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NEW YORK, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area.
- Reproductive Health and Healthcare Access for Women
- Blockchain, NFTs, Decentralized Applications
- Journalist - Renewable Fuels Markets Editor, OPIS in United States – Dow Jones (TX)
- Research Editor – Dow Jones (NJ)
- 4 ProfNet Experts to Connect with for Your Next Story
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Reproductive Health and Healthcare Access for Women
Saundra Pelletier
Chair, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Executive Director
Evofem Biosciences, a company revolutionizing women's healthcare with game-changing products meeting the unmet sexual and reproductive needs of women
"Women should have access to the best healthcare that puts them in control of their bodies, relationships, and futures. When it comes to sexual and reproductive health, a woman's right to safe accessible care is essential to an equal society. Through my work in the business and non-profit areas of healthcare, I've seen how important it is for us to make our voices heard and advocate for a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions."
With more than 30 years of experience in women's health, Saundra Pelletier is a passionate force of energy who blends substance and excitement with straight talk and refreshing opinions. She is a champion of women's rights and strong advocate for reproductive health. She is a compelling speaker who can address a myriad of topics including: Reproductive health issues, Healthcare access, Female leadership and empowerment, Mentorship, Marketing to women
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saundra-pelletier/
Website: https://www.evofem.com
Media contact: Hadley Kerr, hadley.kerr@edelman.com
Blockchain, NFTs, Decentralized Applications
Nik Kalyani
CEO
Decentology
Mr. Nik Kalyani, CEO of Decentology, is available to talk on various topics related to blockchain technology, such as:
How can web2 developers transition to web3 development?
The growth and future of NFTs
The future of decentralized applications
Mainstream adoption of blockchain applications
https://www.linkedin.com/in/techbubble/
Website: https://www.decentology.com/
Media contact: Sonya Trivedi, sonya@decentology.com
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High Wind Warning issued May 19 at 2:57PM MDT until May 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT…West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE…East Sweetwater County, South Lincoln County, Rock
Springs, and Green River and Flaming Gorge.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Mainly to transportation. Elevated blowover risk,
especially for light and high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. Fasten loose
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COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Understanding how plants process light is key to improving crop yields. Light helps plants know when to grow and flower at the right time. Plants find light using proteins called photoreceptors. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Assistant Professor Ullas Pedmale's team uncovered how proteins called UBP12 and UBP13 help regulate a photoreceptor called CRY2. Their discovery might reveal new ways to control growth—which could have broad applications beyond agriculture.
CRY photoreceptors are common to plants and humans. They are linked to human diseases including cancer, diabetes, and several brain disorders. CRY2 helps control growth in both humans and plants. While unchecked growth in plants makes them less viable, unchecked growth in humans causes cancer. "If we understand growth," Pedmale says, "we can cure cancer."
Plants need the right amount of CRY2 to know when to grow and flower. Pedmale and former postdoctoral fellow Louise Lindbäck discovered that manipulating UBP12 and UBP13 can change the amount of CRY2 in plants. They found that increasing UBP12 and UBP13 reduces CRY2 levels. This made plants think there wasn't enough light. In response, they grew longer, abnormal stems to reach more. Pedmale says:
"We have a way to understand growth here—and we could manipulate growth just by manipulating two proteins. We have found a way we can actually increase flower output. You need flowering for food. If there's no flower, there is no grain, no rice, no wheat, no maize."
Pedmale and Lindbäck didn't know exactly how UBP12 and UBP13 regulated CRY2. When the researchers took a closer look, they made a surprising discovery. In humans and other organisms, versions of UBP12 and UBP13 protect CRY photoreceptors from degradation. But in plants, the team saw the opposite. UBP12 and UBP13 were actually helping degrade CRY2 instead. Lindbäck, who is currently a research and developmental engineer at Nordic Biomarker in Sweden, explains:
"From literature, it's known that if you find an interaction like this, it will protect from degradation. Initially, we saw the opposite, and we thought, 'okay, maybe I did something wrong,' but then when I did it a few times, we realized, 'okay, this is true.' Instead of protecting CRY2, it causes CRY2 to degrade."
Pedmale hopes their discovery will help plant researchers and plant breeders improve crop yields. He also hopes his work helps inform cancer research. "My colleagues at CSHL are working hard trying to understand cancer," he says. "We are coming at it from a different angle with plants."
Founded in 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology and quantitative biology. Home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the private, not-for-profit Laboratory employs 1,100 people including 600 scientists, students and technicians. For more information, visit www.cshl.edu
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BEIJING, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:
Although China has made notable achievements in scientific research over the years, the Chinese scientific community should further collaborate with their international peers to expand research and innovation capabilities and tackle common challenges amid the current global situation, said senior Chinese officials.
Wan Gang, president of the China Association for Science and Technology, called on the Chinese science community to unite scientists across the globe and bring scientific exchanges and technological cooperation to the forefront, in order to work under the principle of building a community and shared future for mankind.
This will require Chinese scientists to be more collaborative and advocate principles of open science without borders to facilitate new innovations and solutions to the common issues faced by all humankind, Wan said in an article.
At present, the global situation has been fundamentally shaken by particular issues including the COVID-19 pandemic. The new phase of the scientific and technological revolution and industrial reform is now unfolding. At this moment, there is an urgent demand for collaboration among the global community engaged in scientific research, Wan said.
A senior Chinese official once said innovation is the decisive factor in promoting economic and social development and addressing the common challenges of mankind. Such global cooperation can boost higher-level openness and provide systematic solutions to the common concerns of people all over the world.
At present, China has established cooperation relationships in scientific research with more than 160 countries and regions. It is a member of more than 200 international organizations and multilateral frameworks. It has signed up to 115 intergovernmental scientific and technological cooperation agreements.
The China Association for Science and Technology and its regional offices across China have joined 372 international scientific and technological organizations. It has firmly set eyes on some major projects such as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor based in France and paved the way for more cooperation in epidemic prevention and control amid a grim COVID-19 situation.
Some major projects, such as the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope — the world's largest single dish radio telescope — and the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility project, were put into service and opened to global visitors.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Chinese scientific and technological workers have been actively promoting a shared system to deliver anti-epidemic knowledge and information.
They quickly isolated and identified virus strains and shared the whole genome sequence with the World Health Organization. They carried out frequent information exchanges on scientific journals and initiated close cooperation in virus tracing, clinical diagnosis and treatment, vaccination experiments and testing of infected people.
Those efforts have provided basic information for scientists around the world in their relevant research and helped some developing countries and vulnerable groups get vaccines and medicine at lower costs.
Since the Chinese government announced that it would peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, China has taken many routes and put in substantial efforts to pursue the goals.
In recent years, technological innovations have played a key role in China's energy field, with new achievements continuously emerging. China's ultra-supercritical coal-fired power generation and ultrahigh voltage power transmission technique achieved a world leading level.
Nuclear power projects, such as Hualong One technology — China's domestically developed third-generation reactor — are also a crucial step in this effort.
The utilization scale of renewable energy in China ranked top across the globe. By the end of 2020, the cumulative installed capacity of renewable energy in China accounted for about one-third of the total installed capacity in the world.
Among them, the cumulative installed capacity of hydropower, wind power and photovoltaic power generation all ranked first in the world, providing strong support for the utilization of clean and low-carbon energy.
Accelerating the development of new energy vehicles is also a key path to move towards the goal of carbon neutrality. In 2021, the global market of new energy vehicles maintained rapid growth. The sales volume of new energy vehicles in China has exceeded 3 million for the year.
At the 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Congress, automobile enterprises from 15 countries established the "Hainan consensus" which advocated the green and low-carbon development of the whole life cycle and the whole industrial chain of new energy vehicles through low-carbon energy supply, low-carbon material supply, low-carbon production process and low-carbon transportation.
While dealing with global climate change, land desertification has also become an increasing concern. As a major force in tackling desertification around the globe, China has adhered to the principle of "ecology and green development are the priority" and made every effort to solve land desertification over the decades.
International collaboration on science and technology is also a significant component of the Belt and Road Initiative which takes cultural exchanges and people's connections across the globe as a main subject, Wan said.
Under the framework of the BRI, China has adhered to the principles of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, to pursue mutual benefit and win-win results. With full respect for the development targets of BRI countries and regions, China carried out scientific and cultural exchange projects, constructed jointly managed laboratories, set up science and technology industrial parks and guided better commercialization of research results, Wan said.
Under the principle of building a community with a shared future for mankind, China held fast to the global vision and built up its innovation confidence. It worked hand in hand with BRI countries and regions in scientific and cultural cooperation, education, public health, digital economy, green development and other fields, Wan said.
A senior official said: "Science and technology are powerful tools for development and may also be the reason for risks. We should proactively study and judge the conflicts, social risks and ethical challenges brought about by science and technology and improve the laws and regulations, ethical review rules and regulatory framework."
"Moreover, the Chinese science community should deeply participate in global governance, provide valuable Chinese insight and help shape the concept of science and technology for the greater good. In this way science and technology can better promote human well-being and make greater contributions under the principle of building a community of a shared future for mankind."
At present, a new phase of the scientific and technological revolution is taking place. And scientific and technological innovation is profoundly influencing the production and lifestyles of human society, Wan said.
Entering a new stage of development, China is more determined to deepen opening-up and global cooperation in science and technology and advocate the spirit of open science without borders, barriers and discrimination, Wan added.
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SKF and Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR), the global leader in industrial process fluids, have entered into a new collaboration to offer industrial customers a fully circular use of industrial oil.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has entered into a collaboration that will combine Quaker Houghton's industrial oils and application expertise with SKF RecondOil's Double Separation Technology (DST) to enable the industry to more efficiently utilize its resources by reducing the unsustainable linear of use of oil. The circular use of oil will also help reduce the industry's environmental footprint through a reduction in CO2 emissions, lessen the amount of neat cutting oil purchased, and reduce handling and disposal costs whilst providing significant performance improvements.
The tailored solutions will be offered under fee- or performance-based contracts, helping provide Quaker Houghton and SKF customers with future-oriented offers and facilitate their transition into a circular economy.
Thomas Fröst, President, Independent and Emerging Businesses, says: "Optimized service structures and new business models in factories - seen as eco-systems - will play a central role for all companies. Our collaboration will make reduction of CO2 a reality for the industry, with improved smart factory services, improved process stability, reduced throughput and cycle time resulting in a significant cost reduction."
Joe Berquist, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director - Global Specialty Businesses for Quaker Houghton, says: "SKF is a valued partner for Quaker Houghton and shares a common motivation for providing differentiated solutions and services to enable our customers to improve their businesses. This collaboration builds on our combined global expertise, shared goal to improve the customer experience, and intent to bring data-based Industry 4.0 offerings and more sustainable solutions to market."
The offerings will be introduced gradually throughout Europe, with a long-term aim to offer circular use of oil worldwide.
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MEXICO CITY, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V. (together with Aerovías de México, S.A. de C.V., "Aeroméxico" or the "Company") (BMV: AEROMEX) is pleased to confirm the execution of the definitive transaction agreement (the "Definitive Agreement") in connection with obtaining total control over the Club Premier ("PLM") loyalty program, as previously announced (the "PLM transaction"). Pursuant to the Definitive Agreement, PLM will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aeroméxico. The Definitive Agreement is consistent with the letter of intent previously announced by Aeroméxico on February 8, 2022.
The Mexican antitrust authorities "COFECE" approved the PLM Transaction on June 16, 2022. The PLM Transaction is expected to close on or about July 18, 2022, upon satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions, including finalization of the closing documentation set forth in the Definitive Agreement.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the current views and/or expectations of the Company and its management with respect to its performance, business and future events. We use words such as "believe," "anticipate," "plan," "expect,", "intend," "target," "estimate," "project," "predict," "forecast," "guideline," "should" and other similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, but they are not the only way we identify such statements. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in this release. The Company is under no obligation and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Aeroméxico: Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeroméxico, Mexico's global airline, has its main operations center in Terminal 2 of the Mexico City International Airport. Its destination network has reach in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, Asia and Europe. The Group's current operating fleet includes Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft, as well as the latest generation Embraer 190. Aeroméxico is a founding partner of SkyTeam, an alliance that celebrates 20 years and offers connectivity in more than 170 countries, through the 19 partner airlines. Aeroméxico created and implemented a Health and Hygiene Management System (SGSH) to protect its clients and collaborators at all stages of its operation.
www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com
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Tally platform to host prediction game around event between top European clubs that showcases cutting edge of advanced fan technology
LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tally Technology (www.PlayTally.com), the premier global fan engagement platform, has launched a global prediction game for the I-Tech Cup contest featuring UEFA Europa Conference League champions AS Roma and English Premier League giant Tottenham Hotspur.
The I-Tech Cup, which takes place on 30th July at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, Israel, combines high quality sport with the best of ground-breaking technology, driving innovation in this space.
Fans from across the globe can take part in Tally's prediction game based on the clash between the two European heavyweights. Available in any chosen language, it offers players a captivating prediction game containing a series of questions about potential outcomes from the game, with additional questions added at half-time. A leader board will be created, allowing fans to test their football knowledge against others. The game can be enjoyed by fans alongside the match action at http://www.play.predictionsgame.com.
Tally's continuous fan engagement platform will host the pick'em style game. Utilized by sportsbooks, broadcasters, leagues and teams to drive fan engagement and retention through prediction games and trivia, the platform is designed to create new revenues streams through sponsorship activations, player conversion and data creation.
Prior to kick-off in Israel, one of the major tech start-up hubs in the world, Tally will take part in an Innovation Expo, hosted by SportsTech, featuring a number of leading global solutions and promoting innovation that is set to mould the future of the sports industry.
Brad Vettese, CEO of Tally, said: "Roma and Tottenham are teams with huge, loyal and global fanbases and this event offers a perfect opportunity for us to showcase the capabilities and utility of our fan engagement platform.
"This contest is being used to showcase the most advanced fan technology in the world. It's an honor that Tally has been selected to create a game that tests the knowledge of football supporters, wherever they happen to be, strengthening our position as a leader in global sports engagement."
Tally Technology was founded in 2018 as a free-to-play prediction game for brands, professional sports teams, leagues and media platforms seeking a turnkey fan engagement platform. As part of the natural game play, Tally is building a database of unique users and gathering data on those users' gaming, wagering, brand preferences, consumer spending and other insights.
Over the past four years, Tally has recorded more than 20 million predictions from unique users across North, Central and South America. It is the fan engagement platform choice of some of the biggest names in sports, including the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, St Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Ceara and Atlético MG.
Tally, co-founded in 2018 by Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson, is a fan engagement and consumer data platform company that collects and segments consumer data for its team, federation, broadcast and brand partners using white-label mobile platforms. Its partners utilize this data to increase sponsorship and direct revenue through providing customized goods and services to their fanbase without the cost of social media marketing.
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(The Hill) – “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert defended his staff at the top of Monday’s episode after they were arrested by Capitol Police last week, saying the seven people charged with unlawful entry were in reality guilty of nothing more than “high jinks with intent to goof.”
“Last week I heard from my old colleague Triumph the Insult Comic Dog,” Colbert said in his opening monologue. “Triumph offered to go down to D.C. to interview some congresspeople to highlight the Jan. 6 hearings. I said ‘Sure, if you can get anyone to agree to talk to you, because — and please don’t take this as an insult — you’re a puppet.”
Multiple lawmakers from both parties, however, agreed to the sit-downs, Colbert said, adding that “Triumph and my folks shot for two days in congressional offices” after going through security. He emphasized that they were “invited into the offices of the congresspeople they were interviewing.”
“And that’s very important,” Colbert quipped. “You have to invite Triumph in — he works on Dracula rules.”
“Thursday evening, after they’d finished their interviews, they were doing some last-minute puppetry and jokey make-em-ups in a hallway, when Triumph and my folks were approached and detained by the Capitol Police, which actually isn’t that surprising. The Capitol Police are much more cautious than they were, say, 18 months ago, and for a very good reason. If you don’t know what that reason is, I know which news network you watch,” he said.
CBS had confirmed to The Hill on Friday that members of the “The Late Show’s” production team had been detained by Capitol Police after they and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog had visited the complex Wednesday and Thursday to record interviews.
“Their interviews at the Capitol were authorized and pre-arranged through Congressional aides of the members interviewed,” CBS said.
“After leaving the members’ offices on their last interview of the day, the production team stayed to film stand-ups and other final comedy elements in the halls when they were detained by Capitol Police,” the network added.
U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said in a Friday statement that at around 8:30 p.m. a day earlier they responded to a call reporting a disturbance in the Longworth House Office Building, and that seven people were charged with unlawful entry.
“Responding officers observed seven individuals, unescorted and without Congressional ID, in a sixth-floor hallway. The building was closed to visitors, and these individuals were determined to be a part of a group that had been directed by the USCP to leave the building earlier in the day,” the statement read.
“This is an active criminal investigation, and may result in additional criminal charges after consultation with the U.S. Attorney,” it added.
The arrests did not go unnoticed by lawmakers.
In a letter sent Monday, GOP Reps. Jim Jordan (Ohio) and Rodney Davis asked USCP Chief J. Thomas Manger for more information about the incident.
“These individuals were arrested and charged with unlawful entry after causing ‘disturbances’ at the offices of several Republican members, including ‘banging’ on their office doors,” Jordan and Davis said.
“The individuals were originally in the Capitol Complex in connection with the activities of the January 6th Select Committee, but it is unclear whether the Select Committee had any involvement in or awareness of these individuals’ planned harassment of Republican offices.”
Responding on Monday night to media reports, Colbert called it “shameful and grotesque” that his staff’s behavior had been compared to an “insurrection.”
“The Capitol Police were just doing their job. My staff was just doing their job. Everyone was very professional. Everyone was very calm. My staffers were detained, processed and released,” he said. “A very unpleasant experience for my staff, a lot of paperwork for the Capitol Police, but a fairly simple story. Until: the next night when a couple of the TV people started claiming that my puppet squad had ‘committed insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building.’”
“An insurrection involves disrupting the lawful actions of Congress and howling for the blood of elected leaders all to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. This was first-degree puppetry. This was high jinks with intent to goof. Misappropriation of an old Conan bit.”
“It’s really Conan’s fault,” he added. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/colbert-defends-staffers-after-capitol-arrest-high-jinks-with-intent-to-goof/ | 2022-06-21T14:19:29Z |
Data-driven report analyzes emerging cyber threats and trends that will dominate into 2023
WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intel 471, the premier provider of cyber threat intelligence for leading intelligence, security, and fraud teams across the globe, today released The 471 Cyber Threat Report; 2022-2023 Trends & Predictions. This research analyzes recent and commonly used tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) that have been adopted by prominent threat actors, how these threats have affected enterprises, along with predictive intelligence assessments on threats that organizations should be prepared to thwart over the next year.
The report details the most impactful threats that fueled the cybercrime ecosystem over the past year and the TTPs employed by the actors behind them. It provides recommended steps organizations should take to protect themselves against existing and emerging threats on the horizon.
"It is important to not only draw attention to the TTPs commonly used by the most capable threat actors but also to provide rich context for how these TTPs can impact organizations at every stage of the cyberattack chain, and how they can be countered by tactical defenders and senior decision makers," said Intel 471 Chief Intelligence Officer, Michael DeBolt. "The findings of our latest research will help arm organizations with the adversary, credential, malware and vulnerability intelligence they need to refine their cyber defense strategy, adjust their security practices and prepare for 2023."
Other key takeaways from the report include:
- Prominent cyber threats observed over the past year include compromised access and data, ransomware, return of Emotet malware and exploitation of vulnerabilities. Many of these can be mitigated with a comprehensive identity access password program and a patching and update policy, as well as continuous monitoring for compromised credential breaches across third parties.
- Evolving threats included hacktivism, one-time password (OTP) bypass services, supply chain attacks and information-stealer malware. It is crucial to foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness to combat employee negligence synonymous with both OTP and information stealer malware.
- The threat landscape will continue to be shaped by an increase in ransomware attacks and a demand for network access, threat actors will persist in capitalizing on security vulnerabilities and hacktivism will likely remain a threat.
Intel 471 also identified a number of cyber threat trends that will likely dominate the landscape in 2023 and beyond:
- As prominent ransomware groups such as LockBit continue to offer evolving products with targeted services, vulnerabilities have reduced in quantity whilst increasing in severity. In fact, last year several vulnerabilities accounted for some of the biggest threats faced by organizations.
- World events have further complicated the threat landscape, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine acting as a catalyst for further polarization of the underground. The most prolific threat to date has been KillNet, a pro-Russian group who gained notoriety through orchestrating distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against pro-NATO countries and organizations.
- Threat actors monetized criminal services to great success in 2022. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is a common security practice, and threat actors are turning to OTP bypass services to circumvent this layer of security. This area of the underground ecosystem will likely grow as demand increases for these services in the future.
- The use of information-stealers will continue into 2023; since the beginning of 2022, there has been a substantial uptick in offering when compared to the same period of 2021.
"With the constant evolution throughout the cyber threat landscape and resilience that threat actors continue to display, organizations need insights based on research and intelligence surrounding the most prominent threat actors to understand their activities and to stay ahead of the next attack," DeBolt added. "Just as threat actors and groups are adjusting their methods to remain resilient against new and emerging security measures, organizations should be staying abreast of key TTPs employed by adversaries and adjusting their security systems based on that intelligence to tackle new and refined ways of being compromised."
The report also includes case studies on LockBit 2.0, the most impactful ransomware strain observed by Intel 471 from November 2021 through May 2022, and the release of version 3.0, which is shaping up to be just as impactful as 2.0, as well as on the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent appearance of pro-Russian hacktivist groups.
To help organizations protect themselves from threat actors and their continuously evolving TTPs, The 471 Cyber Threat Report includes a series of mitigation recommendations to help organizations and their security teams harden their security practices, detect potential threats, and isolate their sensitive information to avoid falling victim to new ransomware strains and malware.
You can download the full report here.
Intel 471 empowers enterprises, government agencies, and other organizations to win the cybersecurity war using near-real-time insights into the latest malicious actors, relationships, threat patterns, and imminent attacks relevant to their businesses.
The company's TITAN platform collects, interprets, structures, and validates human-led, automation-enhanced results. Clients across the globe leverage this threat intelligence with our proprietary framework to map the criminal underground, zero in on key activity, and align their resources and reporting to business requirements. Intel 471 serves as a trusted advisor to security teams, offering ongoing trend analysis and supporting your use of the platform. Learn more at https://intel471.com/.
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BALTIMORE, Md. (KSWB) — There’s nothing worse than being seconds from enjoying a full burrito or wrap only to have the ingredients fall out, deflating the entire experience. Can it ever be stopped?
Well, thanks to science, the answer is yes.
A group of students at Johns Hopkins University recently developed “Tastee Tape,” a product that aims to keep your food from creating a mess.
A group of chemical and biomolecular engineering seniors — Tyler Guarino, Marie Eric, Rachel Nie, and Eric Walsh — created an edible tape that uses an organic adhesive and a fibrous scaffold that is safe to cook with and consume, according to the university’s website.
“First, we learned about the science around tape and different adhesives, and then we worked to find edible counterparts,” said Guarino.
The students tested a “multitude” of ingredients in order to get the right combination for the perfect product that they say can “hold together a fat burrito.”
As for how they made it, that will remain a secret for now. The students have applied for a patent and are waiting to hear back.
“What I can say is that all its ingredients are safe to consume, are food grade, and are common food and dietary additives,” Guarino said.
The strips are clear in color but were dyed in the prototype photos to show the rectangular shape and size.
Strips of Tastee Tape come attached to wax paper. To use one, you simply remove it from the paper and wet it to activate the adhesive ingredients.
Guarino added: “Tastee Tape allows you to put full faith in your tortilla, and enjoy your meal, mess-free.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/burrito-tape-students-invent-edible-adhesive-to-seal-tortilla/ | 2022-05-21T00:36:15Z |
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors, announces a new location that will open in Meridian on August 15th, 2022. The new location will allow easier access to clients for parking and meeting space.
Founder, Tyson Thacker said, "We are proud to announce that due to our remarkable growth in the Boise area, we are moving to a new location on August 15th, 2022.
"This new location will allow us to serve our clients at a higher level by providing an elevated client experience," said Founder, Ryan Thacker.
The doors open at 8:30 am on August 15th, at 2501 E. State Ave., Suite 105, Meridian, ID 83642. You can still reach us at 800-637-1031 or via email at: info@bossretirement.com.
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions prides itself on providing a superior client experience for its customers. They are committed to the well-being of every client they serve as they strive to provide each with a secure and independent retirement.
Come celebrate this new location's grand opening on Tuesday, September 13th at 1 pm where the Boise Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony. Refreshments will be served.
Tyson Thacker and Ryan Thacker are the hosts of the TV Show, Retirement Solutions Television as well as hosts of the weekly Retirement Solutions Radio Show. They have authored four books, and have appeared on Fox Business News, CNN, MSNBC, NBC, and ABC. B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions has received the Inc. 5000 award for five consecutive rolls earning a place on the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll.
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions creates individualized retirement plans designed to help clients determine a strategy that's appropriate for their unique financial situation. All advisors are fiduciaries.
For more information about B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and the services they provide, please visit www.bossretirement.com.
Angie Maynes, Marketing Director
angie@bossretirement.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Ballet Folklorico is a tradition in many families and Yolonda wanted to try it out for herself in today’s edition of Ready Set Yo!
DALLAS (KDAF) — Ballet Folklorico is a tradition in many families and Yolonda wanted to try it out for herself in today’s edition of Ready Set Yo! | https://cw33.com/news/fun-on-the-run-news/yolonda-williams-learns-ballet-folklorico-from-anastasia-flores-dance-company-in-arlington/ | 2022-06-24T21:03:03Z |
NEWPORT, R.I., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, announced today its results for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
(As compared to the Second Quarter 2021)
- Total revenue increased 34% year over year to $195.5 million; voyage revenue increased 48% year over year
- Net income attributable to Pangaea increased 30% year over year to $25.0 million, or $0.56 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 107% year over year to $44.2 million
- Operating cash flow increased 155% year over year to $37.2 million
- TCE rates earned by Pangaea increased 29% year over year to $27,139 per day
- Cash and equivalents increased 152% year over year to $102.2 million
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, Pangaea reported net income of $25.0 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, on total revenue of $195.5 million. Second quarter revenue increased by more than 34% on a year-over-year basis, due mainly to a 29% increase in daily Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rates. Total shipping days, which include both voyage and time charter days, remained essentially flat at 4,703 in the second quarter 2022, versus 4,723 days in the prior-year period, including a 16% increase in voyage days. Vessel operating expenses, net of management fees per day, decreased 1% to $5,198 in the second quarter 2022, versus $5,254 in the prior-year period.
The TCE rate was $27,139 per day for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to an average of $21,053 per day for the same period in 2021. During the second quarter 2022, the Company's average TCE rate exceeded the benchmark average Baltic Panamax and Supramax indices by approximately 4%, as supported by Pangaea's long-term contracts of affreightment ("COAs"), specialized fleet and cargo-focused strategy.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $102.2 million in cash and equivalents and total debt, including lease finance obligations, of $305 million. At the end of the second quarter 2022, the ratio of net debt to trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA was 1.4x. During the first half of 2022, the Company repaid $9.0 million of long-term debt and $7.8 million of finance leases and paid $5.6 million of cash dividends. The Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per common share, to be paid on September 15, 2022, to all shareholders of record as of September 1, 2022.
Pangaea remains committed to developing a leading dry bulk logistics and transportation services company of scale, providing its customers with specialized shipping and supply chain and logistics offerings in commodity and niche markets, which drive premium returns measured in time charter equivalent per day.
Leverage integrated shipping and logistics model. In addition to operating the largest high ice class dry bulk fleet globally, Pangaea also performs stevedoring services, together with port and terminal operations capabilities. During the second quarter, Pangaea's ports and logistics group, along with joint venture partners, performed stevedoring, storage and transfer services in Sabine, Texas for a new customer transporting parts for solar arrays; provided stevedoring services for two vessels in the Mississippi River and contracted several voyages of cargo for a new customer served on the east coast of the U.S. The Company is also actively pursuing new stevedoring opportunities across multiple ports in Texas.
Continue to drive strong fleet utilization. Presently, Pangaea's ten ice class 1A panamax and post-panamax vessels are fully deployed and trading in the Arctic under ten-year contracts that utilize approximately 35% of annual available days. This is the first year of full operation of all four post-panamax ships that the Company built specifically for this service, which were delivered in 2021.
Continue to upgrade fleet, while divesting of older, non-core assets. In June 2022, Pangaea completed the renewal of its bauxite shuttle fleet, selling the vessel Bulk Pangaea after taking delivery of the Bulk Concord in the first quarter of 2022. The ships making up this shuttle fleet of three vessels, which continuously serve an important customer's industrial needs, are planned to fulfill the remaining ten years under the customer contract.
"Our strong second quarter results demonstrate continued execution on our long-term strategy, one that emphasizes profitable growth within niche, higher-margin dry bulk shipping and logistics markets," stated Mark Filanowski, Chief Executive Officer of Pangaea Logistics Solutions. "We delivered strong year-over-year growth in both revenue and net income while generating record second quarter adjusted EBITDA, driven by a significant year-over-year increase in TCE rates and strong fleet utilization."
"At a macro level, global shipping capacity remains constrained, resulting in market rates that remain well above historical averages," continued Filanowski. "We expect global capacity will be further restricted by upcoming IMO emissions requirements coming into effect in January 2023, which seek to reduce the carbon intensity of the shipping industry. For our part, the Pangaea fleet will be fully compliant ahead of the IMO 2023 mandate, positioning us to maintain a consistent level of performance during the transition. We are studying ways to make our ships even more efficient, opportunities that we expect could drive further improvements in profitability, over time."
"Entering what is typically the seasonally strongest quarter of the year for our business, we remain well-positioned to capitalize on favorable market conditions," noted Filanowski. "We will continue to provide both new and existing customers with an exceptional level of service during a period of global supply chain disruption, an approach that keeps our relationships healthy and growing. Our long-term contracting and short-term charter-in strategies have consistently generated profitability over the years. For the third quarter to date, we have booked 3,026 shipping days producing a time charter equivalent of $25,600/day."
"We have a dedicated leadership team and employee base, both ashore and aboard, who drive our performance," continued Filanowski. "Our ability to deploy capital in a prudent, yet opportunistic manner has been integral to our track record of value creation. In what remains a volatile market, we believe a balanced approach to capital deployment is appropriate, one that includes a consistent return of capital program, together with debt reduction and high-return organic growth investments, reflecting our continued confidence in the outlook for our business."
