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NEW YORK , May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that i-Health, Inc. (DSM North America) discontinue health-related claims for its Culturelle IBS Complete Support, including:
- Establishment claims that Culturelle IBS has been "clinically shown" to improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS);
- Product efficacy claims;
- The claim "IBS Complete Support" in the product name; and
- Claims that convey a message that the product provides specific symptom relief benefits due to its status as a medical food.
The claims, which appeared on product packaging, the advertiser's website, and in third-party online advertising, were challenged by The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), a competing manufacturer of products aimed at gut health, including those containing probiotics and prebiotics.
Culturelle IBS contains five grams of bioactive HMO prebiotics 2'-fucosyllactose and lactose-N-neotetraose. It is offered in a stick pack that can be dissolved in water or other beverage or sprinkled on top of any food. Culturelle IBS is labeled and marketed as a medical food for the nutritional management of IBS and IBS-related symptoms.
NAD noted that the advertiser's claims that Culturelle IBS has been "clinically shown" to provide benefits to IBS sufferers are "establishment" claims, which promise the consumer that scientific evidence proves or "establishes" the truth of its claims.
In assessing whether the study relied on by the advertiser was a good fit for the message conveyed by the advertiser's "clinically shown" claims, NAD determined that these claims convey more to the consumer than the mere existence of a trial conducted on the product. NAD has stated that "clinical" means the study has "controlled, consistent, and reproducible conditions," pursuant to which NAD has noted the importance of blinding and a control. NAD determined that because the advertiser's study lacks blinding and controls, the product has not been "clinically shown" to provide the claimed benefits.
Therefore, NAD determined that the advertiser's studies were not sufficiently reliable substantiation and recommended that the advertiser discontinue the claims that Culturelle IBS has been "clinically shown" to improve IBS symptoms.
NAD concluded that the advertiser did not provide a reasonable basis in the form of competent and reliable clinical evidence for its product efficacy claims. In so finding, NAD:
- Identified methodological flaws in a study relied on by the advertiser, such as failure to use a placebo control and lack of blinding;
- Found that studies regarding the product's mechanism of action were inadequate evidence to support product efficacy claims; and
- Noted that the advertiser's claims are not qualified in any material manner and fail to alert consumers to the emerging nature of the support.
For these reasons, NAD recommended that the advertiser discontinue the claims:
- "Clinically Shown To Relieve^ Abdominal Pain • Bloating • Constipation • Diarrhea Due to IBS"
- "clinically shown^ to help relieve the intensity & reduce the frequency of severe digestive symptoms associated with all types of IBS which can take a toll on your mind and body"
- "Shown in a clinical study^ to improve IBS symptoms within 4 weeks"
- "Formulated with a proprietary blend of HMO bioactive prebiotics that are clinically shown^ to help restore your digestive balance"
- "They also support your body's intestinal barrier helping to relieve your IBS symptoms"
- "More Symptom Free Days^"
- "Living with IBS is difficult, taking Culturelle® IBS complete support to help manage symptoms is easy"
- "Helps Normalize Bowel Movements"
- "Clinically shown^ to relieve abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea due to IBS"
- "HMO Bioactive Prebiotics: Clinically Shown^ to Make Real Changes"
- "In a clinical study with more than 300 participants, people using Culturelle™ IBS Complete Support every day reported improvements in their symptoms:
- "In an open label clinical study of over 300 participants, patients using Culturelle™ IBS Complete Support everyday reported significant improvement in their symptoms: • Fewer days with stomach pain • More normal bowel movements • Reduced bloating severity • Quality of life improvements as reported by users – such as energy, mood, and irritability."
- "Shown in a clinical study^ to improve IBS symptoms within 4 weeks"
- "More symptom free days^"
- "Culturelle™ IBS Complete Support helps you nutritionally manage your symptoms, such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain"
- "for The Dietary Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Clinically Shown to Relieve IBS Symptoms Including Bloating, Constipation and Diarrhea"
- "CLINICALLY SHOWN – Clinically shown to help relieve the intensity & reduce the frequency of severe digestive symptoms associated with all types of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea"
- "MORE SYMPTOM FREE DAYS – Clinically shown to improve IBS symptoms within 4 weeks so you can have more symptom free days"
NAD determined that the product name "IBS Complete Support" conveys the message that the product provides broad support for consumers suffering from IBS, a message which is not supported by the evidence. Therefore, NAD recommended that the advertiser discontinue the claim "IBS Complete Support" in the product name.
Pursuant to NAD's Procedures, the challenge to the claim "MEDICAL FOOD USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION" and claims directly connected to Culturelle's status as a legally marketed medical food were administratively closed because an assessment of whether describing Culturelle IBS as a medical food is misleading would require a determination as to whether the product meets the criteria set forth by the FDA for this product category.
However, NAD reached a different conclusion regarding claims that convey a message that the product provides specific symptom relief benefits due to its status as a medical food, such as:
- "Find Relief with A Medical Food"
- "Culturelle™ IBS Complete Support is a medical food that goes beyond symptom relief to help at the source of your issues by using HMO bioactive prebiotics to selectively feed good bacteria. Restoring the balance of bacteria in the gut microbiome may help by strengthening the gut barrier which may improve the health of your gut and balance your digestive system."
- "Culturelle™ IBS Complete Support helps you nutritionally manage your symptoms, such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain."
NAD determined that these claims convey the message that Culturelle IBS can provide specific benefits related to IBS symptom relief and management and that the product can even treat or cure the underlying conditions by going "beyond" symptom relief. However, because the advertiser failed to provide a reasonable basis for the product's ability to provide effective symptom relief, NAD determined that these claims were also unsupported and recommended they be discontinued.
In its advertiser statement, i-Health stated that it "agrees to comply with NAD's recommendations." The advertiser further stated that while it is "disappointed" in the NAD decision because it believes that its clinical trial substantiates the labeling and advertising claims, it will not appeal because "we support the NAD's self-regulatory process and as a result, are committed to implementing the changes consistent with NAD's recommendations."
All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs is where businesses turn to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard. The non-profit organization creates a fairer playing field for businesses and a better experience for consumers through the development and delivery of effective third-party accountability and dispute resolution programs. Embracing its role as an independent organization since the restructuring of the Council of Better Business Bureaus in June 2019, BBB National Programs today oversees more than a dozen leading national industry self-regulation programs, and continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-directed marketing, and privacy. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.
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Which coax to Ethernet adapters are best?
Are you sick of dealing with Wi-Fi dead zones in your home but can’t afford to have Ethernet cables professionally installed? Fortunately, there is a handy little device that will let you boost your home internet connectivity using the pre-existing coaxial cable. With adapters like the Motorola MoCA Adapter for Ethernet Over Coax 1,000Mbps (Model MM1000) helping to boost your network, you can enjoy fast internet anywhere in your house that coax cable can reach.
What to know before you buy a coax to Ethernet adapter
You need to have a MoCA-capable router or a compliant adapter
Though it would be wonderful for adapters to provide enhancements for your existing wired network with no effort, there are some important things to keep in mind. For example, your router must either already possess MoCA capabilities or be able to use such an adapter in the first place.
If you already have FiOS service and a suitable router, likely, your router is already MoCA-capable. However, the vast majority of other routers will need to have coax to Ethernet adapters installed, specifically one for each wired internet connection you create.
MoCA and how it can transform your home network
For those who are unfamiliar with MoCA, it stands for Multimedia over Coax Alliance which is an IP-over-coaxial cable technology. Because many modern homes already have coax cable installed in almost every room, the pathway for faster and more reliable internet connections is already in place.
MoCA frequencies are capable of working at frequencies over 1GHz, which is often greater than signals used by both ISPs as well as TV stations from cable providers. By using a cox to Ethernet adapter, you can significantly boost your network’s performance and prevent issues like lagging and buffering.
If you have coax cable already installed, 90% of your work is done
Unless you have a decent amount of skill, patience and time, laying your own Ethernet cable may not be possible. Furthermore, hiring a professional crew to oversee the installation of your cabling can be very expensive. This is where coax to Ethernet adapters come in handy.
By installing an adapter, you can enjoy the benefits of an Ethernet connection in every room that has a coax cable installed. Wi-Fi units with MoCA capabilities can be used in any room where the coax cable terminates, giving you wireless access wherever you want. However, they may not work with cable installers including AT&T Internet, AT&T U-Verse TV setups, DishTV and DirecTV.
What to look for in a quality coax to Ethernet adapter
Offers simple plug-and-play with no setup or installation
Given that you have purchased a coax to Ethernet adapter to make your life easier by improving your internet access, having to deal with a complicated installation or setup is less than ideal. Even for those who are very familiar with wired and wireless internet technology, the process of reconfiguring your modem or router can be lengthy and frustrating.
Thankfully for you, the selected models are all designed to use plug-and-play functionality. Simply install the adapter and you can enjoy up to 16 wired connections with lightning-fast performance.
Eliminates internet dead zones both wired and wireless
No matter how much you enjoy your home, apartment or other living space, having to deal with poor internet connectivity is always frustrating. Whether you want your wireless devices to work properly in any room, or wish you could enjoy Ethernet-powered gaming anywhere in the house, physical limitations can play havoc.
Thankfully, some coax to Ethernet adapters are also capable of both transmitting and receiving Ethernet signals over coax cable as well as being wireless network extenders. Once you have the initial adapter installed, you can either use MoCA units with Wi-Fi for better connectivity or buy additional adapters for Ethernet-level wired connections wherever your coax cable terminates.
Additional features like free apps, warranty coverage and security
Now that you have installed your adapters, you need to ensure that your new MoCA internet network isn’t vulnerable to outside interference. As such, any adapter you purchase should include a PoE or Point of Entry Filter which isolates your MoCA network, prevents inadvertent broadcasting of your network’s signal and also boosts signal performance.
Furthermore, while all of the selected units are easy to use and install, it is always worth considering other perks offered by the manufacturer, including apps to monitor and manage your MoCA boosted Wi-Fi network. Finally, you should consider whether your preferred model is backed up by a multi-year warranty and reliable customer service.
How much you can expect to spend on a coax to Ethernet adapter
Depending on your budget and any desired features, a quality coax to Ethernet adapter can cost between $26-$83.
Coax to Ethernet adapter FAQ
How do I convert my coax cable into Ethernet?
A. Simply connect an adapter to your router and plug in the coax cable. To use your existing coax cable as Ethernet, you will need to buy another adapter to complete the connection.
Is using Ethernet over coax cabling really that impressive?
A. Consider that the coax cabling installed in your home is already able to transmit video signals that take up huge amounts of data. As such, they are more than capable of meeting or even exceeding the data speeds of Ethernet cabling
What are the best coax to Ethernet adapters to buy?
Top coax to Ethernet adapter
Motorola MoCA Adapter for Ethernet Over Coax 1,000Mbps (Model MM1000)
What you need to know: This great adapter provides fast and stable internet connectivity.
What you’ll love: This unit features bonded MoCA 2.0 with transmission speeds of up to 1,000Mbps with the ability to connect up to 16 devices to your router. In addition to beating wireless in terms of reliability, speed and latency, security is provided via a PoE Filter to protect your network.
What you should consider: Some users have reported issues with the unit working properly with TiVO and FiOS.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top coax to Ethernet adapter for the money
Actiontec Single Dual-Band Wireless Network Extender and Ethernet Over Coax Adapter (WCB3000N)
What you need to know: This is an affordable adapter that still delivers great performance for the money.
What you’ll love: This unit features the ability to transform any coax cable connection into an Ethernet outlet for high-speed internet. Furthermore, it transmits dual 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless internet signals, comes with an app for monitoring and maintenance and is compatible with many home electronics.
What you should consider: Some users have reported issues with the unit missing cables, splitters and other physical components.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
ZyXEL MoCA 2.0 Ethernet to Coax Single Adapter Bonded Up to 1.4Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (HLA4205)
What you need to know: This reliable adapter works with TVs, smartphones and much more.
What you’ll love: This unit features bonded 2.0 MoCA technology which uses existing coax cabling to transmit data at rates of up to 1.4Gbps. It also features easy plug-and-play integration into your existing router or modem.
What you should consider: Some users have reported issues with the unit sudden ceasing to work or generally underperforming.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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- Closes on $28.5M of the incremental draw, bringing the total raised under the Senior Credit Facility to US$275M -
NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC ("AWH" or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced that it has closed on $28.5M of the remaining additional funding under the accordion feature of its existing term loan credit facility. As previously announced, the Company drew initial funding of US$210M in August 2021 and subsequently closed on a US$36.5M expansion in May 2022. This additional raise brings the total raised under the Senior Credit Facility to US$275M.
"We are thrilled to secure the final $28.5 million of funding under this loan agreement," said Dan Neville, Chief Financial Officer of AWH. "The proceeds from this loan, together with our existing strong balance sheet, will support our near-term CapEx investments and acquisitions as we scale our footprint. I'd like to thank our lenders for the continued support and look forward to continuing to execute our growth strategy focused on some of the most exciting markets in the Midwest and Northeast."
Terms:
Similar to the initial funding, the incremental draw bears a 9.5% interest rate, payable quarterly in arrears, and matures on August 27th, 2025. Lenders received a 4% Original Issuance Discount plus warrants equating to 20% coverage. The aggregate number of warrants issued at closing was 1.84 million ("the Warrants"). Each warrant is exercisable to purchase one common Class A share at an exercise price equal to a 20% premium to the 30-day volume-weighted average price per share at the close, or $3.10 per share including the 20% premium. After the one-year anniversary of closing, AWH has the option to force the holders to exercise the warrants if the share price reaches or exceeds $6.50 for any consecutive 30-day period.
Lenders from the May 2022 round were offered the same warrant package in exchange for 1 bond point in cash ($10,000 per million funded) or 3% additional Original Issuance Discount.
About AWH:
AWH is a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator with licenses and assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products for retail and wholesale customers. AWH produces and distributes its in-house Simply Herb, Ozone, and Ozone Reserve branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking information and statements, which may include, but are not limited to, information and statements regarding the plans, intentions, expectations, estimates, and beliefs of the Company, including those related the timing of closing for the incremental loan and execution of the Company's strategy. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to the Company's anticipated use of proceeds from the loan and the Company's growth strategy. Words such as "expects", "continue", "will", "anticipates" and "intends" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current projections and expectations about future events and financial trends, and on certain assumptions and analysis made by the Company in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors management believes are appropriate.
Forward-looking information and statements involve and are subject to assumptions and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual events, results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future events, results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information and statements herein. Such factors include, among others: the risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company's other reports and filings with the applicable Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking information and statements herein are reasonable, in light of the use of assumptions and the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in such information and statements, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, and accordingly, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance upon such forward-looking information and statements. Any forward-looking information and statements herein are made as of the date hereof, and except as required by applicable laws, the Company assumes no obligation and disclaims any intention to update or revise any forward-looking information and statements herein or to update the reasons that actual events or results could or do differ from those projected in any forward-looking information and statements herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise, except as required by applicable laws.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Allegro Fort Lauderdale draws on 45+ years of premier senior living experience with an enviable locale, stunning views, first-class amenities, and individualized focus on resident needs with independent, assisted, and memory care living options
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegro Senior Living, a premier senior living operator, is expanding its Florida presence with Allegro Fort Lauderdale, its 12th community in the state. With more than 45 years of premier senior living experience, Allegro is focused on a singular mission for its new Fort Lauderdale community – to provide a state-of-the-art community and experience for area seniors.
With this unique, waterfront locale, Allegro Fort Lauderdale brings an extraordinary lifestyle offering to the area with 188 units and stunning views of the adjacent waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Conveniently located at 1290 N. Federal Highway, Allegro Fort Lauderdale is close to countless area attractions, dining and the beach.
The 188-unit, eight-level community was designed with modern sensibilities at every turn and offers independent, assisted living, and memory care. The community is more than 280,000 square feet and boasts a variety of offerings and services including multiple indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining options, a two-story theater, Sky Lounge, salon and spa, fitness and wellness center, pool, outdoor fireplace and fire pit, bourbon and whiskey lounge, boardwalk, outdoor gardens, dog park, housekeeping, valet parking, transportation, boat access and more.
"Allegro Fort Lauderdale offers the quintessential vision of the Florida lifestyle, catering to the very best that senior living has to offer," said Douglas Schiffer, president and chief operating officer of Allegro Senior Living. "With Allegro Fort Lauderdale, we are reinforcing our presence on the east coast, marking our fourth location in South Florida and 12th in the state. Waterfront views and an enviable locale create an individualized experience that is uniquely tailored to our residents' lifestyles."
The development of Allegro Fort Lauderdale is led by Alliance Residential Company, a nationwide residential real estate developer with a regional office in Boca Raton, Fla. Alliance is working with local firms MSA Architects and FLYNN Engineering on the design and construction of the community, among others, and Allegro Senior Living will assume management and oversight of the community.
"Alliance Residential is excited to partner with Allegro Senior Living on this project that will combine our lifestyle expertise with the hospitality and care experience of Allegro," said Robert Hall, Alliance Residential Managing Director. "We are creating a unique, one-of-a-kind project that will help set a new standard in Fort Lauderdale."
Allegro Fort Lauderdale will bring more than 115 jobs to the area, hiring at all levels including management, medical and care, dining, activities, transportation, maintenance and housekeeping. The location will begin sales in September 2022 with a residential opening expected in mid-to-late 2023.
Allegro currently operates 19 senior living communities in the United States, with approximately 2,652 units. More information about this new community can be requested at www.allegroliving.com/senior-living-fort-lauderdale.html. Immediate sales inquiries can call 954-883-9903 or visit the pre-sale office at 1137 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33304 beginning in September 2022.
About Alliance Residential Company
Alliance Residential Company is one of the largest and most active rental residential real estate developers in the United States. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with 19 regional offices, Alliance is focused on the development, construction and acquisition of residential communities across 16 states and 39 metropolitan markets. Alliance develops high-end Broadstone multifamily communities, Prose quality workforce housing, Holden senior housing communities, and Silveray build to rent communities. Additionally, Alliance created Alliance Industrial to expand into industrial warehouse and distribution development. For more information, visit www.allresco.com.
About Allegro Senior Living
Allegro Senior Living specializes in the development and management of luxury retirement communities, bringing over 45 years of experience to its role of providing a vibrant lifestyle for seniors who want and deserve more. The company creates and sustains distinctive senior living communities, each a unique reflection of the surrounding neighborhood and the discerning seniors who choose to make Allegro their home. Allegro Senior Living is backed by the substantial experience of its parent company, St. Louis, Missouri-based Love Companies. Since 1875, the Love Companies have provided dependable and stable service in the finance, commercial real estate and banking industries. For more information, visit www.allegroliving.com.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLogiQ, Inc., a global innovator and manufacturer of plant-powered biopolymers for use in the production of plastic products, and CMD, the global leader of embossed drawtape bag making technology, announced today that CMD's model 1270GDSE machine using NuPlastiQ in BioBlend® XP can produce embossed drawtape trash bags with one of the strongest environment profiles available. These bags are not only cost effective but help reduce fossil-fuel based content by up to 35%, cut greenhouse emissions by 15-30%, and add strength that can lead to downgauging of finished films by 20-30%.
Steven Sherman, BioLogiQ's CEO, said "NuPlastiQ is the best drop-in plant-based resin available for polyolefins, and CMD's machines have shown that it provides the performance profile required by bag manufacturers and the environmental profile desired by consumers." Sherman continued, "we're committed to showing the world that NuPlastiQ is the natural solution to the man-made problem of plastics pollution".
BioLogiQ's BioBlend XP resins are comprised of up to 50% NuPlastiQ and designed to enhance sustainability metrics when blended with other thermoplastics such as PE, PP, and PS. Watch CMD's machine transform BioBlend XP into class leading drawtape bags here.
What is NuPlastiQ?
NuPlastiQ is a plant-based 100% natural renewably sourced biopolymer, that can be used as an ingredient in plastic products – made mainly from non-renewable resources such a fossil fuels – that you see every day. NuPlastiQ has been designed to help reduce our carbon footprint and lower greenhouse gas emissions, and it has also been engineered to reduce the accumulation of plastic pollution in our environment and oceans.
Microscopic organisms found in nature (microbes) are attracted to NuPlastiQ, and they will consume it quickly. When NuPlastiQ is blended with regular plastics, it still triggers the appetites of those microbes, but now they'll also feed on the regular plastics it's mixed with. NuPlastiQ acts as an appetite trigger for Nature's bio-toolbox, so that plastic products containing even a small amount of NuPlastiQ will break down in the environment much more quickly and completely than products without NuPlastiQ, making them better for the planet.
About BioLogiQ
BioLogiQ, Inc. is the leading developer and manufacturer of plant-based resins and biopolymers for use in the production of plastic products that enable significant reductions in the use of fossil-fuel and other non-renewable material, the reduction of GHG emissions, and enabling the critical step of helping unlock nature's own bio-toolbox to attack and breakdown the tons of plastic pollution choking our lands and oceans to create a world free of pollution caused by plastics no matter what plastic it's blended with.
BioLogiQ's mission is to become the leading sustainability company by influencing brands and consumers to make better choices about the plastics they use by providing the best real-world solutions for brands to expand their options for sustainable products that in turn provide the highest value and the most significant impact for reducing the accumulation of plastics in our oceans and on our planet.
NuPlastiQ is the sustainable solution to making plastic. It's the naturally smart choice that enables Nature to do its job to break down the plastic pollution and help heal our planet.
About CMD
CMD is a capital equipment manufacturer in the film converting and alternative energy markets. Built on a culture of integrity, we innovate unmatched profitable solutions for our customers and provide life-long service and support to the markets we serve.
CMD designs and manufactures high-performance equipment for blown film and flexible package converting, including patented high-speed rotary drawtape trash bag lines, pre-made pouch packaging equipment, film and bag folders and winders. CMD also designs and manufactures systems, and provides station monitoring, training and service for the CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) refueling markets.
Custom engineering and product development are available from the 45,000 sq. ft. Technology Center. Experienced CMD technical service representatives are available for field service, installation and extended process validation.
A professionally staffed parts department offers quick turn-around to minimize downtime. An established supplier with more than 40 years' experience, CMD serves a global marketplace and manufactures all equipment to exacting standards at USA facilities.
Watch the BioLogiQ/CMD video here.
3834 Professional Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | Phone: 208.357.9650 | www.BioLogiQ.com
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With its dimmable lighting, sound-dampening technology and sleek design, Cove represents a new way to work in 2022.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leon Speakers announced today the launch of Cove, a revolutionary new desktop accessory that addresses today's increased conferencing and screen-time demands.
For 25 years, Leon has built a reputation for developing innovative ways of integrating audio and technology—attracting renowned clients like Slack Technologies and design-conscious actor Adrian Grenier.
"Blending design with technology is what we do," said Leon founder and president Noah Kaplan. "So when we started seeing post-pandemic work environment changes, we felt like we could use our industry expertise and experiences as creators ourselves to take a new approach to the term 'audiovisual.'"
Cove's top-of-the-line features allow users to improve focus and privacy while reducing eye strain. Sound-dampening recycled antimicrobial TURF felt reduces ambient noise even in a crowded room, while diffuse remote-adjustable natural LED backlighting by American Lighting creates an ultra-flattering glow.
Leon is partnering with Logitech and Shure to offer a variety of professional conference-ready Cove bundles at a great value to early backers.
As an established company, Leon is making its first foray into crowdfunding by launching Cove on the Indiegogo platform. This new endeavor is a way to expand outside the audiovisual industry and build organic widespread interest. Live ordering is expected to begin July 18.
Leon is guaranteeing fulfillment of the following several steeply discounted bundles:
- Workspace Studio Package - limited early access discount of $395. Includes Cove, available in Almond, Black or Slate Gray finish. (Valued at $695)
- Content Creator Package - $695. Includes: Cove, Logitech Streamcam and Shure MV7 microphone with tripod. (Valued at $1,150)
- Home Base Package - $495. Includes Cove and Logitech Brio. (Valued at $895)
Each package comes with an added bonus: a branded Leon notebook and t-shirt, valued at $45.
For more Cove information and updates visit the Indiegogo pre-launch site.
About Leon Speakers
For 25 years, Leon has been a leader in merging design with technology, creating innovative products that serve both the Residential and Commercial markets. Learn more.
Media Contacts
Company Contact:
Carolyn Ceccoli
Sales & Marketing Director at Leon Speakers
(734) 926-4092
cceccoli@leonspeakers.com
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS), a leader in payments fraud detection software, today announced the successful adoption of its ACH fraud prevention tool, TrueACH with Account Validation, after a year in the market. TrueACH with Account Validation helps banks and credit unions secure their ACH transactions by enabling them to confirm account status and authorized user(s).
Since launching a year ago, in August 2021, AFS has completed nearly 20 bank and credit union installations of TrueACH with Account Validation. In the first half of 2022, these installations have stopped or flagged over $21MM in potentially fraudulent ACH transactions, with an average transaction size of $2,330 stopped or flagged for further investigation.
"We're seeing a definite shift towards digital payments by financial institutions, consumers as well as fraud operators," said Lawrence Reaves, CEO at AFS. "Our goal in launching TrueACH with Account Validation was primarily to help financial institutions comply with Nacha standards and to mitigate payments risk. What we didn't expect was to see the fairly immediate dollar impact of fraud prevention measures that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. Thankfully, TrueACH with Account Validation is now being used by financial institutions every day to better understand payments risk, with great results."
Today's news follows the ACH Network's Q2 2022 results in which it said to have moved 7.5BB in total payments, with Same Day ACH transaction value up 94.4% (from $250BB in 2021 to $486BB in 2022) and volume up 24.4% (from 148.7M in 2021 to 185M in 2022). What is more, Q2 2022 also represents the first quarter in which the Same Day ACH dollar limit moved to $1M per transaction.
AFS is a Nacha Preferred Partner for Account Validation – a select group of innovators that Nacha recognizes for offering products and services that align with Nacha's core strategies to advance the ACH Network in the Account Validation category.
To learn more about TrueACH with Account Validation, click here.
Advanced Fraud Solutions was founded in 2007 with the simple mission to help financial institutions prevent fraud in real-time. We utilize our comprehensive private cloud-based software solutions at the frontline and in the back office. Every day, our innovative fraud prevention tools help banks and credit unions of all sizes eliminate losses and safeguard their financial assets. We provide the level of protection that today's customers demand. At Advanced Fraud Solutions, we know the best way to fight fraud is to prevent it. Learn more at AdvancedFraudSolutions.com.
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Refreshed logo and name demonstrates company's commitment to innovation in distribution
PHOENIX, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Distribution Performance Solutions (DPS), a leading provider of distribution solutions, announced the company will begin operating under the new name DCPerform. This rebranding initiative reflects the company's growing ambitions and its mission to provide innovative distribution solutions for the success of its customers. Accompanying the name change, a redesigned company logo has also been unveiled.
"Our refreshed brand is an exciting and necessary progression for DCPerform as we continue to establish ourselves in the marketplace," said Paul Fichiera, President of DCPerform.
The new branding and modernized logo emphasize the company's key service area, optimizing and transforming the Distribution Center (DC). "As technology and engineering innovators, this newly defined brand aligns closely with our strategic vision, while demonstrating our commitment to growth and to our customers' success," said Wonil Gregg, Vice President of DCPerform.
The new DCPerform logo includes the original logo design's color scheme while illustrating the integrative movement of supply chain in an onward and upward motion. "It was important to build elements in our new logo design to honor our legacy and highlight the evolution of our brand's core values," said Wonil Gregg.
The company will also launch a newly designed website in September 2022.
To learn more about DCPerform, visit the company's website at www.dcperform.com.
DCPerform, a Phoenix-based company, is an engineering and technology innovation firm with a customer base in retail, manufacturing, technology, and e-com distribution. DCPerform provides design, integration, and deployment services delivering maximum warehouse operations efficiency, and optimal space utilization. The global supply chain is challenged by the complexity of fulfilling today's marketplace expectations. With our ecosystem of partners and industry leading capabilities, we aspire to deliver the same world class experience as our customers provides for theirs. For more information about DCPerform, visit www.dcperform.com.
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Total Social Reach Over 5.8 Million Followers Worldwide
VIP PPV Packages with Digital Meet and Greets, Merchandise and Rewatch on Sale Starting Thursday, June 16, 2022 on LiveOne.com/131LivePresents
LiveOne Has Produced Over 125 Pay-Per-View Events to Date, Sold 233K PPV Tickets, and Earned a Combined 3.6 Billion Media Impressions
LiveOne Reiterates Plan to Spin Out PPVOne Into Separate Public Company This Year
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LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), a creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events, announced today that it will produce and exclusively livestream a global Pay-Per-View ("PPV") concert and album release with K-Pop sensation and rapper B.I. This will mark B.I's return to LiveOne and his first full fancon. The performance will feature B.I's signature powerful energy, showcasing some of his most difficult choreography to date. The show will include fan favorite songs, as well as two unreleased songs specifically for the LiveOne show. These songs have never been heard before and will be performed for the first time for fans to hear. The live PPV event is scheduled for June 25th 11 PM EDT / June 26th at 12 PM KST, with rewatch tickets also available.
The livestream PPV and album release is B.I's follow-up to his critically acclaimed solo album WATERFALL. B.I is a hip-hop artist who incorporates R&B, pop, soul, and acoustic into his songs.
B.I is known for global singles "BTBT" with Soulja Boy featuring DeVita of AOMG and "Got It Like That", featuring Destiny Rogers and Tyla Yaweh. Last year, B.I dropped his first full-length studio album, WATERFALL, which includes his lead single "illa illa," which TIME Magazine listed as one of "The Best K-Pop Songs of 2021 So Far." The music video for "illa illa" broke a record of 12.7 million views in 24 hours, making B.I the most viewed male solo artist debut music video within the first 24 hours. Additionally, his album WATERFALL was #1 on iTunes in 24 countries. His latest release, "BTBT" featuring Soulja and Devita, has charted at #1 in over 40 countries to critical acclaim.
The full fan con PPV performance on LiveOne will offer fans a deeper experience with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Fans will have more access to B.I's world and connect with his music through a VIP personal experience. PPV Packages start at $19.99, with limited VIP packages available including a virtual meet and greet and exclusive B.I merchandise. Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 16th at 11 PM EDT/ Friday, June 17th at 12 PM KST and can be purchased at LiveOne.com/131LivePresents.
"LiveOne is thrilled to continue its partnership with B.I and his team," said Robert Ellin, CEO and Chairman of LiveOne. "B.I's previous PPV performance for his album Waterfall was a global success and his music continues to top LiveOne's charts. Fans worldwide can expect an even deeper and more immersive experience. We are excited to offer B.I and his fans worldwide an even deeper and immersive experience for this global live event."
Since the launch of PPV events in 2020, LiveOne has generated approximately $26.7 million in PPV packages, sponsorships, live events and merchandise sales. LiveOne has produced over 125 PPV events with talent like Social Gloves: Battle of the Platforms featuring Lil Baby, Migos, DJ Khaled and Latto, Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker, and Modern Drummer Festival. Plus Dispatch, Ripe, Mihali, Chromeo, James Petralli, Twiddle, Ani DiFranco's Long Time Gone, and nationally-known festival Live From Out There. LiveOne's PPV initiative drives a revenue-sharing model for both artists and LiveOne via digital ticket sales, fan tipping, digital meet and greets, merchandise sales, and sponsorship, enabling artists to go direct-to-consumer using LiveOne's PPV platform.
B.I is a South Korean musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, signed under his label, 131Label, partnered with the entertainment conglomerate IOK Music.
His debut album, WATERFALL, hit #1 on iTunes charts in 24 countries around the world and was one of the best-selling Korean male solo albums of 2021, with Time Magazine naming it as one of the best K-pop albums of the year. B.I is the first Asian and K-pop artist to perform for Grammy.com's GLOBAL SPIN series.
B.I has always had a clear vision of the impact he wants to make with his music, which includes pushing the boundaries of Korean musicians from the category K-Pop to a more global platform. Working with the industry's top professionals whose mission is to globalize Korean music while keeping an authentic identity, B.I hopes to bring the world together with his music. As a talented producer, he's produced sensational hit records for iKON during his tenure including 'My Type', 'Love Scenario', and 'Goodbye Road' garnering over 400 million streams on Spotify.
He has teamed up with award-winning producers such as the Stereotypes and top producer Cory Enemy. He has collaborated with artists such as rising stars Destiny Rogers and Tyla Yaweh for the global collaboration single, "Got It Like That", and along with Bipolar Sunshine and Indonesian artist Afgan, bridging the East and West for the song, "Lost at Sea". Last year, B.I released the first half of his second studio album, COSMOS, and will be releasing new music with a Global Album Project, "LOVE OR LOVED [L.O.L]," partnered through Transparent Arts in the coming months.
Currently, B.I is an active social media user with 3.7 million followers on Instagram, over 1.3M followers and over 15M likes on TikTok, and over 820k followers on Twitter.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. As of April 25, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.26 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, nearly 270 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements," which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as "may," "might," "will," "will likely result," "would," "should," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "continue," "target" or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: the Company's reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; the Company's ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction, the timing of the closing of such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the closing of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid subscribers; the Company identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; the Company's intent to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time under its announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants; the Company successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management's relationships with industry stakeholders; the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of the Company's subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 14, 2021, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, filed with the SEC on August 16, 2021, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, filed with the SEC on October 29, 2021, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022, and in the Company's other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligations to update these statements, except as may be required by law. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
** Included in the total number of paid members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. LiveOne is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
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Interactive Website Adapts Specifically to Each Visitor for Personalized Experience
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Elevator Group ("AEG"), one of the fastest-growing groups of select and experienced elevator service providers in the United States, introduces My AEG – a unique website approach that instantly elevates the user journey. Video highlights of the experience can be seen here.
Far from a static website, My AEG opens a dialogue with the visitor, and adapts the site content to their role, areas of interest, and geographical location. It offers curated content for property managers, superintendents, consultants, jobseekers, industry suppliers, and more – with various topics such as modernizing elevators, finding a service company, improving elevator efficiency, and more.
"We all have different challenges, goals, and motivations, and we wanted a website that recognizes that," said John Curzon, VP of Marketing and Communications for American Elevator Group. "This site delivers relevant information, customized for the individual – and makes it easy to connect to a human being when the time is right to have a conversation."
While the site offers easy access to relevant content, it also provides a fast track to connect and engage with an elevator service company that is best suited to a specific property type, location, and equipment. With the help of cookies, the site remembers what a visitor is interested in and updates the My AEG content for future visits as new content is added.
According to AEG, this launch is just the beginning. Over the next few weeks and months, the company plans to build out its website with even more educational, inspirational and helpful content. The company's goal is to assist its customers, partners, and suppliers in making smarter, more educated decisions that make sense for their business.
"At the end of the day, it's not about elevators – it's about people," added Curzon. "We're not some static, distant elevator corporation. We're here to start conversations, to make connections, to engage with people. And for us, this website takes a huge leap towards helping us do that even better."
