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OCILLA -- The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state's leading business advocacy organization, has endorsed Tyler Harper for Agriculture Commissioner.
As a seventh-generation farmer, state senator, and small business owner, the chamber said Harper has "a proven record of delivering results and fighting for our farmers, producers, and consumers across the state."
"As a state senator, Tyler has supported major economic development projects in rural and urban Georgia, helped reduce burdensome regulations, increased access to rural broadband, and championed our state's No. 1 industry," chamber officials noted in making the endorsement. "As Agriculture Commissioner, Tyler will work with the chamber and business leaders across the state to ensure that agriculture remains the No. 1 industry for generations to come."
The candidate said agriculture helps secure jobs for Georgians.
“I am honored to receive the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's endorsement in our race for Agriculture Commissioner," Harper said. "As a seventh-generation farmer and small business owner, I know how important it is to expand job growth and job creation, invest in the next generation of agriculture, and fight back against federal overreach and burdensome regulations.
"As a state senator, I have been proud to work with the Georgia Chamber to help grow and expand our agriculture industry — which has helped make Georgia the best place to do business eight years running. As Agriculture Commissioner, I look forward to working with job creators across the state to deliver funding to our farmers in record time, empower our local and family farms, expand rural broadband and support our state's No. 1 industry for generations to come."
"The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and our statewide membership are proud to endorse Tyler Harper in the race for Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner," Georgia Chamber Chief Public Affairs Officer David Raynor said. "We know that Tyler's proven record as a state senator and business leader will serve our state's No. 1 industry well once elected. The chamber appreciates our long-standing working relationship with Sen. Harper, and we look forward to continuing our work with him and the Department of Agriculture to build a better state for business."
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BELTON — Facing local wildfires, Bell County officials issued a disaster declaration Monday.
County Judge David Blackburn announced his intent to issue the declaration during this week’s Commissioners Court meeting, before signing the declaration later in the day. The declaration comes after Gov. Greg Abbott added the county to his state-wide declaration on Friday.
The declaration by Blackburn will only last for seven days unless extended by Commissioners during their meeting next week.
“When disaster declarations are issued, either by the state or by my office, one of the things that they open up are opportunities for reimbursement by federal and or state agencies for expenses that might be associated with that disaster,” Blackburn said.
The declaration cited conditions as a result of the Cowan Road and Kuykendall Mountain Road fires, along with conditions in the county that could support another fire.
In addition to the declaration, Commissioners also decided against ending the county’s ongoing burn ban despite possible rain.
The ban, which prevents outdoor burnings in the county, was reapproved last week for another month as large areas of the county continue to see drought. Fire Marshal Chris Mahlstedt said any anticipated rain would not be enough to ease concerns of fires.
The area is expected to have about a 50% or more chance of rain in Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
“If we get any significant rainfall today, it will help but I just don’t know if it will be enough to lift it yet,” Mahlstedt said. “It is still pretty dry out there.”
Mahlstedt said the only county surrounding Bell County without a burn ban was Milam County to the east.
The U.S. Drought Monitor showed last week that more than half of Bell County continued to experience drought conditions of moderate or greater. The remaining section of the county, mainly to the east, is experiencing drought conditions. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_c3f0cb00-b43c-11ec-90af-7ff801a284ee.html | 2022-04-04T21:07:57Z |
Unfair Labor Practice Strike Continues for Logistics Drivers in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a full week on the picket line for more than 60 drivers employed by Northeast Transportation in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Workers are currently picketing 24 hours a day at the facility to demand wages high enough to keep pace with the cost of living, as well as affordable healthcare and retirement benefits.
"This company doesn't care about us. We are overworked and underpaid. Now, they are bringing outside scab labor and paying them more than we make. They can afford to treat us better. Our health care is too high, and our wages are too low. We are standing up for ourselves to let this company know that we deserve better," said Jerry Porter, a driver for Northeast Transportation Services and member of Local 251.
On June 22, Local 251 members went on strike in response to unfair labor practices by the company. In addition to wages and health care, workers at Northeast Transportation Services are also fighting for retirement benefits and safety improvements, noting that equipment and vehicles at the facility are unsafe and dangerous, putting both workers and the general public at risk.
"Workers are fed up with this company. They know they deserve better, and they decided to do something about it. Our members are committed to staying on strike until Northeast Transportation ends its pattern of anti-worker, anti-union behavior and negotiates a fair contract that provides workers with proper wages, benefits and standards," said Matt Taibi, International Vice President and Local 251 Secretary-Treasurer.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit http://www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter at @Teamsters and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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Senate to vote on $40 billion Ukraine aid package
By Ali Zaslav, Clare Foran and Ellie Kaufman, CNN
The Senate is expected to vote on Thursday to pass a roughly $40 billion bill to send aid to Ukraine as the country fights back against Russia’s brutal and unprovoked attacks.
The measure passed the House earlier this month and once passed by the Senate will go to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
The legislation provides money for military and humanitarian aid, including funding to assist Ukrainian military and national security forces, help replenish stores of US equipment sent to Ukraine, and provide public health and medical support for Ukrainian refugees.
Aid to Ukraine has been a rare area of bipartisan consensus on Capitol Hill with many Democrats and Republicans rallying around calls to help the embattled nation.
Not all lawmakers are on board with the push to send an additional $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, however. Some Republican senators have taken issue with the high price tag of the legislation and the fact that the cost is not offset, and have expressed concerns that European countries are not contributing enough funds. Earlier this week, 11 Republican senators voted to oppose advancing the aid package.
Sen. Mike Crapo, the top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee and who is up for reelection in Idaho, said he voted no on a procedural motion to advance the bill because he wanted cost offsets for the expensive bill. He said he is not concerned the vote will send the wrong message to Ukraine, which is battling for its survival against Russia.
“No, I don’t worry about it,” he said. “I understand the question. I’ve made my support for Ukraine very clear. And I’ve made my support for offsetting legislation that was big spending legislation very clear.”
What’s in the bill
The bill includes an increase in presidential drawdown authority funding from the $5 billion the Biden administration originally requested to $11 billion. Presidential drawdown authority funding allows the administration to send military equipment and weapons from US stocks.
The bill also provides $6 billion in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding, another way the Biden administration has been providing Ukraine with military assistance. The funding allows the administration to buy weapons from contractors and then provide those weapons to Ukraine, and as a result does not draw directly from US stocks.
According to a fact sheet from House Democrats, the funding will be used to assist Ukrainian military and national security forces and will go toward weapons, equipment, training, logistics and intelligence support as well as other needs.
There will also be roughly $9 billion to help restock US equipment that has been sent to Ukraine, which comes as many lawmakers have raised concerns about replacing US stocks of weapons the US is giving to Ukraine, especially stingers and javelin missiles.
The bill provides $3.9 billion for European Command operations, which includes “mission support, intelligence support, hardship pay for troops deployed to the region and equipment, including a Patriot battery,” according to a House Democrat fact sheet. The Department of Defense has added additional US troops in Eastern European countries to bolster support for NATO allies near Ukraine since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.
To address humanitarian needs, the bill will include $900 million to bolster refugee assistance, including housing, trauma support and English language instruction for Ukrainians fleeing the country.
The measure provides an additional $54 million that will be used for public health and medical support for Ukrainian refugees.
Ukraine aid delayed in Senate
Bipartisan Senate leaders had hoped to approve the emergency funding bill last week to swiftly send billions in military aid to Ukraine as the war enters almost its third month.
But Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, blocked passage of the aid package until Thursday of this week, which is the day the Biden administration said additional funds must be approved to avoid a lapse in support for Ukraine.
Paul has demanded that language be added to the bill that provides a special inspector general new authority to oversee how the Ukraine aid is being spent. And while members from both parties broadly agree with that notion, forcing a change to the bill at such a late stage is time consuming and would slow getting the needed emergency aid to country.
Under Senate rules, any one senator can slow down the process. It took about a week to overcome Paul’s objection through timely procedural steps that the majority leader had to take on the Senate floor.
“I think we should have an inspector general,” Paul told CNN earlier this week. “We have one out there and overseeing Afghan waste. He’s been very good at it. You don’t have to wait for an appointment. He’s got a team up and running. And I think that’s what we should do.”
Schumer slammed Paul for delaying the emergency funding aid, arguing it was for “purely political motives” and only “strengthens Putin’s hand.”
Paul said in a floor speech before objecting to the legislation’s passage last week that his “oath of office is the US constitution not to any foreign nation” and, “we cannot save Ukraine by dooming the US economy.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he expects that on Thursday the Senate will “finish the critical task of approving another round of military, humanitarian and economic aid for the people of Ukraine.”
He continued to say, “This should already have been done and over with, but it is repugnant that one member from the other side, the junior senator from Kentucky, chose to make a show and obstruct Ukraine funding knowing full well he couldn’t actually stop its passage.”
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LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Weather conditions described as potentially historic were on tap for New Mexico on Saturday and for the next several days as over 1,400 firefighters and a fleet of airplanes and helicopters worked feverishly to bolster lines around the largest fire burning in the U.S.
Many families already have been left homeless and thousands of residents have evacuated due to flames that have charred large swaths of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northeastern New Mexico.
Residents on the fringes of the shifting fire front were holding out hope that all the work done over recent days to clear brush, install sprinklers, run hose lines and use bulldozers to scrape lines will keep the fire from reaching the small city of Las Vegas and other villages to the north and south.
“There’s uncertainty and there’s fear about how the winds are going to affect the fire from day to day,” said Elmo Baca, chairman of the Las Vegas Community Foundation. “Once the people are evacuated out of an area, they can’t go back, so they’re just stuck worrying.”
Las Vegas was like a ghost town earlier in the week, with restaurants and grocery stores closed, schools closed or pivoting to remote-only options, and the tourist district empty but for resting firefighters.
By Saturday, after the days of work to protect the city of 13,000, some businesses had reopened as residents remained apprehensive while trying to return to something resembling regular life.
At a park next to the library, four dog owners took a dog obedience class under a full gray sky. They included one whose daughter had persistent headaches from wildfire smoke and another whose husband was a construction worker whose work sites had all turned to ash.
“It’s literally like living under a dark cloud. It’s unnerving,” said Liz Birmingham, 66.
The recent work by fire crews to protect Las Vegas was “looking really good” but continued Saturday, said Todd Abel, a fire operations official. “We want to make sure this is all going to hold.”
The blaze, now a month old, has blackened more than 267 square miles (691 square kilometers) — an area larger than the city of Chicago.
The April 6 start of the conflagration has been traced in part to a preventive fire initiated by the U.S. Forest Service to reduce flammable vegetation. The blaze escaped control, merging with another wildfire of unknown origin.
Nationwide, close to 2,000 square miles (5,180 square kilometers) have burned so far this year, with 2018 being the last time this much fire had been reported across the country, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. And predictions for the rest of the spring do not bode well for the West, where long-term drought and warmer temperatures brought on by climate change have combined to worsen the threat of wildfire.
Forested areas in southern New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado also saw an early start with blazes forcing evacuations and destroying homes last month.
Incident Commander Dave Bales said firefighters working in northeastern New Mexico have been focused on protecting homes and other structures that hold generations of sacred memories.
“It’s hard when I see so many people displaced,” he said, noting that many hugs have been shared around town.
The crews have seen extreme wind events before that usually last a day, maybe two. But Bales said this event could last five or more days with gusts topping 50 to 60 mph (80 to 96 kph). He also warned that flames could be carried up to a mile away.
“This is an extreme wind event that is unprecedented,” Bales said.
Another large wildfire burning in New Mexico was within 5 miles (8 kilometers) of Los Alamos National Laboratory, one of the nation’s key facilities for nuclear research and future production of plutonium components for nuclear weapons.
Crews have burned vegetation ahead of the fire in an effort to reduce its intensity and the potential for spot fires. At the lab, water tankers, a helicopter and heavy equipment are in position and firefighters will patrol the perimeter if flames gets closer.
Some nuclear watchdog groups and environmentalists have raised concerns about containers of nuclear waste on lab property. That includes six shipments of 109 containers awaiting transport to the federal government’s underground waste repository, state officials said.
Lab officials said Friday that radiological and other potentially hazardous materials are stored in containers engineered and tested to withstand extreme environments, including heat from fire.
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This story has been updated to correct the name of fire official Todd Abel.
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Montoya Bryan reported from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Associated Press writers Felicia Fonseca in Flagstaff, Arizona, and Paul Davenport in Phoenix contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/unprecedented-gusts-expected-to-fan-wildfires-in-new-mexico/ | 2022-05-07T18:57:20Z |
Shooters still at large following mass killing in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A suspect believed connected to the mass shooting in Sacramento was arrested, but the multiple shooters police believe fatally shot six people and wounded 12 on a crowded street in California’s capital are still on the loose.
More than 100 shots were fired early Sunday in downtown Sacramento, creating a chaotic scene with hundreds of people trying desperately to get to safety. A day later police announced the arrest of Dandrae Martin, 26, as a “related suspect” on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and being a convict carrying a loaded gun. A court appearance was set for Tuesday.
Detectives and SWAT team members found one handgun during searches of three area homes.
The arrest came as the three women and three men killed were identified. The shooting occurred at about 2 a.m. Sunday as bars were closing and patrons filled the streets near the state Capitol. The fallen included a father of four, a young woman who wanted to be a social worker, a man described as the life of the party, and a woman who lived on the streets nearby and was looking for housing.
The Sacramento County coroner identified the women killed as Johntaya Alexander, 21; Melinda Davis, 57; and Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21. The three men were Sergio Harris, 38; Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32; and De’vazia Turner, 29.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg read their names during a vigil Monday evening attended by grieving relatives, friends and community members.
“So we gather here to remember the victims and to commit ourselves to doing all we can to ending the stain of violence, not only in our community but throughout the state, throughout the country, and throughout the world,” Steinberg said.
Turner, who had three daughters and a son, was a “protector” who worked as the night manager at an inventory company, his mother, Penelope Scott, told The Associated Press. He rarely went out, and she had no reason to believe he would be in harm’s way when he left her house after he visited Saturday night.
“My son was walking down the street and somebody started shooting, and he got shot. Why is that to happen?” Scott said. “I feel like I’ve got a hole in my heart.”
The burst of gunshots sent people running in terror in the neighborhood just a few blocks from the arena where the NBA’s Sacramento Kings play.
Police were investigating whether the shooting was connected with a street fight that broke out just before gunfire erupted. Several people could be seen in videos scrapping on a street lined with an upscale hotel, nightclubs and bars when gunshots sent people scattering.
Detectives also were trying to determine if a stolen handgun found at the crime scene was connected to the shooting, Police Chief Kathy Lester said. Witnesses answered her plea for help by providing more than 100 videos and photos of evidence.
District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert noted Martin was not arrested on suspicion of homicide, but suggested investigators were making progress.
“The investigation is highly complex involving many witnesses, videos of numerous types and significant physical evidence,” Schubert said in a statement. “This is an ongoing investigation and we anticipate more arrests in this case.”
Martin was held without bail and was scheduled to appear in Sacramento County Superior Court on Tuesday, according to jail records.
Martin was freed from an Arizona prison in 2020 after serving just over 1 1/2 years for violating probation in separate cases involving a felony conviction for aggravated assault in 2016 and a conviction on a marijuana charge in 2018. Court records show he pleaded guilty to punching, kicking and choking a woman in a hotel room when she refused to work for him as a prostitute.
It was not immediately clear whether Martin had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Of the 12 wounded, at least four suffered critical injuries, the Sacramento Fire Department said. At least seven of the victims had been released from hospitals by Monday.
At the scene where the chaos erupted, memorials with candles and flowers began to grow on the same sidewalks where video showed people screaming and running for shelter as others lay on the ground writhing in pain.
A small bouquet of purple roses was dedicated to Melinda Davis, who lived on the streets for years, with a note saying “Melinda Rest In Peace.”
Politicians decried the shooting, and some Democrats, including President Joe Biden, called for tougher action against gun violence.
California has some of the nation’s toughest restrictions on firearms, requiring background checks to buy guns and ammunition, limiting magazines to 10 bullets, and banning firearms that fall into its definition of assault weapons.
But state lawmakers plan to go further. A bill getting its first hearing Tuesday would allow citizens to sue those who possess illegal weapons, a measure patterned after a controversial Texas bill aimed at abortions.
Other proposed California legislation this year would make it easier for people to sue gun companies and target unregistered “ghost guns,” firearms made from build-it-yourself kits.
The California Assembly held a moment of silence Monday in honor of the victims. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, a Democrat who represents Sacramento, noted lawmakers could see the crime scene from the building’s balcony.
“Tragic is too small of a word to describe what occurred just two nights ago as a devastating loss for our city,” McCarty said.
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Associated Press writers Stefanie Dazio, Brian Melley and Christopher Weber in Los Angeles, Don Thompson in Sacramento, Jacques Billeaud in Phoenix and News Researcher Rhonda Shafner in New York City contributed to this story.
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PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a low voltage technician and I thought there could be a better way to pull cords and fish tape back through conduit or interior wall space cavities," said an inventor, from Phoenix, Ariz., "so I invented the AUTO REWIND. My design saves time and it reduces strain on the hands and wrists while rewinding fish tape."
The invention provides an easier way for an electrician to rewind a fish tape reel. In doing so, it offers an alternative to manually rewinding fish tape. As a result, it saves time and effort. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for electricians. Additionally, it can be secured to any fish tape reel.
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Crypto comes to Washington. Will the millions buy influence?
By BRIAN SLODYSKO and FATIMA HUSSEIN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Erin Houchin braced for the worst when a mysterious group started buying television ads last month in her highly competitive southern Indiana congressional race.
Houchin assumed she would face a negative blitz, like the one that crushed her in 2016 when she ran for the same seat. But, in fact, the opposite happened.
American Dream Federal Action, a super PAC financed by a cryptocurrency CEO, saturated the district with ads promoting Houchin as a “Trump Tough” conservative who would “stop the socialists in Washington.” That push helped secure her win last week in a Republican primary.
“All you can do is hold your breath,” Houchin’s longtime consultant, Cam Savage, said of when they learned about the ad buy. “It could help you, but the fear is it will end you.”
The impact of the unsolicited helps shows how cryptocurrency tycoons are emerging as the new power players in American politics. They are pouring millions of dollars into primary elections as they try to gain influence over members of Congress and other government officials who are crafting regulations.
This year, for the first time, industry executives have spent nearly $20 million so far, according to records and interviews.
It’s a delicate but deliberate march by companies that make money based in part on evading government attention.
More than $100 million also has been spent lobbying since 2018 by crypto companies, as well as those who potentially stand to lose if the industry goes mainstream, records show.
The push comes as the Biden administration and Congress consider new regulations and set funding levels for agencies that will oversee crypto.
“What do they want? They want no regulation, or they want to help write the regulation. What else is new?” asked Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, an industry critic.
Cryptocurrencies are a digital asset that can be traded over the internet without relying on the global banking system. They’ve been promoted as a way for that those with limited means to build wealth by investing in the next big thing.
But they’re also highly speculative and often lack transparency, which substantially increases risk.
Jan Santiago, deputy director of Global Anti-Scam, an organization that helps victims of cryptocurrency fraud, said the industry has been reluctant to police bad actors.
“Unless it affects their bottom line or public reputation, I don’t think there’s any financial incentive for them,” he said.
There are signs that crypto is going mainstream. Fidelity Investments, one of the nation’s largest providers of retirement accounts, announced earlier this month it will start allowing investors to put Bitcoin in their 401(k) accounts.
And there are indications that the government is increasing scrutiny.
The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a plan last week that would nearly double the size of its staff focused on cryptocurrency oversight. Days later, the Justice Department indicted the CEO of a cryptocurrency platform and mining operation, alleging he orchestrated a “$62 million global investment fraud scheme.”
Meanwhile, members of Congress and the administration have raised concerns that Russian oligarchs could turn to cryptocurrency to evade U.S. sanctions put in place when Russia invaded Ukraine.
But at least one lawmaker has been an active participant in promoting the allure of crypto riches.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a conservative Republican from North Carolina, touted a new crypto coin in a video posted to social media, emphatically declaring, “This is going to the moon, baby,” while urging viewers to visit the coin’s website and “get on the train.” But after an initial spike, it plunged in value and is now worth a small fraction of a penny.
Cryptocurrency advocates in Congress acknowledge problems but argue the roughly $2 trillion industry has matured.
“I’m confident that bitcoin protects consumers,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., who has invested in the currency. “I’m not confident that all cryptocurrencies protect consumers. In fact, I’m willing to bet that the majority of those are fraudulent.”
Many cryptocurrency proponents vehemently opposed regulation. But lobbyists say that’s now a settled debate and their aim is to convince skeptics not to have too heavy a regulatory hand.
Perianne Boring, founder of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, makes the case for developing accounting standards for the industry to help crypto firms become publicly traded companies.
“Because there are no standards, many businesses are hesitant to touch cryptocurrency,” said Boring, whose group has spent $1.9 million lobbying the federal government.
Some lobbyists are hoping that a wave of campaign spending could help, much of it directed to Democratic primary races.
“Folks in crypto are, all of a sudden, happy to go to political fundraisers,” said Kristin Smith, the executive director of the Blockchain Association. Smith, whose group has spent $4.2 million on lobbying since 2018. She added, “The government could actually come in and really mess it up if we aren’t constructively engaging.”
That’s fostered sense of resentment among some Democrats. In suburban Atlanta, Democratic Reps. Carolyn Bourdeaux and Lucy McBath, are squaring off after their districts were merged during redistricting. A crypto-affiliated super PAC is backing McBath, paying for more than $2 million in TV advertising that praises her.
“They are not doing this out of the goodness of their heart. They are doing this because they want something,” Bourdeaux said.
A spokesman for the group Protect Our Future said the expenditures have nothing to do with cryptocurrency regulation.
Crypto super PACs are also active in other marquee races, including Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senate primary, where $212,000 was spent last week on ads backing John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic lieutenant governor. The ads say Fetterman won’t “get schmoozed by lobbyists or bossed around by politicians.”
But overall, the spending is on such a scale that it has generated questions about the industry’s motives.
“It tells every Democrat that, if you have a primary, they could come in with $2 million,” said Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., chairman of the House Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets. “They are certainly making a point.” | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-wyoming/2022/05/11/crypto-comes-to-washington-will-the-millions-buy-influence-2/ | 2022-05-12T07:24:40Z |
The first clue that, no, Manu Ginobili did not invent the Eurostep should come from the move’s name. Ginobili isn’t from Europe. He’s from South America. And it’s not called the South Ameristep.
Perhaps it should be. The long, lateral move — step one way to get a defender leaning, then cut the other way into open space — was Ginobili’s signature, something he mastered, something that he brought into the mainstream.
In turn, it brought him to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
The four-time NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs is one of the headliners for Saturday night’s enshrinement ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts. Ginobili spent all 16 of his NBA seasons in San Antonio, partnering with Tim Duncan and Tony Parker to form a Big Three that was, and surely will remain, one of the best trios the league has ever seen.
“It’s something you never expect,” Ginobili said of entering the Hall. “You start playing ball because you love it, because it’s fun, because you’re there with your friends. … And now, when I thought there were not going to be more surprises after my career was done, you get a recognition like this which makes you think, go back a little bit in time, and relieve your story, and it’s incredible.”
Ginobili isn’t the first international NBA player to make the Hall. He is, however, the first to be selected by the North American committee, which means he got into the Hall solely on the merits of his NBA career and not what he did playing internationally.
He’s quick to point out that he won’t be the last name on that list. Parker, Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol will be getting their calls before long.
“I’m proud of being part of that generation that changed the way the game was played, the game was perceived, the international players were recognized,” Ginobili said. “It was fun to be part of that.”
The Spurs drafted Ginobili in 1999, when he was playing in Italy, and it took more than three years for him just to come to the NBA. It’s not like San Antonio had made a huge investment: Ginobili was the next-to-last pick in his draft class, 57th out of 58. And most of the players taken in the bottom 15 picks of that draft never played a single game in the NBA.
But in 2002, he showed up. With his Eurostep.
“I didn’t know what the hell it was,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “But it didn’t look right.”
Turns out, it was legal and lethal. The true measure of whether a move has captured the attention of NBA players comes by seeing if others have copied it and tried to put it into their own repertoires. And that’s been happening for two decades now.
Nobody knows for sure how the move truly originated, and Ginobili insists that he didn’t create it, either. The commonly held belief is that Lithuanian great Sarunas Marciulionis — a Hall of Famer himself, class of 2014 — brought it to the NBA.
But there isn’t much argument that Ginobili is the one who made it popular. Thing is, he can’t teach it very well, despite being asked countless times to do so over the years.
“I couldn’t exactly explain it,” Ginobili said. “Some basics of it, yes, but it was super natural, it was super instinctive.”
It’s not the move that got Ginobili into the Hall, though. It was the winning.
When Ginobili played, the Spurs won. It’s that simple. They were 762-295 when Ginobili appeared during the regular season. That winning percentage of 72.1% is just a smidge better than the 71.9% posted by Duncan, who went into the Hall in 2020 and, fittingly, will present Ginobili this weekend.
Ginobili is one of two players (Bill Bradley being the other) to have won championships in the NBA, the Euroleague and the Olympics. He got four rings with the Spurs, the Euroleague title with Italian club Kinder Bologna in 2001, then led his native Argentina to Olympic gold at Athens in 2004. Ginobili had 29 points in the semifinal win over the U.S., outplaying everybody else who was on the court that day, Duncan included. The Americans haven’t settled for anything less than gold at any of the four Olympics that have been played since.
“It’s not just about individual accomplishments,” Ginobili said. “I never won a scoring championship, an MVP, even first-team. I’m here because of my surroundings, of the players I play with, of the coaches I’ve been coached with, and the organizations. I know I’ve been very lucky to have played with such teammates … so definitely, I don’t take it as an individual achievement. It’s just that I’ve been in the right place, in the right time.”
Case in point: San Antonio.
Ginobili didn’t know what, or even where, San Antonio was when he first went there. He never left — it’s still home for Ginobili and his family. He works for the Spurs now, drives his three kids to and from school, takes them to Argentina for time with family every summer, and then it’s back to San Antonio.
“I didn’t know how I was going to pair up with Tony and Tim, play with David Robinson, being coached by Pop, so yeah, full of uncertainties,” Ginobili said. “And I wanted to do good, I wanted to help, I wanted to grow, but I wasn’t the No. 1, first pick, right? I was 57, so I knew that the odds of me staying for long here were not with me because it doesn’t usually happen. So, it turned out to be an incredible story and enjoyed 16 wonderful years.”
There’s another place that Ginobili hasn’t been: Springfield, Massachusetts.
He was with Duncan for his enshrinement two years ago, but because of the pandemic, that ceremony took place at a casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. Ginobili didn’t get to Springfield on that trip.
He’s there now. Forever.
“We knew we had a wild, competitive, young man who was in love with basketball and was quite athletic and just fierce,” Popovich said. “Just seemed to have no fear and do whatever it might be that he needed to do to win. He was a force of nature.”
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NEW ORLEANS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF continues its investigation into ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: ATIP) (NYSE: ATIP WS) f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. II. (NYSE: FAII) (NYSE: FAII WS).
On February 22, 2021, ATI and Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. II announced a proposed merger that would take ATI public. On June 17, 2021, the Company announced that it had completed its Business Combination with Fortress. Then, on July 26, 2021, the Company reported its financial results for 2Q2021, the period in which the Business Combination was completed, disclosing that "the acceleration of attrition among [its] therapists in the second quarter and continuing into the third quarter, combined with the intensifying competition for clinicians in the labor market, prevented us from being able to meet the demand we have and increased our labor costs" and reduced its fiscal 2021 forecast due to the foregoing factors.
Thereafter, the Company and certain of its executives were sued in a securities class action lawsuit, charging them with failing to disclose material information in violation of federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether ATI's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of ATI Physical Therapy shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-atip/ to learn more.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
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Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nepsis, Inc., a national investment management firm headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, today announced the hire of Luke Tousley as its new Vice President of Networking. Tousley will focus on launching new offices and connecting investors with advisors who can help them Invest With Clarity®.
"Luke brings years of entrepreneureal experience and a passion for making connections to the team as we seek to expand our approach to money management and financial planning," said Mark Pearson, President and CEO. "We believe clarity is the largest challenge keeping investors from achieving Better Wealth Better Life®. Luke is the right person to help us spread that message."
Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Tousley has started multiple businesses of his own, and most recently worked in real estate. He has a growth mindset and understands the importance of building strong client relationships.
"I'm thrilled to be part of such a smart team and to represent Nepsis®. This firm's unique approach offers financial advisors a competitive advantage to reach new levels of success, and most importantly, better assist their clients in achieving their investment goals," said Tousley.
Interested parties are invited to connect with Tousley on LinkedIn.
ABOUT NEPSIS®
Nepsis, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an independent financial advisor and investment management firm. As the president, founder and chief investment officer of Nepsis, Inc., Mark Pearson and his team are driven to provide the power of clarity to the individual investor so that they can accomplish their investment and planning goals. Learn more at http://www.investwithclarity.com.
