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The red carpet gala welcomed live streaming royalty and a community of users to celebrate the most entertaining broadcasters in the world
LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigo Live, a global leader in live streaming and entertainment, hosted North America's first ever BIGO Awards Gala in Los Angeles on July 15, 2022 at the world-famous Paramount Pictures in the heart of Hollywood, CA. The premiere Gala event was appropriately themed "Realize Your Dreams" and it did not disappoint as Bigo Live creators from across the world gathered to accept awards, perform their musical talents and more at this invite-only soiree that commenced with a Hollywood premier-style red carpet entrance. Guests such as GuitarGod83, Jaybies and Sloan Bone posed for photos before being escorted into the historic Paramount Theater draped with a mix of Hollywood memorabilia and Bigo Live signage. Attendees were met by an incredible DJ set by award-winning DJ ER to kick the night off.
The hosts of the evening, Gia Gunn and Dwight Allen O'Neal, started their shift on the red carpet where they interviewed guests before joining the several hundred attendees in the theater to introduce themselves and preview what the night had in store. "It's an absolute pleasure to be here tonight surrounded by hundreds of the internet's most talented creators, performers and musicians," said O'Neal. "We are here to celebrate each other in an awards show unlike anything you've ever seen."
Before the awards ceremony got underway, attendees were greeted by State Senator Maria Elena Durazo who praised the platform for all of the good it has done for people around the world. "I'm honored to speak to such an incredible theater full of the globe's best and brightest stars on social media. It's incredible to see Bigo Live continue to bring people together to make the world safer, more inclusive and more fun!"
The night showcased talents from all regions of the world including South America, Australia and New Zealand, Europe and North America; with creators sending in video messages of thanks and praise along with in person award acceptances, all broken up in between by special performances by Bigo Live's most influential broadcasters. One of the standout performances of the night was Atlanta-based artist, Zone21, who wowed guests in attendance with his electrifying wordplay that weaved in the live streaming platform.
"To put on such a successful award show truly shows how close knit Bigo Live's creators really are. Even though our hosts are separated by thousands of miles and come from different backgrounds, they have grown to know each other as if they're a family," says Yvonne Feng, Vice President of BIGO. "Live streaming has proven to be unlike any other social channel by bringing its creators together in a collective space to be their authentic selves and collaborate in ways never thought possible. What better place to honor the future entertainers than by hosting an awards show to honor and celebrate these dedicated and talented people."
Bigo Live exists and prospers thanks to its marvelous creators; as a platform, it continues to celebrate their creators by giving to their community through events such as this Award Show.
About Bigo Live
Bigo Live is one of the world's fastest-growing social live streaming platforms where users broadcast in real-time to share life moments, showcase their talents, and interact with people from around the world. Bigo Live has more than 400 million users in over 150 countries that represent 23 different languages. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by BIGO Technology, a video-based products and services technology company based in Singapore. Download Bigo Live on the App Store or Google Play.
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BEIJING, July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Thursday visited the Xiqu Center in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District, a venue for the art of Chinese traditional theater.
She watched rehearsals of Cantonese opera performances and a Hong Kong orchestra at the opera house and spoke highly of the performances, calling the show a display of the charm of Chinese culture.
During her visit, Peng also talked with young volunteers who were making traditional paper artworks. She encouraged Hong Kong's younger generation to have an in-depth understanding of fine traditional Chinese culture and inherit and promote the culture.
Peng together with Xi left Hong Kong Friday after a two-day trip there for a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR), the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. In addition, the company announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for a multi-year strategic partnership with Carelon to integrate Sharecare's advocacy capabilities into Carelon's Health Guide services that currently support hundreds of thousands of members. Sharecare has also initiated a strategic review of its non-enterprise businesses to enhance shareholder value, which management and the board of directors do not believe is currently reflected in the share price. The company's $50 million share repurchase program previously announced on May 12, 2022, remains in place.
"Sharecare delivered solid second quarter results exceeding revenue and EBITDA guidance with continued progress on deploying our digital first strategy to drive enhanced engagement, increased access, and improved outcomes for our clients," said Jeff Arnold, chairman and CEO of Sharecare. "We remain confident in our ability to execute on our strategy given the continued demand and momentum in new business opportunities and client wins along with retaining our current customer base, which will support accelerated revenue growth and operating performance in 2023."
Mr. Arnold added, "Sharecare provides a comprehensive digital health navigation platform supporting a significant number of top payors and employers to deliver value to more than 11 million members every day. We are committed to continuing to improve operating performance while advancing innovative solutions for our customers. One example of the value Sharecare continues to bring to its customers is the successful launch of Sharecare+, a digital first advocacy platform developed in partnership with Elevance Health. Our partnership with Carelon will be the next step in driving significant scale of our solution."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
All comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are to the three months ended June 30, 2021.
- Revenue of $103.8 million compared to $98.5 million, an increase of $5.3 million, or 5%.
- Net loss attributable to Sharecare of $29.0 million compared to net loss attributable to Sharecare of $20.2 million, an increase of $8.8 million. Adjusted net loss attributable to Sharecare of $6.8 million compared to adjusted net loss attributable to Sharecare of $3.6 million in the prior year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $2.1 million compared to $6.6 million, a decrease of $4.5 million, which reflects increased investments in people, most importantly, as well as sales force expansion to support growth, a sunset of the high-margin health security product, and the additional costs of being a public company.
- Net loss per share of $0.08 compared to $0.09, a decrease to net loss per share of $0.01, which reflects the aforementioned items impacting net loss.
- Adjusted loss per share of $0.02 for both periods, which excludes the impact of non-cash and non-operational amounts.
There is no definitive timeline for the company's strategic review, nor has the board of directors made any decisions related to any actions or potential strategic alternatives to fully unlock value of the company's assets and potential that are not fully reflected in the market today; therefore, the company does not intend to comment further until it determines that additional disclosure is appropriate or necessary.
Financial Outlook
In light of a delayed start date for a large enterprise client, the initiation of the strategic review, changing macro-economic environment affecting life sciences, and certain cost initiatives being undertaken by the company, Sharecare is suspending financial guidance for 2022. The company will hold an analyst day in Q4 2022.
Conference Call
The company will host a conference call to review the second quarter results today, Wednesday August 10, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (833) 636-1352 for U.S. participants, or (412) 902-4148 for international participants, and referencing the Sharecare call; or via live audio webcast, also available online at https://investors.sharecare.com. A webcast replay of the call will be available for on-demand listening at the same link and will remain available for approximately 90 days.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our financial results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe the non-GAAP measures adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted earnings (loss) per share ("adjusted EPS") are useful in evaluating our operating performance. We use adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted EPS to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our business, results of operations, or outlook. In particular, we believe that the use of these non-GAAP measures is helpful to our investors as these metrics are used by management in assessing the health of our business and our operating performance. However, non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures.
The calculations and reconciliations of historic adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted EPS to net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP, are provided below and in the accompanying financial tables. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
We have not reconciled adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income (loss) because we do not provide guidance for net income (loss) or for items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing performance, including, but not limited to, the impact of significant non-recurring items, as certain of these items are out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, reconciliations of adjusted EBITDA guidance to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures are not available without unreasonable effort.
Adjusted EBITDA
We calculate adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) interest income, (iii) interest expense, (iv) income tax (benefit) expense, (v) other (income)/expense (non-operating), (vi) share-based compensation, (vii) severance, (viii) warrants issued with revenue contracts, (ix) net costs associated with exiting contracts, and (x) transaction and closing costs. We do not view the items excluded as representative of our ongoing operations.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
We calculate adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) attributable to Sharecare, Inc. adjusted to exclude (i) amortization of acquired intangibles, (ii) amortization of deferred financing fees, (iii) change in fair value of warrant liability and contingent consideration, (iv) share-based compensation, (v) severance, (vi) warrants issued with revenue contracts, (vii) net costs associated with exiting contracts, (viii) transaction and closing costs, and (ix) the related income tax adjustments. We do not view the items excluded as representative of our ongoing operations.
Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
We calculate adjusted EPS as adjusted net income (loss), as defined above, divided by the number of weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted.
About Sharecare
Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.
Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: "outlook," "target," "reflect," "on track," "foresees," "future," "may," "deliver," "will," "shall," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "ongoing" or the negative of these terms, other comparable terminology (although not all forward-looking statements contain these words), or by discussions of strategy, plans, or intentions. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain.
Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding a potential strategic review, our ability to realize the expected benefits of partnerships or other relationships with third parties or customers on our future growth objectives, our use of the share repurchase program and the statements under the caption "Financial Outlook."
We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this press release will prove to be accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. Descriptions of some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Risk Factors section of the Company's Annual Report of Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022. Furthermore, if the forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time frame, or at all. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent our views as of the date of this press release. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we have no current intention of doing so except to the extent required by applicable law. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
Media Relations:
Jen Martin Hall
jen@sharecare.com
Investor Relations:
Evan Smith, CFA
evan.smith@sharecare.com
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France’s Societe Generale sells Russian bank to oligarch Vladimir Potanin
By Reuters
Societe Generale said on Monday it had agreed to sell its stake in Rosbank and the Russian lender’s insurance subsidiaries to Interros Capital, a firm linked to billionaire Vladimir Potanin.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered financial sanctions from the United States, Europe and Britain, prompting Western companies to sell their Russian assets.
Rosbank will join the business empire of Potanin, who is the biggest shareholder in Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and refined nickel.
Potanin’s holding company had owned Rosbank from 1998, before Societe Generale (SocGen) bought a stake in 2006 and merged it with its other Russian operations in 2010.
While he has not been sanctioned by the European Union, Potanin has been sanctioned by the government of Canada over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow describes as a “special military operation.”
SocGen had previously flagged the risk of a write-off on its Rosbank stake.
Shares in France’s third-largest bank rose by as much as 8% on Monday after it said it would end its more than 15-year Rosbank holding, amid mounting pressure to cut ties with Russia.
SocGen did not disclose what Interros Capital was paying for the stake but said the deal would allow it to exit Russia in an “an effective and orderly manner” and ensure continuity for Rosbank’s employees and clients.
Interros said in a statement that the deal should be closed in the next couple of weeks after all necessary approvals from regulatory bodies are received.
SocGen said the deal would result in a write-off of about 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) and an exceptional non-cash item, but have no impact on SocGen’s capital ratio.
The write-off will be “largely offset” by the deconsolidation of its 15.4 billion euro exposure to Russia and by an unspecified payment including the repayment of subordinate debt by Interros Capital, SocGen added in a statement.
SocGen first acquired a stake Rosbank in 2006 with an option to buy a majority holding in 2008. The Russian bank was fully merged with SocGen’s other Russia operations in 2010.
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CHANGSHA, China, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY, the fast-growing Chinese construction equipment manufacturer, was never hindered by the pandemic in its pace of internationalization. Instead, its market coverage and product share outside the Chinese market enjoyed a boost, with the company's increased investment in R&D, sales, service and staffing.
Data shows that the company is on track to become a global giant. In 2021, the company achieved overseas revenue of $314.5 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 54%, and a compound growth rate of 30.1% in the past three years.
Take mining equipment and logistics equipment for example.
The overseas sales revenue of mining equipment achieved $133.6 million USD in 2021 (101.1% year-on-year increase) while the figure for logistics equipment was $180 million USD (a year-on-year increase of 31.2%). Europe, Southeast Asia and the United States were the fastest growing markets, with growth rates of 95.7%, 48.1% and 42.1%, respectively.
Products
SANY's second-generation 70+ t fuel-powered, electric, wide-body vehicles and 100-300 t electric-wheel mining vehicles have been launched. As for logistics equipment, a complete product spectrum was formed for the European and American markets, offering a full range of electric reach stackers, stackers and automated and large-scale remote-controlled quay crane products.
Channels
While SANY mining equipment focuses on six main regions including India, Central Asia and Africa, logistics equipment focuses on Europe, America and Asia-Pacific markets. Across the globe, robust dealer systems have been established which have been generating stable sales volumes.
Service
Knowing that after-sales service is key to the customer experience, SANY is continually optimizing its international service strategy to adapt to the international market environment. Localization and on-line transformation for spare parts distribution and service provision continue to be a work in progress.
2022: Great acceleration
The first quarter of 2022 witnessed even greater growth of 161% year on year, a result attributable mainly to the company's steady improvements in the areas of management, digitization, electrification and internationalization. Almost all product lines are now growing at an unprecedented growth rate in international sales, with mining machinery at 255% and logistic equipment at 98.8%. New sectors the company has recently entered also look promising, with a 105% year-on-year growth being recorded in the sales of robotic products such as intelligent logistics AGV, high-voltage lithium forklifts and three-dimensional smart warehouses, among others.
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After abortion ruling, critics renew blasts at Sen. Collins
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sen. Susan Collins was blasted Friday for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as opponents targeted her votes to confirm two justices to the Supreme Court who were in the majority opinion allowing states to ban abortion.
Critics of the Maine senator haven’t forgotten the key role she played in confirming Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, and she was ripped anew on social media.
Some opponents took to name-calling and attacked Collins for being naive or complicit. Others called for her resignation. University of Maine professor Amy Fried said Collins “helped make this happen,” and the Maine Democratic Party said part of the blame lies at Collins’ feet.
Collins was considered a crucial vote on Kavanaugh. She waited months before announcing her decision in a 45-minute floor speech. Shortly after her speech ended, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced he, too, was voting for Kavanaugh.
The Senate vote was 50-48.
Mainers For Accountable Leadership, a liberal advocacy group, said Collins “must immediately apologize to these organizations who she dismissed and demeaned in her floor speech announcing her support of Kavanaugh.”
Rachel Irwin, who works for Building Back Together, which promotes President Joe Biden’s policy agenda, called Friday’s abortion news Collins’ “legacy.”
Collins, a Republican, has been a supporter of a woman’s right to an abortion. She has also crossed the aisle on key issues — including splitting with Republicans on former President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several Muslim countries, the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and on whether to convict Trump after his impeachment following the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
The senator said in a statement Friday that she had received assurances from Kavanaugh and Gorsuch that Roe v. Wade was an established legal precedent.
“Throwing out a precedent overnight that the country has relied upon for half a century is not conservative,” she said. “It is a sudden and radical jolt to the country that will lead to political chaos, anger, and a further loss of confidence in our government.”
Collins’ statement came moments before Biden called the ruling “a tragic error.” She did not respond to a request for an interview Friday from The Associated Press.
The senator in her statement took aim at Gorsuch and Kavanaugh for their about-face from what they told her privately and said in their confirmation hearings.
“This decision is inconsistent with what Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said in their testimony and their meetings with me, where they both were insistent on the importance of supporting long-standing precedents that the country has relied upon,” she said.
The vote to confirm Gorsuch wasn’t as narrow as for Kavanaugh, whose nomination was nearly derailed by accusations of sexual assault that he denied. Senators approved Gorsuch’s nomination with a 54-45 vote.
Collins voted against the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, saying that it was too late in Trump’s presidency and that his successor should’ve made a nomination to fill the vacancy.
Despite the vitriol against Collins and coat hangers mailed to her office, she easily won a fifth term in 2020.
She said she supports a bipartisan bill to codify the right to an abortion. “Our goal with this legislation is to do what the court should have done — provide the consistency in our abortion laws that Americans have relied upon for 50 years,” she said.
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Faiz Ahmad, Former CEO Direct to Consumer at Optum and Kathryn Reimann, Former Chief Compliance Officer at CitiBank Bring Decades of Consumer and Financial Services Experience to the Board
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today announced that Faiz Ahmad and Kathryn Reimann will join as the newest members of its Board of Directors, effective August 15, 2022. LendingClub also announced today that Patricia McCord has decided that, after almost five years on the Board of Directors, she will resign effective September 30, 2022.
"We are thrilled to welcome two new board members with a wealth of experience in both consumer and financial services as we evolve our business and brand in this next phase of growth. Faiz' experience in transforming the consumer experience for large brands coupled with Kathryn's deep expertise in legal and compliance risk management across the financial services sector will help support our growth as a leading digital marketplace bank," said Scott Sanborn, CEO of LendingClub. "With Patty wrapping up her tenure with the board, I'd like to thank her personally and on behalf of the company for her support as we transformed the business from a loan marketplace to a powerhouse digital bank at scale. I'm grateful for her counsel and wish her well on her future endeavors."
Mr. Ahmad has more than two decades of expertise in leveraging technology to transform the customer experience for large consumer brands. He was CEO, Direct to Consumer at Optum, a subsidiary of United Health Group, and has also held leadership positions at Apple and Delta Airlines. He will serve on the Board's Compensation Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Operational Risk Committee.
"LendingClub has the best of both worlds – a bank and a fintech – and it's creating an incredibly powerful digital marketplace bank that prioritizes the customer," said Faiz Ahmad. "That is rare within financial services and it's what intrigued me about the company. I'm excited to apply my expertise with large consumer brands to advise LendingClub as it finds even more ways to generate unique lifetime value for its members."
Ms. Reimann spent more than two decades as a Chief Compliance Officer, most recently at Citibank, NA and before that, at American Express, and has advised other financial services and fintech companies on compliance risk management, bank regulatory and governance issues. Currently, she is an Adjunct Professor and Senior Fellow in the Program on Corporate Compliance & Enforcement at New York University School of Law, a regulatory advisor to Hummingbird Regtech and a Senior Advisor at Oliver Wyman. She will serve on the Board's Audit Committee, Credit Risk and Finance Committee and Operational Risk Committee.
"I was drawn to LendingClub as an institution not only driven by meeting the needs of its customers but also its commitment to innovating across every aspect of its business, including its control structure, to compete with both banks and fintechs at scale," said Kathryn Reimann. "I am excited to be able to apply my experience in service of their vision of a new era in responsible banking."
About LendingClub
LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. LendingClub Bank is the leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S., where members can access a broad range of financial products and services designed to help them pay less when borrowing and earn more when saving. Based on more than 150 billion cells of data and over $75 billion in loans, our advanced credit decisioning and machine-learning models are used across the customer lifecycle to expand seamless access to credit for our members, while generating compelling risk-adjusted returns for our loan investors. Since 2007, more than 4 million members have joined the Club to help reach their financial goals. For more information about LendingClub, visit https://www.lendingclub.com.
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7 Delicious $7 Dishes is a Menu Featuring Seven Fresh, Made-to-Order, High-Quality, Classic and Fan-Favorite Dishes Now Available at Noodles & Company
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, (NASDAQ: NDLS) the national fast-casual chain known for spreading Uncommon Goodness with its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture, announced today the introduction of 7 Delicious $7 Dishes, a tailored menu that features fresh and flavorful Noodles dishes starting at $7. The 7 Delicious $7 Dishes menu is now available at Noodles & Company restaurants nationwide. This menu includes regular full-size entrees with a variety of options for guests to choose from.
Uncommon Flavor
At Noodles & Company, guests will always find satisfying, fresh quality food, now at an even more valued price point. 7 Delicious $7 Dishes brings forth a satisfying, fresh, and made-to-order combination of flavors that guests cannot find at other fast-casual dining spots. 7 Delicious $7 Dishes features seven classic and fan-favorite dishes including Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, Japanese Pan Noodles, Pesto Cavatappi, Med Salad, Pasta Fresca, Spaghetti and Buttered Noodles. The variety on this menu highlights Noodles' range of globally inspired dishes while celebrating the delicious, high-quality food Noodles' guests know and love. From classic to indulgent to health-conscious dishes, there is something for everyone on the menu, all for a $7 price that's easy to swallow.
Noodles & Company Welcomes 7 Delicious $7 Dishes
"We're dedicated to bringing Uncommon Goodness to every step of our guest experience. We create options that not only satisfy our guests but add comfort and value to their lives," said Stacey Pool, chief marketing officer at Noodles & Company. "7 Delicious $7 Dishes features a combination of our fresh, high-quality dishes made from world-class ingredients that are now available at a value price point, so guests never have to sacrifice quality in their favorite dishes."
More for Noodles Rewards Members Including Free Delivery in August
All guests can enjoy 7 Delicious $7 Dishes, however, only Noodles Rewards members have access to even more exclusive value price points and rewards. Throughout August, Noodles Rewards members will have access to unlimited free delivery* with every order placed through Noodles.com and the Noodles app, making 7 Delicious $7 Dishes an even more satisfying deal. For more details, visit https://www.noodles.com/rewards/.
Becoming a Noodles Rewards member is simple. Guests can sign up for free via the Noodles mobile app or the Noodles website. Guests can conveniently get their value menu fix via quick-pickup, curbside pick-up, or delivery by placing an order online at noodles.com, via the Noodles mobile app, or by visiting their nearby Noodles location. 7 Delicious $7 Dishes is available now for a limited time only. For more details on 7 Delicious $7 Dishes visit Noodles.com.
*Offer valid from 8/1/2022 – 8/31/2022 only (Promotion Period). Get unlimited Free Delivery during the Promotion Period. Minimum order of $15, maximum order $200 (excluding taxes, gratuity, delivery or other fees). Must apply Free Delivery reward on 'my cart' screen prior to checkout to receive free delivery. Delivery available within Noodles' delivery areas from participating locations and is subject to availability. Free delivery reward cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Not valid on orders placed via third-party delivery platforms, call-in orders, catering orders delivery, carry-out or dine-in orders. For full Noodles Rewards terms and conditions, click here.
About Noodles & Company
Since 1995, Noodles & Company has been serving guests Uncommon Goodness and noodles your way, with noodles and flavors that you know and love as well as new ones you're about to discover. From indulgent Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to better-for-you Zoodles and Other Noodles, the company serves a world of flavor in every bowl. Made up of more than 450 restaurants and thousands of passionate team members and named one of America's Favorite Restaurants by Newsweek, Noodles is well-known for its delicious noodles and industry-leading team member benefits. Noodles has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2021 and 2022 and one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2021. Additionally, Denver Business Journal has called Noodles one of the Best Places to Work for its unique culture focused on Uncommon Goodness and built on the value of "Loving Life" which begins by nourishing and inspiring its communities and every team member and guest who walks through the door. The company has also earned the Women in the Lead Certification for its investment in women-empowering initiatives for its female team members and has proudly partnered with the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance to build cultural intelligence within its teams. To learn more and to find the location nearest you, visit www.noodles.com
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LONDON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple's visionary founder Steve Jobs once said, "The biggest innovations of the 21st century will be at the intersection of biology and technology."
Silicon Valley-based Verseon now sees itself at this juncture after building a proprietary physics-and AI-driven technology platform to create new drugs atom by atom.
Verseon's Chief Technology Officer Sangtae Kim, a member of the US National Academy of Engineering, says the platform is far more sophisticated than the "AI systems" of other drug developers, as it enables Verseon to design the entirely new chemical structures needed to fight currently untreatable diseases.
He points out that the effectiveness of AI critically depends on the amount and quality of data available for its training. But other current AI drug-discovery companies only have data from the small pool of existing drugs and past trial-and-error experiments, severely limiting their ability to find completely novel drug molecules.
Anirban Datta, Verseon's Head of Biology, wrote in Drug Discovery Online that "there are many orders of magnitude more potential small molecule drugs … than are represented in available data."
As recently highlighted in Impact Wealth Magazine, Verseon's founders realized that systematic design of completely new drugs requires breakthroughs in molecular-physics modeling to determine how new chemical structures will bind to a disease-causing protein.
Using its platform, Verseon has identified multiple clinical candidates for every one of its programs – a feat unheard of in the pharmaceutical industry. The company is not only bringing much-needed new treatments to market for killers like cancers and heart disease, but also developing products that slow human aging and boost longevity.
BioSpace's Gail Dutton recently observed that Verseon "is beginning to fill in the map of uncharted drug discovery space. In effect, it is replacing the void of 'here be dragons' (as one 16th-century mapmaker warned) with islands of known entities." She therefore concluded that Verseon is "changing the paradigm of drug discovery."
Verseon's management team members have previously made transformational breakthroughs in various fields.
Co-founders Adityo Prakash and Eniko Fodor developed technologies now owned by Intel that power all video streaming today, from Amazon Prime to Zoom. The third Verseon founder, David Kita, developed one of the first bioinformatics platforms that catalyzed novel gene detection during the genomics revolution.
And Sangtae Kim – a former VP at major pharma company Eli Lilly and Chair of Purdue's Chemical Engineering Division – now drives further enhancement of Verseon's powerful AI and proprietary data sets.
"Verseon's platform comprises significant new advances within multiple distinct branches of science," says Kim. "It is by far the most advanced ab initio drug design methodology currently in existence."
Verseon is currently trialling drugs with remarkably low bleeding risk to treat and prevent heart attacks and strokes in over 400 million patients worldwide. Uncontrolled bleeding is the biggest risk factor associated with current alternatives.
One of the world's leading cardiologists, Professor John Deanfield of University College London, commented:
"Verseon's platelet-sparing anticoagulants…represent an exciting 'precision medicine' opportunity for the treatment of a large population of cardiovascular disease patients."
The company is also developing oral drugs to treat diabetic vision loss in over 154 million patients and three different programs to fight cancer – one of the world's biggest killers.
All of these are part of a fast-growing drug pipeline of 16 candidate drugs across eight programs.
Pfizer's former SVP of R&D Strategy Robert Karr commented: "Verseon's platform is finally ushering in the age of systematic discovery and development of novel drugs."
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LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Volta Inc. ("Volta" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLTA).
Class Period: August 2, 2021 – March 28, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 31, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Volta lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/volta-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Volta had improperly accounted for restricted stock units issued in connection with the Business Combination; (2) that, as a result, the Company had understated its net loss for third quarter 2021; (3) that there were material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that resulted in a material error; (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company would restate its financial statements; (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Legacy Volta's founders would imminently exit the Company; (6) that, as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (7) that, 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.
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Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, signed off Thursday on the recommendation of the agency's independent vaccine advisers in favor of updated Covid-19 vaccine boosters from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 13 to 1 earlier in the day to recommend updated mRNA boosters for Americans this fall.
Walensky's decision means the shots could be available by Friday, according to pharmaceutical manufacturers, which began shipping the new doses after the US Food and Drug Administration authorized them Wednesday.
"The updated COVID-19 boosters are formulated to better protect against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variant," Walensky said in a statement. "They can help restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination and were designed to provide broader protection against newer variants. This recommendation followed a comprehensive scientific evaluation and robust scientific discussion. If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster and I strongly encourage you to receive it."
The updated boosters have instructions that tell our cells to make antibodies against two strains of the virus that causes Covid-19: the original strain and the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants, which share the same spike.
Pfizer/BioNTech's updated vaccine is a 30-microgram dose authorized for people 12 and older. Moderna's updated vaccine is a 50-microgram dose authorized for people 18 and older.
The CDC said in the statement that it "also expects to recommend updated COVID-19 boosters for other pediatric groups" in the coming weeks.
People are eligible for the updated boosters as long as they have completed all primary doses in their vaccine series. The committee recommended that the new boosters be given at least two months after the last dose of any Covid-19 vaccine and up to three months after an infection.
The new formulations do not replace shots for the primary series.
The boosters were approved based on studies in mice bred to have human ACE-2 receptors -- the doors the coronavirus uses to get into our cells -- but clinical trial data showing how well they may work in humans won't be available for another month or two.
This is similar to the way annual flu shots are studied and approved, but it's the first time for Covid-19 vaccines.
In approving the vaccines, regulators also reviewed data behind different two-strain boosters. Those carry instructions to fight the original strain of the Omicron variant, BA.1, along with the original virus. Those boosters have been studied in about 1,400 people. They have been authorized for use in the UK and Canada but will not be available in the US.
Several of the committee members said Thursday that they were uncomfortable recommending a vaccine with no human data to back it.
"We're been extrapolating the data that has been seen with the bivalent BA.1, and hopefully, we'll have similar data for BA.4 and BA.5," said Dr. Pablo Sanchez, a pediatrician at Ohio State University and a member of the committee.
"So I'm just concerned about that extrapolation. And because and ultimately, I really don't want to establish a precedent of recommending a vaccine that we don't have clinical data," said Sanchez, who voted against the recommendation.
That prompted a quick rebuttal from government experts who work with the committee.
"I just would like to remind the committee that every year, we use influenza vaccines that are based on new strains without clinical studies being done," said Dr. Melinda Wharton, associate director for vaccine policy at the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
Dr. Doran Fink, deputy director of the FDA's Division of Vaccines and Related Products Applications, said, "I do appreciate the amount of discomfort that I'm hearing from committee members who are being asked to take this leap with the Covid vaccines that they haven't been asked to make previously with the Covid vaccines.
"FDA felt very comfortable with the approach of extrapolating the safety and effectiveness or rather the known and potential benefits," Fink said. "We recognize that we've taken a different path than the regulatory authorities have in Europe and Canada."
Fink said the US chose to go this route based on feedback from its independent advisory group and projections for the viruses that may be circulating in this country over the fall and winter.
On Thursday, the committee saw new modeling data that suggested there were substantial risks to waiting to roll out new boosters.
According to the CDC's forecasts, boosters given to US adults in September could prevent 137,000 more hospitalizations and 9,700 deaths than if the boosters were held until November.
New analyses on the cost-effectiveness of the boosters suggest that the US could save at least $63 billion in medical costs between August and March 31 if as many people get these boosters as got flu shots during the 2021-22 season.
In the studies that looked at the shot targeting BA.1 along with the original, the boosters broadened immunity against many variants, and they were proven to be better than the older single-strain boosters because they made higher levels of antibodies.
Moderna presented tantalizing data suggesting that the two-strain shots it developed against the Beta variant might extend the length of protection people get from their vaccines, which currently drops off significantly after about four months. It said a study on these results was being prepared for publication
In mice bred to have human ACE-2 receptors, the two-strain vaccines against BA.4 and BA.5 protected better against infections in their lungs, compared with the original vaccine.
About two-thirds of the total US population is vaccinated against Covid-19 with an initial series, according to data from the CDC. But less than half of those with their initial series -- and less than a third of the total population -- has also gotten a booster.
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Sunflower State Games 2022 Review
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The 33rd year of the Sunflower State Games is now in the books so let’s take a look at this years games.
13 Sports grabbed more than half of the events including, Opening Ceremony, Baseball, Shooting Sport Clays, BMX, Judo, Weightlifting, Boccia and so much more.
In fact, Boccia was included in the games first time event along with Paralympians.
First year Executive Director Lindsay Engelken says they had over 700 volunteers and 5,000 athletes. Before the pandemic, they used to have 8,000-9,000 athletes.
Engelken says their volunteers are the backbone of these games.
”Our staff was me full-time and two interns. It’s impossible to do five thousand athletes and 37 events with just three people,” Engelken said. “It truly is our commissioners and volunteers that their passion and eagerness to watch these athletes compete in these events, that’s what it is.”
In total, 37 different events went on for three weekend around Topeka.
The senior games are coming up in September and if you’d like to register to compete or volunteer, click here.
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6 mail carriers robbed in Maryland, D.C areas
(CNN) - At least six carriers in Washington D.C. and Maryland were robbed in just two days, authorities say.
United States Postal Service officials expressed they are now offering big rewards to curb the trend.
While on routes, mail carriers had guns pulled on them or were assaulted during the robberies.
“This is an alarming trend that needs to stop,” Michael Martel said, U.S. Postal Inspector.
Authorities say the robberies so far, have occurred in the D.C. and Maryland areas.
They say there was one incident on each side of the border Thursday.
Another incident occurred Friday around 10:30 a.m. in Wheaton, Maryland.
Postal carriers were attacked twice more in Maryland and again in D.C. just before 1:30 p.m.
“It is a sad state of things when it comes down to robberies against someone that provides an essential service to our communities, but it’s happening here and it’s got to end,” Martel said.
Police retrieved images that showed a black Mercedes Benz with temporary tags being used as a getaway car in one of the robberies.
Inspectors say a letter carrier was hit in the head during an incident that occurred on Florida Avenue.
Another black sedan, possibly an Infiniti was used in the attack in Beltsville, Maryland, according to authorities.
“They are taking personal property and postal service property. That’s all I can say at this time. They are not stealing mail to my knowledge,” Martel said.
As far as a possible link to the crimes, the suspect descriptions in each of the robberies do have some similarities.
The suspects were described as skinny, with a high-pitched voice, about 5 foot, 8 inches tall, wearing all black and most cases a ski mask.
“They are in everybody’s neighborhood on a daily basis delivering everything from birthday cards to goods ordered online. They are part of our lives and it’s important for us to make sure they are safe,” Martel said.
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73% of people want hotels to offer tech that minimizes contact with the staff and other guests
74% interested in hotels using AI to deliver more relevant offers
Hoteliers look to tech to ease staffing woes and support unbundled, pay-for-use services
AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by Oracle Hospitality and Skift shows that 95% of people plan to travel in the next six months – with 29% taking an epic 'revenge travel' trip – however, many want to eliminate the 'touch' from the high touch industry they once knew. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of travelers want to use their mobile device to manage their hotel experience, including checking in and out, paying, ordering food, and more. This is good news for hoteliers looking to tech to manage through the staffing shortage without hurting guest engagement and service.
Over the next few years, travelers are also looking to personalize their journey even more by picking their exact room and floor and paying for only the amenities they want – and even wanting to pre-screen properties in the metaverse (68%). Moreover, 74% are interested in hotels using AI to better tailor services and offers, such as room pricing or food suggestions and discounts. Nearly 40% of hotel executives see this 'unbundled' model as the future of hotel revenue management.
"The pandemic has established technology's role in the guest and associate journey, and the industry is never going back," said Alex Alt, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Hospitality. "Whether a hotel organization has two properties or 2,000, guests are looking for the highly digital, self-service experience they have come to expect in other parts of their lives, from banking to ordering food. For hoteliers to meet these demands, especially with constrained property staffing, they need systems that will enable them to quickly adapt, 'plug in' new services, and better and more efficiently serve a diverse group of travelers."
