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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for KAVL, PLUG, PTON, AVYA, and XPEV.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of IIPR during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/innovative-industrial-properties-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=27905&from=4
CLASS PERIOD: May 7, 2020 to April 13, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Innovative Industrial Properties' focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a REIT; (2) that the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than Innovative Industrial Properties represents; (3) there are existential issues in its top customers; (4) as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to Innovative Industrial Properties and the Company would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 24, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/innovative-industrial-properties-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=27905&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of IIPR during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 24, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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SOURCE The Gross Law Firm | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/01/shareholder-alert-gross-law-firm-notifies-shareholders-innovative-industrial-properties-inc-class-action-lawsuit-lead-plaintiff-deadline-june-24-2022-nyse-iipr/ | 2022-06-01T10:57:31Z |
Bright and Cheerful Colors of the Season Shine in Limited Time Flavor
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring has sprung and this year, Cold Stone Creamery is highlighting one of the tastiest treats of the season with our new PEEPS® Flavored Ice Cream. PEEPS® lovers will delight in the instantly-recognizable bright yellow hue and Marshmallow-y flavor featured in both an engaging Creation™ and Shake. The new PEEPS® Flavored Ice Cream will be available beginning April 1 at Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com).
Put a little spring in your step with our PEEPS® Sweet Spring Creation™ featuring PEEPS® Flavored Ice Cream mixed with Whipped Topping and Blue Sugar Crystals and topped with a Yellow PEEPS® Marshmallow Chick.
For the shake lovers who prefer to sip on the flavors of spring, our Shaking it up with my PEEPS® Shake is made with PEEPS® Flavored Ice Cream and topped with Whipped Topping, Blue Sugar Crystals and a Yellow PEEPS® Marshmallow Chick!
"Cold Stone Creamery is thrilled to partner with Just Born and PEEPS® to create a new PEEPS® Marshmallow flavor that captures the sunny essence of Spring," said Sara Schmillen, vice president of marketing at Kahala Brands™, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery®. "We love both being a part of making family memories and bringing back memories for the young at heart – and ice cream that tastes just like PEEPS® does just that!"
The PEEPS® Flavored Ice Cream, Creation™ and Shake will be available in Cold Stone Creamery® stores nationwide until May 10.
Promotional Flavor:
- PEEPS® Flavored Ice Cream
Promotional Creation™:
- PEEPS® Sweet Spring™ – PEEPS® Flavored Ice Cream mixed with Whipped Topping and Blue Sugar Crystals and topped with a Yellow PEEPS® Marshmallow Chick.
Promotional Shake:
- Shaking it up with my PEEPS® Shake™ – PEEPS® Flavored Ice Cream topped with Whipped Topping, Blue Sugar Crystals and a Yellow PEEPS® Marshmallow Chick
About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of nearly 30 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3,000 locations in 35 countries. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates nearly 1,500 locations globally in approximately 30 countries worldwide.
For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.
About Just Born Quality Confections:
Just Born Quality Confections is a third-generation family-owned candy manufacturer with its purpose to bring sweetness to people's lives. Just Born is the maker of some of America's most beloved and iconic brands – PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG'S® PEANUT CHEWS®. In 1923, the founder, Sam Born, opened a small candy shop in Brooklyn, New York, where he marketed the freshness of his daily-made candy with a sign that declared, "Just Born." Together with Born's brothers-in-law, Irv and Jack Shaffer, the company thrived and, in 1932, moved its operations to Bethlehem, PA where it has grown to become one of the largest candy companies in the US by giving back to the community, being good environmental stewards and creating a culture where people want to work. For more information, please visit www.justborn.com (and see the breadth of candy and high-quality branded items at www.peepsandcompany.com) Follow us: facebook.com/JustBornInc, twitter.com/JustBornInc.
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a discreet chair option that would offer a break for individuals who stand at work," said one of two inventors, from Los Angeles, Calif., "so we invented the M R. Our design could help to reduce the strain and fatigue associated with standing for extended periods of time."
The invention provides an effective chair for workers who are required to stand. In doing so, it helps to maintain the appearance of standing. It also enables the user to take weight off their feet and it increases comfort. The invention features a discreet and lightweight design that is easy to use so it is ideal for workers and other individuals who are required to stand.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LST-855, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s going to be another hot day in the North Texas region on Tuesday with highs reaching into the high 90s for most of the area, according to NWS Fort Worth.
Triple-digit heat will be expected in the western portion of the region, temps could even reach 104 degrees. If you’re in the far northeastern part of the region you could see a complex of storms out of southern Oklahoma.
If those storms are present, strong wind gusts will be possible, “Otherwise, winds will be out of the south near 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph under partly to mostly sunny skies.”
If you didn’t already know the high is set to continue into the North Texas weekend with little chance for rain.
NWS Fort Worth says, “A strengthening high pressure ridge to our west will maintain the warming trend through the end of the week. Both DFW and Waco will have a shot to reach the triple digits, with near-record high temperatures forecast by Friday. There will be occasional relief along the Red River, as storms which form across Oklahoma will move southeast into that region from time to time.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/hot-tuesday-ahead-in-north-texas-heat-will-continue-into-the-weekend-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ | 2022-06-07T15:42:31Z |
Families Can Enter to Win the Grand Prize of $5,000 to Plus up their Movie Watching Experience!
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eggland's Best is off to its biggest adventure yet! Known for its superior taste and nutrition, the #1 branded egg in the U.S. is on a mission to celebrate the in-home release of Disney and Pixar's Lightyear with stellar prizes and experiences.
Now through September 24, fans can head to EBFamilySweeps.com to enter the "Eggland's Best Superior Hero Sweepstakes" daily for the chance to win weekly "superior hero" prize packs! Weekly prizes include Lightyear DVDs and more, Eggland's Best swag and a three-month supply of Eggland's Best eggs. One super galactic Grand Prize Winner will also win $5,000 to upgrade their at-home family movie-watching experience!
"At Eggland's Best, we not only provide eggs with superior taste, nutrition, versatility and freshness compared to ordinary eggs, but we also encourage families to spend quality time together," said Kurt Misialek, President and CEO of Eggland's Best. "We're thrilled to be celebrating with Disney and Pixar's Lightyear to bring families together to enjoy a movie night at home while snacking on better-for-you recipes using Eggland's Best eggs."
Eggland's Best has created four new mouthwatering, family-friendly recipes that will pair perfectly as families enjoy the film at home! All packed with superior nutrition from Eggland's Best eggs, the new recipes include a Lightyear Grazing Board, Robot Egg and Cheese Roll Ups, Galactic Mac and Cheese Bites and Robot Banana Bread Muffins. Each recipe was inspired by the film and meets Disney's Nutrition Guidelines, which are derived from USDA Dietary Guidelines as a continued commitment to families' well-being.
"As both a Registered Dietitian and busy mom, I love having easy recipes on-hand that are not only delicious but filled with essential nutrients to keep my kids energized throughout the day," said Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Dalina Soto. "These 'out of this world' recipes are made with nutrient-dense Eggland's Best eggs, which contain six times more Vitamin D and 25 percent less saturated fat compared to ordinary eggs!"
Eggland's Best eggs are a delicious and nutritious ingredient to incorporate into any meal. Compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland's Best eggs contain 25% less saturated fat, six times more Vitamin D, more than double the Vitamin B12 and Omega-3s and ten times more Vitamin E. The superior nutrition of Eggland's Best is due to its proprietary all-vegetarian hen feed that contains healthy grains, canola oil and a wholesome supplement of rice bran, alfalfa, sea kelp and Vitamin E. In addition, independent testing has revealed that Eggland's Best eggs have stronger shells than ordinary eggs, which leads to less breakage and helps them stay fresher longer. Eggland's Best's patented method of production and verification ensures that every Eggland's Best egg has these superior qualities.
For recipes and more information, visit EBFamilySweeps.com. Add Lightyear to your Pixar Collection. Now on Digital and own it on Blu-ray™ September 13th.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN IN THE EGGLAND'S BEST "SUPERIOR HERO" SWEEPSTAKES. Open to legal residents of the 50 US & DC, 18 or older. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes starts 8/3/22 at 9:00 AM ET and ends 9/24/22 at 4:59 PM ET. For Official Rules, which govern, click here. Sponsor: Eggland's Best, LLC.
Eggland's Best is the #1 branded egg in the U.S. and is an excellent source of Vitamins D, B12, E, B5 and riboflavin. EB eggs have six times more Vitamin D, more than double the Omega-3s, 10 times more Vitamin E and 25% less saturated fat than ordinary eggs. Eggland's Best's patented method of production and verification ensures that every Eggland's Best egg has these superior qualities. Independent testing has also confirmed that Eggland's Best eggs stay fresher longer than ordinary eggs. The distinctive "EB" stamp on the shell assures consumers and food service customers that EB eggs meet the highest production and safety standards.
Eggland's Best was voted "America's Most Trusted Egg Brand" by American shoppers in the BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards; "America's Most Recommended™ Eggs" by women in the Women's Choice Awards; and "Product of the Year." In addition, Eggland's Best has received more than 100 awards and honors from trusted publications, such as Prevention Magazine, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Taste of Home, Women's Health, and many others.
Eggland's Best's hens are fed a strictly controlled proprietary, high-quality all-vegetarian diet, which results in a better-tasting, more nutritious egg that stays fresher longer. EB eggs are available in large, extra-large, jumbo, cage free, organic, hard-cooked, cage free hard-cooked, organic hard-cooked, liquid egg whites, various frozen varieties and are certified Kosher. For more information, visit www.egglandsbest.com.
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SOURCE Eggland's Best | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/03/egglands-best-celebrates-in-home-release-disney-pixars-lightyear-with-sweepstakes-recipes-more/ | 2022-08-03T15:17:42Z |
(KTLA) — Sweet and salty are the two basic food groups of snacks. So of course someone would want to combine them.
Food company Mondelez International has taken two of its brands — Oreo cookies and Ritz crackers — and merged them into a new confection that’s either an act of genius or a crime against nature.
The treat replaces one of the two cookies that make up an Oreo with a Ritz cracker and unites them with a layer of peanut butter filling and a layer of traditional Oreo cream.
Mondelez is feeling so upbeat about the mix, it’s giving away free samples.
To score yours, go to Oreo’s website after 9 a.m. Pacific on Thursday and put in a request, But move fast. Only 1,000 freebies will be available. (You can sign up in advance for an email alert.)
Oh, and “free” is relative. You’ll still have to pay $3.95 for shipping. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/an-oreo-ritz-combo-genius-or-crime-against-nature/ | 2022-05-26T18:35:09Z |
Through real-time metabolite monitoring, Bitome's technology is expected to support accelerated product development timelines across Ginkgo's portfolio of cell programs
BOSTON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced that it has acquired certain assets from Bitome, a company pioneering real-time metabolite monitoring for faster biological product development. Bitome has developed technology leveraging machine learning to provide continuous monitoring of cell culture media, illuminating the performance of cells in real-time and enabling faster rates of bioprocess optimization.
In the design-build-test-learn process that is central to synthetic biology, testing the performance of cells is an expensive and time-consuming bottleneck. Bitome's continuous metabolite monitoring technology can help address this bottleneck, providing essential data on cell performance and potentially accelerating the path to production-ready organisms. Real-time data on the metabolic state of the cells in a bioreactor helps scientists better anticipate which cell lines and process conditions to select for further optimization, which in turn can reduce the number and duration of bioreactor runs that are necessary for a given project.
"Ginkgo is constantly looking for opportunities to strengthen its cell engineering platform, and a central component of cell engineering is testing and optimizing strains at scale," said Barry Canton, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Ginkgo Bioworks. "Having evaluated Bitome's technology over the past few years, we believe their technology will allow us to accelerate the design and optimization of strains across a range of customers and industries."
"Bitome was founded to unleash faster biotech innovation, and one of the core obstacles this industry faces is incomplete strain performance data," said Herbert Ryan, co-founder and CEO at Bitome. "Our team is thrilled to be joining the Ginkgo platform where we can deploy our technology much more broadly to create the next generation of synthetic biology."
Ginkgo is building a platform to enable customers to program cells as easily as we can program computers. The company's platform is enabling biotechnology applications across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to industrial chemicals to pharmaceuticals. Ginkgo has also actively supported a number of COVID-19 response efforts, including K-12 pooled testing, vaccine manufacturing optimization and therapeutics discovery. For more information, visit www.ginkgobioworks.com.
Bitome, Inc. is a Boston-based company that is digitizing bioprocessing. Bitome's AI engine leverages metabolomics to rapidly accelerate process optimization -- helping biotech companies get their product to market faster.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the potential success of the acquisition and Ginkgo's cell programming platform. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "can," "project," "potential," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the effect of Ginkgo's business combination with Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. ("Soaring Eagle") on Ginkgo's business relationships, performance, and business generally, (ii) risks that the business combination disrupts current plans of Ginkgo and potential difficulties in Ginkgo's employee retention, (iii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Ginkgo related to its business combination with Soaring Eagle, (iv) volatility in the price of Ginkgo's securities now that it is a public company due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which Ginkgo operates and plans to operate, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Ginkgo's business and changes in the combined capital structure, (v) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the business combination, and identify and realize additional opportunities, (vi) the risk of downturns in demand for products using synthetic biology, (vii) the unpredictability of the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for COVID-19 testing and the commercial viability of our COVID-19 testing business, and (viii) changes to the biosecurity industry, including due to advancements in technology, emerging competition and evolution in industry demands, standards and regulations. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of Ginkgo's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 16, 2022 and other documents filed by Ginkgo from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Ginkgo assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Ginkgo does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
GINKGO BIOWORKS INVESTOR CONTACT:
investors@ginkgobioworks.com
GINKGO BIOWORKS MEDIA CONTACT:
press@ginkgobioworks.com
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SOURCE Ginkgo Bioworks | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/06/ginkgo-bioworks-acquires-bitome-an-integrated-metabolite-monitoring-platform/ | 2022-06-06T12:42:59Z |
Jackson Township trustees swear in new police officers
Patricia Faulhaber
Suburbanite correspondent
JACKSON TWP. – Township trustees swore in two full-time police officers during their regular meeting April 12.
Emmalee H. Carver and Dustin L. Kempf were both sworn in in front of their families and friends. Police Chief Mark Brink said that the trustees voted earlier in the year to allow him to hire six new officers and the two sworn in at this meeting were numbers four and five.
OTHER ACTIONS:
- Awarded the construction contract for the pickleball courts in North Park to Vasco in the amount of $233,215.
- Approved DCA Commercial Roofing as the contractor for the Safety Center roof replacement at a cost of $194,100.
- Hired Nicholas O. Lare as highway foreman at a rate of $29 per hour.
- Accepted the following 2022 Community Celebration sponsorship donations: $1,000 from ReMax Edge Realty; $100 from Robert F. Fay, CPA; and $100 from Wood Electric.
UP NEXT: Meet 5 p.m. on April 26 at the town hall | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/04/18/jackson-township-trustees-swear-new-police-officers/7302440001/ | 2022-04-19T19:45:51Z |
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Erimus Group Limited ("Erimus"). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1986 and based in Tees-side, England, Erimus is an established retail insurance broker with a strong presence in the North East of England, serving a mainly regional commercial client base. Product offerings include commercial combined, business interruption, commercial property, cyber, D&O and employers liability insurance The firm, which is headed up by Paul Davison, will become part of Gallagher's UK Retail division, which serves local and national businesses across the UK. Paul will report to Elliot Miller, Regional Managing Director of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East.
"We are delighted to welcome the Erimus team to Gallagher. This business is a great fit with our UK retail operations and provides us with a fantastic opportunity to expand our regional presence in England," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "We look forward to working with Paul and his colleagues to expand their service offerings."
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
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SOURCE Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/arthur-j-gallagher-amp-co-acquires-erimus-group-limited/ | 2022-06-28T10:26:53Z |
NEW YORK, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRO) between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important than July 25, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Spero Therapeutics securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Spero Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6561 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 25, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") of Tebipenem HBr, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis for adults, were insufficient to obtain U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approval; (2) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (3) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero Therapeutics's operations; and (4) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Spero Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6561 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
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Eclipse is designed to be a turnkey solution for individuals, families, and teams to mitigate digital risks
SEATTLE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric, the private risk consultancy firm that specializes in holistic security and intelligence services, is proud to announce the launch of Eclipse, their new digital solution providing enhanced personal cybersecurity and digital privacy. Eclipse is a turnkey solution for individuals, families, and teams to help mitigate digital risks. The platform offers leveled subscription tiers, à la carte services, and holistic defense-in-depth across consumer identities, devices, accounts and network connections.
Casey Allen, Concentric's CIO, says it best: "in our ongoing evolution to identify and manage the risks of our clients, we continue to design full-spectrum solutions to ensure we are answering problems before they even arise. Having watched the trends over the last few years, digital privacy–or the lack thereof–is among the most alarming we observed. We have worked hard over this past year to professionalize our privacy service and establish partnerships with some of the industry's most prestigious names to curate turnkey cyber solutions for our clients."
Internet-based crime is one of the fastest growing security threats in the United States; consumer fraud reports were up to 2.2 million in 2020, up 83% from 2019. As the largest and most influential independent security firm on the west coast of the United States, Concentric has been trusted by some of the world's most prominent individuals and corporations to keep their principals, employees, and assets protected. Now, with Eclipse, consumers worldwide can feel secure knowing that their online presence is protected from bad actors.
Eclipse packages are available in 3 different tiers as well as their à la carte menu of standalone services.
- Partial Eclipse ($8,000/year):
- Annular Eclipse ($10,000/year):
- Total Eclipse ($15,500/year):
- Á la Carte services available (pricing upon request): Cyber Crisis Tabletop; Penetration Testing; Ransomware Preparedness; Social Engineering Assessment; Secure Mobile SIM
Data has surpassed all other commodities in terms of value, and a strong correlation has emerged between the size of someone's digital footprint and their likelihood of being targeted for both physical and cyber attacks. To answer the challenge, Concentric offers Eclipse. Eclipse searches the entire web and all of social media, providing fully comprehensive search capabilities as well as hands-on assistance through a concierge support team.
Eclipse is currently available to all users.
About Eclipse
Eclipse is designed and managed by the risk management firm Concentric, that provides security services and intelligence solutions to keep people safe worldwide. As the largest and most influential independent security firm on the west coast of the United States for over a decade, Concentric has been trusted by some of the world's most prominent individuals and corporations to keep their principals, employees, and assets protected.
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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Employee Appreciation Week (August 22 – August 26), WellCare of North Carolina employees took time to celebrate by volunteering with local community-based organizations including Beds for Kids, Note in the Pocket, Habitat for Humanity, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina and Second Harvest Food Bank.
"Service is at the heart of our culture," said Troy Hildreth, WellCare of North Carolina's Plan President and CEO. "At WellCare, we aim to deliver excellent care and service, and we welcome opportunities to partner with organizations who share in and support our mission. We were honored to give back to these organizations and to our community through a day devoted entirely to community service."
Among the highlights from WellCare's Employee Appreciation Week:
- Food Bank of Durham – WellCare volunteers sorted 2,000 pounds of drinks which will be distributed to people in need in the Durham area.
- Habitat for Humanity – In total, WellCare volunteers worked a total of 60 hours to help construct homes for families in need.
- Note in the Pocket – Volunteers sorted 1,300 pounds of clothing for children in need, which will be disseminated through their social workers.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Volunteers helped stock the store floor and organize departments, which makes it easier for shoppers to see in-demand items. This helps in raising more funds for Habitat for Humanity's mission of building affordable homes in the community.
Pictures from these events will be posted on WellCare of North Carolina's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/WellCareNC.
Headquartered in Raleigh, WellCare of North Carolina provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex needs primarily through Medicaid as one of the state's Medicaid Prepaid Health Plans (WellCare of North Carolina), Marketplace (WellCare of North Carolina by Celtic Insurance Company), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare). WellCare of North Carolina is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.wellcarenc.com.
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The event features some of the leading influencers in the legal and compliance space with over 30 sessions, including AI integrated product releases
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mitratech, a leading global provider of legal, compliance, and HR software, kicks off its customer conference, Interact, in Nashville TN. The annual event brings over 300 of the best minds in legal and claims, compliance, risk, and HR for two-and-a-half days of exclusive user insights and networking. With more than 30 panels, workshops, keynotes and presentations, the event runs from August 14-17.
This year will feature notable speakers in the legal and GRC space including Ryan O'Leary
Research Director, Privacy and Legal Technology at IDC, Michael Rasmussen, GRC analyst from GRC 20/20, Rohit Gulati from HBR Consulting, Justin Hectus, CIO at KP Labs, and many more.
"We are thrilled to host platform experts, industry voices, and strategic partners at Interact 2022. They will be covering an array of topics that have been carefully tailored to the specific needs of our customer base," said Mike Williams, CEO of Mitratech. "This can't-miss event is a unique chance for our customers to supercharge their organization's platform capabilities, network with their peers and get to know Mitratech's rapidly expanding global network."
Mitratech will also be announcing the release of several product developments at Interact, including TeamConnect InvoiceIQ, a new suite of features within Mitratech's flagship enterprise legal management product that operationalizes the latest machine learning technologies.
Mitratech's enterprise risk product, Alyne, will showcase new cutting edge AI-driven capabilities for document summarization and evidence checking to help companies understand complex documents and streamline audit processes. Additionally, Mitratech's contract management product, EraCLM, will reveal a set of integrations with leading word processing and CRM tools.
Interact 2022 is sponsored by Morae Global Corporation, HBR Consulting LLC, Black Kite Technologies, Kroll LLC, PwC, Consilio LLC, Wisetime (an Anaqua Company), FTI Consulting Inc, Kranium Consulting, KP Labs, Uplevel Ops, and the Clear Law Institute, LLC.
For more information: https://mitratech.com/interact/
Mitratech is a proven global technology partner for corporate legal, risk, compliance, and HR professionals seeking to maximize productivity, control expense, and mitigate risk by deepening organizational alignment, increasing visibility, and spurring collaboration across an enterprise. Mitratech serves over 2,000 organizations worldwide spanning more than 160 countries.
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Shooter kills 2, wounds several in central Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An attacker opened fire in a crowded restaurant district in central Tel Aviv on Thursday evening, killing at least two people and wounding several others before fleeing into a dense residential area, Israeli officials said.
Police said there were “indications” it was a politically motivated attack — the fourth deadly assault in Israel in less than three weeks at a time of heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions. The militant Hamas group that rules the Gaza Strip praised the attack but did not claim responsibility.
Hours after the shooting, the suspected gunman remained at large. Hundreds of Israeli police officers, canine units, and army special forces were conducting a massive manhunt in central Tel Aviv, searching building by building through the densely populated residential neighborhoods.
Amichai Eshed, the Tel Aviv police commander, said the shooter opened fire into a crowded bar at around 9 p.m. and then fled the scene.
“Our working assumption is that he is still in the vicinity,” he told reporters. “As of right now, there are indications pointing to this being a terrorist attack, but I have to be very delicate about this, and say that we are also checking other leads.”
Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service said it received reports of a shooting at “several scenes” around downtown Tel Aviv. It said two men around 30 years old were killed. Another seven people were wounded, three of them seriously, it said.
At least one shooting took place on Dizengoff Street, a central thoroughfare. Dizengoff Street has been the scene of several deadly attacks over the years. Most recently, an Arab citizen of Israel shot and killed two Israelis and wounded several others on the street in January 2016.
The popular nightlife area was packed on Thursday evening, the beginning of the Israeli weekend.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with top security officials late Thursday, and they agreed to “continue directing large-scale reinforcements to Tel Aviv,” his office said in a statement.
Tensions have been high after a series of attacks by Palestinian assailants killed 11 people just ahead of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan, which began nearly a week ago. Last year, protests and clashes in Jerusalem during Ramadan ignited an 11-day Gaza war.
Israeli, Jordanian and Palestinian leaders have held a flurry of meetings in recent weeks, and Israel has taken a number of steps aimed at calming tensions, including issuing thousands of additional work permits for Palestinians from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.
Prior to the attack, Israel had said it would allow women, children and men over 40 from the occupied West Bank to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem on Friday, the first weekly prayers of Ramadan. Tens of thousands were expected to attend.
The mosque is the third holiest site in Islam and sits on a hilltop that is the most sacred site for Jews, who refer to it as the Temple Mount. The holy site has long been a flashpoint for Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Israel has worked to sideline the Palestinian issue in recent years, instead focusing on forging alliances with Arab states against Iran. But the century-old conflict remains as intractable as ever.
Israel captured east Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Mideast war. The Palestinians want all three territories to form their future state. The last serious and substantive peace talks broke down more than a decade ago, and Prime Minister Bennett is opposed to Palestinian statehood.
Israel annexed east Jerusalem in a move not recognized internationally and considers the entire city to be its capital. It is building and expanding Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, which most of the international community considers illegal.
It withdrew soldiers and settlers from Gaza in 2005, but along with neighboring Egypt it imposed a crippling blockade on the territory after the militant Hamas group seized power from rival Palestinian forces two years later. Israel and Hamas have fought four wars since then.
Hamas spokesman Abdelatif Al-Qanou said late Thursday that the “the heroic attack in the heart of the (Israeli) entity has struck the Zionist security system and proved our people’s ability to hurt the occupation.”
On March 29, a 27-year-old Palestinian from the West Bank methodically gunned down people in the central town of Bnei Brak, killing five. Two days earlier, a shooting attack by two Islamic State sympathizers in the central city of Hadera killed two police officers. The week before, an IS sympathizer killed four people in a car-ramming and stabbing attack in the southern city of Beersheba. The Hadera and Beersheba attacks were carried out by Palestinian citizens of Israel.
The recent attacks appear to have been carried out by lone assailants, perhaps with the help of accomplices. No Palestinian militant group has claimed them, though Hamas has welcomed the attacks.
Israel says the conflict stems from the Palestinians’ refusal to accept its existence as a Jewish state and blames attacks in part on incitement on social media. Palestinians say such attacks are the inevitable result of a nearly 55-year military occupation that shows no sign of ending.
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Krauss reported from Jerusalem. Associated Press writer Ilan Ben Zion in Jerusalem contributed to this report.
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S. Carolina schedules 1st execution with firing squad ready
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has scheduled its first execution after corrections officials finished updating the death chamber to prepare for executions by firing squad.
The clerk of the State Supreme Court has set an April 29 execution date for Richard Bernard Moore, a 57-year-old man who has spent more than two decades on death row after he was convicted of killing convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg.
Moore could face a choice between the electric chair and the firing squad, two options available to death row prisoners after legislators altered the state’s capital punishment law last year in an effort to work around a decade-long pause in executions, attributed to the corrections agency’s inability to procure lethal injection drugs.
The new law made the electric chair the state’s primary means of execution while giving prisoners the option of choosing death by firing squad or lethal injection, if those methods are available.
The state corrections agency said last month it had finished developing protocols for firing squad executions and completed $53,600 in renovations on the death chamber in Columbia, installing a metal chair with restraints that faces a wall with a rectangular opening 15 feet (4.6 meters) away.
In the case of a firing squad execution, three volunteer shooters — all Corrections Department employees — will have rifles loaded with live ammunition, with their weapons trained on the inmate’s heart. A hood will be placed over the head of the inmate, who will be given the opportunity to make a last statement.
South Carolina is one of eight states to still use the electric chair and one of four to allow a firing squad, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center.
