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Study finds increasing network visibility is critical to improving security posture
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infoblox Inc., the leader in foundational networking and security services, today announced the results of a Forrester Consulting study, which found IT leaders around the world share a ubiquitous appetite for greater network visibility. The findings underscore a convergence in security with networking, which IT decisionmakers now view as the missing strategy that will improve security response, automate compliance tasks, and better manage processes and outcomes.
Having 20/20 visibility is paramount to network security, because it helps organizations discover and understand what data they are securing and from whom they're securing it. To unlock these benefits requires collaboration between the networking and security teams with network visibility as the glue. This integration advances performance and capacity planning, reduced costs, and device discovery, which benefit both teams.
To further explore, Infoblox commissioned Forrester Consulting to survey the perspectives of 423 global IT leaders at companies in the consumer goods, professional services, retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and chemicals industries. The study found that:
- Security leaders are increasing their investments in network visibility with 97% of respondents already invested in or are planning to invest in new visibility tools/technologies over the next three years; and 61% are eager to invest in network discovery tools.
- Solutions that improve visibility are in high demand with nearly 80% respondents viewing an integrated solution that benefits both their organizations' networking and security objectives as appealing, particularly to break down the silos between these organizations, which three out of four surveyed decisionmakers noted was a problem in their company.
- Better visibility elevates security responses and capabilities with 81% of surveyed decisionmakers agreeing that better network visibility would improve their organizations' security posture and capabilities.
Overall, the survey showed there is significant synergy between visibility and security with 98% of decisionmakers already investing in their security capabilities to support an evolving network architecture. Investing in network discovery (61%) captured the top spot for networking infrastructure as a means of supporting security capabilities.
"We believe these findings underscore that visibility is synonymous with improving efficiency and performance for both networking and security professionals," said Anthony James, Vice President of Infoblox. "These traditionally separate sectors are converging as businesses build out cloud-first infrastructures to enable hybrid work. Expanding the corporate network increases security risks, which requires both teams to have visibility into network traffic correlated to each connected device and user identity."
The in-depth study recommended several mitigations, including building zero trust with an identity-centric approach and standardizing on foundational solutions such as the DDI services organizations already use for network connectivity along with DNS security to accelerate threat hunts. Additionally, all organizations should educate and train their teams on these solutions to optimize value. Ensuring teams cross-functionally leverage the unique visibility DDI metadata yields will also help teams align on goals and minimize damages, particularly from security risks stemming from undetected threats.
Read more about the findings from the study here and register below for the webinar with Andre Kindness, Principal Analyst at Forrester, and Anthony James, VP of Product Marketing at Infoblox.
Infoblox is the leader in next generation DNS management and security. More than 13,000 customers, including over 75% of the Fortune 500, rely on Infoblox to scale, simplify and secure their hybrid networks to meet the modern challenges of a cloud-first world. Learn more at https://www.infoblox.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFST).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
https://claimyourloss.com/securities/lifestance-health-group-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=31171&from=4
This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of LifeStance common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the documents issued in connection with LifeStance's June 10, 2021 initial public stock offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 11, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, LifeStance Health Group, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining LifeStance Health's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (ii) the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing LifeStance Health's operating expenses to increase substantially; (iii) LifeStance Health had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the initial public offering's registration statement, and LifeStance Health had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (iv) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the initial public offering's registration statement represented.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.CONTACT:
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Dailymotion increases ad performance through enhanced offerings and custom native formats
TripleLift expands inventory through full video publisher and streaming platform globally
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dailymotion, the leading independent, worldwide video streaming platform, and TripleLift, the advertising technology company reinventing ad placement, today announced an expanded strategic partnership that enriches each company's offering. TripleLift adds high-performing programmatic direct display and native advertising in addition to the branded video and in-stream ad units running on Dailymotion. Dailymotion's full publisher partnership inventory, including Billboard and Marie-Claire, gives TripleLift increased global scale and reach.
The partnership includes a tailor-made Open Real Time Bidding (oRTB) integration for Dailymotion to monetize in-stream inventory and the advancement of innovative, custom native ad units by TripleLift for the historically video-focused Dailymotion. The custom native formats provide brand lift 3x higher than the industry average according to Nielsen and in the first two months of the partnership, Dailymotion saw ad requests exceed 41 billion.
"Delivering a diverse, omnichannel ad experience to Dailymotion while scaling our global reach through their publisher base is the type of strategic partner we value," said Michael Lehman, SVP, Global Supply & Marketplace, TripleLift. "We're motivated by the notable results of the custom ad units and integrations, and are looking forward to continued innovation with the team at Dailymotion."
As a partner, TripleLift connects to Dailymotion's proprietary video exchange on a global scale to buy billions of available impressions and have a growing global audience, allowing it to scale its inventory.
"Working with TripleLift on growing their database globally represents one of our largest partnerships to date,," said Bichoï Bastha, Chief Revenue and Business Officer at Dailymotion. "For us, TripleLift's custom units and appetite for innovation to outperform industry metrics in all formats are exciting as we expand our offering for advertisers."
Custom Native Templates
TripleLift's dedicated Interaction Design & Engineering (IxE) team continuously evaluates and designs custom templates to match the look and feel of the publisher pages. Whether this is testing colors, adjusting fonts, trying different positioning or spacing, TripleLift's internal teams work to make sure each and every placement flows seamlessly to maximize performance for both publishers and brands. Since its founding, TripleLift created over 120,000 custom native templates and over 190,000 custom native placements. This number continues to grow as new publisher partners are onboarded.
About Dailymotion Advertising
Dailymotion Advertising helps brand marketers reach their desired audiences with massive scale in a brand safe environment through engaging video inventory. The video marketing platform is built on a light, flexible player, paired with intuitive algorithms that provide carefully selected recommendations based on first-party audience data, to meaningfully connect viewers and advertisers. Founded in 2005, Dailymotion is a global video streaming platform that connects over 350 million video-seekers to their personal world of news, sports, and entertainment content each month.
Dailymotion is owned by Vivendi and headquartered in Paris with offices in New York, Singapore, and Marseille.
About TripleLift
TripleLift is the advertising technology company reinventing ad placement at the intersection of creative, media and data. Our marketplace serves the world's leading brands, publishers, streaming companies and demand-side platforms, executing over 1 trillion ad transactions every month. Customers choose us because of our addressable offerings from native to online video to connected television, innovations that insert brands into content in real-time, and supportive experts dedicated to maximizing partner performance. Part of the Vista Equity Partners portfolio, TripleLift has appeared on both the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for five consecutive years, has been named to Business Insider's list of Hottest Ad Tech Companies for three straight years and was awarded Most Innovative TV Advertising Technology by AdExchanger in 2021. Find out how TripleLift is shaping the future of advertising at triplelift.com.
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Nearly 500 Aspen Dental Offices to Open their Doors for 8th Annual Day of Service
CHICAGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Dental today announced its annual Day of Service event – which provides free care to military veterans across the country – will be held on Saturday, June 11. Now in its eighth year, nearly 500 Aspen Dental locations will open their doors on the company's annual Day of Service to provide much-needed dental care for United States military veterans at no cost to honor their service.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9047651-aspen-dental-day-of-service-free-care-veterans-june-11/
"At Aspen Dental, we're committed to breaking down barriers to care – especially when it comes to our nation's veterans, who have given so much to all of us," said Arwinder Judge, DDS, chief clinical officer at Aspen Dental. "Day of Service is a powerful opportunity for Aspen Dental care teams across the entire country to make a difference in the lives of veterans and connect them with the care they often desperately need."
Since 2014, doctors and their dental care teams from Aspen Dental offices across the country have donated more than $23 million in dentistry services to more than 30,000 United States military veterans and people in need through the company's Healthy Mouth Movement.
Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, and military veterans are no exception – in fact, veterans are ineligible for dental benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs unless they're 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war. Many Americans have experienced additional oral care challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as dentists report increasing amounts of teeth-grinding, cavities and gum disease, largely attributed to pandemic-related stress and changes in health habits.
How Veterans Can Schedule an Appointment
Starting today, veterans can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required.
During the Day of Service, Aspen Dental doctors and their dental care teams focus on treating the most urgent dental needs to help get veterans out of pain, from fillings and extractions to hygiene and basic denture repairs.
For more information about Day of Service and the Healthy Mouth Movement, visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com.
About Aspen Dental
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About TAG - The Aspen Group
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in the state.
DURHAM, N.C., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- James S. Farrin – along with his affiliated institution, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin – was selected to the 2022 "Power List" by Business North Carolina.* The prestigious publication selected its honorees from a large pool of candidates across a wide spectrum of industries, based on extensive research from dozens of sources.
"It's an honor to be selected to the 'Power List,'" said Farrin. "What I'm most proud of is what my firm has been able to accomplish with its reach and resources: helping tens of thousands of good people across the state in need of justice." The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin helped over 4,800 clients last year, recovering more than $155 million in total compensation.**
Farrin first rose to national prominence with the Black Farmers Case, a landmark civil rights victory led by his firm. The class action, one of the largest civil rights cases in American history, resulted in $1.25 billion in total compensation for 18,000+ Black farmers following years of discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.** In 2020, CMTY Culture Films announced that they will be the lead producers on The Last Plantation, a film based on the Black Farmers case.
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina and has helped over 55,000 injured people since 1997. Operating from 16 offices in NC and one in SC, many of the firm's 60+ accomplished attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on providing quality legal services to as many people as possible in the following practice areas: personal injury, car accidents, workers' compensation, nursing home abuse, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability.
Contact Information:
David Chamberlin
280 S. Mangum Street
Suite 400
Durham, NC 27701
866-900-7078
https://www.farrin.com/
Offices in Durham (main), Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, NC and Greenville, SC. Attorney J. Gabe Talton: 280 South Mangum St., Suite 400, Durham, NC.
*For standards of inclusion, visit https://www.farrin.com/business-nc-power-list/
**Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes because each case is unique and must be evaluated separately.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APYX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Apyx and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 14, 2022, Apyx disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") would be posting a Medical Device Safety Communication ("MDSC") related to the Company's Advanced Energy Products. The Company further disclosed that "[b]ased on our initial interactions with the FDA, we believe the Agency's MDSC will pertain to the use of our Advanced Energy products outside of their FDA-cleared indication for general use in cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures."
On this news, Apyx's stock price fell $4.02 per share, or 40.6%, to close at $5.88 per share on March 14, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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President Biden promises to keep truckers moving through driver shortage
The president held an event at the White House Monday to promote the Department of Transportation’s Trucking Action Plan.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The White House calls trucking “a lynchpin” in moving goods through our supply chain. But, they say a driver shortage is causing disruptions.
The American Trucking Association says truckers move 72% of America’s goods, but an increase in trucking costs during the pandemic has led to a trucker shortage. Now, President Biden said he’s taking action to expand the industry.
“We adapt and adjust to just about any and everything that we do,” said Teddy Butler, a professional truck driver from Hampton, Georgia.
Butler said during the pandemic, drivers had to accommodate more door-to-door deliveries due to people staying at home. As a result of the change, the Federal Reserve said there was a more than 20% increase in trucking costs, which in turn led to a trucker shortage.
President Joe Biden said truckers keep America moving, and he wants more back on the road.
“2021 was the best year for trucking employment since 1994. There are now 35,000 more trucking jobs than there were before the pandemic.” The president said.
To try and remedy the shortage and other industry changes, the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Labor launched a Trucking Action Plan in December. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said that America needs at least 80,000 more truckers to ease supply chain issues and to deal with the shortage.
“When you have that kind of gap it can lead to upward pressure on prices,” Buttigieg said. “Part of how we’re fighting inflation is making sure we support the trucking workforce, close that gap, and get goods moving smoothly, swiftly, and affordably.”
The trucking plan has four parts, including reducing the amount of time it takes to get a commercial driver’s license and for companies to launch apprenticeship programs, and connecting veterans to trucking careers.
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NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed merger of Silverback Therapeutics, Inc. (the "Company") (NasdaqGM: SBTX) with ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. pursuant to which Silverback shareholders will end up owning just approximately 37% of the combined company, subject to certain adjustments. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgm-sbtx/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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(Motor Authority) — How automakers create cars is being inverted and it’s all due to physics.
We got an insight into today’s vehicle design by sitting down with Nissan’s Senior Vice President of Global Design, Alfonso Albaisa, at the 2022 New York auto show. The designer also gave us some hints at the future, including a possible electric pickup truck.
Vehicle design in the modern era has become a numbers game, according to Albaisa. Before a vehicle is even designed, a spatial volume and a target coefficient of drag are set in stone. That’s the marker. The rest is shaped, sculpted, and designed around these numbers. This is the opposite of how it used to be.
“In the old days, aerodynamics was something that we were doing after we get a design engineered,” Albaisa said. Efficiency was almost an afterthought, but there were no volume and aero targets to design around.
The process of designing a car now starts with making a shape and setting where the nose has to be. This involves the height of the front end, hood line, and cowl. This all plays into hitting the target coefficient of drag for the specific vehicle. The rest comes after at this point.
This inversion of the process is not easy, the executive said, and it then becomes a battle of proportions. How do the length, width, silhouette and taper of the cabin all work with the headlamp shape, body size, and shape of the skin (metal)? Some tricks popping up in mainstream family cars include holes, or ducts, in the front bumper to direct airflow around the front as seen on the latest Rogue crossover SUV.
According to the veteran designer, this all has to do with the width and if the wind can get around the vehicle cleanly, and it changes from car to car. Just because a vehicle is wider doesn’t mean it needs the ducts to direct wind around the front. Albaisa noted the Pathfinder doesn’t have any ducts on the front end despite being wider than the Rogue.
Albaisa noted the future lineup of Nissans is already designed and sitting in his studio in Japan, but he wouldn’t say how many have been fully designed.
Nissan’s pickup truck started life in the U.S. in 1959 as the Datsun B-10, and it might not hit the end of the road anytime soon. The new Frontier is the starting point for the automaker, and perhaps not the finale.
Albaisa told MA he’s informed his team to “start thinking, because the evolution of the pickup truck is not going to be like the other cars.”
The executive noted the Japanese company invented a category of small pickups called “little hustlers” back in the ’70s and ’80s. It’s part of the automaker’s iconography.\
In November, Nissan provided the first details of its comprehensive electrified plan. Four concept vehicles were part of that presentation, including a small lifestyle-oriented pickup truck called the Surf-Out. The concept featured a single-cab body with a removable canopy. The Surf-Out concept was the result of Albaisa instructing his team to think about the electric future, which in his mind includes trucks.
The executive was quick to note that the concept isn’t bound for production, but rather “that little car had meaning.” We’ll have to wait to see what that meaning is.
Albaisa could not comment on where an electric pickup truck falls in the automaker’s future timeline, but he said Nissan makes trucks.
In terms of retro design influences, Albaisa said the automaker will only do that when it makes sense. The Ariya is a new nameplate, so it features a design of its own. If the automaker were to do a Murano EV the executive would think about reaching into the past. “The first-generation Murano was spectacular,” Albaisa said, followed by, “the second one was not.”
Albaisa noted the young designers on his team were born in the 1980s, and they tend to be obsessed with that era’s look.
For sports car and roadster enthusiasts, Albaisa said a Fairlady (referring to the Datsun convertible built in the 1960s) could come back in the electric era before quickly catching himself from saying more. Nissan spokesperson Dan Passe noted that once you have the EV skateboard “you can build anything.” One of those four concepts in November, dubbed the Max-Out, was a roadster. It wasn’t retro or in any real way tied to a Fairlady in design, but it was a roadster.
The interview didn’t confirm any future electric sports car plans, but it did reveal that Nissan is thinking about one, as well as some type of electric pickup truck. | https://cw33.com/automotive/nissan-design-boss-car-design-has-become-inverted-nissan-thinking-about-electric-pickup/ | 2022-07-25T23:22:03Z |
PARIS (AP) — It all used to come so easily for Dominic Thiem on a tennis court — his powerful forehand, his elegant backhand, his hit-which-shot-when calculations, all fine-tuned to the point of a title at the U.S. Open and three other Grand Slam final appearances, including two at Roland Garros.
Nowadays, even though the pain from last year’s torn tendon in his right wrist is no longer there, the strokes and, most disconcertingly, the wherewithal, are not what they once were, to the extent that his first-round exit at the French Open on Sunday was his 10th consecutive loss.
The situation has become dire enough that Thiem, a 28-year-old Austrian once ranked No. 3 but now No. 194, acknowledged after being beaten 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 by Hugo Dellien that perhaps it’s time for him to head to the lower-level Challenger Tour to get a win and gain some confidence.
After lamenting his forehand, his backhand and a too-low first-serve percentage, Thiem got to the bigger issue: “Sometimes, I do really stupid decisions during the rally, drop shots or down-the-line (groundstrokes) at the wrong moment. (In) match match situations, I’m not playing well. … Then, for example, there was one game today where I did four or five forehand return mistakes in a row, where I’m thinking, ‘What the heck is happening?’”
His quick departure was not the only noteworthy development on a cloudy, occasionally drizzly Day 1 at the year’s second major tennis tournament, which welcomed back pre-pandemic sights and sounds of full attendance and no masks in the stands.
Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old from Spain who is seeded No. 6 and a popular pick to win his first Grand Slam trophy, advanced just as cleanly and quickly as expected against “lucky loser” Juan Ignacio Londero 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 in the day’s last match at Court Philippe Chatrier. Another teen, 18-year-old American Coco Gauff, also moved on, beating Canadian qualifier Rebecca Marino 7-5, 6-0.
Given Thiem’s troubles — sure, he was the runner-up to Rafael Nadal in Paris in 2018 and 2019, and to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in 2020, but his last victory came in May 2021 — there were other results that probably were more surprising.
Chiefly in that category would be No. 6 seed Ons Jabeur’s 3-6, 7-6 (4), 7-5 loss to 56th-ranked Magda Linette of Poland.
Jabeur, a Tunisian who is the first Arab woman to win a WTA title and first to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal, acknowledged: “I was expecting myself to go far in this tournament.”
As were others. That’s because Jabeur began the day with a tour-leading 17 wins on clay this season, including taking the title at the Madrid Open and reaching the final of the Italian Open.
Another top-10 women’s seed — and the 2016 champion at the place — was sent home when Garbiñe Muguruza was defeated 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 by 46th-ranked Kaia Kanepi of Estonia. Muguruza beat Serena Williams in the final at Roland Garros six years ago and Venus Williams in the final at Wimbledon in 2017, but she now has lost her opening match in Paris two straight years.
Avoiding that sort of result was the men’s No. 9 seed, Felix Auger-Aliassime, who took care of two missing items on his resume in one afternoon: He picked up a French Open victory for the first time in three tries and he won a match after dropping the opening two sets.
The 20-year-old Canadian came back to eliminate Juan Pablo Varillas, a qualifier from Peru making his Grand Slam debut, by a score of 2-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3.
Other winners included 2017 U.S. Open champion and 2018 French Open runner-up Sloane Stephens, No. 23 Jil Teichmann and No. 26 Sorana Cirstea among the women; No. 3 Alexander Zverev, No. 18 Grigor Dimitrov, No. 23 John Isner and No. 26 Botic Van de Zandschulp among the men.
Dellien, a Bolivian ranked 87th, entered his contest against Thiem with a 2-7 career record in Grand Slam matches. But from the get-go, he was able to hold his own in lengthy baseline exchanges.
On the very first point, which lasted 24 strokes, Thiem landed a backhand passing shot in the net and shook his head. On the next, he tried a drop shot that floated wide. Not really close at all. Again, a head shake. On the sixth point, a forehand return sailed well long. That initial set ended with Thiem putting a forehand into the net, followed by a backhand into the net.
“Today, he wasn’t at his top level of the past, but I still needed to beat him,” Dellien said. “It’s an important step in my career.”
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CMS Energy Announces Strong Second Quarter Results, Reaffirms 2022 Adjusted EPS Guidance
Published: Jul. 28, 2022 at 7:00 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
JACKSON, Mich., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today reported earnings per share of $0.50 for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $0.61 per share for the same quarter in 2021. The company's adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2022 were $0.53, compared to $0.55 per share for the same quarter in 2021. For the first six months of the year, the company reported $1.71 per share compared to $1.82 per share for the same timeframe in 2021. On an adjusted earnings per share basis year to date, the company reported $1.73 per share in 2022, compared to $1.64 per share in 2021.
CMS Energy reaffirmed its 2022 adjusted earnings guidance of $2.85 to $2.89* per share (*See below for important information about non-GAAP measures) and reaffirmed long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6 to 8 percent, with continued confidence toward the high end of the adjusted EPS growth range.
"Our company took a major step forward with the regulatory approvals of our natural gas rate case settlement and the Integrated Resource Plan, eliminating coal generation by 2025 and leading the clean energy transformation by adding more solar and battery storage, while increasing reliability," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. "These approvals strengthen our financial outlook for investors while driving the decarbonatization of our electric and gas systems at affordable prices for our customers and the communities we serve."
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy provider featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.
CMS Energy will hold a webcast to discuss its 2022 second quarter results and provide a business and financial outlook on Thursday, July 28 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT). To participate in the webcast, go to CMS Energy's homepage (cmsenergy.com) and select "Events and Presentations."
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Remnants of an uncontrolled Chinese rocket reentered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean, US Space Command says
By Sharif Paget and Christina Maxouris, CNN
Remnants of a massive Chinese rocket that was descending uncontrollably back to Earth reentered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean at roughly 12:45 p.m. ET Saturday, the US Space Command said on Twitter.
The Chinese 23-ton Long March 5B rocket, which delivered a new module to its space station, took off from Hainan Island at 2:22 p.m. local time Sunday, July 24, and the module successfully docked with China’s orbital outpost. The rocket had since been in an uncontrolled descent toward Earth’s atmosphere — marking the third time that China has been accused of not properly handling space debris from its rocket stage.
“No other country leaves these 20-ton things in orbit to reenter in an uncontrolled way,” Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, told CNN’s Jim Acosta Saturday afternoon.
In a Saturday statement on Twitter, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson wrote China “did not share specific trajectory information” as the rocket fell back to Earth.
“All spacefaring nations should follow established best practices, and do their part to share this type of information in advance to allow reliable predictions of potential debris impact risk, especially for heavy-lift vehicles, like the Long March 5B, which carry a significant risk of loss of life and property,” Nelson said.
“Doing so is critical to the responsible use of space and to ensure the safety of people here on Earth,” he added.
In a statement, the China Manned Space Agency said remnants of the rocket reentered the atmosphere at about 12:55 a.m. Sunday Beijing time — or about 12:55 p.m. ET Saturday.
The agency added most of the remnants burned up during the reentry process over the Sulu Sea, which is between the island of Borneo and the Philippines.
“What we really want to know is did any pieces actually end up sitting on the ground,” McDowell told CNN. “That may take a little while longer for the reports to filter back.”
Videos and photos posted online appeared to show several bright objects streaking across night skies above the city of Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia. Vanessa Julan, a local resident, shared with CNN a video she had taken around 12:50 a.m. local time, which is the same as Beijing time.
On Sunday, Malaysia’s National Space Agency released a statement confirming that “burnt debris” from the Chinese Long March 5B rocket had been detected. “The rocket debris caught fire while entering the earth’s airspace and the movement of the burning debris also crossed the Malaysian airspace and was detected in several areas, including crossing the airspace around the state of Sarawak,” the agency said.
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2 Russian villages evacuated after fire at munitions depot
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The residents of two villages in Russia’s Belgorod region on Ukraine’s northeastern border were evacuated after a fire at a munitions depot near the village of Timonovo, the region’s governor said Friday.
There were no casualties in the late Thursday blaze, Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said.
The fire came days after another ammunition depot exploded on Ukraine’s Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, a Russian-occupied territory seized by Moscow in 2014.
Last week, nine Russian warplanes were reported destroyed at an airbase on Crimea, demonstrating both the Russians’ vulnerability and the Ukrainians’ capacity to strike deep behind enemy lines. Ukrainian authorities have stopped short of publicly claiming responsibility.
But President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alluded to Ukrainian attacks behind enemy lines after the blasts in Crimea, which Russia has blamed on “sabotage.”
Meanwhile, Kyiv and Moscow continued to accuse each other of shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, stoking international fears of a catastrophe on the continent.
On Friday, Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, accused the United States of encouraging Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. The facility has been controlled by Russian forces since shortly after the invasion began on Feb. 24.
“In case of a technological disaster, its consequences will be felt in every corner of the world,” Patrushev said. “Washington, London and their accomplices will bear full responsibility for that.”
Ukraine has accused Russia of storing troops and weapons at the Zaporizhzhia plant and using its grounds to launch strikes against Ukrainian-controlled territory. Ukrainian officials and military analysts say Moscow’s forces have cynically employed the plant as a shield, knowing that the Ukrainians would be hesitant to fire back.
Russia has denied the accusations and, in turn, accused Ukrainian forces of repeatedly shelling the plant.
Following a visit to Ukraine on Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Zelenskyy had asked him to ensure that Russia remove weapons stored at the plant as an “important step for world peace.”
“Zelenskyy asked this of us especially: that Russia remove all mines and similar (weapons) there and for the issue to rapidly cease to be frightening. Because it is a threat,” Erdogan said.
Erdogan, whose country has maintained close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, said he would discuss the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that “Russia must do its part in this regard.”
The Turkish president made the comments to a group of Turkish journalists on his return from a visit with Zelenskyy and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres in Ukraine late on Thursday. His comments were reported by Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency and other media on Friday.
At the meeting in the western city of Lviv, far from the front lines, the leaders discussed expanding exchanges of prisoners of war and arranging for U.N. atomic energy experts to visit and help secure the nuclear power plant.
IN OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
— At least five people were killed and 10 others were wounded by the Russian shelling of towns and villages in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, according to regional authorities. The shelling damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in the embattled region where Russian forces are pushing to overtake areas still held by Ukraine.
— At least one civilian died early Friday in Russian shelling of the city of Kharkiv, to the northwest of the Donetsk region, while Russian missiles in the southern port city of Mykolaiv again struck port facilities and a university building that was previously hit by shelling earlier this week. One person was wounded in the attacks, authorities said.
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LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beeflow, the fast growing biotech startup to improve the impact of ecosystem services in agriculture, is proud to appear in the new film series, "Age of Change: The Business of Survival," presented by WWF and content partners and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. The beautifully shot series, which debuted on July 5, 2022, uncovers the stories of innovative solutions across the global business community that address critical environmental challenges through sharing diverse success stories.
In the segment, Beeflow Founder and CEO, Matias Viel, along with Angelita De La Luz, Beeflow's Director of Applied Research and Pollination Operations, discuss the research and technology development the company has done that has proven to improve crop yields through various technologies that support bee health and training. They also examine how encouraging other species of bees to work in tandem with honeybees to aid in pollination will also increase crop yields.
"Over the last 50 years, there has been a lot of innovation in agriculture including new ways of irrigating crops, enhanced pest management, and plant genetics, but little in ways of supporting pollination," said Viel. "With bees responsible for pollinating more than 70 percent of food crops around the world, caring for bees and their wellbeing is an important part of protecting the global food supply."
Beeflow is one of the first companies globally to generate and apply scientific knowledge and bee behavior research to help improve and increase crop yields, changing the paradigm surrounding pollination of crops with provable results. Work and research that the company is continually conducting is vitally important to validate this need and keep the world population with a regular supply of food.
Explore the series now at www.ageofchangeseries.co.uk. Additional stories will be joining the series in November 2022.
Beeflow is a biotech startup company that leverages scientific knowledge and technology to improve the impact of ecosystem services in agriculture. Beeflow creates and manages pollination programs for farmers which increase crop yields by up to 60 percent. The company combines scientific knowledge of crop pollination, bee biology & behavior and chemical ecology with proprietary technologies including molecules that help train bees to pollinate specific crops and a plant-based bee diet that enhances bees' immune system. This novel approach to pollination management allows growers to produce more with less. Based in California and with operations across the US West Coast, Mexico, Peru and Argentina, Beeflow closed an $8.3M Series A in May 2021 with Ospraie Ag Sciences, Future Ventures, Vectr Ventures, Jeff Wilke (former CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon), SOSV and others. Beeflow's team of experts includes biologists, ecologists, entomologists, agronomists, and entrepreneurs. For more information about Beeflow, please visit www.beeflow.com.
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LAVAL, QC, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche‑Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD) held its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders today announcing that all the candidates proposed as Directors in its Management Proxy Circular dated July 5, 2022, were elected and that a special resolution was adopted authorizing the Corporation to amend its articles of incorporation, in accordance with the approval by a requisite majority of the votes cast by the shareholders attending or represented by proxy at the meeting.
At present, Couche-Tard has one class of listed shares: Class A Multiple Voting Shares (the "Class A Shares"), which carry 10 votes per share. The special resolution authorizing the Corporation to amend its articles of incorporation will notably: (i) create a new class of shares, namely an unlimited number of common shares (the "Common Shares"), which will carry one vote per share; (ii) convert each of the issued and outstanding Class A Shares into one Common Share; and (iii) after giving effect to the aforesaid conversion, repeal the Class A Shares and the Class B Subordinate Voting Shares of the Corporation as well as the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching thereto (collectively, the "Conversion Event").
