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NEW DELHI (AP) — India began offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all adults on Sunday but limited free shots at government centers to front-line workers and people over age 60.
The doses, which India is calling a “precautionary” shot instead of a booster, are available to people nine months after they receive their second jab, the Health Ministry said in a statement Friday. Those outside the two priority categories will need to pay for the shots at privately run facilities, the ministry said.
Unlike other countries, where many people receive a different vaccine as a booster, most Indians have received the same type — in most cases the AstraZeneca vaccine produced by India’s Serum Institute, the world’s largest vaccine maker. It accounts for nearly 90% of all doses that have been administered in India, even though emergency approvals have been given for eight vaccines.
On Saturday, the Serum Institute of India said it has cut the price of its AstraZeneca vaccine from $7.90 a dose to $2.96 for private hospitals.
India has so far vaccinated about 96% of those aged 15 years and older with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, while about 83% have received both shots, according to official data.
India’s booster program started in January when healthcare and front-line workers along with people over age 60 with health problems were allowed to receive shots.
India has recorded a steep decline in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, with the Health Ministry reporting 1,054 cases in the latest 24 hours. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/india-extends-covid-19-booster-shots-to-all-adults/ | 2022-04-11T06:45:45Z |
Canadian PM Trudeau tests positive for COVID days after meeting with Biden
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time and just days after he met in person with U.S. President Joe Biden.
The announcement came in a tweet Monday in which he urged everyone to get vaccinated. Trudeau said he feels OK and said that’s because he’s been vaccinated.
The positive test comes after he met with U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. Biden took a “family photo” with Trudeau on Friday and met with him on Thursday.
Trudeau also tested positive in January.
The prime minister also had isolated at home in the early months of the pandemic after his wife tested positive.
Canada has one of the world’s highest rates of vaccination against the coronavirus — shots which are primarily designed to keep those who become infected from falling seriously ill.
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HBO has dropped a new trailer for its "Game of Thrones" prequel, "House of the Dragon."
In the trailer, King Viserys Targaryen, played by Paddy Considine, has a premonition.
"The dream... it was clearer than a memory," he says. "And I heard the sound of thundering hooves, splintering shields and ringing swords, and I placed my heir upon the Iron Throne."
"And all the dragons roared as one," he says.
"House of the Dragon" is based on George R.R. Martin's 2018 novel "Fire & Blood" and will cover the events that transpired 200 years before "Game of Thrones." The first season will be comprised of 10 episodes.
"Games of Thrones" aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019.
"House of the Dragon" premieres August 21 on HBO Max, which like CNN is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:15 PM EDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE: IVR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.(1)
Net loss per common share of $3.52 compared to a net loss of $7.18 in Q1 2022
Earnings available for distribution per common share(2) of $1.40 compared to $1.16 in Q1 2022
Common stock dividend of $0.90 per common share, unchanged from Q1 2022
Book value per common share(3) of $16.16 compared to $20.78 at Q1 2022
Economic return(4) of (17.9%) compared to (25.5%) in Q1 2022
Update from John Anzalone, Chief Executive Officer
"During the second quarter, our book value declined as Agency mortgage valuations remained challenged by the acceleration of monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve as it combats the highest rate of inflation in 40 years. In particular, escalating interest rate volatility and increased expectations for asset sales by the Federal Reserve led to sharp underperformance in lower coupon Agency residential mortgage-backed securities ("Agency RMBS"). While our outlook on valuations remains cautious in the near term, we expect the environment for Agency RMBS to improve later this year given the attractiveness of spreads relative to other fixed income sectors and the decline in mortgage origination.
"Given this backdrop, we reduced leverage by 35% during the quarter, taking our debt-to-equity ratio to 3.4x from 5.2x and our economic debt-to-equity ratio(2) to 3.9x from 6.5x. At quarter-end, substantially all of our $4.4 billion investment portfolio, including to-be-announced securities forward contracts ("TBAs"), was invested in Agency RMBS, and we maintained a sizeable balance of unrestricted cash and unencumbered investments totaling $677.1 million.
"Despite the reduction in leverage, earnings available for distribution ("EAD") for the second quarter increased to $1.40 per common share as we expanded our net interest rate margin by rotating our portfolio into higher coupon Agency RMBS that offer a more attractive yield profile. In addition, favorable funding in both repurchase and dollar roll markets continues to support EAD.
"Following the end of the quarter, we have continued to improve our capital structure through repurchases of Series B and Series C Preferred Stock. Since the inception of the repurchase program in May 2022, we have repurchased 5.3 million shares of our Series B and Series C Preferred Stock, representing approximately 30% of our preferred stock outstanding prior to the start of the repurchase program. Further, we continue to evaluate additional investment opportunities to complement our Agency RMBS strategy by expanding our target assets and portfolio diversification."
Key performance indicators for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022 are summarized in the table below.
Financial Summary
Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the second quarter of 2022 was $116.1 million compared to $236.8 million for the first quarter of 2022. The change was primarily driven by a $324.9 million net loss on investments in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a $504.4 million net loss on investments in the first quarter of 2022 and a $181.7 million net gain on derivatives in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a $238.9 million net gain on derivatives in the first quarter of 2022. The Company earned $41.1 million of net interest income in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $44.3 million of net interest income in the first quarter of 2022.
Earnings available for distribution increased to $46.1 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared to $38.1 million for the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to a $9.5 million increase in effective net interest income, partially offset by a $1.5 million decrease in TBA dollar roll income.
Book value per common share for the second quarter of 2022 decreased 22% to $16.16 as escalating inflationary pressures led to increased expectations for tighter monetary policy and elevated market volatility. Agency RMBS valuations were sharply lower for the second consecutive quarter, resulting in the sector's worst first half performance in over 30 years. Book value is estimated to be between $17.01 and $17.71 per common share as of July 31, 2022.
The Company reduced the size of its investment portfolio, including TBAs, by 45% as of June 30, 2022 compared to March 31, 2022 given its expectations that the Federal Reserve's acceleration of monetary policy tightening could result in an increase in market volatility and lower valuations on the Company's holdings. Total average earning assets were $4.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022, down from $7.0 billion in the first quarter of 2022. Total average borrowings were $4.1 billion in the second quarter of 2022, down from $6.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022.
Average net interest rate margin increased 93 basis points to 3.48% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to higher average earning asset yields. Average earning asset yields increased 141 basis points to 3.82% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to the Company's rotation into higher yielding Agency RMBS. The Company's Agency RMBS portfolio consisted primarily of 3.0% to 5.0% coupon 30 year fixed-rate securities as of June 30, 2022. Average cost of funds increased 48 basis points to 0.34% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2022 as the Federal Reserve raised the Federal Funds target rate.
The Company's debt-to-equity ratio was 3.4x as of June 30, 2022 compared to 5.2x as of March 31, 2022, and its economic debt-to-equity ratio was 3.9x as of June 30, 2022 compared to 6.5x as of March 31, 2022. The Company decreased leverage in anticipation of market volatility and lower valuations on the Company's holdings.
Total expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were approximately $7.1 million compared to $7.3 million in the first quarter of 2022. The ratio of annualized total expenses to average stockholders' equity(1) increased to 3.01% in the second quarter of 2022 from 2.57% in the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to the Company's lower average stockholders' equity base.
As previously announced on June 27, 2022, the Company declared a common stock dividend of $0.90 per share paid on July 27, 2022 to its stockholders of record as of July 11, 2022. The Company declared the following dividends on August 2, 2022: a Series B Preferred Stock dividend of $0.4844 per share payable on September 27, 2022 to its stockholders of record as of September 5, 2022 and a Series C Preferred Stock dividend of $0.46875 per share payable on September 27, 2022 to its stockholders of record as of September 5, 2022.
About Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is a real estate investment trust that primarily focuses on investing in, financing and managing mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related assets. Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc., a registered investment adviser and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., a leading independent global investment management firm.
Earnings Call
Members of the investment community and the general public are invited to listen to the Company's earnings conference call on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET, by calling one of the following numbers:
An audio replay will be available until 5:00 pm ET on August 19, 2022 by calling:
888-566-0495 (North America) or 1-203-369-3054 (International)
The presentation slides that will be reviewed during the call will be available on the Company's website at www.invescomortgagecapital.com.
This press release, the related presentation and comments made in the associated conference call, may include statements and information that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Forward-looking statements include our views on the risk positioning of our portfolio, domestic and global market conditions (including the residential and commercial real estate market), the economic and operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the market for our target assets, our financial performance, including our earnings available for distribution, economic return, comprehensive income and changes in our book value, our intention and ability to pay dividends, our ability to continue performance trends, the stability of portfolio yields, interest rates, credit spreads, prepayment trends, financing sources, cost of funds, our leverage and equity allocation. In addition, words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," and future or conditional verbs such as "will," "may," "could," "should," and "would" as well as any other statement that necessarily depends on future events, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, and they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations. We caution investors not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements and urge you to carefully consider the risks identified under the captions "Risk Factors," "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
All written or oral forward-looking statements that we make, or that are attributable to us, are expressly qualified by this cautionary notice. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update the information in any public disclosure if any forward-looking statement later turns out to be inaccurate.
Investor Relations Contact: Jack Bateman, 404-439-3323
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The table below shows the non-GAAP financial measures the Company uses to analyze its operating results and the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in assessing its performance as discussed further below.
The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company's management should be analyzed in conjunction with U.S. GAAP financial measures and should not be considered substitutes for U.S. GAAP financial measures. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of its peer companies.
Earnings Available for Distribution
The Company's business objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its stockholders, primarily through dividends and secondarily through capital appreciation. The Company uses earnings available for distribution as a measure of its investment portfolio's ability to generate income for distribution to common stockholders and to evaluate its progress toward meeting this objective. The Company calculates earnings available for distribution as U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders adjusted for (gain) loss on investments, net; realized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net; unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net; TBA dollar roll income; gain on repurchase and retirement of preferred stock; (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, net and amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps.
By excluding the gains and losses discussed above, the Company believes the presentation of earnings available for distribution provides a consistent measure of operating performance that investors can use to evaluate its results over multiple reporting periods and, to a certain extent, compare to its peer companies. However, because not all of the Company's peer companies use identical operating performance measures, the Company's presentation of earnings available for distribution may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by its peer companies. The Company excludes the impact of gains and losses when calculating earnings available for distribution because (i) when analyzed in conjunction with its U.S. GAAP results, earnings available for distribution provides additional detail of its investment portfolio's earnings capacity and (ii) gains and losses are not accounted for consistently under U.S. GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP, certain gains and losses are reflected in net income whereas other gains and losses are reflected in other comprehensive income. For example, a portion of the Company's mortgage-backed securities are classified as available-for-sale securities, and changes in the valuation of these securities are recorded in other comprehensive income on its condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company elected the fair value option for its mortgage-backed securities purchased on or after September 1, 2016, and changes in the valuation of these securities are recorded in other income (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. In addition, certain gains and losses represent one-time events. The Company may add and has added additional reconciling items to its earnings available for distribution calculation as appropriate. The Company added the gain on repurchase and retirement of preferred stock as a reconciling item to its earnings available for distribution calculation in the second quarter of 2022 because the gain does not represent earnings on its investment portfolio.
To maintain qualification as a REIT, U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that the Company distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income annually, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains. The Company has historically distributed at least 100% of its REIT taxable income. Because the Company views earnings available for distribution as a consistent measure of its investment portfolio's ability to generate income for distribution to common stockholders, earnings available for distribution is one metric, but not the exclusive metric, that the Company's board of directors uses to determine the amount, if any, and the payment date of dividends on common stock. However, earnings available for distribution should not be considered as an indication of the Company's taxable income, a guaranty of its ability to pay dividends or as a proxy for the amount of dividends it may pay, as earnings available for distribution excludes certain items that impact its cash needs.
Earnings available for distribution is an incomplete measure of the Company's financial performance and there are other factors that impact the achievement of the Company's business objective. The Company cautions that earnings available for distribution should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP), or as an indication of the Company's cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP), a measure of the Company's liquidity, or as an indication of amounts available to fund its cash needs.
The table below provides a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders to earnings available for distribution for the following periods:
The table below presents the components of earnings available for distribution:
Effective Interest Expense/Effective Cost of Funds/Effective Net Interest Income/Effective Interest Rate Margin
The Company calculates effective interest expense (and by calculation, effective cost of funds) as U.S. GAAP total interest expense adjusted for contractual net interest income (expense) on its interest rate swaps that is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net and the amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps that is recorded as repurchase agreements interest expense. The Company views its interest rate swaps as an economic hedge against increases in future market interest rates on its floating rate borrowings. The Company adds back the net payments it makes on its interest rate swap agreements to its total U.S. GAAP interest expense because the Company uses interest rate swaps to add stability to interest expense. The Company excludes the amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps from its calculation of effective interest expense because the Company does not consider the amortization a current component of its borrowing costs.
The Company calculates effective net interest income (and by calculation, effective interest rate margin) as U.S. GAAP net interest income adjusted for contractual net interest income (expense) on its interest rate swaps that is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net and amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps that is recorded as repurchase agreements interest expense.
The Company believes the presentation of effective interest expense, effective cost of funds, effective net interest income and effective interest rate margin measures, when considered together with U.S. GAAP financial measures, provides information that is useful to investors in understanding the Company's borrowing costs and operating performance.
The following table reconciles total interest expense to effective interest expense and cost of funds to effective cost of funds for the following periods:
The following table reconciles net interest income to effective net interest income and net interest rate margin to effective interest rate margin for the following periods:
Economic Debt-to-Equity Ratio
The following tables show the allocation of the Company's stockholders' equity to its target assets, the Company's debt-to-equity ratio, and the Company's economic debt-to-equity ratio as of June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022. The Company's debt-to-equity ratio is calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and is the ratio of total debt to total stockholders' equity.
The Company presents an economic debt-to-equity ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure of leverage that considers the impact of the off-balance sheet financing of its investments in TBAs that are accounted for as derivative instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company includes its TBAs at implied cost basis in its measure of leverage because a forward contract to acquire Agency RMBS in the TBA market carries similar risks to Agency RMBS purchased in the cash market and funded with on-balance sheet liabilities. Similarly, a contract for the forward sale of Agency RMBS has substantially the same effect as selling the underlying Agency RMBS and reducing the Company's on-balance sheet funding commitments. The Company believes that presenting its economic debt-to-equity ratio, when considered together with its U.S. GAAP financial measure of debt-to-equity ratio, provides information that is useful to investors in understanding how management evaluates at-risk leverage and gives investors a comparable statistic to those other mortgage REITs who also invest in TBAs and present a similar non-GAAP measure of leverage.
Average Balances
The table below presents information related to the Company's average earning assets, average earning assets yields, average borrowings and average cost of funds for the following periods:
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Joint Council 56 and Teamsters across Kansas are disappointed in Gov. Laura Kelly (D) for signing into law Senate Bill 313, legislation that expands the ability of autonomous vehicles to recklessly operate in the state.
Teamsters have worked for months opposing the measure, calling out the bill's dangerous language that would put future autonomous vehicles on the road without human safety operators present. By signing it into law, Gov. Kelly has allowed Kansas to set a bad precedent that other states could follow.
"This bill was rushed through the legislature over objections from Republicans and Democrats alike," said Daniel Avelyn, Teamsters International Vice President for the Central Region and President of Joint Council 56. "The Teamsters will continue fighting back nationwide against the implementation of any new technology that abandons public safety and destroys good-paying, quality jobs."
Kansas Teamsters built bipartisan opposition to the bill capable of sustaining a gubernatorial veto. The union stressed the need for human safety operators, evidence-based liability dollar amounts, and transparency from autonomous vehicle companies regarding safety and crash data. The Teamsters are urging its bipartisan coalition of Kansas legislators to remain united for public health and good governance in the wake of Gov. Kelly's irresponsible decision.
"We understand that autonomous vehicle technology is progressing, but we are facing a crossroads as a nation," Avelyn said. "This technology can either be implemented responsibly to complement and supplement the work that our members do every day, or it can be done recklessly, risking the lives of our friends and neighbors, and upending the workforce as we know it."
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Former Product Lead for Google Cloud Security Will Accelerate Growth as Business Transformation Continues
ATLANTA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Secureworks® (NASDAQ: SCWX), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced that it has appointed Michael Aiello as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Aiello will play a pivotal role in setting the company's long-term strategic vision to define the next horizon of cybersecurity, accelerating its business transformation and championing customers to deliver enhanced security outcomes. Aiello will report directly into President and CEO, Wendy Thomas.
Aiello has over 20 years' experience in the technology sector. During his career, he has been a driving force for security and data privacy initiatives. He joins Secureworks most recently from HUMAN Security, where he served as Chief Product Officer leading product development and strategy, helping to double the company's growth rate in 2021. Before assuming his role at HUMAN, Aiello led Google Cloud's security, privacy and data protection product areas. Previously, he was Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Goldman Sachs, leading security for the consumer and commercial bank.
"Secureworks has created a platform in Taegis with best-in-class accuracy at an unprecedented scale. The open platform is powered by more than 20 years of real-world-threat data and investigations across thousands of customers. Every day Secureworks helps customers in more than 80 countries defend their business against increasingly sophisticated adversaries. This is an organization where passionate security professionals come to solve real security problems," Mike Aiello, CTO, Secureworks commented. "It is rare to be presented with an opportunity to transform security and empower so many businesses to make better cybersecurity decisions. Combine that with Secureworks' battle-tested team and impressive market momentum, and I believe we have all the ingredients to accelerate our growth trajectory."
"Mike has been at the helm of multiple cutting-edge initiatives at some of the world's most recognized companies, resulting in a deep well of knowledge and experience that our customers, partners and teammates will all benefit from. His forward-thinking, strategic mindset will undoubtedly accelerate our goal to solve security's toughest challenges as a leading innovator in cyber," said Wendy Thomas, President and CEO, Secureworks. "The whole team welcomes Mike, and we look forward to working together to build the next frontier of cybersecurity."
Secureworks (NASDAQ: SCWX) is a global cybersecurity leader that protects customer progress with Secureworks® Taegis™, a cloud-native security analytics platform built on 20+ years of real-world threat intelligence and research, improving customers' ability to detect advanced threats, streamline and collaborate on investigations, and automate the right actions.
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Axsome between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 12, 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, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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House 1/6 panel rejects Justice Department’s transcript request
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is rejecting a request from the Justice Department for access to the committee’s interviews, for now.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the committee’s chairman, said Tuesday that the Justice Department had made the request as part of its ongoing criminal investigation into the attack. But he said it was “premature” for the committee to share its work at this point because the panel’s probe is ongoing.
The Justice Department’s request comes as prosecutors have been issuing subpoenas and seeking interviews with people who had been involved in planning events leading up to the attack on the Capitol last year. The request to the House panel — which has conducted more than 1,000 interviews so far — exemplifies the breadth of the Justice investigation into one of the largest attacks on democracy in American history.
The Justice Department and Attorney General Merrick Garland have faced mounting pressure to prosecute former President Donald Trump since the Jan. 6 House committee laid out an argument for what its members believe could be a viable criminal case against the former president.
The Justice investigation — the largest criminal investigation in U.S. history — has largely focused on prosecuting those who stormed the Capitol, pushing past and beating overwhelmed police officers until they were bloodied and bruised, in an attempt to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win. In the 16 months since the insurrection, more than 800 people have been arrested and around 280 of them have pleaded guilty to a variety of federal charges.
Garland has given no public indication about whether prosecutors might be considering a case against Trump. He has vowed, though, to hold accountable “all January 6th perpetrators, at any level” and said that would include those who were “present that day or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy.”
Thompson said the panel had shared some information with federal, state and local agencies but they could only review it in a specified location — a common government practice with sensitive documents known as an in-camera review. It’s unclear which specific interviews or documents the Justice Department had sought.
“They made a request, and we told them that as a committee, the product was ours, and we’re not giving anyone access to the work product,” Thompson told reporters Tuesday.
“We can’t share it, the document, with them,” Thompson said. “Big difference ... we can’t give them unilateral access.”
The Senate intelligence committee had rejected a similar request as part of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
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LEHI, Utah, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATR) (Nature's Sunshine), a leading natural health and wellness company, celebrates half a century of sharing the healing power of nature with the world.
Founded in April of 1972 by Gene and Kristine Hughes, Nature's Sunshine became the first company to encapsulate herbs. Their simple, innovative idea helped to inspire and create the modern nutritional supplement industry.
With a desire to help others experience nature's power and improve their health, the Hughes soon established advanced quality testing procedures and a tradition of artisanal, small-batch manufacturing to deliver nature's pure, potent nutrients to consumers.
"If you're serious about nutritional supplements and are dedicated to improving lives," said Nature's Sunshine Chief Executive Officer, Terrence Moorehead, "then you have to make your own products. That's the only way you can ensure you're doing everything possible to provide pure, natural products that help your customers improve their well-being. The Hughes family understood this, and their efforts created a legacy that has withstood the test of time."
Since its founding, Nature's Sunshine has strengthened its commitment to quality products and manufacturing with continual improvements to its Spanish Fork, Utah manufacturing facility that have garnered an impressive collection of industry certifications, including cGMP, Kosher, Halal, NSF, TGA, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and USDA Organic certifications.
Under the Hughes' leadership, the company quickly grew and expanded globally across North and South America, Europe and Asia. In the 1990s, Forbes ranked Nature's Sunshine among America's best small businesses, with its highest ranking (#56) coming in 1996.
In 2020, Nature's Sunshine began an extensive, award-winning campaign to modernize the company and become more relevant to today's consumers. This all-encompassing effort included a new business model, an upgraded website, and revitalized packaging and branding, resulting in 10 Stevie Awards from the American Business Awards, including:
- Gold Awards for Website Achievement, Achievement in Management, and Female Executive of the Year
- Silver Awards for Employer of the Year – Health Products and Services, Achievement in Organization Recovery, Brand Renovation of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement
- Bronze Awards for Employer of the Year – Manufacturing, Customer Service Team of the Year, and Best Corporate COVID Response
The company has also earned six Comparably Awards in the past year for:
- Best CEO
- Best Product & Design Team
- Best Operations Tam
- Best Company Culture
- Best Company Happiness
- Best Company Work-Life Balance
And this past March, CEO Today magazine recognized Terrence Moorehead with the 2022 CEO Today Global Award.
"Legacy isn't about the past, it's about the future," said Moorehead. "It's about planting seeds that take root in the hearts and minds of a new generation. And we are proud to carry the Hughes' legacy forward as we write another exciting chapter in our company's story over the next 50 years."
Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to enhancing its efforts to share the healing power of nature with the world with aggressive sustainability and social goals. Having recently published its first-ever ESG report, the company is committed to accomplishing the following goals over the next few years:
- 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2025
- 100% renewable energy at owned manufacturing facilities by 2023
- 0% waste to landfill at all distribution centers by 2023
- 35% reduction in waste at owned manufacturing facilities by 2025
And through its charitable arm, the Impact Foundation—a 501c3 organization—Nature's Sunshine is partnering with others to help at-risk and less fortunate individuals around the globe experience nature's power and discover greater health and opportunity. The company is focused on sharing the healing power of nature with over one million women and children by 2025. Visit www.myimpactfoundation.org to learn more or to make a donation.
Nature's Sunshine Products (NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company, markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products in more than 40 countries. Nature's Sunshine manufactures its products at its state-of-the-art facilities to ensure its products continue to set the standard for the highest quality, safety, and efficacy on the market today. Additional information about the Company can be obtained at its website, www.naturessunshine.com.
Contact:
Alina Freeman
Porter Novelli
(216) 327-0320
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, today announced that it will present at Baird's 2022 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 12:50pm ET.
A live broadcast of the Company's presentation may be found on the Investor Relations section of the Crocs website, investors.crocs.com. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the website for 1 year following the completion of the conference.
About Crocs, Inc.:
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The Company's brands include Crocs and HEYDUDE and its products are sold in more than 85 countries through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. For more information on Crocs, Inc. please visit investors.crocs.com. To learn more about our brands, please visit www.crocs.com or www.heydudeshoesusa.com or follow @Crocs or @heydudeshoes on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Investor Contact:
Cori Lin, Crocs, Inc.
(303) 848-5053
clin@crocs.com
PR Contact:
Melissa Layton, Crocs, Inc.
(303) 848-7885
mlayton@crocs.com
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Stark County road dedicated to Sgt. Vernon Judd, who died in N. Korean prison camp in 1951
BREWSTER ‒ More than 71 years after Army Sgt. Vernon Judd died in a North Korean prison camp, family members and government officials have dedicated a mile stretch of road near his former Sugar Creek Township home in his memory.
About two dozen people gathered Friday afternoon around a brown highway road sign installed at the edge of the front yard of Judd's great niece, Candi Leeman, whose maternal grandmother was Judd's sister. The sign, which is just within the limits on Elton Street SW west of state Route 93 reads, "Army Sgt. Vernon R. Judd Memorial Highway."
Below the sign on a wooden stand is a battlefield cross, which depicts a gun with a soldier's helmet placed into soldier's boots. One side of the stand says, "All gave some. Some gave all." The other side says, "Freedom is not free."
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"It's awesome. It's great for his sacrifice," said Judd's niece, Jennifer Judd, of Perry Township, whose father was Vernon Judd's brother. "People need to know what he went through."
Judd's nephew Ken Judd Jr., said, "This sign will be here long after we're gone."
Jennifer Judd added, "There's a lot of Judds that grew up in this area. There's still Judds in this area. The family will pass this (sign) every day and know. And all the neighbors that know the story. ... It's a great tribute to him."
Lobbying effort to honor Sgt. Vernon Judd
Jennifer Judd said in March 2021 she began to lobby the office of State Rep. Bill Roemer, R-Richfield, to sponsor legislation declaring a mile of Elton Street SW a memorial highway to honor her uncle. Roemer under the district map that ends this year represents Sugar Creek Township.
Her effort began about two years after her uncle's remains were returned in 2019 with that of 54 other lost service members from the Korean War as part of an agreement with North Korea. Roemer's memorial highway language was incorporated into a larger bill, House Bill 291, designating several memorial highways. The Ohio General Assembly approved the bill into law in April. It took effect in late July.
Under the language of the bill, the half-mile stretch of Elton west of Muffly Avenue and the half-mile stretch of Elton Street SW east of Muffly Avenue is now Army Sgt. Vernon R. Judd Memorial Highway. Workers for the Stark County Engineer's office also installed a second memorial highway sign in Sugar Creek Township honoring Vernon Judd on Elton Street about a half mile west of Muffly facing west by the eastbound lane.
Family members say that sign is on the other side of Elton from the home of a great-nephew of Sgt. Judd. The other sign in Candi Leeman's yard is by the westbound lane of Elton about a half mile east of Muffly.
Judd grew up in a home on Muffly south of Elton Street in the unincorporated community of Elton in Sugar Creek Township. The area is in Amish Country and several Amish buggies passed Judd's highway sign during Friday's dedication.
Roemer; state Sen. Kristina Roegner, R-Hudson, who also represents Sugar Creek Township until the end of this year; Brewster Council Member David Godwin; Sugar Creek Township Trustee William Burtt and Brewster Clerk-Treasurer Kris King were among the officials who attended.
Roemer distributed 16-inch-by-6-inch replicas of the Judd memorial highway signs to family members who had bought them from the Ohio Department of Transportation.
According to a Ohio Legislative Service Commission fiscal note, each set of two memorial highway signs costs the state $500 and don't typically need to be replaced for 12 to 15 years. Because Elton Street SW is a Stark County road, the Stark County's engineer's office erected the signs.
Reach Robert at robert.wang@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @rwangREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/09/03/army-sgt-vernon-judd-honored-with-road-dedication-in-brewster/65466970007/ | 2022-09-03T02:17:35Z |
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 5:40PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
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- OpenBlue Pioneers award highlights visionary leaders taking the digital leap
- Johnson Controls OpenBlue technology enables companies to transform and future-proof their building estates into smart, healthy and sustainable spaces
- Reinforces Johnson Controls commitment to reduce carbon emissions while increasing health, equity and economic prosperity for customers and communities
CORK, Ireland, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the first winners of a new buildings' innovation award called OpenBlue Pioneers. Each OpenBlue Pioneer has proven instrumental in driving the future of smart, healthy and sustainable buildings; innovating with Johnson Controls AI-enabled OpenBlue technology to transform their spaces, businesses and communities. In recognition, the winners have each been awarded a Blueprint of the Future Industry Award which recognizes outstanding examples of visionary thinking and digital transformation.
The first recipients of the OpenBlue Pioneers award demonstrate global ambition across sectors:
- BEEAH Headquarters, pioneering the path for offices of the future towards one of the world's smartest workplaces
The BEEAH Headquarters, based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is a remarkable example of what can be achieved with visionary thinking. Featuring intelligent edge systems and software designed to optimize energy efficiency, the building is the first fully AI-integrated building in the Middle East. It is equipped to be net zero and operates to LEED platinum standards. Employees and visitors experience seamless interaction with the building at all times through OpenBlue Companion. Features include advanced facial recognition for seamless movement between spaces, frictionless access to promote the health and safety of employees, comfort control and intelligent concierge services to support day-to-day tasks. The building and its technologies manifest sustainability and digitalisation, BEEAH Group's twin pillared strategy to pioneer a sustainable quality of life for all. - Chase Center enhances fans` health, comfort, and safety through one intelligent platform
The Chase Center, based in San Francisco, California, USA is a state-of-the-art, future focused LEED Gold certified sports and entertainment center. Partnering with Johnson Controls, the Chase Center optimizes the digital capabilities of its equipment, systems and connected technologies through Metasys building automation system, communicating data in real time and powering smart building decisions as well as reducing energy and the arena's carbon footprint. The connected suite of solutions included in the OpenBlue Healthy Buildings offerings enhance fan health, comfort and safety. - The village of Patchogue is setting the gold standard for community revitalization
The visionary village of Patchogue, located on Long Island, New York, USA is preserving a green tomorrow for future generations with smart environmental solutions. Showcasing a future-focused mindset and a passion to preserve natural resources, improve quality of life, and protect the ecosystem, the village of Patchogue will save $8.2 million in the next 25 years through Johnson Controls energy efficient upgrades to HVAC, lighting, and temperature control systems. - The Powerhouse Alliance: the world's northernmost net energy-positive building
Powerhouse Brattørkaia in Trondheim, Norway is a true model for transformational design and development worldwide. As the most net energy-positive building in the northern hemisphere, it sets a new standard for buildings by focusing on environmental considerations and reducing its carbon footprint. Powerhouse, a Norwegian collaboration set up to drive innovation in energy, collaborated with Johnson Controls to build a net energy-positive smart building - that is, a building that produces more energy than it consumes. - Colorado State University Pueblo becomes first campus in Colorado to reach "net zero electricity" with solar power
Through its visionary thinking, Colorado State University Pueblo has become greener, more independent, and more resilient. This pioneering campus is leading the industry in sustainability and energy consumption and has far exceeded three of the four greening government goals. Powered by a 23-acre solar farm with battery storage that supplies 12M kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, they are the first campus in Colorado to reach net zero electricity for all the academic facilities. Collaborating with Johnson Controls they have created the net zero campus of the future: a sustainable, energy efficient and healthy environment that minimizes energy costs for the next two decades and passes these savings on to their students and the community.
"The recognition of our first OpenBlue Pioneers casts a spotlight on some incredible businesses and organizations demonstrating outstanding leadership in transforming buildings globally. What they prove is that a concerted focus on decarbonization, electrification, efficiency and digitization can deliver net zero buildings, alongside communities that are smarter, safer, more sustainable and affordable", said Rodney Clark, vice president and chief commercial officer at Johnson Controls. "This first group of OpenBlue Pioneers will be followed by many more as the momentum for the digital transformation of the built environment accelerates. It also proves that doing the right thing can be exactly the same as doing the sensible thing from a business perspective."
