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EXPLAINER: Why is Wall Street close to a bear market?
By STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA
AP Business Writers
NEW YORK (AP) — The bears are rumbling toward Wall Street. The stock market’s skid this year has pulled the S&P 500 close to what’s known as a bear market. Rising interest rates, high inflation, the war in Ukraine and a slowdown in China’s economy have caused investors to reconsider the prices they’re willing to pay for a wide range of stocks, from high-flying tech companies to traditional automakers. A bear market is a term used by Wall Street when a market index has fallen 20% or more from a recent high. The S&P 500 is now down 18.2% from the record high set on Jan. 3. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/18/explainer-why-is-wall-street-close-to-a-bear-market/ | 2022-05-18T23:20:12Z |
GAITHERSBURG, Md. and SHANGHAI, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I-Mab (the "Company") (Nasdaq: IMAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel biologics, today announced that the first patient in China has been treated with TJ-CD4B (also known as ABL111), a novel Claudin 18.2 x 4-1BB bispecific antibody, in a Phase 1 international multi-center clinical trial (IMCT) for patients with solid tumors, including gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction carcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, and pancreatic ductal carcinoma (NCT04900818).
TJ-CD4B is the first clinical-stage bispecific antibody of its drug class. It binds to Claudin 18.2-expressing cancer cells and co-stimulatory molecule 4-1BB on T cells to exert a tumor-killing effect. In March 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Orphan Drug Designation for TJ-CD4B for the treatment of gastric cancer including cancer of gastroesophageal junction.
"Patients with gastric, esophageal and pancreatic cancers carry a poor prognosis with limited treatment options. TJ-CD4B has demonstrated its potential to become an effective treatment option in preclinical studies. In particular, TJ-CD4B is superior to other therapies targeting Claudin 18.2 and has a broader anti-tumor effect covering cancers expressing low levels of Claudin 18.2," said Professor Lin Shen, Vice President of Clinical Oncology at the Beijing Cancer Hospital of Peking University, and leading principal investigator of the study. "The ongoing clinical testing of TJ-CD4B in cancer patients will help determine its treatment potential for a wide range of malignancies that currently lack effective therapies."
"TJ-CD4B, powered by 4-1BB-activation platform, is a promising asset of the Company's highly innovative bispecific antibody pipeline and represents the new generation of I-Mab's continued innovation. This asset has the potential to treat highly challenging cancers, such as gastric cancer, one of the most prevalent cancer types in China and an illness that often suffers from poor prognosis," said Dr. Andrew Zhu, President of I-Mab. "TJ-CD4B is being developed both in the U.S. and China. This is another important milestone in global clinical development of TJ-CD4B. We look forward to rapidly advancing the study to evaluate the key drug properties of TJ-CD4B for further development."
About TJ-CD4B/ABL111
TJ-CD4B, also known as ABL111, is a Claudin 18.2 and 4-1BB bispecific antibody capable of binding to tumor cells expressing Claudin 18.2, i.e., gastric cancer and pancreatic cancer cells, and stimulating intra-tumoral T cells by the 4-1BB arm designed to be activated only upon tumor engagement while silent elsewhere. TJ-CD4B/ABL111 effectively maintains a strong tumor binding property and anti-tumor activity attributable to a synergistic effect of both Claudin 18.2 antibody and 4-1BB antibody while avoiding or minimizing liver toxicity and systemic immunotoxicity commonly seen with 4-1BB antibodies as a drug class. Being developed under collaboration between I-Mab and ABL Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company in South Korea, TJ-CD4B/ABL111 is currently being investigated in a phase 1 clinical study in the U.S. and China. In March 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Orphan Drug Designation for TJ-CD4B/ABL111 for the treatment of gastric cancer, including cancer of gastroesophageal junction.
About I-Mab
I-Mab (Nasdaq: IMAB) is an innovation-driven global biopharma company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel and highly differentiated biologics for immuno-oncology diseases. The Company's mission is to bring transformational medicines to patients around the world through innovation. I-Mab's globally competitive pipeline of more than 20 clinical and preclinical-stage drug candidates is driven by its internal discovery and global partnerships for in-licensing, based on the Company's Fast-to-Proof-of-Concept and Fast-to-Market development strategies. The Company is progressing from a clinical-stage biotech company into an innovative global specialty biopharmaceutical company with cutting-edge R&D capabilities, a world-class GMP manufacturing facility, and commercial capability. I-Mab has established its global footprint in Shanghai (headquarters), Beijing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Lishui and Hong Kong in China, and Maryland and San Diego in the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.i-mabbiopharma.com and follow I-Mab on LinkedIn, Twitter, and WeChat.
I-Mab Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including statements regarding data from the TJ-CD4B preclinical and clinical studies, the potential implications of clinical data for patients, and I-Mab's advancement of, and anticipated clinical development, regulatory milestones, and commercialization of TJ-CD4B. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including but not limited to I-Mab's ability to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of its drug candidates; the clinical results for its drug candidates, which may not support further development or NDA/BLA approval; the content and timing of decisions made by the relevant regulatory authorities regarding regulatory approval of I-Mab's drug candidates; I-Mab's ability to achieve commercial success for its drug candidates, if approved; I-Mab's ability to obtain and maintain protection of intellectual property for its technology and drugs; I-Mab's reliance on third parties to conduct drug development, manufacturing and other services; I-Mab's limited operating history and I-Mab's ability to obtain additional funding for operations and to complete the development and commercialization of its drug candidates; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's clinical development, commercial and other operations, as well as those risks more fully discussed in the "Risk Factors" section in I-Mab's most recent annual report on Form 20-F, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in I-Mab's subsequent filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to I-Mab, and I-Mab undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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MADRID (AP) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked NATO back to first principles.
Seven decades after it was founded, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is meeting in Madrid this week with an urgent need to reassert its original mission: preventing Russian aggression against Western allies.
Leaders of the world’s most powerful military alliance are aiming to increase support for Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion, boost forces on NATO’s eastern flank and set priorities for the coming decade — with a new emphasis on checking China’s growing international ambitions.
But the gathering will also showcase the difficulties in keeping 30 nations — from tiny Iceland and Luxembourg to huge Turkey and the United States — aligned in an organization that must make decisions by consensus.
FOCUS ON UKRAINE
NATO was formed after World War II to counter the threat from the Soviet Union and foster cooperation in a shattered Europe. In the years after the collapse of the USSR, the alliance recast Russia not as an adversary but as a “strategic partner.”
No longer.
Russia is NATO’s dominant issue and main adversary, and the Madrid summit will be dominated by how to support Ukraine and bolster defenses along the bloc’s eastern borders, where countries from Romania to the Baltic states worry they may be next in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s sights.
Until late last year, only around 5,000 NATO troops were deployed in the Baltic states and Poland on a rotational basis. Now hundreds of thousands of troops are on heightened alert, with 100,000 U.S. troops in Europe, and 40,000 under direct NATO command, supported by air and naval power.
The summit is set to agree to stockpile weapons and equipment in eastern Europe and to dramatically increase the number of troops based in the region or on standby in their own countries as a rapid-reaction force. There will also be more support for Ukraine to upgrade its military, still reliant on Soviet-era equipment, to modern NATO-standard gear.
The alliance is trying to strike a delicate balance, letting its member nations arm Ukraine without sparking a direct confrontation between NATO and nuclear-armed Russia. That’s one reason Ukraine will not be joining NATO in the foreseeable future, despite being put on the pathway to membership, along with Georgia, in 2008.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to address the summit by video, but he has acknowledged joining NATO is a distant prospect and is instead focusing on seeking European Union membership.
Expansion of the alliance is on the cards, however. Finland and Sweden have both abandoned their nonaligned status and asked to join NATO as protection from Russia.
TURKEY AS SPOILER?
But Turkey, which has NATO’s second-largest army after the U.S., is set to play spoiler to the aspirations of Sweden and Finland — at least for now.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has insisted that he will only allow the Nordic pair to enter NATO if they change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg hosted talks with Turkey, Sweden and Finland last week to work toward a breakthrough, and will meet with the three countries’ leaders on Tuesday, but there’s no guarantee the breakthrough will come in Madrid.
“Turkey has legitimate security concerns over terrorism that we need to address,” Stoltenberg said. “So we will continue our talks on Finland and Sweden’s applications for NATO membership, and I look forward to finding a way forward as soon as possible.”
A UNITED FRONT?
Russia’s invasion upended European security, but NATO’s members take comfort in the fact that the U.S. is back as the pillar of Western defense after four years in which President Donald Trump derided and undermined the alliance.
But there are differences within NATO on military spending. Currently only nine of the 30 members meet the organization’s target of spending 2% of Gross Domestic Product on defense. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently urged others to commit more, saying the 2% target is “a floor, not a ceiling.”
Cracks also could emerge over strategy on Russia and Ukraine as the war drags on and debate intensifies over what, if any, concessions Ukraine should make to end the fighting.
“There are still unresolved questions around how NATO as an alliance should deal with Russia in the long term,” said Alice Billon-Galland, research fellow at the Chatham House think-tank. “Do we consider that it’s unredeemable as a neighbor? And what does that mean? Or do we think that at some point we will have to sit down and negotiate a new security architecture with Russia? Allies have been on different pages when it comes to that.”
CHECKING CHINA
With the world in turmoil, the alliance will try to craft a long-term strategy that can stand the test of time. NATO will set out its goals for the coming decade in a new Strategic Concept, the document that identifies its most pressing security concerns and how it will tackle them.
While Russia will remain the top issue, the document will see NATO grapple for the first time with the growing military reach of China, which has set out on an ambitious plan to expand naval bases in the Pacific and in Africa.
The leaders of Japan, Australia, South Korea and New Zealand have been invited as guests to the summit for the first time. All four have been supportive of Ukraine, and Japan has its own territorial disputes with Moscow.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss efforts toward achieving a “free and open” Indo-Pacific, because security in Europe and Asia is inseparable, according to Japan’s chief cabinet secretary, Hirokazu Matsuno.
Insecurity in Africa’s Sahel region and its threats to southern Europe could also earn a mention, as could the threats caused by climate change and the growing waves of migration driven by global warming.
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Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo and David Rising in Bangkok contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/explainer-nato-holds-summit-with-gaze-on-russia-and-china/ | 2022-06-29T02:41:04Z |
NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNA) between February 24, 2021 and May 5, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 22, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased CareDx securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the CareDx class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2700 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 22, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the RemoTraC service; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the Class Period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The mass shooting at a Texas elementary school invaded the penalty trial of Florida’s campus killer Wednesday as lawyers argued over whether potential jurors should be questioned directly about the nation’s latest gun tragedy and a victim’s father was brought nearly to tears.
Attorneys for Parkland, Florida, killer Nikolas Cruz clashed with his prosecutors, saying they should be allowed to ask potential jurors directly about their knowledge and feelings about the Uvalde, Texas, shootings that left 19 students and two teachers dead on Tuesday. The 18-year-old shooter also died.
Those shootings were even brought up unprompted by a potential juror — “We all know what happened yesterday” — drawing nods from many of the other 12 prospects in her group.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to murdering 17 and wounding 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. A jury is being selected to decide whether the former Stoneman Douglas student is sentenced to death or life in prison without parole — a process that has slogged on for almost two months and has at least a month to go before an expected four-month trial. The lawyers have pared 1,900 potential jurors to about 300 as they seek 12 panelists and eight alternates through a three-stage interview process.
Tom Hoyer, whose 15-year-old son Luke died in the Parkland shooting, stood outside the courtroom Wednesday, his voice breaking and knees shaking at he talked about the Texas killings. He said he was in physical pain thinking about what the victims’ parents experienced.
“I know what those families had to endure sitting in a room waiting to hear that their child is laying in a school on a floor. It is heartbreaking, heartbreaking,” said Hoyer, who frequently attends jury selection with his wife and the parents of another victim. “I hope their journey through all of this is a lot faster than ours.”
Before potential jurors were questioned Wednesday, Cruz’s lead attorney, Melisa McNeill, tried to convince Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer that potential jurors should be asked directly about the Texas killings.
“There is no way these jurors haven’t been affected,” said McNeill, who stopped several times to keep herself from crying. The lawyers need to find out “if these jurors believe they are in a position to sit in a case like this. We can’t ignore this.”
Cruz, sitting at the defense table, did not look up. He appeared to be scribbling on a notepad.
But prosecutor Carolyn McCann argued that Cruz’s case must be kept separate from other school shootings and that Texas should not be mentioned. She pointed out that 27 other school shootings have happened in the U.S. just this year — more than one per week. Even when McCann originally erred and repeatedly said there had been 127 school shootings, no one questioned it.
“Are we going to have to go back to (the jurors) every time there is an incident?” she said.
Scherer ruled that McNeill and her team could ask potential jurors general questions about their feelings on school shootings and the murder of children and whether they could still be fair, but not specifically about Texas. Still, she understood why McNeill had been so emotional in discussing the Texas killings.
“How can you not be?” she said.
And Cruz’s trial for what is now the fifth-deadliest U.S. school shooting marched slowly forward. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/texas-school-shooting-invades-trial-of-parkland-murderer/ | 2022-05-26T01:58:37Z |
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 2:43PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Rain and snow will continue into this afternoon and early evening.
Snow levels will drop to valley floors with a cold front in the
next few hours. Lower elevations should see generally less than 1
inch, with locally higher amounts on benches. With the cold
front, strong winds gusting to near 50 mph may produce near
whiteout conditions and a brief burst of heavier snow. Snow
showers and gusty winds will persist overnight. | https://localnews8.com/weather/alerts-weather/2022/04/11/special-weather-statement-issued-april-11-at-243pm-mdt-by-nws-pocatello-id-2/ | 2022-04-11T22:14:12Z |
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The remains of Congo’s independence leader Patrice Lumumba arrived in the capital, Kinshasa, from Belgium Wednesday and will be taken around the country, a government official said.
After leading the struggle for Congo’s independence from colonial power Belgium, Lumumba became the country’s first prime minister before being assassinated six months later in 1961.
Immediately after his killing, Lumumba’s body was dismembered and dissolved with acid in an apparent effort to keep any grave from becoming a pilgrimage site. A gold-capped tooth was all that remained and was kept by the Belgian police commissioner who oversaw the destruction of Lumumba’s body. In 2016 the tooth was seized by Belgian officials from the police commissioner’s daughter.
A coffin containing Lumumba’s tooth was taken Wednesday from Kinshasa to Lumumba’s birthplace in Onalua village in Sankuru province. From there it will be taken around the country.
The restitution of the relic took place after Belgium’s King Philippe expressed regrets earlier this month for his nation’s abuses in Congo when it was a colony.
Lumumba was a patriot and Congolese people wanted to honor his memory by paying their respects to his remains, member of parliament Lambert Mende told The Associated Press.
“I welcome the return of the relic of the Congolese prime minister,” Mende said. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/remains-of-congos-first-leader-are-returned-from-belgium/ | 2022-06-23T00:11:42Z |
Slight Risk of severe weather this evening
Storms are most likely near and north of I-70
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After another hot afternoon, there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms after 5 PM, especially for areas near the Nebraska border. If storms develop, some could become strong to severe with large hail up to golf ball size and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
The thunderstorms should move east or southeast throughout the evening, but most of the activity is expected to remain near or north of I-70. Any lingering rain should be moving out by midnight, and Friday is looking dry. With a mostly sunny sky, temperatures will once again warm into the mid 90s for Friday afternoon.
This weekend is shaping up to be mainly sunny and hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southerly winds may become a bit breezy for Father’s Day on Sunday with gusts up to 25 mph. Temperatures look to get even hotter early next week with highs in the upper 90s both Monday and Tuesday. There is a slight chance of storms by the middle of next week.
Today: Mostly sunny; hot. High 96. Winds S at 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: An isolated thunderstorm possible. Low 73. Winds S at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High 95. Winds S at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday: Mainly sunny. High 94. Winds SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Father’s Day: Sunny; breezy. High 95. Winds S at 10 to 20, gusting up to 25 mph.
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Retrospective results show that over half of IVF cycles had possible early or late trigger injections, impacting egg retrieval outcomes.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A study led by researchers at Alife Health, a fertility technology company building artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to improve in-vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes, found that an interpretable machine learning model can help doctors optimize ovulation trigger injection timing to improve patient outcomes for a significant number of patients.
When undergoing IVF, patients are prescribed fertility medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, or oocytes. In this process, physicians make a series of decisions that are critical to the outcome of the cycle. One of the most important decisions is when to give the final trigger injection to induce maturation of the oocytes. Triggering too early may not allow the oocytes to reach maturity, while triggering too late may result in post-mature oocytes – both decreasing chances of successful fertilization and creation of healthy embryos to use in IVF pregnancy.
The study, published online in Fertility and Sterility, is one of the first to develop an interpretable machine learning model for helping clinicians optimize the day of trigger during ovarian stimulation. For their analysis, conducted with collaborators at RMA New York, Boston IVF, RSC Bay Area, and UCSF, the researchers drew from over 30,000 historical IVF cycles that were performed at multiple centers during 2014 and 2020.
Study results indicate that Alife's machine learning model could help doctors retrieve up to two to three more mature oocytes (eggs), two more fertilized oocytes (eggs fertilized by sperm), and one more usable blastocyst (embryo) on average. The findings not only confirm previously reported results, but do so across multiple different clinics and with a much larger sample size. The authors note that the study has limitations, the primary of which is its retrospective nature.
"Our results indicate that meaningful improvements in outcomes could potentially be achieved for a large percentage of ovarian stimulation cycles by using this model to assist with trigger injection timing," says the study's senior author, Kevin Loewke, head of data science at Alife. "We look forward to entering the clinic and performing prospective studies in the near future to confirm these retrospective findings."
"These promising results further indicate that we are on the right path towards utilizing AI to improve the effectiveness of IVF for our patients," says the study's co-author, Eduardo Hariton, MD, MBA. "As we aim to leverage technology to not only improve the outcomes for our patients, but also increase the efficiency of our providers and expand access to care, clinical decision support tools like this one will be crucial."
The study, titled "An interpretable machine learning model for predicting the optimal day of trigger during ovarian stimulation," was led by Michael Fanton, PhD, senior data scientist at Alife and co-authored by:
- Paxton Maeder-York, MS, MBA, CEO of Alife Health
- Eduardo Hariton, MD, MBA, reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellow at UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, joining RSC Bay Area later this year
- Oleksii Barash, PhD, HCLD, IVF laboratory director at RSC Bay Area
- Louis Weckstein, MD, reproductive endocrinologist at RSC Bay Area
- Denny Sakkas, PhD, CSO of Boston IVF
- Alan Copperman, MD, FACOG, reproductive endocrinologist at RMA New York
- Kevin Loewke, PhD, head of data science at Alife Health
ABOUT ALIFE HEALTH
Alife's mission is to modernize and personalize the IVF process with cutting edge artificial intelligence technology to improve outcomes and care for all. The company has built a consortium of partnerships with the top clinics and most renowned physicians to bring significant clinical improvements to patients globally. Founded by Paxton Maeder-York in 2020, the company is based in San Francisco and backed by top tier venture capital investors including Lux Capital, Union Square Ventures, and Maveron. To learn more visit www.alifehealth.com.
PRESS CONTACT
Jamie Gray, press@alifehealth.com
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Which toaster is best?
Whether you prefer basic sliced bread, artisan loaves, bagels or English muffins, the right toaster makes quick work of getting them crispy and warm. However, a subpar toaster can leave you wishing you’d bought a toaster oven or simply used your broiler.
You might still be wondering whether you need a toaster at all or perhaps you want to know which features to look out for when you make your purchase. Armed with the facts, it’s easy to choose the best toaster for your kitchen.
Why use a toaster?
Some people swear by toasters, while others prefer other methods of making toast, such as under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Here are some pros and cons of these kitchen appliances.
Toaster pros
- Compact size: They’re compact and take up considerably less counter space than toaster ovens.
- Even results: Since their primary function is to toast, you’ll usually get more even results with a pop-up toaster than you would with a toaster oven or broiler.
- Ease of use: It’s extremely easy to use toasters — just select your shade setting, pop down the lever and away you go.
- Range of settings: Many toasters have settings for bagels, defrosting frozen bread and reheating.
Toaster cons
- Nonstandard loaves: Most toasters struggle when it comes to extra-tall loaves or wide loaves like cobs and boules.
- Could be more versatile: These appliances are really only useful for toasting a range of bread products. Unlike a toaster oven, you couldn’t use them to cook a pizza or french fries.
How to choose a toaster
Consider how many slices you need
Do you need a two-slice or a four-slice toaster? If you live alone or rarely eat breakfast with the people you live with, a two-slice version will suffice. It also has the bonus of taking up less counter space than a four-slicer. However, for many households, being able to make four slices of toast at once is more practical and saves time when making toast.
Ideally, you should be able to control each pair of slots separately, so you can adjust shade settings according to individual preferences.
Think about nonstandard bread
Standard toaster slots are designed to accommodate slices of bread from average store-bought loaves. This can be a problem when you eat artisan loaves, such as sourdough boules or braided loaves. Slices of these loaves are often too wide to completely fit in a toaster slot. Instead, you have to put it in the other way up, either leaving some bread untoasted or forcing you to flip the slice halfway through toasting. This means the center is more toasted than either side of the slice.
However, there is a solution. Some toasters have two extra-long slots, each fitting either one extra-wide slice of bread or two standard slices of bread. If you regularly toast nonstandard bread, it’s worth opting for this type.
Decide what settings you need
The three most common settings are defrost, reheat and bagel. Decide which of these settings are important to you, as you won’t find them on every toaster.
- Defrost: This setting adds some extra time to defrost bread before toasting it. If you regularly freeze loaves and want to toast bread straight from the freezer, this setting is essential.
- Reheat: The reheat setting warms up toast that’s gone cold without making it any darker.
- Bagel: Designed for toasting bagels and other thicker bread products such as crumpets and English muffins, the exact function of this setting varies between brands. In some cases, it lowers the temperature but increases the cooking time so bagels get warmed through before they burn. In others, it disables one set of heating coils to toast the cut side without burning the toppings.
Have a budget in mind
Basic two-slice toasters start at less than $20, while high-end toasters that are built to last or have all-digital controls can cost more than $300. The cheapest toasters don’t always offer the best value because they don’t last as long as pricier models, but you don’t need to spend a fortune, either.
Consider how often you’ll use a toaster and whether you’re willing to pay extra for durability and high-end features. You can find excellent midrange toasters for $50-$100.
Other features to consider
Before you make your purchase, you might want to consider a few more features. Think about what’s important to you and what you need from your toaster.
- Shade settings: In most cases, this is a numbered dial, with the lowest setting lightly toasting your bread and the highest setting toasting it darkly.
- Digital controls: Some high-end toasters have all digital controls. This lets you have even more control over your toasting, as you can set the bread type and precise shade settings.
- High lift: Push this up to lift your toast slightly higher, making it easier to get small bread products out without burning your fingers.
- Wide slots: Extra-wide slots better fit thick bread products, like rolls, waffles and bagels.
Best toasters
Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 Flip Toaster & Compact Toaster Oven
This versatile appliance works as a regular toaster when flipped upward but can also flip down to function as a toaster oven.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
Simple yet solid and well-designed, it comes in both two-slice and four-slice versions. The slots are extra wide to fit more styles of bread products and there’s a handy bagel setting.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
Cuisinart 4-Slice Countdown Metal Toaster
The digital controls let you choose between seven shade settings, plus there are defrost, reheat and bagel settings.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
Revolution InstaGLO R180 Toaster
This high-tech toaster features a digital touchscreen control panel that lets you set bread type, shade setting and more. It’s expensive but it’s worth it if you’re serious about toast.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Sur La Table
Breville A-Bit-More 4-Slice Toaster
The long slots are great for artisan loaves and other longer-than-average loaves. It has an “a bit more” button for when your toast isn’t quite done yet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Sur La Table
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SAN MATEO, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP), announced today that its management team will participate at two upcoming investor conferences. These include:
BofA Securities 2022 Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The management team's live remarks, scheduled to begin at 9:30 am PT (12:30 pm ET), can be accessed from Coupa's investor relations website at http://investors.coupa.com. A replay of the live webcast will also be available on this website for at least 90 days following the event.
46th Nasdaq Investor Conference on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The management team's live remarks, scheduled to begin at 7:00 am PT (10:00 am ET), can be accessed from Coupa's investor relations website at http://investors.coupa.com. A replay of the live webcast will also be available on this website for at least 90 days following the event.
About Coupa Software
Coupa is the cloud-based Business Spend Management (BSM) platform that unifies processes across supply chain, procurement, and finance functions. Coupa empowers organizations around the world to maximize value and operationalize purpose through their business spend. To learn more about Coupa, visit www.coupa.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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InfeXtious Therapeutic, a subsidiary of AJK Biopharmaceutical, is headquartered at University Lab Partners, the premier life science incubator located in UCI Research Park.
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InfeXtious Therapeutic announces a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant award from the National Institute of Health (NIH). In collaboration with Dr. Rakesh Tiwari of Chapman University, the grant will support the development of broad-spectrum cyclic amphiphilic peptides to combat antimicrobial resistance.
The overuse of antibiotic drugs in agriculture, aquaculture, animal feed, and medicine has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria develop a defense mechanism against one or multiple antibiotic drugs. Antibiotic resistance has become one of the significant public health challenges of our time. There are only a few treatment options available for people infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths in the United States and 750,000 worldwide annually.
"Our mission is to evaluate, develop, and invest in new and improved treatments that are urgently needed to tackle antibiotic resistance and generate drugs that are active against the antibiotic-resistant infections," stated Dr. Assad Kazeminy, Chairman and CEO of AJK Biopharmaceutical.
InfeXtious Therapeutic is a small biotechnology company with a novel cyclic peptides platform to combat antimicrobial resistance. We have developed several active lead candidates against multi-drug resistant gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and pathogenic fungi. Our developed cyclic peptide-based discovery platform offers a multitude of anti-infectious drug lead candidates with superior properties of selectivity, synergistic activity with current antibiotics, stability, and activity against bacterial biofilm as compared to classically designed small molecules.
University Lab Partners (ULP) is a premier, nonprofit, wet lab incubator located in UCI Research Park in Irvine, CA. ULP is a professionally managed and equipped wet lab facility along with the benefits of peer-to-peer interactions among a life science-focused entrepreneurial community.
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TORRINGTON, Conn., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Services, the leading organization providing Software as a Service, has been offering data-driven solutions and HIPAA-compliant electronic documentation solutions for service providers delivering Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and other human services. Therap has recently introduced a new dashboard in its Business Intelligence module, which is the Employment History dashboard that displays the statistical representation of an individual's employment data who is enrolled in an agency. This dashboard will let care providers and agencies benefit from aggregated data and allow them to generate real-time reports regarding the employment history of an individual.
A provider or user of the Therap application account can access the Business Intelligence module from the Agency Reports tab in their dashboard, and navigate their way to the Employment History Dashboard in the module. Agencies can also generate multiple graphs, charts and pie-charts regarding employment, employers, employment benefits, employment milestones, among others from this dashboard as it contains comprehensive details from the Employment History module.
Therap's Employment History module offers agencies or support specialists a way to store comprehensive data for every individual in one place. Employment support staffs have the tools in hand which are necessary to maintain detailed information about the individual's Employers, Contacts and Interactions, Career Development Plans, Milestones, Applications, and Interviews, and much more.
Using its Business Intelligence dashboards, an agency administrator can aggregate data and view graphs, charts and reports for various modules, including service documentation collected by job coaches and employment specialists. The data is secure using a system valuing transparency and accountability, creating an effective audit trail through each phase and interaction with the data.
For more information on Therap's Business Intelligence Platform, please visit https://www.therapservices.net/products/business-intelligence-platform-offers-agency-performance-dashboards/
Therap's comprehensive and HIPAA-compliant software is used in human services settings for documentation, communication, reporting, EVV and billing.
Learn more at www.therapservices.net
Source: https://www.therapservices.net/business-intelligence-platform/
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CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunavi, a top provider of business technology consulting and managed IT services, has gained Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance accreditation for customers in the State of Colorado across its hosted services including colocation data centers and private cloud platforms.
This independently certified compliance measure assures strict data security for law enforcement and similarly regulated government organizations whose technology services are hosted by Lunavi. After attaining accreditation in Colorado, additional certifications for clients in other states will be a simple process.
CJIS is a stringent and comprehensive cybersecurity standard. The Criminal Justice Information Services Division is the largest division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and provides a centralized source of criminal justice data to various government agencies and authorized third parties. Any entity engaging with sensitive information from the US Justice Department is required to adhere to CJIS policies for networking, data encryption, and remote access, among other criteria.
"Achieving CJIS compliance is another example of the lengths Lunavi will go to satisfy client requirements as they change over time," said Bob Heskett, Director of Security and Compliance at Lunavi. "In this case we had a SLED [State, Local, Education Industry] customer who was adding police and emergency response systems to a Lunavi private cloud. While we already offer strong security and compliance measures like HIPAA and SOC, we were happy to implement new audits, logging, and training to our existing access controls and incident response programs in order to meet CJIS standards."
CJIS compliance is centered on the principal of least privilege or a "need-to-know, right-to-know" standard. These access controls, combined with logs, data management tools, encryption, and systems monitoring, allow Lunavi to help clients achieve CJIS compliance within their hosted information systems and prepare for a federal audit.
"Information Security continues to grow in importance as phishing, malware, ransomware, and other attacks proliferate," said Cortney Thompson, CIO at Lunavi. "Government agencies are a prime target for attackers due to large quantities of personal data stored within IT systems. Lunavi is always seeking to improve our security standards, monitoring, and response methods. This CJIS compliance further cements our cybersecurity leadership and abilities."
About Lunavi
Lunavi, based in Cheyenne, WY, helps companies digitally transform their businesses and illuminate the path forward in IT modernization through the power of human ingenuity. Lunavi helps organizations in technology, energy, financial services, healthcare, education, government and others to develop business applications, solve traditional IT challenges, and extract ROI with comprehensive services in cloud migration, modern application development, and managed services. With locations throughout North America in Denver; Cheyenne, WY; Omaha, NE; Atlanta; Seattle, and Toronto, and its status as a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP, Lunavi delivers a remarkable customer experience to help navigate what's possible, what's next. Visit http://www.lunavi.com to learn more or follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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TORRANCE, Calif., June 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shimadzu Corporation will commence worldwide sales of its flagship newest version of its Trinias™ angiography system.
Shimadzu Medical Systems USA will introduce our innovative new technology solutions in angiography at the SIR 2022 conference, starting on Sunday, June 12, 2022.