The Conversion Event is expected to become effective on September 1, 2022. All Class A Shares of the Corporation are expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") before markets open on September 6, 2022, and the Common Shares are expected to trade on the TSX at the opening of business on September 6, 2022, under the current symbol "ATD".
As a consequence of the upcoming Conversion Event, Couche-Tard intends to modify the terms of its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") on the TSX to purchase for cancellation a maximum of 79,703,614 Common Shares rather than Class A Shares. As at August 30, 2022, Couche-Tard had repurchased for cancellation 10,940,400 Class A Shares under its NCIB for US$477,952,304 at a weighted average price of US$43.69 per share. Following the Conversion Event, under its modified NCIB, Couche-Tard will therefore be authorized to repurchase for cancellation up to 68,763,214 Common Shares from September 6, 2022 to April 25, 2023. The terms of the Corporation's NCIB shall otherwise remain unchanged.
In addition, all equity incentive plans of the Corporation will cover Common Shares of the Corporation as of the Conversion Event date.
The detailed results of the vote for the election of Directors are set out below:
About Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 24 countries and territories, with almost 14,100 stores, of which approximately 10,700 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Poland and Hong Kong SAR. Approximately 122,000 people are employed throughout its network.
For more information on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. or to consult its annual Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, please visit: https://corpo.couche-tard.com.
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Maryland medical device company with advanced surgical non-thrombin hemostat platform receives $1M SSBCI funding from TEDCO
COLUMBIA, Md. and RIVERDALE, Md., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced today it invested $1 million in Medcura, Inc. through the new State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Based in Riverdale, MD, Medcura is a life science and medical device company that has commercialized its first product derived from its advanced wound treatment platform for rapid bleeding management and is in the final stages of development of the next standard of care for the management of intraoperative surgical bleeding.
"TEDCO and our home state of Maryland has been an invaluable supporter of Medcura's pioneering work to support surgeons, patients and the military with our product to quickly stop patient bleeding. Whether it was financial support from TEDCO's Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) and Seed Funds, or connections with other institutional investors, the TEDCO team has been here for us," said Medcura's CEO Jim Buck. "This SSBCI funding helped to galvanize a larger round that will support the expansion of our commercial footprint and support further clinical evaluation of our product line—taking Medcura to the next level."
Medcura,Inc. developed an advanced wound treatment platform to provide rapid and reliable bleeding management while creating an antibacterial healing environment. This technology has been developed into a versatile hemostatic product line targeting surgical, military/trauma, and even consumer applications. Medcura combines the use of safe, inert, naturally abundant, low-cost ingredients with proprietary chemistry that can be delivered in easy-to-use formats that require no preparation or special handling. The Company's Life Foam™ product was designated as a "Breakthrough Device" by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), leading the expansion into internal military and surgical applications.
"So much of what TEDCO does is focused on social impact and social innovation, and Medcura is a great example for such social innovation with its focus on patients," said Jack Miner, chief investment officer, TEDCO. "It is especially fulfilling to have a portfolio company that has been part of the full TEDCO funding spectrum since the very beginning. We are thrilled to be able to offer Medcura the inaugural SSBCI funding as the company moves into its next phase of rapid growth focused around its surgical, high-value implantable products and global commercialization."
Created by Congress in 2010, SSBCI received a $10 billion allocation as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Maryland was the first state in the nation to submit its SSBCI deployment plan to the United States Treasury Department and was one of the first five states to be approved. The nine programs funded by SSBCI will support businesses with limited opportunities for growth whether due to the pandemic or historic disinvestment. Maryland's statewide SSBCI initiatives will target communities and areas with a high concentration of small, micro, and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) businesses to support ongoing state investments in underserved communities.
"Earlier I announced that SSBCI funding was open and available to qualifying Maryland companies; today I'm pleased to celebrate an investment of $1 million in Riverdale-based Medcura, Inc.," said Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. "I congratulate Medcura for their ground-breaking wound treatment platform, and TEDCO for their work to identify and elevate outstanding Maryland companies like this one. This is exactly the kind of investment we envisioned when we advocated for more SSBCI funding for the state."
TEDCO will deploy up to $50 million and will allocate the funds into four existing programs targeting technology-based Maryland businesses and entrepreneurs. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will deploy up to $103 million and disburse the funds through three Neighborhood BusinessWorks program initiatives. The Maryland Department of Commerce will deploy up to $45 million through two Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA) programs.
"It's exciting to see a Maryland-born portfolio company with such high potential touch multiple TEDCO funds and programs; Medcura embodies our model of closely working with a company through its many stages of development," said TEDCO CEO, Troy LeMaile-Stovall. "With this latest infusion of SSBCI funds, TEDCO can continue to scale unique and socially-responsible Maryland companies like Medcura, bringing innovation to market and generating a more equitable future and potential for new job creation in the surrounding community."
To learn more about SSBCI, visit https://www.tedcomd.com/funding/state-small-business-credit-initiative-ssbci.
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. For entrepreneurs interested in applying for TEDCO funding opportunities, visit https://www.tedcomd.com/funding.
About TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.
About Medcura, Inc.
Medcura is a commercial-stage life science and medical device company developing versatile hemostatic products for surgical, military, and consumer applications. The company combines the use of safe, inert ingredients with proprietary chemistry to address large and unmet market needs. Medcura's mission is to continue the development and commercialization of a broad range of game-changing hemostatic and wound treatment products, including its breakthrough military device, LifeFoam™ which is leading the expansion of Medcura's technology platform into internal use. For more information about Medcura, visit medcurainc.com.
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Expands Dedicated Environmental Services Platform With Consulting and Technology-Enabled Services Verticals
BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental Systems Group, an industry-leading platform providing comprehensive environmental services solutions, today announced the acquisition of BEM Systems, Inc. ("BEM" or "the Company"), a premier consulting, engineering, and information management firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Established by Bernhard Capital Partners, a services- and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, and led by industry veteran Dirk Applegate, Environmental Systems Group was formed in July 2022 with the purpose of creating an industry leading platform of premier businesses and service providers, offering a comprehensive suite of environmental and technology-driven solutions to customers across industries facing increasingly complex challenges. This transaction expands Environmental Systems Group's geographic reach into the Northeast and Alaska, and complements its recent acquisition of KC Harvey Environmental, LLC, a leading environmental and natural resources consulting, land reclamation, and field services firm.
Since 1990, BEM Systems has provided complementary environmental engineering consulting services and internally developed custom data management and visualization solutions for a diverse customer base, including federal, state and local government agencies, as well as blue-chip commercial enterprises. The Company's environmental consulting platform specializes in environmental planning, compliance, permitting, climate change and resiliency, and natural resource services, including remediation and hazardous waste management, while its best-in-class enterprise software offering – PAECETrak – is the leading provider of ROW solutions for state and county transportation departments throughout the United States. BEM's Environmental Management Information Systems (EMIS) group has developed and utilizes custom software solutions for federal and state agencies, including for climate change vulnerability analysis, asset management state of good repair, and PFAS contamination solutions.
"We are pleased to welcome the exceptional BEM team to our rapidly growing platform," said Mr. Applegate, Chief Executive Officer of Environmental Systems Group. "I am thrilled to work closely with Mark and his team to build on BEM's reputation as a leading integrated solutions provider and partner of choice, while expanding the technological capabilities of our platform as a whole and benefitting our current and future partner companies."
"There is a compelling opportunity within the environmental solutions space for a diversified, one-stop provider that can deliver sophisticated and tailored services to businesses and government agencies across the country," said Chris Dillon, Managing Director at Bernhard Capital. "By partnering with best-in-class management teams and market-leading businesses, Environmental Systems Group will create unique opportunities for each brand to capitalize on the collective resources and capabilities across the platform, while driving long-term, collective growth."
"This is an exciting moment for BEM, and we share a vision with the Environmental Systems Group team to create and grow an unmatched, integrated provider of environmental capabilities and offerings," said Mark Nardolilo, Chief Executive Officer of BEM Systems. "I look forward to working with Dirk and the Environmental Systems Group team to drive strategic growth, continue providing the highest quality services, and capitalize on the unique opportunities being part of this platform will present for our employees and customers alike."
About Environmental Systems Group
Environmental Systems Group is a platform established by Bernhard Capital Partners, bringing together the capabilities, offerings and collective resources of industry-leading environmental service businesses. The Environmental Systems Group is currently comprised of KC Harvey, an environmental and natural resources consulting, land reclamation, and field services firm, and now BEM Systems, Inc, a premier consulting, engineering and information management firm.
About Bernhard Capital Partners
Bernhard Capital Partners is an operationally focused private equity firm investing in middle-market businesses that provide essential services for critical infrastructure in North America. Bernhard Capital Partners was established in 2013 and has deployed capital across four funds representing approximately $2.9 billion of gross assets under management and is ranked as one of Private Equity International's 300 largest private equity firms worldwide. Bernhard Capital Partners seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating, and growing services and infrastructure businesses. For more information, visit bernhardcapital.com.
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Sciwind Biosciences to present Data from its GLP-1 and GIP Receptor Agonist Programs at The International Liver Congress(TM) EASL 2022
Published: Jun. 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago
HANGZHOU, China and SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sciwind Biosciences Co., Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering and developing innovative therapies to treat metabolic disease, today announced that two abstracts have been accepted for poster presentations at The International Liver CongressTM 2022, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Studies of the Liver (EASL) taking place June 22-26 in London, United Kingdom. During the meeting, data from a combination study of Sciwind's long-lasting GLP-1 peptide analog XW003 and GIP peptide analog XW017 in an obese mouse model and preclinical pharmacology data for the oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist XW014 will be featured in two poster presentations.
"We are excited to have an opportunity to present the recent data from our GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist programs at this prestigious international conference," said Xinle Wu, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Sciwind. "We believe that these data lend strong support to Sciwnd's long-term strategy to develop more efficacious, better tolerated and more convenient treatment options for patients living with metabolic disease."
Presentation Details:
Poster Title: Synergistic activity of GLP-1 peptide analog XW003 and the long-lasting GIP receptor agonist XW017 in a diet induced obese mouse model
Publication Number: 1391
Session Title: NAFLD: Therapy
Date: Saturday June 25 between 9AM – 6PM GMT
Poster Title: Preclinical pharmacology of low molecular weight GLP-1 receptor agonist XW014
Publication Number: 1399
Session Title: NAFLD: Therapy
Date: Saturday June 25 between 9AM – 6PM GMT
About XW003
Injectable GLP-1 analogs are effective tools in managing type 2 diabetes, obesity, and have demonstrated clinical potential as a treatment for NASH. XW003 is a novel, biased long-lasting GLP-1 peptide analog optimized for improved biological activity, cost-effective manufacturing, and once weekly dosing. XW003 has been shown to be safe and well tolerated in Phase 1 clinical study. Phase 2 studies are underway to study XW003 as a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
About XW014
XW014 is a small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist with the potential to be dosed orally once a day. Compared with GLP-1 peptide analogs, this small molecule agonist is easier to manufacture and formulate for oral dosing. As a small molecule, XW014 has the potential to be co-formulated with other oral drugs of complementary mechanisms to create more effective combination treatments for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and NASH. XW014 is slated to enter clinical trials in Q3 2022.
About XW017
In combination with GLP-1 analogs, injectable GIP receptor agonists have demonstrated improved glycemic control, as well as more profound weight loss, in clinical trials. XW017 is a novel, long-lasting GIP peptide analog optimized for biological activity and in vivo stability. It has the potential to be co-formulated with GLP-1 analogs to generate more effective combination treatments for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and NASH. XW017 is anticipated to enter clinical trials in 1H 2023.
About Sciwind
Sciwind Biosciences is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering and developing innovative therapies to treat metabolic disease. Its product pipeline consists of potentially first-in-class and best-in-class drug candidates. Sciwind has developed multiple proprietary technologies, including oral peptide and inhaled protein therapeutic delivery platforms and identified a series of drug candidates based on these core platform technologies. For more information, visit www.sciwindbio.com. View original content:
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of TG Therapeutics, Inc..
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CLASS PERIOD: January 15, 2020 to May 31, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Father of 4 young kids shot, killed in argument at gas station; gunman remains on loose
PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK/Gray News) - A family in Arizona is trying to put the pieces of their life back together after losing a loved one in a deadly shooting at a gas station.
Rene Sanchez lost his life last weekend after getting into an argument with another man while at a QuikTrip convenience store in Phoenix. Rene Sanchez was shot while he was walking away, his bother told Arizona’s Family.
Eddie Sanchez, Rene Sanchez’s brother, said the shooting took place in the afternoon, and the family remains heartbroken and wants justice. Rene Sanchez was also a father of four young children.
“We are missing that piece of the puzzle, and that is Rene,” Eddie Sanchez said. “It makes me sad that people like that don’t care about human life and people’s family it affects.”
The Phoenix Police Department released a picture and video from that afternoon’s shooting that showed an unidentified man leaving the scene on a bicycle. However, no arrests were immediately reported.
“To tell them [Rene’s kids] their dad won’t come home. To tell them he was murdered at a gas station. It’s just frustrating not to see him and know we won’t see him again,” Eddie Sanchez said.
Rene Sanchez was an electrician with the goal of starting his own business, according to his brother. But currently, the family is just waiting on updates on the case and wanting answers.
“It’ll be a big load off of our shoulders to find this person,” Eddie Sanchez said. “He will get caught eventually and pay for what he did.”
Eddie Sanchez said people will remember his brother, and the family has created a GoFundMe to help raise money for funeral expenses and the four kids and wife Rene Sanchez leaves behind.
Phoenix police urged those with any further information to contact authorities. There is a $2,000 reward.
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LATAM Cargo goes live as the first South American carrier, offering real-time booking to over 3,500 forwarders on WebCargo by Freightos
HONG KONG, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past three years, air cargo has undergone a digital revolution, driving more reliable, accurate, and accessible supply chains. This is particularly important in South America, which exports approximately $1 trillion of goods annually.
Digital Air Cargo is expanding to South America with LATAM Cargo, the largest South American carrier, offering real-time pricing and booking for forwarders on WebCargo, a leading global cargo booking platform. LATAM Cargo, which offers services to over 135 destinations in more than 20 countries, is the first South American carrier to go live on WebCargo.
Real-time bookings with LATAM Cargo are already available for WebCargo customers on 27 lanes with the possibility of connecting in South America. With LATAM Cargo, carriers representing over 36% of global air cargo capacity are available for booking on WebCargo, unlocking additional customer value and improving efficiency. As Carlos Cheeseman, the owner of Airgroup Miami, a Radiant Logistics Company, said "Having LATAM on WebCargo and 7LFreight for real-time booking is an excellent addition to facilitate our moves to Latin and South America."
"The industry is shifting towards digital collaboration and as the leading carrier of South America we want to provide customers with reliable and efficient solutions and a broad set of options that allows them to choose what works best for them. As part of our digitalization roadmap we decided to partner up with WebCargo by Freightos to provide our customers access to our capacity. This collaboration is an important milestone in LATAM Cargo's digital roadmap," said Jorge Galvez, the SVP Marketing and Development LATAM Cargo at LATAM group.
"Global trade moves faster than it ever has before," said Manuel Galindo, CEO of WebCargo by Freightos. "With innovative partners like LATAM Cargo, forwarders can move at the same pace, improving efficiency across over 100,000 quarterly bookings."
Forwarders not already using WebCargo can register for free at https://www.webcargo.co/book-air-cargo-on-latam/
About LATAM group
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its affiliates are the main group of airlines in Latin America with presence in five domestic markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in addition to international operations inside Latin America and between it and Europe, Oceania, the United States, and the Caribbean.
The group has a fleet of Boeing 767, 777, 787, Airbus A321, A320, A320neo and A319 aircraft. LATAM Cargo Chile, LATAM Cargo Colombia and LATAM Cargo Brazil are the cargo subsidiaries of LATAM Airlines. They have access to the belly of the Group's passenger aircraft and have a fleet of 14 freighters that will gradually expand until reaching between 19 and 22 freighters by 2023.
They operate within LATAM Group's network as well as on cargo-only international routes, offering modern infrastructure and a wide range of services and care options to meet our customers' needs.
About WebCargo, a Freightos Group Company
WebCargo® is the most advanced digitization platform for logistics service providers. WebCargo Air is the leading platform for live air cargo rate distribution and bookings between hundreds of airlines and 3,500+ forwarders. Partners using fully digital eBooking and rate distribution on WebCargo include over 30 airlines, including American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Etihad Cargo, Air France KLM, IAG Cargo, SAS, Qatar Airways, El Al, and Turkish Cargo. Freight forwarders can access dynamic capacity, pricing, and eBooking by signing up for free at webcargo.co.
WebCargo AcceleRate® is the leading platform for enterprise freight forwarders to manage rates and automate sales, spanning ocean, air and land. Customers include Hellmann, Nippon Express, DSV Panalpina, and dozens more.
WebCargo joined the Freightos Group in 2016. The Freightos Group also operates freightos.com, the world's largest digital freight platform for the trillion-dollar international shipping industry, and the Freightos Baltic Index, the only daily container index, in collaboration with the Baltic Exchange. Founded by serial entrepreneur Zvi Schreiber, Freightos is a logistics technology pioneer with a worldwide presence, and has raised over $120 million from leading venture funds, including GE Ventures, Aleph and the Singapore Exchange. In June 2022, Freightos announced that it signed a business combination agreement with Gesher I Acquisition Corp. with the intent of going public on the NASDAQ: GIAC.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EpiVax, Inc. ("EpiVax") announces that it has developed VennVax, a smallpox vaccine candidate that is predicted to be highly effective against monkeypox. The development of this vaccine was funded by the National Institutes of Health (SBIR grant #R43AI058376). The company is looking for a strategic partner with funding and experience in advanced preclinical development and clinical trials to move this "Epitope-Driven Vaccine" into clinical trials. Although the U.S. government has stockpiled two vaccinia virus vaccines for both smallpox and monkeypox, a next generation subunit vaccine may offer a dose-sparing strategy that increases availability of one of the vaccines and avoids safety risks of the other.
Experts in T cell biology, EpiVax scientists have been developing novel T cell epitope vaccines since the company was founded in 1998. This vaccine is named VennVax because it was developed by defining conserved elements between vaccinia (the cowpox virus) and smallpox (the disease that vaccinia vaccine protects against). These conserved elements (T cell epitopes) are also conserved in monkeypox. Initial studies in HLA transgenic mice demonstrated 100% survival rates.
EpiVax has also marked progress this year on a new vaccine for avian influenza that incorporates an immune-engineered H7N9 Hemagglutinin (HA) vaccine antigen, which increased the immunogenicity and efficacy in mouse models. Publication forthcoming in an upcoming 2022 issue of Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. This follows promising results for a Q Fever T cell vaccine candidate published in Frontiers in Immunology in May 2022, in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital Scientists.
Dr. Lenny Moise, Director of Vaccine Research at EpiVax had this to say on the potential of T cell vaccine technology: "We are optimistic about the future for vaccines designed to exploit T cell immunity. Our T cell-directed smallpox vaccine shows it's possible to fully protect against disease without inducing an antibody response. And when antibodies are needed, whole antigens can be sculpted to trigger stronger T cell responses for increased vaccine efficacy."
EpiVax is a biotechnology company with expertise in T cell epitope prediction, immune modulation, and rapid vaccine design. EpiVax's screening toolkits for therapeutics and vaccines are employed in advancing the research of a global roster of companies.
For more information, visit www.epivax.com.
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Heat and UV index elevated for Wednesday
Changes for the weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - With high pressure in control for the next couple of days expect plenty of sunshine once again on Wednesday with only a very small chance for mainly a few inland showers late in the day. With a west wind basically throughout the day the humidity will be staying high which will bring the heat index up near 100 by the early afternoon.
High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s near the beaches and low 90s elsewhere. The rain chance is at 30% east of I-75 but only a 20% closer to the coast. Winds will be out of the WNW at 10 mph.
Thursday we can expect another rather quiet day with only a slight chance for a few late day showers and an isolated thunderstorm. Overnight temperatures will be above average with lows in the mid to upper 70s on a west wind. The water temperature is 87 degrees and with a west wind coastal locations will only cool off into the upper 70s with places like Lakewood Ranch dropping down into the mid 70s. There is only a slight chance for a scattered late day storm again.
An ABC7 First Alert Weather heads up for some changes as we head into the weekend. Friday we start to see the high pressure drop to our south which will continue with the westerly flow across the area which means warm and muggy weather continues especially overnight. We will also see and increase in some tropical moisture which means a better chance for some coastal showers and thunderstorms during the morning and early afternoon with a shift inland later in the day. The rain chance increases to 50% on Friday and jumps to 60% on Saturday and Sunday.
We will see partly cloudy skies on Saturday and Sunday with mostly cloudy skies during the morning along the coast. Winds will stay out of the west at 10-15 mph.
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What are the best Flintstones vitamins?
At a time when vitamins were big and bulky and hard to swallow, Miles Laboratories introduced the first chewable vitamin for children in 1960. Eight years later, they partnered with the characters from Hanna-Barbera’s cartoon smash “The Flintstones,” and multivitamins for children were now fun and easy to take. Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty and Dino became a mainstay at breakfast tables around the country.
Flintstones vitamins remain popular with a wide variety available for children and even adults. They are a staple of good nutritional support that has been trusted for nearly 60 years. For its comprehensive nutritional support and reputation, the best Flintstones vitamins are the Flintstones Complete Chewable Multivitamin.
What to know before you buy Flintstones vitamins
Do children need vitamins?
Vitamins and minerals are important for the development of bones, muscles and blood vessels. They activate energy from food and can strengthen the immune system. Eating a healthy diet is important, but since our bodies don’t store essential vitamins and minerals, taking a daily supplement is a viable way to replenish your body. A daily multivitamin fills in the gaps that our diet may miss.
Are Flintstones vitamins free of additives?
Flintstone vitamins are manufactured without common additives found in other supplements. They do not contain gluten, high fructose syrup, artificial colors, gelatin, genetically modified organisms or aspartame. They also are free of allergens known with dairy, eggs, wheat and soy.
Are there Flintstones vitamins for adults?
Although there are not Flintstone vitamins made just for adults, every Flintstones vitamin package includes labeling that shows the percentage of daily allowance of each vitamin and mineral for both children and adults. Adults can see what their daily intake would be and use Flintstones vitamins if they are unable to take adult multivitamins.
What to look for in Flintstones vitamins
Form
Flintstones vitamins come in three delivery forms.
- Gummies offer a tasty and chewy option for children. The flavors are strongest in gummies.
- Chewables are the traditional form that quickly breaks down in saliva as children chew them.
- Chews, also known as super beans, have a hard outside shell and soft gel middle similar to a jelly bean.
Immunity support
Some Flintstones vitamins are made to strengthen the immune system. They include formulas of vitamins A and E, zinc and extra vitamin C. The immune system is also strengthened by a healthy diet, exercise and restful sleep.
Elderberry
Some Flintstones vitamins are made with elderberry extract. Elderberry is harvested from the Sambucus canadensis tree and has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a popular extract for supporting the immune system and has a pleasant flavor.
How much you can expect to spend on Flintstones vitamins
Flintstones vitamins run between $0.08-$0.12 per gummy or chewable. Gummies tend to cost less and also come in larger containers. Chewables are slightly more expensive and come in smaller containers. Check the label quantity, as there is a wide range between 60 to 250 servings depending on the vitamin.
Flintstones vitamins FAQ
When is the best time to take Flintstones vitamins?
A. The time of day is not as important as taking vitamins at the same time each day. If your child gets an upset stomach from the minerals in the multivitamin, try taking them following a meal. If your child misses a daily dose, simply wait until the following day to begin taking vitamins again.
Can chewable vitamins be swallowed?
A. Chewable vitamins are formulated to be chewed beforehand. They shouldn’t be swallowed whole. Children under 4 should chew half a tablet.
What are antioxidants?
A. We are exposed daily to free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage cells, which can lead to illness and negatively impact body function. Fruits, vegetables and vitamins, A, C and E are antioxidants that minimize the effect of free radicals. Studies have shown antioxidants may reduce the risk of heart diseases and certain cancers.
How old do children have to be to take multivitamins with iron?
A Flintstones vitamins recommend that children ages 3 and older take vitamins with iron. Iron is an important mineral that helps the development of hemoglobin and also affects hormone growth. Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about your child’s iron intake.
What are the best Flintstones vitamins to buy?
Top Flintstones vitamins
Flintstones Complete Chewable Multivitamin
What you need to know: The classic Flintstones vitamin that provides complete nutritional support for teens and children.
What you’ll love: The container includes a two-month supply. They are free of allergens, artificial colors and high fructose syrup. They feature vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B6 and B12, plus a full mineral panel.
What you should consider: The taste is not as strong as gummies. Some users were disappointed in the chewables’ taste if they used gummies previously.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and iHerb
Top Flintstones vitamins for the money
Flintstones Gummies Multivitamin with Immunity Support
What you need to know: These affordable gummies are tasty and packed with extra vitamins and zinc for immunity health.
What you’ll love: The special formula includes vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc and extra vitamin C for immune health. They have a bold fruity flavor that children love. The container includes enough supply for 75 days.
What you should consider: They have two grams of added sugar.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and iHerb
Worth checking out
Flintstones SuperBeans Multivitamin
What you need to know: These popular multivitamins have a hard outer shell and jelly inside that are tasty and fun to chew.
What you’ll love: The bean-shaped vitamin is popular with children. They are vegetarian and gelatin free. They support healthy growth, development and immunity. They come in lemon, strawberry and orange flavors.
What you should consider: They are very sweet, and some parents worried they tasted too much like candy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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PHOENIX (AP) — The top-seeded Phoenix Suns were braced for another fourth-quarter playoff fight on Wednesday night.
Chris Paul turned it into an early knockout.
The 12-time All-Star scored 28 points, including 14 in another spectacular final period, to lead the Suns over the Dallas Mavericks 129-109 for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Paul, who turns 37 on Friday, almost single-handedly turned a tight game into a comfortable victory — the Suns’ 11th win in a row against the Mavericks counting regular-season games.
“You’ve just got to lean on the work,” Paul said. “It all goes back to the work. You can’t cheat the game. You’ve got to do the strength and conditioning, you’ve got to lift, you’ve got to get your rest, you got to get your shots up.
“When you do that, you live with the results.”
Suns guard Devin Booker said he’s run out of ways to describe Paul’s fourth-quarter heroics.
“You guys tell me, you’re watching the same thing,” Booker said. “It impresses us every time we see it, but it doesn’t surprise us. It’s just the will to win.”
The Mavs led 60-58 at halftime but the Suns quickly recaptured the lead after Booker hit back-to-back 3-pointers early in the third. The Suns took an 89-83 advantage going into the final quarter and it looked like a tough fight was coming.
But that’s about the time Paul decided the game was his to control, hitting six shots in a row on everything from 3-pointers to mid-range jumpers to layups. The feisty Mavericks finally didn’t have an answer. Booker hit a pair of 3-pointers midway through the fourth to give the Suns a 114-95 lead.
Booker led the Suns with 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting, including 5 of 8 from 3-point range. The Suns shot 64.5% overall — which was a franchise record in the playoffs — and made 52% of their 3-pointers. They shot 84% from the field (16 of 19) in the fourth quarter.
“We have good players,” Suns coach Monty Williams said. “I’d love to sit here and tell you I’m moving the chess pieces around, but we have good players who can knock down shots.”
Game 3 is on Friday in Dallas.
The Mavericks will go home in a 2-0 hole, desperately needing contributions from someone other than Luka Doncic, who scored 35 points on 13-of-22 shooting two nights after a 45-point performance in Game 1.
“He had a great game, but no one else showed,” Mavs coach Jason Kidd said. “We’ve got to get other guys shooting the ball better. We can’t win with just him out there scoring 30 a night. Not this time of the year and playing the best team in the league.”
Reggie Bullock added 16 points for the Mavs.
“The mood is fine,” Doncic said. “I think a lot of players, it’s the first time in this situation. They’ve got to win four, so it’s not over yet. We are going to go back home, our crowd is amazing.”
The Suns jumped out to a 9-0 lead for a second straight game, but the Mavericks had a better response than in Game 1.
Dallas slowly fought back and Spencer Dinwiddie hit a pair of free throws to tie the game at 38. Davis Bertans followed with a 3-pointer with 7:56 left in the second quarter to give the Mavs a 41-38 advantage and their first lead of the series.
The Mavs took a two-point lead after a foul-filled first half. Doncic scored 24 before the break on 9-of-14 shooting, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range. Jae Crowder led the Suns with 15.
TIP-INS
Mavericks: Bertans gave the Mavs good minutes in the first half, scoring nine points and going 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. … Doncic briefly turned and stared down a Suns heckler late in the third quarter when he was walking off the playing floor into the tunnel. Doncic was quickly ushered away from the fan by Dallas team personnel.