About American Elevator Group
Founded in 2020, American Elevator Group (AEG) is the largest independent elevator service provider in North America. The group consists of independent elevator companies that deliver local expertise and customer service across 21 states. Backed by significant resources in safety, finance, technology, marketing, and operations, the group is in a continuous state of growth. For more information on AEG, visit www.americanelevator.com
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Senate readies final congressional OK of $40B Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — A $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies was on the cusp of Senate passage Thursday as both parties rallied behind America’s latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia’s invasion.
Thursday’s planned vote would give final congressional approval to the package, three weeks after President Joe Biden requested a smaller $33 billion version. The House approved it last week after beefing up its defense and humanitarian expenditures, and Senate passage was not in doubt, though a modest group of America First-minded Republicans was expected to vote “no.”
Biden’s quick signature was certain as Russia’s attack, which has mauled Ukraine’s forces and cities, slogs into a fourth month with no obvious end ahead. That means more casualties and destruction in Ukraine, which has relied heavily on U.S. and Western assistance for its survival, especially advanced arms, with requests for more aid potentially looming.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Wednesday he was not confident this would be the final measure to help Ukraine. “They’re doing the fighting, they’re the ones getting killed, they’re the ones struggling and suffering. The least we can do is give them the weaponry they need,” he said.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion is “a dangerous spark to be stamped out” before it succeeds or encourages other countries like China to launch attacks in their regions. Though he did not specifically address future aid for Ukraine, McConnell said countries should “stand shoulder to shoulder against authoritarian aggression” and said the U.S. must continue helping other allies upgrade their militaries.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who’s long had non-interventionist views, used procedural tactics to thwart Schumer and McConnell, who’d planned for Senate approval a week ago.
In a personal criticism seen seldom on the Senate floor, Schumer on Wednesday called Paul’s move “repugnant” and said the delay, with passage inevitable, would “strengthen Putin’s hand.” McConnell, who last Saturday met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a surprise visit to Kyiv, did not speak up in his fellow Kentucky Republican’s defense.
In a brief interview, Paul responded that it would be “repugnant” to disparage “the democratic process” as embodied in Senate rules that he was using. He called Schumer’s comments “callous and careless.”
The legislation contains around $24 billion for weapons, equipment and military financing for Ukraine, restoring Pentagon stocks of arms sent to the region and paying for U.S. reinforcements sent there. The rest includes economic aid to keep Zelenskyy’s government functioning, food programs for countries that rely on Ukraine’s diminished crop production, refugee assistance and funds for Kyiv to investigate Russian war crimes.
With the November elections for control of Congress in full swing, former President Donald Trump has criticized the $40 billion plan. He’s contrasted it with the current shortage of infant formula — over which the Biden administration has little control — and complained European allies are not contributing enough.
Such arguments have found traction with some — but not all — Trump-friendly Republicans in Congress.
“It’s, you know, the world’s going to end if you don’t do anything here,” said Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., who said he would oppose the Ukraine measure. “I’m more worried about the trust fund going broke” that finances Medicare and another that pays for Social Security.
Braun said he’s long pushed for bills that pay for themselves. Asked why saving $40 billion in this instance outweighed stopping Russia, he said, “Number one, it’s going to pass.”
Another conservative, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said that as costly as the measure is, the aid will protect U.S. national security and said, “If Putin wins, the consequences for America and American taxpayers will be hundreds of billions of dollars.”
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, a moderate who has clashed with Trump, said in an interview that helping Ukraine defend itself “is about as smart an investment as we could possibly make.” He added, “What does America First mean? It means that we should first be concerned about the interests of America. I totally agree.”
The House approved the new bill last week by 368-57, with all “no” votes from Republicans. The Senate gave it preliminary approval Monday by 88-11, with all 11 opponents from the GOP, and Thursday’s final passage was expected to largely replicate that.
Congress approved an initial $13.6 billion measure in March. The combined price tag of nearly $54 billion exceeds what the U.S. spent on all its foreign and military aid in 2019, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE AMERICAN: BTG) (NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. A total of 812,572,340 common shares were voted at the Meeting, representing 76.59% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares.
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of all items of business before the Meeting. The nine director nominees listed in B2Gold's Management Information Circular ("the "Circular") dated May 11, 2022, were elected as directors of B2Gold to hold office for the ensuing year or until their successors are elected or appointed. Detailed results of the vote for each director are set out below:
The resolutions to set the number of directors of the Company at nine and to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor of the Company were approved with 99.65% and 99.47%, respectively, of votes cast in favour.
The resolution regarding the Advisory Vote on Company's approach to Executive Compensation was approved with 80.36% of votes cast in favour.
A report on all items of business voted on at the Meeting will be filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
A playback of the Meeting will be available until Wednesday, July 6, 2022, on B2Gold's events page or by dialing +1 416-764-8677 (local – Toronto) or +1 888-390-0541 (toll free – North America) (passcode 420261#).
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines and numerous exploration and development projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia, Finland and Uzbekistan.
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"Clive T. Johnson"
President & Chief Executive Officer
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The Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American LLC neither approve nor disapprove the information contained in this news release.
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Including 27.7 g/t Au over 12.6 m, 54.7 g/t Au over 5.9 m, 22.9 g/t over 6.4m & 11.2 g/t over 11.1 m
RENO, Nev., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - i-80 GOLD CORP. (TSX: IAU) (OTCQX: IAUCF) ("i-80", or the "Company") is pleased to announce results from the final four holes completed in the 2021 underground drill program at the Company's Granite Creek Property including positive results from initial drilling to test the down-dip potential of the Ogee Zone, the primary target for near-term development at Granite Creek. The ongoing surface and underground drill program at the Company's Granite Creek Property ("Granite Creek" or "the Property") located in Humboldt County, Nevada is focused on defining mineralization for mining and to complete a revised resource estimate at the end of the ~30,000 metre drill program.
Towards the end of 2021, underground drilling platforms were completed so that drilling could commence to test the expansion opportunity of the Ogee Zone that is expected to provide the bulk of mineralization to be mined in the next twelve months. Initial drilling is primarily focused on defining mineralization immediately below existing mine workings (see Figure 1 and Table 1). Drilling in 2022 is continuing to focus on further expansion in the area between the bottom level of the mine workings and the deepest hole drilled by i-80 so far to test the Ogee Zone depth extension (from surface), iGS21-15, that intersected multiple high-grade mineralized horizons including 13.3 g/t Au over 13.1 m, 20.3 g/t Au over 7.5 m and 10.1 g/t Au over 17.5 m.
Highlight results from 2021 underground drilling at Granite Creek:
- iGU21-35: 19.3 g/t Au over 5.1 m (0.56 opt – 16.7 ft) & 14.4 g/t Au over 3.7 m (0.42 opt – 12.1 ft)
- iGU21-37: 27.7 g/t Au over 12.6 m (0.81 opt – 41.3 ft) & 54.7 g/t Au over 5.9 m (1.59 opt – 19.4 ft)
- iGU21-38: 14.8 g/t Au over 3.8 m (0.43 opt – 12.5 ft)
- iGU21-39: 22.9 g/t Au over 6.4 m (0.67 opt – 21.0 ft) & 11.2 g/t Au over 11.1 m (0.33 opt – 36.4 ft)
The Company is in the process of expanding the underground workings such that multiple headings are available for mining. The decline is being driven to depth and initial work is being performed to assess to potential to access the new South Pacific Zone located immediately below and to the north of the mine workings. It is expected that first mineralization from the underground operation will be trucked to Twin Creeks for processing in mid-2022, pursuant to the agreement with Nevada Gold Mines, until such time that the Company's Lone Tree facility is operational.
"We are just in the initial phase of developing the Ogee Zone for mining and these results confirm the high‑grade nature of one of our primary underground targets at Granite Creek", stated Tyler Hill, Senior Geologist of i-80. "Our previously released surface drill hole, iGU21-15, intersected multiple high-grade zones within a broader intercept of 7.4 g/t Au across 73.2 metres at depth, demonstrating the substantial upside opportunity of multiple structures at depth that will complement the new South Pacific Zone."
The Granite Creek Property is strategically located proximal to Nevada Gold Mines' Turquoise Ridge and Twin Creeks mines at the north end of the Battle Mountain-Eureka Trend, at its intersection with the Getchell gold belt in Nevada (See Figure 2). High-grade mineralization occurs in a near-identical geological setting as that at the multi-million-ounce Turquoise Ridge Mine located immediately to the north; proximal to a major regional fault (the Getchell or Range Front fault) on the eastern edge of the large Osgood Mountains intrusive complex. The Granite Creek deposit remains open at depth and along strike from the existing underground workings and step-out drilling aimed at expanding resources is currently underway.
Table 1 – Summary Assay Results from Ogee Zone Underground Drilling
The Company will host an Investor Day presentation in person at the Toronto Board of Trade on May 10, 2022, commencing at 4:30 pm EDT, providing the opportunity for shareholders, analysts, and investors to learn more about the Company's growth plans and ask questions of i-80 Gold's executive team. A live conference call and webcast will also be available to those that are unable to attend in person. Details of the conference call and webcast can be found below.
Conference Call
North American Toll-free: 1-888-204-4368
Confirmation #: 3896886
Webcast Link
Click HERE to access the webcast or visit our website at www.i80gold.com.
Conference Call Replay
A recording of the call can be accessed until May 17, 2022.
North American Toll-free Replay: 1-888-203-1112
Replay Code: #3896886
All samples were submitted to ALS Minerals (ALS) of Sparks, NV, which is ISO 9001 and 17025 certified and accredited laboratories, independent of the Company. Samples submitted through ALS are run through standard prep methods and analyzed using Au-AA23 (Au; 30g fire assay) and ME-ICP41 (35 element suite; 0.5g Aqua Regia/ICP-AES) for ALS. ALS also undertakes their own internal coarse and pulp duplicate analysis to ensure proper sample preparation and equipment calibration. Historic holes were assayed by various accredited laboratories. Refer to the November 9th, 2021 Granite Creek Mine Project Preliminary Economic Assessment NI 43-101 Technical Report for information on historic assays. i-80 Gold Corp's QA/QC program includes regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks into the sample stream with a stringent review of all results.
Tim George, PE, Mine Operations Manager, reviewed the technical and scientific information contained in this press release and is a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101.
i-80 Gold Corp. is a well-financed, Nevada-focused, mining company with a goal of achieving mid-tier gold producer status through the development of multiple deposits within the Company's advanced-stage property portfolio to complement existing gold production from the Ruby Hill open pit.
Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including but not limited to, commencement of trading of i-80 Gold on the Toronto Stock Exchange and completion of the acquisition of the Getchell Project. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company, its projects, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. These statements reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events, performance and results and speak only as of the date of this release.
Forward-looking statements and information involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indicators of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements or information, including, but not limited to: material adverse changes, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts with the company to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; and the failure of exploration programs or studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued exploration, studies, development or operations.
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DALLAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Inc. (NYSE American: AINC) ("Ashford" or the "Company") today announced details for the release of its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Ashford plans to issue its earnings release for the second quarter after the market closes on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, and will host a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The number to call for this interactive teleconference is (201) 689-8263. A replay of the conference call will be available through Thursday, August 11, 2022, by dialing (412) 317-6671 and entering the confirmation number, 13730711.
The live broadcast of Ashford's quarterly conference call will be available online at the Company's website, www.ashfordinc.com, on Thursday, August 4, 2022, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue for approximately one year.
Ashford is an alternative asset management company with a portfolio of strategic operating businesses that provides global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.
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The builder's off-site built housing innovations lead to attainable, energy-efficient homes
OMAHA, Neb. , April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by a commitment to build a better tomorrow, Clayton, a national builder of off-site and site-built homes, unveiled its first net-zero electricity home to the public at the 2022 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders meeting in Omaha, NE. The home showcases energy-efficient features available to Clayton customers today, as well as new technologies Clayton is exploring for future innovation – including solar power.
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"Clayton is committed to building sustainable and attainable homes," said Kevin Clayton, CEO. "Whether it's building this net-zero home or through our volunteer program, Clayton Impact, our team members aim to leave a lasting, positive impact on our communities and the planet."
The net-zero electricity home showcased at the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting is The Pulse floor plan, paired with several energy efficiency upgrades and a solar roofing system. Features on the home currently available to customers include Energy Star® appliances, LED lights, Lux windows with argon, 22-21-50 insulation package and an ecobee® smart thermostat. Additional upgrades, not currently offered through Clayton, include CertainTeed® Solar shingles and Benjamin Moore® low-VOC paint. This net-zero electricity home costs just under $230,000 before the cost of land and solar panels.* With all of these upgrades combined, the home produces enough electricity to power itself.
"Our design teams are dedicated to creating homes with the features our customers want while upholding our vision for beautiful, modern design," explained Megan Foster, Interior Design Manager. "Across all aspects of the building process, from materials to innovative design, Clayton Built® homes are built efficiently and thoughtfully to serve as an attainable home solution for a growing number of people."
Just one 64-gallon bin of waste was collected during the off-site building process of the net-zero electricity home, which was displayed during the annual meeting, helping attendees conceptualize the low amount of waste accumulated during the off-site home building process.
"From the building process to homeownership, Clayton aims to incorporate sustainability across our business," said William Jenkins, Director of Environment and Sustainability. "While we are continuing to improve the energy efficiency of our homes, our sustainability efforts also include improving the energy and fuel efficiency of our operations, increasing our reliance on renewable energy, and setting ongoing reduction targets for waste and water consumption."
Clayton's building innovations are part of a larger commitment to social responsibility that spans across the entire enterprise. The newly launched Clayton Social Responsibility website features stories across the company demonstrating Clayton's growing commitment to be a "force for good" for Clayton's communities, customers, Team Members and partners. The company's social responsibility focus includes: delivering an outstanding team member experience, democratizing housing, investing in communities and building a sustainable future. The site highlights a new partnership between Clayton and The Arbor Day Foundation to plant 2.33 million trees in forests around the country in 2022, helping restore vital ecosystems in an effort to foster a long-term, sustainable impact.
Visit the Clayton Social Responsibility Page to discover more about Clayton's efforts to develop housing innovations that improve lives and build a better tomorrow.
About Clayton
Founded in 1956, Clayton is committed to opening doors to a better life and building happyness® through homeownership. As a diverse builder committed to quality and durability, Clayton offers traditional site-built homes and off-site built housing – including modular homes, manufactured homes, CrossMod™ homes, tiny homes, college dormitories, military barracks and apartments. All Clayton Built® homes are proudly designed, engineered and assembled in America. In 2021, Clayton built 60,701 homes across the country. Clayton is a Berkshire Hathaway company. For more information, visit claytonhomes.com.
Net zero electricity is based on electrical energy consumption using NREL® BEoptTM to estimate annual electrical energy consumption and NREL PVWatts Calculator to estimate the annual solar production on homes built with energy efficient features and assumes that the home is placed in a location that optimizes the solar features.
* Price is estimated as of April 2022 and does not include taxes, title fees, insurance premiums, filing or recording fees, land or improvements to the land, wheels and axles, or community / homeowner association fees.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: APYX) between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Apyx 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 Apyx class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6835 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 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Apyx class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6835 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Dedicated team brings together origination, underwriting, portfolio management, borrower relationship management, and syndication to provide financing for middle-market sponsor transactions
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced today the formation of a Direct Lending group that will focus on providing loans to the bank's private equity sponsor clients to support their portfolio company LBO and recapitalization transactions.
The team will be led by Matt Maley, who joined MUFG in 2018 to run sponsor coverage. In his new role as Head of Direct Lending, Maley will report to Jon Lindenberg, Head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking (GCIB) in the Americas.
"We started a direct lending initiative in 2019 when our sponsor clients approached us to finance their middle market LBOs outside of the broadly syndicated institutional market," said Maley. "Having completed more than 50 direct loan transactions to date, this offering has become an important tool in our toolbox, helping us grow our U.S. sponsor business to $300 million in revenue."
"Setting up a dedicated group to target the direct lending market with an end-to-end solution will enable us to meet the needs of our clients and take advantage of MUFG's $3 trillion balance sheet, one of the largest in the world," Lindenberg said.
MUFG approaches the direct lending market as a solutions provider to private equity sponsor clients and their portfolio companies, tapping into the broad MUFG platform and set of capabilities. Recent examples include:
- MUFG provided a 100% underwritten direct loan commitment to support Brightstar's acquisition of WindsorOne, the industry leader in wood trim boards.
- MUFG provided a direct loan to Authority Brands, an Apax portfolio company, and within 18 months helped to refinance that loan with a whole business securitization.
- MUFG provided a direct loan to support One Equity Partner's acquisition of Pittsburgh Glass Works, the leading distributor of automotive glass to the North American aftermarket.
- MUFG was part of a direct lending syndicate which helped Warburg Pincus acquire Sweeping Corporation of America, and subsequently advised on the sale of CleanStreet to Sweeping Corporation of America through the bank's M&A division, Intrepid.
- MUFG provided a direct loan to Offen Petroleum, a Court Square portfolio company, and within 12 months significantly increased its commitment to support organic growth.
The new unit will be responsible for all aspects of direct lending, including sponsor coverage and origination, underwriting and portfolio management, borrower relationship management, and loan syndication.
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The U.S. operations of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups, has total assets of $332.4 billion at March 31, 2022. As part of that total, MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation (MUAH), a financial holding company, bank holding company, and intermediate holding company, has total assets of $159.2 billion at March 31, 2022. MUAH's main subsidiaries are MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and MUFG Securities Americas Inc. MUFG Union Bank, N.A. provides a wide range of financial services to consumers, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. As of March 31, 2022, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. operated 297 branches, consisting primarily of retail banking branches in the West Coast states. MUFG Securities Americas Inc. is a registered securities broker-dealer which engages in capital markets origination transactions, domestic and foreign debt and equities securities transactions, private placements, collateralized financings, and securities borrowing and lending transactions. MUAH is owned by MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. MUFG Bank, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Canada. Visit www.unionbank.com or www.mufgamericas.com for more information.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,500 locations in more than 50 countries. The Group has about 170,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to "be the world's most trusted financial group" through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.
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WATERLOO, ON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), announced today that financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 will be released on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.
Teleconference Call
Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText CEO & CTO, and Madhu Ranganathan, OpenText EVP, CFO will host a conference call on August 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the company's financial results.
Investors should dial in approximately 10 minutes before the teleconference is scheduled to begin. A replay of the call will be available beginning August 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. on August 18, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-669-9658 (toll-free) or +1-604-674-8052 (international) and using passcode 9157 followed by the number sign.
For more information or to listen to the call via webcast, please visit: https://investors.opentext.com/events-and-presentations.
OpenText, The Information Company™, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud-Editions. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) visit opentext.com.
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Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — For weeks, first lady Jill Biden has been transfixed by the news coming out of Ukraine, by the bombings and scenes of “parents weeping over their children’s broken bodies in the streets,” as she said in a recent speech.
Now Biden is using her second solo overseas trip to get an up-close look at the Ukrainian refugee crisis by visiting Romania and Slovakia, where she will spend Mother’s Day meeting with displaced families in a small Slovakian village on the border with Ukraine.
Biden, who opens the visit Friday in Romania, told reporters traveling with her Thursday night, “It’s so important to the president and to me that the Ukrainian people know that we stand with them.” She said earlier in the week she wants the refugees to know “their resilience inspires me.”
NATO allies Romania and Slovakia border Ukraine and have taken in some of the millions of mostly women and children who fled after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, triggering Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II.
Biden also will use her four days in Europe to highlight issues she promotes at home, such as support for U.S. service members, education and the welfare of children.
After flying overnight from Washington, Biden was to arrive at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, near the Black Sea, in time to help serve Friday dinner to U.S. service members stationed there. Some of the several thousand U.S. troops that President Joe Biden deployed to eastern Europe in the leadup to the war were sent to the base, which is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) from Romania’s border with Ukraine.
The centerpiece of the first lady’s trip comes Sunday — Mother’s Day — when Biden, a mother of three, meets with displaced Ukrainians who sought refuge across the border in Slovakia.
Biden’s daughter, Ashley Biden, had planned to accompany her mother to Europe, but backed out after learning Thursday that she was a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, said Michael LaRosa, the first lady’s spokesperson. Ashley Biden tested negative, LaRosa said.
“I can only imagine the grief families are feeling,” Jill Biden said this week. “I know that we might not share a language, but I hope that I can convey, in ways so much greater than words, that their resilience inspires me, that they are not forgotten, and that all Americans stand with them still.”
The first lady also will meet during the trip with humanitarian aid workers, educators, government officials and U.S. embassy personnel, the White House said.
Nearly 6 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, have fled their country since Russia’s invasion, according to the U.N. refugee agency. Many have resettled in next-door countries, like Romania and Slovakia, or have gone elsewhere in Europe to try to rebuild their lives.
More than 850,000 Ukrainians have entered Romania since the invasion, while nearly 400,000 have crossed into Slovakia, according to government figures from those countries.
Biden has long displayed an interest in the plight of refugees around the world.
In 2011, when her husband was vice president, she traveled to drought-stricken east Africa to visit with Somali famine refugees at the Dadaab camp in Kenya. In 2017, she visited refugees in Chios, Greece, as part of work by the aid organization Save The Children, on whose board she served.
Some refugee advocates said Biden’s trip will send the message that the United States takes seriously its humanitarian commitment to the Ukrainian people.
“Every first lady has a far-reaching platform to raise awareness and this trip will be an important tool for mobilizing additional support for those forced to flee their homeland,” said Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service and formerly a policy director to first lady Michelle Obama.
Jill Biden’s trip will be the latest to the region by a U.S. government representative following recent visits to Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Biden visited Ukrainian refugees during a stop in Poland in March. That’s the closest he’s been to Ukraine. The White House has said there are no current plans for him to visit Kyiv.
After her time with the U.S. service members, the first lady was set to spend Saturday in Bucharest, Romania’s capital, being briefed on humanitarian efforts, meeting with Romanian first lady Carmen Iohannis and touring a school where Ukrainian refugee students are enrolled before she departs for Slovakia. Biden is a community college English professor.
On Sunday, she heads to Kosice, Slovakia, to visit a city-operated refugee center and a public school that also hosts Ukrainian refugee students, where she will spend time with Ukrainian and Slovakian mothers and children as they participate in Mother’s Day activities. Afterward, she will travel to the Slovakia-Ukraine border crossing in Vysne Nemecke, Slovakia.
The White House declined to comment on whether she will cross the border and enter Ukraine.
She’ll also visit a small Greek Catholic chapel in Vysne Nemecke that serves refugees.
Monday brings a meeting with Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova, the country’s first female president, before Biden heads back to Washington.
The first lady has shown her support the Ukrainian people in several ways. She wore a sunflower — Ukraine’s national flower — on her mask and a dress sleeve, and traveled to a Tennessee hospital to visit with Ukrainian children flown there for cancer treatment.
She had Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, sit with her during President Biden’s State of the Union address in March, and went to the Army’s Fort Campbell in Kentucky to visit with the families of U.S soldiers who were deployed to Europe to assist with the Ukraine crisis.
The trip is the first lady’s second overseas by herself. She flew to Tokyo last year to represent the United States at the opening of the Olympic Games.
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Kimberly-Clark Commemorates 150th Anniversary with Grants to Three Global Nonprofit Organizations Selected by Its Employees
Published: Jul. 15, 2022 at 7:06 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
DALLAS, July 15, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- As Kimberly-Clark celebrates 150 years of providing Better Care for a Better World, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation announced that it will honor this milestone anniversary by awarding three $150,000 grants to global nonprofit organizations that are working to improve the well-being of people around the world.
Since its inception in 1952, the Foundation has provided over $440 million in financial support to targeted causes that align with the company's social impact goals.
Kimberly-Clark employees selected the grant recipients via online voting from a list of nonprofit organizations that focus their work on the priority areas of the company's brands and the Kimberly-Clark Foundation. The awardees are:
Water.org has positively transformed more than 45 million lives around the world with access to safe water or sanitation;
She's the First has worked with grassroots organizations to make sure girls everywhere are educated, respected and heard; and
Project HOPE has provided nurses and midwives with the skills they need to save the lives of women and babies around the world.
"As Kimberly-Clark celebrates 150 years in business, it was incredibly powerful to partner with our 45,000 employees around the world to help us select the recipients of these global grants," said Jenny Lewis, Vice President of the Kimberly-Clark Foundation. "These grants deepen our commitment to the Foundation's priority areas and build on the momentum of our global social impact programs' continued expansion."
Kimberly-Clark's recent grant initiative contributes to the company's global ambition that aims to advance the well-being of 1 billion people in underserved communities around the globe by 2030 – through programs and innovation focused on delivering essentials for a better life. In partnership with the company's trusted brands including Huggies®, Kotex® and Andrex®, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation's recent progress toward this ambition includes:
Celebrating seven years of the 'Toilets Change Lives' program, which has improved access to safe sanitation and clean water for more than 10.7 million people across 15 countries;
Expanding Huggies®' 'No Baby Unhugged' initiative into Latin America, which has reached 3.9 million children and more than 3 million caregivers across 15 countries;
Impacting 3.8 million girls since 2020 through menstrual health partnerships with Kotex® and global nonprofits to help tackle period stigma and other misperceptions that hold women and girls back.
"We are thankful that Kimberly-Clark's employees chose to support Water.org's efforts to empower families with lasting access to safe water and sanitation," said Michael Mayernik, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Water.org. "This will help thousands of families in need gain access to toilets in their home, giving women and girls privacy, safety and improved health and hygiene."
"Kimberly-Clark's grant funding will provide critical support to our coalition of community-based organizations serving girls in 11 countries around the world," said Christina Martin Kenny, Director of Development at She's the First. "Like Kimberly-Clark, She's the First believes in mitigating any obstacle that keeps girls from attending school. Through our work to build a healthy and thriving ecosystem of girl-centered organizations, we are creating space for girls to choose their own futures where they can be educated, respected, and heard. We are thrilled to have the Kimberly-Clark Foundation partner with us on this important work."
"Collaborative partnerships like this one with Kimberly-Clark allow Project HOPE to meet one of the world's greatest health crises, and the company's support helps us place power in the hands of nurses and midwives to give all mothers and babies a healthy future," said Cinira Baldi, Vice President, Chief Development & Communications Officer at Project HOPE.
Overall, Kimberly-Clark Foundation-funded programs and brand partnerships have positively impacted more than 21 million people over the last seven years.
Established in 1952, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation is the charitable arm of Kimberly-Clark Corporation and is dedicated to supporting global causes that create lasting social change. supporting and strengthening families around the world. Together with funding from the corporation and employees, its primary focus is on social and community investments that increase access to sanitation, help women and children thrive, and empower women and girls.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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National lost and found pet database now reunites 1,000 lost pets every month
SAN ANTONIO, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet acquisition rose to an all-time high during the pandemic with an estimated 70% of U.S. households now having a pet family member*. National nonprofit Petco Love launched new technology to ensure people and their beloved pets stay together, and are celebrating the first anniversary of its signature lost and found initiative, Petco Love Lost.
Estimates suggest one in three pets goes missing in their lifetime — that's a staggering 10 million annually — and many never return home. This heartbreaking number is why Petco Love created the national database, which simplifies and shortens the lost pet search by using just one photo of a pet. Facial recognition technology enables Petco Love Lost's national database — populated by more than 1,800 shelter locations — to identify and bring home these lost pets.
Reuniting missing pets is an industry-wide challenge, one that often takes an entire community to aid in the search effort. It's Petco Love's mission to unite pet parents, animal welfare organizations, veterinary clinics, and other industry partners to make reuniting with a lost pet a simpler process.
Last week at one of the animal welfare industry's largest conferences, national nonprofit leader Petco Love issued an industry challenge for animal shelters to reunite more than 50% of stray animal intake by 2024. Current estimates suggest fewer than 32%** of lost pets who enter shelters make it back home nationally.
"It's tragic for both the animal and its family when a pet goes missing," said Petco Love president Susanne Kogut. "And Petco Love understands that when the unthinkable happens, families need help — quickly." She adds, "Across the animal welfare sheltering industry in the past 10 years, there has been little improvement in the number of lost pets in shelters reunited with their families, and that is unacceptable. We can simplify the search by working together on a single platform that connects shelters, pet parents, and neighbors. Pets, like Fallon, are family and deserve our best efforts to bring them back home. We believe that together, we can do better."
Over the last year, the searchable database has grown to include more than 1,800 shelters and rescues in cities, and rural areas across the U.S. using facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their families.
Petco Love Lost celebrates this achievement together with its partners. Other milestones include:
- Reuniting more than 1,000 pets a month
- Searchable database has reached more than 100,000 found pets from shelter partners and users
- Growth of industry support and collaboration from partners such as Tractive, 24PetWatch, HABRI and more
- Improved user experience
- Additional educational content on steps to take if your pet is lost
- Seamless sharing of lost pet posters across social platforms and email
- 96% of users recommend Petco Love Lost
Visit petcolovelost.org or join the conversation @PetcoLoveLost on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via hashtags #PetcoLoveLost and #LoveAndFound. Corporations, animal welfare organizations and pet industry participants seeking to join us in Doing the Reunite Thing to help drive awareness of this important solution can contact media@petcolove.org.
*According to American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey 2021-2022
**According to 24PetWatch Stray Shelter Intake/Outcomes Data
About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, we've empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We've helped find loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide.
Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Join us. Visit petcolove.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moonstone Nutrition, a Pittsburgh-based startup, has added Stone Stopper™ +Immunity gummy to its line of kidney health products. With clinically significant amounts of alkali citrate, Stone Stopper™ gummy is the world's first alkali citrate gummy that prevents kidney stones.
"Moonstone's new gummy offers consumers a delicious and easy way to add alkali citrate to their daily routine," said Salim Rayes, President and CEO of Moonstone Nutrition. "Alkali citrate is known to increase urine pH and urine citrate, making the kidneys inhospitable to the formation of kidney stones."
Moonstone Stone Stopper™ was developed by world-renowned kidney stone doctors and is scientifically proven to reduce the formation of kidney stones. Over 33 million people in the U.S. suffer from excruciating kidney stones and 49 million suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD). Stone Stopper™ is the first effective kidney stone supplement and beverage on the market with true functional health benefits. It's available in supplement capsule, gummy, and ready-to-mix (RTM) beverage powders.
Moonstone products are currently available on Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, and CVS Health Hub stores nationwide.
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ARLINGTON, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroPort Navibot has received 510(K) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States for the SkyWalker™ System, the company's first robot-assisted platform for orthopedic applications. The SkyWalker™ System will initially offer a robotically assisted total knee replacement solution that is compatible with the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Total Knee System.
Designed based on clinical needs, MicroPort NaviBot has built a full technology research facility that has medical industry design capability, and benefits from core technological advantages of having a self-developed, high-dexterity, and lightweight mechanical arm combined with intelligent planning and navigation algorithms. The SkyWalker™ System has the technical advantages of precise operation and efficient coordination, while prioritizing safety. Prior to the actual surgery, the planning system assists surgeons in formulating personalized patient implant plans based on preoperative CT scan anatomical data as well as specific implant data. During surgery, based on actual patient alignment and anatomy, the SkyWalker™ System facilitates precise implant positioning to achieve the desired kinematics specific to the patient. The SkyWalker™ System then allows the surgeon to quickly proceed to resection using a high-dexterity and lightweight mechanical arm resulting in improved precision, accuracy, and efficiency.
The SkyWalker™ System is capable of providing the surgeon with information that can help to achieve the desired joint line reconstruction while providing data to optimally balance soft tissues. MicroPort Navibot is planning to develop other orthopedic applications in the near future, in conjunction with MicroPort Orthopedics, for a more comprehensive orthopedic offering.
About MicroPort NaviBot
MicroPort NaviBot International LLC was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Foxborough, MA. NaviBot is subsidiary of MicroPort MedBot.
About MicroPort MedBot
Shanghai MicroPort MedBot (Group) Co., Ltd. was established in China in 2015 and is a subsidiary of MicroPort Scientific Corporation. MedBot is committed to meeting the growing demand for robotic surgery. By integrating the cutting-edge research and robot ontology, control algorithms, image-based navigation and precision imaging, they provide comprehensive intelligent surgical solutions to prolong and improve the lives of patients, lead advancements in the development of robotic surgery, and shape the era of intelligent surgery.
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Atlético won’t greet Real Madrid with honor guard in derby
MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid says that it won’t provide an honor guard for league champions Real Madrid before Sunday’s derby at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. The honor guard is a soccer custom in some countries whereby one team’s players like up to applaud their opponents as they enter the field before kickoff to congratulate them for a recently won title. Madrid clinched the Spanish league title last weekend. Atlético coach Diego Simeone says “I respect Madrid for becoming the champion, but we have much more respect for our fans.” | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/07/atletico-wont-greet-real-madrid-with-honor-guard-in-derby/ | 2022-05-07T17:06:16Z |
, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (Republic) A retired couple from Missouri has filed a six-figure claim against Center Street Securities over losses sustained in GWG Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWGH). Both inexperienced investors with health issues, the claimants had entrusted the brokerage firm with keeping their money safe.
Instead, their Center Street Securities broker Joe Latour, a registered investment advisor with the Latour Financial Group, unsuitably recommended and sold them GWG L Bonds, while neglecting to give a full picture of the risks.
In their claim, the couple alleges negligence, misrepresentations and omissions, unsuitability, overconcentration, gross negligence, fraud, breach of contract, and other contentions. Our securities attorneys represent these older retirees in their FINRA arbitration claim against Center Street Securities.
If you sustained losses in these high-risk bonds that were sold to you by your brokerage firm, call Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (SSEK Law Firm at investorlawyers.com) today at (800) 259-9010.
GWG L Bonds Were Too Risky, Illiquid, and Highly Speculative for These Retirees
At the recommendation of Center Street Securities, the claimants invested $134K into L Bonds. These bonds are junior debt, unlisted, issued with 6-month to 7-year maturity dates, and callable in that GWG Holdings can repurchase them without penalty and at a loss to investors.
There is no way for someone to sell their L Bonds early. These bonds renew automatically unless the investor requests otherwise before their maturity. Over 50% of outstanding GWG L Bonds were not repaid upon maturity. Instead, they were simply replaced with another bond.
Not only that, but bond repayments to investors were like a Ponzi scheme in that they came from the sale of L bonds to new investors.
Set up to earn non-correlated returns from life insurance assets, GWG Holdings was supposed to generate opportunities for consumers to receive substantially more value from their life insurance policies in a secondary market than they would from more traditional options. Instead, GWG Holdings has cost investors many millions of dollars.
In February 2022, GWG Holdings defaulted on the $3.25M in principal payments and $10.35M in interest it owed investors. But signs of trouble were clear even before 2022.
Our investment fraud lawyers continue to investigate and pursue the many broker-dealers that unsuitably sold L Bonds to investors.
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Sarah Dembert and Emily Giegerich both elevate CX roles
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imre celebrates the accomplishments of its exceptional client experience team with the elevation of two CX practice leads. Sarah Dembert was promoted to Executive Vice President and Emily Giegerich, promoted to Senior Vice President, as the agency continues to redefine and build out what client experience looks like at imre.