The "Hospitality in 2025: Automated, Intelligent… and More Personal" study surveyed 5,266 consumers and 633 hotel executives across the world in the spring of 2022 to better understand how guest expectations have changed and how hotels are adapting. Consumers and executives were surveyed in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Brazil, and Mexico. Check-out the report at: https://bit.ly/3MPgGXa.
Travelers want people to 'get away' while on their getaway
Two years of restrictions created a pent-up desire to travel, with 29% of people planning a larger, pricier "revenge travel" trip. But the pandemic has also left jetsetters feeling antisocial with many desiring contactless and self-service technology:
- 92% of travelers don't miss being around other people while staying on a hotel property.
- 73% agree that they're more likely to stay at a hotel that offers self-service technology to minimize contact with the staff and other guests.
- 38% want a fully self-service model, with staff only available upon request.
- 39% want to order room service from their phone or a chatbot.
- 49% are also looking for contactless payments (only 5% want to pay in crypto).
Staff remains slim, tech is helping
The labor shortage remains a top issue in the hotel industry, but hoteliers are working hard to onboard new tech to ease the strain on guests and staff:
- 65% of hoteliers said incorporating new technologies for staff best describes their strategy to weather labor shortages and attract new talent.
- 96% are investing in contactless technology, with 62% noting "a fully contactless experience" is likely to be the most widely adopted tech in the industry in the next three years.
- 54% added that their highest priority is to adopt tech that improves or eliminates the need for the front desk experience between now and 2025.
Travelers are mixed on how patient they are willing to be in this transition:
- 39% said they want a fully contactless experience for all basic hotel transactions (check-in/out, food & beverage, room keys, etc.).
- 34% said a staff shortage, and resulting slow service, would be their #1 deterrent to rebooking a hotel. However, just 23% noted that a lack of daily room cleaning is an issue, showing consumers have accepted (and 17% welcomed!) that this pre-pandemic mainstay is never coming back.
People looking for the comfort of home, even when away from home
Whether ordering room service or signing onto Netflix, travelers want the ease and convenience of home while traveling:
- 45% said on-demand entertainment access that seamlessly connects to their personal streaming or gaming accounts is their #1 must-have during their stay. Likewise, 45% of hotel executives said this in-room entertainment set-up is what they're most likely to implement by 2025.
- 77% of travelers are interested in using automated messaging or chatbots for customer service requests at hotels.
- 43% want voice-activated controls for all amenities in their rooms (lights, curtains, door locks, etc.).
- 25% want room controls that auto-adjust temperature, lighting, and even digital art based on pre-shared preferences.
A la carte-based hotel pricing
Consumers are interested in a hotel model that lets them pay for just what they use. Hoteliers, in tandem, are looking at new service models that upsell everything from amenities to adventures:
- 81% of hoteliers expect a big service model shift between now and 2025.
- 49% strongly agreed that "special amenities and upgrades" are critical to their revenue strategy.
- 36% predict that the future of hotel revenue management will be underpinned by unbundling room rates, like a "basic economy" vs. "economy plus" model on airlines.
For travelers:
- 87% said they would be likely to book a hotel that allowed them to pay only for amenities that they use.
- 54% are willing to pay more to choose their view; 38% to choose their room; 37% to check in early/check out late; 33% to use the spa, wellness, or fitness services; 32% to choose their room floor; and more.
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--First Time in History That One Firm Has Swept All 3 First-in-Class Awards
MINNEAPOLIS, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunbelt Business Advisors President Chris Jones announced that the firm was awarded all three first-in-class team awards bestowed by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). The awards were announced at the IBBA Annual Conference, which was held May 6-7 in Denver.
The IBBA Awards:
- Top Team Deal Maker Award of the Year, bestowed upon the team lead broker applicant who sold the greatest number of qualified business deals in the 2021 calendar year.
- Top Team Global Producer of the Year Award, bestowed upon the team lead broker applicant who has the highest total purchase price from all of their qualified business deals combined in the 2021 calendar year.
- Team Deal of the Year Award, bestowed upon the team lead broker applicant for the team that has the single largest qualified business deal in 2021.
More information about the awards is available at https://assets.ibba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2021-IBBA-Member-Excellence-Awards-Brochure.pdf.
"We are proud of our 2021 achievements, which have propelled us into another great year in 2022," said Sunbelt Business Advisors President Chris Jones. "The market has heated up to the point that there has probably never been a better time to consider selling a business."
ABOUT SUNBELT® - Sunbelt® is Minnesota's largest seller of companies. Founded in 1978, Sunbelt now has 200 offices worldwide, helping people buy and sell businesses. The Sunbelt Business Advisors Minneapolis office is the largest office in the Sunbelt network with a staff of over 50 advisors, associates, analysts, and business development representatives. The firm provides services to business owners interested in selling their businesses, assistance with merger and acquisition activities, complimentary business value assessments, and advisement for business owners in understanding how to maximize their net proceeds when they exit. The firm provides business brokerage and Mergers & Acquisitions advisory services for companies with revenues from $500,000 to $100 million, as well as finance, exit planning, franchise sales, consulting, and business valuation services. More information is available at www.sunbeltmidwest.com.
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An additional 37 organizations have joined the Foundation this quarter to make cloud native computing ubiquitous and accessible to all
VALENCIA, Spain, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, announced today the addition of 37 organizations, dedicated to working together with over 800 other members to drive innovation through the development and standardization of cloud native technology.
"We are thrilled to welcome so many Europe-based organizations this quarter as our global community convenes in Spain for the first in-person KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in three years," said Priyanka Sharma, executive director of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. "We are humbled to see the continued momentum in our diverse ecosystem of doers and look forward to working together to foster and sustain our growing number of projects."
About the newest Silver Members:
- Ambient IT is a French training organization specializing in IT and digital professions.
- Andes Digital is a consulting company focused on Open Source solutions, especially in the multi-cloud - hybrid-cloud space offering services such as enterprise integration, Kubernetes managed services, cloud migration and others.
- Aokumo is a cloud infrastructure company that helps organizations modernize, innovate, and accelerate their digital transformation on AWS and Azure with Cloud-Native Solutions, Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD, and Data Analytics.
- Appaegis Access Fabric secures cloud infrastructure access with advanced Zero Trust strategies to secure application and data access and mitigate permission abuse by federating control plane sources of IAM, Key vault and credential management and monitoring data plane transactions.
- Appstellar is a Cloud and DevOps company delivering cloud software development and DevOps solutions (including Kubernetes Enablement and AWS Cloud Consulting) to businesses that want to reach new heights
- Aserto is reinventing Auth: instead of focusing on user login and authentication, our modern authorization platform makes it easy for software developers to define, enforce, and evolve what users are permitted to do inside their applications.
- Atos is the global leader in secure and decarbonized digital with a range of market-leading digital solutions along with consultancy services, digital security and decarbonization offerings; an end-to-end partnership approach.
- Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital, cloud and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem.
- B1 Systems provides consulting, training, managed service & support for Linux / Open Source - cloud & container technologies, virtualization & high availability as well as monitoring, system & configuration management.
- Clockwork empowers next generation time-sensitive applications by enabling "congestion-free, zero-drop networks" using its scalable and accurate time synchronization technology.
- Cloudshape is a multi and hybrid cloud solution provider offering services and solutions around Application Modernization, Dev(Sec)Ops and Kubernetes
- Cloudside is your trusted team of cloud-native and data problem solvers, helping you drive the best business outcomes with cloud as a catalyst
- Cycode is a complete software supply chain security solution that provides visibility, security, and integrity across all phases of the SDLC.
- Doppler is the multi-cloud SecretOps Platform developers and security teams trust to provide secrets management at enterprise scale.
- Edgeless Systems is building Constellation, the Kubernetes distribution for confidential computing.
- Entando is the leading open-source application composition platform for Kubernetes.
- Exein is a leading company in embedded security; the first security ecosystem for the IoT devices development and management cycle.
- groundcover is the first eBPF-based production monitoring tool that makes complete K8s observability easy. groundcover provides a full picture of your production and covers every application instantly with no code changes.
- Mayfield is a global venture capital firm with a people-first philosophy and a 50+ year track record of inception and early-stage investing, partnering with founders to build iconic enterprise, consumer and engineering biology companies.
- Miraxia is a software consulting company providing middleware design and optimization services for edge devices with the aid of a lot of experience in the consumer electronics industry for 20+ years.
- MoreSec Tech was founded in April 2016 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. In the vanguard of cloud-native security, MoreSec provides a full-stack and full life cycle cloud-native application protection platform, which starts in development and extends to runtime protection of infrastructure, microservice networks, workloads, applications and data
- OpsVerse provides open source-based, fully managed DevOps tools that customers can deploy anywhere within minutes to improve their MTTR, MTTD, and developer productivity.
- Skyloud is a company specializing in new Cloud technologies. We support Startups and Companies in setting up, optimizing and managing Cloud Native infrastructure.
- Spacelift empowers collaborative infrastructure for modern software teams to manage any cloud, infrastructure, or service.
- Speedscale is a Kubernetes traffic replay framework that reproduces production-like conditions in non-prod environments so teams can identify performance and scale issues before their customers do.
- SphereEx builds distributed data infrastructures and delivers a SaaS experience through the cloud, and was founded by the core team of Apache ShardingSphere - an open source ecosystem to transform any database into a distributed database system and enhance it with data sharding, elastic scaling, encryption features & more.
- Superblocks is a programmable internal tooling platform for developers to build custom internal apps, workflows and scheduled jobs fast. Try it for free today!
- Tenable® is the Cyber Exposure company, helping approximately 40,000 organizations around the globe understand and reduce cyber risk by giving them visibility into their attack surface. Tenable delivered the world's first platform to see and secure any digital asset on any computing platform.
- TL Consulting helps accelerate your Cloud native journey through the delivery of high-end transformational services and enterprise-grade solutions by harnessing the power of Kubernetes, microservices and multi-cloud environment automation to effectively modernise your application landscape and future proof your business.
- Uniserver is a Netherlands-based cloud distributor, we give you the freedom and security to focus on your own strenght without worrying about your IT infrastructure.
- Zelarsoft, the creators of Klusternetes: Kubernetes virtual clusters in less than a minute, on the infrastructure of your choice, either cloud or on-premise, enabling self-service k8s without adding operational complexity.
About the newest Academic Member:
- ICPSR advances and expands social and behavioral research, acting as a global leader in data stewardship and providing rich data resources and responsive educational opportunities for present and future generations.
About the newest End User Members:
- Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating millions worldwide via fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences.
- Wayfair is one of the world's largest destinations for the home, an e-commerce leader serving 27 million customers with suppliers and operations throughout North America and Europe, employing more than 16,000 people.
About the newest End User Supporters:
- Juni aims to be the financial companion for ecommerce. Listed as the fastest-growing fintech startup in 2021, Juni's all-in-one financial platform empowers ecommerce businesses to make better decisions, scale up and unlock the full potential of ecommerce.
- SNCF is a world leader in public transportation.
- Volvo Cars is one of the world's leading car companies known for safety and environmental consciousness. They are using cloud services to further improve their safety, environmental footprint, user experience, and production.
With the addition of these new members, there are now over 145 organizations in the CNCF End User Community. This group regularly meets to share adoption best practices and feedback on project roadmaps and future projects for CNCF technical leaders to consider.
Additional Resources
- CNCF Newsletter
- CNCF Twitter
- CNCF Blog
- Learn About CNCF Membership
- Learn About CNCF End User Supporters
- Join the CNCF conversation on Slack
About Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Cloud native computing empowers organizations to build and run scalable applications with an open source software stack in public, private, and hybrid clouds. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) hosts critical components of the global technology infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. CNCF brings together the industry's top developers, end users, and vendors, and runs the largest open source developer conferences in the world. Supported by more than 500 members, including the world's largest cloud computing and software companies, as well as over 200 innovative startups, CNCF is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation. For more information, please visit www.cncf.io.
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
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Event: Digital event with panel to discuss World Press Freedom 2022 coming from the studios of the National Press Club. The webcast will be available at this address:
When: 10a.m.-11:30a.m. (Eastern)
Who: -- Jen Judson, 115th President of the National Press Club and Land Warfare Reporter for Defense News;
-- Jason Rezaian, Washington Post Global Opinions writer. Author of the book: "Prisoner" and producer of the popular podcast "544 Days" on Spotify;
-- Kathy Kiely, Lee Hills Professor of Press Freedom Studies at the University of Missouri and former reporter for USA Today, Bloomberg, Philadelphia Daily News and others;
-- Bill McCarren, Executive Director of the National Press Club and board member of Reporters Without Borders US.
-- Zaki Daryabi, Publisher of Etilaatroz, an independent Afghan news organization
-- Mohammad Mosaed, a journalist who fled Iran and is now working in IT at NPC.
DETAILS:
The panel will discuss significant developments in press freedom during the past year focusing cases where the National Press Club is particularly involved including: Austin Tice and Emilio Gutierrez-Soto. There will be special emphasis on some of the most dangerous places in the world for working journalist including: Ukraine, Mexico, Afghanistan and China. Daryabi will join the panel to discuss Afghanistan and there may be other special guests. In 2011, the only year when World Press Freedom Day was based in the United States, the activities and events were hosted at the National Press Club.
Editors Note: Daryabi fled Afghanistan last fall and was briefly in Doha before settling in Maryland. He and his team continue to produce daily editions of Etilaatroz from remote locations. On World Press Freedom Day, the Press Club has invited him to do his work from the Club itself and he will be onsite working when not on the panel.
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. The Club has 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization and is a strong voice for press freedom in the United States and around the world.
Media Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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ZUG, Switzerland, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qontigo has licensed the STOXX® Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index to BlackRock as an underlying benchmark for an iShares ETF, the latest addition to a growing range of innovative thematic solutions available to European investors. The fund was launched today.
The STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index selects companies that generate more than half of their revenues from 34 sectors associated with the targeted theme, including Educational Software, General Gaming Products and Services, Content Platforms, and Electronic Devices. The index, which uses an 'adjusted' equal-weighted scheme, applies liquidity and market-capitalization filters to the selection of stocks. The methodology also implements exclusionary ESG screens.
"Thematic indices offer a rules-based, systematic and transparent way to target megatrends that are having an impact on our world," said Hamish Seegopaul, Managing Director, Product R&D at Qontigo. "The transition to online and technology-focused learning and entertainment was already gathering momentum before COVID-19 and has only accelerated since then. Both activities are bringing about a paradigm shift that is, for investors, best captured through a thematic strategy."
Evy Hambro, Global Head of Thematic and Sector Investing at BlackRock said: "Thematic investing is being used by an increasingly diverse investor base who are seeking exposure to the secular, disruptive and long-term trends that are set to define the future of the global economy. As technology continues to revolutionize the entertainment industry and demand for digital experiences changes the way people play and learn, we have worked with Qontigo to design the iShares Digital Entertainment & Education UCITS ETF, providing investors with granular exposure to one area of the global economy that is evolving rapidly. This addition to our Thematics range leverages the strength of our global investment platform to capture drivers of structural change and to position investors' portfolios for long-term growth."
"This year's increased market volatility and big macro shifts, and the unequal performance across sectors, have highlighted the benefits of more focused strategies such as thematic investing," said Christoph Schon, Senior Principal, Applied Research at Qontigo. "These strategies offer the advantage of crossing the established boundaries of conventional region-, country- or sector-based offerings. As such, they can capitalize on powerful, structural drivers that provide less cyclicality and more diversification to the usual market dynamics."
Qontigo and BlackRock's thematic collaboration started in 2016 and now includes eight ETFs covering themes such as Automation & Robotics, Healthcare Innovation, Digitalization and Ageing Population. The funds track STOXX indices and have over USD 8.8 billion in assets.
Explore the entire Thematic Indices range by Qontigo.
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY:Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS) between March 19, 2021 and March 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 28, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Credit Suisse 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 Credit Suisse class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5868 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 28, 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 made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Credit Suisse had deficient disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) Credit Suisse's practice of lending money to Russian oligarchs subject to U.S. and international sanctions created a significant risk of violating rules pertaining to those sanctions and future sanctions; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected the Company to an increased risk of heightened regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; (4) a synthetic securitization deal, in which Credit Suisse sold off $80 million worth of risk related to a $2 billion portfolio of loans backed by assets owned by certain of the bank's ultra-high net worth clients (the "Securitization Deal") concerned loans that Credit Suisse made to Russian oligarchs previously sanctioned by the U.S.; (5) the purpose of the Securitization Deal was to offload the risks associated with these loans and mitigate the impact on Credit Suisse of sanctions likely to be implemented by Western nations in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (6) Credit Suisse's request that non-participating investors destroy documents related to the Securitization Deal was intended to conceal the Company's noncompliance with U.S. and international sanctions in its lending practices; (7) the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to subject the Company to enhanced regulatory scrutiny and significant reputational harm; and (8) 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 Credit Suisse class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5868 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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MINNEAPOLIS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) announced today three collective bargaining agreements have been ratified by employees of CP's Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern (DM&E) South; Central Maine & Quebec (CMQ) U.S. and Central Maine & Quebec Canada subsidiaries.
The agreements, reached on CP properties in Maine, the U.S. Midwest (Iowa, Missouri and Illinois) and parts of Quebec, provide higher hourly wages for all employees. They affect a total of approximately 430 employees represented by United Steel Workers Local 1976 on the CMQ Canada, SMART Transportation Division representing all employees on the CMQ U.S. and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen representing all train and engine employees on the DM&E South.
"CP welcomes the ratification of these three recently negotiated agreements that bring wage increases to hundreds of our dedicated employees," said Mark Redd, CP Executive Vice-President Operations. "We continue to work productively with all of our union partners to achieve long-term agreements that meet the needs of CP's growing business and our industry-leading railroaders."
Major CP crew bases that fall under the agreements include Ottumwa, Davenport, Marquette and Mason City, Iowa; Kansas City, Mo.; Savanna, Ill.; Brownville Junction, Maine; and Farnham, Que. CP is hiring for various positions at all of these locations in 2022, with immediate openings.
Learn more about current CP job opportunities and joining the CP team at cpr.ca/careers.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. CP-IR
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- 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Scaglietti "Tour de France" tops Broad Arrow's inaugural auction at $5,500,000
- Ferrari F50 leads supercar highlights, setting a new world record price of $5,175,000
- First appearance of rostrum veteran Lydia Fenet as Broad Arrow's Principal Auctioneer
- Broad Arrow Auctions calendar continues in October with private collection sale 'Passion for the Drive: The Cars of Jim Taylor' followed by debut of West Palm Beach Auction in November 2022
- Hagerty names Broad Arrow Auctions as the official auction house of 'The Amelia' starting in 2023
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (HGTY) company, today announced that sales from its August 18 live auction at the Monterey Jet Center totaled nearly $55.3 million with 88 percent of all 93 lots on offer sold.
The Thursday auction was held in conjunction with Hagerty's reimagined Motorlux event (formerly McCall's Motorworks Revival) on Wednesday evening, with thousands of guests across the two events viewing the cars on offer.
The crowded auction room included bidders from around the world, both in person and via telephone, internet and absentee bids. Auction veteran Lydia Fenet commanded the room from the rostrum, making her debut as Principal Auctioneer for Broad Arrow. The evening sale was led by a three-owner, 5,000-mile, Classiche-certified 1995 Ferrari F50, which set a new world record price for the model at auction of $5,175,000, following an intense bidding battle between parties in the room and on the phone.
Additional well-sold supercars included a 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari, offered from The Halo Car Collection in immaculate "new-in-the-box" condition at $3,910,000, a well-preserved Ferrari Classiche-certified 1990 Ferrari F40 at $1,985,000 and a stunning 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package at $1,930,000.
Further stand-out auction highlights include:
- A meticulously prepared 1964 Aston Martin DB5 offered from the Estate of Sir Sean Connery at $2,425,000. A significant portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sean Connery Philanthropy Fund. A personal drive with Sir Jackie Stewart was included as part of the purchase.
- A highly desirable 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 LWB Landaulet, one of just 26, six-door 600 Pullman landaulets built between 1963 and 1981, brought an auction record $2,590,000.
- A 1981 BMW M1 achieved $692,500, yet another new record price at auction for a road model.
- One of the top-billing cars, a 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Scaglietti "Tour de France" was sold following the sale for a final price of $5,500,000.
- A 1930 Duesenberg Model J Willoughby Limousine for $1,000,000, and other notable cars were also sold immediately after the auction.
"We are very excited about the success of the inaugural Broad Arrow auction," said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty. "The quality and diversity of the offerings clearly hit the mark with buyers and validated the trends we are seeing in the marketplace. If anyone had any questions about whether this would be a strong year in the collectible car market, this week proved that demand is strong and there are cars available for every taste."
"This was an incredible debut, and we are tremendously grateful for the trust and support of our consignors, bidders and car collector community," said Kenneth Ahn, CEO of Broad Arrow Group & President of Hagerty Marketplace. "This event was not only important for establishing Broad Arrow as one of the premier auction houses in the industry, but it was also the first collaborative event under Hagerty's stewardship. We look forward to hosting a series of world class events and auctions, including at The Amelia, to better serve car collectors and enthusiasts globally."
Complete results from Broad Arrow's debut Monterey Jet Center event can be found at broadarrowauctions.com.
On the heels of a successful Monterey Jet Center Auction, Hagerty CEO McKeel Hagerty announced Broad Arrow Auctions as the official auction house of The Amelia starting in March 2023. The Amelia is a four-day celebration of world-class collectible cars, automotive enthusiasts, car culture and auctions in Amelia Island, Florida. Formerly known as the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, the event was acquired by Hagerty in 2021 and rebranded as The Amelia. It has been considered one of the world's finest concours events since 1996. Tickets for The Amelia (March 2-5, 2023) will go on sale October 1 at www.ameliaconcours.com/event.
Additional Broad Arrow Auctions this year include the company's first private collection offering, "Passion for the Drive: The Cars of Jim Taylor." This single owner collection of more than 120 motor cars and nearly 500 lots of memorabilia will be presented in Mr. Taylor's hometown of Gloversville, New York on October 14-15. The collection represents one of the finest assemblages of European, British and American sports and vintage cars anywhere, with many having been rallied and shown around the world.
The company will host its debut West Palm Beach Auction, November 18-19 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The sale will offer approximately 300 collector cars ranging from pre-war classics to modern supercars.
NOTE: All prices are listed in USD and are inclusive of the applicable buyer's premium. Broad Arrow's buyer's premium for all motor car lots is equal to the sum of twelve percent (12%) of the first $250,000 of the Hammer Price and ten percent (10%) of the amount by which the Hammer Price exceeds $250,000. Buyer's premium for all non-motor car lots is twenty percent (20%) of the Hammer Price. Results include post-auction transactions that were completed immediately following the sale.
Broad Arrow Group, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is an advisor, market maker, and financier for car collectors, with commitment to integrity, trust, and innovation. Broad Arrow Group operates Broad Arrow Auctions, Broad Arrow Capital, and Collectors Garage and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Learn more at broadarrowgroup.com.
Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Hagerty's purpose is to save driving and car culture for future generations and its mission is to build a global business to fund that purpose. Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand offering integrated membership products and programs as well as a specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market. Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Media, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, MotorsportReg, Hagerty Garage + Social, The Amelia, the Concours d'Elegance of America, the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, the California Mille, Motorlux, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation and more. For more information on Hagerty, please visit www.hagerty.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMTX)'s merger with Disc Medicine, Inc. Pre-merger Gemini shareholders are expected to own approximately 28% of the combined company. If you are a Gemini shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ: MANT)'s sale to Carlyle Group Inc. for $96.00 per share in cash. If you are a ManTech shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Zymergen Inc. (NASDAQ: ZY)'s sale to Ginkgo Bioworks for 0.9179 Ginkgo shares for each Zymergen share. If you are a Zymergen shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
CarLotz, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOTZ)'s sale to Shift Technologies, Inc. for 0.692158 shares of Shift common stock for each share of CarLotz common stock. If you are a CarLotz shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: NANO) (OTC: NNOMF) (FF: LBMB)
- Evaluation of Nano One's patented M2CAM®One-Pot process for BASF's next-generation cathode active materials.
- Multi-phase agreement includes detailed commercialization study for pre-pilot, pilot and scaled up production.
Nano One® Materials Corp. (Nano One), a clean technology innovator in battery materials, and BASF SE (BASF), a globally active chemical company with extensive experience in the development and manufacture of battery materials, today announce they have signed a joint development agreement (JDA). Under the JDA, the companies will co-develop a process with reduced by-products for commercial production of next-generation cathode active materials (CAM), based on BASF's HEDTM-family of advanced CAM and using Nano One's patented One-Pot process and metal direct to CAM (M2CAM®) technologies.
BASF has a family of CAM products well-suited to the evolving requirements of batteries in automotive drivetrains and a proven track record of developing these products in collaboration with others. Nano One and BASF will also use the M2CAM®process for higher flexibility in terms of manufacturing approach and resulting product performance, reduced energy consumption and environmental footprint.
The joint development plan has various phases and stage gates and is the result of evaluating Nano One's processes and products. The signing of the JDA represents a significant milestone in the business relationship between BASF and Nano One.
Dan Blondal, Nano One CEO, said: "BASF is a global leader in chemistry and high performance lithium-ion battery cathode materials, and we are proud to be forging new ground with them to improve performance, cost and environmental footprint for CAM production. There is a tremendous opportunity to jointly differentiate the production processes and products for a more resilient and sustainable supply chain. We look forward to advancing this partnership."
Dr. Heiko Urtel, Vice President Global R&D Battery Materials, BASF SE, added, "Nano One has an advanced technology with the potential to improve the product performance of our high-performance cathode active materials and to further simplify the synthesis of battery materials . We are looking forward to building a collaborative working relationship and advancing the business opportunities for our next-generation cathode active materials."
Nano One Materials Corp (Nano One) is a clean technology company with a patented, scalable and low carbon intensity industrial process for the low-cost production of high-performance lithium-ion battery cathode materials. The technology is applicable to electric vehicle, energy storage, consumer electronic and next generation batteries in the global push for a zero-emission future. Nano One's One-Pot process, its coated nanocrystal materials and its Metal to Cathode Active Material (M2CAM®) technologies address fundamental performance needs and supply chain constraints while reducing costs and carbon footprint. Nano One has received funding from various government programs and the current "Scaling of Advanced Battery Materials Project" is supported by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) and the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund of the Province of British Columbia. For more information, please visit www.nanoone.ca
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com
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- Renewables represent third round of proposed solar agreements related to company's Smart Energy Future Plan
- CenterPoint Energy selects Pike County for 130-megawatt solar array development
EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today announced its Indiana-based electric and natural gas business, CenterPoint Energy Indiana South, is seeking approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to acquire a 130-megawatt (MW) solar array as part of the company's long-term electric generation transition plan.
CenterPoint Energy has entered into an agreement with Invenergy, who will construct the 130-MW utility-owned project in Pike County, Ind., to acquire the project upon its completion. This project represents the third round of solar agreements introduced as part of the utility's plan to meet stakeholder sustainability goals and implement a more cost-effective and diversified energy generation portfolio. The agreement is subject to IURC approval. The company was previously granted approval to build a solar array in Posey County now sized at 200 MW, as well as enter into power purchase agreements totaling more than 400 MWs in Warrick, Vermillion and Knox Counties in Indiana.
"By seeking to add another universal solar project to our renewable energy portfolio, we continue to move forward with our long-term generation transition plan and remain committed to our economic and environmental goals for the region," said Steve Greenley, Senior Vice President of Generation Development. "If approved, with the addition of this project, CenterPoint Energy will be adding nearly 800 MWs of solar generation to power our southwestern Indiana customers."
Michael Kaplan, Senior Vice President of Renewable Development at Invenergy, said, "Invenergy is pleased to be working with CenterPoint Energy to support the utility's generation transition goals and to provide its customers in Indiana with clean energy. Our team looks forward to the completion of this project and growing our project portfolio within the state."
Construction of the Pike County solar project is expected to begin upon obtaining a decision from the IURC which is expected in early 2023. The project will support approximately 130 construction jobs during the construction period and is expected to be placed into service in 2025.
"We are committed to delivering reliable energy generation in the most cost-effective manner for our customers, while contributing to Indiana's clean energy infrastructure," added Greenley. "CenterPoint Energy would like to recognize officials in Pike County for their support of this project and efforts to bring cleaner energy solutions to our communities."
For more information on CenterPoint Energy's long-term electric generation transition plan, visit www.centerpointenergy.com/smartenergyfuture.
CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity to approximately 150,000 customers in southwest Indiana in all or portions of Gibson, Dubois, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Programs and services are operated under the brand CenterPoint Energy by Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Indiana South.
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About CenterPoint Energy
As the only investor-owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. As of March 31, 2022, the company owned approximately $35 billion in assets. With approximately 8,900 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
About Invenergy
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Invenergy's home office is located in Chicago, and it has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.
Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 30,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction, or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. Learn about Invenergy at Invenergy.com.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Höegh LNG Partners LP (NYSE: HMLP) (the "Partnership") announced today that it has established a record date of August 22, 2022 for a special meeting of its unitholders currently planned to take place on September 20, 2022. At the special meeting, the holders of the Partnership's common units will vote on the previously announced proposed merger of the Partnership and a subsidiary of Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. ("Höegh LNG"). Partnership common unitholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2022 will be entitled to receive notice of the special meeting and to vote at the special meeting.
This communication does not constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval with respect to the proposed transaction. This communication relates to a proposed business combination between Höegh LNG and the Partnership. In connection with the proposed transaction, the Partnership filed a Report on Form 6-K on May 26, 2022, which contains, among other things, a copy of the merger agreement, and the Partnership will furnish to its unitholders a proxy statement and other relevant documents. WE URGE UNITHOLDERS TO READ THE MERGER AGREEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE DISSEMINATED BY THE PARTNERSHIP BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Security holders will be able to obtain these materials (if and when they are available) free of charge at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. In addition, copies of any documents filed by the Partnership with the SEC may be obtained free of charge from the Partnership's website for investors at www.hoeghlngpartners.com.
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The IGB Group, Bryan Degnan, +1 (646) 673-9701 / Leon Berman, +1 (212) 477-8438
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One instrument design would measure atmospheric composition the other ocean color
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a one-week period, Ball Aerospace was selected by NASA to complete two 20-month studies on new instruments to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) program: one to measure Atmospheric Composition (ACX) and one to measure Ocean Color (OCX).
Overall, three 20-month studies have been awarded to Ball for the GeoXO program, NOAA's next-generation constellation of geostationary weather satellites to address critical operational environmental prediction requirements prioritized by NOAA and their stakeholders, as well as major environmental challenges of the future in support of U.S. weather, ocean, and climate operations. In October 2021, Ball was selected for NOAA's GeoXO Phase A Sounder (GXS) study.
"These studies are just the first steps in NOAA's efforts to improve the nation's ability to monitor, forecast and understand the conditions impacting weather, climate and health; from air and water quality to coastline health," said Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, vice president and general manager, Civil Space, Ball Aerospace. "As weather events become increasingly unpredictable and extreme, we need to keep building better monitoring and forecasting tools. The instruments we are helping to define and design will be critical in NOAA's commitment to building a weather-ready nation."
The three 20-month studies will be based on Ball Operational Weather Instrument Evolution (BOWIE), a series of innovative environmental sensing systems to meet next generation space-based observation needs identified by customers. Both BOWIE-Ocean Color (BOWIE-OCX) and BOWIE-Atmospheric Composition (BOWIE-ACX) are hyperspectral passive imaging instruments.
- The BOWIE-OCX is a radiometer designed to collect ultraviolet near-infrared imagery and identify harmful algal blooms, water turbidity and general water quality to support and assess fisheries management, habitat quality, pollution tracking and biogeochemical processing in coastal regions.
- The BOWIE-ACX is an ultraviolet visible spectrometer that is designed to enable measurements of trace gases and aerosols with high-temporal frequency and spatial resolution to make air quality predictions across the continental United States.
- Ball's hyperspectral IR sounder, BOWIE-GXS, is designed to provide temperature and moisture profiles through the atmosphere with high spectral and temporal resolution in the mid-wave through long-wave infrared wavebands in a compact form. Data from such a system will provide continuous monitoring over the continental United States and coastal ocean areas, providing early warning of extreme weather conditions due to hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms.
These will join multiple programs the company developed in recent years to precisely measure atmospheric conditions, including the Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS) for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), which launched in February 2020 to measure air pollution across the greater Asia-Pacific region, and NASA's Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument designed and built by Ball, which once launched will measure and track individual air pollutants across North America. Ball also designed and is currently building the methane monitoring instrument for MethaneSAT, LLC, a subsidiary of Environmental Defense Fund.
Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, Ball Aerospace pioneers discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely. Go Beyond with Ball.® For more information, visit www.ball.com/aerospace or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ 24,300 people worldwide and reported 2021 net sales of $13.8 billion. For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Aviatrix, the pioneer of secure cloud networking, is No. 711 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"The cloud market is already massive, yet it's only in its infancy," said Steve Mullaney, CEO at Aviatrix. "As cloud adoption continues its exponential growth, there is an incredible opportunity for those who enable the enterprise to take full advantage of it. Aviatrix is quickly becoming the architectural standard for cloud networking, an essential component of any cloud initiative. As our category grows, we will grow, moving up this list and others like it."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Aviatrix, the pioneer of secure cloud networking, delivers advanced cloud networking, network security, and operational visibility required by enterprises with cloud-native simplicity and automation. More than 600 customers worldwide, including 63 of the Fortune 500, leverage Aviatrix and its proven multi-cloud network reference architecture to design, deploy, and operate a repeatable network and security architecture that is consistent across any public cloud. Combined with the industry's first and only multi-cloud networking certification program (ACE), Aviatrix is empowering IT to lead and accelerate the transformation to the cloud. Learn more at Aviatrix.com.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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TORONTO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Franco-Nevada today announced it will report its second quarter 2022 results as follows:
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TORONTO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Franco-Nevada today announced it will report its second quarter 2022 results as follows:
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive and consumer technologies for the global markets, today announced that it will be reporting its Fiscal 2023 first quarter results for the period ended May 31, 2022, on Monday, July 11, 2022, after the market closes. The Company will also be hosting a conference call and webcast to discuss its results and provide updates on its business operations on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.
