PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing First—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families of children with hearing loss and the professionals who work with them—is sharing the impact of the first year of the Starts Hear awareness campaign, which informs expectant parents about the importance of the newborn hearing screening.
Launched in February 2021, the Starts Hear awareness campaign has reached hundreds of thousands of expectant moms in its first year to inform them about the newborn hearing screening and empower them to take action in the event of a failed screening.
Bright and optimistic in design, the Starts Hear campaign taps into parents' hopes for their child's future. By linking their dreams with the importance of newborn hearing, parents are encouraged to take swift action to get a follow-up hearing evaluation.
Campaign results highlights from the first year include:
- 228.1 Million total ad views
- 24.7 Million views of 15-second campaign videos (over 20,395 hours of total watch time)
- 1.3 Million reminder emails sent to moms about the newborn hearing screening and what to do if their baby failed
- 320,322 moms visited the campaign website, StartsHear.org
- Expectant moms' awareness of the urgency of newborn hearing increased 25%
"To be effective in moving the needle and reducing delays in follow-up and diagnosis, we knew we needed to take a different approach. Starts Hear is based on research insights that came directly from discussions with expectant and new moms," said Dr. Teresa Caraway, PhD, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT, Hearing First CEO. "By reaching parents where they spend time, using a parent-centered design, and partnering with organizations with a commitment to early childhood development and/or hearing healthcare, this campaign benefits every baby with the potential to make a significant difference in the lives of children touched by hearing loss and their families."
The data from the first year of the campaign shows a positive impact with expectant parents understanding the importance of knowing their baby's hearing status and what to do should their baby fail the newborn hearing screening. The Starts Hear campaign is now entering into its second year to continue to reach more expectant moms to raise awareness of the importance of hearing health.
Learn more about the campaign and download the year one report at hearingfirst.org/starts-hear-awareness-campaign.
Hearing First helps caring adults provide infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing with the same listening, spoken language, and literacy opportunities as their hearing peers through Listening and Spoken Language (LSL). Hearing First offers free educational resources and online learning experiences for families of children with hearing loss and professionals who seek to advance their LSL knowledge and understanding. With two free online communities, the Family Support Community and Professional Learning Community, Hearing First also helps members connect with other adults who share their same experience. Hearing First is a subsidiary organization of the Oberkotter Foundation, a private foundation supporting opportunities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen and talk for over 35 years.
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YULIN, China, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 30, Yuchai YCK16H hydrogen-fueled engine was successfully ignited in Yulin, Guangxi. The engine, with a displacement of 15.93 liters and a maximum horsepower of 560 hp, is the largest hydrogen-fueled engine with the largest displacement and horsepower in China. The successful ignition of Yuchai YCK16H marks another solid step forward for Yuchai in the zero-carbon energy power system segment.
Li Hanyang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Yuchai Group, ignited YCK16H. He said that the new energy engine field has developed rapidly in recent years. Yuchai, as a manufacturer of traditional engines, has taken the initiative to embrace clean-energy engines, made breakthroughs in clean-energy engines, and supported China's strategic goals of "carbon peaking and carbon neutrality" with Yuchai's responsibility and commitment.
Heavy-duty hydrogen-fueled engine YCK16H ignited successfully
Yuchai leading the zero-carbon energy power system segment
In December 2021, Yuchai successfully ignited China's first hydrogen-fueled engine YCK05H oriented to urban buses, municipal administration, sanitation, logistics and distribution fields, driving China's internal combustion engine industry into the zero-carbon energy power system segment, and marking the start of the R&D of hydrogen-fueled engines for commercial vehicles in China.
After completing the development of the light-duty hydrogen-fueled engine platform, Yuchai has launched YCK16H heavy-duty in-cylinder direct injection hydrogen-fueled engines, making Yuchai the only professional power system supplier covering light-duty and heavy-duty hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines and fuel cell systems in the field of hydrogen energy in China.
The ignited YCK16H adopts advanced fuel high-pressure common rail, high-pressure in-cylinder direct injection technology and dual-channel turbocharging technology, which can realize homogeneous combustion or stratified combustion in the cylinder as required, featuring stronger power performance, higher thermal efficiency and better stability. The platform has high adaptability to fuel purity and can be adapted to fuels prepared by grey hydrogen, green hydrogen, methanol-produced hydrogen, and other means. The fuel supply can be freely combined according to user needs and the basic conditions of fuel production, storage and transportation, which is a highly adaptable, flexible and controllable zero-carbon/low-carbon power solution. To solve the problem of the relatively small power per liter of hydrogen-fueled engines, Yuchai chose the YC16H platform, which has higher horsepower but is smaller and lighter than similar products, and can be widely used in scenarios such as 49T tractors and other heavy commercial vehicles and distributed energy sources.
Stronger reliability and adaptability
Laying the technical foundation for zero-carbon emission internal combustion engines
Unlike other product platforms, the application of various alternative fuels puts forward higher requirements on engine reliability and adaptability. YCK16H adopts the independently developed intelligent control system and high-efficiency air management system, which can realize both equivalent ratio combustion and lean combustion, and can adjust the injection fuel pressure and air intake volume according to different fuels, so as to give play to the role of different fuels efficiently. It applies high-reliability fuel injection system technology, electric-driven closed recirculation technology and advanced exhaust gas recirculation technology to prevent the occurrence of problems such as difficult ignition and unstable combustion in ammonia-fueled internal combustion engines. It adopts intelligent variable control technology, which can convert different fuels by adjusting the fuel system and intelligent control software without changing the main body of the engine, so as to reduce the development cost of vehicle manufacturers and better meet customer needs.
The application of ammonia fuel and methanol is also one of the highlights of this engine platform. Compared with hydrogen, ammonia fuel and methanol feature lower preparation cost, easier storage, wide application and less environmental impact. Based on the above advantages, ammonia-fueled internal combustion engines and methanol-fueled internal combustion engines have a broader development prospect. The development of YCK16H provides a good technical platform for the application of single fuel of ammonia or methanol, ammonia-hydrogen blended fuel and diesel-methanol blended fuel, and lays a technical foundation for China to develop zero-carbon emission internal combustion engines.