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FINDLAY, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) is changing the time of its 2022 first-quarter earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The call was originally scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and will now be held at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Interested parties may listen to the conference call by visiting MPLX's website at www.mplx.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on MPLX's website for two weeks. Financial information, including the earnings release and other investor-related material, will also be available online prior to the conference call and webcast at www.mplx.com.
MPLX is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets, and provides fuels distribution services. MPLX's assets include a network of crude oil and refined product pipelines; an inland marine business; light-product terminals; storage caverns; refinery tanks, docks, loading racks, and associated piping; and crude and light-product marine terminals. The company also owns crude oil and natural gas gathering systems and pipelines as well as natural gas and NGL processing and fractionation facilities in key U.S. supply basins. More information is available at www.MPLX.com.
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- Hundreds of Aspen Dental offices to open doors for annual Day of Service, honoring veterans
- Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 to schedule an appointment
CHICAGO, May 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 11, participating Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its 8th year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans and their families at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care.
Appointments are still available for veterans in Ohio, at the following Aspen Dental locations:
- Brooklyn, Ohio
- Chillicothe, Ohio
- Cincinnati, Ohio (Western Hills)
- Fairview Park, Ohio
- Findlay, Ohio
- Holland, Ohio
- Lancaster, Ohio
- Lima, Ohio
- Middletown, Ohio
- Perrysburg, Ohio
- Pickerington, Ohio
- Stow, Ohio
- Strongsville, Ohio
- Toledo, Ohio
- Zanesville, Ohio
Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required. During the Day of Service, Aspen Dental doctors and their teams focus on treating the most urgent dental needs for veterans and their families - with a focus on getting them out of pain, from fillings and extractions to dental hygiene and basic denture repairs.
Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, and veterans are no exception. In fact, U.S. veterans are ineligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they're 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war.
Visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com to learn more.
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Secret Service agents deleted text messages sent and received around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol even after an inspector general requested them as part of an investigation into the insurrection, the government watchdog has found.
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, in a letter obtained by The Associated Press, said the messages between Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021, were erased “as part of a device-replacement program.” The erasure came after the watchdog office requested records of electronic communications between the agents as part of its probe into events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack, the letter said.
Additionally, Homeland Security personnel were told they couldn’t provide records to the inspector general and any such records would first have to be reviewed by DHS attorneys.
“This review led to a weeks-long delays in OIG obtaining records and created confusion over whether all records had been produced,” states the letter, which was dated Wednesday and sent to leaders of the House and Senate Homeland Security committees.
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi objected to the letter Thursday night, saying: “The insinuation that the Secret Service maliciously deleted text messages following a request is false. In fact, the Secret Service has been fully cooperating with the OIG in every respect — whether it be interviews, documents, emails, or texts.”
He said the Secret Service had started to reset its mobile devices to factory settings in January 2021 “as part of a pre-planned, three-month system migration.” In that process, some data was lost.
The inspector general has first requested the electronic communications on Feb. 26, “after the migration was well under way,” Guglielmi said.
“The Secret Service notified DHS OIG of the loss of certain phones’ data, but confirmed to OIG that none of the texts it was seeking had been lost in the migration,” he said.
The allegation that officials at the inspector general’s office were not given timely access to the material because of a review by Homeland Security attorneys had been raised by the inspector general before and is also not true, he said.
“DHS has repeatedly and publicly debunked this allegation, including in response to OIG’s last two semi-annual reports to Congress,” Guglielmi added.
The agency said it provided a substantial number of emails and chat messages that included conversations and details related to Jan. 6 to the inspector general and said text messages from the Capitol Police requesting assistance on Jan. 6 were preserved and provided to the inspector general’s office.
The erasure of the messages is sure to raise new questions for the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack, which has taken a renewed interest in the Secret Service following the dramatic testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson about former President Donald Trump’s actions the day of the insurrection.
Hutchinson recalled being told about a confrontation between Trump and his Secret Service detail as he angrily demanded to be driven to the Capitol, where his supporters would later breach the building. She also recalled overhearing Trump telling security officials to remove magnetometers for his rally on the Ellipse even though some of his supporters were armed.
That account, however, was quickly disputed by those agents. Robert Engel, the agent who was driving the presidential SUV, and Trump security official Tony Ornato are willing to testify under oath that no agent was assaulted and Trump never lunged for the steering wheel, a person familiar with the matter told the AP. The person would not discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The erasure of the text messages was first reported by The Intercept.
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Associated Press reporter Mike Balsamo contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. ("Axsome" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AXSM). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Axsome and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 25, 2022, Axsome disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed the Company on April 2, 2022 "that chemistry, manufacturing, and controls ('CMC') issues identified during the FDA's review of the Company's New Drug Application ('NDA') for its AXS-07 product candidate for the acute treatment of migraine are unresolved" and that "[b]ased upon the time remaining in the NDA review cycle, the Company expects to receive a Complete Response Letter with respect to this NDA on or about the Prescription Drug User Fee Act target action date of April 30, 2022."
On this news, Axsome's stock price fell $8.60 per share, or 21.99% percent, to close at $30.50 per share on April 25, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Ash Barty: She’s a tennis grand slam title winner and played pro cricket. Now Aussie star will feature in a leading golf event
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Just a month after she shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement from the sport, former world No.1 Ashleigh Barty is returning to the spotlight with a golf club instead of a racket in hand.
Captained by two time Masters champion and former world no. 1 Ernie Els, Barty will join a roster of sports stars at the Icons Series debut US event, a 10-hole team match-play tournament which will take place in New Jersey from June 30 to July 1.
Former world No.1 Fred Couples will captain Team USA, which includes Olympic great Michael Phelps, boxer Oscar De La Hoya, former NFL star Ben Roethlisberger and TV personality Michael Strahan.
Meanwhile, on Team Rest of the World, Barty will join Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Tottenham’s superstar striker Harry Kane, and boxer Canelo Alvarez.
In a video explaining her decision to retire from tennis at the age of 25, Barty said she had “a perspective shift in me in the second phase of my career, that my happiness wasn’t dependent on the results, and success for me is knowing I’ve given absolutely everything I can.”
Earlier this year Barty won the Australian Open and her retirement announcement came after she had won three major singles titles in the last three years.
“I know how much work it takes to bring the best out of yourself. I’ve said it to my team multiple times, it’s just I don’t have that in me anymore,” said Barty in March when she retired.
“I don’t have the physical drive, the emotional want, and everything it takes to challenge yourself at the very top of the level anymore, and I just know that I am spent. I just know physically, I have nothing more to give. That, for me, is success,” she said.
She added that she had been thinking about retirement for “a long time,” and the decision was cemented after winning Wimbledon last year and the Australian Open this year.
Those victories were “my perfect way to celebrate what an amazing journey my tennis career has been,” she said.
Barty has won three major singles titles — the 2019 French Open, the 2021 Wimbledon and the 2022 Australian Open.
In total, she has won 15 singles titles and 12 doubles titles on the WTA Tour, and was the first Australian to win the Australian Open singles title since 1978.
But Barty’s prodigious talents are not just limited to the tennis court — she also played cricket professionally for the Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League.
She is also a keen golfer — something it seems she will be focusing more on now.
In 2020, Barty won the women’s championship at the Brookwater Golf Club near Brisbane and 15-time major winner Tiger Woods once reportedly described her as having a “great swing.”
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(NewsNation) — The Mega Millions grand prize has reached a whopping $660 million, but even as the big prize has increased, the odds of winning all that money have remained the same — a staggering one in 302.5 million.
To put that into context, the odds of getting struck by lightning are less than one in a million, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So, how do you increase your odds?
Jake Harris, the Michigan state lottery player relations manager, says to always put your money in if your coworkers or family are pooling together.
“My recommendation to people who have a lottery pool at work is to always put in the money because you don’t want to be the one left working in your group if it does happen to win and you didn’t pay for your ticket that week,” Harris said.
The jackpot for Friday night’s drawing has grown so large because there hasn’t been a winner in three months. Those 27 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all six numbers has allowed the jackpot to gradually grow from its $20 million starting point in April.
When it comes to picking your numbers, Harris said there is no way to predict what will be the winning numbers since the lottery is completely random.
“The only guarantee with the lottery is that you can’t win if you don’t play. So you’ve got to take a chance to win,” Harris said.
The highlighted pre-tax $660 million prize is for a winner who takes an annuity option, paid out in 30 annual payments. Most players choose the cash option, which for Friday’s drawing would be $376.9 million.
If you are lucky enough to win, Harris recommended first signing the back of your ticket. Then, Harris said to take your time claiming the prize. Like some winners, you may want to contact an attorney or financial advisor before you make your claim, he explained.
“There’s no rush. Get your ducks in a row, decide what you want to do, and take your time,” he said. “Don’t rush into anything, I guess, would be my biggest advice to anybody who wins.”
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is overseen by state lottery officials. The next drawing is Friday, July 22, at 11 p.m. ET.
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Treez's New Integration with Tymber Offers Dispensaries Increased Sales Opportunities, Improved Operational Efficiency, Streamlined Online Ordering, and Promotes a Seamless Omnichannel Experience.
OAKLAND, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Treez (www.treez.io), the leading provider of an enterprise cloud commerce platform for retail and supply chain operations in the cannabis market, announced today an integration with Tymber's e-commerce platform that enables cannabis retailers to enhance the omnichannel experience with cashless payments, dynamic (ice cream truck) delivery, SEO optimized menus, and native mobile apps.
Treez's partnership with Tymber offers enhanced inventory and customer management solutions that will help cannabis retailers increase sales opportunities, improve their operational efficiency, streamline online ordering for in-store pickup and home delivery, promote customer loyalty and deliver a seamless omnichannel experience.
This latest integration, facilitated by Treez's open API platform, delivers seamless product information synchronization, inventory updates, customer profile management, and ticket fulfillment through the SellTreez point-of-sale (POS) system. This eliminates the need for dispensaries to manage customers, orders, taxes, fees or discounts on two separate platforms, while the syncing of live inventory to a dispensary's e-commerce store prevents selling out-of-stock products online. Now, cannabis consumers can choose from a variety of convenient pickup and delivery options through the Tymber platform, including dynamic, ice cream truck, delivery. Dispensaries also can build customizable digital storefronts that improve traffic and conversion on their websites, in addition to native mobile apps, without incurring additional costs for developers and maintenance.
"Through our partnership with Tymber, Treez now offers a unique cloud commerce platform that unifies POS, inventory, multiple cashless payment options, reporting and analytics and e-commerce into one powerful omnichannel solution for dispensaries that will help them grow their business," said Joey Sterling, vice president of Product, Treez. "This integration also illustrates how solutions working together in an ecosystem, rather than through one proprietary walled-garden platform, can help retailers deliver extraordinary omnichannel experiences that improves the way they acquire, engage and retain customers."
"Our founding team has been building solutions for cannabis retail for 10 years now. Operators today face stiffer competition and tighter margins. The ability to stand out and get ahead has never been more urgent," said Scott Roehrick, CEO, and co-founder, of Tymber.
"We're incredibly proud of our integration with Treez because it significantly increases operational efficiency - while, at the same time, allowing retail operators to create, test, and optimize marketing channels through their own website and mobile apps. Never before has ownership over your customers and data been so important. Treez and Tymber are aligned on this retailer-centric approach. If the retailers succeed, the industry succeeds."
About Treez
Treez is the leading enterprise cloud commerce platform that streamlines retail and supply chain operations within the cannabis market. Through Treez's innovative technology for retailers and brands, the company provides a robust breadth and depth of software solutions required to operate a successful modern dispensary.
Solutions include point-of-sale, dispensary inventory management, omnichannel sales capabilities and multiple cashless payment options all on a mission-critical platform that ensures regulatory compliance across every supply chain transaction. The innovative platform also connects essential brands with their retailers through a centralized brand catalog with real-time market insights. The extensible open API platform provides smooth integration into a variety of best-of-breed solutions, including CRM, marketplace, cashless payments and data analytics across the partner ecosystem, giving retailers everything they need to grow their business.
For more information, visit https://www.treez.io/
About Tymber
Tymber, the industry's most trusted platform for digital growth, enables dispensaries to attract, convert and retain their own customers with their own website and mobile apps. Their mission is to empower retailers to break their dependence on embedded menus and 3rd party marketplaces with a recognizable brand, frictionless shopping experience and ownership over their customers, marketing channels and e-commerce data.
For more information, visit https://www.tymber.io/
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Vehicle owners encouraged to check tires
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After the fatal incident on I-75 on Tuesday, people are wondering how they can prevent a similar situation.
Rick Sukmanowski owns Gasoline Alley Customs, which repairs and replaces tires as well as specializes in body work for wrecked vehicles. He thinks many traffic incidents could be avoided if people took care of their tires.
“A lot of the tires we get in here definitely are way passed the treadwear marks and the date codes on the tires are very old,” said Sukmanowski.
He explained all too often the tires are put on the backburner of a maintenance checklist. As a former firefighter turned shop owner, he said it’s common to see tires on cars that are ticking time bombs -- crashes waiting to happen.
An example is sitting in his body shop. It’s a truck which he’s repairing for the second time in just a few weeks because of a bad set of tires.
“I think it was three weeks ago, it was delivered to [its owner]. It was raining and had bad tires on the truck,” Sukmanowski recalls. “He made it to the corner there and ended up smashing somebody and caused another $13,000 in damage.”
Aside from checking the treads on the tire, Head Mechanic of Gasoline Alley Phil Ponder said you should also check the date of the tires.
“What you do is check for the manufacturing date,” he said. “A tire usually lasts between four to five years. Anything after that the tire definitely has to go because it becomes a hazard. Tires will create dry rot around the sidewalls and on top of the tire. Then you’re just asking for a potential blowout or crash.”
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Álvarez, Golovkin set third rivalry bout for September
By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canelo Álvarez and Gennady Golovkin will complete their memorable fight trilogy in September. Álvarez and Golovkin will resume their rivalry Sept. 17 after a four-year break. The fighters met in 2017 and again in 2018 for two highly entertaining middleweight matchups. They fought to a split draw in the first bout, and Álvarez won a narrow decision in the second meeting. Álvarez announced this plan earlier in the year, but his future was put into question after his upset loss to light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol this month. Álvarez ultimately chose the most lucrative potential bout on his calendar. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/24/alvarez-golovkin-set-third-rivalry-bout-for-september/ | 2022-05-24T20:55:55Z |
The TWHC 11 wrench's high-quality materials deliver more durability and enhanced usability with safety in mind
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the industrial, nutrition and health markets, is releasing the latest tool from Bolting Systems' High Cycle Hydraulic Torque Wrench (TWHC) series. Internal testing shows that the TWHC 11 can offer superior performance with even more durable material that doubles to triples the wrench's cycle life.
"Bolting Systems has been providing premium high cycle wrenches for decades," said David Campbell, Global Product Director for Bolting Systems. "Our team knows our customers and their needs. The TWHC series is a perfect mix of power, performance and longevity, resulting in less downtime and more results."
High Cycle Hydraulic Torque Wrenches play a critical role when large industrial fasteners are needed. These high-strength hydraulic tools are for heavy-duty users, like those in the oil and gas, industrial, wind energy and mining sectors. Made from corrosion-resistant material, they can withstand the harshest of environments.
The Wrenches are known for their performance. At more power per tool, their increased reliability and simple drive assembly mean less time spent on maintenance. Other enhanced usability features include:
- Compact nose radius, allowing the tool to fit in tighter, hard-to-reach spaces
- Low-weight, high-strength design
- Fast operation, long stroke and optimum flow
- Multi-direction high flow swivel manifold
- Push-button square drive reversal and reaction arm release
Additionally, the Bolting Systems team designed High Cycle Hydraulic Torque Wrenches with safety in mind, with a fully enclosed drive mechanism, swivel manifold internal relief valve to prevent over-pressurization and a fine-tooth pawl that prevents tool "lock-on."
"This is our longest-lasting High Cycle Hydraulic Torque Wrench to date in this torque range, meaning a lower cost of ownership alongside other advanced features," adds Campbell. "As part of SPX FLOW's suite of solutions, the Bolting Systems team is working hard to ensure that each and every customer has the right tool for their specialized job."
To see more about this and other tools in the High Cycle Hydraulic Torque Wrench series, visit spxflow.com.
Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company's product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health and industrial markets.
SPX FLOW had approximately $1.5 billion in 2021 annual revenues and has operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 140 countries. To learn more about SPX FLOW, please visit www.spxflow.com.
Melissa Buscher, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
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BELTON — A Bell County jury will not have a witness’ sworn statement available to them when they decide the fate of the two women accused in the 2018 shooting death of Temple resident Issac Kohlhaas.
Kayla Sebey was taking out trash at the Murphy USA gas station on the night of Dec. 8, 2018, when Killeen residents Rashari Nae Fonne Brent and Chelsea Gabrielle Swint, both 22, allegedly shot and killed Kohlhaas, 18, during a drug deal.
Both women — each facing a first-degree felony murder charge — are being tried together in a Bell County courtroom.
Sebey testified on Tuesday that she saw a car pull up to the parking lot at the Walmart, 6801 W. Adams Ave. in Temple, and witnessed two people exit the vehicle and a man collapse while heading towards the entrance.
She said she could not identify anyone since it was dark and initially described the suspects as two men in her statement to Temple Police officers on the night of the homicide.
Her testimony continued Wednesday morning and was scrutinized by Swint’s defense attorney Zachary Boyd and Brent’s defense attorney Michael White.
During cross-examination by Boyd, Sebey implied others might have influenced her sworn statement provided to police at the scene.
When Bell County Assistant District Attorney Erica Morgan tried to enter the document into evidence for the trial, Boyd objected, prompting an argument between the two attorneys heard by 426th District Court Judge Steve Duskie.
Duskie found the defense’s argument compelling and denied the document’s entrance into evidence available to the jury.
Next on the stand was Temple Police Department K-9 handler Andy New.
Boyd didn’t wait for the witnesses to be sworn in before he stood before the judge to ask that New be excluded from testifying.
“This witness was seen yesterday talking to other witnesses as he was leaving the courthouse,” said Boyd, citing an order given by Duskie during jury selection that prohibits witnesses in the trial from talking to anyone about the case.
Duskie said the witness was not sworn in before his testimony. However, since New was not in the courtroom during any opening statements or other testimony, he was allowed to testify.
The judge warned the attorneys to ensure they told their witnesses about the no-communication rule to prevent further issues.
New, a night shift patrol officer on December 8, 2018, testified that he responded to the scene of the shooting.
“Paramedics were trying to perform first aid on him (Kohlhaas),” New said. “We tried to identify everyone on the scene.”
As part of his testimony, New said he saw a white Chrysler passenger car with a door opened about 50 feet away from the victim.
“When the victim was on the ground, there was a trail of blood from his location to the door of the car,” New said. “He was bleeding from his face and had blood coming out of his mouth.”
His testimony continued about processing the scene and gathering information from bystanders.
“I recovered a bag of marijuana underneath the victim,” New said. “There was a spent shell casing in the back seat. It was in plain view from the window.”
New said no gun was recovered at the scene and testified to not seeing the two defendants at the scene.
Kohlhaas was shot and killed on Dec. 5, 2018, when he was robbed during a drug deal, according to an arrest affidavit. He suffered a single gunshot wound to his chest and succumbed to his injuries at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple.
On Tuesday, Forensic Examiner Dr. Elizabeth Ventura testified that Kohlhaas died due to a single gunshot wound to the chest that damaged his heart and lungs.
Brent reportedly shot Kohlhaas while Swint drove the getaway car, an arrest affidavit said.
Brent and Swint left Texas after the shooting. Brent, who had a Bell County arrest warrant from another case, was later arrested in Columbia, S.C. Brent was extradited to Bell County on Jan. 28, 2019.
Swint was arrested in Fort Collins, Colo., on Dec. 18, 2018, and brought back to Bell County.
Both remained jailed in Bell County. Brent’s bonds total $1,220,000, which includes two misdemeanor charges and two motions to revoke probation. Swint is held on a $1 million bond, jail records showed. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_e3f7c96c-23f9-11ed-8305-6b23d1c84831.html | 2022-08-25T03:36:49Z |
CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Randon S.A – Implementos e Participações (B3 - RAPT3 and RAPT4), reports its results for the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22), ended in 03/31/2022. The financial and operating information of the Company, except when otherwise stated, are consolidated in accordance with the international standards of IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards and the monetary values are denominated in Reais.
HIGHLIGHTS
The main highlights of the 1Q22 are as follows:
- Consolidated Net Revenue amounted to R$ 2.5 billion in 1Q22, 29.5% up from 1Q21.
- International market revenues amounted to US$ 99.9 million in 1Q22, 48.2% up from the same period in 2021.
- Consolidated EBITDA reached R$ 401.4 million in 1Q22, 15.0% up from 1Q21, with a consolidated EBITDA margin of 16.2%.
- Net Profit amounted to R$ 130.1 million, with net margin of 5.3% in 1Q22.
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CINCINNATI, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc. ("Meridian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VIVO), a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, today provided preliminary results for its third quarter of fiscal 2022.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2022, preliminary unaudited net revenues are expected to be between $66 million and $69 million. The Diagnostics segment net revenues are expected to be between $41 million and $43 million. The Life Science segment net revenues are expected to be between $25 million and $26 million, of which sales of immunological reagents accounted for approximately 69% and molecular reagents contributed approximately 31%.
Meridian has not yet completed preparation of its interim financial statements for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and the information presented herein is a preliminary estimate, subject to change.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor from civil litigation for forward-looking statements accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements. Except for historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which may be identified by words such as "continues", "estimates", "anticipates", "projects", "plans", "seeks", "may", "will", "expects", "intends", "believes", "signals", "should", "can", "guidance" and similar expressions or the negative versions thereof and which also may be identified by their context. All statements that address operating performance or events or developments that Meridian Bioscience, Inc. ("Meridian" or "the Company") expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including, but not limited to, statements relating to per share diluted net earnings, sales, product demand, net revenues, operating margin, other guidance and the impact of COVID-19 on its business and prospects, are forward-looking statements. Such statements, whether expressed or implied, are based upon current expectations of the Company and speak only as of the date made. Specifically, Meridian's forward-looking statements are, and will be, based on management's then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance. Meridian assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. These statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, without limitation, the following:
Meridian's operating results, financial condition and continued growth depends, in part, on its ability to introduce into the marketplace enhancements of existing products or new products that incorporate technological advances, meet customer requirements and respond to products developed by Meridian's competition, its ability to effectively sell such products and its ability to successfully expand and effectively manage increased sales and marketing operations. While Meridian has introduced a number of internally developed products and acquired products, there can be no assurance that it will be successful in the future in introducing such products on a timely basis or in protecting its intellectual property, and unexpected or costly manufacturing costs associated with its introduction of new products or acquired products could cause actual results to differ from expectations. Meridian relies on proprietary, patented and licensed technologies. As such, the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property rights, as well as the potential for intellectual property litigation, would impact its results. Ongoing consolidations of reference laboratories and formation of multi-hospital alliances may cause adverse changes to pricing and distribution. Recessionary pressures on the economy and the markets in which the Company's customers operate, as well as adverse trends in buying patterns from customers, can change expected results. Costs and difficulties in complying with laws and regulations, including those administered by the United States Food and Drug Administration, and in complying with the ongoing investigation of the Department of Justice described in Meridian's reports filed with the SEC, can result in unanticipated expenses and delays and interruptions to the sale of new and existing products, as can the uncertainty of regulatory approvals and the regulatory process. The international scope of Meridian's operations, including changes in the relative strength or weakness of the U.S. dollar and general economic conditions in foreign countries, can impact results and make them difficult to predict. One of Meridian's growth strategies is the acquisition of companies and product lines. There can be no assurance that additional acquisitions will be consummated or that, if consummated, will be successful and that the acquired businesses will be successfully integrated into Meridian's operations.
There may be risks that acquisitions may disrupt operations and may pose potential difficulties in employee retention, and there may be additional risks with respect to Meridian's ability to recognize the benefits of acquisitions, including potential synergies and cost savings or the failure of acquisitions to achieve their plans and objectives. Meridian cannot predict the outcome of future goodwill impairment testing and the impact of possible goodwill impairments on Meridian's earnings and financial results. Meridian cannot predict the possible impact of any modification or repeal of any of the provisions of current U.S. health care legislation, and any similar initiatives in other countries on Meridian's results of operations. Efforts to reduce the U.S. federal deficit, breaches of Meridian's information technology systems, trade wars, increased tariffs, and natural disasters and other events could have a materially adverse effect on Meridian's results of operations and net revenues. The Company can make no assurances that a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting will not be identified in the future, which if identified and not properly corrected, could materially and adversely affect its operations and result in material misstatements in its consolidated financial statements. Meridian also is subject to risks and uncertainties related to disruptions to or reductions in business operations or prospects due to pandemics, epidemics, widespread health emergencies, or outbreaks of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, including, without limitation, related supply chain interruptions. In addition to the factors described in this paragraph, as well as those factors identified from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K contains a list and description of uncertainties, risks and other matters that may affect the Company. Readers should carefully review these forward-looking statements and risk factors, and not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements.
About Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Meridian is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy, and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. Through discovery and development, we provide critical life science raw materials used in immunological and molecular tests for human, animal, plant, and environmental applications. Through diagnosis, we provide diagnostic solutions in areas including gastrointestinal and upper respiratory infections and blood lead level testing. We build relationships and provide solutions to hospitals, reference laboratories, research centers, veterinary testing centers, physician offices, diagnostics manufacturers, and biotech companies in more than 70 countries around the world.
Meridian's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, symbol VIVO. Meridian's website address is www.meridianbioscience.com.
Investor Contact:
Charlie Wood
Vice President – Investor Relations
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Phone: +1 513.271.3700
Email: mbi@meridianbioscience.com
Media Contact:
Bryan Locke / Monique Sidhom
FGS Global
Email: MeridianBioscience-FGS@sardverb.com
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. (NYSE: FHS) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering") of the important July 11, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased First High-School Education Group securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the First High-School Education Group class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6131 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 11, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) the new rules, regulations, and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented to investors and posed a material adverse threat to First High-School Education Group and its business; (2) contemplated Chinese regulations and rules regarding private education were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on First High-School Education Group's enrollment and growth; and (3) as a result, the Registration Statement's representations regarding First High-School Education Group's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of First High-School Education Group at the time of the IPO, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the First High-School Education Group class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6131 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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LIVINGSTON, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Reproductive Medicine & Science is proud to introduce the IRMS Advocacy Group. Led by IRMS Clinical Director Dr. Debbra A. Keegan & Resolve's Hope Award for Advocacy Recipient Dr. Serena H. Chen, the IRMS Advocacy Group will support IRMS' physicians, clinical team members & ally partners to continue their advocacy work empowering access to care for all.
"In addition to providing the best medical care and cutting edge technology to our patients, we fight for their reproductive rights and access to care behind the scenes. Our Advocacy team will track our progress in this area. We are thrilled that we have been able to help patients through our actions, outside of our own practice." Dr. Debbra A. Keegan
IRMS has a long history of advocacy for access to care and reproductive autonomy for all. Alongside their many allies, they've campaigned & championed for coverage for those who have faced an infertility diagnosis, for those cancer patients needing to preserve their fertility prior to treatment, for better maternal healthcare for women of color & family-building rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
"We are very proud to have played a role in helping to pass legislation improving access to reproductive care in NJ. We helped improve access to the LGBTQIA community with the updated family building mandate in 2018 & the Gestational Surrogacy law passed in 2019, and we improved access significantly for egg freezing for cancer patients, transgender males, and others in 2020. There is more to be done to improve access in our practice, our state, and the country, and we will continue to try to break down barriers to care as part of our practice mission." Dr. Serena H. Chen
IRMS is unequivocally emboldened to continue their advocacy to eliminate any obstacles to reproductive family-building wherever one resides in this country.
A world-class fertility center with offices throughout New Jersey & New York, IRMS features an experienced team of Reproductive Endocrinologists & Embryologists - pioneers in the field of infertility, who have trained at some of the nation's leading institutions including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, & NYU.
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SINGAPORE, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
To all Shareholders
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting (the "Meeting") of CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (NYSE: CYD) (the "Company") will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 8:00 A.M. New York Time (8:00 P.M. Singapore Time). In light of the risk of the spread of COVID-19 and to enable greater shareholder attendance and participation from any location around the world, the Meeting will be held in a virtual meeting format only, via a live webcast, with no physical attendance at the Meeting.
Members entered in the Register of Members of the Company at the close of business on May 31, 2022 (the "Record Date") are entitled to receive notice of the Meeting and to attend the Meeting online, vote electronically and submit questions prior to and during the Meeting.
The Meeting will be accessible by visiting www.meetnow.global/MKFPQ7U and using the unique Control Number included on the proxy card or on the instructions that accompany the proxy materials.
The Meeting will be held for the following purposes:
As Ordinary Business
1. To receive and adopt the audited financial statements and independent auditors' report for the financial year ended December 31, 2021.