- To attend the webcast, participants must register online at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/tesjq8k7.
- To access the call by phone, please go this link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIed2d9f3946264d288e913f1228733bfd and you will be provided with dial-in numbers. Participants are requested to register a day in advance or at a minimum 15 minutes before the start of the call. Those wishing to ask questions following management's remarks should use the dial-in numbers provided.
- A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the call and archived under "Events and Presentations" in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.voxxintl.com/events-and-presentations.
About VOXX International Corporation
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) has grown into a leader in Automotive Electronics and Consumer Electronics, with emerging Biometrics technology to capitalize on the increased need for advanced security. Over the past several decades, with a portfolio of approximately 35 trusted brands, VOXX has built market-leading positions in in-vehicle entertainment, automotive security, reception products, a number of premium audio market segments, and more. VOXX is a global company, with an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and many of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. For additional information, please visit our website at www.voxxintl.com.
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Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements and thus may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to the: risk factors described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022, and other filings made by the Company from time to time with the SEC. The factors described in such SEC filings include, without limitation: the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company's results of operations, the Company's ability to realize the anticipated results of its business realignment; cybersecurity risks; risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the automotive electronics, consumer electronics and biometrics businesses; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; foreign currency fluctuations; and restrictive debt covenants. Many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, and will be, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and any worsening of the global business and economic environment as a result. The Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
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Glenn Wiener
GW Communications (for VOXX)
Email: gwiener@GWCco.com
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KISS partners with mega TikTok creator, Miranda Rae on a custom song, "Falscara Level Up" for a new campaign featuring Falscara
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of KISS Products' ongoing efforts to support one of its most innovative and fastest growing brands, Falscara, the brand is proud to launch "Falscara Level Up" - the brand's first-ever custom song working in collaboration with TikTok creator, Miranda Rae.
After its successful launch of Falscara in 2020 and its continuous growth, KISS recently launched a dedicated ecommerce site, Falscara.com, designed to be both an educational and inspirational destination for all who want to achieve a DIY lash extension effect. Thanks to Falscara's revolutionary and patented technology, Falscara has become a favorite to thousands of consumers and continues to go viral on TikTok with #falscara nearing 100 million views at time of publication.
Tapping into the brand's incredible momentum and uniqueness as a do-it-yourself alternative to salon lash extensions, along with its under-lash application technique and its huge fan base, the brand has decided now is the perfect time to create even more excitement with an exclusive TikTok song. Partnering with Miranda Rae was a perfect solution. Miranda is a TikTok star with a growing beauty fan base of 4.8 million followers, and a recent foray into music. Together with experts at Song Candy agency, KISS and Miranda developed a custom sound that will be available on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify and Apple Music.
The song, titled "Falscara Level Up," is a catchy pop melody with lyrics that encapsulate the Falscara brand including fluttery lashes and under-the-lash application.
"I've been using KISS Lashes for years, so I was so honored when they asked me to record this track! Recording was so much fun since I got to bring together my music and the brand work I do on TikTok. Getting to be such a significant part of this campaign was an amazing experience and I'm so excited to see it launch."- Miranda Rae, TikTok creator.
"Here at KISS we pride ourselves on providing the most trend-forward and technologically advanced beauty solutions for consumers. Launching our Falscara TikTok song is a natural evolution for our brand which completely disrupted the lash category and continually goes viral with the TikTok community. Working with a top TikTok creator like Miranda Rae on a platform where Falscara was already thriving, made so much sense. We think the song is a lot of fun and very catchy" - KISS Products SVP of Global Marketing, Annette DeVita-Goldstein
The song will officially be available on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify and Apple Music on June 14th.
About KISS
KISS is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of fashion nails and is the market leader in both fashion nails and false eyelashes in the U.S. KISS offers innovative, accessible, easy to use, salon quality beauty products including fashion nails, false eyelashes, color cosmetics, hair styling tools, haircare, hair accessories and more. KISS brings the power of self-care home for all people. KISS products are available at mass and drug retailers nationwide. For more information visit www.KISSusa.com.
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Seasoned executive will lead Integrity's efforts to provide innovative health solutions to agents, agencies, carriers and consumers
DALLAS , July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrity Marketing Group, LLC ("Integrity"), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced Ryan Kimble will become President, Integrity Health. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Kimble will oversee Integrity's extensive health insurance efforts, including Medicare, individual and group coverage. Kimble will report to Tom Dempsey, who was recently named Chief Distribution Officer at Integrity, and work closely with other members of Integrity's executive leadership team.
"Since joining the Integrity family in early 2020, Ryan Kimble has been an invaluable source of information and guidance to many of our executives and partners," said Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. "His knowledge surrounding health insurance and the industry in general is vast — and his energy and enthusiasm for innovation is contagious. Ryan has become one of the industry's most respected and trusted health distribution leaders. Bringing his experience and expertise to Integrity's leadership team will greatly benefit all our health partners and accelerate our efforts to improve the insurance experience for everyone."
As President of Integrity's Health Division, Ryan Kimble will be responsible for leading Integrity's health insurance initiatives, ensuring that revenue and production goals are met. Additionally, he will play a key role in managing relationships between Integrity's distribution and carrier partners. Kimble will utilize his deep expertise to design and implement strategies that advance Integrity's mission to help all Americans prepare for the good days ahead.
"Americans need easier access to the right health coverage solutions at the right time," said Ryan Kimble, President, Integrity Health. "Integrity is ideally positioned to provide those solutions in ways that work best for today's consumers, with maximum efficiency. As the health insurance landscape becomes more complex, the expert guidance agents provide becomes more valuable — and connecting agents with consumers grows even more important. Many of the most respected names in health insurance are already part of Integrity and committed to reshaping the industry. I'm honored to work shoulder to shoulder with them to make the process of getting health coverage simpler, more beneficial and ultimately more human."
Shortly after beginning his career at Agent Pipeline, Ryan Kimble introduced Medicare products to the company's portfolio. That led to rapid national expansion as the agency helped pioneer Medicare marketing and distribution. Today, Kimble is recognized as an expert on Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, individual ACA and group health, telesales, ancillary plans and life insurance products. As a thought leader, Kimble has worked to innovate and transform all areas of their business and has developed best practices that have spread throughout the industry.
"Ryan Kimble has earned a reputation as one of the industry's top thinkers, but he is also a highly driven and accomplished leader," added Tom Dempsey, Integrity's Chief Distribution Officer. "He never stops planning for what's coming next and is always implementing strategies that are consistently ahead of the curve. Ryan's discipline, work ethic and visionary approach will help push Integrity's ambitious health initiatives forward. We're very grateful he's part of the Integrity family and thrilled he has accepted this crucial new role on our executive team."
For more information about Integrity, visit www.integritymarketing.com.
Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its partner network, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are — in person, over the phone and online. Integrity's cutting-edge technology helps streamline the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders. In addition, Integrity develops products with carrier partners and markets them through its distribution network of agencies, brokerages and RIAs throughout the nation. Integrity's nearly 6,000 employees work with more than 450,000 agents and advisors who serve over 10 million clients annually. In 2022, Integrity will help carriers place more than $12 billion in new sales and oversee more than $20 billion of assets under management and advisement through its RIA and broker-dealer platforms. For more information, visit www.integritymarketing.com.
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2,513 election administration bills, 162 enacted in 2022
MIDDLETON, Wis. , June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballotpedia, the nation's premiere resource for unbiased information on politics and policy, today announced the launch of its Election Administration Legislation Tracker, a best-in-class resource to help the public, media and researchers quickly and easily track voter-related legislation.
Keeping track of the latest election administration developments in all 50 states can be a daunting task. Ballotpedia's tracker sets a new standard for ease of use and flexibility, with no email address, license or fees required to sign up.
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- Daily updates on bills and other relevant political developments
- Currently covers 2,513 bills, with 162 enacted year-to-date in 2022
- Bill summaries translated into easy-to-digest everyday language
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- Free weekly digest every Friday reporting election legislation updates
"Whether you have five minutes for research or want to go deep on election legislation in your state, there's nothing as comprehensive as our Election Legislation Tracker," said Ballotpedia president and CEO Leslie Graves. "Election law and administration has come front-and-center in recent years, often surrounded by partisan talking points and spin," said Graves. "Our tracker cuts through the noise to give people what they really want – a simple, powerful, accurate, unbiased and free platform from an organization they trust."
"The Election Administration Legislation Tracker makes it easy to narrow your search to look only at bills introduced in states with Republican trifectas, states with Democratic trifectas, and states with divided government," said Geoff Pallay, Ballotpedia Editor in Chief. "You can also search by the sponsor's partisan affiliation to see the number of election-related bills introduced by Republicans and Democrats—and how those bills may or may not differ from one another."
Ballotpedia's Election Administration Tracker Advanced Features
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Current Election Administration Bills Enacted
Election law encompasses a wide array of issues, including voter registration, ballot access, early voting, absentee/mail-in voting and voter identification requirements. The laws governing the administration of elections can vary significantly from state to state and even between jurisdictions within states. This article identifies election legislation enacted in 2022.
Election Legislation Webinar and Video
- Join Ballotpedia's Editor-in-Chief, Geoff Pallay, and Marquee Staff Writer, Jerrick Adams, as they debut our Election Legislation Tracker live, today, June 29, at 10am PT/12pm CT/1pm ET. Register here.
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About Ballotpedia
Ballotpedia is America's most trusted source of unbiased information on politics, elections and policy. Founded in 2006, Ballotpedia has grown from a collection of dedicated volunteers working on a handful of ballot measures to an essential resource for voters, media and researchers. Ballotpedia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the public interest in creating an educated, engaged electorate, and building a strong, healthy democracy. For free access to 358,000 encyclopedic, professionally authored and curated articles, visit Ballotpedia.org.
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- Ocean GreatWhite Awarded Contract
- Three other Rigs Secure Additional Backlog
- 18% Increase in Contract Drilling Revenue and $26m Increase in EBITDA
HOUSTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) today reported the following results for the second quarter of 2022:
Diamond Offshore also announced contract awards for the harsh environment semisubmersible Ocean GreatWhite in the U.K. North Sea, the semisubmersible Ocean Apex in Australia, and two 7th generation drillships - the Ocean BlackHornet and a Diamond-managed rig - in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. These new contracts added approximately $610 million of backlog for the Company. The new contracts are in addition to the $995 million of backlog reported as of July 1, 2022.
Bernie Wolford, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to announce these significant backlog additions. The contract for the Ocean GreatWhite is a testament to the capabilities of this high-specification harsh environment asset and comes at a time when energy security and longer-term demand in the sector are increasingly visible. With the rig now contracted, we will have three assets working in the UK sector of the North Sea, allowing us to better serve our customer base while growing our presence in an established market."
The Ocean GreatWhite was awarded five wells, with an estimated duration of 300 days. Contract commencement is expected in the first quarter of 2023. Total contract value of the committed scope is approximately $80 million. The contract also includes priced options for up to eight additional wells.
The Ocean Apex has been awarded three new contracts for work on the Northwest Shelf of Australia. The first new award commences in the second quarter of 2023, with an estimated duration of 75 days. The second award is also for an estimated duration of 75 days, commencing in direct continuation of the previous award. The third award has an estimated duration of 150 days with a commencement in 2024. The combined awards add approximately $90 million of backlog to the Ocean Apex. Wolford added, "A potential fourth new contract currently under negotiation would fill out the remaining availability in 2023, and combined, keep the rig fully contracted until late 2024."
The Ocean BlackHornet has secured a two-year extension with its current client in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico in direct continuation of the rig's current term. The two-year extension will keep the rig working until early 2025. Total contract value for the extension is approximately $290 million.
A Diamond-managed rig has been extended by its current client for work in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for an additional one-year term in direct continuation of the rig's current term. The contract value for this extension is approximately $150 million.
Wolford noted, "With improved dayrates and approximately 75% of 2023 marketed capacity contracted, we have an opportunity to earn considerably higher margins in 2023. I would like to thank everyone involved in securing this backlog, as these awards are a testament to the class-leading Diamond Offshore brand, our unwavering commitment to HSE, and the hard-working people who contribute to the Diamond Difference."
Second Quarter Results
Contract drilling revenue for the second quarter totaled $177 million compared to $150 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by the Ocean Apex returning to active service under a new contract that commenced in May 2022, completion of shipyard stays for the Ocean Endeavor and Ocean Patriot, and a full quarter of drilling operations for the Auriga. Contract drilling expense for the second quarter was relatively flat at $142 million compared to $145 million in the first quarter of 2022. During the quarter, the Company continued to perform in an exceptional manner, achieving revenue efficiency of 96.3%.
Operational Highlights
After eight years of continuous and exceptional performance, the Ocean BlackHawk completed its inaugural contract in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The rig has now mobilized to Senegal to join the Ocean BlackRhino. The Ocean Apex returned to work in May and the Ocean Monarch completed its contract and was cold stacked.
Notably, three of the Company's rigs reached significant safety milestones this quarter, each achieving three years without a recordable incident.
Liquidity and Outlook
As of June 30, 2022, Diamond Offshore had total liquidity of $339 million, comprised of $43 million of unrestricted cash and $296 million of available capacity on its revolving credit facility and delayed draw First Lien Notes.
Commenting on the outlook for the offshore drilling market, Wolford concluded, "The market continues to improve, as reflected by our recent fixtures for both semisubmersibles and drillships across multiple regions. Visible demand, energy security concerns, and tight supply could lead to sustainable demand for our drilling services for years to come."
CONFERENCE CALL
A conference call to discuss Diamond Offshore's earnings results has been scheduled for 8:00 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. A live webcast of the call will be available online on the Company's website, www.diamondoffshore.com. Participants who want to join the call via telephone or want to participate in the question and answer session may register here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN to access the call. An online replay will also be available on www.diamondoffshore.com following the call.
ABOUT DIAMOND OFFSHORE
Diamond Offshore is a leader in offshore drilling, providing innovation, thought leadership and contract drilling services to solve complex deepwater challenges around the globe. Additional information and access to the Company's SEC filings are available at http://www.diamondoffshore.com/.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any statement that may project, indicate or imply future results, events, performance or achievements, including statements relating to future financial results; future recovery in the offshore contract drilling industry; expectations regarding the Company's plans, strategies and opportunities; expectations regarding the Company's business or financial outlook; future borrowing capacity and liquidity; expected utilization, dayrates, revenues, operating expenses, rig commitments and availability, cash flows, contract status, terms and duration, contract backlog, capital expenditures, insurance, financing and funding; the effect, impact, potential duration and other implications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; the impact of our emergence from bankruptcy; the offshore drilling market, including supply and demand, customer drilling programs, repricings, stacking of rigs, effects of new rigs on the market and effect of the volatility of commodity prices; expected work commitments, awards and contracts; future operations; increasing regulatory complexity; general market, business and industry conditions, trends and outlook; and general political conditions, including political tensions, conflicts and war. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or expected by management of the Company. A discussion of certain of the risk factors and other considerations that could materially impact these matters as well as the Company's overall business and financial performance can be found in Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the Company's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and readers of this press release are urged to review those reports carefully when considering these forward-looking statements. Copies of these reports are available through the Company's website at www.diamondoffshore.com. These risk factors include, among others, risks associated with worldwide demand for drilling services, levels of activity in the oil and gas industry, renewing or replacing expired or terminated contracts, contract cancellations and terminations, maintenance and realization of backlog, competition and industry fleet capacity, impairments and retirements, operating risks, litigation and disputes, permits and approvals for drilling operations, the COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions to the global economy, supply chain and normal business operations across sectors and countries, changes in tax laws and rates, regulatory initiatives and compliance with governmental regulations, casualty losses, and various other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Given these risk factors and other considerations, investors and analysts should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
To supplement the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a basis in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), this press release provides investors with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization (or Adjusted EBITDA), which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that this measure provides meaningful information about the Company's performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of the Company's ongoing operating results. This allows investors and others to better compare the Company's financial results across previous and subsequent accounting periods and to those of peer companies and to better understand the long-term performance of the Company. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, contract drilling revenue, contract drilling expense, operating income or loss, cash flows from operations or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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New Research Reveals Stark Disconnect Between Sustainability Plans and Action at Most Companies
WALLDORF, Germany, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) Recent research by Oxford Economics and SAP has uncovered significant barriers to corporate sustainability initiatives. The problems include a lack of communication and engagement by executives, ineffective use of data, siloed technologies that don't share processes or information and a lack of cross-company and industry collaboration and partnership.
Yet while the value of sustainability initiatives is not being realized broadly, the study also shows that the business case for them is well understood. Executives expressed eagerness for their organizations to become more sustainable, citing efficiency (58%), improving brand reputation (46%) and meeting customer needs (44%) as top business benefits for sustainability efforts. Overall, 63% of the executives surveyed indicated that their company has a formal sustainability plan already in place.
"Executives recognize that sustainability efforts can lead to better profitability, attract both customers and employees and drive a positive impact across their supply chains," said Vivek Bapat, senior vice president, Purpose and Sustainability, SAP. "But achieving these goals requires a high degree of communication and engagement. At SAP, we're trying to understand how we can support these companies in realizing results from their sustainability goals and to defining best practices across industries."
Sustainability Leaders Are Emerging
Most organizations responding to the survey described loosely defined sustainability commitments and limited connections with internal and external audiences. Roughly two thirds of executives who do have sustainability plans in place say the scope and vision of the plans are not effectively communicated across the organization or externally.
However, the research did identify a small group of executives – about 9% – who have embraced sustainability-focused processes and are reaping the benefits. These "sustainability leaders" are defined by traits such as setting clear expectations at the strategic level, applying the transformative power of technology and data management and engaging with important audiences such as employees, supply chain partners and policymakers.
"Sustainability leaders go beyond vision to ensure that sustainability initiatives are acted upon," said Edward Cone, editorial director, Oxford Economics. "They communicate with key constituencies both inside and outside the company, and they use integrated technologies to measure and track performance in a way that drives accountability."
Addressing the Core Concerns Can Jump-Start Sustainability Initiatives
The Oxford Economics and SAP study offers comprehensive data to paint a broad picture of corporate sustainability efforts. From the responses, key challenges emerge where companies can focus to improve their sustainability results and move into the "Leaders" category. Efforts to address those concerns fall into five core areas:
- Begin with executive sponsorship. Sustainability efforts should start with setting an explicit plan that is communicated and emphasized throughout the organization.
- Drive clear, consistent communications. While sustainability efforts begin at the top, the vision must be turned into action by employees. Connecting key teams with clear goals is important to push greater sustainability performance.
- Integrate processes, technologies and data. Most businesses have not embedded sustainability into their core strategies, leading to disconnected technologies that double count, prevent strategic planning and leave financial and nonfinancial information disconnected. Unifying these assets provides visibility into progress and performance.
- Extend sustainable practices to customers, partners and suppliers. Energy providers are a key component of sustainability practices, but more than one third of respondents don't view using sustainable energy providers as critical to their carbon-reduction goals (36%). They also don't impose the same requirements on their partners that they put on themselves. Sustainability is a team sport that requires participation across the supply chain.
- Understand that data is critical. Capturing and analyzing data provides insight into resources and efficiency. It enables the organization to measure outcomes and raises the flag when improvements are needed. This key component is an area ripe for innovation across industries.
Read the full study. SAP and Oxford Economics are committed to continuing to study and understand sustainability best practices and to helping companies worldwide build more efficient, sustainable operations.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Krane Funds Advisors, LLC ("KraneShares"), an asset management firm known for its global exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and innovative investment strategies, announced that the KraneShares Global Carbon Offset Strategy ETF (Ticker: KSET) now tracks the S&P GSCI Global Voluntary Carbon Liquidity Weighted Index—the first-to-market benchmark for the current performance of global voluntary carbon futures markets.
KSET, listed on the New York Stock Exchange on April 27 this year, is the first US-Listed ETF to track the global Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM)1, which is complementary to the global carbon allowance markets tracked by KraneShares' flagship global carbon ETF (KRBN).
KSET's new index tracks carbon offset futures contracts. These contracts include nature-based global emission offsets (N-GEOs) and global emission offsets (GEOs), which trade through the CME Group, the world's largest financial derivatives exchange. Due to the evolving nature of carbon markets, an important characteristic of the index is the flexibility to reweight, add or remove constituents at regular intervals to ensure that it can adapt over time.
"Previously, KraneShares and IHS Markit, which is now part of S&P Global, made history when we launched the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (KRBN). KRBN uses the IHS Markit Global Carbon Index as its benchmark," said Luke Oliver, Managing Director and Head of Strategy at KraneShares. "We are pleased to deepen our relationship with S&P Global and leverage their extensive history as an index provider and their strong research capabilities to capture the complex and ever-changing voluntary carbon market through KSET's new index."
"We're excited that KraneShares has selected our S&P GSCI Global Voluntary Carbon Liquidity Weighted Index as the underlying benchmark for its exchange-traded fund," said Fiona Boal, Head of Commodities and Real Assets at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). "This new voluntary carbon futures index is a key addition to S&P DJI's continued efforts to grow its suite of new and innovative thematic alternative indices for the commodities space."
"The voluntary carbon market serves as a powerful tool in the global fight to combat climate change and an important way to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized world," said Eron Bloomgarden, co-founder of Climate Finance Partners (CLIFI) KSET's non-discretionary sub-advisor. "At the same time, it provides price discovery, a potential hedge for climate risk exposure, and diversification* from traditional asset classes."
The S&P GSCI Global Voluntary Carbon Liquidity Weighted Index was launched on June 22, 2022.
What are Carbon Offsets?
Carbon offsets are intended to counteract emissions that corporations, governments, or individuals generate as part of their business-as-usual activities. The governing bodies overseeing the registration and verification of carbon offset projects are called carbon offset registries. These registries issue credits for emission-reducing projects or programs such as forest conservation, the creation of wind farms, methane gas capture in a landfill, and hydropower projects. Credits are issued proportionate to the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) a project takes out of the atmosphere. Entities can calculate their emissions and purchase a corresponding quantity of credits to offset their activity. Entities often utilize offsets as a short-term bridge to abate emissions that they cannot avoid within their own operations while they work on implementing longer-term decarbonization measures.
For additional information on the KraneShares Global Carbon Offset Strategy ETF (Ticker: KSET), contact your financial advisor or visit kraneshares.com/KSET.
*Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss.
About Krane Funds Advisors, LLC
Krane Funds Advisors, LLC is the investment manager for KraneShares ETFs. KraneShares is a premier platform that develops and delivers differentiated, high-conviction investment strategies to global investors.
Since 2013, KraneShares has become one of the leading China ETF providers. Given China's importance in addressing the global climate challenge, our Climate Suite is a natural extension of our China focus. KraneShares strives to deliver innovative first-to-market strategies based on strong partnerships and deep investing knowledge. KraneShares helps investors stay current on global market trends and provides meaningful diversification.
Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, is a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI). The firm is majority-owned by China International Capital Corporation (CICC).
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Climate Finance Partners delivers innovative climate finance solutions and investment products to address capital needs for emerging environmental challenges. CLIFI is led by a team of investment professionals with deep experience in the fields of traditional investment and environmental finance.
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The use of futures contracts is subject to special risk considerations. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts include: (a) an imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the reference asset and the price of the futures contract; (b) possible lack of a liquid secondary market for a futures contract and the resulting inability to close a futures contract when desired; (c) losses caused by unanticipated market movements, which are potentially unlimited; (d) the inability to predict correctly the direction of market prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and other economic factors; and (e) if the Fund has insufficient cash, it may have to sell securities or financial instruments from its portfolio to meet daily variation margin requirements, which may lead to the Fund selling securities or financial instruments at a loss. Fluctuations in currency of foreign countries may have an adverse effect to domestic currency values. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk, which is the chance that bonds will decline in value as interest rates rise. Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility. The Fund's assets are expected to be concentrated in carbon offset credit futures and carbon credit futures and its investments could react similarly to market developments. Thus, the Fund is subject to loss due to adverse occurrences that may affect these futures. KSET is non-diversified.
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Update: Suspect dead in deputy involved shooting in Sarasota
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: AMPE), today released the following letter to stockholders from its Chairman, Kevin Buchi and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Martino.
Dear Fellow Stockholders,
On behalf of the Board and management team, we are writing to provide an update on the previously announced internal investigations, the clinical development of Ampion and how this impacts our strategic alternatives process, and near-term strategic business alternatives. Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to address the importance of your vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 11 am MT.
As we announced on May 16, 2022, an independent special committee of the Ampio Board of Directors (the "Special Committee") has been conducting internal investigations focused primarily on (1) the statistical analysis of Ampio's AP-013 clinical trial and (2) unauthorized provision of Ampion, an investigational drug that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), for use by individuals not participating in clinical trials ("unauthorized use"). These investigations are now completed and the investigations are summarized below.
Through outside counsel, the Special Committee has engaged in extensive fact finding, including interviewing numerous individuals and reviewing documents and emails relating to the AP-013 clinical trial. In connection with the unauthorized use investigation, the Special Committee also reviewed documents, conducted interviews, and reviewed other information regarding the provision and unauthorized use of Ampion. The Special Committee committed significant resources to these endeavors and did not impose material limitations on the investigations' scope, timing, or access to information.
As it relates to the AP-013 clinical trial, the Special Committee's primary findings include that certain former Ampio executive officers and senior staff were aware, at the time of the per-protocol interim analysis in March 2020, that the AP-013 trial did not demonstrate efficacy for Ampion on its co-primary endpoints of pain and function; and that these former Ampio executive officers and senior staff did not fully report the results of the AP-013 trial and the timing of unblinding of data from the AP-013 trial. The Special Committee has determined that the Company's current executive officers were not made aware of the unblinding events in March 2020. Through counsel, the Company and the Special Committee have informed the Securities and Exchange Commission of the investigations. The Company and the Special Committee also have contacted the FDA regarding this investigation.
As it relates to the unauthorized use of Ampion, the Special Committee's primary finding is that certain Ampio personnel, including a former executive officer and certain former directors, facilitated the provision of Ampion for unauthorized use. Ampio has worked to resolve this issue, including through the conduct of safety surveillance activities relating to the provision of Ampion for unauthorized use, implementation of appropriate mitigation measures (described below), and self-reporting to FDA. The results of the safety surveillance activities have not changed the Company's view of the safety profile of Ampion. The Special Committee has determined that the Company's current executive officers were not involved in the provision of Ampion for unauthorized use.
The Company has taken the following actions based in part upon the investigations and the findings of the Special Committee:
- Terminated the employment of two executive officers;
- Restructured the Board of Directors through resignation of certain directors;
- Separated the role of Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer;
- Re-constituted the Company's Disclosure Committee with additional subject-matter experts;
- Enhanced Company policies and procedures including those related to inventory management and distribution; and
- Conducted company-wide training regarding appropriate use of Ampion while in the clinical trial stage.
- When we launched the strategic alternatives process in May 2022, one of our first areas of focus was the viability of continued dev elopment and advancement of Ampion in order to generate value for the Ampio stockholders.
Regarding the status of Ampion™ development, in total, we have conducted seven Phase 2/3 trials, comprising more than 1,500 Ampion-treated patients and more than 1,400 saline-treated patients. Ampion has consistently demonstrated a 30 percent reduction in pain and a 30 percent improvement in function across these trials. Unfortunately, so has the control element, saline. The saline response in our trials is consistent with the response in other published materials on osteoarthritis of the knee ("OAK") trials. As illustrated in the graphs below, Ampion has simply not demonstrated a sufficient therapeutic benefit versus saline to support another superiority trial and a noninferiority trial versus saline would not be commercially competitive.
Over the past several months we have undertaken an extensive meta-analysis of a merged database containing all clinical, laboratory and outcome data from all Ampion trials. This analysis has not identified either a sub-population of patients or combination of inclusion/exclusion factors that predicts a trial design where there would be a reasonable expectation for Ampion to outperform saline control.
Additionally, we evaluated trial designs, techniques, and tools that might provide an opportunity to highlight the differential benefits of Ampion vs a saline control given our current knowledge, including the following:
- Using a centralized reading of images/data to include/exclude patients from the trial;
- Education of investigators and the use of pain and function evaluation tools to reduce placebo effect; and
- Using joint imaging as a primary endpoint.
In addition, we evaluated the data from AP-008 (n = 342), in which patients were dosed with Ampion every two weeks for up to three doses versus a single dose of saline and confirmed this trial did not yield statistically significant results.
Finally, we evaluated conducting trials with alternative controls, such as hyaluronic acid and corticosteroids and concluded that these trials are not feasible or advisable for several reasons. This includes the diminishing use of hyaluronic acid in clinical practice and the magnitude of the corticosteroid efficacy signal.
In addition to evaluating the continued development of Ampion, we have also been developing a new and improved formulation of Ampion. While the in vitro and preclinical data are encouraging, we do not believe that redefining Ampio as a preclinical company is in the best interests of stockholders.
Based on this extensive analysis, we do not believe that conducting an eighth, and likely a confirmatory ninth, pivotal trial for Ampion is a good use of the Company's cash and resources.
With this context in mind, we have been pursuing other strategic alternatives for Ampio with the goal of maximizing value for Ampio stockholders. This exercise includes the potential for Ampio to acquire a product/pipeline and/or execute a reverse merger with a company that is seeking an NYSE American listing and has a development candidate and/or pipeline that we believe would represent a better value proposition for Ampio stockholders.
With the assistance of a financial advisor, we have identified several potential acquisition and reverse merger candidates, as well as received inbound interest from potential counterparties for several transformative transactions. We are diligently evaluating all opportunities in terms of value returned to the Ampio stockholders, but this selection process takes time.
With that fact in mind, we wish to emphasize the importance of the upcoming vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and, specifically Proposal No. 3 regarding the reverse stock split. Our goal is to maximize stockholder value through the process we have just outlined. A key component of maximizing stockholder value is maintaining the listing of our stock on the NYSE American. De-listing would likely result in one or more of the following:
- Negatively impact Ampio's attractiveness as a counterparty for a strategic transaction since listed companies would be at a competitive advantage in stock-based transactions and for future capital raising.
- Eliminate potential transactions that may otherwise be high value for Ampio stockholders. For example, Ampio would not be a viable counterparty for a private company's go-public reverse merger transaction as the stock exchange listing would be one of the key assets that the private company is seeking to acquire.
- Decrease the prospect of additional institutional ownership and likely result in reduced ownership by existing institutional shareholders.
- Produce lower trading volume, higher proportionate transaction costs and wider bid-ask spreads for investors. Ultimately, liquidity in the stock would be limited.
We believe it is important to position Ampio for maximum attractiveness as a counterparty and to permit maximum flexibility in the structure of a transaction that we believe will provide maximum value to stockholders.
As we reported, Ampio is not currently in compliance with NYSE American listing requirements due to its low stock price. NYSE American requires Ampio to regain compliance with their listing requirements relating to share price by December 23, 2022. A reverse stock split is a means to regain compliance with the NYSE American listing requirements.
We want to be clear, stockholder approval of Proposal No. 3 only permits but does not require the Ampio Board to effect a reverse stock split. This proposal gives us the ability to act in a timely manner to regain compliance with the NYSE American requirements, if need be. Stockholder approval at the 2022 annual meeting on August 10, 2022, will give the Board the ability to eliminate the uncertainty regarding future delisting action and help preserve value for the Ampio stockholders in the stock exchange listing.
We urge Ampio stockholders to approve Proposal No. 3.
Sincerely,
J. Kevin Buchi
Chairman of the Board
Michael A. Martino
Chief Executive Officer
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," or "estimate" or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, for example, statements about the potential outcomes or timing of the strategic alternatives process being led by the Ampio board of directors.
Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements including, among others:
- the risk that the stockholders will not approve the reverse stock split proposal and that Ampio's stock will be delisted from the NYSE American, limiting the prospects for a successful strategic alternatives process;
- the challenges in identifying one or more attractive, strategic businesses to transform Ampio through one or more strategic transactions and the risk that no strategic transaction will be considered by the Ampio board to be in the best interests of its stockholders;
- the strategic alternatives process will consume our cash resources and reduce cash available to be used in a strategic transaction or cash available for the post-closing business;
- the strategic alternatives process and any strategic transaction may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays;
- the expense and risk associated with any strategic transaction, including the risk that the expected benefits of the transaction may not be realized in the time frames expected or at all;
- Ampio's stock price may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the strategic alternatives process and any resulting strategic transaction; and
- the risk factors described in the Ampio's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and other factors set forth in Ampio's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Ampio's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Ampio assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.
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PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ExchangeRight, one of the nation's leading providers of diversified real estate DST and REIT investments, is pleased to announce that Beth Veloz, senior vice president of ExchangeRight's BD/RIA relations team, has been recognized as a rising leader in the alternative investments industry by the IPA Rising Leaders Council. This distinguished council assembles individuals honored as trailblazers in the Portfolio Diversifying Investments (PDI) industry.
"I am honored to have been selected to contribute to IPA's education and outreach efforts alongside my fellow council members," Veloz said. "During my service, I look forward to finding new ways of advocating for the alternative investments industry and assisting with community-building efforts to amplify IPA's mission."
Warren Thomas, a managing partner at ExchangeRight, said Veloz's passion for servant-heartedness, combined with her history as an economic development analyst, financial planner, and business developer, are some of the many reasons she has demonstrated impact in the field.