Moore is one of 35 men on South Carolina’s death row. He exhausted his federal appeals in 2020, and the state Supreme Court denied another appeal this week.
Lindsey Vann, an attorney for Moore, said Thursday she will ask the court to stay the execution.
The state last scheduled an execution for Moore in 2020, which was then delayed after prison officials said they couldn’t obtain lethal injection drugs.
During Moore’s 2001 trial, prosecutors said Moore entered the store looking for money to support his cocaine habit and got into a dispute with Mahoney, who drew a pistol that Moore wrestled away from him.
Mahoney pulled a second gun, and a gunfight ensued. Mahoney shot Moore in the arm, and Moore shot Mahoney in the chest. Prosecutors said Moore left a trail of blood through the store as he looked for cash, stepping twice over Mahoney.
At the time, Moore claimed that he acted in self-defense after Mahoney drew the first gun.
Moore’s supporters have argued his crime doesn’t rise to the level of heinousness in other death penalty cases in the state. His appeals lawyers have said that because Moore didn’t bring a gun into store, he couldn’t have intended to kill someone when he walked in.
South Carolina’s last execution was in 2011, when Jeffrey Motts, on death row for strangling a cellmate while serving a life sentence for another murder, abandoned his appeals and opted for the death chamber.
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Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino were held in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for their monthlong refusal to comply with subpoenas rendered by the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The two men became the latest members of former President Donald Trump’s inner circle to face legal jeopardy as the select committee continues its more than nine-month-long probe into the worst attack on the Capitol in more than 200 years.
The near-party-line 220-203 vote will send the criminal referrals for Navarro and Scavino to the Justice Department for possible prosecution.
The contempt action followed hours of raw debate on the House floor as Republicans stood by Trump and charged that Democrats were trying to politicize the attack on the Capitol by his supporters.
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy accused the Jan. 6 committee of “criminalizing dissent,” defended Scavino as a “good man” and lobbed harsh criticism at members of the committee, some by name. “Let’s be honest, this is a political show trial,” McCarthy said.
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, among the nine members of the Jan. 6 panel, noted that the committee has two Republicans, including Liz Cheney of Wyoming. He added that the purpose of the floor vote was to make clear that “open contempt and mockery for this process, and for the rule of law” will not be allowed by the chamber.
“I mean, it is just amazing that they think they can get away with this,” the three-term lawmaker told reporters about Scavino and Navarro as the debate raged on Wednesday.
Cheney and Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who is also on the select committee, were the only Republicans who voted in favor of the contempt charges.
While pursuing contempt charges may not yield any new information for the Jan. 6 committee — any prosecutions could drag for months or years — the vote Wednesday was the latest attempt to show that witnesses will suffer consequences if they don’t cooperate or at least appear for questioning. It’s all part of an effort to claw back legislative authority that eroded during the Trump era when congressional subpoenas were often flouted and ignored.
“This vote will reveal to us who is willing to show tolerance for the intolerable,” Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland said on the floor, directing his comments to Republicans across the aisle.
Raskin and other Democrats made their case that Scavino and Navarro are among just a handful of individuals who have rebuffed the committee’s requests and subpoenas for information. The panel has interviewed more than 800 witnesses so far.
Scavino has “refused to testify before Congress about what he knows about the most dangerous and sweeping assault on the United States Congress since the War of 1812,” Raskin said.
The committee says Scavino helped promote Trump’s false claims of a stolen election and was with him the day of the attack on the Capitol. As a result, he may have “materials relevant to his videotaping and tweeting” messages that day.
A lawyer for Scavino did not return multiple messages from The Associated Press seeking comment.
Navarro, 72, a former White House trade adviser, was subpoenaed in early February over his promotion of false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election that the committee believes contributed to the attack.
Navarro cited executive privilege when declining to testify, saying the committee “should negotiate this matter with President Trump.” He added, “If he waived the privilege, I will be happy to comply.”
But the Biden administration has already waived executive privilege for Navarro, Scavino and former national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying it was not justified or in the national interest for them to withhold their testimony.
Executive privilege was developed to protect a president’s ability to obtain candid counsel from his advisers without fear of immediate public disclosure, but it has limits. Courts have traditionally left questions of whether to invoke executive privilege up to the current White House occupant. The Supreme Court earlier this year rejected a bid by Trump to withhold documents from the committee.
The vote Wednesday will be the third time the panel has sent contempt charges to the House floor. The first two referrals, sent late last year, were for former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and former Trump ally Steve Bannon.
The contempt referral against Bannon resulted in an indictment, with a trial set to start in July. The Justice Department has been slower to decide whether to prosecute Meadows, much to the frustration of the committee.
“It’s the committee’s hope that they will present it to a grand jury,” Rep. Bennie Thompson, the committee’s chairman, told reporters Tuesday. “Obviously, the Meadows case is still outstanding. We don’t really know where that is, other than we’ve done our work.”
He added, “The firewall goes up from our standpoint, and DOJ uses its systems to take it from there.”
Lawmakers are interviewing dozens of individuals a week as they inch closer to public hearings in late spring. In the last week alone, the committee interviewed Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner. Both were key White House advisers who had substantial access to the former president.
Thompson suggested more witnesses could still be held in contempt in the weeks ahead even as the committee looks to wrap up the investigative portion of their work in the next two months.
A conviction for contempt of Congress carries a fine of up to $100,000 and up to a year in prison.
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Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report.
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The research examines Dario's ability to improve the health of members in rural areas compared to their urban counterparts and found the solution to be equally effective
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO), a leader in the global digital therapeutics (DTx) market, announced today new research presented at the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists ("ADCES") Annual Conference being held August 11th to August 15th, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Rural residents face distinct challenges when it comes to health. Living in rural areas is often associated with poor health, which can be exacerbated by commonly cited challenges such as less access to care and lower socioeconomic status. Dario's integrated suite of chronic condition solutions is designed to help people manage their health and care between doctors' visits, something that would benefit people living in rural areas. Unfortunately, digital therapeutic solutions are often one-size fits all and not evaluated in the subpopulations who might benefit most.
The new research from Dario examined blood glucose data from members with high-risk Type 2 diabetes living in urban areas to members living in rural areas and compared average levels of glycemic control over time. The data were examined at the 1st month, 6th month and 12th month marks to understand the impact over time, and the results demonstrated that both groups significantly reduced and maintained their average blood glucose levels, with no statistical difference between the rural and non-rural members.
"Our latest research offers new perspective on Dario's solutions and the diversity of people we support. People living in rural areas are faced with more challenging circumstances than our non-rural members, and it is heartening to see that we can help them take control and enjoy meaningful health improvements as well," said Yifat Hershcovitz, PhD, Scientific and Clinical Director at Dario and supervisor of the studies.
"Digital health represents an enormous opportunity to democratize access to better health if we build solutions that acknowledge the unique experiences of people across the country, including those outside of urban and suburban areas. This new research shows Dario has potential to greatly improve self-care in rural populations by providing digital health tools that speak to individuals in relevant and meaningful ways no matter their location," said Omar Manejwala, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Dario.
You can learn more about the ADCES Annual Conference by visiting their website at ADCES22 Annual Conference (diabeteseducator.org).
About DarioHealth Corp.
DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO) is a leading digital therapeutics (DTx) company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health through a user-centric multi-chronic condition platform. Our platform and suite of solutions deliver personalized and dynamic interventions driven by data analytics and one-on-one coaching for diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal pain, and behavioral health.
Our user-centric platform offers people continuous and customized care for health, disrupting the traditional episodic approach to healthcare. This approach empowers people to holistically adapt their lifestyles for sustainable behavior change, driving exceptional user satisfaction, retention, and results. Making the right thing to do the easy thing to do.
Dario provides its highly user rated solutions globally to health plans and other payors, self-insured employers, providers of care and directly to consumers. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://dariohealth.com, the content of which is not incorporated by reference into this press release.
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This press release and the statements of representatives and partners of DarioHealth Corp. related thereto contain or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the potential benefits that may be realized by users utilizing the Dario platform, that Dario's platform would benefit people living in rural areas, that Dario's platform could help users take control and enjoy meaningful health improvements, and that Dario has the potential to greatly improve self-care in rural populations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "plan," "project," "potential," "seek," "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that certain important factors may affect the Company's actual results and could cause such results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements that may be made in this news release. Factors that may affect the Company's results include, but are not limited to, regulatory approvals, product demand, market acceptance, impact of competitive products and prices, product development, commercialization or technological difficulties, the success or failure of negotiations and trade, legal, social and economic risks, and the risks associated with the adequacy of existing cash resources. Additional factors that could cause or contribute to differences between the Company's actual results and forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those risks discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned that actual results (including, without limitation, the timing for and results of the Company's commercial and regulatory plans for Dario as described herein) may differ significantly from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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New Investor Time BioVentures Leads Round, With Risk & Return (R²) and Existing Backers
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phantom Neuro, the first-of-its-kind neurotech startup that delivers a low power, high accuracy system for lifelike control of robotic orthopedic technologies, today announced a $6 million funding round led by new investor Time BioVentures. The round included participation from another new investor, Risk & Return (R²), an innovative venture fund focused on "capitalism for good". Support from returning investors LionBird Ventures, Draper Associates & Breakout Ventures now brings the company's total funding to $9.5M. With the financing, co-founder of Time BioVentures, D.A. Wallach, will join the company's board. The company also announced the addition of two key hires: Aurel Bouvier, PhD, Vice President of Implantable Systems and Erik Lloyd, Senior Neuroengineer.
Launched just six months ago, Phantom Neuro aims to dramatically enhance the lives of amputees and other patients with function deficits. The company's solution combines low-risk implantable sensors, AI, and enabling software to offer unparalleled control of orthopedic technologies, such as prosthetic limbs and exoskeletons.
"The field of advanced robotics has enormous potential to augment patients' daily lives, and yet we lack practical and effective commercially available devices to control these systems outside of the lab. Phantom Neuro is filling this void by creating an elegant link between biology and prosthetics that has the potential to revolutionize the standard of care for patients," says D.A. Wallach, General Partner of Time BioVentures. "Connor Glass, Phantom Neuro's founder, brings to this challenge formidable talents as a physician, inventor, and company builder. We believe he and his growing team have what it takes to deliver real solutions to patients with urgency and creativity."
Today over two million Americans live with limb loss, a number that is expected to nearly double by 2050. Over 185,000 amputations are conducted in the U.S. yearly due to trauma, increasing age, diabetes, and vascular disease; estimates of hospital charges to amputation patients in the United States total $10 billion annually. Illuminating new prosthetic technologies exist, yet modern device abandonment rates are still as high as 50%+ due to difficulty in operation, weight, and inconvenience. Phantom Neuro's answer to these obstacles is superior control of existing and next-generation orthopedic technologies. With improved patient outcomes through superior control, the incentives align for enhanced innovation in the robotic orthopedic space. Unique to Phantom's tech is also its promise of scalability - the platform has the safety and simplicity required to grow into a platform for lifelike control of virtually any wirelessly compatible device.
"We're privileged today to announce our second round of funding. I believe our rapid progress demonstrates the importance of our mission and the strength of our team. I'm thrilled to have the support of like-minded investors such as Time BioVentures and Risk & Return helping us hit our targets and work towards human trials," remarked Dr. Connor Glass, Founder and CEO of Phantom Neuro and primary inventor of Phantom's technology. "With their and returning investors' steadfast backing and advice, not to mention our growing team of experienced engineers, we're excited to achieve our next milestones."
The startup has been on an exhilarating trajectory since launch, fulfilling strategic steps leading them closer to human trials. Most recently the company announced a partnership with Blackrock Neurotech and the appointment of Dr. Geoffrey Ling, the current CEO of On Demand Pharmaceuticals and previously the Founding Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office, to the board.
About Phantom Neuro
Phantom is a neurotechnology company, spun out of a lab at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, that is enabling lifelike control of robotic orthopedic technologies like prosthetic limbs and exoskeletons. You can find out more at www.phantomneuro.com
About Time BioVentures
Time BioVentures is a life sciences and healthcare investment firm based in Southern California. www.TimeBioVentures.com
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Back-to-School Drives across the Suncoast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - As another summer comes to an end, it’s time to gather school supplies for another school year. In addition to ABC7′s and Carl Reynolds Law Chalkboard Champions Back-to-School event, multiple organizations are helping kids be prepared for another year of learning.
Below are a list of school drives for those who want to help and those who need a little help.
JCFS Annual Backpack Drive:
The new school year is quickly approaching, and for many families, the required classroom supply lists can be overwhelming. That’s where JFCS of the Suncoast’s annual Backpack Drive comes in.
As one of the area’s leading mental health and human services agencies, JFCS has once again partnered with Hope 4 Communities to help prepare children in need for their next school year. Together they provide backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, family photos, vision screenings, school physicals, gift cards for school clothing and shoes, snacks for school, and more. These events are hosted at local churches throughout the community that provide homeless and needy children with everything they need to begin the first day of school with dignity.
JFCS has provided funding and 500 books from its “Take-a-Look, Buy-a-Book” book donation drive to be given to children during the events. JFCS is seeking additional school supply donations so volunteers can fill backpacks to distribute to those families who missed the deadline to attend Hope 4 Communities’ Days4Hope events. Donations can be dropped off or delivered to our main office at 2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237. The deadline to donate items is July 29.
Below is the list of needed supplies. Gift cards to Walmart, Target, Michaels Stores, and Amazon are especially helpful.
- 1″ white clear cover 3-ring binders
- 5 subject notebooks
- Band-Aids
- composition notebooks
- crayons/colored pencils
- dry erase markers and erasers
- Expo markers (thick black)
- folders (3 prong, sturdy plastic)
- fun erasers and pink erasers
- glue bottles/sticks
- hand sanitizer/wipes
- notebook paper (wide-ruled)
- USB headphones for computers
- rulers
- scissors
- spiral wide-ruled notebooks
- Ticonderoga pencils
- tissues
- Ziploc bags (sandwich and gallon)
Sarasota Police ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ School Drive:
Students in Sarasota return to school on Aug. 10, 2022. The Sarasota Police Department, in partnership with the community, wants to ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ with new school supplies for the upcoming school year for the fifth year in a row before students head back to class.
The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with CoreSRQ, to accept new school supplies beginning Wednesday, July 20, 2022, through Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, for the fifth annual ‘Pack the Patrol Car.’ New school supplies can be dropped off from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. at two different locations or purchased online:
- Sarasota Police Department, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota
- CoreSRQ, 1075 South Euclid Avenue, Sarasota
- Online through Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/yfzrhewu
Following the ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ school supply donation drive, members of the Sarasota Police Department will donate school supplies to students throughout the community before school begins on August 10.
The Sarasota Police Department is accepting new school supplies for all ages and grade levels including backpacks, pencils, pens, highlighters, boxes of Kleenex, small bottles of hand sanitizer, folders, notebooks, glue, markers, crayons, erasers, and notebook paper. Members of the Sarasota Police Department will break down all donations by grade level before donating them to students.
Tiny Hands Foundation:
The Tiny Hands Foundation has announced the 5th Annual Back-to-School Backpack Brigade. The Tiny Hands Foundation is a non-profit foundation benefiting underprivileged children and families in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties.
Saturday August 6,2022: The Tiny Hands Foundation, together with the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, will fill 1,500 backpacks with school supplies to provide to community children in need. The event will be held at a NEW Venue for this event - CORE SRQ 1075 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237. Volunteers of all ages are invited to attend.
What: 6th Annual Tiny Hands Foundation Back-to-School Backpack Brigade
Where: CORE SRQ 1075 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
When: Saturday, August 6th, 2022
Those who are interested to help The Tiny Hands Foundation with the 2022 Back-to-School Backpack Brigade can email: Info@TinyHandsFoundation.org they can also visit http://TinyHandsFoundation.org/backpack-brigade/ for more information.
$25 sponsors a local child. $500 sponsors a classroom. Your generosity will be deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. The Tiny Hands Foundation is a 501c3 charity and all donations are tax-deductible.
League of Women Voters in Manatee County:
The event will be held August 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church in Bradenton.
If you would like to donate or volunteer, click here.
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Young heroes awarded for helping Hugo Firefighters
HUGO, Okla. (KXII) - Two boys were awarded certificates of appreciation from the fire department and the police department Thursday.
Hugo Fire Department, Hugo Police Department, and Choctaw County emergency medical services responded to a report of a house on fire on the northwest side of Hugo Wednesday night.
Hugo Fire units said fire hose had to be taken about 2.5 city blocks to connect with a fire hydrant for water when they arrived.
They said Hugo Fire and Hugo Police Departments worked together to battle the fire, along with the help of 2 boys in the picture above.
Traigen Burt, 12, and Brandon King, 12, approached the crews, claiming they wanted to help them any way they safely could.
The boys helped take the fire hose to the hydrant and remained on scene to give water and Gatorade to all crews.
The next day, the young helpers were brought to Hugo Fire Department Station 1 and received certificates of appreciation from the Fire Department and the Police Department for their assistance.
In addition, the Hugo Fire Department thanked everyone who gave water and Gatorade on scene, as well as Choctaw County EMS for setting up personnel on scene for potential medical attention.
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- Collaboration to accelerate the development and access of oncology medicines for cancer patients in China
- Clinical trial programs combining two of Sanofi's prioritized oncology assets with sintilimab, the leading checkpoint inhibitor in China, to address some of the most prevalent solid tumors in China
- Sanofi to make an initial equity investment of €300 million in Innovent in addition to the strategic multi-product collaboration
- This strategic partnership demonstrates Innovent and Sanofi's commitment to bringing high quality oncology medicines to patients in China
SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, Aug 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent", HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune and other major diseases, and Sanofi announced a collaboration to bring innovative medicines to patients in China with difficult-to-treat cancers. Both companies are committed to accelerating the development and commercialization of two Sanofi key clinical stage oncology assets: Phase III SAR408701 (tusamitamab ravtansine; anti-CEACAM5 antibody-drug conjugate) and Phase II SAR444245 (non-alpha IL-2), combining with sintilimab, the leading checkpoint inhibitor in China.
In addition to the collaboration and license agreement, Sanofi will invest €300 million in Innovent through subscription of new common shares.
Dr. Michael Yu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Innovent, stated, " This strategic collaboration with Sanofi, a leading global pharmaceutical company, opens the pathway to great synergy for accelerating the pace of innovation. This pioneering partnership will leverage the synergy between Sanofi and Innovent's pipeline and R&D resources with the mutual aim to address major unmet medical needs for cancer patients. We hope this agreement will be a great start of the two parties' long-term partnership, and we look forward to bringing more innovative therapies to patients."
Dr. John Reed, Global Head of Research and Development at Sanofi, stated," This strategic collaboration with Innovent will not only accelerate the development, market access and future commercialization of two of our key oncology medicines in selected combinations with sintilimab, but also bolster our overall presence in oncology in China. We look forward to a successful partnership with Innovent, one of the most innovative companies in China, and to leveraging their development capabilities and market leadership in the country."
Clinical development and commercialization of tusamitamab ravtansine
SAR408701 (tusamitamab ravtansine) is a potential first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CEACAM5 (carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5), a cell-surface glycoprotein that is highly expressed in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gastric cancer and other cancers. SAR408701 is currently in a Phase 3 study for 2L NSCLC globally including China, and global Phase 2 studies in additional indications including 1L NSCLC, gastric cancers and other solid tumors.
According to the agreement, Innovent will be responsible for developing and exclusively commercializing tusamitamab in multiple oncology-based indications in China. Sanofi will be entitled to receive up to €80 million development milestone payments and royalties on the net sales of the product in China upon approval.
Clinical development and commercialization of SAR444245
SAR444245 is a potential first-in-class reprogrammed, site-directed, single PEGylated, recombinant human IL-2 (rIL-2) variant with extended half-life that specifically binds to the low-affinity IL-2 receptor but lacks binding affinity for the alpha chain of the high-affinity IL-2 receptor. SAR444245(IL-2) is currently under global Phase 2 studies for skin cancers, gastrointestinal cancer, NSCLC / mesothelioma, head and neck tumors, and lymphoma.
Innovent and Sanofi will jointly explore the development of SAR444245 in China in various cancer types, where Innovent will lead the clinical development. Sanofi remains the sole Marketing Authorization holder for both assets and will be fully responsible for SAR245 commercialization. Innovent will be entitled to receive up to €60 million development milestone payments and royalties on the net sales of the product in China upon approval.
Sanofi's initial strategic equity investment in Innovent for €300 million
In addition to the strategic multi-product collaboration and license agreement, Sanofi, subject to conditions precedent including regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, will invest in new common shares issued by Innovent for €300 million, at a price of HK$42.42 per share, representing a 20% premium to the Innovent 30-trading-day average share price as of August 3, 2022, one day prior to the signing of the agreements.
Subject to mutual agreement of both parties in the future, Sanofi will have the right to acquire additional Innovent new common shares for €300 million, at a subscription price that represents 20% premium to Innovent 30-trading-day average share price as the date of the separate agreement that may be entered into by both parties.
About SAR408701
SAR408701 (tusamitamab ravtansine) is a potential first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CEACAM5 (carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5), a cell-surface glycoprotein that is highly expressed in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gastric cancer and other cancers. Tusamitamab ravtansine is currently in a Phase 3 study for second-line NSCLC globally including China, and global Phase 2 studies in additional indications including first-line NSCLC, gastric cancers and other solid tumors.
About SAR444245
SAR444245 is a potential first-in-class recombinant human IL-2 (rIL-2) variant that includes a site-directed single PEG moiety/chain that prevents it from binding to the α chain of the IL-2 receptor while retaining near-native affinity for the beta/gamma subunits.
SAR444245 is currently being investigated in global Phase 2 studies for the treatment of skin cancers, gastrointestinal cancer, NSCLC / mesothelioma, head and neck tumors, and lymphoma.
About Sintilimab (TYVYT®)
Sintilimab, marketed as TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) in China, is a PD-1 immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibody jointly developed by Innovent and Eli Lilly and Company. Innovent is currently conducting more than 20 clinical studies of sintilimab to evaluate its safety and efficacy in a wide variety of cancer indications, including more than 10 registrational or pivotal clinical trials. In China, sintilimab has been approved for six indications including relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin's lymphoma, first-line treatment of non-squamous NSCLC, first-line treatment of squamous NSCLC, first-line treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, first-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, and first-line treatment of gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, of which the first four indications have been included in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL).
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 34 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune disease and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor), olverembatinib (BCR ABL TKI) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab), 3 asset under NMPA NDA review, 4 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 20 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization, including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Sanofi, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry, improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com. and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
Sanofi is listed on EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY
Innovent's Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent" or "Company") , are intended to identify certain of such forward-looking statements. Innovent does not intend to update these forward-looking statements regularly.
These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of Innovent with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Innovent's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, Innovent's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions.
Innovent, the Directors and the employees of Innovent assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialize or turn out to be incorrect.
Sanofi's Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements include projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, intentions and expectations with respect to future financial results, events, operations, services, product development and potential, and statements regarding future performance. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "plans" and similar expressions. Although Sanofi's management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Sanofi, that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, future clinical data and analysis, including post marketing, decisions by regulatory authorities, such as the FDA or the EMA, regarding whether and when to approve any drug, device or biological application that may be filed for any such product candidates as well as their decisions regarding labelling and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of such product candidates, the fact that product candidates if approved may not be commercially successful, the future approval and commercial success of therapeutic alternatives, Sanofi's ability to benefit from external growth opportunities, to complete related transactions and/or obtain regulatory clearances, risks associated with intellectual property and any related pending or future litigation and the ultimate outcome of such litigation, trends in exchange rates and prevailing interest rates, volatile economic and market conditions, cost containment initiatives and subsequent changes thereto, and the impact that COVID-19 will have on us, our customers, suppliers, vendors, and other business partners, and the financial condition of any one of them, as well as on our employees and on the global economy as a whole. Any material effect of COVID-19 on any of the foregoing could also adversely impact us. This situation is changing rapidly and additional impacts may arise of which we are not currently aware and may exacerbate other previously identified risks. The risks and uncertainties also include the uncertainties discussed or identified in the public filings with the SEC and the AMF made by Sanofi, including those listed under "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in Sanofi's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021. Other than as required by applicable law, Sanofi does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements.
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Driver finds body inside recycling truck among cardboard, police say
Published: Jun. 24, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (Gray News) – Police in Maine said a waste management employee discovered a body inside a recycling truck on Friday morning.
According to a news release from the Scarborough Police Department, the driver of a recycling truck found the body of a deceased male among cardboard that the truck had picked up earlier.
The body was removed from the truck and taken to the medical examiner’s office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Police said the victim’s identity will be released once the next of kin is notified.
Police did not provide further details.
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BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A conference on the development of emerging industry was held on Wednesday in Kunshan, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the economic and technological development zone (ETDZ) and witnessing a series of projects inked, commenced and completed.
Thirty-three projects with total investment of over 50 billion yuan (about 7.18 billion U.S. dollars) were signed in the city of Kunshan in east China's Jiangsu Province, covering areas of digital economy, smart manufacturing and new energy. Meanwhile, a total of 45 projects were officially commenced and 46 projects were completed, according to the event organizer.
In addition, two new platforms, including Beijing Stock Exchange Kunshan base and Kunshan small and medium-sized enterprises incubation center, were unveiled during the event.
Kunshan is a pioneer in China's opening-up drive. Approved as a state-level economic and technological development zone by the country's State Council in 1992, Kunshan has attracted foreign investment of over 43 billion U.S. dollars from 51 countries and regions, funneling in more than 2,700 projects. There are 52 Global Fortune 500 enterprises setting up factories in Kunshan.
In 2021, Kunshan recorded a regional gross domestic product (GDP) of 474.81 billion yuan, registered over 1 trillion yuan of total output by industrial enterprises above designated size, and saw total exports and imports worth 106.6 billion U.S. dollars, with the foreign trade figure ranking the first among China's county-level cities.
The achievements were made thanks to Kunshan's efforts in optimizing business environment. It has rolled out new policies for four consecutive years to improve business climate.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A major economic bill headed to the president has “game-changing” incentives for the nuclear energy industry, experts say, and those tax credits are even more substantial if a facility is sited in a community where a coal plant is closing.
The transformative bill provides the most spending to fight climate change by any one nation ever in a single push. Among the many things it could do nuclear energy experts say is spur more projects like one Bill Gates is planning in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Gates’ company, TerraPower, plans to build an advanced, nontraditional nuclear reactor and employ workers from a local coal-fired power plant scheduled to close soon.
Companies designing and building the next generation of nuclear reactors could pick one of two new tax credits available to carbon-free electricity generators, such as wind and solar. To ensure coal communities have a place in the energy transition, both tax credits include a 10-percentage point bonus for facilities sited where residents have relied on fossil fuel plants or mining— a “sizeable incentive” to locate them there, according to Matt Crozat, senior director for strategy and policy development at the Nuclear Energy Institute.
That could include towns in coal-dependent West Virginia, since the state eliminated a ban on nuclear power plants this year. Or in Maryland, where the state announced a partnership in June to look at repurposing a fossil fuel site for a small nuclear reactor. Or in Montana, where lawmakers are looking at advanced nuclear reactors as a possible replacement for coal boilers.
Staffan Qvist, an expert in energy systems analysis and decarbonization strategies, has extensively researched the feasibility of replacing coal plants with emissions-free alternatives in China and Poland. He found that coal plants often make ideal sites for advanced, high-temperature nuclear reactors.