Johnson Controls and OpenBlue Pioneers are bound together by a common aspiration: innovation. These awards recognize the company's visionary customers and the incredible outcomes they are achieving in digital transformation. Johnson Controls acknowledge their courage to transform built environments by delivering the blueprint of the future in healthy, safe, and sustainable buildings.
To learn more about OpenBlue Pioneers, please visit: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/openblue/openblue-pioneers
To read more about Johnson Controls commitment to sustainability, please visit: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/corporate-sustainability/environment
About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
Building on a proud history of more than 135 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.
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Two arrested after early-morning Topeka break in
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two suspects were arrested early Wednesday morning after breaking into an occupied apartment.
The Topeka Police Department tells 13 NEWS that early Wednesday morning, Aug. 17, officers were called to the 700 block of SW Fairlawn Rd. with reports of a disturbance.
When officers arrived, it was reported to them that both Shelbie Marie Harmony-Lassen, 28, and Joshua Michael Long, 26, had burglarized an apartment that had been occupied by residents at the time.
TPD said both suspects left the scene in one vehicle, which was found a short time later.
Harmony-Lassen was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections for aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property and criminal trespass.
Long was booked into jail on aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, criminal possession of a weapon, possession of stolen property, criminal damage to property, and transport of an open container of liquor.
Both remain behind bars on no bond.
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There have been other stories about fertility doctors who abused their positions, and even a short-lived Fox drama built around the idea. Condensed into a documentary premiering on Netflix, "Our Father" captures the pain and betrayal associated with that, while diluting the message by shooting and scoring the production using horror-movie conventions.
Employing dramatic recreations in subtle but manipulative ways, the film methodically breaks down the actions of Dr. Donald Cline, an Indiana fertility specialist who lied to his patients by using his own sperm to inseminate dozens of them.
The availability of DNA testing allowed those who gradually began to learn the truth to seek out information regarding others, conducting what amounted to a private investigation because of the inability or reluctance of local officials to take action against Cline, who was, outwardly, a pillar of the community.
Those events were set in motion by Jacoba Ballard, who was understandably shocked to discover that DNA showed she had several half-siblings. Director Lucie Jourdan proceeds from there to speak with others, including parents, children and associates of Cline -- who say they had "no idea" what was happening -- exploring everything from their dumbfounded reactions to the mechanics of how the doctor could have gotten away with the practice for so long.
The production notes describe that as "an unimaginable breach of trust," a message that comes through loud and clear. But the film becomes murkier in seeking to identify motives for Cline's actions, either in his personality or religious beliefs, while relying upon creepy music and camera angles to unnecessarily embellish the material. (The fact that horror-movie factory Blumhouse is behind the project is unfortunately evident.)
As noted, Cline isn't the only fertility specialist to be accused of doing this, with the HBO documentary "Baby God" encompassing a similar story about a Las Vegas doctor. It's nonetheless remarkable hearing one of the children discuss finding out about being connected to Cline by watching an episode of "Dr. Phil."
Netflix has enjoyed its share of success with similarly themed and executed fare, "The Tinder Swindler" being a recent example. The popularity of the true-crime genre, however, frequently comes with a slimy tilt toward pandering to baser instincts, which is the case here.
The sense of violation that this story entails is almost palpable, and "Our Father" certainly conveys that. If only the filmmakers had trusted the audience enough to present it in a more unadorned manner.
"Our Father" premieres May 11 on Netflix.
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), a cross-border e-commerce platform that delivers products directly to consumers around the world, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter and First Half 2022 Financial Highlights
Mr. Jian He, Chief Executive Officer of LightInTheBox, commented, "We delivered a solid financial performance in the second quarter of 2022, despite challenges caused by macro headwinds including the COVID resurgence in China, soft consumer sentiment globally and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Our top line increased 8.3% year-over-year, returning to growth, while our loss significantly narrowed on a sequential basis due to improvements in our product mix and operating efficiency. During these difficult times, we have proved ourselves as a trusted platform with strong track record, receiving continued support from our long-term partners. Although uncertainties are still ahead of us, we will continue to improve our operational efficiency and customer experience. We have seen definite improvements in our supply chain and logistics, and we are confident of maintaining revenue growth momentum in the second half of 2022."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues increased by 8.3% year-over-year to $132.4 million from $122.2 million in the same quarter of 2021. Revenues generated from product sales were $129.8 million, compared with $119.3 million in the same quarter of 2021. Revenues from services and others were $2.6 million, compared with $2.9 million in the same quarter of 2021. Included in product sales, revenues from apparel increased by 44.4% to $108.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with $75.3 million in the same quarter of 2021. Revenues from apparel represented 82.1% of total revenues in the second quarter of 2022, and 61.6% in the same quarter of 2021.
Total cost of revenues was $59.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with $65.1 million in the same quarter of 2021. Cost for product sales was $58.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with $64.0 million in the same quarter of 2021. Cost for services and others was $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with $1.1 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Gross profit in the second quarter of 2022 was $73.2 million, compared with $57.1 million in the same quarter of 2021. Gross margin was 55.3% in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 46.8% in the same quarter of 2021. The increase in gross margin was a result of the Company's continuous efforts to optimize our product mix.
Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $75.6 million, compared with $60.6 million in the same quarter of 2021
- Fulfillment expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $7.8 million, compared with $7.6 million in the same quarter of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, fulfillment expenses were 5.9% in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 6.2% in the same quarter of 2021 and 7.3% in the first quarter of 2022.
- Selling and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $58.2 million, compared with $43.5 million in the same quarter of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses were 44.0% for the second quarter of 2022, compared with 35.6% in the same quarter of 2021 and 41.6% in the first quarter of 2022.
- G&A expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $9.7 million, compared with $9.5 million in the same quarter of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, G&A expenses were 7.3% for the second quarter of 2022, compared with 7.8% in the same quarter of 2021 and 8.6% in the first quarter of 2022. Included in G&A expenses, R&D expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $4.7 million, compared with $5.1 million in the same quarter of 2021 and $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2022.
Loss from operations was $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with $3.5 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Other income, net in the second quarter of 2022 was $0.1 million, compared with other income, net of $17.2 million in the same quarter of 2021. Included in other income, net in the second quarter of 2021, $17.1 million was derived from change in fair value on our equity investment. The gain in fair value change on our equity investment, after respective income tax of $4.2 million, was $12.9 million.
Net loss was $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with net income of $9.5 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Net loss per American Depository Share ("ADS") was $0.02 in the second quarter of 2022, compared with net income per ADS of $0.08 in the same quarter of 2021. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares. The diluted net loss per ADS in the second quarter of 2022 was $0.02, compared with the diluted net income per ADS of $0.08 in the same quarter of 2021.
In the second quarter of 2022, the Company's basic weighted average number of ADSs used in computing the net income per ADS was 113,070,465.
Adjusted EBITDA, which represents (loss) / income from operations before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses, was negative $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with income of $14.5 million in the same quarter of 2021.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $65.7 million, compared with $59.6 million as of December 31, 2021.
First Half 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues decreased 3.5% year-over-year to $226.1 million from $234.2 million in the same half of 2021. Revenues generated from product sales were $221.2 million, compared with $228.7 million in the same half of 2021. Revenues from services and others were $4.9 million, compared with $5.5 million in the same half of 2021. Included in product sales, revenues from apparel increased by 30.9% to $175.9 million in the first half of 2022, compared with $134.4 million in the same half of 2021. Revenues from apparel represented 77.8% of total revenues in the first half of 2021, and 57.4% in the same half of 2021.
Total cost of revenues was $105.5 million in the first half of 2022, compared with $124.8 million in the same half of 2021. Cost for product sales was $103.3 million in the first half of 2022, compared with $123.0 million in the same half of 2021. Cost for services and others was $2.2 million in the first half of 2022, compared with $1.8 million in the same half of 2021.
Gross profit in the first half of 2022 was $120.7 million, compared with $109.4 million in the same half of 2021. Gross margin was 53.4% in the first half of 2022, compared with 46.7% in the same half of 2021. The increase in gross margin was a result of the Company's continuous efforts to drive revenues from product categories with higher margins.
Total operating expenses in the first half of 2022 were $129.5 million, compared with $111.5 million in the same half of 2021.
- Fulfillment expenses in the first half of 2022 were $14.6 million, compared with $14.9 million in the same half of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, fulfillment expenses were 6.5% in the first half of 2022, compared with 6.3% in the same half of 2021.
- Selling and marketing expenses in the first half of 2022 were $97.3 million, compared with $79.1 million in the same half of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses were 43.0% for the first half of 2022, compared with 33.8% in the same half of 2021.
- G&A expenses in the first half of 2022 were $17.7 million, compared with $17.9 million in the same half of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, G&A expenses were 7.8% for the first half of 2022, compared with 7.6% in the same half of 2021. Included in G&A expenses, R&D expenses in the first half of 2022 were $9.3 million, compared with $10.0 million in the same half of 2021.
Loss from operations was $8.9 million in the first half of 2022, compared with $2.1 million in the same half of 2021.
Other income, net was $0.9 million in the first half of 2022, compared with $17.2 million in the same half of 2021. Included in other income, net, change in fair value on our equity investment was $0.8 million in the first half of 2022, compared with $17.1 million in the same half of 2021. The gain in fair value change on our equity investment, after respective income tax of $nil, was $0.8 million in the first half of 2022, compared with $12.9 million after respective income tax of $4.2 million in the same half of 2021.
Net loss was $7.9 million in the first half of 2022, compared with net income of $10.9 million in the same half of 2021.
Net loss per American Depository Share ("ADS") was $0.07 in the first half of 2022, compared with net income per ADS of $0.10 in the same half of 2021. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares. The diluted net loss per ADS for the first half of 2022 was $0.07, compared with the diluted net income per ADS of $0.09 in the same half of 2021.
In the first half of 2022, the Company's basic weighted average number of ADSs used in computing the net income per ADS was 113,062,096.
Adjusted EBITDA, which represents (loss) / income from operations before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses, was negative $6.1 million in the first half of 2022, compared with income of $16.8 million in the same half of 2021.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use the following non-GAAP financial measures to help evaluate our operating performance:
"Adjusted EBITDA" represents income from operations before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses. Although other companies may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently or not present it at all, we believe that the adjusted EBITDA helps to identify underlying trends in our operating results, and facilitate investors' understanding of the past performance and future prospect.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on September 6, 2022 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day).
Preregistration Information
Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10024891-4mlfy6f.html. Once preregistration has been completed, participants will receive dial-in numbers, an event passcode, and a unique access PIN.
To join the conference, simply dial the number in the calendar invite you receive after preregistering, enter the event passcode followed by your unique access PIN, and you will be joined to the conference instantly.
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through September 14, 2022. The dial-in details are:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at http://ir.lightinthebox.com.
About LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.
LightInTheBox is a cross-border e-commerce platform that delivers products directly to consumers around the world. The Company offers customers a convenient way to shop for a wide selection of products at attractive prices through its www.lightinthebox.com, www.miniinthebox.com, www.ezbuy.sg and other websites and mobile applications, which are available in 25 major languages and cover more than 140 countries.
For more information, please visit www.lightinthebox.com.
Investor Relations Contact
Christensen
Ms. Xiaoyan Su
Tel: +86 (10) 5900 1548
Email: ir@lightinthebox.com
OR
Christensen
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Tel: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
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SOURCE LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/lightinthebox-reports-second-quarter-2022-financial-results/ | 2022-09-06T11:34:11Z |
TITUSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — NASA’s first attempt to launch Artemis I, the first mission in the program that will eventually send humans back to the moon, was scrubbed Monday morning after several hours of technical difficulties.
NASA’s Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the agency’s most powerful rocket to date, were scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida during a two-hour launch window that opened at 8:33 a.m. ET. The launch countdown was put on hold at T-40 minutes around 7:30 a.m., and the attempt was eventually scrubbed at 8:34 a.m. by the launch director.
Before the scrub, teams had spent most of the morning troubleshooting different issues leading up to the launch window. The first hiccup happened just after 1 a.m. ET when the launch team had to press pause on loading propellant into the rocket due to weather. Propellant loading eventually got underway, but just before 4 a.m., NASA engineers had to troubleshoot another issue with a liquid hydrogen leak.
An engine conditioning issue was the problem that eventually halted the countdown and forced NASA to scrub the launch attempt.
“Launch controllers condition the engines by increasing pressure on the core stage tanks to bleed some of the cryogenic propellant to the engines to get them to the proper temperature range to start them. Engine 3 is not properly being conditioned through the bleed process, and engineers are troubleshooting,” NASA said around 6:30 a.m. “Teams also are assessing what appears to be a crack in the thermal protection system material on one of the flanges on the core stage.”
NASA confirmed after the scrub that both the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft were in “safe and stable configuration.”
What happens next?
NASA engineers are still gathering data on what went wrong during Monday morning’s launch attempt and will have to determine whether or not the problems can be resolved before the next launch window.
NASA’s earliest backup opportunity is Friday, Sept. 2 at 12:48 p.m. ET. That launch window is also two hours long but the mission would be shortened to 39 days instead of 42. NASA could also launch Monday, Sept. 5 between 5:12 p.m. ET and 6:32 p.m. ET. A launch in that window would lead to a 42-day mission.
Once Artemis I lifts off, the mission will travel a total of about 1.3 million miles.
What is Artemis?
Launch Pad 39B, the pad that Artemis I will launch from, is the same pad Apollo 10 launched from. The Apollo program was the last time humans stepped foot on the moon, more than 50 years ago. In Greek mythology, Artemis is the twin sister of Apollo.
Under the Artemis program, NASA plans to land the first woman and the first person of color on the moon. NASA is looking to establish a long-term presence on the lunar surface and use what is learned to eventually send astronauts to Mars.
Artemis I is NASA’s first step when it comes to achieving those goals. It will launch the agency’s SLS rocket – also called the mega moon rocket – and send the Orion spacecraft on a test flight around the moon. The SLS rocket and Orion, along with the ground systems at Kennedy Space Center, make up NASA’s deep space exploration system.
Artemis I is an uncrewed mission, meaning there will be no humans on the flight. NASA calls it “the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to build a long-term human presence at the moon for decades to come.”
“The mission will demonstrate the performance of the SLS rocket and test Orion’s capabilities over the course of about six weeks as it travels about 40,000 miles beyond the moon and back to Earth,” NASA explained.
The SLS rocket is described by NASA as the world’s most powerful rocket. According to the agency, it is the only rocket that can currently send the Orion spacecraft to the moon safely.
“SLS is designed specifically for deep space missions with humans and will send the Orion spacecraft to the moon, which is nearly 1,000 times farther than where the International Space Station resides in low-Earth orbit,” NASA said. “The rocket will provide the power to help Orion reach a speed of 22,600 mph, to escape the pull of Earth’s gravity [and] send the spacecraft to the moon.”
Orion, the spacecraft that will launch atop the SLS rocket, was designed to carry humans to deep space, according to NASA. The agency says it was “specifically designed to sustain humans hundreds of thousands of miles from home.”
Artemis I is the first “integrated test” of NASA’s deep space exploration system. On its website, NASA explains that the main goals of the mission are to “demonstrate Orion’s systems in a spaceflight environment” and to “ensure a safe re-entry, descent, splashdown and recovery.”
This will help when it comes to future missions, including Artemis II which will be the program’s first crewed flight around the moon. | https://cw33.com/news/artemis-i-launch-attempt-scrubbed-what-happens-next/ | 2022-08-29T15:39:08Z |
TAIPEI, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoSky AI announced today the completion of a seed funding round led by 500 Global, a leading venture capital firm. Investors in this round also include the Co-Founder & CEO of ThunderCore, Chris Wang, as well as Xchange Taiwan. With the funding in hand, GoSky AI will continue to promote product innovation while expanding internationally.
The World's Unique App on Social Platforms. Build Brand's Membership System Within Just One Hour
A leading social membership system company from Taiwan, GoSky AI was founded in 2018. It started from Taiwan and has established footprints in Canada, Thailand and Vietnam. By using GoSky AI's social CRM, brands are able to convert their social media followers on Facebook and Instagram into members in just 3 seconds; same as developing brands' own app on fan pages.
According to Forbes magazine, over 90% of people prefer not to download mobile apps, providing evidence that apps are no longer the best channel for brands to manage their members. As reported by global IT research and consulting firm Gartner, 80% of brands would prefer to message customers on third-party platforms rather than Apps in the next three years. GoSky AI recommends a no coding social membership system that can be set up on social platforms in less than one hour through GoSky AI SaaS service. The social membership system not only replaces traditional Apps but also is the most lightweight digital marketing tool to convert social media traffic into sales. It provides brands with the most effective membership economic solution.
GoSky Social CRM draws on marketing technology (MarTech) and first-hand data to optimize business models for brands and effectively guides the whole process from social interaction to an in-depth relationship whereby brands convert social media followers into lifetime members.
Over 90% Conversion Rates. GoSky AI Vitalizes Membership Economy and Helps Brands Connect with Web3 Easily.
According to Meta, more than 1 billion users communicate with companies via social messaging every week. Brands receive 2 times of conversational value and 5 times in profit. With specialization in food and beverage services, sports, new media, eCommerce, entertainment, retail and consumer goods industries, GoSky Social CRM has helped brands in these sectors raise their conversion rate to over 90%, with an average interaction cost of less than USD $0.014, saving brands' over 20 times budget. In 2021, GoSky AI in cooperation with its brand partners, tallied 11 million social users who interacted with brands amid several hundred million conversations. GoSky Social CRM initiates conversations with consumers via a chatbot and rapidly converts social media followers into paying customers through the proprietary Loyal CRM system while enhancing the lifetime value of existing users, helping brands expand their loyal member base and bolster the membership economy by creating a closed loop social ecosystem.
Many known brands have recently announced plans to add NFTs (non-fungible tokens) as one of their membership benefits. In response to the global trend towards NFTs, GoSky AI plans to further increase the benefits of the membership economy for brands by combining GoSky Social CRM with NFTs. Brand expects to strengthen members' loyalty, provide exclusive experiences and enhance member interactions. Furthermore, GoSky AI provides brands to create NFT utilities by offering exclusive points and member benefits. GoSky AI helps brands to connect with their members deeply, transform through Martech and connect with the Web3 era easily.
Chris Wang, Co-Founder & CEO of ThunderCore, also states GoSky AI has potential to help brand, KOLs (key opinion leader), and professional sports teams to digitally transform to the Web 3 world by issuing NFTs and tokens to fans. Meanwhile, providing cryptocurrency wallet within Facebook Messenger without worrying about paying the Gas Fee or adopting new softwares would allow the general public to hold NFT easily. These technologies make Web3 popularized and provide better user experiences.
GoSky AI Furthers the Implementation of Two Key Strategies On Global Roadmap While Continuing to Drive Social Innovation through Technology
"Over the past few years, with GoSky Social CRM, we have achieved multiple important milestones in terms of facilitating digital transformation for corporate brands, helping them monetize social traffic, and providing them with a diverse range of complete MarTech solutions," said GoSky AI Co-Founder and CEO Fash Chang. "Messenger delivers 3.5 times more business outcomes from communications for brands than SMS and 20 times more such outcomes than Email. It has become essential for corporate brands to accelerate the development of conversational commerce and the membership economy by building connections with consumers."
"As a next step, GoSky AI plans to further its international expansion strategy and continue to empower brands to connect with Web3 in tandem with fulfilling the deep commitment to existing markets, with the aim of building a new international roadmap," added Mr. Chang. "By leveraging data to create a positive impact on society, we help brands to optimize business decisions while explore new MarTech opportunities."
"GoSky AI was part of the first batch of 500 Global Accelerator Taiwan with TTA, and we saw first hand how quickly the team has moved to build its impressive technology. We believe the team has the potential to conquer global markets," said Shawn Chu, Principal at 500 Global.
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PLEASANTON, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheetah, the fast-growing, sustainability-focused, and technology-driven restaurant supplier announces a major milestone in its growth plan to become the leading distributor of choice for independent restaurants and artisanal suppliers with the conclusion of this triple acquisition transaction.
This is the beginning of an effort to build one of the largest local and specialty, product-driven food distribution companies in the country by identifying the best independent & artisanal food distributors to become a part of Cheetah's nationwide expansion. These acquisitions further solidify Cheetah's plan to continue to provide the local community of independent restaurants in any market, the same attention and customer experience of dealing with a smaller family-owned distributor, but with the more robust buying power and capabilities of a tech-enabled, national firm. This week, Palo Alto Foods, Esteson, and Joseph Martin Foods became a part of Cheetah's vision. Cheetah identified these businesses and their founders as phenomenal enterprises with rich history and values, perfectly aligning with the company's mission.
Na'ama Moran, CEO, and Co-Founder of Cheetah states, "We couldn't be more excited to bring these amazing businesses and teams into our family. The foodservice industry, post-pandemic, is an increasingly difficult landscape to navigate, but independent restaurants are still the lifeline of the foodservice industry. We found a path to partner with dedicated family-owned businesses to create a scalable, increasingly efficient business that strengthens the breadth of our product catalog, the capabilities of our now broader team, and enhances the customer experience for the entire Cheetah family of restaurant customers." She adds, "It's critical to note that the storied history of these businesses won't disappear, they become celebrated and part of a combined story of a growing company that recognizes the generations of effort that go into creating companies like these."
Paul Jensen, CEO of Palo Alto Foods, considered a pioneer in the adoption and celebration of organic products, shares that, "This is such an exciting and important time in the history of our company. This is a business my father owned when we were just selling eggs. Forty-one years ago as children, my brother Eric and I worked side by side with him before eventually taking over the company. I can remember the landscape of Silicon Valley in a very different way. We've been fortunate to successfully grow with our customers such as Google, Pixar, and Stanford Hospital, over the years. We are ecstatic about taking the history and lineage of Palo Alto Foods and weaving it into Cheetah's vision. The technology tools and infrastructure Cheetah has developed will only make our customers happier and I'm looking forward to where we can take this together."
Jim & Cathy Tsiboukis have a similar story; Cathy's Father Harold Estes founded Esteson in 1952 and was largely in the egg business, supplying the Bay Area's best bakeries. Cathy had been working there since she was 12 years old. In 1979, when her father passed away, she and her husband Jim took the reins of the company. She remembers growing up with conversations around the kitchen table talking about the real origins of farm-to-table. These days conversations start around importing the finest olive oil, and Greek wines, and when the latest import shipment would arrive. Her husband Jim's dedication to the business shows in his work schedule, starting his day at 10pm in the office and finishing at 9am. Jim adds some color to that, "When our customers are going to sleep, Greece is just waking up, and that's when I need to be at my prime." The family's hand-crafted line of Estia products, a line of thoughtfully curated and imported premium Mediterranean products, will become a staple in the Cheetah catalog and will be available to the entire family of customers, especially those in the Mediterranean category. Cathy adds, "This company represents generations of love, care, and dedication. It's important to know that the relationships that made us successful will continue in our new partnership with Cheetah. They view our customers the same way we do, as the heart of our business."
Cheetah's Marketplace and Last-Mile Logistics platforms are focused on local, artisanal, and specialty products, accessible with the ease of an Amazon-like shopping experience. The company's commitment to pricing transparency is oddly unique in the food distribution industry. Cheetah's commitment to making sure all customers receive the same fair price, regardless of their size or negotiating skills, has been paramount to the company's growth. Cheetah's Marketplace is giving smaller, artisanal vendors a major platform for last-mile distribution, changing the way restaurants have access to unique, local, products. This platform fits perfectly with giving greater access to the customers of Palo Alto Foods, Esteson, and Joseph Martin. Looking forward, Cheetah has committed itself to becoming the sustainability leader in foodservice distribution. Major efforts are underway to create a truly sustainable company that fits with the needs and demands of today's restaurants and restaurant customers.
While details of each transaction are confidential, they are structured so that all parties are keenly aligned in the company's success through a substantial equity component. A success for the ever-growing Cheetah, is a success for the families and individuals that made Esteson, Palo Alto Foods, and Joseph Martin evergreen brands in the Bay Area for decades. Nearly 100% of the staff of all three companies will be part of Cheetah moving forward.
For more information on Cheetah please contact press@gocheetah.com.
For independent, like-minded distributors interested in contacting Cheetah's Mergers and Acquisitions team please reach out to daniel.cerda@gocheetah.com.
Cheetah (www.gocheetah.com) is a tech-enabled platform designed for independent restaurants to order wholesale foods and supplies for next-day delivery. Cheetah delivered its first orders in 2015 and has grown to become the foodservice distributor that thousands of restaurants rely on for everything they need to run their business. Cheetah is founded and run by food industry veterans, supply chain and logistics experts, chefs, engineers, and data scientists who have come together in their mission to empower restaurateurs and help their business thrive.
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(NEXSTAR) – A massive cloud of Sahara Desert dust particles is affecting air quality in the Gulf of Mexico and southern U.S. Monday after traveling thousands of miles over the Atlantic Ocean from Africa.
The phenomenon isn’t unusual for May, June and early July, when thick dust plumes often show up in satellite images as milky, atmospheric swathes.
The Saharan dust usually travels about a mile above the surface of the Atlantic in a 2 to 2.5-mile-thick layer of very dry, dusty air, according to Dr. Jason Dunion, a University of Miami Hurricane researcher.
While much of the dust usually remains well above the ground, some dense plumes may cause ground-level air quality issues and cause irritation, especially for those with pre-existing respiratory problems.
In Central Texas, for example, the air quality is projected to drop down to the upper range of the “moderate” category from Monday through Friday. The dust may cause health concerns for a small number of unusually-sensitive people, Nexstar’s KXAN reports, and the elderly and very young are urged to limit their outdoor time.
While low concentrations of dust are already overhead, higher amounts will move in Wednesday night and peak by Thursday before quickly mixing out of the air just in time for the weekend.
In New Orleans, where “feels like temperatures” are expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees Monday, the air quality fell to levels deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups as the dust moves in.
In the tropics, the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a disturbance in the Caribbean. The NHC gives the system a 30 percent chance of formation over the next 5 days as it slowly moves northwest toward the Yucatan Peninsula.
Along with acting as a natural fertilizer for many plants and ocean ecosystems, Saharan dust can also limit tropical activity. The dust is very dry and tropical cyclones need moisture to begin to organize. If a storm has already formed, the dust can weaken the storm from the dry air and the strong winds embedded within the plume.
Depending on how dense the plume is, Saharan dust can also create eye-popping sunrises and sunsets, marked by deep red and orange hues. Under dense conditions, the sky may appear milky white during the day with the dust blocking light and causing muted sunsets in the evening.
Experts also monitor the growth of toxic algal blooms after a study partially funded by NASA found that the iron-rich dust can set the stage for so-called red tides. Researchers off the West Florida coast said they found a quantitative link between red tides and the Saharan dust.
Red tides have been responsible for killing large numbers of fish, shellfish, marine mammals, and birds. Humans exposed to the toxic algae have also suffered skin and respiratory problems. | https://cw33.com/news/saharan-dust-cloud-reaches-southern-u-s-heres-what-it-means/ | 2022-06-13T23:01:59Z |
Performance Marketing Engine Leader Exceeds Jewelry Brand's Goals with Advanced Text, Email Strategy
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wunderkind, a leading performance marketing engine that scales one-to-one messages for top brands, today revealed the success it has helped achieve for valued partner and eponymous jewelry brand, Pamela Love ("the Brand"). With Wunderkind's support, Pamela Love reached a 17X Return on Ad Spending (ROAS), with personalized text and email messages directly driving 17.6% of total revenue during their 2021-2022 holiday campaign. The impressive results come as the brand and other eCommerce retailers kick-off efforts ahead of the highly competitive 2022-2023 Black Friday/Cyber Monday season.
Founded in Brooklyn in 2007, Pamela Love aspired to nurture a deep relationship with customers and empower them with unique pieces of jewelry inspired by travel, astrology and folklore. However, the brand's tech stack and email service provider was preventing it from effectively engaging and retaining customers at scale. With the rising costs of advertising, Pamela Love also needed to ensure they could identify website visitors from paid channels and retarget them via email and text when needed.
The brand set ambitious goals for its upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday campaigns, with the focus of growing the efficiency of its text and email channels and determining where to invest their advertising dollars going forward. With the help of Wunderkind, Pamela Love was able to update all creatives ahead of the holiday season and make storytelling at scale a reality, resulting in its significant online growth.
"As multi-channel shopping reshapes commerce, brands must embrace that every touchpoint of the customer's shopping experience can drive revenue. It's a matter of brands finding the right partner with the right avenues to deliver the right message at the right time," said Richard Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at Wunderkind. "By reaching customers with the right messaging, Pamela Love was able to use real-time engagement and online presence to retain customers and drive tremendous growth in a very competitive but noteworthy retail season."
"Wunderkind was able to scale our brand across our emails and text messages," said Alev Kennedy, Director of eCommerce Marketing at Pamela Love. "The personalized approach certainly made a difference, and this was crucial during the holiday shopping season because it gave us room to focus on other important priorities!"
Wunderkind's platform facilitates over $2.8 billion in directly attributable revenue for top brands such as Uniqlo, Hugo Boss and HelloFresh. With the performance marketing engine, Pamela Love too saw 17X return ROAS and Wunderkind became the #1 channel to drive conversions for the brand's BFCM campaigns.
Wunderkind is a leading performance marketing engine that scales one-to-one messages for top brands. Digital businesses use Wunderkind to remember who site visitors are better than ever before, allowing them to deliver high-performing, one-to-one messages on websites, through emails and texts, and in ads at a scale that's not otherwise possible. Wunderkind drives $2.8 billion dollars annually in directly attributable revenue for top eCommerce brands like Uniqlo, Hugo Boss and HelloFresh, often ranking as a top-3 revenue channel in their own analytics. Wunderkind is laser-focused on driving ROI and aims to be the infrastructural interface between individuals and brands in a world where consumers choose what they want, from whom, and when. Learn more by visiting the Wunderkind site.
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai recently announced the creation of the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM), one of the first centers in the nation to bridge engineering and engineering science with medicine. This undertaking will build on shared basic research discoveries, explore unique therapeutic innovations in cancer, Alzheimer's, tissue degeneration, and infectious diseases; educate a new generation of biomedical leaders; and develop new technologies and processes that enhance patient outcomes in unprecedented ways. CEPM represents an evolution in the successful partnership between Mount Sinai and RPI.
The center at 619 West 54th Street in Manhattan will drive advances in point-of-care and point-of-use devices and diagnostics; microphysiological platforms for discovery and diagnosis; robotic surgery; biomedical imaging; therapeutics biomanufacturing; and artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to biomedical data. These engineering advances will improve patients' quality of life by synergizing state-of-the-art expertise in research and education at the nexus of engineering and medicine.
"This transformative partnership between Rensselaer and Icahn Mount Sinai recognizes that engineering and engineering science is fundamental to the understanding of biomedical phenomena and is essential to the development of the next generation of precision diagnostics and therapeutics, human health and well-being, and to the training of advanced researchers and physicians," said Shirley Ann Jackson, PhD, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. "Innovative research is a foundation of Rensselaer, as our students, faculty, and graduates continue to change the world through scientific and technological advances. This center will continue to fuel medical and scientific discoveries with life-changing impacts across the globe."
"From highly sensitive and accurate bioimaging systems to new drug target discoveries, the major inventions that have shaped modern medicine were born out of close collaboration between engineers and clinicians," said Dennis S. Charney, MD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President for Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System. "The CEPM presents a bold new paradigm for that collaboration to continue that we believe will result in unprecedented advances in science, medicine, and human health. In addition, the PhD program will enable us to attract and equip a new generation of researchers with the interdisciplinary engineering and clinical skills to pursue more groundbreaking, impactful research."