"Beth continues to prove her devotion to the healthy growth and advocacy of our industry by inspiring new ways for people to engage with alternative investments, creating solutions, and promoting education," Thomas said. "She is a strong performer and is highly qualified to fill such a leadership role with IPA. We are delighted to celebrate with her in this accomplishment."
ExchangeRight pursues its passion to empower people to be secure, free, and generous by providing REIT, fund, and 1031 DST portfolios that target secure capital, stable income, and strategic exits. The company strategically syndicates net-leased portfolios of assets backed primarily by investment-grade corporations that successfully operate in the necessity-based retail and healthcare industries, as well as diversified value-add portfolios of inline and outparcel retail properties shadow-anchored by strong-performing grocery tenants. Please visit www.exchangeright.com for more information.
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LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss has been elected as the Conservative Party’s new leader, the party announced Monday, and she will take office Tuesday as Britain’s new prime minister to steer the country through an acute cost-of-living crisis.
The 47-year-old Truss, who is currently foreign secretary, beat former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak after a leadership contest in which only about 170,000 dues-paying members of the Conservative Party were allowed to vote. Truss received 81,326 votes, compared with Sunak’s 60,399.
She faces immediate pressure to deliver on her promises to tackle the cost-of-living crisis walloping the U.K. and an economy heading into a potentially lengthy recession.
Queen Elizabeth II is scheduled to formally appoint Truss as Britain’s prime minister on Tuesday. The ceremony will take place at the queen’s Balmoral estate in Scotland, where the monarch is spending her summer, rather than Buckingham Palace in London.
The two-month leadership contest left Britain with a power vacuum at a time of growing discontent across the country amid spiraling energy and food costs. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made no major policy decisions since he announced he was stepping down on July 7, and officials insisted that measures to address the energy cost crisis would be deferred until his successor is in place.
Meanwhile tens of thousands of workers have gone on strike to demand better pay to keep up with relentlessly rising costs. Inflation is above 10% for the first time since the 1980s, and the Bank of England has forecast that will reach a 42-year high of 13.3% in October. That’s largely driven by soaring energy bills, which will jump 80% for the average household starting next month.
“I will deliver a bold plan to cut taxes and grow our economy. I will deliver on the energy crisis, dealing with people’s energy bills, but also dealing with the long term issues we have on energy supply,” Truss told party members after she was elected.
“I know that our beliefs resonate with the British people: Our beliefs in freedom, in the ability to control your own life, in low taxes, in personal responsibility,” she added. “I know that’s why people voted for us in such numbers in 2019 and as your party leader I intend to deliver what we promised those voters right across our great country.”
Truss has won the support of many Conservatives with her zeal in rolling back state intervention and slashing taxes. Both she and her rival Sunak have spoken of their admiration for Margaret Thatcher, who was prime minister from 1979 to 1990, and her free-market, small-government economics.
But it’s not clear how Truss’s right-wing brand of conservatism, which played so well with party members — who represent far less than 1% of the U.K.’s adult population — will go down with the wider British public, especially those most in need of government relief to afford essentials like heating their homes this winter.
Truss has promised to act “immediately” to tackle soaring energy bills, but declined to give any details so far.
“The Conservative Party members wanted that message of tax cutting. The country, I would guess, less so,” said Bronwen Maddox, director of London’s Chatham House think tank.
“At the moment you’ve got people deeply rattled, many very, very afraid going into a year where all they can see are rising costs,” Maddox added. “Until she’s got an answer on that, she doesn’t have a claim to the popularity of the country, I think.”
While the economy is certain to dominate the first months of the new premier’s term, Truss will also have to steer the U.K. on the international stage in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine, an increasingly assertive China and ongoing tensions with the European Union over the aftermath of Brexit — especially in Northern Ireland.
Truss will be the U.K.’s fourth Conservative prime minister in six years, entering Downing Street following Johnson, Theresa May and David Cameron.
Johnson was forced to resign after a series of ethics scandals that peaked in July, when dozens of cabinet ministers and lower-level officials quit in protest over his handling of allegations of sexual misconduct by a senior member of his government.
Both Truss and Sunak were key players within Johnson’s Cabinet, though Sunak resigned in the last days of Johnson’s time in office.
A Truss government may not sit well with many because it reminds voters too much of Johnson’s misdeeds, said Steven Fielding, a professor of political history at Nottingham University.
“She’s basically been elected as Boris Johnson 2.0 by Conservative members — she’s made it very clear that she is a loyal Boris Johnson supporter,” he said. “I think she’s going to find it very difficult to disentangle herself from the whole Johnson shadow.”
Truss and Sunak were the final two candidates whittled down from an initial field of 11 leadership hopefuls.
Under Britain’s parliamentary system of government, the center-right Conservative Party was allowed to hold an internal election to select a new party leader and prime minister without going to the wider electorate. A new general election isn’t required until December 2024. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-britain-to-learn-who-will-succeed-johnson-as-prime-minister/ | 2022-09-05T17:33:45Z |
Data from over 130 million quarterly HCP-field interactions across 80% of global biotech and pharma companies unveiled in Veeva Pulse Field Trends Report
Industrywide data shows frequent use of key digital channels is vital for effective HCP engagement
PLEASANTON, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today released exclusive findings on trends and effectiveness of life sciences industry engagement with healthcare professionals (HCPs) globally. The Veeva Pulse Field Trends Report analyzes activity from more than 80% of field reps worldwide and 130 million quarterly field interactions for a comprehensive, first-ever view into industrywide HCP engagement. New data reveals that video meetings are three times more effective than in-person interactions alone and digital leaders are gaining an advantage using video calls up to three times a week.
Analysis of the data shows frequent use of key digital channels is vital for effective HCP engagement.
- Video calls increase effectiveness: Engage video meetings are three times more effective than in-person meetings alone. Video calls are also longer and richer interactions than in-person, averaging 21 minutes and content is delivered in 85% of video meetings compared to only 39% in person.
- Digital is a fundamental part of the mix: While the industry shifts back to more in-person engagement, nearly 30% of HCP interactions are through digital channels. Today, field teams engage 73% in person, 18% through email, 5% over the phone, and 3% on video calls.
- New HCP "pull" channel emerging: Chat and text is emerging as HCPs seek an easier, more direct way to reach reps when it's most convenient or if a more immediate response is needed when making prescribing decisions and helping patients consider their options.
- Regional differences appear: In Europe, companies are using digital channels more often (38% compared to other regions averaging under 20%). The U.K. is using the most email to reach customers at 43%, compared to 32% for in-person interactions.
"Companies need deep insights into customer preferences and digital trends in order to develop engagement strategies that have the greatest impact and ensure they don't fall behind," said Dan Rizzo, vice president of Veeva business consulting. "The Veeva Pulse Field Trends Report delivers critical real-world data on changing HCP and field behaviors and recommendations for true omnichannel excellence."
The most comprehensive benchmark of HCP engagement and field activity across the industry, the Veeva Pulse Field Trends Report reflects data and insights of more than 80% of field reps worldwide and their 130 million quarterly HCP engagements. Veeva CRM Standard Metrics provide the basis for the research and ensure consistent collection and measurement of engagement KPIs such as channel mix and productivity across regions, roles, and market segments. The data is indexed by Veeva quarterly to help companies more effectively benchmark performance and set the right, actionable goals for continued growth and impact.
To download a copy of the Veeva Pulse Field Trends Report, visit: veeva.com/FieldTrends
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Veeva is the global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, Veeva serves more than 1,000 customers, ranging from the world's largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the industries it serves. For more information, visit veeva.com.
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Veeva Systems
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Man pleads guilty to murdering his grandparents, gets 2 life sentences
EUGENE Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - An Oregon man was sentenced to prison last week after pleading guilty to murdering his grandparents last year.
Nicholas Kenneth Borden-Cortez, 26, pled guilty to the murder of his grandparents on June 14 and was sentenced on July 13 to two life terms in prison, one for each victim, according to a statement from the Eugene Police Department.
Investigators said they found his grandparents, Nancy L. Loucks-Morris, 85, and Gerald Edward Morris, 87, dead inside a home and quickly determined that the couple was murdered.
Later that afternoon, police named Borden-Cortez, their grandson, as a suspect, KPTV reported. Borden-Cortez was arrested on May 7, 2021, in Springfield, Oregon, while he was driving. Police said he initially challenged officers to shoot him before he was taken into custody.
Borden-Cortez will be eligible for parole after serving a minimum 50 years of his sentence.
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Shortly after polling places opened Tuesday morning for the first day of early voting, the Bell County Elections Department received word that there was an issue with the race for Salado Public Library District Trustee, according to a news release from James Stafford, public information officer for Bell County.
The race appeared on the ballots for all voters within the Village of Salado; however, it was missing for voters outside the village but within the Salado Independent School District.
Proofs of ballots were mailed to the Village of Salado, Salado Independent School District, and the Salado Public Library District on April 6. Both the library and school district made slight edits to the proofs, but no mention was made of the race not appearing on the Salado ISD ballot.
Elections Department staff contacted the Texas Secretary of State’s Office by 8 a.m. to consult on how best to proceed.
“Our desire was to create a provisional ballot for voters who voted Monday but were unable to vote on the race,” Interim Elections Administrator Shay Luedeke said. “However, the Secretary of State told us that was not an option, and that no one would be allowed to vote a second time.”
To address the issue moving forward, the Elections Department is creating an emergency paper ballot, which will be used by all Salado ISD voters outside of the village. These ballots will be utilized for all remaining days of early voting and on Election Day. They will be hand-counted by the Ballot Review Board. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_f754460e-c56f-11ec-896f-73a28d7f85f8.html | 2022-04-26T17:27:26Z |
As Congress extends pandemic school lunch waivers and a growing number of states pass or consider universal meal laws, Revolution Foods expands by 50% to ensure all children, seniors and communities can access healthy and fresh food.
OAKLAND, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Revolution Foods, a Public Benefit Corporation and B-Corporation committed to serving fresh, healthy, delicious, meals accessible to all, today announced the acquisition of Better 4 You Meals (B4YM), the leading provider of school and senior citizen fresh, vended meal services in California and Nevada. The B4YM acquisition will enable Revolution Foods to grow its production and community impact by approximately 50%.
"We wake up every day focused on how we personally feed students and families in the communities in which we live and operate," said Dominic Engels, Chief Executive Officer of Revolution Food. "Combining efforts with B4YM will better equip us to make good on the promise of California's new Universal Meals program, and the growing number of programs and initiatives taking aim at food insecurity around the country."
Food insecurity now touches more than 40 million Americans, including 22 million school-aged children who rely on schools for their meals. Despite the extension of federal waivers following the long-awaited and recent signing of the Keep Kids Fed Act in late June, community organizations and schools are continuing to struggle to meet demand amidst continued supply chain pressures in labor, raw materials and logistics.
Founded in 2006 with a commitment to providing healthy meals for all, Revolution Foods has delivered more than 800 million fresh meals that meet or exceed federal nutrition and ingredient standards. Crafted locally now with over 1,200 employees in Oakland, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Boston, New Jersey, and Washington D.C., Revolution Foods and B4YM now reach over 6,800 schools, community organizations, and seniors nationwide. The acquisition of B4YM strengthens Revolution Foods' impact and reach specifically in California and Nevada.
"Since day one, we have admired Revolution Foods' work here in California and nationally," said Fernando Castillo, B4YM CEO. "As Public Benefit Corporation with an abiding commitment to the communities we serve, I know that the combination of our philosophies and food can have an even more profound impact on providing more healthful alternatives to food insecurity."
About Revolution Foods
Founded in 2006, Revolution Foods is a B-Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation committed to serving fresh, healthy, delicious, affordable and culturally diverse meals accessible to K12 students and other food insecure consumer segments in the community via a network of 9 locations, supported by more than 1,200 team members. In 2021, the company was recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies 2021" and has consistently been named one of the fastest-growing inner city job creators in the U.S. In July 2022, B Lab recognized Revolution Foods as a "2022 Best for the World Company" for exceptional impact with our customers on transforming citywide wellness.
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Which hoverboard is best for kids?
While hoverboards don’t actually float above the ground, they offer a fun, fast ride on two wheels. While not recommended for younger kids, these self-balancing scooters can help older kids (ages 10 and up) get outside more often and zip around. Hoverboards also offer eco-friendly travel, often running on lithium-ion batteries that just need a plug-in to recharge.
When purchasing a hoverboard for kids, you’ll want to consider the features of the best hoverboard brands.
What to consider about a hoverboard for kids
Here are some considerations to keep in mind when buying a hoverboard for kids.
Safety first
Make sure your child wears safety gear (helmet, elbow and knee pads, wrist guards, etc.) when riding a hoverboard, as it’s easy to fall, especially when they’re learning. Keep the hoverboard on flat, dry ground. And if your child wants to go on slopes, check the hoverboard’s maximum incline.
Wheel size
A hoverboard wheel’s standard diameter is 6.5 inches, giving good control on smooth surfaces. If your child wants to ride on uneven terrain, a larger wheel between 8 and 10 inches is better.
Speed
Hoverboards designed for kids often have a lower maximum speed of up to 6 miles per hour. The average top speed of a hoverboard is around 10 miles per hour.
Battery life
Most hoverboards have a battery life of around an hour, so you should check the range to know how far your child can ride before needing to recharge or grab a spare battery. If the range isn’t listed, look at the maximum speed to estimate it (e.g., a hoverboard with 60-minute battery life and a top speed of 10 miles per hour will have about a 10-mile range).
Weight
Hoverboards weigh anywhere from 10-30 pounds. Even though your child might want a lighter one that’s easier to carry home when the battery runs out, lightweight models may not have the quality or durability they need.
What are some features of hoverboards for kids?
Here are some features to look for on hoverboards for kids.
LED lights
Many hoverboards have built-in LED lights on the board or wheels. Besides being cool and appealing for kids, they also can keep kids safer by making them more visible to drivers and walkers in low light conditions.
App connectivity
Many hoverboards have Bluetooth and can connect to smartphone apps for monitoring power levels, speed, steering sensitivity, battery life and GPS.
Built-in speakers
Often hoverboards have built-in speakers to connect to smartphones via Bluetooth so your child can play music while they ride.
How much does a hoverboard for kids cost?
Hoverboards can range widely in price, from $100-$600, but the ones above $400 are aimed at adults using them off-road. Most basic to mid-range models cost between $150-$300.
The best hoverboards for kids
This versatile model comes in a variety of solid colors and is an excellent one for kids who’ll love its rainbow LED lighting that synchronizes color changes with the rhythm, Bluetooth and stereo surround sound. Parents will love its UL2272 certification for safety, high-temperature resistance and durability in a 17.6-lb model that holds riders up to 165 lbs.
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SISIGAD Hoverboard with Bluetooth and Colorful Lights
This hoverboard meets UL2272 safety standards, has Bluetooth with a built-in wireless speaker to connect to mobile devices for listening to music and 6.5-inch wheels with high-quality rubber tires and comfortable foot pedals for a smooth ride.
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Easy to use, lightweight and a top speed of 7 mph, this trusted brand offers kids a fun and safe hoverboard experience. It’s affordable, has LED lights for safety and holds up to 160 lbs.
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Hover-1 Helix Electric Hoverboard
This inexpensive model has a 400-watt motor, travels up to 7 mph and holds up to 160 lbs. It comes in a few colors, has a built-in Bluetooth speaker and charges within 6 hours.
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Reviewers say their kids love this lightweight hoverboard that offers a smooth and easy ride, along with the colorful flashing wheel LED front lights. It’s a solid, UL-certified and Bluetooth-supported model.
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SISIGAD Hoverboard Fun Edition
With rugged footpads and “fun” right in its name, this hoverboard comes in multiple unique patterns like graffiti, starry purple and green or pink camo. Reviewers say it’s a model that’s easy for kids to learn how to ride and pairs well with devices.
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Swagtron T580 App-Enabled Bluetooth Hoverboard
With exclusive 3D multicolored ground lighting, the T580 moves up to 7.5 mph, can travel up to 8 miles on a single charge and can climb 30-degree inclines. It includes Bluetooth speakers, and you and your child can know their exact location and track their ride with the GPS feature.
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Hover-1 H1-100 Electric Hoverboard
This UL-certified hoverboard boasts ultra-bright infinity LED wheels, a built-in Bluetooth speaker and IPX4 water resistance. Reviewers say it’s a sturdy, durable and easy-to-learn model.
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Gyroor Warrior 8.5-inch All-Terrain Off-Road Hoverboard
This higher-end model is best for more experienced riders who want to venture into off-roading.
It’s UL-certified and Bluetooth-enabled, with 8.5-inch solid tires and a 700-watt motor for riding on grass, dirt, gravel or wet surfaces.
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Financial Consultant Steve Sexton Shares Mid-Year Tips to Achieve 2022 Money Goals
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Much like how scheduling regular doctor visits is critical for maintaining good health, evaluating your financial progress mid-year is integral to achieving financial wellness. Steve Sexton, financial consultant and CEO of Sexton Advisory Group, shares his mid-year checklist to ensure you're on track to achieve your 2022 financial goals:
- Bump up your retirement savings. "If you've been consistent about contributing to your retirement, savings, and health savings accounts, this is a good time to challenge yourself and increase your contributions by 1-3% across all your accounts every month," says Sexton. "These small changes will set you up for a more comfortable and secure retirement in the future."
- Eliminate or lower unnecessary expenses. "We've all fallen trap to free trial offers or purchased subscriptions on an impulse. Now that we're halfway through the year, this is a great time to check your bank statements and eliminate any unused or unnecessary subscriptions or purchases," says Sexton. "This is also a good time to shop around for better home, auto or renter's insurance rates, which can help to lower your monthly expenses. Ideally, any money you save should be rerouted to your retirement and savings accounts."
- Review your tax withholdings. "If you've experienced major life changes, like getting married, having children, or having your children move out of your home, this is a good time to adjust your tax withholdings with your licensed tax professional," adds Sexton.
- Check in on your debt repayment plan. "The average American has over $92,000 in debt," says Sexton. "If you want to work towards a secure retirement, it's imperative you implement a debt repayment plan now. Mid-year is a great time to ensure you're on track to achieving your debt reduction goals this year. If you don't already have a plan in place, it's not too late. Consider the debt snowball or debt avalanche methods to help you build momentum and stay on track."
- Track your Flexible Spending Account. "Lastly, if you have an FSA, make sure you're on track to spend the funds within your plan year as unused funds are typically forfeited to the plan," adds Sexton.
For more information on Sexton Advisory Group, visit www.sextonadvisorygroup.com.
Media Contact: jessica@jlieupr.com.
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Which high-end LeapFrog toy is best?
In 1995, a father who desired greater technology-based options to teach his kids to read created LeapFrog. LeapFrog is now one of the most popular toy brands. It is highly esteemed for producing toys that help develop skills through technology and interactive games.
Each toy has a “Core Learning Skills” focus and makes learning fun and interesting for children 3 months to 6 years old. If you are searching for a high-end LeapFrog toy that will help your child’s mental development, the Learn and Groove Musical Table is a premium option.
What to know before you buy a LeapFrog toy
Age
To buy the most effective LeapFrog toy for your child, it’s essential to look at the appropriate age. It is best to buy within the correct age range to give your child something that interests and entertains them and challenges them.
Learning focus
Many options concentrate on things such as counting, reading and music. Be sure to check on the learning focus for the toy before buying to ensure it matches what you need.
Safety
The most important thing to keep in mind when shopping for LeapFrog toys and when your child is playing with them is their safety. Regardless of age, at least some supervision is always required, especially for items such as learning tables since most children using these are just recently learning to stand and they are not the most stable objects.
What to look for in a quality LeapFrog toy
Engagement
The most important thing is that the toy causes the child to engage, have fun, explore and bring mental stimulation.
Education
Especially for reading and counting, a quality LeapFrog toy will educate your child without realizing it because they are having so much fun playing. For ages as young as 3-months-old, many of the toys simply introduce concepts to them, but that simple first introduction plays a vital role in their education.
Experiences
LeapFrog does a great job of providing new experiences for young children who are beginning to explore life. Each toy has a learning focus, but they also help provide experiences for the child that stimulate brain activity and enjoyment.
Development
A quality LeapFrog toy will develop and improve motor skills and coordination through challenging games and activities that often include shape sorting, using numbers and letters and pressing buttons that evoke a response.
How much you can expect to spend on LeapFrog toys
For smaller, compact LeapFrog toys, prices generally are around $15-$20. For larger LeapFrog toys, such as learning tables, you can usually expect to spend up to around $50.
LeapFrog FAQ
How old does my child have to be to play with a LeapFrog toy?
A. Leapfrog toys are for children in age, ranging from 3 months up to 6 years old.
What skills does LeapFrog teach?
A. LeapFrog introduces and teaches various core skills and concepts, such as reading, counting, music and motor skills.
Do LeapFrog toys really make a difference?
A. Yes. Because children learn through play and exploration, toys that create a fun learning experience, especially early on in their lives when it comes to reading and writing, math, geography and many others, help kids have a more positive mindset toward learning in the long run.
What’s the best LeapFrog toy to buy?
Top LeapFrog toy
Learn and Groove Musical Table
What you need to know: This table encourages development and teaches through musical instruments, songs and sounds.
What you’ll love: Featuring over 70 sounds and learning responses such as the piano, drums, xylophone, as well as songs such as “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” this musical table is a fun way to get your child engaged and active. The legs are detachable, which allows the table to grow with your child from the floor to standing up. Recommended ages are 6 months to 3 years old.
What you should consider: Some users reported the table being slightly wobbly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top LeapFrog toy for the money
What you need to know: Cute and cuddly Violet is an interactive, plush dog perfect for ages six months to three years old.
What you’ll love: It has a personalization feature that allows Violet to say your child’s name as well as play a variety of their favorite songs and more by connecting through the app. Buttons on the paws control activities, songs and night mode.
What you should consider: Some users may have difficulty connecting Violet with the app.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Filled with fun games, sounds and songs, this smartphone entertains and helps children ages 18 months and up actively learn new things.
What you’ll love: This is the ideal toy to give your child when reaching for your smartphone. This kid-friendly version of a smartphone teaches counting, cause and effect, as well as conversational skills. When pressing the buttons, Scout will count out the numbers on the display screen.
What you should consider: The graphics are not the most up-to-date.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set
What you need to know: This multi-sensory interactive set of magnetic letters introduces ages two and up to the alphabet. At the same time, they develop their motor skills by placing each letter on the fridge.
What you’ll love: As children connect the letter tiles to the school bus, they hear Tad the tadpole pronounce each letter. When pressed again, Tad will use that letter in a sentence. The music note button has three learning songs it can play. This is ideal for young ones to learn how to speak, read and write.
What you should consider: The bus and tiles may slide if the magnetic surface is not strong.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ROCKVILLE, Md. and BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASI), a U.S. biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics and pharmaceutical products, today announced the Company will host a conference call reviewing the financial results for the second quarter of 2022, at 8:00 A.M. EST on Friday, August 12th, 2022.
On the call, CASI's Chairman & CEO will provide an update on the Company's business and upcoming milestones. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-866-218-2402 (U.S.) or 1-412-902-6605 (International) and ask to be joined into the CASI Pharmaceuticals call to listen to the live conference call. Confirmation #10169302.
This call will be recorded and available for replay by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S.) or 1-412-317-0088 (International) and enter 9173539 to access the replay.
About CASI Pharmaceuticals
CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a U.S. biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics and pharmaceutical products in China, the United States, and throughout the world. The Company is focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing products that augment its hematology oncology therapeutic focus as well as other areas of unmet medical need. The Company intends to execute its plan to become a leader by launching medicines in the greater China market leveraging the Company's China-based regulatory and commercial competencies and its global drug development expertise. The Company's operations in China are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, CASI Pharmaceuticals (China) Co., Ltd., which is located in Beijing, China. The Company has built a commercial team of more than 100 hematology and oncology sales and marketing specialists based in China. More information on CASI is available at www.casipharmaceuticals.com.
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CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitcoin of America, a popular digital currency exchange, is taking local businesses to the next level. Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). The popular operator has continued to expand their footprint across the USA. They are currently in 30 plus states and growing with 2,500 plus locations.
Bitcoin of America is changing the way we think of local businesses. Typically, you see traditional ATMs in stores, however Bitcoin of America is making it possible to have a Bitcoin ATM as well. You can find a Bitcoin of America ATM location in most major US cities. Most of their Bitcoin ATMS are open 24 hours and 7 days a week. Their locations are placed for convenience. This means that Bitcoin of America BTMs are usually located in places where you already shop. You can easily buy Bitcoin while you fill up a tank of gas or pick up groceries.
When you host with Bitcoin of America you have the opportunity to earn passive income, increase your foot traffic, and take advantage of free marketing services. Bitcoin of America handles everything from maintenance to installation services for the hardware required to run the machine. Bitcoin of America also offers 24-hour help-desk support. This support is for both the customer using the kiosk and to a hosting merchant.
Hosting a Bitcoin ATM gives your store a competitive advantage. When you work with Bitcoin of America you have the chance to offer your customers Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu to purchase. If you are interested in hosting a Bitcoin ATM location visit their host page to get started.
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PHOENIX, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood Partners, a national leader in multifamily real estate development, today announced the grand opening of its latest luxury residential community, Alta Warehouse District.
Located at 402 W Lincoln Street in the historic Warehouse District of Downtown Phoenix, Alta Warehouse District is the third Wood Partners project to open in Downtown Phoenix. The community offers the perfect living space for professionals and students with its edgy, industrial-inspired look and feel. Alta Warehouse District was designed by CCBG Architects, a longtime business owner in the Warehouse District. Residents have access to a wide variety of local dining, shopping, and entertainment options within walking distance of the community, such as the world-renowned Pizzeria Bianco, Cobra Arcade Bar, and the Orpheum Theatre. Major attractions include Chase Field, Footprint Center, Symphony Hall, Arizona Federal Theater, and several other popular venues for residents to enjoy sporting events, concerts and more. Arizona State University Downtown Campus and other postsecondary educational institutions are also nearby.
"We are pleased to be one of the first communities to open in the Warehouse District with the unveiling of Alta Warehouse District," said Clay Richardson, Managing Director for Wood Partners. "This modern, industrial-inspired community will serve as the perfect location for professionals looking to put down roots in the neighborhood and explore all that downtown Phoenix has to offer."
Alta Warehouse District offers 300 apartment homes comprised of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans with many homes offering sweeping, unobstructed views of the Downtown Phoenix skyline. Each apartment home features top-of-the-line interior finishes including stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, and plank vinyl flooring. For added convenience, the homes also offer smart thermostats and electronic door entry and select units come with integrated audio packages.
Throughout the community, residents can take advantage of an abundance of thoughtful amenities, including an oversized lounge pool, an on-site dog park and bike shop, and a rooftop deck with grilling stations and views of downtown. Inside the clubhouse, residents can enjoy the community's exclusive speakeasy and cocktail lounge, as well as a professional fitness center and yoga studio. Additional amenities include a club room with a 12-foot TV wall, games and a photobooth, music and podcasting room, conference spaces and private micro-offices, and a complimentary coffee bar and cybercafé. An onsite convenience market offers residents grab-and-go snacks, cold market options, a variety of alcoholic drinks, and sundries at their convenience.
Alta Warehouse District is now leasing and managed by Wood Residential. For more information, visit altawarehousedistrict.com.
Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of nearly 90,000 conventional multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $17.3 billion. The company currently owns more than 70 properties across the United States representing over 20,000 homes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Wood Partners has offices in 22 major markets across 15 states nationwide. The company also operates Wood Residential, an award-winning, full-service property management group that proudly operates both properties developed by Wood Partners and communities owned by third parties. For three years running, Wood Residential has ranked No. 1 nationally for online reputation in the J Turner ORA™ Power Rankings (Division III). For more information, visit woodpartners.com.
Contact: Rylie Geraci, BCWWoodPartners@bcw-global.com
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Comey, McCabe faced ‘rigorous’ audit by the IRS
(Gray News) - Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is questioning the actions of the Internal Revenue Service.
McCabe, now a CNN law enforcement analyst, said he wants an investigation into why he and former FBI Director James Comey were both chosen by the IRS for tax audits.
McCabe said the audit process was “incredibly rigorous.”
Comey told the New York Times his audit in 2019, when former President Donald Trump was in office, determined that he and his wife overpaid their federal income taxes in 2017, and he got a refund.
McCabe’s 2021 audit on his 2019 return uncovered a small “oversight” that they paid.
Comey told the Times that an investigation into the audits would be warranted.
The New York Times reported the chances of a person being picked for such an audit is nearly one out of every 31,000 people.
That raised questions among some analysts about how McCabe and Comey, both critics of former President Donald Trump who were fired during the Trump administration, were selected at around the same time.
Trump fired Comey as FBI director in May 2017, which led to the appointment of a special counsel.
McCabe led an FBI probe of Trump’s advisers’ connections to Russia. Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired him two days before he was set to retire in March 2018.
The IRS is led by Trump appointee Charles Rettig, but the agency told the Times that he plays no factor in who is audited.
A Trump spokesman told the Times that Trump had no knowledge of the audits for Comey and McCabe.
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WARSAW, Poland, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global metaverse cryptocurrency token Metahero ($HERO) announced in a statement today the appointment of Mariusz Król as CEO.
Both Metahero and WOLF Group CEOs, Robert Gryn and Mariusz Król, made the decision to hand the project's leadership over to Król, who will help facilitate the immediate technological needs and vision of the token. Gryn will remain as CEO of Everdome, allowing him to focus solely on metaverse development and the future vision of their web3 mission.
"As technology is the key driver in the future success of the Metahero project, I am confident that this is the right time to hand over leadership of the project to Mariusz," Gryn said, adding "I have full confidence in his abilities to deliver."
Król added he will develop a renewed focus on $HERO's tokenomic structure by providing investors with a new roadmap that will focus on blockchain utility across different industries.
"Through multidisciplinary operations bridging both virtual and physical worlds, as well as NFT oriented projects and crypto/DeFi applications, WOLF Group's core assets and hardware technology, centered on the best-in-class 3D scanning and printing technology and robotics, which will only enhance the value and utility of the $HERO token," Król said.
Founded in 2014, WOLF Group specializes in providing precise engineering solutions for large and small-scale 3D printing and scanning. The company creates, models, prints and builds both artistic and functional products. With printing machinery powered by Sony Imaging Technology, CNC machine tools, ABB industrial robots, laser cutting devices, and thermoforming, WOLF Group has serviced dozens of companies including Ferrari, Heineken and Disney, 3D scanning services for video games such as CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077, and through Metahero, metaverse initiatives like Everdome.
Król added: "WOLF Group will work toward providing services and products for a variety of blockchain-based applications, including ultra-realistic 3D avatars and visual items that can be used across games, VR, and AR environments. All this should be achieved without losing the human perspective in our collective future, using the tools at our disposal to plant the seeds of a better tomorrow."
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This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's prospectus supplement dated December 10, 2021 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October 27, 2021.
VANCOUVER, BC, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GoldMining Inc. (the "Company" or "GoldMining") (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE: GLDG) is pleased to announce initial assay results from the first two holes of a six hole 3,600 metre (m) drilling program on the La Garrucha target, located less than one kilometre to the east and immediately adjacent to existing mineral resources on the Company's 100% owned La Mina project ("La Mina"), located in Antioquia, Colombia.
The assays presented herein are for the first step-out drill section located 100 metres along strike of previously identified porphyry-style mineralization at La Garrucha.
Alastair Still, CEO of GoldMining, commented, "This is a great start for our 2022 La Garrucha drilling program at the La Mina Project in Colombia and our broader strategy to unlock value from our portfolio of gold and gold-copper projects located throughout the Americas. This also builds upon the La Mina Preliminary Economic Assessment* announced earlier this year that focused on the La Cantera and Middle Zone deposits of the project which are located 1 kilometre to the west of La Garrucha. Our team believes that the La Garrucha target remains open for expansion and is shaping up as a third possible porphyry deposit which could contribute potential additional resources to lead the growth of the La Mina Project."
Tim Smith, VP Exploration of GoldMining, commented, "These results from the first two holes of our 3,600 metre drilling program (announced April 12, 2022) confirm that the La Garrucha porphyry mineralization extends to the southeast along strike as modelled from our geophysical dataset and interpreted by our technical team. Drilling is continuing on the next two drill fences located on 100 metre step outs southeast along strike. We expect that those assay results will be released in the coming months as they become available. With the association between bedrock magnetic highs and porphyry-style mineralization now confirmed, we are further encouraged by the presence of additional magnetic targets located within the broader La Mina property which will be systematically explored for additional Au-Cu porphyry mineralization."
*The Preliminary Economic Assessment referenced above, announced January 12, 2022, is preliminary in nature and includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the preliminary economic assessment will be realized.
The ongoing La Garrucha drilling program is targeting a large (1km x 1km) magnetic high associated with a granodiorite porphyry intrusive complex that hosts gold and copper mineralization at La Garrucha (see Figure 1). A smaller discrete magnetic high is also coincident with the nearby La Cantera Au-Cu porphyry deposit. Previous La Garrucha drilling completed in 2011 by Bellhaven Copper & Gold Inc. ('Bellhaven'; prior to acquisition by GoldMining) returned gold-copper porphyry intercepts of 216.80 metres at 1.31 g/t Au and 0.15% Cu from 143.0 to 359.80 metres depth in LME1100; 158.12 metres at 1.01 g/t Au and 0.17% Cu from 66.50 to 224.62 metres depth in LME1102; and 71.0 metres at 1.02 g/t Au and 0.14% Cu from 355.0 to 426.0 metres depth and 106.60 metres at 0.56 g/t Au and 0.11% Cu from 485.65 to 592.25 metres depth in LME1104.