“It’s a growing trend,” Qvist said, “now it’s being talked about everywhere.” Qvist is also founder of Qvist Consulting Limited in the United Kingdom. “You have a site, you have a grid connection. You have equipment that can remain in use, and you have a workforce that could be retrained.”
A design by NuScale Power is the first to be fully certified in the United States and the company is planning to begin operating a small modular reactor in 2029 at the Idaho National Laboratory. The company’s chief financial officer, Chris Colbert, said former coal plants are ideal locations for advanced nuclear technology, in part because transmission lines are already in place.
Colbert also said he thinks potential customers will be more interested in the company’s small advanced reactors because of the incentives in the bill.
There are nearly $375 billion in climate incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act. Among them, there’s a new tax credit available to any carbon-free electricity generator. That includes new advanced nuclear reactors that begin construction in 2025 or later. Existing nuclear plants that expand their output could get credit for that additional electricity production. The credit is worth at least $25 per megawatt-hour for the first decade the plant operates, according to NEI, the industry’s trade association.
Or, owners of a new carbon-free electricity generator could take advantage of an investment tax credit, worth 30% of the amount they paid to build the facility.
The bill also has $700 million to produce the uranium fuel in the United States that many advanced reactors need. And there’s a tax credit for existing nuclear plants worth up to $15 per megawatt hour from 2024 to 2032. That’s enough of a boost that it’s highly likely no nuclear plants will close during that period for economic reasons, Crozat said. There are expanded options for how the credit can be used, with direct payments for certain owners, such as municipal utilities.
The incentives are a game changer for the nuclear energy industry, said Jacopo Buongiorno, professor of nuclear science and engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Buongiorno has studied the future of nuclear energy in a carbon-constrained world.
“This is really substantial,” he said as he read the list of tax credits. “This should move the needle in terms of making these technologies economically viable right off the bat.”
Buongiorno liked that the credits are available to many carbon-free technologies.
“It’s not just nuclear, it’s not just solar, it’s all of the above, which is what we have been preaching as the right approach for decarbonization,” he said. “You need to sort of push everybody here.”
But Grant Smith, a senior energy policy adviser at the Environmental Working Group, said tax credits for small modular nuclear units is a waste of taxpayer dollars. They divert resources from commercially-viable emerging technologies, Smith said, and stokes “the continuing false narrative of cheap, easily-deployed nuclear technology that the sector has been spinning for decades.” Smith leads the nonprofit’s work on accelerating the transition to renewables.
Georgia has the only nuclear project currently under construction in the U.S. Two traditional large reactors were projected to cost $14 billion and are now expected to cost more than $30 billion.
Because of that, Buongiorno said he’d be shocked if there is another order for a traditional large reactor in the U.S. The perception of financial risk, or project risk overall, would be too high, he said.
There are roughly 40 serious concepts in development for the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors worldwide, Qvist said. China was the first to connect one of the next generation of reactors to its grid to produce about 200 megawatts of electricity. A high-temperature, gas-cooled reactor began operating last year.
Kairos Power has applied for a permit to construct a test reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. GE Hitachi is working on a reactor in Ontario, Canada, and if it’s successful, there’s a lot of interest in it in the United States, Poland and elsewhere in Europe, Qvist said.
The largest public power company in the U.S., the Tennessee Valley Authority, launched a program this year to develop and fund new small modular nuclear reactors as part of its strategy to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The TVA is focused on GE Hitachi’s design.
At least a dozen advanced reactors are projected to come online in the 2020s.
“It’s not far off and it’s not speculative and it’s not on paper,” Qvist said. “There are actually a lot of things really happening.”
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Wildeman reported from Hartford, Conn.
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Amber Group will also be its Official Digital Wealth and Digital Lifestyle Partner, as part of a landmark multi-year partnership agreement
SINGAPORE, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amber Group, a leading global digital asset platform, today announced that it will be the Official Global and Main Partner of Atlético de Madrid, as part of the company's landmark five-year partnership with the football club. Starting from the 2022/2023 season, Amber Group will also be the exclusive Official Digital Wealth and Digital Lifestyle Partner of Atlético de Madrid, aligning the company's mission to responsibly democratize digital finance innovation with the universal reach of football.
As Amber Group accelerates the growth of WhaleFin, its consumer business globally, the company will benefit from significant branding exposure, extending the influence of Atlético de Madrid from the stadium and into the metaverse. This season, WhaleFin - Amber Group's flagship digital asset platform that offers cutting-edge, institutional-grade investing tools to all - will appear on the front of the team's game kits.
WhaleFin will serve as the preferred digital asset gateway for Atlético de Madrid's fans and will redefine the football fan experience in the metaverse. Amber Group will have exclusive rights to establish "Atletiverse", a virtual island supported by Openverse, the company's Web3.0 enablement platform for creators, brands and businesses. Fans can expect one-of-a-kind fan experiences for the club's fan community. Fans will be able to engage with like-minded fans from all over the world in the metaverse, and discover the utility of digital assets in both the virtual and real world.
Additionally, Amber Group will work closely with the Atlético de Madrid Foundation to implement sustainability-focused initiatives and corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects. This is in line with WhaleFin's founding ethos as a platform where everyone can invest in a sustainable future together. Together with Amber Group, WhaleFin will partner the Atlético de Madrid Foundation to support public education campaigns around sustainability and conservation, and fund key initiatives and research projects in the region.
Michael Wu, Chief Executive Officer of Amber Group, said: "This multi-year partnership is a monumental moment for Amber Group, and we are proud to be partnering with Atlético de Madrid, one of the top football clubs in Spain and Europe. This partnership celebrates our shared values in teamwork and community-building which are resonant in both the world of sport and crypto finance. As we continue to work towards a more connected and inclusive global economy that promotes fair opportunity for all, we look forward to democratizing financial innovation and to creating opportunities for everyone to start on their digital asset journey."
Miguel Ángel Gil, Chief Executive Officer of Atlético de Madrid, said: "Today is a significant day for the future of Atlético de Madrid, as we join forces with a global leading company in the digital finance space. This partnership aligns with our desire to evolve digitally and being able to offer better, more superior digital experiences to our fans. We wholeheartedly believe that Amber Group is the perfect partner to achieve this and I would therefore like to thank its CEO, Michael Wu, for his trust and commitment to our club."
Amber Group is a leading digital asset company operating globally with offices in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The firm provides a full range of digital asset services spanning investing, financing, and trading. Amber Group is backed by prominent investors including Sequoia, Temasek, Paradigm, Tiger Global, Dragonfly, Pantera, Coinbase Ventures, and Blockchain.com.
WhaleFin is Amber Group's flagship digital asset platform which empowers users with the right tools to build wealth in an increasingly digital era. Built with Amber Group's deep expertise in institutional and consumer markets, WhaleFin is an all-in-one platform serving as the preferred digital asset gateway for customers at any experience level.
For more information, please visit www.ambergroup.io.
Atlético de Madrid is one of the world's leading football clubs. Founded in 1903, it has 11 LaLiga and 10 Spanish Cup titles. It has also won several international trophies such as an Intercontinental Cup (1974), a European Winners' Cup (1962), 3 UEFA Europa League (2010, 2012 and 2018) and 3 European Super Cups (2010, 2012 and 2018). Its stadium is one of the most modern and technological venues in European football, with a capacity of 68,000 spectators.
For more information, please visit www.atleticodemadrid.com.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of the four first responders killed in last weekend’s New Mexico helicopter crash managed to call 911 before succumbing to his injuries, according to emergency dispatch recordings.
It’s not clear which crash victim made the call Saturday evening to San Miguel County dispatchers, according to the recordings that were made public on Tuesday. The call sparked a frantic search for the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter in the hills near the northern New Mexico community of Las Vegas.
An unidentified dispatcher said over emergency frequencies that the person who calling said they saw dust when the helicopter hit the ground but no smoke or flames. The person also reported that gas was leaking from the aircraft, which was full of fuel because the crew had refueled before taking off for the trip home.
Searchers took more than 30 minutes to find the wreckage, their work complicated by nightfall and increasing difficulties that the initial survivor had in communicating, the dispatch records indicated.
“Subject is in a lot of pain and disoriented,” a dispatcher said at one point.
State police officers who arrived at the scene first initially reported there were two unresponsive patients and two who had died.
Authorities have said that the helicopter crew had wrapped up a firefighting mission and were returning home to Albuquerque when the crash happened. They had spent a few hours that afternoon dropping buckets of water on a wildfire burning on private land near Las Vegas.
The crew included Bernalillo County Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lt. Fred Beers, Deputy Michael Levison and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue Specialist Matthew King.
The National Transportation Safety Board said earlier this week that the helicopter came down at a high rate of speed, hitting the ground upright before toppling over. Aerial footage of the scene showed mangled wreckage among pinon and juniper trees.
Federal investigators are expected to release a preliminary report about the crash in a the coming weeks and the full investigation could last a year or more. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/fatally-injured-new-mexico-helicopter-crew-member-called-911/ | 2022-07-20T23:25:00Z |
More than 60% of dog parents credit their dog's happiness and well-being with inspiring them to move
- The fastest-growing dog-friendly city in the country is Antioch, Tennessee, near Nashville.
- Nearly three-quarters of U.S. dog owners report they would consider moving to a home that better suits their dog's needs.
- Just over half of dog owners find it challenging to find a dog-friendly rental.
SEATTLE, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New survey data from Zillow and Rover shows that pets are driving housing decisions. The two companies teamed up to analyze millions of data points to determine the top 20 U.S. cities attracting dog parents, with Antioch, Tennessee, taking the top spot.
Nearly three-quarters (72%)1 of dog parents surveyed would consider moving to a home that better suits their dog's needs. Previous Zillow research shows 61% of recent homeowners and 57% of renters are pet owners, underscoring the impact this demographic has on overall national housing demand that remains stronger than ever.
"We saw pandemic pet ownership soar among renters, which has impacted their home preferences," said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow's home trends expert. "More renters now report owning at least one pet, compared to 2020. Like recent movers on the whole, they appear to be seeking out more space and relative affordability in places where they can get a fenced backyard or room for a doghouse."
To find the fastest-growing dog-friendly cities, Rover and Zillow considered newly registered dog-owner accounts from Rover's database of millions of pet profiles, together with Zillow page views of pet-friendly single-family home rental listings.
The data revealed that Antioch, near Nashville, ranks No. 1. It landed the top spot largely because it saw the largest annual increase in new Rover dog accounts out of all cities analyzed. The city also had a significant increase in Zillow page-view traffic to pet-friendly single-family rental units, up 62.2% from last year.
Rounding out the top five are Baltimore, Maryland (No. 2); Alexandria, Virginia (No. 3); Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina (No. 4); and Kansas City, Kansas (No. 5), each seeing double-digit page-view growth since last year.
Top 20 fastest-growing dog-friendly cities, according to Zillow and Rover
- Antioch, Tennessee
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Cumming, Georgia
- Bellevue, Washington
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Palo Alto, California
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Denver, Colorado
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Lewisville, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Norman, Oklahoma
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zillow and Rover's survey also found that 72% of dog parents find it important to live in a dog-friendly city with plenty of other dog owners, dog parks and pet-friendly rentals. Around 61% credit their furry friend's happiness and well-being as inspiration to move.
"It's clear our pets are at the center of our families, and they're influencing how and where we live," said Kate Jaffe, trends expert at Rover. "Pet parents want to do right by their dogs, including giving them the best resources and opportunities to be happy. At the same time, people have realized that pets can improve our own health and wellbeing. Moving to a location with a big backyard and proximity to a park can not only improve our pet's life– it may also lead to more exercise, more outdoor time and more social interaction that can actually make an impact on our own happiness."
Just over half of the dog owners surveyed (57% ) find it challenging to find a dog-friendly rental. Zillow has a variety of tools to help renters and buyers navigate the market more efficiently, including a host of search filters that help search for specific pet requirements, home type and several amenity options, making it easier to find the right home.
Research Methodology
The top 20 fastest-growing dog-friendly cities ranking is determined according to both new dog accounts between June 2021 and March 2022 from Rover's database of millions of pet profiles, and Zillow rentals page-view data from March 2021 to March 2022. For each city, Rover data on trends in new dog accounts was combined with Zillow data representing cities with the highest increases in average daily page views per pet-friendly single-family home rental listing over the year. Only the cities with the highest annual increase in share of new dog accounts on Rover and positive increases in annual average daily page views were considered in the final ranking, ordered by the increase in share of new dog accounts. Cities that didn't have a sufficient data sample size from either company were excluded.
About Zillow Group:
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates offer customers an on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting or financing with transparency and ease.
Zillow Group's affiliates and subsidiaries include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans™, Zillow Closing Services™, Trulia®, Out East®, ShowingTime®, Bridge Interactive®, dotloop®, StreetEasy® and HotPads®. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).
About Rover®
Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Rover (NASDAQ: ROVR) is the world's largest online marketplace for pet care. Rover connects pet parents with caring pet care providers who offer overnight services, including boarding and in-home pet sitting, as well as daytime services, including doggy daycare, dog walking, and drop-in visits. Millions of pet parents have booked a service on Rover, with more than 500,000 pet care providers across North America and Europe.
1 Based on 2022 survey data from Zillow and Rover
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Francona back managing Guardians following COVID-19 outbreak
By TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has cleared health and safety protocols and returned to the team after missing four games with COVID-19. Francona will be back for Wednesday’s game against Cincinnati along with bench coach DeMarlo Hale. They both tested positive with coronavirus last week while the Guardians were in Chicago and returned to Ohio by bus as the team continued its trip to Minnesota. Hitting analyst Justin Toole is also back with the Guardians, who have dealt with two separate outbreaks in recent weeks. First baseman Josh Naylor is the only Guardians player currently sidelined with the virus. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/francona-back-managing-guardians-following-covid-19-outbreak/ | 2022-05-18T19:18:14Z |
The Immersive Learning Research Programme aims to demonstrate the potential of VR for teaching students essential soft skills
LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 20 Further and Higher Education institutions in the US, UK, EU and Canada have joined the ILRP programme, one of the largest research programmes to date in Immersive Education.
Throughout the six month programme, over 10,000 learners are expected to trial a range of VR experiences around soft skills such as active listening, giving feedback or answering job interview questions. The content is provided by Bodyswaps, a leading soft skills simulation software. The programme will aim to measure the students' appetite for immersive learning as well as learning performance through behavioral metrics such as decision-making and confidence levels data.
"Our aim is to prepare students to be successful in their careers. With the last few years relying on students adapting to the online world, there has never been a greater demand for self-led development of soft skills. Through VR, students will be able to enhance their confidence and try a unique tech-enhanced approach to employability. We're excited to take part in the programme and be pioneers in paving the future of careers focused immersive education." said Emma Clarke, Communications & Engagement Manager, University of Liverpool
"We're moving into a new phase for the development of immersive learning. For institutions it's not about just showcasing innovation anymore, it's about delivering tangible students outcomes cost-effectively." explained Christophe Mallet, CEO of Bodyswaps. "For us, the programme is about demonstrating how educators and technologists can work hand-in-hand to better prepare students to thrive in the new world of work."
The findings will be published in a publicly available report in January 2023.
Full list of participating institutions: Atlantis University, Basingstoke College of Technology, Coleg y Cymoedd, George Brown College, Georgian College, Jewell Unlimited, Lethbridge College, the London Screen Academy, Sandwell College, South Essex University, University of Exeter, University of Liverpool, University of Suffolk, Wolverhampton City College, Writtle University College, Brag Enterprises, Downe House, Exeter College, Glasgow University and IE Business School.
About Bodyswaps
Bodyswaps is an award-winning immersive learning software designed to deliver lasting behavioural change. Their VR solutions create a safe space where learners can practise soft skills, with AI-enabled analytical feedback to accelerate personal development.
Press contact: Christophe Mallet, +447917735078, chris@bodyswaps.co
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Sema4 Holdings, Corp. (NASDAQ: SMRF).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Sema4 Holdings Corp. between March 14, 2022 and August 15, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until November 7, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Sema4 Holdings, Corp. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there was a significant risk that Sema4 would reverse a material amount of previously recognized revenue that it could not recoup from third party payors; (2) the Company was experiencing declining selling prices for its reproductive health segment; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Sema4's financial results would be adversely affected; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners", "BGC", or the "Company"), a leading global brokerage and financial technology company, today announced the appointment of Jason W. Hauf as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective June 6, 2022.
Mr. Hauf will replace Steven Bisgay, who will remain in his executive role as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Managing Director of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor"). Mr. Hauf will report directly to Howard W. Lutnick, BGC's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Lutnick commented on today's announcement, "As we embark on the expansion of BGC's digital transformation, including FMX and cryptocurrencies, it is important for our Company to be at the forefront of this evolution. Jason's in-depth knowledge of financial services organizations will strengthen our management team and ensure we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders."
Mr. Bisgay added, "It has been a privilege to serve as CFO of BGC Partners over the last few years. I look forward to working with Jason in his new role as the Company continues to position itself for the future."
Mr. Hauf is an accomplished industry veteran with over 30 years of financial management and public accounting experience in international organizations. He most recently served as Managing Director and CFO of Exos Technology and Financial Partners ("Exos"), where he helped to establish an investment bank and technology company from the ground up.
Prior to his time at Exos, Mr. Hauf served as Managing Director and CFO of Royal Bank of Scotland, Corporate and Institutional Banking Division, Americas. Mr. Hauf was previously Vice President at AIG Financial Products Corp. and began his career at Coopers & Lybrand, where he was a manager when he left. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Delaware.
About BGC Partners, Inc.
BGC Partners, Inc. ("BGC") is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company. BGC, through its various affiliates, specializes in the brokerage of a broad range of products, including Fixed Income (Rates and Credit), Foreign Exchange, Equities, Energy and Commodities, Shipping, and Futures. BGC, through its various affiliates, also provides a wide variety of services, including trade execution, brokerage, clearing, trade compression, post-trade, information, and other back-office services to a broad range of financial and non-financial institutions. Through its brands, including FMX™, Fenics®, Fenics Market Data™, Fenics GO™, BGC®, BGC Trader™, Capitalab®, and Lucera®, BGC offers financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics related to numerous financial instruments and markets. BGC, BGC Trader, GFI, Fenics, FMX, Fenics Market Data, Capitalab, and Lucera are trademarks/service marks and/or registered trademarks/service marks of BGC and/or its affiliates. BGC's customers include many of the world's largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms. BGC's Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "BGCP". BGC is led by Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Howard W. Lutnick. For more information, please visit http://www.bgcpartners.com. You can also follow BGC at https://twitter.com/bgcpartners, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgc-partners and/or http://ir.bgcpartners.com/Investors/default.aspx.
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Statements in this document regarding BGC that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, BGC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (Nasdaq: PHIO), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing the next generation of therapeutics based on its proprietary self-delivering RNAi (INTASYL™) therapeutic platform, today presented a trial-in-progress poster describing the study outline of its Phase 1b clinical trial of PH-762, a self-delivering RNAi targeting PD-1, for the treatment of advanced melanoma at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, which is being held June 3-7, 2022 in Chicago, IL.
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Immunotherapy with antibodies targeting immune checkpoints, such as PD-1, has shown significant benefit in late stage melanoma patients. However, further improvements in therapeutic options are still needed. Treatment given as a first step prior to surgery, or neoadjuvant treatment, and local intratumoral (IT) injection are two alternative approaches for improving the outcome of immunotherapy for melanoma patients.
"We are pleased to share the details for the ongoing clinical trial of our lead product, PH-762. As the first-in-human study for an INTASYL immunotherapy compound, the initiation of this study earlier this year marks an important milestone for our broader pipeline and platform," said Dr. Simon Fricker, Phio's VP of Research and Development. "Neoadjuvant therapy may stimulate significant responses that appear to be associated with a decrease in the risk of relapse after surgery. As there is currently no neoadjuvant standard of care for resectable advanced melanoma patients, neoadjuvant treatment with PH-762 provides an alternative therapeutic option to treat these patients."
IT administration of PH-762 to the tumor can stimulate a local immune response in the tumor microenvironment by silencing PD-1 and generating an immune response in distant untreated tumors. Studies conducted by the Company have shown potent silencing of PD-1 and a robust, dose-dependent inhibition of tumor growth. Further, IT injection of PH-762 also has the potential to minimize systemic effects and off-target toxicity, which has been seen with the use of antibodies.
The poster presented at ASCO outlines the design of the Phase 1b study with PH-762 for the treatment of patients with advanced melanoma. The clinical study is being conducted at the Gustave Roussy Institute, one of the largest cancer centers in Europe. The purpose of this study is three-fold: to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of neoadjuvant use of PH-762 administered by IT injection in subjects with resectable advanced melanoma; to determine the recommended Phase 2 dose; and to determine the potential immunologic and pathologic tumor responses. Study treatment will feature a dose escalation of once weekly IT injections of PH-762 for four weeks prior to surgical excision of tumor lesion(s) after treatment with PH-762. Up to five dose levels will be tested in a serial fashion in cohorts of three or more subjects. A Bayesian optimal interval (BOIN) design will be employed to evaluate escalating doses of PH-762 to determine the maximum tolerated dose level and the dose of PH-762 will be normalized to tumor volume to ensure an equivalent local dose (tumor tissue concentration). Tumor changes will be evaluated per RECIST criteria, adapted for use with IT therapy, and by pathological response.
The poster being presented at ASCO, titled, "A First-in-Human, Phase 1b Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Anti-Tumor Activity of Neoadjuvant Use of PH-762 Administered Intratumorally in Subjects with Advanced Melanoma" will be made available on the "Investors – Events and Presentations" section of the Company's website (click here).
About PH-762
PH-762 activates immune cells to better recognize and kill cancer cells. It does so by reducing the expression of PD-1, a clinically validated target for immunotherapy. PD-1 is expressed by T cells and prevents them from killing cancer cells. When PH-762 reduces PD-1 expression, the "brakes" on the immune system are released and activates the T cells to kill the cancer cells. PH-762 is being developed as a standalone drug therapy with local IT administration to a tumor. In addition, it is also being developed as a critical component of cellular immunotherapy, more specifically to improve tumor cell killing capability of adoptively transferred tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy.
About Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (Nasdaq: PHIO) is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing the next generation of immuno-oncology therapeutics based on its self-delivering RNAi (INTASYL™) therapeutic platform. The Company's efforts are focused on silencing tumor-induced suppression of the immune system through its proprietary INTASYL platform with utility in immune cells and the tumor microenvironment. Our goal is to develop powerful INTASYL therapeutic compounds that can weaponize immune effector cells to overcome tumor immune escape, thereby providing patients a powerful new treatment option that goes beyond current treatment modalities. For additional information, visit the Company's website, www.phiopharma.com.
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23-year-old paramedic dies when machine falls on her at gym
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) – A 23-year-old paramedic was killed when gym equipment fell on her as she was exercising at a Club Fitness early Tuesday morning.
Police said the freak accident happened around 2:50 a.m. when no one else was in the gym. Another gym goer found Dolores “Dolo” Boschert dead underneath the equipment when they entered the gym about 30 minutes after the accident.
The gym member who found Boschert attempted to render aid and called 911.
Police said Boschert was squatting on a Smith machine when her legs gave out and she was pinned under the barbell. A Smith machine is a weight machine that consists of a barbell that is fixed within steel rails, allowing only vertical movement. It is most commonly used to perform squats.
Boschert worked as a paramedic for Christian Hospital EMS and was named Paramedic of the Year the week before her death.
In a Facebook post, Christian Hospital EMS said they will miss Boschert’s “vibrant” energy.
“She always lit up any room she entered with her bright personality and bouncing energy,” the post reads. “She had the greatest outlook on life and was always able to see the positive in all situations. We are grateful for the memories we made with Dolores that will stick with us the rest of our lives.”
The Club Fitness in St. Charles is located about 25 miles northwest of St. Louis.
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5 things to know for April 5: Ukraine, Supreme Court, Covid, Immigration, Hate crimes
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
Another round of extreme weather will hit the South this week, with tornadoes, damaging winds and hail expected today from Louisiana to North Carolina. Once this storm system passes, meteorologists say we’re still not in the clear though. Peak season for tornadoes across the entire US began this week and will last through June.
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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1. Ukraine
An increasing number of world leaders — including US President Joe Biden — are accusing Russian forces of committing “war crimes” in response to the images of mass civilian casualties on the outskirts of Kyiv. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the number of civilian casualties may be much higher in other cities liberated from Russian control. Meanwhile, new footage of the city of Mariupol shows the latest devastation, where Ukrainian officials say around 90% of residential buildings have been damaged or destroyed as a result of an intense bombardment. An evacuation convoy heading into the besieged city was also turned back by Russian forces, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said, complicating ongoing humanitarian efforts. Zelensky is set to address the United Nations Security Council later this morning, a spokesperson confirmed.
2. Supreme Court
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is expected to be confirmed as the first Black female Supreme Court justice later this week, after a bipartisan group of senators voted yesterday to advance her nomination. After the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-11, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for a vote to break the deadlock and send her nomination to the floor. Every Democrat and three Republican senators — Susan Collins of Maine, Mitt Romney of Utah and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — voted in support of Jackson. Jackson, 51, sits on DC’s federal appellate court and had been considered the front-runner for the vacancy on the high court since Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement.
3. Coronavirus
The Senate has reached a bipartisan deal to provide an additional $10 billion in Covid-19 assistance. While this is less than half of what the White House originally had requested, it would allow the Biden administration to purchase more vaccines, maintain testing capacity and continue ongoing research. But it does not include $5 billion for global Covid-19 aid, nor would it replenish the program that pays for testing, treating and vaccinating the uninsured. As for how it will be paid for, the deal would utilize unspent funds from the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, which was enacted in March 2021. Separately, the CDC’s director announced a sweeping review of the nation’s lead public health agency yesterday to evaluate its structure, systems and processes.
4. Immigration
Three Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration over the decision to end Trump-era pandemic restrictions at the US border. Former US President Donald Trump effectively blocked migrants from entering the US using a public health authority known as Title 42, which cited pandemic concerns to stop many migrants from crossing the border and seeking asylum in the US. The restrictions had been criticized by immigrant advocates, public health experts and even officials within the Trump administration who believed it to be driven by political motivations. On May 23, the Biden administration will lift the policy, teeing up a major battle with Republican lawmakers. In the meantime, the three states that filed the suit Sunday — Missouri, Arizona and Louisiana — said ending the Trump-era policies would result in “unmitigated chaos and catastrophe” at the border.
5. Hate crimes
A man who allegedly assaulted seven Asian women in New York City in February has been indicted on multiple hate crime charges, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced yesterday. During the attacks, Steven Zajonc, 28, allegedly injured six victims, resulting in bleeding cuts and bruises to their faces, and one victim was knocked unconscious and treated for a concussion, prosecutors said. Hate crimes against Asians increased so much during the Covid-19 pandemic that the New York Police Department created an Asian Hate Crime Task Force. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says it has 27 open cases related to anti-Asian crimes, while the NYPD has recorded 158 incidents of hate crimes against Asians between March 2020 and December 2021.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
NCAA men’s basketball championship
Whew, that was a game for the books! Kansas beat North Carolina in a slim 72-69 victory to earn its 4th NCAA championship title.
The Bidens will host a White House wedding reception for their granddaughter in November
Imagine being a guest and hearing “Secret Service agents will escort you to table 5.” So elegant and exclusive!