Since joining imre Health in 2011, Sarah Dembert has grown from Account Executive to Executive Vice President by leading and driving innovation among the agency's most groundbreaking patient and HCP marketing programs. Sarah's work across Oncology, Respiratory, Immunology, Diabetes, Cardiovascular and multiple Rare Diseases account for many firsts for the agency, brands and industry. As one of the founding members of imre Health, Sarah has played a crucial role in the growth and transformation of the business and was recognized by PR News as one of the Top Women in Healthcare in 2019. In her elevated role, Sarah will continue to be at the helm of imre's largest portfolios of brands, and new business opportunities. In addition, she is taking on enterprise responsibilities as chair of imre's senior leadership team forum. She'll continue to report to Anna Kotis, President of imre Health.
Emily Giegerich has a passion for improving the patient experience and boasts more than ten years of experience in healthcare across patient advocacy and pharmaceutical marketing. Emily is responsible for ensuring best-in-class client service, overseeing the strategic direction of client accounts and leading integrated teams toward achieving business goals. She is an expert on patient communications and has spoken on the topic in numerous forums across the country and always ensures the patient perspective is represented in imre's work. As the Senior Vice President now overseeing Client Experience across several global pharmaceutical brands, Emily is taking more ownership and responsibility for nurturing the talent of our next-level leaders. She'll report to Anna Kotis, President of imre Health.
"Sarah and Emily are two shining examples of leaders within our organization who are naturally strategic, compassionate and results-driven team builders handling challenges with ease," said Anna Kotis, President of imre Health. "These two are also the catalysts behind so many of our imre firsts and new business successes. We're so proud of and in awe of their accomplishments and can't wait to see how they continue to push client experience at imre and the overall health practice forward."
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Imre works with many of the world's leading and high growth brands. Driven by innovation, the agency's integrated suite of marketing communications services include brand strategy, creative, digital marketing, social media, public relations and media, data & analytics. Imre partners with a diversified and growing portfolio of brands including Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bausch & Lomb, GlaxoSmithKline and PTC Therapeutics, among others. The agency maintains offices in New York, Los Angeles, Baltimore and Philadelphia in addition to a growing group of employees who work from anywhere. Imre is an LGBTQ-founded company.
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BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In his first trip overseas since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese President Xi Jinping went to Central Asia to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held this year in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.
Calling it "China's most important event of head-of-state diplomacy on the eve of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China," a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that it shows the great importance China attaches to the SCO.
At the 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO on Friday, President Xi noted that the SCO has been an important constructive force in international and regional affairs.
He called on the group to uphold the Shanghai Spirit, strengthen unity and cooperation, and promote the building of an even closer SCO community with a shared future.
The Shanghai Spirit carried forward
The Samarkand SCO summit takes place at a time when the world is witnessing the combined impact of a pandemic unseen in a century, a de-globalization trend and other complex factors, with the global economic governance system facing challenges.
The Shanghai Spirit, named after the Chinese city in which the group was founded and as its undergirding values and guidelines, features mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for cultural diversity, and pursuit of common development.
On Friday, Xi said what can be drawn upon from the group's rich practices includes political trust, mutually beneficial cooperation, equality, openness and inclusiveness, and equity and justice, which fully embodies the Shanghai Spirit.
It has been shown that the Shanghai Spirit is the source of strength for the development of the SCO, and also the fundamental guide the SCO member states must continue to follow in the years to come, he said.
"We owe the SCO's remarkable success to the Shanghai Spirit. And we will continue to follow its guidance as we forge ahead," he pledged.
Beyond security
At a time when geopolitical conflict and nontraditional security threats such as extremism and terrorism are on the rise, the SCO plays an important role in safeguarding regional security and joint prosperity. Yet its role goes beyond security.
During his speech, Xi called for the SCO members to strengthen practical cooperation among themselves. He said that China is ready to work with all other stakeholders to pursue the Global Development Initiative proposed by China and jointly promote the Belt and Road Initiative.
At the summit, statements on safeguarding international energy and food security were also adopted. Xi pledged that China will provide developing countries in need with emergency humanitarian assistance of grain and other supplies worth 1.5 billion yuan.
The Chinese president also urged the group to fully implement the cooperation documents in such areas as trade and investment, infrastructure, supply chains, scientific and technological innovation, and artificial intelligence.
Warning against an "obsession with forming a small circle," Xi reiterated the importance of upholding true multilateralism to improve global governance and ensure that the international order is more just and equitable.
Vision for the future
Since its founding in 2001, the SCO has had an extraordinary journey. To date, the organization has eight full members, four observer countries and multiple dialogue partners.
In terms of geographic scope and population, the SCO is the world's largest regional organization, covering approximately 60 percent of the land area of Eurasia and 41 percent of the world's population. Its members accounted for 24 percent of global GDP in 2021, according to the World Bank.
And the SCO is still growing. At Friday's summit, a memorandum of obligations on Iran's full SCO membership was signed; the procedure for Belarus' accession was started; MOUs granting Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar the status of SCO dialogue partners were signed; agreements were reached on admitting Bahrain, the Maldives, the UAE, Kuwait and Myanmar as new dialogue partners.
Noting an increasing number of countries have applied to join the SCO family, the Chinese president said it fully demonstrates the power of the SCO's vision and the widely shared confidence in its future.
In conclusion of his speech, Xi called on all countries to act in the Shanghai Spirit, work for the steady development of the SCO, and jointly build the region into a peaceful, stable, prosperous and beautiful home.
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READ: Sean Hannity’s 82 texts with Mark Meadows
By CNN
CNN has obtained 2,319 text messages that former President Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff Mark Meadows sent and received between Election Day 2020 and President Joe Biden’s January 20, 2021, inauguration. Meadows selectively provided these messages to the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
Among the trove of texts are more than 80 from Fox’s Sean Hannity, which are included below. The communications show Hannity’s evolution from a staunch supporter of Trump’s election lies to being “fed up” with the “lunatics” hurting Trump’s cause in the days before January 6.
Note: CNN has removed personal information from the texts. Errors in spelling and grammar reflect the messages as they were sent. Blank messages contain images or attachments not included in the logs.
November 3, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Hey
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NC gonna be ok?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Stress every vote matters. Get out and vote
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
On radio
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yes sir i
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
On it. Any place in particular we need a push
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Pennsylvania. NC AZ
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yup
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Nevada
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Got it. Everywhere
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Is turnout low?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
No. Seems good. But some of our people said it was going to be a landslide. Don’t want that out there
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Agree
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
((THREE BLANK MESSAGES))
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
‘@ec_schneider : Important early totals out of NC in Wake, Mecklenburg counties, home to Raleigh & Charlotte. Higher turnout in both, Biden running a couple points ahead of how Clinton performed in 2016. Again, still waiting on 100K votes or so in both counties, but good signs for Ds there. (8:34 PM)
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Will we hold??
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NC PRES: 68% of precincts reporting Trump (R): 52.9 Biden (D): 46
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
‘@ec_schneider : Also VERY important for NC right now: We’re getting the urban/suburban counties first. There’s a lot of rural Republican-leaning counties outstanding and that will (inevitably) tighten things up very quickly, too. (8:43 PM)
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NC PRES: 69% of precincts reporting Trump (R): 46.4 Biden (D): 52.4
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
We are still good
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
K
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NC PRES: 71% of precincts reporting Trump (R): 46.9 Biden (D): 52
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
This looks scary
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Yes
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
We still win NC?
November 10, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
How u holding up.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
I am doing well. Working around the clock. We are going to fight and win
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
You really think it’s possible. I’m beginning to feel down. To much disorganization. We need Jim to front the messaging. Someone that’s credible.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Arizona now down just 12813. Still ballots to count. Very disorganized but I have been busting heads yesterday and today. Let NOT your heart be troubled my friend
November 13, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
What is happening with Haspel? I thought she was close with Pompeo?
November 14, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NATIONWIDE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Several Democratic counties systematically prevented Republican observers from looking at and verifying the signatures on the envelopes of mail-in ballots. In other words, the process of comparing the signature on the ballot envelope with the voter’s signature on file with the state was done by one party and hidden from observers from the other party in violation of state laws and regulations. As a result of this partisan signature verification process, it is probable that many mail-in ballots that were counted in the election should not have been counted because the signatures do not match. The question is exactly how many mail-in ballots were counted that should not have been counted? This is very easy to determine…even if the ballots have been separated from the signed envelopes they came in. Our lawsuit requests an independent non-partisan election audit that compares the signatures on the ballot envelope with the voters signatures on file with the state. In a few days, after a portion of the mail-in signatures are reviewed, the audit will indicate if there is a serious problem that potentially changed the outcome of the election. For example, if this early phase of the signature audit calculates a 5% signature rejection rate on mail-in ballots while the election itself rejected less than 1% of those signatures that means that 4% of the mail-in ballots that were counted in the election were in fact invalid and should not have been counted. Finishing the signature audit of the ballot envelopes will not tell you which ballots were improperly counted because the ballots are separated from the envelopes, however it will tell you, county by county, the exact number of mail-in ballots that were counted that should not have been counted Those numbers are all we need to determine if the ballots were counted accurately and the election result was valid. In summary, the only verification of mail-in ballots is matching the signatures on the ballot envelopes to the signatures on file with the state. If you want to see if the mail-in ballots were properly counted and the election was fair…all you have to go back and look at the signatures on the envelopes.
November 16, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I’m Going to Speak in Georgian A Realistic Primer on the Runoffs in Georgia By Matt Towery In the classic movie ‘The Godfather,’ Michael Corleone travels to a small restaurant in the Bronx to meet with a rival Mafia boss. At the table the boss tells a corrupt policeman who is there to serve as a third party witness that he is going to speak to Michael in Italian. In the movie they switch languages to keep the policeman in the dark. In this piece I’m going to speak ‘Georgian,’ not to keep anyone out, but to hopefully add some realistic context to two situations that have been a cluttered media mess in the past week. The recount in Georgia, despite assertions by the Secretary of State and some of the local media, has been an exercise in futility and disingenuous. Despite statements to the contrary, there was a failure to properly authenticate ballots. Consider some statistics uncovered by one of my colleagues. Data shows that over 15,000 individuals who have moved out of Georgia, voted in the recent General Election. Another 8800 inactive voters magically cast a vote in this cycle. Add to that over 14,000 low propensity voters who basically have not voted in ten years. Almost all of the votes were cast before the November 3rd same day voting. These are not wild assertions, the names, addresses and voting history of everyone of these voters has been obtained and verified. My colleague estimates those numbers have a high percentage of fraudulent or illegal votes. None of this will change the course of a recount in which not enough monitors were allowed, those allowed in many of the larger counties were forced to observe from a far, and signature verification was not even considered. But these dubious voters could have their status challenged for the upcoming runoff, yet so far no effort has materialized. And that gets us the two Georgia U.S. Senate runoffs. Let me blunt. The Republican incumbents, Perdue and Loeffler, are the underdogs. I come to this conclusion not just as a pollster who usually gets Georgia right, but who served as a state Representative, a GOP nominee for Lt. Governor, and as the political analyst for three of the four Atlanta network affiliates. I think I know the place pretty well. And that is where I start speaking ‘Georgian.’ When I served in legislature, our famed House Speaker the-late Tom Murphy used to say, as the legislative session was in its last days, that we were down to the lick log (a farming term) meaning time was up for our efforts. The Republican candidates in these Senate races are down to that ‘lick log.’ Advanced in-person voting starts in less than a month and absentee ballots start being mailed this week. And while former state Representative Stacey Abrams has announced that she has already crossed the 600,000 mark in requested absentee ballots, Georgia Republicans are busy fighting with each other. Indeed they are faced with two branches of their party, one being a narrow Atlanta suburban, Athens, Savannah, and Sea Island establishment GOP. The other a massive North and South Georgia Trump Republican party. With the silence of the Republican Governor Brian Kemp over the voting issues in Georgia, both rank-in-file Republicans and many state leaders are bitterly divided. That is a house divided that must come together quickly and may not. Resentment towards Kemp among Trump supporters reeling from a loss many are suspicious of will make turnout for Perdue and Loeffler problematic. Kemp has been asked to call a special legislative session to clean up Georgia’s chaotic absentee ballot laws but refuses to do so. And the early campaign messages in the two races may further complicate matters. Loeffler advocates have gone to the airwaves linking her opponent, Raphael Warnock, to support of the controversial Reverend Jeremiah Wright. While that may convert a few suburban white voters, it could also inflame Georgia’s phenomenally strong African-American demographic. Whether it is the Wright commercial, or something else, you can bet that Loeffler will be accused of racism. It’s a time honored tradition in Georgia politics and trust me, it’s coming. In Perdue’s instance, it appears that the well-worn ‘he is liberal’ TV ad (which rarely resonate with voters in Georgia) has been substituted with a he’s too socialist version. Perdue’s opponent, Jon Ossoff has carefully cultivated image of a progressive moderate. Throwing the S word around won’t do enough to dent the Democratic nominee. Just ask the esteemed last living pollster for Ronald Reagan, Craig Keshishian. He flatly declares, in a California version of our Georgia lingo, that dog won’t hunt. And running Sen. Chuck Schumer in attack ads won’t work either because most Georgia voters have only a vague concept of who he is or what he does. The winning Republican strategy must be threefold. First, the messaging to Atlanta suburban white voters, many of whom are on the verge of becoming permanent Democrat voters, must be specific as to how a victory for the Democratic nominees will impact them in a very personal way. That means ads showing solar panels being forced on their homes and social workers substituting for police. And for good measure, a calculation of their soon to be new tax hikes in their city or county, courtesy of lost revenues due to Covid, might make these voters think twice about oncoming federal tax hikes. Secondly, the huge Republican Trump base must be reengaged. Make no mistake, these voters really could care less about the two U.S. Senators. They are completely devoted to Donald J. Trump and only Trump can deliver them back to the polls. In Georgia, Trump not a political figure among most Republicans, he’s closer to a religion. Finally, let’s return to that discussion of the recount. How about those many voters who have moved out of Georgia or who have not voted in ages but somehow managed to send an absentee ballot this go around? There is a short window in which, under Georgia law, their status can be challenged by appealing to their local county election board. The question is, why are Republicans this far into the next round without any effort to do so? For the two Republican incumbents, and for the balance of power in the Senate, we are truly at ‘the lick log.’ Now you know how to speak ‘Georgian’.
November 29, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
https://thefederalist.com/2020/11/23/5-more-ways-joe-biden-magically-outperformed-election-norms
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I’ve had my team digging into the numbers. There is no way Biden got these numbers. Just mathematically impossible. It’s so sad for this country they can pull this off in 2020. We need a major breakthrough, a video, something.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
You’re exactly right. Working on breakthrough
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Ok. Would be phenomenal
December 6, 2020
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
https://thehill.com/homenews/528940-wallace-interrupts-at-azar-over-bidens-title-hes-the-president-elect
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Doing this to try and get ratings will not work in the long run and I am doubtful it is even a short term winning strategy
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I’ve been at war with them all week. We will talk wen I see u. I’m at the party with my kids next Sunday night at 7. Also if this doesn’t end the way we want, you me and Jay are doing 3 things together. 1- Directing legal strategies vs Biden 2- NC Real estate 3- Other business I talked to Rudy. Thx for helping him.
December 8, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Texas case is very strong. Still a Herculean climb. Everyone knows it was stolen. Everyone
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I vacillate between mad as hell and sad as hell. Wtf happened to our country Mark.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
So upset to see what we allowed to happen
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Honestly we think alike. That’s another discussion. If I had a dollar every time o asked before the election of this was covered. I would be rich.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
You saw and I saw it and others said Don’t worry we have got it covered
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yes they did. I was screaming about no ads from Labor Day on. I made my own they never ran it. I’m not pointing fingers. I’m frustrated
December 11, 2020
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Send me Suzanne Scott’s number if you can. I can call through switchboard but that makes it a bigger deal
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yes
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
3 years we expose the deep state, what happens? Nothing The Media protects Joe and Hunter. They steal an election. What am I missing Mark? We r so F’d as a country
December 12, 2020
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
I am afraid you are not missing anything. The evil prevails for a time and they are rejoicing. But we must continue to fight
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Ok Not sure what a senator can do. I’d like to see him announce he’s going to prioritize changing election laws. And announce he’s running in 2024. ‘President Trump in exile’. Art of the comeback.
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
These 2 senate seats are slipping away. Kemp is a total idiot
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
He has to make this about him. I’ll make a deal with you, If you 2 R’s to the senate, I’ll run again in 2024
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Elect
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Make it about him. 2 of the worst candidates I’ve ever seen
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
The seats are slipping away. I agree that he has to give some hope for the future. Connect the future to these candidates. Additionally. I think we set up a group of administrative lawyers, with a communication arm that fights election laws in every state and fight Biden actions every day, starting on Jan 20. ACLU filed over 400 lawsuits against Trump administration. We need to do the same. I think I can raise around 10 million dollars to hire a team to make sure the fight continues and prepares the way for 2024
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I talked to Jay about this and he agrees. You also need to spend at least half your time doing business with us. And I’m serious. Did u ever talk to Fox
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I’ve been at war with them
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
I agree. We can make a powerful team. I did not talk with Suzanne because I got tied up with pardons but I will make sure I connect. You are a true patriot and I am so very proud of you! Your friendship means a great deal to me
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Feeling is mutual. I truly feel sorry for our friend. He’s never had a days peace. On the other side of this, he’s exposed a very dark side of thework swamp that’s far worse than I ever imagined and I am not particularly optimistic for the future. Biden is a semi conscious corpse, and he will be controlled by a very radical left wing element. I’m convinced now, that he defied all odds, beat the deep state twice and they were never going to let him win this election. The country has foundational corruption that likely can never be fixed. The ramifications of this are incalculable. Nobody will dare take this on again. That means we will no longer be the America we once thought we were. By the time the public wakes up to this it will be too far gone. I’ve lost all confidence in our institutional strength.
December 22, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Hey my friend. How are you doing?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Fighting like crazy. Went to Cobb county to review process. Very tough days but I will keep fighting
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
You fighting is fine. The fing lunatics is NOT fine. They are NOT helping him. I’m fed up with those people.
December 27, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
You ok my friend?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
I am doing fine. Eventful week or so. Thanks for all you do
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
No worries. We have to avoid a shutdown and get a bill passed or Ga is gone imho. It’s already a heavy heavy lift. Talked to everyone at length today. Any Hope?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
He will sign it omnibus and Covid relief package today
December 31, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
We can’t lose the entire WH counsels office. I do NOT see January 6 happening the way he is being told. After the 6 th. He should announce will lead the nationwide effort to reform voting integrity. Go to Fl and watch Joe mess up daily. Stay engaged. When he speaks people will listen.
January 5, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Im very worried about the next 48 hours
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Pence pressure. WH counsel will leave.
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Sorry, I can’t talk right now.
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
On with boss
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
We are going to lose both
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yup
January 6, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Can he make a statement. I saw the tweet. Ask people to peacefully leave the capital
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
On it
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Wth is happening with VPOTUS
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
JUST IN: “This is not news we deliver lightly,” @margbrennan says as she reports: Trump Cabinet secretaries are discussing invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump. Nothing formal yet presented to VP Pence.
“I’m talking about actual members of the Cabinet,” she says
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) January 7, 2021
January 10, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan
Guys, we have a clear path to land the plane in 9 days. He can’t mention the election again. Ever. I did not have a good call with him today. And worse, I’m not sure what is left to do or say, and I don’t like not knowing if it’s truly understood. Ideas?
January 19, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Capitol insurrectionists were "provoked by the president and other powerful people." pic.twitter.com/6kqSlAJHky
— The Recount (@therecount) January 19, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Well this is as bad as this can get
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Partnership Aims to Fundamentally Change the Learning Experience by Connecting Theory and Application
ITHACA, N.Y., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Material Handling (TMH) and Cornell University's College of Engineering have announced a unique partnership dedicated to the development of an innovative learning studio that incorporates Toyota equipment to elevate immersive engineering education to an entirely new level.
The Forklift Learning Studio will be built and developed during the summer with a goal of officially launching it to Cornell engineering students at the start of the fall semester in August.
Toyota and faculty from Cornell Engineering's Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) began discussing this partnership late last year as a way to revolutionize the way engineering students learn by finding a more optimal balance between lecture and lab sessions.
"Our students enjoy theory, but they are motivated by action – building and testing. They respond best to seeing engineering systems first and having the system motivate the theory they learn," said David Erickson, the S.C. Thomas Sze Director of MAE. "The educational opportunity Toyota is enabling us to bring to life will fundamentally change the student experience by allowing them to see how each area of engineering connects to a larger system – in this case, a forklift. We believe this will provide students a uniquely engaging learning environment."
Erickson intends for this to be the first of multiple learning studios. Each one will be designed to unify multiple courses and link students across classes and skill levels as they engage in work with real-world applications. They will each incorporate a fully functional system – like a forklift – so that students can use it to perform experiments and model problems that connect to lessons from other classes.
Toyota proposed that forklifts would be a perfect fit for such a learning studio and offered to donate the equipment and branding work necessary to bring the idea to life. Forklifts encompass all aspects of a mechanical engineering curriculum – they use internal combustion engines (thermofluids), bear weight (structural mechanics), and their use depends on dynamic stability (dynamics and controls).
This innovative learning space will provide students with opportunities to discover new principles and to build bridges between courses and to their future careers.
"We are excited about the future of this partnership and the impact it will have on the next generation of engineers," said Brett Wood, President & CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America and a Cornell graduate. "As a former engineering student, I would have loved the opportunity to learn in such a hands-on way that connects the classroom to the real world. Young people often wonder how they'll use certain theories in their professional lives because it's often difficult to connect the dots. In our Forklift Learning Studio, all of the 'dots' will exist in the same space as the finished product. This connects perfectly to our Toyota culture of continuous improvement by giving Cornell Engineering students a place for continuous learning."
In addition to modernizing the way students learn, the mutually beneficial partnership will expose them to new products and industries where they could build successful careers. The forklift industry is an essential part of the nation's supply chain, and it is coming off a record year in 2021 with 334,000 units sold in North America. The industry contributes more than $26 billion to the United States' annual GDP and offers wide-ranging opportunities for engineers – including in automation.
"When you think about it, forklifts are incredibly important to the world we live in. Everything that we buy at the grocery store, every package that ends up at our front door was touched by material handling equipment at some point in the process," said Brian Kirby, the Meinig Family Professor of Engineering at Cornell's MAE. "If we can't move goods and materials, it has a domino effect on all kinds of things in industry, the economy, and ultimately our society. The opportunity to expose our students to such an important industry while also revolutionizing the way they learn is a win-win on every level."
Learn more about Toyota Material Handling, the products they offer, and the industry they represent at ToyotaForklift.com.
About Toyota Material Handling
Toyota Material Handling offers material handling products and solutions, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design. Toyota's commitment to quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, the hallmark of the Toyota Production System, extends throughout more than 230 locations across North America. With access to an industry-leading lineup of material handling products, Toyota dealers are uniquely positioned to help solve wide-ranging challenges in warehousing and distribution. Built for every application, Toyota can provide the most complete set of solutions for material handling, automation, energy, advanced logistics, and warehouse optimization. For more information or to learn more, visit ToyotaForklift.com.
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Authorities bust multi-million-dollar drug operation with ties to Mexican drug cartels
HAMILTON COUNTY, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - Texas authorities have arrested multiple people with ties to a major drug operation.
According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, 22 people are facing charges in a methamphetamine trafficking scheme allegedly responsible for distributing more than 1,000 pounds of meth worth at least $24 million.
Investigators said the group has ties directly to drug cartels in Mexico, with their investigation starting in October of 2019.
KWTX reports the sheriff’s office identified the alleged criminal enterprise was operating within nearly 10 Texas counties.
Investigators shared that they started working undercover and began purchasing methamphetamine from the alleged traffickers to build a criminal case.
Authorities said their investigation revealed the illegal drug was being sold and transported within Texas from Mexico. Liquid methamphetamine was reportedly being smuggled into the U.S. and transported to Dallas. That product would then be converted to crystal meth and sold in kilogram quantities.
The sheriff’s office says investigators conducted more than 200 hours of interviews and hundreds of hours of surveillance while going through thousands of social media pages.
“This was a great effort to stop the flow of narcotics to our rural communities and it sends a message to those who may try to deal meth in the future,” said Hamilton County Sheriff Justin Caraway.
In addition to being “directly linked” to Mexican drug cartel traffickers, authorities said the defendants also have ties to the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, the Aryan Circle and street gangs.
According to the sheriff’s office, the 22 defendants are facing charges that include knowingly and intentionally possessing with the intent to manufacture and distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Those convicted could be sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison with paying a fine of up to $10 million.
Hamilton County authorities said their investigation continues, which could produce further arrests.
Authorities released the following names of those currently facing charges:
- Ricky Castillo, 35, of Irving, Texas.
- Brandon Leon Kimberling, 25, of Dallas, Texas.
- Desiree Traxel, 25, of Dallas, Texas.
- Sandi Kristine Villicana, 33 of Arlington, Texas.
- Chad Anthony Hughes, 41, of Dallas, Texas.
- Kevin Priesley Srader, 33, of Hamilton, Texas.
- Kristin Nicole O’Dell, 33, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Justin Scott Allbright, 35, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Michael Brandon Downey, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Sandra Fay Rhodes, 33, of Hico, Texas.
- Cathlene Cecile Callahan, 35, of Hico, Texas.
- Jeffrey Don Champion, 36, of Stephenville, Texas.
- James Edwin Smith, 43, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Dustie Lee Been, 22, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Cassandra Bower, 37, of Dallas, Texas.
- Genna Ann Long, 47, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Lyndon Kale Coker, 42, of Hico, Texas.
- Jerry DeWayne Knight, 30, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Kendon “Keno” DaWayne Baker, 34, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Lois Ann Srader, 41, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Claud Thomas Taylor, 42, of Stephenville, Texas.
- Megan Diane Cameron, 24, of Stephenville, Texas.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between October 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 5, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in NFLX:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Netflix, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Netflix, Inc. you have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Netflix, Inc. securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the NFLX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/netflix-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=27282&from=4.
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McDaniel's Construction Corp., Northstar Contracting Inc. and GTSA Construction Consulting, in partnership with Gilbane Building Company, represent first of projected 7,000 construction jobs.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What's New: Intel Corporation has selected a diverse Ohio-based team led by Gilbane Building Company, with partners McDaniel's Construction Corp., Northstar Contracting Inc., and GTSA Construction Consulting, to manage the early excavation work for its two new leading-edge chip factories in Ohio. The factories, known in the industry as fabs, will help boost chip production to meet the surging demand for advanced semiconductors, powering a new generation of innovative products from Intel and serving the needs of foundry customers as part of the company's IDM 2.0 strategy.
Why It Matters: The selection of Gilbane and partners marks the first of Intel's hiring of construction suppliers for an anticipated 7,000 construction jobs over the course of the build. The project will also generate tens of thousands of additional indirect and support jobs, including contracted positions, electricians and engineers, and jobs in restaurants, healthcare, housing, entertainment and other businesses. For example, in Arizona, where Intel has operated high-volume manufacturing for more than four decades, Intel depends on a local network of more than 1,000 businesses to directly supply its operations. In January, several of Intel's top suppliers announced they would make investments in Ohio to support Intel's planned operations.
What the Companies' Roles are: Gilbane will manage the team's work to prepare the site for the construction of Intel's planned factories and drive economic inclusion to provide sustainable opportunities for diverse firms throughout the project. Local partners, including McDaniel's Construction (MBE), Northstar Contracting (MBE/EDGE/VBE/SBE/DBE) and GTSA Construction Consulting, will provide staff augmentation and consulting services for Phase 1.
"Gilbane is honored to partner with Intel on this transformative project in central Ohio. Intel's investment in Ohio is significant and will drive sustained economic growth for generations to come," said Thomas M. Laird Jr., president and CEO, Gilbane Building Company. "This monumental project continues our strong partnership with the City of New Albany, The New Albany Company, One Columbus and JobsOhio, and is a tremendous opportunity for Ohio trade partners and local workforce. We look forward to helping to advance innovation, drive economic inclusion and support the local community as we embark on this exciting plan."
Gilbane has been providing construction management services in Ohio since 1957. The family-owned company is committed to leaving a lasting positive impact on the local economy, workforce and community where it delivers projects. Building on Intel's commitment to diversity and inclusion, Gilbane has identified significant project goals to maximize diverse participation in all project phases. For diverse business enterprises, the project is targeting 20% diverse business enterprises and 50% State of Ohio residency. For workforce inclusion, the project is targeting 10% participation for minority, female and veteran workforce and 60% State of Ohio residency. Gilbane has launched a coordinated outreach program to achieve these business and workforce goals.
"MCCI is pleased to be included on the enabling team for the monumental Intel project," said Dan Moncrief III, chairman and CEO, McDaniel's Construction. "Since our inception over 37 years ago, we have strived to be a leader in our market sector. We believe that the past hard work and sacrifices have put us in a position to be an integral team member for this project. This opportunity should provide us the exposure to allow us to continue our growth pattern for the foreseeable future."
Intel's Supplier Diversity & Inclusion vision values the spirit of innovation and competitive advantage afforded through diverse communities. One of Intel's 2030 RISE corporate responsibility goals is to reach $2 billion in annual spending with diverse suppliers. Realizing full diversity and inclusion across Intel's supply chain globally is critical to delivering world-changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet.
What's Next: Additional disclosure of subcontractors is expected in the coming weeks and months. The two fabs — representing an initial investment of more than $20 billion — will be located on a "mega-site" spanning nearly 1,000 acres in Licking County, Ohio, on land recently incorporated by the City of New Albany. The site can accommodate a total of eight chip factories and support operations and ecosystem partners. Construction on the fabs is expected to start in 2022. Chip production is expected to come online in 2025, when the fabs will deliver chips using the industry's most advanced transistor technologies.
This project will create transformational change for Ohio and throughout the Midwest, serving as a catalyst for other investments upstream and downstream, similar to how other areas with Intel manufacturing facilities have evolved over time.
More Context: Intel Announces Next US Manufacturing Site: Ohio (Video) | Intel Adds Ohio as Next US Manufacturing Site (Video) | Intel in the Community (Video) | Intel in Ohio (Intel.com)
About Intel
Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore's Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers' greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. To learn more about Intel's innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.
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Co-chairs Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd bring together local and international changemakers including Eric McCormack, Hayden Christensen, Nelly Furtado, P.K. Subban, Dax Dasilva, Rick Mercer, Fefe Dobson, Wesley Louissaint, and more, raising funds for education in Haiti
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TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Co-chairs Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd hosted the 14th annual Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Gala, an intimate evening raising over $725,000 for education in Haiti.
The night began with a beautiful performance by Haitian-Canadian Wesley (Wesli) Louissaint and Congo-born Lionel Kizaba. Emcees George Stroumboulopoulos and Natasha Gargiulo then returned to the stage for their second consecutive year co-emceeing the APJ Festival Gala, expressing gratitude for supporters and guests and stressing the importance of the cause while detailing the current climate in Haiti.
Natasha Koifman, Canada Board Chair, US Board of Directors and Festival Gala Co-Host, spoke passionately about her commitment to the cause and appreciation for the long-time supporters in attendance. Opening the night in a grateful, passionate, and motivational tone, Koifman thanked everyone who made all of this positive change possible. She highlighted the overall pass rate of above 90 per cent, 1,300 students graduating since 2016, and over 27,000 students attending since its opening.
Highlights from the evening include:
- Eric McCormack was honoured with the official Artist for Peace and Justice Award for his strong commitment to social good, presented by Suzanne Boyd and Yannick Bisson. McCormack has been involved in many causes over the years.
- George and Eric Hendrikx also honoured environmental activist and champion Dax Dasilva with the prestigious Canadian Changemaker Award for the tremendous impact he has made through his non-profit environmental alliance, Age of Union. In 2021, he pledged an initial $40 million towards conservation projects around the world that aim to solve critical environmental challenges.
- A special performance from Fefe Dobson and Dan Kanter.
- Showcasing the first-hand impact of APJ on the lives of youth in Haiti, the emcees introduced intimate video messages from Susan Sarandon, Sting, and Paul Beaubrun among others. They recalled their own experiences of the positive impact APJ can have, encouraging guests to raise funds so Haitian youth can receive education for a better future.
- A live auction led by stars of he hit show Trading up with Mandy Rennehan, Mandy Rennehan and Lauren Ferraro raised $273,500.
- Natasha Koifman and George led an inspiring moment to "Fund The Need", identifying significant need at the Haitian academy. Yannick & Shantelle Bisson started it off with a $30,000 donation to fund teachers' salaries as well Ellie Mae donated $25,000 to fund 350 students with uniforms. Many guests including Natasha, George, and Peter Tunney, among others, rallied together to raise an impressive $163,250 to improve teachers' salaries.
APJ's mission is to encourage peace and social justice, working to alleviate poverty around the world. The organization's immediate efforts serve the poorest communities in Haiti with programs in education and training in creative industries, while expanding its reach globally by partnering with effective local organizations to give young women access to quality education.
Generous sponsors for this year's event include: Air Canada, Audi, REMY Martin, Oxley Real Estate, 9 Story Media Group, La Bonne Fille Fine Tea Co., Ritz Carlton, Ellie Mae, and Flow Water.
For more information on the organization or to make a donation, please visit http://www.apjnow.org or follow @artistsforpeace on social media.
Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) is a non-profit organization that encourages peace and social justice and addresses issues of poverty around the world. APJ's immediate goal is to serve the poorest communities in Haiti with programs in education, healthcare, and dignity through the arts. The organization is committed to long-term, sustainable development in direct partnership with the Haitian people. The model is simple: APJ believes in empowering local communities, fostering economic growth, and the power of education to change a nation. To learn more, visit www.apjnow.org or follow @artistsforpeace on Instagram and Twitter.
NKPR was started in 2002 by Natasha Koifman in order to combine two passions: shining a spotlight on stories of substance and supporting causes that are making a difference around the world. Over the past 18 years, NKPR has established itself as a highly regarded full-service public relations, artist management and digital agency with offices in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles, representing over 40 national and international brands and supporting charitable organizations like Artists for Peace and Justice. For more information, visit NKPR on social media @natashankpr or at www.nkpr.net
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The new partners come with a strong international operational background, highly experienced in building management teams, and scaling companies to sales of hundreds of millions of dollars. Given the current challenges facing the tech sector, it is all the more salient to have such an experienced team of partners to strengthen JVP's tech companies in Israel and New York. In 2021-2022, JVP led funding rounds totaling more than $1.5 billion for its portfolio companies to propel them to become category leaders
JERUSALEM and NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JVP, one of the top ten venture capital firms in the world, as ranked by Preqin, is expanding its activities in New York. Along with new investments in FinTech, Blockchain, Cyber, ClimaTech, FoodTech, and Digital Health, the fund has focused on growth and providing robust support to its companies over the past two years. In 2021-2022, JVP led funding rounds totaling more than $1.5 billion for its portfolio companies to propel them to become category leaders.