Contact: Deanna Cohen, cohend8@rpi.edu, 5182334828
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- Key new hire helps DENSO advance its Two Great Causes: Green and Peace of Mind
- Sujit Kulkarni will use his experience to accelerate manufacturing innovation and digital transformation, while supporting DENSO's efforts in sustainability and safety
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, has named Sujit Kulkarni vice president of its North America Production Innovation Center (NAPIC). Kulkarni will ensure that DENSO's efforts in digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, sustainability and smart productivity advance DENSO's Two Great Causes: Green – achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 – and Peace of Mind – creating a safe and seamless world for all.
In the role, Kulkarni, 51, will oversee North American teams in the following areas: Internet of Things (IoT), Machinery and Tools (M&T), Additive Design Manufacturing, Materials Engineering and Production Engineering. He will be based at DENSO's North American headquarters in Southfield.
"Sujit brings more than 25 years of experience in industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and IoT," said Dave Grimmer, a senior vice president at DENSO and head of NAPIC. "His broad experience in leading innovation, combined with DENSO's expertise in advanced manufacturing, will propel us forward for the future."
Kulkarni joins DENSO from Wipro, where he served as global head of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing. Prior to Wipro, Kulkarni held several leadership positions at ABB and General Electric. In these roles, he supported digital transformation initiatives for both internal manufacturing operations and external customers.
Throughout his career, Kulkarni has developed and strengthened digital solutions that enable businesses to transform and work smarter.
"At DENSO, we're going to build factories of the future," said Kulkarni. "I'm inspired by DENSO's legacy of innovation and our incredible employees' commitment to continuous improvement. Together, we're going to make DENSO's philosophy of contributing to a better world come alive through manufacturing innovation."
In addition to his work experience, Kulkarni is a certified 6 Sigma Black Belt and holds an executive MBA from Michigan State University.
About DENSO
DENSO is a $45.1 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 198 facilities to produce electrification system, powertrain system, thermal system, mobility electronics, & advanced devices, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company's 167,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. For more information about global DENSO, visit https://www.denso.com/global/en/.
In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ engineers, researchers, and skilled workers across 51 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs 17,700+ employees across 14 states (and the District of Columbia) and 41 sites. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, DENSO in North America generated $9.5 billion in consolidated sales. DENSO is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion inside the company and beyond – a principle that brings unique perspectives together, bolsters innovation, and pushes DENSO forward. Join us, and craft not only how the world moves, but also your career: densocareers.com. For more information, go to https://www.denso.com/us-ca/en/
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia extradited the alleged head of the feared Gulf Clan, who had been the country’s most wanted drug lord before his capture, to the United States Wednesday where he faces indictments in three federal courts.
Colombian President Iván Duque said Dairo Antonio Úsuga David is “comparable only to Pablo Escobar,” referring to the late former head of the Medellin drug cartel.
“He is not only the most dangerous drug trafficker in the world, but he is murderer of social leaders, abuser of boys, girls and adolescents, a murderer of policemen,” Duque said accompanied by Colombia’s military leaders whom he congratulated for guarding Úsuga David and capturing him in October 2021.
The former rural warlord, better known by his alias Otoniel, had stayed on the run for more than a decade by corrupting state officials and aligning himself with combatants on the left and right. He was transferred Wednesday in handcuffs and wearing a helmet and a bulletproof vest from a prison in Bogotá to a heavily guarded military transport air field.
He’s long been a fixture on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s most-wanted list. He was first indicted in 2009, in Manhattan federal court, on narcotics charges and for allegedly providing assistance to a far-right paramilitary group designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. government. Later indictments in Brooklyn and Miami federal courts accused him of importing into the U.S. at least 73 metric tons of cocaine between 2003 and 2014 through countries including Venezuela, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, and Honduras.
Úsuga David’s also cycled through the ranks of several guerrilla groups, most recently claiming to lead the Gaitanist Self Defense Forces of Colombia, after a mid-20th century Colombian leftist firebrand.
The Colombian government began the capo’s extradition after the State Council lifted a provisional suspension of an order by Duque endorsing the move. The high court dismissed a petition from a group of Úsuga David’s victims who argued that his extradition would violate their rights to justice and reparation. They wanted him to first face the more than 128 proceedings against him in Colombia. .
Duque said that from the United States, Úsuga would continue collaborating with the Colombian authorities in the investigations against him and once he completes his sentences for drug trafficking, he will return to “Colombia to pay for the crimes he committed.”
The Gulf Clan’s army of assassins terrorized much of northern Colombia to gain control of major cocaine smuggling routes through thick jungles north to Central America and onto the U.S.
As he defied authorities for years, his legend as a bandit grew alongside the horror stories told by Colombian authorities of the many underage women he and his cohorts allegedly abused sexually. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/colombia-extradites-feared-head-of-gulf-clan-to-us/ | 2022-05-05T05:00:07Z |
STOCKHOLM, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) announces that The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) has placed an order for the treatment planning system RayStation®* through a public tender process.
To meet the high patient demand and bring new technologies to the patients UNMCCC is expanding its clinical radiation oncology services. The purchase of RayStation is part of this investment and will replace the center's current treatment planning system. The order includes new and advanced technology, such as adaptive planning and machine learning techniques for automated contouring.
Alan Tomkinson, UNMCCC Interim Director and CEO, says: "Our patients deserve the best. This new technology will enable us to serve more New Mexicans better."
Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch, says: "There are only a few Request For Proposals in the United States, and it is gratifying when we win these, which are based on objective measures. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center and to contributing to advanced technology in the care for the hospital's patients."
For more information, please contact:
Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0) 8 510 530 00
johan.lof@raysearchlabs.com
Björn Hårdemark, interim CFO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0) 709 564 217
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(NewsNation) — Americans are being warned not to travel to several states in Mexico because of the increased risk of crime and kidnapping.
The U.S. State Department reissued a travel advisory on Wednesday, recommending that U.S. citizens do not travel to six Mexican states: Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas. The last state was added this year in the annual advisory.
The State Department advised travelers to reconsider plans to go to seven other states, including Baja California, home to Tijuana. U.S. workers there were told to shelter in place last week following a string of violence in which vehicles were set on fire.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said in a statement the travel advisory underscores the binational work needed to improve security in Mexico.
“Without security, there is no prosperity,” Salazar said. “It is important to reaffirm our commitment to citizen safety by providing training and resources to Mexican justice and security institutions and deepening our cooperation. The United States will continue to work with our partners, friends and neighbors as we build a peaceful future together.”
He referenced the Bicentennial Framework, a plan outlined in January that seeks to improve cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on public safety in the region. In July, Mexico also announced it would invest $1.5 billion in “smart” border technology to help stem the flow of migrants into the U.S.
For those traveling to Mexico, the State Department recommends a list of steps to stay safe, including:
- Keep traveling companions and family back home informed of your travel plans.
- Use toll roads when possible and avoid driving alone or at night.
- Exercise increased caution when visiting local bars, nightclubs and casinos.
- Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.
Three Mexican states were upgraded to safer levels on this year’s advisory, according to Salazar’s statement: Nayarit, Mexico State, and Coahuila. All are in the department’s Level 2 advisory, in which Americans are urged to exercise increased caution. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/us-warns-travelers-of-kidnapping-risk-in-areas-of-mexico/ | 2022-08-19T14:35:15Z |
Seasoned Executive Brings More Than 20 Years of E-Commerce and Omnichannel Development Leadership and Expertise
SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ecoATM/Gazelle, the global leader in mobile device recommerce, today announced that Stan Pavlovsky has joined the company as CEO. Pavlovsky was previously the CEO of Shutterstock, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.
In his new role, Pavlovsky will be focused on the continued expansion of the company's reach, delivering on its extensive ESG commitments and further boosting the customer experience.
Pavlovsky succeeds Dave Maquera, who is retiring after successfully leading ecoATM/Gazelle through a transformational seven-year period for both the company and the industry. Maquera will support Pavlovsky though a transitionary phase.
ecoATM/Gazelle board member Reed Rayman said: "As consumers increasingly turn to online platforms and offerings for every step of the consumer experience, building out digital and multi-channel services is a natural evolution for ecoATM/Gazelle. Stan's track record and reputation for delivering exceptional customer outcomes through superior digital experiences is incredibly strong. He is well suited to lead ecoATM/Gazelle through this next chapter of omnichannel-driven growth. On behalf of the entire board, I would also like to thank Dave for his invaluable contributions and dedication to the success of ecoATM/Gazelle over the last seven years."
Pavlovsky brings a wealth of experience in product strategy and management across industries including e-commerce, retail, and digital media. Prior to Shutterstock, Pavlovsky served as the executive vice president of Meredith Digital at Meredith Corporation, a media and marketing company.
He has also held senior roles at Walgreens and Drugstore.com. Pavlovsky holds a BA from California State University, Northridge and an MBA from City University of Seattle.
Vusal Najafov, co-head of ecoATM/Gazelle shareholder Cowen Sustainable Investments said: "We are delighted to welcome a leader of Stan's caliber as CEO, and we are excited to support his vision for long-term transformational growth at ecoATM/Gazelle. Our conviction in the business and the team has only grown since our investment in 2020, and we are confident that ecoATM/Gazelle is well-positioned to capitalize on the many opportunities for the business to expand on its recommerce industry leadership and unmatched commitment to sustainability."
Stan Pavlovsky said: "I'm delighted to be joining ecoATM/Gazelle and to help further a cause I'm extremely passionate about. Recycling and enabling the reuse of old devices saves energy, protects precious natural resources, and reduces waste of materials that can be repurposed and used again. Services like ecoATM/Gazelle are driving changes in consumer habits that will positively impact the future of our planet."
Dave Maquera said: "I am so proud of all that ecoATM/Gazelle has accomplished. It has been a privilege to lead and grow such an exciting business that is having a true, positive global impact, and I look forward to its continued growth and long-term success."
ecoATM/Gazelle is the global leader in mobile device recommerce. ecoATM/Gazelle offers the leading technology platform for convenient, quick, environmentally responsible, and secure sale and recommerce of used devices online at gazelle.com and in person at more than 5000 convenient retail kiosk locations in the US, UK, France and Germany. The technology makes selling a used device easy, with assurance that devices will be responsibly reused or recycled. Over 33 million devices have been purchased, resold, refurbished, and recycled with ecoATM/Gazelle, diverting millions of tons of plastic, chemicals and toxins from landfills around the world.
ecoATM/Gazelle is majority-owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. ("Apollo"), which acquired the business in 2016, and Cowen Sustainable Advisors ("CSI"), which made a significant minority growth equity investment in the business in 2020.
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LEXINGTON, Ky., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC) ("Ramaco Resources" or the "Company") is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000® Index at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 27, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 3.
The annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 6, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index, as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.
"We are honored to be joining the Russell 3000® Index," said Randall Atkins, Ramaco Resources' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This is yet another positive step in the financial evolution of the Company, highlighting our success in growing the business since our original public offering. Additionally, inclusion in the Index will broaden awareness of the Company within the institutional Investor community, which we welcome, particularly given the recent increase in our public float from 34% at the end of 2021, to approximately 55% currently."
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.
For more information on the Russell 3000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.
About Ramaco Resources, Inc.
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:METC) is an operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in central and southern West Virginia, southwestern Virginia, and southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.ramacoresources.com.
About FTSE Russell:
FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally.
FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $20 trillion is currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.
A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.
FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group.
For more information, visit www.ftserussell.com.
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New solution provides granular visibility, behavior analytics and deep insights about customers and competitors at any location
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Insight, the leader in geospatial intelligence, today announced the launch of Site Intelligence, which provides behavior analysis and uncovers patterns of life for site selection, competitor and customer intelligence at locations worldwide. Designed for complex analysis across sectors, Site Intelligence leverages machine learning to analyze human behavior and understand business activity at any area of interest. With Site Intelligence, companies gain near real-time visibility as well as access to trends over time that allow them to make informed business decisions, including forecasting, site development, acquisition due diligence, customer loyalty, migration patterns, and site performance.
Orbital Insight's Site Intelligence solution draws from multiple data sources—such as anonymized cell phone data, vehicle GPS data, satellite imagery, and demographics data—and applies Orbital Insight's custom-built algorithms to connect the dots between human behavior and physical locations. These customizable insights arm analysts, data scientists, and executives with critical knowledge related to customer, competitor, and market trends. For example, Site Intelligence can help businesses build alternative forecasting models using location data as a critical component to their model, or identify optimal sites for development based on human behavior like visitation paths, dwell time, cross-shopping and revisits.
"The value proposition of location intelligence has never been stronger than right now," said Kevin O'Brien, CEO of Orbital Insight. "As businesses around the globe continue to navigate unpredictable times, our new Site Intelligence solution gives them objective answers to the questions they're asking about their business models, competition in the market, and trends shaping their industry. We're ready and excited to help our customers uncover these insights so they can make better, more data-driven decisions."
Geolocation data is becoming increasingly more mainstream in usage and utility across all industries. Now 95% of executives in the retail, financial services, real estate, and tourism industries believe geospatial data is important in achieving desired business results today. Orbital Insight is already working alongside industry leaders such as RBC Capital Markets, Avison Young, and OPIS to help them utilize geolocation data algorithms to make better informed business decisions and strengthen client advising.
Amidst rising gas price volatility, Dow Jones company OPIS has been using Orbital Insight to embed location data within its market share calculations. By geofencing every gas station in the US, OPIS developed a complete and unbiased view of gas station and convenience store traffic and market share to measure pricing effectiveness, price elasticity and market growth through geospatial intelligence.
"Orbital Insight has been a great partner to OPIS providing high quality location-based information supported by a top-notch data science and customer service team. Combining this intelligence with our internal data allows us to provide the convenience store industry with unprecedented insight into performance and customer behavior scorecards," said Fred Rozell, President at OPIS.
For real estate intelligence, Avison Young has leveraged Orbital Insight's geolocation data to track foot traffic in office buildings across 20 cities, equipping building owners, tenants, and investors with real-time visibility into the return to the office.
"Orbital Insight's Site Intelligence powered by GO platform enables Avison Young to create enhanced data-driven approaches for site selection, property monitoring, and market intelligence. Leveraging the real-time indicators has been a game changer for achieving our client's unique and rapidly transforming goals," said Julian Adams, Principal, Data Science at Avison Young.
Orbital Insight's products go through a rigorous ethics process; to learn more about Orbital Insight's framework please click the following link: ethics framework. The solution is now available in Orbital Insight's GO platform for all customers.
To learn more about Orbital Insight and its products and services, visit www.orbitalinsight.com or contact insight@orbitalinsight.com.
Orbital Insight is the geospatial software and analytics company that helps organizations understand what's happening on and to the Earth. Customers including Unilever, Airbus, RBC Capital Markets, The World Bank, and the U.S. Department of Defense use Orbital Insight's self-service analytics platform to make smarter business decisions, build sustainable supply chains, and improve national security. For more information, visit www.orbitalinsight.com.
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Buffalo supermarket gunman due in court on hate crime counts
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white man who opened fire on Black people at a Buffalo supermarket, killing 10, is due in federal court Thursday, a day after Attorney General Merrick Garland met with the victims’ families and announced hate crime charges that could bring the death penalty.
Payton Gendron, 18, has been held without bail since his arrest shortly after the May 14 attack at a Tops Friendly Supermarket, which also left three people wounded.
He is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court on a criminal complaint charging him with 10 counts each of hate crime resulting in death and using a firearm to commit murder. The complaint also includes three counts each of hate crime involving bodily injury and attempt to kill, and using a firearm in a violent crime.
The federal hate crimes case is based partly on documents in which Gendron detailed his plans for the attack, including the semi-automatic rifle he would use, clothing and body armor he would wear and the portable camera that would allow him to stream the massacre live on the internet.
The writings included “statements that his motivation for the attack was to prevent Black people from replacing white people and eliminating the white race, and to inspire others to commit similar racially-motivated attacks,” according to the complaint.
Garland, who halted federal executions last year, has not ruled out seeking the death penalty against Gendron.
Gendron was already facing a mandatory life sentence without parole if convicted on previously filed state charges, including hate-motivated domestic terrorism and murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
Gendron’s attorney, Brian Parker, declined to comment on the new charges, citing a judge’s gag order.
Gendron drove more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) from his home in Conklin to a predominantly Black part of Buffalo. There, authorities say, he fired approximately 60 shots at shoppers and workers.
The complaint details his path through the store’s aisles in search of victims as customers and employees ran to take cover in a stock room, conference room, freezer and dairy cooler.
Gendron surrendered to police as he exited the supermarket.
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TORONTO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Social Media Data Quadrant, identifying eight enterprise and midmarket providers as Gold Medalists.
With a decline in organic reach, businesses are turning to paid advertisement to drive traffic on social media platforms and generate leads. Additionally, as more customers use social media to contact customer support, response management has become critical. Organizations are now looking to sophisticated social media management tools that can help manage communications and provide insight into user opinion to optimize social media campaigns for the coming months.
To support businesses in the digital market, SoftwareReviews has identified the top social media management software providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 1,153 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score called a Composite Score (CS), which averages four different areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend.
The 2022 Enterprise Social Media Management Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- Khoros Social Media Management, 8.8 CS, ranked high for social moderation and workflow management.
- Sendible, 8.7 CS, ranked high for business value creation.
- Agorapulse, 8.6 CS, ranked high for inbound social media channel integration.
- HubSpot Marketing Hub (Social), 8.5 CS, ranked high for social response management.
- Hootsuite Enterprise, 8.5 CS, ranked high for vendor support.
The 2022 Midmarket Social Media Management Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- Publer, 9.1 CS, ranked high for ease of implementation.
- Brand24, 9.0 CS, ranked high for ease of data integration.
- MavSocial, 9.0 CS, ranked high for dashboards and visualization.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate social media management software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' social media management dedicated category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
About SoftwareReviews
SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that EOS Worldwide is included on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment – its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"It's the 15th anniversary of Traction, the best-selling book by our founder, Gino Wickman," said EOS Worldwide Visionary & CEO Mark O'Donnell. "And in this milestone year, we are delighted as a first-time applicant to be named a top-growing company in America by Inc."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 not only have been successful but also have demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Among the top 500, the average three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor in chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Kelly Knight, EOS Worldwide Integrator & President said, "Our big year continues with the upcoming launch of EOS One™, an all-in-one digital platform for tools, resources, and support for entrepreneurial organizations on their journey to EOS Mastery. EOS One also supports EOS Implementers with practice management and will continue to evolve as a critical training resource for the entire EOS Community. We are laser focused as an entrepreneurial business ourselves in providing exclusive resources and tools to entrepreneurs worldwide so they get everything they want from their business."
Named to the 2022 Inc. 5000 as one of America's fastest-growing companies, EOS Worldwide has helped thousands of entrepreneurs all over the globe get everything they want from their businesses. The EOS Model offers a proven system of simple and practical tools used by entrepreneurial leaders of companies with 10–250 employees to clarify, simplify, and achieve their visions for business success.
More than 500 EOS Implementers around the world help entrepreneurial leaders achieve companywide alignment on their vision, gain real traction against that vision, and create healthy teams and culture through masterful EOS implementation. The 5 EOS core values are: Be Humbly Confident, Grow or Die, Help First, Do the Right Thing, and Do What We Say. For more information about EOS, visit eosworldwide.com
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
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Becomes 20th location in Dallas area
PROSPER, Texas, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Physical Therapy opened a second Prosper outpatient clinic today, achieving 20 locations in the Dallas area.
Peak, which began in 2000 with a single clinic in McKinney, offers outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, manual therapy, sports rehabilitation and injury prevention.
The new Prosper West clinic, as it is called, is at 2810 Fishtrap Road, Suite 40, and operates 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. To make an appointment, call 972-400-1771.
Clinic director Jarrad Matthews earned a bachelor's degree in sports management from Texas A&M University and a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Washington.
Matthews is an orthopedic clinical specialist and is certified in trigger point dry needling. His clinical interests include spinal conditions, vestibular rehabilitation, sports medicine and orthopedic conditions.
Peak's other local clinic is at 1000 N. Preston Road, Suite 50.
Part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, Peak offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 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.
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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=28533&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.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ET) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Energy Transfer investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ET investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Energy Transfer during the relevant time frame, you have until August 2, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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Paramount Studios is being sued for copyright infringement over "Top Gun" by the family of the author whose article inspired the 1986 film.
In a complaint filed in California federal court Monday, the heirs to Ehud Yonay's 1983 article, "Top Guns," state the film distribution company did not reacquire the rights for the recently released sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick."
Shosh and Yuval Yonay claim that they sent a notice of termination to Paramount and that the rights reverted back to them in January 2020, the complaint, obtained by CNN, states.
According to the Yonays, production on "Top Gun: Maverick" did not finish until May 2021, more than a year after the studio knew it no longer had the rights to the source material.
"These claims are without merit, and we will defend ourselves vigorously," Paramount Studios told CNN in a statement.
The movie, starring Tom Cruise, was initially set for a July 2019 release but faced numerous delays and is currently sitting atop the domestic box office for the second week in a row.
CNN has reached out to attorneys for Shosh and Yuval Yonay for comment.
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MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat topped the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers 106-92 on Monday night in the opener of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Jimmy Butler added 15 points for the top-seeded Heat, who got 10 from Gabe Vincent and P.J. Tucker. The 76ers were without Joel Embiid, the MVP finalist who isn’t even in Miami while recovering from an orbital fracture and concussion — injuries suffered in Philadelphia’s first-round-clinching win at Toronto. He’s not expected to play in Game 2. And as would be expected, he was missed. Tobias Harris scored 27 points for Philadelphia. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/02/herro-scores-25-heat-take-game-1-over-76ers-106-92/ | 2022-05-03T03:48:40Z |
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The remnants of the massive Chinese rocket that delivered a new module to its space station on Monday are expected to fall to Earth early next week, according to US Space Command, which is tracking the rocket's trajectory.
The 23-ton Long March 5B rocket which carried the Wentian laboratory module, took off from Hainan Island at 2:22 p.m. local time Sunday, July 24, and the module successfully docked with China's orbital outpost.
Its job completed, the rocket has gone into an uncontrolled descent toward Earth's atmosphere and it's not clear where it will land. The uncontrolled descent marks the third time that the country has been accused of not properly handling space debris from its rocket stage.
"It's a 20-tonne metal object. Although it will break up as it enters the atmosphere, numerous pieces -- some of them quite large -- will reach the surface," said Michael Byers, a professor at the University of British Columbia and author of a recent study on the risk of casualties from space debris.
Space debris poses an extremely minimal risk to humans, Byers explained, but it's possible that larger parts could cause damage if it lands in inhabited regions. Byers said that due to the increase in space junk, those small chances are becoming more likely, especially in the global south, according to the research published in the Nature Astronomy journal, with rocket bodies being approximately three times more likely to land at the latitudes of Jakarta, Dhaka and Lagos than those of New York, Beijing or Moscow.
"This risk is entirely avoidable since technologies and mission designs now exist that can provide controlled reentries (usually into remote areas of oceans) instead of uncontrolled and therefore entire random ones," he said via email.
Holger Krag, the head of the European Space Agency's Space Debris Office, said international best practice was to conduct a controlled reentry, targeting a remote part of the ocean, whenever the casualty risk is too high.
He added that the re-entry zone for the rocket was geographically limited to between the latitudes of 41 degrees south and 41 degrees north of the equator.
The US Space Command said it will track the Chinese rocket's fall back to Earth, according to a spokesperson.
Based on varying atmospheric conditions, the exact entry point of rocket stage into Earth's atmosphere "cannot be pinpointed until within hours of its reentry," the spokesperson said, but it is estimated to reenter the Earth's atmosphere around August 1.
The 18th Space Defense Squadron, part of the US military that tracks reentries, will also provide daily updates on its location.
CNN has reached out to the China Manned Space Agency for comment.
Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, said that space debris weighing more than 2.2 tons is typically brought down to a specific location on its first orbit of Earth.
"The point is that things that big are normally not put in orbit without an active control system,"he said.
With "no active control system, and no re-startable engine to boost it back down to Earth... it just tumbles along in orbit and eventually burns up due to friction with the atmosphere," McDowell told CNN.
China was heavily criticized last year for its handling of space debris after it launched another module on a similar rocket. Its remnants plunged into the Indian Ocean near the Maldives 10 days after the launch.
NASA said China failed to "meet responsible standards."
"Spacefaring nations must minimize the risks to people and property on Earth of re-entries of space objects and maximize transparency regarding those operations," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson at the time.
China responded to criticisms by blaming the US for "hyping up fears" over the rocket reentry and accused US scientists and NASA of "acting against their conscience" and being "anti-intellectual."
In 2020, a Chinese rocket core -- which weighed nearly 20 tons -- made an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, passing directly over Los Angeles and Central Park in New York City before eventually diving into the Atlantic Ocean.
Space junk such as old satellites reenter the Earth's atmosphere on a daily basis, although most of it goes unnoticed because it burns up long before it can hit the ground.
It's only larger space debris -- such as spacecraft and rocket parts -- that pose a very small risk to humans and infrastructure on the ground.
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WASHINGTON -- Here's a look at how Georgia's members of Congress voted over the previous week.
Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act (H.R. 7535) to encourage the migration of federal government information technology systems to quantum-resistant cryptography.
HOUSE VOTES:
CARIBBEAN TIES: The House has passed a resolution (H. Res. 1168) sponsored by Stacey E. Plaskett, D-V.I., stating the need to strengthen U.S. economic partnerships with Caribbean countries. Plaskett said the partnerships "support budding democracies at our doorstep and create mutually beneficial economic stability with our neighbors." The vote, on July 12, was 351 yeas to 64 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Carter R-GA (1st), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
FEDERAL WORKER BENEFITS: The House has passed the First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act (H.R. 521) sponsored by Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va. The bill would keep federal government workers classified as first responders for the purposes of receiving retirement benefits if those workers are disabled on the job and then move to non-first responder jobs within the federal government. Connolly said: "We want to incentivize our first responders to continue their service to this nation. We shouldn't punish them for injuries they sustained protecting us." The vote, on July 12, was unanimous with 417 yeas.
YEAS: Entire Georgia delegation
CYBERSECURITY TRAINING: The House has passed the National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7174) sponsored by Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. The bill would reauthorize, through 2032, the U.S. Secret Service's National Computer Forensics Institute, which trains state and local law enforcement agencies in addressing cybersecurity and electronic crime. The vote, on July 13, was 410 yeas to 16 nays.
YEAS: Entire Georgia delegation
FENTANYL EXPOSURES: The House has passed the Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics Act (H.R. 5274) sponsored by Rep. David P. Joyce, R-Ohio, to require the Customs and Border Protection agency to distribute containment devices to its workers to prevent their exposure to fentanyl. Joyce called the requirement "a simple but necessary extension of the tools we provide those who defend our borders" and help them do their jobs safely. The vote, on July 13, was unanimous with 429 yeas.
YEAS: Entire Georgia delegation
ACTIVE SHOOTER ALERTS: The House has passed the Active Shooter Alert Act (H.R. 6538) sponsored by Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I. The bill would establish an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network at the Justice Department, and have the network make plans for sending alerts about active shooters by working with local and state governments. Cicilline said the network "will provide access to an important tool for law enforcement departments across the country, regardless of their size or location." An opponent, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said state and local governments already had adequate alert systems, and called the bill "another failed attempt by Democrats to 'do something' about the surge in violence and crime across the country." The vote, on July 13, was 260 yeas to 169 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
VETERANS AND TOXINS: The House has passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (S. 3373) sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., to increase medical benefits and treatments for military veterans who were exposed to toxins in Iraq and Afghanistan. A bill supporter, Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., said it "will help millions of veterans, servicemembers, survivors, and military families." The vote, on July 13, was 342 yeas to 88 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Carter R-GA (1st), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
MILITARY COMMISSIONS: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would require the Defense Department to publish on the Internet the proceedings of military commissions. Schiff said the requirement would "show the American people that we believe they have the right to observe military commission proceedings, including those against the individuals who planned the 9/11 attacks." An opponent, Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said: "Letting hardened terrorists know there is a public audience for their hate will do far more harm than good." The vote, on July 13, was 218 yeas to 207 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
CONTRACTOR LABOR PRACTICES: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would bar the Defense Department from awarding contracts to employers found to have recently engaged in unfair labor practices. Jones said, "Taxpayer dollars should go to companies that are helping to build and strengthen our country, not tear it down." An opponent, Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., said: "This flawed blacklisting amendment will threaten federal contractors' due process rights because a federal contractor could be prohibited from DOD contracts before a charge has been fully adjudicated." The vote, on July 13, was 221 yeas to 207 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
MILITARY LABOR STANDARDS: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Janice Schakowsky, D-Ill., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would give preferential treatment to potential Defense Department contractors who meet certain labor relations standards. Schakowsky said the amendment was needed to prevent contractors "from harassing workers." An opponent, Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., said that by favoring contractors who have signed neutrality agreements with workers who might unionize, the amendment would "stifle employee free choice and prohibit employers from communicating with their employees about the downsides of union representation." The vote, on July 13, was 220 yeas to 209 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
MILITARY CONTRACTING: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would give preferential treatment to potential Defense Department construction contractors with a majority of their employees living near the planned construction project. Kim said the preferential treatment "will help small businesses and highly skilled workers in the building trades access new opportunities and unlock the local economic potential of military bases across the country." An opponent, Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., said it "would increase time and money to an already difficult, lengthy, and often slow military construction process." The vote, on July 13, was 220 yeas to 207 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
MILITARY HARASSMENT CLAIMS: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would require the military to complete its reviews of harassment and discrimination complaints within 6 months. Escobar said the time limit was needed "because our servicemembers lack many of the protections and privileges that their civilian counterparts have when it comes to discrimination and harassment." An opponent, Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said that by overturning current military procedures for reviewing complaints, "this amendment creates an existential threat to the good order and discipline of the military." The vote, on July 13, was 219 yeas to 209 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
MILITARY HARM TO CIVILIANS: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would authorize up to $5 million of annual spending on programs to mitigate civilian harm from military actions. Khanna said the funding would "help make sure we have the resources to track and report and minimize civilian casualties." The vote, on July 13, was 215 yeas to 212 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
NUCLEAR TESTS: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would end limits on funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization. Foster said of the need for increased funding: "We must continue our efforts to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons and continue longstanding commitments to our allies." The vote, on July 13, was 216 yeas to 209 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Williams D-GA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Johnson D-GA (4th)
D.C. NATIONAL GUARD: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would give the mayor of Washington, D.C., authority over the District's National Guard equal to authority the governors of the 50 states have over their National Guards. Norton said currently, "presidential control over the D.C. National Guard creates a loophole in the Posse Comitatus Act which limits the military's involvement in civil law enforcement." The vote, on July 13, was 218 yeas to 209 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
WHITE SUPREMACY: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Bradley Scott Schneider, D-Ill., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would require the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Department, and Defense Department to oppose white supremacist and neo-Nazi activity by agency employees. The vote, on July 13, was 218 yeas to 208 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
DOMESTIC TERRORISM: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would require the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Department to send Congress a report on processes needed to improve their reports on domestic terrorism threats. Rice said the report would "ensure that we give our agencies the tools they need to give us the best intelligence and information. The vote, on July 13, was 220 yeas to 205 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
POSSE COMITATUS: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) that would bar the use, in legal proceedings, of evidence obtained by military members in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which governs the involvement of the military in domestic law enforcement activities. Schiff said the measure "would prevent any president of either party from unlawfully using the military as a domestic police force, and it would ensure that evidence obtained because of unlawful acts isn't used against any American." The vote, on July 14, was 215 yeas to 213 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
MILITARY SPENDING: The House has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900) sponsored by Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., to authorize $850 billion of fiscal 2023 spending at the Defense Department and military construction programs, and prescribe military personnel levels for the year. Smith said of the need for the bill: "The men and women who serve must have the tools and the support from us that they need to do that job." The vote, on July 14, was 329 yeas to 101 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Hice R-GA (10th), Williams D-GA (5th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Carter R-GA (1st), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Johnson D-GA (4th)
5G NETWORKS: The House has passed the Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act (H.R. 1934) sponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, to require the president to form an interagency government working group for supporting U.S. 5th generation (5G) mobile telecommunications systems. The vote, on July 14, was 405 yeas to 20 nays.