It's said that the natural gas engine YCK15N developed based on this platform has completed bench tests and vehicle road tests, and is expected to be put into mass production by the end of 2022. The verification results show that YCK15N has higher reliability, the number of cylinder head low-cycle fatigue cycles increases by 2.35 times, and B10 reaches 1 million kilometers. It adopts the industry's first EGR system and crankcase system anti-icing patented technology, and can still operate normally at -40℃. It is cost-effective for it has adopted the industry's first TWC (three-way catalyst) + ASC(ammonia slip catalyst) + decarbonization technology, which means that the endurance mileage of this product doubles, the lowest gas consumption is at least 5% lower than that of similar products, and the torque is larger than that of similar products. This product will be widely used in 6X4 high-end tractors for trunk line logistics, and standard-load composite tractors in mountainous or plateau areas.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The Texas State Fair has announced that it has donated almost $150,000 in grants and sponsorships to 23 nonprofits in the Southern Sector Dallas, ten of them being first-time grant recipients.
This generous sum was all donated in the first grant cycle of 2022; the State Fair of Texas hosts three cycles per year. The other two will be in the summer and fall seasons. This year marks the return of three cycles per year since the cancellation of the fair in 2020.
“As a nonprofit organization ourselves, we realize the impact our grant program has on other nonprofits making a difference in our neighborhood,” State Fair of Texas President Mitchell Glieber said in a statement on the organization’s website.
Here are the organizations that received funding during the spring 2022 grant cycle:
- Abide Women’s Health Services
- Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute
- BigHope
- Bishop Arts Theater Center
- Bold Believers United
- CitySquare
- Comp-U-Dopt Dallas
- Dallas Divas II
- Faith Philanthropy Institute, Inc. (dba Alliance for Greater Works)
- Frazier Revitalization
- Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support
- Housing Crisis Center
- Lone Star Justice Alliance
- North Texas Alliance to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy in Teens (NTARUPT)
- South Dallas Fair Park Innercity Community Development Corporation (ICDC)
- Southern Dallas Link, Inc.
- Stars United Global Outreach
- The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
- The Walls Project
- TMJ Dance Project
- Union Development Corporation (dba Project Unity)
- Viola’s House
- Well Community
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| 2022-04-27T18:59:48Z
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CASETiFY, the global tech accessory brand loved by millennials, Gen Z and Hollywood celebrities, announced today the launch of ARTFT and the upcoming minting of its genesis pass. ARTFT is a new web3 venture that will develop metaverse-ready digital collectibles with a physical spin to them. With its launch, CASETiFY becomes one of the first global brands with a proven-track record in the licensing space to mint and enable the exchange of premium NFTs on an exclusive basis.
In a Tweet, Wes Ng (@wildwildwes), CEO & Co-Founder of CASETiFY, the entrepreneur expands on what the company's intentions are with NFT: "[...]The last thing I want to do is to hype up a PFP collection and guarantee you a metaverse. @ARTFT is an ecosystem for the iconic signature brands that YOU love in the form of beautifully made digital collectibles with PRACTICAL utility."
With the minting date and time of its genesis pass still to be confirmed, the web3 arm of CASETiFY states that the ARTFT Pass will provide exclusive advantages such as an allowlist allocation for future drops, a lifetime supply of limited-edition CASETiFY phone cases, and unique access to CASETiFY's 'Print-to-Earn' phygital economy. Interested enthusiasts can already sign up for updates on its availability at www.artft.com.
One of the key areas why ARTFT is expected to stand out from the competition in the future is its focus on phygital experiences, blending world-class NFT art with the extensive product line-up of premium accessories that CASETiFY is already known for.
From its latest "To The Moon" Collection, featuring a line-up of skateboards, basketballs and tech accessories featuring BAYC apes, to its well-known phone case collaborations with top IPs such as Star Wars, Harry Potter and Disney, in the future, ARTFT digital collectibles are expected to have a strong phygital component in the shape of perks, enabling owners to receive exclusive physical products tied to their digital ownership and inspired in the art, or even license their own digital creations into sellable physical accessories.
"Long-term sustainability in the web3 space is achievable only when a brand is able to develop trust within the community," said CASETiFY CEO and Co-founder, Wes NG. "The launch of ARTFT will allow our audience new means of connecting with their favorite creators in a way that's accessible and secure, whilst empowering creatives and artists in the web3 space to build a never-seen-before bridge between the physical and digital collectible space".
Leveraging CASETiFY's network of IPs with the largest fan bases in the world, CASETiFY aims to bring talent, scale, and quality production to the metaverse space. To learn more about the launch of ARTFT, CASETiFY, and its products, please visit https://artft.com/. Follow along for more @ARTFT news on Instagram and Twitter, and @CASETiFY news on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.
About CASETiFY
CASETiFY is the global lifestyle brand and home to the first and largest platform for customized tech accessories. Created with the highest-quality materials and most cutting-edge designs, CASETiFY's products empower self-expression by turning your personal electronics into highly designed, stylishly slim, drop-proof accessories. Known for tapping top artists and creatives for its Co-Lab program, CASETiFY gives brands and individuals the opportunity to share their unique visions with the world. For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, please visit www.CASETiFY.com.
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| 2022-09-06T19:05:11Z
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Island recognized as a must-visit destination for food & beverage
LONDON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) has certified Bonaire as a Culinary Capital. Through this program, the WFTA, a non-profit organization recognized as the world's leading authority on food and beverage tourism, vets destinations based on their scores across five culinary criteria: culture, strategy, promotion, community and sustainability. The program was launched to give food lovers confidence to travel to new and unexpected food and beverage destinations by assessing, certifying, and promoting places that showcase their unique gastronomy and culinary culture to visitors. With dining offerings ranging from chefs' tables to food trucks, Bonaire is the second destination to be honored as a Culinary Capital.
"I loved reading Bonaire's application because it opened up a rich culinary culture that we knew nothing about before," said Erik Wolf, WFTA's Executive Director and Founder. "Now the rest of the world will begin to hear more about the fantastic food and beverage products and experiences that this destination offers."
The collaboration between both the island's public and private sectors, along with the support of Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA), was instrumental in bringing this Culinary Capital certification process to fruition.