Drill holes LME1107 & 1108 were drilled on a NE-SW oriented section located 100 metres southeast of the previous Bellhaven drilling at an azimuth of 220⁰ and at hole inclination of -50⁰ and -70⁰ hole respectively (see Figure 2). Drilling has confirmed the continuation of porphyry mineralization southeast along strike. Gold and copper mineralization is coincident, and higher grades are associated with a core potassic alteration zone within the porphyry intrusive complex, quartz stockwork veining and both vein-hosted and disseminated sulphides including pyrite, chalcopyrite and lesser bornite. Detailed core logging is ongoing, including re-logging of the previous Bellhaven core, to place copper and gold mineralization in spatial and temporal context with the hosting porphyry intrusive complex. Geological 3D modelling and subsequent resource modelling will take place in the latter part of the year following conclusion of the drilling program.
The La Garrucha porphyry mineral system now extends over at least 300 metres strike, where it is open to the southeast, and over at least 200 metres width. Drilling has tested to a maximum vertical depth of 450 metres below surface where the porphyry mineral system remains open to depth.
Step-out drilling is currently ongoing on a second drill fence located 100 metres along strike to the southeast of LME1107 & 1108. A third fence is planned an additional 100 metres southeast along strike pending visual observations of the drill cores. In addition, the drill will return to the LME1107 & 1108 drill pad to re-enter and deepen LME 1108 given that core assays indicate that the hole ended in mineralization.
Additional information regarding the La Mina Project, including existing resource estimates and past work at the project, is set out in the technical report titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment, La Mina Project, Antioquia, Republic of Colombia" with an effective date of January 12, 2022, which is available at the Company's website at www.goldmining.com.
Table 1 – 2022 La Garrucha gold assay results for the first two holes of the drilling program received as of 22nd June 2022.
Table 2 – 2022 La Garrucha drillhole collar location coordinates.
Paulo Pereira, P. Geo., President of GoldMining, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Pereira is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101.
For this program of drill core sampling, samples were taken from the NQ/HQ core by sawing the drill core in half, with one-half sent to ALS Colombia LTDA in Medellín for assaying and the other half retained for future reference. Sample lengths downhole range from a minimum of 0.50m to a maximum of 2.10m. ALS Colombia LTDA is a certified commercial laboratory located in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia and is independent of GoldMining. GoldMining has implemented a stringent quality assurance and quality-control (QA/QC) program for the sampling and analysis of drill core which includes insertion of duplicates, mineralized standards and blank samples for each batch of 100 samples. The gold analyses were completed by ALS Au-AA23 method (fire-assay with an atomic absorption finish on 30 grams of material). Repeats were also carried out by fire-assay. Copper analyses were completed by ALS ME-ICP61 method (four acid digest with ICP analysis).
GoldMining Inc. is a public mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of gold assets in the Americas. Through its disciplined acquisition strategy, GoldMining now controls a diversified portfolio of resource-stage gold and gold-copper projects in Canada, U.S.A., Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The Company also owns more than 20 million shares of Gold Royalty Corp. (NYSE American: GROY).
This document contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the current views and/or expectations, including statements regarding the Company's expectation, future potential and future work programs at the Company's La Mina Project. Forward-looking statements are based on the then-current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about the business and the markets in which GoldMining operates. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including: delays to plans caused by restrictions and other future impacts of COVID-19 or any other inability of the Company to meet expected timelines for planned project activities; results of exploration programs may not confirm expectations; the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, fluctuating metal prices, unanticipated costs and expenses, risks related to government and environmental regulation, social, permitting and licensing matters, and uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future. These risks, as well as others, including those set forth in GoldMiningꞌs Annual Information Form for the year ended November 30, 2021, and other filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and events to vary significantly. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information, or the material factors or assumptions used to develop such forward-looking information, will prove to be accurate. The Company does not undertake any obligations to release publicly any revisions for updating any voluntary forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law.
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Ten-year-old Maite Rodriguez wanted to be a marine biologist before she could say the word.
"She loved animals," cousin Destiny Esquivel told CNN's Adrienne Broaddus on Monday. "She was determined, she was smart. She was going to be someone."
But last week, a gunman stormed into her classroom at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and opened fire. Maite, along with 18 other students and two teachers, was killed.
Family and friends gathered Monday for a visitation and rosary service for Maite, whom they remembered as a charismatic girl with a bright future. Maite was also caring and protective of her younger cousins, Esquivel said, and tried to help others during the bloody massacre.
"Her classmates said she was brave. Grabbing all of the other students, telling them where to hide," Esquivel said. "She is a hero."
The devastating loss of 21 lives has deeply wounded a South Texas community that is rallying in support of one another.
Nineteen of those being laid to rest will be buried in custom caskets provided by a Texas company at no cost to the families. The two funeral homes in Uvalde have also vowed to cover all expenses as more services are set for Tuesday and continuing into next week.
A service was also held Monday for 10-year-old Amerie Jo Garza, whose father learned last week from two of her classmates that Amerie tried to call 911 during the shooting.
"I just want people to know she died trying to save her classmates," Angel Garcia said Wednesday. "She just wanted to save everyone."
The visitation room was filled with flowers and stuffed animals as family and friends gathered in remembrance, according to CNN affiliate KTRK.
The Uvalde city council announced it would be postponing its meeting Tuesday, where several new members were set to be sworn in.
"Our focus on Tuesday is on our families who lost loved ones," Mayor Don McLaughlin said Monday in a statement. "We begin burying our children tomorrow, the innocent victims of last week's murders at Robb Elementary School. The special City Council meeting will not take place as scheduled."
Calls for help from the classroom
One of the new members of the city council who was to be sworn in Tuesday, school police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, has faced criticism from those who felt law enforcement should have acted quicker to subdue or eliminate the gunman.
A timeline provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety shows the gunman was in a classroom with students for more than an hour before he was shot and killed by a Border Patrol tactical response team.
Officers had responded within minutes of the suspect entering the classroom, yet were repelled by the gunman's fire and then stationed in a hallway awaiting reinforcements for more than an hour.
At a Friday press conference, Texas Department of Public Safety director Col. Steven McCraw confirmed that the Uvalde school district police chief was the official who made the decision not to breach the classrooms -- though McCraw did not identify Arredondo by name.
According to the timeline released by Texas DPS, several 911 calls were made by children inside the classroom where the gunman was located, all while police were waiting in the hallway.
One student told CNN that his teacher, who had been struck by gunfire in an adjacent classroom, texted 911 for help.
Video taken from the outside of the school during the incident, obtained by ABC News, includes what appears to be dispatch audio informing officers on scene that a child is calling 911 from a classroom.
"Advise we do have a child on the line," the dispatcher says. "Child is advising he is in the room full of victims."
The video indicates police at the scene were informed at least one child remained alive inside the classrooms.
CNN has not been able to independently confirm the video/audio. It is unclear the source of the video as well as at what point in the incident the audio is heard. CNN has reached out to authorities to answer questions about this audio.
Community supported by those near and far
Assistance continues to pour in from neighbors as well as strangers.
Carlos Hernandez, whose restaurant is a mile from Robb Elementary, had given away more than 60 family-sized platters in less than two hours to feed mourning families and neighbors on Thursday.
"It's a real tough situation, I'm just trying to show the kids that they do have us as their backbone and a support system," Hernandez told CNN. "We always provide, whether there is an incident or no incident."
A team of emotional support dogs and their handlers has traveled to Uvalde and will be stationed in the town square this week -- eight golden retrievers are wearing blue vests that read "please pet me."
"A lot of times after something like this people don't want to talk to a human," Bonnie Fear, a crisis response coordinator with Lutheran Church Charities, told CNN. "After traumatic events, people don't want to deal with people, sometimes they just want that thing that they can touch, talk to without being judged, and it's pretty much that simple."
"They show unconditional love," she added, pointing to the dogs.
Elsewhere, the El Progreso Memorial Library has become a place of healing.
On Wednesday, just a day after the shooting, children's librarian Martha Carreon sat in front of rows of little faces, reading, singing, and giggling with the children, taking them away to a safe place far from the school where many of them became witness to horror.
"We want our building to be a safe space, a refuge that is a quiet, calm and cool haven," El Progreso Memorial Library director Mendell Morgan told CNN.
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Study to support U.S. FDA approval of the novel CLAAS® implant for
left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) and stroke prevention
NASHUA, N.H., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conformal Medical, Inc., a medical device company developing next-generation LAAO technology, today announced the launch of the CONFORM pivotal trial with the enrollment of the first patients at two U.S. sites. The investigational device exemption (IDE) study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the company's CLAAS® System compared to commercially available LAAO devices to support U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pre-market approval.
The first patients were treated at their respective institutions by co-principal investigators of the trial, Dr. Shephal Doshi, Executive Director, Heart & Vascular Institute, Prov. St. Johns Health Center & Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Pacific Heart Institute in Santa Monica, CA and Dr. William Gray, System Chief, Cardiovascular Diseases at Main Line Health and professor at Lankenau Institute for Medical Research.
"I am excited to initiate this important trial and for the potential of this innovative technology to expand treatment options for patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib)," stated Dr. Gray. "In this study, we will be evaluating the novel foam-based design of the CLAAS implant against the existing FDA-approved devices to evaluate performance on several metrics, including procedural safety, completeness of seal and incidence of device-related thrombus."
The prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled study will enroll approximately 1,600 patients in the U.S., Canada, and Japan. To date, over 75 patients have been successfully implanted with the CLAAS System as part of the company's early feasibility studies.
"Based on our experience in the Early Feasibility Study, the CLAAS System is highly conformable to accommodate different anatomies," stated Dr. Doshi. "The study is designed to demonstrate the benefits of this technology for both implanting physicians and patients."
The CLAAS System is designed to seal the LAA in patients with non-valvular Afib to reduce the risk of stroke without the need for anticoagulants. Featuring a proprietary foam-based architecture, the implant addresses a wide spectrum of LAA anatomies with only two sizes. The system aims to simplify delivery and eliminate the need for procedural transesophageal echocardiogram so that physicians may perform the procedure without general anesthesia, a significant advancement with the potential to shift clinical practice to a same day, single operator procedure.
"We are pleased to enroll the first patients in the CONFORM trial, an important milestone for the company. Kicking off the study builds on the strong momentum from our EFS experience," commented Andy Levine, President and CEO of Conformal Medical. "This IDE includes the rigor of both a randomized study comparing CLAAS to commercial devices, and a separate sub-study designed to support a conscious sedation, ICE-driven approach; a critical step towards our goal to transform LAAO and reduce the risk of stroke, without the need for anticoagulants."
Founded in 2016, Conformal Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing devices to prevent stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The company's proprietary technology is intended to make left atrial appendage closure a same day, single operator procedure. For more information, visit https://conformalmedical.com/.
More than six million people in the United States suffer from AFib, placing them at an increased risk of stroke.1 Current standard of care for stroke prevention is chronic oral anticoagulants, which are not well accepted by patients due to concern about associated risk of bleeding. Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) is emerging as an important alternative to blood thinners for preventing strokes in patients with non-valvular AFib. First-generation LAAO devices are an estimated $700M global market in 2021 and are expected to grow to over $3B in the next five years.2,3
1. Kornej J, Börschel CS, Benjamin EJ, Schnabel RB. Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation in the 21st Century: Novel Methods and New Insights. Circ Res. 2020 Jun 19;127(1):4-20.
2. Morgan Stanley Market Analyst Report, September 2020.
3. Boston Scientific Investor Update, TCT 2020, October 15, 2020.
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The quest for longer-lasting Covid-19 vaccines
By Brenda Goodman, Jacqueline Howard and Michael Nedelman, CNN
As waves of new coronavirus variants circulate the globe, one thing has become clear: human immunity against the virus fades over time.
To maintain durable protection against the virus that causes Covid-19, scientists are working around the clock to develop next-generation vaccines. But some of the nuances around why and how immunity against Covid-19 fades remain a mystery.
The steepest drops in immunity — which come about four to five months after vaccination and up to eight months after infection, but can vary — are against Covid-19 symptoms, getting infected and getting sick. Protection against severe outcomes, hospitalization and death remains much higher for a longer period of time, but even this decays to some degree, especially for the elderly and those with compromised immune function.
Since the early days of the pandemic, scientists have known that the coronavirus carries a structure called the spike protein, and it uses this crown of spikes to get into the cells it attacks. Our Covid-19 vaccines create antibodies to these spike proteins that bind to the docking sites on the virus, blocking them from infecting our cells.
Yet our safety net against the virus is wearing thin, in part because the virus is changing like a fugitive donning a disguise — picking up mutations that change the shape of its spikes in ways that make it less recognizable to our immune system.
But there’s another piece of the immunity puzzle that scientists are urgently trying to solve, and that is whether some of this drop off in our protection may be a result of the mRNA technology used to build some Covid-19 vaccines, such as those developed by Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech, which were the first in the world to use this platform.
“Some vaccine platforms give a very high degree of protection but the durability isn’t very long,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in an interview with CNN.
Fauci said that the mRNA platform may be one of those.
In clinical trials, the new mRNA vaccines have proven to be astonishingly good at protecting people against illness, hospitalizations and deaths, at least in the short term. Fauci said mRNA vaccines have other advantages, too. It’s relatively fast and easy to redesign them to better protect against new variants, for example.
“We got a really great platform with mRNA,” Fauci said. “But let’s try to be better. Because our experience, maybe it’s peculiar to coronavirus, but I doubt it, is that the durability of the response you can be better on.”
‘We’ve got to get better platforms’
To be fair, Fauci said we won’t know how long immunity induced by these kinds of vaccines may last until mRNA is used to make vaccines against a different type of pathogen, perhaps one that doesn’t change as much as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
Definitive answers may be years away.
In the meantime, he said, we can’t wait. We need to improve the vaccines if we’re going to keep Covid-19 at bay.
“We have very good vaccines, but we’ve got to get better platforms and immunogens, maybe with adjuvants that allow us to have a greater durability of protection,” Fauci said. Adjuvants are extra ingredients in vaccines that help them work better.
Other experts agree.
Deepta Bhattacharya heads a lab at the University of Arizona where he studies the lifespan of plasma cells, a type of long-lasting cell that makes protective antibodies. He’s also interested in how various vaccine technologies influence the persistence of these cells in our bodies.
What we can tell after more than a year of experience with the mRNA vaccines is that their protection starts high but seems to fade more quickly than the immunity that remains after a Covid-19 infection, according to Bhattacharya.
“There have been a few side-by-side studies that have compared the mRNA vaccines to infection-induced immunity, and it seems like it slips a little bit faster than that,” Bhattacharya said.
Though he cautioned that protection after an infection varies greatly from person to person just because everyone’s immune system is a little different. There’s no good way to know, right now, how well any particular person’s immune system responds to a vaccine, which is why it’s important to be vaccinated, even if you’ve already had Covid-19.
He added that when comparing the performance of the mRNA vaccines to adenoviral vector vaccines, such as those developed by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, people initially make a lot more antibodies after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine, but these levels seem to fall pretty steeply by around the six-month mark. Adenovirus vaccines use another virus as a Trojan horse to sneak instructions for making the spike proteins into cells.
With the adenoviral vector vaccines, antibody levels don’t seem to climb as high initially as they do with mRNA vaccines, but they do seem to persist for longer periods at these lower levels, pointing to some difference in the body’s response to them that we don’t fully understand.
In a large study of more than 35,000 health care workers in the United Kingdom, compared to those who were unvaccinated, those who had two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine were about 85% less likely to get a Covid-19 infection, through about two and a half months after their second dose. But by six and a half months, that protection against infection had fallen to about 51%.
The follow up period for the study was between December 7, 2020, when the vaccines were first given to healthcare workers in the UK to Sept. 21, 2021, so it doesn’t include Omicron infections.
Health care workers with two doses of the Astrazeneca adenoviral vector vaccine were about 58% less likely to get a Covid-19 infection compared to those who were unvaccinated, through about two and a half months after vaccination, but the effectiveness of that vaccine appeared to increase over time, cutting the risk of infection by more than 70% about seven months after a second dose.
Health care workers who caught a Covid-19 infection, most of them happening in March 2020, before the era of vaccines, were initially about 86% less likely to be reinfected, and that protection lasted up to a year. After a year, it dropped to about 69% in workers who were unvaccinated, which was still better than the protection from mRNA vaccines alone.
Workers who had caught Covid-19 and went on to be vaccinated had the best protection of all, more than a 90% lower risk of getting Covid-19 again, and that combined protection stayed high for the duration of the study, which was more than 9 months.
This evidence and other studies, said Bhattachayra, suggests our immunity against Covid can be tweaked to make it last longer.
“I do think it’s fair to ask more of our vaccines and that they sort of maintain that protection for longer,” Bhattachayra said.
“I think there’s still very clearly room for improvement because there are certain vaccines that do better” in terms of their durability, he said. “There’s no question about that.”
Other vaccines have needed improvements to help them last longer
Starting at two months of age, doctors recommend that babies get a vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae, or Hib, a common bacteria that can cause serious infections if it invades the lungs, blood or brain. These bacteria are coated with chains of sugars, or polysaccharides, that help mask them to our immune systems.
In the 1980s, scientists figured out that you could use those sugar chains to build a vaccine to protect children from serious infections.
“The initial Hib vaccine was a polysaccharide vaccine, but it did not induce long-lived antibody levels, so we don’t even use it now,” said Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious disease expert who studies how the immune system responds to vaccines at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
Today’s Hib vaccine still contains the sugar chains, but they are linked to protein pieces that stimulate a different part of the immune system to better remember the bacteria. It’s called a protein conjugate vaccine.
Another example of a vaccine that didn’t ultimately provide long-lasting immunity was the pneumococcal vaccine for pneumonia. It, too, started life as a polysaccharide vaccine, but was changed to a protein conjugate after researchers determined that change could extend its protection.
Some vaccines use extra ingredients, called adjuvants, to hyperstimulate the immune system, which increases the strength of the protection people get from them. These kinds of vaccines are often used for older adults and others whose immune systems need an extra kick in the pants, so to speak, to work.
Certain vaccines inherently do this, just because of the way they are designed, Fauci said, and the nanoparticles being built into some experimental vaccines are an example of this.
Fauci added that he’s not sure why the immune response triggered by mRNA vaccines may not be longer lasting. He has some theories, though.
One of the early failures in developing the mRNA technology was that when the chains of molecules called nucleic acids were injected into animals, they triggered an immune response too quickly. The animals got sick and their immune systems destroyed these chains — or instructions — before cells could read them and build the proteins they coded for.
One breakthrough in turning these instructions into vaccines was that the scientists who developed them figured out how to make a chemical change to the mRNA to hide it from the immune system until it could get inside cells, thus, reducing the risk of getting sick.
“They modified the molecule to remove the inflammatory aspect of it, to allow it to be used as a vaccine, that possibly–and I underlined 15 times, possibly–could be reason why,” Fauci said.
“Maybe if we use this mRNA, but add a different adjuvant with it, you might get a really good response, the best of both worlds, you might get the real advantage of an mRNA together with a bit more durability, if you add to it an adjuvant as opposed to having the molecule itself be inherently adjuvant.”
Bhattachyra has another theory about why the mRNA platform may not be lasting as long.
He said these vaccines instruct cells to build spike proteins from the virus and then display them on their surfaces, where they can be seen by the immune system.
But cells are giant compared to viruses — about 100 times larger, he said, and viruses pack about 25 spike protein trimers onto their smaller surface, making them pretty densely packed. A trimer is a type of chemical compound or molecule that has three pieces.
“I don’t know what the density of spike proteins is on a cell; it may not be as high as what it is on a virus, for instance,” Bhattachyra said. No one really knows what the spike-expressing cells look like and how closely they resemble the virus they’re targeting.
“It could be that the spacing is pretty infrequent and you’re just not getting the level of activation that you would want,” he said, adding “that’s pure speculation.”
Planning for the future
The United States is at a point in the pandemic now where health officials are grappling with the fact that to maintain immunity against Covid-19 in the community, the nation will either need to administer booster shots on a regular — or possibly annual — basis, or will need to rollout an entirely new vaccine altogether.
All vaccines have strengths and weaknesses — but some of the nation’s leading vaccine experts argue that more research is needed into the durability of the currently used Covid-19 vaccines as a potential weakness, as vaccine-induced immunity can decline within four to six months.
For instance, during the recent Omicron wave in the United States, the protection that vaccine boosters provide fell more than four months later from more than 90% to around 66% for protection against emergency room visits for Covid-19 and 78% against hospitalizations, Dr. Peter Hotez, CNN medical analyst and virologist and co-director of Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, told CNN.
“The big unknown is this: How much of that decline is due to something quirky because of the Omicron variant? Or, is this a weakness in the technology and it’s not holding up? And it’s very hard to sort out,” Hotez said. “All vaccines have strengths and weaknesses, and it may be that for mRNA that it does not produce durable protection. It could be that you go in, use mRNA vaccines to rapidly immunize a population, stabilize it, but then over time, you’re going to have to come in with a heterologous boost that’s a different technology.”
Hotez, whose lab has developed a Covid-19 vaccine called Corbevax, said that the White House should convene vaccine experts in a special meeting to “pin down” whether the technology has that weakness and what it means for future strategies.
In an effort to find the answer to maintaining durable protection against Covid-19, several research groups are working to develop so-called “next-generation vaccines” that aim to induce longer-lasting protection and even “pan-coronavirus” vaccines, ones that offer protection against multiple variants of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19.
“How do you make the Covid responses induced by vaccines more long-lasting? How do you make this process of inducing long-lived plasma cells more efficient? That’s the name of the game right now,” said Dr. Barton Haynes, director of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute.
“There are a number of groups working on mRNAs for the next generation vaccines full well aware that, for those vaccines to be more long-lasting, breakthroughs need to be made,” he said.
Haynes is also working on a different type of vaccine — a nanoparticle containing fragments of the coronavirus’ spike protein. This vaccine also includes an ingredient that enhances the immune response, known as an adjuvant.
A key long-term goal is to create a more universal vaccine that can work against new variants of this coronavirus, plus others that cause common colds and even ones we haven’t identified yet. The protein-based vaccine is one of several that target conserved sites on the spike protein — ones that don’t mutate, lest they hinder their ability to infect human cells.
And Haynes said research in monkeys appears to show it does a better job than mRNA vaccines at generating those kinds of antibodies that provide broader coverage, as well. This may be due to a combination of how well the adjuvant works to stimulate the immune system, and perhaps the design of the nanoparticle itself, which almost looks like a virus, he added.
Regardless of the vaccine platform, “we’re all going after formulations that will induce durable, long-lasting antibody and other types of T-cell immunity.”
So far during the coronavirus pandemic, vaccine protection has been measured by the presence of antibodies in the blood. Antibodies are proteins made by the immune system to help fight infections. But there is more to the human immune system than just antibodies.
The immune system involves a host of players, including B cells, which produce antibodies, and T cells, which target infected cells during an infection — and T cells are often part of emerging discussions around vaccine durability.
A study published in the journal Cell in January showed just how much of a role the other parts of the immune system play in the durability of protection following Covid-19 vaccination.
The study found that, among 96 vaccinated adults, even though antibody levels decreased against coronavirus variants, the T cells induced by various types of Covid-19 vaccines — the Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson and Novavax vaccines — were able to recognize coronavirus variants, including Omicron, even though the vaccines were developed based on the original coronavirus.
“The important thing for our study was we collected all those samples at the same place with the same techniques and ran all the experiments head-to-head so it was really a fair head-to-head test,” said Shane Crotty, virologist and professor at La Jolla Institute for Immunology, who was an author of the study.
Plus, those vaccines were developed using different technologies. Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech are mRNA vaccines. Johnson & Johnson is a viral vector vaccine. Novavax, which is not yet authorized for emergency use in the United States, is a protein-based vaccine.
“The mRNA vaccines, both Moderna and Pfizer, generated these four categories: antibodies, memory B cells, helper T cells and killer T cells. Overall, the mRNA vaccines generated the best of all four of those,” Crotty said, adding that among people who were vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson, generally there appeared to be less of all four and Novavax appeared to generate somewhat less memory B cells and significantly less killer T cells.
“So, there were some different mixes there,” Crotty said. “Our immunological data are generally consistent with the vaccine efficacy data that’s out there from the clinical trials and real-world studies that in general, the mRNA vaccines are better than J&J in terms of protection from infection but also protection from hospitalization, with Novavax being somewhere in between, but doing quite well.”
Many experts seem to agree that discussions around future Covid-19 vaccination strategies should hinge on what exactly the goal of the vaccines are — to prevent the spread of the coronavirus or to keep people out of the hospital.
“So if your goal is to prevent any new infections in our society, then yeah, we’re going to have to keep boosting, because our antibody levels are going to decline — no matter what kind of vaccine we get,” Jen Gommerman, professor and acting chair in the Department of Immunology at the University of Toronto, told CNN.
She added that, among the vaccines authorized for emergency use in the United States, the rate of decline for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a bit lower than for Moderna’s and Pfizer/BioNTech’s mRNA vaccines. However, the peak level of protection that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine providers is lower than the peak for the mRNA vaccines.
“So, the raw amount of antibody in our serum is going down to a level where you will be susceptible to infection and the only way to get those antibodies back up quickly, is to either get infected or get boosted,” Gommerman said.
“However, if we consider efficacy against hospitalization and severe disease, the data coming out show that three doses of the mRNA vaccine confirm excellent protection against hospitalization, ventilation and death,” she said. “For me, personally, I would get a fourth dose if I knew it would serve public health reasons. But for me personally, I don’t feel I need a fourth dose to protect myself against severe disease, hospitalization or death.”
‘Many more questions still need answers’
There are still many questions left to answer about Covid-19 vaccines and immunology, John Wherry, director of the Institute for Immunology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, wrote in an email to CNN.
Those questions include: How long do memory B cells and memory T cells last? How do the vaccines containing the original coronavirus, identified in Wuhan, China, induce effective immune memory against all the variants so far? What immune mechanisms provide protection from infection versus protection from severe disease, hospitalization and death? Why do different people respond differently to these vaccines?
“These and many more questions still need answers if we are going to use this platform most effectively,” Wherry wrote. Such questions also need answers in the context of vaccine durability, especially as the durability of protection and the durability of immune responses themselves are related — but not the same, according to Wherry.
For the mRNA vaccines, “durability of protection is on par with other vaccine types from the analyses we have seen on the adenoviral platforms versus mRNA. Durability of immune responses — it’s been difficult to do really precise comparative studies longitudinally over a time frame relevant to answer this question,” Wherry wrote in his email.
After all, the vaccines have only been around for about a year and a half, and answering questions around durability precisely can be founded by the introduction of booster shots and the incidence of breakthrough infections.
“This later point is relevant because it dramatically influences the durability to immune responses over time,” Wherry wrote about breakthrough infections. “The bottom line is that the data so far look very promising for durability of immune responses and protection from severe disease. Protection from mild disease is much more difficult for this virus and might only be achieved transiently when antibody levels are extremely high.”
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Graham, Stanford beat Arizona 5-4; advance to Pac-12 finals
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Carter Graham hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the third and top-seeded Stanford beat Arizona 5-4 to advance to the championship game of the Pac-12 Tournament. Stanford plays the winner of Oregon State-UCLA in the first-ever Pac-12 title game. Brock Jones walked to lead off the bottom of the third, stole second base and then scored when Graham — who went into the game 0-for-9 in the tournament — hit his conference-leading 20th home run of the season to make it 3-2. Tommy Splaine pulled an RBI triple down the line in left and scored on Mac Bingham’s sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth to trim the Wildcats’ deficit to 5-4 but Tyler Casagrande fouled out, stranding two base runners, to end the threat. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/28/graham-stanford-beat-arizona-5-4-advance-to-pac-12-finals/ | 2022-05-28T23:32:43Z |
LINKÖPING, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) launches a new generation of its cloud-based teaching platform Sectra Education Portal. It will greatly enhance students' learning outside the classroom with significant improvements in usability and functionality. Aligned with Sectra's overall commitment to deliver cloud-first software, it will facilitate for the hundreds of medical schools using the platform to bridge the gap between education and their students' professional careers.
"We want to give students the power to get as close to their future reality as they possibly can and at the same time help teachers to manage education efficiently in a landscape where we envisage an explosive increase in medical knowledge. Teachers and students will now be able to access Sectra's unique visualization tools and clinical learning material through a completely new cloud-based web portal to further support that goal," says Johan Carlegrim, President of Sectra's business unit Medical Education.
A growing need for care along with a rapid increase in medical knowledge is creating challenges when it comes to training healthcare personnel effectively. Managing these challenges requires new ways of working and new tools in medical education. The digital tools and actual patient cases in Sectra Education Portal help create a bridge between training and healthcare. When students can realistically interact with patient cases, it creates deeper understanding of and insight into anatomy as well as the body's functions and processes. This improves the learning process and helps students develop their analytical and problem-solving skills.
The "Best in KLAS" award-winning Sectra PACS is powering the teaching platform to enable the fast rendering of 3D images and provides a realistic learning experience by using the tools used in real clinical practice. The new generation of Sectra Education Portal has been developed to support students to browse and explore from their own devices no matter where they study from, as well as help teachers to prepare lessons. This makes it easier for universities to scale out usage to large numbers of teachers and students. As the platform is cloud-based the users get access to new functionality and clinical tools from anywhere and as soon as they become available.
The new generation of Sectra Education Portal will be available for customers in the Fall 2022.
The Sectra Education Portal is a subscription-based Software-as-a-Service solution that provides visualization tools and content at the university, at home or at the hospital. The portal includes a large number of anonymized medical cases and images that have been collected in collaboration with Sectra's customers. It comprises anatomy, histopathology, radiology, trauma, orthopedics, oncology, surgery and other specialties. Teachers can also choose to import and use their own content, which allows them to customize their lessons. The platform is provided by Sectra's business unit Medical Education and is used by educational institutions and hospitals in over 60 countries worldwide. The number of unique users increased nearly 40% from 2020 to 2021 and the number of subscribers to the cloud service increased 21% during the 2021/22 fiscal year.
Get a preview of the new Sectra Education Portal at AMEE
The new generation of the teaching platform will be showcased at booth #61 during the yearly conference of the Association for Medical Education, which is held in Lyon, France, August 27-31. Read more and book a meeting with Sectra at AMEE 2022.
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Sectra assists hospitals throughout the world to enhance the efficiency of care, universities and institutions to boost medical education, and authorities and defense forces in Europe to protect society's most sensitive information. Thereby, Sectra contributes to a healthier and safer society. The company was founded in 1978, has its head office in Linköping, Sweden, with direct sales in 19 countries, and operates through partners worldwide. Sales in the 2021/2022 fiscal year totaled SEK 1,632 million. The Sectra share is quoted on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. For more information, visit Sectra's website.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) posted monthly metrics for May 2022 in the investor relations section of its website at https://ir.iac.com/.
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IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) builds companies. We are guided by curiosity, a questioning of the status quo, and a desire to invent or acquire new products and brands. From the single seed that started as IAC over two decades ago have emerged 11 public companies and generations of exceptional leaders. We will always evolve, but our basic principles of financially disciplined opportunism will never change. IAC is today comprised of category leading businesses including Angi Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI), Dotdash Meredith and Care.com among many others ranging from early stage to established businesses. IAC is headquartered in New York City with business locations worldwide.
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TIFTON — The newest edition of the literary magazine at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was unveiled to the public on Thursday at a “Pegasus” launch party hosted by the Publishing Process class at ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture.
“Pegasus” is a regional journal that publishes photographs, poetry, and fictional stories submitted by high school and undergraduate students who are enrolled in schools located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina as well as ABAC students, alumni, faculty and staff. The magazine received more than 70 submissions for the spring 2022 edition.
“Our team has worked diligently to produce this journal, and we are proud to be able to share it with everyone,” Audra McCallum, a junior Writing and Communication major at ABAC who serves as the “Pegasus” team CEO, said. “We are thankful for the submitters and look forward to honoring their talented work.”
“Pegasus” is produced annually by the Publishing Process class instructed by Rachael Price, an assistant professor of English at ABAC. Students in the class are given the opportunity to practice their editing, creative writing, and design skills throughout the publishing process.
The launch party gave attendees the opportunity to learn more about “Pegasus” and hear from several of the authors who submitted entries.
For more information about the publication, interested persons can contact Price at rprice@abac.edu.
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Clinics in Allentown, New Tripoli and Whitehall
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upstream Rehabilitation, the nation's largest dedicated outpatient physical therapy provider, has added a new clinic partner in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.
Transform Rehabilitation has single clinics in Allentown, New Tripoli and Whitehall. The parties completed the transaction on Tuesday.
New Jersey natives and childhood friends Kyle Lance and Thomas Fraind founded Transform Rehabilitation in late 2018 and saw their first patients at the start of 2019.
"We've been successful, with year-over-year growth in each of the clinics," said Lance, who earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Scranton. "But Thomas and I were looking for a partner that can enhance our administrative functions, recruiting and expansion plans."
Fraind, who received a doctor of physical therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University, noted that the partnership will help Transform grow while allowing its founders to remain active in their communities.
"Kyle and I are clinicians first and foremost, and caring for our patients and the communities where we all live is what drives our practice," Fraind said. "That approach will be enhanced as we grow Transform into a bigger, more successful business with Upstream."
Phil Christian, Upstream's senior vice president of business development, worked closely with the founders on the transaction.
"We're thrilled to welcome Kyle, Thomas and their team to the Upstream family," Christian said. "They have a strong vision for what they want Transform to become, and Upstream sees a great opportunity to help them achieve it."
For more information about Transform, visit transformrehabilitation.com.
Birmingham, Ala.-based Upstream (urpt.com) also serves Pennsylvania through its Drayer Physical Therapy brand, which has more than 60 clinics throughout the state.