YEAS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Bishop D-GA (2nd), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Carter R-GA (1st), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
NAYS: Greene R-GA (14th), Hice R-GA (10th)
SUDAN COUP: The House has passed a resolution (H. Con. Res. 59) sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., condemning last October's military coup in Sudan and calling for the restoration of the country's constitutional leaders. The vote, on July 14, was 417 yeas to 7 nays.
YEAS: Entire Georgia delegation
VETERANS' RECORDS: The House has passed the Access for Veterans to Records Act (H.R. 7337) sponsored by Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., to require the U.S. Office of the Archivist to send Congress a plan for ways to reduce the backlog of processing veterans' requests for National Personnel Records Center documents, and authorize $60 million of spending on that effort. Maloney said the current backlog of about 500 thousand records requests has left veterans and their families struggling as they wait to receive material needed to access housing, healthcare, and other government services. The vote, on July 14, was 406 yeas to 21 nays.
YEAS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Bishop D-GA (2nd), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Carter R-GA (1st), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
NAYS: Greene R-GA (14th), Hice R-GA (10th)
SENATE VOTES:
MILITARY READINESS: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Ashish Vazirani to be the Defense Department's Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness. Vazirani, a longtime management consultant and former naval officer, is a senior official at the A2O Strategies business consultancy, and previously was CEO of the National Military Family Association. The vote, on July 12, was 73 yeas to 21 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
BATF DIRECTOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Steven M. Dettelbach to be head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Dettelbach was a U.S. attorney in Ohio for most of the Obama administration and, since 2016, has been a partner at the Baker Hostetler law firm. A supporter, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, called Dettelbach "a career prosecutor with decades of experience fighting crime, religion-motivated violence, gun trafficking, and he is a proven consensus-builder with bipartisan support." The vote, on July 12, was 48 yeas to 46 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Michael Barr to be a member of the Federal Reserve's board of governors for a 14-year term ending in 2032. Barr, an assistant secretary at the Treasury Department during part of the Obama administration, has since been a finance and public policy professor at the University of Michigan. A supporter, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said Barr "has worked for a quarter century to make our financial system safer and fairer." The vote, on July 13, was 66 yeas to 28 nays. Barr was then confirmed, in a separate 66-28 vote, to also be the board's vice chairman for supervision for a four-year term.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Owen Herrnstadt to be a member of the board of the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Herrnstadt, currently an executive at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union, is also an employment and labor law professor at Georgetown University, and was formerly a Federal Reserve official. The vote, on July 13, was 51 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
CIA GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Kate Heinzelman to be the Central Intelligence Agency's general counsel. Currently a senior aide in the attorney general's office, Heinzelman had been a partner at a Washington, D.C., law firm, and a legal official in the Obama administration in various roles. The vote, on July 14, was 50 yeas to 41 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/congress-votes/article_840d78fc-05f0-11ed-882b-8fbd5e828ed3.html | 2022-07-17T20:00:19Z |
PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new alignment between NOCAP Sports and INFLCR will allow NOCAP to access INFLCR's extensive network of student-athletes to bring more vetted NIL opportunities to the table from both emerging brands and some of the biggest brands and agencies in the world. Student-athletes will be able to apply to NOCAP's campaigns as well as receive direct deals from NOCAP's roster of brand clients in an easy and compliant way through a seamless integration.
"We couldn't be more excited to join forces with INFLCR to bring our brand and agency relationships to the tens of thousands of student-athletes on the INFLCR platform," said NOCAP Co-Founder and CEO Nicholas Lord. "This partnership will allow us to maximize the success of our brand partners' NIL initiatives and bring the most value to athletes across the country."
INFLCR recently released their "Global Exchange" allowing a few select companies like NOCAP to easily and compliantly access their student-athletes for brand deals. After year 1 of NIL, it was clear that athletes didn't know who to trust and struggled to find quality deals with fair compensation while remaining compliant with school policies and state laws. The Global Exchange solves these problems by consolidating deals from trusted providers into one place.
"The focus NOCAP has placed on helping student-athletes from Day 1 makes them an important partner for INFLCR," said INFLCR Founder and President, Jim Cavale, "NOCAP's relationships with brands and their agencies, along with athlete activation experience, is going to be of great value to INFLCR student-athletes and partner institutions."
The surface has barely been scratched in the NIL industry. Brand's are no longer in the "wait and see" phase. There is now proof and thousands of case studies showing the value of engaging with athletes for marketing initiatives. Now that more and more advertising spend is getting allocated to collegiate athletes, this partnership has come at the perfect time.
About NOCAP Sports: Founded in 2020 in anticipation of rule changes regarding name, image and likeness (NIL), NOCAP is a leading marketplace and athlete development platform helping athletes safely and compliantly monetize their personal brand. NOCAP's best-in-class marketplace and compliance monitoring platform streamlines the deal process from start to finish by handling communication to all stakeholders involved in any deal. This allows the athletes to get paid what they deserve quickly so they can focus on what really matters, their school work and their sport.
NOCAP has worked with and executed NIL campaigns activating thousands of athletes for some of the world's biggest brands and agencies, proving the power of athlete marketing and what it can do for a brand. NOCAP's team takes pride in helping brand and agency partners build quality, meaningful and creative campaigns that benefit athletes financially and generate the highest return on investment possible.
Visit https://nocapsports.io/ for more information.
About INFLCR: INFLCR, a Teamworks product, is the leading athlete brand-building and NIL business management app for elite athletic organizations. The INFLCR athlete app educates collegiate student-athletes, coaches and staff for the NIL era in a safe and compliant environment, all powered by best-in-class content delivery for student-athletes to access and share content to their social media channels. INFLCR works with more than 250 collegiate and professional sports organizations.
Impactful new features like the INFLCR Local & Global Exchange, provide local and national companies with the ability to find, communicate, pay, and report NIL transactions with collegiate student-athletes, maximizing their NIL earning potential with streamlined reporting for their institution and their personal tax returns.
Visit https://www.inflcr.com/ for more information.
Contact:
Nicholas Lord
nick@nocapsports.io
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Almost two in five people (39%) in the USA feel less safe than they did five years ago – up from 27% in 2019 – a new global report shows.
LONDON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The report is from the second edition of the Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll, powered by Gallup, which consists of research with more than 125,000 people across 121 countries.
The World Risk Poll report - A Changed World? Perceptions and experiences of risk in the Covid age – focuses on people's experiences with, and perceptions of, commonly faced risks across the globe. These include workplace harm, crime and violence, and road traffic collisions.
In this edition of the Poll, 65% of people in the USA said they were worried about violent crime as a threat to their safety, with a three-percentage-point increase (from 22% to 25%) in people feeling 'very worried' compared to 2019. This put worry about crime second to road traffic collision concerns (73%). However, the number of people who have, or know someone who has, personally experienced harm from violent crime has dropped from 25% in 2019 to 22% this in 2021.
Meanwhile, despite being hard hit by the pandemic, with more cases and reported deaths than any other country, only 5% of US respondents named Covid-19 as the greatest threat to their safety. As the report explains, this could be at least partially due to other significant national events which occurred before or during data collection, such as the murder of George Floyd or the attack on the Capitol in January 2021, affecting responses.
62% of respondents said they were worried about weather-related harm, with almost three quarters (74%) of respondents agreeing climate change is a threat to people in USA in the next 20 years, and just over half (51%) calling it a 'very serious' threat.
Dr Sarah Cumbers, Director of Evidence and Insight at Lloyd's Register Foundation, said: "The World Risk Poll is designed to provide insight for policymakers into which risks are most affecting the lives of populations across the world, and our findings will help them work with communities to make people safer.
"The Poll provides a unique resource to analyse both global and regional trends. As the US climate envoy, John Kerry, revealed that President Joe Biden is considering announcing a climate emergency, it's clear from the results that most people in the USA are also concerned about the impact of climate change on their own safety.
"The number of people who worry about being hurt by road crashes and crime, even in the midst of a pandemic, clearly demonstrates the importance of government and other policymakers accounting for other the other everyday risks populations face when responding to such emergencies."
Download a copy of the report here. Country-specific data snapshots are also available, including for the USA.
Funding is available from Lloyd's Register Foundation for further research and interventions using World Risk Poll data to reduce risk. To find out more, visit the World Risk Poll website.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man who spent 21 years in prison for a gang murder he said he didn’t commit has been declared factually innocent by a judge, authorities announced Wednesday.
Alexander Torres appeared at a news conference with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and members of the California Innocence Project, which fought for his exoneration.
“Torres was so young when he was convicted of a crime he did not commit. He deserves a chance to start to really live his life,” said attorney Audrey McGinn from the California Innocence Project. “I’m so excited to see Alex reunited with his family and loved ones.”
Torres was a 20-year-old member of a Compton street gang when he was accused of jumping out of a car and shooting a rival gang member, Martin Guitron, in suburban Paramount on Dec. 31, 2000.
Guitron was shot eight times with a handgun.
Torres was arrested on Jan. 18, 2001. He told investigators he’d had confrontations with Guitron, including a fight after his mother’s car was vandalized, but did not leave his house the night of the killing, court records indicated.
Relatives testified that Torres injured his hand in the fight with Guitron several weeks earlier. At the time of the shooting, he had a broken finger and a cast on his arm from his elbow almost to his fingertips.
Torres was convicted on June 12, 2001 of second-degree murder with an allegation that he personally used a gun during the crime. He was sentenced to 40 years to life in state prison.
In 2006, however, a private investigator hired by Torres’ brother interviewed the driver of the getaway car, who said Torres wasn’t at the shooting scene and that another man committed the killing, according to a court filing.
That person closely resembled Torres physically, prosecutors said.
Last October, Torres was released from prison after a judge set aside his conviction at the request of Torres and the Conviction Integrity Unit of the district attorney’s office, which cited “newly discovered evidence” that someone else committed the killing.
That person, identified only as Individual 2 in the court filing, is serving prison time for a series of armed robberies committed after the shooting, prosecutors said.
In April, the district attorney’s office and the Innocence Project asked a judge for a finding of “factual innocence” in the case, arguing jointly that “there is not a single reliable or credible piece of evidence that Torres committed the crime” and that, in fact, “a preponderance of the evidence” shows that he is innocent. The motion was granted.
Prosecutors said they were investigating to gather enough evidence to charge the real shooter. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/after-decades-in-prison-california-man-innocent-of-murder/ | 2022-06-02T16:50:01Z |
Revenue of $168.2 million, Net Income of $380.7 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $84.6 million
Revenue Growth of 19%, Organic Revenue Growth of 12% Compared to Year Ago Quarter
Incremental Annualized Revenue Bookings of $22 million and Total Contract Value of $104 million
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Switch, Inc. (NYSE: SWCH) ("Switch") today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"Switch continued to execute favorably on its robust sales pipeline and maintained a strong growth trajectory in the second quarter of 2022," said Rob Roy, Founder and CEO of Switch. "Customer demand remains elevated across the five Primes and pre-sales continue to improve with respect to facilities that are currently under construction. To meet this high level of demand, we are accelerating our long-term development pipeline to deliver more than four million square feet of capacity through 2026, with enough land to construct an additional seven million square feet thereafter. In addition, LAS VEGAS 15 is pacing well ahead of historical fill rates as the first two sectors are now substantially committed to clients. Additionally, we have pre-sold multiple megawatts at the TAHOE RENO 2 facility scheduled to come online in the first half of 2023."
"We are pleased with our strong second quarter results, and remain focused on executing upon our operational goals while making continued progress toward closing the previously announced go-private transaction with DigitalBridge and IFM," said Thomas Morton, President of Switch. "We would like to thank our public shareholders for their overwhelming support of the go-private transaction at the recent special meeting on August 4th. Switch's Board of Directors and senior management team continue to believe this deal delivers tremendous value to all stakeholders in our company."
"Our second quarter 2022 revenue growth reflects the continued strong demand for our premium data center solutions and the benefit of favorable sales execution," said Gabe Nacht, CFO of Switch. "Anomalous elevated power costs due to extraordinary world events affected Q2 margins, which we expect to continue during the third quarter. While we and our clients have seen an increase in power costs, our contracts are structured to allow us to recover increases in power, which combined with our hedging strategy, will enable Switch to recapture these costs over time."
Update on Pending Transaction with DigitalBridge and IFM
Switch previously announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with DigitalBridge Group, Inc., under which DigitalBridge Partners II and an affiliate of global infrastructure investor IFM Investors will acquire all outstanding common shares of Switch for $34.25 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $11 billion, including the assumption of debt. The transaction was approved by Switch stockholders on August 4, 2022. In addition, the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to the transaction expired on July 28, 2022. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. Completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions. Due to the pending merger transaction, Switch management is not providing new guidance or affirming past guidance.
Second Quarter 2022 Operating Results
Switch reported consolidated second quarter 2022 revenue of $168.2 million, increasing 19% compared to the second quarter of 2021. Organic revenue growth was 12%, which excludes a $9.5 million increase in the revenue contribution from the Texas assets acquired from Data Foundry in June 2021. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $84.6 million for Q2 2022, compared to $79.0 million in Q2 2021, reflecting an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 50.3% and year-over-year growth of 7%. Compared to the year ago quarter, Adjusted EBITDA margins were affected by increased power costs. Switch reported second quarter 2022 net income of $380.7 million, compared to net income of $9.7 million in Q2 2021. Second quarter 2022 net income includes a $372.8 million gain on termination of the tax receivable agreement ("TRA") and a $2.4 million gain on swaps. Adjusted net income was $2.9 million in the second quarter, or $0.02 per diluted share. Second quarter 2022 Adjusted Funds from Operations were $66.4 million, compared to $64.3 million in the year ago quarter.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of June 30, 2022, Switch's net debt was $1.81 billion(1), resulting in a net debt to Q2 2022 annualized Adjusted EBITDA(2) ratio of 5.4x. As of June 30, 2022, Switch had liquidity of $224.3 million, including cash and cash equivalents and availability under its revolver.
Capital Expenditures and Development
Capital expenditures for the second quarter totaled $135.5 million, including maintenance capital expenditures of $1.5 million, or 0.9% of total revenue. Growth capital expenditures, excluding land purchases, were $134.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $91.1 million in the same period last year.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, Switch capital expenditures were incurred as follows: (i) $60.9 million in The Core Campus primarily related to ongoing construction and tenant improvements at LAS VEGAS 15 and site preparation for future facilities including LAS VEGAS 14, 16, 17 and 18; (ii) $30.6 million in The Keep Campus primarily for construction of the ATLANTA 3 data center scheduled to open in the second half of 2023 and site development costs related to ATLANTA 2 and 4; (iii) $29.1 million in The Citadel Campus for ongoing construction of the TAHOE RENO 2 facility scheduled to open in early 2023 and site development costs for TAHOE RENO 3, 4 and 5; (iv) $14.1 million in The Rock Campus primarily related to site preparation for the AUSTIN 4 and AUSTIN 5 data centers in Round Rock; and (v) $0.8 million in The Pyramid Campus for site preparation work related to the GRAND RAPIDS 2 data center.
Dividend
Switch announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.0525 per share of Switch's Class A common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 1, 2022 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 22, 2022. Prior to the payment of this dividend, Switch, Ltd. will make a cash distribution to all holders of record of common units of Switch, Ltd., including Switch, of $0.0525 per common unit.
Future declarations of dividends are subject to the determination and discretion of Switch's Board of Directors based on its consideration of many factors, including Switch's results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, restrictions in Switch, Ltd.'s debt agreements, and other factors that Switch's Board of Directors deems relevant.
Recent Business Highlights
- Signed a four megawatt expansion order with an existing Fortune 50 global technology customer at The Core Campus and The Keep Campus representing $7.5 million of incremental annualized revenue.
- Signed a two megawatt expansion order with the streaming division of a Fortune 100 global media and entertainment customer at The Core Campus, totaling approximately $3 million of incremental annualized revenue and $13 million in total contract value.
- Signed a multi-year renewal and expansion with a leading global defense contractor at The Core Campus, representing approximately $2 million of incremental annualized revenue and $15 million of total contract value inclusive of the renewal.
- Signed a five-year renewal with a multi-trillion dollar global asset management company at The Core Campus totaling more than $8 million in total contract value.
- Signed an expansion order for both colocation and network services with an existing global logistics customer at The Core Campus and The Keep Campus totaling approximately $4 million of incremental annualized revenue.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement Switch's condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), Switch uses Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Funds From Operations, adjusted net income attributable to Switch, Inc., adjusted net income per diluted share, net debt, and net debt to annualized Adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP measures, in this press release. In addition, Switch presents revenue, excluding Data Foundry, which is also a non-GAAP measure. Switch defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, amortization of customer relationships, and for specific and defined supplemental adjustments to exclude (i) non-cash equity-based compensation expense; (ii) equity in net losses of investments; and (iii) certain other items that Switch believes are not indicative of its core operating performance. Switch defines Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. Switch defines Adjusted Funds from Operations as net income (loss) adjusted for depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, amortization of customer relationships, noncash equity-based compensation, deferred income tax expense, unrealized loss (gain) on swaps, loss on debt extinguishment, gain on termination of tax receivable agreement, maintenance capital expenditures, and certain other items that Switch believes are not indicative of its core operating performance. Switch defines adjusted net income attributable to Switch, Inc. as net income (loss) adjusted for gain (loss) on swaps and gain on termination of tax receivable agreement, net of noncontrolling interest and income taxes calculated using the specific tax treatment applicable to the adjustments. Switch defines net debt as total debt outstanding, including finance lease liabilities, net of cash and cash equivalents. Switch defines net debt to last quarter annualized Adjusted EBITDA as net debt divided by quarterly Adjusted EBITDA multiplied by four. Switch uses net debt and net debt to last quarter annualized Adjusted EBITDA as measures to evaluate its net debt and leverage position. Switch believes that investors also may find such measures to be helpful in assessing its ability to pursue business opportunities and investments.
The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain recurring expenses that have been and will continue to be significant expenses of Switch's business.
Switch believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating results, enhancing the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects, and allowing for greater transparency with respect to key financial metrics used by its management in financial and operational-decision making. For more information on Switch's non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures, please see the "Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA", "Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Funds From Operations," and the "Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Switch, Inc. to Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Switch, Inc." tables in this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Switch's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern the company's expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to Switch's guidance relating to revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2022; Switch's expectations regarding operating results, including the timing of revenue growth in 2022; Switch's expectations regarding its plans to pursue a conversion to a REIT structure, including the timing or completion of such conversion; Switch's estimated data center construction and opening timelines; Switch's expectations regarding customer demand and retention, market position, growth and financial results; and Switch's expectations regarding future declarations of dividends and cash distributions. Switch's expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstance that are difficult or impossible to predict. The risks and uncertainties that could affect Switch's financial and operating results and cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release include, without limitation (i) the impact of COVID-19 and its variants on its business operations, including the duration, spread, severity, and reoccurrences of such pandemic, the duration and scope of related government orders and restrictions, the impact on its employees, and the impact on the global economy including demand for its customers, partners and vendors' products and services; (ii) the impact of COVID-19 and its variants on its vendors and suppliers, including disruptions and inefficiencies in the supply chain; (iii) its ability to successfully implement its business strategies and effectively manage its growth and expansion plans; (iv) delays or unexpected costs in development and opening of data center facilities; (v) any slowdown in demand for its existing data center resources; (vi) its ability to attract new customers, realize the anticipated benefits of its new contracts and achieve sufficient customer demand to realize future expected returns on its investments; (vii) its ability to effectively compete in the data center market; (viii) its ability to license space in its existing data centers; (ix) the geographic concentration of its data centers in certain markets; (x) local economic, credit and market conditions that impact its customers in these markets; (xi) the impact of delays or disruptions in third-party network connectivity; (xii) developments in the technology and data center industries in general that negatively impact Switch, including development of new technologies, adoption of new industry standards, declines in the technology industry or slowdown in the growth of the Internet; (xiii) its ability to adapt to evolving technologies and customer demands in a timely and cost-effective manner; (xiv) its ability to obtain necessary capital to fund its capital requirements and its ability to continue to comply with covenants and terms in its credit instruments; (xv) fluctuations in interest rates and increased operating costs, including power costs; (xvi) significant disruptions, security breaches, including cyber security breaches, or system failures at any of its data center facilities; (xvii) loss of significant customers or key personnel; (xviii) the impact of future changes in legislation and regulations, including changes in real estate and zoning laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, environmental and other laws that impact its business and industry, in addition to those under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in Switch's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Switch's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Switch's SEC filings are available on the Investors section of Switch's website at investors.switch.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Switch as of the date hereof, and Switch disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Switch's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
ABOUT Switch
Switch (NYSE: SWCH), is the independent leader in exascale data center ecosystems, edge data center designs, industry-leading telecommunications solutions and next-generation technology innovation. Switch Founder and CEO Rob Roy has developed more than 700 issued and pending patent claims covering data center designs that have manifested into the company's world-renowned data centers and technology solutions.
We innovate to sustainably progress the digital foundation of the connected world with a focus on enterprise-class and emerging hybrid cloud solutions. The Switch PRIMEs, located in Las Vegas and Tahoe Reno, Nevada; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; and Austin, Texas are the world's most powerful exascale data center campus ecosystems with low latency to major U.S. markets. Visit switch.com for more information or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Nearly one in five U.S. adults bet money on sports over the past year, according to a survey released Wednesday.
The report from the Pew Research Center shows that 19% of adults surveyed said they had wagered on sports.
The most common way they did so was by placing bets with friends or family, such as a private betting pool, fantasy league or a casual bet; 15% of respondents said they bet in this manner.
Only 8% said they had made sports bets in person at a casino, racetrack or kiosk, and 6% reported having done so online. The survey did not ask if the online sites were regulated by a government agency, or were unregulated offshore sites.
The survey’s results indicate that the nascent U.S. legal sports betting industry, while growing rapidly, has plenty of room for expansion; more than 80% of all legal sports bets in the U.S. are made online.
As of last Thursday’s kickoff to the NFL season, 31 states plus Washington D.C. offered legal sports betting, and several others will do so soon.
A record 46.6 million Americans say they plan to bet on the current NFL season, up 3% from last year, according to the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry’s national trade group.
The center surveyed 6,034 adults from July 5-17. Its margin of error is plus or minus 2 percentage points.
More male respondents than female — 24% versus 15% — said they had bet on sports in some form in the past year. And of respondents under 50 years of age, 22% had bet on sports compared to 17% over 50.
The Pew Center said 27% of Black respondents and 24% of the Hispanic respondents reported having bet on sports, while 18% of white adults and 10% of Asian-Americans said they had.
It found no significant differences in sports betting by educational attainment or household income level: 18% of college graduates said they bet on sports in the past year, and 20% of those without a college degree said they had done so.
Meanwhile, 22% of adults in the upper-income wage bracket, 19% of middle-income and 19% of lower-income households reported making sports bets in the past year.
The survey also found no significant difference by party affiliation: 21% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents said they have bet on sports in some way in the last 12 months, as have 19% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents.
In terms of whether sports betting is good or bad for society, 57% said it is neither. Just over a third — 34% — said it is bad, and 8% said it is good.
Asked whether betting on sports is good for sports itself, 49% were neutral, 33% saw it as bad and 16% said it is good.
As of May, the fourth anniversary of a U.S. Supreme Court decision clearing the way for all 50 U.S. states to offer legal sports betting should they choose to do so, Americans had wagered over $125 billion on sports.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients, research, and patient navigation services to better serve those impacted by the disease. The Walk will be held on October 15, 2022, at CoolSprings Galleria.
"We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year's Walk. Funds raised from the MORE THAN PINK Walk will fund cutting-edge research aimed at improving outcomes for all and bringing us closer to the cures for all breast cancers," said Joshua Daniel, Development Director, at Susan G. Komen.
Komen is pleased to welcome returning sponsors this year: Bank of America, Walgreens, Nashville Yards, Ascend Federal Credit Union, Amazon, Premise Health, CoolSprings Galleria, Path Group, Change Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, F&M Bank, Pfizer Oncology, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee, CBL Properties, Toyota of Cool Springs. Additionally, Rory Johnston, Emmy award winner and News Channel 5 co-anchor, will serve as the Emcee of the event and Riley Westin, will serve as the event chair.
Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the Walk:
- Zumba, pre-walk warm-up for participants
- Mobile mammography screening sponsored by Ascension
- Remarks from local survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Hope Village, a place for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer to gather
- We Remember Tent honoring those whose lives have been lost to breast cancer
- A continued celebration inside the mall from 10am – 2pm with live music, face painting, character appearances, pink treats, giveaways and more! Schedule of events
Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk for the Cure
CoolSprings Galleria
Franklin, TN
OCTOBER 15, 2022
7:00 AM Event Opens
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM Walk
Register Online
www.komen.org/nashvillewalk
Leading up to The Walk, CoolSprings Galleria will host The Power of ONE Week, a series of fun-filled events and deals from participating retailers from October 10 to October 14, giving the community even more opportunities to get involved in this cause. These events include:
October 10: ONE Mission Monday – Team Trivia Night at the mall! Party Fowl will be hosting a pink-themed trivia night beginning at 7pm and offering a special Pink menu. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by texting MONDAY to 615-823-2660.
October 11: My ONE Tuesday – Tie-Dye Night at the mall! Molly Green will be co-sponsoring this event, providing white bandanas for tie-dyeing to guests who show their RSVP text, which they'll receive after texting TUESDAY to 615-823-2660.
October 12: ONE Community Wednesday – "On Wednesdays We Wear Pink" Dinner Party at your favorite Restaurant at the mall! King's Bowl Dining & Entertainment, Red Robin, and California Pizza Kitchen will be offering exclusive discounts of 10-15% off your meal. Participants are encouraged to put their savings towards their fundraising efforts. Text WEDNESDAY to 615-823-2660 to see the details of each restaurant's discount.
October 13: Celebrate ONE Thursday – Zumba Party at the mall: Get Fit & Get Fitted! Guests will have an opportunity to warm up for Saturday's walk with a free, instructor-led Zumba class in Center Court. Participants will be able to access an exclusive 10% discount to shop in-store at Tradehome Shoes at CoolSprings Galleria on Thursday, October 13th. To receive the discount and to RSVP, participants can text THURSDAY to 615-823-2660.
October 14: ONE Funday Friday – Social Media Blitz. Teams are encouraged to post their outlandish pink team photo on social media channels and tag the mall @CoolSpringsGalleria. CoolSprings Galleria will share photos tagged and will select ONE team to receive a donation towards their fundraising goal.
Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
Owned and managed by CBL Properties of Chattanooga, Tennessee (NYSE: CBL), CoolSprings Galleria is a more than one million square-foot super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores including Apple, American Girl, The Cheesecake Factory, Connors Steak & Seafood, Forever 21, H&M, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Party Fowl, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and boutiques including Molly Green, Hollie Ray, and Altar'd State. CoolSprings Galleria is anchored by Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney, and Macy's and is conveniently located off I-65 at exits 68 and 69, just fifteen miles south of Nashville. For additional information, find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoolSpringsGalleria, follow us on Twitter @ShopCoolSprings or visit www.CoolSpringsGalleria.com.
CONTACT: Camille Smith
Susan G. Komen
972-855-1688
csmith@komen.com
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Lane of SE 6th St. to close for two days as construction continues
Published: Aug. 29, 2022 at 9:25 AM CDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One lane of eastbound SE 6th St. will be closed for two days as crews carry out construction work in the area.
The City of Topeka says on Wednesday, Aug. 31, Capital Electric plans to close the right eastbound lane of SE 6th St. from Golden to just east of Deer Creek Trafficway.
The City noted that the closure will be in place as crews attempt power pole hole boring.
The closure is expected to last for two days.
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Beloved bald eagle in Bay View euthanized, showed symptoms of Avian Influenza
By Alex Corradetti
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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A beloved bald eagle in Bay View with symptoms of Avian Influenza had to be humanely euthanized on Saturday, April 9 by the Wisconsin Humane Society.
Wildlife rescue rehabilitators were called to a Bay View neighborhood Friday afternoon due to reports of a potentially injured or sick bald eagle in the front yard of a residence.
CBS 58 spoke with Tracey Blaszczyk, a Bay View resident who has been watching the eagle with her daughter for the last few weeks.
“We were watching the eagles for a little over a month now, there’s a set of them, a male and a female and they were nesting,” said Blaszczyk.
During their daily observations, Blaszczyk says her daughter saw the eagle had fallen from her nest.
“She saw the eagle sitting on the stairs, part of the neighbor’s house. We started calling DNR, Humane Society.”
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Humane Society arrived on the scene shortly after. They took the eagle under their wing for care, but despite their best efforts, her condition declined rapidly. The Wisconsin Humane Society released the following statement on Saturday:
“According to Wisconsin Humane society, “Since her admission, we’ve been providing supportive care, but despite our best efforts, her condition declined rapidly, and she showed significant neurological problems. We’ve been consulting with veterinary and disease experts since her arrival, and hoped to see signs of improvement today. Unfortunately, she had a severe seizure, went into acute respiratory distress, and could not be saved. She was humanely euthanized. Her symptoms were consistent with HPAI, the highly pathogenic avian influenza, although we can’t confirm that was the cause of her illness until test results come in, which will take several days. We know how passionately the Bay View community cared about the pair of bald eagles nesting in their neighborhood, and we cannot thank our whole community enough for your compassion. We appreciate the counsel from our consulting veterinarian, numerous medical specialists, and officials with the DNR, whom we have been working with closely on this highly transmissible virus. We are mourning the loss of this eagle alongside our community.”
CBS 58 also spoke with Dr. Scott Ford, an Avian Specialist in Wisconsin about Avian Influenza. He says there are certain symptoms of the Avian Influenza to look for in birds.
“Nasal discharge, discharge from the eyes and they may breathe more labored and also neurological symptoms are a part of it which was I think the case with this bald eagle. For pet chicken owners, they may see a drop in egg production and perhaps diarrhea.”
Ford has his own pet chickens and is concerned about how quickly the bird flu is spreading. Ford says pet chicken owners can contact their vet or USDA APHIS if they have concerns about their birds possibly having Avian Influenza.
“They picked up that Canada goose up in Milwaukee and now this bald eagle. I’m sure there will be others as well. It’s pretty serious it’s getting around.”
The news left residents in Bay View distraught, upset that an animal so majestic could be taken from this world so quickly.
“They are so beautiful to watch. To see it become so sick and find out it passed away is so devastating. It’s not very often we get a set of eagles in Milwaukee County, especially in someone’s front yard,” said one Bay View resident.
For now, the male eagle is alive. CBS 58 spotted the bird perched on a high branch of a tree about a block from where his female mate fell from their nest. Experts advise everyone to steer clear of any birds on the ground.
“Give them a wide birth and call the DNR and they’ll respond to it just like they did with this bald eagle.”
The Humane Society is testing the female eagle for the Avian flu. They expect to have those results in the next few days. Avian specialists say to stay at least 300 feet away.
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IRVING, Texas, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The chill is on this summer as 7-Eleven, Inc.'s signature community outreach program, Operation Chill®, returns for its 27th consecutive year. The Operation Chill program presents local law enforcement agencies an opportunity to make positive connections with their community's youth through FREE Slurpee® drink coupons.