The Company's management team will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Time (ET). To access the teleconference, please dial 800-343-5172 (domestic) or 785-424-1699 (international) approximately ten minutes before the teleconference's scheduled start time and reference Conference ID: PANLQ222.
A supplemental slide presentation will accompany this quarter's conference call and can be found attached to the Current Report on Form 8-K that the Company filed concurrently with this press release. This document will be available at http://www.pangaeals.com/company-filings or at sec.gov.
A recording of the call will also be available for one week following the teleconference and will be accessible by calling 800-938-2490 (domestic) or 402-220-9028 (international).
INFORMATION ABOUT NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES. As used herein, "GAAP" refers to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. To supplement our consolidated financial statements prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, this earnings release discusses non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net revenue and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA. This is considered a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Rule 101 of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's historical or future performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
We use non-GAAP financial measures for internal financial and operational decision making purposes and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons of the performance and results of operations of our core business. Our management believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the performance of our core business by excluding charges that are not incurred in the normal course of business. Non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal planning and comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe certain non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors as they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making and are used by our institutional investors and the analyst community to help them analyze the performance and operational results of our core business.
Gross Profit. Gross profit represents total revenue less net transportation and service revenue and less vessel depreciation and amortization.
Net transportation and service revenue. Net transportation and service revenue represents total revenue less the total direct costs of transportation and services, which includes charter hire, voyage and vessel operating expenses. Net transportation and service revenue is included because it is used by management and certain investors to measure performance by comparison to other logistic service providers. Net transportation and service revenue is not an item recognized by the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or U.S. GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, or any other indicator of a company's operating performance required by U.S. GAAP. Pangaea's definition of net transportation and service revenue used here may not be comparable to an operating measure used by other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (or loss), determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, loss on impairment, loss on sale and leaseback of vessels, share-based compensation and other non-operating income and/or expense, if any. Earnings per share represents net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Adjusted earnings per share represents net income attributable to Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. plus, when applicable, loss on sale of vessel, loss on sale and leaseback of vessel, loss on impairment of vessel, unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, and certain non-recurring charges, divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock.
There are limitations related to the use of net revenue versus income from operations, adjusted EBITDA versus income from operations, and adjusted EPS versus EPS calculated in accordance with GAAP. In particular, Pangaea's definition of adjusted EBITDA used here are not comparable to EBITDA.
The table set forth above provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures presented during the period to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (NASDAQ: PANL) provides logistics services to a broad base of industrial customers who require the transportation of a wide variety of dry bulk cargoes, including grains, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, bauxite, alumina, cement clinker, dolomite, and limestone. The Company addresses the transportation needs of its customers with a comprehensive set of services and activities, including cargo loading, cargo discharge, vessel chartering, and voyage planning. Learn more at www.pangaeals.com.
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors, as well as other risks that have been included in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available at www.sec.gov.
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What is the best way to get rid of cellulite?
Cellulite is a common skin condition that impacts people of all sizes, shapes, genders, fitness levels and ages. It causes the skin to look bumpy, dimpled and lumpy. Even though it’s harmless and said to happen to 80-90% of women, it can bother those who have it because of its unflattering appearance. The desire to get rid of cellulite has led to the creation of various solutions such as products, treatments and lifestyle changes that claim to diminish and make cellulite less noticeable. Finding the best solution for you begins with understanding this bodily phenomenon and all the solutions that are available to you.
What causes cellulite?
Contrary to common belief, cellulite is not caused by a build-up of toxins in the body but the result of the gradual buildup of fat underneath the skin specifically, when the collagen fibers between the skin and muscle break up the underlying fat in the pockets. It becomes more visible as you age and your skin loses its elasticity and becomes thinner. This exposes the appearance of fat deposits and the rippled connective tissues underneath the skin.
Signs of cellulite
Cellulite has often been described as having an orange peel or cottage cheese texture. Mild cellulite can be seen if you pinch your skin in the place where you suspect you have it and you notice a pronounced dimply and bumpy look. Conditions that are severe can take on a rumpled appearance with areas of peaks and valleys. Cellulite is commonly found in the thigh and buttocks but can also form in the lower abdomen, breast and upper arms.
Factors that increase the risk of cellulite
The amount of cellulite that a person has is attributed to several factors. Some are linked to their genetic predisposition while others are related to lifestyle factors. All these elements have been shown to play into the likelihood that a person will develop cellulite:
- Genetics
- Weight and muscle tone
- Gender (cellulite is more common in women than in men)
- Age
- Lifestyle factors (lack of physical activity, poor diet, etc.)
- Weight gain
- Rapid weight loss and weight fluctuations.
- Pregnancy
- Hormones
What type of foods cause cellulite?
While there isn’t sufficient proof that certain foods increase the formation of cellulite, it seems to be more common among those who have diets that are high in refined carbohydrates and sugars and low in fiber. Weight gain, in general, contributes to the development of cellulite so your best bet is tossing these foods that are commonly known to increase it:
- Processed foods: baked goods, sodas, chips, processed cheese, meat, and mixes.
- Unhealthy carbs: carbs from sugary cereals, snacks, candy and pastries that retain fluid and increase toxins.
- Salt
- Alcohol
- Sauces, spreads and dressings
Can you actually get rid of cellulite?
Cellulite cannot be removed completely but there are certain things that we can do to reduce its appearance. The effectiveness of the treatments and products we choose depends on the severity and the body part where the cellulite is found. At-home remedies that involve topical creams and lotions can temporarily tighten and smooth the bumps on your skin but for my lasting and visible results, it may be better to combine them with lifestyle changes and in-office therapies that penetrate the skin deeper. Consulting reputable health care providers will help you decide which options would bring you the best results.
How can cellulite be treated?
While we cannot completely get rid of cellulite there are a number of things that we can do to reduce its appearance for cosmetic concerns. For best results, incorporate a combination of these techniques and routines.
Regular exercise
Certain exercises that build stronger muscles and tighten the skin may reduce its appearance in specific areas. It can also help reduce total body fat that leads to a more toned and smooth appearance. Add both strength training and cardio to your workout routine to maximize results. Here are some exercises that you can try:
- Cardio exercises that burn fat: Running, swimming, walking, cycling, hiking, dancing, elliptical training.
- Strength training exercises: Squats, side and forward lunges, leg kick-backs, step-ups, mountain climbers, curtsy lunges, glute bridge, split squats, dumbbell rows and pushups.
Diet
There are certain foods that can help your skin appear smoother and promote a healthy weight. Foods that are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols such as leafy greens, dark chocolates, berries, citrus fruits and those with healthy fats such as fish, olive and coconut oil and nuts can fight inflammation that causes cellulite. Foods that are high in collagen such as chicken, egg whites and turkey and foods right in Vitamin C like oranges, kiwis and tomatoes can keep your skin tighter and help it appear smoother. Aim to drink plenty of water as it will flush out the toxins that can cause cellulite.
Home remedies
There are several home remedies that have been seen as effective in cellulite-busting. While there is no scientific evidence to back this up, incorporating these remedies in your toolbox along with other treatments can boost your chances of having smoother and lump-free skin.
- Massage: Whether you get a massage at home or with a professional masseuse, the kneading along with the massage cream helps reduce cellulite by improving lymphatic draining and stretching out your skin tissue.
- Coffee grounds: Exfoliating your skin with coffee grounds tightens and smoothens the skin by removing dead cells and stimulating new cell growth and improving blood circulation and lymph flow.
- Apple cider vinegar: The consumption of this popular beverage has been shown to promote weight loss.
- Dry brushing: Dry brushing with a body brush or plant loofah can stimulate the nervous system and detoxify the body. It also promotes blood and lymph flow and stimulates new cell growth.
Topical creams and lotions
Cellulite creams and lotions with 0.3% retinol and other formulas containing mostly caffeine can make cellulite less obvious. These creams firm and tighten the skin by reducing bloating of the tissue and smoothing out the outer layer of the skin. Topical creams and lotions are not permanent solutions to cellulite because it does not lead to long-term structural changes that are deep within the tissue. It’s also important to test the product on a small area of your body to ensure that you don’t have an allergic reaction to the ingredients.
Cellulite removal treatments
Home remedies, creams and lifestyle changes can help with cellulite but if you’re looking for a more intensive solution that provides long-lasting results, you might want to consider cellulite-removal treatments. Some of these have been shown to provide great results because of the device’s ability to reach the deeper layers of the skin.
- Energy-based procedures: Acoustic wave therapy, radiofrequency, or laser treatments use thermal and light energy or soundwaves to reduce the appearance of cellulite. A few sessions of treatments like Cellulaze, Velashape, Cellfine have been shown to deliver good results.
- Injectable treatments: You can also smoothen skin irregularities and bumps caused by going for injectable treatments. Dermal fillers like Radiesse and collagen enzymes are now widely used by those who want to improve the look of their skin.
- Massage and suction treatments: Several sessions of massage and suction treatments like Lipomassage, which uses a rolling suction device and gathers and massages your skin, can be used to treat cellulite if it’s done on a regular basis.
What you need to buy to get rid of cellulite
M3 Naturals Anti Cellulite Massage Oil Infused with Collagen and Stem Cell
This moisturizing oil is made with natural ingredients that help break down unwanted fat cells in problem areas. The main ingredients, collagen and stem cells are known to make the skin supple and radiant and deliver anti-aging effects.
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Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment
This non-greasy body cream contains retinol, a key ingredient for treating cellulite, to increase cell regeneration that leads to firmer and smoother skin. The Paula’s Choice formula also contains antioxidants that work to plump and refresh the skin.
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C.S.M. Body Brush for Wet or Dry Brushing
Scrubbing this soft-bristled brush against your skin will clear away dead skin giving it a radiant appearance. The movement stimulates circulation and encourages collagen growth which may temporarily lead to smoother-looking skin.
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Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub
Massaging this caffeine-filled body scrub on the areas where you have cellulite can minimize its appearance. In addition to tightening the skin and stimulating lymphatic draining, caffeine dehydrates fat cells making cellulite look less visible.
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A skin-softening oil that contains a combination of anti-inflammatory extracts from plants like rosemary, ruscus and birch leaves along with hydrating cypress, grapefruit and jojoba oils. Massaging into your skin will help reduce the appearance of cellulite and provide a relaxing experience.
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Handheld-Cellulite Massager, Body Sculpting-Machine Full Body Massager Hand Held Back
A light weight electrical massager that can be used to shape any problem area on the body. It comes with four different massage heads and a button that controls the vibration speed.
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Just in time for summer, brand's newest amenity brightens guests' stays with on-the-spot compliments
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- They say, a smile is the quickest way to brighten a room. That's why today, in celebration of the official first day of summer, Days Inn® by Wyndham, the iconic hotel brand known for making days brighter, is releasing a new, limited-edition "complimentary" amenity: a pillow that offers compliments at the push of a button. Voiced by comedic actor Patrick Warburton, it might just be the world's "nicest" pillow.
Best known for iconic characters like Puddy on the hit NBC comedy Seinfeld, Buzz Lightyear on Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Joe Swanson on Family Guy, Warburton brings his signature baritone bravado to his newest role with Day Inn and its first-of-its-kind pillow, delivering witty, uplifting messages sure to make any guest smile. From compliments on travelers' awesome PJs to a delightfully playful serenade that gently wakes guests from their slumber—tenderly sung by Warburton—each pre-recorded message is an extra dose of sunshine designed to ready guests to head out and Seize the Days®.
"The absolute best part of any job in entertainment is getting the chance to make people laugh and smile, which is what made this project with Days Inn such a perfect fit," said Warburton. "I can't wait for guests to open their eyes after a great night's sleep and hear fun and unexpected compliments to help them start their day. It's officially my new favorite kind of pillow talk."
Compliments are scientifically proven to go a long way in brightening someone's day. In fact, a recent study from the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, shows they reduce stress, lift spirits, and give a sense of renewed confidence.
"Days Inn has been delivering smiles to guests for over 50 years and that's exactly what this pillow does," said John Henderson, president and brand leader, Days Inn by Wyndham. "From a warm friendly welcome and great comfy bed to free amenities like a light breakfast, inviting pool or fitness center, Wi-Fi and more, Days Inn is all about helping guests Seize the Days and our complimentary pillow is the perfect addition to help start the day off right."
The new Days Inn Complimentary Pillow is available at the following select cities and locations across the U.S., starting today and is expected to remain available through July 30, 2022:
- Anaheim, CA - Days Inn by Wyndham Anaheim at Disneyland Park
- Bernalillo, NM - Days Inn by Wyndham Bernalillo
- Brunswick, Maine - Days Inn Brunswick Bath Area
- Chattanooga, TN - Hotel Bo, Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
- Madison, WI - Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison
- Minneapolis, MN - Days Inn by Wyndham University Ave SE
- Mystic, CT - Days Inn by Wyndham Mystic
- Panama City, FL - Days Inn by Wyndham Panama City Beach/Ocean Front
- Pensacola, FL - Days Inn by Wyndham Pensacola - Historic Downtown
- San Antonio, TX - Days Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Northwest/Seaworld
Five pillows will be available at each participating hotel. Pillows are available at no cost and will be offered to guests during their stay on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last, limit one per room. For more information, visit www.daysinn.com/pillow.
About Days Inn by Wyndham
With 1,600 locations in over 20 countries, Days Inn by Wyndham is one of the largest, most well-recognized hotel brands in the world. Welcoming guests with a warm smile and a clean, inviting room, most locations offer fast, free Wi-Fi; complimentary light breakfast; swimming pool or fitness center; and more. Whether it's small town or downtown, a trip with family or a getaway with friends, count on Days Inn by Wyndham for a great stay paired with a little extra sunshine along the way. Seize The Days and book your next stay at www.daysinn.com. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. For development opportunities, visit www.wyndhamdevelopment.com.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with over 8,900 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of over 813,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 22 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 94 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
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Stefanie Petropoulos
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
+1 (973) 753-6590
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The best field service management software includes even more ways to get more work done.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FieldConnect continues to build upon the value in its revolutionary field service management software with powerful productivity and communication features through an advanced integration with XOi Technologies.
The XOi integration within FieldConnect provides customers with even more valuable tools that empower field service technicians everywhere. Features that include (and are not limited to): optical character recognition, live video chat, and new automated workflows. Our latest XOi enhancements help improve communications between back-office staff, dispatching, and technicians.
"With FieldConnect's advanced XOi integration, we're providing the ultimate end-to-end solution for field service businesses of all sizes. It's exciting to be able to provide even more value for our customers with these the latest features from the XOi team," says Robert Hughes, CEO at FieldConnect. "As times change, our customers continue to grow and expand their businesses. We want to make sure that FieldConnect serves as a catalyst for their growth while at the same time making good on our promise to provide continuous product improvements."
Learn More About FieldConnect's Latest XOi Enhancements »
About FieldConnect
FieldConnect delivers cutting-edge technology that allows companies to focus on better customer engagement and streamlined workflows with a software solution that allows customers to keep their preexisting ERP system. Businesses shouldn't have to fight their field service management software; FieldConnect's dedication to providing businesses with a "just works" software solution is only overshadowed by an unwavering commitment to provide second-to-none customer service. To learn more about FieldConnect's Field Service, visit https://fieldconnect.com.
About XOi
XOi Technologies, the leading provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, delivers innovative artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower field service teams to drive productivity, elevate customer experience and help close the skilled labor gap. Developed to meet the unique challenges of an industry traditionally underserved by technology, XOi equips field service professionals with groundbreaking technician-enablement tools, including remote support, visual documentation, immediate on-the-job insights and training resources, asset and team management functions, and a comprehensive knowledge base leveraging data from current and historical projects. With a proven record of innovation and demonstrated commitment to the hard-working men and women in the field service industries, XOi has distinguished itself as a pioneer in technician-focused solutions that bring efficiency, transparency, and expertise to every jobsite. For more information about XOi, visit https://xoi.io.
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Renowned Chief Says Body Camera Analytics Should Be Required Police Technology
CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truleo, the leading provider of automated body camera review and analysis technology for law enforcement, today announced that Chief Art Acevedo, who has served as the chief of police of the Houston Police Department, Austin Police Department, and Miami Police Department as well as the former president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, has signed on as a strategic advisor to guide the team working to improve trust in the police through body camera analytics.
Truleo analyzes police body camera videos using artificial intelligence to help promote police professionalism. The technology first transcribes the officer's and civilian's audio and then scores the police-civilian interaction based on the words, events, and outcome of the interaction. Truleo worked with FBI National Academy alumni to deconstruct professionalism and risk into eight components; formality, politeness, explanation, gratitude, profanity, directed profanity, threats, and insults. Each component is weighted and summed to return an overall score for either professionalism or risk. The result is a set of metrics that enable command staff to quickly mitigate risky officer behavior and surface objective, data-driven training examples that can be used to increase officer professionalism.
"Chief Acevedo firmly believes that good, two-way communication is vital for a successful community and steadily works to strengthen the bond between the community and its police department and he subscribes to law enforcement being a data driven, intelligence led process," said Anthony Tassone, CEO of Truleo. "I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with and learn from Chief Acevedo who is a national figure and authority on community policing."
"I have waited 20 years for a solution like Truleo's body camera analytics platform to provide unprecedented insights into police-civilian interactions to increase department accountability. The ability to measure an officer's level of professionalism and readiness to de-escalate should be a required risk management tool for every Chief of Police," said Chief Acevedo, Strategic Advisor. "I look forward to guiding Anthony and his innovative team to help form strategic partnerships with camera manufacturers, academia, mayors, city councils, civil rights organizations, and major city police departments across the country.
Truleo analyzes police body camera videos using artificial intelligence to help promote police professionalism. Truleo worked with FBI National Academy alumni to build the models that deconstruct officer's language into professionalism and risk metrics to help agencies promote best practices, train new officers, and mitigate risk. To learn more about Truleo's mission to improve trust in the police with body camera analytics, visit www.truleo.co.
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Evolution of SEI's Leadership Reinforces Strategic Focus on Driving Growth
OAKS, Pa., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced that Sanjay Sharma has been appointed to lead its Private Banking business segment. Sharma will be responsible for overall strategy and business growth through the delivery of comprehensive technology, operational, and investment solutions for U.S. and U.K. wealth management organizations. With more than 25 years of global experience in the financial services industry, he brings deep knowledge to capitalize on current and future technology, operational, and business trends.
Sharma has been with SEI for 14 years, previously serving as Chief Technology Officer and responsible for the global IT strategy, execution, and delivery of all of SEI's platforms and applications, including the SEI Wealth PlatformSM and SEI's cloud strategy. Prior to joining SEI, Sharma led a successful consulting business and held leadership positions overseeing revenue generation, market strategy, and global delivery at top-10 IT consulting companies.
"The financial services industry is enduring tremendous change, and with change comes opportunity. We're well positioned to help wealth management organizations navigate the challenges they're facing and transform their businesses to meet investors' demands. I'm thrilled to take on this new role and continue working alongside the incredible talent at SEI."
"We're focused on investing in our talent, reigniting our culture, and transforming growth, and the evolution of SEI is key to unlocking our potential. Sanjay's expertise in the technology and wealth management landscape will be invaluable to progressing our business strategy. There is a clear intersection of technology and business growth in today's wealth management market, and we believe that trend will only accelerate. Our success is driven by the strength of our workforce and leadership, and I'm confident Sanjay will continue to help position our company and our clients for success in seizing opportunities that drive future growth."
Sharma is currently a member of the Client Advisory Board for Digital for a global top-ten IT consulting firm, board member for the Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technology, Advisory Board member for a large venture capital firm, Advisory Board member for SEI Ventures, a member of the Advisory Board for SEI Diversity and Inclusion, and founding board member of Racial Justice Institution. He holds a master's degree in engineering, specializing in systems engineering, from the Indian Institute of Technology in Roorkee, India.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change, and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of March 31, 2022, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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Police find guns stashed ‘behind candy bars’ at gas stations in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46/Gray News) - Police in Atlanta reported at least seven separate incidences in 2022 where officers have recovered guns stashed inside gas stations and convenience stores.
“We often get consent to go inside and we remove guns from behind candy bars, in the cooler – areas where it’s been stashed to protect a drug trade that is operating out of there,” said Interim Police Chief Darin Schierbaum.
Schierbaum highlighted the recoveries as part of a quarterly report to the City Council’s Public Safety committee.
“Because a drug trade in your district is a ticking time bomb for violence and that is where we’re recovering those,” he said.
According to Schierbaum, Atlanta officers recovered more than 1,200 guns in 2022 – an increase of 11% compared to 2021.
A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department said these recoveries in gas stations are a part of proactive sweeps by K9 patrols.
Oftentimes members of the public will call the police, alerting them of potentially criminal activity happening at a gas station or convenience store, according to a department spokesperson.
Upon arrival, the suspected criminals have typically dispersed, but police have repeatedly recovered firearms and drugs left behind.
Schierbaum said that four of Atlanta’s 83 homicides this year occurred at gas stations; 76 of the 83 homicides were by the use of a firearm.
He said that compared to the first quarter of 2022, homicides decreased by 11% in the second quarter.
In addressing safety at gas stations, two local leaders have proposed new initiatives calling for enhanced security cameras at gas stations.
DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Atlanta City Councilmember Keisha Sean Waites, proposed legislation to address the violent and property crimes happening at gas stations.
“Anyone applying for a permit for a gas station in the city of Atlanta would be required to have cameras at their facility and store that data for 90 days,” Waites said, who will formally introduce her legislation before Atlanta’s Public Safety committee next week.
She said this legislation will not impact current gas stations.
“That footage would be able to aid and assist should we have any situation where we have property crimes or vandalism or burglaries,” she said.
Cochran-Johnson said Tuesday that her initiative must still be approved by the Board of Commissioners before it goes into action.
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Which Gilmore Girls gifts are best?
If you’re shopping for a fan of Gilmore Girls who just can’t get enough of the show, you might consider buying them Gilmore Girls-themed gifts. Whatever the occasion, you have plenty of options to choose from.
Set in the idyllic small town of Stars Hollow, the show centers around Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory Gilmore. Need Gilmore Girls gift ideas? Anything that features the two main characters, the town of Stars Hollow and their favorite haunt, Luke’s Diner, will go down as a treat.
Best Gilmore Girls gifts
WindowShopGal Stars Hollow “Autumn Festival” Travel Poster
In the show, the town of Stars Hollow is always hosting festivals and events, such as the Autumn Festival. This poster is designed in the style of a travel poster, but for this fictitious town from the Gilmore Girls universe. It’s beautifully drawn, and printed on quality paper. You can choose from four sizes — from 8 by 10 inches to 24 by 36 inches.
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Popfunk Classic Gilmore Girls Luke’s Diner Adult T-Shirt
This officially-licensed t-shirt features the Luke’s Diner logo. Fans of the show will be well-acquainted with this Stars Hollow institution and happy to receive a t-shirt celebrating it. Sizes range from small to 3x-large and it’s available in eight colors, including three tie dye options. Made from 100% cotton, these shirts are soft, comfortable and breathable.
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MontgomeryAndPennyCo Chilton Sweatshirt
Chilton was the private school that Rory attended for the first three seasons of Gilmore Girls. If you’re buying for someone who likes to show off their knowledge of the show — or who’s simply a big Rory fan — this Chilton sweatshirt is an excellent gift. It’s available in a range of color choices, and in sizes from small to 3x-large.
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BilblioMagicka Stars Hollow Autumn Festival Soy Candle
Jar candles make excellent small gifts, and this candle is a perfect choice for Gilmore Girls fans. It’s based around the imagined scents of the Stars Hollow Autumn Festival, with notes of apple, cinnamon and caramel. Not only is it related to Gilmore Girls, it’s a quality candle in its own right. It’s hand poured and made from 100% soy wax and it features an incredible scent.
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Gilmore Girls Luke’s Diner Loungewear Sleep Pants
There’s no better gift than one that promotes comfort. That’s what the Gilmore Girls pajama pants do, as their cotton/polyester blend makes for a comfortable, yet long-lasting product.
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WindowShopGal In Omnia Paratus Poster
This poster is based on an iconic moment from the season five episode, “You Jump, I Jump, Jack” in which Rory takes part in a stunt put on by the fictional Yale secret society, The Life and Death Brigade, while researching them for a college newspaper article. It features three figures holding umbrella’s mid-descent, along with the society’s motto, In Omnia Paratus. It’s a great subtle nod to the show, because only people who have watched it will know that it’s a piece of Gilmore Girls art.
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SuzysQTees Doose’s Market Natural Cotton Shopping Bag
In another nod to Gilmore Girls this cotton tote bag features the logo of another Stars Hollow institution, Doose’s Market. It’s available in either natural or black colors and the bag itself is sturdy and well-made. It’s the ideal gift for a Gilmore Girls fan who always brings a tote bag wherever they go.
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Gilmore Girls Stars Hollow Logo Sweatshirt
Featuring the phrase “Stars Hollow Founded in 1779,” this sweater pays homage to the fictional small town in which Gilmore Girls is set. This piece of officially-licensed Gilmore Girls merchandise is well-made and fits nicely. You can choose between two colors — navy and heather gray — and five sizes from small to 2x-large.
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WildMoonStores Gilmore Girls Autumn Festival Mug
Coffee plays a big part in the Gilmore Girls world, with both Rory and Lorelai seemingly drinking gallons of it. It seems fitting, then, to buy a mug for the Gilmore Girls fan in your life, so they can enjoy their coffee just as Rory and Lorelai did. This enameled stainless steel mug features a design representing the Stars Hollow Autumn festival, so it’s another nice piece of merchandise that isn’t obvious to everyone, but surely to the fans of the show.
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Fluffy Crate Hep Alien Concert Shirt
Are you buying for a Gilmore Girls fan who’s always wearing t-shirts of obscure bands most people have never heard of? Well, you can’t get much more obscure than a band that doesn’t even exist in the real world. This fictional band shirt references Rory’s best friend Lane’s band Hep Alien and their 2003 tour. It’s the perfect gift for a fan of Gilmore Girls who also loves music.
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Stars Hollow: An Adult Coloring and Activity Book by Caitlin Monachino
Adult coloring books help many people relax and provide a low-pressure way to be creative, but it’s easy to get bored of the same old designs. This adult coloring book features pages to color inspired by Gilmore Girls and also includes some fun activities, such as crosswords and bingo boards.
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TheFictionPhantom Mugs of Stars Hollow
This gorgeous poster features 12 mugs, each of which has a design inspired by some of Stars Hollow’s most memorable events. Events featured include the knitathon, the 24-hour dance marathon and the festival of living art and the snowman festival. What’s more, the use of mugs references the importance of coffee in Gilmore Girls.
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Washington Township voters to consider renewing road levy
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WASHINGTON TWP. – Township officials will ask voters on Nov. 8 to renew a 1.25-mill property tax for road maintenance.
The levy would generate $162,123 annually over its five-year life cycle. It cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 about $26 a year.
"We had it on five years ago, and it passed overwhelmingly," township Trustee Wayne Wallace said. "We have got pretty good response from our voting public."
Washington Township also has an existing 1.9-mill property tax for road maintenance. That tax is considered inside millage and is not presented to voters for approval. Township officials receive about $301,000 annually from the 1.9-mill property tax. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/30/washington-township-voters-consider-1-25-mill-levy-renewal/7768083001/ | 2022-06-30T13:09:32Z |
SILVER SPRING, Md., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on the steps it has taken, and will continue to take, to ensure that American consumers have access to safe and nutritious infant formula in the coming weeks and months.
"The FDA is working night and day to ensure that parents and caregivers can readily find safe and nutritious formula products for any child who needs it," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "I have personally spoken with infant formula manufacturers over the past several weeks and all have significantly increased their production efforts, which is resulting in more supply that will be available on stores shelves moving forward."
FDA Flexibilities Have Resulted in Approximately 365 Million Bottles Worth of Infant Formula
In the past month, the FDA has issued enforcement discretion letters for the importation of the infant formula products from six countries, with a total estimated quantity of 17 million cans, or about 365 million full-size, 8-ounce bottles. These products have already started to hit the U.S. market and more will appear on store shelves over the coming weeks and months.
Consumers should have confidence that the infant formula that is being imported to the U.S. through this process involved a thorough review of the information provided by the companies, including details about the product's nutritional adequacy and safety, microbiological testing results, labeling information, and importantly, details about the manufacturing facility's food safety production practices and inspection history.
Agency Continues Regular Inspections of Infant Formula Facilities
The FDA takes its responsibility seriously to ensure the foods we eat are safe and meet our rigorous standards for quality and safety – this is particularly true for infant formula. While the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires the agency to inspect domestic food facilities at least once every 3 to 5 years, the FDA has a policy of annually inspecting infant formula manufacturers because the products serve as the sole source of nutrition for some of our most vulnerable consumers.
This goal of annual surveillance inspections of these facilities has consistently been met over the years with the exception of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA continued to inspect facilities, including infant formula facilities. In fact, we inspected six firms in fiscal year 2020 (Oct. 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2020), including several during the height of the pandemic in the summer and fall of 2020. In order to develop a prioritized list of firms to inspect throughout 2021, the FDA evaluated the firms that we did not inspect in 2020 to focus on firms that met certain risk criteria, including a firm's inspection history, hazard signals such as consumer complaints, and other factors.
While the agency postponed certain food surveillance inspections during the pandemic, the FDA resumed its annual surveillance inspection schedule for infant formula facilities beginning in July 2021. In fiscal year 2021 (Oct. 1, 2020 - Sept. 30, 2021), we prioritized inspections of infant formula firms, conducting 16 domestic inspections throughout the year; including Abbott, Mead Johnson, Gerber, and Nestle. Since the start of fiscal year 2022 (Oct. 1, 2021), we have conducted 10 domestic infant formula inspections and one foreign, including Abbott, Mead Johnson, and Gerber.
Importantly, it is a firm's responsibility to ensure the consistent quality and safety of the products they produce. In addition to our oversight work, the FDA stresses the importance of a company's quality systems and culture. Ultimately, when problems are found it is the responsibility of the firm to correct those issues to keep consumers safe.
Latest Update on Certain Specialty, Metabolic Infant Formula Being Released by Abbott on a Case-by-Case Basis
The FDA is continuing to work to ensure infants and individuals with medical conditions who rely on certain specialty, amino acid-based and metabolic infant formula products have access to these life-sustaining products. Some of these products have been available on a case-by-case basis from Abbott Nutrition over the last several months because the risk of not having access to them could significantly worsen underlying medical conditions and in some cases pose life-threatening risks.