As part of the fund investment strategy, JVP has expanded its international activities, strengthened its management team, and most recently, welcomes new partners and executives to its ranks. The new partners will join JVP's current roster of partners that lead investments in the most important high-tech companies in Israel and internationally in tandem with working closely with the Fund's portfolio companies, with the goal of significantly expanding and advancing their business operations. Each new partner joins JVP with a strong international operations background, along with experience in building management teams and implementing growth strategies that have translated into hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. In the backdrop of tightening markets, each partners' expertise and experience will support and further strengthen each of JVP's portfolio companies in Israel and internationally.
JVP is renowned for its Centers of Innovation including Media and AI in Jerusalem, FoodTech in the Galilee, FinTech in Tel Aviv, Digital Health in Haifa, Cyber Security in Beer Sheva, and the International Cyber Center in New York.
"We welcome our new partners to JVP" says Erel Margalit, JVP Founder, and Executive Chairman. "It is precisely in these challenging times that category leaders are made. We must support our companies to reach these heights, enabling them to scale and reach sales of $100-300 million. Along with our existing roster of partners, our new partners bring robust business and strategic experience to further our companies in Israel, North America, and penetration into the Asian and European markets."
Marge Breya joins as a JVP partner in New York. Marge brings over 20 years of experience as CMO and COO in global companies including SAP, HP, Informatica Business Objects, and others. Marge will leverage her robust experience to propel JVP's portfolio companies to become international market leaders. Today, among other roles, she is the CMO of LeadSpace, in which JVP is a leading shareholder.
Sara Thomas was appointed as a JVP partner in London and New York. Founder and one of the owners of Aspen Group, she has led strategic processes in leading global technological companies including Salesforce, Orcal, FIS, and Finastra. In recent years, she has worked with JVP to build the management team at Qlik ($2.5 billion market cap) and, CyberArk ($5.6 billion market cap), among others.
Ilan Ron was promoted to JVP AgTech and FoodTech partner. Ilan is an international expert in the world of food. In recent years, he served as the CEO of Kayco Kosher, which control the kosher food market in North America. He serves as a board member on the boards of JVP's portfolio companies InnovoPro, Kinoko, and Next Probiotics.
Riki Mozes was promoted to JVP Chief People Officer. In her previous role, Riki was the Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Amdocs, where she was responsible for a team of 140 HR professionals across 12 countries. Riki also held senior positions at Teva and Ormat.
In addition, Alexandre Dahan was promoted from JVP Analyst to Director of Investments at JVP. Oren Schor joins JVP as a Senior Associate. Karen Kay joins JVP as Head of Strategic Partnerships in New York. Oded Pinero has been appointed CEO of Margalit Startup Cities. Sagi Kedem was promoted to COO, and Gali Timor joined the group as the Head of Margalit Start Up City Haifa - Digital Health.
About JVP
JVP, founded in 1993 by Dr. Erel Margalit, is an internationally renowned VC fund. It is among the pioneering firms of the Israeli VC industry and has raised over $1.6bn. Over the years, JVP has built over 160 companies and has been listed numerous times by Preqin, as one of the top-ten consistently performing VC firms worldwide. JVP has been instrumental in building some of the world's largest companies to emerge, facilitating 12 IPOs on NASDAQ, including CyberArk Software (NASDAQ: CYBR, $4.7 billion mkt. cap.), QLIK Technologies (NASDAQ: QLIK, then $4 billion mkt. cap.) as well as many large industry sales. Over the past decade, JVP has spearheaded the creation of international Centers of Excellence, including the AI and Media center in Jerusalem, the Cyber center in Beer Sheva, the FoodTech center in the Galilee, and the International Cyber and FinTech center in NYC, in partnership with NYC/EDC and the leading universities of the city. https://www.jvpvc.com.
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What are the best Tatcha skin care products?
These days, many skin care brands opt for natural ingredients over chemicals and other harsh synthetic ingredients. But very few brands blend science and nature as well as Tatcha does.
Tatcha formulates all its products at the Tokyo-based Tatcha Institute. Scientists determine the best way to combine traditional Japanese botanicals with ingredients clinically proven to benefit the skin. Tatcha skin care loads its products with superfoods, amino acids and a proprietary blend of alpha-hydroxy acids from green tea, algae and twice-fermented rice.
If you’re interested in introducing some Tatcha products into your skin care routine, here are the brand’s best products for transforming your complexion with options for all skin types.
Best Tatcha skin care products
Top Tatcha cleansers
Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser
This gentle cream cleanser effectively removes dirt, oil and other impurities without drying your skin. It contains hyaluronic acid to help hydrate and plump the skin. Additionally, Tatcha’s patented AHA blend will help brighten your complexion. The formula is vegan and cruelty-free.
Tatcha The Camellia Oil 2-in-1 Makeup Remover and Cleanser
If you wear makeup, this oil-based cleanser melts away waterproof cosmetics, dirt, oil and more while leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated. It doesn’t contain mineral oil, so it rinses clean without any residue. It works well for all skin types too.
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Top Tatcha exfoliators
Tatcha The Texture Tonic AHA Liquid Exfoliating Treatment
This liquid exfoliant uses fruit AHAs to exfoliate the skin, leaving you with a brighter, smoother complexion. It also contains niacinamide to even out skin tone, soothe redness and tighten your skin. The wild rose and rosemary oil botanicals also help reduce excess oil and clear clogged pores. It’s an excellent option for oily and combination skin.
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder
If you prefer physical exfoliants, this water-activated formula works well for all skin types. The powder transforms into a creamy foam that gently exfoliates your skin without abrasive grains or particles. It also contains the Japanese indigo plant, which helps soothe irritated skin, so your complexion looks healthy and glowing.
Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment
This exfoliating serum is a triple threat, using lactic acid to encourage cell turnover and hyaluronic acid and squalane to plump and hydrate the skin. It leaves you with smooth, dewy skin that looks even more radiant after a few weeks.
Top Tatcha serums and moisturizers
Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA
This lightweight serum is full of potent vitamin C to combat free-radical damage and brighten your skin. It also contains mild AHAs to gently remove dead skin cells, improve texture and even out tone. It absorbs quickly into the skin and is free of silicone, oil and fragrance, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
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Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping and Hydrating Moisturizer
This rich cream offers all the hydration that dry skin needs, including hyaluronic acid and a unique algae blend that retains moisture. It also contains antioxidant-rich Japanese purple rice to protect against environmental stressors. The included botanicals help hydrate and provide a healthy glow too.
Tatcha Gold Camellia Beauty Oil
This versatile oil can nourish your face, body and hair. It contains extra virgin Japanese camellia oil, which is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids that help lock in moisture. It absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave behind a greasy residue. The formula is suitable for all skin types.
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Despite its light gel-cream formula, this moisturizer offers effective hydration for all skin types. It has liquid silk proteins that bind moisture to the skin and Akoya pearl extract to stimulate collagen production. It isn’t greasy or heavy, so it works well under makeup.
Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair Serum in Cream Treatment
This two-in-one serum moisturizer helps fortify your skin’s protective barrier. It can calm irritation too, creating a healthy, glowing complexion. The hyaluronic acid and ceramides draw and bind moisture to the skin, while the Japanese indigo extract evens out skin tone and moisturizes. The formula is cruelty-free too.
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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide
This lightweight liquid sunscreen provides SPF 50 mineral sunscreen to keep you safe in the sun while hydrating and evening out your skin tone. It contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to lock in moisture and give your complexion a radiant finish. It also has silk extracts that help fortify your skin’s natural barrier and provides an excellent base for makeup application.
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Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++
With its silky matte finish, this weightless sunscreen is perfect for oily and combination skin. It contains Japanese wild rose extract to help create smooth-looking skin. The loquat leaf extract also delivers antioxidants to provide additional protection against environmental stressors, including the sun and pollution.
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Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers
Use these convenient oil-blotting papers to banish shiny skin throughout the day. They’re made of abaca leaf paper, which naturally absorbs and removes excess oil from the skin without disturbing your makeup. The papers come in a compact envelope that can fit in nearly any pocket or bag.
Tatcha The Clarifying Clay Mask Exfoliating Pore Treatment
If you want smooth, clear skin, this clay mask is an excellent addition to your skin care routine. The clay helps absorb excess oil that can lead to breakouts, while the Japanese volcanic ash opens the pores to draw out other impurities. The formula is nonabrasive and doesn’t leave the skin feeling tight or dry either.
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FINDLAY, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) is changing the time of its 2022 first-quarter earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The call was originally scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and will now be held at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Interested parties may listen to the conference call by visiting MPLX's website at www.mplx.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on MPLX's website for two weeks. Financial information, including the earnings release and other investor-related material, will also be available online prior to the conference call and webcast at www.mplx.com.
MPLX is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets, and provides fuels distribution services. MPLX's assets include a network of crude oil and refined product pipelines; an inland marine business; light-product terminals; storage caverns; refinery tanks, docks, loading racks, and associated piping; and crude and light-product marine terminals. The company also owns crude oil and natural gas gathering systems and pipelines as well as natural gas and NGL processing and fractionation facilities in key U.S. supply basins. More information is available at www.MPLX.com.
Investor Relations Contacts: (419) 421-2071
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Isaac Feeney, Analyst
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueTape, a leading payments and financing provider for the construction industry, today announced the closing of a $50M debt funding led by Arcadia Funds and a $5M seed round led by Chicago Ventures. Other investors include construction industry executives, real estate developers, and Plug and Play Ventures.
This funding gives BlueTape the resources to continue providing payments and financing for the construction industry. BlueTape will increase lending, expand its team, and develop new products to help construction businesses address the nation's housing and infrastructure crisis.
The US construction industry market size is over $1.3 trillion, made up of over 3 million small and medium-sized businesses. Unfortunately, the industry lags behind others in technology adoption and has been neglected by traditional financial institutions. BlueTape blends affordable financing options with easy-to-use accounts receivable and invoice management tools. Construction pros can use BlueTape credit to buy building materials at any supplier and pay back over time. BlueTape has also forged a community of construction industry dealers and suppliers that offer BlueTape credit instantly to their trade customers. This allows the construction suppliers to lower their risk and improve their cash flow and customer experience.
"We are excited to partner with BlueTape to provide affordable financing on demand for this industry. With the current economic uncertainty, BlueTape is needed more than ever to help construction businesses of all sizes operate successfully and thrive," stated Andrew Hallowell, Managing Director and CEO at Arcadia Funds. "Arcadia is constantly on the lookout for these opportunities, having built a powerful portfolio over the past several years by helping similar agile and innovative lenders like BlueTape make lives better with credit."
Jackie DiMonte, partner at Chicago Ventures, said, "Given the team's background, we strongly believe BlueTape is the right company to tackle one of the fundamental obstacles for any construction business. They are paving the way for small businesses in the industry to have access to working capital and benefit from adopting new technology."
- Convenient funding: Quick access to much-needed funding for building materials keeps existing jobs moving and allows for more new revenue-generating projects.
- Designed for SMBs in Construction: Higher approval rate for small construction businesses than other solutions.
- Repay over time: Helping small businesses manage cash flow is more critical than ever in a time of inflation. BlueTape gives contractors up to 120 days to pay their building material invoices.
- Accepted at nation's top building material suppliers: BlueTape credit can be used at all the building suppliers that industry professionals use and trust.
- Easy to use: Managing invoices, collecting payments, and paying bills with BlueTape on mobile is simple and convenient for construction pros who are always on the move.
"We have had enormous demand from construction businesses for our services since we launched. Inflation and supply chain interruptions mean builders and contractors need more working capital. With the funding from Arcadia and Chicago Ventures, we will be able to help more construction companies get the financing and payments services they need to navigate economic uncertainty and supply chain issues," said Yaser Masoudnia, CEO and Co-Founder of BlueTape.
About BlueTape: BlueTape provides financing and payments for companies in the construction industry. Its innovative and easy-to-use payment and financing solutions have transformed payments in the construction industry. BlueTape offers construction pros a quick and hassle-free way to pay for building materials on the go. All loans on the BlueTape platform are originated by CBW Bank, member FDIC.
About Arcadia Funds: Arcadia Funds, LLC is a registered investment manager focused on identifying, partnering with and providing balance sheet capital to fintech and specialty finance originators. Since its inception in 2012, Arcadia-advised entities have purchased over $5.5 billion of unsecured consumer loans, secured and unsecured small business loans and secured specialized auto loans. For more information about Arcadia Funds, please visit www.arcadiafunds.com.
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LONDON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With display technology improving for bending radius (BR) and transmittance (TR), shipments of transformable displays are expected to reach approximately 117.7 million units in 2029 with a 2.7% share of total flat panel display market according to the latest research from Omdia.
Omdia defines transformable display in terms of bending radius and transmittance, and categorizes as bendable, foldable, rollable, stretchable, and transparent displays. Foldable display is expected to be the highest developing form factor up to 2029, due to its rapid expansion through premium smartphone applications. Foldable display shipments are expected to increase to 107.5 million units in 2029 with a 2.5% share of total flat panel display market, and the CAGR will be 28.0% from 2022 to 2029.
OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display is expected to be the most spotlighted technology than any other transformable display. OLED display is self-emissive and thin structured which can be flexible and transparent and allows the design of various transformable display such as foldable display.
"During last two decades, most panel makers have demonstrated or launched various kinds of transformable display. OLED display has proven itself as multi-functional across transformable display while other display technologies are quite limited in terms of bending radius and transmittance," said Jerry Kang, Omdia Research Manager. "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) continues to dominate the transparent display market in terms of shipment area, due to its popularity in the showcase and cooler market where the light source can be easily embedded."
Shipment of transformable displays have increased slowly with limited demand of special purpose application in products such as foldable smartphones, rollable TVs, transparent coolers, etc. rather than typical consumer applications such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets etc. While this area is not expected to grow aggressively in the short term, innovative form factors can and have expanded the usage of display as we have seen in the case of flexible display which has quickly penetrated the smartphone display market.
About Omdia
Omdia is a leading research and advisory group focused on the technology industry. With clients operating in over 120 countries, Omdia provides market-critical data, analysis, advice, and custom consulting.
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Fertility launches the Save IVF campaign aimed to provide education on potential new legislation that poses a threat to family-building treatment. With Roe V Wade no longer federal law, state lawmakers have the opportunity to introduce new legislation that could have a devastating impact on IVF and the families in need of the treatment. The Save IVF campaign urges those to take action and pledge their commitment to standing up for access to fertility care through the #SaveIVF Pledge. Signing up for the pledge enrolls participants in timely action alert emails regarding legislative threats to fertility care and actions they can take from RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.
"We must stay informed and spread this information. Many people don't know or understand that these bills popping up targeting abortion actually have a disastrous impact on family-building options like IVF that so many people need to start their families," says Beth Zoneraich, COO of Pinnacle Fertility. "As healthcare providers, it's our responsibility to protect our patients' rights to access these treatments and maintain their decision-making power in regards to growing their family. 1 in 8 couples experience infertility, so many people rely on these treatments."
Pinnacle Fertility, a nationwide network of patient-first fertility practices, is asking their community and the general public to spread awareness and join the conversation online by sharing their personal stories and using #SaveIVF and #Access2IVF on social media.
Many states will begin to see new legislation proposed in the upcoming sessions that, while designed to restrict or ban abortion, may also intentionally or unintentionally target in vitro embryos. This legislation could have disastrous repercussions for the future of family-building in the US, including outlawing and criminalizing the ability to freeze embryos, utilizing genetic testing, miscarrying and pertinent care provided to the patient. Punitive measures could result in criminal felony charges, civil and licensure ramifications for physicians and healthcare providers.
"As a physician, we need to be able to provide necessary care to our patients. The language tossed around in these bills not only restricts patients' rights to access care necessary to build their families, but it also limits and threatens a physician's ability to provide essential medically-sound care without the looming fear of severe consequences," shares Dr. Fred Larsen, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist at Advanced Fertility Care, a Pinnacle Fertility clinic located in Phoenix, AZ.
Learn more, get involved, and take the #SaveIVF Pledge at savefertiltitycare.com.
Pinnacle Fertility is the nation's fastest-growing physician-centric fertility care platform, supporting high-performing fertility clinics and comprehensive fertility service providers nationwide. Under a united mission of fulfilling dreams by building families, Pinnacle clinics offer innovative technology and processes, compassionate patient care, and comprehensive fertility treatment services, ensuring families receive a high-touch experience on their path to parenthood.
For more information about Pinnacle Fertility, visit pinnaclefertility.com.
For more information about RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, visit resolve.org.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was tired of opening paint cans to find them dried out," said an inventor, from Munising, Mich., "So while resealing an oil-based can of enamel paint, I used my prototype to save the paint sleeve. A month later, I needed to use more of the paint. I removed the liner without getting paint anywhere, and the unused portion was ready. Without the save-your-paint sleeve, I believe the paint would have been unusable."
This patent-pending invention prevents the remaining unused portion of paint in a can from drying out. In doing so, it ensures that the paint remains in a fresh, useable condition. As a result, it helps to prevent paint waste. The invention features a simple design that is easy to position and use so it is ideal for painters, contractors, do-it-yourselfers, etc. Additionally, it can be easily removed when needed.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLP-148, 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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Bey’s late scoring surge helps Pistons top 76ers 102-94
By DAVE HOGG
Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 10 of his 20 points in the final 4:23 as the Detroit Pistons pulled away down the stretch and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 102-94. The Pistons had a 39-8 edge in scoring off the bench. Cade Cunningham scored 27 for Detroit, which snapped a three-game skid. Joel Embiid had 37 points and 15 rebounds for Philadelphia. James Harden had 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the 76ers. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/03/31/beys-late-scoring-surge-helps-pistons-top-76ers-102-94/ | 2022-04-01T04:18:55Z |
ATLANTA, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® has announced the early round of 2022 winners in the City of Atlanta, and Aventis Systems, Inc. has won for the 6th consecutive year. The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) assessed the winning companies using an independent research firm, which reviewed a number of key metrics. The scoring categories range from the benefits to the diversity of applicant companies, as well as various other vital factors.
Upon learning of the announcement, Tiffany Bloomer, President of Aventis Systems and Cortavo, reaffirmed her commitment to employee well-being and customer satisfaction. "Aventis Systems prides itself on happy and productive customers as well as the same for our employees. Employee satisfaction is paramount, really. Employees with work-life balance and solid benefits are happier in their work, and that trickles down to the experiences they give our customers," Tiffany stated. "We've really developed a rich company culture and it pays dividends year after year."
Tiffany was happy to elaborate on the rewards of a happy workforce. "We all know that labor shortages are a common challenge right now," she recognized. "But our culture ensures that top-flight talent wants to join us, and that our team members are happy where they're at."
Aventis Systems and Cortavo both offer a raft of amazing perks that distinguish them from the competition:
- Unlimited PTO
- Remote work
- Incentivized airline tickets
- Corporate personal trainer
- Company cell phone plan
- Student debt relief program
- Team building events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Tesla auto program
- Child care stipend
"These 2022 winning organizations have stood out during unpredictable times and have proven they are an employer of choice. They continue to keep the needs of their employees first and provide perks that include, development, wellbeing, work-life balance, rewards and recognition. In addition these winning companies offer a fantastic work culture and workplace environment that attracts and retains superior employees," said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Aventis Systems, Inc. offers custom IT solutions to build and operate complete physical and virtual infrastructures. Their comprehensive solutions include hardware, system and application software, along with an array of in-depth managed services including Cortavo, an all-inclusive Managed Services Provider that offers all the hardware, software and cloud services to address small business technology needs and challenges at a flat monthly fee. Since 2008, thousands of small business owners have entrusted Aventis Systems as their preferred IT provider because they "Get IT Done."
Call 1-855-AVENTIS, visit www.AventisSystems.com or connect with Cortavo at www.Cortavo.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in operations and employee enrichment leading to increased productivity and financial performance. This competition scores potential winners based on regional data of company performance and a set standard across the nation. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. There are numerous regional celebrations throughout the country such as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego and San Francisco. Nominations are now being accepted for all programs. Visit thebestandbrightest.com to nominate your organization.
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Drake W. Dunaway
Content Specialist
Cortavo by Aventis Systems
770.601.9646
drake.dunaway@aventissystems.com
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A gay Ohio substitute teacher was fired last week after handing out Pride bracelets to high school students, the latest example of LGBTQ discussion in schools sparking controversy amid heated debates in school boards and states around the country.
Jay Bowman said in a Facebook post he was fired for handing out First Capital Pride bracelets to his students at Huntington High School in Chillicothe, Ohio. Bowman said he also answered questions from students about the LGBTQ advocacy group.
"If a kid has questions, if a kid wants honesty, I don't think I should be forbidden from providing that," Bowman told CNN affiliate WSYX.
The First Capital Pride Coalition, based out of Chillicothe, Ohio, supports the LGBTQ community by offering community events, advocacy efforts focusing on inclusion, and health equity education.
"I don't try to recruit anyone. The parents are responsible for the kids. The parents are the ones that need to teach their kids right and wrong," Bowman said.
Huntington Local School District Superintendent Peter Ruby released a statement on Sunday, saying Bowman violated board policies by speaking about personal beliefs, "political and religious topics, as well as distributing bracelets."
"While we recognize there are diverse points of view on this matter, this policy exists for the purpose of ensuring all students feel comfortable in the classroom," Ruby said in a letter to the school community.
Asked if the district considers LGBTQ topics to be religious or political, Ruby told CNN, "There were a number of topics he spoke to students about (religious and political) more than just LGBTQ+ issues."
When addressing Bowman's firing, the superintendent said the district does not discipline substitutes because they are contracted through another entity. "We simply choose to not use those who violate board policies."
In a Facebook post from March 24, Bowman said, "the complaint originated from a school board member," and that he is "heartbroken" the district chose to dismiss him.
Bowman added in another post on March 27 that he "did technically, violate a policy" that he did not know about by handing out the bracelets. He went on to say he has "zero regrets."
Bowman told WSYX he has taught within the Huntington Local School District for 30 years, and during his career, nearly 40 former students and athletes shared their sexual identity with him.
"Huntington is my home. It is where I got my first teaching job. It is everything to me. It just is. I love this community."
Bowman's firing has elicited mixed emotions. Pictures shared with WSYX showed some students wore pride bracelets to class after his firing, but other photos show "love is love" signs ripped and tossed in the toilet at the high school.
The superintendent said a demonstration is planned at the school Monday, April 4, to support Bowman. Ruby said "student-led expression is permitted so long as there is no disruption to the education of students."
The next school board meeting will be April 11, according to the Huntington Local School District website. WSYX is reporting students and parents plan to attend the meeting to ask the school board to reconsider its policies.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vale S.A. ("Vale"), Vale Canada Limited ("Vale Canada") and Vale Overseas Limited ("Vale Overseas," and together with Vale and Vale Canada, the "Offerors") announce the commencement of offers to purchase (the "Offers"), for the applicable Consideration (as defined below), in cash, any and all of the Notes of the series set forth in the table below (the "Notes" and each a "series" of Notes), in an aggregate principal amount, excluding any premium and accrued and unpaid interest, of up to $1.0 billion (such aggregate principal amount, subject to increase by the Offerors, the "Maximum Purchase Amount").
The Offers are made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated June 3, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase") and the accompanying notice of guaranteed delivery (the "Notice of Guaranteed Delivery"). The Offers are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase, including the satisfaction or waiver, on or prior to the expiration date of the Maximum Purchase Condition (as defined below).
Indicative Timetable for the Offers
The Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 9, 2022 (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Date"). Holders of Notes who (i) validly tender and do not validly withdraw their Notes on or prior to the Expiration Date, or (ii) deliver a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and other required documents pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) on or prior to the Expiration Date and tender their Notes on or prior to the Guaranteed Delivery Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) will be eligible to receive the applicable Consideration (as defined below). Validly tendered Notes may be withdrawn in accordance with the terms of the Offers at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 9, 2022, unless extended, but not thereafter, except as described in the Offer to Purchase or as required by applicable law.
The Consideration payable per $1,000 principal amount of each series of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offers will be determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase (the "Consideration") by reference to the applicable fixed spread for such Notes specified in the table above plus the applicable yield based on the bid-side price of the applicable U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified in the tables above at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the Price Determination Date. Holders will also receive accrued and unpaid interest ("Accrued Interest") on Notes accepted for purchase in the Offers from, and including, the last interest payment date for the relevant series of Notes up to, but excluding, the Settlement Date.
The Offers are not contingent upon the valid tender of any minimum principal amount of Notes. The consummation of an Offer is not conditioned on the consummation of the other Offers. Each Offer is independent of the other Offers, and the Offerors may, subject to applicable law, withdraw or modify any Offer without withdrawing or modifying other Offers. Each Offeror's obligation to complete an Offer with respect to a particular series of Notes validly tendered is conditioned on the aggregate principal amount purchased for the Offers (the "Aggregate Purchase Amount") not exceeding the Maximum Purchase Amount, and on the Maximum Purchase Amount being sufficient to pay the Aggregate Purchase Amount for all validly tendered Notes of such series after paying the Aggregate Purchase Amount for all validly tendered Notes that have a higher Acceptance Priority Level (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) (the "Maximum Purchase Condition").
If the Maximum Purchase Condition is not satisfied with respect to an Offer for any particular series of Notes (the "Non-Covered Notes"), then the Offerors may, at any time at or prior to the Expiration Date:
(a) terminate the Offer with respect such series of Non-Covered Notes, and promptly return all validly tendered Notes of such series of Non-Covered Notes to the respective tendering holders; or
(b) waive the Maximum Purchase Condition with respect to such series of Non-Covered Notes and accept all Notes of such series, and of any series of Notes having a higher Acceptance Priority Level validly tendered; or
(c) if there is any series of Non-Covered Notes for which:
1. the Aggregate Purchase Amount necessary to purchase all validly tendered Notes of such series, plus
2. the Aggregate Purchase Amount necessary to purchase all validly tendered Notes of all series having a higher Acceptance Priority Level than such series of Notes, other than any series of Non-Covered Notes,
are equal to, or less than, the Maximum Purchase Amount, accept all validly tendered Notes of such series of Non-Covered Notes or, if there are more than one series of Non-Covered Notes satisfying the conditions of this clause (c), accept all validly tendered Notes of the series of Non-Covered Notes satisfying the conditions of this clause (c) having a higher Acceptance Priority Level, until there is no series of Notes to be considered for purchase for which the conditions set forth above are met.
It is possible that a series of Notes with a particular Acceptance Priority Level will fail to meet the conditions set forth above and therefore will not be accepted for purchase, even if one or more series with a higher or lower Acceptance Priority Level is accepted for purchase. If a series of Notes is accepted for purchase under the Offers, all Notes of that series that are validly tendered will be accepted for purchase.
For purposes of determining whether the Maximum Purchase Condition is satisfied, the Offerors will assume that all Notes tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures will be duly delivered at or prior to the Guaranteed Delivery Date and the Offerors will not subsequently adjust the acceptance of the Notes in accordance with the Acceptance Priority Levels if any such Notes are not so delivered. The Offerors reserve the right, subject to applicable law, to waive the Maximum Purchase Condition with respect to any Offer.
Additional Information
Vale has retained BMO Capital Markets Corp., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. to serve as dealer managers (the "Dealer Managers") and D.F. King & Co., Inc. ("D.F. King") to serve as tender and information agent for the Offers. The Offer to Purchase and any related supplements are available at the D.F. King website at www.dfking.com/vale. The full details of the Offers, including complete instructions on how to tender Notes, are included in the Offer to Purchase. Holders of Notes are strongly encouraged to carefully read the Offer to Purchase, including materials incorporated by reference therein, because they will contain important information. Requests for the Offer to Purchase and any related supplements may also be directed to D.F. King by telephone at +1 (212) 269-5550 (collect) or +1 (866) 796-7184 (US toll free) or in writing at vale@dfking.com. Questions about the Offers may be directed to BMO Capital Markets Corp. by telephone at (833) 418-0762 (toll free) or (212) 702-1840 (collect), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. by telephone at +1 (800) 558-3745 (toll free) or +1 (212) 723-6106 (collect), Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc. by telephone at +1 866-807-6030 (toll free) or +1 212-261-7802 (collect), MUFG Securities Americas Inc. by telephone at +1 (877) 744-4532 (toll free) or +1 (212) 405-748 (collect), Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. by telephone at (833) 498-1660 (toll free) or (212) 225-5559 (collect) and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. by telephone at +1 (888) 284-9760 (toll free) or +1 (212) 224-5328 (collect).
This news release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Offers are being made only by, and pursuant to the terms of, the Offer to Purchase. The Offers are not being made in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction where the laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be made by the Dealer Managers on behalf of the Offerors. None of the Offerors, D.F. King, the Dealer Managers or the trustee with respect to the Notes, nor any of their affiliates, makes any recommendation as to whether holders should tender or refrain from tendering all or any portion of their Notes in response to the Offers. None of the Offerors, D.F. King, the Dealer Managers or the trustee with respect to the Notes, nor any of their affiliates, has authorized any person to give any information or to make any representation in connection with the Offers other than the information and representations contained in the Offer to Purchase.
For further information, please contact:
Vale.RI@vale.com
Ivan Fadel: ivan.fadel@vale.com
Andre Werner: andre.werner@vale.com
Mariana Rocha: mariana.rocha@vale.com
Samir Bassil: samir.bassil@vale.com
This press release may include statements that present Vale's expectations about future events or results. All statements, when based upon expectations about the future, involve various risks and uncertainties. Vale cannot guarantee that such statements will prove correct. These risks and uncertainties include factors related to the following: (a) the countries where we operate, especially Brazil and Canada; (b) the global economy; (c) the capital markets; (d) the mining and metals prices and their dependence on global industrial production, which is cyclical by nature; and (e) global competition in the markets in which Vale operates. To obtain further information on factors that may lead to results different from those forecast by Vale, please consult the reports Vale files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Brazilian Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) and in particular the factors discussed under "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in Vale's annual report on Form 20-F.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio school districts could begin arming employees as soon as this fall under legislation approved by Republican lawmakers and set to be signed by GOP Gov. Mike DeWine.
Democrats said the proposal, which is optional for schools, sends the wrong message a week after the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Republicans say the measure could prevent such shootings. Lawmakers fast-tracked the legislation to counter the impact of a court ruling that said, under current law, armed school workers would need hundreds of hours of training.
The bill will protect children by ensuring instruction is specific to schools and including significant scenario-based training, DeWine said late Wednesday in announcing his support.
The measure is opposed by major law enforcement groups, gun control advocates, and the state’s teachers’ unions, which asked DeWine to veto the measure. It’s supported by a handful of police departments and school districts.
Under the latest version of the bill, school employees who carry guns would need up to 24 hours of initial training, then up to eight hours of requalification training annually.
DeWine, who is expected to sign the bill later this month, also announced that the state’s construction budget will provide $100 million for school security upgrades in schools and $5 million for upgrades at colleges. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ohio-governor-to-sign-bill-allowing-armed-school-employees/ | 2022-06-02T22:49:48Z |
MIAMI, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) (the "Company") today announced that it has priced its private offering of $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 11.625% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the "Notes"). The Notes will mature on August 15, 2027. The Notes are expected to be issued on or around August 18, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the Notes to repay principal payments on debt maturing in 2022 and/or 2023 (including to pay fees and expenses in connection with such repayments). Pending such uses, the Company may temporarily apply the proceeds to repay borrowings under its revolving credit facilities or other borrowings.
Nothing contained herein shall constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security. The Notes are being offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and outside the United States, only to certain non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S. The Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release relating to, among other things, our future performance estimates, forecasts and projections constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited, to: statements regarding revenues, costs and financial results for 2022 and beyond. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "driving," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "seek," "should," "will," "would," "considering," and similar expressions are intended to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, are based on judgments, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of the global incidence and continued spread of COVID-19, which has had and will continue to have an adverse impact on our business, liquidity and results of operations, or other contagious illnesses on economic conditions and the travel industry in general and the financial position and operating results of our Company in particular, such as: governmental and self-imposed travel restrictions and guest cancellations; our ability to extend the maturities of our existing bank facilities; our ability to obtain sufficient financing, capital or revenues to satisfy liquidity needs, capital expenditures, debt repayments and other financing needs; the effectiveness of the actions we have taken to improve and address our liquidity needs; the impact of the economic and geopolitical environment on key aspects of our business including the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, such as the demand for cruises, passenger spending, and operating costs; incidents or adverse publicity concerning our ships, port facilities, land destinations and/or passengers or the cruise vacation industry in general; concerns over safety, health and security of guests and crew; our COVID-19 protocols and any other health protocols we may develop in response to infectious diseases may be costly and less effective than we expect in reducing the risk of infection and spread of such disease on our cruise ships; further impairments of our goodwill, long-lived assets, equity investments and notes receivable; an inability to source our crew or our provisions and supplies from certain places; an increase in concern about the risk of illness on our ships or when travelling to or from our ships, all of which reduces demand; unavailability of ports of call; growing anti-tourism sentiments and environmental concerns; changes in U.S. foreign travel policy; the uncertainties of conducting business internationally and expanding into new markets and new ventures; our ability to recruit, develop and retain high quality personnel; changes in operating and financing costs; our indebtedness, any additional indebtedness we may incur and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, the impact of higher interest rates and fuel prices; vacation industry competition and changes in industry capacity and overcapacity; the risks and costs related to cyber security attacks, data breaches, protecting our systems and maintaining integrity and security of our business information, as well as personal data of our guests, employees and others; the impact of new or changing legislation and regulations or governmental orders on our business; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; the effects of weather, natural disasters and seasonality on our business; the impact of issues at shipyards, including ship delivery delays, ship cancellations or ship construction cost increases; shipyard unavailability; the unavailability or cost of air service; our ability to obtain sufficient financing or capital for our needs or obtain such financing on capital on terms that are acceptable or consistent with our expectations; our substantial debt and the significant amount of cash to service such debt; the restrictive debt covenants that may limit our ability to finance our future operations and capital needs and to pursue business opportunities and activities, and our ability to comply with such covenants; the impact of increased regulatory oversight and the phasing out of LIBOR on the value of a portion of our indebtedness; and uncertainties of a foreign legal system as we are not incorporated in the United States.
In addition, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently heightened by and will continue to be heightened by, or in the future may be heightened by, the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks.
Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world with a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to approximately 1,000 destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three award winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the brands have an additional 10 ships on order as of June 30, 2022.
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FLOWOOD, Miss., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zavation Medical Products ("Zavation" or the "Company"), an innovative designer and manufacturer of high-quality spinal implants, instruments, MIS procedural kits, and biologics headquartered in Flowood, MS, announced the FDA 510K Clearance of eZspand™ Lateral, an expandable lumbar interbody fusion device.