This year, 7-Eleven will issue more than 650,000 coupons to more than 1,200 participating law enforcement agencies that will, in turn, be rewarded to children in their local communities seen observing safety rules, participating in positive activities, or performing good deeds and acts of kindness. Each coupon can be redeemed for one FREE small Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven® stores. Although the reasons for being rewarded vary – wearing a helmet while riding a bike, picking up litter, helping a neighbor or holding the door open – the result is the same: a FREE Slurpee drink and encouragement for being a great citizen. What's more, this summer, kids can use their coupon for new Slurpee flavors including Mango Lemonade.
"It's no surprise that Operation Chill continues to be our most popular community engagement program. Through a simple Slurpee coupon, officers can easily connect and engage with their local youth, helping to build long-term positive relationships," said 7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto. "With more law enforcement agencies participating in the program than ever before, we're thrilled to create more positive interactions and memories between officers and youth this summer."
Last year, the Operation Chill program was completely reimagined into an innovative, digital experience, complete with the launch of a new website, where law enforcement agencies can easily register online, request Slurpee drink coupons, and access best practices, tools and tips for making Operation Chill a success in their local communities. Also, the Operation Chill logo and corresponding social media assets were updated, ensuring that the program continues to remain fresh, fun, and engaging for the next generation of youth. As a result of the reimagination, 300 more law enforcement agencies participated than in previous years, and coupon redemptions increased 70 percent.
"The relationship between law enforcement and the people we serve, especially our youth, is vital to effective community policing," said Chief Eddie Garcia of the Dallas Police Department. "It is important for this department to build a strong relationship with our youth across the city. Not only does this program give us the opportunity to thank our kids and teens for good deeds in our community, but it helps us to build a positive foundation with them and leads to a stronger and safer Dallas."
The Operation Chill program was founded in Philadelphia with a goal to give law enforcement officers a positive way to interact with children and teens. Since its inception in 1995, Operation Chill has expanded to hundreds of cities across the country, donating more than 24 million coupons to U.S. law enforcement agencies in 7-Eleven communities.
About 7–Eleven, Inc.
7–Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7–Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 14,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7–Eleven stores, 7–Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7–Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7–Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products under the 7-Select™ brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites at an outstanding value. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® loyalty program with more than 50 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 2,000 cities, or rely on 7–Eleven for bill payment service, self-service lockers and other convenient services. Find out more online at www.7–Eleven.com.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAVA announced the 4K Triple Laser Projector Chroma is now available at its online store, following the record-breaking success it achieved on Indiegogo.
Introduced as VAVA's most advanced and powerful ultra short throw projector, Chroma features triple laser technology, ALPD® 4.0, Alexa voice control, MEMC, 60W Harman Kardon Speakers and a smart Android TV system. VAVA Chroma's Indiegogo campaign raised nearly $7.8 million, making it Indiegogo's most funded campaign of 2021.
Powered by Triple Laser Technology and ALPD® 4.0
VAVA Chroma uses the world's most advanced ALPD® 4.0 phosphor fluorescent technology and 3 channel laser light source. With the use of red, blue, and green plus laser light sources, it delivers striking visuals with up to 106% Rec. 2020 color gamut, precise color accuracy, and incredible contrast.
"That triple laser system definitely performs as advertised, produced bright and vivid images, whether in 4K or 1080p." Reviewed by JC Torres at Slash Gear, "That system is also powered by the highest ALPD 4.0 technology, giving it an edge even against most cinemas that still use ALPD 3.0."
80-150" Display Range
Unlike traditional projectors, the Chroma uses ultra short throw technology and boasts a 0.233:1 throw rate. The projector can be placed just 7.2" away from the wall for a stunning 100" projection and can be easily adjusted up to 150" for a cinematic experience.
Smart Android TV system
The VAVA Chroma builds in the Android 9.0 system and Aptoide app store, which means apps including YouTube, Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Disney+, and more will be accessible through the built-in OS. It is also compatible with various streaming devices on the market, including Apple TV, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku TV, and more.
VAVA's new triple laser projector Chroma is now available for purchase at VAVA Official Store and Best Buy at $3,499.99.
About VAVA: VAVA's goal is to simplify modern life through exceptional expertise and the highest quality technology. VAVA designs and manufactures a line of cutting--edge and innovative products directed toward improving the lives of its customers. Additional information about VAVA and its award-winning products can be found at the VAVA official store.
Media Contact:
Carina Chen
press@vava.com
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittco Management, LLC, a single-family office located in Memphis, TN, has appointed Graham Jones as Vice President, Investments. In his new role, Graham will oversee a portion of Pittco's managed public equity portfolio. He will also participate in sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring Pittco's portfolio of direct investments.
"Graham is a fantastic addition to the Pittco investment team. His experience as an attorney focused on transactions adds an invaluable skill set and perspective. I am very happy to welcome him to our team," said Henry Guy, Pittco President & Chief Investment Officer.
Graham is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and Vanderbilt University Law School. After law school, he spent the next several years working as an associate attorney with King & Spalding LLP based in Atlanta, GA. While at King & Spalding, he worked with private equity and venture capital firms in leveraged buyout, minority investment and recapitalization transactions in lower, middle, and upper middle markets.
"I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to join the Pittco family," said Graham. "Working with an incredibly talented group of people focused on honoring the work of such an impactful family is the privilege of a lifetime."
Pittco Management is a single-family office for the family of Pitt Hyde, founder of AutoZone, and his wife, Barbara. Pittco was established over 30 years ago, and provides investment, accounting, tax, and financial services from its headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Orbic Journey V Features Classic Style, Web Browser, Texting and Camera for Under $100
Spectrum Delivers Industry Best Unlimited Voice and Text, By the Gig Starting at $14/Month with No Added Taxes, Fees or Contracts
STAMFORD, Conn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Spectrum Mobile announced a partnership with U.S. smartphone manufacturer Orbic to add the Journey V 4G LTE flip phone to its lineup of devices. The Orbic Journey V is an easy-to-use mobile flip phone with web-browsing capability, texting and camera for under $100. Customers can pair the Journey V with Spectrum Mobile's converged mobile broadband service, which includes access to the best networks, By the Gig plans starting at $14/month and unlimited talk and texting, for the best value in mobile*.
"Spectrum Mobile is revolutionizing the wireless experience for millions of customers by combining the best internet, WiFi and cellular networks with the best devices and simple, affordable plans – a combination that is truly better together," said Danny Bowman, Chief Mobile Officer for Charter Communications, Inc., which operates the Spectrum brand of connectivity services. "The addition of the Orbic Journey V phone to our lineup of devices is ideal for customers and families looking for a budget-friendly option to enjoy Spectrum Mobile's seamless, superior connectivity at home and on the go, while saving money along the way."
Orbic Journey V Offers a Classic Flip Phone for Spectrum Mobile Customers
The Orbic Journey V is a classic flip phone, featuring a well-spaced keypad, a long-lasting 1400 mAh battery, a 2.8-inch internal color display screen that supports text font adjustment, a 1.77-inch external display that shows messages and notifications, and a front-facing 2 megapixel camera. The phone also connects to the internet via a built-in web browser.
"Partnering with Spectrum Mobile allows Orbic to continue to deliver on our growth strategy to being a leader in multiline, innovative, mobile products, delivered with affordability and meaningful features in mind," said Mike Narula, President and CEO, Orbic. "The Journey V gives current and future Spectrum customers the best in service and product value."
The Orbic Journey V is available from Spectrum Mobile for $95.99 or $4/month for 24 months – with 0% interest on device payment plans – and customers can take advantage of Spectrum's $100 trade-in credit for qualified devices. Additionally, the Journey V pairs perfectly with Spectrum Mobile's By the Gig data plan for $14/Gig, and as an option for customers who want to combine a flip phone with Spectrum's multiline pricing on Unlimited data plans, starting at $29.99/month for two or more lines. All plans include access to Spectrum's converged WiFi, internet and cellular delivering the fastest overall data speeds**; access to nationwide 5G at no extra cost; unlimited talk and texting; and no added taxes, fees or contracts – for a potential monthly savings of up to 60% off customers' existing mobile bills***.
More information about Spectrum Mobile is available at www.SpectrumMobile.com, by calling 1-833-657-0388, or by visiting a Spectrum Store.
*Spectrum Internet required. Auto-pay required. For Unlimited, speeds are reduced after 20 GB of usage per line. Restrictions apply. For details, refer to Spectrum.com/policies/mobile-terms.
**Fastest Overall Speeds claim based on Global Wireless Solutions' combined cellular and WiFi speed test results in Spectrum service area where WiFi is available. Cellular speeds vary by location.
*** Savings based on 2-line comparison of unlimited plans among major national carriers as of 09/2021; prepaid excluded; data usage limits vary by carrier. Spectrum Internet required. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2021 Charter Communications.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
About Orbic
Orbic is a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative mobile products. The company offers customized products that feature the latest technologies, to support connected lives 24/7 and people's most passionate moments in time. With agility and speed-to-market, Orbic gets customers the mobile products and features they want and need with affordability in mind. Orbic is a women owned minority business, based in the U.S. with manufacturing operations in India.
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Deputies searching for ‘Midnight Mailbox Bandit’ caught on camera sifting through home mailbox
By Shelley Childers
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HOUSTON (KTRK) — The Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office says they are looking for a suspect dubbed the “Midnight Mailbox Bandit” in west Houston.
A doorbell camera caught the suspect sifting through a home mailbox during the middle of the night. At one point, the suspect looks straight into the camera lens, but keeps pulling out letters.
“This is really disturbing to me to think that someone’s just going door-to-door looking through your mail. What else are they looking for?” said neighbor Kathryn Donelson. “What else is he interested in? It’s very disturbing.”
Investigators say it happened in the 13100 block of Kimberley Lane near Wilcrest and I-10.
It’s a community described by neighbors as very safe and quiet, but the recent video has them worried.
“We feel pretty safe here, so I am kind of disappointed that it happened,” said Joni Holder.
In the video, you see the suspect holding some mail, and then he appears to hide it out of camera’s view.
As he turns he adjusts his hoodie, as if he is hiding mail under the sweatshirt.
And as he walks away, he is seen carrying an open backpack filled with letters and packages that investigators say are likely from a trail of other victims.
“It’s extremely unnerving to see that video. We need to find him,” said Donelson.
Investigators need the public’s help to identify the man, seen in a very recognizable sweatshirt.
If you know who he is or can help identify him, call Constable Ted Heap’s office at 832-927-6700, email Investigator James Dancer (james.dancer@cn5.hctx.net), or report it through the online crime tips webpage.
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LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that Simon Moore, vice president, Investor Relations, Corporate Relations and Sustainability, will speak at the Jefferies Industrials Conference on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. USET.
Access to the session is available via Air Products' Investor Relations Event Details website.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale carbon-free hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $55 billion. More than 20,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
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HAIFA, Isreal, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced today that its subsidiary, Universal Avionics Systems Corporation ("Universal Avionics") was awarded a contract valued at approximately $33 million from AerSale Corporation (NASDAQ: ASLE), to supply Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) for Boeing 737NG aircraft. The contract will be executed through 2023.
Under the contract, Universal Avionics will supply the ClearVision™ EFVS systems featuring the SkyLens™ 360-degree field of view Head Wearable Display and the EVS-5000 cameras. ClearVision is a certified combined vision system that is designed to enable commercial aircraft pilots to overcome degraded visibility situations at day and night, allowing them to move in and out of airports faster, saving time and increasing operational efficiency and safety. SkyLens enables pilots to continuously operate head-up and monitor flight information while retaining 3D situational awareness of terrain and aircraft traffic.
Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace, commented: "We see a renewed demand in the commercial aviation market for innovative yet certified vision capabilities that enable efficient and safe flights during degraded visibility situations."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn Channels.
Company Contacts:
Joseph Gaspar, Senior EVP – Business Management
Tel: +972-77-2948661
j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com
Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +972-77-2946663
kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com
Rami Myerson, Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +972-77-2948984
rami.myerson@elbitsystems.com
David Vaaknin, VP, Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: +972-77-2946691
david.vaaknin@elbitsystems.com
IR Contact:
Ehud Helft
Kenny Green
GK Investor Relations
Tel: 1-212-378-8040
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This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
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MONTREAL, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Cannara Biotech Inc. ("Cannara" or the "Company") (TSXV: LOVE) (OTCQB: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB), a vertically integrated producer of premium-grade cannabis and derivative products with one of the largest indoor cannabis cultivation facilities in Canada, and the largest in Quebec, today announced that it will host a webcast investor presentation on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022, at 2:00 PM ET. During the webcast, Nicholas Sosiak, CFO, will conduct a presentation that will cover key areas of Cannara's business. After the formal presentation, investors will have an opportunity to ask relevant questions through an interactive Q&A portal. To listen to the webcast or to ask questions during the live event, please pre-register at the following link:
Webcast Link: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1559060&tp_key=1c1f25226e
An archived version of the webcast and presentation will be available on the Company's website, https://investors.cannara.ca/news-events/company-events-cannara-biotech-quebec-inc/
Cannara Biotech Inc. (TSXV: LOVE) (OTCQB: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB) is a vertically integrated producer of premium-grade cannabis and cannabis-derivative products for the Québec and Canadian markets. Cannara owns two mega facilities based in Québec spanning over 1,650,000 sq. ft., providing the Company with 125,000kg of potential annualized cultivation output. Leveraging Québec's low electricity costs, Cannara's facilities produce premium-grade cannabis products at an affordable price. For more information, please visit cannara.ca.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Healthy newborn baby surrendered to fire department under Safe Haven law
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA/Gray News) – A newborn in Texas was safely surrendered to a fire department Wednesday afternoon under the state’s Safe Haven law.
The Amarillo Fire Department said firefighters were handed a healthy baby who is 6 to 8 weeks old.
According to the fire department, the person who surrendered the baby also provided the child’s hospital paperwork and vaccination records.
The child was taken by Amarillo Medical Services for a checkup and is doing well, officials said. The baby will be placed in the care of an emergency provider.
Texas’ Safe Haven law, also known as the Baby Moses law, allows a parent to surrender their unharmed newborn baby at a designated location without any punishment. Babies up to 60 days old can be surrendered under this law.
In Texas, a parent may take a baby to any hospital, fire station, or emergency medical services (EMS) station in the state.
For more information about Texas’ Safe Haven law, visit the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services’ website here.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Molecular Partners AG (NASDAQ: MOLN).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares pursuant and/or traceable to certain documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021; and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021, and April 26, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 12, 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, Molecular Partners AG issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's product, ensovibep, was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; that (ii) accordingly, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) another of the Company's product candidates, MP0310, was less attractive to Molecular Partners' collaborator, Amgen, than defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return to global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, documents issues in connection with the Company's initial public offer and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
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DONGGUAN, China, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogness (International) Corporation ("Dogness" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DOGZ), a developer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of Dogness-branded, OEM and private label pet products, today announced that Argus Research, an investment research firm retained by Dogness, updated its Equity Research Report coverage on Dogness.
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Highlights, as conveyed by Argus Analyst Steve Silver, include:
- In our view, Dogness' successful execution of its business plan led the company back to profitability in fiscal 2021, which ended on June 30, 2021. Dogness has benefitted from a surge in demand related to increased pet ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic and increased momentum for its core product line, led by higher-margin smart pet products.
- In our view, Dogness is in the early stage of a growth cycle that led the company back to profitability in fiscal 2021 (ended June 30, 2021), and continued through the first half of fiscal 2022 (December 31, 2021). We think Dogness is well positioned to benefit from a surge in demand for its products, led by a line of higher-margin smart products, amid increased pet ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Dogness achieved 27% revenue growth in fiscal 2021, and 48% growth in the first half of fiscal 2022, despite macro-economic and COVID-related headwinds. We project sustained sales growth, driven by strong demand for the smart product portfolio, where sales and volumes increased by 193% and 155%, respectively, in the first half of fiscal 2022 and over the same period in fiscal 2021. The smart line comprised 54.5% of revenues during the first six months of fiscal 2022, compared with 32.1% for fiscal 2021, driving gross-margin expansion to 39%, compared with 37.6% in fiscal 2021 (a level not seen since 2018).
- Over the past two years, Dogness significantly expanded product availability across multiple sales channels (online, specialty stores, big box warehouse clubs, and general retail outlets) in markets including China, the U.S., Canada, Japan, and others, We expect this momentum to continue, as Dogness has established new and expanding partnerships with leading retailers including Target, Petco, IKEA, and Walmart, and online platforms, including Amazon and Chewy.com, which we see easing customer concentration risk.
- Thus, we expect Dogness to continue its evolution into a higher-margin technology-focused pet products company with a diversified global footprint, and to capitalize on favorable long-term global trends in the pet care industry as pet owners return to offices and require mobile pet monitoring and care.
- As of December 31, 2021, Dogness had $7.1 million in cash and short-term investments on its balance sheet. Subsequently, the company raised more than $17 million in aggregate gross proceeds from equity offerings completed in February and June 2022. Based on our view of a favorable outlook for sustained positive operational cash flow, we believe the company is capitalized sufficiently to execute on its business plan.
INVESTMENT THESIS (Click here to view full Argus Equity Research Report & Investment Thesis)
Argus Research Co. has received a flat fee from Dogness as part of a Sponsored Research agreement between Argus and the company. No part of Argus Research's compensation is directly or indirectly related to the content of its assessment or to other opinions expressed in its research report. Please refer to the full Argus report and the disclaimer for complete disclosures.
About Dogness
Dogness (International) Corporation was founded in 2003 from the belief that dogs and cats are important, well-loved family members. Through its smart products, hygiene products, health and wellness products, and leash products, Dogness' technology simplifies pet lifestyles and enhances the relationship between pets and pet caregivers. The Company ensures industry-leading quality through its fully integrated vertical supply chain and world-class research and development capabilities, which has resulted in over 200 patents and patents pending. Dogness products reach families worldwide through global chain stores and distributors. For more information, please visit: ir.dogness.com .
Forward Looking Statements
No statement made in this press release should be interpreted as an offer to purchase or sell any security. Such an offer can only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. Certain statements in this press release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations intended to qualify for the "safe harbor" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our customers' businesses and end purchasers' disposable income, our ability to raise capital on any particular terms, fulfillment of customer orders, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, our ability to realize revenue from expanded operation and acquired assets in China and the U.S., our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, client concentration, industry segment concentration, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, and unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Dogness may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Code Ocean, the developer of a first-of-its-kind, computational-research laboratory cloud platform for scientific collaboration and discovery, today announced seasoned technology executive Andy Keane as the company's Chief Operating Officer.
"Andy's knowledge and leadership capabilities are already having a positive impact since he joined Code Ocean," said Simon Adar, Co-founder and CEO. "He's working across all critical elements of our business in a way that's galvanizing the team and creating a sharp focus for the company's business execution and growth."
Mr. Keane joining Code Ocean as Chief Operating Officer represents a major step forward for the company. He has significant experience building highly-effective teams, creating, and driving business growth. This includes his years at NVIDIA, where Mr. Keane founded the Tesla data center computing business, which now contributes more than $10 billion to the company's annual revenues.
"Code Ocean is changing critical dynamics in scientific research, allowing for greater efficiency and more rapid discovery," said Andy Keane, COO, Code Ocean. "I'm excited to join Code Ocean and contribute my experience in fast growing new businesses to institute best practices for scaling sales, marketing, and product development/roll-out. I'm also focused on our long-term success, making Code Ocean an important part of our customers' work and growth."
With the recent Release 2.0 of Code Ocean's Computational Lab, computational scientists create, organize and share computational research in a streamlined and automated lab. By removing overhead tasks and simplifying collaboration, researchers can focus on science. The company also recently announced $16.5 million in Series-B funding co-led by Battery Ventures and M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund. Code Ocean is currently hiring for all positions in engineering, science, marketing and sales. For more information, please visit https://codeocean.com.
Code Ocean is where great computational science is created, organized and shared in one place. The Code Ocean platform provides the best way for multidisciplinary scientists to standardize workflows, and to track and reproduce all computations and discoveries. By making it easier and more efficient for scientists to collaborate, Code Ocean improves reproducibility, optimizes return on IT investment, and saves time by automating repetitive functions. For more information please visit: www.codeocean.com and Twitter @CodeOceanHQ.
Code Ocean Media Contact:
Phillip Bergman
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Megawatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: MEGA) (FSE: WR20) (OTCQB: WALRF) (the "Company" or "Megawatt") technical team has completed a field visit to the Artic Fox & Isbjorn Projects in central Northern Territory, Australia, to further evaluate the exploration potential for rare earth elements ("REE") identified in a recent desktop study.
At Arctic Fox, the team identified ample outcrop prospective for REE covering a large portion of the property (Figure 1), while the six primary anomalies from the historic stream sediment survey will be subject to a comprehensive surface sampling and mapping campaign in the coming months.
During the visit, 12 rock-chip samples were taken which represent the veining and immediate country rock of some of the ridges observed in the tenure. Notably, the technical team believe mineralisation could occur in either the quartz veining and/or the altered country rock.
David Thornley-Hall Chief Executive Officer commented: "Our technical team has done an excellent job reconciling the findings from their recent desktop study with field observations. Notably, the Artic Fox Project has ample outcrop that could be prospective for REE mineralisation, while more work needs to be done on the Isbjorn Project. The technical team will review all the findings in-depth and begin planning a comprehensive surface sampling and mapping campaign to both properties that should commence in the next few months."
The main objectives of the reconnaissance site visit were:
- Ascertain clear and efficient access routes to the primary target areas (Figure 2).
- Identify and sample significant outcrop for mineralization styles targeted.
- Determine logistics required to conduct a comprehensive exploration campaign.
Overall, the technical team determined access to the Arctic Fox Project is first rate via a well-maintained sealed road then a network of private tracks within the tenure.
In terms of observed geology, there several areas of ample outcrop with many parallel to sub-parallel, low but steep ridges repeating throughout the tenure. Further, several multiple, parallel quartz veins of varying thickness, texture, structure, mineralogy and colour were observed and sampled individually.
The country rock in between the veins varied from amphibolites, coarse grained granites, meta-sediments and metamorphosed granites/granite contacts. Notably, the veining/alteration observed potentially is the source REE anomalies highlighted in the review of the historical stream sediment survey. In addition, the technical team believes there is potential that pegmatites could be located within the tenure during a more comprehensive mapping and surface sampling campaign.
The main access to the tenure is via a well-maintained sealed road then via private tracks.
Four rock chip samples were taken at Isbjorn which were all located at borrow pits where enough overlying soil had been removed to expose lateritic gravels, silcrete and/or calcrete nodules.
Further work, which includes using a drone to traverse the tenure may be completed to determine if there is any significant outcrop and if it contains mineralisation.
(The data disclosed in this news release related to sampling results is historical in nature. Megawatt has not undertaken any independent investigation of the sampling nor has it independently analysed the results of the historical exploration work in order to verify the results. Megawatt considers these historical sample results relevant as the Company will use this data as a guide to plan future exploration programs. The Company's future exploration work will include verification of the data through further analysis.)
Mr. Geoffrey Reed (MAusMM (CP)) (MAIG), Consultant for the Company, is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure or Mineral Projects and has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this press release.
All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared by, or approved by Geoffrey Reed, (MAusMM (CP)) (MAIG), Consultant for the Company. Mr. Reed is a qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
The data disclosed in this news release related to sampling results is historical in nature. Megawatt has not independently analyzed the results of the historical exploration work in order to verify the results. Megawatt considers these historical sample results relevant as the Company will use this data as a guide to plan future exploration programs. The Company's future exploration work will include verification of the data through further sampling.
MegaWatt is a British Columbia based company involved in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada. The Company holds a 100% undivided interest, subject to a 1.5% NSR on all base, rare earth elements and precious metals, in the Cobalt Hill Property, consisting of eight mineral claims covering an area of approximately 1,727.43 hectares located in the Trail Creek Mining Division in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Additionally, the Company has acquired an 80% interest in a company that indirectly holds a 100% interest (subject to a 2% NSR) in two prospective silver-zinc projects in Australia, being the Tyr Silver Project and the Century South Silver-Zinc Project (see press release dated August 13, 2020), an indirect 100% interest (subject to a 1% NSR) in and to certain mining tenements in Northern Territory and New South Wales, Australia prospective for nickel-cobalt-scandium and rare earth elements. The Company holds a 100% interest (subject to a 2% NSR) in and to the Route 381 Lithium Property, comprised of 40 mineral claims located in James Bay Territory, north of Matagami in the Province of Quebec, covering 2,126 hectares (see press release dated February 3, 2021) and a 100% interest in 229 additional mineral exploration claims prospective for lithium, also in the James Bay area of Quebec covering an area of 12,116 hectares or 121 square kms.
Investors can learn more about the Company and team at https://megawattmetals.com.
The CSE does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This press release includes "forward-looking information" that is subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Forward-looking statements may include but are not limited to, statements relating to the trading of the Company's common shares on the Exchange and the Company's use of proceeds and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to such events. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future events and that actual events or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward- looking statements. Such forward-looking statements represent management's best judgment based on information currently available. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Play2Learn Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides gamers and entrepreneurs with the educational resources to navigate the Web3 metaverse through financial inclusion and technological literacy, announced today the appointment of David Garpenstahl as its Executive Director.
As Executive Director, Garpenstahl will implement the Play2Learn Foundation's key initiatives focused on:
- Investing in education to break the poverty cycle through fostering an understanding of financial and technological literacy for future generations through gaming platforms and connecting young people with real-world professionals to serve as mentors.
- Further supporting the Foundation's focus on forest conservation and sustainability to offset carbon emissions and protect biodiversity.
- Spearheading the installment and continued development of the partnerships necessary to ensure that the digital transformation happening in the world today is accessible to all.
"Gaming has been a driving force of technology," Garpenstahl said. "With the Play2Learn Foundation, we can help give youth the skills and knowledge to lead more successful lives by applying gaming mechanisms and esports into education about financial and technological literacy, as well as sustainability while fostering healthy mindsets."
With more than 20 years of experience founding and leading organizations in the gaming, event and music industries, Garpenstahl has been a pioneer for the esports industry. He has taken part in establishing international companies like DreamHack, the world's largest digital festival, ESN Social Software and Europe's largest gaming center, Inferno Online. Most recently he has acted as an advisor to global projects like Campus Party, SITEX and GamerToken continuing to focus on the intersection of gaming, esports and the future of Web3.
Since 2020, Community Gaming — the premier all-in-one global earnings platform and competitive organizer — has donated over $250,000 to the Play2Learn Foundation. Through the ongoing partnership, the Gamer Grant Program makes resources available to existing tournament organizers, regardless of size, to help support and promote an inclusive and educational gaming experience.
"We've seen how impactful reaching out and supporting grassroots organizers and gamers can be, and I know that David will help the Play2Learn Foundation bring inclusion and technological literacy to young gamers around the globe," said Chis Gonsalves, CEO of Community Gaming. "We're excited to support the on-going and future efforts of both David and the Foundation."
Learn more about the Play2Learn Foundation here.
The Play2Learn Foundation is a 501 c3 non-profit that provides gamers and entrepreneurs with inspiration, education and the resources they need to navigate the emerging Web3 landscape by promoting financial inclusion and technological literacy. With 1.6 billion people left without access to a bank account, the Play2Learn Foundation focuses on numerous educational initiatives and social impact programs to promote financial inclusion and technological literacy to young gamers around the globe. Connect with us at https://play2learn.foundation/
Community Gaming is the all-in-one esports competition platform, offering cutting edge infrastructure to key industry stakeholders. Through its seamless UX, plus highly scalable and efficient blockchain payment technology, the platform equips players, competition organizers, and game developers with the tools they need to create, facilitate, and participate in esports tournaments. Community Gaming believes in Earnings for Everyone, where the massive gains of the wider esports and gaming industry are decentralized and accessible via Web3 technology to reward action and time. People who love games should have a reliable avenue to supplement their current income by gaming, no matter the skill level. Connect with us at CommunityGaming.io, or on Twitter, Discord, Instagram, Facebook and Twitch.
Contact: david@play2learn.foundation
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Internova Travel Group, one of the largest travel services companies in the world, announced that Simon Brooks has been named President of Bonotel Exclusive Travel.
Bonotel is a leading inbound marketing and distribution partner of branded and boutique luxury hotel rooms to international business-to-business clients and has very strong relationships with most of the major tour operators worldwide. Bonotel is part of the Travel Leaders Group division of Internova. Brooks will report to Travel Leaders Group President John Lovell, starting on July 5.
"We've known Simon for a long time and are excited to bring him on board," said J.D. O'Hara, CEO of Internova Travel Group. "From his many years at British Airways, he brings a deep and extensive knowledge of the travel industry and an expansive network of contacts. He is a proven leader, and we are confident that he will be a great fit for this business."
In his new role, Brooks will leverage his industry knowledge to identify trends in the marketplace, create new content, build on Bonotel's current relationships with hotels and resorts, boutique properties, villas and other accommodations throughout North America, and market them to tour operators and travel advisors worldwide.
"Having worked closely with many clients and suppliers, Simon will also help ensure that our network of more than 70,000 travel advisors can benefit from Bonotel's preferred rates and services," O'Hara added.
Previously, Brooks was Chief Commercial Officer for a sports events business, The Icons Series, where he led all sales and revenue generation activities. He also had responsibility for client and supplier relationships.
Brooks has over two decades of commercial leadership experience in the airline industry. Having led teams in the Leisure and Corporate sectors in the UK, his most recent position was the Senior Vice President of Sales North America for British Airways, leading the Atlantic Joint Business team alongside American Airlines and Iberia. Earlier in his career, Brooks held numerous airline operations positions in Eastern Europe opening new destinations for British Airways.
Bonotel Exclusive Travel, part of Travel Leaders Group, a division of Internova Travel Group, is a leading inbound marketing and distribution partner of both branded and boutique luxury hotel rooms to a longstanding base of international B2B clients. The Company works with a network of more than 10,000 hotel partners and provides seamless electronic distribution to more than 1,500 international tour operators through the Company's IT platform. Bonotel was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.
Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 70,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Gaerlan
egaerlan@internova.com
212-944-1125
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Leading provider of steam turbines, generators, and services for power plants worldwide
RESTON, Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel, a trusted engineering, construction, and project management partner to the global nuclear industry for nearly 70 years, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Toshiba America Energy Systems and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions to pursue a new civil nuclear power plant project in Poland.
Toshiba is the latest company to join the group of U.S. and Polish companies organizing a team led by Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company. The plant would be Poland's first nuclear power station as the country transitions away from coal-fired energy while maintaining its energy independence.
"Any new nuclear plant requires expertise from proven companies with the required certifications," said Ahmet Tokpinar, general manager of Bechtel's Nuclear Power business line. "Toshiba has supplied steam turbines, generators, and services to power plants of all types for nearly 100 years. This is a team with proven manufacturing capabilities and a record of excellent service."
"We are honored to be partnering with Bechtel as this exciting opportunity develops to support Poland's new nuclear power plant pursuits," said Kentaro Takagi, president and CEO, Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation.
Yuki Arima, business unit manager, Power Systems Div., Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, added: "As demand for low-carbon and stable energy sources increases, Toshiba has been working closely with our clients and partners to successfully deliver safe and reliable nuclear power solutions that make a positive impact across the world."
Bechtel and Westinghouse are jointly preparing a front-end engineering design for the Polish government's consideration for a three-unit plant on the Baltic Sea coast. The plant would use proven Westinghouse AP1000 reactors. The companies are also engaging with the Czech Republic on the possible expansion of that country's civil nuclear power program.