The new Trinias system uses AI deep learning technology to improve the visibility of medical devices while using 40% or more lower*2 X-ray dose than previous models. This represents the first time AI has been incorporated into the image processing engine of an angiography system.
The new Trinias system also offers an extensive new feature set to simplify workflow, allowing a more efficient clinical operation in any medical setting. With the launch of a subscription service that ensures software can always be updated to the current version, the new Trinias system offers a sustainable product designed for long-term use.
- *1 Among image processing engines in angiography systems released commercially as of March 2022 (based on Shimadzu's research)
- *2 Comparison with our conventional system under standard dose ratio (Air Kerma) at 7.5pps and 10pps.
Angiography systems are used to perform angiographic examinations, where the physician inserts a catheter (small tube) through a blood vessel in the patient's wrist or inguinal region to a specific site (in the heart, head, liver, lungs, etc.) and observes an area of disease or concern, and to perform catheterization procedures, where a therapeutic device is inserted in the patient and used to dilate blood vessels or perform other interventional procedures.
Medical facilities are increasingly operating angiography systems at low radiation levels to reduce X-ray doses, but low radiation levels also lead to X-ray noise that reduces device visibility. To support the low-dose operation of angiography systems by medical facilities and ever-smaller therapeutic devices that reduce the burden on patients, Shimadzu has developed SCORE™ Opera, a new image processing technology that uses AI to ensure catheterization procedures are safe even at low radiation doses.
Our new concept is based on three important design principles, and it is developed to provide solutions to your most challenging issues in today's healthcare workplace.
Shimadzu Corporation, founded in 1875 in Kyoto, Japan and the parent of Shimadzu Medical Systems USA (SMS), is a global provider of medical diagnostic equipment including conventional, interventional and digital X-Ray systems. Shimadzu Medical Systems USA is headquartered in Torrance, CA with Sales and Service offices throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Canada. Its sales and marketing office is located in Cleveland, OH, and has direct operations headquartered in Dallas, TX and Kenmore, WA. Visit Shimadzu Medical Systems USA at www.shimadzu-usa.com or call (800) 228-1429. To learn more about Shimadzu's advanced X-ray imaging systems and innovative technologies, please register for access to our new virtual Healthcare Center: https://www.shimadzuhealthcaresolutions.com/dollhouse-view/
For more information, contact: Frank Serrao
Marketing Manager
serrao@shimadzu-usa.com
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is marking a key state anniversary Friday with calls for stronger loyalty to leader Kim Jong Un, but there was no word on an expected military parade to display new weapons amid heightened animosities with the United States.
The 110th birth anniversary of Kim’s late grandfather and state founder, Kim Il Sung, comes after North Korea conducted a spate of weapons tests in recent months, including its first full-range intercontinental ballistic missile launch since 2017. Experts say North Korea aims to expand its weapons arsenal and ramp up pressure on the United States amid long-stalled nuclear diplomacy.
“Let’s work harder in devotion to our respected comrade Kim Jong Un and on that path ultimately realize the dreams of our great president (Kim Il Sung) to build a powerful socialist state,” the North’s state-run website Uriminzokkiri said in a commentary.
The North’s main Rodong Sinmun newspaper said North Korea is revering Kim Il Sung as “eternal president” under the “outstanding leadership of comrade Kim Jong Un.”
Kim Il Sung’s birthday is the most important national holiday in North Korea, where the Kim family has ruled under a strong personality cult since the nation’s founding in 1948. Kim Jong Un is the third generation of his family to rule North Korea after his father Kim Jong Il died in late 2011.
On Friday, Pyongyang residents gathered near the bronze statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il to bow and lay bouquets of flowers before them. Big celebratory posters calling Kim Il Sung “the parent of the nation” and his birthday “the Day of Sun” were set up along neatly manicured Pyongyang streets.
Kim Jong Un has pushed to advance his nuclear arsenal while simultaneously reviving the economy. But a mix of pandemic-caused hardships, U.S.-led sanctions and his own mismanagement have caused a massive economic blow in what’s become the toughest moment of his decade in power.
North Korea often marks key state anniversaries with huge military parades featuring newly built missiles, especially during anniversaries that end in zero and five. State media said Kim Il Sung’s birthday will be celebrated with fireworks, a dance party and a performance, but didn’t mention a military parade.
Commercial satellites earlier indicated an apparent rehearsal for a military parade, such as people assembled in formation at Pyongyang’s main plaza, the site for past parades. Seoul’s Unification Ministry said Friday it has detected signs that North Korea was preparing for a military parade that could come on Kim Il Sung’s birthday or the army founding anniversary on April 25.
NK News, a North Korea-focused news outlet, said its sources in Pyongyang reported hearing jets and helicopters flying low over the city center shortly after midnight Thursday — a possible indication that a nighttime military parade was taking place.
After North Korea’s ICMB test last month, South Korean and U.S. officials said North Korea could soon launch fresh provocations like an additional ICBM test, a banned launch of a rocket to put a spy satellite into orbit, or even a nuclear bomb test that would be the seventh of its kind.
South Korea’s military said recently it detected signs that North Korea is rebuilding tunnels at a nuclear testing ground that it partially dismantled before it entered now-dormant nuclear talks with the United States in 2018. Some experts say North Korea will likely perform a nuclear test after U.S. and South Korea militaries begin their annual drills, which the North views as an invasion rehearsal, next week.
“I think they’ll carry out a nuclear test once it finishes restoring its nuclear testing facility,” said Moon Seong Mook, an analyst with the Seoul-based Korea Research Institute for National Strategy. “There is no reason for them to bring back its testing ground if they don’t plan to use them for a bomb test.”
Sung Kim, the top U.S. official on North Korea, is to visit South Korea next week for talks on the international community’s response to the North’s recent missile tests.
North Korea has recently resumed its trademark harsh rhetoric against its rivals. One of its international affairs commentators labeled President Joe Biden as “an old man in senility,” while Kim’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, called South Korea’s defense minister “a scum-like guy” and threatened to annihilate South Korea with nuclear strikes.
Some experts say the ongoing brinkmanship is also likely motivated by domestic politics, as Kim Jong Un doesn’t otherwise have significant accomplishments to flaunt to his people since his summitry with then-President Donald Trump aimed at winning badly needed sanctions relief collapsed in 2019. Last year, Kim acknowledged North Korea was facing its “ worst-ever situation.”
North Korea has so far shunned millions of COVID-19 vaccine shots offered by the U.N.-backed COVAX distribution program, possibly reflecting an unease toward accepting international monitors. But some analysts say country may still seek help from China and Russia to inoculate workers, officials and troops in border areas as it proceeds with a phased resumption of trade. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/n-korea-marks-key-anniversary-but-no-word-on-army-parade/ | 2022-04-15T07:35:28Z |
The strategic investments of LRMR Ventures and SC Holdings, as well as the appointment of Robert Kyncl as Board Director, will help expand Canyon's US presence
KOBLENZ, Germany, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canyon Bicycles GmbH ("Canyon"), world-leading direct-to-consumer manufacturer of premium bikes in Koblenz, Germany, announces a strategic equity investment led by LRMR Ventures, the family office of global icon LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and SC Holdings, a US-based private equity firm focused on market-leading brands.
As bike enthusiasts and fans of the Canyon brand, the new investors will join the company's existing shareholders, including majority holder Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ("GBL") and the company's founder, Roman Arnold, to support Canyon's ambitious US growth plans.
Roman Arnold said: "While we were not actively looking for new investors, LRMR and the SC team immediately understood our mission to build the world's most inspiring and innovative bike company. Their passion for what we are building will make them instrumental members of our team."
Canyon will work with LRMR and SC to increase engagement in the US and in the e-bike category, elevate global brand awareness and deliver the best online shopping experience.
"As an avid cyclist and storyteller, I'm excited about partnering with Canyon," said Maverick Carter. "The quality of the products, the power of the Canyon brand, and the unique distribution model create a lot of compelling opportunities we want to be a part of."
Canyon is at the crossroads of many societal tailwinds, including health and wellness, sustainable mobility and online distribution. It continues to expand its international footprint and trajectory as a leader in innovation, technology and performance in the bicycle industry. The company is a category leader in all competitive and recreational road, gravel, mountain and urban cycling disciplines. At the same time, Canyon is focusing on new growth areas through the expansion of its service offering and further developments in the field of e-bikes, urban bikes and connectivity.
SC Holdings founder/Managing Partner Jason Stein added: "Canyon has been a leader in cycling and a pioneer in direct-to-consumer e-commerce for over 20 years. From professionals on tour to everyday riders on streets and trails around the world, Canyon's impact on sports and culture is seen everywhere. We are honored to partner with Canyon, GBL and LRMR, and excited to help capture the growth opportunity in the US."
Working with professional teams and superstars such as Mathieu van der Poel, Jan Frodeno and Fabio Wibmer, Canyon develops cutting-edge performance technologies for the highest level of the sport and integrates them into bikes for general consumers. The company is committed to supporting grassroots athletes and stimulating new riding communities.
In parallel, Canyon is further strengthening its digital capabilities by appointing Robert Kyncl, Chief Business Officer at YouTube, as a board member.
Baird acted as Financial Advisor in this transaction.
/ ENDS
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Canyon is one of the most inspirational and innovative bike brands in the world. Starting life in the garage of our founder Roman Arnold, Canyon has evolved to become the world's largest direct to customer manufacturer of road, mountain, triathlon, and urban bikes.
We work hand-in-hand with some of the finest athletes on the planet, earning a reputation for building bikes with cutting edge materials and technology around a refined, distinctive and intelligent design. Canyon is audacious, competitive and driven to continuously optimize performance.
Yet Canyon is also committed to opening up and growing the global cycling community. The company mission « Inspire to Ride » reflects how the brand strives to promote the power of the ride to all.
Canyon takes seriously its commitment to the planet, with an immediate focus on reducing our footprint and responsible sourcing.
Canyon products are exclusively available online at www.canyon.com
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ("GBL") is an established investment holding company, with over sixty years of stock exchange listing and a net asset value of EUR 21.3 billion at the end of March 2022. GBL is a leading investor in Europe, focused on long-term value creation and relying on a stable and supportive family shareholder base. GBL is both a responsible company and investor and perceives ESG factors as being inextricably linked to value creation.
GBL strives to maintain a diversified high-quality portfolio of listed and private assets as well as alternative investments (through Sienna, the group's alternative investment platform), composed of global companies that are leaders in their sector, to which it can contribute to value creation by being an active professional investor.
GBL is focused on delivering meaningful growth by providing attractive returns to its shareholders through a combination of growth in its net asset value, a sustainable dividend and share buybacks.
GBL is listed on Euronext Brussels (Ticker: GBLB BB; ISIN code: BE0003797140) and is included in the BEL20 index. www.gbl.be
Based in Akron, Ohio, LRMR Ventures is the home office of LeBron James and Maverick Carter that manages their expanding portfolio of global projects, partnerships, investments, and other business ventures. Established in 2006, LRMR facilitates all facets of business from branding, marketing and communications to human resources, finance, and other backend services for its internal companies.
SC Holdings is a private equity and strategic advisory firm with global experience building businesses and executing transactions. Led by entrepreneurs, SC brings an operator driven approach to partnerships and prides itself on contributing real value to portfolio companies.
Ben Hillsdon, Global Communications Manager. T +31 (0) 619 557 114. Email: bhillsdon@canyon.com
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Zoo’s oldest giraffe, Dottie, euthanized after unable to stand on own
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - An Omaha zoo announced its oldest giraffe had to be euthanized last month.
Dottie, a female giraffe, died May 31. She was 22 years, 8 months, and 19 days old, according to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
WOWT reports Dottie was unable to get up after she was found by staff in the giraffe barn lying down on her side.
Medical staff at the zoo said they decided to humanely euthanize the 22-year-old giraffe due to her current health conditions, including her not being able to stand.
Dottie called the Omaha zoo home for her entire life. She was born on Sept. 13, 1999, and was a mother to three calves. The zoo said the average life expectancy for a female giraffe is about 20 years and about 14 years for a male.
Since 2019, Dottie was under medical care for osteoarthritis resulting in overgrown hooves and was closely monitored.
“After spending her entire life in Omaha, Dottie was seen by millions of Zoo visitors and was an ambassador for conservation. She will be greatly missed by our Zoo family and the Omaha community,” said Dan Cassidy, Vice President of Animal Management for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
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Trend Micro subsidiary to facilitate EV industry compliance and sustainable development
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VicOne, an automotive cybersecurity solution provider established by cloud security leader Trend Micro, announced today a partnership with Delta Electronics, a global leader of power and energy management solutions. The partnership will empower Delta's customers and EV charging partners to strengthen data security practices and comply with international standards, enabling critical business opportunities in international markets.
Edward Tsai, Vice President of Strategic Partnership at VicOne: "The global EV market is in a phase of rapid development and becoming a regular target of hackers as a result. The battle has already begun in the industrial chain where EV power infrastructure is a critical but easily ignored element. Building an ecosystem with cybersecurity in mind is crucial to achieving a safer and more competitive future for the automotive supply chain."
The global EV market is booming, and the US and EU have announced plans to include EV charging networks in national infrastructure. As the smart connector between the vehicle and network, the charging pile functions as an energy distributor, a remote monitor and meter – as well as a target for cybercriminals. To ensure secure data transmission security for charging piles and power management platforms, VicOne's xCarbon (IDPS) will be incorporated into DeltaGrid® energy management gateways for EV charging infrastructure.
Dr. Cally Ko, Vice President & General Manager of Corporate Strategic Business Development and Alliance at Delta Electronics, Inc.: "As demand for charging infrastructure spreads from residential to commercial spaces, DeltaGrid® EVM system empowers businesses to realize their vision of sustainable operation through optimized charging pile management and efficiency. Our partnership with VicOne will enable our customers to comply with the highest standards of international regulations and quickly deploy safe and efficient charging infrastructure."
Powered by Trend Micro's 30+ years of experience in cybersecurity, VicOne offers security solutions and services for EVs and related supply chain products. xCarbon (IDPS) simultaneously collects detection log and telemetry data and sends them to xNexus , a cloud-based extended detection and response (XDR) platform for vehicle security operations center (VSOC) after optimization for threat analysis. The platform also rapidly addresses new threats through firewall rules, access control strategy and virtual patching
About VicOne
With a vision to secure the vehicles of tomorrow, VicOne delivers a broad portfolio of cybersecurity software and services for the automotive industry. Purpose-built to address the rigorous needs of automotive manufacturers, VicOne solutions are designed to secure and scale with the specialized demands of the modern vehicle. As a Trend Micro subsidiary, VicOne is powered by a solid foundation in cybersecurity drawn from Trend Micro's 30+ years in the industry, delivering unparalleled automotive protection and deep security insights that enable our customers to build secure as well as smart vehicles. For more information, visit www.vicone.com.
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HOLLISTON, Mass., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biostage, Inc. (OTCQB: BSTG) ("Biostage" or the "Company"), a cell-therapy biotechnology company with successful "first-in-human" experience in treating esophageal cancer (conducted at the Mayo Clinic and published last August) and FDA approval to commence a clinical trial of the Biostage Esophageal Implant for severe esophageal disease including cancer, today announced that it will release Q2 2022 financial results on August 4, 2022 and host a conference call and webcast on August 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM ET to discuss financial results and business updates for the second-quarter 2022.
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About Biostage.
Biostage is a clinical-stage biotech company that uses cell therapy to regenerate organs inside the human body to treat cancer, trauma and birth defects. We have performed the world's first regeneration of an esophagus in a human cancer patient. This surgery was performed at Mayo Clinic and was published in August 2021.
Biostage has 8 issued U.S. patents, 2 orphan-drug designations (which provide 7 years of market exclusivity in addition to any patents), and the possibility of 2 Priority Review Vouchers from the FDA.
Biostage's current goals include raising capital, uplisting from the OTC bulletin board to NASDAQ and beginning its clinical trial for repair of the esophagus in adults.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this press release are "forward-looking" and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These "forward-looking" statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the capabilities and performance of our products and product candidates; our capital raising plans and expectations, including uplifting to NASDAQ; development expectations and regulatory approval of any of the Company's products, including those utilizing its Biostage Esophageal Implant technology, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the European Medicines Agency or otherwise, which expectations or approvals may not be achieved or obtained on a timely basis or at all; and success with respect to any collaborations, clinical trials and other development and commercialization efforts of the Company's products, which such success may not be achieved or obtained on a timely basis or at all. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ materially from the statements set forth in this press release, including, among other things, the Company's inability to obtain needed funds in the immediate future; the Company's ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval for its products; plus other factors described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or described in the Company's other public filings. The Company's results may also be affected by factors of which the Company is not currently aware. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to such statements to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any changes in the events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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Only children's hospital in region ranked among top 50; recognized in eight pediatric specialties
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 15th consecutive year, Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals." This year, the hospital ranked among the top 50 in the country in eight pediatric specialties and remains the only children's hospital in Charlotte to be given this prominent distinction.
"It's amazing to think that Levine Children's Hospital first opened its doors to our community 15 years ago, earning the title of a 'Best Children's Hospital' every single year since," said Eugene A. Woods, president and CEO of Atrium Health. "This recognition speaks to the dedication of our incredible teammates, who work tirelessly to serve our youngest patients – and their families – with superior care. It's not only about finding the best and safest treatment options for each individual patient, but also about adding a warm, personal touch to every experience. That's what sets Atrium Health apart from all the rest."
U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals rankings are considered the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals. Rankings are determined based on key clinical data from nearly 200 medical centers, through a detailed survey that looks at measures such as reputation, patient and family satisfaction, patient safety and outcomes, infection prevention and compliance with best practices.
Levine Children's Hospital received a top 50 national ranking in the following specialties:
- Cardiology & Heart Surgery
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- Urology
"When we opened in 2007, we made a commitment to offer the community the highest quality care, in the most compassionate way," said Dr. Stacy Nicholson, president of Atrium Health Levine Children's. "Now, we care for more than 130,000 patients every year. While we are proud to provide many of the region's top, innovative technologies and therapies, what remains most important is the opportunity to provide each child with individualized, friendly care close to home."
With a shared vision to consistently expand and improve care available to patients, Levine Children's Hospital has been recognized for outstanding clinical care and milestones, including:
- Launching the only pediatric heart surgery program in the region, which performed 19 pediatric heart transplants in 2021 – the most on the entire East coast – and the only program to care for patients with congenital heart disease from before birth through adulthood.
- Serving as the first team in the Charlotte region to offer a new, FDA-approved therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children and teens.
- Creating the largest pediatric dialysis center in the Carolinas and the largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the area, with the highest level of expert care for families.
- Establishing the region's first and only accredited cystic fibrosis center and the region's only orthopedic congenital hand program.
- Forming the largest team of pediatric epilepsy providers in the area, with state-of-the-art technologies.
- Providing the region's only robot-assisted urologic surgery, helping urology rank as a top 50 specialty for the first time since Levine Children's Hospital's establishment.
"Being nationally recognized as a top children's hospital is an honor that continues to humble and strengthen us over time," said Callie Dobbins, senior vice president of Levine Children's. "Achieving this status is something that must be earned through clinical excellence, which is why we treat each day as a unique opportunity to improve the value of what we bring to our patients and their families. The medical milestones we have achieved over the past year were fulfilled with the sole purpose of providing families peace of mind that their children are receiving the best care at Levine Children's."
In addition to more than 30 specialty clinical programs, the families cared for by Atrium Health Levine Children's have access to an entire network of children's services, including the area's only Level I pediatric trauma center in the region. With over 150 pediatricians across North Carolina and South Carolina, families across the region have immediate access to best-in-class primary care, with a direct line to Levine Children's Hospital should a child need the specialized level of care available there.
To learn more about the Levine Children's Hospital rankings, please visit levinechildrens.org/best and join our conversations by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
For survival rates, adequacy of nurse staffing, procedure and patient volume, availability of programs for specific illnesses and conditions, and for the full rankings, visit Best Children's Hospitals.
Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Atrium Health is an integrated, nonprofit health system with more than 70,000 teammates serving patients at 40 hospitals and more than 1,400 care locations. It provides care under the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Atrium Health is renowned for its top-ranked pediatric, cancer and heart care, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. A recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is the academic core of the enterprise, including Wake Forest Innovations, which is advancing new medical technologies and biomedical discoveries. Atrium Health is also a leading-edge innovator in virtual care and mobile medicine, providing care close to home and in the home. Ranked nationally among U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals in eight pediatric specialties and for rehabilitation, Atrium Health has also received the American Hospital Association's Quest for Quality Prize and its 2021 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, as well as the 2020 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Equity Award for its efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care. With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all, providing more than $2 billion per year in free and uncompensated care and other community benefits.
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- Strong operational performance during the first half of the year. The business continues to perform well boosted by the growth in Core Net Sales (+5.1% year-on-year) from key products of the Medical Dermatology portfolio
- The EU Dermatology portfolio continues to lead the growth of Almirall's business. Ilumetri® maintained an excellent sales momentum driven by new country launches, and Klisyri® and Wynzora® are gaining good traction in Europe
- Total EBITDA reached €107.6MM year-to-date (-21.2%), though the comparison to 2021 is impacted by product divestments in the previous year and the finalization of deferred income from AstraZeneca
- SG&A reached €210.1MM (+9.0%) driven by the support of recent launches and R&D was at €44.9MM, increasing as expected and reaching 10.3% of Core Net Sales
- Almirall and its partner Eli Lilly announced positive data from Phase III 52-week topline results of lebrikizumab (atopic dermatitis). These encouraging results reinforce Almirall's confidence that the product has the potential to be a first-line biologic and may support less frequent dosing
- Based on the solid performance of the business in H1, Almirall is reiterating its 2022 guidance
BARCELONA, Spain, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Almirall, S.A. (ALM), the global biopharmaceutical company based in Barcelona, today announced its H1 2022 financial results.
Summary of results
- Core Net Sales* reached €436.6 MM, a +5.1% year-on-year increase, and Core EBITDA* reached €98.3 MM, a -21.7% year-on-year decrease, tracking in line with guidance due to a strong EU Dermatology performance and positive contribution from growth drivers.
- Core Gross Margin* of 67.7% in line with expectations for the year.
- Total EBITDA was at €107.6 MM, a -21.2% year-on-year decrease, though the comparison to 2021 is impacted by product divestments in the previous year and the finalization of historical deferred income.
- R&D expenses of €44.9 MM increased as expected reaching 10.3% of Core Net Sales. R&D investment will continue to rise in line with Almirall's expectations due to the Phase IIIb studies for lebrikizumab, the Klisyri® large field studies, as well as increased spending on earlier stage assets such as the anti IL1-RAP.
- SG&A (Selling, General and Administrative) expenses were €210.1 MM, 9% higher than last year as Almirall continued to add investment towards the successful execution of recent product launches such as Wynzora®, Klisyri® in the US and EU, and Ilumetri® rollout in key countries.
- Almirall finished the first semester with a very healthy balance sheet with a leverage of 0.9 x Net Debt to EBITDA and an optimal cash position, generating €56 MM of operating cash flow during H1, which gives the company flexibility to continue to explore inorganic growth opportunities.
* Core results excludes AstraZeneca contribution: Deferred Income and Other Income. From 2022 onwards, there is no difference between Core Net Sales and Net Sales as no additional Deferred Income from AstraZeneca is registered, the difference related to Core EBITDA and EBITDA is explained by the other income related to AstraZeneca.
Further information from Almirall's H1 results is available at: https://www.almirall.com/media/newsroom
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Digital template application powered by CommCare for investigating monkeypox cases and tracing contacts to be offered free for 6 months to control outbreaks
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimagi, a global social impact organization and leader in frontline health technology, announced that it will be offering a free monkeypox case management solution to any US public health department beginning September 12, 2022. The solution will come with a pre-configured case investigation and contact tracing (CICT) application built on the open-source platform, CommCare. Dimagi will provide 6 months of free CommCare Enterprise Premier subscription along with the application to support uptake.
As of September 1, 2022, the US monkeypox crisis has climbed to over 19,000 cases. Public health departments are often overwhelmed with the important work of responding to infectious disease outbreaks—and for good reason. Many of these departments have been underfunded, and as a result, their resources have been limited. Having a free pre-built solution can help public health departments use their limited resources to respond more effectively.
In addition to investigating cases, setting up contact tracing plays a vital role in helping to slow the spread of monkeypox. In a recent article published by Duke University about monkeypox, infectious disease specialist, Dr. Cameron Wolfe mentions, "tracing is something we did at the beginning of COVID. It's really important here. People may not know they've been exposed. This is a close contact, skin-to-skin related condition so remaining at home during that time is really crucial."
With the scalability of the evidence-based CommCare platform, Dimagi was able to build a monkeypox solution quickly. The solution will be available on any web browser and comes with pre-built user roles and automated workflows so users can immediately begin using it as part of their CICT workstream. Optional symptom monitoring using SMS will also be available. The data that is collected can be easily exported for CDC reporting. Getting started is simple with no upfront cost and on-demand, self-guided training to launch the solution out-of-the-box.
"Dimagi has supported numerous public health departments in responding to various infectious disease emergencies - from Ebola and Zika, and most recently, COVID-19 in 40 countries. From these experiences, we've seen firsthand how important it is for technology like ours to support overburdened healthcare systems in the best ways we can," said Jonathan Jackson, Dimagi's CEO and Co-Founder. "We do this by rapidly building applications departments can use for free, all leveraging a shared data framework on CommCare. Our teams are working on these efforts both for monkeypox and other infectious diseases that countries face."
To learn more visit our website.
Dimagi is a global social impact organization, working since 2002 towards our vision of a world where everyone has access to the services they need to thrive. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts and with teams in India, South Africa, Senegal, and around the world, Dimagi partners with governments, NGOs, and foundations to amplify their frontline impact through scalable digital solutions and expert services. Our open-source flagship product, CommCare, is the world's most widely-used data collection and service delivery platform, and has been used by more than one million people in 130 countries. An evidence base of more than 90 peer-reviewed publications has shown that equipping Frontline Workers with CommCare improves performance, quality of care delivered, and client health outcomes. Learn more at dimagi.com.
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ATLANTA -- Fewer than 10 children in Georgia have been diagnosed with pediatric hepatitis, State Epidemiologist Cherie L. Drenzek said at the state Board of Public Health’s monthly meeting.
The pediatric hepatitis outbreak began in Alabama in October 2021.
So, far 245 children in the United States have had the mysterious disease. Most needed to be hospitalized, and nine have died.
It’s unclear what causes the disease. None of the children diagnosed so far had hepatitis viruses, but 45% did test positive for adenovirus type 41, a common childhood infection that is usually mild and causes gastrointestinal upset.
“[The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] is casting a really wide net to look at what potentially could be involved, other cofactors, previous infections,” Drenzek said.
Some staff members at Atlanta children’s hospitals are helping with the studies, Drenzek added.
Prior to this outbreak, public health officials did not closely track hepatitis in children, so it’s hard to determine whether the recently identified cases are much higher than typical rates, Drenzek said.
She emphasized that the disease remains very rare.
Two Georgians have been diagnosed with monkeypox, Drenzek said. The Department of Public Health confirmed the first Georgia case earlier this month.
Drenzek said most of the approximately 65 known monkeypox cases in the United States have been among adult males between 23 and 76 years old, with a median age of 38.
The cases appear to have been transmitted through very close personal contact with someone else who had the lesions, Drenzek said.
Often the monkeypox infections have been found in people also infected with chlamydia, HPV, or syphilis and many of the people with the disease identify themselves as men who have sex with men, Drenzek said.
Most of the people with diagnosed cases had traveled recently – but not to the western and central African regions where monkeypox is endemic
People diagnosed with monkeypox in the current outbreak are not reporting the initial fever and gland swelling usually experienced at the start of the infection.
The rash also differs from that seen in typical monkeypox cases, with fewer lesions that are less pronounced than those usually seen. In the current outbreak, the rash often begins in the genital and perianal region and the disease tends to progress more rapidly than in usual cases.
Reported COVID-19 numbers in Georgia have increased about 20% in the last week. Hospitalization and death numbers have also increased slightly, Drenzek said. Those numbers are likely an undercount because many people are testing at home and not reporting the results to public health agencies, she added.
Drenzek said the rates of infection in what she called the “sixth wave” of the virus are nowhere near what they were during the height of the pandemic.
More waves of COVID are expected this year, Drenzek said. She encouraged people to get vaccinated and boosted and to remain careful.
Sean Mack, the state’s WIC program coordinator, provided an update on the infant formula shortage that began earlier this year when manufacturer Abbott recalled its infant formulas and shut down one of its formula factories.
Though Georgia’s WIC program did not have a contract with Abbott, the state’s supply of formula also has been impacted by the nationwide shortage. Georgia’s WIC program has loosened restrictions to allow participants to purchase different brands of formula, not just the Mead Johnson formula that is typically the only one allowed.
It also has loosened rules that prevented the return of formula to community food programs so that other families can use the formula.
Around half of infants born in Georgia rely on the WIC program for formula, Mack said. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/department-of-public-health-offers-updates-on-hepatitis-monkeypox-outbreaks/article_3c333eec-eccb-11ec-8352-7fbd5fed4217.html | 2022-06-15T18:03:03Z |
Did you lose money on investments in IonQ? If so, please visit IonQ, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ) between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
IonQ claims to "develop quantum computers designed to solve the world's most complex problems." On or about September 30, 2021, IonQ became a public entity via a business combination with dMY Technology Group, Inc. III ("DTG"), a special purpose acquisition company.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) that the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) that IonQ's quantum computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; and (4) that a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties.
On May 3, 2022, Scorpion Capital released a research report alleging, among other things, that IonQ is a "scam built on phony statements about nearly all key aspects of the technology and business." It further claimed that the Company' reported "[f]ictitious 'revenue' via sham transactions and related-party round-tripping."
On this news, the Company's stock fell 9% to close at $7.15 per share on May 3, 2022.
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Trailblazing real estate brokerage takes home one of the industry's top awards for its growth and achievements over the past year
CHICAGO and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capping off a year of national and international expansion, technological advancements and record-breaking sales, @properties Christie's International Real Estate was named "Brokerage of the Year" at the 2022 Inman Innovator Awards in Las Vegas. Since 1998, the Inman Innovator Awards have honored companies, individuals and new technology that increase productivity, efficiency and transparency for consumers and real estate professionals. The brokerage was among seven finalists vying for the title.