2. To approve an increase in the limit of the Directors' fees as set out in Bye-law 10(11) of the Bye-laws of the Company from US$250,000 to US$538,493 for the financial year 2021 (Directors' fees paid for the financial year 2020 was US$556,229).
3. To re-elect the following Directors retiring pursuant to Bye-law 4(2) of the Bye-laws of the Company to hold office until the next annual general meeting of the Company:
(i) Mr Kwek Leng Peck
(ii) Mr Gan Khai Choon
(iii) Mr Hoh Weng Ming
(iv) Mr Neo Poh Kiat
(v) Mr Ho Raymond Chi-Keung
(vi) Mr Xie Tao
(vii) Mr Stephen Ho Kiam Kong
(viii) Mr Li Hanyang
(ix) Mr Wu Qiwei
4. To authorize the Board of Directors (the "Board") to appoint up to the maximum of 11 Directors or such maximum number as determined from time to time by the shareholders in general meeting to fill any vacancies on the Board.
5. To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors of the Company and to authorize the Audit Committee to fix their remuneration.
6. To transact any other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
By Order of the Board
Hoh Weng Ming
President
Date: June 21, 2022
Important Notes:
1. To be admitted to attend, vote and submit questions at the Meeting, Members as of the Record Date will need to follow the instructions included on the notice of the Meeting or on the proxy card.
2. A Member may appoint a proxy who need not be a Member of the Company by inserting the proxy's name on the proxy card in the space provided. If no name is entered in the space provided, the Chairman of the Meeting or such other person as he may designate will be authorized to act as the proxy of the said Member.
3. Members are encouraged to vote and submit their proxy in advance by internet or telephone per the instructions as outlined in the proxy card, no less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the Meeting, that is no later than 8:00 A.M. New York Time or 8:00 P.M. Singapore Time on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Beneficial owners of shares held through an intermediary, such as a bank or broker, will need to follow the instructions provided by their broker, bank or other nominee that holds their shares.
4. Beneficial owners of shares held through an intermediary will need to register in advance to attend the Meeting virtually, by submitting Computershare proof of their proxy power (legal proxy) reflecting their holdings of the Company's shares along with their names and email addresses. Requests for registration should be labeled as "Legal Proxy" and be received by Computershare no later than 8:00 A.M. New York Time or 8:00 P.M. Singapore Time on July 19, 2022.
Requests for registration should be directed to Computershare at the following:
By email
Forward the email from the broker, or attach an image of the legal proxy, to legalproxy@computershare.com
By mail
Computershare
COMPANY Legal Proxy
P.O. Box 43001
Providence, RI 02940-3001
5. As the Members will not be able to attend the Meeting in person and will be participating virtually in the Meeting, each resolution to be considered at the Meeting will be voted on by way of a poll. The Board believes voting by poll to be in the interests of the Members as a whole and ensures that the views of as many Members as possible are represented at the Meeting.
6. Pursuant to the Bye-laws of the Company, no resolution of Members may be passed without the affirmative vote of the Special Share cast by the holder of the Special Share.
7. All questions submitted at the Meeting should be relevant to the business of the Meeting.
8. The virtual meeting platform is fully supported across browsers (MS Edge, Firefox, Chrome and Safari) and devices (desktops, laptops, tablets and cell phones) running the most up-to-date version of applicable software and plugins. Note: Internet Explorer is not a supported browser.
For more information:
Investor Relations
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Acquisition strengthens Carrier's position in the fast-growing, sustainable and highly efficient variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and heat pump market segments to support customers' decarbonization efforts
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, has completed its acquisition of substantially all of Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO: 6502) ownership stake in Toshiba Carrier Corporation (TCC). A longstanding joint venture between Carrier and Toshiba, TCC is a global provider of residential and light commercial HVAC solutions, including VRF and heat pump products.
"This acquisition presents tremendous growth opportunities for Carrier in the fast-growing, energy-efficient VRF and heat pump markets," said David Gitlin, Chairman & CEO, Carrier. "Toshiba Carrier's differentiated technology, strong channel and global design and manufacturing footprint allow us to benefit from growing electrification and sustainability trends. We are thrilled to welcome the 6,600 talented TCC employees to the Carrier family."
Building on Carrier's previous acquisition of Guangdong Giwee Group, TCC will join the newly created Global Comfort Solutions business unit within Carrier's HVAC segment. The new business will be headquartered in Tokyo under the leadership of Saif Siddiqui, a seasoned Carrier leader who will report directly to HVAC segment President Chris Nelson. Mr. Toru Kubo, who has served as President & CEO of TCC, will be joining the Global Comfort Solutions leadership team reporting to Siddiqui.
Carrier acquired substantially all of Toshiba's interest in TCC for approximately $900 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. For the fiscal year 2021, TCC had annual sales of approximately $2 billion.
About Carrier
As the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, Carrier Global Corporation is committed to making the world safer, sustainable and more comfortable for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
Cautionary Statement
This communication contains statements which, to the extent they are not statements of historical or present fact, constitute "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide management's current expectations or plans for Carrier's future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "expectations," "plans," "strategy," "prospects," "estimate," "project," "target," "anticipate," "will," "should," "see," "guidance," "outlook," "confident," "scenario" and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance or the separation from United Technologies Corporation (the "Separation"), since renamed Raytheon Technologies Corporation. Forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements relating to future sales, earnings, cash flow, results of operations, uses of cash, share repurchases, tax rates and other measures of financial performance or potential future plans, strategies or transactions of Carrier, the estimated costs associated with the Separation, Carrier's plans with respect to its indebtedness and other statements that are not historical facts. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. For additional information on identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in forward-looking statements, see Carrier's reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and Carrier assumes no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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KDHE offers free nicotine replacement therapy with Quitline phone coaching
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - KDHE is rolling out a new offer for those who wish to quit smoking - 4-weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy with Quitline phone coaching.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says it will now offer all phone coaching enrolled 4-weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy. It said those who want to quit smoking or chewing tobacco can choose a lozenge, gum, or patch which will be mailed straight to their home.
KDHE said the Quitline will distribute the nicotine replacement therapy in 2-week doses after the first and second phone coaching calls are completed. It said the resources are offered in connection with the coaching campaign, Tips from Former Smokers, which is currently on-air and features real people to increase awareness of free quit-smoking resources among adults.
The Department noted that those who have used the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason to quit smoking are in good company. It said it is a popular goal and many have succeeded.
The 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey found there are more individuals who used to smoke - 24.4% - than who currently smoke - 16.6% - in Kansas. It also found that 52% of Kansas adults stopped smoking for one day or longer because they tried to quit during the past year.
“We want all tobacco users to know that although quitting is hard, they can do it,” said Matthew Schrock, KDHE Cessation Coordinator. “Individuals who smoke often try to quit several times before succeeding, but proven treatments and services are available that can improve your chances to quit for good. We encourage all Kansans to try to quit, and if they want free help, take advantage of this opportunity.”
KDHE said the Kansas Tobacco Quitline is a great resource where residents 18 and older can get free advice, counseling, support and free nicotine replacement therapy - while supplies last.
The Department said counseling, including Quitline coaching and nicotine replacement therapy, are all effective to help individuals who smoke quit. Using these together is more effective. It said nicotine replacement therapy helps those who smoke quit by decreasing the urge to smoke and other withdrawal symptoms while quitting.
The 2020 Kansas Tobacco Quitline Outcomes Report Summary notes that 90% of participants were satisfied with the Quitline coaches and counselors and 93% were satisfied with the materials provided.
To call the Quitline, dial 1-800-784-8669.
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L'ATTITUDE Live Presented by LaMusica Will Feature World Renowned Superstars Juanes, Farruko and Alex Sensation Who Will Take the Stage at the Waterfront Concert Event in Downtown San Diego, CA
-Tickets are currently on sale at ticketmaster.com
MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L'ATTITUDE, a top-tier business and media event, is excited to announce their first ever concert taking place this year that will celebrate the power of Latin music in popular culture with a star-studded slate of performances at San Diego's premier music venue, the Rady Shell. The highly anticipated concert will feature a headlining performance by multiple GRAMMY and LATIN GRAMMY winning Colombian superstar Juanes, along with opening performances from reggaeton superstar Farruko and one of the most beloved radio personalities and DJs in the Latin community, Alex Sensation. On September 24th, the breakout event will be a new addition to the four-day conference that hosts world class CEO's, celebrities, economists, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists, and politicians.
"As part of our 5 Year Anniversary Celebration we are proud to introduce the L' ATTITUDE LIVE Presented by LaMusica concert event to showcase this dynamic lineup of incredible musical talent," said Emilio Estefan, L'ATTITUDE partner. "Music is an incredible passion in the Latin community and this concert is the perfect way to bring legendary artists together to celebrate our accomplishments this year both economically and artistically."
"Today, the New Mainstream Economy is powered by Latino consumers, entrepreneurs and artists who together are helping drive U.S. economic growth. We are proud to drive purposeful conversations that connect and inspire leaders to reinforce the continued growth and advancements of The New Mainstream Economy," says Sol Trujillo, founder of L'ATTITUDE.
"Partnering with L'ATTITUDE is an exciting opportunity to strengthen LaMusica's continued dialogue with business leaders that recognize the importance of the Hispanic voice. We are also looking forward to producing an amazing show in San Diego at such a beautiful venue," said Alessandra Alarcon, President of SBS Entertainment.
"As a gathering that is designed to foster greater opportunity for Latinos across the United States in many crucial fields, I'm very happy to continue my relationship with L'ATTITUDE and look forward to a very special night of music," said Juanes.
Juanes is unquestionably Latin Rock's most globally recognized ambassador, known for his distinctive sound fusing a love of guitar-driven rock with smartly crafted, multi-layered songwriting and a deep reverence for the traditional folkloric and other indigenous rhythms from his native Colombia and throughout Latin America. Hailed by TIME as "one of the 100 Most-Influential People in the World," and The New York Times as "Latin America's hottest singer-songwriter," Juanes is the only artist holding TWO of Billboard's "Top-5 Latin Pop Songs of All-Time," has 12 #1 U.S. singles, millions of album sales, and has made dozens of groundbreaking television appearances bringing Spanish language music to wider audiences around the world. Recognition from his musical peers has also seen Juanes collect a staggering TWENTY-SEVEN combined GRAMMY & Latin Grammy, awards, including latest wins of both this past year for ORIGEN- a return to roots collection that reimagines some of the most important songs and artists that shaped Juanes' early musical vision. Simultaneously, Juanes has become a leading advocate for global peace and other positive social change through the tireless work of his Mi Sangre Foundation.
Farruko is recognized as an important musical phenomenon in the Latin music industry. Thanks to his fantastic artistic versatility and his excellence on stage, the multi-platinum artist and two-time Latin GRAMMY Award Winner has managed to conquer massive audiences around the world, becoming one of the most innovative exponents of the reggaeton genre. With eight successful studio albums and multiple collaborations with international artists of different genres, his success has impacted the Hispanic American community, in such a way that his career has been recognized by HBO with a documentary focused on his career, "Farruko: En Letra de Otro."
Alex Sensation is the most influential DJ and radio personality in Spanish-language radio in the United States, and an international Universal Music Recording artist. His radio show is broadcasted live, daily on the stations, Mega 97.9 FM in New York, El Zol 106.7, in Miami, 96.5 FM in Puerto Rico, and 96.3 FM in Los Angeles, reaching the highest ratings within its markets. With more than 3 million listeners weekly, Alex Sensation's radio show is notably top in the country for Latin music for 15 years. Alex Sensation is credited for his successful sold-out arena shows called "Mega Mezcla" in Prudential Center and "Miami Bash" in the FTX Arena (formerly known as American Airlines Arena}, with national endorsements and presentations for top brands. These shows have included appearances by top talent such as Maluma, Marc Anthony, J Balvin, Don Omar, Ozuna, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, and many more.
About L'ATTITUDE
L'ATTITUDE is the only event of its kind in the country focused on how U.S. Latinos are sustaining the economic growth of America. A world-class slate of CEOs, celebrities, economists, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists, and politicians gather annually to discuss the economic opportunities in the U.S. being made possible by The New Mainstream Economy. Many of America's most influential leaders across all sectors of the economy gather in San Diego to better understand how our economy is being driven by U.S. Latinos, our country's youngest cohort, representing nearly 1 in 5 Americans, and accounting for over $2.13 Trillion in GDP, roughly the size of India. L'ATTITUDE features presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and entertainment featuring leading celebrities. It is the source of facts and data gathered specifically about U.S. Latinos and the New Mainstream Economy.
L'ATTITUDE's mission is to celebrate Latinx contributions and provide a platform for burgeoning leaders, change-makers and aspiring Hispanic visionaries, from all backgrounds, to unite and discover how to create a world ready for greater possibilities. Some of the country's most influential people will be participating because they have already recognized how critical it is for everyone to understand our economy is being driven by U.S. Latinos, the youngest cohort representing nearly 1 in 5 Americans.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres, including the global leader in Hispanic radio, WSKQ-FM in New York City. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 275 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing Latino-themed audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.
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Fingerprint Communications
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OCALA, Fla., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As we approach a new season, Ansafone Contact Centers is springing forward with an addition to our leadership team. We are proud to announce Ryan Duncan is set to take on the role of Vice President of Operations. We are confident his leadership, experience, and steadfast determination will keep this award-winning contact center and national provider on a path to success. With multiple locations nationwide, Ansafone Contact Centers wants only the best for our team.
With over 20 years of industry-related experience, Duncan respectfully started from the ground up while building out sales infrastructure and IT in a family business. From there, he further developed his professional skills as a versatile and results oriented leader in various contact center industry positions, including Sales, Product, M&A, Operations and Client Services. For instance, Ryan previously served as Vice President of Operations and Client Services at Stericycle Communication Solutions, a healthcare communications and software company. Ryan led a 400-seat contact center and was also responsible for the Professional Services teams. Most recently, Ryan served as Sr. Director, Professional Services at Genesys, where he managed a worldwide team responsible for onboarding and supporting some of the largest healthcare related brands in the US.
Duncan chose to join the Ansafone team not only because of the company's strong reputation in the industry, but also in part due to our core values. Our entire business model is centered around our team and customers, which aligns with his strong passion for people. His philosophy is he believes in the "Empowerment of the Team," where it makes a difference. "Take care of your frontline folks and they will take care of your clients," he stated. "People are what drives this business."
We are overjoyed to have Duncan join Ansafone Contact Centers as our new Vice President of Operations. We look to him to lead all aspects of our operations team. As Ansafone strives to elevate its business, its people and its technology, we are proud to acquire the right people to get us there.
For more info, please contact:
Chris Gronberg
VP, Sales and Marketing
Ansafone Contact Centers
CGronberg@Ansafone.com
101 NE 2nd St. Ocala, FL 34470
+17145601018
www.ansafone.com
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The reinvention of our award-winning XPS portfolio continues
By Donnie Oliphant | June 9th @ 9am ET
ROUND ROCK, Texas, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of its marquee XPS 13 Plus launch, where the system has been praised for its 'futuristic redesign', Dell continues this year's rollout of its reimagined XPS portfolio with today's launch of the iconic XPS 13 and the reveal of the upcoming XPS 13 2-in-1.
Today's hybrid and mobile world means that your tools have to meet you wherever you are. Versatility and multi-tasking with ease are paramount, and Dell's XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 deliver each in spades.
Dell's thinnest and lightest 13-inch XPS laptop, the XPS 13 is now available
Because the course of a day can change with one email, text or spark of spontaneity, the XPS 13 (available with Windows 11 or Ubuntu 20.04) is your ultimate on-the-go companion. Artfully thin, light and compact with up to 12 hours of long battery life1, it slips seamlessly into your backpack, bag or purse, while still delivering the premium performance you need with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors to multitask with ease.
True to the XPS aesthetic, it features our fifth generation, 4-side InfinityEdge display and enhanced sound for an immersive entertainment experience whether you're streaming music, video-chatting friends or watching the latest blockbuster. High brightness, improved clarity, precise detail and vivid color bring your content to life, while larger speakers enable louder sound, deeper bass and a better overall audio experience. Eyesafe® technology intelligently manages light energy at the source, reducing harmful blue light without compromising your visual experience.
Expertly crafted from premium materials, the XPS 13 delivers an inclusive approach to expressive color, with unified tones inside and out that embody our mindful, minimalist approach. Available in softened shades of Sky and Umber, the tinted CNC machined aluminum is curated and premium.
Same charter, new blueprint
With XPS, our design charter is to simplify the user experience so that the technology almost blends into the background and the device serves as an extension of you. But sometimes it's cool to understand how things are made, so let's talk about all the advanced engineering that allowed us to achieve our design and experience goals…
In the past you've seen XPS reimagine the front-of-screen experience with our trademark InfinityEdge design that propelled the industry to adopt thinner bezels and offer a greater viewing experience in the same or smaller footprint. In the spirit of pushing boundaries, or shrinking boundaries, our engineering team journeyed inwards with the same mission to get the XPS 13 as compact as possible for customers who prioritize mobility. This time, our engineers had to rethink the architectural layout under-the-hood.
This kickstarted a long and ambitious journey to "miniaturize" the motherboard to be 1.8x smaller than the one found in our previous XPS 13 (2021). In fact, it's the smallest motherboard ever created and fitted for a Dell PC. This engineering marvel created the architectural space needed to pack in a tapestry of new technologies and enlarge the speaker enclosures. The end result is an XPS 13 that is thinner and lighter, yet better sounding, high performing and long lasting.
Taking versatility to new heights, the XPS 13 2-in-1 is launching this Summer
As the lines continue to blur between work, life, learning, the XPS 13 2-in-1 reflects just that. This XPS device provides the ultimate flexibility allowing you to effortlessly transition between streaming, working creating and sharing content, and connecting with whatever else moves you.
Enjoy premium performance anywhere with the first XPS device to offer 5G connectivity, which enables faster downloads, like WiFi speeds, but for mobile broadband. Streaming, downloading files, rich video content – all happens a lot faster with the speed of 5G, so you can be productive and entertained no matter the location. And when we say no matter the location, we mean it. The new XPS 13 2-in-1 also features eSIM technology, which allows you to go to different countries and connect to global carriers without having to switch SIM cards.
The XPS 13 2-in-1 lets you transition freely and fluidly from consumption to full productivity mode by attaching the magnetic XPS Folio, providing a complete laptop experience that supports three angle adjustments (100°, 112.5°, 125°) for flexibility and comfort. Express your creativity with a natural writing and inking experience with the XPS Stylus, comfortable for both left- and right-handed users, turning the device into a state-of-the-art sketchpad to bring your latest creative visions to life. The custom XPS Stylus magnetically attaches to the top to charge, and can provide up to 50 days of run time on average2 from a full charge. Both the XPS Folio and Stylus are sold separately.
Designed around an intuitive, landscape-first viewing mode – because that's how we see the world – the stunning display panel delivers high brightness and precise detail with up to 3K resolution and vivid color, making content as dynamic as your ideas. The high-resolution 1080p front-facing webcam offers a crisp and clear image and is placed horizontally for practical and productive video calls. And the 4K world-facing camera empowers you to capture high-fidelity photos and edit content all on one versatile device.
The XPS 13 2-in-1 offers two connectivity options, standard WiFi 6E3 or 5G4 with WiFi 6E, each featuring a sleek, minimalist design. The standard WiFi 6E model is constructed of machined aluminum, just like the XPS 13 and is available in the subtle blue Sky color. Unique to the 5G model, the back is made from Gorilla Glass 7 to optimize connectivity and eliminate signal interference. It's available in a darker Slate hue.
Delivering on our commitment to sustainability
In line with Dell's longstanding commitment to reducing its environmental impact, the XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 chassis are crafted from low-carbon aluminum, produced using hydro-powered renewable energy sources, which offer a 70% reduction in carbon emissions compared to aluminum chassis produced in traditional coal-powered facilities. The XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 are EPEAT Gold registered, and both ship in 100% renewable or recycled packaging5.
Final Words
Unsure of what to do with your old devices? With Dell Trade In, you can turn any eligible electronic device (Dell and non-Dell) into credit towards your next Dell.com purchase. While initially launching in the U.S., this program will expand to additional countries later this year.
And remember, with Dell Migrate, you can move important and hard to replace data and files from Windows-based PCs6 to your new XPS device—so you can get up and running fast.
Check out our PRESS KIT HERE for more information on each new XPS device. Follow and stay connected with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Pricing and availability
- XPS 13 [USD $999 | CAD $1,249] and XPS 13 Developer Edition [USD $949 | $1,199] is now available in U.S. and Canada, with Windows 11 or Ubuntu 20.04 respectively
- XPS 13 2-in-1 will be available Summer 2022. Pricing to be confirmed nearer to availability date.
1 Netflix streaming battery benchmark: XPS 13 tested with 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1230U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe graphics and FHD+ non-touch display. Testing conducted by Dell labs in March 2022 with display brightness set to 150 nits (40%) and wireless enabled. Based on streaming Netflix 1080p content using the Netflix Windows 11 app. Actual battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time. The stated Watt Hour (WHr) is not an indication of battery life.
2 Based on 2 hours daily usage for 5 days a week using 45mAh Li-Ion Battery
3 WiFi 6E compatible router required. Router requires separate purchase. WiFi 6E connectivity only available in select countries. Check availability with your service provider.
4 4G and 3G Backwards compatible. Actual speeds will vary depending on carrier network, users, location and other factors. Subject to service provider's subscription and coverage area. Additional charges will apply. Contact service provider for details.
5 Renewable in the form of FSC fibers.
6 Windows 8.1 or higher. Applications can be downloaded and installed separately after you complete your migration.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Startup World Cup, organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, has confirmed that Kevin O'Leary – a famous entrepreneur and an outspoken investor on ABC's Shark Tank – is speaking at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale on September 30, 2022. More than 2,500 startups, corporate executives, and investors are expected to attend the event.
Kevin O'Leary is a co-founder of SoftKey International, one of the first software companies to apply the principles of consumer good marketing to the software industry. The company has scaled to become a leader in the development of educational, reference, and home productivity software through rapid growth and a series of acquisition of software companies, including Mindscape, Broderbund and The Learning Company. In 1999, he sold his company to Mattel for US$4.2 billion. His first-hand entrepreneurial experience provides inspiration to the creative startup founders who compete on Shark Tank.
Lidia Fonseca, Chief Digital and Technology Officer of Pfizer, is also confirmed to speak. She will share the untold stories of COVID-19 vaccine innovation, when healthcare experts and technologists around the world collaborated to help solve a massive public health emergency. Also confirmed to speak include Nikesh Arora, former COO of Softbank and Chairman & CEO of Palo Alto Networks; Thuan Pham, former CTO of Uber and CTO at Coupang; Spencer Rascoff, Co-Founder of Pacaso and Zillow; Marianna Tessel, CTO of Intuit; and Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub.
The mission of the Startup World Cup is to highlight the world's best technology startups and to connect them to the global innovation ecosystem. Startup founders apply to regional competitions in 70+ cities around the world, where experienced investors evaluate their ideas and business plans. 70+ finalists from around the world will compete at the Grand Finale in San Francisco. The winner will receive a US$1 million investment prize. Tickets are going fast for the event.
Startup World Cup is a global conference and competition with the goal of bridging startup ecosystems worldwide. The competition gives startup companies from all over the world a chance to win a US $1,000,000 prize in the form of an investment. This year, there will be 70+ regional events across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, leading up to the Grand Finale in San Francisco on September 30th.
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley with over $2.0 billion in Assets Under Management. Pegasus offers intellectual and financial capital to emerging technology companies around the world. In addition to offering institutional investors a top-tier venture capital investment approach, Pegasus also offers a unique Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for large, global corporations that wish to partner with cutting-edge technology startups. Some of the 35+ corporate partners that have partnered with Pegasus include ASUS, Aisin, SEGA, Sojitz, and Omron. These corporations are able to have access to 220+ Pegasus portfolio companies such as SpaceX, 23andMe, SoFi, Rigetti, Color, Carbon, Lark, and many more. To learn more, visit: www.pegasustechventures.com.
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Court upholds temporary block on Arkansas gender care ban for transgender youth
Published: Aug. 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court has agreed with a judge’s ruling preventing the state from enforcing a ban on transgender children receiving gender affirming medical care.
A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling temporarily blocking the state from enforcing the 2021 law.
Arkansas was the first state to enact such a ban.
The law also prohibits doctors from referring patients elsewhere for gender affirming care.
Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson vetoed the ban last year, but GOP lawmakers overrode him and enacted the measure.
\Multiple medical groups, including the American Medical Association, opposed the ban.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/25/appeals-court-upholds-temporary-block-arkansas-gender-care-ban-transgender-youth/ | 2022-08-25T16:13:37Z |
‘Hell on earth’: Ukrainian soldiers describe eastern front
BAKHMUT, Ukraine (AP) — Torched forests and cities burned to the ground. Colleagues with severed limbs. Bombardments so relentless the only option is to lie in a trench, wait and pray.
Ukrainian soldiers returning from the front lines in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region — where Russia is waging a fierce offensive — describe life during what has turned into a grueling war of attrition as apocalyptic.
In interviews with The Associated Press, some complained of chaotic organization, desertions and mental health problems caused by relentless shelling. Others spoke of high morale, their colleagues’ heroism, and a commitment to keep fighting, even as the better-equipped Russians control more of the combat zone.
Lt. Volodymyr Nazarenko, 30, second-in-command of the Ukrainian National Guard’s Svoboda Battalion, was with troops who retreated from Sievierodonetsk under orders from military leaders. During a month-long battle, Russian tanks obliterated any potential defensive positions and turned a city with a prewar population of 101,000 into “a burnt-down desert,” he said.
“They shelled us every day. I do not want to lie about it. But these were barrages of ammunition at every building,” Nazarenko said. “The city was methodically leveled out.”
At the time, Sievierodonetsk was one of two major cities under Ukrainian control in Luhansk province, where pro-Russia separatists declared an unrecognized republic eight years ago. By the time the order to withdraw came on June 24, the Ukrainians were surrounded on three sides and mounting a defense from a chemical plant also sheltering civilians.
“If there was a hell on Earth somewhere, it was in Sievierodonetsk,” Artem Ruban, a soldier in Nazarenko’s battalion, said from the comparative safety of Bakhmut, 64 kilometers (40 miles) to the southwest of the since-captured city. “The inner strength of our boys allowed them to hold the city until the last moment.”
“Those were not human conditions they had to fight in. It is difficult to explain this to you here, what they feel like now or what it was like there,” Ruban said, blinking in the sunlight. “They were fighting until the end there. The task was to destroy the enemy, no matter what.”
Nazarenko, who also fought in Kyiv and elsewhere in the east after Russia invaded Ukraine, considers the Ukrainian operation in Sievierodonetsk “a victory” despite the outcome. He said the defenders managed to limit casualties while stalling the Russian advance for much longer than expected, depleting Russia’s resources.
“Their army incurred huge losses, and their attack potential was obliterated,” he said.
Both the lieutenant and the soldier under his command expressed confidence that Ukraine would take back all occupied territories and defeat Russia. They insisted morale remained high. Other soldiers, most with no combat experience before the invasion, shared more pessimistic accounts while insisting on anonymity or using only their first names to discuss their experiences.
Oleksiy, a member of the Ukrainian army who started fighting against the Moscow-backed separatists in 2016, had just returned from the front with a heavy limp. He said he was wounded on the battlefield in Zolote, a town the Russians also have since occupied.
“On the TV, they are showing beautiful pictures of the front lines, the solidarity, the army, but the reality is very different” he said, adding he does not think the delivery of more Western weapons would change the course of the war.
His battalion started running out of ammunition within a few weeks, Oleksiy said. At one point, the relentless shelling kept the soldiers from standing up in the trenches, he said, exhaustion visible on his lined face.
A senior presidential aide reported last month that 100 to 200 Ukrainian troops were dying every day, but the country has not provided the total number killed in action. Oleksiy claimed his unit lost 150 men during its first three days of fighting, many from a loss of blood.
Due to the relentless bombardments, wounded soldiers were only evacuated at night, and sometimes they had to wait up to two days, he said.
“The commanders don’t care if you are psychologically broken. If you have a working heart, if you have arms and legs, you have to go back in,” he added.
Mariia, a 41-year-old platoon commander who joined the Ukrainian army in 2018 after working as a lawyer and giving birth to a daughter, explained that the level of danger and discomfort can vary greatly depending on a unit’s location and access to supply lines.
Front lines that have existed since the conflict with pro-Russia separatists began in 2014 are more static and predictable, whereas places that became battlegrounds since Russia sent its troops in to invade are “a different world,” she said.
Mariia, who refused to share her surname for security reasons, said her husband is currently fighting in such a “hot spot.” Everyone misses and worries about their loved ones, and though this causes distress, her subordinates have kept their spirits high, she said.
“We are the descendants of Cossacks, we are free and brave. It is in our blood,” she said. “We are going to fight to the end.”
Two other soldiers the AP interviewed — former office-workers in Kyiv with no prior battle experience — said they were sent to the front lines in the east as soon as they completed their initial training. They said they observed “terrible organization” and “illogical decision-making,” and many people in their battalion refused to fight.