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Bechtel serves the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com
Media contact:
Fred deSousa
T : +1 703 429 6435
C : +1 571 364 5733
tfdesous@bechtel.com
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Jets sign Garrett Wilson; all 3 1st-rounders under contract
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
AP Pro Football Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets signed wide receiver Garrett Wilson to a four-year, $20.55 million deal. He is the last of the team’s three first-round draft picks to get under contract. Wilson was the No. 10 overall pick last month out of Ohio State. He’s expected to be an immediate contributor as a rookie while giving second-year quarterback Zach Wilson a speedy vertical threat in what should be an improved offense. Cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, the No. 4 overall pick, signed his four-year, $38.7 million deal on May 7. Defensive end Jermaine Johnson, the 26th pick, signed a four-year, $13.1 million contract Monday. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/jets-sign-garrett-wilson-all-3-1st-rounders-under-contract/ | 2022-05-18T23:22:54Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Years before he came to the Senate, Raphael Warnock spent time bedside with Georgia residents suffering from the long-term effects of diabetes, a condition made worse by limited access to life-saving drugs like insulin.
“I’ve seen the human face of this up close as a pastor. I’ve been there and witnessed what happens when diabetes goes on untreated,” Warnock said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I’ve been there with families when they received the news that a loved one will have to receive an amputation.”
That work as a pastor helped the freshman senator push Congress to take its first step in limiting the high cost of insulin for millions of Americans.
The passage of the expansive climate change and health care bill this month delivered key Democratic priorities to voters months before the midterm elections, including provisions to lower health care costs.
As a result, by 2026, Medicare will gain the power to start negotiating costs for pharmaceuticals and its beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket prescription costs will be limited to $2,000 starting in 2025.
But the most immediate relief will take effect in January when the cost of insulin for patients on Medicare will be capped at $35 a month.
The provision, a longstanding priority for Democrats, will bring relief to an estimated nearly 2 million people across the country who currently pay an average of $572 annually out-of-pocket for insulin, according to a recent analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
In Warnock’s state, the annual average is higher, coming in at $591 for more than 50,000 Georgia residents whose lives are dependent on the drug.
Around 7 million Americans require insulin daily and 14% of them are spending nearly half of their income after food and housing costs on the medicine, according to a Yale University study.
“It’s devastating for a family to have to make those choices,” Lisa Murdock, chief advocacy officer for the American Diabetes Association, told the AP. “This is a life-saving medication. You can’t live without it, and we shouldn’t have people in this country who are having to choose to do that.”
The issue of insulin pricing is more pronounced in the U.S. than in other nations, and it has gotten worse over the past two decades. According to a 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, between 2002 and 2013, the price of insulin tripled. And between 2012 and 2016, prices continued to climb, nearly doubling, a congressional report released in March found.
The issue has been a perennial one in Congress, with a broad bipartisan consensus recognizing the problem, but little agreement on a solution. That is why organizations like the American Diabetes Association have sought to fight the battle for affordable insulin in the states, starting in 2019 when Colorado became the first state to institute a cap on copays for insulin.
“From there, we just ran with it,” Murdock said. “We currently have 22 states and the District of Columbia with a monthly copay cap in place and we will continue to work on that as long as we need to raise the conversation.”
While several states passed legislation that capped the price for Medicare and private insurance, the new federal law doesn’t go as far. The legislation introduced by Warnock had initially included the monthly cap both for Medicare recipients and those privately insured.
But during an hourslong voting series, Republicans stripped out the portion that would have included private insurance, which is used by the majority of those in need of insulin. Some of the GOP senators who voted for it to be removed represent states with some of the highest mortality rates for diabetes, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At the time, Republicans who voted against the provision said it violated Senate budget rules, but Democrats intentionally did not drop it, daring their colleagues across the aisle to vote on the Senate floor to strip it out.
“In reality, the Dems wanted to break Senate rules to pass insulin pricing cap instead of going through regular order,” Sen. Ron Johnson, a Wisconsin Republican, tweeted after the vote. Johnson added that he had previously “voted for an amendment, that Dems blocked, to provide insulin at cost to low-income Americans.”
But Warnock said the quarrel over procedural rules meant failing on substance.
“The blocking of a provision that would have provided the same cap for folks on private insurance is yet another example of why people hate politics and, and what’s wrong with Washington,” he said.
The provision did however get seven Republicans on board. And while it wasn’t enough to pass the broader cap, it was more support than for any previous effort to cap insulin prices in Congress. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated that expanding affordable access to insulin will be a priority for the chamber in September.
Advocates say a potential legislative response to address the gaps in coverage could come in the form of the Insulin Act, a bipartisan proposal introduced last month by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, and Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, that would include a cap on the private marketplace. The legislation also has mechanisms in place that would lower the list price for insulin, providing relief for diabetes patients without insurance.
“We are grateful for the step forward in the Inflation Reduction Act, but now we’re focused and really urging Congress to bring up the Insulin Act as soon as possible,” said Campbell Hutton, vice president of regulatory and health policy at JDRF, a New York-based nonprofit that funds type 1 diabetes research. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ap-insulin-cap-for-medicare-patients-signals-hope-for-others/ | 2022-08-25T19:43:23Z |
(The Conversation) – In the days since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which had established the constitutional right to an abortion, some Christians have cited the Bible to argue why this decision should either be celebrated or lamented. But here’s the problem: This 2,000-year-old text says nothing about abortion.
As a university professor of biblical studies, I am familiar with faith-based arguments Christians use to back up views of abortion, whether for or against. Many people seem to assume the Bible discusses the topic head-on, which is not the case.
Ancient context
Abortions were known and practiced in biblical times, although the methods differed significantly from modern ones. The second-century Greek physician Soranus, for example, recommended fasting, bloodletting, vigorous jumping and carrying heavy loads as ways to end a pregnancy.
Soranus’ treatise on gynecology acknowledged different schools of thought on the topic. Some medical practitioners forbade the use of any abortive methods. Others permitted them, but not in cases in which they were intended to cover up an adulterous liaison or simply to preserve the mother’s good looks.
In other words, the Bible was written in a world in which abortion was practiced and viewed with nuance. Yet the Hebrew and Greek equivalents of the word “abortion” do not appear in either the Old or New Testament of the Bible. That is, the topic simply is not directly mentioned.
What the Bible says
The absence of an explicit reference to abortion, however, has not stopped its opponents or proponents from looking to the Bible for support of their positions.
Abortion opponents turn to several biblical texts that, taken together, seem to suggest that human life has value before birth. For example, the Bible opens by describing the creation of humans “in the image of God”: a way to explain the value of human life, presumably even before people are born. Likewise, the Bible describes several important figures, including the prophets Jeremiah and Isaiah and the Christian Apostle Paul, as having being called to their sacred tasks since their time in the womb. Psalm 139 asserts that God “knit me together in my mother’s womb.”
However, abortion opponents are not the only ones who can appeal to the Bible for support. Supporters can point to other biblical texts that would seem to count as evidence in their favor.
Exodus 21, for example, suggests that a pregnant woman’s life is more valuable than the fetus’s. This text describes a scenario in which men who are fighting strike a pregnant woman and cause her to miscarry. A monetary fine is imposed if the woman suffers no other harm beyond the miscarriage. However, if the woman suffers additional harm, the perpetrator’s punishment is to suffer reciprocal harm, up to life for life.
There are other biblical texts that seem to celebrate the choices that women make for their bodies, even in contexts in which such choices would have been socially shunned. The fifth chapter of the Gospel of Mark, for example, describes a woman with a gynecological ailment that has made her bleed continuously taking a great risk: She reaches out to touch Jesus’ cloak in hopes that it will heal her, even though the touch of a menstruating woman was believed to cause ritual contamination. However, Jesus commends her choice and praises her faith.
Similarly, in the Gospel of John, Jesus’ follower Mary seemingly wastes resources by pouring an entire container of costly ointment on his feet and using her own hair to wipe them – but he defends her decision to break the social taboo around touching an unrelated man so intimately.
Beyond the Bible
In the response to the Supreme Court’s decision, Christians on both sides of the partisan divide have appealed to any number of texts to assert that their particular brand of politics is biblically backed. However, if they claim the Bible specifically condemns or approves of abortion, they are skewing the textual evidence to fit their position.
Of course, Christians can develop their own faith-based arguments about modern political issues, whether or not the Bible speaks directly to them. But it is important to recognize that although the Bible was written at a time when abortion was practiced, it never directly addresses the issue. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/what-the-bible-actually-says-about-abortion-may-surprise-you/ | 2022-07-24T19:20:43Z |
PHOENIX, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldHotels announced today that it expects a surge in international travel in the coming weeks due to the decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lift Covid-19 testing requirements for inbound travelers to the United States. Not only will this result in a boost in summer travel to the United States, but it will also enable U.S. citizens to travel abroad without needing to show proof of a negative test upon re-entry. According to the U.S. Travel Association, the repeal of this restriction will bring nearly than 5.4 million visitors to the U.S. and an additional $9 billion in travel spending in the remainder of 2022. With nearly 200 upper upscale and luxury properties in key destinations around the world, WorldHotels is well-positioned to welcome travelers to their properties.
"We are already experiencing a strong summer at our hotels with occupancy surpassing 2019 levels in many parts of the world," said Ron Pohl, President, WorldHotels. "The decision by the CDC to repeal the unnecessary restriction for travelers to show a negative Covid test upon entering the United States will certainly make it easier for travelers this summer. WorldHotels looks forward to welcoming guests at our exquisite properties in iconic destinations across the world and providing the unforgettable experiences that are at the heart of our brand."
Envisioned by hoteliers dedicated to unique luxury and lifestyle, WorldHotels has curated a collection of the finest independent hotels and resorts in popular destinations like Miami, New York City, Chicago, Bangkok, Rome and Madrid. To welcome visitors back and cater to the unique needs and preferences of guests, WorldHotels and its collection of curated hotels are ramping up operations across these destinations.
Below is selection of a few of WorldHotels properties in key cities:
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Hotel Villa Real (Madrid)
Hotel Kung Carl (Stockholm)
Goodwood Park Hotel (Singapore)
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Caravelle Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
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For more information on these hotels and other distinguished WorldHotels properties, visit www.worldhotels.com.
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WorldHotels Collection is a privately held hotel soft brand within the BWH Hotel Group® global network. Founded by independent hoteliers dedicated to the art of hospitality, and celebrating its 50th year anniversary in 2021, WorldHotels offers one of the finest portfolios of independent hotels and resorts around the globe, expertly curated to inspire unique, life enriching experiences that connect people and places. WorldHotels is comprised of four unique collections, each with its own personality and style to appeal to the needs of today's traveler. The collections include: WorldHotels Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive and WorldHotels Crafted.
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Aides to former President Donald Trump were left speechless amid the first half of Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony on Tuesday, acknowledging to CNN that her testimony was "a bombshell" with potentially huge repercussions for Trump.
Trump was already bracing for an explosive day of testimony from Hutchinson, who previously told the House select committee that the former President approved of rioters chanting violent threats against Vice President Mike Pence on January 6, 2021.
"This is a bombshell. It's stunning. It's shocking. The story about 'The Beast' -- I don't have words. It's just stunning," said one Trump adviser, referring to the presidential limousine.
"This paints a picture of Trump completely unhinged and completely losing all control which, for his base, they think of him as someone who is in command at all times. This completely flies in the face of that," the adviser added.
The Trump adviser, who was in a group text chat with several other Trump aides and allies as the hearing played out, said that "no one is taking this lightly."
"For the first time since the hearings started, no one is dismissing this," the adviser said.
Another Trump ally told CNN the testimony from Hutchinson, a former top aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, would seal Meadows' fate as "persona non grata" to the former President.
"This is one of the reasons [Trump] is furious with Meadows. He was already iced out but now he will be persona non grata," this person said.
The startling revelations from Hutchinson's testimony about Trump's erratic behavior and state of mind on January 6 could make it easier for Republican presidential hopefuls to challenge the former President in a primary should he run, the Trump ally added.
"This is basically a campaign commercial for (Florida Gov.) Ron DeSantis 2024," said the Trump ally.
Trump claims he hardly knows Hutchinson
Trump, as he often does with aides and allies with whom he was once close but later turned against him, claimed on Tuesday that he "hardly know[s]" Hutchinson and personally rejected a request she made to join his post-presidency staff at Mar-a-Lago.
"When she requested to go with certain others of my team to Florida after my having served a full term in office, I personally turned her request down," Trump said on Truth Social during Hutchinson's live testimony.
Trump attempted to cast Hutchinson's testimony on Tuesday as revenge, claiming she was "very upset and angry that I didn't want her" at his Palm Beach residence.
The former President's attempt to distance himself from Hutchinson, whom he described as "bad news" on Tuesday, came after the committee showed renderings of the West Wing to demonstrate just how close she was to the Oval Office as an assistant to Meadows. Multiple former White House aides also publicly vouched for Hutchinson's proximity to Trump and his chief of staff before and during her appearance on Tuesday.
"Anyone downplaying Cassidy Hutchinson's role or her access in the West Wing either doesn't understand how the Trump [White House] worked or is attempting to discredit her because they're scared of how damning this testimony is," former White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews tweeted.
In response to this, one former White House aide said, "everyone high up at the WH knew her. And even if Trump didn't know her name he most certainly recognized her. She traveled on AF1 with Mark for every trip." Additionally, this former aide said that while Tuesday's testimony was crazy, it's also 100% believable given what this person knew after working in the White House. The most surprising episode to some aides so far has been the Beast incident, in which Trump allegedly tried to lunge for the steering wheel so he could be driven to the Capitol on January 6.
Trump was nervous about testimony
Trump has previously denied reporting on Hutchinson's leaked testimony, claiming on his Truth Social platform earlier this month that he "never said, or even thought of saying, 'Hang Mike Pence.'"
"This is either a made up story by somebody looking to become a star, or fake news!" he wrote at the time.
But a person close to Trump said he was nervous about Tuesday's hearing, which features live testimony from Hutchinson. Prior to the committee's announcement on Monday, this person said Trump was feeling triumphant amid back-to-back Supreme Court decisions protecting a right to conceal carry a gun and ending the constitutional right to abortion.
"He definitely wasn't expecting a twist like this," said the person close to Trump.
The former President and his allies are planning to cast Hutchinson as a junior aide who had little influence inside the West Wing, despite her proximity to both the then-President and his then-chief of staff. Hutchinson served in the Office of Legislative Affairs prior to becoming a top aide to Meadows and was an eyewitness to several key episodes leading up to January 6, in addition to witnessing some of Trump's real-time reactions that day.
Trump was specifically concerned about what Hutchinson could say about his state of mind and response to the rioters on January 6, said a second person close to him.
Meadows on high alert
Hutchinson's proximity to Meadows placed the former White House chief of staff on high alert ahead of Tuesday's hearing.
Hutchison "operated like an executive assistant to him," said a person familiar with their relationship and her insight into his day-to-day schedule, conversations, and interactions with Trump is unrivaled.
"I think the committee has held their fire on Meadows so far but today's going to be a Meadows day," the person said.
Meadows personally promoted Hutchinson from the White House Office of Legislative Affairs to his West Wing office, where this person said "she was given enormous access and enormous visibility" into his relationship with Trump and several top GOP lawmakers.
A second person familiar with the matter said Hutchinson received zero support from Meadows as she became entangled in the January 6 committee's investigation but has remained in touch with some of his other aides.
Now, Meadows and his allies are worried that could come back to haunt him.
They are watching Tuesday's hearing closely to see what new information Hutchinson reveals in her sworn testimony, said the second source, who noted that Meadows is specifically concerned that her appearance could further strain his relationship with Trump.
Trump has privately complained to allies in recent months about text messages that Meadows turned over to the House panel before halting his cooperation, and a book Meadows wrote that contained startling new details about the severity of Trump's battle with Covid-19 also angered the former president.
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UTRECHT, the Netherlands, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel management company BCD Travel announced today that they will leverage FairFly's market-leading technology and artificial intelligence to power their Air Price Assurance (APA) solution. With FairFly's global automated GDS coverage, BCD will be able to offer their APA solution to its entire customer base. The technology will allow BCD to maximize automated savings on air spend for clients.
BCD Air Price Assurance, powered by FairFly, predicts when fare changes will occur and automatically cancels and rebooks tickets at lower rates. The APA solution helps save time and generates savings up to 4.8% of overall air spend with zero disruption to the traveler.
BCD is expanding their strategic multiyear partnership with FairFly which has been available to BCD customers through the SolutionSource® marketplace since 2018. In this time, FairFly's unique, real-time price monitoring engine has proven to generate substantial savings for BCD customers.
"Automated price assurance is critical to an effective digital booking strategy," said Yannis Karmis, senior vice president of Product Planning and Development at BCD Travel. "For several years, BCD customers using FairFly re-shopping technology through our partner marketplace have realized substantial savings with no disruption to travelers. We want to pass those savings on to all our customers as a standard offering. With unmatched savings, ease of use, and seamless implementation, we recognize FairFly's solution as best-in-class and the type of technology we look for when choosing partners to complement our core investments."
As air prices continue to increase, this partnership is well-positioned to make an immediate, positive impact on customers' air spend through a quick implementation with no onboarding or maintenance fees, further advancing BCD's strong reputation for leading the digital transformation of travel management.
"We've been vocal about our mission to bring innovative technology to the travel industry that enables business travel managers and TMCs alike," said Aviel Siman Tov, Founder & CEO of FairFly. "We applaud BCD for its ongoing commitment to empowering its customers and complementing its excellent service and teams with technology. Strong partnerships, the ability to white-label our solutions, and our enterprise-ready, scalable technology are all key to driving change. We look forward to deepening our relationship with BCD and bringing tangible value and outstanding saving results to BCD customers."
The phased, broad rollout started in the U.S. in the third quarter. Additional countries will go live throughout 2022 and 2023.
About FairFly
FairFly is the leading independent travel price assurance and travel data platform with a truly global reach. Customers rely on FairFly to ensure their travel spend is used to its best. FairFly turns airfare and hotel rate volatility into savings. Customers experience no disruption to the traveler and enjoy automated rebooking solutions. Its travel data analytics and reports deliver insights for optimizing travel programs. For more information, visit www.fairfly.com.
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FairFly
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About BCD Travel
BCD Travel helps companies make the most of what they spend on travel. We give travelers innovative tools that keep them safe and productive and help them make good choices on the road. We partner with travel and procurement leaders to simplify the complexities of business travel, drive savings and satisfaction, and move whole companies toward their goals. In short, we help our clients travel smart and achieve more. We make this happen in 106 countries with a global client retention rate of 97%, the highest in the industry. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.
About BCD Group
BCD Group is a market leader in the travel industry. The privately owned company was founded in 1975 by John Fentener van Vlissingen and consists of BCD Travel (global corporate travel management and its subsidiary BCD Meetings & Events, global meetings and events agency) and Park 'N Fly (off-airport parking). For more information, visit www.bcdgroup.com.
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BCD Travel
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TORONTO, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - RIV Capital Inc. (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) ("RIV Capital" or the "Company") today announced completion of the initial closing (the "Initial Closing") of its previously disclosed transaction involving Etain, LLC and Etain IP LLC, owners and operators of legally licensed cannabis cultivation and retail dispensaries in the state of New York (the "Etain Acquisition"). Pursuant to the Initial Closing, RIV Capital is acquiring the non-regulated portion of the Etain companies for approximately US$198 million through a combination of cash and newly issued Class A common shares of RIV Capital (the "Common Shares"). An additional amount of approximately US$49 million through a combination of cash and Common Shares will be paid subject to, among other things, receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including from the New York Cannabis Control Board and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Concurrent with the Initial Closing, The Hawthorne Collective, Inc. ("The Hawthorne Collective"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, completed its additional US$25 million investment in RIV Capital, evidenced by a newly issued convertible note with a principal amount of approximately C$31.3 million (being the Canadian dollar equivalent of US$25 million based on the daily average exchange rate posted by the Bank of Canada on the day prior to the date of the related note purchase agreement) and a conversion price of C$1.65 per Common Share. As previously announced, the additional investment was undertaken pursuant to rights existing under The Hawthorne Collective's previous convertible note investment in RIV Capital.
Early Warning Reporting Disclosure
BrandCo HoldCo, LLC ("HoldCo") announces, pursuant to applicable requirements of Canadian securities laws that it has acquired (the "Acquisition") 21,092,335 Common Shares pursuant to the Initial Closing at a price of C$1.65 per Common Share and approximately C$34.8 million in the aggregate, representing approximately 12.9% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares. Prior to the Acquisition, HoldCo did not beneficially own or control any Common Shares. Upon consummation of the final closing of the Etain Acquisition, it is expected that HoldCo will, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, acquire an additional 5,273,084 Common Shares at a value of C$1.65 per Common Share.
HoldCo completed the Acquisition for investment purposes. Subject to applicable laws and the terms of the Etain Investor Rights Agreement (as defined below), HoldCo may acquire additional securities of RIV Capital or may dispose of any or all of its holdings of Common Shares, from time to time through, among other things, transactions on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as HoldCo may deem advisable depending upon an ongoing evaluation of the Common Shares, the Company, prevailing market conditions, the availability of Common Shares at prices that would make the purchase or sale of Common Shares desirable, other investment opportunities, liquidity requirements of HoldCo, respectively, and/or other considerations and in such manner as it deems appropriate, subject to applicable laws,
In connection with the Initial Closing, RIV Capital, HoldCo and the former beneficial owners of Etain entered into an investor rights agreement (the "Etain Investor Rights Agreement") providing HoldCo and such former beneficial owners with, among other things, registration, information and certain nomination rights.
A copy of the early warning report filed by HoldCo in connection with the above will be filed on SEDAR and made available under RIV Capital's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
HoldCo is located at 172 Prospect Hill Road, Brewster, New York, 10509. For further information, please contact Hillary Peckham at 914-482-2481.
RIV Capital is an operating and brand platform that aims to acquire, invest in and develop U.S. cannabis companies to build the cannabis industry of tomorrow, today. By bringing together people, capital and ideas, we aim to provide shareholders with exposure to exceptional cannabis companies in strategically attractive states poised for significant growth. Backed by our in-house expertise and cannabis domain knowledge, we aim to develop operators and brands who can build market share while we expand the geographic and strategic scope of our multistate platform. RIV Capital also has a strategic relationship with The Hawthorne Collective, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, pursuant to which RIV Capital is The Hawthorne Collective's preferred vehicle for investments not under the purview of other Scotts Miracle-Gro subsidiaries.
This news release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of RIV Capital and its portfolio companies with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding RIV Capital's investment in Etain, including the timing for completion of the final closing of the Etain Acquisition, the receipt of additional financing from The Hawthorne Collective; and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical fact but instead reflects management's expectations, estimates, or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions, and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although RIV Capital believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance, or achievements of RIV Capital or its portfolio companies.
Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: the timing and likelihood for receipt of all required regulatory approvals, and satisfaction of other conditions to closing, in respect of the Etain Acquisition; RIV Capital's ability to execute its go-forward strategy; stock market volatility; changes in the business activities, focus and plans of RIV Capital and its investees and the timing associated therewith; the timing of any changes to federal laws in the U.S. to allow for the general cultivation, distribution, and possession of cannabis; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in cannabis industry growth and trends; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation, including RIV Capital's interpretation of such regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; divestiture risks; and the risk factors set out in RIV Capital's management's discussion and analysis and annual information form filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available on RIV Capital's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
RIV Capital intends to invest in and/or acquire companies that are involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. Local state laws where such operations occur permit such activities however, investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable U.S. federal money laundering legislation.
While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward non-enforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with recreational and medicinal cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve RIV Capital of liability under U.S. federal law nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against RIV Capital. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of RIV Capital and any proceedings brought against RIV Capital thereunder may adversely affect RIV Capital's operations and financial performance.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Although RIV Capital has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. RIV Capital does not intend and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
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Oregon primaries set up competitive governor’s race
By SARA CLINE
Associated Press/Report for America
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gubernatorial elections in Oregon usually result in victories for the Democrats, but this November’s contest is setting up to be a competitive and contentious three-way race.
Former Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek won the Democratic nomination for Oregon governor Tuesday. She will face the winner of the GOP gubernatorial primary as well as nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson in the fall. As a nonaffiliated candidate, Johnson did not need to run in a primary race to make the fall ballot.
“This will be a three-way race for the highest office in our state. And this will be an election unlike any of us have ever seen,” Kotek said in her victory speech Tuesday night.
The GOP gubernatorial nominee is still being determined, with former House Minority Leader Christine Drazan holding onto a lead in the primary over former Oregon Republican Party Chair Bob Tiernan.
Incumbent Gov. Kate Brown, a Democrat, can’t run again due to term limits.
While Oregon hasn’t seen a GOP governor in 35 years, political experts say Republicans have an opening amid widespread discontent in the state and a possible split in votes between Kotek, a progressive, and Johnson, a former Democratic state senator.
“I think this is the best shot they’ve had in quite a few years,” Christopher McKnight Nichols, an associate professor of history at Oregon State University, said of the GOP party’s chances in November.
In the blue Pacific Northwest state, Republican voters account for about 25% of the state’s total number of registered voters. Democrats and nonaffiliated voters each amount to 34%. Which gubernatorial candidate collects nonaffiliated votes and support from undecided Democrats and Republicans will play a major factor in the November election.
“For Johnson to win she’s going to need to get Independents, Republicans and people who weren’t the low turnout Democrat voters in the primaries — so sort of lukewarm or not as observant regular voting Democrats,” Nichols said.
The only nonaffiliated governor in Oregon’s history was Julius L. Meier from 1931 to 1935.
“The biggest change Oregon can make this year is putting the people back in charge with an independent governor loyal only to Oregonians, not the political extremes,” Johnson tweeted.
The former lawmaker, whose time in the Legislature overlapped with Kotek’s, described the Democratic gubernatorial nominee as “more Kate Brown than Kate Brown” — a common comparison by opponents of Kotek, in hopes of associating her with the current governor’s historically low approval ratings.
Kotek, who wielded the House speaker’s gavel for a record nine years as the Democratic Party increased its power and pushed ambitious progressive agendas, has called Johnson a conservative.
The Portland-based Kotek, beat her biggest Democratic challenger — Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read — by a comfortable margin Tuesday night. But as someone who held power during a tumultuous time in Oregon, Kotek must convince voters she can improve the state while avoiding blame for its problems.
“I think it’s important to remember that all the Democrats in this race share a similar vision for what we want the state to be,” Kotek said in her victory speech. “We’re all going to work together to make sure we win. That a Democrat — that I win in November, because frankly there is just too much at stake.”
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Cabaletta Bio, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CABA 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.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Cabaletta common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about October 24, 2019; and/or (b) Cabaletta securities between October 24, 2019 and December 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) top-line data of the Phase 1 Clinical Trial indicated that Cabaletta's lead product candidate, DSG3-CAART, had, among other things, worsened certain participants' disease activity scores and necessitated additional systemic medication to improve disease activity after DSG3-CAART infusion; (ii) accordingly, DSG3-CAART was not as effective as the Company had represented to investors; (iii) therefore, the Company had overstated DSG3-CAART's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realio, a technology ecosystem for institutional-grade digital assets, announced today its plans to trade the Realio Security Token (RST) on tZERO ATS, the regulated alternative trading system operated by tZERO ATS, LLC, subject to completion of customary due diligence and onboarding.
Realio first announced in 2021 its intent to enable secondary trading on tZERO ATS of their Liquid Mining Fund ($LMX), which is currently being registered with the SEC under the Investment Company Act. With the addition of RST, this marks the second digital asset that Realio intends to trade on a regulated digital securities trading platform that offers continuous liquidity.
As a digitally native private equity company, Realio focuses on combining new, blockchain-enabled sources of yield with traditional securities through its tokenized products.
RST holders will participate in the equity returns generated by Realio Technology LTD and the Realio Network through tokenization and asset management fees, crowdfunding, transfer agent services, and interest earned from collateral assets, among other things. In addition, RST holders, through Realio Technology LTD, will soon have exposure to the realioVerse, Realio's metaverse project announced earlier this year.
"Enabling the secondary trading of RST on the tZERO ATS will provide our holders with a more frictionless, regulated trading experience and the benefit of added liquidity," said Derek Boirun, CEO and Founder of Realio. "We know that tZERO ATS offers many advantages over other digital security trading platforms, and we are excited at the opportunity to trade another security in our network on this leading liquidity platform for digital securities."
tZERO is a financial technology firm with the goal of democratizing access to private companies and assets. It offers institutional-grade solutions for issuers looking to digitize their capital table through blockchain technology, and trade on a regulated alternative trading system. tZERO, through its broker-dealer subsidiaries, democratizes access to private assets by providing a simple, automated, and efficient trading venue to broker-dealers, institutions, and investors.
"We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Realio and growing our digital security offering," stated David Goone, CEO of tZERO. "Our top priority continues to be to increase the assets trading on the tZERO ATS."
Realio Technology LTD is an end-to-end, blockchain-based SaaS platform for the issuance, investment, compliance, and life-cycle management of digital assets. Realio combines access to a decentralized (p2p) exchange with the features of a sophisticated issuance/investment platform to merge enterprise-grade blockchain solutions with institutional-quality investment vehicles. The platform satisfies the need for stringent securities regulations while allowing uniquely democratized access to investment products normally reserved for a select subset of institutional investors. RST is issued by Realio Network LTD, a British Virgin Islands company and the wholly-owning parent company of Realio Technology LTD. The Realio family of affiliated companies also includes LMX Token Issuer, a Delaware limited liability company and issuer of the Liquid Mining Fund token ($LMX).
tZERO ATS, LLC is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA and SIPC. More information about tZERO ATS may be found at https://brokercheck.finra.org/. Digital securities that trade on tZERO ATS are conventional uncertificated securities. Ownership of such securities is reflected on the traditional books and records of regulated market participants. The term "digital" refers to the blockchain technology elements of a security that are intended to enhance investor experience through added transparency.
This press release includes forward-looking statements about Realio, the Realio Network, and the RST token. These include statements about the planned services and features of the Realio Network and their capacity to deliver service fees and other revenue for the benefit of RST holders. The Realio Network is in the development stage; its ability to offer competitive technology solutions and achieve commercial acceptance remains subject to significant risks and uncertainties. In connection with listing on the tZERO ATS, a disclosure statement will be available containing material information about RST and the risks of investing in them. Potential purchasers should carefully read and consider the disclosure statement before purchasing RST.
This press release is neither an offer to sell RST nor a solicitation of offers to purchase RST.
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Graduway + Gravyty, the leading providers in virtual communities and fundraising, have merged with Gratavid
LONDON and FAYETTEVILLE, NC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gratavid, a leading video platform that allows nonprofits and education organizations to connect and stay connected to their communities by creating personalized videos, has merged with Graduway + Gravyty.
Bringing Gratavid into the Graduway + Gravyty ecosystem of products is another step in automating communication flows and improving designation to include other stakeholders. Built with the mission of bringing human connection to a digital world, Gratavid found that authentic and genuine videos connect deeper with audiences. This, combined with Graduway + Gravyty current technologies, will amplify impact, retention, stewardship, admissions, and engagement - unlocking the full potential of one's community.
"This acquisition is an integral part of Graduway + Gravyty's client strategy, providing a human feel and personalization in an extremely digital world," said Daniel Cohen, CEO & Founder of Graduway. "We are empowering and enabling people to connect more personably with a mission close to their hearts - allowing us to deliver on the promise to energize, mobilize and steward communities."
Gratavid works with Habitat for Humanity, Teach for America, United Way, Texas A&M University, and many more. By integrating with CRMs in the industry, such as Blackbaud, DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Zapier, and Microsoft, Gratavid allows clients to filter and segment their audience based on donor information, gift amounts & milestones - making every interaction personal.
"Given Graduway + Gravyty's proven track record of innovation and customer success, we couldn't be more excited to start the next chapter of Gratavid by joining forces with their team," said Will Trapp, CEO & Founder of Gratavid. "We've always been proud of our commitment to customer support and success, but now we can offer even more help and resources to our existing and new customers. We've never been more excited to get to work helping our customers fulfill their goals and objectives through personalized video."