To date, this case-by-case release has provided life-sustaining products to more than 2,411 infants and individuals in need, and more than 280,000 containers of additional product remain accessible to those in need. The products are available on a case-by-case basis to patients, hospitals and institutions by calling Abbott Nutrition at 1-800-881-0876.
Abbott Nutrition tested certain product lots that Abbott has held in storage since the FDA's Feb. 17 warning and the company's voluntary recall due to concerns that they were manufactured under insanitary conditions. These products have now undergone enhanced batch testing and the company reports none of the batches tested positive for Cronobacter, a bacterium that can cause severe foodborne illness primarily in infants. The enhanced testing provides further safety assurances to those seeking access to these products.
It's important to note that even with the enhanced batch product testing being completed, the agency continues to recommend that parents and caregivers seeking access to these products first work with their child's medical provider to determine whether comparable products or other changes to feeding practices may be an appropriate substitute.
If comparable, alternative products are not available or appropriate, parents and caregivers using these products should consider following the FDA and CDC's most current advice on how to reduce the possibility of a Cronobacter infection. Because powdered formula is not sterile and can also be contaminated in homes, it is advised to wash hands with soap and water, especially before preparing bottles and feeding. Ensuring all surfaces and feeding items are clean when preparing infant formula will also reduce the potential for possible contamination.
Abbott's Sturgis Facility Update and Prior Inspections at the Facility
Abbott recently announced that recent severe weather and rainfall resulted in flooding in areas of the Sturgis facility on Monday, June 13. While this is an unfortunate setback and a reminder that natural weather events can also cause unforeseen supply chain disruptions, Abbott is working quickly to assess the damage and will be reporting its progress to the agency in the days ahead. We will return to the facility and work closely with Abbott so that the Sturgis facility can restart producing safe and quality formula products as quickly as possible.
Making sure that parents and caregivers have access to both safe and available infant formula remains a top priority for the FDA, and our teams are working night and day to help make that happen.
Separately, given the overwhelming public interest in the FDA's prior inspections of the Sturgis facility, the FDA is also releasing establishment inspection reports for several previous Abbott inspections.
As previously reported, during our 2019 and 2021 inspections, the agency collected and tested samples of finished products. These samples tested negative for pathogens. During these inspections, it was determined the firm had found batches of Cronobacter contaminated finished product and had taken the appropriate action to destroy three batches, two in 2019 and one in 2020, before distribution.
Our most recent inspection in January 2022 was a for cause inspection due to consumer complaints of infant illnesses following consumption of infant formula produced at Abbott's Sturgis facility.
Agency Review of Abbott Infant Formula Consumer Complaints
The work the FDA does to make sure the foods we eat are safe is constant. This work includes ongoing surveillance of every consumer complaint it receives about the products the agency regulates. To date, the FDA has reviewed and investigated a total of 129 complaints associated with Abbott Nutrition formula products. Of these, 119 complaints were reported after Abbott voluntarily recalled product on February 17.
The FDA has previously reported its review of complaints related to nine infant deaths. Only two were associated with the Abbott Nutrition Sturgis plant investigation, and despite extensive investigation the evidence does not rule in or rule out a definitive link between these infant deaths and the product produced at Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis plant.
The agency was notified of one additional consumer complaint on June 10, 2022, that resulted in an infant death in January 2022. The agency has initiated an investigation, given that the complaint referenced that the infant had consumed an Abbott product. However, the investigation of this most recent consumer complaint is in its preliminary stages and the agency will provide an update as it learns more.
Additional Resources:
- Infant Formula Information and Ongoing FDA Efforts to Increase Supply
- Help Prevent Cronobacter Illness: Prepare and Store Powdered Infant Formula Safely
- Enforcement Discretion to Manufacturers to Increase Infant Formula Supplies
- HHS.gov/formula
- HHS.gov/news
- FDA Investigation of Cronobacter Infections: Powdered Infant Formula (February 2022)
- Powdered Infant Formula Recall: What to Know
- CDC Information on Cronobacter Infection and Infants
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 5, 2021 to March 22, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 19, 2022
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Learn more about your recoverable losses in OKTA:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Okta, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Okta you have until July 19, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Okta securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the OKTA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/okta-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29917&from=4.
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US health secretary tests positive for COVID on Germany trip
BERLIN (AP) — President Joe Biden’s top health official tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the latest member of his Cabinet to be infected with the virus.
U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive while visiting Berlin, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services said. Becerra, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, was experiencing mild symptoms.
HHS spokeswoman Sarah Lovenheim said he will continue to work in isolation in Berlin.
Becerra was last at the White House last Thursday. He is not considered a close contact of Biden.
Becerra was in Berlin for a meeting of health ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Thursday and Friday. The meeting’s focus is on drawing lessons from the coronavirus pandemic, protecting the vulnerable and unvaccinated from COVID-19, and how to ease the strain on health systems.
On Tuesday, Becerra met with Germany’s health minister, Karl Lauterbach. He separately met the head of Germany’s disease control agency, Lothar Wieler, two of the country’s top virus experts and the management of Berlin’s biggest hospital, Charite.
None of their offices immediately responded to requests for comment.
Pictures posted on social media of the meetings with Wieler showed the men standing close together outside without masks, but wearing masks while indoors.
Prior to Berlin, Becerra attended a meeting of health ministers in Bali, Indonesia.
A wave of coronavirus cases has spread recently through Washington’s political class, infecting Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, White House staffers and lawmakers including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Jovē is Putting the 'Skin' in National (Skin) Hydration Day with a Series of Exciting Social Giveaways and the Ultimate Hotel and Spa Getaway Sweepstake
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark National Hydration Day, taking place each year on June 23, Jovē will launch the Jovē Summer Refresh Campaign to educate consumers about the importance of skin and cellular hydration — what the brand refers to as Deep Hydration® — particularly as it relates to the skin during summer months when temperatures rise, layers of clothing are shed and outdoor activities become intensified.
Jovē is encouraging consumers to take a 7-day Hydration Challenge this summer to experience the benefits of Deep Hydration® for the skin and throughout the body. Jovē not only provides ultra-hydration for the skin from the inside out, but with averaging a consumption of at least one liter a day of Jovē, consumers may experience supple skin, improved complexion, flushed toxins, more energy, and better sleep amongst a number of wellness benefits.
Since water makes up nearly 60% of body composition, the best way to maintain optimal health and smooth, supple skin is to stay properly hydrated. Drinking copious amounts of water may sound like a simple solution, but unfortunately the body can expel that water as waste before optimal skin and cellular hydration has occurred. Here's where Jovē comes in.
To support the initiative, consumers can follow the brand's social media channels - @drinkjove on Instagram and Drink Jovē on Facebook - to enter fun giveaways all summer long. Jovē will give away over $10,000 in prizes during their seasonal social media campaign, with the theme of 'Jovē's Summer Refresh' this year. The signature campaign is one that Jovē reintroduces during the summer and fall seasons each year with the goal of introducing Jovē to new consumers and building community through fun mini-giveaways. Jovē's Summer Refresh Hydration Challenge will officially kick-off on June 29.
"We love taking this breakthrough science that serves as the foundation of Jovē water and communicating it in fun and engaging ways," says Tammy Hobbs, Jovē's Chief Executive Officer. "Cellular hydration is essential for healthy skin and we hope to engage our consumers in a way that helps demonstrate how they can feel and look their best by making Jovē the daily drink of their choice this summer."
To end a summer of fun giveaways, Jovē has partnered with the beautiful Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences for an exciting sweepstakes. Three lucky winners will win a 3-night getaway to Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences including a roundtrip flight, resort stay and spa package for two guests. Located in the destination of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Vista Encantada's luxurious suites provide an exclusive and tranquil retreat for guests seeking to recharge and indulge in a place that helps disconnect and then reconnect to what really matters. The sweepstake will launch on July 5 and run through August 6. Consumers are encouraged to follow Jovē on social media in preparation for the sweepstakes.
Through their proprietary ACH Technology® (Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology) Jovē increases alkalinity with an exclusive patented essential mineral, liquid silica, that not only supports hair, skin, and nail strength, but overall wellness. Jovē water is also charged with an abundance of electrons, a primary source of energy, for a water that's smooth, refreshing and deeply hydrating. Up to 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, and feeling irritable, sluggish, having dull and dry skin and poor sleep can all be associated with dehydration. The level of hydration in the body can decline as we age, but by drinking truly hydrating water, the body benefits at the cellular level. Cellular hydration supports mitochondria (the power plant of cells), cellular metabolism and the release of cellular waste. Jovē is clinically shown to provide skin and cellular hydration and drinking Jovē water leads to a happy body and healthy skin.
Jovē is a new premium Alkaline water made with ACH Technology® (Advanced Cellular Hydration) that is clinically shown to provide proper skin and cellular hydration in support of healthy, vibrant living. Jovē is infused with an exclusive patented liquid silica, an essential mineral that increases alkalinity and is then charged with an abundance of electrons, a primary source of energy. This combination of science and nature has led to the creation of the smooth and refreshing taste of Jovē. Jovē bottles and caps are 100% recyclable. To show its commitment to being part of responsible use and processing of plastic, Jovē has partnered with TerraCycle to support the responsible use of plastic and cleaning of our oceans. Jovē is currently available in-store at Publix, Giant Food Stores and Earth Fare and online at Amazon. Follow @drinkjove on Instagram and Facebook. For more information, visit drinkjove.com.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DyAnsys, Inc., has announced that Primary Relief, a percutaneous electrical neurostimulation device, has been clearedto treat pain following a Caesarean-section (C-section).
The percutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (PENS) system can be used for up to three days for symptomatic relief of post-operative pain following a C-section delivery.
"This device has been shown to make a difference for patients, effectively relieving pain without reliance on opioids or other analgesics. This is a significant advancement in providing options to women," said DyAnsys Chief Executive Srini Nageshwar. "We look forward to connecting with physicians and hospitals to providing this alternative to their patients."
The wearable, battery-operated device is designed to administer periodic low level electrical pulses to the ear over 72 hours from the activation of the device. The electrical pulses are delivered to branches of the cranial nerves on the ear through a wire assembly and stimulation needles.
The effectiveness of the device was demonstrated in a single-center, double arm, randomized, controlled, parallel assignment prospective study involving 44 participants who underwent C-section delivery. The analysis showed that minimally invasive nerve stimulation intervention using Primary Relief device reduced the pain score faster than the standard analgesics. No additional opioid analgesics were required. No complications or adverse events were observed in any of the participants during the study period.
The nonclinical testing of Primary Relief device included biocompatibility testing, electrical safety (electromagnetic compatibility and safety), performance bench testing and software verification and validation.
DyAnsys offers two companion PENS devices - First Relief, with FDA clearance for the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain, and Drug Relief, with FDA clearance as an aid to drug withdrawal.
DyAnsys Inc. is a global company headquartered in California with subsidiaries in Switzerland and India. DyAnsys provides advanced medical diagnostic and monitoring systems to clinicians in individual practices and hospitals. DyAnsys, ANSiscope. First Relief, Primary Relief and Drug Relief are registered trademarks, of DyAnsys, Inc.
Website: www.dyansys.com
For more information, contact Srini Nageshwar, (888) 950-4321
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Padres: No cancer found during Bob Melvin’s prostate surgery
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres say no cancer was found when manager Bob Melvin had prostate surgery this week. The team says Melvin is recovering at home after being released from the hospital. He had surgery on Wednesday. Melvin said earlier this week that he didn’t think he had cancer, but the doctors wouldn’t know until the surgery. He said he hoped to miss only the first six games of the team’s forthcoming nine-game trip, which started in Atlanta and continues through Philadelphia and San Francisco. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/13/padres-no-cancer-found-during-bob-melvins-prostate-surgery/ | 2022-05-14T00:44:50Z |
- Consolidated revenue in the second quarter of 2022 increased by 190% compared to same prior-year period
- Total revenue for H1 2022 amounted to KRW 5.48 billion, or 82.5% of the total revenue of last year
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX: 328130.KQ), a global provider of AI-powered cancer solutions, today announced strong financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022.
"Through a strong overseas performance in the first half of this year, Lunit achieved more than 80% of last year's total sales within the first half of 2022," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. "With more partnerships to come and the annual health examination season coming up in the third and fourth quarters, we expect our revenue to increase significantly during the second half of the year."
Reporting under a consolidated basis, Lunit recorded a cumulative revenue of KRW 5.48 billion for the first half of 2022, reaching 82.5% of total sales for the previous year. H1 revenue for 2022 more than tripled compared to the same prior-year period (KRW 1.42 billion) and the proportion of overseas sales jumped from 66.8% to 84.3% year-over-year.
Lunit's second quarter 2022 revenue was KRW 2.51 billion, up 190% from the prior-year period (KRW 863 million), among which overseas revenue accounted for 80.6%.
About Lunit
Lunit is a medical AI software company devoted to developing AI solutions for precision diagnostics and treatment support, mainly focused on conquering cancer.
Lunit has partnered with global medical device giants such as GE Healthcare, Philips, and FujiFilm. The company also focuses on its biomarker business through an exclusive partnership with Guardant Health, a leading global liquid biopsy company.
Lunit has earned international recognition for its unprecedented, state-of-the-art AI technology. More than half of its employees are research and development (R&D) specialists, with more than 12 medical doctors working as full-time staff.
Lunit's flagship products are Lunit INSIGHT and Lunit SCOPE. The FDA-cleared and CE-marked Lunit INSIGHT series provide AI-powered detection of chest abnormalities and breast cancer with 96-99% accuracy. As of March 2022, Lunit INSIGHT products are being used in approximately 600 medical sites in more than 40 countries. Lunit SCOPE series provide AI detection and analytics for tissue data, quantifying key features and scores that enhance elevated response prediction for immunotherapy. By receiving CE Mark in April 2022, Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 TPS has been officially approved for deployment and use in European pathology practices.
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Cloud-hosted platform delivers significant gains for California provider.
GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eRAD, a subsidiary of RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT), announced today that Open System Imaging, based in Palm Desert, Calif., has deployed eRAD's Radiology Information System (RIS), Patient Portal and RADAR, its secure clinical communications platform. eRAD is a leading provider of standards-based, web-centric radiology image and data management solutions.
Open System Imaging (OSI) has three imaging centers in southern California and a fourth location in the northern part of the state. The search for a new RIS platform began when OSI's previous vendor dropped support for its system. "We utilized the legacy system for six or seven years and performed extensive research in making the decision to implement a new solution," said Ken Bishop, Chief Executive Officer and founder of OSI. "One deciding factor was that eRAD is radiology-specific and is designed to address the specific needs of outpatient imaging centers like ours. The system fulfills all of our requirements, inclusive of the most advanced features in the industry. We take comfort that we can rely on the eRAD team to provide ongoing support and keep us current with new features as the industry evolves."
OSI's information technology team is tasked with handling distributed operations across the state, which can add complexity to its processes. OSI leveraged eRAD's cloud-hosting option for the RIS to eliminate the burden of maintaining and upgrading software and hardware. At its data center, eRAD manages the server hardware, long and short-term storage, and HIPAA-compliant disaster recovery solutions so customers like OSI have maximum system uptime and efficiency. Technical support and business continuity are incorporated, which enables OSI to limit its capital outlay and focus on its top priority—patient care.
"The cloud hosting was a primary driver in our selection of eRAD," said Bishop. "We avoid the cost and complexity of having to invest in equipment and maintain our own servers, and we gain the benefit of the latest functionality. Relieving us of that burden is very important to us. The comprehensive hosted-server option makes operations much simpler for our I.T. team. eRAD assumes that responsibility."
OSI worked closely with eRAD to ensure a smooth implementation, including integration with other systems. "Our I.T. director was very pleased with eRAD's effectiveness in building the interfaces with our PACS," said Bishop. "From training to go-live, we had no major issues. I've done a deployment like this two or three times in my career, and this was definitely the smoothest."
Dave Cunningham, VP of Sales for eRAD, added, "Above all, Open Systems Imaging is very committed to its patient communities. OSI strives to make a difference for every patient who arrives at its centers. We at eRAD understand OSI's business and its goals very well, and we have tailored the eRAD workflow to meet OSI's objectives. Our RIS, Patient Portal, and patient communications platform will enable OSI to see a concrete difference in the way it delivers care. We are pleased to begin this partnership with OSI."
Open System Imaging was established in 1995 and was the first radiology provider in the Coachella Valley to offer "open" MRI. OSI also provides high-field MRI, CT, and ultrasound services. OSI's experienced professionals are committed to the highest-quality care delivery for all patients.
For more information, visit www.opensystemimaging.com
eRAD offers a complete suite of workflow solutions for the imaging industry. Its EHR-Certified RIS, web-based PACS, and multi-site workflow solutions are used by teleradiology businesses, specialty reading groups, multi-site reading groups, hospitals, and outpatient imaging centers. With over 500 installations in the U.S. and abroad, eRAD's products are available as cloud-based hosted solutions, or as in-house enterprise solutions. For more information, visit www.erad.com.
RadNet, Inc. is the leading national provider of freestanding, fixed-site diagnostic imaging services in the United States based on the number of locations and annual imaging revenue. RadNet has a network of 351 owned and/or operated outpatient imaging centers. RadNet's core markets include California, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, Arizona, and New York. In addition, RadNet provides radiology information technology solutions and other related products and services to customers in the diagnostic imaging industry. Together with affiliated radiologists, and inclusive of full-time and per diem employees and technicians, RadNet has approximately 9,400 employees.
For more information, visit www.radnet.com.
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LEESBURG, Va., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AM LLC (AM), a public health solutions and health IT firm serving local, state, and federal agencies, announced that it has been recognized on The Washington Post's Top Workplaces 2022 list. The list recognizes 200 Washington-area firms rated internally by their employees to be the best place to work in the region.
"AM LLC is honored to be named as one of The Washington Post's 2022 Top Workplaces, recognizing our mission-driven organization dedicated to helping communities nationwide overcome public health challenges," said Dan Gabriel, CEO of AM LLC. "We would not be where we are today without our hard-working, rapidly growing team who step in at a moment's notice to deliver innovative solutions across the country that aim to preserve health for all."
The Washington Post's Top Workplaces list is open to any private, public, government or nonprofit employer in the Washington-D.C. area with 50 or more workers. Energage, The Post's survey partner, asks employees to rate their organizations on a seven-point scale – from strongly disagree to strongly agree – on 24 management and leadership quality statements.
AM LLC is a public health solutions and health IT firm that has been providing mission-critical guidance to local, state, and federal agencies for over ten years. They specialize in developing and implementing evidence-based practices, innovative technologies, and exceptional program management for the communities, schools, and partner agencies they serve. AM offers a full range of prevention strategies and solutions—contact tracing, testing, vaccination, and program evaluation.
Mission-critical services include rapid staff deployment, technology infrastructure setup, stakeholder and community-based organizations collaboration, outreach, and referral campaigns, and data analysis and reporting. AM has a proven track record in the rapid deployment of a well-qualified, highly motivated workforce that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic make-up of the communities they serve.
Counties, states, or K-12 partners that are interested in partnering with AM for COVID-19 mitigation, or other health solutions support, should contact Dr. Christopher Orlea at c.orlea@amllc.co.
AM LLC was purpose-built to work with partners addressing large-scale public health challenges. AM LLC can design and quickly deploy tailored and scalable workforce solutions to help your organization with all aspects of contact tracing, testing, and vaccine programming. Learn more at https://amllc.co/.
Media Contact: Alexandra Phelps | amllc@pinkston.co | 703-966-0831
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Humane Society of Sarasota County hoping someone comes to aid of senior pup in need of TLC
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Humane Society of Sarasota County is hoping someone will provide a warm and loving home for Pioneer.
10-year-old Pioneer has been diagnosed with cancer after terminal mast cell tumors that metastasized in his chest. While his caretakers say he is still a spunky, happy guy, they are unsure of how long he has left.
The Humane Society of Sarasota County says Pioneer has quality of life, and they are hoping someone out there will be willing to adopt or hospice foster Pioneer for the remainder of his days so he can enjoy the comfort of a home and family. We want him to spend the rest of his life away from the confines of a kennel.
“Pioneer is one of our “TLC” medical cases which means his medical treatment to keep him comfortable during the rest of his days will be covered by the Humane Society,” reads a post from the group.
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Del Rio defends comparing George Floyd protests to Capitol riots
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders assistant coach Jack Del Rio defended a recent tweet comparing the protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
When asked Wednesday about how players might react to it, the defensive coordinator said he was asking a “simple question” why the summer of 2020 protests were not receiving the same scrutiny.
“People’s livelihoods are being destroyed, businesses are being burned down, no problem,” Del Rio said. “And then we have a dust-up at the Capitol, nothing burned down, and we’re going to make that a major deal. I just think it’s kind of two standards.”
His comments followed a post to Twitter Monday night in which he said, “Would love to understand ‘the whole story’ about why the summer of riots, looting, burning and the destruction of personal property is never discussed but this is ???” He was responding to a tweet about the Congressional hearings into Jan. 6.
Del Rio and coach Ron Rivera say they aren’t concerned how that opinion will go over among players, many of whom are Black and spoke out about police brutality and racism in the wake of Floyd’s killing two years ago.
“If they are and they want to talk about it, I’d talk about it with anybody,” Del Rio said. “No problem. At any time. But they’re not. I’m just expressing myself and I think we all as Americans have a right to express ourselves, especially if you’re being respectful. I’m being respectful.”
Cornerback Kendall Fuller, who is Black, said he was not aware of Del Rio’s tweet. After a reporter read it to him, Fuller said: “I don’t have a reaction right now. If I have a reaction, a feeling, towards something, I’ll express that with him.”
Del Rio, 59, has posted conservative opinions to his verified Twitter account numerous times since joining Rivera’s staff in Washington in 2020.
“Anything that I ever say or write, I’d be comfortable saying or writing in front of everybody that I work with, players and coaches,” he said after an offseason workout. “I express myself as an American. We have that ability. I love this country and I believe what I believe and I’ve said what I want to say. Every now and then, there’s some people that get offended by it.”
Rivera, who hired Rivera to run Washington’s defense, said he would not discuss anything he talks to his staff about.
“Everybody’s entitled to their opinion, though,” Rivera said. “If it ever becomes an issue or a situation, we’ll have that discussion. Right now, it’s something that I will deal with when it comes up.”
Defensive captain Jonathan Allen told NBC Sports Washington: “I don’t care about his opinion. As long as he shows up every day and he works hard, that’s what I want from my defensive coordinator.”
Del Rio played 11 NFL seasons as a linebacker from 1985-95. He has coached in the league since 1997, including stints as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003-11 and Oakland Raiders from 2015-17.
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3 bodies found after 911 caller reports blood seeping from condo
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) - Police officers responding to a 911 call found three people dead in a Florida condominium in what is being investigated as a domestic dispute.
Police found three people dead Sunday night inside a unit at Paradise Cove Condominiums in West Palm Beach. Neighbors noticed a heavy police presence around 10 p.m.
“The parking lot was all yellow tape, and there were a lot of police officers, police cars, firetrucks, paramedics,” neighbor Everett Hamilton said.
Police say they responded to a welfare check at the condominium after a 911 caller said there was blood seeping from inside the home. The first officers on scene discovered the bodies of a 37-year-old man, a 32-year-old woman and a third person.
Police say they found a gun in one of the bedrooms.
“It’s very disappointing to know that somebody lost their life. A lot of collateral damage. I’m sure a lot of people involved, family members and loved ones,” Hamilton said.
Police are still investigating what led up to the killings but are calling it a case of domestic violence. Officers say there were no signs of forced entry, and the three people killed were all residents of the condo.
“Disbelief, that’s my first thought. But my first reaction is fear,” neighbor Immanuel Smith said. “I feel like I can’t get away from the gun violence. I moved from a violent area to move back into a violent area.”
The medical examiner is still finding the causes of death.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") for the third quarter of 2022, in the amount of $0.4765625 per share (the "Series C Preferred Dividend"). In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.125% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock") for the third quarter of 2022, in the amount of $0.4453125 per share (the "Series D Preferred Dividend"). Finally, the Board of Directors has also authorized and the Company has declared a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") for the month of September 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $15.00 per share (the "Series B Preferred Dividend"), as well as a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series T Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series T Preferred Stock") for the month of September 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $0.384375 per share (the "Series T Preferred Dividend").
The Series C Preferred Dividend, the Series D Preferred Dividend, the Series B Preferred Dividend and the Series T Preferred Dividend will each be payable in cash on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 to Series C Preferred stockholders, Series D Preferred stockholders, Series B Preferred stockholders and Series T Preferred stockholders of record (respectively) as of Friday, September 23, 2022.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on developing and acquiring a diversified portfolio of institutional-quality highly amenitized live/work/play apartment communities in demographically attractive knowledge economy growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through value-add improvements to properties and to operations. BRG has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.bluerockresidential.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company's actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the potential adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance of the Company and its tenants, partners and employees, as well as the real estate market and the global economy and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company and its tenants, partners and employees will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact (including governmental actions that may vary by jurisdiction, such as mandated business closing; stay-at-home orders; limits on group activity; and actions to protect residential tenants from eviction), and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, including national and local employment rates and the corresponding impact on the Company's tenants' ability to pay their rent on time or at all, among others. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 11, 2022, and subsequent filings by the Company with the SEC. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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The project44 platform now delivers visibility for all rail movements across Europe, and enhances end-to-end intermodal visibility for barge freight
CHICAGO, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- project44, the leading supply chain visibility platform, today announced its acquisition of Potsdam-based Synfioo, provider of the most comprehensive visibility and ETA platform for rail freight data in Europe. Through this deal, project44 has also extended its barge visibility for inland waterway segments across the continent.
Synfioo's visibility and ETA capabilities are a natural addition to project44's multi-modal visibility platform used by leading shippers, LSPs and carriers. With Synfioo, project44 will provide customers with unrivalled end-to-end data to facilitate faster on-time deliveries and more accurate ETAs, as well as low-carbon rail and barge shipping in Europe.
"Europe's rail infrastructure was developed nearly 200 years ago and was not built for the cross-border trade that exists today," said Marian Pufahl, former CEO & co-Founder of Synfioo. "Our platform brings together a proprietary infrastructure network and freight forwarder information to offer the most comprehensive rail freight data for Europe. Now as project44, we will continue to drive data harmonisation between the various rail networks and provide unrivalled visibility to our customers."
Through the acquisition, project44's European rail network now provides the following capabilities:
- Comprehensive visibility of all cargo rail movements across European countries
- IoT-enabled rail tracking combined with proprietary data, and direct integration to all of Europe's rail infrastructure networks for granular visibility
- Visibility of over 99% of European rail volume, including wagon-level tracking for 90% of rail cars, to ensure visibility for every customer shipment
- Intermodal end-to-end rail data combined with machine learning algorithms offering the most precise rail journey ETAs and customer delivery times
project44 has also enhanced its barge visibility capabilities as part of this acquisition, to provide granular, accurate visibility of vital inland waterway segments across Europe. Customers can now harness specialised data science techniques, combined with real-time satellite tracking, to ensure the most accurate visibility of inland waterways.
Key features include:
- Intelligent asset-matching technology which extends visibility coverage, using data science-based techniques to track individual barges in real-time, without requiring traditional identifying information
- Dynamic routing models that offer accurate ETAs, as well as intermodal end-to-end movements that include barge segments
- Sophisticated water depth modelling and inland waterway data sources which enable carriers to assess load capacity, maximise on-time deliveries and avoid delays for shippers and LSPs
"By acquiring Synfioo, we've not only expanded the breadth and depth of our visibility platform, but also added European tech talent and expertise to our rapidly growing international team, which is now well over 400 exceptional team members," said Renaud-Houri, EVP International at project44. "Shippers, LSPs and carriers aren't alone in navigating the complex European market, with project44's platform making it easier than ever to improve ETAs, reduce costs, maximise on-time deliveries and mitigate bottlenecks. Most importantly, this level of visibility will help more companies to harness sustainable, low-carbon rail and barge shipping, which will play a vital role in helping Europe meet its net-zero ambitions."
What Our Customers Say
"We started our journey with project44 in 2021 to help us deliver global visibility and improve the accuracy of our ETAs. This information is essential to our customer commitment of responsive logistics," said Xavier Bour, Global Ground & Rail Leader at CEVA Logistics. "With rail transportation representing a critical part of our global network and our sustainability strategy, enhanced capabilities and rail coverage would further help CEVA and our customers achieve our goals."
To learn more about project44's recent growth and momentum, visit project44's website.
project44 is on a mission to make supply chains work. As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 operates the world's most trusted end-to-end visibility platform that tracks more than 1 billion shipments annually for over 1,000 of the leading brands, including top companies in manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, and oil, chemical & gas. Using project44, shippers and carriers across the globe drive greater predictability, resiliency, and sustainability.
The undisputed leader in the market, project44 was named the Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, #1 in FreightWaves FreightTech 2022, the Customer's Choice in Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer report. project44 is headquartered in Chicago with a diverse team spanning 17 global offices. To learn more, visit www.project44.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bardeen.ai, a leading provider of "automation for all" tools, today announced an oversubscribed $15.3 million Series A funding round led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors 468 Capital and FirstMark Capital and leading angel investors. The Series A quickly follows Bardeen's launch from stealth earlier this year with strong adoption and growth of its category-defining proactive automation platform. With this latest funding round, Bardeen has raised a total of $18.8 million from leading technology investors and angels to help accelerate its mission to bring automation to everyone.
Over the last decade, there has been an explosion of workplace collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, ClickUp and hundreds of others that have become increasingly important in remote and hybrid working realities. However, users have often been left with the time-consuming and mind-numbing task of constantly switching between those apps and moving data across them, many times each day. With Bardeen, users can automate these tasks to maximize efficiency and create space to focus on real work.
"Most of us [knowledge workers] waste a large part of our working day with highly repetitive tasks or copy-pasting information from one tab to another," said Pascal Weinberger, co-founder and CEO of Bardeen.ai. "We built Bardeen to remove these time-sinks and give users the superpower to automate workflows with just one click. Repetitive tasks that can be done by machines should be done by machines."
Bardeen's easy-to-use platform helps orchestrate repetitive workflows across apps. Users simply download the Bardeen browser extension and select from a broad range of pre-built automations the tasks they want to automate, such as copying information from apps into a spreadsheet, scraping data from the web, and reminding participants about an upcoming meeting. They can also create their own custom automation workflows or modify pre-built ones to fit their exact needs. Since its launch in February 2022, Bardeen has grown its monthly active user base by 4x to more than 20,000.