The eZspand™ Lateral, part of the Zavation eZspand™ Interbody System, features unmatched expandable precision paired with continual expansion to provide an optimized fit for each patient. This optimized fit allows for enhancement of structural stability and improved sagittal balance. eZspand™ Lateral does not require secondary locking, minimizing procedural steps. The cage has up to 15° lordosis and the ability to back fill with bone graft. Each implant expands to 6mm from the insertion height to create a large graft window that facilitates fusion. The benefits of continuous height adjustment, up to 6mm expansion paired with no secondary locking step, separate eZspand™ Lateral from its competitors.
Zavation's market share and active surgeon base continues to rapidly grow given the Company's ability to adapt to surgeon/patient needs, consistently upgrade its instruments, and engineer devices with incomparable simplicity and precision. Zavation's sustained investment in research and development will further enhance its expandable technologies and accelerate market share and active surgeon base gains.
"Our product development team's dedication to creatively blending simplicity and precision in a robust product design has produced an expandable product that we believe is the new gold standard in facilitating patient fusion in a seamless and simplified procedure," said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief Executive Officer. "With restoration of alignment being of critical importance, the eZspand™ Lateral was developed to help surgeons address stability and sagittal alignment, while maximizing lordotic correction. This product is an example of Zavation's commitment to offering innovative and differentiated products in conjunction with market leading customer service to best serve our surgeons and distributor network."
The Zavation eZspand™ Interbody System implants are indicated for spinal fusion procedures to be used with autogenous bone graft in skeletally mature patients. The Zavation eZspand™ Interbody System implants are intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The device is intended to be used in patients who have had six months of non-operative treatment.
The Zavation eZspand™ Interbody System implants are intended to be used with supplemental internal fixation appropriate for the implanted level, including the Zavation Spinal System.
Based in Flowood, MS, Zavation designs, engineers, and manufactures a portfolio of spinal hardware and biologics covering key areas including cervical, thoracolumbar, interbody fusion, interventional spine, and minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 2012, Zavation has experienced exceptional growth and created a national network of numerous distributors across the United States. The Company has commercialized over 25 product families since inception. Zavation operates a newly constructed 75,000 square foot vertically integrated facility in Flowood, MS. To learn more information about Zavation and the Company's suite of products, visit www.zavation.com.
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Twenty-Sixth Consecutive Period of Record Revenue
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEYE) (the "Company"), an industry-leading SaaS accessibility platform delivering website accessibility compliance to businesses of all sizes, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"AudioEye delivered revenue at the high end of our guidance with 26% growth while also shrinking non-GAAP operating loss per share to ($0.02), with a GAAP loss per share of ($0.23)," said AudioEye CEO David Moradi. "A scalable platform coupled with human-assisted technology is the preferred solution for businesses to address accessibility in a cost effective and timely manner. We will continue investing in our platform and are excited to deliver further innovations to our product in the second half."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- Total revenue increased approximately 26% to a record $7.6M from $6.0M in the same prior year period. Both the Partner and Marketplace and Enterprise channels contributed to revenue growth.
- Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) as of June 30, 2022, increased 19% to $28.7M from $24.1M as of June 30, 2021.
- Gross profit increased to a record $5.7M, or 75.7% of total revenue, from $4.5M, or 74.9% of total revenue, in the same prior year period. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to revenue growth and continued improvement in the automation of our product offerings.
- Total operating expenses increased 10% to $8.3M from $7.6M in the same prior year period. The increase in operating expenses was due primarily to general and administrative costs related to the addition of the Bureau of Internet Accessibility in March 2022 and non-recurring items.
- Net loss available to common stockholders was $2.6M, or $(0.23) per share, compared to $1.8M, or $(0.17) per share, in the same prior year period. The greater net loss was primarily due to a gain on loan forgiveness recognized in the second quarter of 2021. Excluding the non-recurring gain, net loss would have improved $0.5m from June 2021.
- Non-GAAP net loss in the quarter was $0.2M, or $(0.02) per share, compared to $0.6M, or $(0.06) per share, in the same prior year period. The non-GAAP net loss and EPS performance reflects adjustments primarily for non-cash stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization expense and non-recurring items.
On June 30, 2022, the Company had $9.3M in cash compared to $12.0M on March 31, 2022. The cash change was in line with expectations and included $0.4 million for stock repurchase and $1.0m for payments on non-recurring items.
Other Updates
- In July, the Company formally announced two partnership deals with Celerant and Vendasta. These partners are the leaders in their respective industries and have the potential to generate significant revenue for AudioEye over the long term.
- On June 2, 2022, the Company announced a $3 million stock repurchase program. As of June 30, 2022, we have repurchased approximately $410,000 in shares under this program.
- As of June 30, 2022, AudioEye had approximately 76,000 customers, up from 75,000 customers on June 30, 2021. Customer count increased primarily due to continued expansion in the number of customers in the Partner and Marketplace channel. In Q1 2022, the customer count decreased due to re-negotiations with a digital agency upgrading from a basic tier to a more advanced offering. We are pleased to confirm that a new agreement has been signed with this agency in August 2022 and is expected to result in higher ARR and customer count over the next few quarters.
Financial Outlook
The Company expects revenue to equal between $7.65 and $7.85 million in the third quarter of 2022, representing 25% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
Conference Call Information
AudioEye management will hold a conference call today, August 9, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss these results, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time)
U.S. dial-in number: 844-826-3033
International number: 412-317-5185
Access code: 10169405
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact MZ Group at 561-489-5315.
The conference call will also be webcast live and available for replay, which will be accessible via the investor relations section of the company's website. The audio recording will remain available via the investor relations section of the company's website for 90 days.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 23, 2022.
Toll-free replay number: 844-512-2921
International replay number: 412-317-6671
Replay passcode: 10169405
About AudioEye
AudioEye is an industry-leading digital accessibility platform delivering ADA and WCAG compliance at scale. By combining easy-to-use technology and subject matter expertise, AudioEye helps companies and content creators solve every aspect of web accessibility—from finding and resolving issues to navigating legal compliance, to ongoing monitoring and upkeep. Trusted by the FCC, ADP, Samsung, Tommy Hilfiger, and others, AudioEye delivers automated remediations and continuous monitoring for accessibility issues without making fundamental changes to website architecture, source code, or browser-based tools. Join us on our mission to eradicate barriers to digital access, visit www.audioeye.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements in this press release or regarding the stock repurchase program about AudioEye's expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, prospects, financial condition, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as "believe", "anticipate", "should", "confident", "intend", "plan", "will", "expects", "estimates", "projects", "positioned", "strategy", "outlook" and similar words. You should read the statements that contain these types of words carefully. Such forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the source of funds to be used to repurchase any shares under the program, future cash flows of the Company, anticipated contributions from new sales channels, long-term growth prospects, opportunities in the digital accessibility industry, our revenue and ARR guidance, and our expectation of investments in marketing and sales. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including the variability of AudioEye's revenue and financial performance; risks associated with our new platform, sales channels and offerings; product development and technological changes; the acceptance of AudioEye's products in the marketplace by existing and potential future customers; competition; inherent uncertainties and costs associated with litigation; general economic conditions; and uncertainties regarding the impact on our business and the overall economy from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. These and other risks are described more fully in AudioEye's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There may be events in the future that AudioEye is not able to predict accurately or over which AudioEye has no control. Forward-looking statements reflect management's view as of the date of this press release, and AudioEye urges you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. AudioEye does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements to reflect events or uncertainties.
About Key Operating Metrics
We consider annual recurring revenue ("ARR") as a key operating metric and a key indicator of our overall business. We also use ARR as (i) one of the primary methods for planning and forecasting overall expectations and for evaluating, on at least a quarterly and annual basis, actual results against such expectations; and (ii) as a performance metric for certain executive stock-based compensation awards.
We manage customers through two primary channels, Enterprise and Partner and Marketplace. Enterprise channel consists of our larger customers and organizations, including those with non-platform custom websites, who generally engage directly with AudioEye sales personnel for custom pricing and solutions. This channel also includes federal, state and local government agencies. The Partner and Marketplace channel consists of our CMS partners, platform & agency partners, authorized resellers and our marketplace. This channel serves small and medium sized businesses who are on a partner or reseller's web-hosting platform or who purchase an AudioEye solution from our marketplace.
We define ARR as the sum of (i) for our Enterprise channel, the total of the average annual recurring fee amount under each active paid contract at the date of determination, plus (ii) for our Partner and Marketplace channel, the recognized monthly fee amount for all paying customers at the date of determination, in each case, assuming no changes to the subscription, multiplied by 12 months. This determination includes both annual and monthly contracts for recurring products. Some of our contracts are cancelable, which may impact future ARR. ARR excludes revenue from our PDF remediation services business, Mobile App report business and other report delivery services.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
From time to time, we review adjusted financial measures that assist us in comparing our operating performance consistently over time, as such measures remove the impact of certain items, as applicable, such as our capital structure (primarily interest charges), items outside the control of the management team (taxes), and expenses that do not relate to our core operations, including transaction-related expenses and other costs that are expected to be non-recurring. In order to provide investors with greater insight, and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used in our financial and operational decision-making, the Company has supplemented the Financial Statements presented on a GAAP basis in this press release with the following non-GAAP financial measures: Non-GAAP earnings (loss) and Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share.
These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Company results as reported under GAAP. The Company compensates for such limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures only as supplemental data. We also provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures used. Investors are encouraged to carefully review this reconciliation. In addition, because these non-GAAP measures are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and are susceptible to varying calculations, these measures, as defined by us, may differ from and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
We define: (i) Non-GAAP earnings (loss) as net income (loss), plus interest expense, plus depreciation and amortization expense, plus stock-based compensation expense, plus non-cash valuation adjustment to contingent consideration, plus certain litigation expense, plus certain acquisition expense, plus loss on impairment of long-lived assets, plus loss on disposal of property and equipment, and less gain on loan forgiveness; and (ii) Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share as net income (loss) per diluted common share, plus interest expense, plus depreciation and amortization expense, plus stock-based compensation expense, plus non-cash valuation adjustment to contingent consideration, plus certain litigation expense, plus certain acquisition expense, plus loss on impairment of long-lived assets, plus loss on disposal of property and equipment, and less gain on loan forgiveness, each on a per share basis. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share would include incremental shares in the share count that are considered anti-dilutive in a GAAP net loss position. However, no incremental shares apply when there is a Non-GAAP loss per diluted share, as is the case for the periods presented in this press release.
Non-GAAP earnings (loss) and Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share are used to facilitate a comparison of our operating performance on a consistent basis from period to period and provide for a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than GAAP measures alone. All of the items adjusted in the Non-GAAP earnings (loss) to net loss and the related per share calculations are either recurring non-cash items, or items that management does not consider in assessing our on-going operating performance. In the case of the non-cash items, such as stock-based compensation expense and valuation adjustments to assets and liabilities, management believes that investors may find it useful to assess our comparative operating performance because the measures without such items are expected to be less susceptible to variances in actual performance resulting from expenses that do not relate to our core operations and are more reflective of other factors that affect operating performance. In the case of items that do not relate to our core operations, management believes that investors may find it useful to assess our operating performance if the measures are presented without these items because their financial impact does not reflect ongoing operating performance.
Non-GAAP earnings (loss) is not a measure of liquidity under GAAP, or otherwise, and is not an alternative to cash flow from continuing operating activities, despite the advantages regarding the use and analysis of these measures as mentioned above. Non-GAAP earnings (loss) and Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share, as disclosed in this press release, have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP; nor are these measures intended to be measures of liquidity or free cash flow for our discretionary use.
To properly and prudently evaluate our business, we encourage readers to review the GAAP financial statements included in this press release, and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. The following table sets forth reconciliations of Non-GAAP loss to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP-based measure, as well as Non-GAAP loss per diluted share to net loss per diluted share, the most directly comparable GAAP-based measure, are included in this press release. We strongly urge readers to review these reconciliations, along with the consolidated financial statements included in this press release.
Investor Contact:
Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA
AEYE@mzgroup.us
(561) 374-0177
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- Live Conference Call and Webcast at 4:30 PM ET -
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: EIGR), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapies to treat and cure hepatitis delta virus (HDV) and other serious diseases, today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 4:30 PM ET to discuss its first quarter 2022 financial results and provide a business update.
The live and replayed webcast of the call will be available through the company's website at www.eigerbio.com. To participate in the live call by phone, dial (844) 743-2495 (U.S.) or (661) 378-9529 (International) and enter conference ID 2392544. The webcast will be archived and available for replay for at least 90 days after the event.
About Eiger
Eiger is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapies to treat and cure hepatitis delta virus (HDV) and other serious rare diseases. The Eiger HDV platform includes two first-in-class therapies in Phase 3 that target critical host processes involved in viral replication. All five Eiger rare disease programs have been granted FDA breakthrough therapy designation.
For additional information about Eiger and its clinical programs, please visit www.eigerbio.com.
Investors:
Sylvia Wheeler
Wheelhouse Life Science Advisors
swheeler@wheelhouselsa.com
Media:
Sarah Mathieson
SVP, Corporate Affairs
smathieson@eigerbio.com
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Man rescues wife of 37 years after tornado destroys home
SEDGEWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) - A Kansas man pulled his wife to safety after a tornado flattened their home, trapping her under a pile of rubble.
James Moore is still in shock after living his worst nightmare April 28 when a tornado struck in Sedgewick County, Kansas. He and his wife of 37 years, Kathy Moore, lived in one of the first houses hit by the tornado.
“The lights went out, and two seconds later, my house had flipped and spun and was totally demolished,” James Moore said. “When you’re in a house full of heavy objects and you’re tumbling with them, it’s kind of hard to tell what hit you.”
After digging himself out of a pile of debris, James Moore had only one thing on his mind: finding his wife.
“I started looking around, calling my wife’s name, and I kept calling it,” he said.
For a moment, time stood still. She wasn’t responding.
“Finally, I was screaming it, and then, I heard her crying,” he said.
James Moore found his wife trapped under a pile of rubble and a giant piece of the roof that fell on her. She was crying in pain but alive.
That’s when he says a miracle happened.
“I started just lifting it off of her… Normally, I don’t have the muscles for that stuff,” he said.
James Moore is disabled and says there’s no way he should have had the strength to get his wife out. But once she was in arms, nothing else mattered.
“When I found her, we sat there and hugged, and I told her I loved her. She said she loved me. I held her until EMS showed up,” he said.
Kathy Moore suffered a broken back and an injury to her head, but she’s going to be OK. She was recently released from the intensive care unit and will spend two to four weeks in assisted living while completing physical therapy.
James Moore ended up with deep cuts on his arm and a torn ligament from lifting the roof off her.
Their home was destroyed by the tornado, and he says he doesn’t even know where to start, as he tries to salvage anything he can. But he is grateful he still has what will always matter most: his wife and best friend.
The family set up a GoFundMe for help covering their medical and rebuilding expenses.
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All-day music and food festival highlights local farms, businesses and organizations
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farm Aid 2022, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, will showcase an all-star music lineup of artists—all donating their performances in support of family farmers and good food. A limited number of tickets are still available.
Farm Aid's Executive Director Carolyn Mugar praised Live Nation, Legend's Hospitality, Coastal Credit Union Music Park and Farm Aid staff who partnered with the regional business and farming community to make this event possible.
"The annual Farm Aid festival brings so many people together. The participation of farmers, food businesses and farm and food organizations across North Carolina, the Southeast and the country creates a dynamic community," said Mugar. "Family farmers will be spotlighted on stage and off; delicious ingredients from local and sustainable farms will be served in our HOMEGROWN Concessions; and farm and food organizations will bring interactive experiences to the HOMEGROWN Village. We hope the entire experience of Farm Aid 2022 will prompt festivalgoers to explore how farmers and eaters can work together for the health of our planet."
- Farm Aid's HOMEGROWN Village (Noon to 5 p.m.) will engage festivalgoers in hands-on activities about climate, soil, water, energy, food and farming. Festivalgoers can hear farmers and artists discuss pressing issues and share inspiring stories on the FarmYard Stage. In the HOMEGROWN Skills tent, attendees can participate in demonstrations to learn agrarian skills and celebrate the cultures of agriculture.
- Farm Aid's HOMEGROWN Concessions® will serve food with ingredients that are sustainably produced by family farmers using ecological practices with a fair price paid to the farmers. HOMEGROWN Concessions® will offer North Carolina pasture-raised beef burgers and hot dogs; pasture-raised pork links and sausages; heritage Motherland Okra in a grains, beans and greens bowl; heirloom tomato sandwiches on bread from North Carolina-grown organic wheat; North Carolina-caught fish and shrimp; and organic red beans and Carolina Gold rice salad. Vendors include Las Gringas Food Truck, Caribbean Kicker, The Pit, Dusty Donuts, Jeff's Amazing Kettle Corn, Patchwork Family Farms, Basnight's Lone Cedar Café, Lilly Den Farm, Tastiest Corner in Durham and Ran-Lew Milk Company.
With a goal of zero waste, HOMEGROWN Concessions® uses compostable service ware and Farm Aid promotes and supports composting in the venue. Interfaith Food Shuttle will pick up and distribute any foodstuffs remaining after the event. - HOMEGROWN Catering for artists, crew, volunteers and staff accepted in-kind donations from: Weaver Street Coop, Foster Caviness, Applegate, Natural Tableware, Hickory Nut Gap, Oatly, Liquid Death Mountain Water, Spindrift, Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs, Frontier Co-op, Equal Exchange, OKE, Local Hive Honey, Lundberg Family Farms, e.pryor chocolate, Ran-Lew Milk Company and Parkhurst Dining. Trucking services were donated by Happy Dirt and US Foods.
- Farm Aid's HOMEGROWN Youthmarkets will sell seasonal fruit and more. HOMEGROWN Youthmarkets will be staffed by young people from FFA chapters at Millbrook and Apex High Schools and The Grange.
- On the FarmYard Stage, farmers and artists will discuss pressing issues and share inspiring stories showcasing food and farming in the region and across the country. Topics include how farmers and eaters can lead policy efforts to change the farm and food system, how farmers can mitigate climate change through sustainable agriculture, and how farmers can be resilient in the face of climate change and other stressors.
- In the HOMEGROWN Skills Tent, festivalgoers can learn how to grow their own oyster mushrooms, save seeds between seasons, garden in small spaces and even manage backyard animals! Additionally, attendees can check out the petting zoo or swap seeds with local farmers all day.
- Flowers, straw bales and pumpkin décor will be sourced and purchased from local farmers.
- Farm Aid's merchandise will feature T-shirts, totes, hoodies and jean jackets all made with organic cotton, screen-printed at union shop Mirror Image in Rhode Island and also from TS Designs in North Carolina.
- Farm Aid 2022 will feature performances by Willie Nelson & Family, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, and Margo Price, as well as Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Allison Russell, Charley Crockett, Brittney Spencer and Particle Kid.
- Circle Network will broadcast the festival on television beginning at 7 p.m. ET, with live and prerecorded segments from Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Circle also will stream Farm Aid 2022 on its Facebook, Twitter and TikTok pages (@CircleAllAccess) throughout the day, beginning with the 11 a.m. press event. Fans can find Circle on its linear feed and across most streaming platforms, including Roku, DISH, Samsung TV Plus, Peacock, VIZIO SmartCast, Tubi, Redbox and more.
- Beginning at noon ET, SiriusXM subscribers will be able to listen to Farm Aid 2022 on Willie's Roadhouse (channel 59) and Dave Matthews Band Radio (channel 30) via SiriusXM radios and on the SXM App. The live coverage also will include backstage interviews with artists and stories from family farmers, hosted by SiriusXM's Dallas Wayne. All coverage will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the Farm Aid festival in Raleigh and the organization's year-round work to strengthen family farm agriculture.
- FarmAid.org, Farm Aid's YouTube channel and DISH's Facebook page will livestream Farm Aid 2022 beginning at 11 a.m. ET with the Farm Aid press event. The press event—featuring Farm Aid artists, farmers and food producers from across the Southeast—will livestream for the first time, offering fans at home a special opportunity to experience a dynamic conversation between farmers and artists.
Festivalgoers can access the entire Farm Aid experience through the official Farm Aid 2022 mobile app, available now for iPhone and Android devices. Fans will be able to use the app to get details about the HOMEGROWN Concessions® menu; learn the stories of local farmers; and make a personalized schedule of music, workshops and artist briefings for the day.
Based on the latest local guidelines, attendees are not required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test and/or vaccination for entry into this event. In the best interest of fans and staff, Farm Aid encourages festivalgoers to wear a mask throughout the duration of the event. Venue and Farm Aid staff are staying up to date on the latest CDC guidance and industry best practices to limit the transmission of COVID-19. Be sure to check FarmAid.org for the latest updates and guidelines as entry requirements are subject to change.
A limited number of tickets remain available. Ticket prices range from $75 to $315 and are available for purchase at LiveNation.com.
Farm Aid will be offering rare and unique artist-signed and other memorabilia items, including guitars, albums and prints, with proceeds to benefit Farm Aid. The silent auction will run online at farmaid.org/auction from Sept. 24–Oct. 7.
Sponsors of Farm Aid 2022 include DISH Network, Patagonia Workwear, Coastal Credit Union Foundation, Moink, Spindrift, Frontier Co-Op, Deep River Brewing Company.
For event updates, follow Farm Aid on Twitter (@FarmAid), Facebook (facebook.com/farmaid) and Instagram (instagram.com/farmaid), and visit farmaid.org/festival. Festivalgoers are encouraged to use the hashtags #FarmAid2022 and #Road2FarmAid to join the conversation on social media around this year's festival.
Farm Aid's mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid's work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. Since 1985, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $64 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.
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LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Enochian Biosciences, Inc. ("Enochian Biosciences" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: ENOB) for violations of the securities laws.
The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. The DOJ announced the arrest of Enochian Biosciences co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukçu on May 25, 2022, during trading hours. Gumrukçu faces charges in a murder-for-hire conspiracy. Based on this news, shares of Enochian Biosciences plummeted by 37% on the same day.
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Kansas teachers rally in Topeka for special education funding
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A political action committee invited hundreds of teachers to come together Saturday afternoon to rally for special education funding.
Over a hundred teachers came together in Topeka to rally for an increase in funding for special education, which they say will increase general school funding across the state.
Freedom to Learn invited hundreds of teachers from around the state together to address one issue.
“Lawmakers here in Topeka have voted to significantly under-fund special-education in public Kansas schools and as all of you know that has a domino affect,” said Sloane Heller, Chairperson for Freedom to Learn.
“When we don’t get enough funds to fund special education, they have to take money from the general education so all kids suffer when that happens,” said Linda Becker, who has been a special education teacher for the past twenty-seven years.
Freedom to Learn says the lack of funding has forced some Kansas districts to make decisions such as cutting staff and combining grade levels. They say there are currently over thirteen-hundred teacher vacancies just in Kansas.
“We’re having trouble getting people who want to teach anymore, the funding is a problem, they don’t find it enough to be able to pay teachers to do their job,” said Becker.
Together the teachers wrote their concerns on postcards that will be delivered to the legislature.
Doctor Steven Noble, Superintendent of the Seaman School District says now that Kansas has solid footing in its budget, its time to start investing in kids.
“We have the opportunity to right this ship, now is the time to do the right thing, now is the time to do the right thing for our special education students and all of our students of Kansas,” said Dr. Noble.
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NEW YORK, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA) between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Okta securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Okta class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6365 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. 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) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (2) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (3) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (4) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (5) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (6) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Okta class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6365 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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This investment in Mucci Farms will accelerate the growth of an industry leader, complement Cox's existing controlled environment agriculture business and expand Cox's cleantech portfolio.
ATLANTA, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises announced a significant strategic investment in Mucci Farms, a 60-year industry leader with a network of thousands of acres of indoor grown fruits and vegetables. As a long-term operator and investor, Cox is uniquely positioned and committed to partnering with Mucci Farms to scale and meet growing consumer demand. This strategic partnership is the next phase in Cox building a multibillion-dollar controlled environment agriculture (CEA) business and establishing Cox as one of the leading providers of sustainable produce across North America.
This transaction builds on Cox's more than $1 billion investment in sustainable technologies since 2007. Mucci Farms expands Cox's controlled environment agriculture business through a greater variety of sustainably grown produce and enhanced geographic reach.
"Mucci Farms combines its multigenerational farming expertise and technological innovations to grow high-quality, great tasting produce," said Steve Bradley, vice president of cleantech, Cox Enterprises. "It's the perfect complement to our expanding footprint in sustainable agriculture, and we look forward to working together with the Mucci Farms team to transform the industry."
Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Mucci Farms supplies fresh produce to major retailers across Canada and the United States. The industry leader has greenhouses in both countries with a dedicated team of more than 2,000 employees. With annual investments in world class technology, Mucci Farms places a high emphasis on automation and robotics to improve efficiencies from seed to retail.
The company is committed to sustainability and innovation through every aspect of its operations. This includes award-winning sustainable packaging, an aggressive water recycling program, integrated pest management and the largest grow light program in the Canadian CEA industry.
"It's humbling to see how far we have come as an organization that was once a small family business," said principals Bert Mucci, Danny Mucci, Gianni Mucci and Joe Spano in a joint statement. "For several decades, we have had tremendous growth at Mucci Farms to bring us to the forefront of controlled environment agriculture. The core of our organization and success has been rooted in family values across the board, from our internal teams to our partners. We are committed to supporting our customers with high-quality products, excellence in execution and vertically integrated support from seed to retail. We are excited to continue this journey with Cox Enterprises, who share those values and that vision and will support our efforts to provide more communities with fresh produce from coast to coast."
Cox Enterprises is dedicated to building a better future through our leading communications, automotive and media companies. Our major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Automotive, and we are strategically investing in new industries and emerging technologies, with sizeable interests in clean technology and health care. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox is a global company with $20 billion in annual revenues and brands that include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Cox Homelife. Founded in 1898 by Ohio Governor James M. Cox, the company is a family-owned business committed to its people, communities and planet. To learn more about Cox, visit coxenterprises.com.
Mucci Farms is a second-generation fruit and vegetable grower headquartered in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, with over 60 years of growing experience. Vertically integrated from seed to retail, the company owns and operates greenhouse and warehouse facilities spanning the continent with a mission to deliver the highest quality of fresh produce in the market through innovation at all levels. Committed to executional excellence through a highly collaborative team, the award-winning company is heavily invested in automation and technology, along with world class research and development to offer consumers the most flavorful varieties in the world. To learn more about Mucci Farms, visit muccifarms.com or find us on all major social media platforms.
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Amid Russia’s shelling of Ukraine, Zelenskyy seeks to strengthen ranks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — With Russian shelling across the country showing no signs of easing, Ukraine’s leaders on Monday were looking to strengthen their own ranks after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed from office some of his most prominent officials because of alleged “poor performance” over clearing their agencies of “collaborators and traitors.”
Internal investigations and checks will be launched following the replacement of the head of Ukraine’s Security Service, or SBU, Ivan Bakanov, and Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova, said Andriy Smirnov, deputy head of Ukraine’s presidential office. Acting heads of the two agencies have been appointed in the meantime. officials said.
“Six months into the war, we continue to uncover loads of these people in each of these agencies,” said Andriy Smirnov, the deputy head of Ukraine’s presidential office.
Analysts said the move is designed to strengthen Zelenskyy’s control over the army and the security agencies that have been led by people appointed before the war. Zelenskyy “needs an effective Prosecutor (General’s) office, and (an effective) SBU” agency, Volodymyr Fesenko, political analyst with the Penta Center think tank, told The Associated Press.
“In the conditions of a war, Zelenskyy needs leaders that are capable of tackling several tasks at the same time -- to resist Russia’s intrigues within the country to create a fifth column, to be in contact and coordination with international experts, to do their actual job effectively,” Fesenko said.
Bakanov and Venediktova both have held key positions amid Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself from the Russian invasion and hold the Russian attackers accountable for the crimes against civilians during the war, which started on Feb. 24.
Bakanov is Zelenskyy’s childhood friend and former business partner whom he had appointed to head the SBU. Bakanov had come under growing criticism over security breaches since the war began, and reports have emerged in the past few months that Zelenskyy was looking to replace him.
Venediktova, the first woman to serve as Ukraine’s prosecutor general, has won international praise for her relentless drive to gather evidence against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian officials and military commanders over the destruction of Ukrainian cities and the killing of civilians.
The 43-year-old former law professor has opened thousands of criminal investigations and identified hundreds of suspects while in office, interviewing victims while also coordinating her efforts with foreign donors and officials. When she took office in 2020, Venediktova started as a reformer set to curb inefficiency and corruption in her office.
After appointing the acting chief prosecutor on Sunday, Zelenskyy on Monday signed a decree naming first deputy head of the SBU, Vasyl Maliuk, as the acting head of the agency. Maluik, 39, is known for his efforts to fight corruption in the security agencies and his appointment is seen as part of Zelenskyy’s efforts to get rid of pro-Russian staffers within the SBU.
“Maliuk was fighting corruption within the SBU, so (he) has compromising materials on many staff members and can control the personnel, many of whom are looking in the direction of Russia,” political analyst Vadym Karasiov, head of the Global Strategies Institute, told the AP.
Fesenko, the political analyst, added that discontent with the two officials has been brewing for a while and that it was possible that Ukraine’s Western partners pointed out the underperformance of the SBU and the prosecutor general’s office to Zelenskyy.
Meanwhile, Russia pressed forward with its attacks, which Ukrainian officials said were designed to intimidate the civilian population and sow panic among them.
Ukraine’s presidential office said Monday that Russian shelling over the past day killed at least four civilians and wounded 13 more. Cities and villages in seven Ukrainian regions have suffered from the attacks, the update said.
The highest number of civilian casualties was reported in the eastern Donetsk region, where the most intense fighting is focused at the moment -- two people were killed there and 10 others were wounded.
Donetsk governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said that the shelling of the region is incessant. Four strikes have been carried out on the city of Kramatorsk, he said, urging civilians to evacuate from the area.
“We’re seeing that the Russians want to sow fear and panic among the civilians -- the shelling continues day and night,” Kyrylenko said in televised remarks. “The front line is moving, so civilians must leave the region and evacuate.”
The southern city of Mykolaiv was shelled on Monday morning, while two people were killed and two others were wounded in the shelling of residential buildings in In Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
“The shelling either intensifies, or dies down, but the Russian army doesn’t stop the fire on the Kharkiv region and keeps civilians in constant tension,” Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Syniehubov told Ukrainian TV.
Also Monday, a funeral was held at a monastery in Kyiv for a Ukrainian solider who was killed when his car hit a land mine near Izium on July 14, but whose family couldn’t bury him in their hometown in eastern Ukraine because it remains under Russian occupation. St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery was packed with grievers paying their last respects to “Fanat,” as the soldier born in 1994 was known. Any time the priest paused in his service, the voice of the soldier’s mother echoed in the church.
‘We will love you forever and ever. We will miss you so much,” she cried, caressing the closed coffin. ‘Why do we need to live in this cursed war?’
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APYX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Apyx investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APYX investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Apyx during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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MIAMI, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is once again ranked No. 1 in ophthalmology in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" rankings, while Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center moves into the top 50 for the first time, tied at No. 48, and neurology/neurosurgery vault into the top 25.
The new rankings mark the 21st time, and the 19th consecutive year, that Bascom Palmer has been ranked No. 1 for treating eye-related conditions since U.S. News began surveying physicians for its annual rankings in 1990. Sylvester, the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in South Florida, is ranked among the best hospitals for treatment of cancer for the first time, at No. 48.
In addition, neurology/neurosurgery went up ten spots, rising to No. 25 in the country from No. 35 in 2021. All three ranked programs are part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, which also demonstrated top-notch care closer to home.
UHealth Tower showed improvement, advancing one spot statewide to No. 8. It continues to be tied at No. 2 in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, and is regionally recognized in South Florida.
"Having three nationally ranked programs and rising in the state rankings is a testament to the outstanding clinical care our teams are providing," said Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., chief operating officer of UHealth executive dean for clinical affairs and founding director of the Desai Sethi Urology Institute at the Miller School of Medicine. "These and other UHealth programs are at the vanguard of medicine, advancing cutting-edge research and treatment options and setting the standard for top-flight patient care, from the most basic to the most complex cases."
Bascom Palmer's decades-long run in the top spot of these national rankings is a demonstration of its excellence in the field of ophthalmology.
"Our professional team is dedicated to delivering the most advanced vision care to patients throughout our diverse community and around the world," said Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D., director of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser Chair in Ophthalmology. "In addition to clinical care, our unwavering focus on excellence also drives our integrated approach to research and education. Our physicians and scientists continue to make important contributions to our understanding of eye diseases, and we have developed robust virtual education services to connect with patients and eye care professionals almost anywhere in the world."
Eight UHealth specialties earned distinction this year as high performing, relative to other rated hospitals: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, and stroke.
"Dedication to our patients is our shared focus, and is at the core of our mission," said Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the Miller School. "It drives innovation and interdisciplinary cooperation in our academic and research efforts. Excellence in clinical care is the result, and this is validated by the continued recognition and respect of our peers in the medical community."
U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on data from nearly 5,000 medical centers and survey responses from more than 30,000 physicians. The complete 2022-2023 rankings are available online and in the U.S. News "Best Hospitals" 2022 guidebook.
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Platform Will Support Growing Demand for New, Sustainable Infrastructure Across the Country
BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners Management, LP ("Bernhard Capital"), a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, today announced the launch of a dedicated architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) platform with an investment in Grace Hebert Curtis Architecture ("GHC"). GHC will continue to be led by CEO Jerry Hebert and its current management team, which will retain a significant stake in the business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in Baton Rouge and with locations in Dallas, New Orleans, Lake Charles, and Lafayette, GHC and its team of talented, client-focused architects have delivered innovative, functional, and personal projects for thousands of customers. Its holistic, immersive design project management approach prioritizes transparency, client engagement, and customer satisfaction throughout every step of the development process. The company currently serves clients in designing and developing properties across distinct asset classes and industries, including education (higher ed and K-12), commercial office, industrial, and healthcare.
Bernhard Capital will support the ongoing growth of GHC and build on the company's recent momentum. The firm plans to leverage its critical infrastructure services expertise with this platform to partner with the best-in-class businesses supporting the growing demand for modern, sustainable infrastructure.
"We continue to see a number of tailwinds within the broader AEC market as businesses, institutions, and local and federal governments dedicate more resources to the development of critical and civic infrastructure, particularly K-12 schools and healthcare," said Jeff Koonce, Partner at Bernhard Capital. "GHC has established a reputation for delivering the highest quality architecture and design services to bring new, sustainable properties to life and will be well positioned for long-term success. We look forward to building a platform that will serve as a one-stop offering for customers across the country."
"We have spent over five decades exceeding our clients' expectations and serving as the conduit for their vision. Our team's commitment to excellence and creating engaging spaces that embrace and celebrate our clients' mission and culture has created unique opportunities to partner with premier businesses, organizations, and civic and educational institutions," said Mr. Hebert. "The exceptional team at Bernhard Capital shares our vision for growth while maintaining our focus on designing buildings and infrastructures that support and improve the communities and businesses they serve. We are excited to work together to build on our track-record of success, expand our capabilities to better serve our clients and lay the groundwork for a leading, full-service national AEC platform."