Combined, Graduway + Gravyty + Gratavid now work with 2,500+ schools, colleges, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations globally, many of which have more than one product, such as UCLA:
"UCLA is extremely excited about Graduway and Gratavid joining forces. We are always looking for dynamic avenues to harness our engagement and cultivation activities." said Eshon Allen, Donor Relations Manager at UCLA. "Working with a single partner with their combined technologies to amplify our efforts is sure to be a huge success."
About Graduway + Gravyty
Graduway + Gravyty joined forces in 2021, and are headquartered in the U.K., with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Israel. Graduway + Gravyty are trusted by 2,000+ leading schools, colleges, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations globally.
Visit: www.graduway.com + www.gravyty.com
About Gratavid
Gratavid is a software platform for collecting and sharing personalized videos. Working with clients such as Habitat for Humanity, Teach for America, UCLA, and United way, their mission is to bring human connection to a digital world.
Cal Rose at Wright Lindsey Jennings served as legal counsel to Gratavid.
Lumos Partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gratavid.
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schochor & Staton, P.A., a leading medical malpractice firm with offices in Maryland and Washington D.C., is pleased to announce two new additions to its legal team: Patrick Terrence Gaffney and Joshua Kahn.
"At Schochor & Staton, P.A., we're dedicated to growing our firm with the best and brightest talent in the profession," said Jonathan Schochor, founding partner and Chairman of Schochor & Staton, P.A.
Patrick Terrence Gaffney is a seasoned catastrophic medical malpractice and medical device trial attorney. He has substantial trial experience involving birth injuries, anesthesia catastrophes, failure to diagnose cancer, orthopedic malpractice, complex hematology issues, surgical errors, nursing negligence and a myriad of other issues. Gaffney has more than two decades of experience in catastrophic medical malpractice, as well as drug development and FDA regulatory matters. Throughout his career, Gaffney has managed hundreds of medical malpractice cases. He also has considerable trial experience in product liability cases, involving pharmaceuticals and tobacco. Mr. Gaffney has also been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers. Gaffney is a graduate of John Carroll University and the Cleveland State University Marshall College of Law. Additionally, he holds a Certificate in Pharmacology from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and has worked as a critical care nurses' assistant.
Joshua Kahn specializes in tort law with an emphasis on cases involving catastrophic personal injuries. Prior to joining Schochor & Staton, P.A., Kahn practiced as a civil attorney for more than a decade, primarily at a preeminent Maryland law firm in downtown Baltimore, where he was elected partner in 2020. Kahn's former practice focused on representing clients in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Additionally, he has been involved in mass tort litigation, class action and qui tam cases pending in state and federal courts in Maryland, D.C., and beyond. Each year since 2015, Kahn was recognized as a Maryland Super Lawyers "Rising Star." Kahn earned two undergraduate degrees from the University of Maryland in College Park, where he graduated cum laude. He graduated cum laude again from the University of Maryland School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review. Following law school, Kahn served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Lawrence F. Rodowsky and the Honorable Charles E. Moylan, Jr., who were specially assigned cases on Maryland's highest and intermediate appellate courts. Kahn is co-chair of the American Bar Association's Mass Torts Subcommittee on Multi-District Litigation and Class Procedures. He also serves on the Judicial Selections Committee of the Bar Association of Baltimore City and on the board of directors of Capital Camps.
Since 1984, Schochor & Staton, P.A. has built one of the largest Plaintiffs' medical malpractice firms in the area. It has been recognized nationally and regionally, with more than 80 awards and honors for the firm and its lawyers. The Firm's resources include a team of full-time medical investigators and professional relationships with hundreds of Board-Certified medical experts throughout the United States.
The Firm has filed more medical negligence cases than any other lawyer or law firm in Maryland and has led the largest Class-Action settlement in Maryland state history regarding a single perpetrator sexual abuse case. Additionally, the Firm established an important precedent mandating a health care provider's duty to advise patients of a positive HIV status prior to surgery so that a patient could choose a different surgeon free of the disease. As well, the Court established a cause of action allowing monetary compensation for reasonable fear of a disease without actually contracting it. That new Maryland precedent was subsequently adopted by other states as well.
The Firm has recovered well over a billion dollars on behalf of its clients with an extraordinary success rate.
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Since 1984, the Firm has been committed to the preservation and pursuit of the rights of individuals and groups (class action litigation) who have been victimized by the wrongful acts of others, through medical malpractice and negligence. Among other honors, the firm, with offices in Baltimore and Washington, DC, carries an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and is listed in the Bar Register for Preeminent Lawyers. Recovering well over a billion dollars on behalf of its clients, attorneys at Schochor & Staton, P.A. are consistently recognized for excellent representation of their clients, superior results and unwavering involvement in the community. Schochor & Staton, P.A. has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to individuals and organizations that make a difference. Some of those local and national non-profits include MADD, the American Cancer Society, The Kristin Rita Strouse Foundation, March of Dimes, and many others.
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A recently reported scam is targeting sponsors who are trying to help Ukrainians come to the United States, according to US immigration officials.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services says the agency recently received reports of an email phishing scam targeting would-be participants in Uniting for Ukraine, the Biden administration program that gives people in the United States the opportunity to sponsor Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.
The reports described "a basic email phishing scam that requested payment from prospective Uniting for Ukraine supporters before USCIS would review an application," the agency said.
In reality, the program does not charge a fee for the filing of a declaration of financial support, one of the documents would-be sponsors are required to submit.
"USCIS has cautioned applicants and beneficiaries against possible scams related to this key humanitarian parole program," the agency said.
"Beware of fake denial letters with typos and other signs of not being official USCIS correspondence," the agency said in a June tweet.
The agency said the tweets were part of routine efforts to better protect applicants to its programs by highlighting scams, fraud and misconduct on theUSCIS website and social media platforms.
Uniting for Ukraine began accepting applications in late April. It's billed as a fast, streamlined program and "a key step toward fulfilling President Biden's commitment to welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion."
The program requires Ukrainians seeking entry to the United States to be sponsored by people based in the US. Ukrainian applicants are considered for humanitarian parole on a case-by-case basis for up to two years. If accepted, they are eligible for work authorization.
As of last week, USCIS says it has received more than 92,000 requests from people agreeing to support Ukrainian citizens or their immediate family members as part of Uniting for Ukraine.
Through the program, more than 62,000 Ukrainians have been authorized to book their own travel to the US, USCIS says. And 29,000 people have successfully arrived in the US as part of the program, according to the agency.
About 71,000 additional Ukrainians have been processed into the US since March 24 through other immigration channels, USCIS says.
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in late February, millions of refugees have fled the country.
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GOP targets for Dem bill: Inflation, taxes, Manchin, Sinema
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans see inflation, taxes and immigration as Democratic weak spots worth attacking, and two opposition senators as prime targets, in the upcoming battle over an economic package the Democrats want to push through the Senate.
The measure embodies some of the top environment, energy, health care and tax policy aspirations that President Joe Biden and party leaders want to enact as voters start tuning in to this fall’s congressional elections. The GOP would like to derail or weaken the measure, or at least force Democrats to take votes that would be painful to defend in reelection campaigns.
Republicans are already aiming fire at Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who crafted the measure with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and unexpectedly pumped life into an effort most Democrats considered moribund. Manchin is a conservative Democrat from a deep red state who has scuttled his party’s priorities before, and Republicans have savaged him in recent days, an unsubtle signal that they’ll be coming for him should he seek reelection in 2024.
“He made a terrible deal,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters this week. “How he can defend this from a West Virginia point of view, or think of it as a centrist type of agreement, is astonishing. This is an agreement only Bernie Sanders would love.”
Even Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., who has a strong relationship with Manchin and seldom clashes with him publicly, lambasted the legislation for imposing a minimum tax on huge, profitable corporations that she said would hinder investments. “Like many West Virginians, I’m concerned that this tax increase will delay closing the digital divide” in rural communities, she said.
Republicans are taking a softer approach with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., who has been coy about the legislation and has shown concerns about tax increases. She’s her party’s biggest question mark on this bill in the 50-50 chamber, where all Republicans seem certain to vote “no,” and she’s held several discussions with GOP senators during votes this week.
Sinema has opposed past proposals to raise taxes on wealthy equity firm executives, which this time would raise around $14 billion of this legislation’s $739 billion in revenue. She met with Arizona manufacturers who oppose boosting the corporate minimum tax and thanked her afterward in a tweet for her “thoughtful approach & willingness to listen to AZ job creators.”
“I don’t know what she thinks,” Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo, top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, told reporters. “‘We are making our case’ is the best we can say.”
The 10-year measure includes hundreds of billions in spending and tax breaks to encourage alternative energy production and to bolster fossil fuels with steps like tax breaks for technology that reduces carbon emissions. There’s also money to help people buy private health coverage, and provisions giving Medicare the power to negotiate prices on some drugs with pharmaceutical makers.
The bill “will lower costs, fight inflation, and secure historic wins in the fight against climate change,” Schumer said.
The GOP seems certain to try stripping or toning down the corporate minimum tax and language raising taxes on wealthy equity firm executives as well, and has hopes of winning over Sinema as the decisive vote for that. After she opposed Democrats’ proposed tax rate increases last year on corporations and high earners, they switched to a corporate minimum tax that she supported, but it is uncertain if she will do so now.
Republicans could fashion amendments aimed at particular Democratic senators — such as one exempting coal producers from certain taxes in a play for Manchin.
To buttress its argument, the GOP released an analysis by the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation that Republicans said showed tax boosts for people earning below $400,000. That would violate Biden’s pledge to not boost levies on that income group.
“Ordinary Americans would bear a substantial part of the burden of this tax increase,” said No. 2 Senate GOP leader John Thune of South Dakota.
Democrats dismissed that attack, noting that the study omitted the effect of the bill’s health care and energy tax breaks for individuals. It also counted lower salaries, stock prices and dividends it believes will occur as part of the effect the bill would have on people.
Overall, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday the measure could trim federal deficits by around $305 billion. But $204 billion of that would come from improving IRS tax collections, which will be real if it occurs but the nonpartisan agency does not count in its formal scoring of the bill’s impact.
In a bow to dominant voter concerns about gasoline prices and overall consumer costs, Democrats call the bill the Inflation Reduction Act. Yet its impact on the nation’s worst bout with inflation in four decades seems likely to be limited.
The University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Wharton Budget Model estimated the measure would “very slightly increase inflation until 2024 and decrease inflation thereafter,” though the changes would be “statistically indistinguishable from zero.” McConnell said that study showed the Democrats’ bill would “actually increase inflation in the short term and do nothing for inflation in the long term.”
Democrats have cited a Moody’s Analytics report saying the bill would “nudge the economy and inflation in the right direction.” And they distributed a letter by five former Treasury secretaries, including Henry Paulson Jr., who served under GOP President George W. Bush, saying the measure would strengthen the economy, “lower costs for families and fight inflation.”
That battlefield suggests Republican amendments are likely on the subject of prices. One could imagine a proposal preventing the bill from taking effect unless inflation, or gasoline prices, fall to certain levels. Democratic leaders are trying this week to unify rank-and-file senators against such plans.
The GOP could also try to renew immigration restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump that cited the pandemic as a reason to exclude migrants, an issue that sharply divides Democrats. And they might seek to delete tax credits aimed at encouraging alternative energy and that favor companies that pay union-scale wages.
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New Role for Board of Directors and Leadership Team Member Joe Proctor and Promotion of Michael McKenna to General Manager and Executive VP, Aesthetics
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Laboratories ("Crown") is happy to announce that the company's commitment to Skin Science for Life has led to additional corporate growth, heightening the company's pursuit of superior innovation supported by a world-class Leadership Team. Today, this endeavor is reflected by Joe Proctor and Michael McKenna stepping into new roles that will drive greater Aesthetics' performance and business unit growth.
Joe Proctor will transition from General Manager, Aesthetics into the Head of Innovation and Corporate Development for Crown Aesthetics. Joe is the founder of Crown Aesthetics and SkinPen and is an international award-winning entrepreneur and innovator. He launched Bellus Medical (Crown Aesthetics) in 2012 to help leading physician-directed practices around the world grow their businesses. His keen sense for innovative opportunities that enhance our science-backed aesthetic portfolio has set the stage for new products and assets to be added to our Aesthetics division next year and beyond. Joe will remain on the Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
"I am looking forward to focusing my efforts to help Crown achieve its growth goals over the next several years," said Joe. "I am pleased to see Mike McKenna promoted into a new role within the organization. I am confident he will do a great job and am looking forward to watching the aesthetics division continue to flourish under his leadership."
As a result of Joe's transition, Crown is also happy to announce the promotion of Michael McKenna from Global VP of Aesthetic Sales to General Manager and Executive VP, Aesthetics. Mike will oversee all commercial operations for the Aesthetics division. Mike has been in various sales and leadership roles in dermatology and aesthetics for the past 25 years. He has been an executive sales leader with Crown Aesthetics since 2017, during which time sales have grown 372% and show no signs of slowing down. Mike will hold a seat on the Leadership Team.
"I'm pleased to be taking on this new role in the company," said Mike. "Joe had a vision for this company and that was to lock arms with our accounts, provide best in class service and help them grow their business. We will continue to drive that vision by providing more science-based solutions and support to our loyal customers."
"We are proud of Crown's evolution and for the new opportunities that are arising daily for our employees," said Jeff Bedard, President and CEO of Crown. "Joe is well respected in the industry and brings immediate credibility to the table. Mike is a proven leader and a strategic thinker. He works collaboratively with others to achieve results, bringing people together to reach goals as a team."
About Crown Laboratories, Inc.
Crown, a privately held, fully integrated global skincare company, is committed to developing and providing a diverse portfolio of aesthetic, premium and therapeutic skincare products that improve the quality of life for its consumers throughout their skincare journey. An innovative company focused on skin science for life, Crown's unyielding pursuit of delivering therapeutic excellence and enhanced patient outcomes is why it has become a leader in Dermatology and Aesthetics. Crown has been listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies List for eight years and has expanded its distribution to over 38 countries. For more information, visit www.crownlaboratories.com.
About Crown Aesthetics
Crown Aesthetics, the premier medical aesthetics company, is dedicated to helping leading practices around the world grow their businesses. We do that by delivering dramatic results in rejuvenation and restoration. Our minimally-invasive innovations – SkinPen®, the first FDA-cleared microneedling device; MicroPen EVO™, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) systems ProGen PRP™ Advantage and Eclipse PRP®, VOTESSE™, a hair health system; and the post-microneedling protocol Skinfuse®– act as "gateway" products that drive new and highly satisfied patients into practices. Based in Dallas, Texas, Crown Aesthetics sets industry standards for efficacy, safety, and innovation. As a result, our customers consistently deliver the best aesthetic care in the business. For more information, please visit www.crownaesthetics.com.
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This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Bonnie Raitt, Bob Odenkirk starts the long farewell season of “Better Call Saul” and “The Batman,” the biggest box-office hit so far this year, lands on HBO Max. Timed to Earth Day, the Walt Disney Co. will debut “Polar Bear,” a documentary that follows a mother polar bear and her cubs. HBO’s dark comedy “Barry” returns for its pandemic-delayed third season while Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris star in “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” a series reworked from the 1976 film starring David Bowie.
The following is a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Movies
‘The Batman’
“The Batman,” the biggest box-office hit so far this year, promptly landed Monday on HBO Max immediately following its 45-day run in theaters. As a response to the pandemic and a way to boost its streaming service, Warner Bros. last year premiered its films simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. This year, the studio’s new releases begin streaming after 45 days in theaters — or about half what the traditional theatrical window once was. “The Batman,” directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, showcases a relatively young Batman, new to vigilantism and struggling with its burdens. In my review, I called the three-hour film “a morose mood piece, soaked in shadow and rage, that has stripped the comic’s archetypes down to abstracted silhouettes and grubbily human characters.” Following its streaming debut, “The Batman” will also air on HBO on Saturday, April 23.
‘Navalny’
“Navalny” is a bracing documentary portrait of one of Vladimir Putin’s fiercest and most vocal political foes in Russia. Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, is currently imprisoned. Last month, he was sentenced to nine years in jail after being found guilty for fraud in a case critics call politically motivated. “Navalny,” directed by Daniel Roher, was largely filmed in late 2020 and early 2021 while Navalny was recuperating in Germany after an attempted assassination with nerve agent poisoning. The film premieres on CNN and CNN+ on Sunday, April 24. (It will also stream on HBO Max at a later date.) In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr said “Navalny” “has all the makings of a Hollywood thriller” and is “even more chilling and prescient” after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
‘Polar Bear’
Timed to Earth Day, the Walt Disney Co. will debut “Polar Bear” on Friday, April 22, on Disney+. The Disneynature documentary, narrated by Catherine Keener, follows a mother polar bear and her cubs. It’s directed by Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson, who also helmed Disneynature’s “Penguins.”
— AP Film Writer Jake Coyle
Music
Bonnie Raitt
In the same month Bonnie Raitt’s “Nick of Time” was inducted into the National Recording Registry, the singer-songwriter proves she’s not slowing down by offering a new 10-track album, “Just Like That…”. It’s her 21st LP and her first in over six years. The terrific first single is one of her grooviest, “Made Up Mind,” with slinky slide chords and bluesy riffs. Raitt produced the record herself, working alongside mixing engineer Ryan Freeland, who combined with Raitt to win a Grammy for best Americana album for their work on her 2012 effort, “Slipstream.”
Brian May
Brian May’s second solo album, 1998’s “Another World” was well received even if it didn’t set the charts on fire. So on Friday, April 22, the guitarist and songwriter with rock group Queen is giving it another chance with a deluxe reissue. The set contains the remastered original album alongside a 15-track disc which offers unreleased remixes, rarities, live tracks and cover versions, including his tribute version of Buddy Holly’s rock ‘n’ roll classic “Maybe Baby.”
— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy
Television
‘Barry’
Barry Berkman is certain it’s the actor’s life for him and works hard at his craft — while clearing away obstacles posed by his previous career, hit man. As HBO’s dark comedy “Barry” returns for its pandemic-delayed third season, the Midwest transplant to Los Angeles looks inward to understand what made him a gun for hire. Bill Hader stars as the title character and co-created the Emmy-winning show airing Sunday, April 24, and streaming on HBO Max. Along for the ride: Henry Winkler as Barry’s former acting teacher and Sarah Goldberg as Barry’s girlfriend.
‘Better Call Saul’
“Better Call Saul” and its star, Bob Odenkirk, brilliantly carried on the legacy of “Breaking Bad,” but the time has come to say goodbye to the spinoff-prequel. Or more accurately, start a long farewell, with the show’s sixth and last season split into two. The first of seven episodes aired Monday on AMC and AMC+, with the final six debuting July 11. It’s been a wait for fans of Saul Goodman, the eminently sketchy lawyer also known as Jimmy McGill, since season five ended in April 2020. There was a pandemic-caused production delay and, during this season’s taping, a health issue for Odenkirk that affected taping.
— AP Television Writer Lynn Elber | https://www.tdtnews.com/entertainment/article_c2331b16-bf1c-11ec-9c6b-37cd31a3d992.html | 2022-04-18T16:36:29Z |
- The Clean First framework lays out a four-step process for commercial buildings to achieve Sustainable IAQ - better indoor air quality more energy efficiently with improved resilience
- enVerid Systems collaborated with 75F, Awair, GIGA, Oxygen8, Planled, and SafeTraces on a comprehensive white paper
WESTWOOD, Mass. , Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- enVerid Systems, a leading provider of sustainable indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, published today a system-level framework for enabling low-energy, high IAQ, climate-resilient buildings. The Clean First approach is detailed in a new white paper, "How to Achieve Sustainable Indoor Air Quality: A Roadmap to Simultaneously Improving Indoor Air Quality & Meeting Building Decarbonization and Climate Resiliency Goals." The white paper was developed in collaboration with leading IAQ and energy efficiency companies 75F, Awair, GIGA, Oxygen8, Planled and SafeTraces, and includes input from more than a dozen built-environment experts.
The Clean First framework is based on a four-step process that building owners and operators, architects, energy efficiency consultants, and mechanical engineers and contractors can follow to achieve Sustainable IAQ: better indoor air quality more energy efficiently with improved resilience to outside air pollutants, including wildfire smoke and ozone. The framework draws on lessons learned from the pandemic and recent updates to building standards to address the growing need to decarbonize both new and existing commercial buildings while simultaneously improving IAQ. The core thesis of the paper is that improving IAQ with optimized ventilation and air cleaning need not conflict with building decarbonization and climate resilience goals and, in many cases, can reduce a building's carbon footprint.
"To create high-IAQ, low-energy, climate resilient buildings for the future, we need to embrace alternatives to outside air ventilation to maintain healthy indoor environments," said William Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow/Presidential Member ASHRAE, The Pennsylvania State University. "Building on key lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic about layered air cleaning strategies, the Clean First framework presented in this paper lays out a well-constructed, system-level approach to achieve Sustainable IAQ. I encourage designers and engineers to read the paper and consider incorporating its recommendations into future projects."
"It is time to embrace a Clean First approach to designing and operating buildings to deliver healthy indoor air quality while conserving energy and reducing carbon emissions," said Christian Weeks, CEO of enVerid Systems. "For too long we have been constrained by a false choice of better IAQ or increased energy efficiency from reducing ventilation rates. The Clean First framework shows how combining field validated air cleaning, filtration, and ventilation strategies using existing building standards with continuous IAQ monitoring and dynamic building controls can deliver good IAQ and improve ventilation efficiency at the same time."
A Layered, System-Level Approach
The Clean First framework is based on the concept that air cleaning, filtration, and ventilation can be deployed flexibly and interchangeably to efficiently and cost effectively achieve IAQ targets for particles, pathogens, and gaseous contaminants. A key aspect of the framework is validating IAQ performance through testing and continuous monitoring and using smart building controls to dynamically adjust air cleaning and ventilation for IAQ, efficiency, occupant comfort, and climate resiliency. This system-level approach is summarized in 12 key recommendations associated with the four steps of the framework. A Summary of Recommendations and the entire white paper can be accessed here.
"In developing this white paper, enVerid and its collaborators did several valuable things," said Jay Stein, Senior Fellow Emeritus, E Source. "They integrated the contributions of an impressive list of organizations, individuals, and sources. Additionally, they take a wide variety of technologies and techniques, and incorporate them into a framework that will enable many building operators and designers to energy-efficiently protect building occupants' health."
White Paper Collaborators
75F
"If the last two years have taught the commercial building industry anything, it's that healthy environments and sustainability cannot work against each other," said Deepinder Singh, CEO of 75F. "75F is proud to be part of a project that promotes both air quality and energy efficiency — something we work hard to embed into our company and products."
GIGA - RESET Standard
"It is exciting to see a framework that promotes continuous monitoring," said Stanton Wong, President of GIGA and the RESET Standard. "A future where buildings are optimized for performance in both health and sustainability is only possible via continuous monitoring and smart solutions that can be leveraged dynamically depending on the situation. This paper highlights a couple of implementations that should definitely be considered."
Oxygen8
"In order for buildings to meet wellness, efficiency, and carbon emission goals we need to bring together different IAQ technologies that complement each other," said James Dean, Founder and CEO, Oxygen8. "This paper is a great example of how high efficiency energy recovery ventilation and intelligent air purification can work together to keep buildings healthy while promoting a healthy planet."
Planled
"I appreciate enVerid and all the contributors to this groundbreaking white paper," said John Hwang, CEO of Planled. "It certainly is time to usher in a new era of IAQ that layers innovative and proven approaches to solve for efficacy, cost, safety, and carbon emissions."
SafeTraces
"The twin challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change have underscored the urgent need for healthy AND green buildings, not just one or the other," said Erik Malmstrom, SafeTraces CEO. "While our traditional playbook puts IAQ and sustainability directly at odds, the Clean First framework provides building owners and operators a valuable path forward to achieve both sets of goals, cost-effectively. SafeTraces is proud to partner with enVerid and other market leaders to advance this important, timely approach."
About enVerid Systems, Inc.
enVerid Systems, the leading provider of sustainable indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, helps buildings achieve air quality goals, save money and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Its flagship HVAC Load Reduction® (HLR) modules are award-winning air cleaners that deliver up to 40% HVAC energy savings and superior indoor air quality in new and existing buildings. For new HVAC systems, HLR modules also enable immediate capital cost savings. At the core of all HLR modules is enVerid Sorbent Ventilation Technology™ (SVT™), uniquely designed to capture gaseous contaminants that degrade indoor environmental quality. enVerid's HEPA air filtration products remove particulate and microorganism contamination, including viruses, from indoor air without the significant cost of upgrading mechanical systems and increasing mechanical ventilation rates. enVerid's products are deployed in commercial, academic, and government buildings globally. Its air cleaning products are ASHRAE Standard 62.1, LEED®, and WELL compliant and eligible for utility rebates. For more information, please visit https://enverid.com.
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Autopsy confirms body found in reservoir is missing teen Kiely Rodni
PLACER CO., Calif. (Gray News) - An autopsy confirmed that a body found in a reservoir in Northern California was 16-year-old Kiely Rodni, who went missing weeks ago after attending a large party at a Sierra Nevada campground, officials said Tuesday.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that they and the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office have spoken with Kiely’s family “and offer our deepest condolences to them during this extremely difficult time.”
Rodni was last seen alive Aug. 6 near the Prosser Family Campground in Truckee, attending a party with hundreds of young people. Her body was discovered Sunday in the Prosser Reservoir.
The body was found when the teen’s submerged car was located, but officials offered no theory of how it ended up in the water.
Rodni’s family thanked the searchers for their help in a statement Monday and said they would be grieving privately.
“While we accept this sadness cast under death’s shadow, the rising sun shines light upon us, reminding us not to mourn our loss, but to celebrate Kiely’s spirit and the gift that we all received in knowing her,” the Rodni-Nieman family wrote in the statement. “Kiely will surely remain with us even though we will not get her back.”
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Wading through thigh-high waters, dozens of nursing home residents held onto a rope stretched across a flooded parking lot as they were evacuated from a Mississippi retirement home on Wednesday.
The residents, assisted by firefighters, volunteers and state troopers, passed submerged cars as they departed on board school buses from the Peach Tree Village Retirement Community in Brandon, about 13 miles east of Jackson.
The catalyst was a slow-moving weather system that drenched the South with record rainfall, triggering flash floods that stranded residents, washed away roads, derailed a train, crept into homes and forced numerous rescues.
The rainfall prompted the National Weather Service to issue a "flash flood emergency" for nearly 300,000 people in Jackson and nearby communities. Flash flood warnings were in effect for several areas from Jackson to Meridian and southward to Laurel and Prentiss.
Nearly 3 feet of water from a nearby creek rushed into the senior living home, forcing the scramble to get its residents to higher ground, according to Brandon Mayor Butch Lee.
"We can replace the stuff, but the people are out and that is a good thing," said Jon Bilbro, an administrator at Peachtree Village. Volunteers were seen rushing out of the retirement home, carrying wheelchairs and walkers.
Rankin County Constable Gary Windham told CNN affiliate WAPT he's "seen water rise in this area before but not like that."
About 17 miles away, more than 100 children and 15 employees had to be rescued from the Railroad Center Day Care in Florence due to the fast-rising waters, according to the Rankin County Sheriff's Office.
The children, some carried by local police and day care staff, were evacuated into a school bus and high water rescue vehicles that maneuvered through the flood.
Roads buckle, train derails under heavy rains
The flooding caused widespread street closures and damaged roads throughout the region.
In Newton County, Highway 489 buckled, creating a gaping hole into which a truck appeared to have fallen.
"The highway is completely washed away due to flood water," Mississippi Highway Patrol tweeted.
The Weather Service had been warning residents not to drive on flooded roadways, saying that even a foot of water could wash away a small vehicle.
"If you cannot see the road, you have no idea if it even exists still under the water. Water can collapse the roadbed, leaving nothing underneath the water," NWS warned.
As heavy rains pounded the region, the ground gave way under some tracks in Brandon and two pressurized train cars carrying carbon dioxide detached from a train and rolled into a 20-foot ditch, the mayor said.
Brandon officials said the derailment wasn't a hazard to nearby neighborhoods.
There also were multiple reports of water rushing into homes and businesses.
"Only thing I got is the stuff I got on now. The rest of my stuff is all messed up," said Carthage resident S.L. Wilder told WLBT.
"I haven't seen nothing like this and I've been here for 21 years," another Carthage resident, Abraham Evans, told the station.
Rains to linger Thursday after setting new records
The heavy downpours in Mississippi came as Dallas was recovering from flooding and heavy rainfall that swept away vehicles and resulted in dozens of high-water rescues. The excessive rains are expected to linger across the Southeast on Thursday.
The Mississippi region saw rainfall totals of 3-5 inches, with some areas receiving between 7 and 8 inches.
In Jackson, a record 5 inches of rain fell on Wednesday, making it the wettest August day since 4.04" fell during Hurricane Andrew on August 26, 1992.
The system will continue to batter the region Thursday, but won't be as serious of a threat as it was Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Jackson.
"Widespread heavy rain is not expected, but isolated amounts of 2 to 3 inches could lead to flash flooding," the NWS stated.
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NO ORDINARY JOE
Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove takes a 47-47 career record over seven seasons into this start at Wrigley Field. But he’s been one of the best pitchers in the majors this year, going 7-0 with a 1.50 ERA in 11 starts.
The 29-year-old Musgrove has allowed just one earned run in 27 innings over his last four starts.
Rookie right-hander Matt Swarmer starts for the Cubs, who have lost nine straight. In his last outing, he was hammered for six home runs in five innings at Yankee Stadium.
OHTANI’S TURN
Angels star Shohei Ohtani is on the mound to begin a five-game series at Seattle.
Ohtani (4-4, 3.64 ERA) is coming off seven impressive innings in a win over Boston. He’s struck out 71 in 54 1/3 innings.
The reigning AL MVP has been doing better at the plate in the last 10 days, raising his batting average from .240 to .260.
Los Angeles was in danger of getting no-hit Wednesday night before Ohtani tripled with one out in the ninth inning against Dodgers starter Tyler Anderson. The skidding Angels lost 4-1 and have dropped 18 of 20.
PINSTRIPE POWER
Luis Severino (4-1, 2.80 ERA) makes his 100th career start as Aaron Judge and the major league-leading Yankees (46-16) go for a three-game sweep of AL East rival Tampa Bay.
New York has won six in a row and 13 of 14. The team’s 13-game home winning streak is its longest since taking 13 straight at the old Yankee Stadium in 1973. The last time the Yankees won 14 consecutive home games was a 15-game run in 1961.
Clay Holmes is also on an impressive roll. The Yankees reliever has matched Mariano Rivera’s club record of 28 straight scoreless appearances while shrinking his ERA to 0.29.
Jalen Beeks (1-1, 1.38) will be Tampa Bay’s opener.
STREAK ON PAUSE
Austin Riley and the Braves enjoy a day off before trying to extend their 14-game winning streak Friday in Chicago against the Cubs.
Atlanta is riding its longest streak since a 14-game run in 2013 and is one victory from tying the franchise’s post-1900 record, a 15-game winning streak early in the 2000 season.
The defending World Series champions have pulled within four games of the NL East-leading Mets.
CLOSED DOWN
Phillies closer Corey Knebel won’t be in that role in the near future.
After another shaky outing in Tuesday night’s 11-9 loss to the Marlins, interim manager Rob Thomson said Knebel will take a step back to focus on his mechanics.
Knebel signed a one-year, $10 million contract in the offseason to help solidify Philadelphia’s leaky bullpen. But he’s blown four saves and posted a 4.91 ERA since May 5, walking 13 in 14 2/3 innings during that stretch.
“For the near future, we’ll put him in a position where he can breathe a little because he’s not throwing the ball where he wants,” Thomson said. “And he knows that.”
Said Knebel: “The decision has been made. I’m going to go do my job.”
Thomson indicated that the Phillies will use a closer-by-committee approach for the time being, with Seranthony Dominguez the likely recipient of most save opportunities.