Kanye West drops out of Coachella
A source close to West said he does not want to take the stage in the midst of his divorce battle with Kim Kardashian and other ongoing feuds.
Shanghai to New York in just a couple of hours?
It’s very possible if you fly in a hypersonic space plane!
Tokyo’s iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished
This eye-catching structure, which once offered a futuristic vision of urban living, recently fell into major disrepair.
TODAY’S NUMBER
9.2%
That’s how much of Twitter’s stock Elon Musk recently purchased, according to a filing yesterday, making him the largest shareholder in the company. Musk did not disclose what he paid for the shares, but his stake was worth nearly $3 billion based on Friday’s closing price. Musk did not reveal his reasoning behind the purchase or any plans for the company, but he has been a high-profile critic of Twitter policies in the past. The move could signal an effort by Musk to take a more active role in the way Twitter operates.
TODAY’S QUOTE
“For the first time in human history, we’re not going to have access to the night sky in the way that we’ve seen it.”
— Samantha Lawler, an assistant professor of astronomy at the University of Regina in Canada, on satellite pollution threatening to alter our view of the night sky. Lawler predicts that in less than a decade, 1 out of every 15 points of light in the night sky will be a moving satellite.
TODAY’S WEATHER
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a recent series of mass shootings, including the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.
“Time is of the essence. Lives will be saved,” he said in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Citing the families of shooting victims he has met, the president said, “Their message to us was, ‘Do something.’ How many times did we hear that? ‘Just do something. For God’s sake, just do something.’ Today we did.”
The House gave final approval Friday, following Senate passage Thursday, and Biden acted just before leaving Washington for two summits in Europe.
“Today we say, ‘More than enough,’” Biden said. “It’s time, when it seems impossible to get anything done in Washington, we are doing something consequential.”
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people adjudged to be dangerous.
The president called it “a historic achievement.”
Most of its $13 billion cost will help bolster mental health programs and aid schools, which have been targeted in Newtown, Connecticut, and Parkland, Florida, and elsewhere in mass shootings.
Biden said the compromise hammered out by a bipartisan group of senators from both parties “doesn’t do everything I want” but “it does include actions I’ve long called for that are going to save lives.”
“I know there’s much more work to do, and I’m never going to give up, but this is a monumental day,” said the president, who was joined by his wife, Jill, a teacher, for the signing.
After sitting to sign the bill, Biden sat reflectively for a moment, then murmured, “God willing, this is gonna save a lot of lives.”
He also said they will host an event on July 11 for lawmakers and families affected by gun violence. The president spoke of families “who lost their souls to an epidemic of gun violence. They lost their child, their husband, their wife. Nothing is going to fill that void in their hearts. But they led the way so other families will not have the experience and the pain and trauma that they had to live through.”
Biden signed the measure two days after the Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday striking down a New York law that restricted peoples’ ability to carry concealed weapons. And Saturday’s ceremony came less than 24 hours after the high court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, which had legalized abortion nationwide for nearly five decades.
“Yesterday, I spoke about the Supreme Court’s shocking decision striking down Roe v. Wade,” Biden said. “Jill and I know how painful and devastating the decision is for so many Americans. I mean so many Americans.”
He noted that the abortion ruling leaves enforcement up to the states, some of which have already moved to ban abortion or will soon do so. Biden said his administration will “focus on how they administer it and whether or not they violate other laws, like deciding to not allow people to cross state lines to get health services.”
Asked by reporters about whether the Supreme Court was broken, Biden said, “I think the Supreme Court has made some terrible decisions.” He walked away without answering more questions, noting, ” “I have a helicopter waiting for me to take off.”
While the new gun law does not include tougher restrictions long championed by Democrats, such as a ban on assault-style weapons and background checks for all firearm transactions, it is the most impactful gun violence measure produced by Congress since enactment a long-expired assault weapons ban in 1993.
Enough congressional Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the steps after recent rampages in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. It took weeks of closed-door talks but senators emerged with a compromise.
Biden signed the bill just before departing Washington for a summit of the Group of Seven leading economic powers — the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan — in Germany. He will travel later to Spain for a NATO meeting. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-signs-landmark-gun-measure-says-lives-will-be-saved/ | 2022-06-26T12:25:02Z |
SPRINGDALE, Ark., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockline Industries announced that the Arkansas Department of Labor has recognized its Springdale, Arkansas campus with an award for exceptional safety, achieving 15 million safe work hours without a lost time accident (LTA) on May 10, 2022. This recognition puts Rockline Industries' Northwest Arkansas (NWA) facility among the very best as this milestone has only been achieved one other time since Arkansas began recognizing workplace safety in 1976.
"It is so wonderful to work for a company that from top to bottom supports safety in such a genuine way," said Mark Fougerousse, environmental health & safety manager of Rockline NWA. "We have been able to accomplish this achievement because all our associates truly care about being safe day in and day out. It has taken us 11 ½ years to get here with approximately 650 employees working in Springdale."
The award from the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Division is part of the state's overall educational program to encourage workplace safety by honoring companies whose employees have accumulated a significant number of work hours without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or illness.
"Fifteen million hours worked without a lost time accident is truly an amazing achievement," said Joel Slank, general manager of Rockline's Springdale facility. "Achievements like this are very rare and can't be overstated. This would not be possible without a committed culture of teamwork, focus and attention to even the littlest of details that could affect an employee's safety."
Rockline Industries was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It is one of the world's largest manufacturers of coffee filters and consumer, health care, industrial and institutional wet wipes. A family-owned company, Rockline has repeatedly created first-to-market product design solutions for the wet wipe consumer and continues to provide innovative products to the nonwovens industry. Rockline employs nearly 2,500 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, Arkansas, New Jersey, Tennessee and England. For more information on Rockline Industries, visit www.RocklineInd.com.
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The partnership underscores Confie's commitment to improving safety within its local community.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Confie, the largest independent personal lines agency and broker in the U.S. and parent company of Freeway Insurance, announces its official partnership with B.R.A.K.E.S. teen driving school. The partnership is a new, innovative part of Confie's corporate social responsibility (CSR) program.
Confie's CSR program focuses on engaging in activities that positively impact its local communities, including time and resources dedicated to initiatives that emphasize the importance of driver safety. B.R.A.K.E.S's mission aligns with Confie's goals. It helps prevent injuries and save lives by providing teenage drivers with a quality driver's education and by informing parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving.
In January 2008, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing star Doug Herbert lost his two young sons, Jon and James, in a tragic car crash. Herbert founded B.R.A.K.E.S to prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak by teaching teenagers how to be more conscientious and confident behind the wheel.
"We are proud to have found a partner in Confie that understands and promotes the importance of safety," said Herbert. "Our shared passion has resulted in a strong connection that we are excited to develop moving forward."
Part of Confie's partnership includes bringing awareness to the free driver safety program. Confie's premier national brand, Freeway Insurance will feature the videos intended to educate their vast customer base and bring national attention to the program. NASCAR Cup Series Winner Daniel Suarez, from Trackhouse Racing, will host the segments.
"We are committed to supporting initiatives that improve lives, promote safety and security, and give back to our local communities," said Cesar Soriano, CEO of Confie. "B.R.A.K.E.S goes hand in hand with our mission and is closely aligned with our values. The program goes beyond basic driver's education courses. It goes to extreme lengths within its curriculum to save lives and keep teenagers safe on the roads. As a result, our team was able to get behind the cause immediately."
Confie's team provides customers with the best cost, choice, and convenience when it comes to insurance solutions. More importantly, they strive to prioritize customer safety through their corporate social responsibility program.
To learn more about Confie's CSR program and its partnership with B.R.A.K.E.S, please visit confie.com.
Established in 2008, Confie is the nation's leading personal lines insurance distribution company. Today, Confie meets customers wherever they are – with more than 800+ retail locations in 23 states, Bluefire general agency, and a telephone and online shared service center servicing all 50 states. With flexible insurance options, outstanding value, and convenient service, Confie aspires to be the most trusted source of insurance solutions so our customers can have peace of mind. Confie is a portfolio company of Alliant. For more information about Confie, visit www.confie.com.
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MANHATTAN, Kan., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scorpion Biological Services (Scorpion), a biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and contract research organization (CRO), today announced the appointment of Stephan Kutzer, Ph.D. as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Kutzer currently serves on Scorpion's advisory board.
Dr. Kutzer brings more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, managing successful contract development and manufacturing organizations. He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of development, analytical testing, and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Prior to this, he served as President, Divisional CEO and Chief Operating Officer of the Pharma Biotech & Customer Manufacturing division of Lonza Group AG, a multinational manufacturing company serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, where he had full oversight of the division, which generated over $1.6 billion in annual sales.
Dr. Kutzer also served as a member of the Executive Management Board of Lonza Group AG; President of Lonza Biologics Inc; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lonza Singapore Inc; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Teva-Lonza TL Biopharmaceuticals AG; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lonza Biologics plc.; and President and Chairman of Lonza Inc. He previously served as an Executive Director on the board of directors for the Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT). Dr. Kutzer earned a master's degree in Chemical and Process Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from the Technical University of Munich, Germany.
David Halverson, President of Scorpion Biological Services, said, "With the rapid growth of Scorpion and the announcement of our new commercial-scale biomanufacturing facility in Manhattan, Kansas, Scorpion welcomes Stephan to this position. We look forward to advancing into our next phase of growth under his stewardship."
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Kutzer stated, "This is an exciting time at Scorpion as we seek to build a robust and fully integrated CDMO. I am honored to have this opportunity and look forward to supporting Scorpion through this next phase of growth."
Scorpion Biological Services is a contract development & manufacturing organization (CDMO) and contract research organization (CRO) focused on cell- and gene-based therapies and large molecule biologics. Scorpion provides a broad array of clinical-scale biomanufacturing, analytical and R&D services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies from its San Antonio, Texas facilities. Scorpion will offer commercial-scale biomanufacturing from its newly announced site in Manhattan, Kansas. For more information, visit us at www.scorpionbio.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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RENO, Nev., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - i-80 GOLD CORP. (TSX: IAU) (NYSE: IAUX) ("i-80", or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the underground, advanced-exploration, program at the Company's 100%‑owned McCoy-Cove Property ("McCoy-Cove" or "the Property").
The Cove Mine portal has been collared (see Figure 1 and 2) and more than 300 metres (1,000 feet) of the decline has now been constructed. The Phase 1 program, which is progressing according to plan, will include the construction of an initial level with multiple drill bays to provide access for upgrading resources. Approximately 40,000 metres of underground definition and expansion drilling is anticipated to commence in Q4-2022 followed by a Feasibility Study anticipated to be completed in 2023. The Cove Mine is one of four projects currently being advanced by i-80 and is expected to be a key component in the Company's plans to restart the Lone Tree autoclave.
"The Cove deposit represents one of North America's highest-grade, development-stage, gold deposits with grades in excess of 10 g/t Au", stated Matt Gili, President & COO of i-80. "We are in the process of advancing three high-grade underground mining projects that will ultimately be processed at the Lone Tree Complex. Cove is expected to complement our Granite Creek project, that is expected to enter commercial production later this year and contribute to our plan to be the fastest growing gold producer in Nevada."
Table 1 – McCoy Cove Resource
The McCoy-Cove Property is strategically located approximately eighty-four kilometres south (by road) of the Company's Lone Tree Complex and immediately south of Nevada Gold Mines' Phoenix Mine within the Battle Mountain-Eureka Trend (see Figure 3). The Property is accessed via all-season road from Highway 55 in Nevada.
Tim George, PE, Mine Operations Manager, reviewed the technical and scientific information contained in this press release and is a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101.
i-80 Gold Corp. is a well-financed, Nevada-focused, mining company with a goal of achieving mid-tier gold producer status through the development of multiple deposits within the Company's advanced-stage property portfolio with processing at i-80's centralized milling facility that includes an autoclave.
Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including but not limited to, the expansion or mineral resources at McCoy-Cove and the potential of the McCoy-Cove Property. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company, its projects, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. These statements reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events, performance and results and speak only as of the date of this release.
Forward-looking statements and information involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indicators of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements or information, including, but not limited to: material adverse changes, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts with the company to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; and the failure of exploration programs or studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued exploration, studies, development or operations.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eileen Drake (Aerojet Rocketdyne's CEO) and Gen. Kevin Chilton (Ret.), Thomas Corcoran and Gen. Lance Lord (Ret.) (three of its Independent Directors) today announced that they have filed preliminary solicitation materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with their solicitation of consents to call a special meeting of shareholders of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD) (the "Company") on June 21, 2022. The special meeting will give shareholders the opportunity to elect a new board of directors.
Highlights of the preliminary consent statement include a chronological summary of the various steps that Executive Chairman Warren Lichtenstein and his three allies on the Board have taken to delay the annual meeting of shareholders and the election of directors and Mr. Lichtenstein's recent antitrust regulatory notice regarding his present intention to acquire up to $1 billion of Company voting securities. The Company's last annual meeting of stockholders occurred on May 5, 2021.
The preliminary proxy statement is available on MaximizeAJRDvalue.com. The website contains other resources and information about our efforts.
Shareholders with questions can contact our solicitor: D.F. King & Co., (212) 269-5550 (collect) or via e-mail at AJRD@dfking.com.
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This communication is being sent in our individual capacity, and not on or behalf of Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc (the "Company"). No Company resources were used in connection with these materials. Eileen P. Drake, General Kevin Chilton, USAF (Ret.), General Lance Lord, USAF (Ret.) and Thomas Corcoran (the "Incumbent Directors") filed on April 22, 2022 a preliminary solicitation statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the solicitation of agent designations to call a special meeting of stockholders of the Company (the "Preliminary Solicitation Statement"), and will also file a definitive solicitation statement. The Incumbent Directors will furnish the definitive solicitation statement to stockholders, together with a WHITE agent designation card. STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO READ THE SOLICITATION STATEMENT BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain a free copy of the Preliminary Solicitation Statement, the definitive solicitation statement, any amendments or supplements to the solicitation statement and other documents that the Incumbent Directors file with the SEC from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Incumbent Directors together with Gail Baker, Marion Blakey, Charles Bolden and Deborah Lee James may be deemed participants in the solicitation of agent designations from stockholders. Information about the participants is set forth in the Preliminary Solicitation Statement.
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D.F. King & Co., Inc.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in Oklahoma’s ongoing battle with Native American tribes over the state’s authority to prosecute people accused of crimes on Native American lands, following a 2020 Supreme Court decision.
The court agreed earlier this year to consider limiting its 2020 McGirt decision, a ruling that the state says has produced chaos in its courts.
The state’s appeal is in the case of Victor Castro-Huerta, who was charged with malnourishment of his 5-year-old stepdaughter and has since pleaded guilty to a federal child neglect charge and is awaiting sentencing.
He was initially convicted in state court but that conviction and his sentence were overturned because of the way the state courts interpreted the law in the aftermath of the McGirt ruling. The state appealed with the strong support of Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt and is the latest strain on his relationship with tribal leaders in the state.
In the 2020 case, the Supreme Court ruled that a large chunk of eastern Oklahoma remains an American Indian reservation. The ruling applied to the Muscogee reservation, but led to similar lower court rulings upholding the historic reservations of several other Native American tribes in Oklahoma, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Quapaw and Seminole nations that cover nearly the entire eastern half of the state.
The decision, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, meant that Oklahoma prosecutors lack the authority to pursue criminal cases against American Indian defendants in parts of Oklahoma that include most of Tulsa, the state’s second-largest city with a population of about 413,000.
Stitt said during his State of the State speech in February that “Oklahoma has been robbed of the authority to prosecute crimes.”
The Supreme Court does not typically reconsider its decisions so soon. But the state argued that crimes are going uninvestigated and unprosecuted because federal authorities — who can bring criminal cases on tribal land — are overwhelmed.
“The state will argue that it has the right to protect Indian victims in front of the Supreme Court this week” his spokesperson, Carly Atchison said.
Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation, the state’s most populous tribe with about 261,000 citizens, believes Stitt is trying to take away tribal sovereignty after the Supreme Court in January rejected the state’s request to overturn McGirt.
“I think his goal now is to whittle away at McGirt,” Hoskin said, calling it a 19th century mindset toward the treatment of Native Americans.
Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton agreed, calling the state’s appeal and Stitt’s support of the action an attack on tribal sovereignty.
“It’s put a strain on our relationship … I would like to think it’s a lack of education rather than a lack of understanding” of treaties between two sovereign governments, the United States and the Choctaw Nation, Batton said.
“It’s becoming harder and harder the more he’s not accepting history and what the United States agreed to do and who we are as a Choctaw Nation,” Batton said.
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, made up of leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee and Seminole nations last fall rescinded a 2019 resolution commending and congratulating Stitt, a member of the Cherokee Nation, on his election as governor.
Stitt and tribal leaders previously clashed over Stitt’s desire to renegotiate tribal gambling compacts that he claimed were expiring. Federal and state courts ruled against Stitt in lawsuits over the gambling question.
Last year, Stitt decided to not renew hunting and fishing license compacts with the Cherokee and Choctaw nations as part of an ongoing dispute between the tribes and the Republican governor.
Stitt has lost support among Native American voters due to his actions, according to Hoskin.
“He absolutely has, in my opinion he’s the most anti-Native American governor in state history,” Hoskin said. “I think his defeat (for reelection) would be met with applause by many tribal leaders, certainly by me.”
Donelle Harder, manager of Stitt’s reelection campaign said Stitt has had disagreements “with a small number of top officials of the tribes,” but has good relations with tribal citizens he meets during his travels in the state.
“I think every Oklahoman knows this is a critical conversation that must be had and no one group or organization should dictate the future of all 4 million Oklahomans,” Harder said. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/justices-to-hear-oklahoma-appeal-in-tribal-jurisdiction-case/ | 2022-04-27T13:39:05Z |
Threat hunting, API call sequencing, and contextual API security testing speed incident response and eliminate more API threats
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salt Security, the leading API security company, today announced new enhancements to its next-generation Salt Security API Protection Platform, extending abilities in threat detection and pre-production API testing. The latest features include deeper and earlier insights into attacker behaviors and attack patterns, visual depictions of API call sequences, and support for attack simulation ahead of releasing APIs into production. With the new capabilities, Salt enhances its market-leading capabilities in runtime protection, providing organizations a more comprehensive view of API usage and the API attack surface so they can improve their business understanding and accelerate incident response time.
Building upon its existing threat detection and monitoring algorithms, the Salt platform provides organizations with quick, automatic, and continuous visibility into any risks or vulnerabilities within their API ecosystem. Customers can more easily spot and block API attacks before bad actors can reach their objective, and they can also more quickly identify unusual API usage patterns and remediate API vulnerabilities.
New features in the Salt Security API Protection Platform include:
- Threat hunting capabilities within more detailed attacker timelines – Salt continues to be the only API security company that creates a consolidated attacker timeline. New platform capabilities support threat hunting and better illumination of the sequence of attacker steps, enabling organizations to conduct faster incident analysis and expedite remediation efforts.
- Visualization of API Call Sequences – Salt becomes the first API security vendor to offer a visual depiction of the various paths that API calls are following. This visualization makes clear how users are interacting with APIs, revealing actions that should and should not be allowed, how users or services are entering digital systems, usage that shouldn't be allowed, API design flaws, and other usage details.
- Contextual API security testing – Salt is making robust attack simulation capabilities available across runtime, pre-production, and development cycles. These simulations can help organizations identify business logic flaws early in the lifecycle, and integration with CI/CD systems means developers can address security gaps before releasing APIs.
In the Salt Security State of API Security Report, Q1 2022, 86% of respondents admitted to lacking the confidence in knowing which APIs expose sensitive data. Identifying and monitoring for API vulnerabilities in real-time is crucial for protecting companies' vital assets so they can focus on business operations instead of risk.
"Bad actors work tirelessly to refine their tactics and techniques to make threats more difficult to detect. Successfully defending against modern, sophisticated API attacks requires solutions that can swiftly detect illegitimate activity and behavioral abnormalities in real-time," said Elad Koren,
Chief Product Officer, Salt Security. "Our latest platform capabilities deliver critical insights sooner and across the full API lifecycle. With increased context over time, combined with automated threat alerts, organizations can better defend themselves against attacks and fix API vulnerabilities before they can be exploited."
Salt Security will be at Black Hat USA from August 10-11 at booth # 932. To learn more about Salt Security, its platform, or to request a demo, please visit https://content.salt.security/demo.html.
Salt Security protects the APIs that form the core of every modern application. Its API Protection Platform is the industry's first patented solution to prevent the next generation of API attacks, using machine learning and AI to automatically and continuously identify and protect APIs. Only Salt Security has the ability to correlate activities across millions of APIs and users over time and provide real-time analysis of all that data. Deployed in minutes, the Salt Security platform learns the granular behavior of a company's APIs and requires no configuration or customization to pinpoint and block API attackers. For more information, please visit: https://salt.security.
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Dex Polizzi
Lumina Communications
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Dentsply Sirona and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 19, 2022, Dentsply Sirona issued a press release announcing the termination of Chief Executive Officer Don Casey, effective immediately, and stating that Casey "will cease to serve as a member of the Company's Board." On this news, Dentsply Sirona's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Terrell Osborne knows well what happens when urban renewal comes to communities of color.
As a child growing up in Providence, Rhode Island, in the 1950s and 1960s, huge swaths of his neighborhood of Lippitt Hill, a center of Black life at the foot of the stately homes of the city’s elite East Side, were taken by eminent domain for redevelopment projects.
Hundreds of Black families and dozens of minority small businesses across some 30 acres were bulldozed. In their place rose an apartment complex catering to downtown workers and students and faculty at nearby Brown University, as well as a shopping plaza now anchored by a Whole Foods and a Starbucks.
Meanwhile, Black families like the Osbornes were scattered across the city and never compensated.
“We had stores. People owned things. Money was circulating around,” said Osborne, who now lives on Providence’s South Side. “There was a whole community there, and they just took that neighborhood and we never got anything for it. Not even as much as a thank you.”
As Providence gears up to provide reparations to Black residents for centuries of injustices, city officials are looking beyond the city’s leading role in the Colonial transatlantic slave trade.
They’re looking to atone, at least initially, for what happened during urban renewal efforts of the late 20th century, a period that saw Black and Native American communities such as Lippitt Hill razed to make way for new residential and business developments that paved the way for the city’s modern economy, anchored around its universities and hospitals.
The approach builds off the blueprint in Evanston, a Chicago suburb that became the first in the nation to begin paying reparations last year with a program providing Black residents grants for mortgage payments and home repairs, in acknowledgement of the historic discrimination Black people endured when trying to buy homes.
By making progress on such modern day wrongs, communities can hopefully start to overcome longstanding resistance to reparations, says Justin Hansford, a professor at Howard University’s law school who spearheads the African American Redress Network, which tracks reparations efforts nationwide.
Local cities and towns, college and even states are increasingly taking up reparations as efforts at the federal level have gone nowhere. Harvard University announced last week it’ll spend $100 million to atone for its slave ties while California is pioneering a statewide task force on reparations.
“We know its a losing conversation to talk about slavery in the 1600s,” said Raymond “Two Hawks” Watson, a member of Providence’s recently formed reparations commission whose family has long lived in the Lippitt Hill area. “But we also know we don’t have to go that far back. We know what happened with urban renewal and we can see what’s happening with gentrification. We’re able to show this is just a continuation of what’s been going on for centuries.”
Providence’s efforts also notably look to use some $15 million in federal COVID-19 funds tojump-start reparations work, something other city leaders have pursued recently.
In Athens, Georgia, Mayor Kelly Girtz says his proposed budget calls for using pandemic relief money to establish a housing fund for Black residents akin to Evanston’s. Athens, like Providence, seeks to atone for the razing of the Black neighborhood of Linnentown to make way for University of Georgia dormitories and parking lots in the 1960s.
In Providence, centuries of discrimination have left communities of color far poorer than white enclaves: Median household income on the affluent, largely white East Side is nearly $180,000 a year, compared to nearly $19,000 in the city’s predominantly Black and Latino South Side.
On Lippitt Hill, families weren’t compensated but instead offered priority in claiming a unit in the new residential development, which became known as University Heights, says Osborne. But the modern apartments were financially out of reach for most.
Cheryl Taylor, whose family was forced to move and shutter their repair business on Lippitt Hill to make way for another development, hopes the reparations process can help Black residents purchase their own homes. The few like her who remain living nearby are renters in an increasingly unaffordable part of town.
“They’re all white. I don’t know these people,” Taylor says of the neighborhood’s newer residents.
Looking back, Osborne wonders if the destruction of his old neighborhood was an effort to dilute the growing power of the city’s Black community.
Osborne’s family was among a number of working class but upwardly mobile Black households on the hillside that separates the East Side from downtown.
His grandfather, Clarence “Legs” Osborne, was a trumpeter who played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington and other famous Black musical acts. His uncle, Jeffrey Osborne, went on to become a Grammy-nominated R&B singer with a string of hits in the 1980s, including “On the Wings of Love.”
Osborne, who heads a Providence organization that provides musical opportunities to youths, says he’d like to see the city establish a college scholarship fund or programs to help Black residents build equity, rather than making direct payouts to impacted families like his.
“The question with reparations is always where do you start. Why not start with something that’s tangible?” he said. “We’re here. We’re not buried in the past, and we know something should have happened then. Maybe now is the time.” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/new-reparations-focus-black-enclaves-lost-to-development/ | 2022-05-06T13:18:41Z |
While most cultivations are cutting costs and quality, Coastal Cultivars makes no compromises to deliver the best cannabis in Massachusetts
BOSTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Cultivars (www.number9collection.com), an all-natural, sustainable, sun-grown cannabis farm in Massachusetts, announced it will be using a new, all-natural, ultra-premium soil developed by Coast of Maine. The soil will be used as the primary growth medium for Coastal Cultivars' No.9 Sunflower Collection brand of cannabis products.
In an increasingly competitive cannabis market, most cultivations look to cut costs and sacrifice quality by relying solely on artificial growing mediums, synthetic nutrient inputs, and power-consuming grow lights.
In contrast to industry trends, Coastal Cultivars has partnered with Coast of Maine and will begin utilizing its all-natural, nutrient-rich soils to grow craft-quality cannabis with extremely rich terpenes and robust flowers.
Specifically, Coastal Cultivars will use Coast of Maine's "Stonington Blend Organic & Natural Grower's Mix" for the cultivation of its No.9 Sunflower Collection of finished cannabis products.
This ultra-premium soil contains mycorrhizal fungi, kelp, and alfalfa meal, as well as peat, coconut fiber and compost.
"I wanted to bring my father's experience as a tenth-generation banana farmer in Gujarat, India, to our cultivation here on Buzzards Bay," said Krishna Gandhi, Owner of Coastal Cultivars. "Like bananas, cannabis is a heavy feeder, and investing in healthy soil is the best way to produce an exceptional craft crop."
Coastal Cultivars is based in the agriculture-rich community of Wareham, MA, along Buzzards Bay. The bay's unique microclimate provides a longer growing season and the perfect setting for the cultivation of high-quality, sun-grown crops. The company is committed to environmentally-friendly farming methods including the use of on-site artesian well water, custom blended amendments, and traditional farming practices. This results in ultra-clean plants with unique characteristics.