Upstream's other acquisition partners this year include Oasis Physical & Sports Rehab in Washington, Rapid Rehabilitation in Virginia, Crescent Physical Therapy in South Carolina, and ACTS Occupational and Physical Therapy in Louisiana.
Overall, Upstream comprises more than 1,200 owned or managed clinics in 28 states.
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Adapt Now to debut today at Customer Contact Center Week in Las Vegas
DENVER, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC), a leading global customer experience (CX) technology and services innovator for end-to-end digital CX solutions, today announced the availability of Adapt Now, outsourcing capabilities to drive improved CX outcomes with guaranteed cost savings to businesses.
Adapt Now will be demonstrated today at Customer Contact Week (CCW) in Las Vegas. Details on the new capabilities are available in Booth #111, as well as a detailed workshop today from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. PDT. The workshop will provide an enhanced view of the changing economic environment and its downstream impacts on CX, as well as tangible actions brands can execute quickly to meet customers' expectations.
"Brands are grappling with a host of economic pressures and uncertainties," said Nick Cerise, Chief Marketing Officer, TTEC. "Inflationary economics including staffing and wage pressure are driving up costs while consumer confidence is increasingly shaky. Adapt Now is built on proven methodologies which drive guaranteed cost savings, while improving CX outcomes."
Smart companies are positioning themselves for a prolonged, soft consumer economy. Adapt Now helps brands turn economic uncertainty into opportunity by driving digital engagement to enable operational efficiencies and cost savings. Proven strategies include innovative outsourcing approaches for sales, customer care, back office, fraud prevention, and tech support.
TTEC's strategic Adapt Now methodology rapidly deploys proprietary AI-enabled digital transformation applications to help identify cost savings and CX improvement opportunities across six categories:
- Outsourcing expansion and diversification
- Geographic diversity
- Work from anywhere
- Leveraging digital channels
- Intelligent automation
- Workforce optimization
TTEC's 40-year history of reinventing responsive CX models, including proven approaches to geographic diversity, intelligent automation, emergent digital capabilities, and valuable work from home/remote processes underpin the Adapt Now model.
"These tried and true capabilities will help business leaders increase operational efficiencies and savings while providing customer experiences that build brand loyalty over the long term," concluded Cerise.
About TTEC
TTEC Holdings, Inc.(NASDAQ:TTEC) is one of the largest global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovators for end-to-end, digital CX solutions. The Company delivers leading CX technology and operational CX orchestration at scale through its proprietary cloud-based CXaaS (Customer Experience as a Service) platform. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC's outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step the customer journey. Leveraging next-gen digital and cognitive technology, the Company's Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, conversational messaging, CRM, automation (AI / ML and RPA), and analytics solutions. The Company's Engage business delivers digital customer engagement, customer acquisition & growth, content moderation, fraud prevention, and data annotation solutions. Founded in 1982, the Company's singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client NPS scores across the globe. The Company's nearly 62,000 employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results. To learn more, visit us at www.ttec.com.
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Celtics reach NBA Finals, hold off Heat 100-96 in Game 7
By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer
MIAMI (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each added 24 and the Boston Celtics held off a frantic rally in the final seconds to beat the Miami Heat 100-96 on Sunday night and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.
Al Horford added 14 rebounds for the Celtics, who never trailed on the way to pulling off a Game 7 win on the road — and not including the bubble, that was the first such victory for the storied franchise since beating Milwaukee for the 1974 NBA title.
Next up for Boston: the Golden State Warriors in a series that starts Thursday in San Francisco.
Jimmy Butler, who willed Miami into Game 7 by scoring 47 points on Friday in Boston, led the Heat with 35 points in what became their season finale. Bam Adebayo added 25 for the Heat, who were down 11 with under 3 minutes to go before trying one last rally.
An 9-0 run, capped by a 3-pointer from Max Strus with 51 seconds left, got the Heat within 98-96. They had a chance for the lead with about 17 seconds to go when Butler tried a 3-pointer from the right wing, but it missed — and the Celtics escaped.
Boston forced the Heat into nine consecutive misses during a crucial stretch of the fourth quarter, using that stretch to turn an 82-79 lead into a 90-79 edge — and the Celtics, who had lost each of their last four trips to the East finals, found a way to hold on.
Kyle Lowry scored 15 for the Heat. Grant Williams finished with 11 for the Celtics.
The Celtics came out flying. The Heat came out the opposite of flying.
Boston’s lead was 32-17 after one quarter — the largest ever by a road team after 12 minutes of a Game 7, four points bigger than Golden State’s lead over the Los Angeles Lakers back in the 1977 playoffs.
The Celtics set that tone with defense; they held Miami to 33% shooting in the opening quarter, 1 for 7 from 3-point range and outscored the Heat 13-4 on fast breaks.
The lead was still 15 with 2:36 left in the half, when Miami showed signs of life.
An 11-2 run is how the Heat ended the half, the burst sparked by 3s from Strus and Butler, then capped by four free throws from Lowry in the final 29 seconds. Butler was up to 24 points at the break — he didn’t miss a single second — and Miami had gotten within 55-49 going into the third.
Miami thought it had gotten within 56-54 when Strus rattled in a corner 3 early in the third. But the Celtics answered with a 9-1 run, which was even worse — the NBA replay center in Secaucus, New Jersey decided that Strus had stepped out of bounds, his 3 came off the board while the game was going, and a 56-54 game became 65-52.
TIP-INS
Celtics: Derrick White had to leave early in the fourth quarter because he was bleeding after his head got struck by Adebayo under a basket. … The Celtics became the first team to get three road wins over Miami in the same playoff series. Road teams went 5-2 in the East finals, Boston going 3-1 on the Heat home court.
Heat: Butler was the second NBA player this season to play every second of a game. The other was Oklahoma City’s Georgios Kalaitzakis, who played all 48 minutes of the Thunder’s season-ending 50-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. … Sixth Man of the Year Tyler Herro returned from a three-game absence because of a groin injury, but went scoreless in seven minutes.
GAME 7 HISTORY
Boston improved to 26-9 in Game 7s. Miami fell to 6-5 in such games, and lost for the first time in five Game 7s at home under coach Erik Spoelstra.
HOME DOGS
Miami was a 2.5-point underdog at tipoff according to FanDuel Sportsbook, marking the second time in the last 20 Game 7s — excluding the bubble restart in 2020, when all the games were at Walt Disney World — that the home team wasn’t favored. The other was Houston in the 2018 Western Conference finals; the injury-plagued Rockets were 6.5-point underdogs and lost to Golden State 101-92.
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200-year-old tree explodes because of Oregon heat wave, expert says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - During the seven-day heat wave in Portland, a huge branch of an oak tree broke and fell in the Eastmoreland neighborhood, taking down power lines with it. It looks like the heat may have caused the tree to explode.
The tree, estimated to be more than 200 years old, looked perfectly healthy, but seven days of temperatures at 95 degrees or above may have been the cause of the branch falling. The branch was estimated to weigh roughly 30,000 pounds.
No one was hurt and the property damage was minimal. But it was a healthy and regularly maintained tree.
The old oak had just gone through the longest heat wave on record in the Portland area.
That kind of heat is not healthy for people, but it’s also not healthy for even the oldest and most resilient trees.
Arborist Michael Jolliff told KPTV how intense heat can cause a tree to explode.
“That [heat] tends to cause thermal changes inside the tree in the wood tissues and also the buildup of gases inside the tree,” he said. “That can be explosive and sudden.”
Jolliff said these explosions happen in the big old trees, especially oaks, the kind loved for the shade they bring in the summer’s heat. He said the weight of these trees is also a factor.
“We have seen it in a sense explode because, under that amount of weight, you hear it. It’s very dynamic,” he said.
The aftermath looks like an explosion, too, as the tree spontaneously pulled itself apart.
In Powell Park last week, another huge branch came down. Jolliff said there was some rot there, but he also thinks heat and the massive tree’s weight played a part.
A warming climate could mean people will see more explosions in trees, he said.
“We’re going to continue to see it because of the way the heat is trending,” said Jolliff. “There isn’t any real precursor or warnings, and that’s the problem. No tree is perfectly safe.”
Jolliff said sometimes they can brace a tree’s possible failure points, but that is not foolproof.
The heritage tree survived more than 200 years and a slew of ice storms. But Portland’s heat may have been too much for one of Eastmoreland’s favorite old oaks.
The tree will have to be completely removed.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.30 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares in the capital of the Company, payable on October 7, 2022 to shareholders of record on September 22, 2022.
Dividends are designated to be eligible dividends pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to eligible dividends.
Dividends are declared and payable in U.S. dollars. Shareholders may elect to receive their dividends in Canadian dollars. Details regarding the election procedure are available on our website at www.westfraser.com in the "Investors/Stock Information/Dividends" section.
About West Fraser
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.
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EDMONTON, AB, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, announced today that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results for its third quarter fiscal year 2022 on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time | 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The Company will report its financial results for the third quarter fiscal year 2022 after the close of markets that same day.
Conference Call Details
Miguel Martin, Chief Executive Officer, and Glen Ibbott, Chief Financial Officer, will host the conference call and question and answer period. This weblink has also been posted to the Company's "Investor Info" link at https://investor.auroramj.com/ under "News & Events".
About Aurora
Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry, serving both the medical and consumer markets. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis, dedicated to helping people improve their lives. The Company's adult-use brand portfolio includes Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71, Daily Special, and Whistler, as well as CBD brands, Reliva and KG7. Medical cannabis brands include MedReleaf, CanniMed, Aurora, Whistler Medical Marijuana Co, and Pedanios. Driven by science and innovation, and with a focus on high-quality cannabis products, Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, performance, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched. Learn more at www.auroramj.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Aurora's common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol "ACB" and is a constituent of the S&P/TSX Composite Index.
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These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Forward looking information or statements contained in this news release have been developed based on assumptions managements considers to be reasonable. Material factors or assumptions involved in developing forward-looking statements include, without limitation, publicly available information from governmental sources as well as from market research and industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry which the Company believes to be reasonable. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the ability to retain key personnel, the ability to continue investing in infrastructure to support growth, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the continued quality of our products, customer experience and retention, the development of third party government and non-government consumer sales channels, management's estimates of consumer demand in Canada and in jurisdictions where the Company exports, expectations of future results and expenses, the risk of successful integration of acquired business and operations, management's estimation that SG&A will grow only in proportion of revenue growth, the ability to expand and maintain distribution capabilities, the impact of competition, the general impact of financial market conditions, the yield from cannabis growing operations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, and the possibility for changes in laws, rules, and regulations in the industry, epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of COVID-19, and other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated September 27, 2021 (the "AIF") and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and filed with and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.
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Bucks forward Khris Middleton out at least 2 more games
By STEVE MEGARGEE
AP Sports Writer
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will miss at least two more games in the Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Boston Celtics as he recovers from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.Middleton hasn’t played since injuring his knee in Game 2 of the Bucks’ five-game, first-round victory win over the Chicago Bulls. The Bucks and Celtics are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 on Saturday in Milwaukee. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer acknowledged after practice Thursday that Middleton wouldn’t play either of the next two games, but was upbeat about the three-time All-Star’s long-term prognosis. When he was asked about the possibility that Middleton could play later in the Celtics series, Budenholzer replied, “We’ll see.” | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/05/celtics-smart-optimistic-hell-be-available-for-game-3/ | 2022-05-05T21:20:48Z |
When most of us read the words "plant-based diet," we tend to think of foods such as kale salads and grain bowls or trendy meat replacements. But there is one nonmeat option that's gaining traction as the newest superfood: seaweed.
Seaweed -- yes, the brownish-green ribbons and bundles of oceanic plantlike matter that wash up on beaches -- is in fact edible. Nori, the papery sheets used to wrap sushi rolls and as a ramen bowl garnish, is likely the most well-known and enjoyed seaweed, but these large, leafy algae come in hundreds of colorful varieties, including wakame, kombu, red dulse and sugar kelp.
Seaweed helps to support other marine life and to clean the water surrounding it. When out of the water, it can bring more nutrition and minerals to our diets.
"Even though we try to eat healthy, we're relying on land-based, soil-based agriculture for the most part," said Sarah Redmond, founder and owner of Springtide Seaweed in Gouldsboro, Maine. "Seaweed is a really interesting alternative because it provides those nutrients that are really hard to find in other land plants."
With several companies bringing seaweed-based foods to the market, it's getting easier than ever to taste the sea. Here's why we all can benefit from seaweed.
Good for humans and the environment
For humans, seaweed is a one-stop shop for our crucial nutrient needs. "Seaweed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and minerals," said Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine.
Though nutritional profiles vary slightly between green, brown and red varieties, across the board seaweed contains a number of vitamins, including B, C, E and K, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, amino acids, polyphenols and 10 times more minerals than land-based plants, according to a recent study. These essential minerals include iron, calcium and iodine.
"Seaweeds have this ability to concentrate all the trace minerals in the ocean that we cannot access," Redmond said. "They are sort of this balancing food that we can return some of those trace elements back into our bodies and into our diets."
And when used as a fertilizer for land-based farming, seaweed can add those essential nutrients back into the soil, improving its health.
However, you don't need to pile your plate high with seaweed because it can absorb high amounts of minerals. "Some brown kelps, such as the sugar kelp grown in New England, are very high in iodine," Camire said. "They have so much iodine that consumers are advised to eat it no more than three times per week."
Since the concentration of specific nutrients in seaweed can interact with various medications, check with your doctor if you have a thyroid condition or take blood thinners before going all in.
Seaweed is just as beneficial to water systems as it is to our personal health. Carbon capture might be the buzzword of the moment in the fight to mitigate the climate crisis, but seaweed has been doing it naturally all this time. "Seaweed pulls carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and uses it to make more carbohydrates," Camire said. "We are not sure how much seaweed farming it would take to have a significant effect on global warming, but it helps."
Seaweed also works as a component of regenerative aquaculture by consuming nitrogen and phosphorus, two elements that can harm the ocean when found in large quantities. "Seaweed also provides a place for smaller sea creatures to hide from predators," establishing refuge environments that can help restore diverse marine life in overfished habitats, Camire said.
Even better: Seaweed requires no fertilizer or pesticides to grow in the ocean, whether it's farmed there or harvested wild.
How to add seaweed to your everyday meals
OK, now you may be convinced that seaweed is worth sampling. But there's no need to forage for it -- not that you'd want to. Make sure the seaweed products you're getting are certified organic or tested for heavy metal content, Camire said, because "some types of seaweed are more likely to have heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and arsenic."
Other than eating lots of temaki rolls and packaged seaweed snacks or adding more nori sheets to your ramen, there are several ways to incorporate edible seaweed into your meal routine.
Springtide Seaweed air-dries kelp and mills it into powder for seasonings such as Italian kelp and Red Bay seasoning, which can be sprinkled on everything from popcorn to garlic bread. Add dried kelp ribbons to soups, stews or any dish where you'd sauté kale and other leafy greens. "We try to put seaweed in a form that's easy for people to use and incorporate into their diet," Redmond said.
Want your kelp for breakfast? Atlantic Sea Farms, another Maine seaweed producer, incorporates kelp into frozen smoothie cubes alongside antioxidant-rich fruits such as cranberries and blueberries. If you're feeling spicy, try some of their kelp-based kimchi. To turn up the heat, add some kelp hot sauce from Alaska's Barnacle Foods.
Or if you prefer your seaweed on the grill, Akua makes kelp burgers and ground kelp, which can be transformed into meatballs, used in tacos or anywhere else ground meat usually makes an appearance on the menu.
You can even have seaweed that satisfies a sweet tooth in the form of kelp chocolate bars (plain or with potato chips) or by making your own chocolate chip cookies that sneak powdered kelp into the mix.
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With the advent of Big Data, it’s now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What’s clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Dallas using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.
Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.
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#30. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Park District
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (670 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2100 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201-1954
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#29. Toulouse Cafe and Bar (Dallas)
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (276 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, European
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3314 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205-4034
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. Cane Rosso
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (468 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2612 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226-1402
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. Original Market Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (346 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 4434 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219-1716
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. E Bar Tex-Mex
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (202 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1901 North Haskell Avenue #120, Dallas, TX 75204
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Celebration
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (351 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Healthy
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4503 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209-3197
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Fearing’s Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (645 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2121 McKinney Ave The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, TX 75201-1873
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#23. Ocean Prime
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (399 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2101 Cedar Springs Rd Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75201-2104
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (359 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 306 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Lavendou
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (288 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 19009 Preston Rd Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75252-2496
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. YO Ranch Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,263 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,203 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 10428 Lombardy Ln., Dallas, TX 75220
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#18. Al Biernat’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (803 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-2313
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. Kenny’s Italian Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (389 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5100 Belt Line Rd Ste 764 Suite 764, Dallas, TX 75254-7036
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. Truck Yard
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (281 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $
– Address: 5624 Sears St, Dallas, TX 75206-7118
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Meso Maya Comida y Copas
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,139 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1611 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75202-1227
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. The Woolworth
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (271 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1520 Elm St Suite 201, Dallas, TX 75201-3509
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#13. S & D Oyster Co
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (264 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2701 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204-2521
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. Saint Martin’s Wine Bistro
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (295 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, European
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 3020 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206-6030
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. Uchi Dallas
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (289 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Japanese, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2817 Maple Ave Above Uchi Dallas, Dallas, TX 75201-1403
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Rodeo Goat
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (885 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1926 Market Center Blvd At Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX 75207-3317
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#9. The Capital Grille
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (447 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 500 Crescent Ct, Dallas, TX 75201
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#8. Bob’s Steak & Chop House
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (415 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202-1961
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#7. Maple Leaf Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (311 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Cafe, Diner
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 12817 Preston Rd Ste 129, Dallas, TX 75230-7204
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#6. Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (910 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2401 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201-1938
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#5. Eatzi’s Market & Bakery
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (466 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3403 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-4215
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#4. Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,442 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5000 Belt Line Rd Ste 775, Dallas, TX 75254-6747
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#3. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,591 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220-4349
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#2. rise n°1
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,153 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5360 W Lovers Ln # 220, Dallas, TX 75209-4262
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#1. Cafe 43
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (272 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: George W. Bush Presidential Library 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205
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Don't miss your chance to join the Club on June 10th!
PHOENIX, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Club Fomo team is excited to announce that the first-ever real-world NFT club has come to life this week with the grand opening of the Club's first location! The Club FOMO team wanted to share this accolade with loved ones, community members, and friends alike at the first in-person event held Wednesday May 18th!
Many well-known guests were in attendance, including Cordell Broadus, Shiv Jain, and CryptoWendyO, and have already taken an early interest in Club Fomo and its future in the Web3 space.
International press also attended the heavily anticipated opening to be of the first to experience Club FOMO. The Club FOMO team spoke with reporters on their plans to expand to exclusive locations in Miami and Dubai by 2023.
Club Fomo has made it a point to shed light on NFT artists, displaying the collections of Bored Ape Yacht Club, OnChainMonkey, and other coveted NFTs owned by Founder George Gebran and team. The Phoenix space was designed by internationally renowned physical and NFT artist, Robbi Firestone, who is also Club FOMOs very own Creative Director. So far, this project has proven to be a huge success and is raising up the Phoenix art scene to bring prosperity to the beloved neighborhood.
As a private club and event space, Club FOMO revolves around an exceptional, international community of Web3-curious creators, collectors, and beyond. The renovated building will host monthly gatherings for international and local VIPs, artists, influencers, the public, and community members to purchase NFTs, seek education, and share their NFT projects and artwork. In addition, a Virtual Club FOMO will be opening in the metaverse soon!
Limited public access will be granted for Club FOMO events, so don't miss joining this highly anticipated social club.
Public mint of Street of Dreams NFTs will be live June 10th and supply will be extremely limited, so join Club FOMO's Discord and Twitter for the latest updates on mint day and more!
About Club FOMO
Like the vision of a Phoenix rising from the ashes, a new next-gen Web3 concept is emerging – Club FOMO. In an industrial-residential area east of downtown Phoenix, a historical building has been reborn as Club FOMO. Club FOMO welcomes MVP athletes, VCs, Hollywood A-listers, Grammy winners, comedians, performers, poet laureates, and other artists in a unique, exciting setting that fosters the creation, display, and sale of NFTs.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today announced that on May 24, 2022 the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per common share for the second quarter of fiscal 2022.
The dividend will be paid on June 24, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 10, 2022.
About Big Lots, Inc.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is a leading home discount retailer and a Fortune 500 company, operating 1,438 stores in 47 states, as well as a best-in-class ecommerce platform with expanded capabilities via BOPIS, curbside pickup, Instacart and same day delivery across thousands of items. The company's product assortment is focused on home essentials: Furniture, Seasonal, Soft Home, Food, Consumables and Hard Home. Ranked one of the fastest-growing eCommerce businesses by Digital Commerce 360 and the recipient of Home Textiles Today's 2021 Retail Titan Award, Big Lots' mission is to help people Live BIG and Save Lots. The company strives to be the BIG difference for a better life by delivering exceptional value to customers through the ultimate treasure hunt shopping experience, building a "best places to grow" culture, rewarding shareholders with consistent growth and top-tier returns and doing good in local communities. For more information about the company, visit biglots.com.
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Forward-looking statements that the company makes herein and in other reports and releases are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, developments related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, current economic and credit conditions, the cost of goods, the inability to successfully execute strategic initiatives, competitive pressures, economic pressures on customers and the company, the availability of brand name closeout merchandise, trade restrictions, freight costs, the risks discussed in the Risk Factors section of the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors discussed from time to time in other filings with the SEC, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. This release should be read in conjunction with such filings, and you should consider all of these risks, uncertainties and other factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements.
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Infant left in vehicle dies after father arrested in Georgia, police say
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) - An 8-month-old infant is dead after allegedly being left in a vehicle by her father on Tuesday.
Hospital staff at Piedmont Eastside Emergency Room alerted police after the dead child was brought in by her grandmother, WGCL reported.
Investigators later learned the girl was left in a vehicle by her father, Davied Japez McCorry Whatley, 20, who surrendered himself to Snellville police earlier that day for an unrelated probation violation.
Whatley has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the infant girl’s death.
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Police said that Whatley failed to inform them that his daughter was in the car for the several hours that he was in custody.
Whatley’s vehicle, a 2007 Mazda 3, was found in the parking lot of Snellville City Hall near the dumpsters.
The Snellville Police Department has requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation take over the investigation.
Meanwhile, Whatley remains in Gwinnett County jail.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The B20 Indonesia Digitalization Task Force has successfully held the G20 - B20 dialogue forum last week at Hotel Mulia, Jakarta.
Minister of Communication and Information of the Republic of Indonesia Johnny G. Plate, Chair of the G20 Indonesia Digital Economy Working Group Mira Tayyiba, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and Chair of B20 Indonesia Arsjad Rasjid, Chair of B20 Indonesia Shinta Kamdani, and Chair of B20 Indonesia Digitalization Task Force Ririek Adriansyah as well as global business leaders were in attendance during the forum.
The meeting discussed several recommendations that the B20 Indonesia Digitalization Task Force prepared following a series of discussions held during the past six months.
Chair of B20 Indonesia Digitalization Task Force Ririek Adriansyah opened the forum by presenting the strategic and objective issues that the Digitalization Task Force aims to achieve.
"The essence of our work as Indonesia's B20 Digitalization Task Force is to ensure that digitalization could drive future growth while bridging the digital divide, which eventually leads to an inclusive digital transformation," said Ririek, who is also the President Director of PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom).
Ririek presented the four recommendations that the Digitalization Task Force proposes.
First, driving universal connectivity by ensuring to support universal access for participation in the digital economy and government services, ensuring inclusive government services and eliminating digital divide.
Second, building foundation for sustainable and resilient digital economy, with the goal of accelerating development of digital infrastructure
Third, ensuring a digital-ready mindset for individuals and micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs), and enabling MSMEs through access to digital platforms.
Lastly, promoting risk and evidence-based, interoperable, and technology-neutral cybersecurity standards and best practices that support companies' efforts to protect their networks.
Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G. Plate said he appreciated the steps and recommendations that the B20 Digitalization Task Force proposed in the B20-G20 Dialogue. According to the Minister of Communication and Informatics, the world today is a digitized one, and the digital economy will be bigger in the global market.
"Although we have a palpable enormous economic potential, there are challenges before us that we must face together, of course with public-private collaboration. One of which is the digital divide, especially in developing countries," the Minister of Communication and Information said.
Minister Johnny said the discussion and recommendations from the B20 Digitalization Task Force greatly help the Government, since the recommendations are in line with Indonesia's G20 Presidency main vision to create an inclusive, empowering and sustainable digital ecosystem.
Meanwhile, responding to the recommendation of the B20 Digitalization Task Force, Mira Tayyiba, Chair of the G20 Indonesia Digital Economy Working Group said the government, especially the G20 Presidency, benefits significantly from the business and industry collaboration, which contributed to ensuring that public policies, including policies related to digital, could benefit all levels of the Indonesian society.
"We believe that this collaboration will enable the government to determine fair and practical policies, and to create a better policy space in the digital sector. The G20 Indonesia Digital Economy Working Group also encourages collaboration between innovation actors such as start-ups, venture capitalists, corporations and the government to support digital innovation," she said.
Recognizing the important role of the digital economy in many aspects of life, the G20 Indonesia Digital Economy Working Group is also committed to gaining more significant economic benefits from digitalization to achieve a resilient recovery.
Chairman of KADIN Indonesia who is also Chairman of B20 Indonesia, Arsjad Rasjid said that the world has been transformed by technological disruption. Roughly 52 percent of companies have gone bankrupt or were acquired because they couldn't keep up with the digitalization trend. Similar phenomenon also happened in Indonesia, not impacting big companies but also MSMEs that are the backbone of the Indonesian economy. With digitalization, Indonesia can achieve the next economic growth of up to USD 150 billion by 2025 as well as the potential to add 20 million net jobs by 2030. To achieve this goal, there are two major challenges, namely the digital infrastructure gap and the lack of digital skills or digital literacy.
Furthermore, Chair of B20 Indonesia Shinta Kamdani said the B20-G20 dialogue was designed to be a platform for public and business collaboration to express their concerns and propose their solutions. This dialogue, Shinta said, is expected to produce something concrete. "I am very optimistic that our policy recommendations will bring tremendous contributions to society in the future. Throughout the process, the formulation of these policy recommendations was rife with conflicting debates and arguments, which were able to spur the diversity of thoughts and aspirations from more than twenty countries, with different circumstances and abilities," Shinta said.
The B20 Indonesia Digitalization Task Force has completed its tasks for the last six months in 2022 with the presentation of these recommendations.
"On behalf of the leadership of the B20 Indonesia Digitalization Task Force, we would like to thank the inputs, thoughts, and ideas from more than 100 members of the task force that supported the formulation of these four recommendations formulation, which are expected to provide great benefits for business people, especially in G20 member countries as well as for the global economy," Ririek said. Telkom Indonesia as a state-owned enterprise continues to contribute in the three domains to support the recommendation through acceleration the formation of Indonesia's digital connectivity, platform and services. Through these three business focuses and ongoing investments, hopefully Telkom can become the engine of the nation's digital transformation in realizing digital inclusive.
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Man accused of luring more than 100 children into making child porn
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Gray News) - A 24-year-old California man was arrested on accusations of producing and distributing child pornography. Authorities believe he convinced dozens of children to send him sexually explicit images of themselves and others.
Demetrius Carl Davis, 24, was booked Tuesday on felony charges of committing a lewd or lascivious act with a child under 14, according to jail records. He is ineligible for bail.
Davis is suspected of communicating with over 100 children in the guise of a young girl named Lizzy. Sgt. Rodney Grassmann, a spokesman for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, says Davis used social media accounts to connect with the victims and “groom” them.
More than 80 victims have been identified across the United States, and at least 15 others are believed to live internationally.
Victims in the U.S. lived in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin, according to media reports.
Grassmann said the victims vary in age, but most are between the ages of 6 and 13.
Davis is accused of using sexually explicit language in conversations with the victims and sending them videos of child pornography. He is also accused of telling the children to make child pornography that showed them “engaging in sexual acts with their siblings and other children,” according to Grassmann.
The Sacramento Internet Crimes Against Children task force learned about Davis’ alleged crimes after receiving a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
During a search of Davis’ home in December 2021, investigators found recordings of “children engaging in sexual acts,” Grassmann says. Forensic analysis allegedly revealed files of child pornography in Davis’ cell phones and social media accounts.
Authorities are encouraging parents to check their children’s electronic devices for any suspect communication from late 2020 to December 2021. Those who believe their children have been victimized should contact the ICAC task force.
Davis is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
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BEIJING (AP) — Drone company DJI Technology Co has temporarily suspended business activities in Russia and Ukraine to prevent use of its drones in combat, in a rare case of a Chinese company pulling out of Russia because of the war.
“DJI is internally reassessing compliance requirements in various jurisdictions. Pending the current review, DJI will temporarily suspend all business activities in Russia and Ukraine,” the company said in a statement released Tuesday.
Many Western brands and companies have withdrawn from the Russian market due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, but Chinese firms have kept operating there. Beijing has refrained from publicly criticizing Russia over the war.
Both Ukraine and Russia are thought to be using DJI drones in combat, even though the company maintains that its products are intended for civilian use.
Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Federov wrote an open letter last month appealing to DJI to block sales of its drones in Russia, contending that Russian troops were using “DJI products in Ukraine in order to navigate their missiles to kill civilians.”
The AeroScope system installed in DJI drones allows the detection and monitoring of other drones and their operators in the vicinity via special receivers. The worry is that Russians might be using the AeroScope system to attack Ukraine drone pilots.
DJI has rejected claims that it leaked data on Ukraine’s military positions to Russia, after German retailer Mediamarkt cited Russia’s use of DJI drones in the war as a reason it removed the company’s products from its shelves.
Last week, DJI said in a statement that its drones are not marketed or sold for military use. It said it “unequivocally opposed attempts to attach weapons” to its products.
“We will never accept any use of our products to cause harm, and we will continue striving to improve the world with our work,” the company said.
Another Chinese business, ride hailing company Didi Global, reversed a decision to withdraw from Russia after it was blasted by members of the Chinese public for bowing to pressure from the West. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/dji-halts-russia-ukraine-business-to-prevent-drone-misuse/ | 2022-04-27T19:05:08Z |
SÃO PAULO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LIVO, the most recognized eye fashion brand in Brazil, will now be expanded to the rest of LATAM through the conversion of the Lentesplus brand to LIVO in Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Argentina. Lentesplus is also backed by Ronaldo Pereira Jr, who led the expansion of Oticas Carol from 170 to 1320 stores in Brazil.
Lentesplus is the leading omnichannel eyecare player in Latin America. Founded by Jaime Oriol and Diego Mariño, who met while studying for their MBAs at Wharton, they saw a great opportunity to disrupt the eyecare industry in LATAM where there are more than 360 million possible customers.
Lentesplus' mission is to democratize and facilitate access to visual healthcare. The market is estimated at 11 Bn USD and is expected to grow to 15 Bn USD by 2027, driven by a combination of (i) increased aging population, (ii) increased disposable income, (iii) increased awareness of visual correction problems and (iv) increased screen time.
Already present in Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Argentina, Lentesplus recently acquired the leading independent online contact lens player in Brazil, Newlentes, effectively doubling Lentesplus' addressable market and doubling Brazil sales since its acquisition in less than 6 months.
LIVO is the most recognizable brand for eyewear fashion in Brazil. Founded in 2012, it was Brazil's first Digitally Native Vertical Brand in its sector, with its strong brand awareness and quality products, rapidly drove outsized attention from fashion influencers and press. LIVO currently operates 12 stores located in prestigious shopping areas of São Paulo, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. With this acquisition, Lentesplus plans to bring the LIVO brand to the main LATAM markets and expand its current store footprint exponentially in the next four years.
Lentesplus is now at the forefront of the eye care market consolidation in Latam. The acquisition of LIVO will help Lentesplus accelerate its expansion to the glasses and omnichannel strategy which will be the main focus of growth over the next few years, opening 600 stores in the next 4 years. In addition, the Lentesplus brand will be transformed to LIVO not only to maintain its current brand strength in Brazil but also to expand it internationally leveraging more than +400k clients that Lentesplus has.
Ronaldo Pereira Jr, was president of Óticas Carol between 2009 and 2020, and during his management, he expanded the company from a little over 150 stores in the countryside of São Paulo and to almost all Brazilian states, with more than 1300 stores. The executive collaborated in the digital transformation process of Óticas Carol, implementing a new organizational culture, valuing the partnership with franchisees and aggressive marketing.
According to Jaime Oriol and Diego Mariño, the omnichannel strategy provides a flywheel model to accelerate the consolidation process in LATAM. Not only it provides access to the offline market, but also it provides a frictionless experience to users. The stores provide a showroom where you remove the online barriers and through verticalization, you can receive your product the same day at home without having to wait two weeks.
According to Caco Bartsch, CEO of LIVO, this acquisition will ensure that LIVO's legacy will not only grow inside Brazil but will also conquer new frontiers becoming a success story of a Brazilian brand that becomes international.
Lentesplus shareholders include Ignia, Palm Drive Capital, Alumni Ventures, Fen Ventures, Stella Maris, InQlab, Empire Group, Digital Garage Ventures and Hardy Capital.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based Orion Real Estate Partners ("Orion") announced today that it has acquired the Ranches, a build-for-rent townhome community in North Ogden, Utah. Orion purchased the 79-unit apartment community in August 2022 and plans to invest approximately $900k in interior and exterior improvements. The Ranches offers large 1,245 average SF units and sits on a 5.8-acre site with ample amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, a community dog park and playground. Built in 2018, there is minimal deferred maintenance and all units will receive upgraded stainless steel appliances, modernized hardware and fixtures, vinyl flooring, and washer and dryer sets to bring rents in line with other premium scope units in the immediate submarket. At roughly half the cost of owning a home, the renovated units come at an affordable price tag and drive significant cost savings for tenants.