Bernhard Capital Partners is an operationally focused private equity firm investing in middle-market businesses that provide essential services for critical infrastructure in North America. Bernhard Capital Partners was established in 2013 and has deployed capital across four funds representing approximately $2.9 billion of gross assets under management and is ranked as one of Private Equity International's 300 largest private equity firms worldwide. Bernhard Capital Partners seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating, and growing services and infrastructure businesses. For more information, visit www.bernhardcapital.com.
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Pujols hits 2 HRs, Molina pitches, Matz hurt, Cards top Bucs
By WES CROSBY
Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit two home runs, then caught the warmup tosses when star catcher Yadier Molina made his first pitching appearance to close out the St. Louis Cardinals’ 18-4 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Molina gave up a pair of homers and four runs while working the ninth inning, eventually completing the Cardinals’ three-game sweep. But it was not all fun and games for St. Louis. Starter Steven Matz lasted only four pitches before being pulled with stiffness in his left shoulder. Pujols boosted his career home run count to 683. Pujols had a pinch-hit homer in the fifth inning and a three-run drive in the ninth off Pirates infielder Josh VanMeter in the ninth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/22/pujols-hits-2-hrs-molina-pitches-matz-hurt-cards-top-bucs/ | 2022-05-22T23:09:51Z |
Oracle continues rapid expansion with the opening of 40th cloud region
Public and private organizations across healthcare, financial services, education, and retail will benefit from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's enterprise-grade performance and security, powerful data and analytics, and multicloud capabilities
Thousands of customers across Spain and Europe are innovating on OCI, including BBVA, Grupo EULEN, Día, Grupo Piñero, and Barcelona Health Hub
Oracle now operates 10 European cloud regions that run on 100 percent renewable energy
AUSTIN, Texas and MADRID, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced the opening of the first Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) region in Spain to meet the rapidly-growing demand for enterprise cloud services in the country. The new region in Madrid will give Oracle's Spain-based public and private sector customers and partners access to a wide range of cloud services to modernize their applications, innovate with data and analytics, and migrate mission-critical workloads from their data centers to OCI.
"Local organizations and public institutions are taking firm steps to establish Spain as a country focused on technology-driven innovation," said Albert Triola, general manager, Oracle Spain. "With the opening of the Oracle Cloud Madrid Region, we're reinforcing our commitment to help our customers take advantage of the best cloud technologies while enabling the highest security standards, availability, and performance."
The new Madrid region is Oracle's 40th cloud region worldwide and will offer over 100 OCI services, including the unique converged database capabilities of Oracle MySQL HeatWave and Oracle Autonomous Database. This complete set of cloud services provided by OCI can help organizations in Spain improve IT and operational efficiency, get faster insights from their data, and build and deploy cloud-native applications.
The Madrid region is Oracle's seventh cloud region in the European Union (EU). It will enable organizations to deploy resilient applications in multiple locations to provide disaster protection without sensitive data leaving the EU. OCI plans to offer new sovereign cloud regions for the EU in Spain and Germany in 2023.
Underscoring its ongoing focus on sustainability, Oracle has committed to powering all worldwide Oracle Cloud regions with 100 percent renewable energy by 2025. Several Oracle Cloud regions, including regions in North America, South America, and—with the addition of Madrid—10 regions in Europe, are already powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
OCI's extensive network of more than 75 global and regional OCI FastConnect partners offer organizations dedicated connectivity to Oracle Cloud regions and OCI services. FastConnect provides an easy, flexible, and cost-effective way to create a dedicated, private network connection with higher bandwidth, lower latency, and more consistent performance versus public, Internet-based connections. Interxion, a Digital Realty Company, is the host partner for the new Oracle Cloud Madrid Region's FastConnect location. Partners available at launch for the Oracle Cloud Madrid Region include Colt, DECIX, Equinix, and Interxion.
"The opening of the Oracle Cloud Madrid Region is excellent news for our BELA project, allowing us to safeguard the valuable data we handle even more securely than before, and it helps us facilitate regulatory compliance, data sovereignty, and data protection," said Álvaro Gaviño, behavioral economics global leader, BBVA.
"For our information systems to align with business objectives, it is key to deliver them globally while ensuring the best local experience. The Oracle Cloud Madrid Region is fundamental as it will allow us to achieve higher application performance, improve connectivity with end users, and accelerate interconnection with other clouds in Spain and Southern Europe," said Alejandro Las Heras Vázquez, chief technology officer, Grupo EULEN.
"We believe that the opening of the Oracle Cloud Madrid Region is key to supporting communications and regulations that help us implement IT solutions in the Iberia region," said Antonio de la Torre, database manager, DIA.
"Due to the nature of our sector, our group's businesses require a variety of capabilities that can only be achieved in the cloud. Our journey to the cloud with Oracle was completed in less than a year, enabling us to maintain security and business continuity. A local cloud region will further benefit our strategy, helping us reduce service latencies, secure the regulatory framework for data, and combine a variety of cloud services to meet our business challenges," said Mateo Ramón, CIO, Grupo Piñero.
"Oracle's cloud platform is key to the development of our hub, our overall growth, and the onboarding of future members and partners. It is important for BHH to have an IT platform that ensures stable, efficient, and effective data security and operations. Oracle is part of our digital health ecosystem. We collaborate and we have full trust in their cloud services," said
Eva Rosell, general director, Barcelona Health Hub (BHH).
"One of the key drivers for success in the cloud market is to help our customers embrace the cloud to grow their businesses, offering a complete and differentiated portfolio with the support of reference partners. Our partnership with Oracle will allow us to expand our cloud services and strengthen our strategic positioning in PaaS, as well as reinforce our database and middleware applications' value proposition with one of the market leaders," said María Jesús Almazor, CEO cybersecurity and cloud, Telefónica Tech.
"The opening of an Oracle Cloud region in Spain is more than good news. We congratulate Oracle for this decision, which will greatly contribute to the innovation of new products and services in the cloud. This is a great opportunity for our joint customers and, without a doubt, a great boost for their cloud journeys," said Ramón Pérez, chief sales and portfolio officer, Capgemini.
"The expansion of Oracle's cloud offerings in Spain is a reason to celebrate, and further proof of growing demand for cloud migration as a fundamental axis of business growth in the country. Oracle's commitment to Spain is a driver of technological progress across Europe," said Noel Bravo, director, cloud and alliances, Kyndryl Spain and Portugal.
"We congratulate Oracle for opening its Oracle Cloud Madrid Region, which brings some of the most advanced cloud technology to Spain. This will be a powerful lever to help advance the business strategies of Spanish organizations and public sector entities, including Spain's universities, which rely heavily on new technologies in their pursuit of innovation," said Santos Pavón de Paula, managing director, UNIVERSITAS XXI.
Oracle provides a broad and consistent set of cloud services across 33 commercial regions and seven government regions, in addition to multiple dedicated and national security regions that span 22 countries on five continents.
Currently available Oracle Cloud regions:
- Asia Pacific: Tokyo (Japan), Osaka (Japan), Seoul (South Korea), Chuncheon (South Korea), Mumbai (India), Hyderabad (India), Sydney (Australia), Melbourne (Australia), Singapore (Singapore)
- Americas: San Jose (United States), Phoenix (United States), Ashburn (United States), Toronto (Canada), Montreal (Canada), São Paolo (Brazil), Vinhedo (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Querétaro (Mexico)
- Europe: Frankfurt (Germany), London (United Kingdom), Newport, Wales (United Kingdom), Zürich (Switzerland), Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Marseille (France), Stockholm (Sweden), Milan (Italy), La Courneuve, Paris (France), Madrid (Spain)
- Middle East: Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi and Dubai (U.A.E), Jerusalem (Israel)
- Africa: Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Government: Two general U.S. Government regions, three U.S. Department of Defense specific Government regions, several U.S. National Security regions, and two United Kingdom Government regions (London and Newport, Wales)
- Learn more about the Oracle Cloud Regions
- Learn more about Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Oracle offers integrated application packages and secure and autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), visit us at www.oracle.com.
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Allianz SE (OTC: ALIZY) resulting from allegations that Allianz may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Allianz securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2121 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On August 1, 2021, Allianz disclosed that "[s]ubsequent to the litigation pending in U.S. courts in relation to the Structured Alpha Funds against Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC [AGI U.S.] and other Allianz Group companies and the investigation launched by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') in 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice ('DOJ') has begun an investigation concerning the Structured Alpha Funds, and Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC has received a voluntary request for documents and information from the DOJ." Allianz further stated that "[i]n light of the DOJ investigation and based on information available to Allianz as of today, the Board of Management of Allianz SE has reassessed the matter and has come to the conclusion that there is a relevant risk that the matters relating to the Structured Alpha Funds could materially impact future financial results of Allianz Group."
On this news, the Company's American depositary receipt ("ADR") price fell $2.00, or 8%, to close at $22.85 per ADR on August 2, 2021, damaging investors.
Then, on May 17, 2022, Allianz's U.S. investing divisions pleaded guilty to securities fraud, admitting that it lacked internal controls and oversight for a series of private-investment funds and made false and misleading statements to investors. The Company agreed to pay $6 billion in penalties and restitution.
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PRINCETON, N.J., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of Princeton (the "Bank") (NASDAQ: BPRN) today reported its unaudited results of operations and financial condition for and at the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The Bank reported net income of $6.0 million, or $0.91 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2022, compared to net income of $6.2 million, or $0.92 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2021, and net income of $4.9 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2021. The decrease in net income, when compared to the three months ended December 31, 2021, was primarily due to a reduction of $146 thousand in net-interest income, a $421 thousand reduction in non-interest income and a $305 thousand increase in operating expenses, partially offset by a $410 thousand reduction in income taxes payable and no provision for loan losses recorded for this quarter compared to the $300 thousand recorded in the prior quarter. The increase in net income, when comparing it to the three months ended March 31, 2021, was primarily due to an increase in net interest income of $1.1 million, a $1.1 million decrease in the provision for loan losses and a $183 thousand increase to non-interest income, partially offset by a $1.0 million increase in non-interest operating expenses and a $229 thousand increase in income tax expense.
Highlights for the quarter-ended March 31, 2022 are as follows:
- The Bank initiated a second 5% stock buyback program during the first quarter by purchasing 124,440 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $29.04.
- Net interest income for the first quarter of 2022 increased $1.1 million or 7.4% over the same period in 2021.
- The Bank decreased its cost of funds on deposits by 30 basis points in the first quarter of 2022 from the same period in 2021.
- The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans continues to be low at 0.08% as of March 31, 2022 compared to 0.09% at December 31, 2021 and compared to 0.14% at March 31, 2021.
President/CEO Edward Dietzler stated that, "The Bank started 2022 with a very strong performance in loan growth with an increase of $102.1 million or 32.4% annualized excluding the Payroll Protection Program loan portfolio, deriving a strong net interest margin of 4.09%."
Balance Sheet Review
Total assets were $1.68 billion at March 31, 2022, a decrease of $9.7 million, or 0.6% when compared to $1.69 billion at the end of 2021. The primary reason for the decrease in total assets was a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of approximately $64.7 million, and a $4.7 million decrease in available-for-sale securities, partially offset by an increase of $60.0 million in net loans. The increase in net loans primarily consisted of a $59.1 million increase in commercial real estate loans and a $46.2 million increase in construction and development loans, partially offset by a decrease of $43.0 million in Payroll Protection Program ("PPP") loans.
Total deposits at March 31, 2022 decreased $4.6 million, or 0.3%, when compared to December 31, 2021. When comparing deposit products between the two periods, certificates of deposit decreased $24.1 million and non-interest-bearing deposits decreased $12.6 million. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in savings accounts of $12.6 million, an increase of $10.1 million in demand accounts and a $9.4 million increase in money market accounts. In addition, the Bank had no outstanding borrowings at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Total stockholders' equity at March 31, 2022 decreased $3.3 million or 1.5% when compared to the end of 2021. This decrease was primarily due to the $4.5 million decrease in the accumulated other comprehensive income on the available-for-sale investment portfolio associated with an increase in unrealized losses due to the increase in interest rates, and $3.6 million of common stock repurchased in the 2022 buyback program, partially offset by a $4.3 million increase in retained earning consisting of $6.0 million of net income less $1.7 million of cash dividends recorded during the period. The ratio of equity to total assets at March 31, 2022 and at December 31, 2021, was $12.7% and 12.8%, respectively.
Asset Quality
At March 31, 2022, non-performing assets were $1.4 million, a decrease of $16 thousand, or 1.1%, when compared to the amount at December 31, 2021. This decrease was primarily due to principal payments received during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") totaled $6.8 million at March 31, 2022 and $6.9 million at December 31, 2021. Three TDR loans totaling $6.1 million are performing in accordance with the agreed-upon terms and there is one loan in non-accrual status as of March 31, 2022.
As part of the Bank's commitment to provide assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank agreed to defer either the principal portion or both principal and interest payments for its customers who requested the deferral and were not delinquent prior to the government shut down. All but one customer returned to their regular payment schedule. As of March 31, 2022, the Bank had only one loan that was modified totaling $9.0 million. Under current accounting guidance, these loans are not required to be classified as TDRs.
Review of Quarterly Financial Results
The $162 thousand decrease in net income this quarter when compared to the previous quarter was largely a result of a $333 thousand decrease in interest income, partially offset by a $187 thousand, or 13.3%, decrease in interest expense, partially resulting from a four basis points reduction in the rate on total deposits. Interest income for the first quarter of 2022 included approximately $1.2 million in accelerated accretion attributable to deferred fees received from PPP loans, due to the U.S. government forgiving the debt and paying off the loans. The net interest margin for the first quarter of 2022 was 4.09%, increasing 13 basis points when compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily due to a 10 basis point increase in the yield on the earning assets and a reduction of five basis points in total interest bearing deposits. When comparing the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, net interest income increased $1.1 million, which was primarily due to a reduction in interest expense of $807 thousand and an increase of $292 thousand in interest income. The total rate on average interest-bearing liabilities, which includes non-interest-bearing deposits, for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was 0.34% and 0.60%, respectively.
The Bank did not record a provision for credit losses for the three month period ended March 31, 2022. The comparable amounts were $300 thousand and $1.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively. The primary reasons for the provision for credit losses for the fourth and first quarters of 2021 were charge-offs in the amounts of $245 thousand and $1.1 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2022, the Bank did not apply any qualitative factors to the loans originated from PPP, based on the U.S government's guarantee and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities Act requirement to classify these loans at 0% in determining risk-based capital ratio. The coverage rate of allowance for credit losses to period end loans was 1.19% (excluding PPP loans, the coverage ratio was 1.23%) at March 31, 2022, compared to 1.10% (excluding PPP loans, the coverage ratio was 1.31%) at March 31, 2021, which reflects management's assessment of the credit quality in the loan portfolio.
Total non-interest income for the first quarter of 2022 increased $183 thousand, or 21.2%, to $1.0 million when compared to the same period in 2021. This increase was primarily due to a $139 thousand increase in other non-interest income attributed to a credit on start-up costs related to a SBIC fund and a $73 thousand increase in deposit fees earned, partially offset by a $31 thousand reduction to loans fees.
Total non-interest expense for the first quarter of 2022 increased $1.0 million, or 12.2%, when compared to the same period in 2021. This increase was primarily due to $791 thousand increase in salaries and benefits expenses, a $164 thousand increase in data processing and communication expenses, a $136 thousand increase in Federal deposit insurance costs and $69 thousand increase in advertising costs, partially offset by a $101 thousand decrease in professional fees and a $42 thousand decrease in occupancy and equipment expenses.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2022, the Bank recorded an income tax expense of $1.6 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 21.1%, compared to an income tax expense of $2.0 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 24.6% for the three month period ended December 31, 2021, and compared to an income tax expense of $1.4 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 22.2% for the three month period ended March 31, 2021.
COVID-19
The full impact of the coronavirus continues to evolve as of the date of this press release. As such, it is uncertain as to the full magnitude that the pandemic will have on the Bank's financial condition, liquidity, and future results of operations.
The Bank continues to work closely with its loan customers to educate and guide them on their options for financial assistance, including possible payment relief through deferral and waived fees. The Bank continues to endeavor to provide a fast and flexible response to the quickly changing circumstances.
About The Bank of Princeton
The Bank of Princeton is a community bank founded in 2007. The Bank is a New Jersey state-chartered commercial bank with 19 branches in New Jersey, including three in Princeton and others in Bordentown, Browns Mills, Chesterfield, Cream Ridge, Deptford, Hamilton, Lakewood, Lambertville, Lawrenceville, Monroe, New Brunswick, Pennington, Piscataway, Princeton Junction, Quakerbridge and Sicklerville. There are also four branches in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. The Bank of Princeton is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").
Forward-Looking Statements
The Bank of Princeton may from time to time make written or oral "forward-looking statements," including statements contained in the Bank's filings with the FDIC, in its reports to stockholders and in other communications by the Bank (including this press release), which are made in good faith by the Bank pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of the Bank's plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Bank's control). The following factors, among others, could cause the Bank's financial performance to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: the extent of the adverse impact of the current global coronavirus outbreak on our customers, prospects and business, including related supply chain shortage of goods, as well as the impact of any future pandemics or other natural disasters; civil unrest, rioting, acts or threats of terrorism, or actions taken by the local, state and Federal governments in response to such events, which could impact business and economic conditions in our market area, the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Bank conducts operations; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations; market volatility; the value of the Bank's products and services as perceived by actual and prospective customers, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors' products and services; the willingness of customers to substitute competitors' products and services for the Bank's products and services; credit risk associated with the Bank's lending activities; risks relating to the real estate market and the Bank's real estate collateral; the impact of changes in applicable laws and regulations and requirements arising out of our supervision by banking regulators; other regulatory requirements applicable to the Bank; and the timing and nature of the regulatory response to any applications filed by the Bank; technological changes; acquisitions; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; those risks set forth in the Bank's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 under the heading "Risk Factors," and the success of the Bank at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.
The Bank cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. The Bank does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Bank, except as required by applicable law or regulation.
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Bright Pattern Rated #1 in four categories: highest rated Contact Center, Customer Engagement Solution, IVR, and Sales Dialer with a score of 10 out of 10 in each category.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Pattern, a leading provider of cloud-based omnichannel contact center software for innovative companies, has received the "Top Rated" award from TrustRadius for the "Contact Center", "Customer Engagement Solution", "IVR", and "Sales Dialer" categories. More significantly, Bright Pattern was rated #1 in all four categories and was the only vendor to receive a 10/10 rating per customer reviews. This award follows similar awards from other review sites naming Bright Pattern among the best cloud contact center vendors in the last three years.
TrustRadius is one of the most trusted research and review platforms for business leaders and decision makers to identify the best contact center solutions to purchase. TrustRadius relies on verified customers to review vendors, which in-turn helps decision makers across industries make informed decisions and selections on the software they utilize in their business. TrustRadius is dedicated to real reviews from real people that are 100% verified, no bias or ads in their reviews to prevent skewed results, and each review is vetted for quality, depth, and detail.
VP of Research at TrustRadius, Megan Headley, commented: "Bright Pattern Cloud Contact Center has won four Top Rated Awards in the Contact Center, Sales Dialer, Customer Engagement, and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) categories. These awards are based directly on feedback from their customers. Reviewers highlight Bright Pattern's top-notch customer support, scalability, and ease of deployment without development expertise."
"TrustRadius is the gold standard for unbiased, non-sponsored customer reviews. To be rated #1 in every category ahead of every other vendor - along with a perfect 10/10 score - is a testament to the value we strive to bring to our customers every day. There are many contact center choices, but Bright Pattern is truly ahead of others with our innovation, powerful technology, and ease of use as demonstrated by customers," noted Michael McCloskey, CEO of Bright Pattern.
About Bright Pattern
Bright Pattern provides the simplest and most powerful AI-powered omnichannel contact center software for innovative midsize and enterprise companies. To make customer service brighter, easier, and faster than ever before, Bright Pattern offers the only true omnichannel cloud platform with embedded AI that can be deployed quickly and nimbly by business users—without costly professional services. Bright Pattern allows companies to offer an effortless and personal customer experience across channels like voice, text, chat, email, video, messengers, and bots. Bright Pattern also allows companies to measure and act on every interaction on every channel with embedded AI omnichannel quality management. The company was founded by a team of industry veterans who pioneered the leading contact center solutions and are now delivering an architecture for the future with an advanced cloud-first approach. Bright Pattern's cloud contact center solution is used globally in over 26 countries and 12 languages.
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NVL-520 showed strong preclinical activity against diverse ROS1 fusion partners and kinase-domain resistance mutations, as well as in a ROS1-driven model of glioblastoma
NVL-655 demonstrated differentiation through broad preclinical activity across diverse ALK oncoproteins, resistance mutations, and tumor types while maintaining strong selectivity for ALK over TRKB
Supports broad investigation in advanced ROS1+ and ALK+ NSCLC and other solid tumors through the ongoing Phase 1/2 ARROS-1 study of NVL-520 and planned Phase 1/2 ALKOVE-1 study of NVL-655 beginning Q2 2022
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUVL) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, today announced new data to support broad clinical exploration of its parallel lead programs NVL-520 – a ROS1-selective inhibitor – and NVL-655 – an ALK-selective inhibitor. NVL-520 and NVL-655 are central nervous system (CNS)-penetrant kinase inhibitors designed to specifically solve for the dual challenges of kinase resistance and selectivity commonly observed with currently available inhibitors.
The data are available via two posters presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2022, which runs from April 8 through April 13. The posters will also be available on the Nuvalent website at www.nuvalent.com/news/.
"We are pleased to share new data today resulting from our continued collaborations with leading investigators in ROS1 and ALK research, which we believe further demonstrate the potential for our highly selective inhibitors to be differentiated within the dynamic treatment landscapes for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and beyond," said James Porter, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Nuvalent. "These preclinical data support the inclusion of various fusion partners and resistance mutations in our ARROS-1 and ALKOVE-1 clinical trials for ROS1- and ALK-positive NSCLC, respectively, as well as the inclusion of exploratory cohorts for other advanced solid tumors outside of NSCLC."
Monika Davare, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and leading expert in ROS1 oncoprotein biology. Professor Davare's research is directed towards overcoming therapeutic bottlenecks in oncology, including those that arise from the lack of validated translational research models for genomic subsets of cancer.
"Translational models of ROS1-driven cancers have centered on NSCLC, where the clinical impact of fusion partners is not yet well characterized and new treatment-resistant variants continue to emerge. Hypothesizing that broad coverage of fusion partners and resistance mutations is a beneficial feature for next-generation ROS1 inhibitors, we conducted an extensive comparative analysis of NVL-520 versus currently approved as well as investigational ROS1 inhibitors," said Professor Davare. "In contrast to comparator compounds, NVL-520 exhibited consistently high potency (IC50 < 10 nM) across all models tested, and in particular displayed potencies against the recurrently problematic G2032R solvent front mutation that were ≥ 1-order of magnitude higher than all comparative agents tested."
"While models of ROS1-driven cancers outside of NSCLC are sparse, we further present data that NVL-520 induces regression in a human cell-line derived model of glioblastoma driven by a ROS1 fusion," continued Professor Davare. "This suggests potential for clinical utility outside of NSCLC and highlights the importance of developing additional research models to help accelerate the development of new therapies for genomically-driven cancers."
Luc Friboulet, Ph.D. is an investigator at Gustave Roussy focused on investigating molecular mechanisms of tumor adaptation to kinase inhibitors in solid tumors, with particular expertise in understanding resistance to ALK kinase inhibitors.
"ALK oncogenic activations as well as mutations conferring resistance to current ALK inhibitors have been characterized across a range of tumor types, suggesting that broad activity across diverse ALK-driven cancers is a beneficial feature for next-generation ALK inhibitors," said Dr. Friboulet. "In a comparative analysis of NVL-655 versus currently approved as well as investigational ALK inhibitors, NVL-655 exhibited strong activity across a wide range of fusion partners, activating mutations, and disease backgrounds, suggesting potential for broad clinical utility. Importantly, this expansive activity of NVL-655 against ALK does not come at the expense of its ability to avoid inhibition of TRKB, a limitation that has been observed with other investigational ALK inhibitors."
NVL-520 is currently under investigation in the Phase 1 portion of the Phase 1/2 ARROS-1 study (NCT05118789) for advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC and other solid tumors. Nuvalent recently announced the IND clearance for NVL-655 and plans to initiate the Phase 1 portion of the Phase 1/2 ALKOVE-1 study for advanced ALK-positive NSCLC and other solid tumors in the second quarter of 2022. In addition to these parallel lead programs, Nuvalent is advancing a robust discovery pipeline with plans to nominate two new development candidates in 2022 for ALK IXDN compound mutations and HER2 exon 20 insertions.
AACR Presentation Overview:
* Presenting authors
Title: NVL-520: Preclinical Activity of NVL-520 in ROS1-Driven Cancer Models with Diverse Fusion Partners and Kinase-Domain Mutations
Authors: Anupong Tangpeerachaikul*^, Clare Keddy^, Katelyn Nicholson, Monika A. Davare, and Henry E. Pelish*
^ Equal contributions
Poster Number: 14
Permanent Abstract: 3336
Session Category: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics
Session Title: Tyrosine Kinase and Phosphatase Inhibitors
Session Date and Time: Tuesday April 12, 2022 from 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Location: New Orleans Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 26
Summary of Presentation:
- NVL-520 shows high activity against diverse ROS1 fusion partners tested including CD74, CEP85L, EZR, GOPC(L), GOPC(S), and SLC34A2 and induces regression in a ROS1-driven model of glioblastoma harboring GOPC(L)-ROS1.
- NVL-520 shows high activity against diverse ROS1 kinase-domain mutations tested including S1986F, F2004C/V, L2026M, G2032R, D2033N, and G2101A.
- NVL-520 shows a differentiated preclinical activity and selectivity profile compared to other inhibitors tested.
- Preclinical activity against diverse ROS1 fusion partners and kinase domain mutations suggests broad potential clinical utility of NVL-520.
Title: NVL-655: Preclinical Activity of NVL-655 in ALK-Driven Cancer Models beyond Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Anupong Tangpeerachaikul*, Ludovic Bigot, Luc Friboulet, and Henry E. Pelish*
Poster Number: 15
Permanent Abstract: 3337
Session Category: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics
Session Title: Tyrosine Kinase and Phosphatase Inhibitors
Session Date and Time: Tuesday April 12, 2022 from 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Location: New Orleans Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 26
Summary of Presentation:
- NVL-655 shows strong activity in diverse preclinical models of ALK-driven cancers: cholangiocarcinoma, neuroblastoma, lymphoma, and soft-tissue sarcoma.
- Among all inhibitors tested, NVL-655 shows the broadest activity for diverse ALK oncoproteins including fusions, point mutations, and partial N-terminal deletions.
- NVL-655 shows larger ALK-vs-TRK selectivity windows than lorlatinib and TPX-0131.
- Preclinical activity against diverse ALK oncoproteins (fusions, mutations, and partial deletions) in multiple tumor types suggests broad potential clinical utility of NVL-655.
About Nuvalent
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with parallel lead programs in ROS1-positive and ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), along with multiple discovery-stage research programs. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.nuvalent.com. Follow us on Twitter (@nuvalent) and LinkedIn.
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Proposed plan would expand investments in smart grid technology
AKRON, Ohio, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE: FE) Ohio utilities – Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison – have filed a plan with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) that would expand investments in smart grid technology, including equipment to help reduce the frequency and duration of power outages for customers.
The filing, known as Ohio Grid Mod II, proposes a four-year, $626 million investment plan that builds upon system upgrades completed since the PUCO approved the utilities' Grid Mod I plan in 2019. To date, that program has resulted in improved outage restoration times for customers in areas where the smart technology was installed. For example, thousands of Ohio Edison customers in Trumbull and Mahoning counties in northeast Ohio have seen their average restoration times improve by nearly half an hour in more complex outage scenarios, such as equipment damage from severe weather or a vehicle accident. Improvements have also been realized in the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison territories.
"The projects we've completed under Grid Mod I have proven to be successful in reducing many power interruptions. This has laid the foundation for us to further enhance service reliability across our entire service area in Ohio," said Sam Belcher, senior vice president of FirstEnergy Operations. "While events out of our control, like severe weather or vehicle accidents, still have the potential to cause outages, the proposed plan will allow us to enhance our results from Grid Mod I and expand the work to areas of our service territory that have not yet benefited from these enhancements."
Key components of Grid Mod II include installing:
- Automated equipment on nearly 240 distribution grid sections that can automatically isolate problems, minimize the number of customers impacted by an outage and quickly restore electric service;
- Voltage regulating equipment on nearly 220 grid sections that can provide energy savings by reducing the amount of electricity that must be generated and that allows all customers served by a single power line to receive the same flow of safe, reliable power by evenly distributing electricity down the line;
- 700,000 smart meters along with the necessary supporting communications infrastructure and data management system.
The Grid Mod II smart meter program follows installation to date of approximately 704,000 smart meters as part of Grid Mod I. As the latest in metering technology, smart meters enable customers to better track their energy consumption and eliminate estimated readings. Through the "My Account" feature on www.firstenergycorp.com, customers have access to a variety of tools and information that can help them understand usage and manage electricity costs. Smart meters also can be leveraged by customers electing to enroll in programs like time-varying rates, which can provide price incentives to reduce electricity use during high demand periods throughout the day.
In addition, Grid Mod II would offer smart thermostat rebates of $50 per thermostat and customer energy management reports for residential customers that will further enable them to manage their energy usage. In the future, smart meter benefits also will include the ability to detect and locate outages more quickly and provide more accurate and timely storm restoration information.
The filing also includes several pilot programs that could provide enhanced customer benefits, such as:
- Programs designed to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) across the company's Ohio service territories. Central to these programs is the testing of higher capacity residential and commercial EV chargers that can charge vehicles faster, the ability to reduce costs by shifting charging demand away from peak demand periods and the use of EV chargers that permit the bidirectional flow of power so that certain EVs can both draw from and contribute power to the grid. The residential program will consist of up to 600 EV charging ports at residential customer homes, and residential customers electing to participate will receive incentives of up to $750. Two commercial programs offered as part of the pilot include incentives of up to $2,000 per EV charging port for up to 300 commercial customer locations, and incentives of up to $20,000 for up to six commercial or governmental customers with ten or more fully electric vehicles capable of bidirectional power flow.
- Installing a battery energy storage system designed to support increased EV charging load along the Ohio Turnpike and enhance grid reliability.
- Installing automated devices in neighborhoods throughout Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison's service areas, particularly in areas prone to animal- or tree-related outages. The devices work like a circuit breaker in a home that shuts off power when trouble occurs, with the added benefit of automatically reenergizing power lines within seconds for certain types of outages to keep power safely flowing to customers.
"The benefits of Grid Mod II for our Ohio customers through enhanced reliability, energy efficiency opportunities and innovative products and services are estimated to exceed the costs of the program by nearly $280 million in today's dollars," said Belcher. "We are excited to enhance the delivery of safe, reliable power through this investment while also promoting modern experiences and emerging technologies that can ultimately help lower energy bills to our customers."
If approved by the PUCO, a typical FirstEnergy Ohio utility residential customer could expect to see an average monthly charge of about $2.40 for the length of the Grid Mod II plan. The proposed plan includes protections for customers, such as caps on recovery of Grid Mod II costs, annual PUCO audits, the companies' reporting of metrics and a quarterly collaborative meeting with stakeholders.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.
Editor's Note: Photos of FirstEnergy utility crews completing the grid modernization work under the previously approved plan are available for download on Flickr. Video footage/B-Roll of FirstEnergy utility crews completing grid modernization work can be viewed and downloaded here.
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These forward-looking statements are also qualified by, and should be read together with, the risk factors included in FirstEnergy's filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The foregoing review of factors also should not be construed as exhaustive. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor assess the impact of any such factor on FirstEnergy's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. FirstEnergy expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise, except as required by law, any forward-looking statements contained herein or in the information incorporated by reference as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Inflation breaks forty-year record high, Texoma library tries to ease pressure with free food
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The consumer price index rose 9.1 percent over the last 12 months.
But even more shocking, inflation rates for energy are up 42 percent, meats up 14 to 20 percent, eggs more than 30 percent, and chicken over 15 percent.
“We haven’t seen inflation like this in 40 years,” said Bill Dendy, a CPA Money Manager. “That’s a big bite out of our budget. With food and energy and the inflation rate being so high we’re starting to feel a big crunch.”
Budgets are getting tighter, and Texoma families are looking for relief.
“We have full tables every day,” said Tori Dodd, the Pottsboro Library manager.
The Pottsboro library partnered with the Boys and Girls Club to provide free lunch and snacks.
“Specifically, in rural areas where there’s not public transport,” said Dodd. “It can be very difficult to get food, especially for families who don’t have access to school lunches. We know several families personally who said this has really helped out. It’s such a good reliable way to get food every day and have fun too.”
Experts said they aren’t sure how long inflation will last.
“This inflation rate is driven a lot by the higher energy costs, and this continuation of these high inflation rates is made worse by the war in Ukraine,” said Dendy.
But while Texoma waits for the pressure to ease, there is one thing experts say you can do.
“Why we may not be able to control what happens to inflation out there, we certainly can control our response to it,” said Dendy.
Dendy said now is the time to check in with a financial advisor and re-evaluate your budgets and investments.
He said as people begin to buy less, that may bring some relief to inflation rates too.
The Pottsboro library has free lunch Monday through Thursday from 1 pm to 3 pm and snacks after that along with STEM workshops.
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Suite of tools and services levels CRE playing field for the little guy, enabling landlords to list small properties directly without a broker
LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brokerfied Inc. today launched an online platform that provides landlords nationwide with a suite of tools to list and market their properties directly to potential customers. The platform was developed by expert commercial brokers to address the needs of small-scale commercial real estate owners who have long been neglected in the current market.
The commercial real estate market has traditionally focused on major landlords, investors, and brokerages, while landlords of smaller properties face difficulty finding brokers to list their properties and exorbitant broker fees, which are hard to justify for smaller spaces. Brokerfied bridges the gap, allowing landlords and customers to interface directly.
"Brokerfied will change the game for landlords who have faced an uphill battle just to list their properties," Brokerfied Founder Dan Bernier said. "This platform provides comprehensive support throughout the entire process, allowing small-scale commercial real estate owners to efficiently manage communications, paperwork, and logistics at low cost while expanding their reach to potential customers-tenants or buyers."
Brokerfied estimates that the 1.2 million small and vacant properties across the United States could drive revenue of three-quarters of a billion dollars annually, presenting a considerable opportunity for market disruption. Billions of dollars of additional revenue could be available to small landlords who currently do not have the experience or wherewithal to lease out their space or the marketing reach to find a buyer
Brokerfied is subscription-based, with plans ranging from one to six months. Once all necessary property information has been provided, Brokerfied creates a search-engine-optimized website with all available information for landlords to showcase their properties to potential customers. Other tools include a professional flyer for online and in-person marketing, signage with QR codes for owners to display on site, a Brokerfied email and phone number to safeguard landlords' private information and communication center where all property-related communications are consolidated. Relevant engagement statistics, such as QR code scans, emails, and phone calls are displayed on a user-friendly property dashboard.