Suns: Shot 64.7% from the field in the first quarter. … Crowder picked up a technical foul in the second quarter. Ayton was called for a flagrant 1 foul after being called for an offensive foul, catching Dwight Powell in the face with his elbow. … Phoenix hosted a sellout crowd for a 31st straight game.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. (NASDAQ: PNACU) (the "Company"), a newly organized blank check company incorporated as a Delaware business company and led by Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Dongfeng Wang, today announced that commencing July 6, 2022, holders of the units sold in the Company's initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company's Class A Common Stock shares, warrants, and rights included in the units. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. The Class A Common Stock shares, warrants and rights that are separated will trade on The Nasdaq Global Market ("NASDAQ") under the symbols "PNAC," "PNACW," and "PNACR." Those units not separated will continue to trade on NASDAQ under the symbol "PNACU." Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Vstock Transfer, LLC, the Company's transfer agent, in order to separate the units into Class A Common Stock shares, warrants and rights. The units began trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PNACU" on May 13, 2022. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained by accessing the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Prime Number Acquisition I Corp.
Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. is a newly organized blank check company formed as a Delaware corporation for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company has not selected any business combination target and have not, nor has anyone on its behalf, initiated any substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any business combination target. The company's efforts to identify a prospective target business will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region, although the Company is prohibited from undertaking initial business combination with any entity that conducts a majority of its business or is headquartered in China (including Hong Kong and Macau).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, risks and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's registration statement, as amended from time to time, and prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements include the successful consummation of the Company's initial public offering or exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
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Tips for beginner snorkeling
With little equipment and a few precautions, snorkeling opens up a world of exploration just under the water’s surface. Whether in a nearby lake or a tropical coral reef, it’s an accessible, exciting way for all ages to adventure into nature.
Snorkeling welcomes beginners due to its low learning curve, though it still calls for some preparation and practice.
How to snorkel
Snorkeling is fairly straightforward once you get used to it. You swim at the surface of the water wearing a mask that helps you see below, with an attached tube that allows you to breathe the air above. With fins attached to your feet, you glide in the water and observe what you want for as long as you want. Breathing regularly, filling your lungs with air and slowly swimming along keeps your body afloat.
The simplicity of snorkeling belies the opportunity and wonder that awaits, especially for more experienced snorkelers. With practice, you can dive down to explore deeper. You hold your breath and, upon returning to the surface, you blow out the water that’s filled your breathing tube.
Depending on where you swim, you can observe countless kinds of marine life, and with the right equipment, take underwater videos and pictures, including selfies.
Snorkeling tips
Acquiring equipment
- Mask. The first piece of equipment you need is a proper snorkel mask. The classic mask fits over your eyes and nose; it comes with a snorkel tube that attaches to the side of the mask and adjusts for the best fit. A more modern mask is the “one-lens” or full-faced mask: it covers your mouth as well, and the snorkel is built into the top of it. The mask should fit snugly and comfortably; test it out beforehand to ensure no water enters from any side.
- Fins. Snorkel fins propel you in the water, and most beginners will do well with standard full-footed fins that slip on like a shoe. Like the mask, the fins should feel snug, yet painless. More advanced snorkelers may prefer adjustable fins in which the heel is open and the foot secured with a single strap. Concerning length, longer fins are heavier and more cumbersome but offer more power, while shorter fins provide increased maneuverability. Shorter fins are better for beginners.
- Rash guard. Even on a cloudy day, the sun can penetrate through water and harm your skin. Your back, thighs and calves are especially vulnerable. Don a rash guard to protect against ultraviolet rays and wear waterproof, reef-safe sunscreen, applying it at least 15 minutes before heading into the sun.
- Fin socks. Though not necessary, fin socks provide extra protection for your feet. They are useful if you’re wading out into the water from the beach before putting on your fins. They also come in handy should you brush up against anything while swimming, especially when wearing adjustable fins.
Preparing
- Practice breathing. It takes time to adjust to inhaling and exhaling through a snorkel. Practice in shallow water, breathing normally and getting used to the feel. Also try blowing out water from your snorkel. Even if you don’t plan on diving, water still may get into your breathing pipe, so be ready and comfortable blowing it back out to carry on without interruption.
- Beware of fog. Masks can fog underwater, but there are a few simple ways to prevent that, including using a mask-specific defogging spray. Simple alternatives include scrubbing with toothpaste and hot water or using a solution of water and baby shampoo. In a pinch, your saliva helps momentarily.
- Scout the location. It’s important to know the water current, weather patterns and marine life of the area you’re visiting. Currents, waves and tides can pose a problem for even the strongest of swimmers. What’s more, know what plants and animals you’re likely to encounter. While you shouldn’t touch any of them, some are more dangerous than others.
- Don’t go solo. For safety reasons, always snorkel with at least one other person.
In the water
- Keep your bearings. If you’re snorkeling in open water around a reef, keep in mind where you are in relation to others and the boat, shore or dock you’ll return to. Snorkeling can be tiring if you’re frequently diving, turning or moving fast, so don’t wander too far.
- Observe, don’t touch. For those snorkeling in nature, watch and record what’s happening, but avoid touching. Coral and plants in particular are highly vulnerable to human interaction. Some can be harmful to you as well.
- Relax. Snorkeling can be calming, slowly floating along the top of the water without calling for too much effort. Breathing normally and slowly moving your fins will take care of everything.
- Seek assistance. Don’t be afraid to use a flotation device of any kind if you feel you need additional support. Snorkeling is meant to be explorative and enjoyable.
- Don’t stand. Particularly when snorkeling in shallow water, it can be tempting to stand up to take a break. Even if it’s just your fins touching what seems like a plain rock, you could damage the environment around you. What’s more, standing is a bad habit to rely on to catch your breath, as you won’t always have that opportunity.
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- Hydrate. Most water activities don’t seem as draining as they actually are, so be sure to stay hydrated afterward. Continue drinking water or other replenishing beverages throughout the day.
- Rinse. If snorkeling in a pool or the ocean, be sure to thoroughly rinse yourself and your equipment with water to remove chlorine or salt. Use mild dish soap to fully cleanse your gear.
- Reapply sunscreen. The sunblock you wore is likely gone now, so dry off and reapply if you’re staying out.
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Q1 results driven by strong K-12 adoption performance and multiyear COVID-related fiscal stimulus available to school districts
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill today reported significant growth in its Q1 fiscal 2023 results driven by strong performance in its K-12 business unit. Total Q1 billings were up 42% compared to the same quarter last year, rising to $543 million. Digital billings grew by $63 million in the quarter, demonstrating the company's ongoing digital transformation with total annualized digital billings now exceeding $1.2 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 59% year-over-year, rising to $203 million for the quarter.
Leading performance in key K-12 English language arts and math adoptions as well as continued benefits from multiyear COVID-related fiscal stimulus programs contributed to the strong K-12 performance.
In a seasonally small quarter, Higher Education billings declined 4%, aligned with enrollment declines nationally. Inclusive Access billings continued to grow, up 8 percent for the quarter when compared to last year as institutions look to reduce costs for students. Inclusive Access provides course materials to students by the first day of class at a cost that is as much as 70% lower than traditional print.
Billings for the company's Global Professional unit grew 10% in Q1 compared to prior year with strong sales of the 21st edition of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine and the business' digital Access subscriptions. McGraw Hill's International unit performed well with billings growth of 7% compared to prior year after adjusting for the impact of foreign exchange rates.
"It's exciting to see our business growing so robustly and our digital transformation strategy paying off," said Simon Allen, McGraw Hill CEO. "We are well positioned for the future and are continuing to invest in innovative tools that will support educators and improve students' learning outcomes for years to come."
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- August 22, 2022 — ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALJJ) ("ALJ" or the "Company") announced today that it has submitted a formal notice to Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("NASDAQ") of its decision to voluntarily delist its common stock from the NASDAQ Global Market and its intent to file a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on or about September 1, 2022. As a result, ALJ expects that the last day of trading of its common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market will be on or about September 11, 2022. After the Form 25 is effective, ALJ also intends to pursue such other measures necessary to terminate or suspend the registration of its common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company is eligible to voluntarily deregister because it has fewer than 300 stockholders of record. ALJ anticipates that its common stock will be quoted on the Pink Sheets platform, which is operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. (the "Pink Sheets"), and ALJ currently intends to continue to provide information to its stockholders and to take such actions within its control to enable its common stock to be quoted in the Pink Sheets so that a trading market may continue to exist for its common stock. There is no guarantee, however, that a broker will continue to make a market in the common stock and that trading of the common stock will continue on the Pink Sheets or otherwise or that the Company will continue to provide information sufficient to enable brokers to provide quotes for its common stock.
The Company expects the deregistration of its common stock to become effective 90 days after the date of filing the Form 25 with the SEC. However, its reporting obligations to file certain reports with the SEC, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K, will be immediately suspended upon filing the Form 25. Other filing requirements will terminate upon effectiveness of the deregistration.
The Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") believes that the decision to delist the common stock from NASDAQ and deregister the common stock under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders as it has determined that the burdens associated with operating as a registered public company outweigh any advantages to the Company and its stockholders at this time. The Board's decision was based on careful review of numerous factors, including the significant cost savings of no longer preparing and filing periodic reports with the SEC and reduction of significant legal, audit and other costs associated with being a reporting company, including the substantial costs and demands on management's time relating to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, SEC rules and NASDAQ listing standards, as well as the fact that the Company currently intends to provide liquidity to its stockholders following the delisting by taking actions within its control to have the common stock traded on the Pink Sheets and making periodic repurchases of the Common Stock from our stockholders. Once delisted and deregistered, the Board believes that the Company may redirect its financial and management resources that have been used to operate as a registered public company to pursue a wider range of business opportunities and strategic transactions.
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ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Faneuil, Inc., a leading provider of call center services, back office operations, staffing services, and toll collection services to commercial and governmental clients across the United States.
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Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen suffered with menstrual cramps as she lost to Poland's Iga Swiatek in the French Open fourth round on Monday after taking a set off the world's number one tennis player.
Zheng, 19, looked on track for a major upset when she claimed the opener in a tiebreak before Swiatek took control to win 6-7(5) 6-0 6-2 for her 32nd straight victory.
Zheng said she had no pain during the opening set but took a medical time out at 3-0 down in the second, having her back massaged on court before going to the locker room and returning with her right thigh strapped.
"Yeah, the leg was also tough. That compared to the stomach was easy...I cannot play my tennis, (my) stomach was too painful," Zheng, ranked 74 in the world, told reporters.
"It's just girls' things, you know. The first day is always so tough and then I have to do sport and I always have so much pain in the first day. And I couldn't go against my nature.
"I wish I can be a man on court, but I cannot in that moment...I really wish I can be (a) man (so) that I don't have to suffer from this."
Zheng, who made her Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open this year, said she had tried her best to compete but was happy she had progressed to the second week.
"If I don't talk about today, I'm happy with my performance (on) this run. And to play against the number one in the world, I felt I really enjoyed (it) on the court," she added.
"If I don't have my stomach (pain) I think I could enjoy more, like to run better and to hit harder, to give more effort on court. It's a pity that I couldn't give what I want to give today.
"I just want (it so that) next time I play against her, I (am in) perfect shape."
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OSLO, Norway , July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has signed an agreement with a brand new partner in Spain to provide its award winning platform, powering their move online.
The new partner already has an established retail business in the region, and the partnership will allow the new licensed brand to expand its operations online by the end of this year. It is expected that their digital transformation will take advantage of the substantial experience and knowledge that GiG can offer.
Given the new partner's existing 'brand equity', with more than 27 large games rooms among their expansive retail operations, it is anticipated the brand will be able to secure a competitive market share and quickly drive revenue, tapping into the vast potential of iGaming in Spain.
The signed agreement is for an initial period of three years, with the option for an additional year.
This new partner will be GiG's thirteenth client in Spain, and they are well positioned for supporting organisations of all sizes with similar aspirations, in line with their targeted strategy. The regulated Spanish online casino market continues to grow and generated €407 million of GGR in 2021, an increase of 13% from 2020, with a similar growth forecasted for 2022 according to H2 Gambling Capital.
Hervé Schlosser, Managing Director of Sportnco Gaming, said "We're delighted to be teaming up with this new partner to help them utilise their existing retail brand and move into online gaming. In today's marketplace, being able to offer the expertise, support and tools to help our partners stand out from the competition when launching in new markets is something we view as an essential part of our service offering. This new deal is fully in line with our strategy to focus on fast growing regulated markets, and also bring our expertise to a large number of clients in every market we are. With now 13 clients in Spain, our platform is more than ever the market reference and leader in this country."
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Gaming Innovation Group is a leading iGaming technology company, providing solutions, products and services to iGaming Operators. Founded in 2012, Gaming Innovation Group's vision is 'To be the industry leading platform, sportbook and media provider delivering world class solutions to our iGaming partners and their customers'. GiG's mission is to drive sustainable growth and profitability of our partners through product innovation, scalable technology and quality of service. Gaming Innovation Group operates out of Malta and is dual-listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GIG and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol GIGSEK. www.gig.com
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Once a retail giant, Kmart will be down to 3 stores after NJ closing
AVENEL, N.J. (AP) — The familiar sights and sounds are still there: the scuffed and faded floor tiles, the relentless beige-on-beige color scheme, the toddlers’ clothes and refrigerators and pretty much everything in between.
There’s even a canned recording that begins, “Attention, Kmart shoppers” — except it’s to remind folks about COVID-19 precautions, not to alert them to a flash sale over in ladies’ lingerie like days of old.
Many of the shelves are bare, though, at the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, picked over by bargain hunters as the store prepares to close its doors for good April 16.
Once it shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. – once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts, according to multiple reports, in a retail world now dominated by Walmart, Target and Amazon.
The demise of the the store in the middle-class suburb, 15 miles south of New York City, is the tale of the death of the discount department store writ small.
“You’re always thinking about it because stores are closing all over, but it’s still sad,” said cashier Michelle Yavorsky, who said she has worked at the Avenel store for 2 ½ years. “I’ll miss the place. A lot of people shopped here.”
In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies including “Rain Man” and “Beetlejuice.” It was name-dropped in songs by artists from Eminem to the Beastie Boys to Hall and Oates; in 2003, Eminem bought a 29-room, suburban Detroit mansion once owned by former Kmart chairman Chuck Conaway.
The chain cemented a place in American culture with its Blue Light Specials, a flashing blue orb affixed to a pole that would beckon shoppers to a flash sale in progress. Part of its success was due to its early adoption of layaway programs, which allowed customers who lacked credit to reserve items and pay for them in installments.
For a time, Kmart had a little bit of everything: You could shop for your kids’ back-to-school supplies, get your car tuned up and grab a meal without leaving the premises.
“Kmart was part of America,” said Michael Lisicky, a Baltimore-based author who has written several books on U.S. retail history. “Everybody went to Kmart, whether you liked it or not. They had everything. You had toys. You had sporting goods. You had candy. You had stationery. It was something for everybody. This was almost as much of a social visit as it was a shopping visit. You could spend hours here. And these just dotted the American landscape over the years.”
Kmart’s decline has been slow but steady, brought about by years of falling sales, changes in shopping habits and the looming shadow of Walmart, which coincidentally began its life within months of Kmart’s founding in 1962.
Struggling to compete with Walmart’s low prices and Target’s trendier offerings, Kmart filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2002 — becoming the largest U.S. retailer to take that step — and announced it would close more than 250 stores.
A few years later, hedge fund executive Edward Lampert combined Sears and Kmart and pledged to return them to their former greatness, but the recession and the rising dominance of Amazon contributed in derailing those goals. Sears filed for Chapter 11 in 2018 and currently has a handful of stores left in the U.S. where it once had thousands.
Kmarts continue to operate in Westwood, New Jersey; Bridgehampton, on New York’s Long Island, and Miami.
It didn’t have to end this way, according to Mark Cohen, director of retail studies at Columbia University in New York and former CEO of Sears Canada. Trying to compete with Walmart on price was a foolish strategy, he said, and Lampert was criticized for not having a retail background and appearing more interested in stripping off the assets of the two chains for their cash value.
“It’s a study in greed, avarice and incompetence,” Cohen said. “Sears should have never gone away; Kmart was in worse shape, but not fatally so. And now they’re both gone.
“Retailers fall by the wayside sometimes because they’re selling things people don’t want to buy,” he continued. “In the case of Kmart, everything they used to sell, people are buying but they’re buying it from Walmart and Target.”
Transformco, which owns Kmart and Sears, did not respond to an email seeking comment and a phone number listed for the company was not taking messages.
Nationwide, some former Kmarts remain vacant while others have been replaced by other big-box stores, fitness centers, self-storage facilities, even churches. One former site in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is now a popular dine-in movie theater.
Employees at the Kmart in Avenel found out last month that the store would close.
Unlike 20 years ago, when news of impending Kmart closures around the country prompted an outpouring of support from loyal shoppers and a Detroit radio station even mounted a campaign to try and save a local store, the closing of the Avenel location was met mostly with an air of resignation.
“It’s maybe a little nostalgic because I’ve lived my whole life in this area, but it’s just another retail store closing,” said Jim Schaber, a resident of nearby Iselin who said his brother worked in the shoe department at Kmart for years. “It’s just another sign of people doing online shopping and not going out to the retail stores.”
The closing packed a little more of an emotional punch for Mike Jerdonek, a truck driver who recalled shopping at Kmart in Brooklyn and Queens in his younger days.
“It’s like history passing right in front of our eyes,” he said as he sat in his car outside the Avenel store. “When I was younger I didn’t have any money, so it was a good place to shop because the prices were cheap. And to see it gone right now, it’s kind of sad.”
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Millennial Money: 8 tactics to break credit card debt cycles
By MELISSA LAMBARENA of NerdWallet
After paying off credit card debt, it’s important to evaluate your relationship with plastic to determine whether a second chance is worthwhile. While a break from credit can be necessary and useful for establishing new spending habits, doing away with a credit card entirely could negatively impact your credit. Credit cards aren’t a match for everyone, but they can be helpful tools in your credit journey if used responsibly. If you’re considering returning to credit cards, a stay-out-of-debt plan that is tailored to your motivations may prevent debt the next time around. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/12/millennial-money-8-tactics-to-break-credit-card-debt-cycles/ | 2022-04-12T11:58:58Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Propellus Inc., an Oklahoma corporation, (OTC PINK: PRPS), an alternative finance company that specializes in assisting small businesses with their cash flow needs, filed its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. For the year ended March 31, 2022 the Company had revenues of $1,627,927 as compared to $237,247 in the corresponding period an increase of approximately 700%. Operating Expenses were reduced by nearly 50% to $4,033,700 from $8,060,378. Net loss was $2,405,773 or $(0.27) per share as compared to $(0.89) per share.
"We are excited by the progress that we have made over the past year, as we transitioned from a private company to a public entity," stated Ralph Johnson, CEO. "The vast majority of our losses over the previous two years were as a result of non-cash items, and we believe that we have those behind us, and Propellus is positioned to be profitable in the coming fiscal year."
Propellus Inc., is engaged in offering small businesses a variety of financing alternatives ranging in amounts between $20,000-$500,000. Such financings include: payroll advances directly and through third-party professional employer organizations, merchant cash advances, accounts receivable factoring, short-term line of credit loans, and other types of loan products and cash flow financing.
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SAN MATEO, Calif., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.-based compliance startup, Kompliant, recently closed a $14mm Seed round led by Level One Fund. Kompliant solves for end-to-end compliance lifecycle management through leading-edge technology and innovative workflows. The platform automates many of the manual processes associated with the underwriting and monitoring for financial institutions.
The investment will accelerate Kompliant's growth by devoting additional resources to scale its platform solutions, and expand the Kompliant Intelligence Platform suite of merchant onboarding, underwriting workflow management, and monitoring solutions.
Level One Fund, a growth stage venture capital fund, has seen considerable success investing in companies that "reshape static industries." The round also included existing investors, Casa Verde, with their own track record of backing game-changing tech platforms such as Dutchie, Leaflink and Metrc.
With this investment, Level One Fund Partner Andrew Stewart will join Karan Wadhera of Casa Verde along with the former chairman of Fiserv Global Business Solutions, Dan Charron, on Kompliant's Board of Directors.
Kompliant was founded by fintech veterans Brad Wiskirchen and Edward Katzin. Wiskirchen is the tech heavyweight who built Kount, a digital enablement technology that helps fight online transaction fraud across the globe. Equifax recently acquired Kount for $640 million. Co-founder & CEO Katzin led major payments initiatives for Apple and VISA and scaled several businesses to strong exits, including Revolution Money which was acquired by American Express. Katzin's professional experience centers around orchestrating the design, build, and launch of platform services at scale.
The company works with leading payment processors and banks to solve commerce compliance compatibility across sponsor banks, acquirer processors, ISOs, VARs, ISVs, gateways, and the merchants they serve. Kompliant provides a standard set of protocols, data structures, and interfaces across application processing, application verification, underwriting management, and ongoing monitoring.
"Payments organizations have to digitally transform their processes and Kompliant has built a platform uniquely positioned to address this need," Andrew Stewart, Managing Partner at Level One Fund, shared. "We believe the team and technology are incredibly well-positioned to succeed."
Casa Verde Managing Partner, Karan Wadhera explained "We initially reached out to Brad to help incubate a compliance solution specifically for high-risk industries. As the platform evolved, it was clear that Kompliant's technology could be leveraged across the entire payments ecosystem."
Other early investors include former president of Visa, John Partridge; Jonathan Weiner, founder of Money 20/20; Stuart Sopp, CEO of Current; and, Mike Lohner, co-founder of DOSH and current chair of Stella & Dot.
Kompliant brings leading-edge technology and innovative workflows to eliminate obsolete business application, onboarding, and adjudication processes used across the financial services industry. Kompliant expands markets by turning compliance management into a revenue driver and a profit center. More information is available at kompliant.com.
Level One Fund is a growth stage venture capital fund investing across multiple industries. They seek businesses that challenge established systems and provide dynamic solutions to the world's most enigmatic problems. More information is available at levelonefund.com.
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Pump prices continue to fall. How long will it last?
(Gray News) – The national average price of gas is on a steady decline, falling for the fifth week in a row.
According to GasBuddy, the national average is now $4.51, down 15 cents from a week ago.
“We’ve seen the national average price of gasoline decline for a fifth straight week, with the pace of recent declines accelerating to some of the most significant we’ve seen in years,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
De Haan predicted the trend will continue for a sixth week in a row and through mid-August, barring any major hurricanes, outages or unexpected disruptions.
“So far, we’ve seen the national average drop for 34 straight days, with over 25,000 stations now back at $3.99 per gallon or less, and thousands more stations will join this week,” De Haan said. “In addition, we will see several states fall back under an average of $4, the majority being in the South, but that could spread to more states in the weeks ahead.”
The national average is down almost 50 cents from a month ago, but is still $1.35 higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy.
AAA said gas is the least expensive in South Carolina, Texas, Georgia and Mississippi.
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BARCELONA, Spain, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poly (NYSE: POLY) today published a new report titled The Journey to Hybrid Working: Twelve Considerations, in partnership with workplace research platform WORKTECH Academy. The new report explores twelve considerations for companies to navigate hybrid working, and identifies the key challenges around people, technology, and spaces that employers face.
Hybrid working is here to stay as an increasingly permanent fixture, not a short-term fad, but many organizations are struggling to make the new model a success. The report looks at the differences between in-person and virtual presence in the workplace, and the need to create meeting equality irrespective of where employees are located, utilizing the right tools and technologies.
Key areas that Poly and WORKTECH Academy explore are:
- Balancing always-on culture against employee overwork: Organizations must clearly outline expectations around etiquette in a world where time and place is becoming increasingly blurred
- Redrawing the rules of informal and formal collaboration for a hybrid workforce: Organizations must know their workforce to understand behaviors and preferences
- Weighing up the benefits of personalized versus standardized approaches to hybrid working: Organizations should balance being prescriptive, and allowing employees choice and personalization on how they work and collaborate
- Moving physical comfort for people to psychological comfort: Hybrid work environments will need the right technology investment to extend employees sense of purpose and belonging outside the office
- Creating workplaces that are diverse and inclusive: Equality of experience will be at the heart of inclusive organizations that allow everyone to feel involved regardless of their location and individual characteristics
Poly is working with the research team at WORKTECH Academy on a rolling program to create new thinking, define the main challenges and explore emerging opportunities around hybrid working. The report identifies key themes that will be addressed in subsequent research and analysis.
Jeremy Myerson, Director at WORKTECH Academy, says, "For organizations to seize the opportunities created by hybrid working, first they have to understand the complex contours of the model and recognize some inherent dichotomies. Our first report with Poly sets out some of the key debates around hybrid working and an agenda for employees to equip themselves to face a flexible future with confidence."
John Goodwin, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Poly, comments, "Hybrid working is here to stay, but there are significant hurdles to overcome before organizations can call it a success. By identifying the 12 considerations of hybrid working, Poly is outlining some of the key themes and challenges organizations will face in the future as they start to implement hybrid working models. Our data found that, within the organizations we surveyed, 48 per cent have already adopted a hybrid approach. The same survey found that 37 per cent of decision makers said they are prepared for hybrid working in the short-term, but they haven't thought about their long-term plans. Key to this will be understanding how to make the most of your spaces, how best your people work, and where to best invest your money in technologies that will enable a seamless hybrid experience. Identifying the challenges and opportunities in hybrid working now, will pave the way for organizations to plot successful hybrid working strategies."
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CAMBRIDGE, Wis. (AP) — Among the red barns, bins and tractors of a southern Wisconsin dairy farm, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes sat at a white picnic table painted with black spots to resemble a dairy cow.
It was the latest stop on his “Barnes for Barns” tour through rural Wisconsin aimed at appealing to the voters who more typically fuel Republican victories in this closely divided state.
The discussion at Hinchley’s Dairy Farm with an invited group of farmers covered the expected topics — climate change, affordable health care, the alarming rise in farmer suicides and a decline in the small dairy farms that Wisconsin is known for. But it kept circling back to one key question:
How do you beat Ron Johnson, the Republican incumbent?
“We show up,” said Barnes, the state’s lieutenant governor. “We talk to people directly about the challenges they face and that Ron Johnson has consistently ignored. I think one of the biggest problems is a lot of places outside of Milwaukee and Madison just haven’t seen enough Democrats.”
Beating Johnson has vexed Democrats ever since the former plastics manufacturer blew onto the scene as a tea party outsider in 2010 and beat Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, and did it again in 2016. On the way, Johnson has become one of Donald Trump‘s most vocal — and to his opponents, most loathsome — supporters.
Johnson was first elected as a fiscal conservative, known for attacking spending and a desire to lower the national debt. His campaign ads featured plenty of bar graphs and charts. In recent years, as the coronavirus rose and Trump fell, he has become a lightning rod as he staked out anti-science positions and embraced conspiracy theories on the 2020 election.
Johnson elevated unproven COVID-19 treatments such as mouthwash and questioned the need for COVID-19 vaccines. He dismissed climate change as “bull——.” He joined the many Republicans who have played down the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, saying he wasn’t scared by the insurrectionistsbut would have been concerned if they had been Black Lives Matter protesters.
More broadly, Johnson voted for a massive tax cut that he recently admitted benefited his businessand wealthy campaign donors; blocked proposals to distribute $1,200 stimulus checks to Americans; and argued against landing a federal contract that would have brought hundreds of jobs to Wisconsin.
Now, with control of the Senate at stake and Wisconsin among a handful of states with toss-up races, Johnson goes before voters with an energized conservative base and with bad poll numbers for a Democratic president whose party historically loses in midterm elections.
Yet still, there is optimism among Democrats that Johnson — whose favorable rating stood at 33%in February in the Marquette University Law School poll — is more vulnerable now than ever.
Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki said Johnson “benefited from two very good Republican years in ‘10 and ’16. He may benefit from one again. The challenge is how do you buck that trend.” He added: ”I think we can do it. He’s given us enough grist for the mill.”
Democrats intend to paint Johnson as a different man from the one voters elected in 2010, someone who morphed from an outsider businessman concerned about the national debt to, as Zepecki calls him, “a conspiracy theory-fueled crank.”
They are hoping Johnson’s most incendiary comments will turn off just enough of the moderate Republicans who deserted Trump in the Milwaukee suburbs and just enough of the roughly 7% of independent voters to tilt things their way.
The desire to beat Johnson has, for now, largely united the top Democrats in the Senate racebefore the Aug. 9 primary.
Alex Lasry, an executive with the Milwaukee Bucks — his father, Marc, is part owner — has spent millions on television ads as he courts organized labor and attacks Johnson as anti-worker.
Sarah Godlewski, the state treasurer, portrays Johnson as an out-of-touch extremist in her ads. She has been endorsed by Emily’s List.
Tom Nelson, the Outagamie County executive, trails in money but leads in cleverness, cutting creative online videos that include a garage sale fundraiser (his children’s dinosaur toys for $10).
Barnes, who is Black, leads the Democratic field in money, endorsements and early polls. Rural voters aside, his winning strategy almost surely depends on energizing minority voters in his hometown of Milwaukee — a huge cache of liberal votes that is key to any Democrat running statewide.
Republicans dismiss Barnes’ swing through rural Wisconsin, pointing to comments he made in the 2018 governor’s race in which he said he wasn’t interested in winning over Trump voters. (Barnes later said he wanted to appeal to all “forgotten” voters.) They also dismiss the broader Democratic strategy of attacking Johnson as extreme, saying that similar attacks failed in his past two races.