This marks Orion's second acquisition in Utah and 22nd deal overall since 2016, and the firm is focused on expanding its portfolio in Utah and other high growth western states. Ogden, Utah was ranked in the top 15 large cities in the country for two years in a row by the Milken Institute, a testament to the growth and resilience of the city. Orion secured a fixed rate loan for up to 10 years from CBRE Multifamily Capital through Fannie Mae, protecting the investment against rising interest rates.
About Orion Real Estate Partners: Orion Real Estate Partners is a private real estate investment firm that targets value-add multifamily assets in western US markets with strong demographics and job growth. Utilizing proven institutional processes to source and manage investments, we identify assets with capital and operational repositioning opportunities to provide attractive returns for our investors.
Orion, together with its affiliates, has acquired 2,704 units since 2016 and currently owns 2,367 units in Colorado, Texas, Utah and California. For more information, please visit: http://orionrep.com/
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GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s military accused Rwanda of “no less than an invasion” after M23 rebels captured a key town on Monday. The military vowed that Congolese forces would defend their homeland, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two Central African neighbors.
The statement from Gen. Sylvain Ekenge, spokesman for the military governor of North Kivu province, came hours after the town of Bunagana fell into the hands of the M23.
“The Rwandan defense forces have this time decided to violate … our territorial integrity by occupying the border town of Bunagana,” the military said in a statement, adding that it constituted “no less than invasion of the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
There was no immediate reaction from the government of Rwanda, but the government there has strongly denied accusations over the years that is supports the Congolese rebel group. Many of the M23 fighters are Congolese ethnic Tutsis and Rwanda’s president is of Rwandan Tutsi descent.
In a statement Monday, a spokesman for the rebel group called on Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi to open direct negotiations with them and said they seized the town only to make it safe enough for civilians to return after they fled recent violence.
“In the event of a new threat against our positions or the civilian population, our movement’s troops have received the order to follow and annihilate the threat no matter where it comes from,” M23 spokesman Willy Ngoma said in the statement.
Relations between Rwanda and Congo have been fraught for decades. Rwanda alleges that Congo gave refuge to the ethnic Hutus who carried out the 1994 Rwandan genocide that killed at least 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The two countries have long accused each other of supporting various rival armed groups.
Late last month, Rwanda’s military accused neighboring Congolese forces of injuring several civilians in cross-border shelling.
The M23 rose to prominence more than a decade ago when its fighters seized Goma, the largest city in Congo’s east which sits along the border with Rwanda. After a peace deal, many of M23’s fighters were integrated into the national military.
Then earlier this year the group appeared to make a comeback, launching an offensive against Congo’s military after saying the government had failed to live up to its decade-long promises.
The key town that was seized Monday, Bunagana, is only 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Goma, which also serves as a hub for international aid organizations and the U.N. peacekeeping mission known as MONUSCO.
Bunagana, near the border with Uganda, is also an important transit point for goods being imported into Congo from as far away as China.
In Uganda, police spokesman Fred Enanga said Monday that more than 100 Congolese soldiers, fleeing fierce fighting with rebels, crossed the border and “surrendered” to Ugandan officials. He said the Congolese soldiers will be moved to Rutshuru, another eastern Congo town near the Uganda border.
While the rebels claimed they took the town of Bunagana in order to stabilize it, local leaders on Monday urged Congo’s military to reclaim it.
“We deplore the M23 rebel attack and call on the Congolese government to track down and neutralize these rebel groups so that state authority can return,” said Innocent Ndagije, a civic leader in Bunagana.
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Associated Press writers Rodney Muhumuza in Kampala, Uganda and Krista Larson in Dakar, Senegal contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/m23-rebels-in-eastern-congo-seize-town-near-uganda-border/ | 2022-06-14T06:57:31Z |
PHOTOS: Family adds Michael Myers throughout home in Zillow listing
CARLINVILLE, Ill. (CNN) – Home buyers are getting killed on prices these days, and an Illinois couple came up with a “killer” idea to generate extra interest in their house.
When Danielle and Owen Sullivan put their home on the market, they enlisted the help of fictional murderer Michael Myers from the “Halloween” franchise.
The Zillow listing for their house features various pictures of Myers in the home. He’s seen sitting on the toilet, washing his hands at the sink, and standing in the shower, among many other shots.
The couple’s 16-year-old son was inside the costume, posing for photos.
The photos went viral on social media, and the Zillow listing had gotten more than 373,000 views as of Friday morning.
The Sullivans are asking $169,000 for the home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, which has been on Zillow for 17 days. It’s located in Carlinville, about 60 miles north of St. Louis.
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One Network's latest release further extends its planning suite with smart prescriptions, autonomous decision-making, and adaptive workflow integration.
DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One Network Enterprises (ONE), the leading global provider of intelligent control towers and the AI-driven Digital Supply Chain Network™, is pleased to announce significant advancements to the NEO Platform's supply chain planning capabilities. These capabilities span the entire supply chain network ecosystem and functions, from revenue planning, demand planning, IBP/S&OP, supply chain planning, logistics, and network optimization.
With the release of NEO 3.5, One Network continues to make major strides in the area of AI and machine learning (ML), advancing the underlying proprietary framework of its intelligent agent, known as NEO, to increase the effectiveness of its learning capabilities. Two new capabilities are now available: Network BOM Constrained Supply Planning and Field Service Optimization. These new capabilities combine optimization with machine learning, enabling best-in-class prediction accuracy compared to traditional approaches.
NEO benefits organizations on the Digital Supply Chain Network™ with customer and supplier insights, full network collaboration, and increased network density. NEO captures network-wide data, making that data available for big data analytics through a supply chain data warehouse. Predictive analytics are generated from this current and historical data by applying advanced analytics such as ML, neural networks, and combinatorial optimization, along with traditional analytical techniques.
Prescriptions are generated from predictive analytics based on solving root causes combined with targeted business and process KPIs. The prescriptions are "smart" in the sense that they incorporate both local and global objectives, and the relationship between demand, supply, and logistics. They offer a series of dynamic prescriptions that are sensitive to current conditions and constraints, to optimize execution and completely resolve problems.
NEO's learning capabilities now include the ability to learn successful prescription sequences that generate optimal outcomes, so that it can offer those patterns in similar contexts in the future. The combination of the digitized supply chain network and smart prescriptions enables continuous and incremental planning on a near real-time basis. Thus, NEO 3.5 attains a significant milestone, enabling autonomous decision-making (based on user-defined KPI "guardrails") across the supply network.
NEO 3.5 also introduces the concept of "bring your own intelligence" (BYOI), enabling companies to leverage insights from elsewhere as part of their decision-making on the Digital Supply Chain Network™. NEO enables BYOI with ML "plug points," so customers can extend the solution based on their own analytics. Any such SDK-created extensions are guaranteed to be supported in future NEO releases.
These new capabilities are made possible by the distinctive architecture of One Network's NEO Platform. On the platform, planning and execution run concurrently, using the same data objects and the same data model, enabling true planning married to execution. Forecasts, orders, and deliveries move through the network in a seamless flow across all time horizons, without the need for a bridge between planning and execution. Continuous and incremental planning provides near real-time demand-supply matching across the network. Opportunities and problems are handled through interactive workbenches, where they can be autonomously or collaboratively engaged. Due to the fact that NEO's distributed transaction management spans demand, supply, and logistics, it enables more powerful, dynamic workflow problem resolution across all functions, and significantly increases the chances of completely resolving issues.
NEO 3.5 also introduces a new NEO capability called "Optimized Execution," which is enabled by unifying planning and execution on one platform. Optimized Execution is equipped with sophisticated forecasting tools, real-time insights, decision support, and decision execution. It can run autonomously, based on KPI "guardrails" and user-defined business rules, or present exceptions, problems, and potential issues to users via the workbench. Users can review and execute NEO's smart prescriptions, or collaborate with relevant trading partners to determine the best path forward.
Optimized Execution brings the traditionally distinct functions of planning and execution together in a unique way. Its smart prescriptions are designed to solve issues caused by demand and supply variation, to meet both local and network-wide objectives. Smart prescriptions bridge the gap between decision support and execution, by enabling plans to be executed even as demand, supply, and logistics conditions vary; and to ensure that execution continues to align with objectives.
The NEO 3.5 release demonstrates One Network's commitment to making AI/ML transparent, practical, and a source of value for all trading partners in the Digital Supply Chain Network™.
About One Network
One Network is the leader in supply chain control towers and the provider of AI-Driven Digital Supply Chain Network™. It is the only solution that gives supply chain managers and executives end-to-end visibility and control with one data model and one truth, from raw material to last-mile delivery. Powered by NEO, One Network's machine learning and intelligent agent technology, it enables seamless planning and execution, across inbound supply, outbound order fulfillment, and logistics, matching demand with available supply in real-time. Lead your industry by providing the highest service levels and product quality at the lowest possible cost. Visit: www.onenetwork.com.
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LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The addiction crisis in Los Angeles is no secret.
Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, is often mixed with other drugs without the person's knowledge, and it's becoming increasingly common in pills sold as counterfeit prescription drugs.
Shari Colato, Program Director at Discovery Transitions, an outpatient rehab facility in Los Angeles, is seeing more and more patients coming in with fentanyl overdoses.
"It's definitely something we're seeing more of," she says. "People think they're taking a pill that's going to help them feel better, but it's actually laced with a deadly drug."
Colato says that most of the patients who come in for fentanyl overdoses are struggling with addiction and are trying to self-medicate.
"People who have an addiction are already in a very vulnerable state," she says. "They are trying to numb themselves with drugs, and they are not thinking about the consequences."
To avoid an accidental overdose, Colato recommends that people seek out professional help instead of self-medicating themselves.
"Usually, drugs and alcohol are the tools used to bury the emotions a person is feeling. But the reality is, the individual is just numbing themselves and not addressing the real issue," Colato says. "Here at Discovery Transitions Outpatient, we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in our treatment. We understand the need to address substance abuse and mental health issues because they are linked together."
Colato explains that CBT therapy is an effective treatment for addiction because it helps people learn how to cope with their emotions in a healthy manner. This is important for those who are attempting to learn how to cope with triggers and cravings without using drugs or alcohol.
"Our specialists educate clients on how to handle their cravings in a healthy manner. We know that cravings are tough to deal with, but it is possible to get through them." Colato says.
Colato mentioned that in most cases, private health insurance covers a person's treatment in rehab.
"Anyone who is searching for a solution to break free from addiction should be aware that professional help is available. It is not a terrible thing to have extra assistance, especially if you are attempting to improve your wellbeing," Shari concluded.
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Inaugural Stark Pride Festival comes to Canton's Centennial Plaza on June 11
The inaugural Stark Pride Festival will take place from 3 to 10 p.m. June 11 at downtown Canton’s Centennial Plaza.
Event organizer T.J. Horwood said the festival — for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally communities — has been at least two years in the making.
“A lot of people have heard about the Akron Pride Festival, and someone asked, ‘Why doesn’t Canton have a Pride?’ From what I understand, there was a committee to discuss the possibility (of a Pride festival in Canton) in 2019,” Horwood said. “With the possibility of having it in June, which is Pride Month all over the world.”
With the entire world in the inexorable grip of COVID by the summer of 2020, those plans for the festival ended soon after they were proposed, Horwood said.
Planning for the first Stark Pride Festival began anew in the summer of 2021 when a mixer in downtown Canton led to roughly 75 volunteers forming several committees, and the festival beginning to take shape.
Horwood said there has been “tons of support” from the community along the way, and being able to host the event at Centennial Plaza was a remarkable boon for the first-time festival.
“Part of the mission (of Centennial Plaza) is to allow and promote diverse communities,” Horwood said, adding that the location has been on Stark Pride’s radar since festival planning began.
“When we had the mixer downtown in June, there was a band there, and it was all lit up,” he said.
Horwood added that Stark Pride is hopeful that holding the festival at such a visible space will draw visitors from throughout Stark and surrounding counties, particularly those to the south — the Canton festival being a closer alternative than Akron.
The event will include musical acts Hey Monea, The Angie Haze Project, DreamStates, Ethan Soza and DJ Krooze; drag emcees, Danyel Vasquez and Kardi Redd Diamond; and bubble entertainer, Dr. U.R. Awesome, along with food trucks and a youth area, Horwood said.
He said event organizers selected performers who are part of, or affirming of the LGBTQ+ community, but the free event is welcome to all.
“It is a festival that celebrates our community, but we want the event to be for all of Stark County, not just the LGBTQ+ community,” Horwood said.
According to the Stark Pride website, a march/rally will be held prior to the festival with up to 3,000 attendees expected, and the festival itself is described as “a diverse and welcoming public festival,” with plans to make it an annual event in Canton already underway.
“Everyone is welcome, and our goal is to provide visibility and unity — and to have fun,” Horwood said.
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IKEA Family loyalty members now have exclusive access to high-quality and affordable SunPower home solar system packages
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue its ambition to make sustainable living more accessible and affordable, IKEA U.S. has teamed up with SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR), a leading solar technology and energy services provider, to make home solar energy solutions easier to access in select California locations beginning today. Members of the IKEA Family customer loyalty program will be able to purchase home solar solutions, available through SunPower®, to generate and store their own renewable energy and live more sustainably.
"Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people, and we believe those lives are truly better when they are lived sustainably," said Javier Quiñones, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA U.S. "We are delighted to join the list of global IKEA markets that provide access to home solar and energy solutions, and we will continue to collaborate with our partners to showcase offerings that have a positive impact on people and our planet."
Customers can learn more about the home solar offering in IKEA California stores and online, and then work directly with SunPower to access solar energy packages developed specifically for IKEA Family loyalty members. The four packages include various combinations of solar, energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging. Each of the offerings include a SunPower Equinox® Solar System; access to the mySunPower® app to monitor energy production or manage storage use; and SunPower's Complete Confidence Warranty1 consisting of a 25-year limited warranty for panels, including coverage for power, product and labor, and a 10-year limited warranty for the monitoring device and storage system.
With SunPower, making the switch to renewable energy at home can be completed in five simple steps:
- Assessment: A SunPower Solar Advisor will assess the customer's electricity bills, energy goals, and roof configuration so they can design a custom solar package to meet their needs.
- Quote: SunPower will provide a proposed system design based on the customer's needs as well as financial products and incentives that may be available to them.
- Site Verification: A SunPower installation professional will visit the home to assess the roof and ensure the system is designed to optimize solar production. Updates will be made to the final proposal to reflect any changes needed.
- Installation: Once the proposal is signed, SunPower will work with the customer from installation to activation.
- Enjoy the Sun: Sit back and enjoy the benefits of having solar.
"To power more homes with clean, reliable and affordable energy, we need to make the process of switching to renewables convenient and easy," said Peter Faricy, SunPower CEO. "We're proud IKEA selected SunPower to bring the many benefits of solar to its customers, and we look forward to making their energy transition seamless. There has truly never been a better time to go solar."
Interested IKEA Family members in select California locations may visit IKEA-USA.com/solar where they will be prompted to sign into their IKEA Family account. They will then be redirected to the SunPower website and instructed to enter additional information to start the assessment process. Additionally, customers may visit any of the eight IKEA California stores (Emeryville, East Palo Alto, West Sacramento, Burbank, Carson, Covina, Costa Mesa and San Diego) to get more information through the home solar kiosk located in the IKEA Sustainability Shop.
In addition to the select California locations in the U.S., IKEA makes home solar and energy services accessible in Australia and 10 markets in Europe including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Poland and Portugal. The company has a robust renewable energy portfolio2, including rooftop solar arrays on 90 percent of IKEA U.S. locations. Ingka Group, a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, has invested in two solar parks with 403-megawatt capacity in Utah and Texas and two wind farms producing 859 million kWh of energy in Illinois and Texas.
At IKEA, the vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people by offering well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. Ingka Group (Ingka Holding B.V. and its controlled entities) is one of 12 different groups of companies that own and operate IKEA retail under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Ingka Group has three business areas: IKEA Retail, Ingka Investments and Ingka Centres. Ingka Group is a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, operating 389 IKEA stores in 32 countries – including 51 retail locations in the U.S.
For more information on IKEA U.S., see IKEA-USA.com, @IKEAUSANews, @IKEAUSA or IKEAUSA on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.
SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) is a leading solar, storage and energy services provider in North America. SunPower offers the only solar + storage solution designed and warranted by one company that gives customers control over electricity consumption and resiliency during power outages while providing cost savings to homeowners. For more information, visit www.sunpower.com.
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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding anticipated cost savings and business plans. These forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, expectations, and beliefs and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, regulatory changes and the availability of economic incentives promoting use of solar energy, fluctuations or declines in the performance of our solar panels and other products and solutions, and challenges managing our strategic relationships and partnerships, including our ability to successfully manage collaboration and supplier relationships. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors." Copies of these filings are available online from the SEC or on the SEC Filings section of our Investor Relations website at investors.sunpowercorp.com. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events.
1 For more information about SunPower's warranty, visit https://us.sunpower.com/home-solar-system-warranty.
2 Find more details about renewable energy investments in the IKEA Sustainability Report FY21.
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Commanders’ Robinson says he had surgery after shooting
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. said Monday he underwent surgery a day after being shot in what the NFL team described as an attempted robbery or carjacking.
Robinson posted to social media from a hospital that surgery went well and thanked followers for their prayers, which the team passed along on its official Twitter account. Coach Ron Rivera after practice said doctors have been positive, but added there’s no timeline for Robinson’s return to the football field.
“He was in a really good place,” said Rivera, who visited Robinson at the hospital Sunday night along with owners Dan and Tanya Snyder, team president Jason Wright, running backs coach Randy Jordan and players.
“The doctors were very positive with him, and he was very positive, as well. We’re very fortunate. He’s very fortunate. It was a very unfortunate situation, but he’s doing well and it’ll be a matter of time before he’s back out here.”
A report by District of Columbia police indicated Robinson was shot in one of his legs by two suspects. The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries.
“It’s sad,” defensive captain and fellow Alabama product Jonathan Allen said. “Young guy. You never want to see something like that happen. By the grace of God, he’s OK. It’s not life-threatening, and he’s going to be OK, so that’s really what’s the most important thing right now.”
Rivera gathered players for a team meeting before practice Monday, 13 days before the start of the regular season. Robinson impressed since Washington drafted him in the third round and looked to have earned a starting job.
“He’s exactly the kind of guy that we want, and he’s exactly the kind of guy that we needed,” Allen said. “We’re really excited about him.”
Rivera wore an orange shirt to signify his support for measures to curb gun violence and spoke about the subject. He said Robinson was in the wrong place at the wrong time just trying to get a meal when the incident happened outside a popular Washington establishment.
The veteran coach, who was watching film of Robinson along with Jordan when he learned what happened, said Robinson “sounded pretty optimistic and positive, considering his circumstances.”
“Everything’s been very positive so far,” Rivera said. “It’s just about the healing process and once he’s well enough to get out on the field, then the doctors will have to clear him, obviously, and then we’ll go from there.”
The concern about Robinson extended beyond Washington to Tuscaloosa, where he played five seasons for Alabama.
“Obviously that’s something that’s really sad,” Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young said. “Me individually and us as a team, I think we’re just sending our prayers and our love to B-Rob and his family in a tough time like this.”
Alabama coach Nick Saban said he tried to call before then texting Robinson and relayed similar optimism as Rivera.
“We’re glad that this is not something that is critical to his future or putting his life in jeopardy in the short term,” Saban said.
“He’s doing well relative to the information that we have, even to the point where they think he may be able to come back and play at some point in the season. We’re hopeful for that and keep our fingers crossed.”
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German economists lower growth outlook, see worse if gas cut
BERLIN (AP) — A group of leading economic think tanks has slashed its forecast for growth in Germany this year. They predicted on Wednesday that Europe’s biggest economy will expand by 2.7% as Russia’s war in Ukraine weighs on prospects. The think tanks forecast an even worse performance if Russian gas supplies are cut off suddenly. The five institutes’ revised outlook compared with a forecast of 4.8% they made last fall. For 2023, the think tanks forecast moderately better growth of 3.1%. The baseline predictions for this year and next assume continuing gas deliveries and “no further economic escalation from the war in Ukraine,” they said. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/13/german-economists-lower-growth-outlook-see-worse-if-gas-cut/ | 2022-04-13T09:36:56Z |
Woman paralyzed and in ICU after a chiropractic visit
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WJCL) – A recent college graduate from Georgia is paralyzed and in intensive care after a chiropractic adjustment.
Caitlin Jensen’s brother, Caleb Johnson, said June 16 is a day the family won’t forget.
Jensen’s family said she visited a chiropractor for an adjustment and left with four dissected arteries.
“She’s able to open her eyes every now and then and wake up a little bit and kind of move her hands to squeeze a little -- but that’s it,” Johnson explained.
After a stroke, cardiac arrest and a loss of pulse for 10 minutes, her family said doctors at Memorial Health revived and stabilized Jensen.
Her family set up a GoFundMe to support current costs and long-term therapy when the time comes.
“It’s huge just to know that people are out there supporting as we get her into therapy,” Johnson said.
According to chiropractor, Dr. Steve Ranicki, Jensen’s condition is incredibly rare.
“Those dissections will often produce symptoms of headache and neck pain, which then typically drive people to a doctor’s office,” Ranicki said. “Once they’ve gone to the medical doctor or chiropractor the likelihood is, unfortunately, a stroke will occur.”
Ranicki said sometimes something as simple as going to a hair salon and having your neck tilted back in the bowl for an extended period of time can trigger a stroke if you have dissections.
Jensen’s family is focused on getting her out of the ICU and into rehab sometime in August.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A defense attorney conceded Friday that a former Virginia police officer broke the law when he entered the U.S. Capitol during last year’s riot, encouraging a federal jury to convict him of misdemeanor offenses.
But the lawyer urged jurors to acquit former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson of felony charges that he armed himself with a weapon and stormed the Capitol with another off-duty officer to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
The jury for Robertson’s trial deliberated for more than four hours without reaching a verdict after hearing closing arguments from Justice Department prosecutors and defense attorney Mark Rollins. Jurors are scheduled to return Monday to resume their deliberations.
Robertson’s jury trial is the second among hundreds of Capitol riot cases. The first ended last month with jurors convicting a Texas man, Guy Reffitt, of all five counts in his indictment.
Rollins said Robertson is “absolutely guilty” of illegally entering restricted areas of the Capitol and of engaging in disorderly conduct on Jan. 6, 2021. But the defense attorney argued that the evidence doesn’t support more serious charges that Robertson intended to stop Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote or that he was armed with a dangerous weapon, a large wooden stick.
“There were no plans to go down there and say, ‘I’m going to stop Congress from doing this vote,'” Rollins said.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Risa Berkower said Robertson went to Washington and joined a “violent vigilante mob” because he believed the election was stolen from then-President Donald Trump. He used the wooden stick to interfere with outnumbered police before he joined the crowd pouring into the Capitol, she said.
“The defendant did all this because he wanted to overturn the election,” Berkower said.
Robertson didn’t testify at his trial. A key witness for prosecutors in his case was Jacob Fracker, who also served on the Rocky Mount police force and viewed Robertson as a mentor and father figure.
Fracker was scheduled to be tried alongside Robertson before he pleaded guilty last month to a conspiracy charge and agreed to cooperate with federal authorities.
Fracker testified on Thursdaythat he initially believed that he was merely trespassing when he entered the Capitol building. However, he ultimately pleaded guilty to conspiring with Robertson to obstruct the joint session of Congress.
Fracker said he didn’t have a “verbal agreement” with anybody to obstruct the congressional proceedings. He said he believed everybody in the mob “pretty much had the same goal” and didn’t need for it to be “said out loud.”
“It was clear that everyone around them had that same goal,” Berkower said.
Rollins said Robertson didn’t engage in any of the violence or destruction carried out by “knuckleheads” and “clowns” who stormed the Capitol.
“Don’t judge him by what the other people are doing,” he told jurors.
Robertson and Fracker drove with a neighbor to Washington on the morning of Jan. 6. Robertson brought three gas masks for them to use, according to prosecutors.
After listening to speeches near the Washington Monument, Fracker, Robertson and the neighbor walked toward the Capitol, donned the gas masks and joined the growing mob, prosecutors said. Robertson stopped to help his neighbor, who was having trouble breathing. Fracker broke off and entered the building before Robertson, but they reunited inside the Capitol.
Defense attorney Camille Wagner said Robertson only went into the Capitol because he wanted to retrieve Fracker. Wagner also denied that Robertson wielded the stick as a weapon. She said the U.S. Army veteran was using it as a walking stick because he still has a limp from getting shot in the right thigh while working as a private contractor for the U.S. Defense Department in Afghanistan in 2011.
Robertson was charged with six counts: obstruction of Congress, interfering with officers during a civil disorder, entering a restricted area while carrying a dangerous weapon, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted area, disorderly or disruptive conduct inside the Capitol building and obstruction. The last charge stems from his alleged post-riot destruction of cellphones belonging to him and Fracker.
The town fired Robertson and Fracker after the riot. Prosecutors said Robertson paid Fracker more than $30,000 after they were arrested, but Fracker said he believes Robertson wanted to cover his lost wages and wasn’t trying to “buy” his testimony.
Jurors saw some of Robertson’s vitriolic posts on social media before and after the Capitol riot. In a Facebook post on Nov. 7, 2020, Robertson said “being disenfranchised by fraud is my hard line.”
“I’ve spent most of my adult life fighting a counter insurgency. (I’m) about to become part of one, and a very effective one,” he wrote.
Robertson has been jailed since Cooper ruled in July that he violated the terms of his pretrial release by possessing firearms.
More than 770 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the riot. Over 240 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanors.
Robertson’s trial is one of four so far for Capitol riot defendants. Two others had their cases decided by bench trials before the same judge.
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden convicted New Mexico elected official Couy Griffin last month of illegally entering restricted Capitol grounds but acquitted him of engaging in disorderly conduct. On Wednesday, McFadden acquitted another New Mexico man, Matthew Martin, of all four charges that he faced. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/jury-deliberating-in-ex-police-officers-capitol-riot-trial/ | 2022-04-09T14:08:07Z |
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- New Crosstrek Special Edition debuts in exclusive Desert Khaki exterior color
- Unique exterior and interior finishes on new Special Edition
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard
- Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology (CVT-equipped models)
- 2.5-liter 182 hp engine standard on Sport and Limited trim levels
- EPA-estimated 35 MPG / 90 MPGe for Hybrid model
- Starting price for Crosstrek is $23,645
- Crosstrek Hybrid starts at $36,845
CAMDEN, N.J., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced pricing on the 2023 Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid compact SUV models. New for 2023, the Crosstrek Special Edition debuts in an exclusive exterior color, Desert Khaki, complemented by unique exterior and interior elements.
The 2023 Crosstrek is available in Base, Premium, new Special Edition, Sport, and Limited trims, while the Crosstrek Hybrid is offered in a single highly-equipped trim level. Both models will begin arriving at Subaru retailers this Summer.
Every Crosstrek comes standard with legendary Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring, and 8.7-inch ground clearance, making it a highly capable compact SUV.
The Crosstrek Base and Premium are powered by a 152-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine. Both trim levels are offered with either a standard 6-speed manual transmission or optional Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission). The CVT models achieve EPA-estimated fuel economy of 28 city / 33 highway / 30 combined MPG. The 6-speed manual models are rated at 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG. The Special Edition comes standard with the 2.0-liter BOXER engine paired with Lineartronic CVT.
The 2023 Crosstrek Sport and Limited come standard with a 182 hp 2.5-liter BOXER engine paired with a Lineartronic® CVT. Both models achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG. Standard on CVT-equipped models, except the Base, is an 8-speed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shifters.
The Crosstrek Hybrid is powered by StarDrive® Technology which uniquely integrates two electric motors, a 2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER® engine, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and Lineartronic® CVT. This plug-in SUV achieves up to 17 miles of pure electric driving as well as delivering an EPA-rated 35 MPG/90 MPGe and 480-mile total range.
All Crosstrek models with the Lineartronic CVT come standard with Subaru's award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology featuring Automatic Pre-Collision Braking; Pre-Collision Throttle Management; Lane Keep Assist; Lane Departure and Sway Warning; and Lead Vehicle Start Alert. The EyeSight system also includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering for added convenience.
The Crosstrek Limited and Crosstrek Hybrid further bolster driver assistance with standard High Beam Assist; Reverse Automatic Braking; and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Standard Steering Responsive Headlights on Hybrid and Limited illuminate curves as the vehicle steers into them.
All 2023 Crosstrek models include seven airbags: driver and front passenger frontal airbags, side curtain airbags and side pelvis/torso airbags, as well as a driver's knee airbag. The Rear Seat Reminder (standard with CVT-equipped models) is designed to help prevent child or pet entrapment by alerting the driver to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle.
Compact SUV with Big Value
The 2023 Crosstrek Base trim has a starting price of $23,645 and comes standard with the SUBARU STARLINK® 6.5-inch Multimedia system; automatic climate control; power windows with auto up/auto down on front windows; 60/40-split fold-down rear seat; power door locks and side mirrors; multifunction display with fuel economy information; tilt and telescoping steering column; keyless entry; security system with engine immobilizer; USB A input/charge port; carpeted floor mats; and more.
The Base trim is available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or Lineartronic CVT. Upgrading to the Lineartronic CVT adds EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology; X-MODE with Hill Descent Control; SI-DRIVE; high-grade combination meter with color LCD; Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire display and automatic individual wheel ID registration.
The Crosstrek Premium starts at $24,795 and adds the SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus system; STARLINK Safety and Security features; STARLINK Concierge Services; fog lights; All-Weather Package (heated front seats, windshield and exterior mirrors); body-color exterior mirrors; dual USB A input/charge ports; On/Off automatic headlights linked to windshield wiper operation, and Welcome Lighting. Additional standard features for Premium include a 6-speaker sound system; retractable cargo cover; cargo tray; and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever handle.
The Premium is also available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or Lineartronic CVT. Upgrading to the Lineartronic CVT adds EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology; X-MODE with Hill Descent Control; SI-DRIVE; high-grade combination meter with color LCD; Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire display and automatic individual wheel ID registration.
An option package that includes Power Moonroof; Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert; Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; and 6-way power driver's seat is available for an MSRP of $1,995.
New for this year is the Crosstrek Special Edition (SE). Priced at $26,745, the SE evokes a spirit of classic adventure with its exclusive Desert Khaki exterior color. The exterior is further distinguished by 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels in Dark Gray finish as well as side mirrors, front grille bar, antenna, and door handles in Crystal Black Silica. The exterior badges finished in Low Luster Black complete the overland-inspired palette.
The SE interior comes in black and red upholstery with red contrast stitching throughout the cabin including the front and rear cloth seats, door armrests, leather-wrapped steering wheel, shifter boot, combination meter visor, dash panel, and center console. Interior trim accents finished in Low Luster Black put the final touch on this unique interior. The Special Edition includes all features from the Premium and adds the SUBARU STARLINK® 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus system as standard.
Starting at $27,995, the Crosstrek Sport builds on the Premium with Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and a high-power LED rear gate light. The Sport offers unique exterior trim elements that include specific wheel arch moldings and gunmetal finish for the front grille, side mirrors, antenna, and badges. Also standard on Sport are 17-inch alloy wheels finished in Dark Gray.
On the inside, the Sport features a comfortable and durable interior perfect for the road or on the trail. The seats are wrapped Subaru StarTex® water-repellant material that includes the Crosstrek logo embossed in the seatbacks. The Sport trim's cabin is further distinguished by yellow contrast stitching, gunmetal and simulated carbon fiber interior trim accents, and a high-grade gauge cluster with color LCD and yellow metallic finish trim rings.
Exclusive to Sport is dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control. X-MODE functions include SNOW/DIRT and DEEP SNOW/MUD settings to optimize all-wheel drive performance for difficult weather or road conditions. All other Crosstrek trim levels equipped with CVT (as well as Crosstrek Hybrid) feature standard X-MODE with Hill Descent Control.
An available option package for Sport includes Power Moonroof; Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert; and SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation system powered by TomTom® for $1,600 MSRP.
Priced from $29,495, the Crosstrek Limited builds on the Premium with featuring including Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus system; and high-grade multifunction display with color LCD. The Limited trim's exterior upgrades include 18-inch black aluminum alloy wheels with machine finish and body-color exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals.
The Limited comes standard with Steering Responsive LED (low and high beam), LED daytime running lights, and LED fog lights. High Beam Assist for better nighttime visibility is also standard.
The cabin features black or gray leather with contrast orange stitching on seats, shift lever boot, center console storage lid, door armrests and instrument panel.
An optional Power Moonroof is available on the Limited for an MSRP of $1,000. A more comprehensive option package includes the Power Moonroof along with SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation system powered by TomTom®; and Harman Kardon® premium audio system for an MSRP of $2,395.
Priced at $36,845, the Crosstrek Hybrid includes all the features the Limited plus 18-inch lightweight aluminum alloy wheels in black with machine finish and unique exterior and interior trim appointments. Exclusive to Crosstrek Hybrid, STARLINK Connected Services include Remote Climate Control and Remote Battery Charging Timer and are included in the Hybrid's free 10-year subscription to the STARLINK Safety and Security Plus package.
Crosstrek Hybrid has an available option package that includes Power Moonroof; SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation system powered by TomTom; Harman Kardon premium audio system; and heated steering wheel for an MSRP of $2,500.
The Crosstrek Hybrid qualifies for a $4,502 Federal tax credit* and certain states offer rebates of up to $1,500**.