Innovation has fueled @properties' growth since its founding in 2000, and if the trajectory of the company's last 22 years was a rocket, the past 12 months broke the sound barrier. In just a year's time, the brokerage led by co-founders and co-CEOs Thad Wong and Mike Golden expanded its pl@tform™ technology suite, harnessing artificial intelligence; propelled expansion through new franchise affiliates; and made its most significant investment in company history with the acquisition of Christie's International Real Estate, quickly transforming the leading regional brokerage into a global real estate powerhouse.
Altogether, these innovations and initiatives led to record sales of over $23 billion for @properties Christie's International Real Estate's company-owned brokerage business and over $75 billion in total network sales volume, including @properties and Christie's International Real Estate affiliates, in the past 12 months.
"It would have been easy to ride the incredible growth wave in our industry over the past two years and rest on our accomplishments, but that's not the way our company, staff and agents are wired. We are incredibly honored and humbled that Inman has recognized us for this drive and commitment to innovation, which is such an important part of our company's culture," said Wong.
"We look at all of our initiatives through the lens of innovation, from coming up with ways to modernize the Christie's International Real Estate brand, to pushing the envelope with industry-leading tech and marketing to support our agents. This award is validation for us, but also a reminder to keep moving forward, every day," added Golden.
@properties Christie's International Real Estate ranks 9th on the REAL Trends 500 list of the largest residential brokerage firms in the U.S. by sales volume. During the past decade, the company has developed a proprietary suite of integrated technology applications called pl@tform™, which includes marketing, transaction management, and client-relationship management systems. @properties also owns and operates Christie's International Real Estate, the world's premier luxury real estate brand and network with affiliates in nearly 50 countries and territories.
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Fugitive wanted for 2 murders drowns in river while at float camp
RIPLEY COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS/Gray News) – A Florida fugitive wanted on first-degree murder charges drowned Sunday afternoon at a river in southern Missouri, officials said.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 22-year-old Sherron McCombs was swimming at a float camp on the Current River when he began to panic, went under the water and didn’t resurface.
McCombs was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ripley County coroner.
The highway patrol confirmed McCombs was a fugitive. According to CrimeStoppers, he was wanted in Florida for his involvement in two fatal shootings in Tampa on Nov. 21, 2021, and Jan. 3, 2022. He was facing charges of:
- 2 counts of first-degree murder, premeditated
- 1 count of first-degree murder firearm, premeditated
- 3 counts of first-degree murder firearm & tampering with physical evidence
McCombs drowned nearly 1,000 miles away from the locations of his alleged murders in Tampa.
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A Harvard clinical trial has shown that using non-medicated SEEN® Fragrance Free
Shampoo and Conditioner as a regimen reduces hair shedding by up to 44%
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hair shedding affects both women and men, and according to Harvard Health Publishing, it's normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. However, excessive shedding can become noticeable in brushes and shower drains, as well as on pillowcases and clothing—and take an emotional toll.
Founded by Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Iris Rubin, the SEEN® technology is committed to optimizing hair follicle health and supporting healthy hair growth. The SEEN product line also believes in providing proof that the brand's patented breakthrough hair care formulations have a positive impact on the health of the hair and scalp (as well as the skin).
A recently completed clinical trial assessed the effects of using SEEN Fragrance Free Shampoo and Fragrance Free Conditioner as a regimen in 29 patients with female pattern hair loss. Conducted by Dr. Maryanne Senna, Director, Lahey Hair Loss Center of Excellence and Research Unit at Beth Israel Lahey Health, and Former Co-Director, Hair Loss Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital, the six-month randomized, controlled study included 14 intervention subjects and 15 control subjects —and found that the SEEN products reduced hair shedding by 44% (compared to control). "Hair care products can contribute to hair shedding by clogging the hair follicle, or by the irritating and allergenic ingredients they contain, and all of this can impact scalp health. This study has provided evidence that the use of non-comedogenic and non-irritating products can improve scalp health and hair health." Dr. Senna said.
According to Dr. Rubin, "It's incredible to have proof that using non-medicated hair care products that are formulated to optimize the health of the hair follicles and the scalp as a whole can provide improvement in hair shedding. SEEN's Shampoo and Conditioner regimen is the only one we know of to demonstrate statistically significant reduction in shedding in a randomized, controlled trial at Harvard." The study was funded by SEEN Hair Care.
SEEN Hair Care is redefining and raising the bar on the skinification of hair and scalp health, bringing skin science to hair care. SEEN Hair Care is developed and tested like a luxury skincare product, since the scalp is skin. This is important as the hair follicles are the manufacturing plant for the hair, so keeping them healthy is essential for optimal growth and overall stronger, fuller, healthier hair. Clinically proven to not clog pores (non comedogenic) and be non-irritating, the SEEN product line is also one of only nine hair care brands to receive the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance for its fragrance-free products.
All of the SEEN products are non-medicated and formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, silicones, formaldehyde releasing preservatives, or pore-clogging oils. SEEN Hair Care is also vegan, gluten-free, color-safe, and keratin-safe.
SEEN Hair Care is proud to be Leaping Bunny-certified and PETA-approved, representing the brand's commitment to a non-animal testing policy and avoiding the use of any animal-derived ingredients.
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SEEN is an award-winning, clean, non-comedogenic and non-irritating, luxury hair care line developed by Dr. Iris Rubin, a Harvard-trained dermatologist. SEEN's breakthrough patented formulations are leading the skinification of hair and are anchored in science and clinically-tested.
Hair care products leave a residue that can transfer to the scalp, face, and body, and clog pores (leading to breakouts) and irritate the scalp and skin. Shampoo rinses down the face, chest, and back in the shower, and conditioner and styling products, by design, leave a residue that can transfer to the skin from hair, a pillowcase, or towel. SEEN products are designed to deliver gorgeous hair while also respecting the skin. For people with sensitive skin, a fragrance allergy or simply a preference not to use fragrance, SEEN offers fragrance free versions of all products. SEEN is also vegan, cruelty-free, and color-safe.
In addition to a commitment to creating the finest clean and skin-caring products, SEEN provides financial support to expand access to leading-edge dermatology laser treatment for children with disfiguring birthmarks and scars in developing countries.
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Officials: 3 killed after planes collided in California
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say three people and a dog were killed after two small planes collided in Northern California while trying to land at a rural airport.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Friday that the names of those killed Thursday at the Watsonville Municipal Airport will be released once their families have been notified.
NTSB air safety investigator Fabian Salazar says that there were two people aboard a twin-engine Cessna 340 and only the pilot aboard a single-engine Cessna 152 during the crash.
The city-owned airport does not have a control tower to direct aircraft landing and taking off.
The airport accounts for about 40% of all general aviation activities in the Monterey Bay area, according to the City of Watsonville’s website.
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Lone surviving attacker in Paris massacre guilty of murder
PARIS (AP) — The lone survivor of a team of Islamic State extremists was convicted Wednesday of murder and other charges and sentenced to life in prison without parole in the 2015 bombings and shootings across Paris that killed 130 people in the deadliest peacetime attacks in French history.
The special court also convicted 19 other men involved in the assault following a nine-month trial.
Chief suspect Salah Abdeslam was found guilty of murder and attempted murder in relation to a terrorist enterprise. The court found that his explosives vest malfunctioned, dismissing his argument that he ditched the vest because he decided not to follow through with his part of the attack on the night of Nov. 13, 2015.
The killings at the Bataclan concert hall, cafes and the national stadium led to intensified French military action against extremists abroad and a security crackdown at home.
Abdeslam, a 32-year-old Belgian with Moroccan roots, was given France’s most severe sentence possible. The sentence of life without parole has only been pronounced four times in the country — for crimes related to rape and murder of minors.
Of the defendants besides Abdeslam, 18 were given various terrorism-related convictions, and one was convicted on a lesser fraud charge. They were given punishments ranging from suspended sentences to life in prison.
Arthur Denouveaux, who survived the Bataclan massacre, appeared tired but relieved the trial was over.
“I hope to be able to put the word ‘victim’ into the past,” he said.
“When things like this happen you have no repair possible. That’s why you have justice,” he said, even if “justice can’t do everything.”
He added:”It puts an exclamation point at the end of it.”
During the trial, Abdeslam proclaimed his radicalism, wept, apologized to victims and pleaded with judges to forgive his “mistakes.”
For victims’ families and survivors of the attacks, the trial has been excruciating yet crucial in their quest for justice and closure.
For months, the packed main chamber and 12 overflow rooms in the 13th century Justice Palace heard the harrowing accounts by the victims, along with testimony from Abdeslam. The other defendants are largely accused of helping with logistics or transportation. At least one is accused of a direct role in the deadly March 2016 attacks in Brussels, which also was claimed by the Islamic State group.
The trial was an opportunity for survivors and those mourning loved ones to recount the deeply personal horrors inflicted that night and to listen to details of countless acts of bravery, humanity and compassion among strangers. Some hoped for justice, but most just wanted tell the accused directly that they have been left irreparably scarred, but not broken.
“The assassins, these terrorists, thought they were firing into the crowd, into a mass of people,” said Dominique Kielemoes at the start of the trial in September 2021. Her son bled to death in one of the cafes. Hearing the testimony of victims was “crucial to both their own healing and that of the nation,” Kielemoes said.
“It wasn’t a mass — these were individuals who had a life, who loved, had hopes and expectations,” she said.
France was changed in the wake of the attacks: Authorities declared a state of emergency and armed officers now constantly patrol public spaces. The violence sparked soul-searching among the French and Europeans, since most of the attackers were born and raised in France or Belgium. And they transformed forever the lives of all those who suffered losses or bore witness.
Presiding judge Jean-Louis Peries said at the trial’s outset that it belongs to “international and national events of this century. " France emerged from the state of emergency in 2017, after incorporating many of the harshest measures into law.
Fourteen of the defendants were in court, including Abdeslam. All but one of the six men tried in absentia are presumed killed in Syria or Iraq; the other is in prison in Turkey.
Most of the suspects were accused of helping create false identities, transporting the attackers back to Europe from Syria or providing them with money, phones, explosives or weapons. Abdeslam was the only defendant tried on several counts of murder and kidnapping as a member of a terrorist organization.
“Not everyone is a jihadi, but all of those you are judging accepted to take part in a terrorist group, either by conviction, cowardliness or greed,” prosecutor Nicolas Braconnay told the court in closing arguments this month.
Some defendants, including Abdeslam, said innocent civilians were targeted because of France’s policies in the Middle East and hundreds of civilian deaths in Western airstrikes in Islamic State-controlled areas of Syria and Iraq.
During his testimony, former President François Hollande dismissed claims that his government was at fault.
The Islamic State, “this pseudo-state, declared war with the weapons of war,” Hollande said. The Paris attackers did not terrorize, shoot, kill, maim and traumatize civilians because of religion, he said, adding it was “fanaticism and barbarism.”
During closing arguments Monday, Abdelslam’s lawyer Olivia Ronen told a panel of judges that her client is the only one in the group of attackers who didn’t set off explosives to kill others that night. He can’t be convicted for murder, she argued.
“If a life sentence without hope for ever experiencing freedom again is pronounced, I fear we have lost a sense of proportion,” Ronan said. She emphasized through the trial that she is “not providing legitimacy to the attacks” by defending her client in court.
Abdeslam apologized to the victims at his final court appearance Monday, saying his remorse and sorrow is heartfelt and sincere. Listening to victims’ accounts of “so much suffering” changed him, he said.
“I have made mistakes, it’s true, but I am not a murderer, I am not a killer,” he said.
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Surk contributed from Nice, France.
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SANDUSKY, Ohio, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIVB) ("Civista") announced today that it will issue its second quarter 2022 financial results prior to market open on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Civista Bancshares, Inc. will also host a conference call and webcast at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 28, 2022, to discuss its financial results. Analysts may participate in the question-and-answer session.
Conference Call, Replay and Webcast Information:
Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Telephone Access: (855) 238-2712; ask to be joined into the Civista Bancshares, Inc. earnings call.
Webcast Access: A live webcast will be available on the Webcasts and Presentations page in the Company's website. An archived version of the webcast will be available in the same location shortly after the live call has ended.
About Civista Bancshares, Inc.:
Civista Bancshares, Inc. is a $3.5 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Civista's banking subsidiary, Civista Bank, operates 43 locations in Northern, Northwestern, Central and Southwestern Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Civista Bancshares, Inc. may be accessed at www.civb.com. The Company's common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "CIVB". This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the financial performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies of Civista. For these statements, Civista claims the protections of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this press release should be considered in conjunction with the other information available about Civista, including the information in the filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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David Ortiz; Sam Waterston; Jamie Dimon; Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley and Katherine Clark; Dr. Ashish Jha; Mayor Michelle Wu; Dr. Ibram X. Kendi; and HBO's Sam Jay among distinguished speakers at September 14-16 conference that will bring the Globe's journalism to life
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BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Globe's second annual Globe Summit conference on September 14-16 will bring together a star-studded lineup of some of the most acclaimed and influential minds of our time over a three-day, immersive virtual experience. Keynote speakers, together with Globe journalists, will discuss important issues that Boston and the world are facing today — healthcare, sustainability, politics, innovation, education, equity, lifestyle, sports and media. The Summit, which is free and open to the public, aims to inspire transformative ideas around the theme of "The Next Boston."
Globe Summit's exclusive conversations feature nationally recognized thought leaders across a variety of industries, including actor and Oceana board chair Sam Waterston; JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon; White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha, MD, MPH; Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07); Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-Mass.); U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Rachael S. Rollins; Boston Mayor Michelle Wu; Flagship Pioneering founder and CEO Noubar Afeyan; The Emancipator co-founder and BU Center for Antiracist Research founding director Dr. Ibram X. Kendi; HBO'S PAUSE with Sam Jay comic and creator Sam Jay; Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer, David Ortiz, and others.
"We are thrilled to welcome this incredible group of leaders, experts, educators and innovators to explore some of the most important issues facing our communities today," said Erika Hale Smith, Vice President of Events and Sponsorships at Boston Globe Media. "Building on the success of last year's inaugural Globe Summit, we've curated a series of future-focused, thought-provoking sessions — from entrepreneurship and technology to climate, healthcare, education, lifestyle and more. We're confident that these discussions will frame actionable next steps and possible solutions for a more equitable, innovative, and resilient future for our city."
Globe Summit extends the Boston Globe's award-winning journalism beyond the page with more than 30 virtual panels, fireside chats, film screenings, book clubs and more. Partners include presenting sponsor JPMorgan Chase & Co., and supporting sponsors Mass General Brigham,, Microsoft, Modern Health, Issues Management Group, Bentley University, EY, and Rhode Island Commerce.
To view the full schedule of events and to register for free access to all programming, please visit globe.com/summit. Attendees can stay tuned for social chatter using #GlobeSummit.
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On the heels of the historic climate legislation, wellness and sustainability pioneer strengthens commitment to people, planet and purpose through its 'Million Trees, Million Dreams' program
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee, a leading wellness company, today celebrates planting 2 million trees in North America. The effort is part of its Million Trees, Million Dream program in cooperation with American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the United States.
"Shaklee exists to bring true wellness to the world, and to the health of the planet," said Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO, Shaklee Corporation. "We hope that this program's success will inspire more companies to increase their environmental efforts."
In 2004, inspired by the visionary works Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai and her Green Belt Movement, Barnett initiated Shaklee's tree-planting campaign across North America and Asia. And in 2.5 years, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maathai, and Barnett planted the 1 millionth tree at the Shaklee Global headquarters in Pleasanton, California. Last year, Shaklee increased its commitment to the planet with a pledge to plant 10 million trees in 10 years.
According to The Global Tree Restoration Potential study (Science, 2019), "The restoration of trees remains among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation." For 2 million trees planted, approximately 96 million pounds of carbon dioxide will be eliminated from the atmosphere each year.1
For more than 65 years, Shaklee has led the way in environmental stewardship. It is the first company in the world to be certified Climate Neutral and totally offset its carbon emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment.
Since its inception, Shaklee has quietly led the way in support of social causes including climate change. To learn more about Shaklee and its sustainability initiatives, visit: https://us.shaklee.com/shakleecares.
About Shaklee
Shaklee is a leading wellness company founded by Dr. Shaklee, who invented the first multivitamin in the U.S. more than 100 years ago. As a pioneer in sustainability, Shaklee was the first company in the world to fully offset its carbon emissions and have a net zero impact on our planet. Shaklee products are backed by over 110 published clinical studies proving safety and efficacy and are marketed through more than 2 million micro-influencers in North America and Asia. With a complete wellness portfolio, Shaklee is committed to providing consumers with the products and support they need to live their healthiest lives. For more information, visit us.shaklee.com, follow @shakleehq on Instagram, or like us on Facebook.
About Roger Barnett
Roger Barnett is the Chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation, the first company in the world to become certified carbon neutral. A graduate of Yale College, Yale Law School, and Harvard Business School, Roger has spent the majority of his career as an impact investor. In 2004, he acquired control of Shaklee, the pioneer of nutritional supplements, and has since transformed this once analog business into a digital powerhouse with a network of 2 million ambassadors across the globe. He has been selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum, and is a member of the Harvard and Yale Schools of Public Health Leadership Councils, the University Council of Yale University, and the Yale University President's Council on International Activities.
1Arbor Day Foundation, https://www.arborday.org/trees/treefacts/
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — After Terrence Hersey had a stroke on the way home from his railroad job in 2015, he underwent months of therapy to learn how to put words together in sentences and learn to walk again. He had to relearn how to get in and out of a car and how to dress himself before his doctors eventually cleared him to return to work with no restrictions.
That recommendation wasn’t good enough for Union Pacific. The railroad decided after reviewing Hersey’s records — but without a doctor’s examination — that he was unfit for his job overseeing inspections of stationary railcars in Chicago because of the risk he would become incapacitated.
“I had a doctor that cleared me, and then Union Pacific did not give me any kind of physical or anything. I felt tossed to the side,” said Hersey.
Without his job, his car was repossessed. He lost his house. He had worked on the railroad for more than 20 years, and finding a job that paid as well as Union Pacific was hard for the 50-year-old Hersey, who now drives a school bus. For his current job, he’s had no problem passing an annual medical test to retain his commercial driver’s license.
“I was a 20-year man and had worked my way up to being a supervisor and had some management opportunities that I could have reached out for. Now I’m making half the money I could make. It’s just like my whole world went upside down,” he said.
Hersey is among hundreds of Union Pacific employees who are fighting back with federal lawsuits after losing their jobs because of health issues. Although they make up only a small percentage of the railroad’s more than 30,000 employees, their cases could prove costly to Union Pacific and could hinder the companies’ efforts to fill scores of open jobs at a time when all of the nation’s railroads are dealing with worker shortages.
Former Union Pacific workers have filed at least 15 other federal lawsuits, and more than 200 other complaints are pending with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that are likely to turn into lawsuits. Seven other cases have been settled.
The lawsuits were originally going to be part of a class-action case filed by former employees, but a federal appeals court decided in 2020 that the complaints had to be pursued individually. The first few cases have now been tried and verdicts over $1 million have been issued in all three.
A spokeswoman for the EEOC said it can’t comment on whether it is investigating allegations against Union Pacific. However, one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs, Jim Kaster, said the EEOC has ongoing investigations of the railroad’s practices.
“What makes this case so egregious is the planning from the top down,” said Kaster, who helped handle the class-action case. “It is one thing for a rogue manager in a company to discriminate on the basis of disability. This case is different because this company targeted people with disabilities and disqualified them from working without even examining them and many times without even talking to them.”
By the railroad’s own count, UP said in arguments in the original class-action lawsuit that some 7,700 employees had to undergo what is called a “fitness-for-duty” review between 2014 and 2018. It’s not clear how many of those people were forced out by unworkable restrictions, but lawyers for the plaintiffs estimate nearly 2,000 people faced restrictions that kept them off the job for at least two years if not indefinitely.
Union Pacific policies say that anyone with more than a slight chance of “sudden incapacitation” shouldn’t work for the railroad because it’s dangerous. The railroad has vigorously defended its policy, arguing its strict rules are designed to protect its workers and the public from injury risks or environmental damage if someone suffers a health emergency that causes a derailment or other accident.
Union Pacific spokeswoman Robynn Tysver said the railroad strives to maintain an inclusive workplace, but “the Americans with Disabilities Act does not diminish Union Pacific’s commitment and obligation to maintain a safe work environment.”
“Union Pacific medical personnel who have a thorough understanding of a railroad’s unique operational requirements assess employees’ medical condition to determine if it prevents them from safely performing their essential job duties in accordance with our medical standards and obligations under the ADA,” Tysver said. “In addition, Union Pacific often engages third-party medical consultants to assist with medical reviews.”
Yet former workers claim Union Pacific is ignored their doctors’ advice and making their own determinations, often when doctors have said an employee is cleared to work.
The cases leave Union Pacific potentially facing more than $350 million in damages plus sizeable legal fees, and government regulators could impose additional penalties if they fault the railroad. That may not do much to dent the bottom line for a company that reported a $1.84 billion profit in its most-recent quarter, but the lawsuits could add to unrest among its current workers. UP workers are already upset that they haven’t had a raise since 2019 and that the railroad tightened its attendance policy, making it harder to take time off.
Federal law caps most damages in these disability cases besides lost wages at $300,000, but lawyers for the plaintiffs say the giant judgments, including a $44 million decision they won last year in Wisconsin, send a strong message that Union Pacific’s policy is flawed even if the penalty is reduced. In the Wisconsin case, a conductor with impaired hearing was forced out despite years of successful employment because he couldn’t pass a hearing test while wearing the company’s newly required hearing protection. The railroad wouldn’t consider alternative protective gear.
The cases all argue that Union Pacific discriminates against people with disabilities because of the way it disqualifies employees after they report certain health conditions, even if they have little bearing on whether an employee can safely do their job. Since 2014, the Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad has required workers to report anytime they develop a heart condition, have a seizure or develop diabetes that needs to be treated with insulin. Union Pacific also routinely imposes restrictions on employees who fail a color vision test it designed and refuses to employ someone with a prosthetic limb regardless of how capable they might be.
When an employee or their supervisor reports a health condition, Union Pacific puts them on leave and demands they submit medical records that railroad doctors review to determine their suitability for work. The plaintiffs say the railroad usually makes its decision without doctors examining employees, and Union Pacific ignores the recommendations of doctors who are treating individuals and have cleared them to return to work.
An occupational medicine doctor who works with the plaintiffs, Kevin Trangle, said he doesn’t think UP’s policy is sound because it’s “more restrictive than necessary, and would tend to cause workers to be unnecessarily prevented from working.”
Rolando Vasquez said in one of the lawsuits he lost his job after he had a motorcycle accident because doctors put him on anti-seizure medication as a precaution. In response, the railroad imposed a series of restrictions that made it impossible for him to work as an electronic technician inspector in Del Rio, Texas, even though he’d never actually had a seizure.
In another case, a diesel electrician said he was treated as if he had a condition that causes seizures after he fainted once because he was dehydrated while battling an illness. The railroad ruled that Joseph Carrillo shouldn’t be allowed to operate any company vehicles, work around moving trains or hold any job that involved “critical decision making,” so his managers in El Paso agreed he could no longer repair locomotives.
J.J. Stover lost his job as a track inspector in Kearney, Nebraska, after having a dizzy spell at work because his doctors labeled the 2016 incident a mini stroke, or transient ischemic attack, even though he said all the tests they performed on him while he was hospitalized for more than three days came back negative and he hasn’t experienced any more dizziness.
Stover’s doctors said he could return to work just a couple weeks later. Shortly after that, the Army Reserves took his doctors’ word and sent him to Poland for several weeks of training, but Union Pacific spent nine months reviewing his records before deciding he shouldn’t be allowed to drive a railroad truck or work around the tracks.
“It’s just hard to understand,” Stover said.
Another one of the workers’ attorneys, Nick Thompson, said Union Pacific doesn’t seem to consider any mitigating details, and it applies the same restrictions to every worker that has a condition regardless of whether that person drives a train or digs a ditch to install a signal for the railroad.
“They treat every condition like it’s the worst version of that. If you pass out — regardless of the cause — they treat it for determining risk of future events as though it is an unmedicated seizure condition. That just doesn’t make any sense,” Thompson said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/disqualified-for-disabilities-railroad-workers-fight-back/ | 2022-08-18T14:58:14Z |
Most of us make to-do lists to keep track of all the things we need to tackle around the house, to keep our families running and to stay on top of tasks at work.
But those lists can get unwieldy. If you often find it hard to check everything off your list despite the best of intentions, welcome to the club.
Ayelet Fishbach, professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, has been studying the science of motivation for her entire career, and she knows just what it takes to achieve more.
Fishbach is the past president of the Society for the Science of Motivation, and in her debut book, "Get It Done: Surprising Lessons From the Science of Motivation," Fishbach provides a framework grounded in decades of research that can help you finally get through your weekly to-do lists.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Katy Milkman: Are to-do lists actually useful?
Ayelet Fishbach: To-do lists are useful when they help you offload the mental effort of memorizing your list and negotiating priorities. Also, they're useful whenever completing one item motivates you to attend to the next one, therefore escalating motivation.
These lists are less useful when they cost you your flexibility. You might pursue some activities only because they're on the list, even though they're low priority and completing them won't make you happy.
In his research, University of Virginia professor Leidy Klotz has found that it's often more important to subtract, that is remove items from your list, than add new ones. Your weekend might be more restful if you skipped the zoo or the mall.
Milkman: If I have a handful of big goals to accomplish each week around the house, what's the best tip you can offer me for getting them done?
Fishbach: Consider my four-ingredient recipe:
1. Set the goal right. You want to set goals that are intrinsically motivating. An approach or "do" goal is better than an avoidance or "do not" goal. "Attend a morning Pilates class" is better than "don't oversleep."
2. Monitor progress and switch your focus in the middle of your to-do list. Look back at how much you've accomplished up to the midpoint and look ahead at what you still need to do beyond the midpoint.
3. Your goals should balance -- rather than undermine -- each other. Any specific goal should fit with everything else you set to do. If you plan to eat more healthily, cross out that trip to the ice-cream shop.
4. Seek social support. You should have people around you who want you to succeed and might give you a hand when you need the extra help.
Milkman: Why is it that I often feel demoralized when I'm halfway through a long to-do list? And what can I do to stay motivated?
Fishbach: It's the middle problem. Most of us feel less motivated to do work, and do it right, in the middle of goal pursuit. You experience fast progress at the beginning and end. Your first and last actions also feel special -- you celebrate starting and ending something. In the middle, you lose steam and your motivation.
When Rima Touré-Tillery (associate professor of marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management) and I asked people to cut out a series of pointy shapes drawn on a piece of paper, we found that they literally cut corners in the middle of a task. They were not paying sufficient attention to their work.
The solution -- keep middles short. Instead of a monthly exercise goal, set a weekly exercise goal and instead of an annual professional goal, set a monthly goal for what you want to achieve at work.
Milkman: When a to-do list gets unwieldy, do you have advice on how to prioritize tasks so something will get done?
Fishbach: You want to make sure that the high-priority items on your list aren't getting neglected.
I recommend using three categories:
1. Tasks that are critical for meeting your duties and promoting your aspirations. They're at the top of your list.
2. Tasks that advance these objectives but aren't critical for either a duty or an aspiration. They come second.
3. Everything else.
So, for me, helping my 10-year-old son practice his violin comes before gardening. Shopping for new professional clothes comes last, so it's often postponed.
Milkman: What are common misconceptions about getting things done that people should abandon?
Fishbach: First is the common belief that whether you're successful depends on who you are as a person. It's not just about you. Success depends on your circumstances just as much and often more so. In the right place and time, and with the right people, you can achieve great things. Psychologists refer to this misconception as the "fundamental attribution error." We tend to look in the wrong direction when considering what enables success.
The second misconception is your lack of empathy for future you. You might believe that future you will do only what's important for them, but that futuristic person, like your present self, will be pulled toward what feels good in the moment.
Milkman: What's a little-known strategy for getting things done that more people should employ?
Fishbach: Consider the temptations and obstacles that will hinder your future success. We find that when you anticipate a problem in advance, you're mentally ready to fight it off when you encounter it. When Ying Zhang (professor of marketing at Peking University's Guanghua School of Management) and I asked students to reflect on the social, fun activities that would stand in the way of completing their coursework, they set more time aside for completing that work.
Knowing about a problem in advance allows you to mentally prepare to tackle it. Think about preparing to lift a heavy piece of furniture. If you correctly anticipate its weight, you'll be ready to approach it with the right level of physical effort. And when you know the situation is going to be tense, you recruit your calm energy and don't lose your temper when the people around you raise their voices.
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Half of respondents say they are saving less money today; 32% say the amount of debt they owe has increased
LEHI, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MX, a leader in Open Finance, today released a new report on money habits and behaviors among Gen Z and other generations. Findings show that consumers are less confident in their financial futures due to rising costs — with 50% of respondents saying that thinking about money makes them anxious and 47% agreeing that money is their primary source of stress. Across generations, Gen Z may be most optimistic in the face of these economic challenges, while the majority of Baby Boomers are less confident.
"With so many people worried about their financial futures, it's an opportune time for financial institutions and fintechs to step up and assist in ways that only they can," said Shayli Lones, Vice President of Go to Market at MX. "We see Open Finance as the key driver to connecting the dots for consumers by enabling seamless account aggregation and a more complete picture of a consumer's finances so that they can better reach their financial goals. MX can help financial providers deliver the seamless connectivity and enhanced data that consumers need to become financially strong."
- Unprepared for Unexpected Expenses: Only 40% of respondents are confident they can cover any unexpected expenses.
- Retirement Confidence is Low: Only 38% of respondents are confident they will be able to retire comfortably. Additionally, 37% say they do not have retirement savings.
- Trust in Financial Providers: A full 67% trust their financial providers to protect them from fraud and other security risks. However, 26% of respondents have been victims of fraudulent transactions on a financial account in the past two years.
- Unrecognized Transactions are Frequent: When asked if they have seen a transaction on their financial accounts that they didn't recognize at first glance in the past two years, 27% of respondents said it happens sometimes or more frequently. This rises to 40% among Gen Z respondents.
- Gen Z Less Likely to Use Credit: Less than half of Gen Z respondents have a credit card (49%) — the only generation to drop below a majority. When asked what payment method they prefer when shopping online, debit cards are preferred 2:1 over credit cards (50% vs. 22%).
- Account Aggregation Still Needs Work: Nearly 1 in 10 respondents (8%) said no when asked if connecting an app to a financial account went smoothly the first time they attempted it. Forty-five percent of those who have been disconnected also say that their connected financial accounts and money-related apps regularly get disconnected.
The full report gives detailed insights into financial stress, spending and saving habits, and how consumers leverage mobile banking apps. It also shows a growing opportunity to build trust through the right proactive support, safeguarding personal data, and providing context to transaction data.