“At this point, I just don’t see the game plan where Republicans are going to leave in droves,” longtime GOP strategist Brandon Scholz said. “This is a 50-50 state. In a competitive race, if both sides do their job someone is going to win by a point or two.”
Johnson campaign spokesman Jake Wilkins said the senator’s strategy for winning is to “work hard and simply tell the truth.”
“The Democrats’ strategy is obvious,” Wilkins said. “They will continue to lie about and distort his record and take everything he says out of context to falsely portray his stance on the issues. His biggest challenges will be the massive spending by liberal outside groups, and the partisan liberal media that advocates for Democrats by pushing the radical left’s message and agenda.”
As long as Johnson can maintain the same margins that Trump did in more rural parts of Wisconsin, and perform as well in suburban Milwaukee counties as he did in 2016, he will win, said Republican strategist Keith Gilkes, who ran former Gov. Scott Walker’s first campaign.
Plus, Wisconsin has a long history of electing maverick politicians — like Feingold and Joseph McCarthy, the disgraced communist hunter whom many on the left have increasingly compared to Johnson.
Johnson hasn’t always had the full support of the Republican Party establishment, but with so much on the line this year that does not appear to be in doubt. The Senate Leadership Fund, a top Republican super PAC, is “all-in” on reelecting Johnson, its spokesman Jack Pandol said.
Johnson may also benefit from thelarge Democratic primary where millions have already been spent and where Republicans hope the winner will have to move so far to the left to win, he or she will emerge short on cash and bruised.
If the economy and inflation remain top issues for voters this fall, Johnson will win, said Gilkes, the Republican strategist.
“If it’s not relevant to what the current conversation is, people simply don’t care,” Gilkes said. “I think Trump proved that out in 2016. There are a number of regrettable comments the president made and he still won.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/wisconsin-democrats-aim-to-beat-sen-ron-johnson-but-how/ | 2022-04-17T20:27:40Z |
Recognized industry powerhouse takes helm and charts course for continued growth
NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global fundraising consulting firm Graham-Pelton announced today the appointment of Walt Edwards as its president.
A recognized authority in healthcare philanthropy, Edwards has been a Graham-Pelton Associate for two and a half years and is the chief architect of Beyond Gratitude™, Graham-Pelton's signature grateful patient fundraising service line. "Walt is the right leader for this next stage in Graham-Pelton's history," said Graham-Pelton founder, Craig Leach. "Walt's impressive background and leadership skills will help Graham-Pelton strengthen our core competencies and develop new services to expand market share. We believe his strong leadership experience and innovative thinking will usher in the next level of growth not just for our firm, but for the nonprofit industry as a whole."
"It's a pleasure to be named president of a firm as globally recognized and distinguished as Graham-Pelton," said Edwards. "The firm's ethos for supporting, growing, and evolving the nonprofit industry through trusted partnership and innovation is inspiring, and I'm honored to be chosen to lead the talented Graham-Pelton team in this effort."
Prior to Graham-Pelton, Edwards served as Assistant Vice President for Talent Development at the University of Texas at Austin where he built fundraising culture and led strategic visioning across the university. Edwards also led the sales and service delivery teams at a nationally recognized professional services firm. During his tenure and under his leadership, the consulting firm experienced exponential growth and added premier institutions to its roster.
Among Edwards' own extensive client list are Penn Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, UNC Health Foundation, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Emory Healthcare, Rutgers Health, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, USF Health, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Moffitt Cancer Center, Conquer Cancer (the ASCO Foundation), among many others.
Edwards is a graduate of Colby College and has a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law along with an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
Graham-Pelton is the fundraising consulting firm chosen by leading nonprofit organizations worldwide. Our mission is clear: elevate philanthropy so nonprofits can flourish. Graham-Pelton is a member of Collegium, a broad system of best-in-class professional service firms exclusively serving nonprofits. For more information, visit grahampelton.com.
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Neptune just experienced an unexplained temperature shift
By Ashley Strickland, CNN
The most distant planet in our solar system has presented a new mystery.
Astronomers observing Neptune for the past 17 years with multiple ground-based telescopes tracked a surprising drop in the ice giant’s global temperatures, which was then followed by a dramatic warming trend at the planet’s south pole.
Neptune, which orbits the sun at a distance of 2.8 billion miles (4.5 billion kilometers), experiences seasons like Earth does — they just last much longer. One year on Neptune lasts for about 165 Earth years, so a single season can last around 40 years. It’s been summertime in Neptune’s southern hemisphere since 2005.
Astronomers decided to track the planet’s atmospheric temperatures once the southern summer solstice occurred that year.
Nearly 100 thermal images of Neptune taken since then showed that much of Neptune gradually cooled, dropping by 14 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius) between 2003 and 2018.
A study on the phenomenon published Monday in the Planetary Science Journal.
“This change was unexpected,” said lead study author Michael Roman, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Leicester, in a statement. “Since we have been observing Neptune during its early southern summer, we expected temperatures to be slowly growing warmer, not colder.”
Then, a dramatic warming event occurred at Neptune’s south pole between 2018 and 2020 and temperatures rose by 20 degrees Fahrenheit (11 degrees Celsius). This warm polar vortex completely reversed any cooling that occurred before.
This kind of polar warming has never been seen on Neptune until now.
“Our data cover less than half of a Neptune season, so no one was expecting to see large and rapid changes,” said study coauthor Glenn Orton, senior research scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in a statement.
Images were taken using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope and Gemini South telescope in Chile, along with Hawaii’s Subaru Telescope, Keck Telescope and the Gemini North telescope, as well as data from NASA’s now-retired Spitzer Space Telescope. The infrared light emitted by Neptune’s stratosphere, or the atmospheric band above the active weather layer, helped astronomers detect the temperature fluctuations.
Frosty Neptune has an average of negative 340 degrees Fahrenheit (negative 220 degrees Celsius), and astronomers still don’t know what caused these temperature shifts.
For now, they have considered that the unexpected changes could be due to a number of factors.
“Temperature variations may be related to seasonal changes in Neptune’s atmospheric chemistry, which can alter how effectively the atmosphere cools,” Roman said. “But random variability in weather patterns or even a response to the 11-year solar activity cycle may also have an effect.”
More observations will be needed to truly explore these possibilities. The James Webb Space Telescope will observe Uranus and Neptune later this year. The space observatory’s mid-infrared instrument can map the chemistry and temperatures in Neptune’s atmosphere and could identify what caused the shift.
Neptune is more than 30 times as far from the sun as Earth, and it’s the only planet in our solar system that isn’t visible to the naked eye from Earth. So far, only NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft has flown by Neptune up close, which occurred in 1989.
“I think Neptune is itself very intriguing to many of us because we still know so little about it,” Roman said. “This all points towards a more complicated picture of Neptune’s atmosphere and how it changes with time.”
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Man charged in random Detroit shootings that killed 3
DETROIT (AP) — A 19-year-old man was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder in a series of apparently random shootings over roughly two hours last weekend in Detroit that left three people dead and a fourth wounded.
Dontae Ramon Smith was expected to be arraigned later in the day in 36th District Court on the three murder counts as well as other charges, the Wayne County prosecutor’s office said. It wasn’t immediately known if he had a lawyer who could speak on his behalf.
“It is not an overstatement to say that on Sunday morning ... this alleged defendant reigned real terror on the citizens northwest Detroit,” Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement while announcing charges. “Normal, everyday life was brought to a standstill as he moved east to his next victim.”
Police spent 12 hours searching for the man and peacefully arrested him Sunday at his home following a tip from someone close to him. Police said a gun was found that matched shell casings at the shooting scenes.
Detroit Police Chief James White has said the man may have a mental illness and “terrorized our community.”
Mayor Mike Duggan told reporters Monday that the man also may have been emboldened after not encountering officers following the first shooting about 4:45 a.m. Sunday when a 28-year-old man was slain less than 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from a police station. At that early hour, no calls were made to 911, Duggan said.
The prosecutor’s office said police found the man’s body in the doorway of a church.
About 30 minutes later someone called 911 after finding a woman shot about three blocks from the first shooting. She has not yet been identified.
Another woman, Lari Brisco, a 43-year-old single mother of five children, was waiting nearby for a city bus when she was shot multiple times. Both women died from their wounds.
Then, about 7:10 a.m., 76-year-old John Palik was shot in the leg while walking his dog. The dog was shot in a paw. Both survived.
Wallace Pleasant told WXYZ-TV that an armed bystander saw the fourth shooting and fired his own weapon at the suspect who then fled.
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Trump election probe grand jury to hear from Raffensperger
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state is expected to appear next week before a special grand jury in an investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to meddle in the 2020 election in the state.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has been summoned to appear before the special grand jury Thursday, according to a subpoena obtained by The Associated Press through an open records request. Five other people in his office have received subpoenas to appear in early June and the office has received a subpoena for documents.
Trump directed his ire at Raffensperger, a fellow Republican, after the secretary of state refused to bend to pressure to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s narrow presidential election victory in Georgia. On Tuesday, Raffensperger won the Republican primary in his quest for reelection, defeating a Trump-endorsed challenger.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened the investigation soon after she took office in January 2021. She made clear when she requested a special grand jury earlier this year that one purpose for doing so would be to issue subpoenas to people who might not cooperate otherwise.
The 23 members of the special grand jury and three alternates were selected May 2 but Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s overseeing the panel, said the grand jurors wouldn’t begin meeting until June.
Willis has confirmed that her investigation includes looking into a January 2021 phone call in which Trump pushed Raffensperger to “find” the votes needed for him to win the state.
Among the documents the grand jury has asked for is anything that “memorializes the events” surrounding that call, anything that “explains the conduct” of the president during that call, and any logs of telephone calls between anyone in Raffensperger’s office and Trump or his representatives.
They also asked for anything showing the results of the audit and hand recount of the results of the 2020 presidential election and a forensic audit of the state’s voting equipment, among other documents.
The other people from the secretary of state’s office summoned to appear are Gabriel Sterling, chief operating officer; Ryan Germany, general counsel; Chris Harvey, former head of the elections divisions; Frances Watson, former chief investigator; and Victoria Thompson, a former executive assistant who is now a legislative liaison.
Willis has also said her team is looking at a November 2020 phone call between U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Raffensperger, the abrupt resignation of the U.S. attorney in Atlanta on Jan. 4, 2021, and comments made during December 2020 Georgia legislative committee hearings on the election.
Trump has said his call with Raffensperger was “perfect” and said he did nothing wrong. Graham has also denied any wrongdoing.
It’s not clear exactly what charges Willis could choose to pursue against Trump or anyone else. In a letter she sent to top-ranking state officials last year, she said she was looking into “potential violations of Georgia law prohibiting the solicitation of election fraud, the making of false statements to state and local government bodies, conspiracy, racketeering, violation of oath of office and any involvement in violence or threats related to the election’s administration.”
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Marshall votes against Judge Jackson’s Supreme Court appointment
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Senator Roger Marshall voted against the appointment of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) says on Thursday, April 7, he voted against the appointment of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.
“After sitting in on some of Judge Jackson’s hearing and conducting a thorough and thoughtful review of her qualifications and judicial record, I cannot support her confirmation,” Sen. Marshall noted.
Marshall said he was troubled by Jackon’s “soft on crime” record.
“As the son of a police chief, I am very troubled by Judge Jackson’s record of being soft on crime, one that has followed her through each stage of her legal career,” he said. “As a practicing attorney, she worked to release dangerous prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. As a District Judge, she worked to wipe out President Trump’s expedited removal of illegal immigrants at our southern border and issued multiple lenient sentences for people convicted of possessing child pornography. That alone would be enough to oppose her confirmation but she has also demonstrated a tendency for legislating from behind the bench and an affinity to growing government. Not to mention, she lacks the serious experience needed to serve a lifelong term at our nation’s highest court.”
Marshall said he also believed Judge Jackson’s appointment would push President Joe Biden’s agenda instead of protecting the Constitution.
“All that being said, I believe she will rubberstamp Biden’s far-left agenda instead of protecting the Constitution and our Kansas values. There is no way I can in good faith support her to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court,” Marshall concluded.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/07/marshall-votes-against-judge-jacksons-supreme-court-appointment/ | 2022-04-07T22:01:34Z |
BEIJING, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by haiwainet.cn: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a history of more than 5,000 years that nurtures the Chinese view of life and health, man and nature, and man and the universe, it has since become an inseparable and important part of Chinese culture.
Recently, short videos of Traditional Chinese medicine culture draw public attention on YouTube. A group of Chinese institutions of medicine uploaded 113 short videos to explain the origin, heritage, innovation, and application of TCM on their channel Traditional Chinese Medicine Hub. In just one month, these videos gained more than 12 million impressions and 1 million views. Among them, Traditional Chinese Medicine Without Boundaries produced by Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine tells the story of the internationalization of TCM from the perspectives of TCM tutors and international students, and received 500,000 views on YouTube, The Advice of The Golden Coffer produced by Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine combines the culture of TCM with popular music, breaking the barriers between language and culture with melody, The Story of Artemisinin, produced by the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, focuses on Nobel Prize winners Tu Youyou and her legendary discovery of artemisinin that changed the history of global malaria treatment.
Haiwainet from People's Daily has been actively committed to telling China's stories to international audience on popular global social networks. The manager of this campaign from Haiwainet said that in the future, Haiwainet will continue to cooperate with national authorities and relevant professional institutions, using short videos and digital means to promote the culture of TCM to a broader audience.
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On August 4, 2022, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency. Since then, every state and Washington, D.C. has recorded cases of the virus, with the first death from monkeypox confirmed on August 30 in Texas. Though monkeypox is not a new disease—it was discovered in animals in 1958 and in humans in 1970—the sudden influx of active cases presents a significant risk.
The primary hallmark of the monkeypox virus is the rash, or “pox,” that infected individuals develop. Other symptoms include fever, chills, and swelling of the lymph nodes. Monkeypox is spread via close skin-to-skin contact with an infected individual or by contact with infected body fluids on surfaces; the virus can live on surfaces for up to fifteen days. The CDC recommends getting the monkeypox vaccine when you are eligible and communicating openly with close contacts and medical professionals if you or those you are close with develop symptoms of monkeypox.
Stacker is collecting data from the CDC to examine monkeypox case trends in Texas. Keep reading below to see how many cases are in your state and how your state compares to the rest of the nation.
Texas monkeypox weekly update
Texas statistics
– Cumulative cases since July 2022: 1,859
— Cumulative cases per million people: 63.0
– New cases during the last 7 days: 217
— New cases per million people: 7.3
Nationwide statistics
– Cumulative cases since July 2022: 21,123
— Cumulative cases per million people: 63.0
– New cases during the last 7 days: 1,848
— New cases per million people: 5.5
States with the most cumulative cases since July 2022
#1. District Of Columbia: 436 cases (650.7 cases per million people)
#2. New York: 3,526 cases (177.8 cases per million people)
#3. Georgia: 1,512 cases (140.0 cases per million people)
#4. California: 3,833 cases (97.7 cases per million people)
#5. Florida: 2,126 cases (97.6 cases per million people)
States with the fewest cumulative cases since July 2022
#1. South Dakota: 2 cases (2.2 cases per million people)
#2. Kansas: 7 cases (2.4 cases per million people)
#3. Wyoming: 2 cases (3.5 cases per million people)
#4. Alaska: 3 cases (4.1 cases per million people)
#5. West Virginia: 8 cases (4.5 cases per million people) | https://cw33.com/news/texas/texas-monkeypox-weekly-update/ | 2022-09-09T16:09:40Z |
Ani Banerjee, a Canadian, 30-year leader in Human Resources in the technology sector has joined the KnowBe4 team as CHRO.
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ani Banerjee has joined KnowBe4, provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). A leader in Human Resources for the global technology sector, Banerjee will oversee KnowBe4's HR operations across 11 countries, and will be responsible for developing new initiatives to enhance the company's organizational culture, its recruitment channels, and its diversity, inclusion, and equity (DIE) strategies.
Banerjee's 30 years' experience in innovation and global HR leadership has been at Dell, Yahoo and AOL, throughout North America, Asia and Europe. Prior to joining KnowBe4, he was at VMware for 8 years in a variety of international HR leadership roles, which culminated in his most recent one, as the company's Global HR Head for SaaS Transformation Business Units.
"I came to KnowBe4 in part because the company has a strong, innovative culture, and extremely high caliber staff," Banerjee said. "I saw that within the company people operate as business partners to achieve common goals, which is something of a brass ring for HR. KnowBe4 is clearly one of the leaders contributing to Tampa Bay's emergence as a vibrant high tech hub. It's an exciting time to be involved."
KnowBe4's CEO, Stu Sjouwerman, emphasized the care that went into the choice of Banerjee. "KnowBe4's company culture is a point of pride among our execs and staff. Ani's experience and input have shown us that he is a leader who can further our accomplishments and strengthen our exemplary team. His record of HR leadership in global markets is a particularly strong asset as we launch our next phase of expansion. He is one more example of KnowBe4 attracting the best, the creative experts."
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 52,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4's Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense.
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New, classic fall flavor joins brand's best-selling lineup of CBD products
SMITHS FALLS, ON and NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Martha Stewart CBD unveiled the latest flavor in its CBD portfolio – Pumpkin Spice CBD Wellness Gummies. Inspired by the most recognized flavor of the fall, these new gummies tap into the spirit of the season and are the perfect addition to consumers' favorite fall activities. These limited-edition gummies continue the expansion of the Martha Stewart CBD gummies lineup, which features some of the brands most popular items and flavors, including the Tropical Medley CBD Wellness Gummies™ and Harvest Medley CBD Wellness Gummies™.
"The Pumpkin Spice flavor signifies the beginning of the fall season and I wanted to capture this delicious moment with our CBD gummies," said Martha Stewart. "It's always important and a pleasure to expand our offerings and continue to make CBD convenient and tasty to enjoy, every day."
Debuting this week for $34.99 on marthastewartcbd.com, the limited-edition Pumpkin Spice CBD Wellness Gummies™ were developed by Martha herself, and each Wellness Gummy features exquisite texture and 10mg of pure CBD isolate. CBD Wellness Gummies have never been this exciting and never tasted this good.
The new flavor is a part of Martha's commitment to bringing consumers the products and flavors they love, as well as her continued partnership with Canopy Growth Corporation, a world-leading diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product company.
For more information on these new offerings, please visit marthastewartcbd.com or follow @marthastewartcbd on Instagram. Martha Stewart CBD is now available on an affiliate program. Sign up to participate via the link here: https://bit.ly/3jM0cTh.
Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) is a world-leading diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product company, driven by a passion to improve lives, end prohibition, and strengthen communities by unleashing the full potential of cannabis. Leveraging consumer insights and innovation, Canopy Growth offers product varieties in high-quality dried flower, oil, softgel capsule, infused beverage, edible, and topical formats, as well as vaporizer devices by Canopy Growth and industry-leader Storz & Bickel. Canopy Growth's global medical brand, Spectrum Therapeutics, sells a range of full-spectrum products using its colour-coded classification system and is a market leader in both Canada and Germany. Through Canopy Growth's award-winning Tweed and Tokyo Smoke banners, Canopy Growth reaches its adult-use consumers and has built a loyal following by focusing on top quality products and meaningful customer relationships. Canopy Growth has entered into the health and wellness consumer space in key markets including Canada, the United States, and Europe through BioSteel sports nutrition, and This Works skin and sleep solutions; and has introduced additional hemp derived CBD products to the United States through its First & Free and Martha Stewart CBD brands. Canopy Growth has an established partnership with Fortune 500 alcohol leader Constellation Brands.
Marquee Brands is a leading global brand owner and marketer. Owned by investor funds managed by Neuberger Berman, one of the world's leading employee-owned investment managers, Marquee Brands targets high quality brands with strong consumer awareness and long-term growth potential. Marquee Brands seeks to identify brands in various consumer product segments with the goal of expanding their reach across retail channel, geography and product category while preserving the brand heritage and enhancing the ultimate consumer experience. Through its global team of professionals and partners, Marquee Brands monitors trends and markets in order to grow and manage brands in partnership with retailers, licensees and manufacturers through engaging, impactful strategic planning, marketing, and e-commerce. www.marqueebrands.com. In 2019, Marquee Brands acquired the Martha Stewart brand, which reaches approximately 100 million consumers across all media and merchandising platforms each month. Martha Stewart is the Founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and America's most trusted lifestyle expert and teacher. Her branded products can be found in over 70 million households and have a growing retail presence in thousands of locations.
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CSE's new supplements boost energy and hydration with four mouthwatering flavors
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Simple Eats, the trusted health brand that elevates lives through food and fitness, announced today the launch of two delicious new supplements: ENERGY and HYDRATE. Supercharge your workout with natural caffeine from ENERGY and grab an H2O boost with natural electrolytes and trace minerals from HYDRATE. Both come in four mouthwatering flavors: Coconut Lime, Sour Cherry, Strawberry Watermelon, and Sweet Kiwi.
Getting your daily H20 is crucial, but sometimes it just is not enough. Clean Simple Eats' new HYDRATE drink mix boosts hydration and aids in muscle recovery with a combination of natural electrolytes, trace minerals and Branched-Chain Amino Acids. Shake one serving of your favorite HYDRATE flavor into 8-12 oz of water for an extra burst of goodness that makes it easy to stay hydrated.
Elevate your day with a natural pick-me up. The new ENERGY drink mix by Clean Simple Eats includes natural electrolytes, B vitamins, and 100mg of natural caffeine. Shake one serving of any mouthwatering ENERGY flavor into 8-12 oz of water to increase your performance, intensity and mood - whether that's before your workout or whenever you need an energy boost.
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Clean Simple Eats is a community of people on a journey to elevate their lives through food and fitness. This Utah-based company has rocked the clean eating scene since 2012, led by husband-and-wife duo JJ and Erika, who prove that healthy eating can be simple, fun, and satisfying. Aside from their delicious, macro-friendly recipes, CSE has also created the best-tasting protein powders on the planet, the highest quality supplements, and delicious nut butters. Visit cleansimpleeats.com or check us out @cleansimpleeats on Instagram to become a CSE Insider, join the next #CSEChallenge, or shop the entire line of game-changing products.
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Over $10K headed to coalitions to help Kansas realize long-term benefits of breastfeeding
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than $10,000 in grants will help local breastfeeding coalitions reach their goal of helping the state realize the long-term benefits of breastfeeding.
With the goal to support breastfeeding families throughout the Sunflower State, the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition says seven local coalitions have been granted more than $10,000 in Mini-Grant Initiatives.
KBC said the following local breastfeeding coalitions were awarded grants:
- Black Breastfeeding Coalition of Topeka - To train local child care providers how to support the breastfeeding family.
- Community Breastfeeding Coalition of Finney Co. - To help local health departments to achieve the “Breastfeeding Friendly Local Health Department” designation.
- Ford Co. Breastfeeding Coalition - to help Ford Co. achieve the “Community Supporting Breastfeeding Plus” designation.
- Lactancia Latina of Southwest Kansas - to purchase a billboard to promote workers’ rights to lactation accommodations in the workplace.
- Saline Co. Breastfeeding Coalition - To increase access to skilled lactation support providers.
- Smith Co. Breastfeeding Coalition - To open a walk-in breastfeeding “boutique” with supplies.
- Wichita Area Breastfeeding Coalition - To help local large employers achieve the Gold “Breastfeeding Employee Support Award.”
KBC said breastfeeding provides immediate and lifelong nutrition and health benefits for mothers and children, as well as larger economic, environmental and social benefits to families and communities. It estimates subpar breastfeeding rates have cost Kansas about $26 million each year in medical costs alone.
“Nearly 90% of families in Kansas choose to breastfeed,” said Stephanne Rupnicki, Chair of the KBC Board of Directors. “Breastfeeding is important to the health and wellbeing of both the mother and the child, and we are excited to work with these local coalitions to build communities where families can be supported in their decision to breastfeed.”
If Kansas is to realize the long-term benefits of breastfeeding, KBC said communities need to work together. It said all grantees will work in coordination with health care systems, providers, public health professionals and community efforts.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon’s lawyers are expected Thursday to begin their defense of the former adviser to then-President Donald Trump as Bannon’s contempt of Congress trial enters a new phase.
Bannon was in an unofficial capacity to Trump at the time of the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and is charged with defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the aftermath of the 2020 election and the events leading up to the deadly riot.
It is unclear whether Bannon, 68, will take the stand or whom the defense might call as witnesses.
Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress, a month after the Justice Department received the House panel’s referral. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days of jail and as long as a year behind bars upon conviction.
The Justice Department rested its case Wednesday after calling just two witnesses: Kristin Amerling, the House committee’s chief counsel, and FBI special agent Stephen Hart. The prosecution’s case was dominated by testimony from Amerling, who explained the extent to which the committee tried to engage Bannon and the timeline leading up to the missed deadline.
Bannon’s lawyer tried Wednesday to establish that the deadline for the onetime Trump strategist to appear before the House committee investigating the Capitol riot was flexible as long as the two sides were on negotiating terms.
Bannon lawyer Evan Corcoran asked Amerling whether it was common for witnesses to appear before a congressional committee several weeks after the deadline date on a subpoena. Amerling answered “yes,” but added only “when witnesses are cooperating with the committee.”
Amerling said Bannon was uncooperative from the start, so there was no such leeway.
The committee heard nothing from Bannon until after the first deadline had passed, at which point his lawyer sent a letter to the committee stating that Bannon was protected by Trump’s claim of executive privilege and would not be providing documents or appearing. The committee responded in writing that Trump’s claim was invalid — Trump was no longer president, and Bannon was not employed at the White House at the time of the riot.
The panel gave Bannon a hard deadline of Oct. 14 to come before the committee. When that deadline passed, the committee chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., wrote Bannon’s lawyer on Oct. 15 threatening criminal prosecution.
The committee, which is holding a prime time hearing Thursday, wanted to speak with Bannon because it had information that Bannon was actively involved in planning, logistics and fundraising for efforts by Trump, a Republican, to overturn the 2020 election and stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s victory. The subpoena demanded any documents or communications relating to Trump and other people in his orbit, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani and extremist groups such as the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers.
The emphasis on the subpoena timeline is one of the few avenues of defense that U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols left Bannon’s legal team after a hearing last week. Nichols ruled that major elements of Bannon’s planned defense were irrelevant and could not be introduced in court. The judge said Bannon could not claim he believed he was covered by executive privilege, which allows presidents to withhold confidential information from the courts and the legislative branch, or that he was acting on the advice of his lawyers.
In opening statements Corcoran argued that the charges against him were politically motivated and that Bannon was engaged in good-faith negotiations with the congressional committee when he was charged.
“No one ignored the subpoena,” Corcoran told the jury.
In reality, Corcoran said, one of Bannon’s previous lawyers, Robert Costello, contacted an attorney for the House committee to express some of Bannon’s concerns about testifying.
“They did what two lawyers do. They negotiated,” Corcoran said, adding that Bannon and his legal team believed “the dates of the subpoena were not fixed; they were flexible.”
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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. Dining brands in the U.S. 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 that are listed as “fine dining” on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Locals are sure to 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. Morton’s The Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (250 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2222 McKinney Ave Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201-1805
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#29. The Grill on the Alley
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (215 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 13270 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240-1569
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. Sevy’s Grill
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (153 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 8201 Preston Rd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75225-6206
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. Knife Dallas
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (300 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206-5108
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. Texas de Brazil
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (287 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2727 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75201-1320
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Gemma
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (169 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, International
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2323 N Henderson Ave Ste 109, Dallas, TX 75206-8378
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Town Hearth
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (155 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207-3915
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#23. Jasper’s Uptown
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (355 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4511 McKinney Ave D-sc112, Dallas, TX 75205-4213
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (489 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219-4802
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Cadot Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (182 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, European
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 18111 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75252-5470
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Nick & Sam’s
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (686 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 3008 Maple Ave An Uptown Steakhouse, Dallas, TX 75201-1200
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (294 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4023 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75219
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#18. SER Steak + Spirits
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (365 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2201 North Stemmons Freeway Floor 27, Dallas, TX 75207
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (444 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mexican
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4912 Cole Ave, Dallas, TX 75205-3402
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. Cafe Pacific
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (277 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 24 Highland Park Vlg, Dallas, TX 75205-2729
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. The Oceanaire Seafood Room
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (494 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 13340 Dallas Pkwy Suite 1369, Dallas, TX 75240
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. Dragonfly
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (316 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201-2020
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#13. Bob’s Steak & Chop House
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (425 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4300 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-2705
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Park District
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (670 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2100 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201-1954
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. Fearing’s Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (645 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2121 McKinney Ave The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, TX 75201-1873
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Ocean Prime
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (399 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2101 Cedar Springs Rd Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75201-2104
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#9. YO Ranch Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,262 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#8. Lavendou
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (288 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 19009 Preston Rd Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75252-2496
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#7. Al Biernat’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (803 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-2313
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#6. Saint Martin’s Wine Bistro
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (295 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, European
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 3020 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206-6030
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Uchi Dallas
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (289 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Japanese, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2817 Maple Ave Above Uchi Dallas, Dallas, TX 75201-1403
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#4. The Capital Grille
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (447 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 500 Crescent Ct, Dallas, TX 75201
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#3. Bob’s Steak & Chop House
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (415 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202-1961
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (910 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2401 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201-1938
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#1. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,590 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220-4349
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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VALCOURT, QC, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Kongsberg Automotive ASA and its subsidiary Kongsberg Inc. (henceforth referred to as KA) to acquire substantially all the assets related to its powersports business located in Shawinigan, Quebec ("KA Shawinigan"). As a leading player in electronic and mechatronic product development and manufacturing, KA Shawinigan is a long-standing supplier of BRP.
