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Luxury NFT firm teams up with a world-leading photographer.
SINGAPORE, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned photographer Nicolas Gerardin has partnered with pioneering platform 1of1 and ARTM Technologies to produce luxury NFTs based on his photography.
The NFTs will include rare and famous images by the French photographer who works with the world's top celebrities, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Jonas Brothers, Priyanka Chopra, Donatella Versace, James Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Kendall Jenner, Lewis Hamilton, Karim Benzema, Paulo Dybala, Sofia Carson, and many more.
Gerardin's photographs have appeared on the front covers of leading international magazines and were recently hailed by Georgina Rodríguez in the Netflix special 'I am Georgina.' as "the best photographer in Europe."
1of1 is the first official luxury NFT platform for pioneering tech firm ARTM Technologies. It has already established numerous global partnerships with international luxury brands. ARTM is an ERC-20 token used to unlock NFTs, video streaming, metaverse, and gaming add-ons.
Co-Founder Craig Allard shared,
"We are very excited to be linking up with such an internationally-acclaimed photographer. His client list speaks for itself, and we can't wait to see what can be achieved in partnership with our 1of1 luxury NFTs. These will be based on his photographs, including some of his rare work and his more famous pieces. Some will involve experiences and special access to events and celebrities. Our pioneering technology is already changing the world of NFTs, leveraging blockchain technology with new use cases. This latest partnership will add another element to our work, and we look forward to announcing more details in due course."
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Conservative group spends big in state-level effort to change Constitution
DENVER (AP) — The fliers piled up in mailboxes in central South Dakota like snow during a high-plains blizzard: “Transgender Sex Education in Schools?” one asked. “Vote Against Sex Ed Radical Mary Duvall for State Senate.”
The mailers were part of a $58,000 campaign against the five-term Republican lawmaker, an enormous sum of money in a place where the cost of running for a statehouse seat is typically in the low five figures. Despite the subject of the attack ads, Duvall was targeted not for her stance on sex education but for her opposition to a longshot bid by some conservatives to force a convention to amend the U.S. Constitution.
“I knew they were angry at me, but I had no idea this was going to be coming during my primary campaign,” said Duvall, who ended up losing her race by 176 votes.
Duvall opposed legislation that would have added South Dakota to 19 other states calling for a gathering known as a convention of states, following a plan mapped out by a conservative group that wants to change parts of the United States’ foundational document. When that number hits two-thirds of the states — or 34 — under the procedure laid out in the Constitution, a convention would meet with the power to amend the 235-year-old document.
The campaign against Duvall was part of a more than $600,000 push in at least five states earlier this year by the group, Convention of States Action, and its affiliates in Republican primaries to elect sympathetic lawmakers who could add more states to its column. Much of the money comes from groups that do not have to disclose their donors, masking the identity of who is funding the push to change the Constitution.
Mark Meckler, the group’s president and former head of Tea Party Patriots, issued a brief statement saying the group was committed to being active in the midterms “in a big way.”
For years, Convention of States Action has been a staple of the conservative political scene. But its engagement in primary campaigns marks an escalation at a time when parts of the conservative movement are testing the limits of the nation’s political rulebook, pushing aggressive tactics from gerrymandering to voting restrictions.
The track record of the convention group’s spending is spotty. In South Dakota, where the group and its affiliates spent more than $200,000 targeting four state Senate seats, Duvall was the only one of its targets to lose. And the challenger who beat her, Jim Mehlhaff, said in an interview that he thinks the group’s intervention hurt him.
“I didn’t appreciate the negative tone of their mailers. It probably cost me some votes,” said Mehlhaff, a former member of Pierre’s city commission who had his own base of support in the district before the intervention of Convention of States. “This is South Dakota. People don’t like negative campaigns.”
Mehlhaff was baffled at the notion that a possible constitutional convention factored so heavily in his race: “Convention of states is not my issue at all,” he said.
Supporters of a convention argue it’s the best way to amend the Constitution — especially to take power from Congress, which has to approve by a two-thirds vote any proposed amendments that don’t come from a convention. Still, no amendments have been implemented through a convention since the Constitution was ratified in 1788.
Backers argue that any amendments that emerge from the convention would have to be approved by even more states than required to call it — three-quarters, or 38 of them — ensuring that the only changes would be measures with broad support. The GOP would have the upper hand in that venue, though, as it controls the legislatures in 30 states.
One liberal group is pushing for a convention to change campaign finance laws that has won backing in four states, while another effort by conservatives seeks one to impose a balanced budget amendment. The Convention of States group is more vague on its goals, stating that it seeks a gathering that could pass amendments only to “limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints, and place term limits on federal officials.”
That alarms many Democrats, who see the push as a partisan effort to write conservative goals into the Constitution. But several conservatives have also balked, fearing that a convention could open the document to changes they wouldn’t favor, such as on gun control or campaign spending.
“Lots of things can happen that we can’t predict” if there’s a constitutional convention, said Walter Olson, a senior fellow at the conservative Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. “A lot of Republicans are temperamentally conservative and don’t like taking large leaps into the unknown, and they are going to be seen as dragging their heels.”
The convention group has won some successes lately. Earlier this year, it persuaded South Carolina’s GOP-controlled Legislature to approve a motion for a convention, making it the 19th state, all Republican-run, to sign on. But it has been stymied in some solidly conservative states such as South Dakota, whose state Senate has repeatedly voted down resolutions for a convention.
Duvall said that’s because Republican voters there don’t want a constitutional rewrite.
“The majority of my constituents I’ve talked to say ‘No, this is a bad idea and dangerous,’” Duvall said.
Robert Natelson, a retired law professor who formerly served as an advisor to Convention of States Action, said that’s a result of fear-mongering. He has researched historical conventions of states and said they have clear procedures and limitations. They have occurred throughout the country’s history with varied records of accomplishment, on subjects ranging from the war of 1812 to how certain Western states would share water from the Colorado River.
“This was a process designed for the people to use,” Natelson said. “If you think everything’s going well, if you’re part of the 15% of the population that has a favorable view of Congress, then you don’t want a convention.”