One of the soldiers said he smokes marijuana daily. “Otherwise, I would lose my mind, I would desert. It’s the only way I can cope” he said.
A 28-year-old former teacher in Sloviansk who “never imagined” he would fight for his country described Ukraine’s battlefields as a completely different life, with a different value system and emotional highs as well as lows.
“There is joy, there is sorrow. Everything is intertwined,” he said.
Friendship with his colleagues provide the bright spots. But he also saw fellow soldiers succumbing to extreme fatigue, both physical and mental, and displaying symptoms of PTSD.
“It’s hard to live under constant stress, sleep-deprived and malnourished. To see all those horrors with your own eyes — the dead, the torn-off limbs. It is unlikely that someone’s psyche can withstand that,” he said.
Yet he, too, insisted that the motivation to defend their country remains.
“We are ready to endure and fight with clenched teeth. No matter how hard and difficult it is,” the teacher said, speaking from a fishing store that was converted into a military distribution hub. “Who will defend my home and my family, if it is not me?”
The center in the city of Sloviansk provides local military units with equipment and provisions, and gives soldiers a place to go during brief respites from the physical grind and horrors of battle.
Tetiana Khimion, a 43-year-old dance choreographer, set up the center when the war started. All kinds of soldiers pass through, she says, from skilled special forces and war-hardened veterans to civilians-turned-fighters who signed up only recently.
“It can be like this: For the first time he comes, smiles widely, he can even be shy. The next time he comes, and there is emptiness in his eyes,” Khimion said. “He has been through something, and he is different.”
Behind her, a group of young Ukrainian soldiers on rotation from the front lines sit sharing jokes and a pizza. The thud of artillery can be heard a few miles away.
“Mostly they hope for the better. Yes, sometimes they come in a little sad, but we hope to raise their spirits here, too,” Khimion said. “We hug, we smile at each other and then they go back into the fields.”
On Sunday, Russian forces occupied the last Ukrainian stronghold in Luhansk province and stepped up rocket strikes on Donetsk, the Donbas province where the center is located.
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Valerii Rezik contributed to this story.
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LAS VEGAS (SILVER STAR NATION) — The Dallas Cowboys have selected Ole Miss outside linebacker Sam Williams with pick 24 of the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, pick 56 overall.
Williams is a 6-foot-3, 261 pound force to be reckoned with and has elite speed for his size, clocking a 4.46 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
Williams had a rough upbringing. He and his siblings were taken out of the custody of their birth mother at age 6 to live with his grandmother, then his aunt.
Williams first love was basketball. In high school, he averaged a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists per game. His senior year, he joined the football team and was teammates with NFL WR Henry Ruggs III.
Due to his grades and lack of football experience, Williams wasn’t able to get a scholarship out of high school. However, after two years at a community college, he quickly became a four-star recruit and gained the attention of several Division 1 college programs.
Williams eventually landed at Ole Miss and hit the ground running.
In his senior season, he managed 16 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and a pass defended. He was First Team All-SEC and a Second Team All-American.
He’s explosive and violent at the line of scrimmage with a high motor, a gritty play personality who doesn’t make things easy for his blockers.
Where Williams excels as a pass rusher, he lacks as a run defender. He has a tendency to get beat by running backs, especially beyond the line of scrimmage.
Williams had some off the field issues that lead to his suspension in 2020 for allegations of sexual battery. The charges were later dropped.
Overall, Williams needs to be more disciplined and fine-tune his technique, but he’s an attacking, physically gifted edge rusher who hunts quarterbacks. | https://cw33.com/sports/silver-star-nation/cowboys-take-pass-rusher-with-second-round-pick/ | 2022-04-30T02:03:48Z |
Navy report: Multiple errors poisoned Pearl Harbor water
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A Navy investigation released Thursday revealed that shoddy management and human error caused fuel to leak into Pearl Harbor’s tap water last year, poisoning thousands of people and forcing military families to evacuate their homes for hotels.
The investigation is the first detailed account of how jet fuel from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, a massive World War II-era military-run tank farm in the hills above Pearl Harbor, leaked into a well that supplied water to housing and offices in and around the sprawling base. Some 6,000 people suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.
After months of resistance, the military in April agreed to an order from the state of Hawaii to drain the tanks and close the Red Hill facility. A separate report the Defense Department provided to the state Department of Health on Thursday said December 2024 was the earliest it could defuel the tanks safely.
The investigation report listed a cascading series of mistakes from May 6, 2021, when operator error caused a pipe to rupture and 21,000 gallons (80,000 liters) of fuel to spill when fuel was being transferred between tanks. Most of this fuel spilled into a fire suppression line and sat there for six months, causing the line to sag. A cart rammed into this sagging line on Nov. 20, releasing 20,000 gallons (75,700 liters) of fuel.
The area where the cart hit the line isn’t supposed to have fuel, and so the officials who responded to the spill didn’t have the right equipment to capture the liquid.
“The team incorrectly assumes that all of the fuel has been sopped up,” Adm. Sam Paparo, the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, told reporters at a news conference. About 5,000 gallons (19,000 liters) wasn’t recovered.
“Meanwhile, over the course of eight days, that fuel enters into this French drain that is under the concrete and seeps slowly and quietly into the Red Hill well. And that fuel into the Red Hill well is then pumped into the Navy system,” Paparo said.
Red Hill officials thought that only 1,618 gallons (6,125 liters) had leaked in the May spill and that they recovered all but 38 gallons (144 liters). They noticed that one of the tanks was short 20,000 gallons (75,700 liters) but believed it had flowed through the pipes and didn’t realize it had flown into the fire suppression line. They didn’t report the discrepancy to senior leadership.
After the November spill when people started getting sick, the military moved about 4,000 mostly military families into hotels for months while they waited for their water to be safe again.
The spill contaminated the Navy’s water system. Fuel didn’t get into the Honolulu municipal water supply. But concerns the oil might migrate through the aquifer and get into the city’s wells prompted the Honolulu Board of Water Supply in December to shut down a key well serving some 400,000 people. The agency has been asking residents to conserve water because of this and unusually dry weather.
The report said officials defaulted to assuming the best about what was happening when the spills occurred, instead of assuming the worst, and this contributed to their overlooking the severity of situation.
Paparo said the Navy was trying to move away from that. He called it an ongoing process “to get real with ourselves” and “being honest about our deficiencies.”
He recommended that the Navy review operations at 48 defense fuel storage facilities worldwide.
“We cannot assume Red Hill represents an outlier, and similar problems may exist at other locations,” Paparo wrote in the report.
The vice chief of naval operations has assigned the head of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, a four-star admiral, to determine disciplinary measures for those in uniform. Recommendations regarding civilian employees will be sent to their supervisors, Paparo said.
The report said the investigation revealed that poor training and supervision, ineffective leadership and an absence of ownership regarding operational safety also contributed to the incident.
“The lack of critical thinking, intellectual rigor, and self-assessment by key leaders at decisive moments exemplified a culture of complacency and demonstrated a lack of professionalism that is demanded by the high consequence nature of fuel operations,” the report said.
In particular, the investigation highlighted a February 2021 decision by the commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor to remove uniformed military oversight from day-to-day operations at Red Hill. The report said this significantly increased the risks of fuel handling operations.
It also noted key leaders at the scene of the November 2021 spill failed to exercise a sense of urgency, critical thinking, forceful backup and timely and effective communication demanded “by the seriousness of the situation.”
U.S. Rep. Kaiali’i Kahele said the Navy repeatedly said Red Hill was a vital part of U.S. national defense yet it was left for decades without proper oversight. He said this shows a lack of leadership, investment and gross negligence.
“The Navy’s report states that the fuel leaks at Red Hill on May and November 2021 were preventable. This is shocking and deeply concerning,” Kahele, a Democrat from Hawaii, said in a statement.
David Henkin, an attorney for Earthjustice, which has been filing legal challenges against the facility, said the Navy has failed to learn from its mistakes.
“Rather than act swiftly to remove the more than 100 million gallons of toxic fuel that remain perched over Oahu’s sole source aquifer, the Navy proposes to take another two and a half years — until the end of 2024 — to defuel the Red Hill tanks,” he said. “That is completely unacceptable.”
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Norman criticized Down Under for LIV golf move and comments
By DENNIS PASSA
AP Sports Writer
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — When Adam Scott won the Masters in 2013 the person he thanked most profusely was Greg Norman. Scott said the larger-than-life character synonymous with golf in Australia had “inspired a nation of golfers” and that he was a role model. Golfers in Australia now are having difficulty maintaining that thought. The reason is Norman’s involvement in the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV golf tour and comments he’s made about the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi consulate in Turkey. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/norman-criticized-down-under-for-liv-golf-move-and-comments/ | 2022-05-19T04:43:49Z |
Yosemite wildfire grows, but giant sequoias remain protected
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire on the edge of a grove of California’s giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park grew overnight but remained partially contained Tuesday.
The 6-day-old fire was not expected to make a significant advance into the famed Mariposa Grove, an official told a community meeting Monday evening.
“Overall it’s in a very good place,” said Matt Ahearn, the incident management team’s tactical operations commander.
Yosemite forest ecologist and firefighter Garrett Dickman also expressed optimism in an interview with SFGATE.com after surveying the western part of the grove on Sunday.
“I walked through all the parts that burned and did not see any mortality. … Some of the trees had some burn on them, but the level of burn was well within their ability to handle it,” Dickman said.
The Washburn Fire at the south end of the park covered about 5 square miles (13 square kilometers) but was still 22% contained Tuesday morning, according to an incident update.
The fire has been burning since Thursday, when visitors reported smoke near Washburn Trail in the area of Mariposa Grove, a stand of hundreds of iconic trees that includes the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.
The next day, hundreds of visitors and residents were evacuated from the nearby community of Wawona, but the rest of Yosemite has remained open.
Sprinklers were set up in the grove to protect the ancient trees, and a structure protection group of firefighters prepared defenses for Wawona.
The fire generally has burned to the north and east, away from the grove. Conditions have been hot and dry but winds have been light.
Ahearn, the tactical operations commander, described extensive work by firefighters to cut off the fire’s movements in difficult terrain.
“We’re feeling very confident with the plan, but we are being challenged with the plan,” he said. “All crews are fully engaged, fully supportive, fighting fire very aggressive.”
Ahearn expressed optimism about keeping the famous grove safe from the fire.
“It’s out on the outer skirts of the Mariposa Gove,” Ahearn said. “It has backed a little ways into that, but it hasn’t backed intensely into the grove.”
Ahearn said firefighters have been clearing around the bases of the trees.
“We fully do not see fire advancing (in) from this point where we’re currently at,” he said.
Firefighters had cut by hand a containment line across the entire northern edge of Mariposa Grove, he said.
Firefighters were mindful of the possibility the flames could move farther east and south, which could bracket one end of the grove.
The fire’s cause remained under investigation, but authorities consider it human-caused because there was no obvious natural spark
The giant sequoias, native in only about 70 groves spread along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, were once considered impervious to flames but have become increasingly vulnerable as wildfires, fueled by a buildup of undergrowth from a century of fire suppression and the impact of drought exacerbated by climate change, have become more intense and destructive.
Lightning-sparked wildfires over the past two years have killed up to a fifth of the estimated 75,000 large sequoias, which are the biggest trees by volume and a major draw for tourists.
A fierce windstorm ripped through the grove more than a year ago and toppled 15 giant sequoias, along with countless other trees.
The downed trees, in addition to massive numbers of pines killed by bark beetles, provided ample fuel for the flames.
In Utah, smoke and ash emanating from a growing wildfire in rural Tooele County blew into Salt Lake City on Saturday. By Monday night, the Jacob City Fire had grown to 6.4 square miles, with 19% containment, officials said.
Elsewhere in Utah, firefighters contending with heavy winds battled the 15.9 square-mile Halfway Hill Fire in Filmore. Law enforcement on Saturday arrested four men who investigators said abandoned a campfire that ignited the blaze.
So far in 2022, over 35,000 wildfires have burned nearly 4.7 million acres in the U.S., according to the National Interagency Fire Center, well above average for both wildfires and acres burned.
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IGEN files Patent Pending Application for Creating Real-Time Driver Telematic Signatures (DTS) for Autonomous Vehicles
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IGEN Networks Corporation (OTC: IGEN) (CSE: IGN), a leading innovator of cloud-based and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the protection and management of mobile assets, today announced the filing for Patent Pending Application No. 17/850,258 - "Method and System for Creating Real-Time Driver Telematic Signatures" with the United States Patent Office (USPTO).
IGEN's Patent Application No. 17/850,258 further strengthens IGEN's patent portfolio by doubling the number of patent claims to over 40 elements related to assessing driving behavior and habits, regardless of whether the driver is a person or an autonomously driven vehicle. The Digital Telematics Signature (DTS) is comprised of proprietary algorithms designed to measure driver behavior for both commercial and consumer vehicles regardless of the data sources. Patent Application No. 17/850,258 expands the dataset of "Big Data" to include many of the external elements that affect driving behavior including weather conditions, population density, and vehicle condition. Whether driving in high-density traffic or at high speeds over the expressway, the data is normalized across a relatively large sample to eliminate gross errors and create a consistent and accurate driver profile based on actuarial metrics. With programmable weighting of driving events such as speed, sudden-braking, harsh-turns, traffic flow, and vehicle profiling, a "DTS" or weighted score is created and updated real-time or over an extended period-of-time in accordance with actuarial standards.
"The premise for Driver Telematics Signatures is to establish an industry standard for assessing driving behavior independent of its data source, whether it's a commercial truck driver, a teenage driver, or even autonomous vehicles using AI imaging and sensors, our algorithms will normalize the multitude of driving data and eliminate gross errors to derive a unique signature or score for the driving patterns and habits of a driver or an autonomous driven vehicle," said Neil G. Chan, CEO of IGEN Networks Corporation.
IGEN's Next-Generation Platform incorporates the DTS algorithms for both commercial and consumer markets. Built on Amazon's Web Service (AWS) infrastructure and based on state-of-the-art coding methodology, the Next-Generation Platform leverages Facebook and Google design techniques to present a seamless user interface regardless of access methods including smartphones, tablets, desktops, and third-party application environments. The AWS infrastructure offers reliability, security, and scalability to support millions of users or assets and an Application Programming Interface (API) friendly environment that adapts to a broad range of data sources to support the changing needs of consumer and commercial markets.
About IGEN Networks Corporation
IGEN Networks Corporation creates software services for the consumer automotive and commercial asset management industries enabling their customers to better manage their assets and protect their families.
IGEN is a fully reporting company in both Canada and the United States. It is publicly traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol IGEN, and listed on the CSE under the symbol IGN. For more information, please visit: www.igennetworks.net
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Parel wins 3-way playoff in Texas for 2nd Champions win
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Scott Parel is a playoff winner in the inaugural ClubCorp Classic for his second career PGA Tour Champions title. Parel two-putted for birdie on the par-5 18th at Las Colinas for a 65. Gene Sauers birdied his last two holes for a 63. They were joined in a playoff by Steven Alker. He had control of the tournament until playing the final eight holes in 1 over. Alker missed an 8-foot birdie putt in regulation on the 18th for the win. In the playoff, Alker and Sauers went into the hazard and made bogey. Parel made par for the win. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/24/parel-wins-3-way-playoff-in-texas-for-2nd-champions-win/ | 2022-04-25T00:31:43Z |
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elysium Health, Inc.™, a leading life sciences company focused on aging research, today announced the initiation of research at Mayo Clinic to study associations between circulating nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels in healthy adults and senescent cell burden, and to develop novel epigenetic measures of cellular senescence. The study will be led by Nathan K. LeBrasseur, Ph.D., M.S., professor and researcher in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic, and will utilize samples from Elysium Health's ongoing "NAD+ Baseline Study," which intends to further the understanding of the links between NAD+ levels and other markers of biological age. There is growing consensus in the field when it comes to defining the most prominent cellular and molecular hallmarks of aging from which to identify potential compounds to target, one such hallmark is cellular senescence. Currently, there are no widely-available, accurate measures of cellular senescence to evaluate efficacy of senolytic compounds that are designed to clear senescent cells. This research collaboration will explore the relationship between NAD+ levels and cellular senescence, and aim to identify a signal from which to develop novel epigenetic measures of cellular senescence and subsequently commercialize them.
"A significant barrier to developing interventions in the field of aging is the lack of reliable and valid endpoints against which to evaluate potential candidates," said Elysium Health CEO Eric Marcotulli. "Index was developed to address this challenge–to help assess the efficacy of interventions in a time-efficient manner while maintaining accuracy and precision. Cellular senescence is widely accepted as a hallmark of aging, but it has been a translationally-elusive target due to the inability to measure it reliably in humans. The advancement of senolytic interventions and technologies requires accurate, reliable, and non-invasive measures of senescent cell burden, for which this project will aim to identify a signal. The resultant applications, if successful, will demonstrate the potential of next-generation technologies based on the study of epigenetics—an area that is uniquely positioned for rapid growth because it sits at the intersection of AI/machine learning and aging research."
As an essential coenzyme involved in hundreds of metabolic processes, NAD+ is critical to cellular metabolism; and its reduced form, NADH, is required for mitochondrial metabolism and the resulting synthesis of ATP for cellular energy creation. NAD+ is also utilized by sirtuins, often referred to as the "guardians of the genome." NAD+ levels have been shown to decline with age in humans in circulating blood as well as skin and brain tissue. Although the underlying causes for deteriorating NAD+ levels have not yet been fully determined, understanding correlations between cellular senescence and NAD+ levels may help further elucidate the benefits of maintaining NAD+ levels with age.
Cellular senescence is a phenomenon in which cells cease dividing but remain metabolically active. In humans, cells that express markers of senescence have been shown to accumulate with age and at sites of certain age-related conditions. Recent work in Dr. LeBrasseur's lab at Mayo Clinic has focused on cellular senescence and the impact of senescent cells on physical function, metabolism, and resilience. There are often significant differences between chronological age, which marks calendar years since birth, and biological age, which is the average age an individual's body is expected to function and is a proxy for all-cause mortality and morbidity, making it one of the most powerful measures of overall health. The research led by Dr. LeBrasseur seeks to develop measures of biological age that can be leveraged in clinical practice to determine and manage risk related to medical interventions such as surgery, and in clinical research to identify people who may be most responsive to novel interventions targeting the biology of aging.
"Over the past decade, epigenetic tests have evolved to measure biological age with an increasing level of accuracy," said Elysium Health chief scientist and director of the Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at MIT Dr. Leonard Guarente. "This includes Elysium Health's work to improve the precision of our proprietary algorithmic platform for epigenetic examination (APEX), which was accomplished by reducing technical noise and improving repeatability, reliability, and accuracy to support our biological age test, Index. Having studied aging for more than 40 years, it is my belief that the field is at a tipping point. The newfound ability to measure biological age and associated biomarkers of aging, cellular senescence being one, allows us to study whether interventions can have an impact, thus unlocking the potential to realize the benefits of aging research in our lifetime."
One hundred and seventy healthy adults ages 25–80 will be enrolled in the "NAD+ Baseline Study," which was scheduled to complete in May 2020 but has been delayed as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. More information can be found on www.clinicaltrials.gov under the identifier NCT04220658. Elysium Health already holds the exclusive license from Yale University for DNA methylation biomarkers of personalized health and aging and cellular senescence developed by Morgan Levine, Ph.D.
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Elysium Health'sTM mission is to solve the biggest challenges in health with science, to help people lead healthier lives. Working directly with the world's leading scientists and clinicians, Elysium HealthTM is committed to translating critical advancements in aging research into health solutions people can access today. Learn more at elysiumhealth.com.
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TLC Women’s Giving Circle gives shoes to children in need
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sometimes, all it takes is a pair of shoes to help put a child on the right path. This is the mindset of the TLC Women’s Giving Circle.
The organization donated 300 pairs of new shoes as well as around 300 pairs of socks to foster children in need. The program provides not only a necessity to the children but a way to explore their personalities.
Donations go to one of two Twig locations, a store dedicated to helping children get the essentials they need. Once a month, kids of all ages get to pick out seven items of their choosing to take home. Shannon Campbell, the director of marketing at The Twig stated, “There is very little in their life they get to control in their life.”
“They don’t get to choose who they’re living with, they don’t get to choose what school they’re going to, they don’t get to choose a lot of things in their life,” said Campbell. “When they come here, we let them pick out things that represent them.”
Shoes are currently being sorted in The Twig’s warehouse and will be distributed to The Twig’s locations in Bradenton and Venice.
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RADNOR, Pa. , May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR) a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries announced the election of Jonathan Peacock, 64, as chairman effective at the end of today's annual meeting of stockholders. Peacock, a member of Avantor's board since 2017, succeeds Raj Gupta, 76, who announced his planned retirement earlier this year.
"Jon's contributions as a board member and lead independent director have been instrumental in establishing Avantor as a global life sciences leader," Gupta said. "I am confident that with his guidance along with our superb management team and board, Avantor is well positioned for continued success."
"It is an honor to accept the role of chairman in this pivotal period of growth for Avantor, when the potential to achieve life-changing scientific breakthroughs has never been greater," said Peacock. "The Board and I look forward to working closely with Michael and the executive team, as they continue to grow and strengthen the business by supporting life sciences customers from discovery to delivery."
Peacock also serves as a Director and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee of UCB SA, a biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. His career has included roles as CFO of Amgen Inc, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Novartis Pharma AG, Chairman and CEO of Bellerophon Therapeutics, Co-founder and Chairman of Arix Bioscience plc and Board Member of Kite Pharma and Genmab A/S. He was also a Partner at McKinsey and Price Waterhouse.
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Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world. For more information, please visit www.avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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Subscription Options from Luxe CA Wine E-Destination Available Now
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium wine and wine lifestyle e-destination Argaux announced today the launch of its inaugural Club Argaux membership program, offering flexible subscription options perfect for the wine aficionado or novice alike. The female-founded and run Team Argaux is committed to bringing sustainably-sourced hidden gem wines from around the world into the spotlight, and ensuring wine education, discovery and buying is accessible, easy – and above all, fun for all. Consumers are now invited to join the cru and unlock an unrivaled community of food, wine, friendship and fun.
Club Argaux gives consumers exclusive entry to unlimited perks, including their own 'gaux-to personal sommelier, access to highly sought-after allocated wines, preferred member pricing, exclusive private events, seasonal recipe drops, content, city guides and more. Convenient subscription options begin at $20/month and include complimentary shipping nationwide plus access to an Argaux 'Pocket Somm', an expert resource available on email or text. Members may opt-in to exclusive seasonal 6-pack shipments quarterly. All wine is selected seasonally and hand-curated by the Argaux Sommeliers specifically for Club Argaux members.
"We are so excited to announce our brand new, all-access membership program: Club Argaux," said Arden Gilfillan, co-founder Argaux. "We want our community to consider us their friends in wine so we are thrilled to offer a convenient, flexible program built with our consumers' needs in mind. Club Argaux gives us the exciting opportunity to invest in the unparalleled customer service we are committed to providing, and create unique original content and special events curated especially for the Club Argaux community."
"At Argaux, we represent wines that are farmed in an ecologically responsible way and made by people that we like and respect," added Margaux Reaume, co-founder Argaux. "Our goal is to tell the story of the many talented small producers around the world and celebrate their craft with our consumers. Club Argaux is the natural next step, allowing us to build a community of like-minded winos, foodies and travelers."
Born in 2015 in Laguna Beach, California by two best friends with a shared love of home entertaining, Argaux specializes in authentic, hand-curated wines from artisan winemakers. Known for its interactive and experience-based product bundles such as The Argaux Blind Tasting Kit and Argaux Year of Firsts bridal collection, each unforgettable gift is curated by the Argaux Sommeliers and features small production, family-owned and responsibly-farmed wines from around the world. Elevate any gift with Argaux home bar and table essentials sure to please every palate, party and mood.
Limited Club Argaux memberships will be available upon release. All wine and gift bundles are hand-selected by the Argaux Sommeliers and completed with white glove service. Argaux ships nationwide.
For more information or to join the A-list, visit Argaux.com and follow @_Argaux_ on Instagram.
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Founded in 2015, Argaux started as a passion project between two forever friends who shared a love for food, cooking, entertaining and what brings it altogether, wine. Born from their own dinner party acclaim, founders Arden & Margaux, soon transformed into Argaux – the luxe wine and wine experience e-destination offering unparalleled customer experience and the most convenient way to not only shop for wine online, but also discover new wines. Inspired by human connection and dedicated to personal service, Argaux delivers educational, engaging and entertaining wine-centric products for every table, every occasion and every day. Visit Argaux.com to open a bottle and celebrate the moments that matter.
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LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) today reported GAAP net income of $85.1 million, or $2.26 per share, for the second quarter of 2022, compared with GAAP net income of $83.9 million, or $2.16 per share, for the same period a year ago.
Net income, excluding derivative market value adjustments1, was $54.4 million, or $1.44 per share, for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $85.1 million, or $2.20 per share, for the same period in 2021.
"Our strong second quarter results reflect our long-term focus," said Jeff Noordhoek, chief executive officer of Nelnet. "In the quarter, we made several investments for long-term growth and value creation, including product and technology investments to serve our customers well into the future. Our core loan servicing and payment processing businesses increased revenue, added customers, and made investments in product development, which also compressed near-term margins. We will continue to deploy capital to create long-term value in our existing businesses, including investments to support ALLO's expansion, Nelnet Bank, and our solar capabilities with the recent acquisition of GRNE Solar."
Nelnet currently operates four primary business segments, earning interest income on loans in its Asset Generation and Management (AGM) and Nelnet Bank segments, and fee-based revenue in its Loan Servicing and Systems and Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing segments.
Asset Generation and Management
The AGM operating segment reported net interest income of $70.7 million during the second quarter of 2022, compared with $81.3 million for the same period a year ago. The company maintains an overall risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to reduce the economic effect of interest rate volatility. The company recognized income from derivative settlements of $4.6 million during the second quarter of 2022, compared with an expense of $5.4 million for the same period in 2021. Derivative settlements for each applicable period should be evaluated with the company's net interest income. Net interest income and derivative settlements decreased to $75.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with $75.9 million for the same period in 2021, due to the expected decrease in the average balance of loans outstanding from $19.0 billion to $16.4 billion, respectively. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in core loan spread.
Core loan spread2, which includes the impact of derivative settlements, increased to 1.61 percent for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared with 1.41 percent for the same period in 2021. Core loan spread was positively impacted for the three months ended June 30, 2022 by an increase in interest rates during the quarter. In an increasing interest rate environment, student loan spread increases in the short term because of the timing of interest rate resets on the company's assets occurring daily in contrast to the timing of the interest rate resets on the company's debt that occurs either monthly or quarterly.
AGM recognized a provision for loan losses in the second quarter of 2022 of $8.8 million ($6.7 million after tax), compared with $0.3 million ($0.2 million after tax) in the second quarter of 2021. In addition, in the second quarter of 2022, AGM recognized $40.4 million ($30.7 million after tax) in income related to changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting, and in the second quarter of 2021 recognized a gain of $15.3 million (or $11.6 million after tax, or $0.30 per share) from the sale of a portfolio of consumer loans.
Net income after tax for the AGM segment was $75.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared with $60.0 million for the same period in 2021.
Nelnet Bank
As of June 30, 2022, Nelnet Bank had a $423.6 million loan portfolio, consisting of $346.1 million of private education loans and $77.4 million of Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans, and had $751.3 million of deposits. Nelnet Bank's net income after tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was $0.4 million, as compared to a net loss of $0.2 million for the same period in 2021.
Loan Servicing and Systems
Revenue from the Loan Servicing and Systems segment increased to $124.9 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $112.1 million for the same period in 2021, due primarily to an increase in the number of borrowers serviced under the company's contracts with the Department of Education (Department).
As of June 30, 2022, the company was servicing $589.5 billion in government-owned, FFEL Program, private education, and consumer loans for 17.4 million borrowers, as compared to $506.6 billion in servicing volume for 15.5 million borrowers as of June 30, 2021.
The Loan Servicing and Systems segment reported net income after tax of $10.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared with $11.8 million for the same period in 2021. Operating margin decreased in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 due to costs incurred to prepare for the expected May 1, 2022 expiration of the CARES Act benefits on government-owned student loans, which was extended to August 31, 2022.
Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing
For the second quarter of 2022, revenue from the Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing operating segment was $91.0 million, an increase from $76.7 million for the same period in 2021. Revenue less direct costs to provide services for the second quarter of 2022 was $60.2 million, as compared to $55.0 million for the same period in 2021.
Net income after tax for the Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing segment was $11.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared with $13.1 million for the same period in 2021. Operating margin decreased for the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 due to increased expenses to support customer growth and investments in the development of new technologies.
Share Repurchases
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the company repurchased a total of 938,310 Class A common shares for $78.9 million ($84.12 per share), including 558,257 shares repurchased during the second quarter of 2022 for $46.0 million ($82.46 per share).