SUBARU STARLINK® In-Vehicle Technology
The STARLINK Multimedia systems in the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek feature a high-resolution touchscreen; smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; voice activated controls for smart phone; and AM/FM stereo. The 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus standard on Premium and Sport adds a single-disc CD player; SiriusXM® Platinum Plan and Travel Link® (4-month free subscriptions); and HD Radio® and Wi-Fi hotspot capability (subscription required).
The 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus, standard on Limited and Hybrid and optional for others, adds over-the-air updates and Near Field Communication. The top-of-the-line 8.0-inch Multimedia with Navigation, optional for Limited and Hybrid, adds voice-activated navigation powered by TomTom (3-year free over-the-air map updates) and SiriusXM Traffic (3-year free subscription) and SiriusXM Travel Link (3-year free subscription).
The available STARLINK Safety Plus Package includes SOS emergency assistance, enhanced roadside assistance, advanced automatic collision notification, maintenance notifications, monthly vehicle health report, and diagnostic alerts.
The STARLINK Safety Plus & Security Plus Package adds remote engine start with climate control; stolen vehicle recovery service; vehicle security alarm notification; remote lock/unlock; remote horn and lights; and remote vehicle locator. Parenting features include boundary, speed, and curfew alerts.
The STARLINK Concierge Package adds in-vehicle assistance for restaurant and hotel reservations, purchasing tickets for sporting/theater events and scheduling service appointments.
* Limits for this tax credit may apply. Consult your tax professional for details.
** Rebates vary by state. Must apply for state and local purchase incentives. Subject to change. Consult state or local government for specific details.
Destination & Delivery is $1,225 and may vary in the following states: CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT. D&D is $1,375 for retailers in Alaska.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $270 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged nearly 78,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do.
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Take part in a realm versus realm war between Slayers and Vampires
SEOUL, South Korea, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Korean game developer and publisher Wemade Connect officially launched its mobile MMORPG title, Dark Eden M on WEMIX, on both the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store today. The game is available globally with the exception of Korea, China, and Japan.
Players will take part in the war between the rival factions of Slayers and Vampires, with realm versus realm (RvR) gameplay being a vital aspect of Dark Eden M on WEMIX. The game will be powered by both fungible and non-fungible token (NFT) blockchain technologies within the WEMIX platform, ensuring that users are at the cutting edge of gaming and technology.
Players who have previously participated in the pre-registration and social media events will receive the following rewards once they begin their adventure at launch:
- Tier Medal 1000ea
- Rare transformation trial ticket (1 day)
- Rare pet trial ticket (1 day)
- Beginner support box
- Vehicle Leveling Capsule 30ea
- Transformation Scroll 6ea
- Pet Summon Scroll 6ea
- 100,000 Gold/Bound Upgrade Stone Box
- Inventory Slot Expansion Ticket
- Storage Slot Expansion Ticket
- Tier 2 Rare Armor Design
"Dark Eden M on WEMIX is a game that can provide users with a P&E (Play and Earn) experience with an easy and clear mission, the game is expected to maximize the virtuous cycle of competition and compensation," said Hodae Lee, CEO of Wemade Connect. "It will be a game that provides players with fond memories and entertaining moment-to-moment gameplay."
Interested players can now dive into Dark Eden M on WEMIX via the Google Play Store and iOS App Store now, with updates available via the official website and social media channels of Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, and Discord.
About Wemade Connect
Wemade Connect is a global game company specializing in game development and publishing and also an MCP (Master Contents Provider) that provides major content to the blockchain platform WEMIX. The company's key games that gained much popularity in the global market include 'Everytown', 'Tap Tap Fish - Abyssrium', and 'My Secret Bistro'. The company is currently focusing on the integration of blockchain in its key games as well as discovering new blockchain-based games.
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LONDON (AP) — Millions of people in Britain faced disruption Thursday as railway staff staged their second national walkout this week, and workers at Britain’s busiest airport announced plans to walk out, adding to summertime travel misery.
The 24-hour strike by 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff canceled about four-fifths of passenger services across the country. A third walkout is planned for Saturday as part of Britain’s biggest and most disruptive railway strike in 30 years.
Train stations were largely deserted Thursday. Highways also were less busy than expected, and many people appeared to heed advice to avoid travel. Internet provider Virgin Media O2 said its data suggested “millions more people” than usual were working from home.
The strike is a headache for those who can’t work from home, as well as for patients with medical appointments, students heading for end-of-year exams and music lovers making their way to the Glastonbury Festival, which runs through Sunday on a farm in southwest England.
Meanwhile, British Airways check-in staff and other ground crew at Heathrow Airport voted to strike in a dispute over pay, their unions said Thursday. Dates have not been set, but the GMB and Unite unions said the walkouts would take place during the peak summer holiday period.
Air travelers in many countries are facing delays and disruption as airports struggle to cope with staff shortages and skyrocketing demand for flights after two pandemic-hit years.
The railway dispute centers on pay, working conditions and job security as Britain’s train companies aim to cut costs and staffing after two years in which emergency government funding kept them afloat.
The strike pits the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union against 13 privately owned train-operating companies and the government-owned National Rail. Talks between union representatives and employers ended in deadlock Wednesday. The union accused Britain’s Conservative government of scuttling the negotiations.
The union says the government is preventing employers from improving on the 3% pay raise on the table so far. Britain’s inflation rate hit 9.1% in May, as Russia’s war in Ukraine squeezes supplies of energy and food staples while post-pandemic consumer demand soars.
“Every time we get close, there’s some kind of maneuver somewhere outside of the room with people that we’re not talking to, that has an impact on what’s going on inside the room,” Eddie Dempsey, the union’s deputy general secretary, said.
The government denies getting involved in negotiations, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has put blame for the strike squarely on the union. The government also warned that big pay raises would spark a wage-price spiral driving inflation even higher.
All sides are keeping an eye on public frustration, with polls suggesting opinion is about evenly divided between support for and opposition to the strikes.
Unions have told the country to brace for more as workers face the worst cost-of-living squeeze in more than a generation. Lawyers are planning a walkout starting next week, and unions representing teachers and postal workers plan to consult their members about possible action.
Darren Pilling, an RMT union official on a picket line at Liverpool Lime Street station in northwest England, said he believed the public supported the strikes, “because everyone else is suffering just as much as we are.”
“I stood here for eight hours on Tuesday and had nothing but support and praise from people,” he said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/trains-canceled-in-uk-as-unions-stage-2nd-24-hour-walkout/ | 2022-06-23T15:01:15Z |
PENTAX O-GPS2 provides reliable, high-precision positioning data, simplifies tracing and enables spectacular photography of celestial bodies
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX O-GPS2, a versatile GPS unit designed for use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras* that makes it easy to capture stellar images of the night sky. Developed as a successor to the PENTAX O-GPS1, the PENTAX O-GPS2 provides more reliable and higher-precision positioning data gathered from GPS in the U.S., QZSS in Japan, GLONASS and Galileo.
When mounted on a compatible PENTAX digital SLR camera body, the PENTAX O-GPS2 enables the advanced ASTROTRACER function, which couples the unit with the camera's Shake Reduction (SR) system to facilitate the tracing and photography of celestial bodies. ASTROTRACER allows photographers to shoot longer exposures without star "trails." The unit calculates the movement of stars, planets, and other bodies using the latitude obtained from the location data and the camera's alignment data obtained from its magnetic and acceleration sensors, then shifts the camera's image sensor in synchronization with the movement of the objects. Resulting images show stars and other bodies as solid points rather than blurry streaks, even during extended exposures. It also makes astrophotography much simpler, as it requires only a tripod and eliminates the need for an additional accessory such as an equatorial telescope.
The PENTAX O-GPS2 records the latitude, longitude, altitude, universal time coordinated and direction of shooting location onto captured images. Image files carrying the location data, can be used to track shooting locations and review location data on a PC. The location data stored on such files also makes it much easier to sort and file recorded images.
Other advanced applications offered by the PENTAX O-GPS2 include a simple navigation function, which calculates the direction and distance to a given destination from a current position, and an electronic compass function which displays the camera's direction on its LCD monitor with great precision.
| Pricing and Availability |
The PENTAX O-GPS2 will be available in late June 2022 at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $179.95.
* Compatible models are the PENTAX K-3 Mark III, KP, K-3, K-5II, K-5IIs, K-5, K-S2, K-S1, K-70, K-50, K-30, K-r, K-01, 645Z, 645D (as of May 2022). All applications will not support all models.
| Main features of the PENTAX O-GPS2 |
1. GPS function for effortless recording of shooting location data The O-GPS2 mounts on the hotshoe of a compatible camera and records the latitude, longitude, altitude, universal time coordinated (UTC) and direction of the shooting location onto captured images. In addition to GPS in the US and QZSS in Japan, GLONASS and Galileo can be newly received.
2. ASTROTRACER simplifies astrophotography When mounted on the corresponding PENTAX digital SLR cameras body, the O-GPS2 also offers the advanced ASTROTRACER function,** which couples the unit with the camera's SR (Shake Reduction) system for the effortless tracing and photography of celestial bodies. The unit calculates the movement of stars, planets and other bodies using the latitude obtained from the location data and the camera's alignment data (horizontal and vertical inclinations and aspect) obtained from its magnetic and acceleration sensors, then shifts the camera's image sensor in synchronization with the movement of the objects.*** In the resulting image, stars and other bodies are captured as solid points rather than blurry streaks, even during extended exposures. It also makes astrophotography much simpler, as it requires only a tripod and eliminates the need for an additional accessory such as an equatorial telescope. In addition to the normal ASTROTRACER: Type 1, ASTROTRACER: Type 2, available only when the O-GPS2 is used with the PENTAX K-3 Mark III, makes the image sensor follow the movement of the celestial body at half the speed of the Type 1. The photographer can suppress the flow of the landscape on the ground and shoot both the stars and the landscape in a well-balanced manner.
** This function is available only when the O-GPS2 is mounted on a PENTAX digital SLR camera body equipped with a SR system.
*** The duration of ASTROTRACER operation may vary depending on photographic conditions.
3. Simple Navigation calculates location data for destinations The O-GPS2 offers a Simple Navigation function, which calculates the direction and distance to a given destination from the current position. The user can either locate destinations using location data stored on recorded images, or register and/or assign them by uploading location data created on a PC.
4. Electronic Compass function indicates and records direction The O-GPS2 comes equipped with an Electronic Compass function, which displays the camera's direction on its LCD monitor with great precision. Using its magnetic sensor and the location data, the unit indicates the aspect in relation to true north. The user can also record directional data on captured images.
5. Other features
1) Weather-resistant construction for use in light rain.
2) Independent power source (one AAA-size battery) to eliminate the need for power supply from the camera body.
| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation |
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd. Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services enabling individuals to work smarter. For more than 85 years, Ricoh has been driving innovation and is a leading provider of document management solutions, IT services, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras and industrial systems. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh operates in approximately 200 countries and regions.
Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. was founded in 1919 and launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the PENTAX name. Over 100 years later, now as part of the Ricoh Group, Ricoh Imaging continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning PENTAX line of DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment. Ricoh's offering of stylish and compact digital cameras are known for their wide-ranging, unique set of features.
For further information, please visit www.us.ricoh-imaging.com
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AP Source: Bahrain-based investor in talks to buy AC Milan
By ROB HARRIS
AP Global Soccer Writer
A person with knowledge of the process says a Bahrain-based private equity firm is in exclusive talks to buy seven-time European champion AC Milan and become the Italian league’s first Middle East investor. The buyout by Investcorp could see the Serie A leader sold for around 1 billion euros, the person told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details of the exclusive talks which began this month. The U.S.-based hedge firm Elliott Management has owned Milan since 2018. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/15/ap-source-bahrain-based-investors-in-talks-to-buy-ac-milan/ | 2022-04-15T17:38:21Z |
Vena Complete Planning receives highest ranking from Dresner Advisory Services in 2022 Wisdom of Crowds Study
TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced it has been named an Overall Leader in the 2022 Wisdom of Crowds Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Market Study conducted by Dresner Advisory Services. The Wisdom of Crowds EPM report is the result of a survey of customer sentiment toward their vendors; Overall Leaders are those companies that score the highest across 33 different criteria.
"Vena Solutions' scores are above the overall sample, with key improvements across virtually all measures," said Howard Dresner, Founder and Chief Research Officer, Dresner Advisory. "It is best-in-class for overall value and is an Overall Leader in the Customer Experience Model and Vendor Credibility Model. It has a perfect recommend score."
Vena helps finance teams analyze, gain insights and report on business performance to help organizations forecast, plan, budget and report on their key performance indicators. Vena Complete Planning automates planning processes across departments and systems in human resources, marketing and sales, each of which can benefit from EPM for forecasting, budgeting and reporting, revenue planning, workforce planning, scenario analysis and beyond.
"We are proud to be the highest-rated vendor in the Dresner 2022 Wisdom of Crowds for EPM. Our ranking is a testament not only to the diligence of our engineering and product teams, but also to the dedication of our customer success specialists who ensure a positive customer experience for all Vena customers," said Vena Chief Technology Officer Hugh Cumming. "Receiving such high marks from our user community across all categories truly motivates us to continue to provide valuable solutions to help our customers Plan To Grow™."
The recognition by Dresner Advisory Services comes on top of a strong 2022 for Vena, which has experienced more than 40% growth, year to date, in both revenue and employee headcount. Vena was designated one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers by Mediacorp Canada, Inc. and received four Comparably Awards, Best Company Outlook and Best Marketing Team in Q1, and Best CEOs for Diversity and Best CEOs for Women in Q2.
For more about the 2022 Wisdom of Crowds EPM Market Study, please click here.
About Vena
Vena is the only native Excel Complete Planning platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power BI Embedded. Vena transforms how business, finance and operations leaders Plan To Grow™ with the Vena Growth Engine, the SaaS platform and methodology that empowers and inspires your plans and guides your growth journey. Over 1,300 of the world's leading companies power their growth with Vena. For more information, visit venasolutions.com.
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System wins Platinum "Govies" Award from Security Today magazine
BOTHELL, Wash., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today announced it was awarded a Govies Government Security Award by Security Today magazine for its OneReach PoE Extender System, a solution that supports remote devices with power and data at distances far beyond traditional limitations. The annual awards honor outstanding government security products, and Leviton was awarded platinum in the Network Support Solutions category.
The OneReach solution is ideal for security systems in parking lots, parking garages, and other remote locations inside and outside buildings. By combining fiber cable for long-distance data transmission and copper conductors for Power over Ethernet (PoE) delivery in a single composite cable, OneReach takes data and PoE to all new distances to support cameras, emergency phones, and wireless access points.
"Leviton is excited to receive a platinum Govies award from Security Today," said Teresa Hoffman, product manager for Leviton Network Solutions. "The OneReach system simplifies device management and supply of power, resulting in reduced costs and ease of installation for security applications."
An independent panel of judges from the security industry selected OneReach and the other top entries in the 2022 categories using criteria including Features, Innovation, User Friendliness, Interoperability, Quality, Design, Market Opportunity, and Impact in the Security Industry, Technical Advances, and Scalability.
The OneReach PoE Extender System is available today through Leviton's extensive network of distribution partners. More information about the system is available at Leviton.com/OneReach.
Leviton Network Solutions delivers complete network structured cabling systems for data center, enterprise, education, health care, government and commercial mixed-use markets around the globe. Solutions include copper and fiber optic connectivity, IT/AV systems and much more. All Leviton products are engineered to exacting standards, offer industry-leading performance and are backed by the industry's best service and support. IT management, builders, contractors and other industry professionals consistently rank Leviton products as the most preferred brand in the industry. We can expand your network possibilities. Learn more at www.leviton.com/ns or www.twitter.com/LevitonNS.
Every day, Leviton is engineering possibilities that make the future happen, meeting the needs of today's residential, commercial and industrial customers globally. From electrical to lighting, to data networks and energy management, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient and more productive. Driven by its commitment to its customers, the ingenuity of its employees and the safety and quality of its products and solutions, with Leviton, the FUTURE IS ON. For more information, visit http://www.leviton.com/, www.facebook.com/leviton, www.twitter.com/leviton, or www.youtube.com/Levitonmfg.
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering ("IPO") of the important June 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Stronghold Digital Mining securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement 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 Stronghold Digital Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5313 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa, were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold Digital Mining would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold Digital Mining could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold Digital Mining would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about Stronghold Digital Mining's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to construct and operate a 650,000-tonne low-carbon, recycled aluminum flat rolled mill, with two supporting satellite recycled aluminum slab centers. The capital investment is estimated to be $2.2 billion for the three facilities, and commercial production is planned to begin in the first quarter 2025. Steel Dynamics' steel customers are significant consumers and processors of aluminum flat rolled products, and also seek the company's high-quality, sustainable, customer-centric approach within the aluminum flat rolled market. The state-of-the-art aluminum flat rolled mill will utilize a significant amount of aluminum scrap, and as such is also a complementary extension of the company's metals recycling platform, which is the largest nonferrous metals recycler in North America. The company estimates the project will generate between $650 million and $700 million of annual EBITDA on a through-cycle basis. The project will be funded with available cash and cash flow from operations, and the company plans to maintain its policy of strong shareholder distributions and investment grade credit ratings.
The North American flat rolled aluminum industry has a substantial and growing supply deficit estimated at over 2.0 million tonnes, based largely on increasing demand from the automotive and sustainable beverage can industries. The lack of aluminum flat rolled availability has impacted automotive producers' ability to secure supply. The supply deficit is currently being addressed through imports of higher-cost aluminum flat rolled products, which exceeded 25 percent of North American consumption in 2021.
"We are incredibly excited to announce this meaningful growth opportunity, which is aligned with our existing business and operational expertise," said Mark. D. Millett, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. "We have intentionally grown with our customers' needs, providing efficient sustainable supply-chain solutions for the highest quality products. Thus far, this has primarily been achieved within the carbon steel industry — however, a significant number of our carbon flat rolled steel customers are also consumers and processors of aluminum flat rolled products. Today we are announcing our plans to broaden our ability to serve our existing and new customers by adding high-quality, low-carbon flat rolled aluminum to our product portfolio. We are also excited to further diversify our end markets with plans to supply the sustainable beverage can industry. We believe our unique performance-based operating culture, coupled with our considerable experience in successfully constructing and operating cost-effective, highly profitable carbon flat rolled steel mills, positions us exceptionally well to execute this strategic opportunity in an adjacent metal space, and to deliver strong long-term value creation."
The Project
The planned $1.9 billion aluminum flat rolled mill will be located in the Southeastern United States, with an annual production capacity of 650,000 tonnes of finished products, serving the sustainable beverage packaging, automotive, and common alloy industrial sectors. The product offering will be supported by various value-added finishing lines, including CASH (continuous annealing solutions heat treating) lines, continuous coating, and various slitting and packaging operations. The rolling mill is currently expected to begin operations in the first quarter 2025. The company's focus on decarbonization will also be applied to this aluminum operation, including plans to use a significant amount of pre- and post-consumer aluminum scrap in its production process, supported by the company's metals recycling platform, which is the largest nonferrous metals recycler in North America. The company will own over 94 percent of the rolling mill facility through a joint venture arrangement with Unity Aluminum, Inc., whose employees provide significant aluminum industry operating expertise to the project, complementing the company's own proven extensive construction and operating talent.
At full capacity, the aluminum rolling mill will require approximately 900,000 tonnes of annual aluminum slab supply. The rolling mill is expected to have the capacity to supply approximately 50 percent of its recycled aluminum slab requirements onsite, with the remaining amount to be provided by the construction and operation of two additional satellite recycled aluminum slab centers, one to be located in the Southwestern United States and the other in Northcentral Mexico. The satellite slab centers will benefit from abundant regional aluminum scrap supply and cost-effective operations. The two facilities are expected to cost approximately $350 million in aggregate, with the Mexico facility expected to begin operations in 2024 and the U.S. facility by the end of 2025. The company will own 100 percent of the satellite facilities.
Steel Dynamics Competitive Advantage
The company believes this strategic growth investment is differentiated and supported by the following key advantages:
- Culture
- A Market in Need of Alternatives
- Successful Organic Growth Track Record
- Customer Supply-Chain Solutions
- Sustainability Focus
- Financial Strength
Suppliers and Advisors
The equipment contract for the flat rolled aluminum mill has been awarded to SMS Group. J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Barrett McNagny, LLP is serving as legal counsel to Steel Dynamics. Headwall Partners, XMS Capital Partners, EA Markets, and Odinbrook Global Advisors are serving as financial advisors to Unity Aluminum.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 8.30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Steel Dynamics will host a conference call with investors and analysts to discuss its planned aluminum flat rolled growth investment. We encourage you to listen to the live audiocast of the conference call which is accessible from our website (http://www.steeldynamics.com), or via telephone at (1-973-528-0011). An investor presentation will also be posted on our website for reference during our conference call. A replay of the call will be made available on our website at approximately 1:00pm EDT the day of the call and will remain available until 11:59 pm EDT July 26, 2022. A podcast/MP3file of the event will also be available and can be downloaded from our website during that time.
About Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, and adjusted free cash flow, non-GAAP financial measures, provide additional meaningful information regarding the company's current and anticipated performance and financial strength. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because not all companies use identical calculations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, and adjusted free cash flow included in this release may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Projections
This press release contains projections, which reflect estimates about future events. These projections are based on an analysis of publicly available information, information provided by industry advisors and consultants, and the company's experience in the steel industry, and contain many assumptions about the aluminum industry and the company's anticipated operations. Some assumptions may not materialize and unanticipated events and circumstances may cause actual results to turn out differently than anticipated. Projections are subject to various and substantial uncertainties and risks, and the underlying assumptions may be inaccurate in a material respect. Furthermore, certain projections are non-GAAP measures.
Given the risks and uncertainties inherent in projections, investors are reminded not to rely on projections in connection with making an investment decision. Please see "Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Forward-Looking Statements" regarding additional risks and uncertainties in connection with the projections.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains some predictive statements about future events, including statements related to conditions in domestic or global economies, conditions in steel, aluminum, and recycled metals marketplaces, Steel Dynamics' revenues, costs of purchased materials, future profitability and earnings, and the operation of new, existing or planned facilities. These statements, which we generally precede or accompany by such typical conditional words as "anticipate", "intend", "believe", "estimate", "plan", "seek", "project", or "expect", or by the words "may", "will", or "should", are intended to be made as "forward-looking," subject to many risks and uncertainties, within the safe harbor protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements speak only as of this date and are based upon information and assumptions, which we consider reasonable as of this date, concerning our businesses and the environments in which they operate. Such predictive statements are not a guarantee of future performance, and we undertake no duty to update or revise any such statements. Some factors that could cause such forward-looking statements to turn out differently than anticipated include: (1) domestic and global economic factors; (2) global steelmaking overcapacity and imports of steel and North American aluminum flat rolled supply deficit, together with increased scrap prices; (3) pandemics, epidemics, widespread illness or other health issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; (4) the cyclical nature of the steel industry and the industries we serve; (5) volatility and major fluctuations in prices and availability of scrap metal, scrap substitutes, and our potential inability to pass higher costs on to our customers; (6) cost and availability of electricity, natural gas, oil, or other energy resources are subject to volatile market conditions; (7) increased environmental, greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability considerations or regulations; (8) compliance with and changes in environmental and remediation requirements; (9) significant price and other forms of competition from other steel and aluminum producers, scrap processors and alternative materials; (10) availability of an adequate source of supply of scrap for our metals recycling operations; (11) cybersecurity threats and risks to the security of our sensitive data and information technology; (12) the implementation of our growth strategy; (13) litigation and legal compliance, (14) unexpected equipment downtime or shutdowns; (15) governmental agencies may refuse to grant or renew some of our licenses and permits required to operate our businesses; (16) our senior unsecured credit facility contains, and any future financing agreements may contain, restrictive covenants that may limit our flexibility; (17) the impact of impairment charges; (18) the use of estimates and assumptions in connection with anticipated project returns; (19) unanticipated difficulties in integrating or starting up new assets; and (20) risks and uncertainties involving product and/or technology development.
More specifically, refer to Steel Dynamics' more detailed explanation of these and other factors and risks that may cause such predictive statements to turn out differently, as set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K under the headings Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors, in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or in other reports which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These are available publicly on the Securities and Exchange Commission website, www.sec.gov, and on the Steel Dynamics website, www.steeldynamics.com under "Investors — SEC Filings".
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CBD Products, Plant-Based Products and Premium Pet Food Continue to Fare Well
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In early 2020, shopper intelligence leader Catalina released a study projecting that CBD products, plant-based products, and premium pet food would rank among the decade's hottest-selling CPG categories. Within weeks of its report being published, COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic. Now, nearly 2.5 years later, Catalina has taken another deep dive into its Shopper Intelligence Platform to see how those three categories and others have fared during the first quarter of the decade.
CBD PRODUCTS
According to industry reports, the explosive growth of topical CBD products--which are less regulated—will continue, with the likeliest ingestible product growth being in the beverage category. While Catalina's data shows that CBD shoppers are buying and spending significantly more on CBD products at grocery stores than in 2020, this is starting to shift due to their increased availability online and at dispensaries across the country.
Today's CBD shoppers also buy non-CBD products that are more focused on their appearance than they did two years ago. These include lip care, specialty facial soaps, and grooming devices. They also are pampering themselves, being six times more likely to purchase bath additives than the average shopper.
Plant-based shoppers have developed a discerning beverage palate, favoring oat milk over alternatives such as almond, coconut or pea milk. In fact, plant-based milk is now the leading growth engine for the entire category, according to the Plant-Based Foods Association. These shoppers are also buying more plant-based proteins, including meat and egg substitutes, than the average consumer as product variety expands. However, many plant-based product fans are either flexitarian or members of households that enjoy animal-based products based on their shopping carts that often include cheese and organic frozen dinner entrees that contain meat.
With the number of pet parents (or households with pets) significantly growing during the pandemic, shoppers are shifting to larger package sizes either to accommodate more furry housemates or for greater value during inflationary times. As the offerings in the category have expanded, refrigerated/frozen dog food sales have grown. In looking at their shopping carts, buying more cleaning supplies continues to go hand-in-hand with pet ownership. Those who buy premium pet products are also more likely to buy easy-to-make snacks for themselves.
One of the biggest shifts since 2020 has been trading out traditional alcoholic beverages for pre-mixed cocktails and low- or non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits. This trend comes at the expense of wine, beer, spirits, and hard seltzers as shoppers gravitate toward moderation. The data shows that adult beverage shoppers – whether they're sipping pre-mixed cocktails or mocktails – enjoy entertaining and are twice as likely to buy products that make it easy to serve a crowd, including organic cheeses, dried sausages and frozen prepared foods.
Spitless, smokeless tobacco is the only category showing growth over 2020. This shift occurs as the FDAon July 5, 2022, postponed for further review whether JUUL can market its electronic smoking device products and has proposed banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. In addition to buying accessories, tobacco shoppers are more likely to purchase oral hygiene-related products and air fresheners. They're also twice as likely to dye their hair and wear make-up, in addition to being fans of chili dogs and outdoor barbecues.
- As mask mandates lifted, so did the spread of colds and the flu, as did sales of over-the-counter remedies to treat them.
- More shoppers are back to wearing cosmetics and shaving as they return to regular group social activities or to the office – at least a few days a week.
- Male birth control purchases declined.
- Disinfecting one's surroundings has become less of a priority than during the height of the pandemic.
- Less time at home means less interest in baking from scratch.
"We regularly take these deep dives into shopping data to help our retailer and CPG customers better understand what makes their shoppers tick, how their purchase behavior is evolving, and what products they are buying across other categories. In fact, our platform contains over 1,700 audiences allowing us to help formulate precise and targeted marketing messages that measurably drive sales," said Sean Murphy, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Catalina.
Catalina is a leader in shopper intelligence and highly targeted in-store, TV, radio, podcast and digital media that personalizes the shopper journey. Powered by the world's richest real-time shopper database, Catalina helps retailers, CPG brands and agencies optimize every stage of media planning, execution and measurement to deliver $6.1 billion in consumer value annually. Catalina has no higher priority than ensuring the privacy and security of the data entrusted to the company and maintaining consumer trust. Catalina has operations in the United States, Costa Rica, Europe and Japan. To learn more, visit www.catalina.com or @Catalina on Twitter.
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STOCKHOLM, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During July, Calliditas Therapeutics AB (publ) has issued 51,399 ordinary shares as part of the company's long-term incentive program for certain members of the board of directors issued in 2019, Board LTIP 2019, and converted 5,908,018 class C-shares to 5,908,018 ordinary shares as part of the establishment of the company's at-the-market program. Thus, as of July 29, 2022, the number of shares and votes in the company amounts to 59,157,587 shares and 59,157,587 votes.
For further information, please contact:
Mikael Widell, Investor relations
Tel.: +46 703 11 99 60, email: mikael.widell@calliditas.com
The information in the press release is such that Calliditas Therapeutics AB (publ) is required to disclose pursuant to the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 12:00 CEST on July 29, 2022.
About Calliditas
Calliditas Therapeutics is a commercial stage biopharma company based in Stockholm, Sweden focused on identifying, developing and commercializing novel treatments in orphan indications, with an initial focus on renal and hepatic diseases with significant unmet medical needs.
Calliditas' lead product, developed under the name Nefecon, has been granted accelerated approval by the FDA under the trade name TARPEYO™ and conditional marketing authorization by the European Commission under the trade name KINPEYGO®. Additionally, Calliditas is conducting a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial in primary biliary cholangitis and a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial in head and neck cancer with its NOX inhibitor product candidate, setanaxib. Calliditas' common shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (ticker: CALTX) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (ticker: CALT).
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This Energage award recognizes exemplary large companies in the region with more than 2,500+ employees
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service independent mortgage companies and the top VA and top Federal Housing Administration (FHA) (government-insured) lender in the U.S. in 2021, has earned the fifth spot in the 2022 Top Workplaces Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Region award, based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools.
This is the fourth time Freedom Mortgage Corporation has been named one of the Top Workplaces in the region by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The newspaper recently recognized 178 companies and organizations as 2022 Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley region.
"We are honored Freedom Mortgage is recognized once again as a Top Workplaces company in the Philadelphia and Delaware region," said Stanley C. Middleman, Freedom Mortgage president and CEO. "We strive to provide the right culture, benefits, and opportunities for our employees to thrive. This endorsement means so much because our employees ranked Freedom Mortgage so highly and shared that they enjoy working here."
Eric Rubino, Energage CEO, said, "During this very challenging time, the Top Workplaces program has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance. When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business."
In addition to being recognized as a 2022 Top Workplaces USA company, Freedom Mortgage has been recognized as a regional Top Workplaces company, consecutively over the years by The Indianapolis Star. Additionally, Freedom Mortgage was named one of Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces (2021) and joined the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll for being recognized for the eighth time as one of the fastest growing companies across the country.
For more information on Freedom Mortgage, please visit FreedomMortgage.com. To join the company, please visit the careers page: careers.freedommortgage.com/jobs/.
Making the world a better place to work together.™ Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 14 years of culture research and the results from 23 million employees surveyed across more than 70, 000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit Energage or Workplaces.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Freedom Mortgage is an independent mortgage company that provides mortgage loans through wholesale and correspondent channels. One of the nation's largest non-bank mortgage lenders/services, the company is licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Freedom Mortgage was the #1 VA and #1 FHA (government-insured) lender in the U.S. in 2021 (Inside Mortgage Finance, 2021), and one of the mortgage industry's largest philanthropic supporters of the USO of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company is also renowned for its vibrant work environment where all team members can thrive. In 2021, Freedom Mortgage was named one of Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces as well as in Top Workplaces USA. Additionally, the company joined the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll once again in 2022 for being recognized for the eighth time as one of the fastest-growing companies across the country. Freedom Mortgage's mission is to foster homeownership for all consumers across America. For more information, please visit FreedomMortgage.com.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CONTACTS:
Audrey Shapiro
856-380-9073
Audrey.Shapiro@FreedomMortgage.com
Ellen Longo
609-678-0968
Ellen.Longo@FreedomMortgage.com
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Andrew Brings a Decade of Structural, I.P. Schematics, 2D and 3D Design Experience in Cannabis and Pharmaceutical Industries
BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Global (AEG), a custom packaging design company and supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Miami with a newly opened office in Boston, today announced the appointment of Andrew Seifert as co-president of AE Global North, effective immediately.
In this role, he will focus on identifying key strategic partners, navigating marketing trends, and assembling compliant product solutions. Additionally, Seifert will assist in developing innovative product development, market implementation and commercialization.
Andrew Seifert has 10 years of experience working in custom structural design. Before AE Global, Seifert was the lead designer and specialty products manager of a trade finishing facility that serviced clients such as Edible Arrangements, Gillette, Burt's Bees, Rolex, and Tiffany & Co. Seifert has deep experience in pharmaceutical cold chain engineering that creates medical-grade packaging. Seifert developed, patented, and implemented an industry-leading paper-based child-resistant packaging line and will continue to innovate and ideate CR packaging solutions in his new role.
"On the heels of opening our New England office, AE Global North, we are thrilled to be expanding that team with Andrew as co-president," said Mike Forenza, AE Global Managing Partner. "His extensive solutions-driven background and New England relationships make him a valuable asset to our team and we look forward to growing the New England territory with Andrew at the helm."
AE Global (AEG) is a custom packaging design company and supply chain solution provider servicing the Cannabis & Hemp, Natural Products, Health & Beauty, Pharmaceutical and Wine & Spirits industries. AEG's innovation lab develops custom packaging products, including EZ-Lock™ and Amplify™, and CuraLeaf's Select Squeeze bottle. With sustainability as a core value, AEG launched Ocean Recovery Group, a joint venture with 4G Recycling, which collects, cleans and recycles ocean-bound plastics.
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