To access the full report, please visit:
https://www.mx.com/whitepapers/consumer-money-matters-debt-on-the-rise-savings-on-the-decline/
MX, a leader in Open Finance, helps organizations everywhere connect to the world's financial data and turn raw, unstructured data into their most valuable asset to deliver intelligent and personalized money experiences. MX connects more than 16,000 financial institutions and fintechs providing the industry's most reliable and secure data connectivity network. Additionally, MX powers 85% of digital banking providers, as well as thousands of banks, credit unions, and fintechs, with a combined reach of over 200 million consumers. To learn more follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn @MX or visit www.mx.com.
This survey of 1,000 American adults was conducted by MX in June 2022. Results included responses across each generation, with 25% of respondents identifying as Baby Boomers, 21% as Gen X, 21% as Millennials, and 33% as Gen Z. The respondents were evenly split between male (49%) and female (51%).
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of SunPower Corporation ("SunPower" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPWR). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether SunPower and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On January 20, 2022, SunPower announced that it had "identified a cracking issue that developed over time in certain factory-installed connectors" and that the Company "expects approximately $27 million of supplier-quality related charges in fourth quarter 2021 and approximately $4 million in the first quarter of 2022" to replace the faulty connectors.
On this news, SunPower's stock price fell $3.22 per share, or 16.9%, to close at $15.80 per share on January 21, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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DeciBERT-Large substantially improved throughput performance & accuracy while also significantly reducing model size
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deci, the deep learning company harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build better AI, announced results for its Natural Language Processing (NLP) inference model submitted to the MLPerf Inference v2.1 benchmark suite under the open submission track. Generated by Deci's Automated Neural Architecture Construction (AutoNAC) technology, the NLP model, dubbed DeciBERT-Large, ran on Dell-PowerEdge-R7525-2 hardware using the AMD EPYC™ 7773X processor. The resulting model outperformed both the throughput performance of the BERT-Large model by 6.46x and achieved a 1% boost in accuracy.
The model was submitted under the offline scenario in MLPerf's open division in the BERT 99.9 category. The goal was to maximize throughput while keeping the accuracy within a 0.1% margin of error from the baseline, which is 90.874 F1 (SQUAD). The DeciBERT-Large model far exceeded these goals, reaching a throughput of 116 QueriesPer Second (QPS) and an F1 score of 91.08 for accuracy.
For the submission, Deci leveraged its proprietary automated Neural Architecture Construction technology (AutoNAC) engine to generate a new model architecture tailored for the AMD processor. AutoNAC, an algorithmic optimization engine generating best-in-class deep learning model architectures for any task, data set, and inference hardware, typically powers up to a 5X increase in inference performance with comparable or higher accuracy relative to state-of-the-art neural models.
"While the key optimization objective when generating the DeciBERT model was to optimize throughput, AutoNAC also managed to significantly reduce the model size – an important accomplishment with a number of benefits including the ability to run multiple models on the same server and better utilize cache memory," said Prof. Ran El-Yaniv, Deci's chief scientist and co-founder. "These results confirm once again the exceptional performance of our AutoNAC technology, which is applicable to nearly any deep learning domain and inference hardware".
MLPerf gathers expert deep learning leaders to build fair and useful benchmarks for measuring training and inference performance of ML hardware, software, and services.
The Impact of Faster NLP Inference
Deci's NLP inference acceleration directly translates into cloud cost reduction as it enables more processes to run on the same machine in less time or alternatively it enables teams to use a more cost efficient machine while retaining the same throughput performance. For some NLP applications such as question answering, higher throughput also means better user experience as the queries are processed faster and insights can be generated in real time.
Deci Submission Results
About Deci
Deci enables deep learning to live up to its true potential by using AI to build better AI. With the company's deep learning development platform, AI developers can build, optimize, and deploy faster and more accurate models for any environment including cloud, edge, and mobile, allowing them to revolutionize industries with innovative products. The platform is powered by Deci's proprietary automated Neural Architecture Construction technology (AutoNAC), which empowers data scientists to build best-in-class deep learning models that are tailored for any task, data set and target inference hardware. Leading AI teams use Deci to accelerate inference performance, enable new use cases on limited hardware, shorten development cycles and reduce computing costs. Founded by Yonatan Geifman, PhD, Jonathan Elial, and Professor Ran El-Yaniv, Deci's team of deep learning engineers and scientists are dedicated to eliminating production-related bottlenecks across the AI lifecycle.
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Long-established emergency veterinary hospitals choose new name to better reflect their breadth of services and multiple locations.
WESTVILLE, Ind., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (www.EVCC.com) is the new name for three Indiana-based veterinary emergency hospitals formerly known as North Central Veterinary Emergency Center. The phone numbers and physical locations in Highland, Westville and Mishawaka, Indiana, remain the same.
The newly named centers will continue to provide compassionate, high-quality emergency care for cats and dogs. Care will remain available 24/7/365 in Westville and Highland. The Mishawaka location offers 24-hour care on weekends from 7:30 p.m. ET on Fridays through 8:00 a.m. ET on Mondays, but is expected to add additional hours in the future. Check www.EVCC.com for the most up-to-date hours.
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers provide professional care for thousands of cats and dogs every year. They collaborate with each pet's primary veterinarian to create a comprehensive care team.
"We are proud to continue to provide highly-skilled care to cats and dogs when they are most in need," said Lori Ross, DVM, of Emergency Veterinary Care Centers. "Recognizing the special place pets have in our homes and in our hearts, we offer family-oriented care delivered with compassion," said Dr. Ross.
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers are accredited through the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which represents the highest standard of veterinary excellence. The AAHA designation is earned by only a small percentage of animal hospitals in the United States.
Appointments are not needed at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers. People facing an urgent pet care situation are encouraged to call ahead so the veterinary team can be prepared for each pet's specific emergency.
"We are excited to announce our new name and are honored to continue serving pets from Indiana, greater Chicago and Michigan," said Deana Scheidt, director, business development for Emergency Veterinary Care Centers. "Our longstanding commitment to pets, up-to-date facilities and excellent reputation enable us to attract and retain a talented team of veterinary professionals who are passionate about providing personalized care to pets and compassionate service to their owners."
2427 Ridge Road
Highland, Indiana 46322
219-881-1600
1645 US 421
Westville, Indiana 46391
219-785-7300
5714 N. Main St.
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
574-544-6200
Pet owners can learn more about pet health and safety at www.evcc.com.
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Former WWE star Jeff Hardy arrested for DUI again
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WESH) – Star professional wrestler Jeff Hardy has been charged with driving under the influence in Florida. This is his third time facing a DUI charge.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested 44-year-old Jeff Hardy Monday morning in Volusia County for driving under the influence, in violation of driver’s license restriction, and driving while license suspended.
Hardy is a former WWE professional wrestler who’s now with All Elite Wrestling of Jacksonville, Florida.
Bill DeMott is a former wrestler and sober driving advocate who lost his daughter to a drunk driver in 2015. He’s the founder of the Keri Anne Foundation, named after his daughter who was killed by a repeat DUI offender.
“I happen to know Jeff and his brother personally, but this isn’t personal,” DeMott said. “This is a man who made a decision at least three times now in the past ten years to drive while impaired.”
The arrest report says Hardy was convicted on two other separate DUIs from March 2018 and October 2019 in North Carolina.
When FHP caught up to Hardy, he was merging from Interstate 4 onto Northbound I-95 in a Dodge Charger that was “traveling significantly under the speed limit, weaving across travel lanes and running off the shoulder of the roadway.”
”License is revoked, so we’d like to know how did he get the rental car, who allowed him to use the rental car and why is he driving?” DeMott said.
The report also says Hardy “was unsteady on his feet, reeked of the odor of an alcoholic beverage and was confused.
Through conversations with the driver, it was learned that he had been drinking earlier in the day.
Hardy was arrested just before 10 a.m.
“When does it become important, when a life is lost?” DeMott said.
FHP says Jeff Hardy’s first breath sample was a .294, almost more than three and a half times the legal limit.
The arrest report said Hardy had a driving restriction requiring him to have an interlock device in his car, something the rental car did not have.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The winner of the 2022 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., is Olga Patterson from the law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
She was nominated by Brenda Fulmer, Partner and Shareholder at Searcy Denney.
Patterson has been a member of the law firm Searcy Denney for 17 years and has worked in the legal field for over 30 years. Patterson works with the firm's bilingual clients and assists with their Hispanic marketing efforts. She loves the opportunity to mentor and train others and is a frequent lecturer.
Over the past few years, she has furthered her education and obtained the following certifications and distinctions: Advanced Certified Paralegal in Discovery, Estate Planning and Trial Practice from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), Florida Certified Paralegal, and Florida Registered Paralegal.
Patterson is an active member of numerous legal organizations, including the AAJ Paralegal Committee, the Florida Justice Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association. She's served in many leadership positions, including the immediate past President, Bar Liaison, Speaker Coordinator for the Palm Beach County Bar Association Paralegal Chapter, the Vice-Chair for the Florida Registered Paralegal Eligibility Section for the Florida Bar, an advisory board member for the MTMP Paralegal College Advisory Board, and an advisory board member for the Keiser University Legal Studies Program.
Fulmer stated in her nomination letter, "Considering all that Olga does in our local and national legal community as well as at home and at our law firm, I cannot think of someone more deserving of this honor from AAJ."
The AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award is given to an exceptional AAJ Paralegal Affiliate member who has made contributions to the paralegal profession, shown commitment to continuing legal education, and commitment to community volunteering. Advocate Capital, Inc. is proud to sponsor this award that recognizes the important, key role that paralegals play in our nation's civil justice system and our communities.
Patterson will receive the award at AAJ's Annual Convention on July 16-19 in Seattle. As part of the award, Patterson will receive complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations, and registration for AAJ's 2022 Annual Convention.
Advocate Capital, Inc. is the premier provider of strategic financial products and accounting services for successful trial law firms. It has served the plaintiff bar for 23 years from its headquarters in Nashville, TN, and enjoys a client base that extends nationwide. For more information, visit www.advocatecapital.com or call 1.877.894.9724.
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Voyager Digital LLC, the operating platform of Voyager Digital Ltd. ("Voyager" or the "Company") (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2), announced it is temporarily suspending trading, deposits, withdrawals and loyalty rewards, effective at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time today.
"This was a tremendously difficult decision, but we believe it is the right one given current market conditions," said Stephen Ehrlich, Chief Executive Officer of Voyager. "This decision gives us additional time to continue exploring strategic alternatives with various interested parties while preserving the value of the Voyager platform we have built together. We will provide additional information at the appropriate time."
Voyager previously announced that its subsidiary, Voyager Digital LLC, issued a notice of default to Three Arrows Capital ("3AC") for failure to make the required payments on its previously disclosed loan of 15,250 BTC and $350 million USDC. Voyager is actively pursuing all available remedies for recovery from 3AC, including through the court-ordered liquidation process in the British Virgin Islands.
To support its exploration of strategic alternatives, the Company has engaged Moelis & Company and The Consello Group as financial advisors, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisors.
Voyager also provided the following financial and balance sheet updates, per requirements of Canadian Securities Laws. All figures are preliminary, non-reviewed and unaudited and subject to final adjustments following completion of quarterly and year-end close procedures.
Note A: The balance includes $350 million of USDC and 15,250 BTC loaned to Three Arrows Capital.
As of June 30, 2022, crypto assets loaned consisted of the following (in thousands, except for number of coins):
Note B: Includes 15,250 BTC loaned to Three Arrows Capital.
Note C: Includes $350 million USDC loaned to Three Arrows Capital.
As of June 30, 2022, crypto assets loaned disaggregated by significant borrowing counterparty was as follows (in thousands) (refer to prior filings for comparative information):
As of June 30, 2022, crypto assets loaned balances were concentrated with counterparties as follows (refer to prior filings for comparative information):
Note D: Represents amount loaned to Three Arrows Capital.
About Voyager Digital Ltd.
Voyager Digital Ltd.'s (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) US subsidiary, Voyager Digital, LLC, is a cryptocurrency platform in the United States founded in 2018 to bring choice, transparency, and cost-efficiency to the marketplace. Voyager offers a secure way to trade over 100 different crypto assets using its easy-to-use mobile application. Through its subsidiary Coinify ApS, Voyager provides crypto payment solutions for both consumers and merchants around the globe. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.investvoyager.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information in this press release, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the exploration of strategic alternatives, discussions with third parties in respect of strategic alternatives and the results of those discussions, the temporary nature of the suspension of the platform, future growth and performance of the business, the exploration of strategic alternatives, future adoption of digital assets, anticipated trends and challenges in our business and industry, the regulation of digital assets offerings, the availability of the credit agreement, the impact of the 3AC default on the Company, including its ability to utilized the credit agreement, the Company's liquidity and ability to satisfy customer orders and withdrawals and the Company's anticipated results may constitute forward looking information (collectively, forward-looking statements), which can be identified by the use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "intend," "continue" or "believe" (or the negatives) or other similar variations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Voyager's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any of its future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. It is uncertain what amount Voyager will be able to recover from 3AC for non-payment and whether the default of 3AC will constitute a default under its credit agreement or the legal remedies available to Voyager in connection with such non-payment or the impact on the future business, cash flows, liquidity and prospects of Voyager as a result of 3AC's non-payment. Forward looking statements are subject to the risk that the global economy, industry, or the Company's businesses and investments do not perform as anticipated, that revenue or expenses estimates may not be met or may be materially less or more than those anticipated, that parties to whom the Company lends assets are able to repay such loans in full and in a timely manner, that trading momentum does not continue or the demand for trading solutions declines, customer acquisition does not increase as planned, product and international expansion do not occur as planned, risks of compliance with laws and regulations that currently apply or become applicable to the business and those other risks contained in the Company's public filings, including in its Management Discussion and Analysis and its Annual Information Form (AIF). Factors that could cause actual results of the Company and its businesses to differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the results from the exploration of strategic alternatives, the inability to resume trading, deposits, withdrawals and rewards on the platform in a timely manner, an inability to drawdown under the credit facility or access other sources of financing, an increase in customer demands for withdrawals from the platform, any insolvency or similar proceedings with respect to 3AC, our ability to find a strategic alternative, a decline in the digital asset market or general economic conditions; changes in laws or approaches to regulation, the failure or delay in the adoption of digital assets and the blockchain ecosystem by institutions; changes in the volatility of crypto currency, changes in demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum, changes in the status or classification of cryptocurrency assets, cybersecurity breaches, a delay or failure in developing infrastructure for the trading businesses or achieving mandates and gaining traction; failure to grow assets under management, an adverse development with respect to an issuer or party to the transaction or failure to obtain a required regulatory approval. Readers are cautioned that Assets on Platform and trading volumes fluctuate and may increase and decrease from time to time and that such fluctuations are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements, past and present performance and trends are not guarantees of future performance, accordingly, you should not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, current or past performance, or current or past trends. Information identifying assumptions, risks, and uncertainties relating to the Company are contained in its filings with the Canadian securities regulators available at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements in this press release are applicable only as of the date of this release or as of the date specified in the relevant forward-looking statement and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after that date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. The Company assumes no obligation to provide operational updates, except as required by law. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements, unless required by law. Readers are cautioned that past performance is not indicative of future performance. There is no assurance that the funds available under the loan agreement will be available or, even if available will, together with any other assets of Voyager be sufficient to safeguard assets.
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- Consolidated revenue increased 8% for the quarter and 6% year-to-date
- Consolidated segment profit(1) decreased 5% for the quarter and 8% year-to-date
- Consolidated segment profit margin(1) of 29% for the quarter and 31% year-to-date
- Net income attributable to shareholders of $29.6 million ($0.14 per share basic) for the quarter and $122.0 million ($0.59 per share basic) year-to-date
- Net debt to segment profit(1) of 2.76 times at May 31, 2022, consistent with 2.76 times at August 31, 2021
- Free cash flow(1) of $27.5 million for the quarter and $194.9 million year-to-date
TORONTO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) announced its third quarter financial results today.
"Our portfolio of businesses is producing growth on all fronts, delivering strong consolidated revenue gains for the fifth consecutive quarter," said Doug Murphy, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The diversity and resiliency of our business is evident with these results, as we benefit from multiple revenue initiatives including organic investments to further expand our digital business, grow our streaming product offering and build out our original content slate in pursuit of international content licensing opportunities. We have unveiled yet another strong fall schedule that once again secures our foothold as Canada's home of leading entertainment and lifestyle programming."
The Company advanced its Strategic Priorities on multiple fronts. Corus expanded its digital and traditional video advertising offerings; unveiled its extensive 2022/2023 programming lineup for Global TV and Corus' portfolio of Specialty Networks, announced its 2022/2023 original content production slate and international sales were secured through Corus' content business. The Company advanced its capital allocation priorities through investments in the business to support future growth opportunities, maintaining dividends, bank debt repayments, and share repurchases.
- The Company's Corus Studios announced its largest U.S. output deal ever with streaming platform Hulu. This new multi-year agreement consists of over 400 episodes of lifestyle, renovation, unscripted and crime content from Corus Studios, building on the previously announced sale to Hulu of 200+ episodes last year.
- The Company and Paramount Global announced that Pluto TV, the world's leading FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) service, will launch in Canada this fall. Pluto TV will encompass more than 100 unique, curated channels and over 20,000 hours of content, offering a full spectrum of free programming including drama, comedy, lifestyle, kids, movies, around-the-clock news, and more. Corus will act as advertising sales representative in Canada and provide multiple Canadian channels to the service.
- The Company announced more than 200 additional hours of Canadian original content across its portfolio of networks. The lineup of premium original content for 2022/2023 includes 45 greenlights and renewals, and more than 600 episodes. Departure and Family Law will return to the Global TV schedule while the Corus Studios slate for 2022/2023 includes 24 titles, with returning hits Island of Bryan and Scott's Vacation House Rules plus new series Pamela's Garden of Eden and Renovation Resort.
- The Company's Global TV unveiled its extensive 2022/2023 programming lineup, featuring returning top hits Survivor, 9-1-1 and CSI: Vegas, and new series Fire Country, Monarch and So Help Me Todd.
- Free cash flow(1) of $27.5 million in Q3 and $194.9 million year-to-date compared to $64.7 million and $216.8 million year-to-date, respectively, in the same comparable prior year periods. The decrease in free cash flow in the third quarter is attributable to a decrease in cash provided by operating activities of $37.5 million. The decrease in free cash flow for the nine months ended May 31, 2022 is mainly attributable to a decrease in cash provided by operating activities of $63.4 million, offset by a $43.5 million venture fund distribution.
- Net debt to segment profit(1) was 2.76 times at May 31, 2022, up from 2.70 at February 28, 2022, but consistent with August 31, 2021. Although net debt decreased from the repayment of bank loans, partially offset by the issuance of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030 and production financing for an acquired subsidiary, the main driver to the increase in this ratio is the decrease of segment profit(1) for the most recent four quarters.
- In the third quarter, the Company purchased 4,018,000 of its Class B Non-Voting Participating Shares under a normal course issuer bid at an average acquisition price of $4.29.
- As of May 31, 2022, the Company had $51.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and the committed $300.0 million Revolving Facility that remains undrawn.
Corus Entertainment Inc. reports its financial results in Canadian dollars.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022 and Management's Discussion and Analysis are available on the Company's website at www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section and under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
A conference call with Corus senior management is scheduled for June 29, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. ET. While this call is directed at analysts and investors, members of the media are welcome to listen in. The dial-in number for the conference call for local and international callers is 1.647.484.0477 and for North America is 1.800.289.0571. More information can be found on the Corus Entertainment website at www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section.
Many provinces and territories have lifted many of the health restrictions related to COVID-19, which has led to a phased return to on-site work across various sectors. However, disruptions caused by prior imposition or removal of public health restrictions, public sentiment about the pandemic and continuing COVID-19 infection rates, including labour shortages, employee absenteeism at the Company or its clients and suppliers, changes in consumer demand, and supply chain shortages or disruptions, particularly in the retail, tourism and entertainment sectors, can negatively impact the Company's operations and financial performance, including advertising demand and revenue. There can be no certainty that current vaccination and public health measures can mitigate negative impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business in the short to medium term.
As discussed further in the 2021 MD&A under the heading "Economic Conditions", the Company's operating performance is affected by general Canadian and worldwide economic conditions. Changes or volatility in domestic or international economic conditions, economic uncertainty or geopolitical conflict and tensions, may affect discretionary consumer and business spending, resulting in increased or decreased demand for Corus' product offerings. In addition, elevated consumer price index inflation driven by sharp increases in energy and food prices as well as supply disruptions and strong demand for goods can also affect the Company's business operations and financial performance. All of the foregoing factors may adversely affect the Company through disruption to supply chains, increased costs of labour or disruption to availability of labour, related reduced advertising demand or spending, or lower demand for the Company's products and services, all of which may lead to decreased revenue or profitability. Finally, in all cases, the Company's business and financial condition are subject to audience and consumer acceptance of Corus' brands, programming and talent.
This press release includes the non-GAAP or non-IFRS financial measures of segment profit, segment profit margin, free cash flow, adjusted net income, adjusted basic earnings per share, net debt to segment profit, optimized advertising revenue, and new platform revenue that are not in accordance with, nor an alternate to, generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and may be different from non-GAAP or non-IFRS measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles.
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. They are limited in value because they exclude charges that have a material effect on the Company's reported results and, therefore, should not be relied upon as the sole financial measures to evaluate the Company's financial results. The non-GAAP financial measures are meant to supplement, and to be viewed in conjunction with, IFRS financial results. A reconciliation of the Company's non-GAAP measures is included in the Company's most recent Report to Shareholders for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022, which is available on Corus' website at www.corusent.com as well as on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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To the extent any statements made in this press release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements and may be forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"). This forward-looking information relates to, among other things, the Company's objectives, goals, strategies, targets, intentions, plans, estimates and outlook, including the adoption and anticipated impact of the Company's strategic plan, advertising and expectations of advertising trends for fiscal 2022, distribution, merchandise and subscription revenue, the Company's dividend policy and the payment of future dividends; the Company's leverage target; the Company's proposed share purchases, including the number of Class B non-voting shares to be repurchased under its normal course issuer bid, if any, and timing thereof; the Company's ability to manage retention and reputation risks related to its on-air talent; expectations regarding financial performance including capital allocation strategy and capital structure management, operating costs and tariffs, taxes and fees, and can generally be identified by the use of words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may" or the negative of these terms and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances may be considered forward-looking information. Although Corus believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves assumptions, risks and uncertainties and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Certain material factors or assumptions are applied with respect to the forward-looking information, including without limitation, factors and assumptions regarding the general market conditions and general outlook for the industry including the potential impact of new competition and industry mergers and acquisitions, interest rates, stability of the advertising, distribution, merchandise and subscription markets, operating and capital costs and tariffs, taxes and fees, the Company's ability to source desirable content and the Company's capital and operating results being consistent with the Company's expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these expectations include, among other things: the Company's ability to attract and retain advertising revenue; audience acceptance of the Company's television programs and cable networks; the Company's ability to recoup production costs; the availability of tax credits and the existence of co-production treaties; the Company's ability to compete in any of the industries in which it does business; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by the Company; conditions in the entertainment, information and communications industries and technological developments therein; changes in laws or regulations or the interpretation or application of those laws and regulations; the Company's ability to integrate and realize anticipated benefits from its acquisitions and to effectively manage it's growth; the Company's ability to successfully defend itself against litigation matters and complaints; failure to meet covenants under the Company's senior credit facility, senior unsecured notes or other instruments or facilities; epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of COVID-19 and changes in accounting standards. Additional information about these factors and about the material assumptions underlying any forward-looking information may be found under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended August 31, 2021 and under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended August 31, 2021. Corus cautions that the foregoing list of important assumptions and factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on the Company's forward-looking information to make decisions with respect to Corus, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Unless otherwise specified, all forward-looking information in this document speaks as of the date of this document. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Corus disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, events or circumstances that arise after the date thereof or otherwise.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the Company's portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 33 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital and streaming assets, animation software, technology and media services. Corus is an internationally-renowned content creator and distributor through Nelvana, a world class animation studio expert in all formats and Corus Studios, a globally recognized producer of hit scripted and unscripted content. The Company also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada, leading 2D animation software supplier Toon Boom and children's book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Magnolia Network Canada, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX, along with broadly distributed Canadian streaming platforms STACKTV, Nick+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit www.corusent.com.
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Well-known environmental and land use lawyers Thomas A. Mackie, John F. Shea, and Peter F. Durning join the firm along with their entire team
BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP today announced that the members of Mackie Shea Durning PC, the highly-regarded environmental law, land use and related litigation law firm, have joined the firm's Real Estate and Environmental Groups. The new attorneys include: John Shea and Peter Durning as Partners, Thomas Mackie as Senior Counsel, Peter Vetere as an Associate, and Gail Hire as Of Counsel. With the addition of this team, Burns & Levinson will have one of the largest environmental practices in the region.
"I have known John, Tom and Peter for over 25 years and was thrilled when the opportunity arose for this stellar team to join our firm," said David Rosenblatt, co-managing partner of Burns & Levinson and chair of the firm's Environmental Group. "We have been looking to strategically expand our real estate and environmental practices, and this group of lawyers are among the best in this industry. We are fortunate to have them onboard."
Tom Mackie represents businesses and municipalities facing complex environmental issues involving solid waste, recycling and renewable energy facility siting; hazardous waste cleanup; private and public environmental contracting; facility acquisition; environmental due diligence; host community agreements; cost recovery cases under CERCLA and M.G.L. c. 21E; and litigation of permit appeals.
John Shea focuses his environmental and land use law practice on permitting and appeals for wetlands, water (drinking, wastewater, stormwater), air emissions, and hazardous waste cleanup laws. He is recognized for his work securing approvals for complex and controversial projects, developing environmental compliance plans for pro-active and troubled companies, and successfully defending permits and enforcement actions in administrative and court appeals. He has been a Hearing Officer in over 40 solid waste site assignment proceedings.
Peter Durning represents clients in environmental litigation, enforcement defense and land use permitting and appeals, with a specific focus on water and wetlands matters. His experience includes adjudicatory hearings before the MassDEP, zoning disputes, judicial review of administrative proceedings, trials and appellate work.
"We are excited to transition our practices and team to Burns & Levinson," said Peter Durning. "We have extremely synergistic practices and are looking forward to working with our talented new colleagues and helping to grow the firm's environmental group."
Burns & Levinson shares a number of clients, including Clean Harbors, and overlapping industry expertise with Mackie Shea Durning (MSD) in scrap recycling, solid waste and hazardous waste. MSD represents a leading global metals recycler and Burns & Levinson serves as outside general counsel to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, which is the key trade association for metals recycling. Recently another MSD client, one of the largest solid waste disposal companies in the U.S., purchased JRM Hauling and Recycling Services, represented by Burns & Levinson.
MSD has a Tier 1 ranking in Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation in the state by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, and is ranked among the top Massachusetts Environmental Law Firms by Chambers USA. The MSD partners are also individually ranked by Best Lawyers and Chambers USA as among the best environmental attorneys and environmental litigators in Massachusetts. Shea was selected in 2013 as Environmental Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. All three lawyers serve important roles in business, bar and non-profit organizations. Durning and Shea have been Chairs and Co-Chairs of the Boston Bar Association Environmental Section's Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste and Environmental Litigation Committees. Mackie was Chair of the Board of the Directors of the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC), and in 2018 he received the prestigious Steven G. Lewis Award for Service to the Environmental Industry. In addition, they regularly speak at statewide industry and water supply conferences, and are authors of chapters in the MCLE Environmental Law treatise, and other leading publications.
"Our firm has been very successful for 45 years, but we could not resist the opportunity to bring the strength and resources of a larger firm to our clients, and to collaborate closely with David," said John Shea. "John and I have known and successfully worked with David and his team on numerous superfund and other matters over the past four decades. Burns & Levinson is such a great place for our team and clients, and we are happy to be here," added Tom Mackie.
About Burns & Levinson LLP
At Burns & Levinson, we provide high-level, client-centric and results-oriented legal services to our regional, national and international clients. We are a full-service law firm with 125 lawyers in Boston, Providence and London. Our areas of expertise include: business/finance, business litigation, divorce/family law, venture capital/emerging companies, employment, estate planning, government investigations, intellectual property, M&A/private equity, probate/trust litigation, environmental and real estate. We partner with our clients to solve their business and personal legal issues in a collaborative, creative and cost-effective way. For more information, visit Burns & Levinson at www.burnslev.com.
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Fiber and DOCSIS 4.0 Buildouts and Significant CPE Refreshes Fuel Spending
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a newly published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, predicts that sales of PON equipment for fiber-to-the-home deployments, cable broadband access equipment, and fixed wireless CPE will all increase from 2022 to 2026, as service providers look to expand both the reach of their fixed broadband services to customers' homes as well as the quality and reliability of those services within their homes.
"We've made significant upward revisions to our long-term broadband and home networking forecast, said Jeff Heynen, Vice President at Dell'Oro Group. "Fiber infrastructure buildouts are resulting in more new subscribers and more CPE with advanced Wi-Fi technologies as service providers look to differentiate their services in increasingly crowded markets," added Heynen.
Additional highlights from the Broadband Access & Home Networking 5-Year Forecast Report:
- PON equipment revenue is expected to grow from $9.3 B in 2021 to $13.6 B in 2026, driven largely by XGS-PON deployments in North America, EMEA, and CALA.
- Revenue for Fixed Wireless CPE is expected to reach $5.1 B by 2026, led by shipments of 5G sub-6GHz and 5G Millimeter Wave units.
- Revenue for Cable Distributed Access Equipment (Virtual CCAP, Remote PHY Devices, Remote MACPHY Devices, and Remote OLTs) is expected to reach nearly $1.3 M by 2026, as operators ramp their DOCSIS 4.0 and fiber deployments.
The Dell'Oro Group Broadband Access & Home Networking 5-Year Forecast Report provides a complete overview of the Broadband Access market with tables covering manufacturers' revenue, average selling prices, and port/unit shipments for Cable, DSL, PON, and Fixed Wireless equipment. Covered equipment includes Converged Cable Access Platforms (CCAP), Distributed Access Architectures (DAA), DSL Access Multiplexers (DSLAMs), PON Optical Line Terminals (OLTs), Customer Premises Equipment ([CPE] for Cable, DSL, PON, Fixed Wireless), along with Residential WLAN Equipment, including Mesh Routers. For more information about the report, please contact dgsales@delloro.com.