Board of Directors Declares Third Quarter Dividend
The Nelnet Board of Directors declared a third quarter cash dividend on the company's outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock of $0.24 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2022.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. The words "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "scheduled," "should," "will," "would," and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations as of the date of this release and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause the actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties related to the severity, magnitude, and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes in the macroeconomic environment and consumer behavior, restrictions on various activities intended to combat the pandemic, and volatility in market conditions resulting from the pandemic; risks related to the ability to successfully maintain and increase allocated volumes of student loans serviced by the company under existing and any future servicing contracts with the Department, which current contracts accounted for 29 percent of the company's revenue in 2021; risks to the company related to the Department's initiatives to procure new contracts for federal student loan servicing, including the pending and uncertain nature of the Department's procurement process, risks that the company may not be successful in obtaining any of such potential new contracts, and risks related to the company's ability to comply with agreements with third-party customers for the servicing of loans; risks related to the company's loan portfolio, such as interest rate basis and repricing risk and changes in levels of loan repayment or default rates; the use of derivatives to manage exposure to interest rate fluctuations; uncertainties regarding the expected benefits from purchased FFEL Program, private education, and consumer loans, or investment interests therein, and initiatives to purchase additional FFEL Program, private education, and consumer loans; financing and liquidity risks, including risks of changes in the interest rate environment, such as risks from the recent increases in interest rates resulting from inflationary pressures and the transition from LIBOR to an alternative reference rate, and changes in the securitization and other financing markets for loans; risks from changes in the terms of education loans and in the educational credit and services markets resulting from changes in applicable laws, regulations, and government programs and budgets, such as changes resulting from the CARES Act and the expected decline over time in FFEL Program loan interest income due to the discontinuation of new FFEL Program loan originations in 2010, and government initiatives or proposals to consolidate FFEL Program loans to Federal Direct Loan Program loans, otherwise encourage or allow FFEL Program loans to be refinanced with Federal Direct Loan Program loans, and/or create additional loan forgiveness or broad debt cancellation programs; risks and uncertainties of the expected benefits from the November 2020 launch of Nelnet Bank operations, including the ability to successfully conduct banking operations and achieve expected market penetration; risks and uncertainties related to other initiatives to pursue additional strategic investments (and anticipated income therefrom), acquisitions, and other activities, including activities that are intended to diversify the company both within and outside of its historical core education-related businesses; risks from changes in economic conditions and consumer behavior; and cybersecurity risks, including disruptions to systems, disclosure of confidential information, and/or damage to reputation resulting from cyber-breaches.
For more information, see the "Risk Factors" sections and other cautionary discussions of risks and uncertainties included in documents filed or furnished by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the cautionary information about forward-looking statements contained in the company's supplemental financial information for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. All forward-looking statements in this release are as of the date of this release. Although the company may voluntarily update or revise its forward-looking statements from time to time to reflect actual results or changes in the company's expectations, the company disclaims any commitment to do so except as required by law.
Non-GAAP Performance Measures
The company prepares its financial statements and presents its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, it also provides additional non-GAAP financial information related to specific items management believes to be important in the evaluation of its operating results and performance. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information, and a discussion of why the company believes providing this additional information is useful to investors, is provided in the "Non-GAAP Disclosures" section below.
Non-GAAP Disclosures
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
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Non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by management are meant to provide additional information and insight relative to business trends to investors and, in certain cases, to present financial information as measured by rating agencies and other users of financial information. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP and may be different from, or inconsistent with, non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The company reports this non-GAAP information because the company believes that it provides additional information regarding operational and performance indicators that are closely assessed by management. There is no comprehensive, authoritative guidance for the presentation of such non-GAAP information, which is only meant to supplement GAAP results by providing additional information that management utilizes to assess performance.
Core loan spread
The following table analyzes the loan spread on AGM's portfolio of loans, which represents the spread between the yield earned on loan assets and the costs of the liabilities and derivative instruments used to fund the assets. The spread amounts included in the following table are calculated by using the notional dollar values found in the "Net interest income, net of settlements on derivatives" table on the following page, divided by the average balance of loans or debt outstanding.
Net interest income, net of settlements on derivatives
The following table summarizes the components of "net interest income" and "derivative settlements, net" from the AGM segment statements of income.
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EAST WINDSOR, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation ("GTEC" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: GTEC), a technology developer and manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and vehicles, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering and concurrent private placement with a single institutional investor. The company issued 1,250,000 ordinary shares and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 398,974 ordinary shares at a purchase price of $4.17 per share in a registered direct offering. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants was identical to the purchase price for shares, less the exercise price of $0.001 per share.
In the concurrent private placement, the Company also issued and sold to the investor units to purchase pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 616,026 ordinary shares and common warrants to purchase 4,530,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $4.49 per share. The purchase price for each unit was $5.089, with an exercise price per pre-funded warrant of $0.001 per share. The common warrants will have a 5.5-year term from the date of issuance. The transactions resulted in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $10.0 million.
Aegis Capital Corp. acted as the Exclusive Placement Agent.
The registered direct offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-256509) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and declared effective by the SEC on June 7, 2021. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC's website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting Aegis Capital Corp., Attention: Syndicate Department, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 27th floor, New York, NY 10105, by email at syndicate@aegiscap.com, or by telephone at (212) 813-1010.
The offer and sale of the securities in the private placement are being made in a transaction not involving a public offering and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be reoffered or resold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. The securities were offered only to accredited investors. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the investor, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the ordinary shares and the shares issuable upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants and warrants.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation
Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC) is a developer and a manufacturer of drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and electric vehicles, as well as electric industrial vehicles. Information on the Company's clean industrial heavy equipment division can be found at HEVI Equipment.
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This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements reflect Greenland's current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Greenland, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Greenland's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Greenland's expectations with respect to future performance. In addition, there is uncertainty about the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company's operations, the demand for the Company's products, global supply chains and economic activity in general. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated or expected. Statements contained in this news release regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. Greenland does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by law.
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DPW Amsterdam 2022 will bring together bright minds in procurement and technology to confer on solutions for the future
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Procurement World (DPW), the world's largest and most influential tech event for the procurement industry, today announced their final event agenda, highlighting the notable speakers set to participate at this year's event. The annual flagship conference, held both online and at the monumental Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam on September 21-22, brings together innovative minds from across industries and geographies to discuss tech-inspired solutions to the largest issues facing procurement today.
Now in its third year, DPW has grown to over 5,000 attendees, 120 speakers, and 25 exhibiting startups hailing from over 80 countries around the world. This year's themes include digital transformation, sustainability, resilience, diversity and inclusion, and the future of work.
Just a few of the many notable speakers participating in the 2022 hybrid event include:
- Taavi Rõivas, Former Prime Minister of Estonia
- Ulrike Sapiro, Chief Sustainability Officer at Henkel
- Amanda Davies, Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer at Mars Wrigley
- Jennifer Han, Chief Product Supply Officer, Nutrition at Unilever
- Andries Feikema, Global Director, Procurement Center of Excellence & Digitalization at DSM
- Dr. Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kearney
"From inflationary pressures to supply chain woes and sustainability concerns, procurement is up against more hurdles than ever. That's why it's the perfect time to bring together diverse voices from across the world to discuss how we can use technology to envision a better future for the industry and the world," said Matthias Gutzmann, founder of DPW. "We are very proud that every year so many incredible solutions are discussed and valuable partnerships are born right here at DPW. I can't wait to see what this year's speakers and attendees bring to the table."
To find out more about DPW Amsterdam 2022 and to secure your ticket, please visit conference.dpw.ai
DPW is the tech ecosystem for the global procurement industry, bringing together a diverse network of startup founders, investors, executives from technology and advisory firms, business leaders and academics to collaboratively tackle industry-wide challenges.
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SNDL, MARA, RIOT, AFIB, and HLX.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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More than $1,300 in items stolen from Manhattan Walmart
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - RCPD officers are on the hunt for two women who allegedly stole items that cost more than $1,300 from Walmart.
The JC Post reports that Manhattan law enforcement authorities are investigating a theft of items that cost more than $1,300 from the Walmart on Bluemont Ave.
Just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, Riley County Police Department officers filed a report of theft in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave. as indicated by the RCPD activity report.
Walmart reported that two women took various items from the store with an estimated value of $1,328.
Anyone with information about the crime should contact RCPD at 785-537-2112 or the Manhattan Riley Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777.
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Constable, three others killed during eviction at apartment complex in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13/Gray News) - Four people were killed in a likely triple murder-suicide at an apartment complex in midtown Tucson on Thursday.
The Tucson Police Department said officers were called to Lind Commons Apartments, located at 3493 East Lind Road, around 11 a.m.
According to several sources, the shooting happened when Pima County Constable Deborah Martinez-Garibay and an apartment manager served an eviction notice.
Sources said the resident being evicted killed the apartment manager, Martinez-Garibay and a neighbor before turning the gun on himself. While the TPD could not confirm the details, they said the scene is safe and no suspects are in custody.
As of 8 p.m. Thursday, only Martinez-Garibay was identified.
Martinez-Garibay was a well-loved U.S. Army veteran, who was active in the Tucson community. She enlisted after Sept. 11 and served nearly two decades before she was injured, while serving in Afghanistan.
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GoFundMe created for family of mother killed in crash near Saint George
SAINT GEORGE, Kan. (WIBW) - A GoFundMe has been created for the mother killed in a crash near Saint George this week while her two sons were in the car with her.
On Thursday, June 2, the Kansas Highway Patrol said Tyra Salisbury Anderson, 28, of Saint George, was the victim of a fatal car accident near Saint George. Family and friends said her two sons - 2-and-a-half and 10-months old - were in the car with her during the crash.
Family and friends said the infant was life-flighted to a nearby hospital and is now in stable condition. Meanwhile, her toddler escaped with only bruises. Her husband was not in the car.
As her husband and sons attempt to adjust to life without Anderson, friends said they started a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help them in their time of grief. They said they hoped the account would raise enough money to leave a few months’ worth of prepared meals to the Andersons and take care of unexpected formula costs for the baby.
Shocked as they are by the news, friends said they can make Anderson happy one last time knowing her boys are all cared for.
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CANTON, Mass., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Nurses Association Board of Directors – nurses and healthcare professionals elected by their MNA colleagues – have released the following statement in response to the leaked draft U.S. Supreme Court majority decision to reverse longstanding abortion rights precedents, including Roe v. Wade.
"The ability to exercise bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right. The draft majority Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade would radically disrupt healthcare in the United States and disproportionately place low-income, under-resourced and traditionally marginalized people at risk. The ruling would add additional unfair obstacles to women and all child-bearing people who face heightened barriers to exercising their reproductive rights and autonomy. There has been increasing recognition and validation of healthcare inequality, particularly along racial and economic lines. A reversal of Roe v. Wade would codify that inequality, further harming communities whose health are already endangered by these disparities. This decision would mean significant backward movement in our nation's efforts to address healthcare inequality and would open the door to additional erosion of individual choice."
"Legal experts have predicted this decision, if enacted, could trigger dormant abortion bans in many states and lead to abortion restrictions being implemented across the country. The Roe reversal as drafted could result in the targeting of caregivers, physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners who provide abortion services. A Texas law allows members of the public to pursue civil lawsuits against providers, and an Alabama law would subject physicians to criminal prosecution, including a life sentence in prison. The criminalization of providing essential healthcare services is a dark vision of our future that cannot stand. We must also resist returning to a time when child-bearing people were forced to take health risks to exercise their right to bodily autonomy. If implemented as drafted, the decision could additionally threaten federal rights to same-sex marriage and access to contraceptives.
"As union members, nurses, and healthcare professionals, we believe everyone should have equal access to healthcare. Where you live and how much money you have should not determine if you can receive safe, legal abortion services. No one's race or any other aspect of their identity should be used to restrict their health choices. We deliver care based on best practices. As nurses in Massachusetts, we are responsible for the "health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning, and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort" of our patients. Healthcare decisions should be between patients and their providers, without the interference of government or political ideology.
"The anticipated Roe reversal and other laws seeking to curtain individual rights and freedom will perpetuate our country's cycle of racism, sexism, and inequality. This is something we must all stand up against. As our union has taught us time and time again, an injustice to one is an injustice to all. MNA nurses and healthcare professionals supported passage of the Commonwealth's Roe Act and have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to ensuring equitable access to all healthcare services, including the termination of a pregnancy. We are fully dedicated not just to our individual patients but to advancing the cause of universal healthcare that meets the needs of everyone equally. The progress that has been made in the United States to broaden and equalize healthcare access should not be halted and reversed. We must unite in opposition to the erosion of human rights and fight for healthcare justice for all."
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The annual U.S. Fund Fee Study reports record-low fund fees in 2021, and the study's pre-built dataset is now available for users in flagship investment research platform Morningstar DirectSM
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today published its annual fund fee study, which evaluates trends in the cost of U.S. open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)1. The study found that the asset-weighted average expense ratio of U.S. funds fell to 0.40% in 2021 from 0.42% in 2020, saving investors an estimated $6.9 billion as a result.
"Intensifying competition among asset managers and changes in the economics of advice are two factors driving fees lower," said Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research for North America. "Investors are also increasingly aware of the importance of minimizing investment costs, which we expect to continue in this down market."
Key findings from the study include:
- The average expense ratio paid by fund investors has been falling for over two decades. In 2021, the asset-weighted average expense ratio of U.S. open-end mutual funds and ETFs was 0.40%, compared with 0.87% in 2001.
- The asset-weighted average expense ratio for active funds fell to 0.60% in 2021 from 0.63% in 2020, driven mainly by large net outflows from expensive funds and share classes and, to a lesser extent, inflows to cheaper ones.
- Investors in sustainable funds are paying a "greenium" relative to investors in conventional funds. This is evidenced by these funds' higher asset-weighted average expense ratio, which stood at 0.55% at the end of 2021 versus 0.39% for their traditional peers. That said, this "greenium" has been shrinking steadily in recent years and reached its lowest level on record in 2021.
- Investors continue to favor low-cost funds. In 2021, the cheapest 20% of funds saw net inflows of $1.05 trillion, with the remaining 80% amassing $57 billion in inflows—the first year of collective inflows for pricier funds since 2013. The cheapest 5% of funds alone received $648 billion of inflows.
- Strategic-beta funds are an alternative to higher-cost actively managed funds. In 2021, the asset-weighted average fee for strategic-beta funds was 0.17%, which was slightly higher than the figure for traditional index funds (0.12%) but significantly lower than for active funds (0.60%).
- Although its competition continues to gain ground, Vanguard still claims the lowest asset-weighted average expense ratio among asset managers, which was 0.08% in 2021.
The 2021 U.S. Fund Fee Study is available here. An article on Morningstar.com which summarizes key findings and trends is available here.
U.S. Fund Fee Trends Notebook in Morningstar Direct's Analytics Lab
The U.S. Fund Fee dataset used for the 2021 U.S. Fund Fee Study is now accessible to Morningstar Direct users within Analytics Lab. With the U.S. Fund Fee Trends notebook, users can evaluate fee trends within the universe of U.S. mutual funds and ETFs. The notebook facilitates analysis of short- and long-term fund fee trends through a variety of lenses such as active versus passive funds, by Morningstar Category or service-fee arrangement, and more.
Morningstar's prebuilt datasets in Analytics Lab scale analysis, visualize results, and document methodology so users can automate processes that were previously cumbersome or not available. Learn more about Analytics Lab here.
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Constructed four generations ago, the massive rock and clay dam at El Capitan Reservoir is capable of storing over 36 billion gallons of water, enough to supply every resident in San Diego for most of a year.
Today, it’s three-quarters empty, intentionally kept low because of concerns it could fail under the strain of too much water.
During “a big earthquake, you never know what’s going to happen, if this is going to hold,” said Samuel Santos, a longtime resident who frequently fishes near the dam.
Seismic instability and a spillway in need of “significant repair” led El Capitan to be added to a growing list of dams rated in poor condition or worse that would likely cause deaths downstream if they failed.
An Associated Press analysis tallied more than 2,200 high-hazard dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition across the U.S. — up substantially from a similar AP review conducted three years ago. The actual number is likely even higher, although it’s unclear because some states don’t track such data and many federal agencies refuse to release details about their dams’ conditions.
The nation’s dams are on average over a half-century old and often present more of a hazard than envisioned when designed because homes, businesses or highways have cropped up below them. Meanwhile, a warming atmosphere can bring stronger stormswith heavier rainfall that could overwhelm aging dams.
“All of a sudden, you’ve got older dams with a lower design criteria that now can potentially cause loss of life if they fail,” said Del Shannon, an engineer who is president of the U.S. Society on Dams.
“The number of deficient, high-hazard dams is increasing,” he said, adding that without investment in upgrades, that number will continue to rise.
Decades of deferred maintenance has worsened the problem. But a changing climate and extreme floods — such as the one that caused the failure of two Michigan damsand the evacuation of 10,000 people in 2020 — have brought a renewed focus to an often overlooked aspect of America’s critical infrastructure.
The $1 trillion infrastructure bill signed last year by President Joe Biden will pump about $3 billion into dam-related projects, including hundreds of millions for state dam safety programs and repairs.
It marks “a tremendous leap and jump of funding,” said Kayed Lakhia, director of the National Dam Safety Program at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Yet it’s still just a fraction of the nearly $76 billion needed to fix the almost 89,000 dams owned by individuals, companies, community associations, state and local governments, and other entities besides the federal government,according to a report by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lists about 92,000 dams in its nationwide database, most of which are privately owned and regulated by states. Dams are classified according to the risk posed by failure, ranging from low to significant to high. A high hazard means lives could be lost if the dam fails.
Dams also are assessed by their condition. Those in the worst shape — categorized as poor or unsatisfactory — can have a variety of problems including cracks and erosion that could undermine a dam, or spillway outlets unable to release all the water after extraordinary rainfall.
The number of high-hazard dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition has risen partly because of stricter regulation. Some state programs, infused with millions of additional dollars, have stepped up inspections, reassessed whether old dams endanger new downstream developments and worked to identify dams long ago abandoned by their owners. Some also are updating the precipitation tools used to evaluate the risks.
New York has about twice the number of high-hazard dams in poor condition as it did in 2018, when the AP collected data for its earlier analysis. The increase came as officials pushed to assess all high-hazard dams that were previously unrated.
The number of high-hazard dams in deficient condition in South Carolina rose by a third from 2018 to 2021, after lawmakers more than doubled annual funding for the state’s dam safety program. More than 70 dams failed in the state amid heavy rains in 2015and 2016. Since then, South Carolina has ramped up staffing, undertaken more regular inspections and begun mapping potential flood zones for low-hazard dams to determine if they should be reclassified as high hazard.
“When you had a storm of that magnitude and you have it happen again the next year, and dams continue to fail, we’ve got to be able to provide a response,” said Jill Stewart, the state’s director of dam safety and stormwater permitting.
Rhode Island examined the capacity of all its dam spillways after five dams failed during a storm in 2010. A 2019 study found that a quarter of its high-hazard dams couldn’t hold up to a 100-year storm — an event with a 1% chance of happening any year — and 17% couldn’t pass a 500-year storm, which has a 0.2% chance of occurring in a year.
The state was sharing the findings with dam owners and could require some to upgrade their spillways to meet state regulations.
Many old dams “are undersized for the kind of storms that we’re getting today and will be getting in the future,” said David Chopy, administrator of the Office of Compliance and Inspection at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
Since 2019, California regulators have downgraded four of San Diego’s water supply dams from fair to poor condition because of deterioration and concerns they could fail because of an earthquake or extraordinary rainfall. As a result, the high-hazard dams at El Capitan, Hodges and Morena reservoirs all are restricted to holding less than half their capacities. The dam at Lower Otay Reservoir, also high hazard and in poor condition, is not restricted.
The lower water means Santos, who has been coming to El Capitan Reservoir since childhood, can’t find relief from shade trees when he fishes from the receding banks. His children don’t want to join him because it’s so hot.
“It’s sad to see it, because it’s just like a duck pond compared to what it used to be,” said another longtime resident, Bob Neal, who said his father-in-law helped build the dam in the 1930s.
The dam’s poor condition also means less water is stored to prepare for drought, which has become particularly severe in the West. San Diego gets an average of just 10 inches of rain annually.
“These reservoirs are very important,” said Republican state Sen. Brian Jones, whose district includes the El Capitan and Lake Hodges dams. “We need to start spending the money on them to retrofit them, to get them up again back to full capacity.”
Jones is among several lawmakers pushing the state to carry out a 2014 ballot proposition that authorized billions of dollars for reservoir projects. San Diego’s mayor also has urged the state to allot at least $3 billion for dam repairs statewide.
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For many dams, problems develop gradually and risks can be reduced by temporary measures, such as lowering water levels, until repairs can be made, said Ryan Stack, chief engineer at Missouri’s dam safety program.
“Unsatisfactory doesn’t necessarily mean helicopters and bells-and-whistles and everything going off for an immediate crisis,” Stack said.
But the risk from old, inadequate dams has become painfully evident in recent years.
In 2019, a rural Nebraska dam failed under extreme pressure from a raging flood of ice chunks, killing a man whose home was beneath the dam. An independent investigation determined that state regulators should have classified the dam as “high hazard,” which could have led to a plan to increase its flood capacity and better warn residents downstream. The public utility that owned the dam agreed this year to a $2.5 million settlement for the man’s family while a lawsuit continues against the state.
In 2020, central Michigan’s Edenville Dam failed following heavy rainfall. The rupture unleashed a torrent on the Tittabawassee River, leading to the failure of Sanford Dam downstream and the evacuation of about 10,000 people.
The high-hazard Edenville Dam, built in 1924, had been rated in unsatisfactory condition in 2018 and lost its federal hydropower license due to a variety of issues, including a spillway incapable of standing up to a severe flood.
An investigatory report released Wednesday found that Edenville dam had deficiencies with its earthen embankment that could have been been caught and corrected if engineers had gone beyond visual inspections and conducted a more comprehensive review of the dam’s design and construction. Regulators across the country should learn from the Michigan failures, said John France, an engineer who led the investigation.
“No one has X-ray eyes,” France said Thursday. “You would have to look at the records, you would have to look at the test borings that were done and assimilate that all together.”
After the dam failures, Michigan beefed up its 2022 budget with $19 million for dam safety, plus money to hire more regulatory staff. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation providing an additional $250 million for dams, including about $200 million to repair those damaged by the 2020 floods.
The plan prioritizes high-risk dams “that can be ticking time bombs if they are not addressed,” said state Rep. Roger Hauck, a Republican whose district experienced flooding from the dam failures. “Dragging our feet or failing to get it done will only open the door to other catastrophes down the line.”
Other states also are pumping more money into dam safety. After Kansas exempted thousands of dams from state regulation in 2013, its allotment of annual federal dam safety funds plunged, leading to a decline in staffing and delays in handling permits and inspections. A budget passed by the Legislature this year will double state funding and staff for the dam safety office.
Facing a projected 20-year backlog of work, Missouri lawmakers last year added $75,000 to hire an additional dam safety engineer. But it’s taken 10 months to find someone qualified to fill the position.
Addressing the problems posed by old, unsafe dams can be challenging. Repairs can be costly and take years to complete. Attempts to remove dams — and empty the lakes they hold back — can spawn legal battles and a public outcry from those who rely on them for recreation or to sustain nearby property values.
A pair of high-hazard dams built in the mid-1800s near Cleveland are among those in need of major repair. Upper Shaker Lake, commonly known as Horseshoe Lake, was drained as a precaution after it developed sinkholes and cracks. The cities of Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights, which jointly manage the dams, last year approved a $28.3 million plan to remove Horseshoe Lake Dam, return the area to a free-flowing stream and rebuild Lower Shaker Lake Dam.
But the plan faces backlash from community members who formed a nonprofit to try to save Horseshoe Lake. They hired a law firm and engineering company, launched a fundraising drive and gathered about 2,000 online petition signatures.
“The lake is a beautiful, calming feature that is the central park of the Heights neighborhood,” said musician Bert Stratton, a resident helping to lead the efforts. “It’s where people come to congregate, and they have for over 100 years.”
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, which manages stormwater projects, said Horseshoe Lake provides little flood-control benefit and that the district won’t pay to rebuild it.
“People need to understand there is a major risk at this facility,” including the “probable loss of life if the dam blew out,” said Frank Greenland, the district’s director of watershed programs.
Decades of procrastination on repairs has led to the deterioration of other dams across the country. Some owners find it difficult to justify the costs of improving structures without facing an emergency.
There’s an attitude among some dam owners of “oh, we’ll take care of it next year; oh, we’ll take care of it in three years; oh, let’s put together a plan,” said Bob Travis, managing partner of Risk Management Matters LLC, a consultant for community associations. “Meanwhile, that dam is getting older and older and older.”
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Lieb reported from Jefferson City, Missouri; Casey from Boston; and Minkoff from Washington, D.C. Associated Press photographer Gregory Bull in San Diego, and reporters David Eggert in Lansing, Michigan, and Nick Geranios in Spokane, Washington, contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/ap-analysis-finds-growing-number-of-poor-high-hazard-dams/ | 2022-05-05T22:56:09Z |
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that O-I Glass Inc, an American Fortune 500 company headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, has selected its solution to streamline its Global Direct and Indirect Source-to-Pay (S2P) Processes.
O-I Glass is one of the world's leading producers of glass bottles and jars, operating 70 glass manufacturing plants in 19 countries with an annual revenue of $6.4B in 2021 and 24,000 employees. The company provides packaging solutions to some of the world's leading global food and beverage manufacturers including Coca-Cola, Heineken, Molson Coors, Nestle, and PepsiCo.
O-I Glass has chosen Ivalua after assessing technology and process gaps related to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, vendor quality, sustainability, and compliance. Additionally, O-I Glass intends to provide an optimized buying process with catalogues, guided buying, and an Amazon-like user experience.
Supported by Ivalua's solution, O-I's strategic S2P initiative aims at generating significant cost-reduction across several key business process areas including savings on indirect categories through process standardization and spend consolidation. Furthermore, the project will deliver an improved user experience throughout the buying process, a reduction in administrative activities and, crucially, an optimized supplier base driven by a comprehensive assessment of suppliers. Lastly, Ivalua will ensure seamless integration with O-I's existing ERP platform, as well as several third-party solutions.
"At O-I Glass we are committed to working closely with our suppliers to deliver innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for our customers. Ivalua's unified platform provides 360 degree visibility of our suppliers, including a rich ecosystem of third party data, and the ability to streamline both direct and indirect purchasing with a single solution", said Rodney Masney, Chief Information Officer.
"Global supply chains are critical to business continuity and it is, therefore, crucial to digitize, automate and streamline related business processes," said Dan Amzallag, Ivalua's Chief Operating Officer. "Ivalua looks forward to being an integral part of O-I Glass's procurement transformation journey".
Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. Our complete, unified platform empowers businesses to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers, increasing profitability, improving ESG performance, lowering risk and improving employee productivity. We are trusted by hundreds of the world's most admired brands and recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us at @Ivalua
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BERLIN (AP) — It’s a sunny May morning as the early crowd arrives for a dip at Berlin’s Prinzenbad outdoor pool, but the air is still crisp and the water isn’t much warmer — one of many small impacts that Germany is currently feeling from the war in Ukraine.
“Berlin’s pools have decided to heat the water a little bit less, to contribute to reducing the dependence on Russian gas supplies,” said Martina van der Wehr, a spokeswoman for the German capital’s public baths.
The regulars don’t seem to mind.
Sabine Gutenmueller, a physiotherapist with an annual pool pass, said she was skeptical at first when she heard the water would be about 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) cooler than usual. That took it to 20 C (68 degrees Fahrenheit), about 5 degrees Celsius higher than the air temperature.
“The temperatures outside aren’t really warm yet,” Gutenmueller said. “But it wasn’t as cold as I expected.”
Klaus, an 84-year-old swimmer who declined to give his last name, said he was fine with the cooler water as well, considering the sky-high cost of energy these days and the looming risk that Russia might cut off supplies to countries it deems hostile — such as Germany.
“I think it’s really good the temperatures are a bit lower, because that way we’ll save a lot,” he said. “After all, we need the gas for other things.”
The German government recently urged citizens to cut back their energy use by turning down radiators, switching off the lights and working from home rather than driving to the office.
“As a rule of thumb I’d suggest: saving 10% is always possible,” Robert Habeck, Germany’s economy and energy minister said last month.
Aside from softening the blow of high energy prices, the appeal is also intended to help Germany wean itself off Russian oil, coal and gas.
Germany is estimated to have paid Russia more than 9.1 billion euros ($9.6 billion) since the war began more than two months ago. Critics claimed these imports help finance Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
Speaking Monday before heading to Brussels for talks about a possible European Union embargo on Russian oil, Habeck warned that consumers will likely have to bear the costs of higher energy prices passed on by companies — a factor that’s already spurring record inflation.
It is unclear whether the belt-tightening calls will have any impact on government officials themselves. None of the ministries contacted by The Associated Press were able to detail any new measures to reduce energy use in federal buildings since the start of the war.
Still, officials pointed to the government’s long-running efforts to cut back on fossil fuel as part of its plan to reduce the country’s emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gas.
Selma Nielsen, a 42-year-old theater agent taking an early-morning dip at the Prinzenbad on Monday, said the pool’s decision to lower the water temperature was overdue.