The movement is using money to combat skepticism. Convention of States Action and its affiliated foundation reported raising more than $10 million in 2020, according to IRS documents. As nonprofits, the organizations do not need to disclose most of their donors.
The Convention of States’ recent spending came through multiple newly created political groups that steered campaign money around the country, largely shielding donors from disclosure.
“They have gone out of their way to set up a web of dark money groups to obscure where the money is coming from and evade reporting requirements,” said Arn Pearson, executive director of the Center for Media and Democracy, which filed complaints with authorities in Arizona and Montana against the network’s campaign apparatus.
In Montana, the network spent $126,000 on radio ads and mailers to support two state legislators and a candidate for a state House seat after failing multiple times to get a resolution through the Legislature. The state Commissioner of Political Practices found the group failed to register as a political organization and report its campaign spending.
According to a disclosure report it filed in Michigan, the group also spent more than $40,000 supporting statehouse candidates there. It spent $10,000 on statehouse races in North Carolina. A group it formed in Idaho reported spending more than $100,000 before the state’s May 17 primary, including more than $75,000 against state Rep. Judy Boyle, a conservative who co-wrote a newspaper column with a liberal lawmaker about why a convention of states was a bad idea.
A seven-term lawmaker, Boyle said she’d been warned the group would target her and said their radio ads falsely claimed the local right-to-life group endorsed her opponent.
“I knew then that the group believes the ends justify the means and they would go to any length to smear me, which they did,” Boyle said via text message.
She eventually won her election — by six votes.
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WURI Accolades Minerva's Innovative Learning Methodologies & Industrial Applications
SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minerva University, an independent, non-profit, U.S. accredited institution of higher education with a transformational approach to experiential learning in immersive global settings, is ranked the #1 Most Innovative University in the World by World's Universities with Real Impact (WURI) in its 2022 report. Minerva first joined the WURI rankings in 2020 and has continuously earned top rankings for its groundbreaking, high-quality education, moving from #5 in 2020 to now, #1 in 2022.
In addition to receiving the overall most innovative ranking—the utmost ranking allotted in WURI's 2022 report—Minerva also ranked #1 in the "Industrial Application" category which acknowledges the University's active learning pedagogy and technically innovative learning platform.
"We're honored to receive this recognition, as it touts everything Minerva stands for, and has strived for, during its years of continuous innovation," said Mike Magee, President of Minerva University. "This accomplishment speaks volumes for Minerva's now proven scalability, amid a global pandemic. As the world is changing, Minerva is a step ahead of the curve, building the most global, immersive, ethical and purposeful university in the world, during the most complex and challenging years we have seen. Our most important years of innovation and growth remain ahead of us, as we further implement our mission to nurture critical wisdom for the sake of the world— an ongoing endeavor we owe to our world's future leaders."
A not-for-profit program, WURI is the first global innovative university ranking created to stimulate and evaluate universities' flexible and innovative efforts to foster a workforce that meets the demand of industry and society. WURI is organized by the Institute for Policy and Strategy on National Competitiveness (IPSNC) and is supported by four other organizations including the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). While traditional higher education ranking systems focus on the total number of faculty, campus life or majors offered, the WURI ranking evaluates the university's real contributions to society, highlighting creative and innovative approaches of universities' research and educational programs based on the following six categories: Industrial Applications; Value-Creating; Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Integrity; Student Mobility and Openness; Crisis Management; and Progress during the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Minerva University offers a reinvented university experience for the brightest, most motivated students from around the world. Minerva's undergraduate offering combines a pathbreaking cross-contextual interdisciplinary curriculum, the highest academic standards, an accomplished faculty versed in the science of learning, a global, immersive residential experience that traverses seven countries, and a cutting-edge digital learning environment that produces deep and long-lasting learning. Minerva University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The groundbreaking creation of Minerva is detailed in the book Building the Intentional University: Minerva and the Future of Higher Education (MIT Press.)
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| 2022-06-10T18:49:58Z
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PDFNJ and New Jersey Attorney General's Office to Host 4th Webinar of 2022
MILLBURN, N.J., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage the nation, stigma has remained a major barrier to treatment, recovery and reshaping approaches to solving the crisis. Experts will discuss the ways in which stigma affects efforts to address the opioid epidemic and strategies to break down its impact in the next chapter of the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series, presented by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator of Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES), which is responsible for overseeing addiction-fighting efforts across the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. The event is being held in collaboration with the Opioid Education Foundation of America.
The webinar, "Combating the Stigma of Opioid Addiction," will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 28, in collaboration with Fairleigh Dickinson University. The presentation will feature Dr. Emily Einstein of the National Institute on Drug Abuse; Dr. Edouard Coupet of Yale School of Medicine; and Celina Levy, Executive Director of the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA).
"The stigma of addiction is a harmful barrier to helping individuals with substance use disorder and in tackling the opioid epidemic on a broader level," PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. "Our hope is that this webinar will provide the audience with a better understanding of not only the science behind addiction but also the ways in which attitudes and language choice can make a difference in addressing this crisis."
This webinar will be the fourth in the 2022 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.
The series is a branch of Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, which has been held in New Jersey on October 6 each year since 2016. The statewide single-day initiative is organized by PDFNJ and The Community Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Morris, in cooperation with the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and GCADA. The goal of the day is to mobilize the prevention and treatment communities, community leaders and concerned citizens to raise awareness of the potential for dependency on prescribed pain medicine, as well as their link to heroin and fentanyl use in the state.
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SOCIAL CIRCLE – For hunters and outdoors lovers looking for a healthy, sustainable source of protein and a good woodland hike, squirrel hunting season, which opens in Georgia Monday, can meet both of those goals.
“Squirrel hunting season is a great introduction to hunting,” Alan Isler, chief of the WRD Game Management Section, said in a news release. “Due to their abundance, squirrels are easy to find, yet still provide hunters with a little challenge. You can pursue them while sitting, walking and maybe even pushing the pace a little as you take the chance to scout some land ahead of other hunting seasons.”
Squirrel season continues through Feb. 28, and hunters can pursue both gray and fox squirrels. The maximum daily bag limit is 12 per hunter. Hunters should note that some of the state Wildlife Management Areas have a limit on the harvest of fox squirrels. For more information on how to get started, visit GeorgiaWildlife.com/LearnToHuntFish.