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The Coastal Cultivars portfolio of businesses includes local cultivation, craft cannabis products, and retail store operations. With decades of experience in the licensed cannabis industry and both local and national expertise, the Coastal Cultivars team strives to give its customers best-in-class products and a superb retail experience. The team is proud to be part of a progressive movement working to ensure safe cannabis access for consumers, and supports sustainable cannabis cultivation through the Sun and Soil initiative.
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Millions of bees used in pollination die in airline shipping
(AP) – A shipment of honeybees bound from California to Alaska died after an airline re-routed them through Atlanta, then left them to sit on the tarmac during hot weather.
Delta Air Lines said Friday it is making changes to prevent a repeat of what happened last weekend.
About 5 million honeybees were being shipped to Sarah McElrea, a beekeeper and distributor in Anchorage, Alaska.
The crates holding the bees didn’t fit on the plane that was supposed to take them from Sacramento, California, to Anchorage via Seattle.
Instead they were sent to Atlanta, where they arrived too late to make an Anchorage-bound flight.
By the time an Atlanta beekeeper went to check on them, most of the bees were dead.
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Solid start to 2022 with net income of $4.7 million
MT. PLEASANT, Mich., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Isabella Bank Corporation (the "Corporation") (OTCQX: ISBA) has released solid earnings results for the first quarter of 2022. The Corporation reported net income of $4.7 million and earnings per common share of $0.63.
First quarter 2022 highlights include:
- Net interest income improved, compared to first quarter 2021, as interest expense declined 39%.
- Credit quality remained strong, with nonperforming loans representing only 0.06% of gross loans.
- Deposits grew $53.8 million, or 3.1% compared to December 31, 2021, largely driven by new customer accounts.
- Shareholders earned a cash dividend of $0.27 per share, with an annualized dividend yield of 4.18%, as of March 31, 2022.
"We have started the year with solid financial results for the first quarter," said Jae A. Evans, President & CEO. "As we look ahead, there are concerns about the impact inflation and events in other parts of the world may have on the financial services industry. However, as the Federal Reserve considers additional interest rate hikes throughout 2022 and beyond, we expect the yield on loans and investments to rise, enhancing the Bank's net interest margin.
"Amidst this uncertainty, our longstanding focus remains the same - invest in our communities, and in advanced technology that enhances the customer experience while actively pursuing strategies that reward our shareholders with an attractive dividend," Evans added.
Operating Results
Net income: Net income for the first quarter 2022 was $4.7 million, compared to $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2021, largely as the result of changes in loan provision and mortgage originations, as described below.
Net interest income: Net interest income for first quarter 2022 increased $278,000 compared to the same period in 2021. While interest income declined $528,000 due to low interest rates and a decrease in the Paycheck Protection Program fee income, interest expense also decreased $806,000, or 38.6%, largely due to a reduction in higher-cost borrowings over the last year. During the first quarter, a $37,000 provision for loan losses expense was recorded, compared to a $523,000 provision reversal in the first quarter 2021 as our initial concerns over potential credit quality issues related to the onset of the pandemic did not materialize.
Noninterest income and expenses: Noninterest income increased $15,000 during the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. A $514,000 increase in service charges and fees nearly offset a $521,000 reduction in gain on sale of loans as residential mortgage originations declined by over 60%. Noninterest expenses for the first quarter increased $503,000, as a result of increased compensation and professional services as well as donations and community relations expenses as charitable organizations resumed activities and events.
Net yield on interest earning assets: The Corporation's fully taxable equivalent net yield on interest earning assets was 2.86% for the first quarter of 2022, flat with the fourth quarter of 2021 and down from 2.98% compared to the same period in 2021. As rates began to decline in 2020, the implementation of strategic programs focused on improving the net yield, which included enhanced loan pricing and a reduced reliance on higher-cost borrowed funds and brokered deposits as funding sources, helped to minimize further declines in our net interest margin. If rates rise as expected, margin improvement is likely.
Balance Sheet
Assets: The Corporation had $2.1 billion in total assets and $2.8 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2022. Managed assets included loans sold and serviced of $275.6 million and $501.8 million in investment and trust assets managed by Isabella Wealth.
Loans: Loans outstanding as of March 31, 2022 total $1.2 billion. During the first quarter, gross loans declined $82.7 million, largely driven by a $72 million reduction in advances to mortgage brokers, which is included within the commercial loan portfolio.
Deposits: Total deposits climbed to $1.8 billion as of March 31, 2022, an increase of $53.8 million, or 3.1%, since December 31, 2021. Growth in the first quarter is largely the result of new customer accounts.
Capital: The Bank is considered a "well-capitalized" institution, as its capital ratios exceeded the minimum designated requirements. As of March 31, 2022, the Bank's Tier 1 Leverage Ratio was 8.74%, Tier 1 Capital Ratio was 13.83% and Total Capital Ratio was 14.56%. The minimum requirements to be considered well capitalized are a Tier 1 Leverage Ratio of 5.0%, Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 8.0% and Total Capital Ratio of 10.0%.
Dividend: During the first quarter of 2022, the Corporation paid a $0.27 per common share cash dividend. Based on the Corporation's closing stock price of $25.85 as of March 31, 2022, the annualized cash dividend yield was 4.18%.
About the Corporation
Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX: ISBA) is the parent holding company of Isabella Bank, a state chartered community bank headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Isabella Bank was established in 1903 and has been committed to serving the local banking needs of its customers and communities for 119 years. The Bank offers personal and commercial lending and deposit products, as well as investment, trust, and estate planning services through Isabella Wealth. The Bank has locations throughout seven Mid-Michigan counties: Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, and Saginaw.
For more information about Isabella Bank Corporation, visit the investors link at www.isabellabank.com. Isabella Bank Corporation common stock is quoted on the OTCQX tier of the OTC Markets Group, Inc.'s electronic quotation system (www.otcmarkets.com) under the symbol "ISBA." The Corporation's market maker is Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. (www.boenninginc.com) and its investor relations firm is Renmark Financial Communications, Inc. (www.renmarkfinancial.com).
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This press release includes forward-looking statements. To the extent that the foregoing information refers to matters that may occur in the future, please be aware that such forward-looking statements may differ materially from the actual results. Additional information concerning some of the factors that could cause materially different results is included in the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Forward Looking Statements" set forth in Isabella Bank Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's Public Reference facilities and from its website at www.sec.gov.
AVERAGE BALANCES, INTEREST RATE, AND NET INTEREST INCOME (UNAUDITED)
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The following schedules present the daily average amount outstanding for each major category of interest earning assets, non-earning assets, interest bearing liabilities, and noninterest bearing liabilities. These schedules also present an analysis of interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. All interest income is reported on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis using a federal income tax rate of 21%. Loans in nonaccrual status, for the purpose of the following computations, are included in the average loan balances. Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) and Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) restricted equity holdings are included in other interest earning assets.
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Stampli is recognized as a Top 100 Company with the Best Company Outlook for 2022 among other awardees including Axios, Gem, Stack Overflow, and Zevia
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stampli, a B2B Fintech leader in Accounts Payable (AP) Automation, today announces it has been recognized by Comparably as one of the Top 100 companies for "Best Company Outlook in 2022."
The Top 100 highest-rated companies with the Best Company Outlook are based on positive employee responses regarding their confidence in the future success of the company, and how likely they are to recommend working there to a friend.
Stampli's recognition as a Top 100 company with the Best Company Outlook for 2022 is among other awardees including Axios, Gem, Stack Overflow, and Zevia.
Comparably is an employee review site that collects anonymous employee ratings and feedback in order to help prospective hires evaluate a company. The Comparably site also gives companies insight into areas where employees believe the company excels and where employees see opportunities for improvement. The aggregated reviews reveal valuable information on a company's culture and market compensation, offering a fair and accurate display of employer brands.
"Stampli is honored to receive the Best Company Outlook award from Comparably. This award is a testament to how fortunate Stampli is to have highly dedicated and passionate employees who make our company an exceptional place to work," shared Jena Garrett, Director of Employee Success at Stampli. "We strive to make sure our culture is one of transparency and inclusion. To us, the best compliment comes when employees refer other people in their lives to join the Stampli team."
In addition to the Best Company Outlook award in 2022, Stampli also earned top marks in Comparably's 2021 awards for "Best Company Work-Life Balance," "Best CEO," "Best Company for Women," "Best Company for Diversity," and "Best Company Culture."
Stampli currently has United States office locations in Mountain View, California and Nashville, Tennessee, and internationally in Tel Aviv, Israel and Kiev, Ukraine. In addition to rapidly scaling its global team, Stampli was most recently recognized in G2's 2022 Best Software Awards for "Best Software Products," "Best Accounting & Finance Products," "Best Mid-Market Products," and "Highest Satisfaction Products." Stampli also earned recognition as "The Best AP Solution for 2022" in the FinTech Breakthrough Awards; named on the "Top Fintech Companies of 2021" list by CB Insights; designated one of the "Top 50 Most Promising Startups in Israel" by CTech; named "The Best AP Automation Company in the USA" from New World Report.
About Stampli
Stampli is a complete AP automation platform that brings together accounts payable communications, documentation, corporate cards, and payments all in one place, allowing AP to have full control and visibility over corporate spending. By centering communications on top of the invoice itself, AP departments collaborate and communicate better with approvers, vendors, and anyone else involved with purchases, allowing approvals to happen 5x faster.
In addition, Stampli's AI, Billy the Bot, learns an organization's unique patterns to simplify GL-coding, automate approval notifications, identify duplicate invoices, and reduce time spent on manual data entry. Stampli's flexible platform fits seamlessly into any existing processes and integrates with financial systems, including NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, and more. For more information, visit www.stampli.com.
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Canton Hall of Fame Marathon race gets back to normal in 2022
CANTON – Executive Director Jim Chaney has specific goals for Sunday’s newly renamed Canton Hall of Fame Marathon powered by Aultman Aultcare.
This year is about returning to normal as the country continues to move on from the pandemic.
The name change, Chaney said, is aimed at emphasizing the city's other assets beyond football. He wanted to expand on what the Canton community is about outside of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village.
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“We love the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but we felt that we wanted to focus not just on football,” Chaney said. “We want to focus on our community. (The) Pro Football Hall of Fame has a solid week of enshrinement activities, which great, but we want to cover all the things Canton has to offer."
This will be the ninth year of the marathon weekend in Canton. The marathon and half-marathon will be start at 7 a.m.
A total of 6,000 runners from 48 states will participate. With one more year until the 10th anniversary, Chaney hopes this year’s marathon will bring momentum for the 2023 race.
“We’re looking to add more runners to the race,” Chaney said. “We’re coming out of COVID, so we are expecting by next year everyone will be confident and feel they can come back and run with other people in groups. Ideally, we want to be over 10,000 participants.”
In 2020, they ran a virtual race. Last season, the runners had to follow different rules and health protocols, such as not starting at the same time and having to spread out at the start.
As the race continues to go back to full form, proper state safety protocols will be enforced. However, race officials do not require proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours of the event.
“We will ask that you practice common sense,” according to its website. “If you are feeling sick or showing symptoms of COVID, please refrain from participating. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask before, during, or after the event we support you. If you do not wish to wear a mask, we support you. Let’s just respect each other and be courteous.”
Things to know about the 2022 Canton Hall of Fame Marathon
- The Canton Hall of Fame Marathon will be a charitable race. This year, the marathon will be raising money for the Timken Family Cancer Center.
- The race will start and finish at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton. Participants will first run in the western neighborhood from Benson stadium, then in the parks downtown in the second half.
- There will be other races prior to Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, there will be a race expo.
- Saturday will kick off with the Earth Day 5K at 9 a.m., following the Kids Dash at 11 a.m.
- The marathon will end with a festival that includes beer and live music from the Chardon Polka Band.
Here are the road closures in Canton
- Stadium Park Drive NW – Between Fulton and Seventh Street NW – 6:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Seventh Street NW – Between Lawn Avenue NW and McGregor Avenue NW – 7:05 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
- Lawn Avenue NW – Between Seventh Street NW and Fourth Street NW – 7:05 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
- Fourth Street NW – Between Lawn Avenue NW and Harrison Avenue NW – 7:05 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Harrison Avenue NW – Between Fourth Street NW and Helen Place NW – 7:10 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
- Helen Place NW – Between Harrison Avenue NW and Clarendon Avenue NW – 7:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Clarendon Avenue NW – Between Helen Place NW and 17th Street NW – 7:15 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
- 17th Street NW – Between Clarendon Avenue NW and Lakeside Avenue NW – 7:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- Edmeyer Avenue NW – Between 17th Street NW and 14th Street NW – 7:20 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- 14th Street NW – Between Edmeyer Avenue NW and Wertz Avenue NW – 7:20 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- Wertz Avenue NW – Between 14th Street NW and 17th Street NW – 7:22 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- Lakeside Avenue NW – Between 17th Street NW and 19th Street NW – 7:22 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- 19th Street NW – Between Lakeside Avenue NW and Demington Avenue NW – 7:20 a.m. to 10:25 a.m.
- Demington Avenue NW – Between 19th Street NW and 25th Street NW – 7:20 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
- 25th Street NW – Between Demington Avenue NW and Wertz Avenue NW – 7:25 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
- Wertz Avenue NW – Between 25th Street NW and 26th Street NW – 7:25 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
- 26th Street NW – Between Wertz Avenue NW and Eaton Drive NW – 7:25 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
- Eaton Drive NW – Between 26th Street NW and Wise Avenue NW – 7:30 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.
- Wise Avenue NW – Between Eaton Drive NW and Bellwood Street NW – 7:35 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
- Bellwood Street NW – Between Wise Avenue NW and Midvale Road NW – 7:35 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- Midvale Road NW – Between Bellwood Street NW and Crestwood Street NW – 7:35 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- Crestwood Street NW – Between Midvale Road NW and Lake Heights Road NW – 7:40 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
- Lake Heights Rd NW – Between Crestwood Street NW and Whipple Avenue NW – 7:40 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
- Elgin Avenue NW – Between Seventh Street NW and Tuscarawas Street W – 8:15 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
- McGregor Avenue NW – Between Seventh Street NW and Ninth Street NW – 8:15 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
- Ridge Rd NW – Between Ninth Street NW and 12th Street NW – 8:15 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
- McKinley Avenue NW – Between Sixth Street NW and 12th Street NW – 8:20 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to announce plans Thursday to send additional military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian invasion, according to a U.S. official.
The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Biden will deliver a Thursday morning address at the White House detailing his plans to build on the roughly $2.6 billion in military assistance the administration has already approved for Ukraine.
The new package is expected to be similar in size to the $800 million package Biden announced last week. It includes much needed heavy artillery and ammunition for Ukrainian forces in the escalating battle for the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
Earlier this week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also said his country will send heavy artillery to Ukraine. And Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Netherlands will send more heavy weapons, including armored vehicles.
A senior U.S. defense official on Wednesday said training of Ukrainian personnel on American 155mm howitzers has begun in a European country outside Ukraine.
Biden on Wednesday lauded U.S. military officials for “exceptional” work arming Ukraine as he gathered the nation’s military brass for their first in-person group meeting at the White House of his presidency.
It’s an annual tradition that had been put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic but is now being resurrected as the U.S. arms Ukraine to help it fight back against Russia’s invasion.
“I don’t know about you, but I’ve been to Ukraine a number of times before the war … and I knew they were tough and proud but I tell you what: They’re tougher and more proud than I thought,” Biden told military commanders. “I’m amazed at what they’re doing with your help.”
Biden brought together the Pentagon’s top civilian and uniformed officials amid the most serious fighting in Europe since World War II. Russia’s nearly two-month-old invasion of Ukraine was at the center of wide-ranging talks with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and combatant commanders.
Biden also used the gathering to reflect on his administration’s efforts to diversify Pentagon leadership. Hicks is the first Senate-confirmed woman to hold her role. Biden also chose Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost of the Air Force as commander of United States Transportation Command and Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson of the Army as commander of United States Southern Command. They are just the second and third women to lead combatant commands.
“It’s an important milestone,” Biden said. “I think that speaks to how we’re harnessing the strength and diversity of our country.”
Following the meeting, Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted the military leaders and their spouses for dinner in the White House Blue Room.
Such a gathering was last held in October 2019. Donald Trump was president at the time and was facing a House inquiry that would lead to his first impeachment, which centered on allegations that he withheld military assistance from Ukraine as part of an effort to pressure the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to dig up dirt on Biden’s adult son’s business dealings in Ukraine.
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Prize-winning photographer Ulf Kirchdorfer of Albany's cleverness notwithstanding (he suggested the perfect headline), the college professor offered this take on the above photo: "In the haze of the heat and humidity this morning, this deer and I just stood staring at each other. While I dreamed of air-conditioning, the deer at leisure-pace strode down toward the swampish pond where I can only think it took a much-refreshing dip."
ALBANY -- Prize-winning photographer Ulf Kirchdorfer of Albany's cleverness notwithstanding, the college professor offered this take on the above photo: In the haze of the heat and humidity this morning, this deer and I just stood staring at each other. While I dreamed of air-conditioning, the deer at leisure-pace strode down toward the swampish pond where I can only think it took a much-refreshing dip.
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Petra's Boston office adds team with significant industry experience
NEW YORK and BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petra Funds Group ("Petra"), a leading independent provider of fund administration solutions, announced today the establishment of a substantial new office in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston office supports Petra's overall growth strategy through the expansion of the firm's geographic footprint in key industry centers across the globe.
Petra was founded by Stephen Coats and Peter Haskopoulos, former Riverstone executives who saw a need for a coordinated fund administration solution for private equity, venture capital, and private debt funds—a true partner to asset managers. The company provides tailored fund accounting, reporting, management company, regulatory compliance, and ESG services, among others, to its growing US and European client base, offering a comprehensive solution that supports fund growth.
"As the industry continues to proliferate and increased pressure is placed on fund management teams, we have seen greater interest in a holistic outsourced middle and back-office solution," commented Peter Haskopoulos, Managing Partner. "We remain in strong growth mode as we continue to expand our global footprint, providing investment managers a comprehensive fund administration, accounting, and regulatory solution that has been missing in the marketplace."
The Boston office brings on board an experienced team of middle, back-office, and regulatory professionals from Denham Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm with over $12 billion of invested and committed capital since inception. Consistent with Petra's approach of seeking on-the-field training, each team member joining Petra's Boston office brings years and, in some cases, decades of experience working inside private equity funds.
"We are thrilled to welcome the new team to Petra, and Denham Capital as a new client," commented Stephen Coats, Managing Partner. "We have followed Denham for years and have always had a genuine respect for the firm and its team. Additionally, Petra gains the expertise of a seasoned team well-versed in all aspects of fund accounting, operations, and investor servicing, experience we are excited to leverage to service Denham and other private equity firms."
The opening of the Boston office follows Petra's recent announcement regarding the establishment of a London office and senior hire, Charlie Chipchase, private equity and ESG executive.
Petra Funds Group is a leading fund administration provider to global private equity, venture capital, and private debt funds. The firm is the first to deliver comprehensive fund administration and related middle and back-office services, offering global private fund managers an enhanced, data-driven solution. Our services include fund administration, investor servicing, regulatory compliance, management company services, and ESG advisory services. Petra offers fund managers a best-in-class solution of people, back-office services, and technology, enabling general partners to focus on their internal operations, investments, and investor relationships. Petra has offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and Boston and administers funds and structures in excess of $55 billion in assets.
Learn more about Petra Funds Group by visiting www.petrafundsgroup.com.
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HONG KONG, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 18 July 2022, CMIC and CTW (Tianjin) Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. ("CTW") held the ceremony for signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement and supply of 4 units of jacking systems to CTW. The strategic cooperation framework provides the basis of cooperation for the construction of liftboats, to jointly develop front-end customer resources, provide better services for the back-end operations and for the further development of the maintenance service market.
CTW is a private company in the business of marine engineering technology research, consultation and services and marine engineering equipment manufacturing, sales and rental services, and is mainly engaged in the design, manufacture supervision and marketing of self-jacking system & self-propelled units. CTW is one of three companies in the world that have full design capacities for self-jacking system & self-propelled units. CTW has been widely praised by customers and recognized by the market with continuous orders in recent years due to its outstanding product design concept and performance.
CMIC has a sound track record of cooperation with CTW. 2 complete sets of LIFTBOAT jacking systems have already been delivered by CMIC to CTW in the first half of this year. The total contractual amount of the 6 complete sets of LIFTBOAT jacking systems is RMB156 million(approximately USD23.1 million) which includes both the 2 sets already delivered and the 4 new sets signed this time. In addition to the above 6 sets, both parties have agreed to sign 2 more complete sets of LIFTBOAT jacking systems and electrical control systems. All orders are for overseas ship-owners. In the future, the cooperation between the parties will focus on further enhancing product technologies, accelerating delivery and improving after-sales services, etc.
In the past years, CTW has carried out proactive advancements in the offshore oil and gas and wind power markets, which has demonstrated its strong market operation capability. With its long history in the offshore engineering and energy industries, CMIC has strong equipment design and manufacturing strength, sound market and customer network and rich operation and maintenance experience in the fields of oil and gas and offshore wind power. Leveraging on this strategic cooperation, CMIC and CTW will seek for joint development in the future through leveraging on their respective resource advantages, features and jointly provide better products and services for the offshore oil and gas and wind power markets on the principal of "synergy and collaboration with mutual benefits".
About CMIC
CMIC Ocean En-tech is a leading technology company providing complete engineering, manufacturing and integrated solutions to clients in both onshore and offshore oil and gas, offshore wind and hydrogen sectors. CMIC is also in the business of investing in energy sectors including the renewable energy sector. Established in 1995, CMIC has a large global footprint and operations to serve clients in the energy sector worldwide. CMIC is registered in the Cayman Island and its stocks are traded in the Hong Kong Stock Exchanges (206.HK).
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – On Capitol Hill, lawmakers held a hearing on unidentified flying objects, during which defense officials said they have some 400 reports from military personnel of UFOs, and while they can explain some, they can’t explain others.
In the first hearing of its kind in 50 years, defense officials confirmed sightings of unidentified flying objects, or as the military calls them “UAPs”.
However, Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence, Scott Bray, explained “we have detected no emanations within the UAP task force that would suggest it’s anything non-terrestrial.”
Officials said there have been no collisions between U.S. aircraft and the objects, but there have been 11 near misses.
During the hearing, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) asked “have we attempted to communicate with those objects?”
To which Bray said there have been no attempts.
Some of the objects were later classified as drones, but defense officials said there are sightings they still cannot explain.
The defense department says it is taking the reports seriously and continues to expand its office that’s gathering and analyzing reports of UFOs.
Representative Rick Crawford said “it’s not about finding alien spacecraft, but about delivering dominant intelligence.”
Some lawmakers said the sightings could be evidence of secret U.S. or foreign technology.
But California congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) was unsure.
“There is something there, measurable by multiple instruments and yet it seems to move in directions that are inconsistent with what we know of physics or science,” Schiff said.
After the public hearing, a classified version of the hearing on UFOs continued behind closed doors.
The military is encouraging service members to report sightings and some branches have already established procedures for reporting and tracking UFO data. | https://cw33.com/news/in-first-ufo-hearing-in-50-years-defense-experts-confirm-sightings/ | 2022-05-18T18:17:20Z |
CLEVELAND, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reducing use of virgin plastics is a key goal of packaging sustainability efforts, and leading US packaging suppliers including Amcor and Berry Global are showing dedication to these trends by participating in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and similar pledges.
While some companies are exploring ways to fulfill such pledges by making plastic more eco-friendly – such as by improving recyclability or increasing use of recycled content – others are looking to shift away from conventional plastics altogether, changes that benefit materials that are perceived as more sustainable, including paper, bioplastics, and molded fiber.
Though often higher cost and lower performance than plastics, these materials are increasingly the focus of product development efforts. A number of promising introductions have occurred in recent years, including Sonoco Products' Natrellis molded sugarcane, PABOCO's paper bottles, and Danimer Scientific's Nodax PHA bioplastic resin for use in packaging.
Reusable packaging programs are of increasing interest as a means to meet corporate source-reduction goals and provide consumers with further sustainable packaging options. Most reusable packaging is made from metal, glass, or other durable materials that do not quickly degrade under use and cleaning. Though generally higher in cost and heavier in weight (which makes shipping less energy efficient), metal and glass packaging are highly recyclable and reusable, boosting their environmental profile when they exit circulation in reusable packaging programs.
Sustainability in Packaging is focused on identifying key trends in sustainability in the packaging industry, including:
- shifts in material mix toward more sustainable alternatives to virgin plastics (e.g., paper, bioplastics, molded fiber, recycled materials, reusable packaging)
- packaging producer and end user sustainability efforts and target goals
- product innovation in compostable, biodegradable, recyclable, and lightweight packaging
- expansion of packaging reuse programs
- supply and demand for recycled content
- regulatory changes affecting demand for sustainable packaging
Sustainability trends are analyzed by leading packaging material (plastic, paper and paperboard, metal, glass, molded fiber) and in terms of packaging producer and end user sustainability goals. Additionally, profiles of select packaging products, markets, and materials are highlighted. Consumer survey data related to packaging sustainability collected by The Freedonia Group are also presented.
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PROPRIETARY MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM RECEIVES PATENT APPROVAL
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imaging Endpoints (IE), an imaging CRO (iCRO) that provides comprehensive central imaging services and technology solutions throughout the clinical trial process, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has approved the patent for Imaging Endpoints' Proprietary Medical Imaging System (Patent 11361020).
Imaging Endpoints was issued the patent today, allowing all twenty of the submitted claims for its Proprietary Medical Imaging System that provides an industry-leading approach for optimizing large imaging datasets to enable radiomic and other research. The technology involves the following processes, to be applied in an automated manner to databases containing millions of images:
- Retrieving DICOM image files from any applicable database and applying a search query to a separate database to link the DICOM image with its associated radiology report and other patient medical records.
- Structuring report information and medical records into a searchable format and de-identifying protected health information pursuant to applicable regulations.
- Enabling queries of the DICOM database and/or medical records for specific patient characteristics such as tumor type, response assessments (e.g., RECIST, RANO, Lugano, etc.), radiologic characterization (e.g., BiRads/Pi-Rads, etc.), incidental findings, molecular profiling (mutation status), immune state, tissue and laboratory biomarkers (e.g., CA19-9, CEA, etc.), demographics, pre-existing risk factors and conditions, treatment types, and other information.
- Automatically segregating the image along with its medical records and presenting search results in a graphical user interface.
Imaging Endpoints' Proprietary System contains multiple interconnecting processes and technological solutions that prioritize efficiency and data security. This new system will work in concert with Imaging Endpoints' BRAIN (Batched Radiomics AI Network) and Real Intelligence (RI) platforms to enable IE to provide top-tier services as the leader in the analysis of large imaging datasets for radiomics and other research purposes.
"This patent demonstrates our commitment to innovation and our dedication to connecting imaging to the cure™ by developing and applying the most advanced imaging technologies available globally," said Doug Dean Burkett, PhD, Chief Executive Officer and President at Imaging Endpoints. "We will continue to push the boundaries of imaging science in our mission to revolutionize the data an imaging CRO can provide."
Learn more about Imaging Endpoints at their website.
Imaging Endpoints (IE) is an imaging research and core laboratory that provides comprehensive imaging CRO (iCRO) services and technology solutions throughout the clinical trial process. IE is one of the largest iCROs globally, the largest focused in oncology, and is widely recognized for conducting central imaging for the industry's most notable regulatory approvals.