"Over the years, we have built a strong relationship based on trust and shared values with KA Shawinigan. We are very enthusiastic about this acquisition, which is in line with our future product strategy, particularly our electrification plan. It will enable us to gain further expertise in mechatronics and bolster our innovation capabilities. We look forward to welcoming over 300 highly trained and skilled employees who are already specialized in developing and manufacturing key components for many of the BRP product lines," said José Boisjoli, President and Chief Executive Officer of BRP.
"KA and BRP have a long history of collaboration. KA components are an integral part of many BRP products, and, with this transaction, we are pleased to enable them to integrate this business. This transaction will provide KA with the net proceeds to explore new target markets, drive innovation and attract new business development opportunities. I look forward to the work that our Shawinigan colleagues do at BRP and wish them all the best," said Joerg Buchheim, President & CEO of KA.
"Furthermore, by integrating the operations of KA Shawinigan, we expect to gain further agility in addressing supply chain challenges and to optimize our productivity," added Mr. Boisjoli.
The anticipated acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of this fiscal year. BRP plans on providing ongoing employment to KA Shawinigan employees who are part of the acquisition and to continue the operations of this entity at its location in Shawinigan.
Certain information included in this release, including statements relating to the completion of the transaction with Kongsberg Automotive ASA and its subsidiary Kongsberg Inc. (henceforth referred to as KA) for the acquisition of substantially all the assets of KA Shawinigan, the anticipated benefits associated with the completion of this acquisition, the receipt of all requisite approvals to complete the acquisition, the closing date of the acquisition and the Company's business and strategic plans, and other statements that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terminology such as "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "forecasts", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "outlook", "predicts", "projects", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases. Forward looking statements, by their very nature, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions, both general and specific. BRP cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that current economic conditions render such assumptions, although reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater uncertainty. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results or performance of BRP to be materially different from the outlook or any future results or performance implied by such statements. Further details and descriptions of these and other factors are disclosed in BRP's annual information form dated March 24, 2022. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, changes in circumstances, or changes in beliefs, unless required by applicable securities regulations. In the event that the Company does update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, no inference should be made that the Company will make additional updates with respect to that statement, related matters or any other forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at: kongsbergautomotive.com
We are a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce includes close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
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2 wounded during high school graduation ceremony in Michigan
Published: May. 20, 2022 at 7:05 AM CDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
KENTWOOD, Mich. (WXMI) - Two people were hit by gunfire during a high school graduation ceremony in Michigan Thursday night.
A woman and a teenage boy are expected to be OK.
The Crossroads Alternative High School was holding a graduation for about 60 students in Kentwood at the time.
The shots were fired near East Kentwood High School’s football stadium, which hosted the ceremony.
A middle school concert was also taking place at the same time in the East Kentwood auditorium.
The Kent County Sheriff’s office says the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.
The suspect fled the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
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NOVI, Mich., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) will webcast its first-quarter 2022 earnings conference call live on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET with president and chief executive officer, Jon DeGaynor, and chief financial officer, Matt Horvath.
The webcast can be accessed on the Webcasts & Presentations page of the Investors section of the Company's website, www.stoneridge.com.
Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, commercial, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. Additional information about Stoneridge can be found at www.stoneridge.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ploughshares Fund, a global peace and security foundation dedicated to reducing and eventually eliminating nuclear weapons, today announced over $1 million in new grants through its Equity Rises Request for Proposals (RFP).
"Ploughshares Fund's vision is a world where nuclear weapons can never be used again," said Dr. Emma Belcher, President of Ploughshares Fund. "Unfortunately, decades of progress on nuclear threat reduction are under threat and solutions from the past are no longer adequate. We are at an inflection point and what we do today will have implications well into the future. Today's announcement reflects our goal to help meet this moment by focusing on leading the nuclear field into its next phase, challenging assumptions and status quo thinking, building power with allies, and catalyzing diversity and inclusion within the nuclear field – and at Ploughshares Fund – through Equity Rises. We believe Equity Rises will be a fundamental driver of change in the nuclear policy field in the coming years."
Equity Rises is an initiative that Ploughshares Fund has put in place across all its programmatic activities, transforming how the organization conducts its work and placing a values-based approach at the center of its theory of change. The goals for the Equity Rises RFP are to identify and foster transformational ideas, encourage experimentation, and support a stronger and more diverse pipeline of leaders who are new in their careers or to the nuclear field.
With the support of a generous $500,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Ploughshares Fund is making sixteen grants totaling $1,042,000 through this RFP. The majority of these investments are to women and non-binary-led as well as person of color-led projects or organizations and 88 percent are to emerging leaders in the nuclear field.
Senior Program Officer and Equity Rises co-lead Cara Marie Wagner said of the investments: "We emphasized emerging voices, grassroots and frontline community leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in our final awards. These investments represent the most timely, transformational, and creative projects unearthed through the RFP process. Each grant will bring something new to Ploughshares Fund's overall portfolio of investments."
The RFP grants represent a strong mix of topics, demographics, inside- and outside-the-beltway projects (both domestic and international), and nuclear and non-nuclear organizations. Collectively, the grants support a diverse pipeline of new and current voices, promote women's and people of color's leadership, tackle difficult challenges facing the nuclear field, and develop alternative, intersectional frameworks that can cultivate new constituencies and aid a shift in status quo thinking.
The sixteen grants will address three categories: Challenging Racism and White Supremacy in Nuclear Policies and Institutions, Building Actionable Connections Between Nuclear Weapons Issues and Other Issue Areas, and Examining and Dismantling the Military-Industrial Complex.
Through the Equity Rises RFP, grants were made to:
- Asia-Pacific Leadership Network for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
- As You Sow
- Bombshelltoe
- British American Security Information Council
- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Global Zero
- Inkstick Media
- Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice
- Marshallese Educational Initiative
- The Nuclear Truth Project
- PATH Collective LLC
- Program on Science and Global Security, Princeton University
- School of International Futures
- Secure Families Foundation
- Tamara Lilinoe Patton
- Whitman College
With these grants, Ploughshares Fund aims to foster a community of advocates, activists, researchers, and creative thinkers who can affect change to reduce nuclear threats and ultimately eliminate the threat posed by nuclear weapons.
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US Treasury secretary and other finance ministers walk out of G20 meeting with Russia
By Kevin Liptak and Sam Fossum, CNN
Finance ministers from multiple nations walked out of a closed-door G20 session in Washington on Wednesday when the Russian delegate began his prepared remarks, a person familiar with the session said.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen participated in the walkout, as did European and other Western officials who were participating in the meeting, the person said.
Ahead of the meeting, US officials had said Yellen would not participate in certain sessions of the gathering that included Russia.
Ukrainian officials also spoke at the session as invited guests, and also walked out during Russia’s presentation. Yellen and other officials attended the session during those remarks, but departed when Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov began speaking virtually.
A separate official said finance ministers had discussed plans to boycott Russia’s participation ahead of time.
Yellen said earlier this month she had informed this year’s G20 host, Indonesia, that she wouldn’t participate in sessions that included Russia. The G20 finance ministers are gathered in Washington this week to coincide with the annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Ahead of Wednesday’s walkout, Treasury officials made clear it would not be business as usual when it came to Yellen’s interactions with Russian officials during this week’s big gathering of global economic leaders.
While Yellen will attend some sessions of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governor meeting with Russian officials present, including the opening session, she will not be participating in all of them if the Russians are there, according to a senior US Treasury Official.
“President Biden’s made clear and I certainly agree with him that it cannot be business as usual for Russia in any of the financial institutions,” Yellen told the House Financial Services Committee. “He’s asked that Russia be removed from the G20 and I’ve made clear to my colleagues in Indonesia that we will not be participating in a number of meetings if the Russians are there.”
While President Biden has said Russia should no longer be in the G20, ejecting Moscow would require the support of all members. That is considered unlikely, as China has said it would not back kicking Russia out.
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Two U.S. Chefs were selected to Lead the Culinary Diplomacy Project Visit to Canada, a program formerly established with the State Department
Chef David Guas, Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
Chef Maria Mazon, Boca Tacos y Tequila
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The importance of cultural exchange is a priority as we witness through crisis situations, food strengthens relationships between countries. Food is a connective tool that encourages understanding and respect through the sharing of customs and traditions.
Founded in this belief, Lauren Bernstein, formerly the Director of the Diplomatic Culinary Partnership - under the U.S. State Department, during the Obama Administration - established The Culinary Diplomacy Project [CDP.] The non-profit organization promotes mutual understanding among people of different cultures through the power of global culinary exchange. May 2022 marks the first collaboration with the ally country, Canada. Working with a growing global network of celebrity chefs, the CDP organizes travel to destinations abroad - engaging communities, governments, NGOs, and the media with a focus on culinary cultural exchange.
This is the first CDP Canada-USA Chef Ambassador visit in the name of culinary diplomacy. The CDP partnered with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology [SAIT,] - the first culinary school in North America to implement a culinary diplomacy curriculum for hundreds of students. Two participating Celeb Chefs are: David Guas of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery [Arlington, VA,] - [In 2015, worked with Bernstein to participate in a Diplomatic Culinary Partnership in Brazil] a James Beard Award Cookbook Finalist, Host/Judge of Travel Channel's "American Grilled," and recently back from the Poland/Ukraine border preparing meals for refugees with World Central Kitchen; and Maria Mazon of Boca Tacos y Tequila [Tucson, AZ,] a fifth runner-up on Bravo's "Top Chef: Portland" in 2021 and a James Beard Award semi-finalist for "Best Chef: Southwest" in 2020. The chefs taught the students how to prepare American dishes that speak to their culture – with ingredients sourced from regional Canadian purveyors, dedicated to sustainability.
The Culinary Diplomacy Project has a strong mission to use food, and its power - especially when shared with others - to break barriers. Through the CDP, this work is already underway.
School of Hospitality and Tourism at SAIT
SAIT is a leader in applied education, delivering student-centered learning that balances practical skills, human skills and a community driven mindset, all through immersive learning environments taught by a world-class faculty. The School of Hospitality and Tourism is ranked both the #1 hospitality management and #1 culinary school in Canada, and #18 globally. SAIT has living kitchen labs where students get the feel for industry in a safe learning environment serving and preparing food for customers in the Tastemarket, the Butchery, The Highwood, and The International Culinary Campus.
Culinary Diplomacy at SAIT
Two new Culinary Diplomacy and Anthropology courses have been established, championed by culinary faculty member Rosalyn Ediger and inspired from her experience as chef de cuisine with a Canadian Embassy. As of January 2022, the course is being taught to all Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts students. In addition, the concepts of culinary diplomacy and anthropology are weaved through the various technical courses the students take while completing their culinary diploma.
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LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing British lawmakers on Tuesday for the first time since he was fined by police for attending a birthday party in his office that broke coronavirus lockdown rules.
As the House of Commons returns from an 11-day Easter break, Johnson is expected to apologize for what he insists was a minor slip-up — but rebuff opposition calls to resign for flouting the restrictions that he imposed on the country during the pandemic.
The opposition Labour Party is trying to get lawmakers to censure Johnson over the “partygate” scandal. The Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, said he would allow Labour to hold a Commons debate and vote on whether Johnson should be investigated for allegedly misleading Parliament. Ministers found to have done that are generally expected to resign.
The vote is scheduled for Thursday. Before that, Johnson is expected to sound contrite, but argue that it would be wrong to change leaders while Britain faces crises including the war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living squeeze driven by surging energy and goods prices.
Johnson and his Conservative government have faced growing outrage since allegations surfaced late last year that he and his staff held office parties in 2020 and 2021 when millions in the country were barred from meeting with friends and family — or even attending funerals for their loved ones.
Johnson paid a 50-pound ($66) fine last week for attending his own surprise birthday party in Downing Street in June 2020. The penalty made Johnson the first British prime minister ever found to have broken the law while in office.
The fine followed a police investigation and a civil service probe into the gatherings. Johnson tried to bat away questions, first by saying there were no parties and then by insisting that he believed no rules were broken.
Cabinet Minister Brandon Lewis insisted Johnson wasn’t a liar and had always stated “what he believes to be the truth.”
“What he said to Parliament he believed to be true at the time,” Lewis said.
Johnson’s grip on power had appeared to be on a knife-edge earlier this year because of the scandal and the departure of several top aides. Allies feared “partygate” could become a tipping point for a leader who has weathered a series of other storms over his expenses and his moral judgment. Some Conservative lawmakers were openly calling for a no-confidence vote in their leader.
But Johnson has hung on, partly because Russia’s invasion of Ukraine distracted public and political attention.
Johnson’s international image, battered by Britain’s messy exit from the European Union under his leadership, has been revived by his firm military, political and moral support for Ukraine. Johnson traveled to Kyiv earlier this month to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Johnson could still face more fines. London’s Metropolitan Police force is investigating a dozen event, including “bring your own booze” office parties and “wine time Fridays,” organized by Johnson’s staff. So far at least 50 tickets have been handed out, including those to Johnson, his wife Carrie and Treasury chief Rishi Sunak.
If Johnson is sanctioned again, calls for a no-confidence vote could grow among Conservatives. For now, Conservative lawmaker Geoffrey Clifton-Brown said his colleagues were “withholding their judgment and waiting to see what happens.”
But fellow Conservative Tobias Ellwood, who heads the Commons Defense Committee, said the government “shouldn’t use the fig leaf of our involvement with Ukraine to somehow say this is not a time to address those difficult challenges.”
He said the party should hold a no-confidence vote to determine whether “the prime minister has support and we march forward, or it is time for change.” | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/uks-boris-johnson-faces-wrath-of-lawmakers-over-partygate/ | 2022-04-19T16:15:57Z |
HAVANA (AP) — Two members of a loose-knit group of dissident artists have been sentenced to prison in Cuba, the country’s prosecutor’s office said Friday.
Maikel Castillo was sentenced to nine years for attacks and defamation against the country’s institutions and Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, 34, to five years for insulting national symbols.
Both were involved with the so-called San Isidro Movement — named for the neighborhood where Otero Alcántara lives — that had attracted unusually wide support among prominent Cuban artists and musicians in 2020.
Their arrests had been denounced by international human rights organizations as well as the U.S. government, which considered them political persecution. The government said it was merely applying the law as it would to anyone.
Prosecutors had sought 10 years for Castillo, better by the performance name “Osorbo,” and seven for Alcántara, according to their friends.
The same court also imposed a five year sentence on Félix Roque Delgado and three years on two women who were convicted to hitting police in an effort to halt the arrest of Castillo, a 39-year-old rapper.
He was among the composers of the song “Patria y Vida” — “Fatherland and Life” — whose twist on the Communist government’s “Fatherland or Death! slogan made it a sort of anthem for opposition figures. It won a Latin Grammy award this year.
Otero Alcántara’s art works featuring the Cuban flag were considered disrespectful.
In November 2020, police broke up a sort of sit-in at Otero Alcántara’s house in support of another rapper, Denis Solís, who had been sentenced for prison for insulting a police officer. Castillo was among those taking part in the sit-in.
Officials said they were enforcing pandemic restrictions on gatherings, but the movet prompted about 200 people to stage a larger, almost unprecedented protest outside the Culture Ministry. That broke up after members of the group said they’d won an unusual government vow of greater tolerance for independent art.
Otero Alcántara also was the focus of protests by other artists following his arrest last year. He was hospitalized — reportedly during a hunger strike — to demand the return of works that authorities had confiscated when he was detained.
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International had issued statements calling the case against the two artists a “farse.”
Their arrests were not directly related to large-scale protests that broke out later in 2021 over economic hardships and government policies. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/dissident-artist-rapper-sentenced-to-prison-in-cuba/ | 2022-06-24T21:25:21Z |
SHANGHAI, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Faces We Love Shanghai by Derek Muhs and Marisa Tarin officially became a #1 best seller on Amazon. The book had its global release on April 12, 2022 and is jointly published by City Point Press and Human Touch Media and distributed by Simon & Schuster.
Faces We Love Shanghai is described on Amazon as "a collection of 100 photographs captured by a team of passionate photographers, that takes you on a journey through the city's narrow alleyways and secluded backstreets. Each photograph reveals an untold story, showcasing the beauty and joy behind the everyday moments of people that are often overlooked."
This critically acclaimed, 5 star rated photography book was described in The New York Times as a "photographic journey starring the people of Shanghai".
Co-author Derek Muhs commented, "This collection of photographic memories was everyday life for 13 years. Shanghai was home. It's very gratifying that so many people have connected with this book".
International newspaper China Daily published the article "Framing the Soul of a City" and described the 240-page coffee table book as, "capturing the essence of a remarkable place".
Faces We Love Shanghai has been hailed on Good Reads, the world's largest site for book recommendations, as a collection that shows "unbiased appreciation for Shanghai's people and culture" and has inspired travellers, writers, and photographers to "explore this gorgeous city" for themselves.
Faces We Love Shanghai is available on Amazon and in all major bookstores as a hardcover book, and the eBook is available on all major online digital platforms.
About Faces We Love
Faces We Love Shanghai was co-published with City Point Press and is distributed globally by Simon & Schuster. Faces We Love (FWL) is a subsidiary of Human Touch Media which has produced the first edition of what will be a series of photography books and collections. Faces We Love publishes photographs from around the world from their international group of contributors.
About Human Touch Media
Human Touch Media is a privately owned media company established in 2017 that brings together photographers and videographers to produce books and documentaries. Human Touch Media also funds selected non-profit projects via the Human Touch Media Foundation.
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Credit unions can now use Zest AI's technology to generate more accurate credit scores and loan decisions through Origence
LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zest AI, the leader in expanding access to credit through better scoring, and winner of NACUSO's 2022 CUSO of the Year Award, today announced its partnership with Origence, the nation's leading lending technology solutions and services provider for credit unions.
Origence will integrate Zest AI's Model Management System (MMS) credit scoring technology into the automated underwriting module for its consumer lending platform – arc OS (previously Lending 360) – providing credit unions partnered with Origence with unrivaled automated decisioning and more accurate credit scoring methods.
Credit underwriting with Zest AI's machine learning algorithms allows a credit union to use thousands of data points to determine a credit score, meaning the lender can make more equitable credit decisions than when using traditional methods and other competing models. On average, Zest AI customers see a 25 percent increase in approvals without expanding risk tolerance. Approvals increase to around 40 percent when specific demographics like women and protected class borrowers are defined in analysis.
"Incorporating Zest AI's advanced machine learning technology greatly enhances overall loan decisioning capabilities of our consumer lending platform," said Brian Hendricks, Origence's chief product officer. "We are excited to partner with Zest AI to provide unmatched automated underwriting and credit scoring capabilities that further simplify the lending process, benefitting both our credit union partners and their members."
Serving 64 million members nationwide, 1,130 credit unions utilize Origence's industry-leading lending technology solutions, including its arc OS consumer LOS and CUDL Indirect Lending Network. Credit unions funded a record 1.3 million loans through these lending platforms in the second quarter of 2022.
The integration with Origence's consumer lending platform allows credit unions to choose AI-powered, automated underwriting that outputs fairer credit decisions without needing massive IT modernization projects.
"Our integration with Origence helps remove hurdles that can limit access to technology for lenders, especially those that may not have the resources to support major IT projects and changes," said Jose Valentin, Senior Vice President of Partnerships for Zest AI. "We're really excited to see this partnership increase the adoption of machine learning and give more members access to fairer credit decisions."
Credit unions interested in learning more about Origence's new capabilities using Zest AI's credit scoring technology can contact Origence at (833) 908-0121.
About Zest AI
Zest AI software helps lenders make better decisions and better loans — increasing revenue, reducing risk, and automating compliance. Since 2009, it has made fair and transparent credit available to everyone and is now the leader in software for more inclusive underwriting. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Learn more at www.zest.ai and connect with us on Twitter at @Zest_AI or Zest AI's Insights blog.
About Origence
Origence, a CU Direct brand, provides lending technology that elevates the origination experience to increase loan volume, create efficiencies, and grow accounts. With Origence, financial institutions can originate consumer and indirect loans with greater levels of productivity and increased scale, while also delivering a convenient and personalized borrower experience. Solutions also include marketing automation, auto shopping, lending operations, and more. Origence is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, visit www.origence.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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pro-zestai@prosek.com
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PLEASANTON, Calif. , June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Larry is an industry veteran and transformative leader well-versed in building performance-driven teams and scaling successful software companies. He will lead the commercial vision and strategy to accelerate customer value and acquisition as well as drive customer expansion.
His decades of experience will enable Redica to continue its growth trajectory and to become the industry standard for regulatory and quality intelligence. "I look forward to working with this amazing group of experts supporting the champions of quality," Larry notes, "As the father of six, I have a vested interest in assisting the industry to ensure our drugs and medical devices are safe and effective."
"We are ecstatic to have Larry on our leadership roster. His long tenure as a strategic leader and results-driven work ethic will propel Redica into its next stage," said Michael de la Torre, Chief Executive Officer at Redica Systems. "We are building a new category of regulatory intelligence products, and his vision and leadership will be key in accelerating our progress." Mr. de la Torre and Mr. Coble have worked together at several companies over the years, including McKinsey & Company.
The addition of Larry to Redica's executive team rounds out an exciting and transformative year for the company. Redica closed on $30M Series B financing in December 2021 and hired a new CTO, Arijit Saha, in early May 2022.
Redica Systems is a data and software company that provides regulatory and quality intelligence to FDA-regulated industries. Today we serve almost 200 pharmaceutical and medical device firms, helping them stay ahead of global regulatory changes, access extensive enforcement and inspection intelligence, monitor supplier risk, and improve team collaboration. Our extensive data feeds, proprietary site and inspector profiles, push-button reports, and white-glove client service transform the way our users discover, decide, and act on regulatory intelligence. Redica's headquarters are in Pleasanton, CA. More information is available at www.redica.com.
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Akerna's consulting team has a 100% success track record in assisting clients on licensing applications in four states, with additional wins in more than a dozen other states
DENVER, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading enterprise software company and the developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announces its MJ Freeway Cannabis Consulting team was 100% successful in assisting its New Jersey client base on winning cannabis license applications.
Akerna's success in the New Jersey market is just the latest clean sweep win for its consulting team, with 100% success in three other markets and additional wins in over a dozen other states.
"Our consulting team works closely with their clients to understand their operational objectives and assist them in building their unique application strategy," said Jessica Billingsley, Akerna Chief Executive Officer. "With multiple legalization efforts happening across the country and globe, Akerna's MJ Freeway Cannabis Consulting team remains poised to assist clients in capitalizing on the opportunities these emerging states present."
"We are thrilled to have assisted clients to win every license applied for in four states," said Sheri Springer, Director of Consulting Service Sales at Akerna's MJ Freeway Cannabis Consulting Team. "These states had incredibly competitive markets, and our team's undefeated track record in them is a testament to their skills. With success in 18 states, we are a clear leader in the cannabis consulting space."
Akerna's MJ Freeway Cannabis Consulting team has 30+ years of combined experience in the medical and adult-use cannabis industry. The consulting team helps interested parties learn how to win a license, build, set up, open, operate, and scale a successful cannabis business and has completed applications in 18 different states with a highly successful track record. To learn more, visit: mjplatform.com/cannabis-consulting/team/
To request a consultation with the consulting team, visit: mjplatform.com/request-a-consultation/
For information on recent cannabis legalization and licensing, visit: info.mjplatform.com/cll-state-of-the-union-feb2022
Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN) is an enterprise software company focused on compliantly serving the cannabis, hemp, and CBD industry. First launched in 2010, Akerna has tracked more than $30 billion in cannabis sales to date and is the first cannabis software company listed on Nasdaq. Using connected data and information to propel the cannabis industry forward, Akerna empowers businesses, governments, patients, and consumers to make smart decisions.
The Company's cornerstone technology, MJ Platform, a leading cannabis infrastructure as a service platform, powers retailers, manufacturers, brands, distributors, and cultivators. Akerna also offers a complete suite of professional consulting services and data analytics for businesses as well as solo sciences, Leaf Data Systems, Trellis, Ample Organics, Viridian Sciences and 365 Cannabis.
For more information, visit https://www.akerna.com/.
Certain statements made in this release and any accompanying statements by management are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding MJ Freeway Cannabis Consulting Team's ability to assist clients in capitalizing on opportunities in emerging cannabis states and teach clients to win a license, build, set up, open, operate, and scale a successful cannabis business and any other statements expressing the views of Akerna's management on future business results or strategy. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside Akerna's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes (including, without limitation, the results of Akerna's contracts, strategic initiatives, and business plans as described herein) to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others that may affect actual results or outcomes, include (i) Akerna's ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of being a public company, (ii) competition, (iii) Akerna's ability to grow and manage growth profitably, (iv) Akerna's ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees, (v) costs related to being a public company, (vi) changes in applicable laws or regulations, (vii) Akerna's ability to identify, complete and integrate acquisitions, including Viridian, and achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in connection with acquired businesses, (viii) and other risks and uncertainties disclosed from time to time in Akerna's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those under "Risk Factors" therein. Actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those vary from forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial and other information, are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond Akerna's control. All information herein speaks only as of the date hereof, in the case of information about Akerna, or the date of such information, in the case of information from persons other than Akerna. Akerna undertakes no duty to update or revise the information contained herein. Forecasts and estimates regarding Akerna's industry and end markets are based on sources believed to be reliable; however, there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part.
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Online Digital Competition Opens as Part of IDEAL Elite Trades Championship Series
SYCAMORE, Ill., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., a family-owned business that designs and manufactures products for the professional trades, and Intersport, an independent award-winning marketing agency headquartered in Chicago, today joined with ServiceTitan, a software platform built to power the trades, to announce the first-ever ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship competition. The competition, now open, is the newest addition to the IDEAL Elite Trades Championship Series and will celebrate and showcase the incredible skills of HVAC professionals and students across the country.
The program will include two qualifying rounds before 30 finalists (fifteen professionals and fifteen apprentices) are selected for the all-expense-paid trip to compete in the National Championship semi-finals and finals on Nov. 2 in Tampa, Florida. In addition to title bragging rights, finalists will vie for cash and prizes totaling over $115,000.
"Tradespeople are the country's backbone, and the pandemic reminded us that we can't take our essential skilled trade workers for granted," said Doug Sanford, Senior Vice President of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. "We're thrilled to partner with ServiceTitan to expand on the success of the series to include an all-new program focused on the HVAC technicians."
"Technicians are the unsung heroes that work tirelessly to keep our heaters working in the dead of winter, and our air conditioners running during a scorching summer heatwave," said Tom Howard, Vice President of Customer Success at ServiceTitan. "For far too long the trades industry has not been given the spotlight it deserves and I'm incredibly proud that ServiceTitan is a part of this effort to showcase the skills and experience of some of the most talented technicians in the industry."
Unlike the other national championship events in the series, which hold live regional qualifying events, the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship will have its qualifying events exclusively online, increasing the opportunity for participation. The Digital Online Qualifier round, which runs through July 31, is open to any HVAC apprentices with less than three years of experience or any Professionals who are EPA-Certified, Licensed Technicians, and have more than three years of experience. While registration is required, there is no fee to participate.
The qualifying round will feature a five-minute multiple-choice test. Those who pass will advance to a practical skill set round, which will run from Aug. 1-Sept. 25. The top 15 apprentices and the top 15 professionals will be invited to compete live in the semi-finals at the Tampa Convention Center.
All qualifying round winners who advance to the semi-finals will receive a custom VIP prize package from ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship sponsors and an all-expenses-paid trip to Tampa, Florida, to compete in the 2022 program. Other sponsors supporting the ServiceTitan National HVAC Championship include 7-Eleven, Duluth Trading and Little Giant Ladder Systems.
For more information and to register to compete, visit www.HVACNationals.com.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is a global, diversified family-owned business designing and manufacturing superior products for the electrical, lighting and infrastructure industries. The 105-year-old company was founded in 1916 on the premise of forging ideal relationships with customers, employees, partners and communities. The company has consistently grown and expanded under five generations of family ownership. For more information, visit www.idealindustries.com.
Since 1985, Intersport has been an award-winning innovator and leader in the creation of sports, lifestyle, culinary and entertainment-based marketing platforms. With expertise in Sponsorship Consulting, Experiential Marketing, Hospitality, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Productions and Sports Properties, this Chicago-based Marketing & Media Solutions Company helps their clients to create ideas, content and experiences that attract and engage passionate audiences. To learn more about Intersport, visit www.intersport.global, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
ServiceTitan is a cloud-based software platform built to power trades businesses. The company's end-to-end solution gives contractors the tools they need to run and grow their business, manage their back office, and provide a stellar customer experience. By bringing an integrated SaaS platform to an industry historically underserved by technology, ServiceTitan is equipping tradespeople with the technology they need to keep the world running. ServiceTitan is backed by world-class investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, ICONIQ Growth, Index Ventures, Tiger Global Management, and T. Rowe Price.