Miles B. M. Mercera, Tourism Corporation Bonaire's CEO, is delighted with the positive news: "This certification is a great boost for Bonaire and all the hardworking professionals who have put the diverse culinary culture of our small island on the map in recent years," he said. "It's also an important step in our overall vision to develop and promote our gastronomic scene along with other island experiences that go beyond the fantastic diving we've always been known for."
Culinary Capitals is a culinary destination certification and development program. It is presented by the WFTA, the world's leading authority on food and beverage tourism. Culinary Capitals was launched in mid-2021 to help lesser-known culinary destinations recover economically from the pandemic. The unique program is now gaining momentum, as more culinary destinations around the world are becoming aware of it.
The WFTA is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2001 by Erik Wolf, its current Executive Director. It is recognized as the world's leading authority on food and beverage tourism (a.k.a. culinary tourism and gastronomy tourism). The WFTA's mission is to preserve and promote culinary cultures through hospitality and tourism. Every year, the organization provides professional programs and services to 200,000 professionals in 150+ countries. The Association's work and programs are aligned with its six major practice areas that include Culinary Culture; Sustainability; Wine & Beverages; Agriculture & Rural; Wellness & Health; and Technology.
The world's first Blue Destination, surrounded by shores renowned for unrivaled scuba diving as well as year-round sunshine, the Dutch Caribbean Island of Bonaire is a blissful beach escape bursting with a history and culture as colorful as its architecture and tropical fish. Long recognized as a diver's paradise, Bonaire's renewed focus on celebrating its pristine ocean, abundant nature, and rich heritage, has helped evolve the destination into one of luxury, culture, and adventure. Now home to a burgeoning culinary scene, the likes of Michelin star talent have anchored some brilliant new options for foodies on the island, while elevated accommodations from luxury villas to beachfront boutique hotels, are attracting a variety of sophisticated travelers from around the globe. Bonaire's animal sanctuaries, National Parks and interesting landscapes, ranging from salt flat coastlines to cactus-filled stretches of desert, are a must visit for nature lovers. Abounding with outdoor activities such as kayaking, caving and kite surfing, the island is also a hotspot for adventure seekers ready to explore. As regeneration of its spectacular coral reefs, to include a commitment to the sustainable use of ocean resources and a pursuit of conscientious social and economic development, positioning Bonaire as one of the Caribbean's most eco-friendly islands.
To learn more about Bonaire, please visit https://www.bonaireisland.com or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/BonaireIsland, Twitter and Instagram at @BonaireTourism, and on YouTube at Youtube.com/BonaireIsland.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Erik Wolf, Executive Director & Founder
World Food Travel Association (WFTA)
(+44) 7827 582 554 erik@worldfoodtravel.org
Diamond Public Relations (for Bonaire)
bonaire@diamondpr.com
(+1) 310-596-3200
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| 2022-07-07T14:05:38Z
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NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SAIL)'s sale to Thoma Bravo for $65.25 per share in cash. If you are a SailPoint shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CNR)'s sale to affiliates of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for $24.65 in cash per share. If you are a Cornerstone shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Anaplan, Inc. (NYSE: PLAN)'s sale to Thoma Bravo for $66.00 per share in cash. If you are an Anaplan shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.
Halper Sadeh LLP represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.
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| 2022-04-12T13:43:26Z
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors in Poland’s capital said Wednesday that a 31-year-old man is facing allegations of having posed a threat to the life and health of many people in Warsaw with the use of an artillery shell that he possessed illegally.
Poland’s top National Prosecutor’s Office said it was treating the case as an act of terrorism because the treat was posed to a large number of people and involved an explosive.
The man, identified only as Lukasz K., was questioned Wednesday and could face up to eight years in prison. Additionally, he faces allegations of illegal possession of a 80 mm artillery shell.
He allegedly placed the projectile in a busy street in downtown Warsaw on Monday as a rally attended by over 300 people was being held.
Prosecutors want him to remain under arrest during the investigation. No one was reported injured, and the object did not explode.
Due to the weight of the potential changes, the National Prosecutor’s Office has taken over the investigation from regional prosecutors.
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| 2022-07-14T12:12:03Z
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Salloi propels Sporting KC to 2-1 victory over Colorado
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Daniel Salloi scored two goals to spark Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids. Salloi gave Sporting KC (3-7-3) a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute. Lucas Esteves pulled the Rapids (4-5-3) even with a goal in the 29th minute. Salloi’s game-winner came five minutes into the second half.
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| 2022-05-19T04:44:15Z
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. Navy says Iran has once again briefly seized an American sea drone before letting it go. Tehran says its navy seized two drones before releasing them.
Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins, a spokesman for the Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet, acknowledged the incident on Friday to The Associated Press. He declined to immediately elaborate.
Iranian state television showed images of at least one drone on the deck of a vessel with sailors looking at it.
This marks the second-such incident involving Iran in recent days as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers hang in the balance.
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| 2022-09-03T02:54:52Z
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Family mistakes coyote pup for dog, takes it home
(CNN) - A Massachusetts family took home what they thought was a lost dog, only to later realize it was actually a coyote pup.
They called a wildlife center for help.
The pup is a young male who was separated from his family, the center said.
Health officials helped determine the coyote, fortunately, did not pose a risk of rabies exposure.
Coyotes are a rabies vector species and if any of the family members had been bitten, scratched, or had extended contact with the pup, it would have been euthanized and tested.
It is recovering in isolation but will soon be joined by a foster sibling.
The pups will be raised together and given a chance to grow and learn natural behaviors in large, outdoor caging.
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| 2022-05-06T16:25:23Z
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILD.org, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth from under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial Mindsets, and Opportunity, is launching a series of inspiring events to showcase the next generation of entrepreneurial student leaders and changemakers in the Nation. These events highlight the importance of entrepreneurship education and how it is redefining education and creating opportunity for middle and high school students in underserved communities.