"In the past decade browsers have turned into powerful and feature-rich development platforms," said Artem Harutyunyan, co-founder and CTO at Bardeen.ai. "Now is the time to leverage these advances to build a new kind of an automation experience and make it effortlessly available to everyone."
Bardeen's platform comes with integrations to the most commonly used tools like G-Suite, Jira, Slack, Trello, Notion, Airtable, ClickUp, Coda and more, including its own built-in tools like a powerful website data scraper and AI modules for OCR, text-to-speech etc. The platform ships with hundreds of pre-built "Playbooks" which can be instantly used by anyone to automate their workflows with just one click. Users can also easily customize or build their own Playbook from scratch to share with their friends and colleagues.
Praveen Akkiraju, Managing Director at Insight Partners, is joining Bardeen's board. "In a cloud native world, Bardeen is finally democratizing automation by enabling end users to leverage the power of a no-code workflow builder in the browser," said Akkiraju. "Today's digital workers use a range of SaaS productivity applications which create silos that Bardeen is able to bridge as it dramatically increases worker and team productivity. Pascal and Artem not only bring a deep understanding of the problem space—they are truly passionate about helping end users leverage automation to transform the nature of their work. We at Insight couldn't be more excited to join them on the company's growth journey."
"In just a few months since launch, Bardeen has emerged as a strong new entrant in the no-code stack," said Matt Turck, Managing Director at FirstMark Capital. "As everyone's job continues to become ever more digital, the ability to automate one's workflows will become a standard competency that every professional will need to possess just like collaborating in Notion or sharing data using Airtable etc. It's amazing to work with such talented leaders like Pascal and Artem".
"Exceptional extension with an exceptional team to back it. I couldn't give a more glowing review to both the team that made this possible as well as the near limitless potential of the application to so many aspects of my work. Well done, Bardeen." said Aram H., Channel Program Specialist at MSI.
Founded in 2020 by Artem Harutyunyan and Pascal Weinberger, Bardeen.ai is the leading provider of proactive workflow automation platforms. Bardeen helps users globally by removing friction from their workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Its product is loved by recruiters, sales teams, agencies and freelancers everywhere. With funding from Insight Partners, 468 Capital, FirstMark Capital and others, Bardeen's proactive automation platform helps knowledge workers automate repetitive tasks and allows them to control web apps from anywhere.
For more information, visit bardeen.ai.
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of February 24, 2022, the closing of the firm's recent fundraise, Fund XII, brings Insight Partners' regulatory assets under management to over $90B. Insight Partners has invested in more than 600 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on software expertise to foster long-term success. Insight Partners meets great software leaders where they are in their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
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Popadelics reimagine shiitake mushrooms for the modern superfood snacker.
NEW YORK , June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Popadelics Crunchy Mushroom Chips is making its trade debut as an exhibitor at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show, June 12-14, located at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, NY. Popadelics will be showcasing all three of its bold, mouth-watering flavors – Trippin' Truffle Parm, Twisted Thai Chili, and Rad Rosemary and Salt – in Booth 7533.
The largest East Coast B2B-only specialty food industry show, the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show will feature specialty foods and beverages from around the world and host over 10,000 industry attendees.
Attendees will be able to sample Popadelics Crunchy Mushroom Chips as well as participate in giveaways and meet the founders. To produce its signature crunch, Popadelics leverage a unique cooking method called vacuum frying, which allows foods to cook at much lower temperatures while absorbing less oil and retaining more of their color, nutrients, texture, and flavor. Popadelics are also vegan and a good source of protein and fiber.
Popadelics soft-launched in February 2022 and was recently honored as a finalist in the 2022 Dieline Awards in the Savory Snacks category, having been chosen from over 1,700 entries hailing from 36 countries. Popadelics will also be attending this year's NOSH Live Summer 2022 event on June 12-13 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, NY.
"Our goal is to revolutionize the way people think about mushrooms," said Marilyn Yang, Co-Founder and CEO of Fun-Gal Snacks, the parent company of Popadelics. "We can't wait for attendees to experience the trippin' flavor and killer crunch of Popadelics Crunchy Mushroom Chips."
Presented by the Specialty Food Association, the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show is a trade-only event. Visit Popadelics in Booth 7533. To register, please visit specialtyfood.com.
About Fun-Gal Snacks™
Fun-Gal Snacks is based in New York City and was founded on a mission to create innovative snacks that harness the benefits of mushrooms and other underloved veggies - all while supporting social causes. Popadelics, Fun-Gal Snacks' flagship brand, are shiitake mushrooms reimagined for the modern superfood snacker and is a mushroom-centric brand for the health-conscious individual who loves delicious, better-for-you snack food options. Their unique, vacuum frying cooking process paired with creative flavor combinations results in an unmatched experience that is incredibly tasty with a satisfying crunch – all while championing the added benefits found in shiitake mushrooms. Fun-Gal Snacks is AAPI and female founded and owned. For more information, visit popadelics.com.
About the Specialty Food Association
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has been the leading trade association and source of information about the $170.4 billion specialty food industry for 70 years. Founded in 1952 in New York City, the SFA represents manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, brokers, and others in the trade. The SFA is known for its Fancy Food Shows; the sofi™ Awards, which have honored excellence in specialty food and beverage for 50 years; the Trendspotter Panel Show reports and annual predictions; the State of the Specialty Food Industry Report and Today's Specialty Food Consumer research; the ecommerce enabled SFA Product Marketplace, where members showcase products and sell directly to qualified buyers; SFA Feed, the daily source for industry news, trends and new product information; and Spill & Dish: A Specialty Food Association Podcast.
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Pluto has giant ice volcanoes that spew water instead of lava
(CNN) -- While Earth’s volcanoes are spewing lava, scientists say Pluto had much cooler volcanic eruptions.
A new study reveals the dwarf planet has giant ice volcanoes that were active as recently as 100 to 200 million years ago.
The discovery was made during NASA’s New Horizons mission.
Researchers point to a region of Pluto largely made of bumpy water ice and filled with volcanic domes.
One volcano is similar in volume to one of Earth’s biggest volcanoes: Mauna Loa in Hawaii.
Still, researchers say the volcanoes on the frigid planet look nothing like what they have already seen in other parts of the solar system.
They believe when Pluto’s volcanoes erupted, a cold mixture of ice and water flowed out like toothpaste onto the planet’s surface.
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- Increase of 17% net sales growth at actual currency across all regions and product segments
- Increase of 32% in enterprise annual recurring revenue (ARR) totaling more than US $609 million
TOKYO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced earnings results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, ending June 30, 2022.
Trend Micro builds upon an exceptional Q1 2022 by reporting 17% year-over-year growth in Q2 2022 at actual currency.
Growth across all regions and product segments, particularly enterprise, was driven by success in extended detection and response and cloud security. Enterprise subscription-based ARR increased by 32% year-over-year along with a 13% increase in subscription-based customers, now totaling more than 404,000. The company continues to diversify its customer portfolio and market offerings, increasing profitability and industry leadership.
Eva Chen, co-founder and chief executive officer for Trend Micro, shared: "Businesses need visibility, ease-of-use, and a strong SaaS-based platform from their security partner. Our unified platform sets us apart by allowing businesses to understand and mitigate their cybersecurity risk no matter where they are – physically and digitally. We distinguish ourselves with holistic detection and response, managed services, and a focus on leveraging the power of the cloud. I'm proud that Trend Micro continues to be an innovative security leader that meets the most rigorous and constantly evolving cybersecurity requirements of our customers."
For this quarter, Trend Micro posted consolidated net sales of 54,874 million Yen (or US $423 million, 129.67 JPY = 1USD). The company posted operating income of 7,542 million Yen (or US $58 million) and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 6,430 million Yen (or US $49 million) for the quarter.
As of now, the company will revise its consolidated results forecast for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 (released on February 17, 2022) taking into consideration the great volatility in the foreign currency exchange rates. This revision is made only in association with the foreign currency exchange rates, and there is no substantive change in the presupposedness from the forecast previously published.
Based on information currently available to the company, consolidated net sales for the year ending December 31, 2022 is expected to be 225,900 million Yen (or US $1,685 million, based on an exchange rate of 134 JPY = 1 USD). Operating income and net income are expected to be 42,000 million Yen (or US $313 million) and 30,300 million Yen (or US $226 million), respectively.
Innovative: Trend Micro nurtures a culture of innovation to drive advancements across its cybersecurity platform.
- Launched a unified cybersecurity platform, Trend Micro One, with a full ecosystem of native and third-party integrations, delivering visibility and control across the entire attack surface.
- Hosted a premier hacking through the world's largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program, the ZDI, resulting in boosted security for a collective of 1 billion end users.
- Spun off an eVehicle cybersecurity business named VicOne, which was incubated internally based on expertise gained from threat research and boundary-breaking innovation.
- Named as a Leader in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) by Forrester.
Trusted: Trend Micro is a trusted partner to the customers and communities that we serve.
- Formalized a business unit for the specific needs of US Federal agencies led by a team of US government experts and informed by specialized threat intelligence after decades of serving global governments.
- Blocked 33.6 million threats to cloud-based emails in 2021, a 101% increase year over year, as email continues to dominate as the top attack vector.
- Found that more than 75% of global organizations think they will be breached this year, according to the global Cyber Risk Index (CRI) for the second half of 2021.
Global: Trend Micro has the most geographically dispersed customers in the industry, those millions of sensors inform products and customer support.
- Revealed that improved security and privacy capabilities are the main motivations behind private 5G wireless network projects according to a new survey with 451 Research.
- Found that organizations globally are concerned that their digital attack surface is going unprotected and spiraling out of control due to visibility and control gaps.
- Quantified the millions of dollars in loss caused cyber-attacks on industry environments in new research.
Trend Micro was awarded the following patents in Q2 2022:
Certain statements that are made in this release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These factors include:
Difficulties in addressing new threats and other computer security problems
- Timing of new product introductions and lack of market acceptance for new products
- The level of continuing demand for, and timing of sales of, existing products
- Rapid technological change within the security software industry
- Changes in customer needs for security software
- Existing products and new product introductions by competitors and pricing of those products
- Declining prices for products and services
- The effect of future acquisitions on our financial condition and results of operations
- The effect of adverse economic trends on principal markets
- The effect of foreign exchange fluctuations on our results of operations
- An increase in the incidence of product returns
- The potential lack of attractive investment targets and difficulties in successfully executing our investment strategy
- New and potentially unforeseen risks and liabilities associated with the internet of things, the use of artificial intelligence in our products and services, and other emerging technologies
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.trendmicro.com.
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- From today on WayAway offers a subscription service to get cashback for all travel deals
- First genuine travel cashback benefit with no 'points gimmicks': users can withdraw cash via PayPal
- Trips purchased via subscription plan will save up to ten percent
- Easy-to-use App and desktop version available for users
NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At first glance it seems that new kid-on-the-block 'WayAway' is a flight price comparison website that provides travelers with the best rates on airline tickets. And yes, its innovative search finds the best option for specific travel dates by comparing airfares offered by all major US and global airlines and online travel agencies.
But there is more. Tapping into a world where almost everything is available on subscription, the company has introduced the first paid-membership plan called 'WayAway Plus' that gives travelers cashback reimbursement for all travel deals.
WayAway Plus members can benefit from cashback for airline tickets, hotel bookings, rental cars and other services provided by well-known brands, including Booking.com, Rentalcars, Viator, and Hostelworld.
Unlike some other cashback programs though, the cashback available for WayAway Plus is actually real, hard cash. There's no 'virtual cashback' scams or loyalty program points and other marketing tricks: when the journey is completed, users can withdraw money using PayPal.
"To make it possible we leveraged years of experience in travel tech" Ivan Baidin, CEO of WayAway, says. "Now everyone can enjoy exclusive travel deals that previously have been available only on our B2B platform, where we already learnt how to pioneer real cash cashback for users and now we're making that available to consumers too".
The plan is available on the WayAway website and through its applications for iOS and Android devices.
WayAway is backed by Travelpayouts, a digital partnership platform offering travel brands a marketplace to get distribution and monetization via an affiliate model.
The platform has over 300,000 affiliate partners worldwide and more than 90 travel advertisers, including Booking.com, BlaBlaCar, GetYourGuide, Viator, and others.
Both WayAway and Travelpayouts are brands of Go Travel Un Limited – an international travel company operating in 35 countries.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Second Quarter 2022 Performance Highlights:
- Record steel shipments of 3.1 million tons
- Record net sales of $6.2 billion
- Record operating income of $1.6 billion and net income of $1.2 billion
- Record steel fabrication operating income of $599 million and record shipments of 218,000 tons
- Record cash flow from operations of $1.0 billion and record adjusted EBITDA of $1.7 billion
- Repurchased $517 million of the company's common stock, representing 3.5 percent of its outstanding shares
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced second quarter 2022 financial results. The company reported record second quarter 2022 net sales of $6.2 billion and record net income of $1.2 billion, or $6.44 per diluted share. Excluding the impact from the following item, the company's second quarter 2022 adjusted net income was $1.3 billion, or $6.73 per diluted share:
- Costs of approximately $77 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, associated with the continued startup of the company's Sinton Texas Flat Roll Steel Mill growth investment.
Comparatively, the company's sequential first quarter 2022 earnings were $5.71 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings were $6.02 per diluted share excluding costs of $0.31 per diluted share (net of capitalized interest), associated with construction and startup of the company's Sinton Texas Flat Roll Steel Mill. Prior year second quarter earnings were $3.32 per diluted share and adjusted earnings were $3.40 per diluted share, excluding costs of $0.08 per diluted share (net of capitalized interest), associated with construction of the company's Texas Flat Roll Steel Mill.
"The team delivered another strong performance, achieving record quarterly operating and financial performance, including record sales, operating income, cash flow from operations, and adjusted EBITDA," said Mark D. Millett, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. "Our second quarter 2022 operating income was $1.6 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $1.7 billion. This tremendous accomplishment displays the power of our highly diversified, value-added, circular manufacturing model — as the strength in our steel fabrication operations more than offset lower earnings in our flat roll steel business, as realized flat roll steel selling values declined during the quarter. Despite softening hot roll coil steel pricing, we achieved record quarterly steel shipments of 3.1 million tons based on solid steel demand, led by the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors, with energy continuing to improve.
"The teams achieved strong operating and financial results across all of our operating platforms," continued Millett. "Second quarter operating income from our steel and metals recycling operations remained very strong at $1.1 billion and $58 million, respectively. Our steel fabrication operations again achieved record results, with earnings of $599 million, based on significantly higher realized selling values and a continued strong construction demand environment. Steel joist and deck pricing and order activity continues to be robust, supporting our continued near-record order backlog with higher forward pricing."
Second quarter 2022 operating income for the company's steel operations remained historically strong at $1.1 billion. The incremental decline in earnings resulted from metal spread compression within the company's flat roll steel operations, as lower average flat roll steel pricing more than offset higher flat roll steel shipments. Demand for the company's long product steel also continues to be strong, supporting increased average realized pricing and shipments. The second quarter 2022 average external product selling price for the company's steel operations decreased $22 sequentially to $1,539 per ton. The average ferrous scrap cost per ton melted at the company's steel mills increased $64 sequentially to $538 per ton.
Second quarter operating income from the company's metals recycling operations increased to $58 million, above first quarter sequential results of $48 million, based on strong demand supporting increased pricing and related metal spread. Solid demand for ferrous scrap resulted in a 7 percent increase in second quarter 2022 shipments, compared to first quarter sequential results.
The company's steel fabrication operations reported another record operating income of $599 million in the second quarter 2022, substantially above sequential first quarter results, as significantly higher selling values and strong shipments more than offset marginally higher steel input costs. The non-residential construction sector remains strong, resulting in a near-record order backlog and higher forward-pricing for the company's steel fabrication platform. The company anticipates this momentum to continue into 2023 based on these dynamics.
Based on the company's differentiated business model and highly variable cost structure, the company generated record cash flow from operations of $1.0 billion during the quarter. The company also invested $164 million in capital investments, paid cash dividends of $64 million, and repurchased $517 million of its outstanding common stock representing 3.5 percent of its outstanding stock, while maintaining strong liquidity of $2.5 billion as of June 30, 2022.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net income was $2.3 billion, or $12.14 per diluted share, with net sales of $11.8 billion, as compared to net income of $1.1 billion, or $5.35 per diluted share, with net sales of $8.0 billion for the same period in 2021. Excluding the impact from the following item, the company's first half 2022 adjusted net income was $2.4 billion, or $12.74 per diluted share:
- Costs of approximately $161 million, or $0.60 per diluted share (net of capitalized interest), associated with construction and startup of the company's Sinton Texas Flat Roll Steel Mill growth investment.
Similarly, adjusting for the company's Texas steel mill construction costs, first half 2021 net income was $1.2 billion, or $5.50 per diluted share.
First half 2022 net sales increased 47 percent and operating income doubled to $3.1 billion, when compared to the same period in 2021. Higher earnings were driven by metal spread expansion within the company's steel fabrication business and steel operations, as increased product pricing outpaced higher raw material costs. The steel fabrication platform achieved record first half 2022 operating income of $1.1 billion, materially higher than the $38 million recorded in the first half 2021. First half 2022 operating income for the company's steel operations was $2.3 billion, an increase of $615 million compared to prior year results. The average first half 2022 external selling price for the company's steel operations increased $380 to $1,549 per ton compared prior year's same period, and the average ferrous scrap cost per ton melted at the company's steel mills increased $101 to $507 per ton.
Based on the company's differentiated business model and highly, variable cost structure, the company achieved cash flow from operations of $1.8 billion in the first half 2022, representing a record first half performance. The company also invested $323 million in capital investments, paid cash dividends of $115 million, and repurchased $906 million of its common stock, while maintaining strong liquidity.
"Customer order entry activity continues to be healthy across all of our businesses, conflicting with the more pessimistic emotion in the marketplace," said Millett. "Despite softening flat roll steel pricing, our steel order activity remains solid from the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors, with energy continuing to improve. Our steel fabrication operations order backlog remains at near-record volumes and forward pricing levels. This combined with continued healthy order activity and broad customer optimism, supports strong overall demand dynamics for the construction industry.
"Operations continue to ramp up at our Sinton Flat Roll Steel Mill, and the team has already achieved run rates of 80 percent through the hot side. However, they have been challenged with unexpected power and equipment issues that have impacted their operating time in July. The team expects to realize meaningful improvement for the remainder of the year. We are investing approximately $500 million to build four additional value-added flat roll steel coating lines comprised of two paint lines and two galvanizing lines with Galvalume® coating capability, a set of which will be located onsite at our new Texas steel mill, providing Sinton with the same diversification and higher-margin product capabilities as our two existing flat roll steel divisions. The other two lines will be placed at our Heartland Flat Roll Division located in Terre Haute, Indiana to support growing coated flat roll steel demand in the region and to further increase the diversification and cash generation capacity of our existing Midwest operations. Based on current plans, we believe these four lines will begin operating in the second half of 2023.
"We are excited about our recent partnership with Aymium," said Millett. "We believe this strategic joint venture will cost-effectively reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, which are already materially lower than our global steel competitors. We also believe Aymium's process can provide a renewable carbon alternative to fossil fuel for Iron Dynamics, our proprietary ironmaking operations. We have successfully trialed Aymium's biocarbon product in our steel operations, and conservatively estimate this first facility will reduce our Scope 1 steelmaking greenhouse gas emission intensity between 20 and 25 percent, with potential upside through the use of the facility's biogas. Our commitment to all aspects of sustainability is embedded in our founding principles. This investment represents a significant step forward on our path to carbon neutrality, and our continued commitment to reduce our environmental footprint."
"We believe there are strong drivers for our continued growth and remain in a position of strength. Our recently announced planned investment in a new state-of-the-art low-carbon aluminum flat rolled mill continues our strategic growth, is aligned with our core steelmaking and recycling platforms, benefits many of our existing customers, and provides for future value creation. Our customers and our people are incredibly excited for this growth opportunity. Our commitment is to the health and safety of our teams, families, and communities, while meeting the growing needs of our customers. Our culture and business model continue to positively differentiate our performance from the industry. We are well-positioned for sustainable long-term growth and value creation," concluded Millett.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter 2022 operating and financial results on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. You may access the call and find dial-in information on the Investors section of the company's website at www.steeldynamics.com. A replay of the call will be available on our website until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 27, 2022.
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
The company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP financial measures, provide additional meaningful information regarding the company's performance and financial strength. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because not all companies use identical calculations, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA included in this release may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
This press release contains some predictive statements about future events, including statements related to conditions in domestic or global economies, conditions in steel and recycled metals marketplaces, Steel Dynamics' revenues, costs of purchased materials, future profitability and earnings, and the operation of new, existing or planned facilities. These statements, which we generally precede or accompany by such typical conditional words as "anticipate", "intend", "believe", "estimate", "plan", "seek", "project", or "expect", or by the words "may", "will", or "should", are intended to be made as "forward-looking," subject to many risks and uncertainties, within the safe harbor protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements speak only as of this date and are based upon information and assumptions, which we consider reasonable as of this date, concerning our businesses and the environments in which they operate. Such predictive statements are not a guarantee of future performance, and we undertake no duty to update or revise any such statements. Some factors that could cause such forward-looking statements to turn out differently than anticipated include: (1) domestic and global economic factors; (2) global steelmaking overcapacity and imports of steel, together with increased scrap prices; (3) pandemics, epidemics, widespread illness or other health issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; (4) the cyclical nature of the steel industry and the industries we serve; (5) volatility and major fluctuations in prices and availability of scrap metal, scrap substitutes, and our potential inability to pass higher costs on to our customers; (6) cost and availability of electricity, natural gas, oil, or other energy resources are subject to volatile market conditions; (7) increased environmental, greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability considerations or regulations; (8) compliance with and changes in environmental and remediation requirements; (9) significant price and other forms of competition from other steel producers, scrap processors and alternative materials; (10) availability of an adequate source of supply of scrap for our metals recycling operations; (11) cybersecurity threats and risks to the security of our sensitive data and information technology; (12) the implementation of our growth strategy; (13) litigation and legal compliance, (14) unexpected equipment downtime or shutdowns; (15) governmental agencies may refuse to grant or renew some of our licenses and permits required to operate our businesses; (16) our senior unsecured credit facility contains, and any future financing agreements may contain, restrictive covenants that may limit our flexibility; and (17) the impact of impairment charges.
More specifically, refer to Steel Dynamics' more detailed explanation of these and other factors and risks that may cause such predictive statements to turn out differently, as set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K under the headings Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors, in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or in other reports which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These are available publicly on the Securities and Exchange Commission website, www.sec.gov, and on the Steel Dynamics website, www.steeldynamics.com under "Investors — SEC Filings".
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At least 744 flights were canceled across the United States on Monday afternoon, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. This follows another chaotic travel weekend with more than 1,500 domestic flights canceled Saturday and Sunday.
Delta alone canceled at least 214 flights Monday, or 7% of its operations, while United canceled 122 flights and American Airlines nixed 62. CNN has reached out to the three airlines for comment on the flight cancellations.
"Delta teams continue to safely manage through compounding factors affecting our operation this weekend, including higher-than-planned unscheduled absences in some of our work groups, weather, and air traffic control constraints," a Delta Air Lines spokesperson said Sunday. "Canceling a flight is always our last resort, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for any disruption to their travel plans."
It's going to be a summer of travel hell, experts warn. Though airlines received $54 billion in federal assistance during Covid's peak to avoid involuntary layoffs, they now have fewer employees than before the pandemic — especially pilots — after offering buyouts and early retirement packages to trim staff and save money. As a result, operations can quickly fall apart when there's bad weather, understaffed air traffic control centers or sick staff.
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the New York City area's Newark Liberty International were most impacted by Monday's cancellations, with Newark alone accounting for more than 100 canceled flights.
United — which canceled 56 flights on Saturday and 70 flights Sunday — had said last Thursday it would cut 12% of its daily domestic flights from its busy Newark hub. The cuts start in July and amount to about 50 daily flights.
According to FlightAware, there were 634 US flight cancellations Saturday and 868 canceled Sunday.
"More than any time in our history, the various factors currently impacting our operation — weather and air traffic control, vendor staffing, increased Covid case rates contributing to higher-than-planned unscheduled absences in some work groups — are resulting in an operation that isn't consistently up to the standards Delta has set for the industry in recent years," said Delta Chief Customer Experience Officer Allison Ausband in an online post.
But critics say airlines should have anticipated these issues ahead of the summer travel season.
"When you stress-test the airline operation model, that's when you see the same results," Capt. Dennis Tajer, spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, the pilots union at American Airlines, said earlier this month.
With flights already booked to capacity, "one flight being canceled doesn't just cause a cascading effect, it causes a tidal wave of problems. It's déjà vu all over again," Tajer added, referencing the chaotic holiday travel season late last year.
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TUPELO, Miss. and HOUSTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At its regular quarterly meeting today, the Board of Directors of Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) (Cadence) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share of common stock. The common stock dividend is payable on October 3, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2022.
The board of directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share of Series A Preferred Stock. The preferred stock dividend is payable on August 22, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 5, 2022.
Cadence earlier reported financial results for the second quarter of 2022. Net income available to common shareholders was $124.6 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, and adjusted income available to common shareholders was $134.2 million, or $0.73 per diluted share.
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) is a leading regional banking franchise with approximately $50 billion in assets and nearly 400 branch locations across the South, Midwest and Texas. Cadence provides consumers, businesses and corporations with a full range of innovative banking and financial solutions. Services and products include consumer banking, consumer loans, mortgages, home equity lines and loans, credit cards, commercial and business banking, treasury management, specialized lending, asset-based lending, commercial real estate, equipment financing, correspondent banking, SBA lending, foreign exchange, wealth management, investment and trust services, financial planning, retirement plan management, and personal and business insurance. Cadence is committed to a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in both its workplace and communities. Cadence Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The executive director of the nonprofit Advocates for Minor Leaguers has recommended that Congress enact legislation nullifying Major League Baseball’s antitrust exemption as it applies to minor league players.
Harry Marino on Wednesday asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to pursue a “Minor League Curt Flood Act” in response to a letter from the four-member committee, chaired by Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat. The letter sent by the committee on June 28 asked the advocacy group about the effect of baseball’s 100-year-old antitrust exemption on working conditions in the minor leagues.
Applying antitrust law to the employment of minor league players could allow them to seek free agency sooner, strengthening their leverage to ask for better salaries and other working conditions.
Marino’s letter to Congress was obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.
Advocates for Minor Leaguers has pushed in recent years to improve pay, housing and other employment standards for players who generally make between $4,800 and $15,400 annually.
Those players are subject to Uniform Player Contracts when they enter professional baseball, preventing them from becoming minor league free agents for seven seasons. Marino argued that those UPCs keep players from seeking salaries beyond the MLB-mandated league minimums, ranging from $400 to $700 per week, paid only in season.
The Curt Flood Act of 1998, which President Bill Clinton signed, applied antitrust laws to MLB affecting the employment of major league players.
Marino argued that a Minor League Curt Flood Act would threaten the legality of the minor league UPCs.
“Upon being drafted, players would be able to negotiate the length and terms of their initial minor league contracts with their major league teams,” Marino wrote.
Because baseball’s amateur draft and international signing period are covered by collective bargaining with the major league players’ association, those structures would remain even with a Minor League Curt Flood Act. But it’s unclear how the sport’s minor league system would operate if players were freed from UPCs.
Contracts at the major league level are governed by rules collectively bargained between MLB and the players’ association. There is no minor league union.
In its June 28 letter, the committee also asked Marino about the effects of repealing the Save America’s Pastime Act, a provision included on page 1,967 of a $1.3 trillion spending bill in 2018 that exempted minor league players from federal minimum wage requirements. The bill was an attempt to pre-empt a lawsuit filed four years earlier by players alleging MLB violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The suit was settled in April. Two people familiar with the negotiations, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the release of details was not authorized, said the possible settlement was in the $200 million range. The two sides asked a federal court in California for permission to file by July 11 for approval of the settlement.
In its initial letter, the committee noted that MLB claimed the Save America’s Pastime Act “was necessary to prevent minor league contraction.” Despite its passing, MLB still pulled affiliation from 40 of 160 teams after the 2020 season.
Marino recommended that Congress repeal the Save America’s Pastime Act, which “would allow minor league players to sue under the federal minimum wage and overtime laws.”
The other members of the committee that sent Marino the letter in June are Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa; Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut; and Mike Lee, R-Utah.
Baseball’s antitrust exemption was created by the U.S. Supreme Court in a 1922 case involving the Federal League, when Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote in a decision that baseball was not interstate commerce but exhibitions exempt from antitrust laws. The Supreme Court reaffirmed the decision in a 1953 case involving New York Yankees farmhand George Toolson and in the 1972 Curt Flood decision, saying any changes should come from Congress.
Perhaps the biggest impact of the exemption is that it allows MLB to prevent a franchise from moving to a different city without MLB permission. Marino noted that passing a Minor League Curt Flood Act would have a “more limited impact” than fully repealing MLB’s antitrust exemption.
The U.S. Justice Department filed a statement of interest last month in a lawsuit filed by four minor league teams urging that “lower courts should limit the ‘baseball exemption’ to conduct that is central to the business of offering professional baseball games to the public.” The lawsuit, filed by teams that lost their big league affiliations when MLB cut the minors before the 2021 season, is pending in U.S. District Court in Manhattan.
MLB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report.
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- The updates of ASC22 Phase IIb study will be presented at the oral session during the International Liver Congress™ 2022 on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 14:15, Beijing Time (Abstract Number: OS091)
HANGZHOU, China and SHAOXING, China, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX:1672, "Ascletis") today announces that the latest results of the Phase IIb clinical trial of ASC22 (Envafolimab) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) will be presented at an oral parallel session of the International Liver Congress™ 2022 (ILC 2022) held by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) in London on June 25, 2022.
EASL is the world's leading medical association dedicated to liver diseases research. As the annual flagship event with approximately 10, 000 representatives participating every year, ILC is one of the most influential congresses on hepatology research globally where the advances, best practices and latest scientific breakthroughs are shared with the global community. Among the 1,993 abstracts accepted by ILC this year, nine Chinese abstracts have been admitted to oral presentation in total. Ascletis' ASC22 on CHB functional cure is the only China biotech-initiated, HBV-related study that has been selected for oral presentation at ILC 2022.