IE's experience spans hundreds of successful trials across all phases of development, including many of the most high-profile, global registration trials and regulatory approvals in the industry. IE also accelerates product development by integrating new, more powerful technologies into clinical trials such as CD8 imaging, radiomics, and artificial intelligence where peer-reviewed publications have established the company as the industry leader.
Imaging Endpoints is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, with offices in Cambridge, MA; London, UK; Leiden, Netherlands; Basel, Switzerland; Hyderabad, India and Shanghai, China. IE is an affiliate of HonorHealth, one of the largest healthcare systems nationally, and an affiliate of Southwest Medical Imaging, Ltd. (SMIL/RadPartners), part of the largest private radiology group in the U.S.
Contact: slofland@imagingendpoints.com
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Latest acquisition allows V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. to expand its production capabilities and geographic reach into new regions.
CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., an award-winning producer of authentic Mexican cheese, crema, chorizo, and maker of Chihuahua® Brand Quesadilla Cheese, is proud to announce it is capitalizing on continued growth momentum with the acquisition of Mill Creek Cheese.
Mill Creek Cheese, a family-owned cheese plant, has been manufacturing cheese since 1891 — making it the oldest operating cheese plant in Iowa County, Wisconsin. Mill Creek Cheese customers can expect to continue enjoying high-quality and delicious cheese products from V&V Supremo®, another family-owned business with decades of experience delighting customers and distributors alike.
The purchase of the new facility will allow V&V Supremo® to increase production to meet the growing demand for its products, strengthening V&V Supremo's portfolio of offerings for its distributors and their consumers.
"This acquisition is a very important step in our growth strategy. It will help us meet the growing demand for our products and expand our presence in key markets," said Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.
As V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. continues to grow, it is pleased to offer an expanded product catalog of cheeses and other Mexican specialty grocery products to an extensive audience.
To learn more about V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., visit www.vvsupremo.com.
About V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.
V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., is an award-winning producer of authentic Mexican cheese, crema, chorizo, and maker of Chihuahua® Brand Quesadilla Cheese. The company was founded in 1964 by Mexican natives Gilberto Villaseñor, Sr. and Ignacio Villaseñor and is now one of the nation's oldest family-run Hispanic food businesses. V&V Supremo® services both the retail and foodservice industries.
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ROKU, COIN, DVN, SHEL, and CHRW.
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MLS and Avant Announce MLS Co-Brand Credit Card
The "MLS Forward Credit Card powered by Avant" to feature pre-sale access to MLS special events, merchandise discounts, cash back, gift cards, and more
NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Major League Soccer (MLS) nears the mid-way mark of its exciting 27th season, MLS and Avant, a credit-first neobank* that gives consumers access to the financial solutions they deserve, announced today a multi-year partnership.
"This multi-year exclusive strategic partnership with MLS further expands upon Avant's offering to its customers," says Kevin Chin, Head of Business Development & Partnerships at Avant. "The agreement designates Avant as the Official Credit Card* Partner of Major League Soccer, the MLS All-Star Game, MLS Cup and eMLS, and will result in the creation of the fan affinity credit card."
Cardholders will have access to benefits including ticket pre-sales, express entry to select major events, and merchandise. Additionally, cardholders will earn rewards points on purchases, including increased rewards for certain categories of purchases such as MLS-related purchases. Points can be redeemed for cash back, tickets to MLS matches, and gift cards for MLS merchandise. Avant will also have the license to create specific credit card designs for 21 Major League Soccer clubs in the U.S. Among the additional highlights of the wide-ranging partnership, Avant will be featured at major MLS events including the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, MLS Cup Playoffs, and MLS Cup. Avant also becomes a Presenting Sponsor of MLS matches on Univision during the second half of the current MLS regular season.
In the days leading up to the 2022 MLS All-Star Game in Minnesota, MLS and Avant will take to the streets of the Twin Cities to offer consumers compelling experiences to drive awareness of the new partnership. Prizes for the fans participating in fun-filled contests at the activations include a trip to MLS Cup.
"As Major League Soccer continues to experience a period of incredible growth and innovation focused on the fan experience, we are proud to partner with Avant to engage fans and reward them for their passion," said Carter Ladd, MLS EVP, Brand Alliances and Consumer Products. "We look forward to collaborating with Avant on offering access to an MLS-branded affinity credit card that will provide our fans with access to a series of experiences and a way to highlight their fandom through their everyday lives."
The partnership with MLS follows Avant's recent milestone of surpassing one million customers for the Avant Credit Card. The Avant Credit Card was named the third fastest-growing card business in the U.S. by Nilson - the number of Avant Credit Card holders grew 145% in 2021 and surpassed one million cardholders in January 2022.
"This is an exciting milestone in our company's journey," says Matt Bochenek, CEO of Avant. "The strategic partnership with Major League Soccer aligns with our vision and values. We're continually building our business in a way that brings value to underserved customers, providing them with solutions to own their financial journeys using the MLS Forward Credit Card powered by Avant, issued by WebBank."
Major League Soccer is the fastest-growing soccer league in the world, more than doubling in size to 29 clubs over the last 15 years. The momentum will continue as soccer will grow throughout North America on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. With players representing 82 countries, MLS has the most global player pool in all sports, and its fan base is one of the youngest, most diverse audiences in North American sports.
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 27th season in 2022 -- features 29 clubs throughout the United States and Canada, including 2022 expansion team Charlotte FC and St. Louis CITY SC, which debuts in 2023. Starting in 2023, the Apple TV app will be the exclusive destination to watch every single live MLS match. For more information about MLS, visit www.MLSsoccer.com.
Avant is a credit-first neobank that provides access to a full suite of digital financial solutions, including personal loans, credit cards, mobile banking and auto refinance, to everyday American consumers. Through a combination of technology, analytics, and superior customer service, Avant gives underserved consumers access to credit with innovative products that simplify and improve their financial journeys. Since 2012, Avant has connected almost 3 million customers to $8 billion in loans and over 1 million credit cards. A credit-first neobank, Avant has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, TechCrunch, Fortune and Bloomberg, and has raised over $650 million of equity capital. For more information on Avant, visit www.avant.com.
*Avant, LLC is a financial technology company, not a bank. Avant-branded credit products are issued by WebBank.
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Man facing felony charges for masturbating on Southwest flight, FBI says
PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) – A man is facing felony charges for masturbating on a Southwest Airlines flight from Seattle to Phoenix on Saturday, according to the FBI.
According to investigators, shortly after takeoff, the man pulled down his pants and exposed himself to the woman sitting next to him. He then touched himself four separate times during the flight.
When the man finally fell asleep, the woman sitting next to him got up and told the flight crew about what happened, federal documents say.
The FBI says when the flight landed in Phoenix, the man was interviewed by federal agents and admitted to what happened, but he said he “didn’t think what he was doing made the woman next to him uncomfortable.”
The man faces felony charges for violating obscenity laws. He faces up to 90 days in prison and a $500 fine.
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Champions League final kicks off late after crowd issues
By ROB HARRIS and STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writers
PARIS (AP) — Police deployed tear gas on supporters waiting in long lines to get into the Stade de France and security struggled with fans desperate to see the Champions League final that was delayed by 37 minutes on Saturday.
Angry Liverpool fans held in the lines were seen hanging onto railings and heard shouting: “Let us in. We’ve got tickets.”
There were many instances of fans breaking through security and attempting to get into the stadium. The Associated Press saw two fans — one was wearing Liverpool attire — wrestled to the ground by stewards and bundled out of the gates.
Three more fans were seen evading stewards and sprinting through the concourse and into the bottom level of the stadium. Others climbed the fences instead.
Supporter Colm Lacey saw “children crying, people trapped” outside the entrances.
“People started jumping the queue, then they ripped the gate open and then there was a push,” Lacey said.
Police officers with batons and riot shields ran from gate to gate to prevent pockets of fans forcing their way into the stadium without showing tickets. One policeman collapsed to the ground and had to be helped by other officers. Officers used tear gas on Liverpool fans on repeated occasions.
One Liverpool fan kissed his ticket and looked to the sky after finally getting through security.
The scenes were reminiscent of the chaos outside Wembley Stadium before the European Championship final last year between England and Italy.
There were long lines of Liverpool fans still outside the stadium when there was 40 minutes to kickoff.
Then, about 15 minutes before the scheduled kickoff of 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT), an announcement was made that there would be a delay, blaming the late arrival of fans to the stadium. It was greeted by jeers inside the stadium, given those fans had already endured long queues.
The game eventually started at 9.37 p.m. local time.
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A-List Performers John Legend, DJ Cassidy, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, and More Turn Up the Volume at Midtown Manhattan's Newest Entertainment Destination
NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The energy of New York City was electric within Hard Rock Hotel New York, as the new hospitality and entertainment destination hosted an exclusive grand opening event, attended by some of the biggest names in music, film and nightlife. World-renowned artists including John Legend and DJ Cassidy celebrated the hotel's debut with intimate performances, while some of the most celebrated names in the entertainment industry graced the star-studded red carpet and enjoyed the launch of the brand's newest hotel.
Bustling with sensory experiences at every turn, each of the hotel's distinct venues offered moments of discovery as attendees made their way throughout the property. Guests entered the upscale NYY Steak while art and entertainment were taken to show stopping heights at RT60 with Artist and DJ Alec Monopoly painting an auction piece. Sessions and the Rock Star Suite welcomed sets from Chantel Jeffries and DJ Coleman and all before the headlining performance.
The marquee event and main show was hosted in The Venue on Music Row. The evening commenced with a traditional blessing of the Seminole Tribe of Florida given by S.R. Tommie, Seminole Tribe member and President of the largest Native American creative agency in the world, Redline Media Group. Kenan Thompson of Saturday Night Live fame played emcee and host, introducing key leadership for Hard Rock's celebratory guitar smash moment, with Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Marcellus Osceola Jr., and council representatives of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
During the ceremonial guitar smash led by Chairman of Hard Rock International (HRI) and CEO of Seminole Gaming, Jim Allen, HRI pledged monetary donations of $100,000 each to South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) and YWCA of Queens. Social purpose is the life of Hard Rock, a company founded on the mottos – Love All-Serve All, Take Time To Be Kind, Save The Planet, and All Is One. Hard Rock Hotel New York aims to further this mission at the property level, working to improve lives, help the community, sustain the earth and infuse the power of music along the way.
John Legend christened the stage of The Venue as the first of many headliners to perform in the intimate space. After John Legend set the stage, DJ Cassidy surprised guests with the New York debut of his viral phenomenon turned television series "Pass The Mic Live," featuring three New York City Hip Hop icons, Nas, Busta Rhymes, and Fat Joe. Wowing the crowd for nearly 90-minutes, the legendary recording artists took to the stage throughout Cassidy's electrifying genre-bending set performing some of the most iconic Hip Hop records of all time including Nas' "If I Ruled The World," Busta Rhymes "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See," and Fat Joe's "Lean Back."
The party continued 34 floors above the skyline in RT60 rooftop bar and terrace as Charly Jordan, and Zack Bia played back to back into the early morning.
Photo assets from Hard Rock Hotel New York's grand opening celebration can be found here. For more information and reservations, please visit www.hardrockhotels.com/new-york or following along at @hardrockhotelnyc.
About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 241 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock was awarded the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry by Forbes, designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and named the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers for Diversity and a Top Employer for Women. Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos also received first place ranking in the 2020 Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group. Hard Rock destinations are located in international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world's first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, Global Gaming's 2020 Property of the Year. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
About Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos®
Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos is internationally recognized as a leader in the hospitality industry – offering world-class entertainment, contemporary designs, incomparable service and one-of-a-kind brand amenities, catering to modern travelers who seek a reprieve from traditional, predictable hotel experiences. Driven by integrity, philanthropy and unparalleled guest experiences, the brand adorns 26 distinctive Hotels and 9 Hotels & Casinos in the world's most enviable destinations. Hard Rock Hotels provide amazing live music, dining options that make guests' taste buds sing, head-to-toe wellness services and many more amenities, in addition to offering best in class protocols for health and safety which Hard Rock deems SAFE+ SOUND. For more information on Hard Rock Hotels, visit hardrockhotels.com.
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Exxon Valdez Capt. Joseph Hazelwood dies at 75
Published: Sep. 12, 2022 at 2:13 PM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Joseph Hazelwood, the captain of the Exxon Valdez that grounded on Alaska’s Bligh Reef in 1989, causing one of the nation’s worst oil spills, has died.
A nephew, Sam Hazelwood, confirmed to The New York Times that Joseph Hazelwood died at age 75 in July after struggling with COVID-19 and cancer.
Hazelwood was accused of drinking before the ship left Valdez, Alaska, but witnesses at his trial disputed that he was drunk.
He handed control of the ship off to a third mate and was below deck when the tanker grounded.
He was the lone person criminally charged but was only convicted of a misdemeanor.
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Landon Duyka and Alex Shingleton had almost given up on Catholicism.
Then they found Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago, where their family was welcomed because the parish practices what its clergy calls “radical inclusivity.” This year, the two husbands created an online buzz when, after a decade in these pews, they shared the pulpit during a symbolic Sunday Mass.
“Chicago is celebrating Pride and, of course, today is Father’s Day and, conveniently, we tick both of those boxes,” Duyka said. “In all honesty, if you had told us as young boys who wasted countless hours of our lives in church trying to ‘pray the gay away’ that we someday would be standing in front of all of you in our Catholic church talking about our family on Father’s Day, we would never have believed you.”
At this historic parish, their adopted daughters are thriving. The youngest was baptized with no complications, unlike the “secret ceremony” for their first daughter at a previous church. In 2016, the Old St. Pat’s altar featured — for a month — photos of victims from Orlando’s Pulse nightclub massacre. Parishioners shook the couple’s hands during the Sign of the Peace. There was no need to worry about hearing sermons opposing gay marriage or seeing conversion-therapy pamphlets.
The Father’s Day reflection by Duyka and Shingleton filled the homily slot in the Mass, following the Gospel reading. There was no homily, even though canon law requires a “priest or deacon” to deliver one during Sunday Masses with a congregation.
The details of this Pride-season Mass inspired online debates since it occurred in the powerful Archdiocese of Chicago, led by Cardinal Blase Cupich.
Pope Francis recently named Cupich to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The Chicago cardinal has been a fierce defender of the pope’s “Traditionis Custodes” (“Guardians of the Tradition”) document limiting the use of the Tridentine (traditional) Latin Mass. Under its authority, Cupich also has restricted other worship traditions favored by Catholic conservatives, such as priests celebrating Mass “ad orientem” as opposed to the modern “versus populum” stance in which, when at the altar, they face their congregations.
On LGBT issues, Cupich made news with his response to a 2021 Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith text forbidding blessings for same-sex couples. That Vatican statement declared that since “God cannot bless sin,” the church cannot bless sexual relationships outside of traditional marriage. Clergy can bless single adults — including “persons with homosexual inclinations” — if they live celibate lives.
Pope Francis signed this document, which noted that while same-sex unions may contain “positive elements,” this doesn’t “render them legitimate objects of an ecclesial blessing, since the positive elements exist within the context of a union not ordered to the Creator’s plan.”
Cardinal Cupich’s response noted the Vatican had offered “nothing new on the Church’s teaching on the Sacrament of Matrimony.” Heeding other words from Pope Francis, he said the archdiocese would “redouble our efforts to be creative and resilient in finding ways to welcome and encourage all LGBTQ people in our family of faith.”
Duyka and Shingleton said they knew something was different the first time they visited Old St. Patrick’s. They saw a bulletin note about a gay men’s ministry and discovered it wasn’t a “love the sinner, hate the sin” group. The priest who welcomed them said, “While other Catholic churches and their leaders may be tone-deaf, Old St. Pat’s has figured it out.”
Both men were raised in church, but said they had never been welcomed as gay men.
“We can handle that. We’re grown-ups,” said Duyka. “We wanted to raise our children in the Catholic church — which was, after all, our church, just as much as it was the church of the people who would not shake our hands.” However, he added, they “didn’t want to expose our children to bigotry and have them feel any shame or intolerance about their family.”
Commenting on the miracle in which Jesus fed 5,000, Shingleton added: “When the people of this faith community read today’s Gospel, they see that Jesus did not first ask those in attendance that day whom they loved before offering to teach them, before deciding that they were worthy to hear him speak. He ministered to all of them.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/faith/terry-mattingly-same-sex-couple-preaches-to-catholic-parish/article_83958d3c-0830-11ed-9dd5-fbd213ac1d72.html | 2022-07-20T22:44:16Z |
Georgia Chamber President/CEO Chris Clark, shown speaking at an Albany event at Chehaw Parks and Zoo, said the state legislature had passed a number of business-friendly bills during the 2022 legislative session.
ATLANTA – With the close of Monday's business at the Capitol, officials with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce offered thanks Thursday to House and Senate leadership for their economic growth and mobility focus.
Bills passed during the 2022 legislative session represent a wide range of topics spanning the range of the Chamber's influence in the areas of economic development, education and work force, health and wellness, and transportation, chamber officials said in a news release.
In January, the Georgia Chamber released "Winning the War for Talent," a set of employer-vetted policy recommendations to address the state's labor shortage. The general assembly passed several bills addressing those issues in addition to significant state budget resource allocation for long-term work force needs. Those bills cover everything from mental health to the expansion of state apprenticeship programs.
"The bills now before the governor have the potential to chart a clear path to meeting the work force needs for the state of Georgia by accessing underutilized talent, upskilling, accessing global talent, addressing future talent needs, aligning career pathways, and providing stability in certain fast-growth economic sectors," Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber, said.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce worked on more than 500 bills during the two-year session, and the organization celebrated what it calls an overwhelming success rate on bills that will benefit Georgia farmers, small businesses, health care providers, corporate partners, and the state's talent pipeline.
In addition, the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition, an affiliate of the Georgia Chamber, was able to maintain critical tax policy that supports the 75,000 industry jobs. Similarly, the Georgia Transportation Alliance, another affiliate, was successful in addressing supply chain and transportation investment efforts.
"The Chamber would like to thank all the Senators and Representatives who partnered with us to help champion these legislative items," 2022 Chamber Chairman Ben Tarbutton said. "When taken together with the budget priorities of Gov. Kemp and the General Assembly, the successes during this session represent a generational shift across education, work force, and health care to inform a true statewide strategy, unlike any other state."
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Integrations with Google Classroom and Clever, new Spanish-language resources, personalized professional development and more provide streamlined experience, support positive outcomes
BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aug. 30, 2022 – As students and teachers nationwide head back to school, learning technology company HMH today announced major enhancements to Ed, HMH's connected teaching and learning platform, that will offer an even more streamlined experience to empower educators and engage students. Seamless integrations with Google Classroom and Clever, as well as refinements and new features to many of HMH's core, supplemental and intervention solutions and professional learning services, provide powerful connected teaching and learning experiences that drive positive outcomes—all from one platform.
"At HMH, we know that an innovative, connected approach is what educators need to make the most of their time and resources and meet all students where they are," said Greg Collins, SVP of Platform at HMH. "This back-to-school, a streamlined Ed experience will equip students, teachers and administrators with powerful integrations like Google Classroom and Clever, enhanced embedded assessment, joint solutions like Amira + Saxon Phonics & Spelling and evolve the overall HMH platform experience."
Critical Integrations
With the direct integration of Google Classroom and Ed, teachers are now able to share HMH assignments with their students via Google Classroom and benefit from Ed's auto-scoring and standards-reporting capabilities. This integration gives teachers and students the best of world class, standards-aligned content and cutting-edge learning technology to support dynamic teaching and learning experiences. This back-to-school HMH also has partnered with rostering platform Clever, which enables districts to utilize Clever's automated, secure rostering and single-sign-on for HMH solutions at no cost.
Enhanced Assessment and Increased Access
Further exemplifying the connected approach are enhancements to HMH Growth Measure, HMH's embedded, evidence-based assessment system. Teachers and leaders will now have access to even greater precision to inform placement and district planning. HMH Go, the HMH Learning app, provides enhanced interactivity and online/offline syncing to provide more equitable access to HMH materials when an internet connection is unavailable.
New & Expanded Solution Features
Students will find new, engaging features and content across HMH's digital solutions, including:
- "Explore Zone Simulations," now available through hallmark intervention solutions Math 180, will enable students to discover how math is used in actual career settings and explore the impact of mathematical decisions. Students can even track their own achievements, through the new Learn Zone Progress and Performance Tracker.
- A slate of brand-new mini lessons for grades 6-12 within Writable, HMH's guided writing practice solution known for strong scaffolding support, which will offer guided practice of a specific skill.
- A complete suite of Spanish lessons within Waggle, HMH's supplemental practice solution for Math and ELA that combines personalized practice with gamification. These lessons provide trans-adapted learning, a teacher-redesigned dashboard, enhanced reporting, and updated auto-assign features to support teachers.
- Expanded supports and more rich content for English language learners within Math 180 and English 3D.
Best-in-Class Connected Curriculum
HMH's connected approach brings together best-in-class solutions in ways that are uniquely integrated to empower teaching and learning. For example, HMH's new paired digital and print solution, AI-based tutor Amira Learning and Saxon Phonics & Spelling®, will combine Amira's ESSA-strong 1:1 reading tutoring with Saxon's research-based explicit phonics instruction to provide systematic foundational reading support for K-2 learners. Amira will also now provide teacher and district skills reporting and continues to build upon its skills lessons that support readers in both English and Spanish.
Personalized Professional Services
Also, new this fall, HMH has launched Teacher Success Pathways on Ed—more personalized professional learning with learning topics configured based on teacher programs and grade-level. HMH's new pathways within the platform give teachers a clear road to success within the first 30 days with supporting resources that include interactive media, model lessons from practicing teachers, editable lesson plans, and how to platform tutorials. HMH is also the only edtech provider to offer both live and recorded sessions straight from the platform. Access to teaching tools is also further refined throughout Ed, with even greater teacher control of assignment workflow, making it easier for teachers to manage the volume of student assignments.
To learn more about HMH's back-to-school platform enhancements, visit HMH's Shaped blog.
About HMH
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per share on its common stock.
The dividend will be payable Sept. 30, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 1, 2022.
M&T is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, provides banking products and services in 12 states across the northeastern U.S. from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are provided in select markets in the U.S. and abroad by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank.
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ATLANTA -- Republican state Sen. Burt Jones has jumped out to a huge fundraising lead over Democrat Charlie Bailey in the race for lieutenant governor with fewer than four months remaining until Election Day.
Meanwhile, the Democratic challengers in the contests for secretary of state and state school superintendent are outpacing the GOP incumbents in the battle for campaign dollars.
Those are among the results of the latest campaign-finance reports filed with the state covering statewide down-ballot candidates’ fundraising and spending through the end of last month.
Jones, R-Jackson, had raised $6.7 million through June 30, according to a report filed late last week with the Georgia Government Transparency & Campaign Finance Commission. Of that amount, $4 million came in the form of two loans.
Even without the loans, Jones still had raised more money from campaign contributors than Bailey, who had raised just less than $1.1 million through the end of last month.
The two are vying for a seat being vacated by Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who isn’t seeking a second term.
Jones was the only statewide Republican candidate endorsed by former President Trump to capture a GOP nomination in the May primaries. Several others – notably former U.S. Sen. David Perdue in the gubernatorial primary – went down to defeat.
In the race for secretary of state, Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen of Atlanta had raised about $2.2 million through June 30, slightly ahead of GOP incumbent Brad Raffensberger, who had brought in just less than $2 million.
Further down the ballot, Democratic former state Rep. Alisha Thomas Searcy had raised $97,821 in the contest for state school superintendent. Incumbent Republican Richard Woods had raised just $54,672 through June 30.
Elsewhere, Republicans were leading Democrats in fundraising in statewide contests for two open seats and two seats held by GOP incumbents.
Republican Attorney General Chris Carr’s campaign had brought in $3.2 million through the end of last month, while state Sen. Jennifer Jordan of Atlanta, his Democratic challenger, had raised $2.1 million.
GOP Insurance Commissioner John King dwarfed Democratic challenger Janice Laws Robinson in fundraising, bringing in just more than $900,000 through June 30 to $61,215 for the challenger.
The fundraising contest was equally one-sided in the race for the open agriculture commissioner seat. Republican state Sen. Tyler Harper of Ocilla had raised $1.27 million through the end of last month to just $50,567 for Democrat Nakita Hemingway.
In a more competitive fundraising contest involving the open Labor commissioner seat, Republican state Sen. Bruce Thompson of White had brought in $663,029 through June 30, to $528,357 for Democratic state Rep. William Boddie of East Point. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/burt-jones-leads-charlie-bailey-in-lieutenant-governor-fundraising/article_31f8ff20-0201-11ed-a766-932e29351efe.html | 2022-07-12T18:29:11Z |
This summer and fall, Guibord will visit multiple locations across the Northeast to host intimate wine tastings and share key tips from her book, Find Your Wine Identity
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandra Guibord, CEO and Founder of Sandra's Wine Life, has published her first book, Find Your Wine Identity, that serves as a consummate guide to the world of wine.
A prominent figure within the wine and spirits community, Guibord is known for leading Fortune 500 companies including Wells Fargo, Citi Corp, News Corp, ABC, and the United Nations in entertaining top clients and senior executives and hosting wine tastings for esteemed guests, charitable organizations, and on live television. Find Your Wine Identity encourages readers to feel more confident about buying and sharing wine and to expand their knowledge on wine varietals, regions, and wine-making methods.
Published by White River Press, the new book offers "sip-worthy" suggestions to beginners and wine connoisseurs by season, sharing unique wine choices, recipes for the perfect wine-pairings, and notable entertaining tips. Guibord even shares the fascinating history of each wine for potential party conversation and tests readers' knowledge with Sandra's Sipping Quiz.
"I've spent years in the wine industry and absolutely love sharing my knowledge and expertise to help everyone learn about wine," said Guibord. "Wine can be very personal, enjoying a bottle is as much about the wine itself as it is about having a comfortable experience. I wrote Find Your Wine Identity to help anyone – from beginners to enthusiasts, experts and beyond – to break out of their "wine rut" to discover new wines to enjoy and savor, and to create wonderful memories and experiences in the process."
This month, Guibord will embark on a Northeast book tour where she will host intimate wine tastings featuring pairings from her book. The locations of the book tour include various Barnes & Noble locations, all of which can be found here.
Find Your Wine Identity is available for purchase on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and select Barnes & Noble locations in hardcover and paperback.
Sandra Guibord, CEO and Founder of Sandra's Wine Life has over two decades of experience in entertainment and business. A former Wilhelmina model and actress, in soap operas, network television series, films and corporate spokesperson roles, Sandra is now a preeminent guide within the wine and spirits community.
Sandra assists Financial institutions, Law firms, Tech Corporations and nonprofits with entertaining their top clientele and senior executives. Sandra Guibord has made the often-vexing world of wine enjoyable through her fun, festive and informative approach that has been well received by wine enthusiasts from novices to connoisseurs. She offers practical wine advice, in person and virtually, that are addictive to business dinners, romantic dates, and family gatherings over meatballs and spaghetti.
Learn more about Sandra's Wine Life at www.sandraswinelife.com.
Founded in 2006, White River Press is a collaborative publishing house that works with experienced authors to publish new material and also bring their work back into print.
For more information, head to www.WhiteRiverPress.com.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the school year draws to a close and students head into summer break, one long-time National Heritage Academies educator and leader offers advice on how to monitor your child's online access and behavior.