Georgia’s WMAs offer access to nearly 1 million acres of hunting opportunity, and squirrel hunting is allowed on WMAs at specified times during the statewide squirrel season (GeorgiaWildlife.com/allwmas). Hunters are advised to check the current hunting regulations for specific WMA dates and information (eregulations.com/georgia/hunting/).
Both gray and fox squirrels can be found throughout Georgia. The gray squirrel, abundant in both rural and urban areas, is most common. Though mostly associated with hardwood forests, grays also can be found in mixed pine/hardwood forests. Predominantly gray, with white under parts, gray squirrels appear more slender-bodied than fox squirrels, weighing anywhere from 12 ounces to 1.5 pounds.
Fox squirrels have several color phases, varying from silver-gray with a predominantly black head, to solid black, to a light buff or brown color tinged with reddish-yellow. Generally larger than grays, fox squirrels range in weight from one pound to nearly three, and are more closely associated with mature pine and mixed pine/hardwood habitats, and especially in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions.
Finding squirrels is typically easy as they occur on nearly every WMA and hunting lease in the state, and that is great news for meat lovers, as the meat is high in iron and B Vitamins, and best of all, those who know say it’s delicious. Culinary inspiration for harvested squirrels can be found at GeorgiaWildlife.blog/2018/08/26/5-squirrel-recipes-youll-ever-taste/.
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Pocatello police to hold Drug Take Back Day Saturday
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - The Pocatello Police Department is holding a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
This event will allow community members to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.
All non-liquid prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and veterinary medications will be accepted.
Vape pens, cartridges, and other e-cigarette devices will also be accepted.
Liquid medications and needles will not be taken.
The collection site will be inside the sally port at the Pocatello Police Department located at 911 N. 7th Avenue, Pocatello.
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On June 30th, Kim Baker's GLAMAZON Beauty cosmetic line will be the first Black-owned brand of any kind to be available for purchase on ShopHQ.
ATLANTA, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary beauty icon Kim Baker is making history with the launch of her GLAMAZON Beauty cosmetic line on ShopHQ - June 30th. Glamazon Beauty is a premier cruelty-free, high-quality beauty line catering to all skin types and features an array of nourishing face, lip and eye products such as hydrating lip gloss, vegan foundation and concealer.
"ShopHQ is excited to announce GLAMAZON Beauty as their newest retail partner in this monumental month celebrating Juneteenth," states a ShopHQ senior executive. "GLAMAZON Beauty will be the first Black-owned beauty brand to launch on Shop HQ on Thursday, June 30th 2022."
Kim states: "I am excited to align with ShopHQ and make history by becoming the very first Black-owned beauty brand to launch on its network." "Together we are creating the change we wish to see in the world."
In addition to being the Founder and CEO of Glamazon Beauty, Kim is also a celebrity makeup artist whose client roster includes Angela Bassett, Toni Braxton, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Tom Cruise. She entered the beauty world as a 13-year-old model, later garnering huge success as a plus size model in the 90's. 30 years later Kim continues to be a trendsetting innovator and a legendary figure in the world of beauty.
"I established the GLAMAZON Beauty brand out of my frustration in not being able to find products that match my skin tone and that felt weightless. I wanted a skin-like finish to look and feel like myself but a little prettier."
Follow ShopHQ's Facebook (@ShopHQOfficial) and Instagram page (@ShopHQ) to catch Kim Baker live on June 29th. A full suite of GLAMAZON Beauty cosmetic products will be immediately available on ShopHQ.com, on June 30th.
GLAMAZON Beauty offers efficacious products that allow all women to feel empowered, confident, and the best version of their authentic self.
Kim Baker is a New York-based commercial makeup artist who works with celebrities and models. During her 20-year modeling career, she was influenced by many leading makeup artists such as Fran Cooper, Sam Fine, Reggie Wells, Quietfire, Kevyn Aucoin and Paul Star.
In 2006, Kim received her big break when she worked with Hollywood A-listers Tom Cruise and actor Ving Rhames for the Mission Impossible movie press junket. Since then, her clientele has included NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, songstress Toni Braxton, singer John Legend, actress Dakota Fanning and radio personality Angela Yee as well as countless TV shows, including America's Next Top Model and Project Runway.
ShopHQ is an ultra-fun, digital retailer offering exciting brands and unique products to customers around the country. Our television network delivers entertainment shopping to millions of homes while our ever-growing mobile, online and social channels invite you to shop, share and smile the day away.
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Gro Intelligence launches the first publicly available interactive tool on key agricultural commodities for 49 African countries
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the United Nations Security Council's session on Conflict and Global Food Security, Gro Intelligence's CEO, Sara Menker, spoke about the growing global food crisis, its disproportionate impact on lower-income countries, and the policy actions that can be taken by governments around the world to mitigate these effects. As part of a broader response to this crisis, Gro Intelligence is launching the Food Security Tracker for Africa, the first-of-its-kind, interactive tool that makes real-time agricultural data on 49 out of 54 African countries publicly available in one location. With The Rockefeller Foundation's support, this information will make it easier for countries around the world to navigate the unprecedented challenges connected to the current global food crisis.
The Food Security Tracker for Africa provides free access to real-time data about the supply and demand of major crops, including corn, soy, wheat, and rice for African countries. By combining data on drought, crop conditions, prices, supply and demand all in one place, users will be able to develop more effective solutions and emergency response plans to the growing shortages of key agricultural commodities across the continent.
Environmental, economic, and political shocks have caused rising food prices and created shortages of major crop staples worldwide. At the same time, companies across the global agricultural supply chain face significant blind spots, donors are unable to accurately direct funds, and governments are left scrambling for alternative sources of supply without the necessary full knowledge of where it is needed most. In response, Gro is collaborating with The Rockefeller Foundation to give the public greater access to critical data, which will help fill the gaps in accurate supply and demand coverage for major crops in Africa.
"The world must act now to respond to the global food emergency and alleviate the human suffering and global instability it is causing," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation. "Gro Intelligence's powerful new tool gives global leaders the data they need to not only respond to the crisis in the short term, but also lay the groundwork for a more stable, sustainable food system over the long term."