Professor Guiqiang Wang, Director of Infectious Diseases Department and Liver Disease Center of Peking University First Hospital, will present the latest results of ASC22 Phase IIb study at ILC 2022. At the Liver Meeting® 2021 by American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) last year, Professor Guiqiang Wang was also invited, along with Dr. Jinzi J. Wu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ascletis, to have an oral presentation on ASC22 Phase IIa and IIb study interim report.
CHB remains to be a significantly unmet medical need globally, with approximately 86 million people in China and 1.59 million people in the U.S. infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV)[1]. Nucleot(s)ide analogues (NAs) inhibit only reverse transcription of HBV RNA into HBV DNA and do not inhibit the transcription of HBV cccDNA into HBV RNA, thus have no inhibitory effect on HBsAg.
Abstract to be presented at ILC 2022 is as follows:
ALT flares were linked to HBsAg reduction, seroclearance and seroconversion: interim results from a phase IIb study in chronic hepatitis B patients with 24-week treatment of subcutaneous PD-L1 Ab ASC22 (Envafolimab) plus nucleos(t)ide analogs
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Abstract Number: OS091
Session: Abstract session: Hepatitis B emerging therapies
Presenter: Prof. Guiqiang Wang, Director of Infectious Diseases Department and Liver Disease Center of Peking University First Hospital
Presentation time: June 25, 2022, Saturday, 14:15-14:30 (Beijing Time)
*The abstract can be accessed at: https://easl.eu/event/international-liver-congress-2022/abstract-information/
About Ascletis
Ascletis is an innovative R&D driven biotech listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1672.HK), covering the entire value chain from discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization. Led by a management team with deep expertise and a proven track record, Ascletis focuses on three therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs from a global perspective: viral diseases, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and oncology. Through excellent execution, Ascletis rapidly advances its drug pipeline with an aim of leading in global competition. To date, Ascletis has three marketed products, i.e. ritonavir tablets, GANOVO® and ASCLEVIR®, and 20 drug candidates in its R&D pipeline. The most advanced drug candidates include ASC22 (CHB functional cure), ASC10 and ASC11 (oral small molecules for COVID-19 treatment), ASC40 (recurrent glioblastoma), ASC42 (PBC, primary biliary cholangitis), and ASC40 (acne).
For more information, please visit www.ascletis.com.
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Dry Sunday, Rain Enters the Forecast Mon-Tue
Heavy rainfall quite likely for mid-week
Saturday saw a drastic change in temperatures during the day, from 80s during the morning to 50s and 60s by afternoon, thanks to an unseasonably strong late-May cold front. The front continues moving southward and away from Texoma overnight, leaving us with mostly cloudy, breezy and cool conditions in the forecast. There’s just a low-end chance of a stray shower at 10% between midnight and 7 am.
Sunday will see mostly cloudy skies east and more sun west, so in general “partly to mostly cloudy” should cover it. Temperatures will run in the low 70s along I-35 where there’s a little more sunshine to mid-60s east of Highway 75 where thicker clouds are expected. Skies are expected to be dry on Sunday, winds will ease a bit but still run in the 15 to 20 mph range from the northeast.
The main weather story for the next week is a well-developed and slow-moving system arriving Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop Monday in advance of the system, heavy rain is expected Tue-Wed as an upper trough and surface front pass.
The long-range outlook into Memorial Day weekend suggests outdoor-friendly weather for Fri-Sun, and plenty warm for the lake or pool with highs in the 80s to near 90. There appears to be some chance of thunderstorms on Memorial Day, but then that’s quite a way off.
Here’s your 7-Day:
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rather cool for late May (65-72 degrees)
Monday: 50% Showers/storms
Tuesday: 90% Showers/storms, heavy rainfall
Wednesday: 60% Showers/storms
Thursday: Mostly sunny
Friday: Sunny
Saturday: Sunny
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Voter-Approved Measure X Funds Modern, New Fire Station
SAN DIEGO, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, July 28, 2022, Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering joined the City of Oceanside, Cox Construction Company, and STK Architecture, Inc. in celebrating the groundbreaking of Oceanside's new Fire Station 1. Located at 602 Civic Center Drive, the facility will be across the street from the Oceanside Civic Center. The project was funded by Measure X, the ½ percent sales tax increase, passed by voters in November 2018. The new, modern Fire Station 1 will better serve Oceanside's residents, businesses, and visitors.
The new Fire Station 1 will replace the City's current Fire Station 1 on Pier View Way. The old facility, built in 1929, does not accommodate modern-sized firefighting equipment. The new facility will encompass an approximately 20,000-square-foot, two-level building with parking lot, walkways, and emergency vehicle driveways. The building will include a five-bay apparatus space to house a fire engine, fire truck ladder company, an ambulance, battalion chief vehicle, and additional equipment. The ground floor will include a front entrance, lobby, and conference and training rooms. The second floor will feature living accommodations, bathrooms, a kitchen and dining area, and a recreation room. Latitude 33 was contracted to provide boundary and aerial surveys, rough grading plans, public improvement plans, retaining wall plans, drainage report, storm water quality management plan, construction documents, and project coordination and processing.
Latitude 33 has enjoyed a long-term and stellar relationship with the City of Oceanside, first engaged in 1996 for the Oceanside Harbor Master Plan. Currently, Latitude 33 is working on:
- Fire Station 8
- Jefferson Middle School
- Ditmar Elementary School
- Watermark at Mission San Luis Rey
- El Corazon Park
Nick Psyhogios, PE, Principal with Latitude 33, states, "Oceanside's tourism economy and built environment are booming. We're working closely with City leaders to create infrastructure that will help Oceanside continue to be an attractive vacation destination and a flourishing community for decades to come."
About Latitude 33
Founded in 1993, Latitude 33 Planning and Engineering offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to design. The firm provides public sector planning, land use planning, public outreach, entitlement services, civil engineering design, and surveying/mapping to public agencies, developers and property owners. The firm specializes in life sciences, residential, education, healthcare, military, commercial/retail, civic, hospitality, and design-build projects. For more information, visit latitude33.com.
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Sesame Street released a video discussing Elmo receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Senator Ted Cruz shared his opinion on the puppet “aggressively” advocating for the vaccine.
On Tuesday, Sesame Street announced that Elmo had taken a COVID-19 vaccine.
The program shared a scene from the show in which Elmo explains how he feels about the vaccine to his father, stating “it was a little pinch but it was OK!”
Elmo’s father, Louie, talks to parents at home about becoming informed. The father recommended to parents that they direct any questions and concerns to pediatricians.
I had a lot of questions about Elmo getting the COVID vaccine. Was it safe? Was it the right decision? I talked to our pediatrician so I can make the right choice. I learned that Elmo getting vaccinated is the best way to keep himself, our friends, neighbors, and everyone else healthy and enjoying the things they love.
Louie, Elmo’s Father
Texas Senator Ted Cruz took to Twitter after the announcement. Stating that Elmo has “aggressively” advocated for vaccinating children under 5.
Cruz shared a press release after stating Sesame Street provided “ZERO scientific evidence.”
In the release, the senator said that parents should be allowed to “see the data and paperwork [the FDA] use[d] to justify [their] decision” to allow children to be vaccinated. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/ted-cruz-elmo-aggressively-advocated-for-child-vaccination/ | 2022-06-29T19:30:58Z |
Latest Addition to the Luxury Full-Metal Series Utilizes Three-Step Surface-Finishing
Technique to Provide Refined Look and Mirror-Like Shine
DOVER, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio is pleased to announce the latest additions to G-SHOCK's luxury full-metal line-up with the introduction of the new GMB2100 series. Boasting octagonal bezels and the slimmest profile yet across G-SHOCK's full-metal collections, along with updated hairline & mirror-like finishes, the latest timepieces offer an upscale look with a simplistic design. These new, premium models are available in three colorways, including Silver (GMB2100D-1A), Dark Gray IP (GMB2100BD-1A), and Copper IP (GMB2100GD-5A).
The premium full-metal design of the GMB2100 series is achieved using a three-step surface-finishing technique, which results in a distinct, 3-dimensional appearance on the case/bezel. The technique includes a circular hair-line finish on the top surfaces, a vertical hair-line finish on the side surfaces, and a luxurious mirror-like appearance on the main part of the bezel. The 3-D look is continued on the dial with indexes and inner-dials, which utilizes a vapor deposition treatment to further achieve the sharp detail across all three models.
In addition to the sophisticated design, the watches also feature fine-resin between the bezel and inner-case for shock absorption, adding to the overall toughness of the full-metal timepieces. Innovative three prong band connections and screw back-cases are also adopted in this newest series.
Along with luxurious finishes, the latest collection also arrives in a slimmed down profile compared to its previous full-metal counterparts. For example, the full-metal GMWB5000 comes in at 13.0 mm thickness, while the GMB2100 series arrives at 12.8 mm.
In addition, the new GMB2100 models include advanced technical capabilities like Tough Solar Technology, made possible by the inclusion of a highly resilient film-like solar panel on the dial that allows the watch to convert power from even the weakest light sources. They also boast Bluetooth capabilities with built-in Smartphone Link functions via the G-SHOCK Connected app, permitting the watches to connect to a smartphone for automatic time updates, simple watch setting, time stamp with location, calendar reminder, and a unique phone finder function.
All three timepieces also come equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology including:
- Shock Resistance
- 200M Water Resistance
- Double LED (Super Illuminator) light
- 5 Alarms + Hourly Time Signal
- 1/100Stopwatch (24 Hr)
- Countdown Timer (60 Min)
- Full Auto Calendar
- World Time (38TZ, 38Cities+UTC) up to 300 with the app
- Hand shift feature
- Date/month display swapping
- Multi-lingual day of week display (En, Es, Fr, Ge, It and Ru)
The GMB2100D-1A will retail for $550, while the GMB2100BD-1A and GMB2100GD-5A will retail for $600 each. All three designs will be available for purchase starting this August at select retailers, gshock.com, and the G-SHOCK Soho store. For more information about the G-SHOCK brand, visit gshock.casio.com/us.
About G-SHOCK
CASIO's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up." www.gshock.com
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/home
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. ("Tetra" or the "Company") (TSX: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) (FRA: JAM1), a leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development, announced today that the Company has revised the terms of its previously announced financing arrangement (the "Financing") with Global Corporate Finance Opportunities 16 (the "Investor"), an investment vehicle advised by Alpha Blue Ocean ("ABO"), and has closed the first tranche of the Financing on such revised terms, the whole pursuant to the terms of an amended and restated subscription agreement dated September 2, 2022 (the "Amended and Restated Subscription Agreement").
Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Subscription Agreement, the Investor has now agreed to purchase up to $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible debentures ("Debentures") instead of up to $6,000,000 principal amount of Debentures as initially agreed upon. In addition, the Company has agreed to a revised fee structure, whereby the Company has paid to the Investor a commitment fee equal to 8% of the total commitment of the Investor, paid as to 3% through the issuance of $300,000 principal amount of Debentures (the "Commitment Debentures") and as to 5% through the issuance of 7,776,050 common shares having an aggregate value of $500,000 (the "Commitment Shares"). The terms of the Financing announced on August 11, 2022 otherwise remain unchanged in all material respects.
As part of the closing of the first tranche of the Financing, the Company issued to the Investor (i) $400,000 principal amount of Debentures, (ii) the Commitment Debentures, (iii) the Commitment Shares, and (iv) warrants to acquire 1,196,172 common shares at a price of $0.0836 per share (the "Warrants"). The Debentures issued as part of the first tranche do not bear interest and will mature on September 7, 2023. The Warrants issued as part of the first tranche have an expiry date of September 7, 2025.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Financing to finance the manufacturing costs of its QIXLEEF drug candidate, to repay indebtedness and for working capital.
The listing of the Commitment Shares and the Common Shares underlying the Debentures and the Warrants has been conditionally approved by the Toronto Stock Exchange. Listing remains subject to the receipt of final approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Each closing of a tranche of the Financing is subject to a number of conditions precedent. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to meet all of the conditions precedent for a particular tranche. Therefore, the actual proceeds that the Company will receive under the terms of the Amended and Restated Subscription Agreement cannot be readily determined at this time.
The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws, and accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This press release will not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
The Toronto Stock Exchange has not approved the contents of this press release. Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) (FRA:JAM1) is a leader in cannabinoid-derived drug discovery and development with a FDA and a Health Canada cleared clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. Tetra's evidence-based scientific approach has enabled them to develop a pipeline of cannabinoid-based drug products for a range of medical conditions, including pain, inflammation, and oncology. With patients at the core of what they do, Tetra is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing biopharma industry by regulators, physicians, and insurance companies.
For more information visit: www.tetrabiopharma.com.
Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information, including statements regarding the use of proceeds of the Financing and the listing of the Common Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "may", "will", "should", "continue", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "intend", "plan" or "project" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among other things, statements about: the terms of the Financing and the Debentures and the Warrants issuable in connection therewith, including applicable maturity dates; and the use of proceeds from the Financing. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, the inability of the Company to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Company's business plan, competition, regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Company's research and development strategies, including the success of this product or any other product, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions, the risk that the anticipated benefits from the receipt of funds from the Investor will not be realized as contemplated, or at all, and other risks disclosed in the Company's public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.
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Bonjour Amour Swimwear is taking over plus size luxury swimwear for plus size fashionistas
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonjour Amour Swimwear is announcing plus size all year round swimwear for their luxury swimwear label. Luxury swimwear brand Bonjour Amour Swimwear is a hit with influencers, A-list models and public figures. Joining Bonjour Amour Swimwear's roster of A-list, plus size talent is Sports Illustrated supermodel Anita Marshall.
Plus size and all size inclusively is important to the Bonjour Amour Swimwear label. Bonjour Amour carries sizes 2-22. All of their 100+ styles go up to size 22, there is not one style on the site that does not fit up to size 22. However, Bonjour Amour Swimwear has a curated section for sizes 16-22.
Bonjour Amour believes that all sizes should be luxury and fashion forward no matter the size. Bonjour Amour Swimwear has metallic plus size swimwear, leopard plus size swimwear, black plus size swimwear, rose print and palm print plus size swimwear.
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RimRock Oil & Gas, LP ("RimRock"), today announced the sale of its leasehold interest and related assets in the Williston Basin to Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN), for a total cash consideration of $865 million. RimRock is a portfolio company of funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC, a leading global growth investor.
RimRock is an independent oil and gas company focused on the acquisition and development of North American oil and gas assets. Since its founding in 2016, RimRock operates nearly 200 wells, including 64 drilled wells and over 130 acquired operating wells. The company has over 38,000 net acres of total land holdings in the Williston Basin.
"RimRock was founded with the mission to apply modern technologies to optimize asset performance as a low-cost operator. The current commodity environment, combined with our high-performing assets and the support of our strong team, resulted in an incredible business that I am proud to have led," said James Fraser, CEO, RimRock. "I would also like to thank Warburg Pincus for their partnership over the past 5 years and believe Devon Energy will benefit greatly from ownership of these assets moving forward."
"RimRock successfully acquired and developed large-scale assets with meaningful production in the Williston Basin, leveraging the deep experience and expertise of its management team," said Peter Kagan, Managing Director, Head of Energy, Warburg Pincus. "Over the course of our partnership, RimRock built a strategic acreage position with a sizable inventory of core drilling locations, developing a clearly differentiated asset in the Basin. We would like to thank Jim and the RimRock team for their hard work and dedication to create a strong business of scale and value," added John Rowan, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus.
Wells Fargo served as financial advisor to RimRock in connection with the transaction, and Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor.
The transaction is subject to customary terms and conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, with an effective date of April 1, 2022.
RimRock Oil & Gas, LP is an independent oil and gas company focused on the acquisition and development of North American oil and gas assets. RimRock focuses on the acquisition and development of unconventional oil and gas assets in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States. The Company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Fraser, who brings decades of significant upstream oil and gas experience in the United States. For more information, please visit www.rimrockoil.com.
Warburg Pincus LLC is a leading global growth investor. The firm has more than $80 billion in assets under management. The firm's active portfolio of more than 245 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector, and geography. Warburg Pincus is an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value. Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus has raised 21 private equity and 2 real estate funds, which have invested more than $100 billion in over 1,000 companies in more than 40 countries. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, Mauritius, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore. For more information please visit www.warburgpincus.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines and Uplift, the only enterprise Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution serving the world's top travel brands, today announced both an extended partnership and a limited-time offer of interest-free installments for qualified Guests to pay over time. Guests should act soon by booking their Spirit flights now through Wednesday, June 15, for travel dates through Spirit's current reservation calendar. The offer extends for any of the nearly 90 destinations that Spirit serves across the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean.
"Spirit is committed to delivering the best value in the sky, and we are the leader in providing customizable travel options for our Guests. It's great to also provide interest-free payment options with Uplift so our Guests gain even more flexibility as they connect with friends and family and create new memories this summer and beyond," said Rana Ghosh, Vice President of Omnichannel Sales at Spirit Airlines.
Uplift is integrated into the Spirit booking platform providing a frictionless experience for Guests to use Uplift's flexible payment options. With Uplift there are no fees including no late fees or prepayment penalties and travel can happen before completing payments.
"We are honored that Spirit Airlines has been an early adopter and partner of Uplift," said Tom Botts, Uplift Chief Commercial Officer. "It's a special relationship when a partner like Spirit trusts in our product and team to provide the utmost value to their Guests time and time again."
Uplift partners with over 200 of the world's leading airlines, cruise lines, resorts and other major travel providers to offer Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment options to help more consumers make meaningful purchases and experience the travel that they deserve.
The Spirit interest-free promotion is available for purchases beginning as low as $49 one-way and for three-month terms, with no late fees or prepayment penalties. Guests can book today and fly as soon as tomorrow – even before they are finished making their payments. Travelers can also book now and begin easy monthly installments and daydream about their memorable getaway or upcoming summer vacation trip.
*Down payment may be required. 0% APR offer available only from 6/1/22-6/15/22 on a 3-month term. Actual terms are based on your credit score and other factors and may vary. Loans made through Uplift are offered by these lending partners: uplift.com/lenders. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.
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Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call Á La Smarte®. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving those communities. Come save with us at spirit.com.
About Uplift
Uplift is the leading Buy Now Pay Later solution empowering people to get more out of life, one thoughtful purchase at a time. Serving the world's top enterprise level travel and retail brands, Uplift's complete range of flexible payment options drive higher conversion and loyalty for partners, while giving customers a simple, surprise-free way to pay over time with no late fees or prepayment penalties. Uplift is currently available throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit Uplift.com.
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Parents’ ashes, personal belongings sold at auction after movers fail to deliver man’s things
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – A man who had been living in Oregon for 25 years decided to move across the country to be closer to family during the pandemic.
Dan Zimmerman landed a physician’s assistant position in Wilmington, packed up everything he owned and started looking for a company to help him with his move in October.
Dismayed by the initial estimates he received, Zimmerman started selling everything he could, deciding only to keep sentimental and high-value items with which he couldn’t part.
By that point, he only had a week before he was supposed to be in Wilmington to start his new job.
He ended up choosing what he thought was Mayflower Transit, one of the most trusted names in the business. Eventually, he learned that was not the case, and he had actually hired another company with a copycat name – Mayflower Relocation Services.
“They scheduled it, I paid them $1,300 with instructions that I’d pay them three payments: $1,300 at the signing of the contract, $1,300 when they come up and pick up my stuff, and another $1,300 when they finally delivered my belongings,” Zimmerman told WECT.
Zimmerman arranged for the company to store his belongings at a storage facility in North Carolina while he tried to find a house.
By December, Zimmerman had purchased a home and called the moving company to schedule delivery, but that’s when he says the excuses started.
First, he was told the mover was having trouble with his truck. Then, the mover had come down with COVID-19 and would be out for two weeks.
Zimmerman said the company stopped talking to him altogether and wouldn’t answer his calls.
Eventually, he received a text saying his things were in a storage unit in Charlotte, but they wouldn’t disclose the address.
Upon further research, he learned Mayflower Relocation Services was not a full-service moving company, but a broker that has an “F” rating with the Better Business Bureau.
They have more than a dozen complaints against them on file, including some from consumers like Zimmerman who said they never received their belongings.
After countless phone calls, Zimmerman learned his move was contracted out to Efficient Moving and Storage, who informed him his things had been in a storage unit in Idaho but were sold in an auction.
“I called and sure enough, somebody had told them that I would be calling them looking for my belongings. And she said, ‘I’m so sorry, but your belongings have been auctioned.’ And sent me pictures. And it just ended my life. I mean, literally, it was unreal,” Zimmerman said of realizing everything he owned had been sold to a stranger without his knowledge.
Not only did his belongings include expensive sporting equipment, antique clocks his father made and a guitar worth over $30,000, but also his deceased parents’ ashes, jewelry and all his family photo albums.
With the help of a warrant obtained by the Eugene, Oregon, Police Department, authorities were able to make contact with the people who’d purchased Zimmerman’s belongings on StorageTreasures.com in mid-February for just under $5,000.
Central Self Storage in Idaho put the contents of the unit up for sale when the person who’d rented it failed to pay the storage bill.
The buyers had already thrown away many of Zimmerman’s pictures and personal effects by the time authorities contacted them.
They offered to mail Zimmerman the remaining photo albums they found, but they had not found his parents’ ashes.
The new owners declined to return any other valuables, saying they were trying to recover the money spent purchasing the contents of the storage unit.
Zimmerman said he remains devastated over the loss and disappointed that there is not a better system in place to police unscrupulous movers.
“I thought I was safe. I already had all my belongings packed. … All they had to do is come pick it up and then deliver it. I never ever, ever perceived that I would lose my entire family history, gone, everything,” Zimmerman said.
In addition to the complaints on file against Mayflower Relocation Services with the Better Business Bureau, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration lists dozens of complaints filed against the company.
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In a conversation with Mike Birbiglia's for his "Working It Out" podcast, the actor and research advocate said that remembering lines has become more difficult in the decades since he was first diagnosed.
"When I did the spinoff from 'The Good Wife,' which is 'The Good Fight,' I couldn't remember the lines. I just had this blank, I couldn't remember the lines," he explained, contrasting that experience to how he felt when he would get a script earlier in his career for films or in his role on "Family Ties."
"I'd go, 'I'm in. Mallory, get off the phone.' And I knew it, like in an instant, and it continued to be that way for me," Fox recalled. "I have 70 pages of dialogue on a [Brian] De Palma movie, and knowing that a hugely expensive Steadicam shot depends on me knowing the lines — not a trickle of sweat on my brow."
Fox said he has learned to adapt and recalled a challenging scene he had while filming Kiefer Sutherland's show "Designated Survivor."
"It was this legal stuff and I just couldn't get it," Fox said. "But what was really refreshing was I didn't panic. I didn't freak out. I just went, 'Well, that's that. Moving on.'"
Fox said he no longer take projects with a lot of lines.
"I can't remember five pages of dialogue. I can't do it," he said. "So I go to the beach."
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Neptune ready to keep Villanova elite as Wright’s successor
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Neptune knows pressure is high to keep Villanova a national championship contender as he takes over for the retired Jay Wright. Neptune started his coaching career at Villanova as a video coordinator. He rose the ranks and became Wright’s top assistant during two national championship seasons. Neptune left for one season and became the head coach at Fordham. Wright’s sudden retirement moved Fordham back to the Main Line and in charge of a program coming off a Final Four run. Wright went to four Final Fours at Villanova. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/28/neptune-ready-to-keep-villanova-elite-as-wrights-successor/ | 2022-04-28T10:19:52Z |
Election-denying Colorado clerk turned herself in to police
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — A rural Colorado official known for being the state’s most prominent election denier turned herself into law enforcement on Thursday for violating the terms of her release as she awaits trial for breaking into her county’s election system.
Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was booked at the Pitkin County jail in Aspen at 9:22 p.m. on Thursday, Parker Lathrop, the county’s chief deputy of operations, said.
She was released after paying bond later that night, according to Lathrop. The warrant was issued less than a week after the embattled official convinced a judge not to send her back to jail for improperly traveling out of state while awaiting trial on felony charges.
Authorities say Peters violated another term of her $25,000 bail — a prohibition on contacting workers at the Mesa County elections office.
Peters is under indictment for a break-in of the county’s election system to search for evidence of former President Donald Trump’s election conspiracy theories. A judge barred Peters from overseeing last year’s local elections or this year’s.
Peters lost her bid for the Republican Party nomination for Colorado Secretary of State last month. After the Secretary of State’s office told her she was not entitled to a hand recount under the law, Peters contacted dozens of county election offices asking them to do their own. One of those was Mesa County, in violation of her release, authorities said.
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ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelly Pippine joins Mississippi Lime Company ("MLC") as Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Innovation. In leading MLC's strategic growth plans, Pippine is responsible for expanding the company's business and building upon key relationships with customers in the marketplace. Pippine reports to Paul Hogan, President and CEO.
Pippine joins MLC from LANXESS, where she held the position of Vice President, Global Head of Marketing in its Flavors and Fragrances business. During her successful 22+ year career, she also held key roles of increasing responsibility with Emerald Kalama Chemical (acquired by LANXESS), Celanese Corporation, and The Dow Chemical Company.
David Venhaus, the company's current Vice President of Sales and Marketing, transitions to MLC's Vice President of Operations. Terry Zerr, current Vice President of Operations moves into the newly created position of Vice President of Supply Chain.
"We are positioning our business to effectively compete in the ever-changing market conditions we face, and growth is a key strategic priority. The expansion of our leadership team and the broadening of our supply chain capabilities supports the growth of our business," said Paul Hogan, President and CEO of MLC. Hogan further stated, "I'm pleased to welcome Kelly to MLC. Her background and expertise make her an ideal candidate to accelerate our growth and innovation." Pippine holds a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in materials science and engineering from Michigan State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Stephen M. Ross School of Business at University of Michigan.
About Mississippi Lime Company
Mississippi Lime Company ("MLC"), headquartered in St. Louis, MO, is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. With over a century in business, the company has built a reputation on the purity of its products, commitment to research and development, and tradition of customer satisfaction. Mississippi Lime operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world. The company supplies high-calcium quicklime, hydrated lime, calcium carbonate products, trucking services, and technical solutions from a diversified, reliable network of facilities in Ste. Genevieve, MO; Calera, AL; Verona, KY; Vicksburg, MS; Weirton, WV; Chester, SC; Mobile, AL; Prairie du Rocher, IL; Kansas City, KS; as well as several distribution sites throughout the country. For more information, visit MLC.com.
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Highly-curated offering from Homes & Villas by Marriott International brings guests an expansive portfolio of premium and luxury homes across beach and urban areas
BETHESDA, Md., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Homes & Villas by Marriott International, the Marriott Bonvoy travel program's curated and growing collection of premium and luxury whole home rentals around the world, today announced its launch in Australia and New Zealand – marking the platform's entrance in Asia Pacific. The expansion into these new markets adds over 350 premium and luxury homes to the platform in prime leisure destinations, including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Orange in Australia, and Auckland and Queenstown in New Zealand – just to name a few.
With Australia's interstate and international borders now open, and with New Zealand's borders soon to follow, Homes & Villas by Marriott International is well-positioned to meet the increasing demands from both domestic and overseas travellers for larger groups stays to experience the joy of reconnecting over travel, together. These unique homes provide members of Marriott's award-winning travel program, Marriott Bonvoy, with more options when they travel as a complement to Marriott International's 29 hotels across 13 different brands in Australia and New Zealand. Several of the homes feature balconies, pools, gourmet kitchens and large entertaining areas that make them the ideal place for gatherings.
Homes & Villas by Marriott International was launched in May 2019 to provide Marriott Bonvoy members with more options when they travel, backed by Marriott International's 90+ years of expertise in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. Every home listed on the platform is professionally-managed and selected to ensure it meets the high product and service standards that guests expect of Marriott International in design, cleanliness, safety, reliability and high-end amenities. It is also the only home rental platform to participate in the Marriott Bonvoy travel program, allowing its 164 million+ members to earn and redeem points for all stays.
"Private home rental offerings are tremendously popular right now as travellers look for ways to re-connect with loved ones, as well as to continue to balance remote work, school, and leisure. We are thrilled to be bringing Homes & Villas by Marriott International to Australia and New Zealand, providing our guests with a curated selection of the best premium and luxury homes in the market. These homes provide the space and amenities expected from a luxury experience and the backing of a trusted travel company," said Jennifer Hsieh, Vice President, Homes & Villas by Marriott International.
Marriott International works meticulously with selected professional property management groups to craft the ultimate experience - from beachside villas to city penthouses. Making travel even easier, Homes & Villas also offers pet-friendly accommodation enabling guests to enjoy a getaway with their furry companion by their side. Every stay is managed by a specialist property manager and offers 24/7 support for any customer assistance needed during the getaway.
From luxurious countryside houses in vineyards, sprawling houses and magnificent lakeview villas, as well as buzzing city apartments and penthouses, guests will have access to a range of different options in the unique collection of private homes in Australia and New Zealand.
Marriott Bonvoy members who book any of Homes & Villas by Marriott International's 65,000+ private home rentals worldwide for 5+nights between 13 June 2022 and 22 June 2022, and complete their stay with check-out on or before December 31, 2022, will earn 2X points, plus a Free Night Award valid for a future stay at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
For more information, please visit www.homesandvillasbymarriott.com
About Homes & Villas by Marriott International
Launched in May 2019, Homes & Villas by Marriott International is a curated and growing collection of 65,000+ premium and luxury whole home rentals located in 700+ prime destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Caribbean and Latin America. Leveraging Marriott International's decades of delivering exceptional hospitality experience, each home is professionally managed and meets the company's design, cleanliness, safety and amenity standards. It is also the only home rental offering to participate in the award-winning travel program Marriott Bonvoy, enabling members to earn and redeem points for all stays. Connect with @HomesandVillasbyMarriott on Instagram and Facebook.
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LONDON (AP) — A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered behind another of the artist’s paintings, the National Galleries of Scotland said Thursday.
The self-portrait was found on the back of Van Gogh’s “Head of a Peasant Woman” when experts at the Edinburgh gallery took an X-ray of the canvas ahead of an upcoming exhibition. The work is believed to have been hidden for over a century, covered by layers of glue and cardboard when it was framed in the early 20th century.
Van Gogh was known for turning canvases around and painting on the other side to save money.
The portrait shows a bearded sitter in a brimmed hat. Experts said the subject was instantly recognizable as the artist himself, and is thought to be from his early work. The left ear is clearly visible and Van Gogh famously cut his off in 1888.