"We envision vacant storefronts in neglected communities coming back to life, leading to bustling activity that will revitalize neighborhoods and encourage investment," Bernier said. "There are millions of properties across the country just waiting to be utilized, and Brokerfied provides landlords the tools to unlock their full potential."
Learn more at www.brokerfied.com.
About Brokerfied: Brokerfied is the only service that empowers landlords to list and market their properties directly to potential customers. Founded by commercial real estate veteran Dan Bernier, Brokerfied is a low-cost subscription that provides everything a landlord needs to market their commercial real estate for sale or for lease.
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The platform assists users in HIPAA-compliant digital handoffs directly through EHR integration
BOSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I-PASS, the go-to method for reducing medical error and patient harm for hundreds of hospitals and healthcare providers nationwide, announced today that its eVIEW platform is now available across all major EHR vendors.
Developed by clinicians for clinicians, I-PASS provides a common, shared, and unified structure for verbal and written communication. The suite of solutions includes three core features, each supported through digital platforms—Learning, Measurement, and EHR Integration—making it easier for institutions to implement and reduce communication failures during patient handoffs. The I-PASS Bundle has prevented millions of major and minor harm events and is implemented in hundreds of institutions.
EHR users who implement the I-PASS eVIEW system will have access to a library of fully integrated and customizable transition templates covering 85 percent of major healthcare specialties, including emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, and more. The availability of eVIEW across major EHR vendors means written handoff templates can be quickly scaled to other care areas while accommodating the unique needs of different departments without the need for any additional IT resources.
"Every year, thousands of lives are impacted by adverse events caused by communication failures. By leveraging eVIEW's simple and efficient interface, clinicians can easily adopt and sustain the I-PASS method across their institutions, increasing reliability and patient safety," said Christopher Landrigan, MD, MPH, Co-Founder of the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute and Chief of General Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital.
EHRs play a critical role in providing important patient information. With the I-PASS eVIEW solution, providers can quickly enable routine, highly reliable handoffs of patient data efficiently and effectively. Functionality in every eVIEW template includes editable action and service lists, auto-populated data, easy integration into PDSA cycles, and standardized formats to enhance readability and printing optimization.
"Being available across major EHR vendors makes our solution even easier for healthcare organizations to adopt and to implement seamless care transitions that can help reduce communication errors and improve patient outcomes," said William Floyd, CEO of the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute. "The routine transition of knowledge shouldn't be difficult, nor should implementing a solution that works."
Implementation of the I-PASS handoff program has been associated with significantly reduced miscommunications, medical errors, and injuries due to medical errors for more than a decade. A 2021 Journal of Patient Safety study found that structured handoff programs like I-PASS can improve patient safety and reduce the substantial financial burden of medical malpractice claims.
I-PASS eVIEW is HIPAA-compliant and ensures PHI protection and security through a read-only interface.
For more information about implementing eVIEW or about additional EHR integrations, please email info@ipassinstitute.com.
The I-PASS Patient Safety Institute is a clinical leader in patient safety, enabling a standard of care for patient handoffs and closed-loop communication. Founded by clinicians in 2016, the I-PASS Institute leverages expert mentorship paired with technology and digital tools to scale the I-PASS methodology. The I-PASS Institute's solution, the I-PASS Bundle, consists of three core technical components—I-PASS Training, I-PASS Assessment and Improvement, and I-PASS eVIEW. When all three platforms are used in unison and with the guidance of an expert coach, institutions are able to reduce patient harm caused by miscommunication. Currently implemented in more than 100 institutions, the organization's clients span high-reliability organizations, from pediatrics and residency programs to nursing and transition of care with families. Learn more at www.ipassinstitute.com.
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TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Propane Gas Association welcomes an overdue discussion of looming consumer costs anticipated from New Jersey's Energy Master Plan (EMP). Not surprisingly, the Brattle Group's study, accepted by the BPU August 17, relies on key assumptions and omissions to suggest, erroneously, that the EMP will cost consumers only a little bit more, compared to their current energy bills.
Yet, by their own admission, the Brattle study omits any discussion of capital costs for equipment conversions, building retrofits and other "up-front" costs. These costs are huge for all classes of customers but conveniently ignored in the Brattle study.
The report also assumes significant new savings from energy efficiency and conservation efforts, as if customers are wasting expensive energy today, and can afford even more up-front costs.
Then there's the assumption that natural gas price increases will gallop far more than electricity increases by 2030, partly because of state-mandated conversions away from fossil fuels. So the state will help to cause the gas rate increases that will allegedly justify electric conversions. Of course, there's no discussion of the ratepayer costs of wind or solar farms which don't exist yet, their transmission lines, substations and distribution systems, not to mention the continued reliance on nuclear plants whose state-approved subsidies will expire, and gas-fired peaking units.
Lower-income customers might be spared some impacts because more state subsidies might be available to cover the huge costs of conversion and operation of electric appliances.
But, not to worry, customers can still keep their gas-fired cooking and non-heating equipment.
And, the cost projections are based on customers served by South Jersey Gas and Atlantic City Electric, neither of which serves the majority of New Jersey homeowners, and neither of which has the highest rates in New Jersey. New Jersey's overall electric rates are already among the highest in the country, and the Master Plan will do nothing to ease the burden.
And finally, the report suggests that the state will save $1.7 billion due to lower greenhouse gas emissions, and, in the same section, notes this estimate was never actually calculated for the study.
New Jerseyans have been waiting since the Energy Master Plan's 2019 update to learn what it will actually cost. With this latest study, we're no closer to finding out, and it's unlikely to be only a little bit more.
NJPGA is the statewide trade association representing propane distribution and service companies who serve more than 120,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers who rely on propane for their energy needs including space heating, water heating, cooking, recreational uses, manufacturing processes and transportation.
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Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits
HOUSTON (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement to settle 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits that had been filed by women who accused him of sexual assault and harassment, an attorney for the women said Tuesday.
“Today I announce that all cases against Deshaun Watson, with the exception of four, have settled. We are working through the paperwork related to those settlements,” Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing all 24 women, said in a statement. “Once we have done so, those particular cases will be dismissed. The terms and amounts of the settlements are confidential. We won’t comment further on the settlements or those cases.”
Watson has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was playing for the Houston Texans.
The first 22 lawsuits were filed in March and April 2021, with the latest two being filed since HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” aired an interview last month with two of the women who detailed their encounters with Watson.
Rusty Hardin, Watson’s lead attorney, did not immediately return an email seeking comment. Last week, Watson said he intended to clear his name and sidestepped any questions about whether he would settle with any of the women.
“I never assaulted anyone,” Watson said in his first public comments since being introduced by the Browns in March. “I never harassed anyone or I never disrespected anyone. I never forced anyone to do anything.”
In March, two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson on criminal complaints stemming from the allegations. But Watson could still be suspended if the NFL determines he violated the league’s personal conduct policy.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the settlements have “no impact on the collectively bargained disciplinary process.”
Cleveland signed Watson to a fully guaranteed, five-year, $230 million contract in March, convincing the three-time Pro Bowler to waive his no-trade clause and join a team with solid roster.
Buzbee said he plans on taking the four lawsuits that weren’t settled to trial.
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MILWAUKEE, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Epizyme (NASDAQ:EPZM) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Ipsen.
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Ademi LLP alleges Epizyme's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Epizyme holders will receive only $1.45 per share at the closing of the transaction, for an initial estimated aggregate consideration of $247 million plus one contingent value right (CVR) per share. Each CVR will entitle its holder to deferred cash payments of $0.30 per CVR payable upon the first achievement of $250 million in aggregate net sales of Tazverik (excluding sales in Japan and Greater China) in any period of four consecutive quarters, by 31 December 2026 and $0.70 per CVR payable upon receipt of U.S. regulatory approval necessary for the commercial marketing and sale of the combination of Tazverik and R² (rituximab and lenalidomide) in second-line follicular lymphoma by 1 January 2028. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Epizyme by imposing a significant penalty if Epizyme accepts a superior bid. Epizyme insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Epizyme's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Epizyme.
If you own Epizyme common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/epizyme-inc.
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions of Tampa, Florida, announces a successful acquisition event in the Commercial Mechanical Services Industry.
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Mergers & Acquisitions announces the successful acquisition of a well-established commercial mechanical services business by a Purchaser poised for continued growth.
The Seller founded the mechanical services company nearly two decades ago. With a long-standing customer base of commercial clientele spanning numerous states, the business has garnered a tenured reputation for quality service in its markets. The business offers a wide range of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building services that include installation, maintenance, and repair in more than 10 states across the Eastern U.S.
Alan Misale and Jacob Middleton of Viking Mergers were the advisors on the transaction.
Viking provides exit strategies and M&A services to middle-market business owners. In business since 1996, 50% of Viking's brokers are former business owners. Viking has an 85% close rate, representing nearly 800 successful transactions.
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Program honors outstanding digital health and medical technology from around the world
TUCSON, Ariz., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its excellence in Electronic Health Record (EHR) innovation, Health Information Management Systems (HiMS) today announced it has been named Best EHR Solution by the MedTech Breakthrough Awards. Axiom, the company's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) EHR platform, and AxiaGram, its all-in-one mobile communications app, were selected for their ease of use, innovative features, best-in-class customer service and flexibility.
"Now more than ever, clinicians need easy access to patient data to help them provide the best value-based care. Our innovative Axiom and AxiaGram solutions enable health care professionals to do just that," said Khalid Al-Maskari, CEO of HiMS. "We are proud of our entire team at HiMS for their ongoing commitment to leveraging technology that helps behavioral health care providers support their patients optimally."
Axiom transforms where, when and how patient care is delivered. Through its innovative design that reduces administrative burdens while addressing clinical workflow barriers and productivity issues, the powerful EHR optimizes efficiency, manages costs, achieves optimal patient outcomes, and increases revenues. Built on a modern platform specifically for health care organizations, Axiom simplifies the complexities involved with EHR implementation through its user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop features and ability to access many software aspects in two clicks or less.
Launched earlier this year, AxiaGram is a mobile communication app for health care and behavioral health professionals that seamlessly integrates into any EHR. It features built-in artificial intelligence (AI) that powers voice recognition to document patient encounters and clinical plans quickly, as well as telehealth capabilities, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and HIPPA-compliant data protection.
The MedTech Breakthrough Awards recognize the "breakthrough" companies, people, platforms and products in the health, fitness and medical technology industries. For the sixth annual awards program, HiMS was selected from among more than 4,000 nominations submitted across the globe.
About HiMS
Health Information Management Systems (HiMS) is a national company headquartered in Tucson, Arizona that designs Electronic Health Records (EHR) software to transform the integrated health care experience. HiMS creates innovative solutions that lead to better outcomes, lower costs and higher-quality care. The company sets itself apart from its competitors by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to improve clinical documentation and decision support. More information is available at hmsfirst.com.
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Bank Director's Survey Examines How Bankers Think About Enhancing the Customer Experience, Creating Efficiency and Investing in the Future.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As competitive pressures continue to alter the landscape for financial institutions, Bank Director's 2022 Technology Survey, sponsored by CDW, delves into the technology concerns and challenges bank senior executives and board members face, and where they've been investing their resources.
Eighty-one percent of survey respondents say their bank increased its technology budget for 2022, reporting a median 11% increase compared to 2021. Still, leveraging technology to create a more competitive and efficient organization requires internal know-how, and almost half of responding directors and executives worry that their bank lacks an adequate understanding of emerging technologies. Further, 45% say their bank relies on outdated technology.
"Almost half of the respondents point to big and superregional banks as significant threats — and that doesn't account for companies like PayPal, Chime and others that are nipping at banks' business," says Emily McCormick, vice president of research at Bank Director. "Bank Director's 2022 Compensation Survey, conducted earlier this year, found technology talent to be in high demand. I believe we can see a direct connection between a need for in-house expertise and the industry's ability to meet today's challenges."
The 2022 Technology Survey indicates that most banks employ high-level executives focused on technology, particularly in the form of a chief information security officer (44%), chief technology officer (43%) and/or chief information officer (42%). Few, however, have a chief data officer or data scientists on staff – despite almost half expressing concerns that the bank doesn't effectively use or aggregate the bank's data.
The Competitive Landscape
Fifty-six percent of all respondents view local banks and credit unions as their top competitive threat, followed by big and superregional banks at 46%. One-third worry about competition from big tech companies such as Apple, while an equal number are concerned about competition from digital, nonbank business lenders.
Hit-or-Miss On Digital Applications
Nearly half of respondents say their bank has a fully digital process for opening retail deposit accounts, with larger shares representing banks over $1 billion reporting as much. Far fewer respondents report a fully digital process for retail loans, small business deposits or loans, or commercial loans.
Generational Divides
Just 25% of the directors and executives surveyed say their bank has the tools it needs to effectively serve Generation Z, and half believe their institution can effectively serve millennials. Eighty-five percent say as much about Generation X, and 93% say this of baby boomers.
All-In On the Cloud
Eighty-eight percent say their bank uses cloud technology to generate efficiencies internally; 66% use application programming interfaces (APIs), which allow different applications or systems to exchange data. Robotic process automation (32%) and artificial intelligence or machine learning (19%) are far less commonly used.
New Frontiers
Three-quarters say their board or leadership team has discussed risks or opportunities related to cryptocurrency or digital assets in the past 18 months. Sixty-four percent say the same of banking as a service (BaaS), and 69% say that of environmental, social and governance issues. Cannabis, on the minds of 58%, was more commonly discussed at banks under $5 billion of assets.
Views On Collaboration
More than half of respondents view technology companies as vendors only, as opposed to collaborating with or investing in these firms. Thirty-nine percent, primarily representing banks over $1 billion in assets, say their institution has collaborated with technology providers on specific solutions. Twenty percent have participated in a venture fund that invests in technology companies, and 11% have directly invested in one or more of these companies.
The survey includes the views of 138 independent directors, chief executives, chief operating officers and senior technology executives of U.S. banks below $100 billion in assets. Full survey results are now available online at BankDirector.com.
Bank Director reaches the leaders of the institutions that comprise America's banking industry. Since 1991, Bank Director has provided board-level research, peer-insights and in-depth executive and board services. Built for banks, Bank Director extends into and beyond the boardroom by providing timely and relevant information through Bank Director magazine, board training services and the financial industry's premier event, Acquire or Be Acquired. For more information, please visit BankDirector.com.
Today, IT creates business potential, drives growth and innovation, but it's not always easy to stay up on the latest IT advances when you carry a heavy load. CDW gets it. CDW Financial Services partners with leading technology companies to bring you state-of-the-art IT solutions you need to succeed and lighten your load. For more information about CDW, visit www.cdw.com.
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(The Hill) – Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told The Daily Caller on Thursday that she looked forward to speaking with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
The panel said earlier in the day it planned to seek her testimony, hours after media reports emerged indicating the committee had received emails between Thomas and a Trump campaign attorney.
“I can’t wait to clear up misconceptions,” Thomas told The Daily Caller. “I look forward to talking to them.”
The conservative news outlet said it pressed Thomas to detail those misconceptions but did not immediately receive a response.
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the chairman of the Jan. 6 panel, told reporters on Thursday that the committee would send an invite to Thomas “at some point” in the next few weeks.
Thompson’s statement came after The Washington Post reported on Wednesday evening that the committee received emails between Thomas and Trump campaign attorney John Eastman, who circulated a memo outlining a strategy for then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election results.
The Post reported the emails’ existence while saying its sources declined to provide further details about the communications.
Thomas’s attempts to overturn the election results have drawn fierce criticism from Democrats. The Post reported on Friday that Thomas emailed 29 Arizona state lawmakers in an attempt to reverse President Biden’s win in the state.
Thomas’s involvement in the efforts has raised ethical questions over her husband’s role in deciding cases related to the election and Jan. 6. Justice Thomas has argued his decisions are entirely separate from his wife’s activism.
The New York Times reported late Wednesday evening that Eastman in a Dec. 24, 2020, email claimed to have insight into a “heated fight” among the Supreme Court justices about whether to take up a case related to then-President Trump’s efforts to overturn the election results.
Eastman became a major figure in the panel’s televised hearing on Thursday as the committee sought to detail Trump and his allies’ campaign to pressure Pence in the lead up to Jan. 6.
A formal federal judge who briefly served as an informal adviser to Pence testified at the hearing that Pence would have led an unconstitutional revolution by following the memo’s proposals. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/ginni-thomas-i-cant-wait-to-talk-to-jan-6-committee-will-clear-up-misconceptions/ | 2022-06-17T00:34:13Z |
US to announce new sanction package on Russia on Wednesday
By Phil Mattingly and Kaitlan Collins, CNN
The US will announce new sanctions on Russia Wednesday in coordination with Group of 7 nations and the European Union, according to an administration official.
The official said the sweeping package “will impose significant costs on Russia and send it further down the road of economic, financial, and technological isolation.”
The new sanctions package will ban all new investment in Russia, increase sanctions on financial institutions and state-owned enterprises in Russia, and sanction Russian government officials and their family members.
“These measures will degrade key instruments of Russian state power, impose acute and immediate economic harm on Russia, and hold accountable the Russian kleptocracy that funds and supports Putin’s war,” the official said. “These measures will be taken in lockstep with our allies and partners, demonstrating our resolve and unity in imposing unprecedented costs on Russia for its war against Ukraine.”
The official added, “We had already concluded that Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine, and the information from Bucha appears to show further evidence of war crimes. And as the President said, we will work with the world to ensure there is full accountability for these crimes. One of those tools is sanctions — and we have been working intensively with our European allies on further sanctions.”
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Four High-Power 300 kW Inductive Chargers Now in Use by Link Transit in Washington
MALVERN, Pa., June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With three solid years of regular daily operation, Link Transit's electric buses are proving their worth, according to Richard DeRock, General Manager of the Wenatchee, Washington, public transit agency. Now with 12 electric buses in operation, all using wireless chargers installed by Momentum Dynamics, the global leader in efficient, automated high-power wireless charging for electric vehicles, Link operates one of the largest electric bus fleets of any transit system in the nation. DeRock reports that the operating cost of their electric buses is about 51% of a diesel-fueled bus.
Momentum Dynamics installed the first wireless charging system at Link in late 2017 and more recently completed installation of four 300kW inductive chargers in 2021, three at Columbia Station and one in Leavenworth, WA. These four shared chargers support all of Link's electric buses and keep them in constant service throughout the day.
"Momentum's wireless chargers have been a game-changer for us," said DeRock. "They charge our electric buses for a few minutes on the layover between routes and provide additional range, allowing our buses to stay in service for 12 to 14 hours a day – even during the harsh cold of winter. Buses typically end their day with 40-50% of battery charge still remaining even on the coldest days. The cost savings are real and measurable. Along with the availability of inexpensive, clean, renewable hydro-power from the Columbia River and lower maintenance costs, it makes expansion of our fleet of battery-electric buses a financially sensible solution to combating climate change."
To replace aging diesel buses and allow for service expansion, Link will take delivery of three more 35' buses in early 2023 and another eight 30' buses later in 2023, all of which will use Momentum's wireless chargers to extend range and allow for operational efficiency.
"We are very pleased to support Link Transit in their drive to a healthier future in an economically beneficial way," said Andy Daga, CEO of Momentum Dynamics. "Wireless charging makes fleet management very efficient because the system delivers increased range and eliminates the need for a depot full of cables and chargers, all of which are subject to wear and tear and create a hazardous condition for workers. It is the most reliable and cost-effective charging system for fleets available today."
Other communities now using wireless chargers for their mass-transit buses installed by Momentum Dynamics include Indianapolis, Martha's Vineyard, Chattanooga, TN, and new installations across Washington, Oregon, California, and other states. The new terminal at Kansas City International Airport has been equipped with the wireless chargers to support their buses which will transport passengers between the terminal and parking facilities with an initial fleet of 7 (eventually 28) buses that will be kept in constant operation using only two shared wireless chargers.
Momentum Dynamics, located in Malvern, PA, is the global leader in high-power inductive charging for all types of electric vehicles, including passenger vehicles, buses, delivery trucks, and heavy trucks. The company practices world-class technology innovation through modular design and is recognized for the extraordinary accomplishments and unique expertise of its engineers and scientists. Momentum was a winner of the 2019 Emerging Technology Award from Mechanical Engineering Magazine. Please visit www.momentumdynamics.com or LinkedIn for additional information about Momentum.
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New CheapAir.com Study Reveals Flights to Europe are Cheaper in 2022
CALABASAS, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CheapAir.com has published its latest year-over-year study, analyzing over 24 million flights to Europe to identify how much airfare has changed since this time last year. With inflation impacting travel costs for much of 2022, it is a pleasant surprise that international airfare to Europe is down 15.1% with the lowest average price coming in at $908 as compared to $1,070 last year. The study also revealed that airfares to Europe are cheaper from almost every U.S. city, with the exception of Boston and New York.
According to the study, the top five U.S. cities with the best departure value compared to 2021 include:
- Phoenix, AZ with a 25% decrease
- Charlotte, NC with a 23.4% decrease
- Dallas, TX with a 23% decrease
- Memphis, TN with a 22.5% decrease
- Milwaukee, WI with a 20.8% decrease
See the full ranking list of 42 U.S. cities here.
The study also notes that the top three European destinations with the biggest savings compared to 2021 include:
- Milan, Italy with a 21% decrease
- Munich, Germany with a 19% decrease
- Brussels, Belgium with a 18% decrease
For additional savings, travelers can follow these tips on how to get the best airfares to Europe:
- Utilize the Europe Summer Flights calendar to check specific itineraries for the best deals.
- Plan ahead and book flights early. According to the CheapAir.com International Airfare Study of 2022, book a flight to Europe approximately 79 days on average from the departure date for the best deal.
- Protect your purchase with Price Drop Payback, which reimburses CheapAir.com customers up to $100 per airline ticket if prices drop after purchase.
- Spread out upfront costs with monthly payments on CheapAir.com flights. *
- Consider flying to Europe in the off-season of September and October with nice weather and summer crowds long gone.
For additional information and the complete ranking list of the 42 U.S. cities with the lowest airfare to Europe, check out the full CheapAir.com 2022 Year-Over-Year European Airfare Study. The study data compares the lowest airfares from the U.S. to Europe between April 1-May 31, 2021 and April 1-May 31, 2022.
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Headquartered in California, CheapAir.com is powered by a team of 50 travel enthusiasts who use cutting edge technology and superior customer service to simplify the way people shop for travel. Our proprietary airfare shopping engine provides an easy-to-understand view of flight and fare options from across the web, to make trip planning easy and joyful. Only CheapAir provides full apples-to-apples comparisons so you can see and book across different airlines and different flights, not just the lowest fares, but also the best value flights based on quality, comfort, and inflight amenities. For expert travel advice, deals and inspiration, connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
CEO Jeff Klee started CheapAir.com in 1989 from his college dorm room after getting a crash course in the airline industry while planning a backpacking trip through Europe on a student's budget. CheapAir.com still takes a creative approach to helping travelers to find the best trips. Along with its sister company, AmTrav for Business Travelers, CheapAir has helped over five million people buy plane tickets with confidence.
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Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobot for $1.66B
(AP) - Amazon on Friday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.66 billion.
The company sells its robots worldwide and is most famous for the circular-shaped Roomba vacuum.
Amazon said it will acquire iRobot for $61 per share in an all-cash transaction that will include iRobot’s net debt of about $275.6 million. The deal is subject to approval by shareholders and regulators.
Upon completion, iRobot’s CEO, Colin Angle, will remain in his position.
Separately, Bedford, Massachusetts-based iRobot reported its quarterly results. Revenue plunged 30% on order reductions and delays, and the company announced it was laying off 10% of its workforce.
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TORONTO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM) (TSX-V: ELBM) ("Electra") today announced that it has signed a Benefits Agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario ("MNO") solidifying a relationship between the two parties and providing employment, training, procurement, and business opportunities related to the construction and expansion of the Company's battery materials refinery north of Toronto Temiskaming Shores.
"Signing our first Benefits Agreement marks an important milestone for Electra as we advance with the commissioning of our refinery," said Trent Mell, CEO of Electra Battery Materials. "It demonstrates our commitment to operations that are environmentally, culturally, and socially responsible, and also reflects our commitment to working with Indigenous communities in respectful and mutually beneficial ways."
"We welcome the signing of the Benefits Agreement and Electra's commitment to support economic, cultural, and educational activities in the region," said Lorette McKnight, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario Temiskaming Métis Council. "The construction of a battery materials plant in Ontario on the James Bay and Abitibi/Temiscamingue Métis Traditional Territories represents an exciting development that will create many opportunities while also supporting environmental sustainability through reducing carbon emissions as a result of the adoption of electric vehicles."
In connection with the Benefits Agreement, Electra has agreed to issue 20,000 common shares of the Company to the MNO as a means of providing a measure of economic participation in the success of Electra's low-carbon battery materials visions. The issuance of the common shares remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Once issued, the common shares will be subject to a statutory hold period of four-months-and-one-day in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Electra is advancing with the commissioning of a battery materials refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario with a plant capacity of 5,100 tonnes of cobalt in sulfate. In concert with its effort to commission the refinery, Electra intends to launch a battery materials recycling demonstration plant in the fall of 2022.
Awards 2022 Electra Excellence Bursaries
Electra also announced that as part of its commitment to supporting local communities near its refinery, it awarded its 2022 Electra Excellence Bursaries to a deserving student from the graduating class of each of the following schools: Englehart High School, Timiskaming District Secondary School, Kirkland Lake District Composite School, and École Secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie. Electra granted each deserving student a $1,000 bursary based on their commitment to learning and an intention to pursue a post-secondary education.
About Electra Battery Materials
Electra is a processor of low-carbon, ethically-sourced battery materials. Currently commissioning North America's only cobalt sulfate refinery, Electra is executing a multipronged strategy focused on onshoring the electric vehicle supply chain. Keys to its strategy are integrating black mass recycling and nickel sulfate production at Electra's refinery located north of Toronto, advancing Iron Creek, its cobalt-copper exploration-stage project in the Idaho Cobalt Belt, and expanding cobalt sulfate processing into Bécancour, Quebec. For more information visit www.ElectraBMC.com.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Two inmates were found dead Thursday in the same unit of a local jail in South Carolina, authorities said.
Staff at the Greenville County jail found the inmates unconscious around 4 p.m. and paramedics pronounced them dead, the Greenville County Coroner’s Office said in a statement.
Autopsies are planned for Friday, according to the coroner’s office, which didn’t release any additional information including whether there was any sign of trauma or the names of the inmates or the charges they faced.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office runs the jail and hadn’t released any information on the deaths Thursday night. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/2-inmates-found-dead-in-same-unit-at-jail-in-south-carolina/ | 2022-05-13T11:46:35Z |
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool, a Springfield-based, national early education provider, announced they've launched LuvNotes®, a new parent communication mobile app available in both the App Store and Google Play.
The new app is available to parents who have children enrolled at Little Sunshine's Playhouse. It offers a convenient way for parents to stay in touch with their child's teacher throughout the day. LuvNotes is now the parents' daily source of all things Little Sunshine's Playhouse, allowing them to view personalized daily communication, lesson plans, menus, and photos from throughout the day.
"We are excited to offer the new mobile LuvNotes® app to our incredible Little Sunshine's community," said, Brett Roubal, CEO of Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool "Over the past year and a half, we have been working on providing a top tier, all-in-one, innovative platform for our teachers, students, and families. The app allows us to bridge school and parent communication and creates a one-stop shop for menus, lesson plans, daily activities, and payment. I am pleased with all its capabilities and ease of use and could not be more thrilled with the positive feedback we are receiving from our families."
The app also features:
- Two-way communication between parents and their child's teacher
- Advance check-in feature for better drop-off and pick-up experience
- Push notifications and alerts from school leadership
- Parent management of payment type and ability to obtain tuition statements
Founded in 2002, Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool operates 30 early learning centers located throughout the U.S. Little Sunshine's Playhouse offers a safe, secure & nurturing environment to children ages six weeks through pre-kindergarten through their Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively ShineTM. They maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making them a sought-after, premier private preschool program.
To learn more, visit Little Sunshine's Playhouse.
If you would like more information, please contact Kelly Yust at (417) 887-4242 or by email at kellyy@littlesunshine.com.
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Higher mortgage rates are compounding affordability challenges for home shoppers, but the market continues to move at a remarkable pace
- Monthly mortgage payments on the typical U.S. home are 19.5% higher than they were three months ago, and 38% higher than a year ago.
- Annual home value growth set a record for the 12th month in a row. The typical U.S. home is worth $337,560, up 20.6% from a year ago.
- Buyers remain ready to pounce on any inventory that hits the market. For-sale inventory and newly pending sales each grew 11.6% from the month prior, and typical time on the market decreased two days from February.
SEATTLE, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home shoppers are facing a one-two punch this spring: Quickly rising mortgage rates are compounding affordability challenges that have been brought on by record home value growth. The cost of a 30-year mortgage on the typical U.S. home is now 19.5% higher than it was just three months ago, according to the March Zillow® Real Estate Market Report.i Despite this, the pace and volume of sales picked up in March, showing the depth of the pool of home buyers willing and able to meet current asking prices.
The typical U.S. home is worth 20.6% more than it was a year ago, the 12th straight month in which a new record for annual home value growth has been set. Mortgage rates, which were below 3% a year ago, entered March at 3.51% and rose as high as 4.54% during the month.ii Combined, rising home values and mortgage rates have pushed the monthly payment on the typical U.S. home 38% higher than it would have been a year ago, assuming a 30-year mortgage with a 20% down payment.
"Higher mortgage rates were anticipated this year, but the speed of their rise has been breathtaking," said Jeff Tucker, Zillow senior economist. "Record low mortgage rates had been an affordability lifeline during the pandemic, keeping monthly payments in check even while prices climbed quickly. March was the biggest test yet of whether enough buyers can meet the new asking prices to keep home values growing at a record pace, and the answer was 'So far, yes.' There will be a point when the cost of buying a home deters enough buyers to bring price growth back down to Earth, but for now, there is plenty of fuel in the tank as home shopping season kicks into gear."
One bright spot for home shoppers is that the long-awaited seasonal inventory boost finally came in March. After six consecutive months of dwindling inventory — a streak that lasted longer into the year than is typical — 11.6% more homes were available in March than in February, the largest one-month jump in Zillow's records.iii
Still, inventory is 22.5% lower than it was a year ago, and the roughly 754,000 homes that were on the market in March represent a figure lower than in any month on record before January 2022. The number of newly listed homes in March jumped 35.8% from February to about 386,000, but that remains 8.5% lower than last March's pace of new listings.
Buyers proved they remain ready to gobble up any inventory that comes their way. Newly pending sales rose 11.6% in March from February — the exact same increase as inventory — demonstrating that demand is still outstripping supply, even with higher mortgage rates. The speed of sales also picked up in March, accelerating to nine days for the typical sale, down from 11 in February.
Zillow's home value forecast now calls for 14.9% growth through March 2023, down from a year-ahead forecast of 16.5% growth made in February. Zillow's existing home sales forecast has been lowered as well, to 6.09 million sales in 2022, which would mark a slight decline of 0.5% from 2021. Affordability headwinds — led by sharp mortgage rate increases — have strengthened faster than expected, but these figures still represent a remarkably competitive housing market in the coming year. Annual home value growth of 14.9% would have been the highest ever recorded by Zillow before June 2021, and 6.09 million existing home sales would mark the second-best calendar year total since 2006.
Rents may have hit a turning point. The typical U.S. rent grew 16.8% year over year to $1,904. That's down from 17.2% annual growth in February, marking the first slowdown in annual rent growth since February 2021. The rapid rise in rent prices over the past year has stretched affordability in much of the country and made it harder for potential first-time buyers to save for a down payment.
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i The Zillow Real Estate Market Report is a monthly overview of the national and local real estate markets. The reports are compiled by Zillow Research. For more information, visit www.zillow.com/research. The data in the Zillow Real Estate Market Report are aggregated from public sources by a number of data providers for 931 metropolitan and micropolitan areas, dating back to 2000. All current monthly data at the national, state, metro, city, ZIP code and neighborhood levels can be accessed at www.zillow.com/research/data.
ii Zillow's real-time mortgage rates are based on thousands of custom mortgage quotes submitted daily to anonymous borrowers on the Zillow Group Mortgages site by third-party lenders and reflect recent changes in the market. Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. is a licensed mortgage broker, NMLS #1303160.
iii Inventory figures stated in this report are from Zillow's raw for-sale inventory metric, which is more responsive to real-time market shifts. Previous editions of the Zillow Market Report have reported the smoothed for-sale inventory metric, which is a trailing three-month average. Each version of Zillow's for-sale inventory metric is available as a time series at www.zillow.com/research/data/. Please contact press@zillow.com with any questions.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz pulled his game day hat off a hook by his clubhouse locker Thursday to show that a “21” patch was stitched onto the back to honor Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente.
Like other winners of the humanitarian award named in memory of Clemente, Cruz will be allowed to wear the late Pittsburgh Pirates star outfielder’s uniform number on his cap for the rest of his major league career. Cruz wears No. 23 on his jersey.
Major League Baseball announced the initiative on Thursday, saying it was a “special tribute to (Clemente’s) enduring legacy.” The announcement was timed for the 50th anniversary of the year in which Clemente died in a plane crash at age 38 while on a relief effort to help earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
“It’s a privilege. An honor. He means so much for baseball, in general. He was an example to follow – how to be professional, on and off the field. A remarkable player and a remarkable human being who lost his life trying to help others,” Cruz said before Washington’s opening day game against the visiting New York Mets.
“He paid the ultimate price, and whatever we do is not enough.”
The Roberto Clemente Award is announced during each World Series and given to a player for “extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.”
“It means the world,” said Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who, like Clemente, is from Puerto Rico. “Everybody knows why you are wearing that number. It means a lot, for the player, for the families, for the organizations. I think it’s a great way to show respect to the individual.”
In addition to Cruz, active Clemente winners include Carlos Carrasco (Mets), Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers), Andrew McCutchen (Brewers), Anthony Rizzo (Yankees) and Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols and Adam Wainwright (Cardinals).
“The Roberto Clemente Award is easily the best award I’ve won in my career,” Rizzo said. “Just representing him, having that recognition of his number on the forefront of a lot of players’ hats throughout the league will be will be in his honor. It’s very deserving because he served everyone else.”
Cruz said he was contacted during spring training about whether he wanted to wear the patch.
“Easy decision, no doubt,” he said.
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AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum in New York contributed.
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GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – A chaotic scene unfolded on Interstate 270 in Ohio on Saturday, after two men got into a fight in the middle of active lanes of traffic.
“After eight years of being a truck driver I thought I seen it all, but just when you think that, something else happens,” said Jon Castiaux, who filmed the incident on I-270 South as he waited in halted traffic.
Castiaux told Nexstar’s WCMH that he was driving through Gahanna when he saw people running around on the highway. He then saw two men on the ground, and was under the impression — at first — that someone was administering CPR to the other.