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The Federal Election Commission (FEC) voted Thursday to allow Google to push forward a Gmail pilot program that would allow campaign emails to dodge spam filters, a move that comes after accusations from Republicans that the filters were biased against their messages.
The FEC voted 4-1 to approve the program, concluding that the test of new features is permissible under campaign law.
Commissioner Ellen Weintraub, a Democrat who voted against the order, said she has “a hard time getting around the fact that this is a unique benefit offered to political committees, and only to political committees.”
Democratic Commissioner Dara Lindenbaum joined the three Republicans in voting for the program, but expressed similar hesitation.
“I don’t want to [support this], and it’s for the same reasons all the commenters don’t want to, but I think the law and commissioner regulations and commission precedent permits this,” Lindenbaum said.
“I also don’t want to hamstring innovation and pilot programs. So if Google does move forward with this program, I hope it will reduce and not expand spam and increase best practices for bulk senders,” she added.
Democratic Commissioner Shana Brossard abstained.
Google requested the FEC’s approval on the program in June, Axios first reported, after backlash from Republicans over accusations that Gmail filters were pushing more GOP campaign emails to spam.
Google spokesperson José Castañeda said the company will “reflect on the positive and negative feedback received during the public comment period.”
“Our goal during this pilot program is to assess alternative ways of addressing concerns from bulk senders, while giving users clear controls over their inboxes to minimize unwanted email. We will continue to monitor feedback as the pilot rolls out to ensure it is meeting its goals,” he said in a statement. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/google-gets-fec-approval-to-let-campaign-emails-bypass-spam-filters-after-gop-criticism/ | 2022-08-11T21:08:26Z |
STOCKHOLM, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The primary endpoints of safety and tolerability were met in the open-label investigator-initiated Phase II clinical trial GADinLADA, in which the diabetes vaccine Diamyd® was administered directly into the lymph node of 14 patients aged 30 to 70 years with the autoimmune form of diabetes called LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults). Analyses also showed a positive immunological response to the treatment and the clinical course appears promising with all individuals remaining insulin-independent 12 months after treatment.
"These results are very encouraging and the next step is together with collaborators and authorities evaluate the regulatory requirements to get the diabetes vaccine Diamyd approved as a disease-modifying therapy in individuals diagnosed with LADA", says Ulf Hannelius, CEO of Diamyd Medical.
All patients in the trial were followed for twelve months after their first injection. The topline results showed that the safety was good with no treatment-related severe adverse events. The treatment was well tolerated by the trial participants, all of whom completed the study with no drop-outs. The immunological analyses showed a similar response to the treatment as has been shown in previous trials in individuals with recent-onset type 1 diabetes, with a clear GAD-specific immune response evident in both circulating antibodies and cell-based reactions.
The clinical course appears positive with all 14 individuals remaining insulin-independent after 12 months of follow-up. The endogenous insulin production, measured as mixed-meal stimulated C-peptide, declined on average only 10% over 12 months.
"The GADinLADA trial has been successful, and treatment with three intralymphatic injections of Diamyd has been well received by the LADA patients," says PhD Ingrid K Hals, Sponsor's representative of the trial. "We will present the results from this trial at the upcoming international Europen Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) conference in Stockholm in September and we look forward to evaluating together with Diamyd Medical the next steps to make this important treatment available for individuals diagnosed with LADA."
Of the 14 LADA patients included in the trial, half carry the HLA haplotype DR3-DQ2 that is associated with a positive clinical response to Diamyd® treatment in individuals recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. For the 7 individuals carrying HLA DR3-DQ2, endogenous insulin production (stimulated C-peptide) decreased on average by 8 % over the 12 month study period, while in the 7 individuals not carrying HLA DR3-DQ2, it declined by 13 %. GAD-stimulated cell proliferation showed a decrease in proliferation between 5 and 12 months for the HLA-DR3-DQ2 group while a comparable decrease was not observed for the group negative for HLA DR3-DQ2, reflecting the patterns seen in recent-onset type 1 diabetes.
The results will be presented at the upcoming EASD conference to be held in Stockholm on September 19-23, 2022. The accepted abstract is entitled "Early effects of treatment with intralymphatic administration of rhGAD65 in LADA appear similar to those observed in type 1 diabetes", and will be presented as an oral abstract on September 20, 2022, as part of the session "OP 10 Beta cells: protecting what is precious".
About the GADinLADA trial
The main aim of the trial was to evaluate the safety of three intralymphatic injections of Diamyd® in patients with LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults). The patients were recruited in Norway at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Dept. of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, in Trondheim, in collaboration with St. Olavs Hospital, University Hospital in Trondheim, and in Sweden at the Center for Diabetes, Akademiskt specialistcentrum, an academic specialist unit run in collaboration between Stockholm County's healthcare area, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital. The patients included in the trial were between 30 and 70 years old, diagnosed with LADA within the last 18 months and were not yet on insulin therapy. The Sponsor of the trial has been the Norwegian University of Science and Technology with Ingrid K Hals, PhD, as Sponsor's representative. Diamyd Medical has contributed with study drugs, expertise and some financial support for immunological analyses and determination of HLA haplotypes.
About LADA
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults represents close to 10% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. LADA is characterized by an ongoing autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells, a process similar to that of type 1 diabetes, but slower. Although research categorizes LADA as autoimmune diabetes, the disease is still in most cases treated according to the guidelines for type 2 diabetes. LADA patients are usually not insulin dependent at diagnosis, but for most patients, insulin therapy is required within a few years of diagnosis.
About Diamyd Medical
Diamyd Medical develops precision medicine therapies for Type 1 Diabetes. The diabetes vaccine Diamyd® is an antigen-specific immunotherapy for the preservation of endogenous insulin production. Significant results have been shown in a large genetically predefined patient group in a large-scale meta-analysis as well as in the Company's European Phase IIb trial DIAGNODE-2, where the diabetes vaccine was administered directly into a lymph node in children and young adults with recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes. DIAGNODE-3, a confirmatory Phase III trial is on-going. A vaccine manufacturing facility is being set up in Umeå for the manufacture of recombinant GAD65, the active ingredient in the therapeutic diabetes vaccine Diamyd®. Diamyd Medical also develops the GABA-based investigational drug Remygen® as a therapy for regeneration of endogenous insulin production and to improve hormonal response to hypoglycaemia. An investigator-initiated Remygen® trial in individuals living with type 1 diabetes for more than five years is ongoing at Uppsala University Hospital. Diamyd Medical is one of the major shareholders in the stem cell company NextCell Pharma AB as well as in the artificial intelligence company MainlyAI AB.
Diamyd Medical's B-share is traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market under the ticker DMYD B. FNCA Sweden AB is the Company's Certified Adviser; phone: +46 8-528 00 399, e-mail: info@fnca.se
For further information, please contact:
Ulf Hannelius, President and CEO
Phone: +46 736 35 42 41
E-mail: ulf.hannelius@diamyd.com
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Are hiking boots or hiking sandals best?
There’s nothing worse than setting out on a hike only to find halfway that you’ve selected the wrong footwear. And if you’ve ever looked at a wall full of hiking boots or sandals, you’ve probably asked yourself which is best. The truth is, both have their merits, and there are some situations where you’d want one over the other.
Hiking boots
Hiking boots are a sturdy style of boot that protects the ankle and sole by having a raised ankle sleeve and a rugged sole. This structure means that they can be worn when carrying weight or hiking over rough terrain.
Hiking boots are typically waterproof or breathable, and which you choose depends on when and where you aim to use them.
- Waterproof boots, normally made of Gore-Tex, are great for wet, wild, cold or muddy terrain. This style of boot is almost always designed for durability and toughness. They keep your feet warm and dry, no matter what’s going on outside.
- Breathable boots are best for warmer trails that still require ankle protection or foot support.
Hiking boot pros
Hiking boots keep your feet warm and dry while protecting your ankles from uneven ground. What’s more, they are extremely durable and can withstand all the wear and tear hiking trails can throw at you. And they’re designed so you can easily remove mud that builds up on the boot and even snow and ice on colder trails.
Hiking boot cons
Hiking boots by nature aren’t that breathable, so they can cause blisters in warmer temperatures. They’re heavy, too, so they can be counterproductive for hikers traveling over shorter distances on even terrain. And there’s a lengthy break-in period for almost every pair of hiking boots, so they’re typically not a great option for your first hike.
Hiking boots are also more expensive than hiking sandals or hiking shoes. So if you’re planning casual and infrequent hill walks, you might want to consider other options.
Best hiking boots
Keen Men’s Targhee II Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot
These durable men’s hiking boots are perfect for experienced hikers who head out into rough terrain frequently and want something that will last. Sold by Amazon, Backcountry and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Merrell Women’s Moab 2 Vent Mid Hiking Boot
These lightweight women’s hiking boots combine comfort and toughness without an extensive breaking-in period. Sold by Amazon, Backcountry and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Columbia Men’s Redmond V2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Shoe
If you’re just getting into hiking and want a solid pair of beginner’s footwear, these men’s hiking boots from popular brand Columbia are affordable and suitable for all terrains. Sold by Amazon, Backcountry and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Hiking sandals
Hiking sandals are extremely comfortable, and great for more gentle terrain or warmer temperatures. However, some people are still skeptical about these innovative shoes. And of course, with all the risks that can come with hiking, it’s important that you don’t buy an unsafe shoe.
Hiking sandal pros
Hiking sandals are far lighter than hiking boots, and are often even lighter than trail runners, which are designed to be lightweight. Covering less of your foot than boots, hiking sandals are perfect for warm climates or less hilly trails and terrain.
Hiking sandals also hold far less water than boots, sneakers and other styles of shoe. So, not only are they popular with those who hike infrequently, they’re ideal for people who partake in water sports and want to avoid damp feet and blisters. If you enjoy river hiking, sandals are a great option.
Hiking sandal cons
Your toes and parts of your feet are typically exposed when wearing hiking sandals. This design makes them ideal for desert hikes and dry climates, but it can make you prone to sunburn or injury due to rough terrain or loose debris on the ground. Hiking sandals can also blister the feet on longer hikes due to their constant pressure on fixed parts of the foot.
Best hiking sandals
Keen Men’s Newport H2 Closed Toe Water Sandal
The rubber sole on these closed-toe men’s hiking sandals provide the grip you need for steep terrain while the contoured arch keeps you supported and comfortable. Sold by Amazon, Backcountry and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Teva Women’s Voya Casual Sport Sandal
These women’s sports sandals are quick-drying and machine-washable, which is ideal if your hikes include wet terrain or you want supportive shoes for water sports. Sold by Amazon
Merrell Women’s Sandspur Rose Leather Sandal
For hiking sandals that will last, the leather straps and microfiber lining are a comfortable and stylish fit while the midsole cushioning, made of ethylene-vinyl acetate, provides shock absorption. Sold by Amazon
Should you get hiking boots or hiking sandals?
The answer boils down to your outdoor environment and typical activity levels. More casual hikers, or those in warmer climates or around water, will appreciate the quick-drying benefits and versatility of a hiking sandal. Serious hikers, or those who often hike in colder climates and want added foot protection, should choose hiking boots.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH" or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, today announced that the Company is aware of allegations against CEO, Chairman, and Founder Abner Kurtin regarding a domestic-related misdemeanor. The independent members of the Company's Board of Directors, through its Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee, are conducting an investigation of the matter with the assistance of independent legal counsel, Goodwin Procter, LLP.
While the Company cannot comment on an active investigation, it is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and will continue to evaluate appropriate steps as more information becomes available. The independent members of the Board are keenly attuned to the Company, its shareholders, and employees, and the management team is focused on ensuring AWH continues to operate effectively during this time.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About AWH
AWH is a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator with licenses and assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products for retail and wholesale customers. AWH produces and distributes its in-house Simply Herb, Ozone, and Ozone Reserve branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com.
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This news release includes forward-looking information and statements, which may include, but are not limited to, information and statements regarding the plans, intentions, expectations, estimates, and beliefs of the Company. Words such as "expects", "continue", "will", "anticipates" and "intends" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current projections and expectations about future events and financial trends, and on certain assumptions and analysis made by the Company in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors management believes are appropriate.
Forward-looking information and statements involve and are subject to assumptions and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual events, results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future events, results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information and statements herein. Such factors include, among others: the risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company's other reports and filings with the applicable Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking information and statements herein are reasonable, in light of the use of assumptions and the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in such information and statements, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, and accordingly, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance upon such forward-looking information and statements. Any forward-looking information and statements herein are made as of the date hereof, and except as required by applicable laws, the Company assumes no obligation and disclaims any intention to update or revise any forward-looking information and statements herein or to update the reasons that actual events or results could or do differ from those projected in any forward-looking information and statements herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise, except as required by applicable laws.
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Jury selection in Florida school shooter’s trial upended by T-shirt
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jury selection in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz hit a new stumbling block when a potential juror wore a T-shirt potentially prejudicial to his case.
The woman wore a burgundy and silver T-shirt on Monday saying Teachers Strong and two hashtags referring to Cruz’s 2018 murder of 17 at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.
Those are the school’s colors, and such T-shirts were ubiquitous in South Florida long after the shooting.
The judge dismissed not only the woman, but nine other potential jurors who were in her group.
Cruz pleaded guilty to the murders. The jury will decide whether he gets a sentence of death or life in prison.
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DALLAS (KFDX/KJTL) — A $1 million lawsuit was filed on July 13, 2022, after two customers claimed the restaurant manager of a Taco Bell in Dallas poured boiling water on them.
Ben Crump Law and McCathern Law, who are handling the case, said that the customers were given “severe burns and trauma” as a result of the incident that happened back in June at the fast food chain.
Below is surveillance video of the alleged incident from Ben Crump Law via Storyful:
“This tragic and violent incident that has caused customers, one being a child, life-altering burns and psychological damage over a taco order raises questions about Taco Bell’s hiring and vetting process, as well as their training procedures relating to resolving disputes with customers,” the firm said in a join statement posted to Twitter on July 22.
The law firms released footage from June 17 which shows the Taco Bell manager splashing water on the customers, who left the restaurant after the incident.
According to both firms, after the initial incident, more footage shows another employee handling a firearm.
In Texas, gun laws allow employer’s to enforce and ultimately make the final decision on policies in regards to carrying firearms in the workplace.
When Storyful reached out to ask Taco Bell Corp about its policy on employees carrying firearms in the workplace, Taco Bell said they could not comment on the matter due to the lawsuit.
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in Taco Bell restaurants. We take this very seriously and are working with our local franchisee to investigate,” Taco Bell told Storyful.
Newswire by Storyful contributed to this story. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/texas-taco-bell-worker-poured-boiling-water-on-customers-lawsuit/ | 2022-07-26T16:09:48Z |
Support Wisconsin farmers and cheesemakers with this award-winning cheese
ARDEN HILLS, Minn., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Land O Lakes® Cheese can now be found in the dairy case section of the grocery store with seven new products in select retailers.
Wisconsin farmers supply the milk that is shipped to the Land O'Lakes Kiel, Wisconsin plant, where it is made into award-winning cheese.
After decades of hand selecting the award-winning cheese being produced in Kiel, senior cheese grader Steve Schnell can now buy the cheese he selects for the Land O'Lakes brand in the dairy case section of his local grocery store near Kiel, Wisconsin.
"It means a lot to all of us at the Kiel facility to have the cheese we make available to purchase in the grocery store with the Land O Lakes brand on it," Steve said.
This launch marks the first time Land O Lakes® Shredded Cheese can be found in the dairy case cheese aisle in Wisconsin, and the farmstyle shredded cheese is just one of the varieties available in over 100 Metro Market and Pick 'n Save stores across the state.
The seven products available are:
- Extra Sharp White Cheddar Chunk Cheese
- Sharp Yellow Cheddar Chunk Cheese
- Colby Jack Shredded Cheese
- Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese
- Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
- Sharp Yellow Cheddar Shredded Cheese
- Colby Jack Snack Cheese
Land O'Lakes Wisconsin farmer-member Amber Horn Leiterman, who farms with her family near Brillion, Wisconsin, has heard the same question in her community that Steve heard in his.
"We're proud to have cheese with the Land O Lakes brand in the dairy case section of the grocery store," said Amber. "We are very active in our community and are always get the question of where to buy the products that come from milk on our farm – and now we can point to the cheese in the dairy case section at our local store. We love being a part of the Land O'Lakes co-op because of the sense of community – and now we feel like we are showing up in our community that much more."
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Bill Allows Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices and Caps Out-of-Pocket Spending on Medications for Seniors
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today the House voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that includes several key provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs. AARP Pennsylvania thanks Representatives Brendan Boyle, Matt Cartwright, Madeleine Dean, Mike Doyle, Dwight Evans, Chrissy Houlahan, Conor Lamb, Mary Gay Scanlon, and Susan Wild for supporting this critical legislation that will bring real relief for seniors. The bill now goes to President Biden for his signature.
The Inflation Reduction Act includes key AARP priorities that will go a long way to lower drug prices and out-of-pocket costs. AARP fought for provisions in the bill that will:
- Finally allow Medicare to negotiate the price of drugs
- Cap annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in Medicare Part D ($2,000 in 2025)
- Hold drug companies accountable when they increase drug prices faster than the rate of inflation, and
- Cap co-pays for insulin to no more than $35 per month in Medicare Part D.
Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP Chief Executive Officer, issued a statement reacting to the House vote.
"Today is a momentous day for older Americans. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, Congress has made good on decades of promises to lower the price of prescription drugs. Seniors should never have to choose between paying for needed medicine or other necessities like food or rent, and tens of millions of adults in Medicare drug plans will soon have peace of mind knowing their out-of-pocket expenses are limited every year.
"Many people said this couldn't be done, but AARP isn't afraid of a hard fight. We kept up the pressure, and now, for the first time, Medicare will be able to negotiate with drug companies for lower prices, saving seniors money on their medications.
"I thank the House members whose votes today will bring real relief to millions of Americans, and I look forward to President Biden signing this bill into law."
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
CONTACT:
TJ Thiessen, (202) 374-8033, tthiessen@aarp.org
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of KRBP during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
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HILVERSUM, Netherlands, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. ("UMG" or the "Company") announced today that Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") assigned a Prime-2 short term credit rating and a Baa1 long term credit rating with stable outlook to UMG, and S&P Global Ratings ("S&P") assigned the Company an A-2 short term credit rating and BBB long term credit rating with stable outlook.
UMG considers these investment grade ratings as supportive of its financing strategy and is committed to maintaining an investment grade rating.
Boyd Muir, UMG's EVP, CFO and President of Operations, commented: "We are pleased that, in the inaugural ratings since our public listing, the rating agencies have recognised our strong credit attributes. Both agencies highlighted our leadership in the music industry, best-in-class catalogue, recurring and well-diversified revenue streams and low leverage as key drivers of these solid ratings. The Baa1/BBB rating assignment is another positive recognition in our early days as a stand-alone publicly listed company."
UMG was advised by Bank of America during both credit rating processes.
The full press releases are available on the Moody's and S&P websites.
At Universal Music Group (EURONEXT: UMG), we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information on Universal Music Group N.V. visit www.universalmusic.com.
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40+ speakers and session leaders bring their expertise to Washington, DC as economic volatility highlights the essential role of customer retention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ChurnZero, a leading Customer Success platform, has released the full lineup and speaker agenda for BIG RYG 2022, the Customer Success leadership summit in Washington, D.C. on October 12-13, 2022. RYG stands for "red, yellow, green," key indicators of customer health. The two-day in-person event will see hundreds of Customer Success (CS) leaders gather to network, learn and share their expertise in improving team effectiveness, customer satisfaction and their companies' bottom line. Early bird registration is available through August 19.
BIG RYG 2022's agenda is carefully curated to deliver long-term value for businesses with present-day perspectives and challenges in mind. BIG RYG's mantra—speak simply, be real and challenge the audience—informs a unique program of in-depth hyper-workshops, panel discussions, keynote addresses and breakout sessions. Attendees will gain a new sense of what's possible with Customer Success, practical applications and leadership insights for running a modern CS organization.
The event's speakers represent a diverse cross-section of CS executives and thought leaders including Jessica Robinson, vice president of operations, Casepoint; Sheik Ayube, vice president business development, ESG; Georgie Papacostas, vice president of customer success, Sales Assembly; Kathy Isaac, vice president of customer success, Carbide; and Lucy Illidge, head of CX operations, EMEIA, Cision.
BIG RYG 2022's speaker and session highlights include:
- The Brilliance of Brevity: Jim VandeHei, Founder and CEO, Axios: Journalist and media entrepreneur Jim VandeHei brings the inside line on how Axios earned millions of subscribers by keeping things short, jargon-free and to the point—and how BIG RYG attendees can benefit from the same approach.
- The New "C" in CEO: Gabby Wong, CEO, FranConnect: SaaS leader Gabby Wong explains how the drive for customer centricity has opened a path from Customer Success to the CEO position, and how CS leaders can build opportunities and overcome obstacles on their way to the top.
- The Future of Customer Success: Leading Customer Success podcasters Adrian Brady-Cesana (CX Chronicles), Yanique Grant (Navigating the Customer Experience) and Kenny Groom (Beyond Normal) join forces to answer the most pressing questions facing the CS industry.
- Are You Recession Ready? Bryan Neale, Founder, Blind Zebra: Over the last decade, Customer Success has enjoyed the gains of a high-growth economy. As a potential downturn looms, CS consultant and coach Bryan Neale shares the challenges that teams will face, a framework for assessing readiness and actionable tactics to stay strong in any economic environment.
Additional sessions and workshops cover tactical recommendations, like "Financial Modeling for Customer Success" and "Measuring Cross-Functional Health between Customer and Success Peers," as well as strategic guidance, such as "Driving Performance with a Remote Team."
"The smartest, most agile companies are obsessed with the red, yellow or green (RYG) that indicates customer health," said You Mon Tsang, CEO and co-founder, ChurnZero. "The Customer Success teams who monitor it, drive it and advocate for their customer at every step are generating enormous impact and ROI through retention and expansion. For companies who are serious about protecting their revenue, outlasting their competitors and building for the future, no industry event delivers more value than BIG RYG 2022, and no company is more committed to guiding companies on that journey than ChurnZero."
BIG RYG 2022 culminates a year of ChurnZero programming to advance the Customer Success sector. In addition to this flagship conference, ChurnZero has partnered with more than 40 industry leaders, including Pendo, SaaS Capital, ABBYY, ESG and Involve.ai, to host dozens of live and virtual educational and networking forums in the first half of 2022. These events have connected more than 3,000 Customer Success practitioners to tackle challenges such as setting SaaS retention benchmarks, driving customer value during onboarding and boosting product adoption and engagement.
Sponsors of BIG RYG 2022 include top sponsor ESG, as well as sponsors Blind Zebra, G2, Growth Molecules, Higher Logic Vanilla, Intellum, Melo Associates, Northpass, Rocketlane, Skilljar, SlapFive, Sturdy, SuccessCOACHING, and The Success League.
ChurnZero is a recognized leader in Customer Success dedicated to helping subscription businesses succeed at scale. The company is known for its powerful, enterprise-class Customer Success platform and ongoing partnership with its customers to ensure they get everything they need to improve efficiency, increase revenue, and deliver the best possible customer experiences.
Through the platform, Customer Success teams can spot potential churn risks early and identify renewal and expansion opportunities. Best-in-class automation and in-app communication make it easy to engage with customers and lead them to value.
As Customer Success professionals serving Customer Success professionals, the ChurnZero team prides itself on being trusted partners, consultants, and coaches, so customers can focus on the work that matters to grow their businesses.
Founded in 2015, ChurnZero is a remote-first company with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and an office in Amsterdam.
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BEIJING (AP) — When Zumret Dawut heard that the United Nations had declared that China’s crackdown in its far-western Xinjiang region may constitute crimes against humanity, she burst into tears.
Her mind flashed back to her cellmates in the camp she was detained in, to her father who died while in Xinjiang police custody. She felt vindicated.
“I felt there was justice, that there are people who care in this world,” she said. “I felt like our testimonies, our efforts to raise awareness have finally paid off.”
For Dawut and other camp survivors now outside China, the U.N.’s report on mass detentions and other rights abuses against Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in Xinjiang was the culmination of years of advocacy, a welcome acknowledgement of abuses they say they faced at the hands of the Chinese state.
The long-delayed assessment released late Wednesday by the U.N. human rights office in Geneva concluded that China has committed serious human rights violations under its anti-terrorism and anti-extremism policies and called for “urgent attention” from the U.N., the world community and China itself to address them.
The report was at the center of a tug-of-war between rights groups and the Chinese government, which had repeatedly sought to stymie its publication. It largely corroborates earlier reporting by researchers, activist groups and the news media, while steering away from estimates and other findings that cannot be definitively proven.
The significance of the assessment, survivors say, is the weight and authority of the United Nations. Though individual governments, including the United States and the parliaments of France and the U.K., have criticized the crackdown before, such declarations were brushed aside by Beijing as political attacks by Western countries.
“This time, China can’t avoid this accusation,” said Tahir Imin, a Uyghur publisher in exile with dozens of relatives in prison. “The United Nations is a neutral organization, the highest organization. … It’s a stain on the Communist Party.”
The Chinese government swiftly denounced the report, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin calling it “a patchwork of false information that serves as a political tool for the U.S. and other Western countries” to contain China.
Beijing has spent years trying to control the narrative, vilifying people who have spoken against the crackdown while organizing tours and news conferences promoting its position. State media have interviewed Xinjiang residents who denounced accusations against the Chinese government as lies, though evidence shows that such statements are often scripted and coerced.
Many camp survivors faced years of threats by Chinese police in attempts to silence them, leaving them with a stark choice: speak out and face the consequences, or stay quiet to protect their loved ones.
Dawut made her choice on a fateful Friday in New York three years ago. That day, she was on her way to the United Nations to share her story for the first time when she got a call.
It was her brother, telling her that the police had come for their father and urging her not to speak. She froze with fear.
“But I thought of so many fathers and mothers in the camp, how I needed to speak up for them,” she said. “I thought, I will not change my mind. I will go.”
The consequences were immediate. Relatives in Xinjiang blocked her calls and texts. Two weeks later, an ex-neighbor called, saying her father had died while in police custody. The exact circumstances are unclear.
Now, Dawut said, it was all worth it.
“I felt like I did the right thing,” she said. “I am walking the path of truth.”
The U.N. report corroborated different aspects of the crackdown reported over the years, including forced labor, pervasivesurveillance, family separations and coercive birth control measures.
But the focus of the report was squarely on the mass detentions. The rights office said it could not confirm estimates that a million or more people were detained in the internment camps in Xinjiang, but that it was “reasonable to conclude that a pattern of large-scale arbitrary detention occurred” at least between 2017 and 2019.
Interviews and AP visits to the region show that China appears to have closed many of the camps, which it called vocational training and education centers. But hundreds of thousands of people continue to languish in prison on vague, secret charges, with leaked data showing one county in Xinjiang has the highest known imprisonment rate in the world.
Among those who fled Xinjiang, there was a palpable sense of relief, as they had worried that the U.N. report would be suppressed or watered down. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet had said little after visiting Xinjiang on a government-organized tour in May, prompting criticism and concern from Uyghur groups.
Dina Nurdybay, an ethnic Kazakh who spent almost a year in detention, said she was worried when she heard Bachelet had visited Xinjiang at Beijing’s invitation. Nurdybay said she had been forced in the camps to sing and dance for journalists and officials, parrot propaganda and pretend life was great there. She worried that outside investigators would be tricked.
“It’s all lies,” she said. “You think it’s voluntary?”
Now, she said, she hopes the U.N. will help people like her escape harassment and live in peace. Every time she speaks to journalists, she said, Chinese police haul away her uncle and interrogate him for days at a time, telling him he should make her “shut up.”
Mihrigul Tursun, who testified about the camps before the U.S. Congress in November 2018, said the price she paid for speaking out was constant threats to her safety and a state-sponsored smear campaign. She’s been called a liar, followed by cars, photographed at restaurants by strangers. She is now under FBI watch, she said, after men dressed in hoodies broke her window and slipped a threatening letter under her door, forcing her to move seven times.
Before she went public, she spent sleepless nights sobbing, pondering whether to speak out. If she did, she knew she could never go back home, that she might never see her parents again.
But she remembered the women held in the cell with her. They had sworn an oath together: Whoever made it out would speak out about what they had witnessed inside, no matter the consequences.
“I feel like a dead person. They killed my dreams, they killed my hopes. I lost everything when I was in the camps,” Tursun said. “But today I feel a little better, because all that hard work has born some fruit.”
But, she added, the report is just the beginning. She won’t be satisfied, she said, until all the detention facilities are closed.