HADER AWAY
Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader has been put on the paternity list and is expected to miss three days.
The roster move Wednesday came while Hader was tied with San Diego’s Taylor Rogers for the major league lead with 19 saves. The left-hander is 0-1 with a 0.92 ERA in 21 appearances this season.
The Brewers replaced Hader by activating newly acquired Chi Chi Gonzalez and adding him to their bullpen.
BOUNCE BACK?
Rangers lefty Martín Pérez looks to improve on his previous performance when he pitches at Detroit.
Pérez led the AL with a 1.56 ERA when he started last weekend against the White Sox. He was tagged for season highs of seven runs and 12 hits in five innings.
Pérez (4-2, 2.18 ERA) faces a Tigers team that’s been outscored 33-6 during a four-game losing streak. Detroit lost 13-0 to the White Sox on Wednesday and held a players-only meeting after the rout.
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Chartwells becomes the first and only collegiate foodservice provider to work with HowGood to help students understand the environmental and social impact of their food
CHARLOTTE N.C., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting this fall, millions of college students nationwide will know the environmental and social impact of what they eat at dining halls with climate labeling, thanks to an exclusive partnership between Chartwells Higher Education and HowGood, an independent research company with the world's largest database on ingredient and product sustainability. Chartwells, in partnership with HowGood, will introduce this labeling at campuses across the country to empower guests to make more informed dining decisions that better support the planet.
Chartwells is helping its partner campuses achieve their net-zero goals by integrating HowGood's industry-leading impact data into its dining menus nationwide. HowGood has researched the ecological and social impact of over 33,000 ingredients in the food system and will use the data to identify which recipes from Chartwells have the best relative impact compared to conventional food.
"This partnership isn't only about meeting student demand for sustainability; it's about helping our partners meet their carbon reduction goals and finding ways to create a better planet, together," said Lisa McEuen, CEO of Chartwells Higher Education. "We've been bolstering our sustainability efforts over the past year, by increasing our commitment to serving more plant-forward meals and expanding our usage of indoor hydroponic farms. Now, we're helping our guests find foods they can feel good about and make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives."
HowGood has worked with major food brands like Chipotle to evaluate every recipe across eight key impact metrics, all of which are built scientifically from over 550 data sources and certifications. The eight impact metrics include:
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Chartwells recipes will be rated based on the 8 impact metrics chosen. Labels will be prominently displayed on dining hall menus and digital signage at Chartwells partner campuses nationwide starting this fall semester.
"We're proud to partner with a recognized foodservice leader like Chartwells to bring our sustainability data to millions of college students for the first time," said Alexander Gillett, CEO of HowGood. "We believe when students can clearly see which menu options are associated with low carbon emissions and better environmental and social impact overall, they will be empowered to make more sustainable choices that reduce their carbon footprint and support responsible supply chains."
About Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
Chartwells is the recognized leader in contract food service management, hospitality, and award-winning guest service within over 300 college and university dining environments throughout academic institutions across the U.S. Chartwells' nutritious cuisine not only satisfies the unique appetites, lifestyles, and dietary needs of every guest dining on campus, but it also brings people together to promote the high-intensity relationships that will prepare students for the future. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsHigherEd.com, www.ChartwellsMonthly.com, www.DineonCampus.com.
About HowGood
HowGood is a SaaS data platform with the world's largest database on food and personal care product sustainability. With more than 33,000 ingredients, chemicals and materials assessed, HowGood helps leading retailers, restaurants and brands improve their environmental and social impact. Through in-depth, ingredient-level insights into factors like greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, labor risk, animal welfare, health & toxicity, and other key impacts, HowGood data power strategic decision-making for the sourcing, manufacturing, merchandising, and marketing of sustainable products.
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Jim Gudenau will serve as Leader Bank's Vice President and Digital Escrow Manager
ARLINGTON, Mass., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leader Bank is pleased to welcome Jim Gudenau to our Business and Government Banking team as Vice President and Digital Escrow Manager.
"We are tremendously excited to welcome Jim to Leader Bank's growing Business and Government Banking team," said Jay Tuli, President of Leader Bank. "Jim's experience and industry knowledge will be invaluable in leading our Digital Escrow operation and helping our clients streamline their banking processes."
With more than two decades in the banking industry, Jim has vast experience in business and commercial banking including managing business deposits, 1031 exchanges, and corporate escrow. In his new role with Leader Bank, Jim will lead the Bank's Digital Escrow operation, including establishing and building long-term relationships with a robust portfolio of clients. Jim will also provide 1031 qualified intermediary services.
"With Jim's addition, Leader Bank's Business and Government Banking team continues to add experience and expertise that will help better serve our business and municipal clients," said Marc Romvos, Senior Vice President of Business and Government Banking at Leader Bank. "We look forward to Jim bolstering our Digital Escrow business."
Leader Bank's Digital Escrow is a completely digital solution for funding commercial escrow accounts. This responsive tool is the perfect way to streamline banking processes by eliminating manual paperwork and automating the escrow account funding process. Digital Escrow is the ideal solution for a range of clients including businesses, municipalities, property managers, title companies, real estate offices, unions, and 1031 companies.
Founded in 2002, Leader Bank is a Massachusetts-based entrepreneurial financial institution that approaches banking differently. The core tenets of Leader Bank include world-class client service, exemplary products, and innovation to meet the needs of its clients. At its founding, Leader Bank had $6.5 million in assets – in the two decades since, the Bank has grown into one of the most successful financial institutions in the Commonwealth with $3.7 billion in assets. Leader Bank's best-in-class team members have been at the forefront of supporting the Bank's rapid growth and client-oriented solutions over the last two decades as the Bank has continued to expand its commercial and retail products and solutions. Leader Bank is a committed corporate citizen and prides itself on partnering with and supporting philanthropic organizations. More information on Leader Bank can be found at www.LeaderBank.com.
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A free first-time homeowner seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Sammons Community Center, 2220 W. Ave. D, in Temple.
Anyone interested in learning about the process of purchasing their first home is encouraged to attend.
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More than 11,500+ bidders from 58 countries registered to bid on items from 640+ consignors
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros.' latest Fort Worth, TX auction brought together 11,500+ bidders from 58 countries to compete for 4,200+ items, generating US$59+ million in gross transaction value.
Approximately 90% of the equipment in the July 19 – 21, 2022 auction was sold to U.S. buyers, including 42% sold to Texans, while the remaining 10% was purchased by international buyers from as far away as Australia, India, and Singapore.
"Ritchie Bros. is transforming its live events to celebrate our customers and partners. Last week in Texas, we held an onsite customer appreciation day, an industry association meeting, and a fantastic auction in Fort Worth," said Chuck Roberson, Regional Sales Manager, Ritchie Bros. "With more than 11,000 bidders, we saw a lot of competition online and onsite, resulting in a strong pricing for most asset categories, especially construction-related equipment."
Equipment items and trucks were sold for more than 640 owners, including a complete dispersal for Bradford Boring, LLC, a drilling contractor based in Oklahoma.
"We are very pleased with the results and look forward to working with Ritchie Bros. again," said Scott Bradford, Owner of Bradford Boring. "It's great that we were able to bring our items to Ritchie Bros.' yard in Oklahoma City, selling virtually in a cost-effective and efficient way, while getting the benefits of the big buying audience Fort Worth attracts."
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- 2008 Vermeer T755III tracked trencher – US$250,000
- 2012 Caterpillar D8T dozer – US$207,500
- Gross Transaction Value: US$59+ million
- Bidders: 11,500+ from 58 countries
- Items sold: 4,200+
- Consignors: 640+
"Our next Fort Worth event in September is going to be special, with our very first Ritchie Bros. Energy Day, which will feature thousands of oil & gas specific assets stored onsite and at offsite locations in Midland, TX; and Oklahoma City, OK," said Kelly Kittson, Director, Strategic Accounts & leader of the Ritchie Bros. Energy team. "If you have equipment to sell, contact us as soon as possible so we can start marketing your equipment to the world."
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About Ritchie Bros.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Ritchie Bros. Energy. The Company's suite of solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and Rouse Services LLC, which together provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
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MEXICO CITY, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Aeroméxico" or the "Company") (BMV: AEROMEX) informs that its Board of Directors and Executive Committee resolved to issue a call to hold a General Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting on June 27, 2022, as from 10:00 a.m., which will discuss and, if applicable, resolve, pursuant to Article 108, Section II, of the Securities Exchange Law (Ley del Mercado de Valores) and other applicable legal provisions, on the cancellation of the registration of the shares representing its capital stock before the National Securities Registry (Registro Nacional de Valores) and, subsequently, the delisting of such shares before the Mexican Securities Exchange (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V.), and, if applicable, on the consequent approval to file a request before the National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores) to obtain the authorization to launch and implement the corresponding tender offer set forth in Article 108 of the Securities Exchange Law (Ley del Mercado de Valores) and, in due course, the cancellation of the registration of the shares concerned.
The foregoing, in compliance with the obligations expressly assumed by the Company under the publicly available documents related to its Joint Plan of Reorganization and related documents (jointly, the "Plan"), which became fully effective on March 17, 2022 (the effective date of the Plan), as provided in previous relevant events published by Aeroméxico, including its contractual obligations under a certain Registration Rights Agreement ("RRA"), which is part of the Plan.
In other words, such process of cancellation of registry and delisting of its shares is part of the agreements entered by Aeroméxico with its former creditors and investors, currently shareholders of the Company, as part of the RRA, which was also informed to its shareholders, authorities and general public as part of the Annual Report for fiscal year 2021 and the Quarterly Report for the first quarter of 2022, both duly filed and published in the Mexican Securities Exchange (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V.), and on the Company's website, among other.
Additionally, as part of the obligations of the Company under the RRA, Aeroméxico is also required to file a potential registration statement of its shares before the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) no later than December 30, 2022 (unless such deadline is extended by the parties under the RRA), which has not yet occurred and, whenever occurs, it will be duly informed to the then shareholders of the Company.
The parties, and any third-parties, had, and continue to have, access to and disclosure of all Plan documents and key milestones relating to our prior Chapter 11 restructuring proceeding, including the RRA, which is available as reported in multiple prior relevant events issued by Aeroméxico, and particularly in the public filings and documents of our former voluntary restructuring proceeding (https://dm.epiq11.com/case/aem/dockets), and from the accurate and detailed information and documentation that has been publicly available in the electronic docket (easily accessible and searchable) of our prior voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring proceeding.
This Significant Event contains certain forecasts or projections, which reflect the current view or expectations of the Company and its management with respect to its performance, business, and future events. The Company uses words such as "believe," "anticipate," "plan," "expect," "intend," "target," "estimate," "project," "predict," "forecast," "outlook," "guidance," "should" and similar expressions to identify forecasts or projections, but this is not the only manner in which it refers to such forecasts or projections. Such statements are subject to certain risks, contingencies, and assumptions. The Company cautions that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates, and intentions expressed in this release. The Company is under no obligation and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forecast or projection that may result from new information, future events, or any other cause.
About Grupo Aeroméxico Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V., is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeroméxico, Mexico's global airline, has its main hub at Terminal 2 of Mexico City's International Airport. Its network of destinations covers Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, Asia, and Europe. The Group's current operating fleet includes Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft, as well as state-of-the-art Embraer 190s. Aeroméxico is a founding member of SkyTeam, an alliance that is celebrating its 20th anniversary and offers connectivity in more than 170 countries through its 19 member airlines. Aeroméxico created and implemented a Health and Hygiene Management System (HMSH) to protect its customers and employees at all stages of its operation.
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Opening statements set in trial linked to Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening statements are set for Tuesday in the trial of a lawyer for the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign who is accused of lying to the FBI as it investigated potential ties between Donald Trump and Russia in 2016.
Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the case of Michael Sussmann spent all day Monday picking a jury for the trial, the first arising from special counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.
Sussmann is accused of misleading the FBI’s then-general counsel, James Baker, during a September 2016 meeting in which he presented research showing what he said might be a suspicious backchannel of communications between computer servers of the Trump Organization and Russia-based Alfa Bank. Baker is among the witnesses set to testify.
Prosecutors allege Sussmann lied by saying he wasn’t attending the meeting on behalf of any particular client when they say he was actually acting on behalf of two clients: the Clinton campaign and a technology executive who had helped assemble the computer data.
Durham’s team says had the FBI been told the truth, it would have factored into the bureau’s assessment of the credibility of the Alfa Bank claims as it weighed whether to begin investigating. The FBI did look into the matter but ultimately found nothing suspicious.
Sussmann’s lawyers deny he lied but say the alleged misstatement isn’t relevant in any event since there’s no evidence that what the FBI knew or didn’t know about his political affiliations had any bearing on its decision-making about whether to investigate.
Durham was appointed in 2019 by then-Attorney General William Barr to look for any misconduct as the U.S. government was examining potential coordination between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign to tip the outcome of the election. An investigation by an earlier special counsel, Robert Mueller, did not find a criminal conspiracy between Russia and the Trump campaign though it did find that Russia sought to aid Trump’s election bid.
The Alfa Bank matter was a peripheral part of the FBI’s investigation, and the allegations of furtive contact were not even mentioned in Mueller’s 2019 report.
Durham’s work has resulted in three criminal cases, but only the one against Sussmann has reached trial.
In 2020, a former FBI lawyer named Kevin Clinesmith pleaded guilty to altering an email related to secret FBI surveillance of an ex-Trump campaign adviser, Carter Page. In applying for warrants to eavesdrop on Page, the FBI relied on research files of anti-Trump information known colloquially as the “Steele dossier” that contained rumors and uncorroborated claims.
Last year, Durham charged a Russia analyst who was a source for that dossier with lying to the FBI about his own sources of information — among them, a longtime Hillary Clinton supporter. Igor Danchenko has pleaded not guilty. The case is pending.
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Strengthening its industry leading Trade Surveillance and Account Monitoring Compliance platform
PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestEdge, Inc., a leader in innovative wealth management and compliance solutions has announced that Eileen Morris, former Associate Director in Examination Standards and Policy at FINRA and Broker Dealer and Compliance Officer, has recently joined the product team at InvestEdge. At FINRA Ms. Morris managed the Regulation Best Interest Exception Guidance Group which reviewed examination findings related to Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS. Ms. Morris will help refine and enhance the company's existing compliance surveillance tools and will provide clients with strategic advisory services.
"I have built my career on protecting investors. I am excited to join InvestEdge and the opportunity to collaborate with the team to develop innovative compliance tools for our customers. Frontline compliance is important for firms to mitigate their risk and having effective tools is critical," says Morris.
"We're thrilled to welcome Eileen during this exciting period of growth for the company, said Jeffrey Cowley, President of InvestEdge. I have great admiration for Eileen's proven expertise within the industry. Eileen will be leading our thought leadership initiative and working on our new and exciting RegBI solution."
About InvestEdge, Inc.
InvestEdge's ComplianceEdge solution is a revolutionary Trade Surveillance & account Monitoring platform that enables Broker Dealers, RIAs and Bank Trust companies to provide their customers with the highest levels of stewardship, while exceeding the ever-evolving regulatory guidelines.
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Belrose Storage Group sells Granite City Storage after executing value-add strategies
WAYNE, Pa., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Belrose Storage Group (BSG) a leading self-storage investment group, announced today that it sold its Granite City Storage facility in Mount Airy, NC out of its value-add portfolio. The facility consists of 402 units and 53,986 net rentable square feet.
BSG executed its proven value-add strategies to increase the facility's net operating income from $210,000 to nearly $300,000 in less than 18 months. These strategies included aggressive rate increases after a thorough market supply and demand study, effective marketing and adding a tenant protection plan.
"Our success with Granite City Storage again shows the strength of our strategy, our team and also our commitment to executing above expectations," says Joe Downs, Chief Executive Officer of Belrose Storage Group. "We were able to sell Granite City at our five-year value projection in less than two years. And it's not our first time over-performing like this."
"We did our homework, came up with a great plan and our team executed flawlessly," stated Tim Kane, Chief Operating Officer. "We love when a plan comes together so well. And we are executing this way across our entire portfolio with every facility performing above plan. We are ready for any economic troubles that may be around the corner."
"Our Granite City investors that invested $100,000 received over $162,000 back in 18 months. Helping our investors grow their wealth through real estate that provides tax advantages, capital preservation, passive income and value appreciation is what keeps us motivated and hunting for the best investment opportunities out there," stated Tom Dunkel, Chief Investment Officer. "We are far from the largest player in self storage, but we execute our disciplined investment program with passion and excellence. We take pride in the fact that our investors continue to invest in our projects over and over again, and they bring their friends and family as well. That speaks volumes to our team and we are grateful."
BSG partnered with Scott Meyers and his team at Kingdom Storage Partners. Jesse Luke, EquiCap Commercial and Michael Morrison, Midcoast Properties advised BSG.
Past performance does not necessarily predict future results.
BSG currently owns self-storage facilities in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida and is actively and selectively searching for under-performing facilities in the eastern United States. The company's mission is to provide high net-worth investors with quality investment opportunities that will help them reach their capital preservation, passive income and value appreciation goals in a tax-advantaged asset class. For more information about Belrose Storage Group and to get pre-approved for upcoming investment offerings, visit BelroseStorageGroup.com
Contact:
Tom Dunkel, Chief Investment Officer
BELROSE STORAGE GROUP
351 E Conestoga Road
Suite 207
Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: (484) 498-8254
Email: Tom@belroseam.com
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Texas Realtors releases 2022-Q2 edition of the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of single family homes sold across the state declined 5.6% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same time frame in 2021, while the median price kept climbing, according to the 2022-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas Realtors.
"Although home sales slightly declined, the demand for buying a Texas home was still impressive with more than 100,000 homes sold during the second quarter of 2022," said Russell Berry, chairman of Texas Realtors. "Housing inventory levels are finally on the rise in many areas of the state — something we haven't seen for several years — but home prices continue to rise."
During the second quarter this year, the statewide median price of $357,388 represents a 19.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Nearly half of the 108,390 homes sold in the state were in the $200,000-$399,000 price range.
Jim Gaines, Ph.D., research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, commented, "The rapidly rising interest rates, increases in home price, and tight housing inventory had a slowing effect on home sales in the second quarter of the year, but the Texas housing market is still strong. The data could indicate signs of a transition period for the Texas real estate market. If inventory continues to steadily increase and home sales price appreciation begins to slow, we could be moving towards a pre-pandemic environment."
Housing supply in Texas increased 0.8 months in the second quarter of 2022 to 2.1 months of inventory. This is the first time inventory has increased year-over-year since the third quarter of 2019 and the first time it has been above two months of inventory since the third quarter of 2020. Homes spent an average of 27 days on the market before going under contract, five days less than the second quarter of 2021.
Chairman Berry concluded, "Right now, it's crucial for homebuyers and sellers to equip themselves with accurate information and reliable resources. Working with a Texas Realtor is the optimal way to make an informed and timely decision in what is still a very active real estate market in every area of the state."
Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among local REALTOR® associations and their MLSs, and Texas REALTORS®, with analysis by the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. The report provides quarterly real estate sales data for Texas and 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. To view the report in its entirety, visit texasrealestate.com
With more than 150,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocates for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.
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Hunter Dodson
hdodson@piercom.com
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DETROIT (AP) — Nineteen years after the last one was made, Goodyear has agreed to recall more than 173,000 recreational vehicle tires that the U.S. government says can fail and have killed or injured 95 people since 1998.
Goodyear’s G159 tires have been under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since December of 2017. On Tuesday the agency posted documents on its website saying that it had pressured the company into a recall.
Documents say the tire tread can separate from the body, causing drivers to lose control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The agency began investigating the tires nearly five years ago after a judge ordered the release of Goodyear data that had been sealed under court orders and settlement agreements.
Lawsuits and safety advocates allege that the tires were designed for delivery trucks and not for recreational vehicles that travel at highway speeds. They allege that Goodyear kept the problems secret for years by settling cases and getting judges to seal records.
The tires were made from 1996 to 2003. The death and injury numbers were revealed in a 2018 information request letter to the Akron, Ohio, company. The agency did not specify how many people were killed in crashes involving the tires.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., based in Akron, Ohio, denied that the tires have a safety defect and said Tuesday that few, if any, are still on the road. The company said it’s doing the recall to address risks that happen when the tires are underinflated or overloaded on motorhomes.
“This tire hasn’t been made since 2003, it consistently met Goodyear’s demanding safety standards, and we have not received an injury claim related to the tire’s use on a Class A motorhome in more than 14 years,” Goodyear said in a prepared statement.
Documents show that the government safety agency sent Goodyear a letter requesting a recall of the 22.5-inch diameter tires on Feb. 22 of this year, and the company declined the request on March 8. But Goodyear later agreed to the recall “to address concerns that some of these tires may still be in the marketplace or in use.”
NHTSA must hold a public hearing and then go to court to force a company to do a recall.
Goodyear will replace the tires with a newer model at no cost to RV owners. Owners of tires used on other vehicles can exchange them for $500.
Goodyear said in government documents that the RV makers who used the tires are no longer in business, so it does not have access to registration data for the RVs with the faulty tires.
NHTSA issued a statement urging anyone who owns, rents or uses and RV or truck with 22.5-inch rims to make sure that G159 tires are not on the vehicles. “If their vehicle has these tires, they should have this recall completed as soon as possible,” the statement said. The agency said it found that the tires experienced a high failure rate when compared to similar tires.
Michael Brooks, acting executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said the Goodyear case is one that exposes every flaw in the system designed to keep unsafe tires and vehicles off the roads.
“Sealing off the documentation that there is a distinct threat to public safety should be against the law,” said Brooks, who added that several states have such laws.
He said NHTSA should have acted much sooner after getting a solid case from attorney David Kurtz in a lawsuit against Goodyear.
“I think that the documents that were handed to them at the beginning of the investigation were enough to reach a very quick conclusion,” said Brooks, whose organization sued to get an Arizona judge to release lawsuit documents against Goodyear.
Goodyear, he said, put up a huge fight. “There was a lot of cat-and-mouse going on with Goodyear on this issue,” Brooks said. “They’ve effectively drawn out this defect process so long that they’re not going to have to replace many tires, and that was the ultimate goal, to preserve profits.”
NHTSA’s statement did not address why it took more than five years for the agency to seek a recall in the case.
Goodyear’s statement said the RV manufacturers who picked the G159 tire for their motorhomes were responsible for communicating appropriate load limits to their customers. The manufacturers that would have been responsible for such communications are no longer in business, the statement said.
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This story has been corrected to show that the last G159 tire was made 19 years ago, not nine years ago. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/goodyear-to-recall-rv-tires-9-years-after-last-one-was-made/ | 2022-06-07T17:26:39Z |
Columbia Hospital Becomes Latest Covered by Tele-ICU Partnership
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicuity Health, the nation's leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services, announced the launch of tele-ICU services at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown in Columbia, South Carolina. The new service launch draws upon MUSC Health's long-standing collaboration with Hicuity Health which delivers 24/7/365 telemedicine services to hospitals across the state.
Since 2014, MUSC Health and Hicuity Health have worked together to ensure the citizens of South Carolina have access to state-of-the-art critical care regardless of location. The two organizations currently partner to ensure critical care access across the state, collaborating on tele-ICU programs in hospitals across a variety of geographic markets.
Hicuity Health services combine the expertise and experience of its clinical team and the enabling technology of its customized HUB platform to provide advanced tele-ICU support for the patients and bedside teams of its hospital partners. With the addition of Hicuity's tele-ICU care, Columbia Medical Center Downtown will have the tools and support to provide care to higher-acuity patients while keeping them in their community.
"MUSC Health is proud to collaborate with Hicuity Health to address acute care needs for patients in the Midlands," said Tallulah Holmstrom, MD, Regional CMO, MUSC Health. "We've experienced the improved care and outcomes for patients at other South Carolina hospitals and appreciate the opportunity to extend that care to Columbia."
"Hicuity Health is pleased to further expand our MUSC Health collaboration with the introduction of tele-ICU care at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center," said Lou Silverman, CEO, Hicuity Health. "We look forward to partnering with the hospital's clinical team to provide the highest quality acute care within the community."
Hicuity Health is currently contracted to serve more than 130 facilities in 30 states. Hicuity Health's team of US board-certified providers and other clinicians conducts 1.2 million patient interactions annually while caring for 120,000 patients.
About Hicuity Health
For more than 16 years, Hicuity Health has pioneered telemedicine innovations. Serving a diverse range of clients and care venues – including health systems, hospitals, and post-acute care facilities – with its expanding line of services that includes tele-ICU, remote inpatient telemetry, virtual nursing, virtual sitter, smart device monitoring, and shared services, the company is the leader in delivering expert care on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis to high-acuity patients in high-acuity environments. Our innovation is highlighted by our proprietary HUB workflow management technology platform, which enables seamless care delivery and informs patient management across our 12 clinical care centers that serve our more than 130 hospital partners located in 30 states nationwide. Hicuity Health cares for 120,000 patients per year, delivering enhanced patient outcomes, tangible ROI, and expert clinical support for the bedside teams at our partner hospitals.
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About MUSC
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state's only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,000 students in six colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy – and trains more than 850 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $327.6 million in research funds in fiscal year 2021, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding, with more than $220 million. For information on academic programs, visit musc.edu.
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and five additional hospital locations in development; more than 350 telehealth sites, with connectivity to patients' homes; and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2021, for the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.
MUSC and its affiliates have collective annual budgets totaling $4.4 billion. The nearly 25,000 MUSC team members include a world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, students, affiliates and care team members who deliver and support groundbreaking education, research and patient care.
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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It was a historic day as one of New York's most influential colleges announced it had officially become Iona University. Founded in 1940 with more than 50,000 alumni around the world, Iona University celebrated the news with an unveiling on its New Rochelle campus.
During the announcement, Iona University President Seamus Carey, Ph.D., said the change reflects the quality and prestige of an Iona education, and will support the institution's growth as it attracts top talent from across the globe. He was joined at the reveal by students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Board of Trustees, as well as community partners.
"While this change reflects the growth, structure and direction of Iona, it also carries forward the legacy we have inherited," Carey said. "Our name is different, but our mission and values are the same."
Founded by the Christian Brothers and inspired by the legacy of Blessed Edmund Rice and St. Columba, Iona's success comes despite the headwinds facing others in higher education.
In March 2020, Iona was on the front lines when COVID-19 hit New Rochelle – the epicenter of the pandemic. Hailed as the "first to close, first to reopen," Iona pushed ahead on its path of innovation. Today, Iona University has emerged as an anomaly in higher education.
As enrollment spiked 35 percent in three years, Iona acquired a second campus in Bronxville, N.Y., to expand its programming inside and outside of the classroom.
Most notably, Iona launched a premier new school of health sciences to develop the next generation of health care professionals in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian, ranked New York's #1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Supported by a $20 million gift, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences will open its state-of-the-art facilities in Bronxville this January. Meanwhile, Iona continues to add academic programs across the LaPenta School of Business and the School of Arts & Science, in addition to expanding club sports, performing arts and other activities that empower students to "Learn Outside the Lines" of the classroom.
"Just as St. Columba, Blessed Edmund Rice and the Christian Brothers looked beyond their own interests to address the pressing needs of their times, we understand that our mission has never been more important," Carey said. "Class by class, year by year, we help students realize why it is in their best interest to choose a life of responsible citizenship driven by care and compassion over narrow self-interest. To the extent that we are effective, we not only fulfill our duty as teachers and administrators, but we also meet our social responsibility of contributing to an educated citizenry. These are the values that will continue to be the lifeblood of Iona University in the future."
With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students, Iona is highly accredited, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The change to Iona University was effective as of July 1, 2022.
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State of Georgia reaches settlement with widow of man shot, killed by state trooper
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A law firm is claiming it reached a $4.8 million settlement with the state of Georgia for the widow of a Black man who was shot and killed by a state trooper. It could be the largest settlement in Georgia history.
In 2020, Georgia State Patrol trooper Jacob Gordon Thompson shot and killed 60-year-old Julian Lewis in Screven County after a police chase, WTOC reported. Thompson was fired from the GSP after the shooting. In 2021, a grand jury returned a no bill in the case, meaning they did not recommend charges for the defendant.
According to the Hall & Lampros law firm, while the settlement doesn’t bring Lewis back, it sends a powerful message to the state, law enforcement and other positions of power that unnecessary use of force against innocent citizens is unlawful, morally corrupt and carries legal consequences.
Attorney Andrew Lampros is part of the legal team for Lewis’ widow. He says the $4.8 million settlement reflects the magnitude of the shooting.
“Mr. Lewis’ case is getting attention now because of the size of the settlement, when it should have received attention because of what happened to him,” he said. “The facts of the case are egregious. He should have never been pulled over, much less shot.”
Lampros says he and the Lewis family are aware that federal prosecutors are looking at the matter and could possibly bring a federal case similar to the Ahmaud Arbery case in Brunswick, Georgia. He says he and family members have also been in touch with prosecutors in Screven County and they are waiting to see what happens next with the state case.
Prosecutors can take a case like this back in front of a new grand jury only once more and there’s no time limit for when they have to do it. District Attorney Daphne Totten said last year that her office would go back over this case to determine how they proceed.
Below are statements from attorney Francys Johnson and Lewis’ son, Brook Bacon:
“This settlement is further proof that Georgia recognizes the wrongs committed against my father, Julian Lewis. My father deserved to survive his encounter with Ex-Georgia State Patrol Jacob Gordon Thompson on Aug. 7, 2020. This is another step toward accountability but we will not rest until his killer is behind bars,” said Brook Bacon, Julian Lewis’ son.
“The State’s case still sits with District Attorney Daphne Totten of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. The notion that something terribly wrong didn’t happen out on that dusty dirt road by the hand of Ex-Trooper Jacob Gordon Thompson is simply unbelievable. Citizens should see the video evidence in this case and they will have a clear understanding of why the State of Georgia paid 4.8 Million Dollars to resolve the civil case,” said Francys Johnson, a Statesboro-based partner with Davis Bozeman Johnson Law and lawyer for Julian Lewis’s son Brook Bacon.
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Eya Guezguez: Teen Olympian dies in training accident
By Kevin Dotson, CNN
Teenager Eya Guezguez, who sailed for Tunisia in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, died in a training accident Sunday, according to a Facebook post from the Tunisian Olympic Committee.
Guezguez, 17, was laid to rest Monday in Ariana, Tunisia, after Asr prayer, the Tunisian Olympic Committee said on Facebook.
According to Olympics.com, Guezguez was sailing with her twin sister Sarra when their boat capsized due to strong winds. Sarra, who competed with Eya in Tokyo, survived the accident.
The pair was training with the Tunisian national team for upcoming regional and international competition, the Tunisian Olympic Committee said. Olympics.com reports that the sisters were hoping to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Last summer, Eya and Sarra Guezguez finished 21st in the 49er FX event at the Tokyo Olympics.
“May Allah have mercy on the deceased, grant her eternal rest in Paradise, and grant her family and relatives and the entire sports family patience and solace. We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return,” the Tunisian Olympic Committee said.
“I am shocked by the news of sailor Eya Guezguez’s death,” International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said. “She was an inspiring talent and role model for her athletes’ generation.
“Eya Guezguez’s participation at Tokyo 2020 alongside her twin sister Sarra will continue to motivate girls everywhere. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and the Olympic community in Tunisia.”
CNN has reached out to the Tunisian Olympic Committee for more information.
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CNN’s Hamdi Alkhshali contributed reporting. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/12/eya-guezguez-teen-olympian-dies-in-training-accident/ | 2022-04-12T10:31:14Z |
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for COIN, NVDA, BABA, COST, and CNC.
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- NVDA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=NVDA&prnumber=071820223
- BABA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=BABA&prnumber=071820223
- COST: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=COST&prnumber=071820223
- CNC: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=CNC&prnumber=071820223
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InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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