“I think it’s a good thing, not just because of Ukraine but for the climate,” she said. “As such, I think it’s a step in the right direction.”
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NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC Markets: DPLS) ("DarkPulse" and the "Company"), a technology company focused on the manufacture, sale, installation, and monitoring of laser sensing systems based on its patented BOTDA dark-pulse sensor technology (the "DarkPulse Technology") which provides a data stream of critical metrics for assessing the health and security of infrastructure, today announced it has entered into agreements to increase its equity ownership to 100% in both Remote Intelligence, Limited Liability Company and Wildlife Specialists, LLC, which, when closed, will make both firms wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. Together, both companies offer fully integrated, drone-based, geo-rectified, 3D modeled mapping for industrial applications specializing in the energy and environmental survey service. Initially specializing in the Oil & Gas industry, the companies will expand offerings into the home drone delivery markets.
Remote Intelligence provides premier unmanned aerial services as part of their holistic intelligence consultation and solutions. Remote's focus is aerial drone systems offering rapid comprehensive site mapping and aerial inspection services. They specialize in fully integrated, geo-rectified, 3D-modeled mapping for industrial applications in the energy and environmental industries. Remote also provides aerial survey, video inspection services, emergency support services, wildlife and habitat surveys, and comprehensive system design, training, and sales for both the commercial and private sectors. Integrating the latest tech solutions including artificial intelligence, Remote Intelligence is globally connected with a base of operations in Pennsylvania.
"We are excited to work more closely with both Remote and Wildlife as wholly owned subsidiaries of DarkPulse as the Company begins the launch of DarkPulse Aero Services through a new website "DarkPulse.Aero"," said DarkPulse CEO, Dennis O'Leary. Mr. O'Leary continued, "We are looking for additional acquisition opportunities in the Aerospace sector as we continue to build a presence within the drone market with expansion to include home drone delivery services. The Company is also developing a ruggedized version of its patented BOTDA sensor systems to be utilized in both Aerospace and Aviation applications."
Remote Intelligence provides premier provider unmanned aerial services as part of their holistic intelligence consultation and solutions focused on aerial drone systems offering rapid comprehensive site mapping and aerial inspection services. They specialize in fully integrated, geo-rectified, 3D-modeled mapping for industrial applications in the energy and environmental industries. Also providing aerial survey, video inspection services, emergency support services, wildlife and habitat surveys, and comprehensive system design, training, and sales for both the commercial and private sectors. Integrating the latest tech solutions including artificial intelligence and emissions detection. Remote Intelligence is globally connected with their base of operations in Pennsylvania.
For more information, visit https://remote-intelligence.com
Wildlife Specialists, LLC was founded in 2007 to provide clients with comprehensive wildlife assessment, planning, and monitoring services. We currently maintain two regional offices located in north central and southeastern Pennsylvania and are available to provide services to clients throughout the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic states. Our staff are well-established professionals who have a wide range of experience in wildlife management, research, and monitoring at the local and statewide levels throughout the eastern United States. In addition, we have specific expertise in providing the full range of sensitive species and habitat assessments necessary for your development projects.
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DarkPulse, Inc. uses advanced laser-based monitoring systems to provide rapid and accurate monitoring of temperatures, strains and stresses. The Company's technology excels when applied to live, dynamic critical infrastructure and structural monitoring, including pipeline monitoring, perimeter and structural surveillance, aircraft structural components and mining safety. The Company's fiber-based monitoring systems can assist markets that are not currently served, and its unique technology covers extended areas and any event that is translated into the detection of a change in strain or temperature. In addition to the Company's ongoing efforts with respect to the marketing and sales of its technology products and services to its customers, the Company also continues to explore potential strategic alliances through joint venture and licensing opportunities to further expand its global market position.
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LISLE, Ill., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC) plans to release its second quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, before trading opens on the New York Stock Exchange.
SXC will host its quarterly earnings call at 11:30 am ET on August 2, 2022. The conference call will be webcast live and archived for replay in the Investors section of www.suncoke.com. Investors and analysts may participate in this call by dialing 1-888-660-6347 in the U.S. or 1-929-201-6594 if outside the U.S., confirmation code 36382.
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SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC) supplies high-quality coke to domestic and international customers. Our coke is used in the blast furnace production of steel as well as the foundry production of casted iron, with the majority of sales under long-term, take-or-pay contracts. We also export coke to overseas customers seeking high-quality product for their blast furnaces. Our process utilizes an innovative heat-recovery technology that captures excess heat for steam or electrical power generation and draws upon more than 60 years of cokemaking experience to operate our facilities in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia and Brazil. Our logistics business provides export and domestic material handling services to coke, coal, steel, power and other bulk customers. The logistics terminals have the collective capacity to mix and transload more than 40 million tons of material each year and are strategically located to reach Gulf Coast, East Coast, Great Lakes and international ports. To learn more about SunCoke Energy, Inc., visit our website at www.suncoke.com.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republican Herschel Walker said Friday that his U.S. Senate campaign had raised $5.5 million in the first three months of 2022, a big haul that is still dwarfed by the $13.6 million that Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock raised in the same period.
A former football star, Walker is the GOP front-runner, but faces five other Republicans in the May 24 primary. A June 21 runoff, if necessary, would settle the Republican nomination.
Georgia will be a key battleground in the 2022 midterm elections to determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. Republicans had long dominated statewide races until Georgia helped elect Joe Biden to the presidency and enabled Democrats to control the Senate by electing Warnock and fellow Democrat Jon Ossoff in a January 2021 runoff.
Walker has raised $14.6 million since announcing his run. Campaign spokesperson Mallory Blount said Walker had close to $7.4 million in cash.
Among other candidates in the GOP primary, Navy veteran and former bank executive Latham Saddler said he raised $651,000 in the quarter and has nearly $2 million in cash. Former state Rep. Josh Clark raised almost $103,000 and had almost $123,000 on hand. Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black raised $214,000 in the period but spent more than he raised, leaving him with $792,000. Construction company owner Kelvin King raised $199,000, but also spent more than he raised, leaving him with $145,000. Former Army general Jonathan “Jon” McColumn had not yet filed or reported totals.
Walker, a political newcomer, won the Heisman Trophy at the University of Georgia and went on to star in the NFL. President Donald Trump, a close friend of Walker’s, is backing his run despite questions about Walker’s business dealings and history of violence against women.
In the Democratic primary, Warnock is a heavy favorite to defeat Tamara Johnson-Shealey. Libertarian Chase Oliver will also be on the general election ballot in November.
Walker’s campaign said it received donations from more than 50,000 givers.
“The Republican nominee against Warnock will have to raise money and bring new voters to the table. I am doing both,” Walker said in a statement.
Warnock said Thursday that he has $25.6 million on hand. He’s raised $43 million for this election cycle, after raising more than $125 million for his 2020 Senate race.
Warnock, who is pastor of the Atlanta church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. preached, became Georgia’s first Black U.S. senator after winning a special election in 2020 to fill the unexpired term of Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson. Isakson stepped down because of failing health; he died in December.
Georgia also has a number of competitive congressional races. Here’s a look at some:
2ND DISTRICT
In southwest Georgia’s 2nd District, which became marginally more Republican in redistricting, longtime incumbent Democrat Sanford Bishop said he had raised $440,000 and had $700,000 in cash. Among Republicans, Jeremy Hunt raised $438,000, while Wayne Johnson raised $271,000 including a $225,000 loan to himself, and Chris West raised $152,000 including a $50,000 loan to himself.
6TH DISTRICT
In a suburban open seat redrawn to be much more GOP-friendly, Republicans led fundraising. Emergency room physician Rich McCormick raised $611,000 and had $1.16 million on hand. Lawyer Jake Evans raised $411,000, including a $200,000 loan to himself, and had $1.24 million. Former teacher and business owner Mallory Staples raised $154,000 and had $521,000 in cash.
7TH DISTRICT
In Gwinnett County’s 7th District, redrawn to be much more Democratic, neither incumbent Carolyn Bourdeaux nor 6th District Democratic incumbent Lucy McBath, who jumped into the 7th District race, had reported numbers.
10TH DISTRICT
In this open seat east of Atlanta, most top Republican contenders continued to rely on self-funding to keep pace. Mike Collins raised $144,000, including a $66,000 loan and had $744,000 in cash. David Curry raised $245,000 including a $200,000 loan and had $298,000 in cash. Marc McMain raised $209,000 including a $180,000 loan and had $296,000 in cash. Timothy Barr avoided loans, raising $139,900 and reporting $150,000 in cash. Trump-endorsed Vernon Jones, previously running for governor, hadn’t yet filed.
14TH DISTRICT
In northwest Georgia’s 14th District, Republican incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene raised $1.07 million and had $3 million on hand after spending $1.38 million. Republican challenger Jennifer Strahan raised $216,000 and had $157,000 on hand. Democrat Holly McCormack raised $360,000, but spent much more than she raised, leaving her $84,000.
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FARMINGDALE, N.Y., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BEDGEAR®, the brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being, is unveiling at Las Vegas Market Summer 2022 a new Flex adjustable base to its current product line, enhancements to the M3 Performance® Mattress and engaging "retail theater" displays to attract shoppers back into stores.
"BEDGEAR has always been about helping consumers find their personalized fit with all of our Performance® bedding products," said BEDGEAR founder and CEO Eugene Alletto. "Earlier this year we introduced BEDGEAR's first branded Flex adjustable bases that allowed consumers to find their most comfortable positions while sleeping, working on a laptop or watching TV. Based on that successful product line, BEDGEAR is introducing a new durable and ergonomically designed Flex base that is so lightweight it is UPS shippable. Additionally, it is easy to assemble by the consumer or retail partner delivery driver."
Enhancements to BEDGEAR's M3, the world's first dual-sided mattress that can be modified with four different support levels for each side, will be featured at Las Vegas Market. The updated M3 will highlight an instant-cooling Ver-Tex™ cover in white; it is currently offered in a steel grey. The M3 also will provide enhanced airflow with its new ventilated comfort layer and recyclable Independent Suspension™ Units, which determine the firmness level of the mattress and are interchangeable.
"Most mattress and bedding galleries are boring. BEDGEAR's retail partners are looking to give their shoppers interactive and engaging displays as well as a reason to explore their stores and make the shopping experience more additive for both the consumer and retail sales associate at the point of sale," said Alletto. At Las Vegas Market, BEDGEAR will showcase new "retail theater" displays that demonstrate the immense breathability of its pillows, sheets and mattresses.
Some of BEDGEAR's other innovations at Las Vegas Market include:
- Performance® pillows that not only provide cross-ventilation and maximum breathability with their state-of-the-art air vents but also embrace curves by featuring more cuddle-curve designs. These pillows feature a crescent shape that contours and forms perfectly to the sleeper's head, neck and shoulders, giving sleepers more opportunity to find their ideal comfort.
- M3 Ambient smart bed technology, allowing sleepers to take control of each side of their bed. The app-controlled M3 Ambient features dual-sided temperature control to achieve personalized comfort. This includes a microclimate with ample airflow for each side of the mattress.
- Three new sheet collections in a variety of colors featuring instant-cooling Ver-Tex™ and moisture-wicking Dri-Tec® technologies as well as other smart fabric technologies.
- BEDGEAR Baby and Kids will highlight new crib mattresses, crib sheets and kids' mattress protectors that feature the same breathable fabrics and Performance technologies found in adult mattresses, protectors and sheets to ensure babies and children have a safe, clean and comfortable sleep environment.
Contact a BEDGEAR representative to check out why BEDGEAR's new and enhanced bedding products are the perfect fit in showroom B-1100 at Las Vegas Winter Market from July 23-28, 2022.
BEDGEAR's products are available in stores across the United States.
Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR's sleep solutions are engineered with fabrics that are moisture wicking, instant cooling and maximize airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All™, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Wake Ready®! Learn more at bedgear.com.
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CUMMING, Ga. , June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
G'day,
Our team at SpiritsUSA set out to merge a 21st Century approach along with an age-old way of distilling and what we've accomplished in a short amount of time with our Legends of Georgia Distillery line of spirits has proven above and beyond that we are on the cusp of something truly amazing.
Legends Distillery has become one of Georgia's fastest growing distilleries in our state's history with over 42 awards earned including prestigious accolades such as Best in Class Platinum, Double Platinum, Double Golds, Vodka of the Year and most recently earning the Consumers' Choice Award at the 2022 SIP Awards.
Our Legends 115 Wheated Bourbon was voted "Best Wheated Bourbon in the Country" at the Ascot Awards, which for any major brand would be an amazing accomplishment, let alone a micro distillery based out of Cumming, GA…speaks volumes!
We achieved this by sourcing the best available spirits and finishing them with our patented "Quantum Purity" technology, reducing 50-70% of the impurities in alcohol which naturally occurs during the distilling process, allowing for full flavor of our spirits to shine whilst reducing the burn, arguably making our Legends spirits the smoothest and purest brand in the market today.
I stand by message, and I ask you to give our Local and Award-Winning Legends of Georgia a try and welcome you to 'TAKE THE LEGENDS CHALLENGE!'
Our Legends Vodka vs your go-to brand and post your results on social media, tag us at @Legends_Spirits with the hashtag #takethelegendschallenge. I am confident you will agree, our Georgia Vodka is the smoothest vodka you will ever taste.
As an immigrant and proud American Citizen, I say on every one of my bottles 100% American Owned (some with accents) and continue to embody the American Dream of moving to this great country and thrive under the red, white, and blue of our nations flag.
As I always believe , enjoy life to the fullest, give back to your community and protect your family.
Cheers,
Michael Gerard – Managing Partner/Founder
www.SpiritsUSA.com
mg@spiritsusa.com
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BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC is pleased to announce that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) awarded more than $17 million to a whistleblower represented by Suzanne Durrell and Bob Thomas. Their whistleblower client submitted a tip under the SEC Whistleblower Program. The tip and subsequent information and assistance led to monetary sanctions in an SEC enforcement action and a related action. The SEC awarded our client 30% of the monetary sanctions collected in these actions, the highest percentage award allowed under the SEC Whistleblower Program.
"[This] award underscores the SEC's commitment to rewarding meritorious whistleblowers who provide valuable information and exemplary cooperation that advance the agency's enforcement efforts," said Creola Kelly, Chief of the SEC's Office of the Whistleblower in announcing the SEC award.
Attorneys Bob Thomas and Suzanne Durrell emphasized: "We and our client are very gratified that the SEC recognized and rewarded the extraordinary contributions and commitment of our client. We applaud the SEC's impressive skill and dedication in prosecuting this matter, and its highly successful track record in working with whistleblowers and their attorneys."
The Whistleblower Law Collaborative has secured awards for clients in several SEC whistleblower matters. It also represents whistleblowers in ongoing SEC investigations.
Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC devotes its practice entirely to representing whistleblowers. For more information, contact the firm at 617.366.2800 or email Suzanne Durrell at suzanne@whistleblowerllc.com.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention MP Materials Corp. f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. ("MP Materials") (NYSE: MP) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 1, 2020 and February 2, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in MP Materials, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against MP Materials includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. ("FVAC") had overstated its due diligence efforts and expertise with respect to identifying target companies to acquire; (ii) FVAC performed inadequate due diligence into Legacy MP Materials prior to the business combination, or else ignored significant red flags regarding, inter alia, Legacy MP Materials' management, compliance policies, and Mountain Pass's profitability; (iii) as a result, the Company's future business and financial prospects post-business combination were overstated; (iv) MP Materials engaged in an abusive transfer price manipulation scheme with a related party in the People's Republic of China to artificially inflate the Company's profits; (v) MP Materials' ore at the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility was not economically viable to harvest for rare earth metals; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: April 25, 2022
Aggrieved MP Materials investors only have until April 25, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
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Tel. 212.425.1140
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) is announcing the grand opening of a new facility that expands its Johnstown, Pennsylvania, operations. The Johnstown business expects to hire more than 80 mechanics and technicians in the next year to support component production for the newest F-16s being manufactured in Greenville, South Carolina.
In conjunction, Lockheed Martin is celebrating 25 years in Pinellas Park, Florida, and its ongoing commitment to growing job opportunities in Florida – to include at least 50 new jobs over the next two years.
"At Lockheed Martin, we're driven by a sense of purpose and passion to shape the future and solve the world's most difficult challenges," said Nick Drazic, Operations vice president for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. "We bring that same passion and purpose to our communities, where our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work."
Johnstown: The Johnstown facility opened in 1987 and produces components for the C-130A-J Super Hercules, F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Falcon aircraft. The site also supports sustainment efforts for the C-130A-J, LM-100J, F-16, F-22 Raptor, P-3 Orion and C-5 Galaxy aircraft programs.
"We are proud to bring the new F-16 manufacturing work to our Johnstown site and contribute to the creation of more jobs in the area," Wayne Davis, Lockheed Martin Johnstown general manager, said. "The selection of Johnstown for this work is a reflection of the highly skilled workforce in the area and a testament to the team's focus on delivering for our customers."
The F-16 parts that will now be produced in Johnstown include the aft engine access covers, engine access doors, F-1 fuel tank and inlet. Upon completion in Johnstown, the parts will be shipped to Greenville, South Carolina, for final assembly and integration into the F-16s on the production line. This is in addition to the F-16 component and sub-assembly work already performed at the site today.
Pinellas Park: Over the past 25 years, the Pinellas Park facility has become a Canopy Center of Excellence, building both production and sustainment canopies for F-35 and F-16 aircraft. They also work on parts and components for the F-35, F-16 and C-130J. The team has driven innovation, efficiency, and focus, while setting industry benchmarks in the manufacturing process by reducing build times by 50%.
"It truly is an exciting time to be at Pinellas Park," said Lindsay Muth, Lockheed Martin Pinellas Park general manager. "We have a world-class team that produces world-class results; and that shows through our products and our culture. We're proud to celebrate 25 years in Pinellas Park and look forward to continuously growing employment opportunities and partnering with our local community."
For additional information, visit our website: www.lockheedmartin.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Please follow @LMNews on Twitter for the latest announcements and news across the corporation.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Software Pricing Partners (SPP) announced today that a judgment has been entered by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina against James H. "Jim" Geisman (case number 3:19-cv-00195), awarding SPP a permanent injunction against Geisman along with $779,114.60 and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs (in an amount to be determined later by the Court). As part of the judgment, the Court found Geisman liable for breach of his exit agreement, misappropriation of trade secrets under state and federal law, copyright infringement, violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and unfair and deceptive acts or practices.
"We have invested heavily in the creation of our trade secrets, methodology, processes and software because they deliver real value for the software companies who invest in us," said Chris Mele, Managing Partner of Software Pricing Partners. "This judgment acknowledges that our methods are not public knowledge, and our trade secrets lie at the core of enabling our clients to achieve such significant results."
Over the course of its three-year litigation, SPP presented evidence that Geisman–a former partner in the consulting firm, which develops and implements monetization strategies and models for software companies—downloaded, used and disclosed SPP's files containing trade secrets upon departing the firm in 2018. The Court stated as follows:
Geisman began downloading SPP's files containing trade secrets to his personal computer before exiting SPP. When (SPP) learned about the unauthorized downloads, Geisman assured SPP he would delete all SPP files. (Doc. No. 57 ¶¶ 44-46). Instead, Geisman attempted to download the SPP files containing trade secrets on numerous additional occasions, including after he left SPP. (Id. ¶¶ 47-50). He even used and disclosed SPP's trade secrets during his work with [a customer] for a profit. (Id. ¶¶ 92- 93). All the while he was representing to SPP that he did not take SPP files with him after his exit...Thereafter, he again represented to (SPP's) counsel that he did not take anything from SPP when he left even though he still had, used, and disclosed SPP's files. (Id. ¶ 63). In fact, in 2020, during the course of this litigation, Geisman had over 11,000 SPP files on his personal electronics. (Id. ¶ 51). Based on these facts, Geisman willfully and maliciously misappropriated SPP's trade secrets and SPP is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees.
"I'm grateful that Judge Conrad held Geisman accountable for his wrongful conduct," said Mele. "I'm also very proud of our legal team. Their arguments in this case were outstanding."
"I strongly encourage all founders and executives to go the distance—to protect their legal rights—so we continue to build strong case law that will eliminate this kind of behavior. I sincerely hope this case helps ensure that those who disregard the law will pay a heavy price," said Mele.
SPP was also awarded a permanent injunction preventing Geisman from:
- Using and/or altering for use SPP's name or any trademarks, logos, or any of its other registered copyrights.
- Disclosing any confidential information that is not otherwise known or available to individuals or companies other than SPP and/or its current and former principals, employees, and agents, including any confidential information in the over 11,000 SPP files on Geisman's personal electronics.
- Using, disclosing, or disseminating the 134 specific files enumerated in SPP's Complaint (including any information, formulae, algorithms, etc. contained within those files) and the specific mathematical formula underlying SPP's pricing/discounting curve (including any underlying notes concerning the mathematical formula), even if the information otherwise is known solely by memory or in Geisman's head.
Geisman must also return or destroy files that contain SPP's trade secrets, mathematical formula, and any underlying notes concerning the mathematical formula.
On July 12, 2021, while the case in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina was pending, Geisman filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code in the case captioned In re James H. Geisman, Case No. 21-30257, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Software Pricing Partners was represented in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina by Moore & Van Allen of Charlotte, NC.
SPP intends to vigorously protect and enforce its rights and ensure complete compliance with the Court's Order. To that end, we ask that software companies or individuals with information regarding Jim Geisman's use or disclosure of SPP's files or information to please contact J. Mark Wilson, Moore & Van Allen, at 704-331-1000.
Software Pricing Partners (SPP) helps software companies outmaneuver competitors by driving top-line growth, profitability and better valuations through more effective and inventive approaches to monetization. Since 1982, the firm has worked with hundreds of B2B software company clients, including some of the industry's most recognizable brands. Software Pricing Partners is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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419-244-7766
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Work zones are a sign to slow down
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will be observed April 11-15 with this year’s theme of “Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down.”
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is asking motorists to observe NWZAW and prepare to safely drive through work zones across Idaho.
As part of NWZAW, Idahoans are encouraged to participate in Go Orange Day on April 13 by wearing orange as a visual reminder of work zones. Photos can be posted on social media using the hashtags #NWZAW and #GoOrange4Safety.
The awareness week ends with a moment of silence on April 15 for people killed in work zone incidents.
Statistics from the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse demonstrate the importance of work zone safety and participating in NWZAW to spread the message that everyone has a role in getting roadway workers home safely.
- There were 762 fatal crashes in work zones resulting in 842 deaths in 2019.
- Of the 842 fatalities in 2019, 135 were roadway workers.
- Most people killed in work zones were motorists, passengers, and pedestrians.
NWZAW has been observed for more than 20 years and was launched as a public awareness campaign to help everyone understand they play a role in keeping motorists and roadway workers safe.
As construction season kicks off around the state, it’s important for drivers to remember that work zones come in all shapes and sizes. They can be long or short duration and can occur anywhere, from the middle of a large city to even the most rural routes. ITD encourages all motorists to plan ahead, follow signs, and drive engaged each time they get behind the wheel.
To learn more about NWZAW, visit nwzaw.org. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/04/11/work-zones-are-a-sign-to-slow-down/ | 2022-04-11T19:07:31Z |
DENVER, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With today's announcement naming Kate Johnson as the incoming president and chief executive officer at Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), Chris Stansbury, EVP and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 15. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. PT.
A live webcast link to the investor presentation will be made available on the Lumen Investor Relations website at https://ir.lumen.com/events-and-presentations.
About Lumen Technologies and the People of Lumen:
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com/home, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Lumen and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks in the United States.
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The Vilcek Foundation has partnered with artist Hiroki Otsuka on the third in a series of biographical manga celebrating outstanding immigrants
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation has published a new manga biography celebrating the creative roots of Ghanaian-born artist Samuel "Blitz" Bazawule. A musician, visual artist, filmmaker, and novelist, Bazawule received the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music in 2013. The Vilcek Foundation Prizes recognize outstanding immigrants and honor immigrants' contributions to the arts, culture, and society in the United States.
The manga comes at a time when Bazawule's work is reaching more audiences than ever before. His debut novel, The Scent of Burnt Flowers, was published to critical acclaim in June 2022. Bazawule also recently wrapped filming on The Color Purple, a new full-length musical drama based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel.
"With each new medium Blitz explores, his creative vocabulary and reach expands, adding new layers to the stories he shares with audiences and readers," says Vilcek Foundation President Rick Kinsel. "It has always been the foundation's intention that our Creative Promise Prizes could catalyze growth and new developments for the young artists who receive them. Blitz's trajectory since his receipt of the prize demonstrates the influence that a meaningful investment in artists can have on their career."
Following his receipt of the Creative Promise Prize, Bazawule tried his hand at filmmaking, with short films and his debut feature, The Burial of Kojo in 2018. In 2020, Bazawule was named a Guggenheim Fellow; later that year, millions would see his directorial work on Beyoncé's Black Is King, for which he received a Grammy.
The manga is the third in a series of visual biographies produced as a collaboration between the Vilcek Foundation and artist Hiroki Otsuka. The series celebrates notable immigrant artists and scientists living and working in the United States. Previous editions highlighted architect and urban planner Denise Scott Brown (b. Zambia), and molecular biologist Mohamed Abou Donia (b. Egypt).
The full manga is available as a free download from the Vilcek Foundation. Through this engaging visual format, the foundation aims to celebrate the importance of immigration in a format that is accessible to readers of all ages.
The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation for the arts and sciences. The foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia. The mission of the foundation was inspired by the couple's respective careers in biomedical science and art history. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded over $6.6 million in prizes to foreign-born individuals and has supported organizations with over $5.8 million in grants.
The Vilcek Foundation is a private operating foundation, a federally tax-exempt nonprofit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3). To learn more, please visit vilcek.org.
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Elizabeth Boylan
The Vilcek Foundation
212-472-2500
elizabeth.boylan@vilcek.org
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Instagram is blocking posts that mention abortion from public view, in some cases requiring its users to confirm their age before letting them view posts that offer up information about the procedure.
Over the last day, several Instagram accounts run by abortion rights advocacy groups have found their posts or stories hidden with a warning that described the posts as “sensitive content.” Instagram said it was working to fix the problem Tuesday, describing it as a “bug.”
In one example, Instagram covered a post on a page with more than 25,000 followers that shared text reading: “Abortion in America How You Can Help.” The post went on to encourage followers to donate money to abortion organizations and to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strip constitutional protections for abortion.
The post was slapped with a warning from Instagram that covered the post, reading “This photo may contain graphic or violent content.”
Instagram’s latest snafu follows an Associated Press report that Facebook and Instagram were promptly deleting posts that offered to mail out abortion pills in states that restrict their use. The tech platforms said they were deleting the posts because they violated policies against selling or gifting certain products, including pharmaceuticals, drugs and firearms.
Yet, the AP’s review found that similar posts offering to mail a gun or marijuana were not removed by Facebook. The company did not respond to questions about the discrepancy.
Berlin photographer Zoe Noble runs the Instagram page that had its post referencing abortion blocked for viewing. The page, which celebrates women who decide not to have children, has been live for over a year. Monday was the first time a post mentioning abortion was restricted by Instagram, although Noble has mentioned it many times before.
“I was really confused because we’ve never had this happen before, and we’ve talked about abortion before,” Noble said. “I was really shocked that the word abortion seemed to be flagged.”
The platform offers no way for users to dispute the restriction.
The AP identified nearly a dozen other posts that mentioned the word “abortion” and were subsequently covered up by Instagram. All of the posts were informational in nature, and none of the posts featured photos of abortions. An Instagram post by an AP reporter that asked people if they were experiencing the problem was also covered by the company on Tuesday, and required users to enter their age in order to view it.
The AP inquired about the problem on Tuesday morning. Hours later, Instagram’s communication department acknowledged the problem on Twitter, describing it as a glitch. A spokesman for Instagram-owner Meta Platforms Inc. said in an email that the company does not place age restrictions around its abortion content.
“We’re hearing that people around the world are seeing our ‘sensitivity screens,’ on many different types of content when they shouldn’t be. We’re looking into this bug and working on a fix now,” the company tweeted.
Tech companies like Meta can hide details about how posts or keywords have been promoted or hidden from view, said Brooke Erin Duffy, a professor at Cornell University who studies social media.
“This can all take place behind the scenes, and it can be attributed to a glitch,” Duffy said. “We don’t know what happened. That’s what’s chilling about this.” | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/instagram-hides-some-posts-that-mention-abortion/ | 2022-06-29T02:39:51Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Delic Holdings Corp ("DELIC" or the "Company") (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF) (FRA: 6X0), a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, announces that as a result of delays to its audit, the Company's annual financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 (the "Annual Filings") are not expected to be finalized by May 2, 2022, being the date that such filings are due under applicable Canadian securities law requirements. The Company has applied for a management cease trade order (the "MCTO") by the British Columbia Securities Commission.