Frances Fowle, a senior curator at the National Galleries of Scotland, said the discovery was “thrilling.”
“Moments like this are incredibly rare,” she said. “We have discovered an unknown work by Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most important and popular artists in the world.”
The gallery said experts are evaluating how to remove the glue and cardboard without harming “Head of a Peasant Woman.”
Visitors to an upcoming Impressionist exhibit at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh can see an X-ray image of the self-portrait through a lightbox.
“A Taste for Impressionism” runs from Jul. 30 to Nov. 13. | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/van-gogh-self-portrait-found-hidden-behind-another-painting/ | 2022-07-14T19:06:43Z |
SEOUL, South Korea, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Entertainment, Korea's leading provider of popular mobile content platforms, today announced the merger of its North America subsidiaries Tapas Media and Radish Media, creating a digital publishing platform with more than 100,000 creators telling more than 100,000 stories. The merger of these leading digital publishers creates a synergistic community of storytellers in the North American market while expanding Kakao Entertainment's global IP value chain.
The merger agreement was unanimously approved by Tapas Media and Radish Media's Board of Directors, with Radish Media as the surviving company.
The merger will boost Kakao Entertainment's global growth, providing an umbrella for three existing digital storytelling platforms: Tapas, Radish, and Asian fantasy fiction platform Wuxiaworld™. Tapas Founder and CEO, Chang Kim, will serve as CEO of the new, not-yet-named company and continue as Global Strategy Officer at Kakao Entertainment. Kim provides insight into the US market while continuing to focus on developing original IP. The three platforms will complement each other under a unified leadership and vision but continue to operate independently after the merger.
"I'm very excited by the challenge presented by the super competitive global entertainment market, and I know this merger positions us well with the momentum we need to solidify all our capabilities and maintain our competitive edge as a content IP powerhouse," Kim says. "We look forward to continuing our innovative journey in storytelling and reaching new audiences with compelling stories across multiple categories."
"The agreement will provide a major leap forward for Kakao Entertainment in the burgeoning K-content industry and offer exciting new opportunities in the North American storytelling market," says Jinsoo Lee, CEO of Kakao Entertainment. "Tapas, Radish, and Wuxiaworld™ each bring a huge lineup of content IPs to the table, and when we put them under one banner with Kakao Entertainment's proven ability to generate and monetize original stories, it will pave the way for unparalleled growth and generate more success stories."
Lee continues, "Kakao Entertainment is a key player in the growth of storytelling globally. With our content IP expertise and the outstanding content creation capabilities of the new company, we will accelerate our efforts to become a dominant regional and global player in the market in the next three years."
Kakao Entertainment specializes in maximizing the lifecycle of digital stories. It first created the novel-to-comics model, which took web novels and successfully adapted them into webtoons to reach larger audiences. Past hits include "Solo Leveling," "A Business Proposal," and "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?" With this merger, the new company will not only continue to leverage the novel-to-comics model but also expand into other fields such as Hollywood films, television shows, gaming, the metaverse, and NFTs. For example, Radish plans to introduce audiobooks of its successful original stories, targeting North America's fast-growing audio content market.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Tapas is a pioneer of mobile storytelling platforms in the US and has found success in the rapidly growing mobile stories market with more than 9.5 billion pageviews of 103,000 original series – both webcomics and web novels. Tapas' microtransaction-based digital currency (Ink) empowers readers to directly support their favorite creators and stories, generating revenue for creators. Tapas saw ten times year-over-year revenue growth in 2021, averaging more than $2 million per month for creators, making it one of the top three grossing comic apps in the US.
About Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment Corp. is a global entertainment company affiliated with the leading Korean tech company Kakao Corp. Kakao Entertainment combines the full spectrum of the entertainment industry value chain, across its Story, Media, and Music businesses. Kakao Entertainment's Story business operates "kakaopage" and "Kakao Webtoon," two leading mobile content platforms that provide users with an offering of over 80,000 story IPs, both domestically and abroad. Together, these platforms retain Korea's most extensive library of original content. Kakao Entertainment's industry-leading Music business is spearheaded by "Melon," Korea's No.1 music streaming platform. This is in addition to the company's robust music production capacity, which releases 1,200+ new tracks every year. Its Media business boasts diversified video production capability for mobile, TV, and film with 80 top Korean creators and 150 globally beloved Korean celebrities under management. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Kakao Entertainment's global footprint spans Korea, Japan, North America, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India and is expanding rapidly.
About Tapas Media
Established in 2012, headquartered in Los Angeles with key global operations in Seoul, South Korea, Tapas Media is one of the fastest-growing digital publishing platforms of webcomics and novels in North America. Tapas has created a community of more than 10M registered users with stories from 69,000 creators and published over 103,000 stories to date. Tapas has multiple partnerships across various multimedia platforms including Scholastic, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Yen Press, Zoic Studios, Vault Comics, BOOM!, Ten Speed Press (Penguin Random House), Kakao Entertainment, Podium Audio, Frolic Media, Madison Wells, Netmarble, and more. Tapas Media is the 2020 Ringo Award winner for Favorite Publisher and received its first Eisner nominations in 2021. In 2021, Tapas Media joined forces with Kakao Entertainment to expand its global storytelling footprint. For more information, please visit Tapas.
About Radish Media
Radish is a mobile fiction platform for serialized storytelling, offering the literary equivalent of addictive TV drama series. Its wide variety of stories are published and read in bite-sized installments, optimized for the smartphone reader. Radish is revolutionizing the way that stories are consumed and produced. Readers can access thousands of serials across genres and connect directly with their favorite storytellers in live community chat rooms. Amateur authors can publish their own original stories via user-submitted content, and Radish itself also produces Radish Originals, serials in a variety of genres designed specifically for its mobile platform and written by a talented team of Emmy Award-winning soap writers, authors and Radish's Content Team creators. Built to be both user and author-friendly, Radish strives to present the newest and brightest in entertaining, diverse serial fiction to readers while providing authors with innovative ways to build readerships and monetize their work. For more information, visit www.radishfiction.com
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The PAWpular bagel brand invites furry friends to fetch the free Doggie Bagel deal
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Einstein Bros. Bagels is treating man's best friend to free doggie bagels for a week to celebrate National Dog Day. Only available for a limited time, the renowned bagel brand will offer free doggie bagels with the purchase of any Egg Sandwich or Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, a deal that will really get those tails wagging!
What's the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Get your hot cup of coffee and feed your dog, pet your dog and play with your dog. Your furry friend is a part of your morning routine, so Doggie Bagels are the perfect addition to your dog's daily schedule.
"We all know dog parents love to spoil their pups in any way they can," said Hector Briones, Chief Marketing Officer at Einstein Bros. Bagels. "Dogs are like our babies, and we would do anything for them, right? They eat with us, sleep with us, and maybe even go to work with us. Doggie bagels are just another way to show how much we love them."
The Treat Your Dog to Breakfast deal is offered in-bakery with a coupon, online using code FREEDOG, or through the Einstein Bros. app as a reward. This deal is the perfect opportunity to invite your pet's other four-legged buddies to your favorite neighborhood bagel bakery (outside only) and make it a pup patio party!
Following the Treat Your Dog to Breakfast deal, pet owners can still treat their furry friend to delicious and nutritious doggie bagels any time for just $1.39 at any Einstein Bros. Bagels location.
For more information, please visit https://www.einsteinbros.com/free-dog.
Einstein Bros.® Bagels is a neighborhood bakery known for endless combinations of fresh-baked bagels and premium double-whipped cream cheese shmear. Also serving a variety of breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, coffee, espresso, sweets and catering, Einstein Bros.® Bagels has 690 locations throughout the United States. Einstein Bros.® Bagels is part of Panera Brands, one of the nation's largest fast-casual restaurant companies, comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels. To learn more, visit www.einsteinbros.com.
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From proper weight distribution to safe lifting, these tips will help keep kids' healthy all year
RESTON, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As children prepare to head back to school, many families are on the lookout for the perfect backpack to send with them. To help, the National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) has issued a new Backpack Safety Guide allowing families to avoid placing undue strain on a child's back or neck.
"Families have a million things to think about with the return to school, and protecting their child's back is incredibly important," said Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation. "This easy to understand guide will help parents and students find the right backpack, and reinforce proper wearing techniques to keep the whole family healthy."
The downloadable Backpack Safety Guide provides essential tips that can have a big impact on students' spinal wellness throughout the year:
- Use two shoulders. Double straps help to distribute weight evenly across the back, and can be fitted to accommodate coats and jackets as weather changes.
- Balance the load. Using waist and chest straps will balance the weight load on the hips and keep the backpack stable while walking.
- Lighten the load. Children should not carry more than 10% to 20% of their body weight. Most kids carry more than this, which can pull their bodies forward or backward and cause undue neck or back pain.
- Bend at the knees. To avoid muscle strains children and parents should bend at the knees and use their legs when lifting backpacks.
- Wear it well. Make sure the backpack sits properly on your back. The best placement for your backpack is two inches above the waist.
If worn incorrectly, an otherwise stylish backpack can lead to spine problems which may cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs. Backpacks don't have to mean back pain. Following these back-to-school tips will protect students of all ages.
To learn more, read the National Spine Health Foundation's Backpack Safety Guide here: https://spinehealth.org/backpack-tips/
About the National Spine Health Foundation
The National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF), a 501-C(3) nonprofit organization, is the only patient-centered non-profit organization dedicated to spine health education and advocacy. Learn more at spinehealth.org
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Bingham County Sheriff enters “not guilty” plea during arraignment
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) - Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland pleaded "not guilty" during his arraignment Thursday afternoon.
Judge Stephen Dunn also ruled Justin Oleson can continue to represent Rowland, after the state filed a motion to disqualify him, citing a conflict of interest.
A trial start date has been scheduled for July 18, at 1:30 p.m., starting with jury selection.
A pretrial conference was also scheduled for June 23rd, at 1:30 p.m. | https://localnews8.com/news/crime-tracker/2022/03/31/bingham-county-sheriff-enters-not-guilty-plea-during-arraignment/ | 2022-04-01T04:17:32Z |
JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate Kartini Day (Women Day), Bank BRI (IDX: BBRI) gave appreciation to 7,000 female workers during Wonderful and Magnificent (WOMAN) on April 21, 2022, at Sentul Convention Center.
The event was attended by Erick Thohir, Indonesia's Minister of State Owned Enterprise (BUMN); Rofikoh Rokhim, Deputy President Commissioner of BRI; Sunarso, President Director of BRI; Catur Budi Harto; Vice President Director of BRI; Board of Directors of BRI's; Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM); Pegadaian; and 7,000 female workers consisting of 5,000 Mekaar PNM Account Officers; 1,000 Mekaar PNM customers, 500 BRI Micro Banking Advisors (Mantri), and 500 Pegadaian Appraisers; as well as Cinta Laura Kiehl, Brand Ambassador of BRI, and Via Vallen, Brand Ambassador of PNM.
Women empowerment and gender equality are crucial in realizing financial inclusion in the country. "Women have an essential role in the transformation of the BUMN ecosystem in Indonesia. Which is why women leaders in BUMN have exceeded 15%," said Erick.
In the same occasion, Sunarso also said that BRI is always open to supporting women in reaching their full potential. "In 2021, 38,942 or 34.8% of 113,262 BRI employees were female workers, and 822 employees or around 23.11% of the position formations occupy the Managerial and the Board of Directors levels of BRI," he explained.
BRI continues to empower women entrepreneurs of Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) so they can be sustainable, through the Ultra Micro Holdings (UMi), consisting of BRI, Pegadaian, and PNM as they have an important role in realizing financial inclusion in Indonesia.
In 2022, The KPIs set for UMi Holdings include serving 5 million new customers in the Ultra-Micro segment, implement 100% cashless opening at PNM and Pegadaian, form 1,000 Co-location Senyum (Ultra-Micro Service Centers), and 500 thousand referrals from Senyum Mobile and acquiring 60,000 members to become BRILink Agents.
BRI's strategies include accelerating Senyum Co-Location, improving business processes at PNM and Pegadaian, increasing the use of Senyum Mobile application and the capabilities of 75,000 BRI Mantri, PNM Account Officer, and Pegadaian Appraisers.
"For an effective execution, there is a need for effective collective behavior, in-line with BUMN's core value AKHLAK. To further encourage this, cultural activation programs themed BRIGADE MADANI were implemented," said Sunarso.
For information about BANK BRI, visit www.bri.co.id
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LAFAYETTE, La., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: "HBCP") ("Home Bancorp" or the "Company"), the holding company of the 113-year-old Home Bank, N.A. ("Home Bank"), announced today the completion of a private placement of $55.0 million of its 5.75% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2032 (the "Notes") to certain qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors.
The Notes are unsecured and have a ten-year term, maturing June 30, 2032, and will bear interest at a fixed annual rate of 5.75%, payable semi-annually in arrears, for the first five years of the term. Thereafter, the interest rate will reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum equal to the then-current three-month secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") plus 282 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. Home Bancorp is entitled to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, on any interest payment date on or after June 30, 2027, and to redeem the Notes at any time in whole upon certain other specified events. Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned an investment grade rating of A- to the Notes.
In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the purchasers of the Notes pursuant to which the Company has agreed to take certain actions to provide for the exchange of the Notes for subordinated notes that are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), with substantially the same terms as the Notes.
The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital for Home Bancorp for regulatory capital purposes. Home Bancorp intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including to support organic growth, enhance Home Bank's capital position, to fund share repurchases and for potential future mergers and acquisitions.
Piper Sandler & Co. served as lead placement agent for this offering and Hovde Group, LLC and Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC served as co-placement agents. Silver, Freedman, Taff & Tiernan LLP served as legal counsel to Home Bancorp and Fenimore Kay Harrison LLP served as legal counsel to the placement agents.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. The offering of the Notes in the private placement was not registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities law, and the Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration, or applicable exemption from registration, under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
The indebtedness evidenced by the Notes is not a deposit and is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency or fund.
About Home Bancorp
Home Bancorp is a Louisiana corporation that became the holding company for Home Bank in October 2008 upon Home Bank's mutual to stock conversion. Home Bank is a community-oriented national bank which was originally organized in 1908 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. Home Bank currently conducts business from 43 full-service banking locations in the Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Northshore (of Lake Pontchartrain) regions of South Louisiana, Natchez, Mississippi and Houston region of Texas.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward‑looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward‑looking statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Forward‑looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors ‑ many of which are beyond the control of Home Bancorp ‑ could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in the forward‑looking statements. Forward-looking statements regarding the transaction are based upon currently available information.
Actual results could differ materially from those indicated in forward-looking statements. Among other factors, actual results may differ from those described in forward-looking statements due to: changes in general economic and market conditions, market interest rates, the scope and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, deposit flows, demand for loans, changes in laws and regulations and their enforcement, and the degree of competition in the markets served by the Company; changes in asset quality and credit risk; the inability to sustain revenue and earnings; and competitive conditions.
Home Bancorp's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and other reports it has filed with the SEC describe some additional factors which could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Copies of the Home Bancorp's reports filed with the SEC are available in the Investor Relations section of its website, www.home24bank.com. Home Bancorp does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Biden to commemorate anniversary of 9/11 attacks at Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will mark the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday by delivering remarks and laying a wreath at the Pentagon, the White House said Tuesday.
The day will commemorate the 2001 terrorist attacks when hijackers took control of commercial planes in order to use them as missiles, crashing into New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field. Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks by al-Qaida. The U.S. and its allies responded by launching the Afghanistan war.
Jill Biden, the first lady, will speak Sunday at the Flight 93 National Memorial Observance in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband will go to New York City for a commemoration ceremony at the National September 11th Memorial.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/09/06/biden-commemorate-anniversary-911-attacks-pentagon/ | 2022-09-06T19:04:00Z |
Women gather to discuss crucial topics to improve the female workforce
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - To address issues women face in this day in age, the Kansas Women’s Economic Development Task Force is starting a listening tour to hear about issues women believe should be resolved.
United W.E., or United Women’s Empowerment, hosted a women’s forum at The Beacon Thursday morning, June 23, for women all across the area to voice their thoughts on topics that should be discussed. Topics such as paid family leave, child care, and economic/workforce participation.
The Greater Topeka Partnership’s own Glenda Washington is on the task force committee. Any discussions and data learned throughout the tour will, hopefully, one day bring change, according to Joni Wickham, a Public Policy Consultant with United We.
“When United We is pushing for change with policymakers, it is really important for us to have these qualitative stories from women all across Kansas, in order to go with the quantitative data that we collect in our research projects,” said Wickham.
Wickham says tremendous progress has been made so far.
“United We has made a lot of progress in Kansas, particularly, in raising awareness of child care being a barrier for women entering and staying in the workforce,” said Wickham. “United We has also done a lot of work at the state level on occupational licensing reform, making sure that women have all of the tools that they need at their disposal in order to participate fully in the workforce.”
The group has sessions scheduled for next week in Hays and Garden City. To check out its schedule, click here.
The company hopes to issue its report in November.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/24/women-gather-discuss-crucial-topics-improve-female-workforce/ | 2022-06-24T01:25:29Z |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police fatally shot a man early Thursday, ending an hourslong standoff at a Minneapolis apartment building that began with a shooting before officers arrived, officials said.
Authorities negotiated with the man for about six hours before police shot him, said Minneapolis Police Department spokesman Garrett Parten. He was taken to a hospital and died, officials said.
Authorities didn’t immediately say what prompted police to shoot.
The standoff began about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday after a mother with two young children called 911 to report that someone had fired gunshots through the wall of their third-floor apartment, police said.
“As officers arrived on the third floor they heard additional shots. Officers also saw debris exploding from walls as more shots were fired,” Parten said.
Officers moved the woman and her children, as well as others, to safety. Police said the focus then turned to a man, who they believe was in his 20s, who had isolated himself in a neighboring apartment.
The man was identified and attempts were made to negotiate with him by phone and by loudspeaker, Parten said. The man’s parents were also brought to the scene, he added, and the man was shot about 4:30 a.m.
“This is not the outcome we hoped for or desired,” Parten said.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation into the shooting by Minneapolis police.
The Minneapolis Police Department has long been under scrutiny over allegations of brutality and racial injustice. The police killing of George Floyd in May 2020 led to a state investigation into police practices, and the city and department are working to address problems that were found. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/minneapolis-police-fatally-shoot-man-in-apartment-standoff/ | 2022-07-14T19:04:16Z |
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco Bay Area high school teacher Lisa Raskin moved out of a cramped apartment she was sharing with a roommate and into her own place this month, paying a deeply discounted $1,500 a month for a one-bedroom with expansive views within walking distance to work.
It was once an impossible dream in an exorbitantly priced region hostile to new housing. But her employer, a 4,000-student school district south of San Francisco, was the rare success story in the struggle to provide affordable housing and in May, it opened 122 apartments for teachers and staff.
“I have a sense of community, which I think is more valuable than anything else,” the 41-year-old San Francisco native said. “More districts really need to consider this model. I think it shows educators that they value them.”
The Jefferson Union High School District in San Mateo County’s Daly City is among just a handful of places in the country with educator housing. But with a national teacher shortage and rapidly rising rents, the working-class district could serve as a harbinger as schools across the U.S. seek to attract and retain educators.
“This is absolutely a solution for other districts. As we’ve gone through the process, we’ve learned of so many other districts interested in doing what we’ve done,” said Andrew Lie, a school board trustee. “For us to be at the front end of this new wave of teacher and staff housing is actually pretty exciting.”
“It’s like a great gift coming from the district,” said math teacher Eleonor Obedoza of her family’s new three-bedroom apartment.
In West Virginia, the American Federation of Teachers recently helped open a building with apartments for teachers and retail shops that officials hope will revitalize the rural town of Welch.
Teachers were traveling “hours and hours to get to school and back,” said Randi Weingarten, AFT union president. “So this became an idea to spark economic development and to create housing.”
Jeff Vincent, co-founder and director of the Center for Cities & Schools at the University of California, Berkeley, said such housing complexes are rare, but he expects more school districts to explore the concept given the benefits of teachers living in the communities where they work, so they can get to know students and families better.
But such projects face obstacles, including pushback from residents. Vincent urges districts to be cautious.
“One of the biggest barriers is the need for people to think outside the box,” he said. “There are skeptics of whether schools should be doing this with their land.”
Roughly a quarter of the 500 employees at Jefferson Union were resigning or retiring every year and the district, where teacher salaries for the 2022-23 year start at $60,000, could not compete with wealthier schools that pay new teachers $76,000 or more.
So in 2017-2018, officials came up with a plan to address recruitment and retention, including a $75 million housing complex for teachers and staff financed in part by a $30 million bond measure approved by voters in 2018.
The district also has a more ambitious plan to lease school property for a 1,200-unit development that would mix retail with market-rate housing and generate revenue to beef up teacher salaries. But the Sierra Club’s local chapter and others have expressed objections. They want more units at below-market rents and taller buildings to preserve more open space, including a decades-old garden scheduled for razing.
So far, the district is opposed to those changes, inflaming critics.
“It’s terrible the schools have to come up with schemes to build housing to pay teachers,” said Gladwyn d’Souza, a Sierra Club member who supports workforce housing but says there should be more homes for everyone.
Tenants at the school district complex can stay up to five years, hopefully using the time to save up for a down payment on a house.
But those too are becoming more difficult to buy. A 2016 study by Redfin found that only 20% of homes for sale across major U.S. metro areas were affordable on an average teacher’s salary of $62,800, down from 34% in 2012.
Boston high school English teacher Shirley Jones-Luke, who bought her house nearly two decades ago, said there’s no way she’d be able to afford one today in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood of Dorchester where she’s taught for years.
“It’s important to students to know that their teachers live in the same communities as them, shop at the same stores,” said Jones-Luke, who is Black. “They realize the teachers aren’t out of touch because we live in the same ’hood. I know what’s going on in the ’hood just as much as they do.”
In California, the 2016 study found only 17% of homes were affordable on the average state teacher salary of roughly $74,000, down from 30% in 2012. The average teacher could afford 0.2% of homes in San Francisco and none in Silicon Valley, where the median sales price of a home was $1.5 million in June.
California lawmakers in 2016 made it easier for districts to build workforce housing on school property, but some efforts have stalled over financing and residential pushback. Five workforce housing complexes currently exist in Los Angeles, Santa Clara and San Mateo county school districts.
After two decades of trying, San Francisco Unified plans to break ground this summer on a 135-unit complex for educators. It could be ready to lease in 2024 — two years behind schedule.
“It was a fight to get it, and it isn’t built yet,” said Cassondra Curiel, president of United Educators of San Francisco. “It’ll alleviate pressure, and it’ll be great for those folks who get in there. The bottom line and the objective truth is, it’s not enough.”
Jefferson Union was the rare success story, building the new complex on a former parking lot of an old high school currently used for district offices.
The apartments range in monthly rent from $1,356 for a one-bedroom to $2,511 for a three-bedroom, which officials say is 58% of market rate. There are multiple washers and dryers on every floor, a bike room and meeting rooms where teachers can socialize or collaborate on lessons.
Taylor and Darnel Garcia, both 27, despaired of ever moving out of a two-bedroom in-law unit that was too small for them and their children, ages 3 and 6. The administrative assistant and her husband, a mechanic for the school district, pondered whether they could afford to stay in the Bay Area.
“We were kind of floating in the unknown for a while,” she said after moving into their new three-bedroom apartment in May. “It’s so hard to say, ‘Hey, I have a good career, and I still can’t afford to live here.’ So this provided that for us.”
About 80 employees are to move in by fall and another 30 are applying, including about a dozen new hires, said Tina Van Raaphorst, associate superintendent of business services. The average annual salary of residents is $62,300, and includes janitors, cafeteria workers and bus drivers who earn far less than teachers.
Melissa Kallstrom, a mom to a district student, does not begrudge the employees their new homes. But she objects to plans to tear up the community garden she and others say provides rare green space.
“This hasn’t been developed. This has just come naturally,” she said of the garden.
Raskin understands change is difficult. She grew up in San Francisco’s Mission District, a working-class neighborhood now trendy with fashionable restaurants where she cannot afford to live by herself.
During the pandemic, she moved out of her mother’s house to share an apartment with a friend. But living quarters were tight. The chance to move into a place of her own was like hitting the jackpot, said Raskin, who teaches health and social science.
“This is mine,” she said.
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Associated Press writer R.J. Rico contributed from Atlanta. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/some-schools-build-affordable-housing-to-retain-teachers/ | 2022-07-16T08:59:39Z |
- 23% increase in assets under management in 2021, propelling the company to #13
CHICAGO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, announced that the firm ranked 13th in Crain's Chicago's List of Top Money Managers for 2022.
The annual list details the top 25 firms as ranked by assets under management as of December 31, 2021. Not only did Mesirow rank highly in terms of assets under management, but it was also one of the few firms that checked every box in the client diversification category. The ranking exemplifies the firm's breadth and depth across traditional and alternative investment strategies and its ability to deliver exceptional client service to a diverse set of global institutional investors.
"We are honored to be ranked among Chicago's top money managers," said Natalie A. Brown, President. "Mesirow remains dedicated to providing financial solutions customized to individual client needs and to bringing all of our firm's capabilities to our clients. We continue to offer unique synergies as our different businesses work together to provide client-aligned solutions."
Please visit https://www.chicagobusiness.com/ for more information.
About Mesirow
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations around the world, we serve clients through a personal, custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Advisory Services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities and our culture. To learn more, visit mesirow.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business and one of the Top 100 RIA Firms by Barron's.
Media mediainquiries@mesirow.com | Michael Herley | 203.308.1409
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Iconic San Dimas real estate brokerage helped pioneer the delivery of extraordinary experiences; plans continued growth and innovation in home & property investments
SAN DIMAS, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty is commemorating its historic 50th anniversary year celebrating five decades of positively impacting the lives of people and families, the communities where they live and work and the overall local, state and national economies. The iconic CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty, the longest remaining CENTURY 21® franchise in the global network, was founded on delivering extraordinary experiences to homebuyers, sellers and property investors, and its goal for the next 50 years is to expand that by staying ahead of the market and industry through innovation and a laser-like focus on personalized, memorable moments to help their clients and customers move fearlessly into their own real estate journey.
"For 50 years, the family of relentless sales professionals at CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty has been driven by a singular mission of serving real estate consumers with the best in-class quality service and care worthy of the single largest investment most people make in a lifetime," said Oscar "OJ" Rodriguez, broker owner. "Home is where the heart is, and we value and appreciate the trust people and families in our communities give us willingly knowing that our team will guide them to the best real estate outcomes possible."
Since opening the doors here in San Dimas in 1972, CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty has established itself as a thought leader and innovator in the global CENTURY 21® System of 14,000 offices in 84 countries worldwide. With state-of-the-art technology and a one-stop shop of products and services available to their agents and, in return, to their clients, CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty is well-positioned to keep its leadership positioning in the market. In fact, according to Century 21 Real Estate corporate records, in the C21® System, CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty is ranked #1 in San Gabriel Valley and #2 in the state of California (as of May, 2022) and has earned the CENTURY 21 brand's prestigious Presidents, Quality Service, and Grand CENTURION awards.
"As we take the time to reflect on the last five decades of CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty and its involvement with San Dimas and throughout the San Gabriel Valley, it's also important to recognize the bright future this organization has ahead of it," added Mike Miedler, president and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. "There are no better ambassadors of the CENTURY 21 brand."
Rodriguez is looking for relentless sales professionals to join his real estate company and invites area residents looking for a new career, or industry professionals looking for a new home, to visit him and the CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty team at 1100 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773.
"We appreciate all of those who have supported us in the last 50 years, and to all who will in the years to come," added Rodriguez. "Our goal is to make every client feel uniquely special, and our 50th anniversary is a celebration of making that happen every day for the next five decades."
OJ" Rodriguez, the team at CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty and President/CEO of the global franchisor Century 21 Real Estate, Michael Miedler, extend a warm invitation to you to attend its "50th Anniversary Celebration" on Thursday, June 30 from 6-10 p.m. at the company's offices at 1100 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773. Please reply to Peter L. Mosca, peter.mosca@century21.net or call/text, 732.841.4778.
CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty is an independently owned and operated franchise affiliate of Century 21 Real Estate, franchisor of the iconic CENTURY 21 brand, comprised of 146,000 independent sales professionals in approximately 14,000 offices spanning 84 countries and territories. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21.com/global, century21.com/commercial, century21.com/finehomes and century21.com/espanol.
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.
©2022 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21® are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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$5 will be donated to Farm Rescue for each flag requested
QUINCY, Ill., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan International, Inc. (Titan) is excited to kick off its second annual "Flags Over Harvest" campaign to support American farmers and their commitment to buying American-made Titan and Goodyear® Farm Tires. Building on the success of last year's campaign, Titan will again be giving away a free American flag for farmers to display on their equipment during harvest season. For each flag requested, Titan will donate $5 to Farm Rescue — a nonprofit organization that plants and harvests crops free of charge for family farmers who have suffered a major illness, injury or natural disaster.
"Agriculture is at the heart of who we are at Titan," said Paul Reitz, Titan President and CEO. "As the only farm tire and wheel company headquartered in the U.S., we feel a special connection to farmers and appreciate their decision to buy American-made tires because it supports thousands of U.S. jobs to keep the nation running. By partnering with Farm Rescue again, we look forward to raising more money to assist farmers in need."
Last year, Titan raised $4,500 for Farm Rescue as part of its inaugural "Flags Over Harvest" campaign and has a goal to raise more funds this year. Titan's history with the "Flags Over Harvest" campaign includes donating to Farm Rescue in 2019 to assist farmers affected by major spring floods in the Midwest and in 2020 to help farmers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also be partnering with them at the Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days and the Iowa State Fair.
"Farm Rescue is honored to be a recipient of the 'Flags Over Harvest' campaign once again this year," said Bill Gross, Founder and President of Farm Rescue. "Last year's funds helped give farm families a chance to continue their livelihood. In 2021, Farm Rescue and its army of volunteers were honored to extend a helping hand to 121 families across our 7-state service territory. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Titan International, Inc. with the goal of helping America's farm families in times of crisis."
Visit titan-intl.com/flags to claim a free American flag; Titan will make a $5 donation to Farm Rescue for each flag requested. Tag Titan on its social channels with the hashtag #FlagsOverHarvest2022.
About Titan International, Inc.
Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies and undercarriage products. Headquartered in Illinois, the company produces a broad range of products to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer markets. In the United States, the company produces two distinct tire brands — Goodyear® Farm Tires and Titan Tires.
About Farm Rescue
Farm Rescue was founded in 2005 and has helped nearly 900 families since its inception. The organization's mission is to help farmers and ranchers who have experienced a major illness, injury, or natural disaster by providing the necessary equipment and volunteer labor to perform time-sensitive services. Applications for assistance are currently being accepted and can be obtained at 701-252-2017 or www.farmrescue.org.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler can play in the Masters forever now. That’s a perk that comes with winning at Augusta National.
Cameron Champ knows he can play at Augusta National in 2023. For him, that was a win as well.
Champ finished tied for 10th at the Masters, and that means he’ll be invited back next season. Augusta National has plenty of ways for players to qualify — wins, world ranking, performance in other majors — plus rewards those who do especially well at the Masters. Anyone in the top 12 one year can come back the following year, so Champ knows that invitation will be in the mail as next spring looms.
“It’s huge,” said Champ, whose Masters invite this year came by winning the 3M Open last July. “This year has been just a whirlwind really for me, with my injury to trying to play through the first four, five events to now feeling pretty decent the last few months. My game is going in the right direction.”
Champ shut down his season last fall while dealing with a left wrist injury. He came into this week ranked No. 133 in the world. He hadn’t had so much as a top-40 finish in 2022. A Masters return, barring a victory somewhere in the next 12 months, wasn’t exactly a certainty.
“Everything I’m dealing with off the course is finally going right, so first and foremost, that’s the most important,” Champ said. “It’s just life, man. I’m learning as I go. Right now, I’m just in a great spot.”
MONEY MATTERS
Rory McIlroy earned $1.62 million for finishing second, and that pushed his Masters career earnings to just about $4.2 million.
He is the seventh player in Masters history to eclipse the $4 million mark, joining Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson and Bubba Watson.
THIRD TRY
Scottie Scheffler won his first Masters in his third attempt. Only eight players did it in the first or second try, most recently Danny Willett in 2016.
The context only adds to Scheffler’s accomplishment.
Tiger Woods’ first Masters win came on his third visit to Augusta National. Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Seve Ballesteros needed four tries. Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player needed five.
TIGER WATCH
Tiger Woods said Sunday that he will go to St. Andrews in mid-July and play the British Open.
It’s unclear if he’ll play anything before then — including the PGA Championship at Southern Hills in May and the U.S. Open at Brookline in June.
“I am looking forward to St. Andrews,” Woods said in his post-Masters interview with Sky Sports. “That is something that is near and dear to my heart. I’ve won two Opens there. It’s the home of golf. It’s my favorite golf course in the world. So, I will be there for that one. But anything in between that, I don’t know. I will try. There’s no doubt.”
Woods won British Opens at St. Andrews in 2000 and 2005. He played when the Open was last there in 2015 but missed the cut by eight strokes.
VARNER’S DAY
Harold Varner III saved his best for last in his first Masters: a 3-under round of 69 on Sunday. He finished 3 over for the week.
He was within six shots of the lead after 36 holes, then shot an 80 on Saturday. But he bounced back on Sunday, chalking it all up as part of his Masters education.
“I wouldn’t say a springboard. I just think it’s a part of the process,” Varner said. “It’s a part of having a chance to win. Yesterday was tough, obviously, what I shot, but just how can I grow from that and learn from that? The cool part about today is I think the pins will be in similar spots next year when I’m here, and I’ll know kind of what to do, get a good feel for what I need to do to score.”
BUSY WEEKEND
It might be an ideal weekend for sports fans: see a Premier League soccer match one day, attend the Masters the next.
Harry Kane did it one better.
Kane played in Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday — and he was at the Masters as a patron on Sunday.
It was hardly the only golf-soccer crossover moment at Augusta National on Sunday. Seamus Power revealed that he was asking for scores — during his round. Given that nobody has phones on the course, scores weren’t exactly easy to come by.
DIVOTS
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler picked up $2.7 million for the victory, pushing his career total at Augusta National to just over $3 million in three appearances. That’s good for 13th in Masters history. … Rory McIlroy’s 64 on Sunday matched the best final round in Masters history, done on seven previous occasions. The others were Maurice Bembridge (1974), Hale Irwin (1975), Gary Player (1978), Greg Norman (1988), David Toms (1998), Bo Van Pelt (2012) and Jordan Spieth (2018). … The next Masters takes place April 6-9, 2023. … There was no silver cup presented to the low amateur this year, because none of the six who were in the field to start the week made the cut.
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The FBI raided a Florida art museum on Friday and seized more than two dozen paintings attributed to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat following questions about their authenticity.
Orlando Museum of Art spokeswoman Emilia Bourmas-Fry said in a statement that they were complying with a warrant from the FBI for access to the ‘Heroes and Monsters’ exhibit, which is now in the government’s possession. She added that no one on the museum’s staff has been arrested.
“It is important to note that we still have not been led to believe the Museum has been or is the subject of any investigation,” Bourmas-Fry said. “We continue to see our involvement purely as a fact witness.”
According to a search warrant, federal art crimes investigators have been looking into the 25 paintings since shortly after their discovery in 2012. The controversy gained more attention shortly after the Orlando exhibit opened in February.
Basquiat, who lived and worked in New York City, found success in the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement. The Orlando Museum of Art was the first institution to display pieces said to have been found in an old storage locker years after Basquiat’s 1988 death from a drug overdose at age 27.
Questions about the artworks’ authenticity arose almost immediately after their discovery. The artwork was purportedly made in 1982, but experts have pointed out that the cardboard used in at least one of the pieces included FedEx typeface that wasn’t used until 1994, about six years after Basquiat died, according to the warrant. Also, television writer Thad Mumford, the owner of the storage locker where the art was eventually found, told investigators that he had never owned any Basquiat art and that the pieces were not in the unit the last time he had visited. Mumford died in 2018.
Orlando Museum of Art director Aaron De Groft has repeatedly insisted that the art is legitimate.
The exhibit was originally publicized to run through June 2023 in Orlando, the museum later announced it was ending next week. Bourmas-Fry said the art’s owners declined to extend the museum’s contract and were planning to send the works to Italy for exhibition.
“Based on my training and experience, I believe that the significantly advanced date of the international departure of the Mumford Collection from OMA is to avoid further scrutiny of the provenance and authenticity of the works by the public and law enforcement,” an FBI special agent wrote in the warrant request.
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BOSTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.
Stephen Curry scored 34 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP as the Warriors claimed the franchise’s seventh championship overall. And this one completed a journey like none other, after a run of five consecutive finals, then a plummet to the bottom of the NBA, and now a return to greatness just two seasons after having the league’s worst record.
“We found a way to just get it done,” Curry said after the Warriors accepted the championship trophy and celebrated on the court.
With tears in his eyes and hoarse with emotion, Curry struggled to speak as he explained what allowed the Warriors to capture their latest crown.
“It’s part of a championship pedigree, our experience,” he said. “We built this for 10-11 years. That means a lot when you get to this stage.”
For Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala, it’s a fourth championship. The first three rings came in 2015, 2017 and 2018, when Golden State was dynastic and made five consecutive trips to the finals.
“They’re all unique, they’re all special,” coach Steve Kerr said of the multiple titles. “This one might have been the most unlikely. … It takes a group effort to get it done and we had a great group.”
Injuries, including ones that sidelined Thompson for 2 1/2 years, and roster changes changed everything. But this season, with Thompson returning around the midway point, the Warriors were finally back.
Back on top, too. Champions, again, denying the storied Celtics what would have been their record 18th championship, one that would have allowed Boston to break a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history.
This tale for the Warriors ended much differently than what was their most recent finals appearance against Toronto in 2019, one that saw Kevin Durant tear his Achilles tendon in Game 5 and then Thompson tear his ACL in what became the Raptors’ title-clincher in Game 6.
The aftermath of that loss was exacerbated by Durant’s decision to leave that summer in free agency to join the Brooklyn Nets and Thompson’s own Achilles injury while rehabilitating his knee injury.
“It all paid off,” Thompson said. “It was dog days, a lot of tears shed. … You knew it was a possibility, but to see it in real time. … It’s crazy.”
It thrust a Golden State team into a rebuild that became a reload. The Warriors used their two-year hiatus from the NBA’s biggest stages to retool their roster – adding a past No. 1 draft pick in Andrew Wiggins, who excelled in his first finals, along with another rising star in Jordan Poole.
“This one hits different for sure knowing what the last three years meant, what it’s been like,” Curry said. “Injuries, the changing of the guard, rosters, the young guys. … Now, we got four championships. Me, Dray, Klay and Andre.
“Finally got that bad boy,” Curry added, referring to the MVP trophy. “It’s special. … Everybody mattered in that process.”
Yes, it all clicked.
For Kerr, it’s a ninth championship overall after winning five as a player. He’s the sixth coach to capture four titles, joining Phil Jackson, Red Auerbach, John Kundla, Gregg Popovich and Pat Riley.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 34 points but Jayson Tatum finished with just 13, shooting just 6 of 18 from the field. Boston also committed 22 turnovers, dropping to 1-8 this postseason when committing 16 or more.
It was just the fifth defeat in 22 title-series appearances for Boston, which turned its season around to have a chance at this crown. Boston was 25-25 after 50 games, then went on a tear to get to the finals and nearly claim what would have been just the franchise’s second championship since 1986.
It was the third consecutive season where things were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and while things were closer to normal, pictures and video of the championship celebration will serve as a forever reminder that the virus was still an issue.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver could not be at the game because he remained in the league’s health and safety protocols related to the virus. The redesigned Larry O’Brien Trophy – the golden souvenir given to the NBA champions – was presented to the Warriors by deputy commissioner Mark Tatum instead.
Boston trailed by as many as 22 points but battled back and cut the deficit to eight. A Jaylen Brown 3-pointer made it 86-78 with 5:33 to play, but the Warriors never relinquished the lead.
“Just couldn’t withstand their runs,” Celtics center Robert Williams said. “Messing up. They played harder and won tonight.”
Curry sent Boston fans streaming toward the exits with his sixth 3 of the night to give the Warriors a commanding 15-point lead, 96-81 — then clasped his hands against face as he ran back down the court, signaling an end to Boston’s hopes of extending the series.
“We’ve had so many great players,” Kerr said, “but Steph, ultimately is why this run happens.”
TIP-INS
Warriors: Went 19 of 45 from the 3-point line. … Improved to 20-1 when Green makes a 3-pointer.
Celtics: Boston’s 13-point loss marked the first finals without a single-digit game. … Former Celtic Ray Allen, a member of Boston’s last championship team in 2008, sat courtside. Hall of Famer Robert Parish was also in attendance.
A RUN, AND A RESPONSE
The Celtics came out firing, riding the energy from a deafening TD Garden crowd to take an early 14-2 lead.
Golden State wasn’t rattled and responded with a 35-8 run that stretched into the second quarter on the way to building as much as a 22-point lead. The Warriors outscored the Celtics 27-17 for the period and carried a 54-39 lead into the second half as some Celtics fans booed the home team as they left the court.
Boston fought back in the third, but the Warriors found their range from beyond the arc, connecting on six 3s in the quarter.
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Timm will play an integral role in developing and executing commercial strategy to build upon Vivalink's success in the industry.
CAMPBELL, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivalink, a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions, announces the addition of Aaron Timm as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer to its team. Timm joins the leadership team with a proven track record of designing and executing strategies to build successful companies that serve pharmaceutical and healthcare customers. As EVP and CCO, Timm will lead commercial strategy and development as Vivalink continues to grow the adoption of its innovative Biometrics Data Platform by its rapidly-expanding customer base in clinical research and healthcare.
"My career has focused on helping companies in the healthcare space to design and execute strategies for success. Joining the Vivalink team is the perfect opportunity to lead a forward-thinking, innovative company into an even brighter future. This is an exciting time in healthcare technology, and I'm confident Vivalink will continue to lead the way," said Aaron Timm, EVP and CCO of Vivalink.
Prior to joining Vivalink, Timm was CEO of WorldCare Clinical, a global imaging clinical research organization. Prior to joining WorldCare Clinical, Timm served as CEO of Synarc, a global imaging CRO. A graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard University, Timm's career began in law, with experience as general counsel of both private and publicly-traded companies.
"We are thrilled to welcome Aaron to our executive leadership team," said Jiang Li, CEO at Vivalink. "He has a long-standing career that showcases his ability to effectively lead teams and develop strategies for commercial innovation. We look forward to working with Aaron as we shape the future of virtual healthcare."
For more information, visit: vivalink.com.
Vivalink is a provider of digital healthcare solutions for virtual patient care and decentralized clinical trials. We leverage unique physiology-optimized medical wearable sensors and data services to enable a deeper and more clinical understanding between provider and patient.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has appointed Greg Johnson as lead Underwriter for War, Terrorism and Political Violence (WTPV) business for the Western Region of the US. Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Johnson will focus on growing the west coast terrorism portfolio, monitoring financial exposure, and building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients.
Commenting on the appointment, Morgan Shrub, Head of WTPV, Americas said: "There is tremendous growth opportunity on the west coast, and we are excited to add such great underwriting talent to our team as we continue to grow across the country. Greg is an expert in his field and brings a unique underwriting perspective that further complements our capabilities."
Mr. Johnson joins AXA XL's growing global team of specialty insurance experts from Hiscox where he served as Senior Underwriter, Kidnap & Ransom. He brings 10 years' underwriting experience focusing on the entertainment and production industries. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Boston College where he received a B.S. in Management.
AXA XL's offers worldwide insurance for assets that are exposed to war, terrorism and political violence attacks. The underwriting team helps companies navigate through dynamic, complex and ever-changing global threats while considering the implications of legislation such as TRIPRA.
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AXA XL1, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, provides insurance and risk management products and services for mid-sized companies through to large multinationals, and reinsurance solutions to insurance companies globally. We partner with those who move the world forward. To learn more, visit www.axaxl.com
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Vaccine coverage continued to decline worldwide in 2021, with 25 million children missing out on lifesaving vaccines, according to data published Thursday by the World Health Organization and UNICEF.
"The largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years has been recorded," the organizations said in a news release.
Between 2019 and 2021, there was a 5-point drop in the percentage of children who got three doses of DTP3, the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. This took the coverage down to 81%.
DTP3 coverage is used as a marker for broader immunization coverage, WHO and UNICEF said.
"As a result, 25 million children missed out on one or more doses of DTP through routine immunization services in 2021 alone. This is 2 million more than those who missed out in 2020 and 6 million more than in 2019, highlighting the growing number of children at risk from devastating but preventable diseases," they said. Eighteen million of these children didn't get a single dose of the vaccine, the majority of whom lived in low- and middle-income countries.
Other decreases were seen in HPV, with which over a quarter of the coverage achieved in 2019 was lost, and measles, with which first-dose coverage dropped to 81% in 2021. WHO notes that this is the lowest level since 2008 and means 24.7 million children missed their first dose in 2021.
All regions experienced a drop in vaccine coverage, with the steepest decline for DTP3 coverage in the East Asia and Pacific region. Some countries were able to hold off declines, though, including Uganda and Pakistan.
There were several factors behind the declines, including increased numbers of children living in conflict and other fragile settings, increased misinformation and Covid-19-related issues.
"This is a red alert for child health. We are witnessing the largest sustained drop in childhood immunization in a generation. The consequences will be measured in lives," UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said. "While a pandemic hangover was expected last year as a result of COVID-19 disruptions and lockdowns, what we are seeing now is a continued decline. COVID-19 is not an excuse. We need immunization catch-ups for the missing millions or we will inevitably witness more outbreaks, more sick children and greater pressure on already strained health systems."
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that "Planning and tackling COVID-19 should also go hand-in-hand with vaccinating for killer diseases like measles, pneumonia and diarrhea. It's not a question of either/or, it's possible to do both."
The members of the global Immunization Agenda 2030, an effort to maximize the lifesaving impact of vaccines, ask that governments and other groups help address the backslide in vaccination, including intensifying efforts for catch-up vaccination; implementing evidence-based, people-centered, tailored strategies to build trust; and prioritizing strengthening health information and disease surveillance systems to provide the data and monitoring needed.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turning Rock Partners ("TRP" or "Turning Rock"), a New York-based private investment firm, today announced it has closed its second fund with commitments of approximately $475M, exceeding its target raise. Turning Rock received strong support from new and existing investors, including notable public and corporate pension plans, banks, insurance companies, global asset managers, foundations, and large family offices.
Turning Rock has been active in the marketplace with investments across a diversified portfolio of structured debt, equity, and hybrid investments targeting North American small and mid-capitalization businesses.
Turning Rock has raised over $900M of committed capital and is poised for continued growth. The firm is a majority woman-owned business, which continues to be owned and operated by its founders. TRP has grown to include 15 full-time employees as of August 1, 2022.
"Turning Rock Partners' growth can be attributed to a consistent strategy over its six-year operating history," said TRP Partner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Saba Ahmad. "We will continue to follow an approach informed by a combination of top-down capital markets knowledge, paired with fundamental equity and credit analysis. We are grateful for the continued participation and support of our clients and partners, including Eaton Partners."
Eaton Partners, one of the largest capital placement agents and fund advisory firms and a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:SF), acted as a placement agent for TRP's Fund II LP.
"Turning Rock's all-weather investment strategy, focused on opportunistic private credit continues to be in high demand from institutions seeking outsized returns," said Michael Crawford, Managing Director at Eaton Partners. "Investors see Turning Rock as a platform with a rigorous and repeatable approach, which is evident by how quickly we were able to meet our fundraising goals. It was our pleasure to partner with the TRP team on this successful capital raise."
About Turning Rock Partners
Turning Rock Partners (TRP) targets debt, equity and hybrid investments in underserved or capital constrained lower-middle market businesses in North America. TRP structures bespoke financing solutions for companies across the private market landscape. For more information, please visit Turning Rock Partners' website: www.turningrockpartners.com. For Turning Rock investor relations, please contact investor@turningrockpartners.com.
About Eaton Partners
Eaton Partners, a Stifel Company, is one of the world's largest capital placement agents and fund advisory firms, having raised more than $130 billion for over 175 highly differentiated alternative investment funds and offerings. Founded in 1983, Eaton advises and raises institutional capital for investment managers across alternative strategies – private equity, private credit, real assets, real estate, and hedge funds/public market – in both the primary and secondary markets. Eaton Partners maintains offices and operates throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Eaton Partners is a division of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Member SIPC and NYSE. Eaton Partners subsidiary Eaton Partners (UK) LLP is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Eaton Partners subsidiary Stifel Hong Kong Limited, doing business as Eaton Partners Hong Kong, is approved as a Type 1-licensed company under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong. Eaton Partners and the Eaton Partners logo are trademarks of Eaton Partners, LLC, a limited liability company. ® Eaton Partners, 2022. For more information, please visit https://eaton-partners.com/.
Stifel Company Information
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel's broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners business division; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. The Company's broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company's website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.
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Recent Cars.com Surveys Conclude: In Current Seller's Market, Most Vehicle Trade-In Payouts Exceed Expectations by Thousands of Dollars for Consumers
CHICAGO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS), the car-shopping marketplace, today released findings from a survey of consumers and auto dealers regarding rising vehicle resale values amid ongoing inventory challenges. An overwhelming 99% of surveyed dealers said they are paying more for trade-ins now than two years ago; almost 60% estimate an increased payout between 11% and 20%, and more than 1 in 3 dealers report paying over 20% more than two years ago.1
Consumer experiences support the dealer findings. Among those surveyed who traded in a vehicle in the last year, approximately two-thirds received a higher offer than expected. Sixty-three percent of consumers cited above-expectation values for mass-market models and 59% for luxury brands.2
What the Data Says
According to wholesale data from Accu-Trade, a Cars.com Inc. company, consumers can gain the highest resale value on vehicles that are electric or hybrid, best sellers in the market, from desirable manufacturers, sporty cars just in time for summer and, interestingly, full-size vans. Some of the most valuable used vehicles for resale right now include the 2018-21 model years of the following vehicles³:
Consumers looking to maximize the return on their current vehicle in this profitable market can sell safely to other individuals for free on Cars.com/sell or use its industry-leading marketplace to connect with and sell directly to nearly 20,000 dealers across the country. Consumers should check with their local dealership to find out which vehicles are most valuable in their local market.
"The ongoing inventory shortage has caused a broad ripple effect in market conditions. As new vehicles became more elusive, shoppers pivoted to the used-car market, pushing used-car prices up 37% in the first quarter," said Jenni Newman, Cars.com editor-in-chief. "Eager for quality inventory, dealers are making lucrative offers for popular vehicles maintained in good condition with low mileage. I sold one of my family's extra cars to our local dealership just as used-car prices were increasing, making 50% more on its sale than I would have before the pandemic. Today, I'm considering selling our second family car to capitalize on the high used-car prices."
Through its acquisition of Accu-Trade, CARS will continue adding features that facilitate fast and easy online consumer-to-consumer and consumer-to-dealer car sales, including instant offer capabilities in the near future. The tools create a seamless, trustworthy and digital experience for private sellers to safely trade in their vehicles to local dealerships.
Cars.com has a decades-long history of providing robust educational resources for car shopping consumers, including guidance on the pros and cons of private sale, dealer sale and dealer trade-in. For more information about selling or trading in a vehicle, visit Cars.com/sell.
1Cars.com dealer panel survey, April 18, 2022, 163 responses
2Cars.com consumer survey, April 11-14, 2022, 2,974 responses
³Accu-Trade internal data, April vs. March 2022
ABOUT CARS.COM
CARS is the leading automotive marketplace platform that provides a robust set of digital solutions that connect car shoppers with sellers. Launched in 1998 with the flagship marketplace Cars.com and headquartered in Chicago, the Company empowers shoppers with the data, resources and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly connect with automotive retailers. In a rapidly changing market, CARS enables dealerships and OEMs with innovative technical solutions and data-driven intelligence to better reach and influence ready-to-buy shoppers, increase inventory turn and gain market share.
In addition to Cars.com, CARS brands include Dealer Inspire, a technology provider building solutions that future-proof dealerships with more efficient operations and connected digital experiences; FUEL, which gives dealers and OEMs the opportunity to harness the untapped power of digital video by leveraging Cars.com's pure audience of in-market car shoppers; DealerRater, a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform; automotive fintech platform CreditIQ and Accu-Trade a vehicle valuation and appraisal technology.
The full suite of CARS properties includes Cars.com™, Dealer Inspire®, FUEL™, DealerRater®, CreditIQ™, Accu-Trade.com™, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®. For more information, visit www.Cars.com.
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The national average retail price of regular-grade gasoline dropped 3 cents in the past two weeks to $4.24 a gallon, the Lundberg Survey reported Sunday.
That brings the total decline over six weeks to 19 cents a gallon, leaving the current price $1.27 above its year-ago point, the survey said.
Mid-grade gasoline averaged $4.57 a gallon and premium averaged $4.83.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gasoline in the April 22 survey was $5.71 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average was $3.70 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Lundberg surveys a national panel of markets twice monthly.
“Although crude oil prices rose in this period, the past few days saw them drop,” industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said. “This with a big loss of business margin by retailers allowed the average price to decline. Unless oil prices fall further, additional drops in pump prices are likely to be small or none.” | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/average-us-gasoline-price-drops-3-cents-to-4-24-a-gallon/ | 2022-04-25T05:30:29Z |
Dear Annie: I had always held my sister in high regard, and I loved her. She was my big sis, and I felt she loved and cared for me.
But things have happened to cause me to change my mind. About six years ago on Christmas night, my grown niece and nephew, along with their friends, were sitting at the dinner table looking through my sister’s family photo album. Loud laughter erupted from the table. I ran over because I thought I was missing out on a fun picture. The picture was of me taken 30 years earlier. I was on the bed with my little niece and nephew. I had my PJ shorts on, playing with the kids. What was funny to everyone was that my genitals were clearly displayed because the leg of my shorts gapped open.
Instead of my sister telling me to fix my shorts, she took a picture and then put it in her family photo album. Everyone laughed and laughed. I was so mortified and embarrassed. I felt like disappearing.
Later that night, my sister apologized, saying she was just randomly taking pictures that day. What does that have to do with the fact that she put a disgusting, degrading picture of me in her album? It was clearly easy to see the photo was inappropriate and should have been thrown away.
Recently, she went off when she found out I was voting for a certain candidate for political office. She went on a rabid rant and went nuts. Despite this, I spent the day with her, hoping things would improve, but they did not.
Later in the evening, she continued to bully me via text. She used personal information I had given her about how the new chemo medication I was taking made me feel. For some dumb reason, I thought that by sharing this information with her, she could help me cope. She made fun of me, mocked me and laughed at me.
I have decided that my wonderful, kind, loving sister was a person who I created in my mind; this person does not exist.
I’ve been trying for 20 years to get back a picture of my grandmother that I gave her because she said the photo would be “safe with her.” Every time I ask for the picture, she blows smoke up my behind and gives me some stupid excuse. I even told her I would have copies made so everyone in the family could have a picture of Grammy. She will not give me back the picture.
Putting all of this together in my mind, along with other questionable things she has done, I’ve decided to cancel her from my life. My sister no longer exists; she was made up in my mind anyway, so that person has never really existed.
I don’t think I’m wrong to dump this person from my life, but I would like to hear what you think.
— Coping With Toxic Sister
Dear Sister: She might be your big sis, but she is way too immature to look up to. In fact, rather than cutting her off altogether, I’d suggest telling her to grow up. Tell her that she must give you that photo so you can destroy it, and she must give you the picture of Grammy. If she refuses either, then let her know that the person you thought she was no longer exists. Explain that she was trying to shame you publicly with the photo and privately by mocking your chemo news, which is appalling.
As for politics, far too many people are intolerant of other viewpoints these days, and it is a sign of immaturity, among other things. You are entitled to your opinions, and she is entitled to hers. No amount of bullying can change that. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/advice_columns/article_1f7023ee-f93f-11ec-a8c3-f304e03d4691.html | 2022-07-03T08:54:42Z |
A recent Yext survey found that 73% of consumers won't give businesses a second chance if they show up to a closed storefront.
NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT), the Answers Company, today announced results from a new, original survey that illustrate the importance of maintaining accurate information on location listings, particularly around holidays.
The company surveyed 1,000+ consumers in the U.S. and found that 44% of respondents have visited closed locations as a result of inaccurate business hours within the past year. 73% of respondents indicated that they are unlikely to return to a business if it's listed as open online but turns out to be closed upon arrival.
In a separate analysis, Yext reviewed a sample of 2.4 million locations from current customers and found that over 80% have business hours populated within the Yext Knowledge Graph. Of these locations, only 8.6% updated their hours for Memorial Day in 2021. Locations that don't confirm business hours for holidays will display a warning on their Google Business Profile, and 52% of respondents in the recent Yext survey indicated that they aren't confident visiting a business location if they see this message.
The upside? More than two-thirds of respondents indicated that they are more likely to return to a business if its online information is consistent and reliable.
"Our research validates what we've known all along: users want to trust the information they find online, but too often businesses disappoint their customers by providing business hours that are either outdated or inaccurate," said Marc Ferrentino, President and Chief Operating Officer at Yext. "It's absolutely critical that businesses maintain complete, accurate information across all of their location listings. That's where Yext comes in."
Yext syncs critical information like business hours to more than 100 million listings and pushes over a billion updates annually across the industry's largest network of direct integration partners, which includes platforms like Google, Amazon Alexa, Apple Maps, Facebook, and many others. The company regularly advises its customers on best practices and this Memorial Day is no different — email reminders, notifications, and a helpful blog post offer guidance on how businesses can update their hours before the long weekend.
Learn more about Yext's best-in-class Location Listings solution here.
About Yext
Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the Answers Company and is on a mission to empower every company in the world to provide authoritative answers to every question about their organization. Yext leverages AI to collect and organize a company's information and deliver it — in the form of answers — to customers, employees, and partners. Yext's Answers Platform works by pulling in information, organizing it into a Knowledge Graph and then delivering it via a set of platform services, including Listings, Search, Pages & Reviews. Brands like Verizon, Subway, and Marriott — as well as organizations like the U.S. State Department — trust Yext to radically improve their business and deliver perfect answers everywhere.
CONTACT: Gordon Knapp, pr@yext.com
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by Entasis Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ETTX) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Innoviva, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVA). Stockholders will receive $2.20 for each share of Entasis Therapeutics Holdings stock that they hold. Innoviva currently owns approximately 60% of Entasis Therapeutics Holdings common stock. The transaction is valued at approximately $113 million and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022.
If you are a stockholder of Entasis Therapeutics Holdings Inc. and are interested in obtaining additional information regarding this investigation, please visit us at: http://www.rowleylawpllc.com/investigation/ettx/. You may also contact Shane Rowley, Esq. at Rowley Law PLLC, 50 Main Street Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606, by email at info@rowleylawpllc.com, or by telephone at 914-400-1920 or 844-400-4643 (toll-free).
Rowley Law PLLC represents shareholders nationwide in class actions and derivative lawsuits in complex corporate litigation. For more information about the firm and its attorneys, please visit http://www.rowleylawpllc.com.
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Leading consumer electronics consumer financing FinTech welcomes ten new board members to guide the company's rapid growth.
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glow today announces the establishment of its new Board of Advisors comprising of seven former CEOs of telecoms companies, two financing experts and the CBI President. The role of the Board is to help the Company achieve its strategic growth objectives and market expansion. The establishment of the new Board follows Glow's new FinTech launch with a major global OEM in the UK and its expansion to the Netherlands, Germany, the Nordics and the USA.
Joining the Advisory Board are:
Niek Jan Van Damme
Former CEO, Deutsch Telekom Germany, current Telstra Board Member; Also Chairman of the Board, NGN Fiber Network; Board Advisor, LotusFlare
Lord Karan Bilimoria
Current President of the CBI, member of the UK's upper chamber, the House of Lords and founder of Cobra Beer
Jim Mooney
Former Executive Chairman of Virgin Media; former Sirius and RCN Board Member
Nadir Mohamed
Former CEO of Rogers, current TD Bank Board Member, among others
Paul A. Gould
Current Managing Director and EVP at Allen & Co, LLC, current Liberty Global PLC and Warner Discovery Inc. Board Member; Board of Trustees for Cornell University, and previously served as a director of DirecTV
Manuel Cubero
Former CEO of Kabel Deutschland, current United Internet Board Member;
President of the European Cable Communications Association
John Meeks
Current Managing Director, TA Associates; former Asurion investor
Blaik Kirby
Current Group President, Bell Canada Consumer and SMB
Glenn Lurie
Former CEO, AT&T Mobile & Consumer, current Board Member of Avis;
Former CEO of Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
Eelco Blok
Former CEO, KPN, current Board Member of Telstra and the OTE Group; Co-chairman of the Dutch National Cyber Security Council, a Director for the international association, GSMA
The Board's combined skills will help guide Glow through new and exciting opportunities as well as strengthen our commitment to being a trusted financing partner.