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, enterprise networks, data center infrastructure, and network security markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.delloro.com.
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The White House on Thursday bashed Republican governors for sending migrants to Democratic-run cities such as Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., and Washington, D.C., in an attempt to make a point about immigration policy.
“It’s really just disrespectful to humanity. It is — it doesn’t afford them any dignity, what they’re doing, when you’re abandoning families and children in a place where they were told they were going to get housing, in a place where they were told they were going to get jobs,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “It is just cruel.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) flew two planes of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday. He has been sending migrants to “sanctuary” cities or states, which limit their cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has repeatedly made similar moves, including sending two buses of migrants to Vice President Harris’s residence in Washington that arrived on Thursday.
“The fact that Fox News and not the Department of Homeland Security, the city or local NGOs were alerted about a plan to leave migrants, including children, on the side of a busy D.C. street makes clear that this is just a cruel, premeditated political stunt,” Jean-Pierre said.
Jean-Pierre wouldn’t say if what is being done is illegal, deferring to the Department of Justice, but stressed that there is a process in place for handling migrants in the U.S.
“There’s a legal way of doing this, for managing migrants. Republican governors interfering in that process and using migrants as political pawns is shameful, is reckless and just plain wrong. And remember, these are people who are fleeing communism, who are fleeing hardship,” she said.
Jean-Pierre said she hasn’t spoken to Biden specifically on his response to the migrants being dropped off.
She said the White House is working to manage the consequences of these bus loads of people and has been in touch with the cities and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
“They deserve better than being left on the streets of D.C. or being left in Martha’s Vineyard. They deserve a lot better than that,” Jean-Pierre said. “And as we have done many times in response to attempts to create chaos and confusion by Republican governors, we are working to manage the kind of consequences of these two stunts as well.” | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/white-house-calls-governors-sending-migrants-to-dc-marthas-vineyard-disrespectful-to-humanity/ | 2022-09-15T21:22:14Z |
(The Hill) — GOP Sen. James Lankford (Okla.) on Thursday blocked a Democratic request to unanimously pass a bill seeking to protect interstate travel for abortion.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), joined by a string of Democratic senators, had sought consent to pass a bill that would prevent states from punishing women who travel to other states where abortion is legal to get the procedure.
The measure would also protect health care providers who provide abortions to out-of-state patients.
“Does that child in the womb have the right to travel in their future?” Lankford said in objecting. “Do they get to live?”
“There’s a child in this conversation as well,” he added.
With full-scale legislation to codify Roe v. Wade lacking the votes to pass the upper chamber, Democrats have looked for other legislative responses after the Supreme Court struck down the nearly 50-year decision that established a constitutional right to abortion.
A series of Democratic senators had spoken in favor of the measure before the request Thursday.
Cortez Masto said the bill was needed to protect abortion providers even in states where abortion remains legal, saying she has heard of some who are worried about being sued if they provide abortions for out-of-state patients.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) pointed to reports that conservative groups are “right now drafting legislation to ban travel for abortion.”
While Democrats said the right to travel for abortion is constitutionally protected as well, they sought to provide additional protection in law.
“Anyone telling you this is not a threat is not paying attention,” Murray said.
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) said that “if people from other states need to come to Colorado to access the care they need, Congress has the obligation to shield them from prosecution.”
“And we need to make sure that health care providers no matter where they are, Colorado and other states, are safe from prosecution, to say nothing of the women themselves, to say nothing of teenage girls themselves,” he continued.
“I can’t believe we’re even having this conversation on the floor of the United States Senate,” he added. “I can’t believe it. But that’s the America we live in now because of this Supreme Court.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/gop-senator-blocks-bill-to-protect-interstate-travel-for-abortion/ | 2022-07-14T18:16:00Z |
The innovative venue experience will welcome all communities around the capital city
DALLAS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --, June 23, 2022 -- Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment company, plans to bring its technology-enabled golf entertainment experience to Des Moines, Iowa, in what will be the state's first Topgolf venue.
"We are thrilled to be joining the Des Moines community and look forward to welcoming our new Players to Topgolf in the near future," said Topgolf Chief Development Officer Chris Callaway. "Our focus is on creating more ways for people to play the game of golf in a fun and unique way, and the Des Moines area is the perfect place to kick off our growth within the state."
Players at the new Topgolf venue will soon be invited to enjoy the brand's signature experience where they can play in point-scoring golf games in an energetic and fun environment. Located on the corner of Jordan Creek Parkway and Mills Civic Parkway within the West Des Moines city limits, the multilevel venue will sit within The Parkways development by Hurd Real Estate and will feature 72 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays, chef-driven menu items, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs, music and year-round programming.
Beyond entertainment, Topgolf would create approximately 300 full- and part-time jobs upon opening this new venue, with an opportunity for future Topgolf Associates to grow their careers, work in a unique culture-first environment and be part of a company that welcomes everyone as they are.
Follow @Topgolf on social media for updates on Topgolf's progress in Des Moines.
Topgolf Entertainment Group is a technology-enabled global sports and entertainment company that brings joy through more ways to play the game of golf. What started as a simple idea to enhance the game of golf has grown into a movement where people can experience the unlimited power of play at the intersection of technology and sports entertainment. Topgolf Entertainment Group's brands include Topgolf venues, Topgolf Media and Toptracer technology. To learn more, visit topgolfentertainmentgroup.com or follow Topgolf on social media.
Topgolf venues bring people together to play in a dynamic, technology-driven golf entertainment experience. With an energetic atmosphere, Topgolf venues feature high-tech gaming, outdoor hitting bays, chef-driven menus, hand-crafted cocktails, music, corporate and social event spaces, and more. Topgolf entertains more than 20 million Players annually at nearly 80 locations across the globe. To learn more or plan your visit, visit topgolf.com.
Topgolf Media Contact:
Amanda Rider
Communications Manager
Email: press@topgolf.com
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Bill Allows Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices and Caps Out-of-Pocket Spending on Medications for Seniors
NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Senate voted yesterday to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that includes several key provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs. AARP New York thanks Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer for his leadership in getting this critical legislation passed and moving one step closer to real relief for seniors - and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for supporting the bill.
The Inflation Reduction Act includes key AARP priorities that will go a long way to lower drug prices and out-of-pocket costs. AARP fought for provisions in the bill that will:
- Finally allow Medicare to negotiate the price of drugs
- Cap annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in Medicare Part D ($2,000 in 2025)
- Hold drug companies accountable when they increase drug prices faster than the rate of inflation, and
- Cap co-pays for insulin to no more than $35 per month in Medicare Part D.
Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP Chief Executive Officer, issued a statement yesterday reacting to the Senate vote:
"Since AARP's founding we have fought for older adults to have access to affordable health care – including prescription drugs. And we have been working for nearly two decades to allow Medicare to negotiate the price it pays for medications. Thanks to today's historic vote in the Senate, millions of Americans 50+ are one step closer to real relief from out-of-control prescription drug prices. This bill will save Medicare hundreds of billions of dollars and give seniors peace of mind knowing there is an annual limit on what they must pay out-of-pocket for medications. Lowering prescription drug prices is a top priority for Americans, with more than 80% of people across political parties supporting the measure. We thank all the senators who voted today to lower drug prices.
"We are also pleased that the bill will keep health insurance affordable for millions of Americans who purchase their coverage in the marketplace, especially consumers aged 50-64 – more than one million of whom have gained more affordable options.
"We urge the House to move quickly and enact this momentous reform. AARP fought hard for this victory, and we will keep fighting to get Americans relief from the high price of prescription drugs."
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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Funding Will Accelerate Commercialization of the ECGenius™ System and Expand Development of Analytic Modules
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CathVision, a medical technology company developing innovative electrophysiology solutions designed to enhance clinical decision making in the EP lab, today announced the company has secured $7.2 million in funding from existing investors. The financing will help advance commercial operations driving adoption of the ECGenius™ System, the company's innovative EP recording technology, and support the continued development of artificial intelligence-powered analytic modules to provide electrophysiologists with unprecedented levels of automated analysis during cardiac ablation procedures.
"Our investors have witnessed the evolution of our company and technology in recent years," said Mads Matthiesen, CEO, CathVision. "Reinvesting in the company demonstrates confidence in our innovation, ongoing development, and ability to advance adoption of the ECGenius System throughout the United States as we focus on empowering physicians to diagnose, characterize, and treat cardiac arrhythmias more effectively. We are expanding our sales team, building our U.S. presence, and furthering the development of analytic modules."
The ECGenius System includes a proprietary hardware amplifier capable of acquiring high-fidelity, low-noise cardiac electrograms. The technology represents a crucial progression in the quality of cardiac signal acquisition, the accuracy of electrogram interpretation and the advancement of therapy support to help electrophysiologists improve the overall diagnosis and treatment of complex atrial arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases the risk of stroke and heart failure. The ECGenius System received FDA 510(k) clearance in May and is currently available in limited market release.
"Cardiac ablation is one of the fastest growing markets in healthcare; treatment efficiency and efficacy must improve for physicians to deliver the best possible care for patients with atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias," said Matthieu Bocquet, Founding Partner, Lumine Capital. "CathVision's modern and precise EP recording technology brings more clarity to physicians by delivering clear signals that can be accurately interpreted. This is a necessary step to improve treatment outcomes."
The ECGenius System1 is commercially available in the United States in limited market release. For more information about the ECGenius System, please visit www.cathvision.com/ep-recording-enhanced or email contact@cathvision.com.
1Not approved for sale in the EU.
About CathVision
CathVision is a medical technology company that develops electrophysiology solutions centered around an innovative EP recording system and AI algorithm platform – the ECGenius System. Committed to empowering physicians to make more informed clinical decisions in the EP lab, CathVision is redefining the necessity of exceptional cardiac electrical signals to diagnose, characterize, and treat the most common heart rhythm disorders. CathVision was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Denmark with a U.S. office in Minnesota.
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MILWAUKEE, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TKO Miller is pleased to announce the sale of Curtis Learning, LLC, an outsourced scientific education and training provider, to Renovus Capital Partners. Jon Curtis, the Company's founder, and other senior management team members will retain significant ownership in Curtis Learning. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
About Curtis Learning
Founded in 2009, Curtis Learning has established itself as one of the nation's premier scientific training agencies. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Curtis Learning is a scientific education and training provider to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. The Company designs and develops customized programs to educate and train sales teams, medical science liaisons, clinical nurse educators, patient services professionals, and pre-commercial teams on the science behind the world's most complex medical treatments across all phases of the product launch continuum, including pre-approval preparation, market introduction, and growth and label expansion. Curtis Learning also develops educational resources for healthcare providers and patients. For more information, please visit www.curtislearning.com
About Renovus Capital Partners
Founded in 2010, Renovus Capital Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm specializing in the Knowledge and Talent industries. From its base in the Philadelphia area, Renovus manages over $1 billion across its three sector focused funds and other strategies. The firm's current portfolio includes over 20 U.S. based businesses specializing in education and training, healthcare services, technology services and professional services. Renovus typically partners with founder-led businesses, leveraging its experience within the industry and access to debt and equity capital to make operational improvements, recruit top talent, pursue add-on acquisitions and oversee strategic growth initiatives. For more information, please visit www.renovuscapital.com
About TKO Miller
TKO Miller, LLC is an independent, advisory-focused, middle-market investment bank. With over 130 years of collective transaction experience, TKO Miller provides merger and acquisition and financial advisory services for privately held and private equity-owned businesses nationwide, with a special focus on family- and founder-held businesses.
TKO Miller aims to bring value to clients by combining outstanding people with a results-oriented, flexible approach to transactions. Our services include company sales, recapitalizations, asset divestitures, and management buyouts. TKO Miller has a generalist focus but has served clients in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, business services, consumer products, and industrial products and services. For more information, visit our website www.tkomiller.com
Contact: Katie Yde, (414) 375-2660
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For just $1 lenders can integrate their systems of record with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and achieve greater loan decisioning capabilities
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Staircase, the company building an integrated, digital infrastructure to accelerate tech-enabled mortgages, has launched a new application programming interface (API) that enables lenders and servicers to embed automated underwriting technology into any application and sync to their point of sale (POS) and loan origination systems (LOS), saving time and money.
Most POS and LOS products come equipped with integrations to automated underwriting system (AUS) technology provided by government-sponsored entities (GSEs) but these integrations are typically static and offer fixed functionalities. Staircase's same-day GSE integrations eliminate these obstacles while empowering lenders to seamlessly synchronize AUS results across all of their systems, enabling them to move loan decisioning further upstream in the origination process.
For start-ups, the new API cuts out a 6- to 12-month AUS application process and gives them instant automated underwriting capabilities without spending time and money on IT and procurement reviews. Staircase does not charge any integration costs—only a $1 fee per API call.
Lenders have the option to embed Staircase's GSE APIs into their other tools such as web and mobile apps. For example, they can embed AUS logic into their online loan applications and provide borrowers with real-time feedback through the borrower's web browser or mobile device. This allows loan officers to reach out to borrowers immediately after a borrower fills out an application rather than call or text them later.
"Our GSE API is a real game changer," said Staircase Co-founder and CEO Adam Kalamchi. "By pulling AUS logic upstream as far as possible and enabling real-time feedback, our GSE API saves both lenders and borrowers time and money during the application process."
In addition to making GSE integrations quick and simple, Staircase also makes AUS findings and messages machine readable to create greater automation in the origination process. The GSE API even includes queuing mechanisms to compensate for downtime across multiple systems.
Like other Staircase products, the GSE API supports all data languages created by the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO). Staircase can translate any data language to a lender's preferred language, eliminating the need for lenders to adapt to other data models.
For more information about the GSE API, email hello@Staircase.co.
Staircase is an API and low-code marketplace which automates complex technologies and makes them self-serve for the U.S. residential mortgage industry. Focused on providing automation for complicated mortgage functions, it allows for the integration and orchestration of all U.S. mortgage industry technology providers and enables all parties throughout mortgage origination, insurance, and servicing to easily communicate with zero friction. Staircase is based in Philadelphia, with employees in over 20 countries. For more information, visit www.staircase.co.
Press Contact:
Mary McGarity
Strategic Vantage Marketing and Public Relations
(203)260-5476
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NASA’s mega moon rocket will get another prelaunch test in June
By Ashley Strickland, CNN
The Artemis I mega moon rocket is gearing up for another attempt of its final prelaunch test in June, according to NASA officials.
The NASA team is preparing to roll the 322-foot-tall (98-meter-tall) Artemis I rocket stack, including the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, back to the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida later this month.
The crucial test, known as the wet dress rehearsal, simulates every stage of launch without the rocket leaving the launchpad. This process includes loading propellant, going through a full countdown simulating launch, resetting the countdown clock and draining the rocket tanks.
After three attempts of the wet dress rehearsal in April, the rocket stack was rolled back into the Vehicle Assembly Building on April 26 to address issues that cropped up during the test attempts.
So far, the team has been working on replacing a faulty check valve on the rocket’s upper stage that created a helium leak and repairing the source of a tail service mast hydrogen leak. Meanwhile, Air Liquide, which supplies gaseous nitrogen to the launchpad, has been upgrading its pipeline configuration to better support the testing and launch of Artemis I.
When inspecting the check valve, the team found a small piece of rubber that prevented it from sealing correctly, said Jim Free, associate administrator for NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, during a news conference on Thursday.
No issues were found with the valve, and engineers are investigating the source of the rubber since it wasn’t initially part of the valve, Free said. The team has also narrowed down the potential causes for the hydrogen leak.
Once the rocket stack rolls back out to the launchpad in late May, it will take between 12 and 14 days before the rocket can go through another wet dress rehearsal, which could occur in early to mid-June, Free said.
“We’ve done a lot of work to get the rocket ready to roll back out to the launchpad,” said Cliff Lanham, senior vehicle operations manager for NASA ‘s Exploration Ground Systems Program at Kennedy Space Center. “Stopping at the VAB is a pit stop to come back in, do what we need to do and get back out to the pad as quickly as possible. So we’re working hard to meet that goal.”
The Artemis team is now looking at launch windows for sending Artemis I on its journey to the moon in late summer: between July 26 and August 9, August 23 to August 29 and September 2 to September 6.
“We also want to be realistic and upfront with you that it may take more than one attempt to get the procedures where we need them for a smoother launch count that gives us the best chance to making our launch windows,” Free said.
Once the Artemis rocket stack completes its wet dress rehearsal, it will roll back into the building to wait for launch day.
There is a long history behind the arduous process to test new systems before launching a rocket, and what the Artemis team is facing is similar to what the Apollo and shuttle era teams experienced, including multiple test attempts and delays before launch.
The results of the wet dress rehearsal will determine when the uncrewed Artemis I will launch on a mission that goes beyond the moon and returns to Earth. This mission will kick off NASA’s Artemis program, which is expected to return humans to the moon and land the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface by 2025.
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CONROE, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood Partners, a national leader in multifamily real estate development, today announced the groundbreaking on the company's latest luxury residential community, Alta Sergeant, located in Conroe, Texas. Alta Sergeant is scheduled to open in May 2023 with pre-leasing expected to begin early next year.
Located just north of Houston, Conroe continues to experience tremendous growth stimulated by major corporate relocations and business expansion, earning the community recognition as one of the fastest growing cities in America since 2010. Situated along Interstate 45, Alta Sergeant residents will have easy access to nearby retail, dining and entertainment options including Conroe Marketplace and the mixed-use development Grand Central Park. The community's prime location also offers proximity to major employers in The Woodlands, which boasts more than 38,000 jobs from 70+ corporations including ExxonMobil, Conroe ISD, and Hewlett Packard.
"As one of the fastest growing markets in the Houston area, we see a tremendous amount of opportunity throughout the area," said Bart Barrett, Managing Director of Wood Partners. "Wood Partners is looking forward to playing a role in the on-going growth and development in the Conroe area as we break ground on our newest luxury community, Alta Sergeant."
Once complete, Alta Sergeant will feature 354 apartment homes offering a mix of one-, two- and three- bedroom floorplans. With a perfect balance of comfort and luxury, each home will feature high-end interior finishes including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tile backsplashes, 42" cabinets, and wood style flooring throughout the kitchen, living room and bathrooms. Residents will also enjoy the added convenience of in-home washer and dryer sets, as well as surface parking and carports available on-site.
Alta Sergeant will offer a wide range of desirable amenities including a resort-style pool, outdoor kitchen, and dog park, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center, clubroom, business center, and multiple conference and entertaining spaces. All common areas will also feature high-speed wireless internet and the latest in audio/visual technology to provide residents with full connectivity across the entire community. Outside the community, residents can also enjoy the many outdoor activities Conroe has to offer including golf, hiking, and biking, as well as Lake Conroe, which offers fishing, boating, water skiing, and more.
Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 90,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $17.5 billion. The company currently owns 70 properties across the United States representing more than 20,000 homes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Wood Partners has offices in 22 major markets across 15 states nationwide. The company also operates Wood Residential, an award-winning, full-service property management group that proudly operates both properties developed by Wood Partners and communities owned by third parties. For two years running, Wood Residential has ranked No. 1 nationally for online reputation in the J Turner ORA™ Power Rankings (Division III). For more information, visit woodpartners.com.
Contact: Nailah Smith, BCWWoodPartners@bcw-global.com
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CHESANING, Mich., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High Life Farms today announced a round-up donation campaign for Blue Star Service Dogs. Customers at participating dispensaries will have the option to "round up" at the register to donate, with High Life Farms matching all donations up to a $100,000 through the month of July.
"High Life Farms has always taken a healing-focused approach to what we do. We're thrilled to be able to extend that healing into the community with Blue Star Service Dogs to help Veterans, Incarcerated people, and of course, the dogs in the shelters." says, Ben Celani, Co-Owner & Director of Cultivation at Highlife Farms.
"This grant will benefit the organization by securing the rescue of ten more dogs and accepting ten more veterans into the program. This level of support will allow us to continue our mission providing not only service dog & training, but a sense of purpose, developing trust, and a path to heal invisible wounds. This will save lives." Says Christna Myran, Executive Director of Blue Star Service Dogs. "If the full match is met, we will also save our Training Center that has foundation issues and deterioration of the external structure as well as make long needed upgrades for the benefit of our teams at train here."
Blue Star Service Dogs vets dogs from shelters to be part of a prison education program, where certified trainers work with incarcerated persons to train therapy dogs into certified therapy animals. These dogs are then matched and provided at no cost to veterans suffering from PTSD & TBI. For More Information on BSSD or to donate directly: https://www.bluestarservicedogs.org/our-programs
For more information on Participating Dispensaries: https://highlifefarms.m-pages.com/9N51yg/dog-days-of-summer
High Life Farms is a national privately held, vertically integrated cannabis company based in Michigan with operations in the world's largest cannabis market: California. High Life Farms' best-in-class portfolio includes cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, in-house brands, brand partnerships, white labeling solutions and ownership stakes in numerous dispensaries. The company believes in the cannabis plant's potential to improve health, wellness, happiness and that everyone should have the right to make choices that improve their personal wellbeing. For more information, visit https://highlifefarms.com/.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three Dutch soldiers were shot and wounded early Saturday in a shooting in downtown Indianapolis after what local police believe was a disturbance outside the hotel where they were staying, authorities said.
The shooting occurred about 2:30 a.m. in Indianapolis’ entertainment district. Indianapolis Police said officers found three men with gunshot wounds and they were taken to area hospitals.
The Dutch defense ministry said one soldier was in critical condition and the two others were conscious, while Indianapolis Police said two of the soldiers were in critical condition and the third was stable.
The ministry said the three soldiers were from the Commando Corps and were in Indiana for training when the shooting occurred during their free time in front of the hotel where they were staying.
Indianapolis Police said they believe some sort of altercation between the three victims and another person or people led to the shooting.
The ministry said the shooting victims’ families have been informed while Indianapolis Police continue investigating the shooting.
No arrests have been made.
The Indiana National Guard said the soldiers had been training at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, a 1,000-acre complex about 40 miles southeast of Indianapolis. The Guard said in a statement that the center is used for training by the Department of Defense “as well as other allies.”
“The Dutch soldiers visited Indianapolis at the end of their duty day. Our thoughts and prayers are with the soldiers and families during this difficult time,” the Guard said, WXIN-TV reported. | https://www.tdtnews.com/article_b72beed2-2678-11ed-81dd-972e451bda5a.html | 2022-08-28T04:02:32Z |
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the dual-branded 264-guestroom AC Hotel by Marriott & Element Miami Brickell (the "Brickell Hotels").
The Company's initial purchase option was based on a gross hotel valuation of $89.0 million, or $337,000 per key, and the Company funded its 90% equity interest totaling $38 million with the conversion of the previously funded $30 million mezzanine construction loan, which earned 9% cash interest during the loan term, and $8 million in cash. The transaction was financed with the assumption of a $47 million mortgage loan that has an interest rate of 1-Month Term SOFR + 300 basis points and maturity date of June 30, 2025. The Company projects that the Brickell Hotels will generate a combined hotel EBITDA yield between 8.0% and 9.0% for the full year 2022.
The project was developed by an affiliate of Robert Finvarb Companies, LLC, an established Miami-based developer, who will remain the Company's joint venture partner with a 10% equity interest in the Brickell Hotels. A $10 million letter of credit that supported the equity purchase option was released and the Company will retain the option to acquire the remaining 10% equity interest of the Brickell Hotels in December 2026.
About Summit Hotel Properties
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on owning premium-branded hotels with efficient operating models primarily in the Upscale segment of the lodging industry. As of June 13, 2022, the Company's portfolio consisted of 102 hotels, 61 of which are wholly owned, with a total of 15,323 guestrooms located in 24 states.
For additional information, please visit the Company's website, www.shpreit.com, and follow on Twitter at @SummitHotel_INN.
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This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "potential," "intend," "expect," "seek," "anticipate," "estimate," "approximately," "believe," "could," "project," "predict," "forecast," "continue," "plan," "likely," "would" or other similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and can include future expectations, future plans and strategies, financial and operating projections or other forward-looking information. Examples of forward-looking statements include the following: the Company's ability to realize financial and operational synergies; projections of revenues and expenses or other financial items; descriptions of the Company's plans or objectives for future operations; forecasts of EBITDAre; and descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing expectations regarding the timing of their occurrence. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, not all of which are known to the Company and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the state of the U.S. economy, supply and demand in the hotel industry, and other factors as are described in greater detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Unless legally required, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
For information about the Company's business and financial results, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC, and its quarterly and other periodic filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update the statements in this release to conform the statements to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover (NYSE: DOV) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Malema Engineering Corporation ("Malema"), a designer and manufacturer of high-precision, mission-critical flow-measurement and control instruments serving customers in the biopharmaceutical, semiconductor, and industrial sectors. Malema will become part of the PSG business unit within Dover's Pumps & Process Solutions segment.
Malema's products will expand Dover's biopharma single-use production offering, which already includes Quattroflow pumps, CPC connectors, and em-tec flowmeters. Based in Boca Raton, FL, and with facilities in San Jose, CA, Singapore, South Korea, and India, Malema expects to generate approximately $40-45 million in revenue during the full year 2022 and has a robust growth outlook.
Over the past four decades, Malema has cultivated a loyal base of blue-chip customers, OEMs, and end-users with substantial aftermarket and recurring revenue streams. Malema's first-of-its-kind single-use flow sensor using Coriolis technology offers superior flow-measurement performance and accuracy versus alternative technologies, reducing the potential for measurement error and eliminating the need for calibration in time-sensitive and contamination-intolerant environments.
Speaking about the market opportunity for Malema, PSG's President, Karl Buscher, said, "We see a tremendous long-term growth opportunity in the bioprocessing industry driven by a strong and growing pipeline of effective novel biologic drugs, biosimilars, protein therapies, non-COVID mRNA vaccines, as well as budding cell & gene therapies. Additionally, the growing adoption of more efficient single-use production processes supports a robust outlook for our offerings of single-use components to end-customers. We believe that pairing Malema's technology with our existing portfolio of single-use pumps for biopharma processing will greatly enhance the accuracy and value proposition of our solutions to our customers."
"We are methodically building out our biopharma platform through proactive capacity additions, new product development, and opportunistic acquisitions of highly-attractive niche component technologies," said Richard J. Tobin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dover. "Malema represents a strategic and highly-complementary flow-control and sensing technology and further strengthens our sensor portfolio with new proprietary technology. In addition to attractive biopharma applications, we expect strong growth in the semiconductor space on the capacity expansion and re-shoring tailwinds."
The purchase price is comprised of $225 million in cash at closing, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and up to $50 million in contingent consideration dependent on the achievement of certain financial objectives over a two-year period. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter and is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
About PSG:
PSG is a global pump solution expert and leading manufacturer of pumps, systems, and related flow-control technology for the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids and materials. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo®, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro Systems™, Mouvex®, Neptune™, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured in three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit psgdover.com. PSG: Where Innovation Flows.
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This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements in this document other than statements of historical fact are statements that are, or could be deemed, "forward-looking" statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous important risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: the failure to satisfy any of the closing conditions to the acquisition of Malema, including the receipt of any required regulatory approvals; delays in consummating the acquisition of Malema; unexpected liabilities, costs, charges or expenses in connection with the acquisition of Malema; general economic conditions and conditions in the particular markets in which we operate; changes in customer demand and capital spending; competitive factors and pricing pressures; our ability to develop and launch new products, including Malema products, in a cost-effective manner; and our ability to realize synergies from newly acquired businesses, including the acquisition of Malema. For details on the risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that may be contained herein, we refer you to the documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. These documents are available from the SEC, and on our website, www.dovercorporation.com. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Icon Protection is a collection of powerful brands known for protecting jobsites: Ram Board®, Surface Shields®, Trimaco®, and Antinox®
CLEVELAND, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 1,000 years of collective industry experience among them, Ram Board, Surface Shields, Trimaco, and Antinox are united under one parent brand: Icon Protection.
Icon Protection pulls together four of the most influential, respected, and prolific names in jobsite protection. Icon Protection's focus is to prepare the jobsite for the trades, so that the craftsmanship of the trades can shine.
Ram Board is strong and reliable. Its name is so powerful that those in the trades use the words "Ram Board" as a catchall for floor protection.
Surface Shields created the category of jobsite protection and literally coined the phrase "surface protection."
With origins in the paint industry, and for over 100 years, Trimaco has delivered an innovative and extensive product line that touches many different markets.
And across the pond, Antinox has worked to become the United Kingdom's unquestionable premier supplier of products that perform exceptionally for every jobsite protection challenge.
"Creating a house of brands will unify our 500+ person team, will offer vendors and customers the ideal product portfolio, and will allow the men and women of the trades to work with purpose and pride as they strive to meet exacting and demanding expectations and deadlines," says VP of Marketing, Tim McDonough.
Together, these brands can leverage the thousands of jobsites of which they have been a part into product innovation and meaningful problem-solving. A wide range of industries will benefit from this high level of experience. These include paint and coating, construction, remodeling and drywall, flooring, automotive and marine, disaster restoration, and moving and storage. Adds McDonough, "Icon Protection will be a company that is always confidently preparing the jobsite and the trades for success."
Icon Protection is a collection of the powerful brands Ram Board, Surface Shields, Trimaco, and Antinox. Known for jobsite protection that enables the craftsmanship of the trades to shine, Icon Protection thrives on the relentless pursuit of innovation that compels them to be at the start and finish of every successful project. Visit iconprotection.com or call Nicola Rushin at 919-674-3479 for more information.
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Cameron Young shoots 8-under 63 in RBC Heritage debut
By PETE IACOBELLI
AP Sports Writer
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Cameron Young showed it doesn’t always take years of practice to go low at Harbour Town Golf Links, shooting an 8-under 63 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in his RBC Heritage debut. The 24-year-old PGA Tour rookie had eight birdies in a bogey-free round. Young was two shots in front of Chile’s Joaquin Niemann and three ahead of seven others, including reigning FedEx Cup champion Patrick Cantlay, Ireland’s Shane Lowry — who tied for third at the Masters last week — and Canada’s Corey Conners — who was sixth at Augusta National. Mito Pereira, past RBC Heritage winner Graeme McDowell, Adam Svensson and Sepp Straka also shot 66. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/14/cameron-young-shoots-8-under-63-in-rbc-heritage-debut/ | 2022-04-15T00:23:14Z |
Jeff Jan Brings a Mix of OOH and Ad Agency Expertise to Newly Created Role
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the national trade association for the entire OOH and DOOH media ecosystem, today announced the hiring of Jeff Jan as the organization's first Head of Industry Initiatives. The 22-year industry veteran will be based in Los Angeles.