Director of School Quality Nancy Kouba, an educator for 25 years, says that today having access to cell phones has become the norm rather than the exception to the rule, especially among younger children. To help kids make safe and smart choices when online or using a cell phone, Kouba shares that at-home conversations about appropriate technology use are a great place to start.
Her first rule of thumb: Monitor your child's devices. "Regardless of your child's age, I encourage you take a look through their phone," she said.
Even if you do not think they have social media accounts, she recommends still checking for the most popular apps, such as Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord. If your child has a "My Eyes Only" passcode set up on Snapchat, that's a red flag, she says.
A few other things to think about:
- Establish an end-time for device use and charge them outside your child's bedroom (e.g., at 9 p.m., plug in the phone or tablet in the kitchen and/or take their gaming system controllers).
- Check your child's browsing history and website searches regularly.
- Check their camera reel. What videos have they saved?
- Review text messages. Do you see negative behaviors and/or language use?
One other important piece of advice Kouba offers is to help our children understand the seriousness of making online threats on social media, whether joking or not.
"I have seen several students make life-altering choices this year," she said. "It's heart-breaking as an educator and a parent."
The bottom line: It's our job as parents to keep our kids safe – in the real world and online, Kouba said. Together, we can all help kids make good decisions and understand the consequences of technology misuse.
National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of 98 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 60,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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AP sources: Biden to sign executive order on policing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on policing on Wednesday, the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death, according to three people familiar with the matter.
The order would require federal law enforcement to review and revise policies on use of force, and it would restrict the flow of surplus military equipment to local police. In addition, the order would encourage limitations on chokeholds and no-knock warrants by attaching strings to federal funding.
The people who described the order spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of any public announcement. Biden is expected to sign the order alongside relatives of Floyd, whose killing by Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests.
The order reflects a less extensive approach than Biden originally wanted because Congress was unable to agree on legislation that would have increased oversight of law enforcement. It is the result of months of negotiations among White House officials, civil rights groups and police organizations.
The administration began working on executive action after bipartisan talks to pass police reform legislation in Congress stalled last year.
“We know full well that an executive order cannot address America’s policing crisis the same way Congress has the ability to, but we’ve got to do everything we can,” said a statement from NAACP President Derrick Johnson.
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Anne Heche died without a will, son files to control estate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Anne Heche died without a will, and her 20-year-old son has filed court papers to control her estate.
Homer Laffoon, Heche’s son with ex-husband Coleman Laffoon, filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday requesting that he be allowed to administer his mother’s estate.
The petition lists Homer Laffoon and 13-year-old Atlas Tupper, Heche’s son with former partner James Tupper, as her only heirs.
The document says the value of Heche’s estate is unknown. That is often the case on such initial filings, before anyone has the legal authority to assess the dead person’s assets.
Homer Laffoon also filed a petition asking that someone be appointed to represent his brother’s interests in court.
A representative of Heche declined to comment on the filing.
On Aug. 5, a car Heche was driving jumped a curb, smashed into a Los Angeles home and burst into flames. She was declared brain dead on Aug. 11, and was kept alive on life support for three more days so her organs could be donated.
Heche, 53, was among the biggest film stars of the late 1990s, starring opposite actors including Johnny Depp and Harrison Ford, and had worked consistently in movies and television for more than three decades.
She was married to Coleman Laffoon, a television camera operator, from 2001 to 2009, and was in a relationship with James Tupper, an actor, from 2007 to 2018. She had a son with each.
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INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE TO LEAD REGIONAL TEAM
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vari, the innovative office furniture company known for taking sit-stand desks mainstream, is expanding its corporate presence to Kansas City and opening a new showroom. Texas-based Vari is a workspace innovation company that helps growing organizations unlock the potential of their space and their people.
Located in Overland Park, the new Vari office furniture showroom is now open for tours. The company has more than 300 flexible workspace products from award-winning sit-stand desks and chairs to movable walls, conference tables, storage, and lighting. Vari has simple products and solutions for everything a business needs for future growth. The Kansas City showroom is located at 6800 College Boulevard, Suite 125.
Regional sales director Tyler Murray will steer the company's sales strategy in Kansas City.
Vari CEO and co-founder Jason McCann said, "Kansas City's business-friendly climate is a key factor for companies looking to grow. We are excited to bring speed and flexibility to offices throughout Kansas City. Tyler has extensive sales and industry experience, which will help us exceed our goals as we make Overland Park our latest home."
Kansas City ranks as the "Eighth-Hottest U.S. Job Market." In an analysis from The Wall Street Journal, Kansas City's job market landed high among metros with at least 1 million people, racing ahead of many bigger metros. The city was also recognized for its brisk pace of tech job growth in the last several years, even adding jobs during the first year of the pandemic.
"We are thrilled to open a Vari showroom in Kansas City," said Murray. "The unique culture, food scene, revitalization of downtown, and new growth in the suburban communities makes Kansas City truly one-of-a-kind. We are looking forward to being highly involved in Kansas City and bringing modern, flexible workspaces to fast-growing companies in the region."
Vari has showrooms in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Charlotte, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, Tampa and Washington, D.C. The company is expanding into Jacksonville, San Antonio, and San Diego and is currently hiring in those markets.
A workspace innovation company, Vari helps growing organizations unlock the potential of their space and their people. From a collection of office furniture to workspaces offering space-as-a-service, the company makes it easy for high-growth businesses to scale and flex their office space. Organizations all over the world — including over 98% of the Fortune 500 — use Vari products, which are tested and certified to the highest industry standards.
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Company to Present Corporate and Psychiatry Franchise Update During Webcast, June 27, 2022, at 7:00am ET
RADNOR, Pa., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP), ("NRx Pharmaceuticals"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced its interim Chief Executive Officer, Robert Besthof, and other executive leaders will be presenting a virtual update to the company's business via webcast at the H.C. Wainwright & Co. 1st Annual Mental Health Conference: Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics, and Beyond. This presentation provides an update for the Company's lead therapeutic product, NRX-101, targeting Bipolar Depression in patients with Acute (ASIB, requiring hospitalization) and Subacute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (SSIB, not requiring hospitalization).
Webcast Presentation Details:
Event: H.C. Wainwright & Co. 1st Annual Mental Health Conference: Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics, and Beyond (Hybrid Conference)
Date: Monday, June 27, 2022
Time: 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Link to register for the NRx Pharmaceuticals' Presentation: CLICK HERE
(A replay will be available on the NRx Pharmaceuticals website for thirty (30) days following the presentation at www.nrxpharma.com).
About NRx Pharmaceuticals
NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. draws upon decades of collective, scientific, and drug-development experience applying innovative science to known molecules to address very high unmet needs and bring improved health to patients. The Company is developing NRX-101, its proprietary fixed dose combination as a treatment for Bipolar Depression in Patients with Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation, a Special Protocol Agreement, and a Biomarker Letter of Support for NRX-101. NRx Pharmaceuticals is led by executives who have held leadership roles at Lilly, Pfizer, and Novartis as well as major investment banking institutions.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement of NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our financial outlook, product development, business prospects, and market and industry trends and conditions, as well as the Company's strategies, plans, objectives, and goals. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections of, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management.
The Company assumes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement, and all forward-looking statements are herein qualified by reference to the cautionary statements set forth above.
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SINGAPORE, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QTUM, an open-source public blockchain platform, will be partnering with global digital asset investment platform Bit.Store. As per the partnership, Qtum will access the payment ecosystem of Bit.Store, while Bit.Store will incorporate the QTUM token into the platform system.
Bit.Store has accumulated hundreds of thousands of users and is popular in the Southeast Asian market. The partnership will give Qtum access to this active user base. Conversely, being one of the largest blockchain platforms in the world, Qtum will bring in more users to Bit.Store.
From a payment perspective, Bit.Store currently has legal currency payment channels in more than 20 countries and regions around the world. User groups of these payment channel providers are also potential Bit.Store users. The partnership will allow Qtum to open up the exchange channel between fiat currency and QTUM.
Bit.Store users will be able to buy Qtum's $QTUM coin using the FIAT currency of their choice and paying conveniently with VISA or MASTERCARD. And from there trading is as easy as one click.
Bit.Store believes that as the cooperation between the two parties deepen,, its user community will be further strengthened.
About Qtum
Qtum is a decentralized, open-source, public blockchain platfom that launched its mainnet in 2017. The platform is a community project that connects Bitcoin and Ethereum communities, the blockchain ecosystem, and the real world. Its currency is based on the UTXO model and makes use of the Ethereum Virtual Machine. By combining Bitcoin's original UTXO model with Ethereum's game-changing EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine), Qtum has created a blockchain that's the most organic and obvious evolution of the original Bitcoin blockchain.
Website:https://www.qtum.org/en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/qtum
Telegram: https://t.me/qtumofficial
Medium: https://medium.com/@Qtum
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/zyVMQSv
About Bit.store：
Bit.Store is the world's first Web3 investment platform that integrates fiat-crypto exchange channel , SocialFi features and expert investment strategies.The platform gives its users access to global digital currency markets quickly and easily by supporting different money transfer methods via cooperations with a wide network of regional payment providers. The app provides a variety of features, including social trading, following, and copy trading strategies published by seasoned experts in the space, and allows experts to monetize their contribution to the platform. Bit.Store has been growing at a fast pace since its market introduction and achieved the milestone of 500K active users across Europe and Southeast Asia in Dec 2021. The rapid expansion into markets worldwide and growth of the Bit.Store community is continuing in 2022.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/www_bit_store
Telegram Official: https://t.me/Bitstore_official
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Pope offers to meet Putin, still waiting to hear back
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has told an Italian newspaper that he has offered to travel to Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin to try to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, but that he hasn’t yet heard back.
Francis said he made the offer about three weeks into Russia’s invasion, via the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Popes for decades have sought to visit Moscow as part of the longstanding effort to heal relations with the Russian Orthodox Church, which split with Rome more than 1,000 years ago. But an invitation has never been forthcoming.
“Of course, it would be necessary for the leader of the Kremlin to make available some window of opportunity. But we still have not had a response and we are still pushing, even if I fear that Putin cannot and does not want to have this meeting at this moment,” Francis was quoted as saying by the Corriere della Sera newspaper.
Francis recalled that he spoke in March with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, for 40 minutes by videoconference and for the first half “with paper in hand, he read all of the justifications for the war.
“I listened and told him: ‘I don’t understand any of this. Brother, we are not clerics of the state, we cannot use language of politics, but that of Jesus. ... For this we need to find the paths of peace, to stop the firing of arms.’”
Francis has given a handful of interviews of late to friendly media emphasizing his call for an end to the war and initiatives to provide humanitarian relief to Ukrainians. He has defended his decision to not call out Putin or Russia publicly, saying popes don’t do so. But he freely named Putin in his remarks to Corriere, and seemed to equate the carnage in Ukraine with the genocide in Rwanda a quarter-century ago.
“Such brutality, how can you not try to to stop it? Twenty-five years ago in Rwanda we saw the same thing,” he was quoted as saying.
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Leading animal welfare organization calls for phase-out of keeping these complex animals in zoo captivity
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading animal welfare and conservation non-profit Born Free USA has today released a groundbreaking report, Confined Giants: The Plight of Giraffe in Zoos, exploring the keeping of giraffe in zoos. These much loved and fascinating animals suffer tremendously when held captive, says the charity, as it calls for the phasing out of their incarceration for display by the zoo industry.
Key findings of the new research are as follows:
- As the world's tallest land mammal, the giraffe is a fascinating, well-known, and much-loved species, yet the suffering experienced by giraffe in zoos is rarely acknowledged.
- As of 2020, there are at least 579 captive giraffe at 103 zoos throughout North America and more than 800 in European zoos, including at least 150 in the U.K. The North American totals are likely even higher, as these numbers do not include giraffe kept in USDA-certified facilities including circuses, animal shows, and non-AZA accredited zoos.
- Unlike free-living giraffe, who form complex social relationships, many giraffe in zoos are deprived of this opportunity, and in several cases live alone or with just one other individual.
- Captive giraffe are confined to enclosures that are a tiny fraction (typically less than 1%) of their average wild home range and are all too often bare and simplistic. Because giraffe cannot maintain their body heat in temperatures below 50 degrees, they must be kept inside a heated barn for most of the winter months, thus further reducing their already significantly too-small living spaces.
- Lameness, trauma, and nutritional diseases are common problems for captive giraffe, alongside behavioral disturbances. Most giraffe in zoos suffer reduced longevity.
- These complex, social, wide-ranging, browsing animals are not suited to a life in zoos, and the role of zoos in the overall conservation of the species remains highly questionable.
The report follows a similar investigation into the keeping of elephants captive as zoo exhibits, Elephants in Zoos: A Legacy of Shame, which was released in April and similarly found significant welfare and species conservation concerns.
Said Born Free USA CEO, Angela Grimes:
"This new research clearly demonstrates that giraffe suffer when held captive in zoos in the U.S. and beyond. Importantly, behind the data are the real-life experiences of individual animals who should be living free. Confined to tiny, miserable zoo enclosures — sometimes in complete isolation from others of their own kind — it is hardly surprising that giraffe in zoos die young. During their short lives, they experience health issues, nutritional deficiencies, and demonstrate behaviors indicative of extreme stress. And for what? So that crowds of people can stare at them for fun while zoos profit? They deserve so much more. They deserve to live in freedom."
Born Free USA is calling for a commitment from the zoo industry to work on phasing out the keeping of giraffe and elephants in zoos as a matter of priority, and on the public to direct their concern for species conservation away from zoos.
Grimes continued:
"Zoos do little to benefit species conservation and much to negatively impact the animals they put on display. Holding animals captive for their lifetimes will not save precious species on the brink of extinction. If we are truly concerned with the preservation of animals and wider ecosystems, we much urgently direct our attention to in situ conservation efforts."
Read the report and explore the campaign at https://www.bornfreeusa.org/confinedgiants.
Born Free USA works to ensure that all wild animals, whether living in captivity or in the wild, are treated with compassion and respect and are able to live their lives according to their needs. We oppose the exploitation of wild animals in captivity and campaign to keep them where they belong—in the wild. Born Free USA's Primate Sanctuary is the largest in the United States and provides a permanent home to primates rehomed from laboratories or rescued from zoos and private ownership.
We're social: www.bornfreeusa.org, www.twitter.com/bornfreeusa, www.facebook.com/bornfreeusa, www.instagram.com/bornfreeusaorg.
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An airtanker base established in Austin over the weekend is aiding in the statewide fight against wildfires, including blazes that charred more than 100 acres in Coryell and Williamson counties.
The Texas A&M Forest Service on Saturday opened the Austin Airtanker Base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to serve as a reload station for aircraft coming and going to wildfires, officials said.
“Opening the airtanker base will allow for faster response times and great cost efficiency when responding to wildfires in Texas,” the Forest Service said in a Facebook post.
Texas A&M Forest Service said it has 36 aircraft mobilized at 17 airports around Texas for wildfire response.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday encouraged Texans to remain vigilant during increased wildfire activity this week, including the 6,000-acre Chalk Mountain Fire in Somerville County and the 1148 Fire in Palo Pinto County. Both fires have caused local officials to issue voluntary evacuation orders for residents.
“The State of Texas remains steadfast in our ongoing coordinated response to help Texans and communities affected by or at risk of wildfires,” Abbott said in a statement. “As we continue to deploy all available resources in response to widespread fire and drought conditions, Texans are encouraged to remain vigilant and weather-aware to protect themselves and their loved ones from dangerous wildfires.”
Increased wildfire activity this week has occurred in mostly parts of North and Central Texas.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said it has mobilized at least 105 dozers, 87 engines, and three motograders across the state. In addition, 38 aircraft, including five large airtankers, one very large airtanker, 12 single engine airtankers, one lead place, five air attack platforms, and 12 helicopters have been activated to support firefighters combating active wildfires, Abbott said in a news release.
“Hundreds of firefighting personnel are responding to fires statewide, including seven strike teams and a hand crew module deployed through the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), totaling more than 115 firefighters, 30 engines, and four water tenders,” the news release said. “Additionally, land management agencies from 36 states are supporting the firefighting response in Texas with 535 personnel and 145 pieces of equipment.”
Coryell County fire
Firefighters are battling a Coryell County wildfire that has charred 15 acres, destroying a home, two vehicles and horse trailer.
The fire, dubbed the Hempel Drive fire, is still being contained as of Tuesday afternoon, the Texas A&M Forest Service said.
The fire is located north of Copperas Cove and west of Fort Hood, also caused minor damage to two homes. The Copperas Cove Fire Department said it received help from numerous agencies, including Killeen, Harker Heights, Southwest Bell County, Central Bell County, Gatesville, Kempner, Fort Hood and the forest service.
Williamson County fire
A 90-acre brush fire on County Road 220 near Florence threatened homes and prompted some evacuations but was contained 100% Monday evening, Williamson County Emergency Services said in a Facebook post.
“Multiple fire departments including Florence, Coupland, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Round Rock, Hutto, ESD 5, Pflugerville, Burnet, Star Flight and Texas Forest Service, as well as Williamson County Emergency Services, Sheriff’s Office and Florence Police responded,” the post said. “No injuries reported.”
Crews were still putting out hot spots inside the fire line on Tuesday, a county spokeswoman said.
She said no structures were damaged, and homes and businesses near the fire were temporarily evacuated.
Bobby Shelton, the retired Florence Fire Department fire chief, said the flames came within about 150 feet from his property.
“It’s pretty scary,” he told FME News Service.
Disaster declarations
Last week, Abbott renewed a wildfire disaster declaration that includes 72 counties affected by wildfire threats. He also renewed a drought disaster declaration for 189 counties affected by exceptional drought conditions.
Abbott urged Texans who sustain damage related to wildfires to submit damage assessments through the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s self-reporting survey at damage.tdem.texas.gov. Users should select “Wildfire Outbreak” as the active incident. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_c45d5fc8-07ba-11ed-8f67-33286ac12348.html | 2022-07-20T00:22:19Z |
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish arms watchdog says the world’s stockpiles of nuclear weapons are expected to increase in coming years, reversing a decline seen since the end of the Cold War.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or SIPRI, said Monday that all nine nuclear-armed countries are increasing or upgrading their arsenals.
“There are clear indications that the reductions that have characterized global nuclear arsenals since the end of the Cold War have ended,” said Hans M. Kristensen, a researcher with SIPRI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Program and director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists.
The U.S. and Russia, which hold 90% of the world’s atomic weapons, saw their inventories decline in 2021 due to the dismantling of warheads retired from military service years ago. Their useable military stockpiles remained relatively stable and within the limits set by a nuclear arms reduction treaty, SIPRI said.
The research institute said that the other nuclear states — Britain, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea — are either developing or deploying new weapon systems, or have announced their intention to do so. Israel has never publicly acknowledged having such weapons.
“All of the nuclear-armed states are increasing or upgrading their arsenals and most are sharpening nuclear rhetoric and the role nuclear weapons play in their military strategies,” said Wilfred Wan, the director of SIPRI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Program. “This is a very worrying trend.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/worrying-trend-post-cold-war-drop-in-nukes-could-be-over/ | 2022-06-14T06:58:31Z |
Consulting firm commended by its millennial employees for offering a rewarding career
MENLO PARK, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named to the 2022 list of Best Workplaces for MillennialsTM by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work. The annual list, which is based on anonymous survey responses from more than 413,000 U.S.-based millennial employees, recognizes companies that create the most consistently positive experience for millennials. Protiviti is in the large company category (1,000 or more employees) and has been recognized on this list on four previous occasions.
"Our people are empowered to advance their careers within a highly supportive and inclusive workplace," said Jessica Harrison, senior director, people and culture, Protiviti. "We offer interesting and impactful client work, extensive on- and off-the-job training, deep mentoring relationships, and numerous benefits designed to support our people at all stages of their careers with Protiviti and help them realize their full potential."
The Best Workplaces for MillennialsTM list is highly competitive. Great Place to Work selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies are only considered for the Best Workplaces list if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization.
"These companies value their millennial workers by showing genuine care, flexibility and purpose in ways that matter to this generation," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "They expect company values to be lived by their leaders, which, in turn, elicits their loyalty and trust. Congratulations to the Best Workplaces for Millennials for their hard work."
Protiviti was ranked #15 on the latest Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, its eighth consecutive year on this list, and ranked #6 among large companies on the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area® 2022 list. In 2021, Protiviti was named by Fortune as a Best Workplace for Diversity™, Working Parents™, Millennials™ and Women™ and was ranked #14 on Great Place to Work's list of Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services™. Protiviti was also named to the 2021 PEOPLE Companies that Care® list.
About Protiviti
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
Editor's note: Protiviti photo available upon request.
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HOUSTON, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has introduced daily assessments for heavy sour Oriente and Napo crude grades from Ecuador. The prices were launched on 18 April after the ending of some term contracts led to a revival of spot market activity.
Argus first started publishing prices for Oriente and Napo in the early 2000s, but suspended the assessments in 2014 because a lack of market activity rendered it impossible to establish a fair value for the crude streams. At this time, the majority of Oriente and Napo was exported to Asia-Pacific under long-term contracts, limiting the amount available for spot trade and reducing price visibility.
Some of those long-term contracts have expired recently, while others have been renegotiated. This means more cargoes are available on the spot market, enabling Argus to provide real transparency based on trade and bid and offer data.
State-owned oil company PetroEcuador has praised Argus' decision to reintroduce daily price assessments for Oriente and Napo crude. PetroEcuador general manager Ítalo Cedeño said: "The restart of the publication of the differentials in Argus is an important step to recover the presence of Ecuadorean crude oil and revalue it in the international arena. The availability of this data allows our clients to make informed decisions and ratifies our commitment to transparency and efficiency in the area of international marketing."
"Argus is committed to bringing transparency to commodity markets," Argus Media chairman and chief executive Adrian Binks said. "As soon it was clear that spot trade would resume, we were pleased to work with PetroEcuador and other companies involved in the market to reintroduce the Oriente and Napo price assessments. At Argus we pride ourselves on reacting quickly and effectively to market developments."
The relaunched Napo and Oriente prices will be published daily in the Argus Crude and Argus Americas Crude reports. They are assessed as differentials to Nymex light sweet crude futures and Ice Brent crude futures.
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Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.
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EL PASO, TX (KTSM) – Governor Greg Abbott will deliver remarks at the Texas Border Sheriffs Coalition Spring Meeting.
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Afternoon storms next three days!
Published: Aug. 7, 2022 at 5:43 AM EDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Afternoon and evening storms will be more widespread today through Tuesday. Then drier air returns with more dust from the Sahara to end the week and our thunderstorm chances drop. A little more moisture returns as we get into next weekend. Saturday’s rain was light, only 0.05″ at SRQ, farther south to Nokomis 0.27″ fell.
We’re still tracking the tropics and a tropical wave that just pushed off the African coast. As of Sunday morning, that wave has a 40% chance of developing in the next five days. We’ll watch this one closely!
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SAN FRANCISCO , June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rothy's, Inc. today announced that it has elected Jenny Ming to its Board of Directors. Ms. Ming, whose former roles include President of Old Navy and CEO of Charlotte Russe, will serve as an Independent Director on Rothy's newly expanded Board.
"Jenny Ming is a widely respected industry veteran with over 30 years of valuable retail experience," said Stephen Hawthornthwaite, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Rothy's. "We welcome her as an Independent Director to our Board as we continue to grow Rothy's community and drive long-term growth."
Ms. Ming joined Gap, Inc. in 1986 and held various executive roles, including President of Old Navy, from 1996 through 2006, where she oversaw all aspects of Old Navy and its 900 retail clothing stores in the U.S. and Canada. Ms. Ming then joined specialty retailer Charlotte Russe, where as President and Chief Executive Officer she oversaw over 600 stores across the United States from 2010-2019. Ms. Ming has also served as a Special Advisor to the Board of Directors of Barneys New York, and currently serves on the Boards of Levi Strauss & Co., Kendra Scott, Affirm, Poshmark, and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals.
"In all my decades in retail, I've never encountered a brand quite like Rothy's," said Ms. Ming. "As Rothy's stylish, sustainable products spur organic word of mouth growth, it can scale with a vertically-integrated model unlike anything else in the industry. I'm thrilled to help Rothy's expand its loyal community as the business enters its next chapter."
Ms. Ming joins Rothy's Board following the December 2021 strategic investment from Alpargatas S.A., the Brazilian lifestyle brand and global leader in open footwear, in which Alpargatas invested $200 million in primary capital followed by an offering to acquire approximately $275 million of Rothy's shares from current stockholders, resulting in a post-investment valuation of $1 billion. Supporting the investment, Rothy's Board expanded to nine total members. Rothy's cofounders Stephen Hawthornthwaite and Roth Martin retain their seats, and Chief Financial Officer Dayna Quanbeck was recently appointed to the Board. Jeremy Liew of Lightspeed Venture Partners also remains on the Board. Four total seats held by Alpargatas belong to Alpargatas CEO Roberto Funari, Director Stacey Brown, Director Marcelo Pereira Lopes de Medeiros and International CFO Pablo Sande.
Rothy's takes a whole brand approach to sustainability in manufacturing, transforming recycled materials into beautiful shoes, handbags and accessories. With a vertically integrated supply chain, Rothy's minimizes waste by knitting each product to shape in its wholly owned factory in Dongguan, China. Since launching in 2016, over 125 million single-use bottles have been transformed into Rothy's signature thread, and over 400,000 pounds of marine plastic have been kept out of waterways.
With 2.5 million customers, Rothy's products are sold directly online and through Rothy's twelve retail stores. Rothy's has been recognized for awards including TIME Most Influential Companies, Fast Company Most Innovative Companies, Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups and Inc. Best Places to work. Headquartered in San Francisco, California with offices in New York, New York and Shanghai, China.
Further information is available at rothys.com. Follow Rothy's on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @rothys.
Contacts:
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Negotiations With Germany Result In Emergency Payments For Survivors, Liberalization Of Compensations And Increased Home Care For Holocaust Survivors Globally.
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at the invitation of the German Federal Minister of Finance, Mr. Christian Lindner, the Claims Conference will join German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Israel's Minister for Social Equality, Meirav Cohen, along with several hundred guests, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the indemnification agreement making it possible for Holocaust survivors to receive a measure of justice —The Luxembourg Agreements.
"This historic event, the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Luxembourg Agreements, is cause for commemoration and reflection," said Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference. "The extermination of European Jews by the Nazis left a horrific chasm, not only in global Jewry, but in global humanity. These agreements laid the groundwork for compensation and restitution for those survivors who had lost everything and continue to serve as the foundation for the ongoing negotiations on behalf of the estimated 280,000 Holocaust survivors living around the world."
On September 10, 1952, groundbreaking agreements on compensation payments for survivors of Nazi persecution during World War II and to the State of Israel were concluded in the City Hall of Luxembourg. The landmark agreements were negotiated and ultimately agreed to between the newly formed State of Israel, the Federal Republic of Germany as the legal successor to the German Reich, and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) formed by 23 major global Jewish organizations to negotiate on behalf of the world's Holocaust survivors. The agreements created the basis for all subsequent compensations for Nazi persecution.
Today, the three signatory parties to the historic agreements will be represented at a ceremony in Berlin at the Jewish Museum. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will speak of the importance of the agreements and the special responsibility Germany bears for the past, the present, and for the future. "The Luxembourg Agreements were fundamental and led to financial compensation in the amount of more than €80 billion Germany has paid by the end of 2021. The payments to survivors and the home care program are very close to our heart and recently we see the increasing importance of Holocaust education," stated Scholz.