Glow Financial Services is a global consumer electronics financing FinTech working with large channel partners. These partners include mobile operators, OEMs and retailers. In addition to high finance and servicing services, the FinTech provides a unique financing platform that drives competitive advantage for clients. For more information, visit www.GlowGFS.com
For information, please contact Rich Frostig, PR Director: rfrostig@GlowGFS.com
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Survey Highlights the Need for Increased Adoption of Price Transparency and Comparison Tools
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Even with the availability of price transparency tools, many patients are still left in the dark about prescription costs, with half of consumers abandoning needed medications at the pharmacy, according to a recent consumer survey sponsored by health technology pioneer DrFirst.
"This is a danger zone for public health," said Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer for DrFirst. "For some patients, especially those with chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, prescription abandonment can lead to serious health problems and hospital readmissions."
Cost-related non-adherence could become a leading cause of death in the U.S. by 2030, surpassing diabetes, influenza, pneumonia, and kidney disease, according to a study by the nonprofit West Health Policy Center and Xcenda. To better understand the issue, DrFirst surveyed 200 American consumers about their experiences with prescriptions and price transparency.
The survey found that:
- Nearly half of consumers (43%) say their doctors did not discuss prescription costs within the last 12 months
- Half (49.5%) say they have abandoned a prescription at the pharmacy within the past few years because it was too expensive
- Almost a quarter (24%) say they've stopped prescribed therapy because they could no longer afford it
- One in every 10 consumers (11%) report taking less than the prescribed amount to save money
"Sticker shock continues to be a barrier to medication adherence, and there is simply no reason for it," said Banas. "Patients shouldn't ever be surprised by the cost of medication at the pharmacy counter. Price transparency tools available today allow prescribers to see their patients' copay information in real time to discuss medication costs and possible alternatives."
In addition, patients say they appreciate texts that share cost and savings information to help avoid surprises. Participants rank getting information about their out-of-pocket costs as most valuable (41%), followed by general information about the medication (23%), digital coupons that reduce costs (18.5%), and the cost of a prescription if they do not use insurance (18%).
"Medication adherence is a shared responsibility between healthcare providers and patients, so providers need to understand out-of-pocket costs as well as the costs of alternative therapies so they can have meaningful discussions with patients and make informed prescribing decisions," said Dr. Banas. "And patients should have access to copay information for their prescriptions regardless of whether their provider discusses it with them."
Dr. Banas noted that DrFirst makes benefit and cost information available to providers and patients. myBenefitCheck gives clinicians in-workflow insights into prescription costs during an office or telehealth visit, based on patients' health insurance, to help choose medications patients can afford and increase the likelihood that patients adhere to their drug therapies. DrFirst was the first in the industry to provide price transparency to healthcare providers in the electronic prescribing workflow and has processed more than 185 million transactions to date. RxInform helps reduce prescription abandonment by providing patients with copay information, educational videos, and coupons through secure texts sent automatically when electronic prescriptions are on their way to the pharmacy, which has earned over 90% patient satisfaction rates.
Methodology
Among the 200 consumers participating in the online survey, 52.5% were male and 47.5% were female. The largest age group represented was 25-34 (28.5%), followed by 35-44 (27.5%), and over age 54 (17%).
About DrFirst
Since 2000, DrFirst has pioneered healthcare technology solutions and consulting services that securely connect people at touchpoints of care to improve patient outcomes. We create unconventional solutions that solve care collaboration, medication management, price transparency, and adherence challenges faced in healthcare. We unite the Healthiverse—the interconnected healthcare universe—by providing our clients with real-time access to the information they need, exactly when and how they need it, so patients get the best care possible. DrFirst solutions are used by nearly 325,000 healthcare professionals, including more than 120,000 prescribers, 70,000 pharmacies, 280 HIS/EHRs, and 1,500 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit www.DrFirst.com and follow @DrFirst.
DrFirst Media Contact
Katlyn Nesvold
Amendola Communications
715-559-0046
knesvold@acmarketingpr.com
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CLEVELAND and BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), along with portfolio company DecoArt, LLC ("DecoArt") of Stanford, KY, announced the acquisition of Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. ("Jack Richeson" or the "Company") of Kimberly, WI. Jack Richeson is a leading manufacturer and distributor of artist materials, including easels, stretcher bars, artist colors, and paper products serving the fine art and education markets.
MPE and DecoArt partnered in the transaction with the Richeson family, who will remain in their roles as leaders of Jack Richeson. Nick Stender, Vice President at MPE, said, "Jack Richeson has developed a reputation for delivering high quality products that exceed customer expectations. We saw a great fit between DecoArt and Jack Richeson and believe their shared capabilities will accelerate the growth of the combined companies."
Joe Machado, Partner at MPE, added, "The acquisition is an excellent example of the value MPE's partnership with DecoArt has created, providing the capital required to make growth investments and the transaction expertise required to complete acquisitions. We are looking forward to partnering with the Jack Richeson team to execute on attractive growth opportunities."
Jonathan Kane, CEO of DecoArt, said, "Jack Richeson is a leader in the fine art and education markets. The Company has a strong brand name with a complementary product offering and will be a very welcome addition to the DecoArt family. We are looking forward to working together to support growth with the current customer base, target new customers, and enhance our product offerings with Jack Richeson's diverse product offering." Darren Richeson, President of Jack Richeson, added, "Jack Richeson has built a reputation of being a market leading supplier to its customers over the last four decades and Jack Richeson customers will see no changes in how we serve them. We look forward to partnering with DecoArt and MPE and leveraging their financial and operational resources to accelerate our growth."
Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff served as legal counsel for DecoArt. Cornerstone Business Services acted as the investment banking advisor and DeWitt served as legal counsel to Jack Richeson. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About Jack Richeson
Headquartered in Kimberly, WI, Jack Richeson is a leading manufacturer and distributor of artist materials, including easels, stretcher bars, artist colors, and paper products serving the fine art and education markets. For more information, please visit www.richesonart.com.
About DecoArt
Headquartered in Stanford, KY with an additional location in Lexington, KY, DecoArt is a leading manufacturer of paints and finishes for arts, crafts, and home decorating applications. For more information, please visit www.decoart.com.
About MPE Partners
MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity") seeks to be the preferred partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Based in Cleveland, OH, and Boston, MA, MPE invests in profitable, lower middle market companies with transaction values up to $250 million. MPE has two primary target investment areas: high-value manufacturing and commercial & industrial services. For more information, please visit www.mpepartners.com.
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SUNBURY, Pa., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weis Markets, Inc.'s (NYSE: WMK) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $.32 per share to shareholders of record as of July 25, 2022 payable on August 8, 2022.
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid-Atlantic food retailer operating 198 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Yext, Inc. ("Yext" or the "Company") (NYSE: YEXT) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Yext investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 4, 2021 and March 8, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
YEXT investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, among other things, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Yext during the relevant time frame, you have until August 16, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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INVESTOR VIDEO CONFERENCE CALL
April 11, 2022 at 11 AM (EST)
Zoom video call link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EcuVNqQFT4i7_iIgcLvypQ
Zoom meeting ID: 899 8003 0030
Access Code: 001021
Join by phone using the following dial in: North America: +1 646 558 8656, UK: +44 203 481 5237, Brazil: +55 11 4680 6788
VANCOUVER, BC, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGMA Lithium Corporation ("Sigma Lithium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SGML) (TSXV: SGML) dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicles with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium, announces that it has rescheduled its fourth quarter financial results conference call for 11:00 a.m. EST on April 11, 2022, where the Company's senior management team will give prepared remarks followed by a question-and-answer session.
ABOUT SIGMA LITHIUM CORPORATION
Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ: SGML) (TSXV: SGML) is a Canadian company dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicle batteries with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium.
Sigma Lithium is currently in construction at its wholly owned Grota do Cirilo Project in Brazil, which includes a state-of-the-art, green-tech processing plant that uses 100% renewable energy, 100% recycled water and 100% dry-stack tailings. The project also represents one of the largest and highest-grade hard rock lithium spodumene deposits in the Americas. Since inception, Sigma Lithium has devoted itself to strong ESG practices, from its ongoing support of local communities to its goal of achieving net zero by 2024. For more information about Sigma Lithium, visit https://www.sigmalithiumresources.com/
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Jamie Flegg, Chief Development Officer
(Toronto) +1 (604) 706-1087
jamie.flegg@sigmaca.com
Vítor Ornelas, Manager, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
vitor.ornelas@sigmaca.com
Sigma Lithium
Sigma Lithium
@sigmalithium
@SigmaLithium
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to the general business and operational outlook of the Company; and other forward-looking information. All statements that address future plans, activities, events, estimates, expectations or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur is forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on certain assumptions regarding, among other things: general economic and political conditions (including but not limited to the impact of the continuance or escalation of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and economic sanctions in relation thereto); the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; anticipated trends and effects in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the Company's market position and future financial and operating performance; the Company's estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; and the Company's ability to develop and achieve production at its mineral projects. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information inherently involves and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to that the Company may not develop its mineral projects into a commercial mining operation; the market prices for lithium may not remain at current levels; and the market for electric vehicles and other large format batteries currently has limited market share and no assurances can be given for the rate at which this market will develop, if at all, which could affect the success of the Company and its ability to develop lithium operations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the current annual information form of the Company and other public filings available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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HONG KONG, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newchic, an online fashion platform composed of brands that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and creativity, today announced the seven finalists behind the Top 8 designs in its 2022 #ArtYourPossibility Contest. The contest was open to both emerging designers and creatives with little-to-no fashion background to produce a portfolio of original illustrations and written materials.
This year's finalists are listed below, in alphabetical order:
Constantin Babeanu
Frenki Ceko
Scarlet Lacasse
Arron Lam
Ana Lloshi
Żaneta Siłkowska
Hyoni Woo
Each of the seven finalists submitted a portfolio that addressed either one or two contest themes. Each theme was centered around one of Newchic's partner brands - Selfsow, Koyye, Mensclo, and Charmkpr - which focus on their own unique social missions while supporting Newchic's overarching goal of giving multi-hyphenates a global platform to express themselves and advocate for the causes they care about.
Over the next few days, Newchic will schedule one-on-one video interviews with each of the seven finalists above and give them the opportunity to share more about their evolution as a designer, including the things that inspire their craft and the impact of creativity on their self-expression, among other details.
On the weekend of August 27, 2022 (PST), Newchic will host an Instagram Live with all seven finalists. During the event, a panel of celebrity judges - including Paula Franco, Danielle Sarkissian, and Marcos Gonzalez - will review the finalists' designs in real-time and announce the Top 4 winners based on a scoring system that includes the following criteria: creativity, design, resourcefulness, adherence to the theme, productionability, originality, relevance, and popularity. The winners will receive a cash prize of 1,500 USD each.
Registration is currently closed, but Newchic encourages the public to vote for their favorite design. Simply head to the following link and follow the instructions: www.newchic.com/designers2022
About Newchic
Newchic is an online fashion platform composed of brands that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and creativity. Founded in 2014, Newchic has achieved rapid development on a global scale, ranking among the top online shopping websites. Newchic offers a wide range of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories to help conscious customers pursue their styles. Newchic has won recognition and trust from customers in Europe, America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Media Relations Contact:
Allison Tu
https://www.newchic.com/
duyinlin@newchic.com
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Which floor pillows are best?
Floor pillows are a creative way to spruce up a living room, den or bedroom as they come in fun styles, designs and shapes. They’re also a great option for those looking for extra floor seating, whether it’s for meditation, dining or lounging.
The best floor pillow is the House Of Hampton Darwuin Chenille Square Floor Pillow Cushion — comfortable, sturdy and large enough for anyone to sit on.
What to know before you buy floor pillows
Purpose
Floor pillows are designed to be placed on the floor and provide extra cushioning or add to an existing room’s decor. With a thick or sturdy one, you can comfortably sit on the floor for long periods.
Because of this, many people use them for casual lounging, meditation or decor reasons. They’re also convenient for people who have limited floor space or don’t want to get more furniture, such as couches or chairs. And they pair well with low coffee tables and short-legged chabudai tables, which are often used for dining on the floor.
Theme and style
Floor pillows come in every theme, style, color and shape you can imagine.
- Standard: These are typically rectangular, square or circular and have a solid color such as blue, gray, black, pink or green.
- Themed or festive: Some come in fun shapes, such as flowers, butterflies, cobblestones or three-dimensional numbers or letters. Others are cylindrical but look similar to a bread loaf or log. Themed pillows are usually either colorful or designed to look somewhat realistic.
- Patterned: Common patterns and textures include geometric, floral, crisscrossing lines, checkerboard and quilted patterns. There are also bubbly patterns and knotted textures for those looking for something more creative.
- Poufs: These are taller floor cushions with a rounded shape. People can either sit on them or use them to prop up their feet.
Since there are so many colors and themes, it’s best to choose one that matches the aesthetic of the room you’re going to put the pillow in. For example, one with a mandala pattern printed onto it complements a meditation or yoga room. But a simple rectangular one would do better in a room with a minimalistic style, such as a dining room or living room.
Cushioning
Since floor pillows go directly on the floor, cushioning is important to consider. Thinner ones work well for decorative purposes or when placed on carpet, but they can be uncomfortable to sit on for long periods. If you need more padding or have minor mobility issues, go with a thicker pillow or taller pouf.
Unlike chairs, these pillows don’t usually come with back support. This can help prevent slouching and promote good posture. But it can also be uncomfortable for those who need the extra cushioning.
Consider the materials used, the filling and the firmness of the pillow before getting it. That way, you can get the best one for you.
What to look for in quality floor pillows
Indoor vs. outdoor use
Some floor pillows are meant for indoor use only, while others work well for both inside and outside. If you want one for the patio or porch, find one that’s made from water-resistant fabric and is easy to clean.
Fabric
The outer fabric used in floor pillows depends on whether it’s meant for indoor or outdoor use. Most indoor ones consist of:
- Velvet: Durable and non-scratchy, velvet is smooth and has a luxurious quality.
- Polyester: Inexpensive, comfortable and easy to clean, polyester is durable and keeps its shape well.
- Microfiber: Offering firm support, microfiber pillows are comfortable and breathable. They’re also often hypoallergenic.
- Cotton or wool: These natural fibers are warm and durable. Cotton is usually softer, but wool is more resistant to moisture buildup.
- Leather: Luxurious and durable, leather is breathable and resistant to moisture. It’s mostly available in shades of brown, making it ideal for minimalistic or rustic rooms.
- Linen: Antibacterial and odor-resistant, linen is sturdy, comfortable and resistant to static.
Most outdoor pillows are made with materials that are resistant to mold or mildew, such as acrylic or polypropylene.
Filling
Most floor pillows have an inner filling that adds to the overall comfort and support they provide. This filling typically consists of:
- Memory foam: This contours around you for maximum comfort. It can also keep its shape for a long time.
- Down, hemp or wool: These are lightweight, breathable and moisture-wicking. They’re also highly durable organic fibers.
- Polyester fiberfill: Pillows with polyester fiberfill are soft and poofy, perfect for lounging.
- Microbeads: Breathable and soft, microbeads can shape themselves around your body for extra support.
- Gel: This keeps cool in summer and provides more structured, ergonomic support while you’re seated.
Size
Floor pillows come in all sizes, ranging from square ones that are 36 by 36 inches to ones big enough to support an entire person’s body. Some are very long and can reach up to 4 or 5 feet in length. If you’re looking for one that can fit an average-sized person, go with one that’s at least 22 by 22 inches.
When in doubt, measure your floor space to see what size pillow works best in your home.
How much you can expect to spend on floor pillows
They usually cost $20-$50. Larger ones or those with memory foam filling or luxurious fabrics can cost up to $100.
Floor pillows FAQ
How do you clean floor pillows?
A. This depends on the material. Most absorb liquids and can stain easily, though this isn’t as much of a problem with leather. Use a lightly damp cloth to spot clean your pillow. If you want to remove dust, pet hair or other debris, use a vacuum with a brush attachment. Some pillows are machine washable on a gentle cycle with cold water.
How do you make floor pillows at home?
A. Start by buying a cover. Then, stuff it with your preferred filling until it has the desired shape and is supportive enough for your needs.
What are the best floor pillows to buy?
Top floor pillow
House Of Hampton Darwuin Chenille Square Floor Pillow Cushion
What you need to know: This quilted-pattern cushion is ideal for homes with a minimalistic aesthetic or limited floor space.
What you’ll love: Available in eight colors, including gray, aqua and ivory, this standard-sized pillow is 5 inches thick, making it perfect for hard floors. It consists of lightweight, durable polyester and polyfill.
What you should consider: The seams aren’t the strongest.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top floor pillow for the money
Butterfly Craze Flower Floor Pillow Seating Cushion
What you need to know: This flower-themed pillow is perfect for kids playrooms and bedrooms.
What you’ll love: Available in five bright colors, including hot pink, blue and purple, it’s soft and comfortable for children to sit or play on. It’s also machine-washable.
What you should consider: Some of the pillows have more filling than others.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This textured Bohemian pillow is the perfect addition to any yoga, meditation or Zen room.
What you’ll love: Soft and comfortable, this cotton-lined pillow comes in six color patterns and either round or square shapes. It’s large enough for people of all ages and is easy to maintain via spot cleaning. It’s also made from eco-friendly fabric.
What you should consider: The cushion isn’t very thick.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus on Wednesday kicked off an initiative to give women an equal say in any renewed push to reunify the east Mediterranean island nation.
Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and the leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots Ersin Tatar inaugurated the plan at a United Nations compound off the defunct Nicosia airport, which is inside a 180 kilometer (120i mile) long buffer zone that cuts across the island.
Efforts to reunify Cyprus and potentially unlock the speedy exploitation of natural gas deposits off the island’s southern coastline to European markets have remained stalled since 2017, when the most recent top-level unity negotiations collapsed amid mutual recriminations as to who was to blame.
Cyprus was split in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by supporters of union with Greece. Turkey and Turkish Cypriots accuse the Greek Cypriots of being unwilling to share power in an envisioned federation. On the other hand, Greek Cypriots fear a bid by Turkey to place the entire island under its control through Ankara’s demands for a permanent troop presence, military intervention rights and a Turkish Cypriot veto at all decision-making levels.
Despite the deadlock, the initiative is seen as a small, but notable step forward in helping revive peace talks. The initiative was set in motion following a U.N. Security Council resolution last year calling for the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in the peace process.
According to a U.N. statement, a committee made up of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots has been given the job of bolstering gender equality will reach out to women’s organizations, youth groups and others for their views on including gender perspectives in a renewed peace drive. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/split-cyprus-seeks-equal-say-for-women-in-future-peace-talks/ | 2022-04-13T19:51:04Z |
Nationwide baby formula shortage getting worse
(CNN) - The nationwide shortage of baby formula continues to get worse.
In early April, the out-of-stock rate jumped to 31%, according to Datasembly.
In six states - Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Texas and Tennessee - more than half of baby formula supplies were completely sold out.
CVS confirmed Saturday that it is limiting customers to three toddler and infant formulas per transactions.
Target said it has limited baby formula purchases to four units per customer for online sales.
Social media posts from customers indicated Walmart was pursuing a similar policy, but there is no confirmation from the retail giant.
Supply chain issues, along with the Food and Drug Administration’s shutdown of an Abbott Nutrition manufacturing plant in Michigan, are compounding the problem.
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New Survey Reveals Consumer Sentiment About Spending Money on Wedding-Related Travel
NORWALK, Conn., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As peak wedding season approaches, Americans are gearing up to celebrate loved ones with more than half (57%) planning to attend more weddings or wedding-related events1 this year because they've missed out on so many during the pandemic. And after two long years of postponed weddings and celebrations, 79% of consumers feel that wedding-related events are a great excuse to travel, according to the Priceline Wedding Travel Report, released today.
The report, which surveyed 1,000 Americans, reveals top trends and average costs, as well as breaks down how factors like inflation are impacting both consumer sentiment and plans for wedding travel this year.
"We've all missed out on celebrations over the past two years and it's exciting to have these occasions to look forward to again. Weddings are an opportunity for friends and families to reunite, and those moments shouldn't be compromised by high travel costs. Priceline offers deals and savings tips to help customers be there for the moments that matter." — Brigit Zimmerman, Chief Commercial Officer
Top insights from Priceline's Wedding Travel Report include:
- Save the Date…and Start Saving Up: Americans spend more than $2,700 on average just to attend a wedding—roughly equivalent to a full month's salary based on the median annual wage in the US2. Budgeting for out of town wedding events is especially stressful for Gen Z (39%).
- Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Wedding Travel is Costly, Too: Six in ten (59%) respondents say that the high costs of attending weddings/wedding-related events has limited their ability to save for a vacation (61%) or a bucket list trip (59%). This becomes amplified as eight in ten (81%) say inflation makes finding a travel deal more important than ever.
- Singles are Chasing Deals…Not Dates: Singles would rather find a good deal on a hotel (66%) or flight (63%) than a date/plus one.
Say "I Do" To Travel Savings
With rising demand and costs, Priceline knows it's more important than ever to save. Having negotiated amazing deals for over 20 years, Priceline saves travelers more than one billion dollars every year (that's $2,000 per minute!). So travelers never have to miss the moments that matter—weddings, bucket list trips, and everything in between, Priceline reveals the top savings hacks to save on travel:
- Whether you're bringing a plus one or flying solo, save up to $625 when you bundle your hotel and flight bookings using Priceline Packages.
- Become a Priceline VIP for free and access immediate savings, loyalty perks, and other benefits. Traveling to multiple weddings this year? You can reach VIP Gold status and unlock up to 50% off hotels after five bookings.
- Pay at your own pace with "Buy Now, Pay Later" options through Affirm, which offers monthly or biweekly payments when booking travel on Priceline.
To read more about the Priceline Wedding Travel Report, outlining additional trends and details on how Americans are approaching wedding travel, please visit press.priceline.com.
1A wedding-related event refers to a bachelor/bachelorette party, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, group honeymoon (buddymoon), honeymoon, etc.
2 Based on the Social Security Administration "National Average Wage Index" for the 2019 median average US wage receiving semi-monthly payments.
Priceline's Wedding Travel Report Methodology
Results are based on an online survey conducted between April 1st and April 10th, 2022 among 1,000 Americans, approximately half of whom were married in last 12 months or plan to marry in next 12 months, and approximately half of whom have attended or traveled to a wedding or wedding-related event in the last 12 months or plan to in the next 12 months. The results are balanced as it relates to age, gender, race/ethnicity, income, and region in the United States.
About Priceline
Priceline, part of Booking Holdings Inc. [NASDAQ: BKNG], is a leader in online travel deals. Priceline offers exclusive discounts on hotels, flights, alternative accommodations, rental cars, cruises and packages. We offer more than a million lodging properties, helping travelers find the right accommodation at the right price. We negotiate great deals every day, and put our best pricing on the Priceline app. With free cancellation for many rates, 24-hour customer assistance and the option for both pre-paid and pay upon arrival reservations, Priceline helps millions of travelers be there for the moments that matter. For us, and for our customers, every trip is a big deal.
For further information, please contact:
Christina Bennett, christina.bennett@priceline.com
Amanda Cohen, priceline@mbooth.com
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Parent Company, Radio Systems Corporation®, acquires Invisible Fence of Central Florida and Invisible Fence of Volusia and Flagler Counties, all are authorized independent dealerships, in an expansion effort to support more pet owners.
LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invisible Fence® Brand, a pioneer in the pet containment industry, announce they are expanding their service area in Florida, effective August 11th, 2022.
Invisible Fence of Central Florida and Invisible Fence of Volusia and Flagler Counties have been authorized, full-service dealerships of genuine Invisible Fence products and services since 1986 with collectively more than 15,000 satisfied human customers, as well as the endorsement of neighborhood veterinarians.
Invisible Fence of Volusia and Flagler Counties will be rolling into Invisible Fence of Central Florida and will continue to serve and be committed to improving the way The Villages, Gainesville, Ocala, Orlando, Lakeland, Clermont, Sebring pet owners live with their four-legged family members.
"Our mission is to keep dogs and cats safe at home, and the Central Florida team is passionate about working hard to ensure pet safety. We're excited to join forces with them and change the way people live with their pets." Said Ed Hoyt, Senior Director of Invisible Fence.
Acquiring Invisible Fence of Central Florida and Invisible Fence of Volusia and Flagler Counties is Radio System Corporation's 28th acquisition in 22 months. The company recently acquired Invisible Fence of Middle Tennessee and Invisible Fence of Maryland now having a footprint that covers over 240 communities across the U.S. and Canada.
"We're eager to expand our direct services in Central Florida. We'll be able to extend our customer service hours and offer new and innovative solutions while providing the same high-level attention to the customers of The Villages, Gainesville, Ocala, Orlando, Lakeland, Clermont, Sebring have come to expect." Said Hoyt.
Invisible Fence offers the premier dog fence on the market including professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training, and exclusive Boundary Plus® Technology. Highly recommended by veterinarians, dog trainers, animal behaviorists, and other pet experts, Invisible Fence offers pet fences that can be customized for clients' unique needs.
Invisible Fence of Central Florida will continue to champion pet welfare in the local community through local animal shelter donations, adoption events, and the Project Breathe™ Program.
For additional information or questions, customers can call 1-800-578-3647 or visit InvisibleFence.com, and follow Invisible Fence of Central Florida on Facebook.
Invisible Fence pioneered the pet containment industry in 1973, making it their mission to provide safe boundaries inside and outside of the home. The Radio Systems Corporation® owned company predominantly sells pet containment, avoidance and access solutions across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to offering award-winning products like Boundary Plus® Technology, Authorized Dealers provide professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training and integrated solutions that have protected more than three million pets to date. Invisible Fence also founded the Project Breathe™ Program in 2006, donating more than 32,000 pet oxygen masks to fire departments and first responders. For more information on Invisible Fence or to find a local dealer, visit InvisibleFence.com or follow the company on Facebook.
Contact: Rana Heidari
Email: rheidari@invisiblefence.net
Phone: (615) 339-8455
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House counsel under then-President Donald Trump and his top deputy arrived at a federal courthouse on Friday to appear before a federal grand jury investigating efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election.
Pat Cipollone was the top White House lawyer at the end of the Trump administration as Trump and outside allies pressed for ways to overturn the Republican’s loss to Democrat Joe Biden, culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Cipollone vigorously resisted efforts to undo the election and has said he did not believe there was sufficient fraud to have affected the outcome of the race. Trump has insisted the election was rife with fraud and was stolen from him despite the fact that numerous federal and local election officials of both parties, a long list of courts, top former campaign staffers and even his own attorney general have said there is no evidence of the fraud he alleges.
Cipollone and Patrick Philbin, a deputy White House counsel, also have cooperated with a separate House committee probe into the deadly Jan. 6 attack and attempts to subvert the election.
Their grand jury appearances underscore how Justice Department officials examining schemes to overturn the presidential contest have been seeking the cooperation of senior Trump White House officials and advisers who opposed those efforts.
Federal prosecutors have been especially focused on a scheme by Trump allies to elevate fake electors in key battleground states won by Biden as a way to subvert the vote. They have issued subpoenas in recent weeks to multiple state Republican Party chairmen.
Portions of Cipollone’s private interview to the House Jan. 6 committee were featured prominently in hearings over the summer. Lawmakers aired video clips of him discussing a heated December 2020 meeting at the White House during which outside aides and advisers to Trump talked about a proposed executive order calling for the seizure of voting machines.
“To have the federal government seize voting machines? That’s a terrible idea for the country. That’s not how we do things in the United States,” Cipollone testified, adding, “I don’t understand why we even have to tell you why that’s a bad idea for the country.”
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities said Tuesday they have relocated a migrant camp that sprung up in a park in the border city of Reynosa, moving about 2,000 people from Central American and Haiti to a shelter in the city, across the border from McAllen, Texas.
The camp of migrants mainly from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Haiti sprung up after U.S. officials. citing the pandemic, invoked a a health rule that denies migrants a chance to seek asylum.
Mexico’s National Immigration Institute said the migrants were taken near midnight Monday to the shelter, which it said will have better hygiene and food services.
But on Monday, people in another border city, Nuevo Laredo, said hundreds of migrants, mainly Haitians, have streamed into the city, which is across the border from Laredo, Texas
The rush apparently started after the U.S. began processing some asylum seekers there.
The Catholic bishop of Nuevo Laredo said Monday that migrant shelters there are already overcrowded, with some migrants sleeping outside in tents.
Bishop Enrique Sánchez Martínez said migrants started streaming into Nuevo Laredo in late April, though the city isn’t usually popular among migrants, in part because it is dominated by the violent Northeast drug cartel.
“It is new for us because this is the last place they come, due to the conditions of our border, of our city, which are sometimes adverse for migrants,” the bishop said. “But since they opened the door in the United States to asylum requests, a lot of them came in large groups.”
Marvin Ajic, the director of the Casa Nazareth shelter, said that around April 16, Mexican authorities notified the shelters that the United States would resume processing asylum claims for humanitarian reasons.
The U.S. had begun allowing more people in, especially Central American adults, to prepare for lifting Title 42 — a pandemic-era health rule that denies migrants a chance to enter the U.S. seek asylum — on May 23. But a federal judge in Louisiana ruled last week that the government could not unwind the rule before the end date.
“The (Mexican) immigration officials organized things with the shelters, and the plan was to send people who had been waiting a long time, without any checks, basically anyone,” Ajic.
That apparently drew the attention of other migrants, including Haitians.
In September, similar rumors sparked a rush by about 15,000 mostly Haitian refugees to the Texas border, where they camped under a bridge. U.S. officials began large scale deportations of Haitians while also allowing thousands to remain in the U.S.
Ajic warned migrants against coming to the border, noting the risks. On Monday, Mexico’s National Immigration Institute said that so far this year, it has hauled the bodies of 19 immigrants from the Rio Grande, also known as the Rio Bravo. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/mexico-relocates-migrant-camp-haitians-appear-at-border/ | 2022-05-04T16:51:54Z |
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