Here is a list of BUILD's upcoming events:
- DC Virtual BizPitch - May 11, 2022
- Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA) Youth Pitch Competition - May 24, 2022
- NY BUILDFest - June 1, 2022
- Boston BUILDFest - June 7, 2022
BUILD.org partnered with the Richard King Mellon Foundation to bring the SWPA Youth Pitch Competition to life. Spanning over four years, the Foundation's $1.2 million investment will be allocated to Allegheny and Westmoreland counties and will help to equip youth with an entrepreneurial mindset and develop their 21st century skills. Educators teach students about BUILD's Design Challenge, an entrepreneurial program that helps high school students discover their untapped talent and potential by using design thinking to solve real-world problems. These students and educators will flex their entrepreneurial muscles to compete for cash prizes for their school and community. The winner(s) will be announced virtually at the SWPA Youth Pitch Competition on May 24th at BUILD.org/SWPA.
"I am thrilled to see the return of in-person events after two challenging years during the Pandemic. said Ayele Shakur, CEO at BUILD. "We want to celebrate our students and educators' successes with the larger community as they engage in BUILD's innovative, project-based entrepreneurship education programs that will give them the skills needed to become the CEO of their own lives."
The DC Virtual BizPitch Competition showcases students from the region as they compete to present their innovative business ideas. The top three student teams will win cash prizes, but only one team will be crowned the 2022 DC Pitch Champion!
BUILDFest, taking place in New York City on June 1st at Tribeca 360, features a reception, an exciting business plan competition of x number of student teams, and a marketplace to view and purchase their products created. These students have the opportunity to create the business options they desire while learning critical 21st century skills to be able to capitalize and/or pivot in a rapidly changing workplace.
At Boston's BUILDFest, attendees will have the chance to engage in a multi-part event that represents the culmination of a year of hard work by BUILD students, and celebrates the transformative power of entrepreneurship. Starting in early May, more than 30 BUILD high school students (representing six Boston Public Schools) will pitch their innovative business ideas to judges in hopes of earning a final slot at the event on June 7th. Three finalist teams will be selected, and then have the opportunity to pitch again to judges and community members to secure cash prizes and start-up funds.
About BUILD.org
Founded in 1999, BUILD is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth from under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial Mindsets, and Opportunity. BUILD utilizes entrepreneurship education to elevate youth and propel them to academic and career success, while empowering them to become the CEOs of their own lives. BUILD offers programming in 53 cities across the country, has trained nearly 400 educators, and over
15,000 youth have participated in BUILD's digital challenges and in-school entrepreneurship programming. For more information, visit www.build.org.
Contact:
Shefali Billon
SBillon@build.org
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| 2022-05-06T14:30:43Z
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CLEVELAND, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Downtown Cleveland gains a new Rally House store in the historic Caxton Building within the Gateway District. Rally House Gateway is conveniently situated down the street from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Progressive Field, and FirstEnergy Stadium, a prime location for fans to get team gear and local apparel from this reputable, family-owned sports and merchandise retailer.
Rally House finds immense joy in being able to provide a larger pool of fans with sports apparel and localized merch they love. "This store is one we've been looking forward to opening for a couple of years now," describes Senior District Manager Hannah James. "I'm so excited to see it come to life and bring another business to the Gateway District!"
Patrons visiting Rally House Gateway will find a plethora of jerseys, hats, accessories, gifts, and many more products from prestigious brand names like Nike, New Era, and '47. Additionally, several widely loved pro teams are in stock at this new Rally House store, giving area fans a chance to gear up on their way to watch legendary franchises like the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Cleveland Guardians.
There is a wide variety of local apparel and accessories alongside all the outstanding sports merchandise available at Rally House Gateway. Residents and visitors will appreciate the diverse assortment of Cleveland-inspired products featuring hometown favorites such as Bertman Ball Park Mustard, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Whiskey, and more.
Rally House wants every customer to have a positive shopping experience, which is why those that stop into Rally House Gateway can expect nothing but the best customer service. For added convenience, there's also an abundance of items available online at www.rallyhouse.com, with shipping options for every state.
Remain up-to-speed on store news and updates by visiting www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-gateway or follow Rally House Gateway on Facebook (@RallyGateway) and Instagram (@rallygateway).
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 100+ locations across 13 states.
CONTACT:
Hannah James, District Manager
hjames@rallyhouse.com
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| 2022-06-24T19:35:20Z
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CLIFTON, N.J., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has partnered with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and will participate in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program is a federally funded program designed to help low-income households reduce the balances they have on their residential water bills. To be eligible for LIHWAP benefits, the applicant must be responsible for their own water bill and have a gross income that falls at or below 60% of the NJ State Median Income Level. Funds will be provided directly to PVWC, on behalf of the residential customer.
"Here at Passaic Valley Water Commission, we understand that the global Covid-19 pandemic placed burdens on families mentally, physically, spiritually, and financially. That's why we're proud to announce that we've partnered with the Department of Community Affairs and will participate in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program," said Jim Mueller, the commission's executive director.
Utility Assistance Program and Application Tips
- In order to apply for assistance, please visit: DCAid website
- Allow at least 60 days for application processing; additional information may be required. Allow an additional 30 days for payment processing to be applied at the utility company.
- Once you submit your application, you can check your application status on the DCAid website by clicking "returning applicants", and following the prompts.
It's important to note that LIHWAP is not available for business accounts, estates, or property management companies. Customers with questions should contact the Department of Community Affairs directly.
For more information about this release please contact Bryan Frierson at 973-931-4512 or bfrierson@pvwc.com.
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| 2022-08-11T13:49:15Z
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Woman, 11 dogs rescued from Ohio house fire
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) – One person and nearly a dozen dogs were rescued from a house fire in Toledo early Friday morning.
The fire broke out at a home around 1:30 a.m., fire crews said.
According to the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department (TFRD), a woman who was covered in smoke residue was taken to the hospital to be evaluated for possible injuries, but she was alert.
There were 11 dogs, nine of which were puppies, at the home when the fire broke out. TFRD believes the woman who was hospitalized let the dogs out into the backyard to save them. Multiple people helped take the dogs to a neighbor’s home.
TFRD said the fire likely started in the basement, but investigators are still working to determine what may have caused it.