In this newly established role, Jeff Jan will oversee all OAAA industry initiatives, committees, and councils. Working directly with the trade association's extended ecosystem of OOH media owners and ad technology subject matter experts, he will guide the development of research, technical standards and best practices, new ad formats, and thought leadership. In addition, he will serve as a key partner with external trade bodies such as the 4A's, IAB, ANA, Geopath, and MRC to represent the OOH agenda across the broader advertising and media ecosystem.
Jeff Jan most recently served as Head of Growth at Billups, a full-service OOH company providing ad technology, managed services, strategic media planning and buying, data science and attribution, where he championed brand communications, digital marketing and innovations that elevated the organization's business development, EMEA expansion and two recent ad tech acquisitions. Earlier in his seven-year tenure at the company, he was Senior Vice President, Strategy, contributing to Billups' measurement and attribution products, revenue growth and strategic services.
Before joining Billups, he held key positions at several agencies including, Wieden + Kennedy, TBWA/Chiat/Day, and Crispin Porter + Bogusky. He was also a past recipient of OAAA's OOH Media Plan of the Year and OBIE awards for brands such as Varo Bank, Jordan, Jollibee, and Oracle.
"As the OOH market evolves, so do our offerings, and this new role will be critical in informing and implementing strategic programs to help drive industry growth," said Anna Bager, President and CEO, OAAA. "With Jeff's deep industry knowledge and experience, we will be equipped to better collaborate with members, trade groups, and governments to educate and redefine the power of the OOH medium for today's multi-channel, data-driven world."
"I am excited to join the OAAA team in this new role to drive overall OOH growth through advocacy efforts that underline its value as a critical component of the overall marketing mix," said Jeff Jan. "Out of home is at an inflection point where creativity and innovation across classic bulletins to digital place-based are integral exposures within the customer journey to help solve for business outcomes."
The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is the national trade association for the $8.6 billion U.S. out of home advertising (OOH) industry, which includes digital out of home (DOOH), and is comprised of billboards, street furniture, transit advertising, and place-based media (including cinema).
OAAA is comprised of 800+ member media companies, advertisers, agencies, ad-tech providers, and suppliers that represent over 90 percent of the industry. OAAA is a unified voice, an authoritative thought leader, and a passionate advocate that protects, unites, and advances OOH advertising in the United States.
OAAA-member media companies donate over $500 million in public service advertising annually. Every year, the industry celebrates and rewards OOH creativity via its renowned OBIE Awards (obieawards.org). For more information, please visit oaaa.org.
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'Toxic Avenger' actor Ron Fazio coming to Canton at Happy Pappys; excited about big budget reboot
CANTON – Ron Fazio recalled the time he tried to convince a video store employee he had played the lead role in a "Toxic Avenger" sequel in the 1980s.
Fazio's sister was there and even vouched for him.
"I don't know if it was Blockbuster," he said. "I can't remember the name (of the video store). But my sister was proud that I did (the movie). And I said, 'Hey, Let's go see if they have 'Toxic Avenger' ... and we found it.
"My sister said (to the worker), 'This is my brother, that's him right here (on the box).' And they said, 'No way!'"
Displaying his driver's license, Fazio walked away with the employee still in doubt.
"But there's like no picture of me," he said of portraying the role of a mutant superhero in a full mask. "It's just the picture of the 'Toxic Avenger' on the box, and there was no way of convincing anybody, and this happened to be in South Jersey at the time (and the movie is based in New Jersey)."
Reflecting on such encounters, the 59-year-old Fazio said that making the movies were fun, "and I did it, and I know I did it."
'Toxie' visiting downtown Canton toy store
Fazio will be available to share more stories about his "Toxic Avenger" days with fans of the films when he appears from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Happy Pappys Action Figure Extravaganza, 135 Sixth St. NW, in downtown Canton.
Fazio will sign autographs for $20, with opportunities for photos and to ask him questions.
Fazio portrayed "Toxie" in "The Toxic Avenger Part II" and "The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie."
"'Toxic Avenger' and 'Basket Case' have always been (some) of my favorite B horror movies," said Clifton Boggs, owner of Happy Pappys. "As a kid, my mother used to take me to Camelot music in Mellett Mall.
"I got to rent three to five horror movies for the weekend," he recounted. "Man, do I miss those movie marathons. So that is one of the many reasons to have Ron Fazio at the store and share his love for playing Toxie."
'Toxic Avenger' was pinnacle of Ron Fazio's acting career
Sharing the role of "Toxie" in those two sequels was the late John Altamura, who left the project during filming, said Fazio, who originally was hired only to help with secondary scenes and as a backup.
Fazio admits that his lead role in "Toxic Avenger" parts 2 and 3 was the pinnacle of his acting career. Other roles included "Basked Case 2," as well as small parts in "The Sopranos," soap operas and various television shows.
Roughly 35 years later, Fazio said he's amazed that the "Toxic Avenger" has attained a cult following, particularly the 1984 original, a low-budget flick that fully embraces its own campiness and absurdity. Explosions, sexual innuendo, violence, gunshots, humor, gore and other shtick fill the movies.
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"If you're taking 'Toxic Avenger' too seriously, you would shut it off in like a few minutes, but ... it's almost like having a party on film," Fazio said. "... Just watching this movie and sort of having a good time, that's what it is, and you can basically escape the reality of all this stuff and laugh and have fun — it takes you away to a different world, and I enjoy that."
'I always thought that 'The Toxic Avenger' should be a Marvel or DC comic and movie.'
While acknowledging the silliness, the Cary, North Carolina, resident is unabashedly proud of his connection to a storyline that has garnered enough interest and fans to warrant a big budget reboot of "The Toxic Avenger."
Filming has been completed for the latest incarnation of "Toxie," a 98-pound weakling of a janitor at a health club, who falls into a drum of toxic chemicals, which transform him into a grotesque mutant with superhuman size and strength.
"Toxie" fights corrupt politicians, pimps, bullies, and even the devil.
The new version by Legendary Pictures stars Kevin Bacon, Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood. "Toxic Avenger" co-creator Lloyd Kaufman, who with Michael Herz helmed the sequels featuring Fazio, are also involved in the project, according to Den of Geek, a movie news website.
"I always thought that 'The Toxic Avenger' should be a Marvel or DC comic and movie," Fazio said. "It had that mass appeal. Don't get me wrong, I love Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, and 'The Toxic Avenger' was their baby.
"But in the hands of a major Hollywood studio, the concept of a hideously-deformed creature of superhuman size and strength who is ugly and deformed but crushes the bad guys ... well that is just a great base for a mainstream action movie, and I'm happy they did a redux of it — possibly making it more popular than it already is ..."
'They didn't pay us much money, and some people they didn't pay any money.'
Produced by Troma Entertainment, the sequels were unapologetically low budget, Fazio said.
"They didn't pay us much money, and some people they didn't pay any money," said Fazio, who tried out as a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980s before being cut. "But they told you that up front, and they were honest. ... They said this is going to be an experience, this is going to be fun."
Fazio chatted affectionately about the films, sharing story after story, including a gory scene using pig intestines from a local butcher's shop. However, the disgusting footage was cut because it would have made the movie X-rated, he said.
Another time, "there was a little bit of a medical emergency" while filming in the Peekskill, New York, area.
"It gets warm, so I'm wearing this big mask, and heat usually escapes more from your head," Fazio said. "I had to chase after the devil, who was stealing a bus with children on it.
"I had to do some running scenes," he said. "I think I did three running scenes, but that third one, I had to quit because ... I was actually overheating, and I said, 'I'm going to pass out.'
"I laid down without the mask on, and they gave me ice cream," Fazio recalled. "I couldn't even function; my body was like weak and couldn't work."
'Toxie' now works in a hospital's heart surgery unit
Decades later, Fazio only dabbles in acting if the right part comes along in North Carolina. He works as a physician's assistant in the cardiac surgery unit of WakeMed hospital in Raleigh.
Most coworkers and patients have no idea he once played a bizarre superhero.
"But I have friends who I've talked with about it, and I say, 'Check it out,' and they say, 'Holy (expletive), that's amazing,' and then they rent it," he said.
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Industry Thought Leaders, System Designers and Curious Engineers Invited to Consider 5G Possibilities
SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- pSemi® Corporation, a Murata company focused on semiconductor integration, announces its sponsorship of a Microwave Journal webinar titled "New Opportunities for SOI Technology in 5G Massive MIMO Base Stations." pSemi's technical director of RFIC design, Payman Shanjani, will deliver the presentation on Thursday, May 26 at 8 a.m. PST/ 11 a.m. EST.
As more 5G massive MIMO base stations replace remote radio units (RRU), it creates new opportunities to leverage silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology to reduce cost and power consumption while improving performance and integrability. Unlike traditional base stations that require high-breakdown voltage technologies, massive MIMO structures utilize many RF lines with lower power transmitters and higher isolation requirements. This transition makes SOI the most suitable solution for both sub-6 GHz and mmWave active antenna systems (AAS).
This webinar will address:
- Benefits and challenges of massive MIMO versus traditional RRU base stations
- System and specification requirements of RF building blocks
- Opportunities for utilizing SOI technology in RF components
- How to leverage SOI to realize hybrid beamforming and phase-shifting topologies
- Practical examples of existing SOI-based RF components utilized in AAS
To register for the webinar, please click here.
After the live webinar, a video recording will be available on the Microwave Journal website in the events section.
About pSemi
pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor's 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission: to enhance Murata's world-class capabilities with high-performance RF, analog and mixed-signal solutions. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi's product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi's team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better. To view pSemi's semiconductor advancements or to join the pSemi team, visit www.psemi.com.
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Hiker dead after group runs out of water, got lost on trail in extreme heat
CAVE CREEK, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5) – A man in his 20s died Monday afternoon when a group of hikers he was with ran out of water and got lost on a trail in Arizona.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 1:30 p.m. for possible heat exhaustion at the Spur Cross Trailhead near Cave Creek, AZ Family reports.
“When we got out on that trail, the temperature on the asphalt alone was reading 127 off of our truck. I think it was 109 outside, so it was extreme heat,” said Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio.
According to the fire captain, a group of six was about four miles in on the trail when they ran out of water and got lost.
Their phones were dead, and they had to borrow someone else’s to call 911.
When deputies and firefighters arrived, the group of hikers was flown to safety.
A man in his 20s was taken to the hospital, where he later died from extreme heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Officials said the other five hikers didn’t need to be taken to the hospital and are expected to be OK.
Folio is reminding hikers to be mindful of the extreme temperatures and to bring plenty of water if they plan on hitting the trials.
“If you get to half your water, we’re asking people to turn around and go back to the trailhead,” Folio said. “Have a plan. Know your limitations.”
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Apple is expected to unveil the 14th series of its iconic and ubiquitous iPhone on Wednesday at its first in-person product launch event since before the coronavirus pandemic began.
Industry watchers also hope to see the new generations of Apple watches, AirPods and other updated versions of its hardware.
In addition to high tech advances, there is likely to be increased attention to prices this year with inflation hovering near four-decade highs. Even before the pandemic when the economy was booming, people were balking at the substantial price tags for smartphones with upgrades that don’t win over owners of recent models.
In April of 2020, just as the pandemic was crushing the U.S. economy, Apple released the second-generation iPhone SE with a price tag as low as $399, a 40% markdown from the most affordable iPhone 11 unveiled last year.
Now, with 9% inflation battering Americans’ household budgets, analysts wonder if consumers won’t wait a little longer to upgrade phones, or pass on the earphones that can cost as much as filling up their gas tanks each month.
“Pricing is a key watch-point in a tough macro which comprises inflationary pressures and pull back in consumer spending, but we believe it matters more for wearables which are considered more discretionary purchases relative to iPhone by consumers,” JPMorgan analysts wrote.
Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring predicted that in addition to the iPhone 14 family of smartphones, the company would release three new Apple watch models and possibly updates to Airpods, HomePod mini and Apple TV.
Analysts at JPMorgan expect a major screen size update to the iPhone mini and a new, more rugged Apple Watch Pro as well as enhanced sound quality on the AirPods pro.
The event will be streamed from Apple’s Cupertino, California headquarters starting at 10 a.m. local time. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-apple-puts-on-first-in-person-event-since-start-of-pandemic/ | 2022-09-07T17:01:57Z |
Halekulani and Halekulani Okinawa Featured Among the Best 500 Hotels in the World
HONOLULU, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani, the hotel development and management division of Honolulu-based Halekulani Corporation, is pleased to announce that Halekulani and Halekulani Okinawa have been named to Travel + Leisure's 2022 T+L 500 list of the best hotels in the world. The annual T+L 500 list draws on the Travel + Leisure 2021 World's Best Awards readers' survey results and recognizes the best hotels around the globe.
"We are honored to have two of our beloved properties recognized among the best resort hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure," said Peter Shaindlin, Chief Operating Officer of Halekulani Corporation. "This prestigious accolade is a true testament to our passionate and dedicated staff in Hawaii and Okinawa who embody our commitment to delivering a world-class hospitality experience and personalized service for our guests."
Since its inception in 1984, Halekulani has received international acclaim as one of the finest resorts in the world. Featuring 453 guest rooms and suites along five oceanfront acres on Waikiki Beach, Halekulani is home to award-winning accommodations, cuisine and wellness experiences. Halekulani recently reopened in the fall of 2021 following a year-long renovation which encompassed the hotel's physical infrastructure, guest rooms and public spaces. In addition to the return of iconic dining venues such as La Mer, Hawaii's only Forbes 5-Star and AAA Five-Diamond restaurant, Orchids and House Without A Key, Halekulani also debuted new experiences upon its reopening, including The Art of Wellbeing, a new program designed to expand intellect, incite wonder and tap into emotions necessary for wellbeing.
Halekulani Okinawa is a luxury beach resort located within Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park on Japan's main island of Okinawa. Facing one mile of coastline, its 360 guest rooms, suites and villa offer the finest luxury accommodations on the island in addition to nine unique restaurants and bars, five swimming pools, one mile of white-sand beach and an outpost of the acclaimed SpaHalekulani. Located in one of the world's five Blue Zones, regions where people statistically live the longest and are the healthiest, Halekulani Okinawa is known for its "Secrets of Longevity" program, a collection of immersive experiences that explore the Okinawan culture and help guests achieve holistic wellness.
Each year, the readers of Travel + Leisure vote for their favorite destinations, city hotels, resorts, and more in the World's Best Awards survey. Drawing on the 2021 World's Best Awards survey results, Travel + Leisure recognizes the 500 best hotels around the globe in the 2022 edition of the T+L 500. The T+L 500 properties are divided into eight geographic regions, designed to serve as a trusted resource for millions of enthusiastic travelers. The T+L 500 is not a ranked list. The 2022 T+L 500 is featured in the May issue of Travel + Leisure and at www.travelandleisure.com/tl500-2022.
For more information, please visit www.halekulani.com and www.okinawa.halekulani.com.
About Halekulani Corporation
Halekulani Corporation owns and operates the globally acclaimed luxury resort Halekulani and the new luxury boutique hotel Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani in Hawaii. Halekulani represents a luxury hospitality legacy of unique and iconic proportions and has been globally recognized with more than 500 awards. Halekulani is home to award-winning SpaHalekulani, House Without A Key, Lewers Lounge, Orchids and La Mer, Hawaii's longest, consecutively ranked AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Restaurant. Following a multi- million-dollar transformation, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani debuted with the Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant. The hotel, which is situated in close proximity to its iconic sister property Halekulani, was designed by acclaimed New York City-based firm Champalimaud providing hospitality hallmarks of the Halekulani brand such as innovative guest experiences and gracious service.
About Halekulani
Since its inception in 1984 as one of the world's finest and most acclaimed independent luxury hotels, Halekulani has received more than 500 awards, most recently, Travel + Leisure 2020 readers' poll, the "Best Service in North America," as well as voted one of the Best Hotels in Hawaii by USA Today's 10Best. Halekulani is home to SpaHalekulani, House Without A Key, Lewers Lounge, Orchids, Cattleya, and La Mer, Hawaii's longest, consecutively ranked AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Restaurant. For over twenty years, Halekulani has maintained a strong commitment to arts and culture in the community through exclusive alliances with Oahu's most iconic cultural venues. Halekulani is operated by the Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani, a brand management division of the Honolulu-based Halekulani Corporation, which also oversees the newly opened Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani. Halekulani is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and is aligned with Tokyo's legendary Imperial Hotel. For further information, please visit www.halekulani.com.
About Halekulani Okinawa
Halekulani Okinawa, the second hotel from the leading Hawaiian resort of the same name and first outside Hawaii, is a luxury beach resort located in Onna Village on the main island of Okinawa. Featuring a variety of accommodations built to emphasize the geographic features of its surroundings, Halekulani Okinawa sits on 32 acres of lush land within the Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park and faces approximately one mile of coastline. Halekulani Okinawa is home to a diverse array of facilities including eight restaurants and a bar. In addition, the property features the prestigious SpaHalekulani, a fitness center, a luxury boutique, over 2,550 ft2 of meeting and convention space and five swimming pools, one of which is adorned with nearly 1.5 million mosaic tiles in the shape of Halekulani's signature Cattleya orchid. Halekulani Okinawa is the third property in Japan to join The Leading Hotels of the World, an exclusive collection of the world's most extraordinary luxury establishments. For further information, please visit www.okinawa.halekulani.com.
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(Motor Authority) — Self-driving cars are part of an uncertain future, but automakers have signaled they are constantly moving to a day when at least some of us won’t drive at all.
Along the way, automakers will offer various levels of self-driving capability. Just what are those levels and how are they defined? We are here to help.
While the levels of self-driving sophistication can vary significantly from one brand to another, the defined bounds of those levels are relatively set.
In 2014, the Society of Automotive Engineers adopted a common taxonomy for self-driving cars that defined six levels—from Level 0 to Level 5—of automated driving. The boundaries are pretty obvious. Level 0 was no assistance and Level 5 was fully autonomous. The SAE updated their tiers in 2021, and while Level 5 remains fully autonomous, Level 0 has changed to include some active safety features that have become in the last few years.
It’s important to note that automakers have described some self-driving functions as being “fully autonomous” or “Level 5” (notably Tesla), but fully self-driving cars are outlawed on virtually every road in the U.S., and the terms and levels aren’t interchangeable. Most self-driving functions on cars hover around Level 2 or Level 3, but the road to Level 4 and Level 5 remains unclear. Fully autonomous, Level 5 cars are decade away at least—and it’s entirely possible that they won’t be initially available to consumers when they arrive, if ever.
So what do these levels mean?
Level 0: No self-driving functions at all. Drivers are responsible for controlling steering, throttle, and braking. They’re also responsible for monitoring everything around the car. Level 0 has been updated to include features that provide warnings and temporary assistance, including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and lane-departure warnings. The vast majority of cars on the road today fall into this category.
SAE levels of driving automation, from none to fully self-driving
Level 1: Some driver assistance is allowed. In cars equipped with Level 1 automation, the car can take control of the steering or the throttle/brake in certain situations, but it relies on the driver to immediately take over if those systems fail. Many newer cars are equipped with adaptive cruise control that can slow the car to a stop, which falls into this category. Some cars are equipped with active lane control (also known as lane-departure prevention) systems that allow for limited periods of hands-off driving.
Cadillac’s Super Cruise system undergoing testing.
Level 2: More driver assistance. Level 2 automation differs from Level 1 automation in how many systems are used to assist drivers, but the two levels are identical in requiring drivers to immediately take over if those systems fail or stop operating. Level 2 allows for the use of adaptive cruise control and active lane control at the same time. Several automakers offer systems that will take control of the throttle/brake and steering for a limited time, but require driver interaction or those systems stop, usually with several warnings to the driver. (What happens when they shut off is important in distinguishing between Level 2 automation and higher levels.) Some of today’s most sophisticated systems can handle all the controls at full speed on the highway but still require the driver to monitor the road ahead. The best of them is GM’s Super Cruise. Ford’s Bluecruise and Tesla’s Full Self-Driving also qualify here.
Volvo Drive Me autonomous car pilot project in Gothenburg, Sweden
Level 3: Level 3 remains theoretical. It consists of conditional automation. Many automakers have said that they’ll skip Level 3 automation because it may be dangerous to immediately hand all driving functions back to a human that isn’t required to pay attention to the road. Level 3 automation can handle all driving situations in certain situations and constantly monitors the road, unlike Level 2 cars. Limited testing has shown that these systems may not be safer than no automation at all, but most experts stop short of saying Level 3 cars should be prohibited. While SAE’s chart says “traffic jam chauffeur” qualifies for this level, no car on the road has it, even cars with systems labeled traffic-jam assist. Those systems, which typically handle the controls in low-speed traffic-jam situations, still require the driver to monitor the system.
Level 4: Nearly self-driving. Most automakers are targeting Level 4 automation for several reasons. First, it’s likely to be cheaper because Level 4 self-driving cars may not require driver controls such as a steering wheel, throttle, or brake pedals—building a car with redundant controls for both the driver and autonomous systems would be costly and complicated. Second, Level 4 differs from Level 3 primarily because it doesn’t require human intervention if self-driving systems fail. GM’s Cruise Automation is one of several entities that operates limited local fleets of driverless cars that fall into this category.
Level 5: Fully self-driving. This may seem like a logical small step from Level 4, but for most automakers, Level 5 autonomy is a giant leap for self-driving cars. Level 5 cars would be self-driving, all the time, everywhere. Considering most of the nation’s roadways aren’t pencil-straight interstates on a sunny day, the final SAE level would require extensive testing for sensors that can’t yet read road lines in bad weather, low light, on dirt roads, or countless other variable circumstances. Although having a steering wheel and pedals wouldn’t preclude a car from being Level 5, to achieve the designation those controls would be useless: Level 5 cars aren’t driven by humans in any circumstance. | https://cw33.com/automotive/self-driving-cars-a-primer/ | 2022-08-28T22:10:46Z |
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s candidacy challenged at hearing
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was engaged in “legitimate political speech” when she called for a response to Joe Biden’s presidential victory prior to last year’s Capitol attack, her lawyer argued Friday during a hearing over her right to run for reelection.
Voters in the Georgia congresswoman’s district have said Greene helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection that disrupted certification of Biden’s win, making her ineligible for reelection under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which says members of Congress cannot engage “in insurrection or rebellion.”
Greene, who testified during Friday’s hearing, is set to appear on the Republican ballot for Georgia’s May 24 primary and has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. The administrative law judge overseeing Friday’s hearing is not the ultimate decider of Greene’s fate since he must present his findings to Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who then must determine whether Greene is qualified.
Greene has repeatedly denied aiding or engaging in an insurrection and has filed a lawsuit alleging that the law the voters are using to challenge her eligibility is itself unconstitutional.
But Ron Fein, a lawyer for the voters who filed the challenge, said Greene took an oath and then broke it by engaging in an insurrection.
Unlike past insurrections, like the Civil War, that involved military uniforms and tactics, he said, “The leaders of this insurrection were among us, on Facebook, on Twitter, on corners of social media that would make your stomach hurt.”
While Greene wasn’t on the steps of the Capitol, she nevertheless played an important role in stoking Republican fury ahead of the Jan. 6 attack, Fein said. The day before the insurrection, Greene posted, “It’s our 1776 moment!” on the conservative-friendly social media platform Parler.
“The most powerful witness against Marjorie Taylor Greene’s candidacy, the most powerful witness in establishing that she crossed the line into engagement in insurrection is Marjorie Taylor Greene herself,” Fein said.
As Andrew Celli, a lawyer for the voters, cross-examined Greene about the intent behind a series of her tweets, he appeared to grow frustrated at times when she didn’t directly answer his questions and said he was speculating.
“Ms. Greene, I’m just asking questions,” he said.
“I’m just answering,” she responded.
James Bopp, a lawyer for Greene, said the challengers are making a very serious charge with significant ramifications.
“They want to deny the right to vote to the thousands of people living in the 14th District of Georgia by removing Greene from the ballot,” he said.
Greene “did not engage in the attack on the Capitol,” Bopp said.
Greene met with Trump about making objections to certain states’ electoral votes because of concerns about voter fraud, Bopp said. At the time of the riot, she was in a dark hallway at the Capitol urging people via social media to be safe and remain calm, he said.
“Rep. Greene was a victim of this attack,” Bopp said, adding that the congresswoman was scared and confused and believed her life could be in danger.
When Greene attended the hearing in Atlanta on Friday, along with dozens of supporters, including U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican and frequent Greene ally.
In a statement Thursday, Trump incorrectly blamed Raffensperger and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, both Republicans, for allowing the challenge against Greene, saying she is “going through hell in their attempt to unseat her.”
In fact, the challenge to Greene’s eligibility to run for reelection was filed by five voters who live in her district, and the procedure for such a challenge is outlined in Georgia law.
The law says any voter who’s eligible to vote for a candidate can challenge that candidate’s qualifications by filing a written complaint with the secretary of state within two weeks after the deadline for qualifying. The secretary of state then has to request a hearing before an administrative law judge.
Raffensperger and Kemp both attracted Trump’s wrath shortly after the 2020 election when they refused to take steps to overturn Trump’s narrow loss in the state.
The 14th Amendment says no one can serve in Congress “who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress ... to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same.” Ratified shortly after the Civil War, it aimed to keep representatives who had fought for the Confederacy from returning to Congress.
The voters’ complaint says Greene helped plan the riot and/or the demonstration and march on the Capitol that preceded it, knowing that it was “substantially likely to lead to the attack, and otherwise voluntarily aided the insurrection.”
Greene filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month asking a judge to declare the law allowing voters to challenge a candidate’s qualifications unconstitutional and to prohibit state officials from enforcing it. U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg in Atlanta on Monday declined a request from Greene to halt the challenge process while the lawsuit plays out. Greene is appealing that ruling.
The Georgia complaint was filed on the voters’ behalf by Free Speech for People, a national election and campaign finance reform group. The group filed a similar challenge on behalf of voters in western North Carolina against Republican U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who spoke at the rally that preceded the riot.
Cawthorn sued and a federal judge last month blocked the challenge filed with the state’s election board from moving forward, writing that laws approved by Congress in 1872 and 1898 mean the 14th Amendment section can’t apply to current House members.
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Associated Press writer Gary Robertson in Raleigh, North Carolina, contributed reporting.
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MEXICO CITY, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stori, a rapidly growing fintech company offering credit card products to Mexico's underserved population, today announced its latest round of financing of $150 million, which values the company at $1.2 billion. As a result of this latest round of financing, Stori now joins a select group of Mexico-based companies to achieve "unicorn" status.
Stori's latest Series C-2 financing comes just nine months after raising one of Latin America's largest Series C rounds and includes a $50 million equity investment from BAI Capital, GIC, and GGV Capital, along with participation from other existing and new investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Vision Plus Capital, Goodwater Capital, Tresalia Capital and Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP. Additionally, Davidson Kempner arranged a $100 million debt facility for the Company.
"Stori's ability to raise this round during a time of economic uncertainty demonstrates the confidence of investors in Stori and its mission," commented Annabelle Long, Founding Partner, BAI Capital. "Stori stands out from its competitors with its strong team, disciplined execution, and unparalleled capacity to serve the underbanked populations."
Founded in 2018, Stori offers credit card products to underserved populations. With more than 1.4 million customers in Mexico, Stori offers every customer the chance to obtain a credit card and build their credit history with no complicated paperwork, no credit history, and no annual fee. The entire user experience - from applying for the card to paying bills - is carried out through the Stori mobile app.
"The Stori team is a rare combination of industry background, hustle and change-the-world attitude. The market demand for inclusive financial products tuned for local markets is clear, and the results are not surprising. We continue to be excited about partnering with the Stori team as they grow across Latin America" commented Hans Tung, Managing Partner, GGV Capital.
Proceeds from this latest round of financing will be used to invest in the growth of the team and extend product offerings beyond the credit card. The company also plans on expanding its geographic reach across Latin America targeting 100 million underserved consumers.
"This new round of investment is a significant milestone and takes us one step closer towards our vision of changing the lives of millions who are currently underserved by traditional financial institutions," said Bin Chen, Stori CEO and Co-Founder. "By addressing key pain points of our customers with a simple and mobile-first experience, we hope to play a major role in democratizing credit access, making our customers' lives easier, and supporting economic growth across Latin America."
Stori joins the ranks of the very few Mexican startups who reached unicorn status, bringing it one step closer to its ambitious goal of serving 100 million underserved customers in Latin America. Marlene Garayzar, Chief Governance Officer and Co-Founder, becomes the first Mexican woman to have founded a unicorn technology startup in the country.
"We are proud to bring financial inclusion to more than 1.4 million customers in Mexico. This important milestone could not have been possible without our incredible teams in Mexico, the US, and Asia, and to all our customers who embraced our brand and product," said Garayzar. "We firmly believe that everyone deserves the opportunities credit and other financial tools can unlock."
From, Stori...
A billion thanks!
Stori is building the top consumer fintech in Latin America. With a mission to expand access to credit cards for underserved populations, Stori leverages a mobile-first model and global best practices in product design and underwriting to serve its customers' needs. With Stori, customers have access to not just a universally accepted digital payment card, but also fair credit. For more information, visit here.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lancôme today announced a new partnership with Grammy and eight-time Latin Grammy-Award winning recording artist Rosalía for the brand's La vie est belle fragrance. "La vie est belle" translates to life is beautiful, and Rosalía's avant-garde style and musical prowess embodies her vision of la vie est belle, or in her native Spanish, la vida es bella. Through this partnership, Rosalía showcases the La vie est belle message: "Life is what you make of it – Make it Beautiful."
"At Lancome we believe that happiness is a powerful source of beauty and Rosalía, through her remarkable talent and music, brings happiness to millions of people every day," says Giovanni Valentini, General Manager Lancome USA. "As we welcome Rosalía as a partner of La vie est belle, we hope to encourage our Lancome community to always think that life is what you make of it, make it beautiful. And we are very excited to work with Rosalía for this US partnership and spreading this simple yet inspiring message to all her fans."
Rosalía does it differently. Never one to stick to the mold, her brand is entirely unique to her warmth, spirit, style, and deep love of her culture. Rosalía is building her own unique life, and it is indeed belle.
"Ever since I first smelled La vie est belle, I loved it! Fragrance has such a strong sensorial attraction for me – it immediately reminds me of the many happy moments throughout my life. Life is a succession of moments, and everything is connected. If you want to find beauty in life, you have the power to find it. For that reason, I couldn't be prouder to partner with Lancôme on this MOTOMAMI adventure," says Rosalía. "I am also thrilled that Lancôme will come along on this journey with me and offering my fans a cool experience when they come to my shows in the US!"