Claims Conference President Gideon Taylor and Claims Conference Chief Negotiator Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat also will speak, emphasizing the consequences and effects of the agreements for Holocaust survivors around the world. The State of Israel will be represented by the Minister for Social Equality, Meirav Cohen. Highly anticipated remarks of the day are that of Holocaust survivor Ambassador Colette Avital. A child survivor of the Holocaust, Ambassador Avital survived by living in hiding in Bucharest with her mother. A long-time member of the Claims Conference Board and negotiating team, Ambassador Avital maintained a long career as a member of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Claims Conference Chief Negotiator Ambassador Stuart Ambassador Eizenstat emphasized, "The Luxembourg Agreements laid the foundation for all subsequent compensations for survivors of Nazi persecution. Never before in human history has the defeated power paid compensation to civilians for losses and suffering. It is a monumental achievement, which shows the commitment of the German people to recognize the evils of their former Nazi society."
"It took truly great and far-sighted leadership to sit down at the table only a few years after the Holocaust and negotiate the unimaginable. They laid the groundwork for the results we are announcing today of more than $1.2 billion in 2023 for compensation and social welfare services for Holocaust survivors," stated Claims Conference Executive Vice President Greg Schneider. "We could not do the work we do today – work to ensure every Holocaust survivor is able to live their life in the dignity that was taken from them in their youth – if each of those leaders had not stepped up during this moment in history."
The Luxembourg negotiations and resulting compensation agreements laid the groundwork on which the Claims Conference continues to conduct negotiations with the Federal Ministry of Finance in Germany.
To be announced at the event in Berlin today are the negotiation outcomes for the following areas:
- Emergency humanitarian payments of €12 million to 8,500 Ukrainian Holocaust survivors. Payments are anticipated to begin being distributed in fall of this year.
- Effective in January 2023, an increase of €130 million in home care for those survivors who depend on in-home services to manage their day-to-day life. Of this amount, €60 million will be spent to increase home care in Israel, which was achieved together with Minister of Social Equality Meirav Cohen. €70 million will be spent in other countries around the world.
- A third year of the Hardship Fund supplemental payments to follow on the two years that were previously negotiated. This additional €170 million will impact approximately 143,000 Holocaust survivors worldwide.
For the first time, there has been an agreement on Holocaust education funding of €10 million for 2022, €25 million for 2023, €30 million for 2024, and €35 million for 2025. In total, as a result of negotiations with the German government, for home care and compensation for Holocaust survivors living around the world is approximately $1.2 billion for 2023.
For more information about the Claims Conference, please visit: www.claimscon.org
About the Claims Conference: The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Israel and Germany, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world. Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Claims Conference negotiates for and disburses funds to individuals and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust. As a result of negotiations with the Claims Conference since 1952, the German government has paid more than $90 billion in indemnification to individuals for suffering and losses resulting from persecution by the Nazis. In 2022, the Claims Conference will distribute over $700 million in compensation to over 210,000 survivors in 83 countries and allocated over $720 million in grants to over 300 social service agencies worldwide that provide vital services for Holocaust survivors, such as home care, food and medicine.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited ("Borr", "Borr Drilling" or the "Company") announces preliminary unaudited results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Highlights First Quarter of 2022
- Total operating revenues of $82.0 million, an increase of $12.9 million or 19% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021
- Net loss of $51.3 million, an increase of $5.2 million compared to the loss in the fourth quarter of 2021
- Cash and cash equivalents of $50.1 million and restricted cash of $8.2 million at the end of the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $12.3 million from the end of the fourth quarter of 2021
- Adjusted EBITDA of $21.4 million, a decrease of $3.6 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2021
- Raised net proceeds of $28.9 million in equity offering in January, and $5.1 million under ATM program during the quarter
Subsequent events
- Raised additional $3.7 million under our ATM program in April 2022
- Year to date in 2022, we have been awarded ten new contracts, extensions, exercised options and LOAs representing 4,232 days, or 11.6 years, and $487.4 million of potential revenue (including mobilization revenues but excluding options).
CEO, Patrick Schorn commented:
"The significant amount of contracts awarded recently, in combination with a sustained demand for additional rigs has put the offshore drilling industry on a strong growth trajectory. The previously projected increase in utilization levels, day-rates and contract durations is now coming to fruition and based on current tendering activity we expect this trend to continue. The number of contracted jack-up rigs has now recovered to pre-COVID levels and we expect several new awards to be nearing conclusion. This will bring the total number of contracted jack-ups back to levels last seen in 2015. Particularly in the modern jack-up segment (build after 2000), marketed utilization has now reached the 90% mark and the visible incremental demand is bound to outstrip available supply in the coming quarters.
In the past few weeks we have been awarded significant new contracts with top tier operators in core markets, and our contract revenue backlog is now at an all time high of $853.3 million (including mobilization revenues and contracts through our Drilling JVs on a 100% basis) and we have 20 rigs contracted, with the majority of our available capacity for 2022 contracted.
Our refinancing process is ongoing, and we are in discussions with our lenders with a view to complete the refinancing before the end of the second quarter. Given the strong market fundamentals, multiple options are currently on the table in order to address the maturity profile of our debt position and provide a long term financing solution. Some of these options include straight debt solutions, while others involve certain assets sales, of which there is ample interest in our fleet at attractive prices. We are currently working to improve on all refinance conditions given that the market is rapidly and positively evolving, and believe a solution is achievable in the coming weeks.
We are pleased with our financial performance in the first quarter, taking into account the increased number of rigs we are preparing for operations. We expect revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and cash from operations to show solid increases in the next quarters both as a result of these rigs commencing work in addition to the rollover of contracts at higher day rates. We reiterate our guidance for 2022 with revenue between $375-$400 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $115-$140 million. Based on the development of the day rates we have seen thus far in the year, and our orecast of having our remaining three delivered rigs employed by the end of this year, our preliminary outlook for 2023 indicate an approximate doubling of headline revenues year-on-year and Adjusted EBITDA to more than double from the 2022 forecast. "
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 6, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Unity securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 6, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on Unity's revenues; (3) accordingly, Unity had overstated its commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (4) as a result, Unity was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Court revives block of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In a reversal for President Joe Biden, a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Monday agreed to reconsider its own April ruling that allowed the administration to require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The new order from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans vacates an earlier ruling by a three-judge panel that upheld the mandate. The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court’s 17 judges take up the appeal.
Biden had issued an order Sept. 9 requiring that more than 3.5 million federal executive branch workers undergo vaccination, with no option to get regularly tested instead, unless they secured approved medical or religious exemptions.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed to the District Court for the Southern District of Texas by then-President Donald Trump, issued a nationwide injunction against the requirement in January. At the time, the White House said 98% of federal workers were already vaccinated.
Brown’s ruling was followed by back-and-forth rulings at the 5th Circuit.
In February, a 5th Circuit panel refused to block Brown’s ruling pending appeal.
But after hearing arguments in March, a different panel ruled 2-1 that Brown did not have jurisdiction in the case. The panel said those challenging the requirement could have pursued administrative remedies under Civil Service law. Although the ruling was issued in April, it was not to officially take effect until May 31.
Judges Carl Stewart and James Dennis, who were nominated to the 5th Circuit by Democratic President Bill Clinton, were in the majority. Judge Rhesa Barksdale, a senior judge nominated by Republican President George H.W. Bush, dissented, saying the relief the challengers sought does not fall under the Civil Service Reform Act cited by the administration.
Barksdale is a senior judge, meaning he has a reduced case load and is no longer on active status at the court. Because he was part of the ruling panel he can participate in the reconsideration with the active judges. Of the 17 judges currently listed as active judges at the 5th Circuit, 12 are appointees of Republican presidents, including six nominated to the court by Trump.
When the case was argued before the three-judge 5th Circuit panel in March, administration lawyers had noted that district judges in a dozen jurisdictions had rejected a challenge to the vaccine requirement for federal workers before Brown ruled.
The administration argued the Constitution gives the president, as the head of the federal workforce, the same authority as the CEO of a private corporation to require that employees be vaccinated.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/27/court-revives-block-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-federal-workers/ | 2022-06-27T19:09:09Z |
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian rocket on Tuesday successfully launched an Iranian satellite into orbit.
The Soyuz rocket lifted off as scheduled at 8:52 a.m. Moscow time (0552 GMT) Tuesday from the Russia-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan.
About nine minutes after the launch, it placed the Iranian satellite called Khayyam into orbit. It’s named after Omar Khayyam, a Persian scientist who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries.
Iran has said the satellite fitted with high-resolution camera will be used for environmental monitoring and will remain fully under its control.
Tehran said no other country will have access to information it gathers and it would be used for civilian purposes only, but there have been allegations that Russia may use it for surveillance of Ukraine amid its military action there.
If it operates successfully, the satellite would give Iran the ability to monitor its archenemy Israel and other countries in the Middle East.
Yuri Borisov, head of Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos, hailed the launch as an “important landmark” in cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.
Iranian state television aired footage of the launch live, noting that the country’s telecommunications minister attended the liftoff in Kazakhstan. Tehran said the satellite will help improve productivity in the agriculture sector, survey water resources, manage natural disasters, confront deforestation and monitor border areas.
Citing Iran’s civilian space agency, state television said the satellite would provide high-resolution surveillance images with a one-meter-per-pixel definition. Western civilian satellites offer around half-a-meter per pixel, while U.S. spy satellites are believed to have even-greater definition.
Iran has both a civilian and military space program, which the U.S. fears could be used to advance its ballistic missile program. However, Iran has seen a series of mishaps and failed satellite launches over recent years. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/russia-successfully-launches-iranian-satellite/ | 2022-08-09T18:02:33Z |
IPSWICH, Mass., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, May 22, 2022, starting at 11:45 AM, a coalition of community members led by Ukrainian American Tanya Marshall and Ukrainian Cultural Center of New England will hold an event "We Stand With Ukraine" to show solidarity and support to people in Ukraine. Approximately 300 people are expected to come to peacefully express solidarity.
We would like to invite the public to join "We Stand with Ukraine" during any of the following events:
11:45 AM - a procession will assemble at the Ipswich Public Library and march along Market street and over the River Walk
12:15 PM - rally at the Hall-Haskell House
The rally will be a celebration of Ukrainian culture, featuring a special LIVE STREAM with friends and family in Ukraine on a big screen TV, speeches from elected officials and the representative of Ukrainian Cultural Center of New England, fundraiser and raffle. All funds raised during the event will go directly to supporting Ukrainians displaced by the war.
Please, join us for this special event and help to draw public attention to this problem.
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LEADING OFF: Cardinals getting playful with pitching staff
By The Associated Press
First, Albert Pujols. Then, Yadier Molina. Anyone else want to pitch for St. Louis this season? First-year manager Oliver Marmol is definitely mixing fun with wins when it comes to who he puts on the mound. Exactly a week after the slugging Pujols made his first pitching appearance in the majors, Molina got his turn Sunday, closing out an 18-4 romp at Pittsburgh. As the perennial Gold Glove catcher got loose, Pujols went behind the plate to catch Molina’s warmup tosses. Both All-Stars allowed four runs in one inning. But St. Louis starter Steven Matz lasted only four pitches before being pulled with stiffness in his left shoulder. Miles Mikolas starts at Busch Stadium as the Cardinals open a two-game series against righty José Berríos and the Toronto Blue Jays. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/22/leading-off-cardinals-getting-playful-with-pitching-staff/ | 2022-05-23T03:25:32Z |
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death toll from a bus accident in central Kenya has risen to 30, police said Monday.
The passenger bus carrying an unknown number of people on Sunday evening fell off a bridge and plunged into a river along a highway from Meru to the capital, Nairobi.
The bus “must have developed brake failure, because it was at a very high speed when the accident happened,” said senior police official Rono Bunei.
Bunei said early Monday that the death toll grew to 30 from 24 overnight, with others hospitalized with injuries.
The accident is the latest in a series of deadly crashes in Kenya — and across the wider East African region — where roads are often narrow and police blame speeding drivers for crashes.
At least 20 passengers were killed on July 8 in a crash along the highway from Nairobi to the coastal city of Mombasa. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/police-death-toll-from-kenya-bus-crash-rises-to-3o/ | 2022-07-25T10:48:10Z |
MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating One Medical (NASDAQ: ONEM) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Amazon.
Click here to learn how to join the action: https://www.ademilaw.com/case/1life-healthcare-inc or call Guri Ademi toll-free at 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Ademi LLP alleges One Medical's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet One Medical holders will receive only $18 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.9 billion, including One Medical's net debt. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for One Medical by imposing a significant penalty if One Medical accepts a superior bid. One Medical insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of One Medical's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for One Medical.
If you own One Medical common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/1life-healthcare-inc.
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DoubleLine Yield Opportunities Fund (the "Fund"), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DLY, has declared a distribution of $0.1167 per share for the month of September 2022. The distribution is subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates set by the Fund's Board of Trustees.
This news release is not for tax reporting purposes. The news release has been issued to announce the amount and timing of the distribution declared by the Board of Trustees. Distributions may include ordinary income, capital gains or return of capital. The amount of distributable income and the tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions are determined at the end of the taxable year. In early 2023, the Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV specifying how the distributions paid by the Fund during the prior calendar year should be characterized for purposes of reporting the distributions on a shareholder's tax return.
The Fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of total return, with an emphasis on current income. DoubleLine believes active asset allocation across a broad range of fixed income sectors with a disciplined approach to risk management offers value-added opportunities for both income and capital growth. The Fund cannot ensure that it will achieve its investment objective, and investing in the Fund involves risks, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or that you may lose part or even all of your investment.
DoubleLine Capital is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. DoubleLine's offices can be reached by telephone at (213) 633-8200 or by e-mail at info@doubleline.com. Media can reach DoubleLine by e-mail at media@doubleline.com. DoubleLine® is a registered trademark of DoubleLine Capital LP.
To read about the DoubleLine Yield Opportunities Fund, please access the Semiannual and Annual Reports, when available, at www.doublelinefunds.com or call 877-DLINE11 (877-354-6311) to receive a copy. Investors should consider the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. An investment in the Fund should not constitute a complete investment program.
This document is not an offer to sell securities or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be any sale or offer of these securities, in any jurisdiction where such sale or offer is not permitted.
Fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.
Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase investors' risk of loss. This risk may be greater for investors expecting to sell their shares in a relatively short period after the completion of the public offering. There are risks associated with investment in the fund.
An investment in the Fund involves certain risks arising from, among other things, the Fund's ability to invest without limit in debt securities that are at the time of investment rated below investment grade or unrated securities judged by DoubleLine to be of comparable quality (a category of investment that includes securities commonly referred to as "high yield" securities or "junk bonds"). Securities of below investment grade quality are regarded as having predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the issuer's capacity to pay interest and to repay principal when due. An investment in the Fund is also subject to the risk of the use of leverage. Investments in debt securities typically decline in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities include additional risks that investors should be aware of including credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund may invest in foreign securities which involve greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. Investments in lower rated and non-rated securities present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher rated securities. Investment strategies may not achieve the desired results due to implementation lag, other timing factors, portfolio management decisions-making, economic or market conditions or other unanticipated factors. In addition, the Fund may invest in other asset classes and investments such as, among others, REITs, credit default swaps, short sales, derivatives and smaller companies which include additional risks. The Fund is a non-diversified, limited term, closed-end management investment company.
This material may include statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Fund, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed herein are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed herein are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and DoubleLine undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. While we have gathered this information from sources believed to be reliable, DoubleLine cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed herein (including any forward-looking statements) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Fund's trading intent. Information included herein is not an indication of the Fund's future portfolio composition.
Distributions include all distribution payments regardless of source and may include net income, capital gains, and/or return of capital (ROC). ROC should not be confused with yield or income. The Fund's Section 19a-1 Notice, if applicable, contains additional distribution composition information and may be obtained by visiting www.doublelinefunds.com. Final determination of a distribution's tax character will be reported on Form 1099 DIV and sent to shareholders. On a tax basis, as of Aug. 31, 2022, the estimated component of the cumulative distribution for the fiscal year to date would include an estimated return of capital of $0.0940 (7%) per share. This amount is an estimate and the actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes may change upon final determination of tax characteristics and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.
Any tax or legal information provided is merely a summary of our understanding and interpretation of some of the current income tax regulations and is not exhaustive. Investors must consult their tax advisor or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation. Neither the Fund nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice.
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Beef. It's What's For Dinner. spotlights meal trends to keep kids fueled and lunch packing easy
DENVER, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As kids head back to school parents everywhere want to make sure their children have everything they need to succeed including nutritious meals to get them through another busy year. Beef. It's What's For Dinner., funded by the Beef Checkoff, has five meal trends to help save time and keep kids happy and fueled.
Bento Boxes
- Even the pickiest of eaters can find something they like with the variety delivered in a bento box. Known for their divided compartments, the Japanese-style lunch boxes make prepping school lunches easy. Fill the different sized compartments with different sides like fruits and vegetables to accompany a kid-friendly entrée like these Personal Beef Pizzas.
Handheld Items
- Back to school often means being on-the-go, so anything you can hold in one hand, like these Saucy Beef Wraps, makes for a great lunch and quick cleanup. As an added bonus, this is the perfect way to use leftovers from the night before to stretch your budget and save on time. And for those afternoon snacks, a handful of this Beef Jerky Trail mix packs in the protein.
Strength for Sports and Extracurriculars
- For many, the day is only halfway done once school is out and after school activities can require a lot of fuel. These Beef, Dark Chocolate and Cherry Power Bites offer a boost of energy to get through the day. Equally important, they can be made in advance and kept on hand for a quick power up between activities.
Experience Other Cultures
- It's easy to feel stuck in a rut at mealtime when you have so much else going on but venturing beyond traditional family favorites and introducing flavors from other cultures and heritages keeps mealtime exciting. Not only are these Korean-inspired Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps kid-friendly, they make trying new foods fun and help everyone learn about different flavors and cultures.
Cook Once, Eat Twice
- Back to school time can be expensive, but dinner doesn't have to be. Recipes like this One Pot Lasagna Pasta give you so many options. Just cook up some extra ground beef to make extra lasagna for later, or use it for Italian Beef & Cheese Calzones. Using ground beef and getting creative with items you might already have in your fridge or pantry is the perfect way to get dinner on the table quickly not just once, but multiple nights with leftovers or planned-overs.
To keep the inspiration going you can find more beefy recipes on BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.
About the Beef Checkoff
The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The Checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.
About NCBA, a Contractor to the Beef Checkoff
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by the Cattlemen's Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The Finals matchup: Celtics vs. Warriors for NBA title
MIAMI (AP) - Somewhere, Gregg Popovich must be pleased.
Ime Udoka and Steve Kerr both played for Popovich with of the San Antonio Spurs, both served as assistant coaches under him, and neither makes any effort to hide the affinity they have for the NBA’s career victory leader.
And now, Udoka and Kerr are about to go head-to-head — in the NBA Finals.
The title matchup is set: It’ll be Udoka and the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics facing Kerr and the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors, a series that begins Thursday night in San Francisco. The teams split their two regular-season meetings, each winning on the other’s home floor.
The Warriors have been waiting for an opponent since this past Thursday after needing only five games to beat Dallas for the West title. The Celtics got there the hard way, winning Game 7 in Miami on Sunday night to capture the East.
“We stayed with it. We believed in each other. We made a commitment on the defensive end,” said Celtics forward Al Horford, who, after 141 playoff games, is headed to the NBA Finals for the first time. “That was the biggest thing, defending.”
For the Celtics, it’s a chance at an 18th NBA championship — which would break the tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history. For the Warriors, it’s a chance at a seventh crown — which would break a tie with the Chicago Bulls for third-most in league history.
It’s also a rematch of the 1964 finals, when Bill Russell and the Celtics topped the Warriors in five games.
“I’ve said it many times: You go to the finals, it’s almost a two-month journey filled with stress and fatigue and everything else,” said Kerr, who gave his team Friday and Saturday off before bringing them back to work Sunday. “So, if you can get a little bit of a break, it’s very meaningful. Hopefully, we can get healthy and have a few days of really good prep and be ready to go on Thursday.”
Golden State won at Boston 111-107 on Dec. 17, behind 30 points from Stephen Curry. The Celtics rolled on Golden State’s home floor in the rematch on March 16, winning 110-88 in the game where Curry injured his foot — and that’s where his regular season ended.
Curry was ready to go for the playoffs. So were the rest of the Warriors. They’re 12-4 in the playoffs, getting through Denver, Memphis and Dallas to get to the title round.
“It all starts with Steph,” Kerr said.
Udoka has a chance to become the 10th coach to win a title in his first season. Eddie Gottlieb (1947 Philadelphia Warriors), Buddy Jeanette (1948 Baltimore Bullets), John Kundla (1949 Minneapolis Lakers), George Senesky (1956 Philadelphia Warriors), Paul Westhead (1980 Los Angeles Lakers), Pat Riley (1982 Los Angeles Lakers), Tyronn Lue (2016 Cleveland Cavaliers) and Nick Nurse (2019 Toronto Raptors) are eight of the coaches who have pulled off the feat.
The other name on that list is Kerr — who did it with Golden State in 2015, the start of this run of greatness from the Warriors. That was the beginning of six finals appearances in eight years, the two exceptions being when injuries and a roster reset kept them from the playoffs in 2020 and 2021.
“You can’t take it for granted,” Curry said after the West title series. “Nothing’s ever guaranteed. We understand how hard it is to win. We’ve said that until we’re blue in the face the last two years. This is definitely special. Proud of everybody that is in that locker room, that came with it all year. Now we have an opportunity to go finish a job.”
Udoka played for Popovich and later was a San Antonio assistant. Kerr played for the Spurs, then assisted Popovich with USA Basketball through last summer’s Tokyo Olympics — when the Americans won a fourth consecutive gold medal.
The Warriors’ Draymond Green was on that Olympic team. So was Boston’s Jayson Tatum. They celebrated winning gold together, and now they’ll try to go through one another to get their fingerprints on the gold trophy that goes to the NBA champions — the Larry O’Brien.
“This is an opportunity that players dream of,” Golden State’s Andrew Wiggins said. “To be put in a position to win it all.”
And if nothing else, a Warriors-Celtics matchup made Green seem prophetic.
After the Warriors won the West, Green visited the TNT broadcast set after the game and was prodded by Shaquille O’Neal to say which team from the then-undecided East title series that he would like to play.
Green began giving a diplomatic answer, saying that both the Heat and Celtics were tough. O’Neal pressed him to be honest, and Green — never shy with words — gave in.
“You’re asking me who I want to play. I’m gonna tell who I think we’re going to play: We’re going to play Boston,” Green said Thursday night. “That’s who we’re going to play.”
He was right.
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Brings Over 25 Years of Finance, Audit, and Digital Transformation Expertise
BELLEVUE, Wash., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, immersive well-being software leader Limeade announced that Lisa Nelson joins Limeade as a new Non-Executive Director of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
"We are delighted to welcome Lisa to the Limeade Board of Directors," says Henry Albrecht, CEO of Limeade. "Lisa has an outstanding track-record, matched by her passion for driving growth, accelerating the digital transformation of work, and managing risk. Lisa's extensive experience will be a tremendous asset as we continue to pioneer well-being and listening as essential to positive employee experiences across industries and geographies."
"Well-being at work is now a baseline expectation of employees," said Lisa Nelson. "Limeade is a true frontrunner in this industry and continues to pave the path forward. I look forward to partnering with Limeade to transform work into a source of positivity, energy, and purpose worldwide."
Nelson currently serves as board director at Astra (NASDAQ: ASTR), Seattle Bank, and DNA Seattle. She brings over 25 years of executive leadership excellence in the software, technology, and financial services sectors. Her experience includes various executive roles at Microsoft, including Co-Founder and Managing Director at M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, and Chief Operating Officer, Global Business Development, as well as roles at Willis Towers Watson in London and Ernst & Young in Australia. Nelson holds a Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration from the University of Washington.
For more information about Limeade, visit www.Limeade.com
Limeade is an immersive employee well-being company that creates healthy employee experiences. Limeade Institute science guides its industry-leading software and its own award-winning culture. Today, millions of users in over 100 countries use Limeade solutions to navigate the future of work. By putting well-being at the heart of the employee experience, Limeade reduces burnout and turnover while increasing well-being and engagement — ultimately elevating business performance. To learn more, visit www.limeade.com (ASX listing: LME).
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TSX.V: DME
U.S. OTC: DMEHF
Frankfurt: QM01
VANCOUVER, BC, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the "Company") (TSXV: DME) (OTC: DMEHF) (Frankfurt: QM01) From the President of the Company.
The Company is pleased to announce that the rig has been released to us and will be mobilized to our Gunnar Dome prospect in Arizona. The intended depth of this well is 4,500'+- and is designed to test all zones to the top Granite Formation. We will be utilizing our same successful drilling procedures, including multiple casing strings designed to protect all zones and the environment. Our geologic modelling suggests that the gas composition should contain high concentrations of nitrogen. At this point, we would anticipate initially running any commercial quantities of helium through the plant currently under construction by GENERON.
The Company feels that since this is a documented domal structure with closure on all sides the well has been situated to take maximum advantage of the trapping mechanisms of the underlying formations.
The helium processing plant construction continues and assembly by GENERON will be shipped to us via our trucking company upon completion. When finished, the plant will be situated on property that the Company currently owns and is not subject to any form of lease agreements. The Company continues to be contacted by numerous entities looking to secure some percentage level of helium from us when we go into production. As of today, other than for the USFCR documents to allow us to get paid the same day as transport, we have not signed any long-term contracts. We have multiple ongoing discussions with company's whom we have signed MDNAs and therefore, will not be making any comments concerning those negotiations or the methodology for pricing. It is our goal to have no account receivables in relation to helium production.
With regards to future hydrogen production, we have signed MDNAs and are actively working to develop a long-term strategy and look forward to having announcements on that sector within the next 30-45 days. This sector by its very nature must be considered as a long-term possible factor for the Company.
The Company was notified by Chevelon Minerals LLC., the owner of the McCauley family minerals, that a company which had previously attempted to lease from the family was making a claim that a valid lease with them was already in play.
The Company, early in its due diligence with Chevelon Minerals LLC., had been advised by the McCauley family that, after the material requirements of this prior lease had not been met, they had restructured their mineral ownership and placed the leases in question into Chevlon Minerals LLC. The representative also stated that they would work with the company in defence of the title and leases that Desert Mountain Energy Corp. has with them. For the record, the Company has paid Chevelon Minerals LLC. in excess of $33,000.00 for the leases it currently has of record which includes the lease under wells 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. is a publicly traded resource company primarily focused on exploration, development and production of helium, hydrogen and noble gases. The Company is primarily looking for elements deemed critical to the renewable energy and high technology industries.
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"Robert Rohlfing"
Robert Rohlfing
Exec Chairman & CEO
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in polices of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward looking statements and information herein include but are not limited to statements regarding the Company's anticipated performance in the future the planned exploration activities, receipt of positive results from drilling, the completion of further drilling and exploration work, and the timing and results of various activities.
Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company and its operations to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include, among others, changes in national and local governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada and the United States; financial risks due to helium prices, operating or technical difficulties in exploration and development activities; risks and hazards and the speculative nature of resource exploration and related development; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and challenges to the Company's title to properties.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the continued operation of the Company's exploration operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company does not intend to, and nor does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.
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