“We need results, we need action,” she said. “I need to know after the U.N. report, what can we do after that?” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-for-exiled-uyghurs-un-report-is-long-awaited-vindication/ | 2022-09-01T19:13:58Z |
Apple to discontinue iPods after 20-plus years
Published: May. 11, 2022 at 8:15 AM CDT|Updated: 42 minutes ago
(CNN) - The device that helped Apple change the entire music industry will soon be just a memory.
Tuesday the tech giant announced it was discontinuing the iPod.
The digital music player was first introduced back on Oct. 23, 2001. It was the first portable MP3 player that could hold up to a thousand songs.
The device redefined how people bought, enjoyed and shared music.
The iPod eventually underwent several upgrades and variations.
It started to lose popularity as smartphones took over as the main source for listening to music on the go.
Now Apple says its newest iPod touch will be the final iteration of the device.
You can buy them online and at stores for $199 while supplies last.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Thursday that a federal appeals court was wrong when it ordered Michigan to retry or release a convicted murderer because his rights were violated when he was shackled at trial.
In a decision that split the court 6-3 along ideological lines, the court’s conservative majority said that a federal appeals court was wrong to apply only one legal test to conclude that the man should be released or retried. The justices said the appeals court should have applied two different legal tests, not just one, and that the man’s case didn’t pass the second test.
State courts had agreed that shackling Ervine Davenport at his trial violated his rights but said the error was harmless because it did not affect the verdict in his case. Davenport then took his case to federal court, and an appeals court concluded he should be released or retried.
Writing for the majority, Justice Neil Gorsuch disagreed. He said that: “When a state court has ruled on the merits of a state prisoner’s claim, a federal court cannot grant relief without first applying both” a test the court outlined in a 1993 Supreme Court case and a second one Congress mandated when it passed a 1996 law, the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act. The law made it more difficult for prisoners to challenge their convictions.
Gorsuch wrote that even assuming Davenport succeeded under the 1993 test, he failed the second because the Michigan Court of Appeals had not acted unreasonably in deciding the case. Gorsuch noted that the court had found Davenport’s shackling “harmless for two reasons,” because of the overwhelming evidence against him and because jurors said it did not affect their verdict.
But Justice Elena Kagan, writing for herself and the court’s two other liberal justices, said requiring courts to apply both tests was “make-work.” She said the court had twice in recent years said that applying the 1993 test alone is sufficient because it is “harder for a prisoner to meet.” She wrote that requiring courts to do both tests is a “pointless demand.”
Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud, who argued the case for the state, said the high court’s decision “ensures that state court decisions that determine an error at trial was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt are given the deference and respect they are due — not just in Michigan, but across the country.”
Messages left for Davenport’s attorney were not immediately returned.
Davenport’s case traces back to the 2007 death of Annette White. The two had been attending a gathering together and left in a car. Both had used cocaine, and White died during a struggle while the two were driving. Davenport said White had attacked him. A jury convicted him of murder and sentenced him to life in prison.
Davenport appealed, arguing that his rights were violated because he was shackled during his trial at the waist, wrist, and ankles. Five of the twelve jurors said they remembered seeing the shackles, but all said the shackles did not affect their deliberations. State courts concluded that Davenport’s shackling didn’t affect the case’s outcome.
A federal appeals court, however, said the restraints “branded Davenport as having a violent nature” and were “inherently prejudicial.” It ordered Michigan to retry Davenport or release him. The high court reversed that decision.
The case is Brown, Acting Warden v. Davenport, 20-826. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/high-court-rules-for-state-in-case-of-man-shackled-at-trial/ | 2022-04-22T21:51:13Z |
- Exro Technologies was named a Gold award winner for the 2022 Edison Best New Product Awards™ in manufacturing, logistics and transportation.
- Coil Driver was recognized by 3,000 world-leading business executives, academics and innovation professionals for its ability to deliver more power, speed and torque from a single electric motor.
- CEO Sue Ozdemir accepted the award on behalf of Exro at an event in Fort Myers, Florida.
CALGARY, AB, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF) (the "Company" or "Exro"), a leading clean technology company that has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, announced today that its Coil Driver™ technology received a Gold Edison Award for Best New Product in manufacturing, logistics and transportation at the 2022 Edison Awards Gala in Fort Myers, Florida. Exro CEO Sue Ozdemir attended the ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of the Company.
Recognition by the Edison Awards is one of the highest accolades a company can receive in the name of innovation and business. The awards are named for Thomas Alva Edison, whose inventions, new product development methods and innovative achievements literally changed the world, garnered him more than 1,000 U.S. patents and made him a global household name. In this spirit, Exro's patented Coil Driver™ technology was awarded Gold for its ability to enable intelligent electronic gear switching in real time to expand electric vehicle (EV) performance and increase range.
"We are incredibly proud of the impact the Edison Awards winners continue to make in the global marketplace. It shows that no matter what the circumstances, great minds are always striving to create new innovations to better the world. The 2022 Edison Awards winners are the best of the best. Congratulations to the innovation teams behind all these amazing products and services," said Frank Bonafilia, executive director of the Edison Awards.
Coil Driver™ is a dynamic smart controller that eliminates the need for multiple motors across all EVs, and customizes and scales to meet customers' unique powertrain requirements. This leads to major cost efficiencies for electric transportation modes, including passenger vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, buses, e-bikes, motorcycles and more. Exro's patented Coil Driver accelerates the transportation industry's transition away from combustion engines by solving automakers' performance-cost trade-offs.
"On behalf of our shareholders and the entire team at Exro, it is an honor to join such an established list of innovative companies named as Edison Award winners," said Exro CEO Sue Ozdemir. "At Exro, everyone brings something unique to the table to foster a culture of continuous innovation, but we're all motivated by a shared vision for an electrified world where power is consumed intelligently, equitably and with minimal resources or waste. We're glad our peers recognize the value of Coil Driver to help get us there."
Nominees for the Edison Awards were judged by a panel of more than 3,000 leading business executives, including past award winners, academics and leaders in the fields of product development, design, engineering, science and medicine.
Exro is a clean technology company pioneering intelligent control solutions in power electronics to help solve the most challenging problems in electrification. Exro has developed a new class of control technology that expands the capabilities of electric motors, generators, and batteries. Exro enables the application to achieve more with less energy consumed.
Exro's advanced motor control technology, the Coil DriverTM, expands the capabilities of electric powertrains by enabling intelligent optimization for efficient energy consumption. Exro is working with many partners from all over the world to bring their technology to the electric mobility
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to develop a way to easily see the moveable scale patterns, and chord arpeggio's on the fret board of the guitar," said an inventor, from Kingsport, Tenn., "so I invented the FRETBOARD FOCUS. My design enhances learning by allowing the guitarist to focus directly on the neck of the instrument."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective new teaching tool for guitar players. In doing so, it can be used to learn a wide range of scales, chords, arpeggios, etc. As a result, it could help to improve technique and understanding of music theory and it eliminates the need to constantly look back to a book or cord chart. The invention features a practical design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for guitar players, music instructors, etc. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Knoxville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-KXX-349, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s top court began hearing arguments Monday on whether Prime Minister Imran Khan and his allies had the legal right to dissolve parliament and set the stage for early elections.
The opposition is challenging the latest moves by Khan, a former cricket start turned conservative Islamist leader who came to power in 2018, contending they are a ploy by Khan to stay in power.
The Supreme Court started hearing arguments on Monday both from Khan’s legal team and his allies, and also the opposition, but then adjourned the session until noon Tuesday.
There was no immediate explanation for the adjournment and it was also unclear when a ruling would come. Muslim-majority Pakistan is observing the holy month of Ramadan, when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk
On Sunday, Khan’s ally and Pakistan’s deputy parliament speaker, Qasim Suri, dissolved the assembly to sidestep a no-confidence vote that Khan appeared certain to lose. The opposition claims the deputy speaker had no constitutional authority to throw out the no-confidence vote.
The developments marked the latest in an escalating dispute between Khan and the opposition, which has been backed by defectors from the prime minister’s own party, Tehreek-e-Insaf or Justice Party, and a former coalition partner, the Muttahida Quami Movement, which had joined opposition ranks. The opposition claims it had the numbers to oust Khan in parliament. It has also accused him of economic mismanagement.
The current political conundrum is in many ways unchartered territory, even for Pakistan, where successive governments have been overthrown by a powerful military and others ousted before their term ended.
The most significant decision before the Supreme Court is whether Suri, the deputy speaker, had the constitutional authority to throw out the no-confidence vote, according to constitutional lawyer Ali Zafar.
Zafar told The Associated Press that the court also has to decide whether it even has the authority to rule on this matter. Khan’s party insists actions of a parliament speaker are privileged and cannot be challenged in court.
If the court rules the deputy speaker was out of line, the parliament will reconvene and hold the no-confidence vote on Khan, legal experts say. If the court upholds the latest actions, Pakistan is heading into early elections.
The opposition says it has the 172 votes in the 342-seat assembly to oust Khan. After Suri on Sunday threw out the no-confidence motion, information minister and another Khan ally, Fawad Chaudhry, accused the opposition of plotting “regime change” with the backing of the United States.
Pakistan’s powerful military — which has directly ruled the country for more than half of its 75-year history — has remained silent through much of the political infighting.
However Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday distanced the military from allegations of a U.S.-backed conspiracy, saying Pakistan wants good relations with both China and the U.S., Pakistan’s largest trading partner.
Khan, an outspoken critic of Washington’s war on terror and Pakistan’s partnership in that war, claims the U.S. wants him gone because of his foreign policy choices and for refusing to distance Pakistan from China and Russia.
However, Michael Kugelman, deputy director of the Asia Program at the Wilson Center, sees the latest political wrangling as just another “part of a recurring pattern in Pakistan of governments undermining the democratic process to maintain their hold on power. ”
It underscores a deeply polarized society, Kugelman added. While Khan’s supporters may think dissolving parliament was a “stroke of genius” to avoid a no confidence vote, his critics “think he has acted recklessly and essentially pulled off a legal coup, plunging the country into a constitutional crisis.”
Separately, Pakistani President Arif Alvi, another Khan ally, was ignoring Monday’s deliberations before the Supreme Court and was forging ahead with preparations for an interim government that would see Pakistan through elections. Under the constitution, Khan would remain prime minister until the appointment of a caretaker premier, Alvi said in a tweet.
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Associated Press writer Munir Ahmed in Islamabad contributed to this report. Follow Kathy Gannon on Twitter at www:twitter.com/Kathygannon | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/pakistans-top-court-to-rule-on-pm-dissolving-parliament/ | 2022-04-04T13:40:02Z |
TAMPA, Fla., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) ("Primo"), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, today announced it has completed its previously announced exit from its business in Russia. Primo had a small presence in Russia, with 2021 revenues of approximately $14 million, representing less than 1% of 2021 consolidated revenues, and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $3 million, representing less than 1% of 2021 consolidated adjusted EBITDA.
Primo Water Corporation is a leading pure-play water solutions provider in North America and Europe and generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue. Primo operates largely under a recurring razor/razorblade revenue model. The razor in Primo's revenue model is its industry leading line-up of sleek and innovative water dispensers, which are sold through retailers and online at various price points. The dispensers help increase household penetration which drives recurring purchases of Primo's razorblade offering. Primo's razorblade offering is comprised of Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. Through its Water Direct business, Primo delivers sustainable hydration solutions across its 22-country footprint direct to the customer's door, whether at home or to businesses. Through its Water Exchange and Water Refill businesses, Primo offers pre-filled and reusable containers at over 13,000 locations and water refill units at approximately 22,000 locations, respectively. Primo also offers water filtration units across its 21-country footprint representing a top five position.
Primo's water solutions expand consumer access to purified, spring, and mineral water to promote a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and pollution. Primo is committed to its water stewardship standards and is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) in North America as well as with Watercoolers Europe (WE), which ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection.
Primo is headquartered in Tampa, Florida (USA). For more information, visit www.primowatercorp.com.
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Now Open at Boston's SoWa Power Station: New Immersive Experience Developed in Partnership with the National Geographic Society Celebrates the Centennial of King Tut's Discovery and the Wonders of Egypt
BOSTON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, opens today at SoWa Power Station for a limited run. Bringing the magic and mystery of Ancient Egypt to Boston from the exclusive archives of the National Geographic Society, the anticipated exhibition invites visitors into the golden king's world like never before.
As guests enter Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, they will meet Ancient Egyptian gods like Ra and Anubis before descending into King Tut's burial chamber and joining his quest for immortality. They will relive one of the greatest discoveries of all time – the king's tomb with all his treasures waiting inside, reclaimed from the desert sand after 3,000 years. With nine galleries to explore on a multi-sensory, multimedia journey, guests will wind through the story of a young boy whose name still looms large and how he changed the ancient – and modern – world. Tickets are available at www.beyondkingtut.com.
Beyond King Tut has aligned with The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE), whose mission is to study and safeguard Egypt's cultural heritage.
"For 100 years, the world has been fascinated by the story of the Boy King. The contents of his tomb, which come to life in this experience, have advanced the fields of archeology and Egyptology unlike any other discovery. We are proud to partner with the National Geographic Society on this rich experience and hope it will spark curiosity for the next generation," said Dr. Louise Bertini, Executive Director, The American Research Center in Egypt.
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, in partnership with the National Geographic Society, is produced by Paquin Entertainment Group and Immersive Experiences, including the creative team behind the King Tut artifact exhibitions that attracted millions of visitors around the world.
"It was such an honor to tour King Tut's treasures around the world, but those objects have returned to Egypt forever. Beyond King Tut brings together some of that same team along with the all-stars of immersive art to present one of the world's most fascinating stories in a whole new way, with no boundaries! Guests will get to experience the splendor of Egypt all around them and voyage with us to the Ancient Egyptian afterlife," said Beyond King Tut creative producer Mark Lach.
Paquin Entertainment Group's exhibition portfolio includes the acclaimed Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet exhibitions that have attracted more than 3 million visitors around the world. Montreal's world-renowned Normal Studio developed the exhibition grand finale, a breathtaking journey through the ancient Egyptian underworld.
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Tickets are timed and dated, and advance purchase is strongly encouraged with peak dates and times already selling out (now through Oct. 2). Prices start at $32.50 for adults and $22.50 for children ages 5-15 (plus ticketing fees). Package rates for families, seniors (on Tuesdays), military and groups are available, as well as VIP Tickets, which include a flex ticket for anytime entry, merchandise and entry to the award-winning "Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb" VR companion experience voiced by lauded English actor Hugh Bonneville.
Experience Ancient Egypt in Boston this summer: Custom exhibition-inspired activities, accommodations, shopping, spa treatments, and food and beverage will be available across the city all summer long. Opportunities to build on your visit to "Beyond King Tut" are listed here.
Hotel packages are available at 12 Boston-area hotels: https://beyondkingtuthotels.com/
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Booking will soon be available for Thursday Lates, a weekly unique opportunity to experience the exhibition along with an evening of food, drink and music throughout summer.
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Founded in 1948, ARCE is a private, nonprofit organization composed of educational and cultural institutions, professional scholars, and private individuals. Through grants, fieldwork and field schools, ARCE's partnership with Egyptians contributes to the shared goal of cultural heritage preservation. Over the years, ARCE's strong relationship with the Ministry of Antiquities (MOA) (formerly the Supreme Council of Antiquities) has ensured the success of our work together. ARCE's mission is to support research on all aspects of Egyptian history and culture; to protect, preserve and promote Egyptian cultural heritage; and to strengthen American-Egyptian cultural collaboration.
With a mission to create pioneering and unforgettable experiences for audiences through the power of immersive storytelling, Immersive Experiences is harnessing the expertise of cultural events industry veterans to lead the evolution of immersive cultural content including Beyond King Tut in 2022.
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Since 1888, National Geographic has pushed the boundaries of exploration, investing in bold people and transformative ideas, providing more than 15,000 grants for work across all seven continents, reaching 3 million students each year through education offerings, and engaging audiences around the globe through signature experiences, stories and content. To learn more, visit www.nationalgeographic.org or follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Established in 1985, Paquin Entertainment Group is a leading, full-service North American arts and entertainment company with offices operating in Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver, Nashville and San Diego. Paquin Entertainment Group is home to a diverse portfolio, including artist agency and management, film and television, theatrical production, brand partnership, and touring exhibitions. Since its inception, Paquin Entertainment Group's core vision remains unchanged: to foster a creative culture that seeks and develops the world's premier artists and productions. For more information visit paquinentertainment.com.
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A 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has been independently dyno-tested for the first time. The test, which proved challenging to conduct, showed that Ford’s all-electric pickup truck comes close to its factory-rated output.
An extended-range model was used in the test, which was conducted by the Texas Truck Show with assistance from dyno manufacturer Dynocom. Ford rates that version at 580 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque, and the dyno showed 565 hp and 784 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. That represents a 3% loss in horsepower from the motors to the wheels, but slightly more torque than the published specs.
Just getting that result was difficult, Brian Raupe, host of the Texas Truck Show, explained in an email to Motor Authority. At 145.5 inches at the hub centers, the Lightning’s wheelbase exceeded the limits of most all-wheel-drive dynos testers had access to. These tend to be used for smaller sports cars and max out at a 125-inch wheelbase.
With performance trucks, the solution would typically be to run in rear-wheel drive on just one set of rollers. But that wasn’t an option with the dual-motor Lightning. Dynocom ended up modifying one of its DC-6000 dynos to accommodate the Lightning’s longer wheelbase. The DC-6000 uses a gearbox to synchronize the two rollers. That’s more accurate than typical belt systems, which are prone to stretching, Raupe noted.
Dyno tests also typically rely on engine speed, but that’s not a relevant figure for EVs because of their instant torque. Dynocom measured wheel speed instead. A final drive ratio is also needed for calculations, but Ford doesn’t publish one for the Lightning. Using wheel speed and tire height, testers estimated a final drive of 2:1 for each of the Lightning’s motors.
Finally, the Lightning initially cut power down to less than 200 hp around 70 mph, then would ramp back up to full power on the way to an indicated 107-mph top speed. This was due to excessive acceleration without real-world weight and wind resistance, Raupe said. Basically, the truck thought it something was wrong and limited power. The workaround was using software to apply added resistance to the dyno rollers, simulating real-world conditions.
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Payments Processor, Yapstone, celebrates tenth anniversary in Ireland.
DROGHEDA, Ireland, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Established in San Francisco, the Drogheda offices serve as Yapstone's international HQ and is home to a range of departments that support their global customer base, from engineering and marketing to customer operations and product development.
With the support from the team in Ireland, Yapstone's innovative solution brings cross-border and local eCommerce transactions through alternative and local payment methods, enabling merchants to easily scale their operations and reach customers in new markets with a single API integration.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD said: "Congratulations to the team at Yapstone for reaching this landmark anniversary of 10 years' operating in Ireland. The Drogheda site is Yapstone's International HQ, demonstrating Ireland's position as an excellent strategic choice for global business, both in terms of our geographic location and our wealth of diverse and highly skilled talent. I would like to thank Yapstone for its continued commitment to Co. Louth and the wider North East region. I'm delighted that the company has witnessed such significant growth over the past decade and I wish the team every continued success."
Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming TD said "I want to congratulate Yapstone on their 10-year anniversary and would like to thank them for their commitment to the North East. Yapstone has made a significant contribution to Ireland's growing fintech ecosystem. The Government wants to see future growth in this sector. I would like to wish the firm well and assure them of our continued support".
Over the last ten years, Yapstone has seen significant transformation across the payments industry and has firmly cemented itself as an eCommerce enabler following a rebrand earlier in the year.
Frank Mastrangelo, Yapstone CEO, said: "Since launching in Ireland, Yapstone has undergone significant changes, weathered new challenges, and evolved with the times. This milestone showcases our resilience and agility over the last ten years. I am incredibly proud and grateful to our clients, partners, and above all, our employees based in Ireland, who have helped us reach and exceed our goals over the last decade. I'd also like to extend our gratitude to IDA Ireland for their support and look forward to our continued partnership. Here's to another ten years!"
Yapstone has grown its team in Ireland from two to 71 in the last decade while globally employing over 300 staff members. The payments provider continues to expand its global footprint by adding new members to the leadership team to support new growth in Ireland and worldwide.
CEO of IDA Ireland Martin Shanahan said: "I wish to congratulate Yapstone on reaching its 10-year anniversary in Ireland and indeed the commitment the team here at its international HQ has made to Co. Louth and the North East region. Yapstone acts as an excellent reference site for companies considering choosing to establish or expand in the region. I wish Yapstone continued success for decades to come."
To explore opportunities to join the Yapstone team, visit: www.yapstone.com/careers
About Yapstone:
Yapstone is a global payments company. Our full-stack payments platform enables and amplifies connections between companies and markets across the globe. Whether it's powering multi-party transactions or accepting local payment methods in emerging markets, Yapstone cuts through the payment complexities to enable commerce worldwide.
For more information, go to yapstone.com or follow us @yapstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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Man sentenced for child sex abuse after girl confided in her teachers, DA says
JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A man in North Carolina has been convicted of child sex crimes after the girl confided in her school teachers about the abuse.
Jurors convicted Johnathon Micah Maney, 40, of statutory rape of a child under the age of 13 by an adult, two counts of statutory sex offense of a child under the age of 13, and four counts of indecent liberties with a child.
District Attorney Ashley Welch said the abuse started in August 2014 when the girl was 9 years old. At age 14, the girl confided in her teachers about the abuse.
“She felt comfortable enough to go to her teachers and tell them that she was suffering from anxiety and panic attacks from the abuse,” Assistant District Attorney Chris Matheson said. “They were her safe outlet.”
The DA’s office said the girl’s teachers contacted law enforcement after hearing about the abuse.
“This young girl trusted them with the information about three horrific years of abuse,” Welch said. “I cannot express strongly enough how important a role educators are playing in our children’s lives. Sometimes, it is lifesaving.”
Maney was sentenced to serve a minimum of 51.3 years to a maximum of 72.41 years in prison.
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Off-duty officer charged with assault at abortion protest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island police officer accused of punching a woman at an abortion protest while he was off-duty has now been charged in connection with Friday’s demonstration at the State House.
In a Saturday evening news release, state police said Providence patrolman Jeann Lugo, 35, was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct.
Jennifer Rourke, the chair of the progressive Rhode Island Political Cooperative seeking the Democratic nomination for a state Senate seat, said she had been punched in the face at least twice by Lugo, who — at the time — was running for the GOP nomination for the same seat. Providence police said earlier Saturday that Lugo had been suspended from his job with pay pending an investigation, and Lugo subsequently ended his campaign.
Friday’s protest outside the Rhode Island State House in Providence was in response to the decision released the same day by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. Video of the event posted online shows a physical altercation at the protest right before a woman appearing to be Rourke is seen being hit. The video does not show what happened between Lugo and Rourke beforehand.
In a call with The Associated Press on Saturday, Rourke said that as she was attempting to escort a counterprotester who had agreed to leave off the premises, another physical altercation broke out during which she was punched in the face multiple times. She confirmed she pressed charges against Lugo.
State police say Lugo turned himself in Saturday, was arraigned before a justice of the peace and then released. He’s due in court again on July 8. Lugo didn’t respond to requests for comment on Saturday and Sunday, but told the Boston Globe before charges were announced that he “stepped in to protect someone that a group of agitators was attacking.”
Lugo had also told the Providence Journal he was “not going to deny” the punching allegation, but added that “everything happened very fast.”
Rourke told the AP she had never interacted with Lugo before and did not know he would be at the protest.
“I’m disappointed he chose to use violence in this way. As a police officer, he’s trained to deescalate. He did not do what he was trained to do,” she said.
Rourke sought medical care and received a CT scan on Saturday afternoon. She said she was doing OK but was experiencing a lot of tenderness in her face and ringing in her ears.
Two other people were also charged following the Friday event that briefly turned violent. Messages sent to them via social media on Sunday were not immediately answered.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) today announced Nikolaus Schultze as EGA's inaugural Chair of Climate Policy effective July 18, 2022.
Based in Paris, Schultze will lead EGA's climate policy, regulatory and advisory initiatives. Under his leadership, the Climate Policy team will work with clients to anticipate policy trends that will impact their business by helping clients shape the debate and better understand their roles related to climate issues. In addition, given the vital importance of climate solutions and innovations, Schultze and his team will help these companies achieve their business goals by expanding into new markets and sources of financing.
Schultze, a long-standing authority on the multi-faceted climate and sustainability issues facing corporations today, brings extensive knowledge and experience to EGA from his distinguished career at the intersection of conservation and finance. From developing strategic methods to help corporations achieve climate goals such as net-zero, to fostering successful relationships between international regulatory bodies and businesses, Schultze is uniquely positioned to grow EGA's Climate Policy capabilities and advise clients in an ever-changing and increasingly important, cross-sector field.
"Companies are under increasing pressure - from governments, stakeholders, and employees - to meet their climate goals and interpret the policy changes sweeping the globe," says EGA Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Deborah Lehr. "We are delighted that Nikolaus, a recognized leader in climate policy, has agreed to join Edelman Global Advisory. Nikolaus also has a unique background that will help our clients adapt to change, while also supporting climate innovators in successfully growing their firms."
Prior to joining EGA, Schultze was a key member of Conservation International's leadership team, serving as Vice President for European Partnerships. In this role, he led the organization's strategic efforts in Europe and across the globe. Schultze advised major corporations on achieving net-zero goals, spearheaded numerous task forces and committees focused on investments in biodiversity, and facilitated key partnerships between European corporations' sustainability efforts. Previously, Schultze served as Global Policy Director for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) where he oversaw the transformation of his department, redirecting focus to key knowledge hubs and better developing a robust strategy for global business members. In addition, he led the ICC's interactions with major global organizations and countless corporations. Before this role, Schultze spent nearly 30 years in a myriad of vital roles in notable organizations, such as serving as Chief Operating Officer for the World Maritime University (IMO), as Assistant Director-General at the Global Green Growth Institute in South Korea, as a Director for First Climate.
"Climate change being the biggest challenge of our times has almost become an understatement," says Schultze. "Stabilizing emissions by 2025 and aiming for net-zero by 2030 is the bare minimum we can do to transmit a livable planet to future generations. It is not all gloom, however. Solutions already exist, with more to come, to accelerate the transformation of our economies to become more resilient, more resource efficient and climate proof."
EDELMAN GLOBAL ADVISORY is a boutique firm providing business, government and advisory services to navigate today's changing geopolitical and economic landscape. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have deep expertise on the ground in the U.S. and Canada, APAC, MENA, Europe, Latin America, and India. Our teams work seamlessly with Edelman's 6,000+ world class communications professionals to deliver truly integrated client services.
Contact: Lindsay Clifton, Lindsay.Clifton@edelmanega.com
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Global Leading Kombucha Brand Expands Distribution to National Retailers Albertsons and Safeway and Grows Presence at Walmart and Target Stores
LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedy Drinks, the makers of delicious and gut-friendly no sugar, live-cultured drinks, announced today the expansion of its U.S. presence across national retailers and multiple distribution channels. In addition, the brand has announced a new flavor, Mango Passion, to its refreshing range of sparkling kombucha drinks that are small-batch, craft-made, and all authentically brewed.
In the U.S., Remedy Drinks now has a nationwide presence at all Albertsons and Safeway stores and banners across the country. This is Remedy's first launch into a national retailer with availability in more than 2,000 Albertsons and Safeway stores. Additionally, Remedy increased its store count across popular mass grocery retailers, Walmart and Target. With this expansion, Remedy is currently in more than 6,000 retail doors in the U.S. and is set to reach 10,000 by the end of 2022. Remedy's domestic revenue in 2022 is forecasted to be at least five times what it was in 2021, due largely to the brand's accelerated growth and retail expansion this year alone.
Remedy Drinks is also making headway in regional retailers across the country with its expansion in California into Erewhon, Savemart, Lucky, Raleys, Berkeley Bowl, Rainbow Grocery, and Bristol Farms. On the East Coast and in the Midwest, Remedy is now available at Hyvee, LIDL, Cub, Tops, and Weis. Remedy is also available via online marketplaces like Imperfect Foods, Misfit Market, Boxed.com, Snack Magic and Hive, among others. As nontraditional retail channels have proven to be successful platforms for the brand, Remedy has also expanded its presence with Vistar, Dot Foods, Carnival Cruise Lines, and other food and delivery services. By the end of the year, Remedy will also expand its Kroger footprint into Ralphs stores.
"Our greatest appeal to distributors, retailers, and customers alike has been Remedy's price point, no sugar platform, shelf-stable capabilities, and our incredible flavor profile. Reaching 10,000+ retail doors in the U.S. in one year has been a tremendous milestone delivered by a small, but best-in-class sales team," said Dan Leja Senior Vice President of Sales at Remedy Drinks. "There is a large and growing demand in the market for shelf-stable and gut-healthy products. Even nontraditional channels are beginning to increase their functional drink assortments, which makes the timing of our expansion impeccable. This growth phase will continue to rapidly heighten our consumer recognition."