Understanding the Impact of the Global Food Crisis
Even before the war in Ukraine, the World Food Programme (WFP) estimated 810 million people did not have enough to eat. According to recent data from the International Monetary Fund, poor country households spend up to 60% of their budgets on food, compared to just 10% for the average household in advanced economies. Unable to weather the shock of rising food prices, lower-income countries are also being asked to pay out more than $300 billion in interest payments and debt repayments while many global organizations focused on food security are facing significant funding shortages – as Ms. Menker and Dr. Shah explained in a recent New York Times op-ed.
"By combining cutting-edge technology and humanitarian relief efforts and leveraging the private sector for public use, our collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation will help strengthen food security initiatives, address inequities, and build a sustainable world for all," said Ms. Menker. "With this new tool, governments, companies, and humanitarian organizations will be better equipped to anticipate food shortages, direct relief, and improve strategic planning in response to the unprecedented level of supply and demand shocks that have caused global food insecurity."
Leveraging the Power of the Gro Platform
"To create a more comprehensive picture, the Gro team, which includes both domain experts and technologists, leveraged our platform and the scaling power of our machine-learning models to quickly and accurately provide needed data," said Will Osnato, Senior Research Analyst at Gro Intelligence. "With support from The Rockefeller Foundation, we will offer agricultural balance sheets that denote supply and demand of corn, soy, wheat, and rice for the next year. In addition, the tool has been tested and reviewed by our analyst team and methodologies are made available to fully encompass the transparency and objectivity of our platform."
In addition to real-time supply and demand data, this tool makes useful metrics for 49 out of 54 African countries publicly available for the first time, including:
- Gro's Production Forecast – Production estimates are calculated using Gro's machine learning-based yield forecasts, which incorporate real-time environmental data and historical production data to predict available supply.
- Gro's Stocks-to-Use Ratio – A country's reserves of a specific crop is an indicator of food security. A stocks-to-use ratio shows the relationship between stocks and usage. Gro's Stocks-to-Use Ratio is calculated as total food calorie stocks at the end of the marketing year – a period of one year designated to production analysis of a specific commodity. This number is then divided by total food calorie demand (domestic consumption + exports) across the four crops in the selected region. It is highly correlated to prices over the season.
- Cropland-Weighted Gro Drought Index (GDI) – The proprietary Gro Drought Index is the world's first high resolution global agricultural drought index. The GDI measures drought severity on a scale from "0" (no drought) to "5" (exceptional drought). The index is global, offering data on the continent, country, state, and district level and updates weekly on the interactive tool and daily on the Gro platform. The values shown on the tool are weighted by cropland area at the district level for each country.
- Crop-Area Weighted Vegetative Health Index (NDVI) – NDVI is a key satellite-based indicator of plant health, used to forecast crop production, supply, and price. Lower NDVI signals lower levels of production.
- Prices – Price series were selected based on Free-on-board (FOB) export prices from the largest import supplier for the selected country. If the country is not a significant importer, then representative global prices were selected.
For more information visit the Food Security Tracker for Africa here or contact Gro Intelligence at support@gro-intelligence.com.
About Gro Intelligence
Gro Intelligence works with companies, financial institutions, humanitarian organizations, and governments to forecast risks to food security that may result in food or hunger crises. Our food security platform serves as a single source of truth and an early warning hub that provides up-to-date information, insights, and analysis across the value chain. The platform predicts future trends and promotes proactive, evidence-based decision-making to improve our partners' food security. See more on our work with the public sector here.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation to enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We work to promote the well-being of humanity and make opportunity universal. Our focus is on scaling renewable energy for all, stimulating economic mobility, and ensuring equitable access to healthy and nutritious food. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @RockefellerFdn.
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Music teacher charged with repeated sexual battery of 15-year-old student, sheriff says
TAMPA, Fla. (Gray News) – A music teacher in Florida has been arrested and charged with sexual battery after he had sexual contact multiple times with a 15-year-old student, officials said.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Jason Troche, 34, admitted to investigators that he knew the victim was underage and admitted to the sex acts with the student.
The student’s father signed the teen up for guitar lessons with Troche in March at the Music Showcase store in Tampa. The student attended guitar lessons once a week with Troche.
The sheriff’s office said the sexual abuse began in June and continued through this month.
Troche also sent inappropriate messages through social media to the victim, the sheriff’s office said.
Sheriff Chad Chronister said his office will continue to seek justice in the case.
“It’s upsetting that a person put into a position of trust and care for one of our children has violated that trust with his disgusting actions,” Chronister said in a statement.
The sheriff believes there may be more victims of Troche and asks them to call 813-247-8200.
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| 2022-09-16T21:44:37Z
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Foundry Group leads oversubscribed round
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Knock, the fast-growing fintech company that makes all homebuyers Power Buyers, announced today the closing of its previously announced $220 million funding round. In addition, the company announced that it has expanded its board, adding Ian Sigalow, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Greycroft, and David Garland, Managing Partner of Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of RealtorsⓇ.
The oversubscribed round was led by Foundry Group with participation from Greycroft and many of Knock's existing investors, including RRE, First American Financial's venture arm Parker89, Company Ventures, Second Century Ventures, and filmmaker and actor M. Night Shyamalan. The round also attracted other new notable investors, including serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan of AlleyCorp. Ryan founded some of the most transformative companies in New York, including MongoDB, Business Insider and GILT Groupe, and previously led DoubleClick as CEO through its $3 billion acquisition by Google. Knock has now raised a total of $900 million of debt and equity since its founding in 2015.
"Knock's technology and financing innovation is revolutionizing the home buying and selling experience by transforming what has historically been a stressful and complicated process into one that is more certain, transparent and convenient," said Knock Co-Founder and CEO Sean Black. "We are grateful for the confidence our newest and existing investors have shown in our business and the opportunity before us. We believe this underscores the fact that our platform is now more important than ever as homebuyers struggle to compete with cash buyers and are increasingly embracing new ways to buy and sell homes. We are excited to add Ian and Dave to our board. Both bring successful track records of helping to scale fintech and other software companies and their guidance will be invaluable."