As part of the partnership, Rosalía will be featured in a series of content on social platforms and in U.S. media campaigns. Lancôme will also join Rosalía on her tour in September and October in select cities across the United States to offer her fans an engaging pop-up experience allowing the Rosalía community the opportunity to share how they are living la vida es bella. In addition, Lancôme will offer concert tickets to select locations and bottles of La vie est belle eau de parfum signed by Rosalía via a sweepstakes on the brand's social media platforms.
About Lancôme
Founded in 1935 by the visionary pioneer Armand Petitjean, with the wish of spreading the spirit and taste of French elegance around the world, Lancôme immediately embodied the essence of beauty. More than ever before, the brand aims to offer every woman the possibility to blossom and embrace her beauty and femininity whatever her age or skin color. Lancôme is present in 135 countries, with about 20,000 beauty advisers in as many points of sale offering sophisticated services and iconic products to an international clientele. Lancôme successfully combines scientific expertise, and an intuitive understanding of women's needs to produce major innovations, unique and complementary between skincare, makeup, and perfume. Lancôme affirms that happiness is the most attractive beauty. To embody that, the brand has chosen charismatic and fully accomplished women such as Julia Roberts, Penélope Cruz, Lupita Nyong'o, Lily Collins, Isabella Rossellini, Zendaya Coleman and Amanda Seyfried.
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About Rosalía
Rosalía is a transformational multi-genre music artist who has quickly "leapt to the forefront of the global pop landscape" on the strength of her innovative musical fusions and distinctive style. She has repeatedly shattered barriers for both female and Spanish language artists, while being widely hailed for her musicianship in and out of the studio. Welcomed as "a boundary-breaking modern masterpiece … that has resonated like a shockwave," Rosalía's milestone breakout album "El Mal Querer" meshed an innovative fusion of classic Flamenco and other timeless music styles of Spain, with her phenomenal vocal capability and strong influences from industrial visual arts, female empowerment, fashion and choreography. Highlights of the album's universal acclaim saw Rosalia garner her first GRAMMY Award, the historic first-ever Best New Artist Grammy nomination for a Spanish language artist, eight Latin Grammys, including Album of the Year, and placement on numerous Best of year and Best of Decade lists. In 2022, Rosalía released her landmark album MOTOMAMI which she wrote, performed, recorded and executive produced – extending her foundational sound into a more global sonic canvas with elements of contemporary Latin-American rhythms. R&B, hip-hop, hints of jazz and electronic beats. The album's highly-anticipated arrival was met with rapturous critical and commercial acclaim, as press around the world quickly dubbed MOTOMAMI, "a visionary masterpiece… as provocative and risky as it is creative…the most thrilling, forward-thinking music we'll hear all year…[and] one of the most ambitious albums of the decade — regardless of genre". As the fall of 2022 begins, MOTOMAMI continues to be 'the #1 critically acclaimed album of the year' according to Metacritic, and Rosalía has launched her game-changing "MOTOMAMI WORLD TOUR - which has already been cited as 'A Tremendous, absolutely overwhelming, and full-fledged trip to the future… a perfectly calibrated show… [proving] she can conquer the world singing in Spanish, [and is] going to put an end to the Anglo-Saxon hegemony of world pop."
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(AP) – A lawyer for the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Thursday.
Kellye SoRelle — general counsel for the antigovernment group — was arrested in Texas on charges including conspiracy to obstruct the certification of President Joe Biden’s electoral college victory, the Justice Department said.
SoRelle, 43, is a close associate of Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers’ leader who is heading to trial later this month alongside other extremists on seditious conspiracy charges.
After Rhodes’ arrest in January, SoRelle told media outlets she was acting as the president of the Oath Keepers while he’s behind bars.
Prosecutors have accused Rhodes and his militia group of plotting for weeks to stop the transfer of power and keep former President Donald Trump in office, purchasing weapons, organizing military-style trainings and setting up battle plans.
SoRelle told The Associated Press last year — when FBI agents seized her phone as part of the Jan 6. investigation — that she had no knowledge of or involvement in the Capitol breach. She called the seizure of her phone “unethical” and the investigation “a witch hunt.”
She is expected to make an initial appearance in federal court in Austin, Texas, later Thursday and it wasn’t immediately clear if she has an attorney to speak on her behalf.
SoRelle was photographed with Rhodes outside the Capitol on Jan. 6 and was present at an underground garage meeting the night before the riot that’s been a focus for investigators.
The meeting included Rhodes and and Enrique Tarrio, the former chairman of the Proud Boys, who is charged separately with seditious conspiracy alongside other members of the extremist group that describes themselves as a politically incorrect men’s club for “Western chauvinists.”
Publicly released video of the meeting doesn’t reveal much about their discussion and prosecutors have said only that one of the meeting’s participants “referenced the Capitol.”
SoRelle was also on a call with Rhodes and other Oath Keepers days after the 2020 election during which Rhodes rallied his followers to prepare for violence, according to a transcript made public in court.
SoRelle is also charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, obstruction of justice for tampering with documents and a misdemeanor charge for entering Capitol grounds. The indictment says she persuaded others to destroy and conceal records sought by investigators.
SoRelle told the AP last September that agents seized her phone and provided her a search warrant that said it was related to an investigation into seditious conspiracy, among other crimes. The indictment against SoRelle made public Thursday does not include a charge of seditious conspiracy.
Rhodes and four co-defendants scheduled to go on trial starting Sept. 26 have said there was no plot to attack the Capitol and that their communications in the run up to Jan. 6 were about providing security for right-wing figures such as Roger Stone or preparing for attacks from left-wing antifa activists.
Rhodes, a former U.S. Army paratrooper, founded the Oath Keepers in 2009. The group recruits current and former military, police and first responders and pledges to “fulfill the oath all military and police take to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
A slew of its members have been charged in connection with Jan. 6. Three Oath Keepers have already pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy, a rare Civil War-era charge that’s historically been hard to prove. They are also cooperating with the Justice Department. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/oath-keepers-lawyer-arrested-in-connection-with-jan-6-attack/ | 2022-09-01T19:17:15Z |
Celebrating two decades of exceptional patient care
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Medical Clinic is proud to announce an exciting milestone with the 20th anniversary of Dr. Joseph Cozzolino. Dr. Cozzolino opened our Wesley Chapel location in 2002 and has expanded the practice with the growing community. In addition to two decades of patient care, Dr. Cozzolino is celebrating his seventh year as a Board Member at Florida Medical Clinic.
Dr. Cozzolino trained at Albany Medical College in New York and completed his residency at Cone Memorial Hospital in North Carolina. He served in the Air Force as an active-duty physician for four years. These military years were not only formative for Dr. Cozzolino but instrumental in shaping his outlook on patient care and how he would give back to the military community throughout his career.
Dr. Cozzolino has spent the past 20 years providing high-quality healthcare that puts the patient first. He has a particular interest in basic dermatology, including skin cancer screening and basic dermatological procedures. He also focuses on preventing cardiovascular disease through optimal hypertensive and diabetes management. He has earned the trust of his patients who highlight his compassion and consistent professionalism.
When asked about his anniversary, Dr. Cozzolino said, "I want to thank my patients in Wesley Chapel for embracing me as their physician. It's been my pleasure serving their healthcare needs and journeying with them over the years. I hope to serve for many years more alongside my partners, Drs. Santoscoy, Burton, White and Stanton."
When Dr. Cozzolino is outside of the office, he focuses on spending time with his wife and children and improving his golf game.
To make an appointment with Dr. Cozzolino in either Wiregrass or Wesley Chapel, contact his office at (813) 994.1286.
In 1993, Florida Medical Clinic founders set their sights on one idea: to provide a better way to organize and deliver high-quality and cost-effective health care to the community. Florida Medical Clinic is proud to include over 380 providers and nearly 2,000 employees in more than 50 locations across Florida's East Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Facilities include two urgent care clinics and three ambulatory surgery centers. Florida Medical Clinic doctors offer care in more than 40 different medical specialties.
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Gene and Kay Love of Moody celebrated their 50th anniversary on Thursday, June 2, with dinner in Moody.
Kay Driska married Gene Love on June 2, 1972, in Belton with the Rev. Watson officiating.
Mr. Love is retired after working as a supervisor at the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center in Temple.
Mrs. Love is retired after working for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.
They have five children, Tommy, Warren, Penny, Weldon and Kay Love; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
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SPOKANE, Wash., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaspien Holdings Inc. (or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KSPN), a leading e-commerce marketplace growth platform, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering and concurrent private placement with a single institutional investor priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The Company issued 638,978 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $3.13 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) in the registered direct offering. In the concurrent private placement, Kaspien Holdings Inc. has also issued and sold to the investor 1,818,182 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $3.30 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereto) and warrants to purchase 2,457,160 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.13. The warrants will have a 5-year term from the date of issuance. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of both offerings were approximately $8 million.
Aegis Capital Corp. acted as the Exclusive Placement Agent for the Offerings.
Additional details regarding the offering will be available in a Form 8-K to be filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
A shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-252911) relating to the registered direct offering of the securities described above was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 9, 2021 and was declared effective on March 11, 2021. The offering of the common stock in the registered direct offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus that forms a part of the effective registration statement. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus will be filed with the SEC and may be obtained, when available, from Aegis Capital Corp., Attention: Syndicate Department, 1345 6th Avenue, 27th floor, New York, NY 10019, by email at syndicate@aegiscap.com, or by telephone at (212) 813-1010 or at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
The offer and sale of the securities in the private placement are being made in a transaction not involving a public offering and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be reoffered or resold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. The securities were offered only to accredited investors. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the investor, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock and the shares issuable upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants and warrants.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Kaspien Holdings Inc. (f/k/a Trans World Entertainment Corporation) (NASDAQ: KSPN) is a leading, global e-commerce accelerator that deploys AI-driven software and end-to-end services to optimize and grow brands on Amazon, Walmart, Target, eBay, and other online marketplaces. Rebranded as Kaspien in 2020, the Company has spent more than a decade developing a marketplace growth platform of proprietary technologies that maximize supply chain resilience, optimize marketing, strengthen brand control, and provide predictive analytics. Serving a variety of brands, distributors, agencies and FBA aggregators, Kaspien accelerates growth by tailoring an extensive suite of seller services to its partners' dynamic e-commerce needs. The Company has a long track record of success, having served over 4,000 brands in 20 countries. Kaspien's mastery of the e-commerce space and commitment to rapid innovation has earned the trust of many leading brands. For more information, visit kaspien.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain statements in this communication are forward-looking statements. The statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
We have used the words "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "plan", "predict", "project", and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, in this document to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events and are subject to uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in the statements. The following factors are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's forward-looking statements: risk of disruption of current plans and operations of Kaspien and the potential difficulties in customer, supplier and employee retention; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company; the Company's level of debt and related restrictions and limitations, unexpected costs, charges, expenses, or liabilities; the Company's ability to operate as a going-concern; deteriorating economic conditions and macroeconomic factors; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and other risks described in the Company's filings with the SEC, such as its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K.
The reader should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this document, or elsewhere, pertains only as of the date on which we make it. New risks and uncertainties come up from time-to-time and it's impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that any forward-looking statements made in this document or elsewhere might not occur.
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(855) 300-2710
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These exciting new offerings are a part of collective enhancements planned for MSP, billed as Project Starlight. A $10 million hotel renovation is also underway
WILKES-BARRE, Pa., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP) guests are in for a treat as 2022 heats up. Three exciting new venues will officially debut, starting in late April with the all-new outdoor terrace bar, Embers Terrace. This new offering will be home to Adirondack style seating, fire pits, live weekend entertainment, dining options, an outstanding drink menu and more. Set to launch this summer in the old Bar Louie space will also be The Hive Taphouse, equipped with a full dining menu, 20 beers on tap, a live music stage and its very own Topgolf Swing Suites, equipped with Full Swing Simulators that in addition to virtual golf courses and Topgolf games, will also be home to energetic games like Zombie Dodgeball, the Quarterback Challenge, Baseball Pitching, Hockey games and more.
"These capital improvements as part of Project Starlight represent some of the most thrilling enhancements that we have ever announced at MSP." -said Anthony Carlucci, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun Pocono. "These offerings will not only bolster our live entertainment, but they also bring a relaxing and fun-filled outdoor experience as well as an amazing Topgolf Swing Suite venue. All 238 of our hotel rooms will have a whole new look and feel by the end of the year as well!"
Located near Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar, Embers Terrace will be the first new amenity to open this April. Featuring a 25-person bar, a partially covered dining area with a late fare menu launching in June, hand-built fire pits, acoustic entertainment and a lawn area where various activities will take place, this new outdoor terrace bar and terrace will serve as a hot spot for all types of outings during the warmer seasons. The weekends are set to feature acoustic duos and with that, VIP booking opportunities will be possible. The drink menu will also offer some of the best wine in the region, as well as a range of mixed drinks and local, domestic and imported beers.
Slated to launch in early summer, The Hive Taphouse will have 20 beers on tap, the most at MSP, serving the likes of IPAs, Porter, Stouts, Cider, Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Witbier, Hefeweizen, and rotating seasonal offerings. Home to a live music stage, this new venue will roll out a can't-miss entertainment calendar featuring some of the top musical acts across the region. More than 12 high-definition TV screens will also fill up The Hive Taphouse, playing all the major sporting events. A full dining menu will feature a wide variety of dishes like Appetizers, Flatbreads, Salads, Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Tacos and Mac N Cheese. Stay tuned to mohegansunpocono.com for updates on specials and musical acts as an open date nears.
Located near the main bar inside The Hive Taphouse will be the Topgolf Swing Suites with two Full Swing simulators, where people of all ages and skill levels can come together for playful competition. This simulated golfing experience features a massive screen with a variety of multi-sport games, as well as HDTVs, comfortable lounge seating and food and beverage offerings. Guests can play either 9 or 18 holes across more than 80 famous courses, including Pebble Beach and Bethpage Black. Not to be outdone, this new venue will also allow guests to try other exhilarating simulated games like Baseball Pitching, The Quarterback Challenge, Hockey, Zombie Dodgeball, Soccer and much more.
The Mohegan Sun Pocono Hotel, opened in 2014, will also undergo a major revamp. By the end of 2022, all 238 guest rooms will be completely renovated with new, fresher contemporary designs, new bathrooms and upgraded amenities throughout. "We've already modelled a couple of rooms so far and the difference is remarkable. We're confident that our guests are really going to love it." –Said Carlucci.
In total, Project Starlight will create around 50 jobs. For more information on career opportunities at Mohegan Sun Pocono, visit mohegansunpocono.com or call 570.831.2177.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, over 1700 slot machines and electronic table games and a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife and entertainment. Mohegan Sun Pocono also has live harness racing as well as sports betting at the Unibet Sportsbook. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
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Boeing capsule lands back on Earth after space shakedown
By MARCIA DUNN
AP Aerospace Writer
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s crew taxi returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Wednesday, completing a repeat test flight before NASA astronauts climb aboard.
It was a quick trip back: The Starliner capsule parachuted into the New Mexico desert just four hours after leaving the orbiting lab, with airbags attached to cushion the landing. Only a mannequin was buckled in.
Aside from thruster failures and cooling system snags, Starliner appeared to clinch its high-stakes shakedown cruise, 2 1/2 years after its botched first try. Flight controllers in Houston applauded and cheered the bull’s-eye touchdown.
“It’s great to have this incredible test flight behind us,” said Steve Stich, director of NASA’s commercial crew program. He described the demo as “extremely successful,” with all objectives met.
Added Boeing’s Mark Nappi, a vice president: “On a scale of one to 10, I think I’d give it a 15.”
Based on these early results, NASA astronauts will strap in next for a trip to the space station, perhaps by year’s end. The space agency has long wanted two competing U.S. companies ferrying astronauts, for added insurance as it drastically reduced its reliance on Russia for rides to and from the space station.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is already the established leader, launching astronauts since 2020 and even tourists. Its crew capsules splash down off the Florida coast, Boeing’s Starliner returns to the Army’s expansive and desolate White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
Boeing scrapped its first attempt to reach the space station in 2019, after software errors left the capsule in the wrong orbit and nearly doomed it. The company fixed the flaws and tried again last summer, but corroded valves halted the countdown. Following more repairs, Starliner finally lifted off from Cape Canaveral last Thursday and docked to the space station Friday.
Station astronauts tested Starliner’s communication and computer systems during its five days at the space station. They also unloaded hundreds of pounds (kilograms) of groceries and other supplies that flew up in the Boeing capsule, then filled it with empty air tanks and other discarded gear.
A folded U.S. flag sent up by Boeing stayed behind, to be retrieved by the first Starliner crew.
“We’re a little sad to see her go,” station astronaut Bob Hines radioed as the capsule flew away.
Along for the ride was Starliner’s test dummy — Rosie the Rocketeer, a takeoff on World War II’s Rosie the Riveter.
The repairs and do-over cost Boeing nearly $600 million.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV) between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 22, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Inotiv securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Inotiv class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6426 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 22, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) Envigo RMS, LLC ("Envigo") and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Man laughs when telling officers he buried father’s dog alive, police say
Published: May. 17, 2022 at 11:13 AM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Gray News) - Police in Florida arrested a man after officers said he admitted to burying his father’s dog alive.
The Clearwater Police Department announced on Facebook that 33-year-old Tyler Crevasse was charged with cruelty to animals on Sunday.
Police said Crevasse laughed while telling investigators how he wrapped an older poodle mix named Fuzzy in a wet blanket before burying the dog.
Crevasse was also charged with domestic battery, as officers said he attacked his father after being confronted about what he did to the animal.
Pinellas County records show Crevasse remains in jail as of Tuesday morning.
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Upscale, Fast Casual Dining Powerhouse with House-Crafted Menu to Open in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted sandwiches and more, will debut a new location in Kansas City at 10406 NE Cookingham Dr. on April 11. Capriotti's brings the Kansas City community its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand-pulling them every morning, and other favorites like the made-from-scratch meatballs using premium, fresh ingredients.
Capriotti's is known for its unique sandwich offerings including:
- The Bobbie, made with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo
- The Capastrami, made with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade coleslaw
- The Meatball Sub with made-from-scratch meatballs
- An array of cheesesteak sandwiches made with premium steak, chicken or Impossible plant-based meat and melted cheese, plus hot or sweet peppers
The Kansas City Capriotti's will offer a convenient order-ahead option, in addition to third-party delivery services. The new shop will bring 20 new jobs to the Kansas City community.
The new location is owned and operated by business partners and friends, Mike and Kathleen Brooks and Mark and Sumer McPhee. Having met while living in Las Vegas, the Brooks and McPhees had always been frequent customers of the sandwich shop. With their eyes set on moving to the Midwest, they couldn't help but notice that there weren't any Capriotti's in Missouri. Determined to bring a concept they were passionate about to the area and contribute to the community, the four decided to open the first Missouri location in Kansas City.
"Having moved from Las Vegas where Capriotti's is very well known, we didn't want to just bring any sandwich shop to the community," said Mike. "We wanted to share the experience that you can only get at Capriotti's, where we bring our family's favorite food to you."
Family is important to the Brooks and McPhees, who all have children that will be helping around at the shop. Providing a welcoming environment for people to enjoy is a top priority, and they are proud to bring such a beneficial concept to their community.
Kansas City Capriotti's fans can download the CAPAddicts Rewards app on iOS and Android to earn and redeem rewards and score free food. The restaurant also features online ordering. Capriotti's in Kansas City offers catering for any event from corporate events to birthday parties with items such as party trays with cold subs, box lunches or a hot homemade meatball bar.
Capriotti's is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For additional information, visit www.capriottis.com or call the location at 816-429-6400.
About Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti's fresh ingredients, homemade subs and unique menu items have won numerous accolades including being named one of the "10 Great Places for a Surprising Sandwich" by USA Today and many "Best of" awards across the country. Capriotti's cold, grilled and vegetarian subs, cheese steaks and salads are available at more than 100 locations across the U.S. Capriotti's signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of readers across the country and reported by AOL.com. Capriotti's fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti's on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
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Flooding looms large again in Mississippi’s capital city
JACKSON, Miss (AP) — The forecasted flooding in Mississippi could not have come at a worse time for Veronique Daniels, who became homeless three months ago and was sleeping on her mother’s back porch in Jackson when she got wind of the impending disaster.
The Red Cross has opened a temporary shelter at the Jackson Police Department Training Academy. As of Sunday afternoon, Daniels was the first person to arrive. She found out about the shelter on Facebook and had her mother drop her off Sunday morning.
Daniels’ mother lives in Canton Club Circle, the same Jackson subdivision that flooded two years ago. Residents on Sunday were taking precautions as the previous flooding loomed large in their memories.
In 2020, days of torrential downpours caused the Pearl River to reach 36.7 feet (11.2 meters) and Jackson homes in the hardest hit neighborhoods were filled with dirty, snake-infested flood water.
Now, experts predict the river will crest at 35.5 feet (10.8 meters) on Monday. The city estimates that 100 to 150 homes could be impacted by Monday night.
“If you are capable of getting out now, get out now. Get out as soon as possible,” said Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba at a news conference Saturday, the same day Mississippi’s governor declared a state of emergency.
Linda Gagliardi, a Red Cross volunteer deployed from Huntsville, Alabama, said she expects an influx of residents Sunday night.
“Our advice is to have a plan and be ready to leave at a moment’s notice,” Gagliardi said. “And I think that’s what people are waiting for, that moment’s notice.”
As Red Cross volunteers helped Daniels finish a load of laundry, she waited for her 18-year-old daughter and an 11-month-old grandson to arrive. They had stayed with friends the previous night, but the family’s long-term plans are up on in the air.
Some Jackson residents were moving belongings out of their homes. Others were stocking up on sandbags. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency had deployed 126,000 sandbags to act as water barriers in preparation for flooding.
Oscar Day, an inventory control worker at a sandbag distribution site, said Jackson residents started preparing their homes for potential flood damage earlier than in 2020.
“A lot of people took the heat last time,” Day told The Associated Press on Sunday, referring to residents who chose not to take precautions two years ago.
The Mississippi floodwaters arrive in the wake of the destruction and death visited upon Kentucky residents last month. Those floods caused at least 39 deaths and robbed thousands of families of all of their possessions. Nearly a month later, residents are wrestling with the question of whether to rebuild at the place they call home or start over somewhere else.
In Jackson, officials have not implemented a mandatory evacuation order but have said residents risk fending for themselves if they choose to stay home.
A Ridgeland police officer patrolling the grounds of the Harbor Pines Mobile Home Community on Sunday estimated that about 20% of the residents had yet to evacuate by Sunday afternoon.
He warned: “If you stay here and you get stranded, we may or may not be able to come rescue you.”
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Michael Goldberg is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/mikergoldberg.
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(NEXSTAR) – Have you found yourself struggling to make ends meet, even though you have a full-time job? An updated tool shows it may be because of the area you live in.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has updated its Living Wage Calculator, a tool that allows you to determine the income needed to live in all 50 states, as well as local counties and metropolitan areas. Researchers rely on federal, state, and local data to create the Living Wage Calculator, which can be found here.
To use the Living Wage Calculator, select a state, city or metro area. You’ll be able to see a breakdown of the living, poverty, and minimum wages of 12 different family structures: variations range from having one to two adults with either one or both working, and zero to three children.
Below this table is a second table that outlines the typical expenses for each of the 12 structures. Expenses include food, child care, housing, and taxes. The living wage mentioned above is calculated by determining these basic expenses and how much one would need to make to afford them.
According to the updated Living Wage Calculator, a liveable wage in the U.S. (based on data from 2021) is $24.16 per hour before taxes for a family of four in which both adults are working. That’s up from $21.54 in 2020.
“The minimum wage does not provide a living wage for most American families,” creators say in a release. “For two adult, two children families, the minimum wage covers 59.8% of the living wage at best in Washington and 29.9% at worst in Wisconsin.
A family of four living in the New York City area, the needed wage to cover basic expenses is higher than the national average at $30.16. In St. Louis, a family of four requires a liveable wage lower than the U.S. rate at $23.24. If that same family moved to the San Francisco area, the same family would need a wage of $35.56 to cover basic expenses.
To view your needed minimum income and cost breakdown, visit the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
At the start of 2022, 26 states increased their minimum wages. By 2026, the minimum wage will be at $15 in all or parts of 11 states. Still, nearly 20 states have minimum wages at the national minimum, $7.25, a rate that hasn’t been raised since 2009. Another eight states have minimum wages below $10.
According to the Economic Policy Institute, the spending power of that $7.25/hour has already dropped dramatically since 2009. In 2021 dollars, $7.25 was more like $9.17 per hour in 2009. (The inflation that’s happened since June of last year has made the difference even more dramatic.)
Many companies have announced increases to their minimum starting wages in recent months. That includes Target, Hobby Lobby, Verizon, and even the federal government – President Joe Biden raised the minimum wage for federal employees to $15 earlier this year.
So far this year, Americans have faced painful inflation with the prices of everything from gas to groceries rising. U.S. inflation hit 8.3% in April but has slowed from the 40-year high reported in March.
The Associated Press and Nexstar Media Wire’s Alix Martichoux contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/do-you-make-a-liveable-wage-tool-shows-how-much-you-need-in-your-area/ | 2022-05-20T17:09:00Z |
Genuine Parts Company was granted the Gold Award and Boston Scientific the Bronze Award in the Working Capital and Payments category
ATLANTA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrimeRevenue, Inc. the leading platform for working capital finance solutions, announces that two of its customers, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) and Boston Scientific have been awarded in the Working Capital and Payments category of the prestigious 2022 Alexander Hamilton Awards.
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts, received the Gold Award for the project on "How to Improve Financial Position and Supplier Health." When the global pandemic hit, there was heightened pressure on companies in the industry to shore up liquidity and navigate fluctuations in supply and demand. However, GPC grew its PrimeRevenue-led supply chain finance program to support specific goals to improve Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and cash conversion cycle metrics.
"In partnership with PrimeRevenue, GPC's supply chain finance strategy has delivered substantial working capital improvements driving strong operating cash flow. The company's DPO has improved from 39 days to 129 days since the inception of its supply chain finance program in 2004. Additionally, the company's cash conversion cycle has improved by 88% since the start of the supply chain finance program (from 133 days to an impressive 15.8 days)," said PJ Bain, Chief Executive Officer.
Boston Scientific, a global leader in medical technology, has been awarded the Bronze Award for the project, "Supply Chain Finance to Fuel Growth and Alleviate Supplier Pressures." The company implemented a supply chain finance program, led by PrimeRevenue, as they needed a new commitment to grow the program from the inside out - from training procurement on how to leverage the program with suppliers, to onboarding new suppliers' participants - due to the many challenges presented during the COVID-19 pandemic, where many suppliers needed access to low-cost liquidity to overcome supply chain shortages and shutdowns.
"PrimeRevenue worked with Boston Scientific to quantify the working capital optimization opportunity and identify supplier targets, as well as develop supplier messaging, onboarding processes, and flexible training options," said Jason Green, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Success. "Providing a way for suppliers to get paid early for a nominal fee can help offset the need for suppliers to borrow from banks at a significantly more expensive rate. It would also give suppliers visibility into payment processing by allowing them to see which invoices were approved, for which amount, and the date payment would be remitted."
The Alexander Hamilton Awards from Treasury & Risk recognize companies taking big leaps forward in treasury, finance, and/or risk management through process innovations and technology implementations.
As a pioneer in global B2B payments, the PrimeRevenue SurePay platform connects the entire supply chain by improving working capital and automating digital payments. Thousands of companies around the world leverage one streamlined platform to increase payment visibility, enhance control, and improve cash flow. PrimeRevenue is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in London, Prague, Hong Kong, and Melbourne. Additional information about PrimeRevenue can be found at www.primerevenue.com and connect on Twitter @primerevenue and LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/primerevenue.
Founded in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Company's Automotive Parts Group distributes automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands and Belgium. The Company's Industrial Parts Group distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. In total, the Company serves its global customers from an extensive network of more than 10,000 locations in 15 countries. Genuine Parts Company had 2020 revenues of $16.5 billion. Further information is available at www.genpt.com.
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. For more information, visit www.bostonscientific.com and connect on Twitter and Facebook.
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IFPD investigates early morning attempted burglary
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred in the area of 1600 Brenthaven Street early Thursday morning.
At approximately 4:00 a.m., Idaho Falls Police dispatch received a call from a resident reporting an unknown man was inside their home.
Officers responded and ensured the resident was safe; however, the unknown person had fled prior to police arrival on scene.
Through the course of the initial investigation, IFPD officers have learned the resident woke up and found the suspect in their home. When the suspect and resident saw each other, the suspect fled from the residence. The resident was not injured during the incident.
At this time, police said it appears the suspect may have been attempting to burglarize the home.
The Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for home security footage from residents in the area, including footage from early Thursday morning between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. and from the past several days. Anyone with footage is encouraged to contact the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208)529-1200 reference incident 2022-13411.
Anyone who has any other information regarding this incident, including any suspicious person or vehicle in that area recently, is asked to report the information to IFPD by calling or by reporting the information through Crime Stoppers to www.ifcrime.org.
Information may be reported to Crime Stoppers anonymously, and tipsters who provide information through Crime Stoppers that leads to a successful arrest may be eligible for a cash reward. | https://localnews8.com/news/crime-tracker/2022/04/14/ifpd-investigates-early-morning-attempted-burglary/ | 2022-04-14T19:15:11Z |
Instagram and Facebook suspended Children’s Health Defense this week after the anti-vaccine group led by Robert Kennedy Jr. repeatedly violated rules prohibiting misinformation about COVID-19.
A nonprofit, Children’s Health Defense is one of the most influential anti-vaccine organizations active on social media, where it has spread misleading claims about vaccines and other public health measures designed to control the pandemic.
In a statement, Kennedy compared Facebook’s actions to government censorship, even though Facebook is a private company that can set and enforce its own rules about misinformation.
“Facebook is acting here as a surrogate for the federal government’s crusade to silence all criticism of draconian government policies,” Kennedy said.
Children’s Health Defense had hundreds of thousands of followers at the time of the suspension, according to a statement from the organization, which also noted that it has sued Facebook over its moderation policies.
Public health advocates and misinformation experts have criticized Facebook for not acting more swiftly to contain potentially harmful misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines.
Karen Kornbluh, director of the Digital Innovation and Democracy Initiative at the German Marshall Fund, said too many groups like Children’s Health Defense have been allowed to flourish on social media for too long. She noted that the group remains on Twitter.
“Today’s step is too late and too little,” Kornbluh said, adding that tech companies must address the reasons misinformation spreads so readily on social media.