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| 2022-07-01T21:46:22Z
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Following a multi-year renovation, the historic hotel will join the brand's impressive European collection of iconic properties in 2025
HONG KONG , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an ongoing continuation of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®' commitment to thoughtful and strategic global growth, the brand is pleased to announce that it has been selected to manage the legendary Hotel Bauer in Venice, Italy. Owned by real estate developer SIGNA Prime Selection, the hotel is situated in the city's historic San Marco district, between the Grand Canal and Piazza San Marco, just a short distance from famous sites such as the Rialto Bridge. The addition of this property to Rosewood's esteemed collection of luxury hotels and resorts will mark a notable extension of the existing European portfolio.
Originally built in 1880, Hotel Bauer is set to undergo a multi-year renovation in November 2022, at which time the hotel will close as it prepares to reopen as Rosewood Hotel Bauer in 2025. Led by well-known Venice based architect, Alberto Torsello, and renowned interior design group, BAR Studio, the restoration of the existing building will be meticulously cared for, with much of the hotel's historic framework set to be repaired and integrated into the new design including the original façade, grand winding staircase and many interior elements that are a part of the property's rich past. Throughout the restoration there will be an emphasis on sustainability, which will play a highly significant role in the plans for the hotel as the property aims to obtain three sustainability certificates: the Green Pass, Casa Klima and LEED Gold.
"We are thrilled to be growing Rosewood's presence in Europe with this pivotal addition in such a magnificent and beloved city like Venice," said Radha Arora, President of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and Co-Chief Development Officer. "Across our portfolio we have been honored with opportunities to restore and reimagine many historic spaces across the globe, and we are incredibly thankful that Rosewood has been to be chosen to help breathe new life into Hotel Bauer."
Rosewood Hotel Bauer will be comprised of just over 110 rooms, with over half of the accommodations being suites, including several signature suites and a presidential suite. The property's world-class food and beverage offerings will include a casual restaurant and wine bar on the ground floor and a refined Venetian restaurant and rooftop bar with a traditional Venetian Altana. The property will also be home to a spectacular Italian rooftop garden with breathtaking views of the city, a luxurious wellness facility, and an outdoor pool with a bar located on the eighth floor. A luxury retail space spanning around over 32,200 sq. ft. will be integrated in the property experience and located at the rear of the building directly on the lively Campo San Moisé square, close to Piazza San Marco.
"Rosewood is considered one of the world's most reputable hotel operators and the new Rosewood Hotel Bauer, directly on the Grand Canal, represents an extraordinary project that is to be completed over the coming three years," say Heinz Peter Hager, President of SIGNA Italia. "This modern ultra-luxury hotel – in combination with first-class restaurants and an impressive rooftop garden – is set to become Venice's new center of attraction."
Rosewood Hotel Bauer adds to the impressive collection of Rosewood properties currently in the development pipeline and is the third new addition announced this year alone, joining The Raleigh Miami Beach and Rosewood Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the hotel joins the brand's growing Italian portfolio, including Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany and the upcoming Rosewood Rome, set to open in 2024. It further marks the seventh property within Rosewood's iconic European collection which includes Rosewood London, Paris' Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, the recently opened Rosewood Villa Magna in Madrid, Spain and the upcoming Rosewood Vienna, opening in Summer 2022.
For more information on Rosewood Hotel Bauer, please visit http://rosewoodhotels.com/en/hotel-bauer-venice.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages a global collection of 29 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 17 countries. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand's A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location's history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world's most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Rosewood São Paulo. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for the ownership or rental of properties co-located with a Rosewood hotel or resort and of standalone for-sale residences. Rosewood Residences are defined by the brand's commitment to Enriched Living through thoughtful details and experiences that enhance the quality of life while evoking a sense of discovery and inspiration.
For more information, please visit rosewoodhotels.com
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SIGNA Prime Selection is one of a total of five SIGNA Real Estate companies and owns a portfolio of exclusive real estate properties in prime inner-city locations in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. The vast majority of these extraordinary real estate objects will remain in the hands of SIGNA Prime in the long term. A significant part of SIGNA Prime's success story is the trusting relationship and close partnership it maintains with its stakeholders.
SIGNA Prime's portfolio includes the KaDeWe and the UPPER WEST Tower by the Gedächtniskirche in Berlin, the spectacular Elbtower high-rise project in Hamburg's HafenCity, the premium Alsterhaus department store in Hamburg and the Oberpollinger and the Karstadt development project near Munich's central train station. In Austria, the outstanding portfolio properties include the premium Park Hyatt Vienna hotel and the Goldenes Quartier business district.
With these projects, SIGNA continues to make important contributions to advance urban development. SIGNA doesn't just focus on the individual property; it reconceptualises issues such as inner-city development, sustainability, diversity of use, networking and mobility. For livable cities – for all of us.
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NEWPORT, R.I., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After months of onboarding Rhode Island-based contractors and suppliers, Dibbs is now available for homeowners to download. The construction bidding app provides homeowners with an innovative marketplace to help them to find local professionals for their home renovations. With one simple post, homeowners can reach an entire network of local professionals ensuring they are receiving the best quality of work and price for the job.
The app already has several hundred tradesmen and suppliers in Rhode Island actively bidding on projects and creating posts. Homeowners can expect to find services such as; painters, general contractors, interior designers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, flooring installers, roofing installers, pool installers, and more on the app.
Angi and Thumbtack tools that may seem similar to Dibbs act as lead generators only. Once users find the professionals they want to work with there are multiple steps that still need to be completed. This process is time-consuming and many times users are not getting what they need. This is where Dibbs is unique. All actions and communication can be done through the app, including bidding, chat messaging, and payment.
"I think every homeowner has had an experience where they call a professional and set up a time for them to come look at the job you need to be done. After waiting home all day the tradesmen comes and tells you a price that was way out of your budget. Not only did you waste your time, but the tradesmen just wasted theirs as well. The Dibbs app solves this common issue. Everything can be done through the app - you even have the ability to video chat if needed." Shares CEO Luke Fleury.
The company is excited to expand its reach and share the capabilities of the app with homeowners.
"We are receiving a lot of positive feedback from current customers on the app - we believe opening it up to homeowners will increase user activity and make it easier, and faster for users to find what they are looking for - that is the ultimate goal, to take the friction out of bidding." Shares COO Case Olszewski.
Individuals who want to download the app can do so on Google Play or the App Store. If those who live outside of Rhode Island want to be notified when it becomes available in their state, they can sign up for notifications through the app.