Knock provides homebuyers and their agents with innovative financing solutions in a transparent and convenient mobile app experience that empowers them to compete with cash buyers to win their dream home. With the Knock Home Swap™, existing homeowners have access to 100% of the money necessary to buy their new home before listing their old house. Knock GO™ enables first-time buyers and others who don't have a home to sell to make an offer that's competitive with cash by providing sellers with the certainty of a guaranteed, on-time closing.
As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Greycroft, Ian Sigalow is responsible for the venture capital firm's operations, investment strategy and vision. He is on the investment committee for all Greycroft funds, which invest in consumer, enterprise software, fintech and digital health companies looking to redefine the internet economy. Prior to founding Greycroft, Ian Sigalow founded StrongData, a pioneer in payment encryption, and spent several years as a venture capitalist with Boston Millennia Partners. He holds a bachelor's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business.
As a Managing Partner of Second Century Ventures, the most active global fund in real estate technology, Garland also guides the award-winning scale-up program REACH. Backed by the National Association of Realtors®, REACH leverages the association's more than 1.5 million members and an unparalleled network of executives within real estate and adjacent industries. Garland has acquired, owned and managed portfolios of single-family residential, commercial and development properties across America. He maintains over two decades of strategic advisory and board services to numerous public and private real estate and financial firms. He holds a bachelor's degree from Notre Dame and an MBA from the Melbourne Business School.
Knock is rewriting the rules of homeownership with mobile technology and innovative home financing solutions that make all homebuyers Power Buyers. Knock's flagship Home Swap™ product empowers consumers with a non-contingent offer on their phone to buy the home they want before selling the home they have, providing certainty knowing you've found your dream home and the convenience of not having to live through repairs or showings. Knock GO™ (Guaranteed Offer) is a cash-like home loan solution for first-time homebuyers looking to compete in today's hot housing market.
Launched in 2015 by founding team members of Trulia.com, Knock currently operates in 75 markets nationwide. Knock has raised $900 million in debt and equity from top-tier investors, including Foundry Group, Greycroft, RRE, Parker89 and The National Association of Realtors®, giving NAR's 1.5 million members the ability to market Knock's homeownership solutions to their clients. For more information visit: knock.com.
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TROY, Mich., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MOTOR Information Systems, a Hearst company, announces two new products to integrate repair order transactions between shop management systems and third-party software and service providers. This new automotive data suite, MOTOR Insights, enables shops to easily connect to the cloud and bridge the gap across a variety of service record formats and standards.
- MOTOR Shop Connect helps third-party software and service providers integrate with shops by providing detailed repair order data from the aftermarket via the cloud. By supporting all major aftermarket shop management systems, software and service providers may integrate their community of shops more effectively and join an existing network of more than 20,000 shops. Insights include detailed service and vehicle activity and history, such as service location, description and dates of service and repair, vehicle part details, manufacturer information and more.
- MOTOR Campaign Connect helps third-party software and service providers and marketing companies drive demand to shops with a cloud-based solution that powers marketing campaigns such as service reminder programs, product and service promotions, customer service index (CSI) surveys and more. Insights include vehicle service details plus full VIN, customer name, address, phone and email.
"These are the first two products to come out of MOTOR Insights. While these capabilities have been available in the franchise dealer market for over a decade, MOTOR will now bring similar capabilities to the aftermarket," said Jeff Nosek, MOTOR's president. "We are thrilled to add these new services to MOTOR's industry-leading automotive data solutions for aftermarket businesses. With the average vehicle lifespan increasing, and subsequent increased demand for aftermarket repair, MOTOR Insights will be a game changer in enhancing customer and partner relationships."
For more information about MOTOR, visit motor.com.
MOTOR Information Systems, a Hearst Company, is one of the world's premier suppliers of automotive data and since 1903, has provided accurate, thorough and timely information. To learn more about MOTOR, visit motor.com.
Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services and media company with operations in 40 countries. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com.
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- Psychedelic Fundamentals is the initial offering in the new MAPS Digital Learning program introducing learners to the most important aspects of psychedelic history, research, uses, and harm reduction
- The series of short, easy-to-follow modules is the perfect starting point for people trying to learn about psychedelics for the first time, but is also useful for psychedelic veterans looking to refine their knowledge
- "This is the drug training we should have all received as teenagers."
SAN JOSE, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading authority on psychedelics, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), announced the launch of Psychedelic Fundamentals, an online psychedelic education program which provides people with accurate, evidence-based information about psychedelics. The educational curriculum, developed in collaboration with Interwoven and delivered over five modules, covers a range of topics including psychedelic history, science, clinical research, therapeutic uses, and harm reduction.
"Psychedelic Fundamentals is a program for everyone - even for people who may never take a psychedelic themselves. Within the next few years, millions of people may be eligible for a prescription of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Having access to a science-based educational curriculum, backed by MAPS' nearly four decades as the world leader in psychedelics, will give people shared language and knowledge to better care for loved ones who may be looking into these treatments."
Shirelle Noble, Director of Digital, MAPS
Psychedelic Fundamentals serves as a perfect launching point for those completely new to psychedelics and seeking the basic knowledge of how psychedelics work, their effects, and their history. This course is valuable to people who are curious about the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes for themselves or a loved one, and for people looking for up to date information about cutting-edge psychedelic research. Experienced psychedelic users will find this guide a useful resource with the latest on psychedelic policy, as well as harm reduction strategies to increase the likelihood of an "ideal" experience.
Since 1986, MAPS has endeavored to counteract the broad public misinformation disseminated over the decades of the War on Drugs. The gain in public interest in psychedelics has left many with a desire to learn more about the transformative potential of these substances, but there are limited resources for people looking for an authoritative curriculum.
"This is the drug training we should have all received as teenagers. It was not just about the different substances, but the benefits they can have, as well as how to integrate those experiences, and also some useful tips for how to be there for those in need while they are having them. So much valuable information in one place, with the awareness to tell users to be cautious and aware of what they are doing."
Proficient Psychedelic Fundamentals learner
The Psychedelic Fundamentals coursework is divided into modules including: Psychedelics & Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness, The Current State of Psychedelics, Psychedelic Brain Science 101, Comparing Psychedelic Substances, and Psychedelic Trip Planning & Harm Reduction. Each module contains a series of short, easy-to-follow lessons complimented by MAPS' new online community platform, where fellow learners and psychedelic advocates can connect.