In addition to its impressive roster of new distributors and retailers, Remedy has added an all-new flavor to its lineup of tasty Kombucha drinks, with the introduction of Mango Passion, launching just in time for National Mango month in June. The new no sugar, fizzy and fruity flavor is all-natural, with an added pinch of passionfruit for a tangy, ripe and ready taste. Like all Remedy Drinks, Mango Passion is made using the brand's conventional technique of a 30-day brewing process to improve its flavor and strength of living cultures and organic acids, creating a light, and refreshing better-for-you beverage. Each can of Mango Passion is only five calories and is available for purchase on remedydrinks.com, just in time for summer.
Remedy Drinks are available for purchase on the Remedy Drinks website, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Albertsons, Safeway, and through online sites such as Instacart, Imperfect Foods and Boxed.com. For more information on Remedy, please visit www.remedydrinks.com.
Remedy Drinks was launched in 2012 by fermentation fanatics Sarah and Emmet Condon in their Melbourne, Australia kitchen. With the vision to make healthy beverages tasty and convenient, and just overall better, Remedy offers delicious and healthy no sugar, live-cultured drinks, chock full of organic acids, and antioxidants. No sugar means Remedy's raw and unpasteurized, strong cultures are able to stay live throughout shelf life, with no risk of fermentation, allowing them to be stable both in or out of the fridge. Remedy is the delightfully unexpected side of better-for-you beverages, with their refreshing range of gut-friendly offerings, including six fruit-inspired Kombucha flavors, Mixers, Sparkling ACV, and clean energy drinks. For more information on Remedy, please visit www.remedydrinks.com.
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HSINCHU, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-FirstCall / -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of March 2022 and for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$28.62 to US$1.00 as of March 31, 2022.
Revenue for the first quarter of 2022 was NT$6,725.2 million or US$235.0 million, representing a slight decrease of 1.0% from the fourth quarter of 2021, and an increase of 4.0% from the first quarter of 2021. The Company noted its continued strong results reflect full utilization of its DDIC high-end test capacity. Q1 is typically a seasonally slower period for the industry with fewer working days than Q4.
Revenue for the month of March 2022 was NT$2,355.3 million or US$82.3 million, representing an increase of 12.3% from February 2022, and an increase of 0.5% from March 2021.
About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (https://www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to a broad range of customers, including leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries.
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Accused shooter in Lady Gaga dog theft mistakenly freed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A gunman accused of shooting and seriously wounding Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stealing her two French bulldogs was mistakenly released from jail and is being sought, authorities said Friday.
James Howard Jackson, 19, was facing an attempted murder charge when he was released from Los Angeles County’s jail on Wednesday “due to a clerical error,” the county Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
The Major Crimes Bureau is working on finding him, the statement said.
Jackson is one of five people arrested in connection with the Feb. 24, 2021, attack in Hollywood. Prosecutors said Jackson and two other alleged gang members had driven around looking for expensive French bulldogs to steal, then spotted, tailed and robbed Ryan Fischer as he walked Lady Gaga’s dogs near Sunset Boulevard.
During a violent struggle, Fischer was hit, choked and then shot in an attack captured by the doorbell camera of a nearby home.
The camera recorded the dog walker screaming “Oh, my God! I’ve been shot!” and “Help me!” and “I’m bleeding out from my chest!”
Fischer lost part of a lung.
“While I’m deeply concerned at the events that led to his release, I’m confident law enforcement will rectify the error,” Fischer said in a statement obtained by KABC-TV. “I ask for Mr. Jackson to turn himself over to the authorities, so resolution to the crime committed against me runs its course, whatever the courts determine that outcome to be.”
The pop star’s dogs were returned two days later by a woman who claimed she had found them tied to a pole and asked about Lady Gaga’s offer of a $500,000 reward if the dogs were returned “no questions asked.” The singer was in Rome at the time filming a movie.
She’s charged with receiving stolen property and the father of another suspect is charged with helping him avoid arrest.
Jackson already had been charged in the attack and had pleaded not guilty when the county district attorney’s office filed a superceding indictment Tuesday charging him with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit a robbery and assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
The move was done “to speed up the legal process” and Jackson was arraigned Wednesday under a new case number, the DA’s office said in a statement.
“Mr. Jackson was subsequently released from custody by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. We are unsure as to why they did so,” the statement said.
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PHOENIX, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Facing a foreclosure can be one of the most stressful things in our lives. You've worked hard and purchased the house you love, only to have it all threatened due to an unplanned event. The pandemic showed us how life could change overnight, and the unthinkable can come to pass. Millions faced the inability to pay their mortgages while banks offered no support. Current real estate conditions have ballooned the cost of housing across Arizona, making it difficult for many Arizonans to afford the cost of living amid economic uncertainty and high inflation.
With the combination of COVID-19's economic impacts, raised interest rates and real estate prices increasing, millions of Americans are property rich and cash poor. As a result of the recent credit crisis, lenders have strict requirements that disqualify many homeowners from applying for re-financing and equity lines of credit. Without viable alternative options, many Arizona homeowners are forced to sell their homes and move. As a response to this new and unique challenge many Arizonans are facing, and as a trusted lender in the Valley for 30+ years customers, Hard Money Lenders Arizona has decided to roll out several Sell and Stay Options that will help people stay in their homes while getting the money they need now.
The company has been built on the foundation and mindset that just because an individual may not have traditional documentation, such as proof of employment and high credit scores, does not mean that they should be incapable of receiving lending or financing for any and all real estate purposes. Founder, Michael Iuculano, has facilitated over $1B in loans over the last 20+ years and is in the Top 1% of mortgage originators in the United States. He has the experience and skills to close creative deals that no one else can get done. All specialists employed with Hard Money Lenders Arizona are proficient in carrying this mentality out, in fast and efficient ways and provide customers with a plethora of knowledge on loan and home purchase programs.
You can learn more about Hard Money Lenders loan programs by visiting https://hardmoneylendersarizona.com/
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading physicians and researchers will present results from 21 clinical trials from Monday, October 31, to Wednesday, November 2, at the annual VIVA and The VEINS conferences at Wynn Las Vegas.
VIVA (Vascular InterVentional Advances) is a vascular education symposium that emphasizes innovation and multidisciplinary learning. The 2022 conference will mark VIVA's 20th anniversary as a premier educational event for endovascular specialists.
The VEINS (Venous Endovascular INterventional Strategies) is a comprehensive education symposium focused on the diagnosis, intervention, and management of venous disorders.
VIVA and The VEINS bring together a global, multispecialty faculty to present a variety of talks and live case presentations from clinical centers around the world. Attendees for both events include an audience of interventional cardiologists, interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and endovascular medicine specialists.
Media outlets are invited to attend the data presentations in person. The presentations will also be available to all VIVA attendees and invited press through the Virtual VIVA app. Any members of the press planning to attend should contact press@vivaphysicians.org.
To view the full schedule for both conferences, please visit https://viva-foundation.org/agenda
Clinical trial results to be released (in alphabetical order):
The VEINS
ABRE Study: Clinical Outcomes by Initial Clinical Presentation Through 36 Months
Stephen A. Black, MD
Decreased ICU Cost for Iliofemoral DVT Patients Treated With Thrombectomy
John Filtes, MD
First-in-Human Study Results With Amplifi™ Vein Dilation System Treatment
Surendra Shenoy, MD, PhD
Improvement in Clinical and Echo Parameters After Computer-Aided Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy for Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Elias Iliadis, MD
In-Hospital and 30-day Outcomes from the Fully-Enrolled, Multicenter, Prospective CLOUT Registry
David Dexter, MD
Propensity-Score Matched Analysis of Early Clinical Outcomes From the CLOUT and ATTRACT Studies
Steven Abramowitz, MD
VIVA
3-Year results of the GORE® VIABAHN® Stent-Graph in the Superficial Femoral Artery for In-Stent Restenosis
Peter Soukas, MD
12-Month Results from a Prospective Study of the Rotarex Atherectomy and Thrombectomy Catheter System
Michael Lichtenberg, MD
36-Month Outcomes for the BioMimics Stent in Longer Lesions: A Subgroup Analysis of the MIMICS-3D EU Registry
Michael Lichtenberg, MD
A Patient-Level, Propensity-Adjusted Comparison of Drug-Coated Balloons vs Bare Metal Stents in Femoropopliteal Lesions: 3-Year Results in Prospective, Multicenter Studies
Mehdi Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD
A Registry-Based Study of Paclitaxel Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty for the Treatment of In-Stent Restenosis of the Femoral-Popliteal Artery
Daniel Bertges, MD
Cross-Seal™ IDE Trial: Prospective, Multi-Center, Single Arm Study of the Cross-Seal™ Suture-Mediated Vascular Closure Device System
Prakash Krishnan, MD
ELEGANCE: Increasing Diversity in Peripheral Artery Disease Trials
Maureen Kohi, MD
Intermediate Term (24-Month) Results of the TRANSCEND Study Comparing a Next-Generation Paclitaxel Drug-Coated Balloon (SurVeil DCB) to IN.PACT Admiral DCB in the Treatment of Femoropopliteal Artery Disease
Kenneth Rosenfield, MD
Intravascular Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Calcification: Results from the Disrupt PAD III Observational Study
Ehrin Armstrong, MD
Percutaneous Bypass for Treatment of Femoropopliteal Disease: 1-Year Outcomes of the DETOUR-2 Study
Sean Lyden, MD
Periprocedural and Patient-Reported Quality of Life Outcomes After Computer-Aided Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy for the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Interim Analysis of the STRIKE-PE Study
Ido Weinberg, MD
Revascularization Therapy for Femoropopliteal Disease With a Novel Intra-Arterial Stent Graft: 12-Month Results of the TORUS-2 Study
Ehrin Armstrong, MD
Safety and Performance of the Indigo Aspiration System for the Treatment of Lower Extremity Acute Limb Ischemia: Interim Analysis of the STRIDE Study
Thomas Maldonado, MD
The AFX2 Anatomically Fixated Endograft Has Similar Outcomes to Commercially Available Proximally Fixated Endografts: 5-Year Results of the LEOPARD Trial
Christopher Kwolek, MD, MBA
Utility of Sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloons in the Treatment of Complex Below-the-Knee Atherosclerotic Disease in Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia – 24-Month Results From the PRESTIGE Study
Tjun Tang, MD
The VIVA Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the field of vascular medicine and intervention through education and research, strives to be the premier educator in the field. Our team of specialists in vascular medicine, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery is driven by the passion to advance the field and improve patient outcomes. Educational events presented by the VIVA Foundation have a distinct spirit of collegiality attained by synergizing collective talents to promote awareness and innovative therapeutic options for vascular disease worldwide.
To learn more about the VIVA Foundation, visit https://viva-foundation.org/.
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Leadership changes and new hires to accelerate growth of US business also announced
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitality Group, a global health and well-being solution provider committed to making people healthier, has named information technology, healthcare, and insurance expert Maia Surmava chief executive officer. Surmava, a health veteran hailing from Vitality Group's parent company, Discovery Limited, will accelerate the company's next stage of growth and assume day-to-day leadership of Vitality Group USA this fall.
Surmava began her long-tenured career at Discovery in 2004 as a software developer. As chief information officer for Discovery Health, South Africa's largest private health insurer, she led a high-performing technology team of over 500 people for six years. She delivered Discovery Health's innovative technology and health solutions for the South African private healthcare system. In March 2022, Surmava became Vitality Health's chief information officer, spearheading the global deployment of Vitality Health's technology solutions. In this role, she was instrumental in launching Amplify Health, a pan-Asian health insurtech joint venture between AIA and Discovery Group.
"As CEO Maia will continue to lead the growth of our wellness business and bring to the US our proven global health tech solutions," said Elena Sterlin, senior vice president who oversees Vitality Group USA's portfolio of companies. "Maia's vast experience with health solutions and systems, coupled with our North American team's on-the-ground experience, will be a powerful combination."
Surmava holds degrees in Master of Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University and a BSc in Computer Science and Information Systems from the University of South Africa. Maia also completed business administration courses from the European School of Management and the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School.
Current Vitality USA CEO Tal Gilbert is moving back to the UK with his family this fall after ten years in the US. Tal will be taking on a new role as general manager, Vitality Health International, as Vitality increasingly looks to expand its global health footprint.
Tanya Little will assume the role of chief commercial officer to align commercial and business strategy. She will oversee sales, product, research and development, and marketing in addition to her current responsibilities managing business strategy, strategic partnerships, and commercial solutions.
Neesha Patel has joined Vitality as senior vice president of Health Plan Solutions to lead Vitality's expansion into partnerships with health plans, providers, and other ancillary health services. Patel was previously an enterprise client executive for athenahealth and has extensive expertise in product strategy, population health, digital innovation, and executing growth strategies across the employer, payer, public, and provider markets.
"I look forwarding to taking on this new role in the US," said Surmava. "We have an exceptionally talented team at Vitality Group, and these leadership changes and additions have us well-positioned to continue our efforts to transform healthcare through innovation and unlock future growth opportunities."
Guided by a core purpose of making people healthier, Vitality is the leader in improving health to unlock outcomes that matter. By blending industry-leading smart tech, data, incentives, and behavioral science, we inspire healthy changes in individuals and organizations. As one of the largest wellness companies in the world, Vitality brings a dynamic and diverse perspective through successful partnerships with the most forward-thinking insurers and employers. More than 27 million people in 38 markets engage in the Vitality program. For more information, visit vitalitygroup.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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The company announces initial investment of $8 million with an additional estimated $10.6 million expected over 5 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc. ("Conterra Networks") today announced its continued investment in fiber network growth across St. Landry Parish with its initial investment of $8 million and an additional estimated $10.6 million expected over 5 years.
Conterra Networks designed and built its 100% fiber network in St. Landry Parish with symmetrical service and speeds of up to 10 Gbps and 99.99% network reliability. The company's local team manages the all-fiber network, which is now available to approximately 1,846 businesses and growing.
"We're committed to enabling limitless communications opportunities throughout St. Landry Parish, providing ultra-high-capacity broadband networks to local businesses," said Craig Gunderson, President and CEO of Conterra Networks. "Our teams live and work in St. Landry Parish, so we believe in investing in the community and allowing businesses to succeed through access to our innovative fiber network, custom solutions, and local customer support."
Conterra Networks is growing and investing in communities in Louisiana, including Opelousas, New Iberia, Abbeville, Monroe, West Monroe, Lake Charles, Bossier City, Alexandria, and Natchitoches.
The expansion is part of the company's growing network infrastructure across the United States. To date, Conterra Networks has 13,250 fiber miles, 2,700 schools served, and over 7,500 on-net locations.
To learn more about Conterra Networks and the expansion efforts in Louisiana, visit www.conterra.com.
Founded in 2001, and now operating 13,250 fiber miles, Conterra Networks is one of the largest remaining independent broadband infrastructure companies in the United States based on its optical fiber and fixed wireless network assets and annual recurring revenues. The company is owned by affiliates of APG and Fiera, along with significant participation by the company's senior management team. For more information about Conterra Networks, please visit www.conterra.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Clarity announced that it advised Actando SA in its acquisition by Red Nucleus, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company.
Actando is a Geneva, Switzerland-based software and services company that delivers immersive learning experiences to life sciences customers. The acquisition of Actando by Red Nucleus strengthens its European footprint and expands its suite of products and services.
"As a European company we felt it was essential to have a US-based advisor for this transaction. Susan Blanco, John Cooper and the Capital Clarity team brought the sector expertise and the understanding of the US markets; and most critically, their extensive relationships with the US strategic buyer and private equity domains. We found them to be an invaluable partner in this experience," said Alexandre Dauge, CEO of Actando.
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Actando delivers innovative learning programs and technology which complement how people naturally learn, changing mindsets and behaviors. The company's unique blended learning programs empower sales, marketing and commercial life sciences teams to effectively plan, execute and measure performance. Actando's clients include Abbot, Allergan, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Biogen, Gilead, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer and Sanofi. The company has delivered almost 3,000 programs to over 130,000 learners across 126 countries since its founding in 2013.
Red Nucleus is the premier provider of strategic learning and development, scientific services and advisory and medical communications solutions exclusively for the life sciences industry. The company takes pride in its long-term relationships with industry leaders, delivering global solutions designed to boost understanding, efficiency and compliance. Red Nucleus, headquartered in Yardley, PA, has over 600 employees, delivers products and services to 200+ blue chip life science clients and was founded in 1991.
Capital Clarity offers a refined approach to investment banking that emphasizes long-term partnership with investors and management teams. Our leadership team has a combined experience of 80 years in financial advisory, mergers & acquisitions, corporate development and private equity. We combine advisory expertise with deep industry knowledge and long-standing buyer and investor relationships to create successful outcomes for our clients. Learning software and cross-border M&A are among Capital Clarity's areas of focus and expertise.
Capital Clarity Contacts:
John Cooper
Managing Partner
coop@capital-clarity.com
(415) 237-3242
Susan Blanco
Managing Partner
susan@capital-clarity.com
(415) 320-1582
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Which large wall art is best?
Empty wall space can be a major eyesore, and large walls tend to swallow up any small decorative items you place on them. So, if you want a way to fill the space, your best bet is a large piece of wall art.
Whether you want a decorative background or a statement piece, the right art can be that final touch that ties the whole room together. For a piece that looks good with any modern interior design, you can’t go wrong with the Other Furniture Modern Wood Wall Art Set.
What to know before you buy large wall art
Benefits of going big
You can use large wall art as an effective way to soak up the emptiness of your room. It helps guide the eye through the space, pulling your guests’ gaze throughout the interior.
Going big can also help give focal points around the room, creating a resting point for the eyes and elevating the decor around it. This is one of the major benefits of hanging a large canvas, as the dimensions offer ample room for dynamic and expansive imagery.
Where to hang large wall art
It can be a challenge to find a good place for your large wall art. Many people put wall art over their couch or bed since the art balances out the decor on the opposite walls. For office or commercial settings, large wall art becomes a statement piece that defines the space, especially if you hang it up high. Reception areas and opposite entryways are the best locations in these scenarios.
Hanging large wall art
The bigger your art is, the heavier it gets. This can put significant strain on your walls, so make sure you hang it properly, especially on drywall. It’s best to use a stud, especially since a wood screw in a stud can hold 80 to 100 pounds. If you can’t find one, you’ll need to use anchors in the drywall, which typically holds between 8 and 75 pounds. For brick and concrete walls, you need masonry screws and anchors.
What to look for in quality large wall art
Photography
Large-scale photography can feel sophisticated and contemporary. From cityscapes and landscapes to glamour shots and portraiture, this kind of wall art is all about the details. Black-and-white photos have a fine-art feel that pairs well with luxurious accents, whereas color photos offer a versatile sounding board for the colors and textures in your room.
Paintings and prints
Depending on the quality and production, graphic prints can have an authentic, classy feel. The paints and materials are especially impactful if you purchase a hand-painted original. While mass-produced prints are a fun way to acquire your favorite works on a budget, original works are a notable investment.
Sculpture
Sculptures can be a great alternative to two-dimensional wall art. When choosing a large sculpture, you want to consider how far it will hang into the room, as you don’t want to obstruct movement or views.
It’s also important to consider the material. You can pick from silhouetted forms in wrought iron to delicate prismatic glass shapes that cause the light to dance around your room.
Quality
Large works, especially printed ones, can get sloppy quickly if you don’t monitor the quality. For two-dimensional printed works like photographs and paintings, look for high-resolution images printed with archival ink, also called giclée. These are UV resistant, meaning they won’t fade in the sun and can last for years.
For sculpture, pay attention to the material and finish. Materials like iron and steel are heavy, and sculptures that don’t have powder-coated or plated finishes can rust. The same goes for unvarnished wood. Other lightweight materials like aluminum and copper are rustproof. However, they will oxidize over time and require polishing if they don’t have a protective coating.
How much you can expect to spend on large wall art
Art pricing often depends on its size, so expect to pay more for large wall art. You can find budget-friendly large prints for around $70-$130, but original art and high-quality productions cost upward of $150.
Large wall art FAQ
Does the art come with a frame?
A. Most prints come with frames, but if you want to pick your own, consider the style of the art. Abstract artwork and photographs look best in simple frames, such as gold, natural wood finish or classic black. Representational works look great with ornamental frames.
What’s the difference between abstract and representational art?
A. Abstract art tends to explore concepts, emphasizing form and material. These look great in modern and minimalist interiors since they mirror the design direction of modern decor. Representational or patterned work is more versatile. Depictions of people, places and things work well with a theme or palette, often in rustic, country, boho and other vintage-inspired interiors.
What’s the best large wall art to buy?
Top large wall art
Other Furniture Modern Wood Wall Art Set
What you need to know: This set of recycled wood geometric wall sculptures has a subdued, modern feel.
What you’ll love: Available in a range of square sizes from 11.63 by 11.63 inches to 46.75 by 46.75 inches, these pieces double up to cover lots of wall space with visually arresting labyrinthian patterns. The sustainably sourced wood panels have a natural finish that looks best in rooms with lots of light. They come with the necessary hardware to hang them.
What you should consider: Due to their color and simplicity, it’s difficult for them to stand out on their own.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
Top large wall art for the money
Signwin Framed Canvas Wall Art Abstract Painting On Canvas
What you need to know: Rich in color and texture, this high-quality, abstract print looks best in dark interiors with luscious palettes.
What you’ll love: At 2 by 3 feet, this piece of art is a good decorative option for medium-sized walls and large hallways. The recessed, natural wood frame gives the painting a substantial feeling and looks great with a variety of interiors. And because it’s a giclee print, it looks like a real painting. You can see all of the details and trust that the work will last for years.
What you should consider: This might feel a bit too small on larger walls.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
Worth checking out
Giant Art Black Ink II Huge Contemporary Abstract Giclee Canvas Print
What you need to know: This massive abstract painting features sweeping expressionist gestures, making it perfect for apartments with high ceilings or open office spaces.
What you’ll love: At 6 by 6 feet, this painting is a major focal point wherever you put it. It’s stretched over a frame, so the print has depth. Its sweeping black marks and white and gray tones pair well with modern and contemporary decors. Additionally, you don’t have to worry about the sun fading the colors.
What you should consider: You have to assemble this yourself, stretching it over the wooden frame provided.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Turn 11 showcases redwood's warmth and beauty
SONOMA, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestled in the heart of California's world-famous wine country is Sonoma Raceway, a world-class motorsports facility. To better cater to corporate clientele, Sonoma Raceway built a luxurious hospitality facility featuring clear redwood pattern stock and S4S material from Humboldt Sawmill Company.
Home to one of six road courses on the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series race schedule, the Sonoma Raceway property encompasses 1,600 acres in total. The track itself is a 2.52-mile, twelve-turn road course (1.999-mile, 10-turn for NASCAR and ARCA), and a 1/4-mile modern dragstrip that hosts a stop on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule.
Beyond the two major event races, Sonoma Raceway features an expansive industrial park housing more than 70 motor sports-based businesses. The facility is also home to the Sears Point Racing Experience -- the official racing school of Sonoma Raceway -- as well as the Sonoma Raceway Karting Center. In total, the track hosts year-round racing events, as well as thriving venue and track rental programs.
Recognizing a need for upgraded spectator amenities, in particular shade on hot summer days during major event race weekends, Sonoma Raceway invited Humboldt Sawmill Company to become a corporate partner. The partnership blossomed over the years centering around extensive use of redwood lumber and timbers throughout the property, most notably on the 135-foot Real. Strong. Humboldt Sawmill Deck at Turn 2, as well as on numerous redwood pergolas throughout the track.
In June 2021, Sonoma Raceway announced it had broken ground on a 19,000 square foot upgraded hospitality facility overlooking the hairpin Turn 11 on the road course. Completed in time for the 2022 Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series weekend, the Turn 11 facility offers a luxury indoor/outdoor hospitality and viewing experience on major event race weekends and is available as an exclusive venue rental for corporate outings, community events, tradeshows, meetings, and parties.
Designed by Perkins Eastman's Charlotte studio and built by Tilton Pacific Construction, the Turn 11 facility incorporates extensive use of Humboldt Sawmill clear redwood pattern stock and S4S material on the exterior eaves and interior paneling. The redwood material also wraps large steel beams spanning the interior ceilings. The front entrance barn doors and additional pergolas on the front lawn complete the use of Humboldt Sawmill redwood on the Turn 11 project.
"We worked closely with Speedway Motorsports (owner and operator of Sonoma Raceway), Perkins Eastman, and Tilton Pacific Construction to specify and deliver the redwood for this impressive project. We couldn't be happier with how the project turned out, and more importantly, how happy the client is," said Sam Patti, VP, Sales for Humboldt Sawmill Company.
Patti continues, "The building is pretty simple with an open, modern aesthetic and lots of glass for optimal views of the track. The beauty and warmth of the redwood give the space an intimate feel and carry through the redwood theme evident throughout the Sonoma Raceway property."
Commercial and hospitality businesses interested in upgrading their facilities with the beauty and warmth of redwood are encouraged to contact Humboldt Sawmill for additional information.
The Mendocino Family of Companies include Allweather Wood, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, Mendocino Forest Products, Mendocino Redwood Company.
In aggregate Mendocino Companies owns 440,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C013133) certificated timberland, constitutes the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 900 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in rural communities of the Western USA. Additionally, Mendocino Companies owns and operates a 25-megaWatt biomass Cogen plant and largest wood pellet plant in California.
For more information, please visit www.MendoCo.com.
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The Metrika platform equips Algorand and builders within its ecosystem with unmatched monitoring tools to ensure network safety and resilience.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metrika, the leader in operational intelligence for blockchain networks, today announced a community infrastructure agreement allowing members of the Algorand ecosystem open and public access to utilize Metrika's industry-leading platform to monitor, analyze performance, and receive complimentary real-time alerts for the Algorand network. This integration will set a higher standard for blockchain performance and reliability and redefine the standard of resilience, performance and operational excellence through Metrika's advanced capabilities.
Algorand is a leading high-performance blockchain accelerating the convergence between decentralized and traditional economic models. Currently, more than 2,000 global organizations leverage Algorand, including Circle, the Drone Racing League, Limewire, PlanetWatch and many others to support massive volumes of transactions while maintaining the highest levels of performance. Launched on Mainnet in 2019, the Algorand blockchain has achieved a rare accomplishment in the blockchain world: zero network downtime.
"As one of the most prominent layer 1 blockchains, Algorand is known for high speed, low latency, fast finality and its 100% uptime since launch. Metrika's network monitoring and alerting capabilities have been incredibly helpful in the ongoing quest to maintain that 100% uptime. Metrika's tools now being accessible to the full Algorand ecosystem is a clear win, bringing deep operational intelligence and community trust to any service or product built on Algorand," said Paul Riegle, Chief Product Officer at Algorand.
This new offering enables anyone within Algorand's flourishing ecosystem to utilize Metrika for end-to-end visibility of the operational health of the blockchain network along with insights via community alerts and dashboards.
"As blockchain networks grow, they become more decentralized. This introduces significant challenges for the community when it comes to maintaining the network's health and preserving trust," said Nikos Andrikogiannopoulos, CEO of Metrika. "We're thrilled that Algorand is leveraging the Metrika platform to monitor and help manage the performance of its entire network. With this enhanced integration, Algorand can keep its focus on building the best possible technology and continue driving the adoption of its network."
Metrika was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts, out of a deep commitment for making blockchain networks dependable as they scale for web3. Metrika currently works with leading blockchain ecosystems and industry groups such as Algorand, Algorand Foundation, Dapper Labs, Flow Foundation, Hedera Hashgraph, HBAR Foundation, Axelar, IDB Lab, LACChain, Blockdaemon, Hyperledger Besu, ConsenSys, ConsenSys Quorum, Blockchain Association, Blockchain Business Council and more.
For more information on the Metrika operational platform and the additional customized offerings, please visit www.metrika.co or check out the full platform experience for network communities at app.metrika.co.
Metrika provides the industry's only operational intelligence platform for blockchain networks and applications, including cryptocurrency and gaming applications, where ongoing optimal performance is essential. Using its Metrika Insights platform, blockchain communities, node operators, and applications gain the visibility, actionable insights, and tools needed to maintain the performance of the overall network and ensure ongoing trust as it becomes more decentralized and distributed. For more information, visit us at www.metrika.co or follow us on LinkedIn.
Algorand is transforming economic models and economies of all kinds. Founded by Turing Award-winning cryptographer Silvio Micali, Algorand's high–performing Layer-1 blockchain is unparalleled for bringing fast, frictionless, and inclusive technologies to everyone. Algorand is reshaping every industry–from TradFi and DeFi to new creator economies and beyond. With an extraordinary commitment to interoperability and consistent delivery, our sustainable technology powers more participation, transparency, and efficiency for all. As the technology of choice for 2000+ global organizations, the Algorand ecosystem is transforming the next generation of financial products, protocols and exchange of value. For more information, visit www.algorand.com.Algorand is building the technology to power the Future of Finance (FutureFi), the convergence of traditional and decentralized models into a unified system that is inclusive, frictionless, and secure. Founded by Turing Award-winning cryptographer Silvio Micali, Algorand developed a blockchain infrastructure that offers the interoperability and capacity to handle the volume of transactions needed for defi, financial institutions, and governments to smoothly transition into FutureFi. The technology of choice for more than 500 global organizations, Algorand, enables the simple creation of next-generation financial products, protocols, and exchange of value. For more information, visit www.algorand.com.
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