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NEW YORK , April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Gatos Silver, Inc. ("Gatos" or the "Company") (NYSE: GATO) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Gatos investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Gatos: (a) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about October 28, 2020; and/or (b) securities between October 28, 2020 and January 25, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
GATO investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the technical report for Gatos's primary mine, the Cerro Los Gatos deposit, contained certain errors; (2) among other things, the mineral reserves had been overestimated by as much as 50%; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Gatos during the relevant time frame, you have until April 25, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs, LLC welcomes Aydin Mohtashamian as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Parry Labs, a high-growth defense technology company that provides cloud-based mission system solutions, will leverage Mohtashamian's experience as a seasoned executive with expertise in digital transformation, operational planning and execution, and large-scale systems integration.
Prior to joining Parry Labs, Mohtashamian worked over 20 years in the defense aerospace industry with leadership roles at QinetiQ (formerly MTEQ) and L3 Technologies where he demonstrated success at developing next generation C5ISR solutions, overseeing business operations, and spearheading product development leading directly to strategic company growth.
"We are thrilled to have Aydin bring his expertise in executing business across major programs and passion for driving innovation," said Parry Labs Chief Executive Officer, John Parkes. "His leadership, dedication to our customers, and commitment to excellence will make him a tremendous fit with the Parry Labs team."
Aydin Mohtashamian commented, "I am excited to join Parry Labs and look forward to delivering our transformational technologies to the warfighter and helping lead the company during this time of tremendous growth."
Mohtashamian holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Texas A&M University, and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Nuclear Engineering from the United States Military Academy.
Parry Labs is a solutions provider to U.S. Department of Defense and commercial aerospace companies, designing and deploying advanced systems solutions ranging from mission computing and power systems to RF Solutions. Parry Labs is the creator of Stellar Relay hardware and software family of systems, which provides the digital backbone and connectivity for the M2DO environment to exist on any Air, Ground, or Sea platform. Parry Labs has offices in Maryland, Virginia, Alabama, and Texas. For more information about Parry Labs, visit: www.parrylabs.com.
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Company to Host Press Conference Regarding Lawsuit Vs. Generac, Alleged Faulty Equipment & Damages
DETROIT, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pink Energy CEO Jayson Waller is urging Generac to do a national recall on one of its solar energy system components called a SnapRS after allegedly seeing thousands of its customers' solar systems compromised by this failing part.
Waller is holding a press conference to provide a timeline and details of Pink Energy's lawsuit against Generac, specifically centered on the alleged malfunctioning and burning/melting SnapRS units that have been part of the installation process of nearly every Pink Energy solar energy equipment install since 2020. Pink Energy also claims that SnapRS are believed to have caused at least two fires at Pink Energy customer homes.
"We are urging customers to hold Generac accountable for these defective parts," Waller said. "At a time when clean energy interests need to advance with the recent 10-year extension of the federal solar investment tax credit, Generac's defective SnapRS are giving solar a bad name. Additionally, several other solar dealers/installers have come forward having similar issues with Generac products. It's a problem."
The SnapRS is an inline disconnect device designed to rapidly shut down power to individual solar panels as required by the National Electric Code. When signaled by the inverter, the SnapRS unit breaks the photovoltaic circuit thereby reducing total PV array output voltage to a safe level – to less than 80 volts – in a matter of seconds.
According to the lawsuit, Pink Energy was assured by Generac in August 2021 that firmware updates would fix the issue of overactive SnapRS turning on and off repeatedly. The update would keep the signal constant in an "on" position until there was a forced rapid shutdown. Instead, the firmware update actually shut down portions of a customer's system to prevent potential thermal events. Pink Energy has reason to believe Generac was aware that its firmware update would have adverse affects on the production of customer solar systems, but it did not disclose until 10 months later to Pink Energy (June 2022) that the firmware update was only an "interim solution" until a third-generation part arrived.
The lawsuit further asserts that Generac's faulty equipment has caused Pink Energy to experience an influx of 30,000 inbound customer complaint calls per month, as well as the loss of 600 jobs nationwide (approximately 100 in Michigan and 200 more in the company's home state of North Carolina).
Pink Energy continues to field calls and address issues related to the SnapRS, and is even seeing failures in other Generac component pieces. After having replaced approximately 50,000 SnapRS itself, Pink Energy has prevailed upon Generac to take over responsibility for all future services related to Generac products, including replacement of SnapRS components and clearing lockout errors, in order to streamline the resolution of issues for Pink Energy customers. There is now a dedicated phone line for customers to directly reach Generac to address these Generac product issues. Generac can be reached at 800-396-1281, or by emailing solarsupport@generac.com, to get Generac product system issues addressed.
Pink Energy customers experiencing any other issues or have questions unrelated to their Generac products can still reach the Pink Energy team at 833-423-1132, or by email at customer@gopink.com, or by visiting a Facebook group called Pink Cares, specifically designed to help customers needing extra assistance.
About Pink Energy
Pink Energy is a leading energy efficiency company that provides high-quality American-made solar panels as part of a complete energy-savings package for residential customers. The company, which has made the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies five times in the last six years, launched in 2014 in Mooresville, N.C., and today has approximately 1,500 employees, including a commercial division. Operating in 16 states, it is committed to doing good things for the planet and good things for people by helping them to live lives powered by the sun. For more information, visit https://gopink.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Roger Kuznia
rkuznia@gopink.com
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KEENE, N.H., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trustees of North European Oil Royalty Trust (NYSE-NRT) announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.46 per unit for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, payable on August 31, 2022 to holders of record on August 19, 2022. Natural gas sold during the second calendar quarter of 2022 is the primary source of royalty income on which the August 2022 distribution is based.
John R. Van Kirk, Managing Director, reported that this year's quarterly distribution of $0.46 per unit is 206.67%, or $0.31 per unit, higher than the distribution of $0.15 per unit for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. For the quarter ending July 31, 2022, the impact on royalty income of higher gas prices substantially offset both the lower gas sales and lower average exchange rate. Additional details will be available in the earnings press release scheduled for publication on or about August 19, 2022.