The Psychedelic Fundamentals digital learning course is available for purchase on the MAPS website.
ABOUT MAPS
Founded in 1986, MAPS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. MAPS is sponsoring the most advanced psychedelic therapy research in the world funded primarily by philanthropic donors and grantors who have given more than $130 million for research and education.
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Mower, co-inventor of implantable defibrillator, dies at 89
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dr. Morton Mower, a former Maryland-based cardiologist who helped invent an automatic implantable defibrillator that has helped countless heart patients live longer and healthier, has died at age 89.
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mower, who died two days earlier of cancer at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, The Baltimore Sun reported. The Maryland native had moved to Colorado about a decade ago.
Mower and Dr. Michel Mirowski, both colleagues at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, began working in 1969 on developing a miniature defibrillator that could be implanted into a patient. The device would correct a patient’s over-rapid or inefficient heartbeat with an electric shock to resume its regular rhythm.
“It was the talk of the whole hospital that these two crazy guys are going to put in an automatic defibrillator,” Mower said in a 2015 interview with The Lancet medical journal. “If something had gone awry, we would have never lived it down. We were these two crazy guys who wanted to put a time bomb in people’s chests, so to speak.”
The physicians had, in a matter of months, a model of an automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator for demonstration. But it wasn’t until 1980 that the device was implanted into a human at Johns Hopkins Hospital, the newspaper reported.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the device in 1985. Both doctors shared the patent for the device, the technology of which was sold to pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. Mower later became director of medical research for the Eli Lilly division that produced the implantable cardioverter defibrillator, according to the newspaper.
“I think Morty had as much influence successfully finding a treatment for sudden death as anyone in our profession,” said Dr. David Cannom, a retired Los Angeles cardiologist and longtime friend.
The device “proved that it was better than medication in treating arrhythmia, and they did this against all odds at a small hospital in Baltimore,” Cannom added. “And for the past 40 years, it has proven that its reliable … and has saved hundreds of thousand patients’ lives.”
Mower, a Baltimore native who grew up in Frederick, attended Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He worked at Baltimore hospitals and served in the Army before beginning his professional career at Sinai in 1966 as a co-investigator of its Coronary Drug Project. He was chief or acting chief of cardiology at the hospital for several years in the 1970s and 1980s. Sinai Hospital named a medical office building for him in 2005.
Later in his career, he was a consultant or executive for several medical companies.
“He continued his research and worked up until his death,” his son, Mark Mower, of Beverly Hills, California, wrote in an email to the newspaper. “He never wanted to waste a moment of his life.”
Mower received many awards, including a 2002 induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He also was involved in Jewish charitable organizations.
In addition to his son, Mower is survived by his wife of 57 years, Tobia; a daughter, Sobin Sara Mower of Denver; and three grandchildren.
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This Week: Fed policy update, Kellogg earns, jobs report
The Associated Press
The Federal Reserve delivers an economic and interest rate policy update Wednesday. Kellogg reports quarterly results Thursday. The Labor Department issues its April tally of hiring by nonfarm employers Friday.
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Which youth kayak is best?
Water sports are among the best activities for hot summer days. Unlike canoeing, kayaking lets your child take full control of their fun. Children come in all shapes and sizes and so do youth kayaks, but be careful — there are also several kinds of kayaks to match the type of water you’ll be floating on.
The best youth kayak is the Emotion Youth Recruit Kayak And Paddle. It’s lightweight with a reasonable weight capacity and includes a paddle. It also has a rear swim-up deck for easy remounting in the water.
What to know before you buy a youth kayak
Youth kayak types
There are four types of youth kayaks.
- Sit-on-top kayaks are the most common and the most basic. They’re completely flat and usually square-ish with no enclosed spaces. They’re best for paddling around in one spot.
- Touring kayaks are more pointed at the front and back so they can glide through the water. They’re best for taking river trips, but they can easily be used to have fun in one spot.
- Sea kayaks for kids are hard to find as most children aren’t ready to face the open ocean. That said, older teens may be ready. Sea kayaks look like touring kayaks, but they’re longer and have design elements to help them stay stable on rough waters.
- Inflatable kayaks are surprisingly durable, especially the better models — and they also tend to be the most affordable. Grab one if you don’t kayak often or have limited transportation and storage space.
Length
Youth kayaks are typically 6-9.5 feet long, with certain lengths being better for certain age ranges.
- Kayaks 6-7 feet long are typically best for kids younger than 8.
- Kayaks 7-8 feet long are typically best for kids roughly 8-12 years old.
- Kayaks 8-9.5 feet long are typically best for teenagers.
This is compared to standard kayak lengths of 10-14 feet.
Width
Youth kayaks are typically narrower than full-sized kayaks so kids can comfortably reach the water with their paddles. Most are 20-24 inches wide compared to full-sized kayaks that are 26-30 inches wide.
What to look for in a quality youth kayak
Paddle
Most youth kayaks include a paddle, but the best include youth-specific paddles which have smaller blades and shafts to be lighter and easier to hold.
Weight
The best youth kayaks are lightweight, usually no more than about 20 pounds. This lets your child drag it to and from the water on their own so they can feel in charge of their fun.
How much you can expect to spend on a youth kayak
Starter kayaks and those meant for the youngest kids start around $50 and shouldn’t cost more than $150. Better kayaks for the experienced and the older cost roughly $150-$300. The best kayaks start around $300 and shouldn’t be more than $600.
Youth kayak FAQ
What safety precautions should I take before letting my child kayak?
A. There are several precautions one must take to ensure a fun and safe kayaking experience.
- First, never let your child kayak without a life jacket.
- Secondly, your child needs to know how to swim. They don’t need to be a strong swimmer, they just need to be able to swim to shore while wearing their life jacket.
- Thirdly, you should make sure your child knows the basics of kayaking if they’ll be out on their own. This includes how to control it as well as how to bail out and get back in while still in the water. You can teach them in a canoe or take them to lessons.
What is the weight limit of a youth kayak?