“I immediately thought it was a bad accident with an ejection,” Castiaux said. “As I got closer I noticed punches and kicks started flying so I just pulled my phone out to record it just to honestly prove that it happened.”
The video shows the two men — one wearing a black hoodie and another in a blue button-up — struggle with each other on the ground briefly, while other people get out of their cars and stand nearby. Another man runs across the highway and appears to gesture at the cars before running off. The two men then get up, losing their shoes in the process. The man in the black hoodie proceeds to kick and fling his hands at the other, knocking him down again.
Later in the video, the man in the blue shirt charges at the man in the black hoodie, throwing a punch. More drivers in the traffic jam get out of their cars and watch, but another driver, fed up with waiting, weaves around on the curb and keeps going.
The two men continue to fight and chase each other across the highway, before running further up the road toward a car stopped in the median.
“I’ve been trying to figure out why it even happened,” Castiaux said.
The police in Gahanna said officers arrived at the scene after the fight was over. None of the people involved wanted to cooperate, and others had already left.
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MIAMI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceros Financial Services announced that it has reached a partnership agreement with Forte Capital Group, a financial advisory firm based in New York City with approximately $1 billion in client assets and 45 registered representatives and its affiliate, Innovation X Advisors, a leading late stage venture capital firm. The Innovation X family of funds have over $2 billion of capital commitments and have realized many successful exits including Airbnb, Spotify, Uber, Palantir and Pinterest. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"We think that Forte will be a highly strategic complement to both our Ceros Capital Markets investment bank and our Advisors Preferred mutual fund business. I have known Roger, a veteran of the markets, for many years, going back to our early careers when we worked together at National Securities. With Forte Capital we will become a significantly larger firm, offering wider distribution and greater product diversification," said Mark Goldwasser, CEO of Ceros Financial Services.
"I am very pleased to be combining forces with Mark, who has built Ceros into a substantial firm in just a few short years. I am looking forward to working together and exploring the many growth opportunities for the future," said Roger Monteforte, CEO of Forte Capital.
Goldwasser acquired Ceros Financial Services in 2019 with partners Chris Dewey and David Brown. Ceros Capital Markets, the firm's investment bank based in Miami, focuses on fundraising and private placements for early-stage medical technology companies, particularly those developing disruptive technology for diagnostic and non-invasive procedures. Ceros completed $117 million in transactions in the medtech sector in 2021 and $145 million since 2020.
Advisors Preferred, the firm's mutual fund platform based in Rockville, Maryland, is a boutique asset manager that manages and distributes mutual funds to financial advisors and financial professionals.
Ceros Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC (www.cerosfs.com) offers a comprehensive asset management and mutual fund suite for financial advisors. Ceros and Advisors Preferred services include RIA custody, hybrid advisors, corporate RIA, mutual fund advisory and distribution, and an outsourced trade desk. In addition, Ceros Capital Markets, a division of Ceros Financial, is a digital and traditional platform for the distribution of primary offerings in medical devices and secondaries in unicorns via Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
Investing in the securities markets involves risk, including loss of principal. Private Placements are not appropriate for all investors. Most if not all investments in Private Placements are illiquid and many such investments are speculative in nature. Investing in a Private Placement can result in a significant risk of loss of principal. Risk factors for private offerings are listed in the Private Placement Memorandum; and should be read carefully prior to investing.
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TEMPE, Ariz., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Many agencies try to keep everything in-house with a self-serve model, but with depleted time and resources, a fully-managed platform may provide the relief they need.
The self-serve model sounds exactly like what it is—you do everything yourself, with little-to-no guidance depending on the platform. If you are the one pulling the levers, then all bad performance that may occur is your responsibility, and the self-serve platform will usually make that point very clear. Hence why they build them that way.
A fully managed service, on the other hand, brings in a powerful advertising technology partner to help you reach all of your goals, without the added stress on your shoulders. In a day and age where hiring experienced marketing experts is proving more difficult, it's no wonder why agencies are turning more often to fully managed platforms—it just makes sense.
- Pro: Agencies can set their own margins with some platforms, such as Genius Monkey
- Pro: Ability to white label their dashboard, reports, collateral, etc.
- Pro: Live access to a reporting dashboard
- Pro: A dedicated team of campaign managers, account managers, and account executives helping every step of the way. This team is held accountable for performance, so they have every reason to ensure the campaign is built in the best format to drive performance, which includes educating the advertiser when needed.
- Pro: Ability to use the platform's team to act as members of your company on client calls so you have professionals that speak the technical language to make you look good in a white-labeled capacity.
- Pro: Ability to save countless hours in campaign set-up and maintenance, which in turn saves exponential money, allowing the advertiser/agency to grow.
- Pro: Lets the agency focus on what they do best; branding, design, message, creative and more
- Same: Ability to set your own margins
- Same: Ability to white label
- Same: Live access to a reporting dashboard
- Cons of Self-Serve Platforms: "Transparency.' Agencies can log in and pull the levers they want when setting up and maintaining campaigns. But unless they are seasoned professionals in campaign building, more often than not they end up doing something wrong or building the campaign in a way that would not benefit performance. The Self Serve Platforms are OK with this because they have no accountability for lack of performance, due to the campaign that the user built incorrectly.
All in all, it comes down to time saved and performance. With a fully managed platform, you can save hours and money. You'll see exponentially better performance because that platform knows they will be held accountable if they don't perform.
Open Lock Marketing wanted to expand its offerings into the programmatic space and hire employees to help build that technology internally. They quickly found it would be very expensive and take a long time to do correctly, so they turned to Genius Monkey to be a white-label programmatic partner in their agency.
Genius Monkey soon became an extension of their team. Genius Monkey was available for client calls, acting on the agency's behalf, and providing white-label versions of all documents, such as onboarding and targeting questionnaires. They also provided a reporting dashboard that looked similar to Open Lock's existing software.
When you're deciding whether to use a Self-Serve system or a Fully Managed one, keep in mind the time saved and the stress removed when using a Fully Managed platform like Genius Monkey. You'll be in better hands and have time to focus on other responsibilities in your business.
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Travis Champ
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Second phase of expansion brings the complete 360° digital experience to more brokers and their clients.
DALLAS, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to providing the fastest, easiest, and most trusted benefits selling experience for brokers, BenefitMall, the leading provider of next-generation broker services, is expanding its Marketplace offering to all brokers in its Northeast region and its Power of YOU loyalty program to brokers in all markets.
The expansion builds upon a service rollout that began in mid-2021 with pilot programs and added a wave of new markets in April 2022. Just 18 months out from the initial pilot programs, BenefitMall is on pace with expansion goals for 2022-2023. By rolling out to new markets ahead of the fourth quarter, BenefitMall is making it possible for brokers and their employer group clients to prepare for the busy annual enrollment season with a completely digital experience from benefit quotes to enrollment to year-round benefit administration.
"Our broker partners know it takes time to build strong relationships and that growing a business means staying connected to customers, while also reaching out to new prospects," said Bob Love, president, Benefits Division for BenefitMall. "That's why we've created the industry's premier suite of broker services with a digital experience that helps brokers support customers while still making time to close new prospects. It's less of everything that holds brokers back, with more of everything that makes them great."
Marketplace, powered by Ease, levels the playing field for brokers by giving them access to secure technology that would otherwise be too expensive and time-consuming for them to deploy on their own. A completely digital solution, Marketplace provides a paperless, secure, and seamless experience across every point of client engagement, from new quotes to annual renewals. By providing full-service support that includes pre-sale quoting, point-of-sale enrollment, and post-sale census management support, Marketplace can deliver faster, best-in-class processing and turnaround times due to digital automation and complete enrollment data. With this rollout, Marketplace is now serving brokers across the Northeast, including Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. BenefitMall's broker network already accesses Marketplace in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
BenefitMall's Power of YOU loyalty program is designed to support brokers as they grow their business, with service experience that evolves over time to a concierge approach, with a dedicated team providing white-glove support with faster turnaround times for brokers and access to various product discounts. With three levels of recognition, the loyalty program adds value without taking away traditional, existing service. With this expansion, Power of YOU is now available to brokers in all markets served by BenefitMall.
"At BenefitMall, our goal is to empower brokers with a true General Agency experience that ensures their success," said Love. "Through Marketplace and Power of YOU, BenefitMall is delivering on our promise to provide brokers with innovative technology backed by human expertise, for the fastest, easiest, most secure benefits selling experience."
For more information, please visit www.benefitmall.com.
Headquartered in Dallas, BenefitMall is the largest general agency partnering with a network of 20,000 Brokers to deliver employee benefits to more than 140,000 small and medium-sized businesses. BenefitMall uniquely leverages innovative technology backed by human expertise to provide the fastest, easiest, and most secure benefits selling experience for carriers, brokers, and their clients.
BenefitMall is owned by Management and The Carlyle Group. More information is available at www.benefitmall.com.
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State Department launches cyberbureau amid concerns over Russia and China’s digital authoritarianism
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN
The State Department’s new cybersecurity bureau formally launched on Monday in an effort to make digital rights issues an intrinsic part of US foreign policy at a time when Russia and China are increasingly trying to put their own authoritarian stamp on the internet.
The move essentially revives a bureaucratic structure, with a high-ranking cyber diplomat, that the Trump administration had nixed in the pursuit of cutting red tape. The new bureau is aimed at putting more diplomatic personnel and expertise toward State Department priorities such as shaping norms of responsible government behavior in cyberspace and helping US allies bolster their own cybersecurity programs.
“As what’s happening in Ukraine and Russia illustrates, we’re in a contest over the rules, infrastructure, and standards that will define our digital future,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in prepared remarks describing the role of the new Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
“Democracies must answer together the question of whether universal rights and democratic values will be at the center of our digital lives — and whether digital technologies deliver real benefits in people’s lives,” Blinken said.
Though US diplomats have continued to pursue cyber issues on a number of fronts, critics said then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s 2017 move to effectively downgrade the stature of the cybersecurity office within the department signaled to the world American disinterest in cyberspace.
Then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo proposed a new cybersecurity bureau in the waning days of the Trump administration, but the initiative never got off the ground.
Cybersecurity issues have only gotten more pressing in the years since. The iPhones of about a dozen State Department employees serving in Africa were hacked with spyware developed by Israeli technology firm NSO Group, CNN reported in December. The Biden administration has pledged to crack down on the use of such spyware, saying it has been used to violate human rights around the world.
Jennifer Bachus, a career diplomat, will lead the new bureau on an interim basis until the Biden administration nominates a Senate-confirmed “ambassador-at-large” to take the job, according to the State Department.
For at least the first year of its existence, the bureau will report directly to the deputy secretary of State. “We want to make sure that it has priority attention from the senior most officials in this building,” a State Department spokesperson said in an interview.
Christopher Painter, who was the top cyber diplomat at the State Department until 2017, said the reinstatement of a top cybersecurity bureau could give the department more clout in interagency discussions about high-profile cyber issues.
“Where we talk about everything from economic tools that Treasury may be using to cyber tools that DOD [Department of Defense] may be using, it’s important to have that diplomatic voice in there,” Painter told CNN.
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HERSHEY, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) today announced the appointment of early childhood education expert, Annie Papero, as the Director of CHS Hershey, the School's first Early Childhood Resource Center. CHS Hershey will serve children from birth to age 5 from economically disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds as part of a $350 million initiative to initially develop six cost-free centers in Pennsylvania.
Papero brings decades of experience in child development and a passion for creating opportunities for young learners. With significant expertise leading early learning programs and a distinguished career teaching early childhood education at the university level, she is uniquely qualified to lead CHS at the early stages of the initiative and build an engaging team at CHS Hershey.
"Annie is an inspirational and gifted advocate for children's needs during the formative years and sees child development as more than just meeting educational requirements and milestones," said Senate Alexander, Executive Director of CHS. "I cannot think of anyone better to welcome and partner with the children and families of CHS Hershey, and am confident that, through Annie's leadership, CHS will create brighter futures for everyone in the community."
Prior to accepting her new role at CHS Hershey, Papero served as the head of lower school and preschool at the Sayre School in Lexington, Kentucky, where she was responsible for programming for children ages 2 through fourth grade. Among her many duties, she managed student health and safety, curriculum quality, hiring, and coordinating of intervention services. She has also had a distinguished career in academia and research serving as an Assistant Professor in the early childhood education departments at Shippensburg University and James Madison University, and Director of the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab Program at Appalachian State University. Ms. Papero earned a Ph.D. in Child Development from Virginia Tech and a bachelor's degree from Grinnell College.
"I am honored to have this incredible opportunity to come back to Pennsylvania and help expand Catherine and Milton Hershey's vision. It has become my life's work helping children reach their full potential and grow their love of learning," said Papero. "Quality early education can transform lives, and I look forward to working with CHS Hershey children and their families to reach that goal."
CHS Hershey is currently under construction with an anticipated opening in 2023. Located on the Milton Hershey School campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the two-story 50,827 square foot building is being designed with classroom spaces, indoor and outdoor play areas, a STEM garden, innovation studio, and a dedicated family resource center that will offer integrated supports to families of enrolled children. The non-residential, year-round core learning program will have a curriculum that focuses on their educational, social, and emotional development and emphasizes healthy habits, and children will be provided necessary resources such as nutritious meals, transportation, and other needed supplies.
In anticipation of the Center's opening, CHS is currently hiring for multiple positions, including teachers, family engagement specialists, and operations staff. To support new employees, a year-long professional development experience has been designed as a fully paid part of the positions. This innovative approach to training and development will allow staff to increase their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the CHS approach to child development and educating students from low-income and at-risk backgrounds. Additionally, staff will work together, establish team dynamics, and collaborate before CHS Hershey opens. Looking ahead to the future, CHS is currently hiring Center Directors to lead the additional five centers planned for initial development.
ABOUT CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING
Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning will provide a cost-free educational, social, and cognitive program to children from birth to age 5 from economically disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds, through the initial development of up to six Early Childhood Resource Centers across Pennsylvania. The Centers are subsidiaries of Milton Hershey School and will be staffed and operated independently of the Milton Hershey School core model. For more information, visit chslearn.org.
ABOUT MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering a top-notch education and positive home life to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade from families of lower income at no charge. For more information, visit mhskids.org.
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5 tips for finding the best prices while shopping online
Online shopping has become ingrained into daily life, especially with the increased ease of making purchases with a single click.
To ensure you’re getting the most bang for your buck, Giving Assistant collected five recommendations that can help shoppers save money before making online purchases. These tips were curated with in-depth research using sources from across the internet.
Nearly 215 million Americans—roughly 77% of the U.S. population—shop online as of June 2022, and eMarkerter forecasts that number to exceed 230 million by 2026. Retail e-commerce sales in the United States hit $250 billion during the first quarter of 2022, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimations. That’s up 2.4% from the fourth quarter of 2021. E-commerce sales not only make up 14.3% of the total U.S. retail market, consumer spending on e-commerce in the U.S. is expected to hit $1 trillion in 2022.
The COVID-19 pandemic also caused a spike in online shopping, as people stayed at home and out of stores. Stay-at-home orders and general anxiety around in-person shopping drove massive growth in e-commerce that outpaced projections within the industry. Given the amount shoppers tend to spend online, it’s equally important to find the best deals. Keep reading to discover five good tips for saving money while shopping online.
Shop around on different websites
As simple as it sounds, comparing the prices of products can save shoppers quite a chunk of change. By comparing the same product on different websites, it will most likely be found cheaper in certain online stores. To begin comparing prices, manufacturers’ sites may suggest retailers and visiting individual store websites where an item is sold works.
Use incognito mode
Cookies and browsing history can impact dynamic pricing. This is likely one of the most overlooked factors affecting product pricing for online shoppers.
Geographic segmentation is a marketing tactic in which prices are affected based on a buyer’s location. Globally, pricing is not the same. This affects the prices of several online products, even airline tickets. Using incognito mode or a virtual private network means websites won’t have access to cookies or a shopper’s browsing history, securing online transactions in addition to saving a shopper money.
Sign up for coupons with different email addresses
Using coupons is a no-brainer in terms of saving. Signing up for coupons with different Gmail addresses, however, is a commonly overlooked tactic.
To make matters easier, consider including the “+” “.” hack to use the same email multiple times when retrieving coupons. For example, if your email is onlineshopper@gmail.com, you could easily put onlineshopper+mailinglists@gmail.com. This gives you more control over your inbox and makes it more convenient to filter recipients. Don’t have a Gmail account? Check with your provider for a similar function.
Wait for sales by subscribing to mailing lists
Visit any number of retailers’ sites to browse or shop and no doubt you’ll be asked to provide your email address to get instant savings. Provide the address, check your inbox, and apply those savings to your first purchase.
Subsequent emails from those companies will alert you to everyday and special occasion deals and sales. Online shoppers are privy to the latest and greatest products via these promotional emails.
Join loyalty rewards programs
Eighty-six percent of online shoppers in the United States were members of at least one loyalty rewards program in the third quarter of 2021, according to The Forrester Wave: Loyalty Service Providers. A loyalty rewards program keeps customers coming back to businesses to earn their rewards. It’s a win-win.
Rewards that can be easily managed and are offered for more than just making purchases—birthday or anniversary rewards, for example—are meaningful. Some of the highly rated programs have been from retailers such as Nike, Starbucks, Lowe’s, and Ulta Beauty, to name a few.
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What are the best products to organize your kitchen?
As the heart of the home, the kitchen is where families gather while preparing dinner and guests congregate during a party. As a result, it’s no surprise that the bustling space is also the first space to become cluttered. However, with intentional storage and shelving, the kitchen can function properly while remaining the heart of the home.
From the pantry to the refrigerator to the cabinets, the kitchen is overflowing with spaces begging for lazy susans or flatware organizers. So, if you love to organize, check out these top-rated kitchen products.
Kitchen organization tips
Determine the essential spaces
When organizing the kitchen, first start by determining the essential spaces used most often. Adding storage or bins to those areas will create the most significant impact on the functionality of your kitchen. High-traffic areas usually include the refrigerator, the spice cabinet or under the sink. After you’ve organized the essential spaces, you can move on to other spaces.
Identify dysfunctional spaces
You may not need to add organizational products if an area is functioning correctly. So, identify which areas are the most dysfunctional and in need of organization. For example, you may want to get rid of the junk drawer or find a way to use every part of the corner cabinet.
Measure twice
The last problem you need when beginning the organization process is to receive bins or shelves that are too big or too small for the area. To eliminate this possibility, measure the space — and measure again. If you’re picking out food storage containers, check the labels on the flour or snacks.
Kitchen products for organization
Storage
To store larger quantities of food, including pasta, cereal, flour or snacks, this 4.4-quart container is ideal and perfectly fits a 5-pound bag of sugar. A button secures the airtight lid when pushed down or easily removes the lid when it’s up. You can also store accessories, such as a scooper, directly under the lid. Sold by Amazon
Chef’s Path Airtight Food Storage Containers
Since this set includes seven storage containers of all sizes, it’s great for a variety of foods, such as cookies, rice or brown sugar. They’re stackable, leakproof and airtight thanks to their silicone seal and lid-lock mechanism. Plus, this set comes with 10 chalkboard labels and a marker. Sold by Amazon
Utopia Home Set of Six Fridge Organizer
Organize your entire fridge with this set of six containers, including an egg-holding tray. They’re designed with durable plastic and feature supportive handles and strong bottom support. While the bins are not dishwasher safe, they clean easily with dish soap and water. Sold by Amazon
Cabinet and drawer organizers
Youcopia Storalid Food Container Lid Organizer
Thanks to this lid organizer, you never have to worry about rummaging through a messy drawer or opening an overflowing cabinet of container lids. It features five adjustable dividers so you can configure the organizer to fit your lids, not the other way around. Plus, it’s designed to fit standard cabinets and pantry shelves. Sold by Amazon
Joseph Joseph DrawerStore Compact Cutlery Organizer
Not only does this cutlery organizer neatly arrange your drawer, but it also saves a ton of space with its unique overlapping design to create more space in your drawer. It’s made of BPA-free plastic, includes five angled compartments and fits up to 24 pieces of cutlery. Sold by Amazon
DecoBros Cabinet Pan Organizer Shelf Rack
If you despise digging through your pans to find the one you need, consider this pan organizer rack. It features five shelves that can hold five pans when installed vertically and four pans when it’s placed horizontally. It also comes with mounting screws to ensure it stays put. Sold by Amazon
Shelving
Simple Houseware Under Sink 2 Tier Expandable Shelf
This under-sink shelf is the perfect solution to organize the odds and ends that wind up in your cabinet, from cleaning supplies to trash bags to dish towels. The best part is that it’s completely customizable to fit any cabinet. It can expand horizontally from 15 to 25 inches with shelves that adjust in height from 2 to 13 inches from the bottom. Sold by Amazon
Simple Houseware Stackable Can Rack Organizer
With this can organizer, you never have to rummage through your shelves looking for the right item. The included dividers are customizable, so you can fit up to 36 standard cans or various sizes of cans and jars. No hardware is required, and it assembles in minutes. Plus, you can stack more than one unit on top of each other for more storage. Sold by Amazon
Lazy susans
Youcopia Crazy Susan Divided Turntable
Reaching items in the back of cabinets or shelves often results in knocked-over spices, vitamins or snacks. However, this lazy susan turntable brings the back of the shelves to you. It features three removable clear bins to keep items divided and nonslip feet to stay put and keep your cabinet undamaged. Sold by Amazon
Copco Non-skid Two-tier Turntable
This turntable features two tiers, making it ideal for areas where you need extra space. It features a three-eighths-inch rim around the edge to prevent items from falling off and a nonskid surface molded to each platform to keep items stable. It’s also durable and easy to clean. Sold by Amazon
Spice racks
Copco Non-skid Three-tier Spice Cabinet Organizer
Organizing spices is one of the most challenging parts of creating a properly functioning kitchen. If you’re searching for a cabinet organizer, this three-tier option helps you locate spices in the back of the cabinet. It also features a nonslip shelf lining to keep spices from falling over. Sold by Amazon
Interdesign Linus Spice Rack Corner Organizer
Corner cabinets are notoriously difficult to organize due to their unique shape. This spice rack is designed specifically to tackle those oddly shaped cabinets or corners. It’s made of durable plastic construction and can be cleaned easily with soap and water. Sold by Amazon
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This is Gong's Fourth Best Workplaces Award This Year from Great Place to Work and Fortune
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gong, the Reality Platform™ leveraging artificial intelligence to transform go-to-market teams, today was honored by Great Place to Work® and Fortune as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in Technology™. This is Gong's first time being named to this prestigious list and the fourth award Gong has earned this year from Great Place to Work and Fortune. Earning a spot means that Gong is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
The Best Workplaces in Technology award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 151,000 current employees from Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies in the tech industry. In the survey, 92 percent of Gong employees said the company was a great place to work, and more than 95 percent agreed with the statements, "When you join (Gong), you are made to feel welcome," and "Management is honest and ethical in its business practices" and "Our customers would rate the service we deliver as excellent."
In addition to today's award, Gong was recognized earlier this year as a Best Workplace among Bay Area Companies™, Small and Medium Sized Companies™, and Millennials™.
"No matter how you slice it – across industries, geographies, business sizes, and generations – Gong stands out as an excellent place to work," said Gong Chief People Officer Sandi Kochhar. "We're proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. By fostering trust and belonging at Gong, people can be themselves and excel."
The Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology list is highly competitive. Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies were only considered if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization.
Great Place to Work is the only company culture award in America that selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"These companies have adapted to the challenges of an ever-changing workplace by their commitment to inclusive, high-trust cultures where employees are treated as human beings first and foremost," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.
Interested in joining the Gong team? Please visit the career page to learn more.
Gong unlocks reality to help people and companies reach their full potential. The Reality Platform™ autonomously empowers customer-facing teams to take advantage of their most valuable assets – customer interactions, which the Gong platform captures and analyzes. Gong then delivers insights at scale, enabling revenue and go-to-market teams to determine the best actions for repeatable winning outcomes. More than 3,000 innovative companies like Morningstar Inc., Paychex, LinkedIn, Shopify, Slack, SproutSocial, Twilio, and Zillow trust Gong to power their business reality. For more information, please visit www.gong.io.
Great Place to Work selected the Best Workplaces in Technology by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than over 151,000 employees from Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies in the technology industry. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work® Trust Index™ survey. Great Place to Work determines its lists using its proprietary For All™ methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America's largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 6.1 million employees, this year alone. Read the full methodology.
To get on this list next year, start here.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
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Dynamic capabilities and modular platform earn company top honors in newly-released report
MINNEAPOLIS, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MHC, a global enterprise automation software solutions provider, has been named as a Leader on the 2022 Aspire Leaderboard for Customer Communications Management (CCM) and Customer Experience Management (CXM) vendors. It's the second year MHC has been positioned as a Leader within the Aspire Leaderboard report for their customer communications platform EngageCX.
MHC EngageCX is packaged with several modules and business apps that enable organizations to configure end-to-end mass communication solutions in the cloud or deployed in a hybrid or on-premises model. The MHC EngageCX platform is cost-effective for customers given how it is built on open standards and comes with extensive integration capabilities out-of-the-box. The platform's capabilities are dynamic and modular, enabling solution teams to easily embed some or all of its communication services into a wider ecosystem of solutions.
MHC performed particularly well in the mid-market space within the report. With the comprehensive capabilities to compete among the most prominent CCM vendors, what sets MHC apart is their agility and personalized approach. In the 2022 report, Aspire noted "MHC's dynamic capabilities are second-to-none and its modular product portfolio makes it very adaptable to customer needs."
"Delivering effective communications reliably and efficiently is a critical part of any organization's operations, yet we also know organizations don't have one-size-fits-all requirements. The value and strength of EngageCX is its flexibility and scalability to fully support our customers' unique needs as they grow and evolve," says MHC CEO Gina Armada.
The Aspire Leaderboard is published by consulting firm Aspire Customer Communications Services. Assessment scores are generated by analyzing more than 1,200 data points relating to a company's platform strength, software capabilities, strategic direction, benefits, and other features.
"MHC's modern CCM platform has customer-centricity at its heart, enabling it to empower customers to meet their evolving business goals," commented Kaspar Roos, CEO & Founder of Aspire. "While EngageCX is a very rounded suite in itself, MHC has taken it even further by incorporating it within its newly developed MHC NorthStar platform, allowing it to serve as a versatile front-end CX layer to back-end automation processes. The new combination delivers a powerful and agile platform that is poised for exciting growth."
The full 2022 Aspire Leaderboard for CCM-CXM is available here.
MHC enables organizations to tackle digital transformation with speed and confidence, delivering solutions to automate the creation, capture, and distribution of documents and communications across core business processes. With the world's most flexible end-to-end automation platform, MHC empowers business users to eliminate manual interactions involving their organization's key stakeholders, increase efficiency and agility to achieve operational excellence goals, and strengthen the ever-important relationships with customers and suppliers to drive long-term growth. To learn more visit www.mhcautomation.com.
Aspire Customer Communications Services is a boutique consulting firm specializing in the Customer Communications Management (CCM), Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Customer Journey Mapping (CJM) industries. Through deep market expertise and global insights, Aspire works with Software, Services and Solution providers, and Business Advisories and Private Equity Firms to help them achieve their CCM goals. Find more information about how Aspire is helping organizations navigate the complexities of the customer communications world at http://www.aspireccs.com.
The Aspire Leaderboard™ is copyrighted by Aspire Customer Communications Services Ltd. and is based on the findings and opinions of Aspire's consultancy organization. Aspire does not endorse any vendor, product or service included in the Aspire Leaderboard. For tailored RFP support please contact the Aspire team here.
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Judge: Musk can use Twitter whistleblower but not delay case
(AP) - Elon Musk will be able to include new evidence from a Twitter whistleblower as he fights to get out of his $44 billion deal to buy the social media company, but Musk won’t be able to delay a high-stakes October trial over the dispute, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, the head judge of Delaware’s Court of Chancery, denied Musk’s request to delay the trial by four weeks. But she allowed him to add evidence related to whistleblower allegations by former Twitter security chief Peiter Zatko, who is scheduled to testify to Congress next week about the company’s poor cybersecurity practices.
Twitter has sued Musk, asking the Delaware court to force him to go through with the deal he made in April to buy the company. Musk has countersued, and a trial is set to start the week of Oct. 17.
Musk’s legal team has argued that the allegations made by Zatko to U.S. officials may help bolster Musk’s claims that Twitter misled him and the public about the company’s problem with fake and “spam” accounts.
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FORNEBU, Norway, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Solutions' revenue and margins increased in the second quarter of 2022. The company continued to demonstrate that it remains on-track with its financial targets. The main projects globally continued to progress, tendering activity is record high, and the market outlook remains positive. Aker Solutions increased its revenue guidance and now expects revenue up by about 30 percent in 2022 from 2021.
2Q 2022 Financial Highlights
(excluding special items)
- Revenue NOK 10.6 billion
- EBITDA NOK 691 million
- EBITDA margin 6.5 percent
- Earnings per share NOK 0.46
- Net cash position NOK 3.1 billion
- Order intake NOK 13.6 billion (1.3x book-to-bill)
- Order backlog NOK 52.7 billion
"Our second quarter results demonstrate that we continue on-track with our financial targets, and I am pleased with our overall results for the quarter. As we look ahead to the rest of 2022, we are on the path to deliver full-year revenue growth of around thirty percent, with increased earnings," said Kjetel Digre, Chief Executive Officer of Aker Solutions.
"The market outlook overall remains positive, despite some supply chain constraints and inflation brought on by the recent and unfortunate geopolitical events. Aker Solutions is well-positioned to capitalize on both near-term recovery and for the longer-term structural change in the energy markets," said Digre.
Key Developments
Revenue in the second quarter increased to NOK 10.6 billion from NOK 7.0 billion a year earlier. EBITDA excl. special items increased to NOK 691 million compared with NOK 392 million a year before. The increase was driven by continued strong performance in the Subsea and EMM segments. The Renewables and Field Development segment contained a loss provision on a renewables project in the quarter, and solid performance in field development projects in the same period.
Renewables is currently a young and developing industry with some first-of-a-kind projects. Aker Solutions experiences that the current frameworks the industry operates under are not sustainable for the longer term. The company sees a clear need for change in the way authorities, operators and suppliers work together. To secure a sustainable future for the industry, authorities have a key role to play in order to develop a sustainable framework to increase predictability and improve risk-reward balance in the industry.
During the first half of 2022, Aker Solutions has recruited more than 1,000 new skilled employees globally. This means the company is on-track with the target of hiring 2,000 new colleagues in 2022. During the quarter, Aker Solutions completed the acquisition of Frontica Engineering, a Norwegian engineering company employing around 50 highly skilled engineers.
Aker Solutions ended the second quarter with a net cash position of NOK 3.1 billion, excluding lease liabilities, and the company's financial position remains solid.
Outlook
The outlook remains positive for Aker Solutions overall. Tender activity is record high at NOK 105 billion and the company will continue to be selective in its approach to tendering. The company sees increased market activity moving forward, especially in the oil and gas segment boosted by the tax incentives in Norway to support the supplier industry, supporting its long-term growth targets.
Aker Solutions continues to see a favorable oil and gas price backdrop, but also a dynamic operating environment and the company will continue to monitor the supply chain situation proactively. Global oil and gas supply is projected to remain constrained in the coming years and energy security to remain a priority. This supports Aker Solutions' view of multiple years of spending growth from the company's customers, across areas where Aker Solutions is relevant.
Overall, Aker Solutions is well-positioned to capitalize on both near-term cyclical recovery and for the longer-term structural change in the energy markets. Based on ongoing projects and secured order backlog, the company now expects full-year revenue up by around 30 percent in 2022, and underlying EBITDA-margin continues to be seen up from 2021. In the Subsea segment, margins are now expected at around 15 percent for 2022. The high ongoing FEED work and tendering activity supports the potential for record-high order intake in 2022 for Aker Solutions.
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MESA, Ariz. , May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today that that it will participate in two upcoming investor conferences.
David Roberts, President and CEO, and Craig Conti, Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the:
Baird 2022 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 09:40 am EDT. The conference will be held virtually, and the Company's presentation will be available at the Verra Mobility website: https://ir.verramobility.com
William Blair 42nd Annual Growth Stock Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 3:40 pm EDT. The conference will be held virtually, and a link to the live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Verra Mobility's website: https://ir.verramobility.com
About Verra Mobility
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in Arizona, Verra Mobility operates in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Verra Mobility's plans, objectives, expectations, beliefs and intentions and other statements including words such as "hope," "anticipate," "may," "believe," "expect," "intend," "will," "should," "plan," "estimate," "predict," "continue" and "potential" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements herein represent the judgment of the Verra Mobility, as of the date of this release, and Verra Mobility disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in Verra Mobility's other press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC and on the SEC website, www.sec.gov. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand Verra Mobility's reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions and estimates used as a basis for the forward-looking statements.
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The solution will be demonstrated at Qualcomm Technologies Booth Located at Hall: 2 Booth: 2-238
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eInfochips, a leading provider of product engineering services, said it will showcase its AI inferencing at the edge solution, developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., at Embedded World.
The key components of eInfochips' edge solution comprise a camera for video capture, edge computing for face detection, and Amazon Kinesis Video Streams (KVS) for live streaming and alert generation. Amazon KVS makes it easy to securely stream video from connected devices to AWS for analytics, machine learning (ML), playback, and other processing.
The AI inferencing at the edge solution leverages eInfochips' Camera Reference Design Kit (RDK), built on the Qualcomm® QCS610 platform. The solution demonstrates eInfochips' capabilities across camera design, edge AI, and IoT. It also showcases the premium high-performance Qualcomm® QCS610 processor's capabilities for delivering on-device edge AI for advanced applications, including smart kiosks, industrial IoT, AI surveillance cameras, AI edge appliances, and more.
"Global product and technology companies can leverage our solution to accelerate the development and prototyping of vision-based intelligent connected solutions. In addition to working with Qualcomm Technologies to help empower developers with cutting edge IoT solutions, eInfochips also helps companies implement accurate, highly scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient vision-based IoT solutions that leverage state-of-the-art infrastructure," said Parag Mehta, chief business development officer at eInfochips.
Embedded World is an event is to discover the innovations of the embedded sector and meet experts. The event offers the entire spectrum – from components, modules and complete systems to operating systems, hardware and software and services. The event will be conducted in person at Nuremberg, Germany between 21 - 23 June 2022.
eInfochips, an Arrow Electronics company, is a leading provider of digital transformation and product engineering services. With over 500-plus products developed and 40 million deployments in 140 countries, eInfochips continues to fuel technological innovations in multiple verticals.
eInfochips accelerates time to market for its customers with its expertise in IoT, AI/ML, security, sensors, wireless, cloud, and power. With collaborations across the technology spectrum, eInfochips has developed reference platforms and industry-specific solutions to enable next-generation product development and transformation.
For more information, visit http://www.einfochips.com
Qualcomm QCS610 is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Qualcomm is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
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