Facebook and Instagram confirmed the company action on Thursday in a statement to The Associated Press.
“We removed these accounts for repeatedly violating our policies,” a spokesman for Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, told the AP. Under the platforms’ policies, suspensions are typically only enforced after multiple violations.
Several state affiliates of Children’s Health Defense remain on Facebook and Instagram despite the ban of the national organization. Kennedy was kicked off Instagram last year but continues to keep an active account on Facebook. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/rfk-jr-s-anti-vaccine-group-kicked-off-instagram-facebook/ | 2022-08-19T15:11:35Z |
The U.S. Census Bureau has a backlog of cases involving workers who were flagged for problems in their background checks and inadequate oversight allowed a handful of people who previously had faced criminal charges to be hired for the 2020 census, according to a new report from the bureau’s watchdog agency.
Nearly 7.5% of the hundreds of thousands of temporary workers hired for the 2020 census did not have their background checks properly reviewed and decided, “resulting in persons with significant issues working for the Bureau and, in some instances, contacting households” during the door-knocking phase of the nation’s head count, said the report released this week from the Office of Inspector General.
In one case, a census taker who had faced an assault charge in 2016 knocked on doors for 38 days during the 2020 census, and someone who had been charged in 2011 with attempted first-degree burglary also worked as a census taker for 69 days. The report did not say where the census takers were located.
The report said investigative workers reviewing the cases for the Census Bureau may have missed red flags in documents “due to pressure to review a significantly higher number of cases.” Employment for the 2020 census peaked with 288,000 workers in August 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ineffective oversight “increases the risk of unsuitable individuals working in positions of public trust and, in some cases, contacting the the public on the Bureau’s behalf or accessing sensitive Bureau information such as household data,” the report said.
The Office of Inspector General also found backlogged reviews of background checks for longer-term employees.
At the end of November 2019, the bureau had a backlog of nearly 300 cases in which background checks had raised major concerns but the employees continued to work for the statistical agency without a final determination on whether they should be let go or stay, the report said.
Background checks of newly-hired Census Bureau employees are conducted by an outside agency at the Department of Defense, and continued employment is contingent on the new worker passing the screening. Once the background check is finished, the case is sent back to the Census Bureau, which must determine if the worker should continue to be employed.
As of last December, the bureau had a backlog of 5,484 cases in which no determination had been made, with some dating back to 2014, the report said.
Besides the once-a-decade census, the Census Bureau also regularly hires workers to conduct its other surveys.
In a written response, the Census Bureau said it already had begun making changes ahead of the release of the report and added that it has a rigorous process of screening potential employees before they are even hired, including fingerprinting that is vetted by the FBI.
The Census Bureau said it takes the background check process seriously, “recognizing the imperative to both protect our data and to preserve public trust.”
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HAMILTON, Mont., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL) (NYSE: LOCL WS) ("Local Bounti" or the "Company"), a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the best aspects of vertical and greenhouse growing technologies, today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 before the market opens on Monday, August 15, 2022.
The Company will host a conference call with members of the Local Bounti executive management team to discuss financial results and other business updates. The conference call is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday, August 15, 2022. To participate on the live call, listeners in North America may dial (877) 514-3623 and international listeners may dial (201) 689-8768.
In addition, the call will be broadcast live via webcast, hosted on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at localbounti.com and will be archived online. A telephonic playback will be available through August 22, 2022. North American listeners may dial (877) 660-6853 and international listeners may dial (201) 612-7415; the passcode is 13730943.
Local Bounti is redefining indoor farming with an innovative method – its proprietary Stack & Flow Technology™ – that significantly improves crop turns, increases output and improves unit economics. Local Bounti operates advanced indoor growing facilities across the United States, servicing approximately 10,000 retail doors with its two brands: Local Bounti® and Pete's®. We grow healthy food utilizing a hybrid approach that integrates the best attributes of controlled environment agriculture with natural elements. Our sustainable growing methods are better for the planet, using 90% less water and land than conventional farming methods. With a mission to 'bring our farm to your kitchen in the fewest food miles possible,' Local Bounti's food is fresher, more nutritious, and lasts 3 to 5 times longer than traditional agriculture. To find out more, visit localbounti.com or eatpetes.com, or follow Local Bounti on LinkedIn for the latest news and developments.
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Boy finds giant worm in backyard
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (RNZ) - A 9-year-old boy had one of the best days of his life when he discovered a giant earthworm in his backyard.
Barnaby Domigan found a worm that he and his mom estimate was about a meter long at the bottom of his family’s garden in Christchurch.
While his mom considered the earthworm “the stuff of nightmares,” Barnaby was delighted. The boy said he likes learning about “weird animals” and described the worm as feeling cold and squishy.
He named his find Dead Fred, according to Radio New Zealand.
After his dad took his photo with the worm, Barnaby and his family put it back in the garden.
“I tried to convince my dad to keep it in a plastic bag, but he wasn’t really in on that idea. I think it’s because adults don’t really enjoy giant worms in their houses, so if I was an adult, I would agree,” Barnaby said.
One expert said it appears to be a species of native earthworm, but a close examination would be needed to identify an individual specimen.
Copyright 2022 Radio New Zealand via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. Gray News contributed to this report. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/09/04/boy-finds-giant-worm-backyard/ | 2022-09-04T09:06:59Z |
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced it has been awarded a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) to install its complete, advanced Ka-band satellite system on Airbus A320 series of aircraft. This CAAC validation, Viasat's first in China, lays the foundation for Chinese airlines to install and deploy Viasat's industry-leading In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) system, including antenna, radome, modem, server and WAPs, on Airbus A320s.
The CAAC VSTC was awarded based on an Airbus A320 STC previously certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It joins a portfolio of STCs that has been applied globally on 1,800+ commercial aircraft installed with Viasat's in-flight connectivity system. In total, the Company's current IFC solution has accumulated more than 16.5 million flight hours.
Don Buchman, Viasat's vice president and general manager, Commercial Aviation, stated, "Achieving the CAAC validation milestone in China is significant because Chinese-based airlines, using our best-in-class equipment, are now a step closer to delivering an on-the-ground internet experience to their passengers while in-flight. We're grateful to our partners in China for their support and are committed to continuing to invest in this important market -- where we have operated since 1994 -- for the long run."
Viasat's IFC system will enable full video streaming, browsing, messaging, social media scrolling and more to every connected device on a Viasat-equipped aircraft. In addition to optimizing passengers' connected experiences when in-flight, Viasat's IFC solution will enable airlines to enhance passenger loyalty, improve operating efficiencies and increase revenue generating opportunities through ancillary content and application programs.
For more information on Viasat's Commercial Aviation services, please visit Viasat online at Viasat.com.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include Viasat's ability to install and deploy the IFC system on Airbus A320s; and benefits to airline customers and passengers. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance, contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key suppliers, and technologies that do not perform according to expectations; technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations, and increased competition and other factors affecting the aviation sector generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Variance Solutions, LLC is pleased to announce the registration and launch of our GmbH in Düsseldorf, Germany. After working and serving our EU clients as a Branch office for the last two years, we are moving forward with our commitment to the German market and its talented workforce.
Yuanming Chu, President - "Alpha Variance Solutions GmbH, is another step in the plan of our company to add value to the Microsoft Partner Eco-system by expanding our reach and services in the EU. We are going Global by being Local."
Our GmbH will continue to bring our global expertise in Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, and NPO sectors to Germany. Our services will be tailored to local markets and delivered by business professionals from our global team and local employees. We are looking forward to offering our comprehensive Microsoft Partner services.
Also, we are proud to announce that Mr. Jan Schmitz is our new EU Delivery Manager. Mr. Schmitz brings years of experience in global Microsoft implementation, project management, team building, and business development. Our clients will benefit from his technical and functional knowledge as well as his experience.
Please contact Mr. Schmitz at jschmitz@alphavsolutions.com or Ms. Zoe Abulzahab our EU Marketing & Sustainability Manager at zabulzahab@alphavsolutions.com in Germany.
AVS is a Gold ERP Partner and Direct CSP Provider, with offices in New York, the United States, Düsseldorf, Germany and a full DevOps Support Center in Bangalore, India.
Alpha Variance Solutions GmbH offers Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementation, Licensing, Business Applications, AI, Azure Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Modern Workplace, Support Services, DevOps, Change Management, Advisory, Project Rescue, and Training Services.
About Alpha Variance Solutions: Alpha Variance Solutions is a woman-owned, New York-based company. AVS was founded in 2015 after a decade of providing successful implementation services to fortune 500 clients. Alpha Variance Solutions exists to address the most common and fundamental need in this industry; a partner who listens and can lead clients through a well-planned and executed implementation path. As a Microsoft Partner, we focus on providing innovative solutions that solve problems for our customers. Our core engagement methodology is based on flexibility and quality deliverables.
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SHENZHEN, China, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME," or the "Company") (NYSE: TME), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced the initiation of TME Producers Alliance, the first producer alliance in China's music industry to support full-circle high-quality music production, empowering talented producers to realize both artistic and commercial value.
The TME Producers Alliance has adopted a partnership structure to integrate resources at every stage, from music production, to promotion and distribution. Based on a professional content creation system and a healthy commercialization system, the TME Producers Alliance provides more opportunities for music producers and supports their career advancement and professional growth. It also connects producers with industry partners to create high-quality popular singles and maximize music exposure among music lovers.
In order to help producers with common challenges, such as a lack of resources or weak commercial distribution, the TME Producers Alliance has implemented financial incentives to support the career development of different types of producers.
As of the release time, around 90 talented producers from China, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries and regions have joined the TME Producers Alliance, including recent award winners of The 33rd Golden Melody Awards, such as Chris Hou, Huang Shao Yong, and Howe Chen. The alliance is now planning several initiatives, targeting to bring more superior music works from producers of different generations to all music lovers.
Going forward, TME will continue its efforts to provide platform resources to support the growth of producers and high-quality music creation, bringing music professionals a better stage and promoting the development of the original Chinese music market.
About Tencent Music Entertainment
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) is the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, operating the country's highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. TME's mission is to use technology to elevate the role of music in people's lives by enabling them to create, enjoy, share and interact with music. TME's platform comprises online music, online audio, online karaoke, music-centric live streaming and online concert services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a device that would allow mothers to gauge exactly how much milk their babies are drinking while nursing," said an inventor, from Hollywood, Fla., "so I invented the MILKMOMITER. My design would help to alleviate worries and it could provide added peace of mind."
The invention provides an improved way for nursing mothers to measure how much breast milk the baby was receiving. In doing so, it eliminates guesswork and uncertainty. As a result, it could help to establish a healthier breastfeeding routine. Additionally, the invention features an effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for nursing mothers.
The original design was submitted to the Hollywood/Miami sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HAD-168, 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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BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. ("17EdTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YQ).
Class Period: December 2020 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 19, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their 17EdTech investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Defendant 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the IPO; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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JACKSON, Miss., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company", "EastGroup") announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share payable on July 15, 2022 to shareholders of record of Common Stock on June 30, 2022. This dividend is the 170th consecutive quarterly distribution to EastGroup's shareholders and represents an annualized dividend rate of $4.40 per share. EastGroup has increased or maintained its dividend for 29 consecutive years and has increased it 26 years over that period, including increases in each of the last 10 years.
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), a S&P Mid-Cap 400 company, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional, flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 15,000 to 70,000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. The Company's portfolio, including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction, currently includes approximately 52.4 million square feet.
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Advanced capabilities quickly assess the health of any dataset over time to help businesses achieve optimal business outcomes
LONDON and SAN MATEO, Calif., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talend, a global leader in data integration and management, announced today at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in London, the latest version of Talend Data Fabric. In its Spring '22 announcement, Talend will add advanced capabilities to Talend Trust Score™, including aggregation and historical views into the health of any dataset. These new features will help businesses analyze combined data quality metrics to evaluate data trust at macro and micro levels, including across all datasets, groups of datasets, or individual datasets.
According to a survey taken of global executives in 2021, 78% say they face challenges in using their data, and more than a third say they simply aren't using it to make decisions. In fact, Gartner recently reported that inconsistent business outcomes due to unreliable data and poor data quality are responsible for an average of $12.8M per year in losses for organizations.
As the first advanced trust score available in the industry, Talend Trust Score helps businesses assess the quality of their datasets. Talend Trust Score intelligently evaluates and scores data in Talend customer environments by using crawlers that automatically scan datasets in on-premises and cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake, AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google. Businesses can also identify quality issues with incoming data from third-party systems/source systems and remedy them immediately, before there is a negative impact.
Talend's Spring '22 enables businesses to see trends and measure data trust over time and identify data drift issues to ensure reliable information is used to drive optimal business outcomes. New features include:
Talend Trust Score by Groups provides more targeted insights into the health of data assets instantly with trust score grouping via metadata. Now users can filter any group of datasets, or individual datasets, and see an aggregate trust score that can serve as an enhanced "single-pane-of-glass" view into data health. This provides a fully tailored view of datasets that are relevant to each user, for an at-a-glance view of actionable data quality metrics.
Talend Trust Score Trending provides a temporal view of the health of datasets. Customers can now see trends and measure the effectiveness of data programs on an ongoing basis and surface issues that are not visible with snapshots of quality, such as data drift. Customers may scan datasets at intervals such as daily, weekly, and hourly, providing a view into dataset quality to help provide a more accurate assessment at any given time.
In addition to Talend Trust Score updates, Spring '22 accelerates productivity with collaborative workflows that can serve as a conduit between users at different technical levels. Talend expands its centralized repository with Data Quality Rules in Talend Studio, a step to ensure these simple-to-configure rules are available for reuse across the Talend ecosystem, on any data, no matter its location or format.
"Talend continues to raise the bar on innovation with our customers in mind," said Jamie Fiorda, vice president, product marketing, Talend. "Our advancements to Talend Trust Score will help businesses understand the ongoing quality of their data and feel confident in the decisions they are making. This new product release is another step toward helping our customers leverage healthy data to achieve powerful business outcomes."
For more information about Talend's Spring '22 announcement, please visit here.
About Talend
Talend, a leader in data integration and data management, is changing the way the world makes decisions.
Talend Data Fabric is the only platform that seamlessly combines an extensive range of data integration and governance capabilities to actively manage the health of corporate information. This unified approach is unique and essential to delivering complete, clean, and uncompromised data in real-time to all employees. It has made it possible to create innovations like the Talend Trust Score™, an industry-first assessment that instantly quantifies the reliability of any dataset.
Over 7,250 customers across the globe have chosen Talend to run their businesses on healthy data. Talend is recognized as a leader in its field by leading analyst firms and industry media. For more information, please visit www.talend.com and follow us on Twitter: @Talend.
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Anderson to bring key industry insights, experience, and thought leadership to the growing Holmes Murphy team.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holmes Murphy is excited to announce the addition of Ryan Anderson as the Property Casualty Specialty Practice Leader in the company's expanding Minneapolis market.
Anderson joins the Holmes Murphy team with nearly 20 years of industry experience. His knowledge, expertise, and industry relationships will be key assets to Holmes Murphy, not only in Minneapolis but across the enterprise.
"We are fortunate to continue attracting top-tier talent to our Property Casualty team across all Holmes Murphy offices," said Jay Reavis, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Brokerage Services for Holmes Murphy. "Ryan will bring immense value to Holmes Murphy as we continue to grow our presence in Minneapolis and further provide specialized opportunities and solutions to serve our current and future clients' unique needs."
Prior to joining Holmes Murphy, Anderson was a Senior Vice President at Hays Companies, now Brown & Brown, for nearly 14 years. Anderson also spent time as a Senior Executive Risk Underwriter at Travelers.
"Holmes Murphy has been increasingly bullish on our ability to attract top talent and game changers to further propel us forward in the industry and ensure our clients are always cared for. We believe the addition of Ryan is just one more way we're doing this," said Reavis.
About Holmes Murphy
"Caring for Your Unique Potential is Our Soul Purpose." That statement is the core of how we do business. We ask the tough questions, avoid the easy path, believe fully in caring for the unique challenges of our clients, impact the industry through innovation, and leverage our greatest assets — the hearts and minds of our people — to advocate on behalf of our clients. That's our approach to risk management and benefits consulting, and it's worked for us since our inception in 1932. As an independent brokerage, we serve clients in every industry and of almost every size, with the ultimate goal of providing exceptional service and caring for our clients' unique potential. We are also the co-founder and co-owner of BrokerTech Ventures, the industry's first broker-led convening platform and accelerator. For more information, visit www.holmesmurphy.com. You can also follow us on Twitter.com (@holmesmurphyins) or on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram.
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WASHINGTON , July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland will unveil its new Research Support Building (RSB) on Tuesday, July 11. Media are invited to attend.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., and interviews and a media tour will follow. An open house for Glenn employees will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Media interested in attending the event should contact Jan Wittry at jan.m.wittry-1@nasa.gov by noon Friday, July 8.
The contemporary new building will serve as a campus center and provide a flexible, inclusive, and collaborative workplace for employees to meet NASA's future mission needs. The RSB will house 164 employees and include open office areas, private offices, conference rooms, collaborative engineering rooms, a gift shop, credit union, and cafeteria.
NASA was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for the building's environmental features.
The RSB is part of the center's Facility Master Plan, a multiyear effort to revitalize the central campus and renovate or replace WWII-era buildings.
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BEIJING, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five years after China announced the establishment of the Xiong'an New Area, a 1,770 square kilometer site in North China's Hebei Province about a two-hour drive from Beijing, the foundations of the new "dream city" are taking shape in a miraculous manner, with construction cranes dominating the skyline, new modern buildings springing up one after another, and a magnificent landscape created with trees, forests and wetlands that echo the city's focus on innovation and green development.
When the blueprint for Xiong'an, which was described by the top leadership as "a strategy crucial for a millennium to come," was revealed on April 1, 2017, it attracted wide attention from around the world as many praised China's boldness in launching such a massive project, literally building a whole new metropolis from the ground up. Others wondered if China can make another miracle with its vision for future living and development, after two successful precedents, the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and the Shanghai Pudong New Area, which led the whole country into where it is today.
In many ways, Xiong'an represents China's vision of its next stage of development in several areas. It is expected to become a high-level socialist modern city that is green, low-carbon, intelligent, livable and relatively competitive, by the end of 2035. By the middle of this century, it should become an important part of the world-level Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei city cluster.
In interviews with the Global Times, local residents, construction workers, companies, authorities and experts described the extraordinary changes Xiong'an has seen over the past five years despite a series of challenges. It is a sleepless construction site and a stunning view into futuristic urban living that embodies efficiency, strength, resilience and farsightedness of the Chinese system.
Xiong'an speed
Now, five years after the blueprints were finalized, numerous changes are taking place on this land that show to the world China's orderly but unswerving push to make of its dream city.
Zhang Kun, a 35-year-old engineer at the China Railway 12th Bureau Group Co under the China Railway Construction Corp (CRCC), was one of the chief engineers for the project of the Xiong'an Railway Station. During his two years of work, from late 2018 to 2020, he sensed the transformation of Xiong'an from a rural-looking place into a modern city.
"When I first came to Xiong'an from a previous project in Chongqing, I felt a big gap coming from a big city to a rural area. At that time, I saw mostly villages and agricultural land in Xiong'an. Now, roads are built, resettlement houses are built, assistant facilities and skyscrapers are also emerging. The changes are huge," Zhang told the Global Times.
Ren Dakai, head of the Xiong'an New Area Digital Transportation Lab, recalled that the most obvious change in Xiong'an is the convenient transportation thanks to the increasing high-speed trains that are commuting between Beijing and Xiong'an each day. Besides, the accommodations are much better with buildings designed with modern concepts.
Now, living in a relocated house in the east of Rongcheng, part of Xiong'an, Ren is quite satisfied with the community that is fully equipped with facilities like gyms and children's playgrounds. Within 3 kilometers there are educational facilities like kindergartens and elementary schools, as well as a large park, he said, describing Xiong'an as the "last place" for him to fight for a career although he just settled in the region about two years ago.
What those people experienced are aspects of numerous changes that have taken place or are ongoing in the Xiong'an New Area. Since its establishment, Xiong'an has started 177 key projects with a total investment of 618.4 billion yuan ($97.4 billion). In peak times, more than 200,000 workers are employed on the construction projects, according to data from Xiong'an's management committee.
Many landmark infrastructure projects have already been completed. Trains have begun to commute on the intercity railway line between Xiong'an and Beijing after the Xiong'an Railway Station was constructed and 939 of resettlement homes in the Rongdong area have been finished. The general formation of road network, ecological corridors and waterways have also taken form.
As of March, central-level state-owned enterprises had established more than 100 branches in Xiong'an. Registered companies that show capital sources in Beijing amounted to 3,600, accounting for about 80 percent of the region's overall investment, according to media reports.
A frequently mentioned characteristic of Xiong'an's construction is fastness, which people summarized with the phrase "Xiong'an speed." It is both correct and incorrect, experts said, as Xiong'an's overall planning has been very orderly and careful, while the actual realization of its blueprint has been faster than people's expectations, a reflection of not only China's efficiency in carrying out plans, but also a testimony of the country's technological strength which has helped shorten implementation times.
Take the Xiong'an Railway Station as an example. It took only about two years for the 475,200 square meter station to complete construction, setting a record in terms of construction speed for stations of a similar scale. According to Zhang Kun, it usually takes three years for such a building to be constructed in China.
That speed is not rare in the construction of Xiong'an's infrastructure. When building the Xiong'an Citizen Service Center, 5,000 workers from the China State Construction managed to complete 50,000 meters of welding work in just 20 days, while installing 12,200 tons of steel frames in more than three weeks, about two or three times faster than normal speed, the company said.
According to experts and industrial insiders, the Xiong'an speed is made possible by careful planning and technological progress. For example, Zhang Kun revealed that when his team was constructing the Xiong'an Railway Station, they changed the norm of setting "five departments and one office" to "nine departments and two offices." What was added was the scientific division to push for technological upgrade and intelligent construction.
According to Zhang Kun, the CRCC set up several technical workshops to apply cutting-edge technologies to the project's construction, such as welding robots, intelligent steel processing equipment, among others, which helped shorten the time of the project.
Zhang Gui, secretary general of the College of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Collaborative Development under Nankai University, told the Global Times that Xiong'an's development is generally in line with its original plan.
"Compared with many regions, Xiong'an's planning is complete and scientific and took a relevantly long time. This makes afterward implementation much smoother," he said.
High-tech Xiong'an
Apart from stressing speed, China is also pouring resources into the region to foster its high-tech industries, from 5G and autonomous driving, to cloud computing and blockchain.
Since the establishment of the Xiong'an New Area, more and more 5G technologies have been implemented and application scenarios such as 5G smart robots, smart buses, and parks have been continuously enriched. For example, the parking lot alongside the Xiong'an Railway Station was built into a pilot zone of self-driving cars and Internet of Vehicles.
According to Ren, autonomous driving technologies, which he is now dedicated to, have accelerated in Xiong'an from the initial test phase when tech firms like Baidu conducted its autonomous driving road test based on a 5G network environment in 2018.
"Compared with other cities, Xiong'an is like a blank sheet of paper. New technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things are more feasible to implement. It can give full play to the advantages of these technologies and build a smart new city," Ren said.
Zhang Gui also praised Xiong'an's planning as a vivid display of China's wisdom, as the country showed the world a "Chinese model" of what a modern city is like, as well as where China's future economic momentum lies.
"Xiong'an's planning is a manifestation that China no longer just focuses on city scale, but is seeking establishment of new modern cities with features like low-carbon, intelligent, livable and high-quality development," he said. "It is an epitome of a new start for a new era."
Also, the economist stressed that Xiong'an represents a model of China's modernization in an all-around way, instead of just focusing on certain city functions.
Significance to the world
Experts also noted that Xiong'an can play to their economic strength as the world's economic situation evolves, thus making contributions to China's economic growth as well as global industrial chains.
According to Zhang Gui, the trend of regionalization is increasingly rising against the background of globalization development, such as forming of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade bloc. Therefore, Xiong'an should find its position in such new global economic pattern and strive to participate in relevant industrial chains.
For instance, it will actively absorb and gather innovative factor resources in the world and lay out high-tech industries from a high starting point, after undertaking certain non-capital functions from Beijing, he said.
Furthermore, as globalization is shifting from a model of bulk commodity trading to services trading, Xiong'an can explore the construction of a digital commerce development demonstration area, establish digital trade development rules in line with national conditions, as well as participate in the formulation of international trade rules and agreements for data assets both in China and abroad with its booming digital economy, Zhang Gui said.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first in-person convention since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. broke new ground by electing its first female member to its Executive Bishops' Council, re-electing female members to its officers' board, and meeting with mayors of Ferguson and St. Louis, Mo., to discuss race and human rights.
The largely African-American denomination is headquartered in Indianapolis and has more than 2 million members and 4,000 churches. The Oneness Pentecostal group, which launched in California in 1906, met in St. Louis for its 107th national convention.
Bishop Gwendolyn Weeks, senior Pastor of Bethel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Boston, was the first woman elected to the Executive Bishops' Council, the organization's governing body. Suffragan Bishop Yolanda Hunt, senior pastor of Rehoboth Apostolic Worship Center in Chicago, and Suffragan Bishop Ann Story-Pratt, senior pastor of Church of Jesus, Springfield, Ohio, were both elected to the denomination's Executive Board of Officers.
In other ground-breaking convention activity, church leaders met with Mayor Ella Jones of Ferguson, Mo., and Mayor Tishaura Jones of St. Louis, Mo., to discuss human rights. Ferguson became an international flashpoint for racial division and civil unrest after the 2014 killing of Michael Brown, Jr., a Black man, by a White police officer.
Denomination leadership committed to return to St. Louis for its 2023 convention as a follow-up to this meeting, which also included other civic leaders. Church leadership said the siting of the next convention matters because they believe the general St. Louis area is one of the nation's epicenters for human rights issues.
In other convention news, Bishop Theodore L. Brooks, Sr., Senior Pastor Emeritus, of Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, New Haven, Conn., was re-elected for another four-year term.
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In November 2021, the Association announced a groundbreaking decision to award college scholarships to high school juniors instead of seniors to earlier reach students on their educational journeys
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of remarkable individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced the inaugural class of 105 high school juniors who are the recipients of its esteemed 2023 Horatio Alger National Scholarship. Since the establishment of its scholarship programs in 1984, the Association has awarded its National Scholarship of $25,000 to high school seniors.
In 2021, the Association announced a restructuring of its scholarship programs to award students one year earlier in support of early intervention by providing resources throughout the college selection and application process. The Scholars will have access to a multitude of services throughout their senior year and during their college tenure, including:
- Financial aid counseling
- College selection advising
- Online college success seminars discussing financial literacy and budgeting, time management, health and wellness and other issues affecting college students
- 24/7 mental health support available via phone and online
- Emergency funding to assist students experiencing food insecurity, homelessness and medical emergencies
"As college enrollment continues to decline, we are more committed than ever to determining the factors preventing students from pursuing their educational dreams," said James F. Dicke II, chairman of the Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient. "We understand cost plays a critical role in a student's decision to pursue a college degree, and no two students experience the same life circumstances. By reaching them earlier and providing personalized resources extending beyond financial support, our goal is to provide students with the information and counsel needed to make the best decision for them – one that will set them up for long-term success while minimizing the burden of student loan debt."
The Horatio Alger Association was founded in 1947 to dispel the mounting belief among young people that the American Dream was no longer attainable. In the 38 years since its scholarship programs were established, the Association has become the largest privately funded, need-based scholarship provider in the United States and Canada, awarding a total of $253 million in scholarships to more than 35,000 students.
"For nearly four decades, we have witnessed each class of outstanding Scholars pursue their own unique educational goals and career aspirations," said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director of the Association. "Much of what they've achieved is made possible through the free enterprise system and the continued strength of the American Dream – defined as freedom, mutual respect and equality of opportunity. This is the backbone of our mission, and we look forward to witnessing the tremendous impact our scholarships will have on these students as they complete their high school education."
"I've long dreamed of going to college and becoming the prosperous person I've aspired to be but was always discouraged by my family's financial status. After receiving the Horatio Alger Scholarship, my family and I gained back hope – especially because it offers both financial support and college advising, " said Just Love Alabi, a 2023 National Scholar from Silver Spring, Md. "I am very grateful to be one of many who can have their hope restored again because of the Association's dedication to help students who have faced great challenges pursue their dreams through higher education."
The 2023 Horatio Alger National Scholars come from households with an average income of $23,995 per year while maintaining an average GPA of 3.95 Each National Scholarship recipient is awarded $25,000 to apply toward educational costs of the college or university of their choice. For a full list of 2023 Horatio Alger National Scholars, click here.
For more information about Horatio Alger Association, please visit www.horatioalger.org. To engage on social media, follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #HoratioAlgerScholar.
About Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans:
Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. The Association honors the achievements of outstanding leaders who have accomplished remarkable successes in spite of adversity by bestowing upon them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime Members. Horatio Alger Members support promising young people with the resources and confidence needed to overcome adversity in pursuit of their dreams through higher education. Through the generosity of its Members and friends, in 2022, the Association is expected to award more than $17 million in undergraduate and graduate need-based scholarships to over 1,700 students across the United States and Canada, and provide college support and mentoring services to its Scholars. Since 1984, the Association has awarded more than $253 million in undergraduate, graduate, military veteran and career and technical education scholarships to more than 35,000 deserving students. For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org.
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Why men should get tested for the BRCA gene
(CNN) - The BRCA genetic mutation puts people at risk for certain cancers.
Most people associate it with breast cancer, but the gene carries risks for both men and women.
At age 61, Steve Kalister’s father lost his battle to an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Because of his father’s battle, Kalister decided to get genetic testing done.
”I’ve long had concerns about what my risk might be,” he said. ”I’m 50 years old now and certainly want to be around for my family.”
His tests came back BRCA 2 positive.
Having that gene mutation increases his risk of certain cancers including prostate, pancreas and breast.
”Hereditary cancer can be inherited from your mom or your dad, whether you’re a male or a female. So, for example, if you’re a male who’s coming in to see me, you can inherit cancer risk from your mother,” Lindsey Byrne, a licensed genetic counselor at Ohio State University College of Medicine, said.
Byrne says it is important to know your family history on all sides.
If there is cancer in your family, she suggests talking to a doctor to see if genentic testing is right for you.
”It helps us to know who’s at higher risk and when to start screening,” Byrne said.
Since his results, Kalister has changed his lifestyle to limit his risks and makes sure he gets routine tests done yearly.
”It really is kind of a knowledge is power thing for me,” he said.
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