A. Most youth kayaks have weight limits between 100-150 pounds, but some of the better kayaks go up to 200 pounds. A few kayaks have weight limits up to 250 pounds, but these are typically meant to hold teenagers or two young children.
What’s the best youth kayak to buy?
Top youth kayak
Emotion Youth Recruit Kayak And Paddle
What you need to know: This is the perfect kayak for a lazy summer day.
What you’ll love: It has a carry weight of 21 pounds and a weight limit of 130 pounds — perfect for pre-teens. The sit-on-top style makes it easy to dive into the water and the rear swim-up deck makes it easy to get back in.
What you should consider: It has no back support so long kayaking sessions may get uncomfortable. A few consumers reported it to feel unstable on the water.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top youth kayak for the money
Intex Challenger Kayak Inflatable Set
What you need to know: This inflatable option is surprisingly sturdy and best suits older kids.
What you’ll love: It comes in single- and dual-person capacities with weight limits of 220 and 400 pounds, respectively. Its rugged vinyl construction is tough enough to handle scrapes and scratches from underwater hazards. It includes a paddle or two, a repair patch and a hand pump.
What you should consider: It has a backrest but the support is minimal. Bailing out water is tricky, especially when deflated, and the oldest kids and adults may feel cramped.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Perception Hi-Five 6.5 Youth Kayak
What you need to know: This kayak doubles as a paddle board for multiple kinds of fun.
What you’ll love: This kayak weighs 21 pounds and has a weight limit of 120 pounds, plus the included paddle has smaller blades and a narrower shaft for younger hands. The rear deck has hand holds so kids can pull themselves back in.
What you should consider: The colors are more muted than the pictures suggest. It’s expensive and won’t fit kids older than 14 at best — an upgrade is required sooner than you think.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Boy suffers unexpected brain bleed, prognosis uncertain, parents say
BOSQUEVILLE, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A child in Texas suffered a brain hemorrhage that his family said was completely unexpected. Six months later, his prognosis is still uncertain.
Colter Clements’ life suddenly changed forever on March 6. He was on spring break with his family when his father, Jason Clements, said the unthinkable happened.
“He was with all the kids, and luckily when he told his brother his head felt like it exploded, his brother actually took him seriously,” Clements told KWTX.
Colter’s brother Cooper took him to see their mom, Jill Clements, who said she at first thought her youngest son was just being dramatic.
“He just kind of walked up and said, ‘Mom, my head hurts, and kind of fell down on the ground … and then eyes rolled back in his head, and we called 911,” she said.
It was then planned for him to be flown to a children’s hospital in Fort Worth. However, the weather didn’t allow it.
Jill Clements said the delay caused them to lose time. She said, by the time they got him to a hospital and into surgery, the doctors said they had lost five or six hours and “didn’t know what kind of neurological damage was done.”
At the hospital, Jill Clements said Colter went straight to surgery to relieve the pressure in his brain.
He stayed at the hospital for 37 days, mostly under intense sedation.
“We switched off in hotels every night: she would stay, next night I would stay,” Jason Clements said.
Then, finally, Colter woke up.
“I was with my mom at the time, and I remember it was just a really powerful moment,” Jill Clements said. “He looked me in the eyes, and I knew he was in there. It’s a moment when you look in your child’s eyes and you see that they’re there, and we just knew that his personality was there, and he was going to be OK.”
Although he was awake, Colter’s hospital journey was far from over. After a month at the Cook Children’s Hospital, he went to an aggressive inpatient rehab facility in Dallas.
Colter finally came home in June as the community of Bosqueville lined the streets.
“We just knew that when he got here, he would flourish and thrive, and that’s exactly what he’s done,” Jason Clements said. “Being home with his brother, his pets, all of his things, his hamster, his cats, everything, it just brings a smile to his face and because of that he works hard to do what he needs to do to get back to where he was before.”
At 9 years old, Colter can understand a lot but still has to re-learn how to walk and talk through hours of daily therapy.
His parents said the most frustrating part of the whole ordeal was that there was no warning.
“If we could have known, we would have absolutely done anything and everything that we could have, so that’s probably the most difficult part of this,” Jills Clements said. “It’s like time stands still, you have these memories of the baby thats in the pictures around the house and my child prior to the bleed, and now it’s just a different version of Colter.”
Since Colter’s brain bleed, both of his parents have returned to work.
At first, Jill Clements, who works in a non-medical practitioner role, was taking on all of Colter’s care herself at home. In the last few weeks, they got a full-time home health nurse.
“I never knew what it would be like on the other side of it,” she said. “Be an advocate for your child, but also lean on your family, your community, and allow them to give. That was hard for both of us; it was hard to accept that.”
To help pay for his medical expenses, the community came together in August to throw the Colter Classic, a benefit for the Clements family.
“We couldn’t believe how many people were there, all of our friends and family, the whole community, it was bananas,” Jason Clements said. “There are no words for it.”
Through Colter’s struggles, he’s had an entire community cheering him on.
Jill Clements said the community has been behind Colter “since day one” and is thankful.
Jill Clements said the best support for her has been prayers.
“This has definitely strengthened our faith; there’s something about a life-altering event that brings you to your knees that will humble you pretty quickly,” she said.
They’re hoping the prayers will continue as doctors have found a cavernoma on Colter’s brain stem.
“It came to the surface, so you either risk another bleed, or they can do surgery,” Jill Clements said. “We’re debating which direction to go, that’s high-value real estate, so it’s not something you jump to do surgery on.”
In the meantime, Colter’s parents have put him back in school for a couple of hours each week. They said his school and classmates were very welcoming.
The Clements said Colter’s prognosis is uncertain, but they remain hopeful.
“One of the neurosurgeons told us he suspected he would make a significant recovery,” said Jill Clements. “The others will tell you that every child is different and every child has a unique recovery. It’s just an emotional roller coaster, just not knowing. It’s the unknown; we’re definitely not out of the woods yet.”
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ten people were shot and two others injured in a shooting at a busy shopping mall in South Carolina’s capital that authorities do not believe was a random attack.
Three people who had firearms have been detained in connection with the Saturday afternoon shooting at Columbiana Centre, Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said. He said at least one of those three people fired a weapon.