The Trust receives its royalties under two royalty agreements. The Mobil Agreement, which is the higher royalty rate agreement, covers gas sales from the western half of the Oldenburg concession. The OEG Agreement, which is the lower royalty rate agreement, covers gas sales from the entire Oldenburg concession. The factors determining the amount of gas royalties payable under the two agreements from the preceding calendar quarter are shown in the table below comparing the second calendar quarters of 2022 and 2021.
The cumulative 12-month distribution, which includes the August 2022 distribution and the three prior quarterly distributions, is $1.23 per unit. This 12-month cumulative distribution is 251.43%, or $0.88 per unit, higher than the prior 12-month distribution of $0.35 per unit. The Trust makes quarterly distributions to unit owners during the months of February, May, August and November.
Contact – John R. Van Kirk, Managing Director, telephone: (732) 741-4008, email: jvankirk@neort.com. The Trust's press releases and other pertinent information are available on the Trust's website: www.neort.com.
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ALBANY -- Mark Anderson is my brother-in-law. He turned 80 on April 28. My husband’s family gave him a two-day celebration in honor of this landmark occasion.
Mark is the second child of Rufus and Edna Anderson. Glenwood is the first-born, then Mark, Dawn, Connell (my husband), and Sabra (the baby of the family).
Mark is an Army veteran who completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., then was stationed at Fort Sill, Okla. He was later sent to Fort Polk, La., and then returned to Fort Sill. He had made many friends at Fort Sill and was glad to be able to go back. Mark was a young, tall guy when he went into the Army. He didn’t weigh that much. After three years in the Army, he grew muscles and some “meat” on his bones.
He is married to Marlaina and has three adult children: Michelle, Chance, and Delaina. He has seven grandchildren. He retired from Colonial Pipeline.
Sabra spearheaded the birthday celebration. She always wants to honor her brothers and sister for all their “big event” birthdays. Mark and Marlaina live near Atlanta, so they made the drive down to southwest Georgia in Cairo. They stayed at Sabra’s camp house, which is located by a pond.
On the first day of the celebration, all the siblings and their mates (Gloria, Marlaina, Roy, Donna, and William) went to get a seafood lunch. We all laughed, ate good food, and enjoyed each other. Their family has a lot of stories about growing up. They were told by different ones. After lunch, we went back to the camp house and sat on the back porch. We had a choice of chocolate or coconut pie (made by Dawn). We sat for most of the afternoon, and the stories kept on coming.
The next day, we had lunch at Sabra’s. This was the big party day. Sabra has a cookhouse behind her house, and she had decorated it very nicely. She even had a “Happy 80th Birthday Mark” picture frame for photos. We ate barbecue with delicious sides. Sabra had made not one but two red velvet cakes. Red velvet is Mark’s favorite cake.
Mark had requested that no gifts be given. We didn’t listen, and we all gave him birthday gifts. As he was opening them, he had to hold back his tears. He was so touched and full of emotion. He said he was thankful for his family and what they mean to him.
Let me tell you about their family. There are three brothers and two sisters. They love and respect each other. There is very little conflict, and they all get along. They really have a mutual admiration society going on. Their parents did a wonderful job of raising them. Believe it or not, there is very little drama with them. In this day and age, not many people can say that. They cherish their time together and have been blessed in so many ways.
Mark is really 80 years young. In fact, he is in good company with many celebrities turning 80 this year, including Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Carole King, Wayne Newton, Harrison Ford, Judge Judy, Marsha Mason, Graham Nash, Martin Scorsese, three of the Beach Boys (Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston), Michael Bloomberg, and even Joe Biden. Well, you might could say that 80 is the new 60.
We will always remember Mark’s 80th birthday. Many pictures were taken. Southwest Georgia was the perfect setting for our family celebration. And the celebrations keep on coming. The next one will be in Atlanta with his children and grandchildren. More memories made for the big guy, Marcus Delanous Anderson.
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REHOVOT, Israel, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI), a leading innovator and a key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, today announced that Eitan Oppenhaim, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Dror David, Chief Financial Officer, will attend SEMICON West and hold investor meetings on July 12 and 13 at the Zelos Hotel, 12 4th Street, San Francisco, CA.
SEMICON West will be held as a hybrid event from July 11-14, 2022, both live at San Francisco's Moscone Center as well as in a virtual format. Concurrently, Nova's management will hold meetings in a nearby location in San Francisco. To schedule a meeting and get all the pertinent details, please contact Miri Segal of MS-IR at msegal@ms-ir.com.
SEMICON West is the world marketplace for microelectronics innovation, featuring nearly 1,500 international exhibitors from 54 different countries showcasing products and services across the manufacturing ecosystem – from design to fabrication. The global industry looks to SEMICON West for the most up-to-date information on the tools, technologies, and trends driving the design, manufacture, and business of microelectronics.
About Nova
Nova is a leading innovator and key provider of material, optical, and chemical metrology solutions for advanced process control in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing state-of-the-art high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, provides its customers with deep insight into developing and producing the most advanced semiconductor devices. Nova's unique capability to deliver innovative solutions enables its customers to improve performance, enhance product yields, and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices worldwide. Additional information can be found at Nova's website link - https://www.novami.com/. Nova is traded on Nasdaq & TASE, Nasdaq ticker: NVMI
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding, but not limited to, anticipated growth opportunities and projections about our business and its future revenues, expenses and profitability. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Factors that may affect our results, performance, circumstances or achievements include, but are not limited to, the following: catastrophic events such as the outbreak of COVID-19; increased information technology security threats and sophisticated computer crime; foreign political and economic risks; changes in U.S. trade policies; inability to protect our intellectual property; open source technology exposure; failure to compete effectively or to respond to the rapid technological changes; consolidation in our industry; difficulty in predicting the length and strength of any downturn or expansion period of the market we target; factors that adversely affect the pricing and demand for our product lines; dependency on a small number of large customers; dependency on a single manufacturing facility per product line; dependency on a limited number of suppliers; difficulty in integrating current or future acquisitions; lengthy sales cycle and customer delays in orders; political, economic, and military instability in Israel; risks related to our convertible notes; currency fluctuations; and quarterly fluctuations in our operating results. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in Nova's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2022. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Company Contact:
Dror David, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +972-73-229-5760
E-mail - investors@novami.com
Nova website link - https://www.novami.com/
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Miri Segal MS-IR LLC
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This July, McDonald's will offer a first-of-its-kind summer experience for fans – including food deals, menu hacks, exclusive performances and merch drops – only on the McDonald's App
CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark your calendars, because McDonald's has your pass to the event of the summer. Starting July 5, we're opening the doors to Camp McDonald's – and no, it's nothing like camp as you know it. It's a virtual camp experience featuring the hottest lineup of food deals, menu hacks, limited-edition merch and music performances from amazing artists.