The reason for the anticipated delay is due to the complexity of the valuation process and accounting of one of the acquisitions completed by the Company in the fiscal year and enhanced quality controls by the issuer's auditors. The auditors have requested more time for partner and consultant review as part of those enhanced measures. The Company is working with its auditor to complete the audit in a timely manner.
The Company currently expects to file the Annual Filings on or before May 15, 2022, and will issue a news release announcing completion of such filings at such time. Until the Company files the Annual Filings, it will comply with the alternative information guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 - Management Cease Trade Orders for issuers who have failed to comply with a specified continuous disclosure requirement within the times prescribed by applicable securities laws. The guidelines, among other things, require the Company to issue bi-weekly default status reports by way of a news release so long as the Annual Filings have not been filed.
During the MCTO, the general investing public will continue to be able to trade in the Company's listed shares. However, the Company's chief executive office and chief financial officer will not be able to trade in the Company's shares listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
Delic is a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, improving access to health benefits across the country and reframing the conversation on psychedelics. The Company owns and operates an umbrella of related businesses, including the largest chain of psychedelic wellness clinics in the country, including Ketamine Infusion Centers and Ketamine Wellness Centers; the only licensed entity by Health Canada to exclusively focus on research and development of psilocybin vaporization technology, Delic Labs; the premier psychedelic wellness event, Meet Delic; and trusted media and e-commerce platforms Reality Sandwich and Delic Radio. Delic is backed by a team of industry and cannabis veterans and a diverse network, whose mission is to provide education, research, high-quality products, and effective treatment options to the masses.
This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking information are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "likely" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may," "will," "should," "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the expectations of management with respect to the anticipated filing of the Required Filings, the timing and duration of the management cease trade order and the uncertainty of the BCSC granting an MCTO. Such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect. The Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results of operations to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. For more information on the Company, its subsidiaries and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedar.com. The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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European Union leaders set to grant Ukraine candidate status
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Thursday are set to make Ukraine a candidate for joining the 27-nation bloc, a first step in a long and unpredictable journey toward full membership that could take many years to navigate.
Making Ukraine a contender now seems to be a done deal after national leaders were initially divided on how quickly to embrace the war-torn country’s request to become an EU member, which the Ukrainian government submitted only a few days after Russia invaded its neighbor on Feb. 24.
According to several diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity before a leaders’ summit in Brussels, Ukraine will receive the unanimous approval required for candidate status and the launch of eligibility negotiations.
“This is a decisive moment for the European Union,” European Council President Charles Michel, the EU summit chair, said, describing the question of Ukraine’s candidacy “a geopolitical choice that we will make today.”
Members of the European Parliament endorsed Ukraine’s bid hours before the summit started, voting to pass a resolution that calls EU heads of state and government to “move without delay” and “live up to their historical responsibility.”
The EU’s 27 nations have been united in backing Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion, adopting unprecedented economic sanctions against Moscow. However, leaders were at first split on how quickly the EU should move to accept Ukraine as a member, with the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark among the most skeptical.
But Ukraine’s application got a boost last week when the EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, gave its seal of approval based on the country’s answers to a questionnaire received in April and early May.
Ukraine received another shot in the arm when the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania visited the country and vowed to back its candidacy.
In another indication of how important EU candidacy is for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with 11 EU leaders on Wednesday, following calls with nine the day before. He said the meeting in Brussels will be an “historic session of the European Council.”
EU candidate status doesn’t give an automatic right to join the bloc, though, and doesn’t provide any security guarantees.
It’s unlikely that membership talks could start before next year, with the prospect of the war dragging on for a very long time adding to the uncertainty.
The beginning of the accession discussions depends on Ukraine meeting essential political and economic conditions.
To be admitted, potential newcomers need to demonstrate that they meet standards on democratic principles and absorb a gigantic corpus of rules. To help countries with candidate status, the bloc can provide technical and financial assistance throughout negotiations, but can also decide to revoke the status if the required reforms aren’t implemented.
European officials have said that Ukraine has already implemented about 70% of the EU rules, norms and standards, but they also have pointed to corruption and the need for deep political and economic reforms in the country.
“Considerable efforts will be needed, especially in the fight against corruption and the establishment of an effective rule of law,” Belgian Prime minister Alexander De Croo said. “But I am convinced that it is precisely the (post-war) reconstruction of Ukraine that will provide opportunities to take important steps forward.”
Leaders will also debate Thursday a recommendation for the European Commission to grant Moldova — a tiny, non-NATO country that borders Ukraine — EU candidate status. A stalled process for moving Western Balkans countries on the membership path is also on the summit agenda.
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Innovative lifestyle travel company sets digital foundation for growth
CAMPBELL, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monos, the travel lifestyle company, has selected Centric Software®'s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source and sell products such as apparel, footwear, sporting goods, furniture, home décor, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.
Founded in 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Monos targeted an underserved section of the travel market in terms of high quality, well-designed luggage that stands the test of time, all at an affordable price point. The DTC brand's philosophy is mindful travel.
Hubert Chan, Chief Creative Officer and co-founder says, "We started by creating the suitcase we always wanted, but couldn't find. Since those early days, we've expanded our product lineup beyond luggage, branching out into other product categories including bags and apparel. We consider ourselves to be not just a luggage brand, but a travel lifestyle brand. For us, travel is an all-encompassing experience and we want to offer a diverse range of products that reflects that."
The timing of the company's inception unfortunately intersected with the COVID-19 outbreak. Chan acknowledges, "Not long after we launched Monos, and we were starting to see some traction and momentum, the global pandemic essentially shut down worldwide travel. It was a scary time for us as a company."
But in an innovative move, Monos changed gears and came up with a tool that matched the global situation. Chan says, "We knew we had a great team, so rather than dwelling on the situation, we pivoted and shifted our resources into creating the CleanPod UVC Sterilizer, a portable travel wand that uses ultraviolet-C light to disinfect surfaces. With all of our efforts focused on that, we were able to bring it to market in about six weeks. It found an immediate market fit at the height of the pandemic, and generated a lot of PR coverage. That really helped us stay afloat during this time when no one was thinking about travel. From there, we were able to parlay that success into marketing at a time when other travel brands had essentially stopped—through that, we were able to capture market share, and we saw luggage sales pick up again. We also accelerated our product roadmap, launching the Metro collection of bags—the Metro Backpack, Duffel, Folio Kit and Sling—as well as the Kiyo, a travel water bottle that uses UVC technology to purify drinking water. So we were able to not only survive the pandemic, but thrive. And now we're coming out stronger than ever with a lot of exciting new products in the works."
Kathleen Westerhout, Director of Product says, "I recently joined Monos and saw right away that we could use a tool like PLM to help centralize everything in one place. I have 10 years of product design and development experience and have worked at large companies with PLM systems. So I understand how foundational PLM is for a company to be able to grow and scale.
One area that Monos wants to improve is vendor communication. Westerhout says, "Our vendors need to be able to see what we're seeing—the exact same format, exact same information because at the moment, we're using a lot of different tools that don't connect with each other and don't synchronize, so there's a lot of information in different places. It's challenging to stay organized and be on the same page with our vendors."
She describes the PLM selection. "It really came down to a couple of things. First was Centric's option for emerging brands. It fits the stage we're at as a smaller company. Second, is customer experience. From the very beginning, the communication with Centric has been super clear and very professional. They answered all our questions; we feel like a valued customer. What also made the difference, besides choosing the right platform for us, was that we felt like we'd have the support to actually see this project through and be able to build the tool the way that we want. I already have trust in the [Centric] team that they're going to support us for the whole journey."
Chan outlines the expectations for Centric PLM. "To have one source of truth for everything. We'll have all of our materials, trims, everything centralized. We'll get our vendors on board. Even product information on our online site—if something gets updated, we won't have to think of everywhere that it lives on the website to make the changes since we'll have that single source of truth," says Chan.
President and CEO of Centric Software, Chris Groves, says, "We are delighted that Monos, our 20th customer in Canada, has chosen to partner with Centric. They've already proven how innovative and agile they are and we can't wait to see their continued success in the future."
Learn more about Centric PLM
Monos is a Canadian travel and lifestyle brand offering high quality, beautifully designed suitcases, bags, and accessories, and inspiring people to travel in a mindful and present way – to embrace the journey as much as the destination. Thoughtfully designed in Canada with meticulous attention to detail, each Monos suitcase uses only the finest quality parts and materials sourced from around the world. Monos believes that in today's throwaway society of mass consumption, more people are yearning for fewer but better things. With a 'less is more' design approach, Monos is on a mission to unite thoughtful simplicity with exceptional quality in its collection of premium travel goods. For more information, please visit [monos.com](https://www.monos.com/)
From its headquarters in Silicon Valley, Centric Software® provides a Product Concept to Consumer Digital Transformation Platform for fashion, retail, footwear, luxury, outdoor, consumer electronics and consumer goods including cosmetics and personal care and food and beverage. Centric's flagship Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform, Centric PLM™, delivers enterprise-class merchandise planning, product development, sourcing, quality and product portfolio optimization innovations specifically for fast-moving consumer industries. Centric Visual Innovation Platform (CVIP) offers highly visual digital board experiences for collaboration and decision-making. Centric Retail Planning is an innovative, cloud-native solution powered by Armonica Retail S.R.L., that delivers an end-to-end retail planning process designed to maximize retail business performance. Centric Software pioneered mobility, introducing the first mobile apps for PLM, and is widely known for connectivity to dozens of other enterprise systems including ERP, DAM, PIM, e-com, planning and more as well as creative tools such as Adobe® Illustrator and a host of 3D CAD connectors. Centric's innovations are 100% market-driven with the highest user adoption rate and fastest time to value in the industry. All Centric innovations shorten time to market, boost product innovation and reduce costs.
Centric Software is majority-owned by Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the world leader in 3D design software, 3D digital mock-up and PLM solutions.
Centric Software has received multiple industry awards and recognition, including being named by Red Herring to its Top 100 Global list in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Centric also received various excellence awards from Frost & Sullivan in 2012, 2016, 2018 and 2021.
Centric Software is a registered trademark of Centric Software Inc. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Most people want to get rid of dirt, but this special sample of lunar dust is out of this world.
Particles of lunar dust collected by Neil Armstrong in 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission are up for auction this month.
Bonhams, the auction company in charge of the sale, estimated the sample to be worth between $800,000 and $1.2 million.
It's the only known lunar dust sample from Apollo 11 that can legally be sold, making it difficult for the auction house to estimate its value, according to Bonhams specialist Adam Stackhouse.
To determine the price range, Stackhouse looked at the other few lunar dust samples that have been sold as well as the significance of the historic event from which it originated.
"I think this estimate gives it a sense of importance," he said, "but it's really difficult to say where it will sell."
The auction is not until mid-April, but people are already expressing interest, according to Stackhouse.
A controversial past
This particular Apollo 11 relic created some bad blood between its owner and NASA.
Armstrong brought the bag of lunar dust back to Earth, but NASA lost the bag after a loan-out to a museum. It became part of seized property when a space museum director was convicted of fraud and theft.
It ended up being auctioned off by the US Marshalls Service to Illinois resident Nancy Lee Carlson in 2015 for $995.
She sent the bag to NASA for help identifying where it came from, Stackhouse said. Once NASA realized the significance of the bag, the space agency refused to return it to Carlson, he said.
Carlson sued NASA and won, forcing agency officials to return the bag.
Auctioneer Sotheby's sold the bag separately for $1.8 million in 2017.
Carlson is now looking to sell five metal pieces with lunar dust on top that are still in a container from NASA, Stackhouse said.
The auction company independently tested the material to confirm it indeed came from the moon, Stackhouse said.
Bonhams is selling the piece of space history on Carlson's behalf, but she didn't share with Stackhouse why she was interested in offering it for auction.
Officials at NASA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Other items up for sale
If you don't have $1 million lying around, the auction house will be selling other space memorabilia -- albeit still expensive.
One item is a fragment of Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite the Soviet Union launched into the Earth's orbit in 1957. It's valued at $80,000 to $120,000.
Bonhams will also be selling a map of the moon signed by 15 Apollo astronauts, including Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. It's valued at $20,000 to $30,000.
If you're interested in attending the auction, it will be held April 13 at Bonhams New York gallery.
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Privacy screen protectors for your laptop
Whether you use your laptop for work or entertainment, a privacy screen protector is essential for hiding your screen from prying eyes. Even if you don’t have sensitive or confidential information on the screen, this accessory can give you extra security and privacy. Plus, similar to a standard screen protector, it can also cut down on glare and help prevent eye strain while using your computer.
How to use a privacy screen protector
Privacy screen protectors for laptops are similar to smartphone screen protectors in many ways. They’re designed to cover the main display and act as a physical filter to keep others from easily seeing what you have on the screen.
In terms of application methods, there are two main options:
- Attach it directly to the physical screen. Be sure to apply it evenly and carefully to avoid damaging the display.
- Position it on the frame and bezels of the laptop. If you’re concerned about messing with the display, apply the screen protector to the frame instead.
Some privacy screen protectors have an adhesive quality that lets you apply them without any tools or equipment. Others require strips along the borders or strategically placed suction cups. A few use clips or magnets are especially useful if you only want to remove the screen protector occasionally.
How privacy screen protectors for laptops work
Privacy screen protectors use the same technology found in polarized glasses. It keeps your computer’s screen hidden from nearby visual hackers.
The screen protector starts preventing visibility at around a 30-degree angle. This means you can still see whatever is on the screen while sitting in front of your laptop. However, anyone sitting nearby or beside you won’t be able to read the display.
Screen size and measuring
Laptops range in size, and so do privacy screen protectors. Before getting one, make sure it’s the right size, or it might not fit or work properly.
If you’re not sure what size to get, measure the height and width of your screen. Then, compare these dimensions with the screen protector you want. Some manufacturers also use diagonal measurements, so measure that, too.
Many laptops have raised bezels around the main display. Avoid including these in the measurement, as most screen protectors can’t be applied to them. Some laptops have very thin bezels, which can be included in the measurement as they add to the total viewable display area.
Common privacy screen protector sizes for laptops are:
- 13.3 inches
- 14 inches
- 15.6 inches
- 17.3 inches
Some manufacturers measure screen protectors by their aspect ratio instead of in inches. The most common aspect ratio for laptops is 16:9. Make sure to cross-reference this when determining the right size for your screen.
Construction
Most privacy screen protectors are made from thin, durable plastic such as polyethylene terephthalate. A few use tempered glass. If you plan to remove and reattach it repeatedly, go with a thicker one that can withstand handling. Otherwise, a thinner one blends in more easily with the computer screen.
Other main benefits
Besides keeping away unwanted eyes, here are the other main benefits of privacy screen protectors:
- Anti-glare: Many screen protectors have a coating that keeps environmental light from reflecting on the display. This is especially useful if your laptop is positioned near bright indoor lights or in the sunlight.
- Blue light protection: Blue light can cause blurred vision, eye strain and negatively affect sleep quality. Unfortunately, it’s prominent in many digital devices and certain types of light bulbs. Privacy screen protectors can often cut down on blue light exposure.
- Scratch-resistance: Having any kind of screen protector on your laptop or monitor can protect the display from scratches. Some screen protectors indicate how hard they are on the Moh scale, which ranges from 1 to 10. Most screen protectors are around 9H, meaning they’re durable and unlikely to tear.
- Smudge-resistance: Some privacy screen covers have a hydrophobic coating that makes them resistant to smudges or oils. This is helpful for those who use a touchscreen display, as it can keep marks from appearing on the screen and improve the image’s crispness.
Disadvantages
Privacy screen protectors are mostly beneficial, but they’re not meant for everyone. Here are the main disadvantages:
- They can slightly reduce the visual clarity or brightness of whatever is on the screen, especially if you don’t apply it correctly.
- Using one in a coworking space could be tricky if your colleagues need to view the screen next to you.
- They can get dirty, which can further affect the laptop’s display.
- Some are difficult to remove or may leave a slight residue.
Cleaning the privacy screen protector
Before cleaning the screen protector, carefully remove it from the laptop. Then, use a lint-free or microfiber cloth with some glass cleaner to wipe it down. Make sure the cleaner doesn’t have ammonia. Let it fully dry before reapplying.
Longevity
High-quality privacy screen protectors will last as long as your laptop does. Some should be replaced more often, though, especially if they have scratches or smudges you can’t remove.
8 best privacy screen protectors for laptops
This privacy screen protector is compatible with six different widescreen sizes, from 13.3 to 27 inches. It can shield the display from passersby while reducing blue light by up to 65%. It’s easy to attach to the display or the screen’s outer edges using double-sided tape.
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ProCase Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and 1 12.4-Inch Privacy Screen Protector
Compatible with the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 12.4-inch and the Surface Laptop Go 12.4-inch displays, this tempered glass screen protector has a 9H surface hardness and is highly durable. It’s also resistant to oils and scratches. It’s only .2 millimeters thick, so you can open and close the laptop while it’s on.
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SightPro 14-Inch Laptop Privacy Screen Filter
This filter comes in 14 sizes, ranging from 13.3 to 27 inches. It’s compatible with many laptop brands, including Lenovo, Dell and Asus. It offers protection against glare and blue light to reduce eye strain. It’s easy to apply with either double-sided adhesive or mount tabs.
Sold by Amazon
Kensington MP13 MacBook Magnetic Privacy Screen
Made for 13.3-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air systems, this magnetic privacy screen protector is effective and easy to apply. It has one glossy side and one matte side. It can filter rays up to 22%, preventing headaches and easing eye strain.
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High Clarity Laptop Privacy Screen Filter for Widescreen Laptop Monitors
This filter is perfect for laptops ranging from 13.3 to 17.3 inches. It’s scratch-resistant, offers UV protection, filters out blue light and doesn’t have any pixelation. It can also prevent others from seeing the screen at around 30 degrees and beyond.
Sold by Amazon
Kensington MagPro 15.6-Inch Laptop Privacy Screen
Compatible with 12.5-, 13.3-, 14- and 15.6-inch laptop screens, this filter is easy to attach and remove with magnetic strips. It can reduce glare and prevent up to 22% of blue light. It’s also reversible and scratch-resistant.
Sold by Dell
Stary Laptop Privacy Screen 14-Inch Widescreen Display Privacy Screen for Laptop
Resistant to scratches and glare, this screen protector comes in 14- and 15.6-inch sizes. It’s made from durable polyethylene terephthalate. It’s great for busy workplaces and can keep your display private at a 60-degree viewing angle.
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14-Inch Privacy Screen Filter for Widescreen Laptop
This privacy screen protector can reduce eye strain, keep your information safe from passersby and it cuts down on glare. It uses attachment strips and slide-mount tabs that are easy to apply and remove.
Sold by Amazon
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FREE MEALS FOR MANATEE COUNTY KIDS AND TEENS THIS SUMMER
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County kids and teens will be receiving free meals this summer beginning Tuesday, May 31st.
The Summer BreakSpot program has been around for 15 years and has helped provide nourishment to manatee children during the long summer months.
This program allows kids at multiple locations to be provided free meals.
This program is a part of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services program providing children and teens ages 18 and under free meals. This program is not income-based and is available for all kids and teens.
Meals will be provided to students attending the School District of Manatee County summer programs, as well as other local summer camps, community centers and churches.
There will be three mobile food trucks and two mobile Caboose food vehicles that will deliver meals to locations in Bradenton, Palmetto and Parrish.
To find the nearest summer BreakSpot locations:
· Call 211
· Text “Food” to 304-304
· Visit website: www.SummerBreakSpot.org beginning June 1st. The school district has locations listed on this website in the meantime.
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Pedestrian airlifted following crash in Venice
Published: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:59 PM EDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A pedestrian was airlifted following a serious crash in Venice.
Both lanes of eastbound East Venice Avenue at Venetian Parkway are shut down at this time for investigation. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.
Shortly before 5 p.m., a blue Mustang traveling on E. Venice Ave. went off the roadway and struck a 59-year-old woman mowing grass at her residence. Venice Police and Venice Fire Rescue responded.
The female victim was flown by helicopter to SMH in Sarasota with critical injuries.
The driver of the Mustang is being detained by Venice Police as part of the investigation.
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Vandals deface Penn State landmarks over graduation weekend
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) - Graduation weekend at Penn State University was marred by vandals.
The lion shrine is one of the big landmarks of the campus, and it was vandalized over the weekend.
“This is tradition. All the graduates come through and take their pictures,” said graduate Christy Parker.
Overnight on Saturday, Penn State police say vandals broke off an ear and splashed red paint on it. Vandals also sprayed graffiti on Old Main and the Hintz Family Alumni Center, a blow for students looking to celebrate their big achievement.
“I graduated yesterday, but we saw that the rain was gonna stop today. So, we were excited to come back into town and try and get all the pictures,” Parker said. “We walked down and saw that the lion had been painted and the ear had been broken off. It’s a little disheartening, especially for those of us that flew across the country to graduate this weekend.”
Penn State administrators say the shrine will be unavailable while restoration efforts continue.
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VAUGHAN, ON, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb Corporation, (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced that Joseph C. Papa, chairman and chief executive officer, is scheduled to participate at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 17, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
A live webcast and audio archive of the conferences will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Bausch + Lomb website at: https://ir.bausch.com/investors/events-presentations.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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BANGKOK (AP) — Days after flying to Thailand to seek asylum, members of a Chinese church huddled in a restaurant to share their stories with journalists. But when they peered over their shoulders, they spotted strangers taking videos of them with cellphones.
In seconds, they scattered, fearing Chinese state security had come for them yet again.
“Political pressure is rising, and there’s more and more ideological control,“ said Pastor Pan Yongguang, whose church has been on the run for years. “The persecution is growing worse.”
The story of the exile of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church illustrates how the Chinese government is going to increasing lengths to control religious faith and its citizens, even far outside its borders.
Since leaving China for South Korea’s resort island of Jeju three years ago, Pan’s 61 congregants have been stalked, harassed, and received threatening calls and messages despite fleeing hundreds of kilometers (miles) away, he said. Relatives back in China have been summoned, interrogated and intimidated. In one case, Chinese diplomats refused to issue a member’s newborn child a passport, rendering the baby stateless.
The government’s tactics against the church echo ones used against the Uyghurs and other Chinese ethnic minorities abroad, as well as fugitives accused of corruption, to coerce them to return to China.
In China, Christians are legally allowed to worship only in churches affiliated with Communist Party-controlled religious groups, but for decades, the authorities largely tolerated independent, unregistered “house churches.” They have tens of millions of worshippers, possibly outnumbering those in the official groups.
However, in recent years, house churches have come under heavy pressure, with many prominent ones shut down. Unlike previous crackdowns, such as Beijing’s ban of Falun Gong, a spiritual movement it labels a cult, the authorities have also targeted some believers not explicitly opposed to the Chinese state.
Most members of Pan’s church are young, married middle-class couples, with their children making up about half the group.
Bob Fu, founder of ChinaAid, a Christian group helping Pan, cited tightening controls on religion under Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at rooting out foreign influence and bolstering national security.
“What national security threat?” Fu said. “They’re not going to public squares, they’re not trying to shame the Chinese government. They’re just trying to seek religious freedom.”
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the matter was “not a diplomatic question” when asked for comment.
Ministering in China was never easy, Pan said. Since starting the church in 2012, it has had to move from house to house as authorities ordered landlords to turn them away. Police kept close track of church gatherings, recording attendees and hauling Pan in for questioning from time to time. The questions grew sharper after they discovered he was ordained into the Presbyterian church in Philadelphia, sharper still after new religious regulations in 2018. Police homed in on his ties overseas.
“They want to seal off Chinese churches from the outside world,” Pan said.
Pan said the church began thinking of leaving after his friend, an outspoken pastor from the same denomination, was arrested.
The final straw came after millions began taking to the streets of Hong Kong in 2019 to protest Beijing’s tightening grip on the city. Pan said they had no connection to the protests, but authorities in their city of Shenzhen on the mainland bordering Hong Kong were on high alert under “quasi-martial law.” The church came under excruciating pressure.
Pan decided it was time to put the matter to a vote. Most members elected to leave.
“At the time, I thought maybe we could return after things settled down,” said Nie Yunfeng, who joined the church months after its founding. “I never imagined things would get this bad.”
At the beginning of this year, her parents were summoned by police and questioned about Nie’s faith, as were dozens of relatives of other church members who had left for South Korea. Officers all over the country, from central Hubei province to tropical Hainan island, threatened the relatives with confiscation of state benefits or the closure of their businesses if the congregants didn’t return to China.
“Your descendants may suffer,” they told Nie’s terrified father. “Tell them to come back right now, or else they will face serious consequences.”
Officers found Pan’s brother, sisters and mother and accused Pan of “treason,” “collusion with foreign forces” and “subversion of state power.” Evidence obtained by Pan and seen by the AP indicates that state security was ordered to investigate the church.
They left South Korea for Thailand after meetings with local and U.S. officials made it clear that prospects for refuge were dim. Despite being home to a large, active Christian population, South Korea’s cultural and ethnic homogeneity can make it unfriendly toward refugees. Government statistics show less than 1% of asylum seekers were granted refuge there last year.
So, the church decided to flee again. On Monday, church members gathered outside the United Nations refugee office in Bangkok. They piled manila envelopes stuffed with asylum papers on a mailbox hanging by the entrance.
In Bangkok, members have split between different hotels and attend Sunday service on Zoom, wary of being tracked by Chinese police. They spend their days praying, worrying about an uncertain future.
Xie Jianqing, a church elder, said the transition has been tough. The church members, largely white-collar workers in the glittering high-tech metropolis of Shenzhen, had to get used to picking fruit and digging dirt in the volcanic soil of Jeju island. Now, they have no work, and their future is even cloudier.
Still, such sacrifices are worth it, Xie said. In China, he wasn’t able to give his children the religious upbringing he wanted because state schools are compulsory and mandate an atheist, communism-infused curriculum. Abroad, he said, his children can learn about the God he believes in.
“We’re willing to pay this price,” he said. “God always has the best plan.”
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Kang reported from Beijing. Associated Press video journalist Jerry Harmer contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-beijing-hounds-chinese-church-seeking-safety-overseas/ | 2022-09-07T16:57:16Z |
The think-tank found that most people were skeptical about whether Environmental, Social, Governance ("ESG") proponents were motivated by a sincere desire to do the right thing or just wanted to "look good" to the media
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Corporate Citizenship Project, a think-tank dedicated towards a data-driven approach to corporate governance matters, today released the first in a new video series about Environmental, Social, Governance "ESG". In the video, Los Angeles residents are asked about their views on ESG.
"The central question we wanted to understand was whether ordinary people felt ESG advocates---including proxy advisors like ISS, asset managers like Blackrock, or ratings firms like S&P---were sincere when they commit themselves to making the world a better place," said Ghada Salahuddin, President of The Corporate Citizenship Project.
"We found that almost everyone we spoke to felt strongly that ESG advocates and the companies who claim to be the most supportive of ESG policies are often the ones who care the least about underserved communities," she added.
The video is the first in a series of videos in development by The Corporate Citizenship Project to illustrate the disconnect between corporate ESG advocates and the people who in theory are beneficiaries of ESG policies.
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(NEXSTAR) – The cost of gasoline has reached a new, unwelcome milestone.
For the first time ever, the national average price of gas has topped $5 per gallon, effectively “crushing” the previous record, according to the data analysts at GasBuddy, a tech firm and fuel-pricing resource.
“It’s been one kink after another this year, and worst of all, demand doesn’t seem to be responding to the surge in gas prices, meaning there is a high probability that prices could go even higher in the weeks ahead,” said Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy in a press release issued Thursday morning.
As of Thursday, however, AAA had recorded a lower national average price for gasoline — albeit only a few cents cheaper at $4.97 per gallon.
Still, analysts at AAA suggest it’s only a matter of time until their national average exceeds $5 as well.
“People are still fueling up, despite these high prices,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said earlier this month.
Gas prices have been on the rise for over a year, but recent developments — increased demand going into the summer, and Russia’s war on Ukraine — have pushed up the price of oil in the last few months. In March of 2022, the national average price of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly 15 years, and prices have only continued to climb.
Some analysts say rising oil prices — as well as uncertainty over the situation in Russia — could possibly push the country toward a $6 national average, too.
“When we think about $200 a barrel, you are looking at $6 plus a gallon at the pump,” said Michael Tran, an RBC Capital analyst, in an interview with Yahoo Finance Live in March.
Tran said it’s not “unfathomable” that oil could reach $200 per barrel. But he added that such a situation could, in theory, trigger a recession and cause prices to crash — a scenario that RCB does not believe to be likely, but at least possible.
Meanwhile, the average gas price has already surged past $6 per gallon in California, with more than a dozen states following not far behind with prices exceeding $5.
“At some point, drivers may change their daily driving habits or lifestyle due to these high prices,” said AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross, “but we are not there yet.” | https://cw33.com/news/national-average-gas-price-has-hit-a-new-record-fuel-analysts-say/ | 2022-06-09T17:17:38Z |
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched today, Compigram is a new and innovative digital music industry concept made for artists, labels, and music curators. The company releases compilation albums in every genre, sub-genre, mood, feel, and brand to all major digital music retailers worldwide.