The best part? Your ticket is the McDonald's App, so everyone is invited. Simply check the app each day for details on how to unlock the fun.
Now, go ahead and explore the grounds of Camp McDonald's below and see what's on the epic 27-day schedule of events.
- What's on the menu: Let's be honest, the best part of summer is the food. So, we're hooking you up with offers on some of your fave menu items – like the Big Mac®, Chicken McNuggets® and World Famous Fries®. And with the weather heating up, we're dishing out deals on two menu hacks with peak summertime vibes – an Apple Pie McFlurry® and a McFlurry® Sandwich – which fans can build themselves.
- Catch who's on stage: Every Sunday, we're giving you front-row seats to exclusive virtual concerts by incredible musicians, including BIBI, Omar Apollo, blackbear and our headliner, Kid Cudi.
- Gear up for summer: Get ready for camp with limited-edition merch collabs, dropping for purchase every Thursday starting with Free & Easy, followed by Ma®ket, innisfree and Kid Cudi. Even better? Your favorite purple bestie is welcoming you to camp on opening day, July 5, with a Retro Grimace Pool Float, while supplies last.
Check out the full Camp McDonald's lineup you can access via the McDonald's App below. We'll see you there!
About McDonald's USA
McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.
Media Contact: Morgan O'Marra (morgan.o'marra@us.mcd.com)
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At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on Saturday, former president Barack Obama and the late actor Chadwick Boseman had notable wins.
Obama won the outstanding narrator Emmy Award for his work on the Netflix documentary, "Our Great National Parks."
Higher Ground, Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, created the five-part docuseries on national parks and wildlife throughout the world.
Obama is the second US president to win an Emmy. Dwight Eisenhower was awarded an honorary Governors Award by the Television Academy while he was still in office in 1956.
Obama is now halfway to becoming an EGOT winner, someone who has received Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards. The achievement has only been accomplished by 17 people, including Rita Moreno and John Legend. The former president has previously won two Grammys for audio versions of his memoirs.
Also on Saturday, the late actor Chadwick Boseman was honored with a posthumous Emmy. Boseman won the character voice-over performance category for his role in the Disney+ animated series "What If...?" as Marvel's Star-Lord T'Challa.
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Membership Offers Guaranteed Availability, Hourly Rates and Highest Safety Standard
OMAHA, Neb., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx, the only locally-focused, global private jet management and Jet Card company with 21 Base locations nationwide, today announces the return of its Enterprise Jet Card Membership, designed uniquely to serve its corporate clients, and a Tier II Executive Jet Card Membership for leisure travelers who fly less frequently than its Tier I Executive Membership offering.
The relaunched Enterprise Membership comes as 81% of companies are planning to resume domestic business travel in the next several months, according to a recent Global Business Travel Association survey. The Enterprise Membership guarantees business travelers the highest level of flexibility, safety and service, while its Tier II Executive Membership allows leisure travelers to have access to its Members-only fleet. The announcement was made by Jamie Walker, President and CEO of Jet Linx.
"We made the decision to temporarily pause these Jet Card Membership programs last October to ensure we could properly serve our existing Members as we experienced a surge in demand for our private jet services coming out of the pandemic. Now that we have optimized the fleet to comfortably operate in this new marketplace, we are opening up sales again to serve these types of Members," said Walker. "Through our unparalleled standards of safety and service excellence, both on the ground and in the air, we are proud to reintroduce the Enterprise and Tier II Executive Jet Card Membership programs and serve as a trusted partner for business and leisure travelers."
Jet Linx remains the only private aviation company to deliver expansive resources at the national level with the service and personal attention of a local team. Exclusive to Jet Linx clients, the Company offers private, executive terminals across 21 Base locations nationwide, which provide safe and secure environments and maximum privacy for business teams before and after their flight. Each terminal is outfitted with high-speed Wi-Fi, conference rooms, secured entries, and local, dedicated flight concierge services available 24/7.
In addition to exceptional service and unmatched privacy, safety is of the utmost importance to Jet Linx. The Company boasts numerous national and international safety accreditations, including ARGUS Platinum Elite, IS-BAO Stage 3 and Wyvern Wingman safety ratings. Less than 1% of all aircraft operators in the world have earned all three safety ratings.
Jet Linx is also the first and only private aviation company to partner with Forbes Travel Guide to expertly train all flight concierge personnel and flight crew in their proprietary luxury service standards, unmatched in private aviation.
For more information on Jet Linx's Enterprise Jet Card Membership and Tier II Executive Jet Card Membership, visit www.jetlinx.com.
About Jet Linx Aviation
Jet Linx Aviation is a locally-focused private jet company founded in Omaha, NE in 1999 as a more personalized approach to national private jet companies. Jet Linx offers three different ways to experience private aviation — a guaranteed Jet Card, Joint Ownership, and Aircraft Management program — providing its clients with an all-encompassing, local solution to all of their private jet travel needs. Jet Linx is an IS-BAO Stage 3, ARGUS Platinum Elite and Wyvern Wingman safety rated operator, an accomplishment earned by less than one percent of all aircraft operators in the world. In 2019, Jet Linx became the only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star trained and accredited private aviation company in the world. In addition to establishing the independent global rating system's preeminent and unparalleled service standards for the in-flight experience, Jet Linx also collaborated with Forbes Travel Guide to develop their own customized, proprietary Jet Linx standards of service excellence. Jet Linx is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and has Base locations in Atlanta, Austin, Boca Raton, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Worth, Houston, Indianapolis, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Omaha, San Antonio, Scottsdale, St. Louis, Tulsa and Washington D.C. For additional information, please visit the Jet Linx website (www.jetlinx.com).
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