Free-to-join, Compigram makes it easy for (indie) artists to be featured alongside other artists on great compilations, helping them get noticed in new markets, grow their fanbase, and get royalties for their music.
How it works:
Artists and labels upload their music onto the Compigram platform. Music curators compile this music into great, new branded compilation albums, which they release via Compigram to all major digital retailers worldwide. Both parties can join for free and get paid for every album they sell.
Why it is needed:
Many artists and labels want their music to be featured on Spotify, Google Play, and Deezer playlists. Unfortunately, this is very challenging to achieve without the right connections. Uploading their music into the Compigram system can result in placements on many different compilation albums, which in turn get distributed on streaming platforms including Spotify, Google Play, and Deezer, as well as sold on digital stores like iTunes, eMusic, and more.
For the consumer, Spotify, Google Play, and Deezer playlists can only be streamed — not bought. As Compigram releases are compilation albums, consumers are able to purchase these 'playlists.'
Additionally, music curators who have compiled these albums get paid for every stream and album sold. Current playlist creators do not earn any money for their streaming playlists.
This new and innovative setup will generate more compilation albums which will in turn offer more choices to the consumer and additional revenue for artists, labels, and music professionals.
Major artists already featured on Compigram releases include Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Kat DeLuna, Timbaland and other major artists.
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Avery Solomon and Emeyle Ender talked to us about ‘Forever Summer: Hamptons’ and their love of The Hamptons. They also spoke about what it’s like to be in a relationship on a reality show.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on July 22, 2022 | https://cw33.com/news/avery-solomon-and-emeyle-ender-talk-to-us-about-forever-summer-hamptons/ | 2022-07-22T21:19:12Z |
AMSTERDAM, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Woolpert announced today that it is expanding its partnership with Google to provide Google Maps Platform services in Europe. The international architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm has delivered award-winning Google Maps and Google Cloud services to hundreds of businesses across the U.S. for nearly a decade. The news was announced at Home Delivery World Europe in Amsterdam.
Woolpert will supply Google Maps Platform services, with a focus on mobility, to customers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. These capabilities align with those of Woolpert, which has delivered geospatial services for more than 50 years, employs more than 600 geospatial professionals, collects mapping data and imagery around the world, develops and patents geospatial technologies, and owns and operates a fleet of aircraft and sensors.
Woolpert Senior Vice President Jon Downey said Woolpert specializes in Google Maps Platform mobility solutions because they require the ability to navigate complex mapping challenges.
"Google Maps Platform and these key services fit with who we are," Downey said. "Over the last few years, Google has developed solutions like On-demand Rides & Deliveries, Last Mile Fleet Solution and Cloud Fleet Routing to support journey sharing, driver navigation, real-time ETAs, fleet optimization and route planning. These are the kinds of leading technologies that the world has come to expect from Google, and we're excited to share them with additional customers in Europe."
Woolpert has earned two Google Cloud Location-Based Services Partner of the Year Awards and a Google Cloud Partner Award for Customer Success in Google Maps Platform. The firm has achieved 10 expertise distinctions, including Retail and Automotive in the Google Cloud Partner Program.
Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to serve public, private and government clients worldwide. Woolpert is an ENR Top 150 Global Design Firm, has earned six straight Great Place to Work certifications and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has been America's fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015. The firm has over 1,900 employees and 60 offices on four continents. For more, visit woolpert.com.
Media contact: Jill Kelley; 937-531-1258, jill.kelley@woolpert.com
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Luyster Creek Energy Storage projects at Astoria Generating Station Key to Meeting New York's Clean Energy Goals
Applications will also be filed for Gowanus and Narrows stations
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Generation, LLC ("Eastern Generation"), an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC ("ArcLight"), announced that the NYPSC has approved its application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN") - a necessary permit to build energy storage at the Astoria Generating Station as part of the Luyster Creek Energy Storage project. The batteries in Astoria, which are being developed by the Astoria Generating Company, a subsidiary of Eastern Generation, will provide over 135 MW of energy storage once complete. Eastern Generation owns generating stations that account for over 18% of New York City's power generation capacity.
Energy storage projects are needed to improve the flexibility and reliability of the electric system as New York City transitions away from dispatchable fossil-fueled generation to offshore wind and other intermittent renewable resources. The Luyster Creek Energy Storage projects will help maximize the energy that renewables can provide to the system and reduce reliance on capacity provided by existing fossil-fueled generation.
"The Luyster Creek projects can be fully operational as soon as 2025 if market conditions permit and proper economic incentive investments are made by the state," said Mark Sudbey, CEO of Eastern Generation. "Eastern Generation stands ready to help Governor Hochul and New York meet its ambitious target of at least 6,000 MW of energy storage by the year 2030," said Dan Revers, Managing Partner of ArcLight.
Eastern Generation is expected to submit CPCN applications for additional storage projects at its Gowanus and Narrows stations, which will provide a combined 350 MW when fully operational. All three battery projects are located at existing power generating facilities, which are industrially zoned, buffered from residential communities and have established connections to the power grid.
ArcLight is a leading private equity firm focused on energy, infrastructure and energy transition with a successful long-term track record. Founded in 2001, the firm helped pioneer an asset-based approach to investing across the power, renewables, infrastructure and broader energy value chain. Since then, ArcLight has invested approximately $26 billion in 116 transactions, including over $10 billion of equity capital into the electrification segment, which includes power, transmission, renewable infrastructure and energy transition investments. Through its large infrastructure portfolio, ArcLight is focused on providing decarbonizing energy solutions with a strong ESG focus. Based in Boston, the firm's investment team employs a value-added investment approach that benefits from its dedicated in-house technical, operational, and commercial specialists and partners, as well as the firm's approximately 1,800-person asset management affiliate. More information about ArcLight can be found at www.arclight.com.
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Anthony Munoz hired as Hall of Fame relationship officer
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame has hired Anthony Muñoz as its first Chief Football Relationship Officer. The hall said Thursday that the 1998 inductee will engage with current and prospective business partners and sponsors; be involved in philanthropic efforts for the museum; promoting the hall’s mission and initiatives. He will report directly to Hall of Fame President Jim Porter. Porter said Muñoz will help open doors for the hall as it strives to build relationships and expand its reach nationally. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/12/anthony-munoz-hired-as-hall-of-fame-relationship-officer/ | 2022-05-12T21:24:19Z |
"James Hoban: The Charleston Years"
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, "James Hoban: The Charleston Years," which ponders hints and clues of the formative years of the ambitious young Irishman, who designed and built the White House.
In this episode, President of the White House Historical Association Stewart McLaurin and historic preservationist and White House Historical Association Next-Gen Leader Shea McEnerney explore the Southern seaport city of Charleston, South Carolina to uncover the influences and legacy of James Hoban.
Watch the full video of this podcast episode here.
"The study of James Hoban is a really beautiful marriage between architectural history and historic preservation," says McEnerney. "He was bringing with him a stylistic influence of the mechanics of architecture...on the other hand, he knew how to draft. At that time, that really was a nuance of ideas coming together in architectural education."
"This story of James Hoban, what he brought with him in his experience in Ireland, he refined and grew here in Charleston. And then he took with him to the federal city," says McLaurin. "It became his life's work."
The 1600 Sessions is available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher.
To hear the full episode, visit The1600sessions.org.
In this podcast series, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews luminaries, historians, and eyewitnesses to history about America's most famous residence and office—the White House. Each episode includes a prominent guest or guests to discuss varying facets of White House history, including insights from former staff and many other topical issues.
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts. In 1961, the White House Historical Association was established to support her vision to preserve and share the Executive Mansion's legacy for generations to come. Supported entirely by private resources, the Association's mission is to assist in the preservation of the state and public rooms, fund acquisitions for the White House permanent collection, and educate the public on the history of the White House. Since its founding, the White House Historical Association has contributed more than $50 million in fulfillment of its mission. To learn more about the White House Historical Association, please visit www.whitehousehistory.org.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vial's tech-enabled CRO has announced their newest addition, Wendy Pinson, to their oncology leadership team. Wendy will be the company's Director of Oncology. Pinson joins the team with over thirteen years of experience in clinical research. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Precision For Medicine. Pinson is a demonstrated leader in clinical research operations and the healthcare industry.
On her new position, Pinson said, "This is an exciting time in clinical research. With the rise of cutting-edge therapies and next-gen technology, we're on the precipice of changing the entire clinical trial landscape. Though we've come a long way in oncology research, we still have a long road ahead to discover and bring effective treatments to our patients quicker. We must look forward to the future to build a new foundation in clinical research — one that is crafted to be more efficient, imaginative, and collaborative. I'm excited to be a part of Vial's Oncology CRO and ready to take it to the next level for our patients and sponsors."
Pinson will work alongside Vial's scientific advisory board members, Dr. Arati Rao, Dr. Guru Sonpavde, and Dr. Antoni Ribas to refine the CRO to support oncology sponsors' greatest needs.
The Vial Oncology CRO distinguishes itself by leveraging digital technology such as its VialConnect software and proven enrollment playbook to streamline processes. Together, these best-in-class CRO services will accelerate the development of new therapies and devices for oncology sponsors.
"Our mission to cure all human disease took a step forward with Wendy joining to be a leader on our Oncology CRO. Her experience spans tumor types, modalities and working with hundreds of sites to run successful trials. Thrilled to work closely with Wendy and reimagine Oncology trials together." - Simon Burns, Co-Founder, and CEO, Vial.
See the full release here.
About Vial: Vial is a tech-enabled CRO that promises faster and higher-quality execution of trials. The Vial Contract Research Organization (CRO) delivers on the promise of faster trials through its innovative technology platform. The key to Vial's tech-enabled platform is Vial's modern, intuitive Electronic Source and powerful tooling for CRAs. Vial operates across multiple Therapeutic Areas (Dermatology CRO, Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, and Gastroenterology CRO). Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company with over 125 employees and has run over 750 trials.
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Busted: 14 indicted after trafficking nearly 45,000 stolen catalytic converters, police say
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - Police in Oregon are cracking down on catalytic converter thefts.
The Beaverton Police Department reports it has seized over 3,000 catalytic converters, hundreds of thousands of dollars, a high-end car and jewelry during its latest investigation into the trafficking of stolen catalytic converters.
According to KPTV, the department’s investigation started in late 2021 with police identifying 32-year-old Brennan Patrick Doyle, of Lake Oswego, as the leader of the criminal organization.
Police said they believe Doyle trafficked over 44,000 stolen converters since January 2021, which amounts to about $22 million.
According to Beaverton police, their investigation began when officers learned about 32-year-old Tanner Lee Hellbusch running an illegal fencing operation for stolen catalytic converters.
In March, Hellbusch was stopped by police while driving a car with over a hundred stolen catalytic converters worth about $80,000. Police said they arrested 12 other associates during their investigation.
Detectives said the organization capitalized on the increased prices of the precious metals found in catalytic converters, such as rhodium, platinum and palladium.
The department said it found eight locations connected with the crime ring that spanned over six counties and reached into other states.
On July 29, a Washington County grand jury indicted Doyle, Hellbusch and 12 other people on charges of racketeering, aggravated theft and money laundering.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Stripes Services, LLC (Phinest Cannabis) (the "Company"), announces the opening of a new 40,000 ft² cannabis tissue culture and indoor nursery facility ("New Facility") in Sacramento, CA to meet growing demand for pathogen-free cannabis nursery stock for the California cannabis industry. The New Facility was built by GCI - Green Capital Investments, LLC (the "Developer").
The New Facility enables a 30x increase in production capacity from Phinest's original facility and incorporates state-of-the-art design and construction. The New Facility is capable of producing upwards of 15 million fully rooted cannabis plants yearly. Fred Barnum (Managing Member of the Developer) states, "The New Facility represents the future of tissue culture nursery operations. It is purpose-built, creating an environment that supports high phytosanitary standards to deliver the healthiest and most vigorous plants to licensed California cultivators and retailers."
The New Facility includes space for tissue culture micropropagation production, rooting and hardening of plantlets, and research and development. Matthew Wich (COO for the Company) says, "Every aspect of the New Facility upholds the quality that has built Phinest's reputation as a leading cannabis nursery operator. For our breeding and genetics partners, the New Facility provides a platform that delivers the best expressions of their work to the largest customer base."
Founded by cannabis cultivators who recognized the power of applying science to their craft, Phinest Cannabis is where tradition meets innovation. Phinest is a pioneer in cannabis tissue culture micropropagation technology and cannabis genetics, delivering millions of pathogen-free, true-to-type cannabis plants to California cannabis cultivators and retailers since 2018.
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Wednesday’s Child - Hayden
Published: May. 11, 2022 at 10:28 PM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Each week, we feature kids in foster care who need to be adopted. We call them our Wednesday’s Children.
Tonight we meet a young artist who pays attention to detail- and needs attention from a forever family. Lori Hutchinson spent the day at Mize Art Studio with 16-year-old Hayden, who discussed his interests and what kind of family he would like to live with.
If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 877-457-5430 or go to adoptkskids.org. They also feature kids on the Adopt Kansas Kids Facebook page.
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LOUISVILLE, Ohio (WJW) — “I am at a loss to explain this one,” said a Stark County, Ohio, police chief.
The comment came after a fire hydrant that had been knocked over was stolen from a busy neighborhood.
And the crime was caught on a doorbell camera.
Police have now released that video hoping someone can help them identify the two suspects. The video shows two women loading the fire hydrant into the trunk of a gold Chevy.
According to a police report, the incident happened at about 1 p.m. on Aug. 6.
“Why one would think they could do it in the middle of the afternoon?” questioned Chief Andrew Turowski, who noted that the neighborhood is busy at that time of day.
The car had a dog, which appears to be a German shepard, in the back seat. The video also shows a dog in the yard of the home where the camera was located appearing to bark at the suspects.
Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to contact Detective Jill Pilla at 330-875-2871 or email at Jpilla@louisvilleohio.org. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/fire-hydrant-theft-caught-on-video/ | 2022-08-25T19:47:22Z |
VIU by HUB, a Reimagined Digital Brokerage Platform that Delivers Transactional Personal Insurance Choice, Convenience, Neutrality and Deep Expertise
CHICAGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced the launch of VIU by HUB, a new digital platform for transactional personal insurance needs, such as home and auto. VIU by HUB aims to close the insurance protection gap by making it easier for consumers to purchase needed coverage with the benefits of choice, efficiency, price transparency and trusted brokerage advice. The launch of VIU by HUB is a major step toward simplifying the insurance understanding and buying process as well as elevating the digital consumer experience.
Today's announcement follows quickly on the heels of HUB's acquisition of Insureon, a digital platform focused on the commercial space. With VIU by HUB, the organization is expanding its digital portfolio to align to the growing consumer insurance market. VIU by HUB will focus on providing personal insurance for customers who want a digital-first experience with human interaction and advice.
"As the largest personal lines broker with deep carrier relationships and expertise, HUB has always been focused on the transactional personal insurance customer. Now, HUB is making incredible moves in digital capabilities to dramatically change the consumer experience," said Marc Cohen, President and CEO of HUB. "VIU by HUB improves the insurance buying experience by offering a comprehensive selection of insurance options powered by unbiased expertise."
VIU by HUB's advisory capabilities provide a customized and personalized approach, allowing consumers to always have full clarity and control over coverage. Specifically, VIU by HUB will:
- Allow customers to engage with HUB how and when they want in an omni-channel experience, giving them peace of mind with the right protection at the best value
- Provide fast, seamless quoting that minimizes the need for manual research
- Provide transparent options and relevant coverage details to help ensure consumers are adequately protected
- Aggregate a consumer's policies in one place, regardless of carrier or source, providing a clear, single view of protection
- Educate consumers on shifting or emerging risks
"We recognize that insurance is complicated and is constantly advancing. Each age and stage of life comes with different needs," said Bryan Davis, Executive Vice President, Head of Personal Lines Strategy & Business Development at HUB. "VIU by HUB was developed to help make sure our customers are properly insured – that no one is devastated by an insurable event. It improves the insurance buying experience for customers by offering choice, convenience, neutrality and credibility; by leveraging modern digital capabilities built upon the strength of a large, knowledgeable and experienced insurance broker."
Driving Future Exponential Growth
VIU by HUB will deliver insurance solutions through its retail direct-to-consumer channel. Additionally, its new Strategic Partnership program enables HUB to partner with companies in industries, such as auto dealerships, mortgage brokers, real estate agents and bankers, to offer a value-added insurance solution through HUB's branded or white labeled VIU by HUB platform.
VIU by HUB is available in the market as of today.
About Hub International
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 14,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, Hub's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.hubinternational.com.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — After testing, state health officials said at least 12 monkeypox cases were found in Texas so far. Some of those patients haven’t traveled outside of the state recently.
The Texas Department of State Health Services said Thursday while the first cases were patients who traveled internationally, at least three patients reported they didn’t travel in the three weeks before getting sick. That means they were likely exposed to the virus in the state.
On Tuesday, Austin Public Health said it was monitoring several potential cases in the community. On Thursday, the first monkeypox case was confirmed in Travis County after the presumed case was reported in the area last week.
DSHS said monkeypox symptoms begin with a fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion. A rash that looks like pimples or blisters may appear soon after the initial symptoms.
Monkeypox can spread from person to person through direct contact with the rash, scabs or bodily fluids like saliva.
DSHS said many of the monkeypox cases in the current outbreak have been among men who have sex with men, but anyone who has direct skin contact with or kisses someone who is infectious could contract the virus.
Doctors should report all potential cases to their local health department, which may help close contacts of the patient get the monkeypox vaccine. The vaccine can prevent people from getting sick with the disease if it’s given within four days of exposure, DSHS said. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a plan to provide vaccines across the nation to those who need them. | https://cw33.com/news/monkeypox-in-texas-state-health-officials-say-12-cases-found/ | 2022-07-01T15:07:56Z |
Annual program recognizes the best corporate, agency, non-profit public relations and
marketing teams in the multicultural space
MIAMI, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) announced today the finalists for the 2022 HPRA ¡BRAVO! Awards, the industry's highest accolade in multicultural communications, recognizing the best public relations teams and campaigns in the United States. Winners will be announced during the fundraising gala emceed by Despierta América Correspondent Astrid Rivera and Fox News Channel National Correspondent Bryan Llenas on Thursday, September 29, at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin, Texas.
"With an increasing demand for Hispanic multicultural communications among brands and organizations, we are excited to see the caliber of work and level of creativity produced in the industry," said HPRA National President Sonia V. Diaz. "We look forward to celebrating the campaigns and the teams behind this amazing work."
The short list of agencies and brands for the 2022 HPRA ¡BRAVO! Awards will compete
across 17 categories. They include:
- BODEN Agency for McDonald's HACER® National Scholarship
- BODEN Agency for PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos
- Chemistry Cultura for NFL "Por La Cultura"
- CCOMM Group, Inc. for Clean & Clear® Aloe Vera Collection
- d expósito & Partners for Nielsen Diverse Intelligence Series
- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises for Planifica Tu Vacuna
- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises for Celebrando el Mes del Orgullo
- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises for Come with Us/Juntos Imparables
- Plus Three for Latino Inaugural 2021
- Plus Three for Hispanic Veterans Leadership Alliance Advocates
- Sensis Agency for UnidosUS "Esperanza Hope for All"
- Talento Unlimited for Miami Downtown Development Authority
- The MRKT for Disney's Encanto
- ThirtySixFive for Houston Ballet Foundation
In addition to recognizing the industry's best multicultural campaigns, HPRA recognizes exceptional leaders who have made significant contributions to the advancement of Hispanic Americans in public relations and journalism. This year, the HPRA ¡BRAVO! Awards will honor Emmy-winning journalist and author Maria Elena Salinas; Charter Communications Vice President of Multicultural Marketing Marisol Martinez; University of Florida Professional in Residence Patrick Ford, and Edelman Global Chief DEI Officer Trisch Smith.
Aflac returns for the second year as the presenting sponsor of HPRA's signature scholarship fundraising gala. Additional sponsors of this year's gala include gold sponsor Moët Hennessy USA, bronze sponsors Edelman and Plus Three, and supporting sponsors APC Collective, Latino Media Network, New Balance, Rojas Communications, Weber Shandwick and Zaid Communications, among others.
For more information about HPRA and the ¡BRAVO! Awards program, visit:
https://bravo.hprausa.org/.
To purchase tickets, visit https://bravo.hprausa.org/register/
To sponsor and support HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards, see sponsorship opportunities here
or please contact the HPRA National Office at info@hprausa.org.
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—CED Report Details Economic Impact of Increasing Access to Child Care—
NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Increasing women's labor force participation rate by even one percent would dramatically increase economic opportunities for women—and yield additional growth and prosperity for the United States more broadly. For women alone, a one percent increase would translate into an additional $72.8 billion in income, according to a new report produced by the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED). But as the report points out, the ability to access paid child care is one of the main barriers to participating in the labor force—and for those important economic benefits to be realized.
The Economic Role of Paid Child Care in the U.S., Part 3: Economic Growth Modeling is the latest installment in a four-part report series examining the issue. The first two reports analyzed extensive data sets on working mothers' use of paid child care, as well as the labor force participation of men, women, and especially women with children aged 14 and younger. The new report drills into decades of the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey estimates and determines factors affecting labor force participation.
"The labor force participation rate for women and men has been declining over time—a trend that the pandemic has only exacerbated," said Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of CED. "For women, access to child care is a major factor in deciding whether to participate in the workforce. As our new groundbreaking study demonstrates, increasing the labor force participation rate of mothers would unlock numerous economic benefits for women, their families, and for the country generally."
Key insights from the new report include:
A one percent increase in the labor force participation of women ages 18-54 would produce multiple economic benefits.
- The women who would need to enter the labor force: 569,100 more women would enter the labor force, including 210,700 mothers of children 14 and younger, and 44,900 mothers with children under age five.
- The impact on paid child care: More than 126,000 children would enter paid child care, including 121,800 children 14 and younger and 47,900 children under age five.
- The impact on personal income: Total real personal income would increase $72.8 billion, including $26.9 billion for mothers with children 14 and younger, and $5.7 billion for those with children under age five.
Short-term changes in the prevalence of paid child care correspond with three key factors.
- Labor force participation: Increases in mothers working are associated with increases in the number of children in paid care (particularly for mothers with children under age five).
- Actual hiring of mothers: Mothers are more likely to use paid care when they have a job rather than when they are searching for work.
- Increased income: The use of paid care increases as income rises.
Long-term changes in the prevalence of paid child care correspond with three key factors.
- Maternal labor force participation: The share of children in paid care (for both age groups– mothers with children 14 and younger as well as mothers with children under age 5) has a significant long-run relationship with economic variables in the time period tested.
- Real income: Real personal income per capita has a stable relationship with paid care usage.
- Overall male and female labor force participation: Overall male and female labor force attachment rates are also interrelated with the share of children in paid care. This is additional evidence of a broader and more general relationship between labor force participation and paid child care use over the long run.
Key factors that drive paid child care use in the U.S.
- Labor force participation: Use of paid care highly relates to maternal workforce participation.
- Household income: As household incomes rise, so does the likelihood of using paid child care.
- Educational attainment: The likelihood of using paid care also increases as the level of education increases.
Three factors affect the shape of state economic growth.
- Educational Attainment: Achieving higher levels of education leads to higher average incomes at the state level (which in turn increases the likelihood of the use of paid care).
- Capital: Capital investment influences regional economic growth.
- Traded Activity: Goods and services that are exported for sale outside a local market boost income within a region.
The report, The Economic Role of Paid Child Care in the U.S., Part 3: Economic Growth Modeling, can be accessed here. It is the third in a four-part series, produced with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, on the use of paid child care. The series and more information can be found here.
About CED
The Committee for Economic Development (CED) is the public policy center of The Conference Board. The nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. CED Trustees are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies who bring their unique experience to address today's pressing policy issues. Collectively they represent 30+ industries, over a trillion dollars in revenue, and over 4 million employees. www.ced.org
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org
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DALLAS, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) ("HFRO" or the "Fund") today announced its regular monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0770 per share. The distribution will be payable on April 29, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business April 22, 2022.
The Fund is a closed-end fund managed by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. (the "Manager"). The Fund will pursue its investment objective by investing primarily in the following categories of securities and instruments: (i) floating-rate loans and other securities deemed to be floating-rate investments; (ii) investments in securities or other instruments directly or indirectly secured by real estate (including real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), preferred equity, securities convertible into equity securities and mezzanine debt); and (iii) other instruments, including but not limited to secured and unsecured fixed-rate loans and corporate bonds, distressed securities, mezzanine securities, structured products (including but not limited to mortgage-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations and asset-backed securities), convertible and preferred securities, equities (public and private), and futures and options. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide a high level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital in a registered fund format. The Fund declares and pays distributions of investment income monthly.
About the Highland Income Fund
The Highland Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) is a closed-end fund managed by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. For more information visit www.highlandfunds.com/income-fund/
About Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P.
Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. is an SEC-registered investment adviser. It is the adviser to a suite of registered funds, including open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds, and an exchange-traded fund. For more information visit www.highlandfunds.com.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Highland Income Fund carefully before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund's prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 1-800-357-9167 or visiting www.highlandfunds.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.
Effective shortly after close of business on November 3, 2017, Highland Floating Rate Fund converted from an open-end fund to a closed-end fund, and began trading on the NYSE under the symbol HFRO on November 6, 2017. The performance data presented above for periods prior to November 3, 2017 reflects that of Class Z shares of the Fund when it was an open-end fund, HFRZX. The closed-end Fund pursues the same investment objective and strategy as it did before its conversion. The expense ratio is that of Class Z shares of the Fund prior to its conversion.
The distribution may include a return of capital. Please refer to the 19(a)-1 Source of Distribution Notice on the Highland Funds website for Section 19 notices that provide estimated amounts and sources of the fund's distributions, which should not be relied upon for tax reporting purposes.
No assurance can be given that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives.
Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the Fund's shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the Fund. Therefore, the Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Closed-End Fund Risk. The Fund is a closed-end investment company designed primarily for long-term investors and not as a trading vehicle. No assurance can be given that a shareholder will be able to sell his or her shares on the NYSE when he or she chooses to do so, and no assurance can be given as to the price at which any such sale may be affected.
Credit Risk. The Fund may invest all or substantially all of its assets in Senior Loans or other securities that are rated below investment grade and unrated Senior Loans deemed by Highland to be of comparable quality. Securities rated below investment grade are commonly referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk securities." They are regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuing company's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. Non-payment of scheduled interest and/or principal would result in a reduction of income to the Fund, a reduction in the value of the Senior Loan experiencing non-payment and a potential decrease in the NAV of the Fund. Investments in high yield Senior Loans and other securities may result in greater NAV fluctuation than if the Fund did not make such investments.
Senior Loans Risk. The London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") is the average offered rate for various maturities of short-term loans between major international banks who are members of the British Bankers Association. LIBOR is the most common benchmark interest rate index used to make adjustments to variable-rate loans. It is used throughout global banking and financial industries to determine interest rates for a variety of financial instruments (such as debt instruments and derivatives) and borrowing arrangements. Due to manipulation allegations in 2012 and reduced activity in the financial markets that it measures, in July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA"), the United Kingdom financial regulatory body, announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. Although the period from the FCA announcement until the end of 2021 is generally expected to be enough time for market participants to transition to the use of a different benchmark for new securities and transactions, there remains uncertainty regarding the future utilization of LIBOR and the specific replacement rate or rates. As such, the potential effect of a transition away from LIBOR on the Trust or the financial instruments utilized by the Trust cannot yet be determined. The transition process may involve, among other things, increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that currently rely on LIBOR. The transition may also result in a change in (i) the value of certain instruments held by the Trust, (ii) the cost of temporary borrowing for the Trust, or (iii) the effectiveness of related Trust transactions such as hedges, as applicable. When LIBOR is discontinued, the LIBOR replacement rate may be lower than market expectations, which could have an adverse impact on the value of preferred and debt-securities with floating or fixed-to-floating rate coupons. Any such effects of the transition away from LIBOR, as well as other unforeseen effects, could result in losses to the Trust. Since the usefulness of LIBOR as a benchmark could deteriorate during the transition period, these effects could occur prior to the end of 2021.
Real Estate Industry Risk: Issuers principally engaged in real estate industry, including real estate investment trusts, may be subject to risks similar to the risks associated with the direct ownership of real estate, including: (i) changes in general economic and market conditions; (ii) changes in the value of real estate properties; (iii) risks related to local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition; (iv) increases in property taxes and operating expenses; (v) changes in zoning laws; (vi) casualty and condemnation losses; (vii) variations in rental income, neighborhood values or the appeal of property to tenants; (viii) the availability of financing and (ix) changes in interest rates and leverage.
Illiquidity of Investments Risk. The investments made by the Fund may be illiquid, and consequently the Fund may not be able to sell such investments at prices that reflect the Investment Adviser's assessment of their value or the amount originally paid for such investments by the Fund.
Ongoing Monitoring Risk. On behalf of the several Lenders, the Agent generally will be required to administer and manage the Senior Loans and, with respect to collateralized Senior Loans, to service or monitor the collateral. Financial difficulties of Agents can pose a risk to the Fund.
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