“We don’t believe this was random,” Holbrook said. “We believe they knew each other and something led to the gunfire.”
Authorities said no fatalities have been reported but that eight of the victims were taken to the hospital. Of those eight, two were in critical condition and six were in stable condition, Holbrook said. The victims ranged in age from 15 to 73, he said.
Daniel Johnson said he and his family were visiting from Alabama and were eating in the food court when they first heard shots ring out and started seeing people running.
Johnson said people were screaming for their children and spouses, knocking over tables in the food court as they fled.
“Everybody was trying to get outside,” Johnson said. “When I was coming out, you could see baby strollers turned over, people’s phones and left keys. It was kind of a hectic situation.”
Johnson said he gathered his wife, daughter and son and began heading toward the exit after letting the crowd clear out for a bit.
“My biggest thing was — and not to sound selfish — was to make sure that our family was OK and to get them out safely because this is not something that we love to do for Easter weekend.”
Heavy police presence continued in the area hours after the shooting, though officers began letting more traffic through the streets surrounding the shopping centers and strip malls that are usually packed on weekends. Officers were also stationed outside a nearby hotel designated as a reunification area for people at the scene of the shooting and their families.
Workers from a couple of stores remained clustered in the mostly empty parking lot Saturday evening, waiting for police to let them back inside to retrieve their car keys and personal belongings so they could leave. They said they did not hear or see anything during the shooting but followed the mall’s alert system and were evacuated by police shortly after. They declined to give their names, citing company policies.
“Today’s isolated, senseless act of violence is extremely upsetting and our thoughts are with everyone impacted,” Columbiana Centre said in a statement. “We are grateful for the quick response and continued support of our security team and our partners in law enforcement.”
The shooting is the latest in a rash of shootings at or near malls across the country.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the head Wednesday outside Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal Mall. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Officials said he was with a group of boys when they got into a dispute with a second group.
On Tuesday, a Southern California shoe store owner mistakenly shot a 9-year-old girlwhile firing at two shoplifters at the Mall of Victor Valley, police said.
And earlier this month, police saidsix people were killed and 12 others wounded in Sacramento, California, during a gunfight between rival gangs as bars closed in a busy area near the Downtown Commons shopping mall and the state Capitol.
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| 2022-04-17T15:15:06Z
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Hudson, Hoover, Jackson in Northern Ohio High School Boys Lacrosse Top 10 Coaches Poll
The Repository
The weekly poll of Northern Ohio high school boys lacrosse teams is compiled by Burning River Lacrosse.
1, St. Ignatius
2, Hudson
3, Hoover
4, Jackson
5, St. Edward
6, Chagrin Falls
7, University School
8, Olmsted Falls
9, Shaker Heights
10, Avon Lake
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| 2022-04-15T11:20:50Z
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Girl, 7, paralyzed when teen jumps on her back while swimming
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - A Tennessee family is leaning on faith after a 7-year-old girl was paralyzed in a freak accident while swimming.
The Faulkner family believes 7-year-old Sarah Faulkner will walk again. She was hospitalized at Vanderbilt in Nashville with injuries that happened when a teenager jumped on her by accident from a 30-foot rock while she was swimming Aug. 6 at a campground in Waverly.
Sarah is paralyzed from the lower chest down. She also had to have 19 staples in her skull.
“She said when the girl landed on her back that her whole body froze, and she hit her head on the bottom of the creek and, evidently, drove her all the way to the bottom,” said Sarah’s father, Tre Faulkner.
Even after a frank conversation with Sarah’s doctor, the Faulkners, a very close, Christ-centric family, believe the little girl will walk again.
“I said, ‘Sir, man to man, just tell me the truth: will she ever walk again?’ He said, ‘No, I do not believe so…but there is something out there more powerful than me,’” Faulkner said.
The family knows this is a big request, falling under the word “miracle,” but that’s what they are counting on.
“I believe God can and will heal my daughter. I need a miracle. My wife needs a miracle. My children need a miracle. You need a miracle. Our country needs a miracle to show that God is real and God is alive,” Faulkner said.
The teenager who jumped on Sarah ran away in the confusion. The family says they prayed to ease her pain, as well, after Sarah said they should forgive her.
“I asked her what she thought we should do with the girl, and she said we should forgive her. So, we literally prayed for the girl. We can’t imagine what kind of pain she is going through right now,” Faulkner said.
Sarah’s condition has been improving while she’s been hospitalized, her family says.
“Last night, she moved her feet… just barely moving them. So, we’re believing that God is in the process of healing this girl for his glory and his honor,” Faulkner said. “Sarah will walk again.”
The Faulkners are encouraging others to pray for Sarah. In addition, a GoFundMe set up to help the family has raised more than $18,000.
According to the GoFundMe page, Sarah and her family are now in Atlanta to begin therapy.
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| 2022-08-25T08:33:26Z
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With higher efficiency and reduced size and weight, the solution allows for increased driving range and further benefits in electric vehicles.
DETROIT, Mich., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marelli, a leading global automotive supplier, has developed a new, complete platform of 800 Volt Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverters, ensuring improvements in terms of inverters' size, weight and especially efficiency, which is a critical parameter in electric vehicles. The platform is presented for the first time at the International VDI Congress "Dritev" (Drivetrain Transmission Electrification in Vehicles), held in Baden Baden, Germany, on July 6 and 7 2022, where Marelli is showcasing its electrification technologies at its booth, located at stand B, on the ground floor.
Due to its excellent performance at high temperature and high voltage – enabling smaller, lighter and more efficient solutions – Silicon Carbide is recognised as a technology of choice for power electronics. Thus, it is particularly suitable for inverters, which convert DC (Direct Current) power derived from batteries to AC (Alternating Current) electric power used in electric vehicles' motors. In addition to this, Marelli's new 800 Volt inverter platform also features an optimised thermal structure, thanks to innovative structural and cooling channel designs that drastically reduce the thermal resistance between the SiC components themselves and the cooling liquid. This is a critical aspect in high power applications, where the heat rejection of the power module is significant.
Among the main advantages, the new inverter platform presented by Marelli can extract more energy from the battery at a higher efficiency and secure a significant increase in the driving range of a vehicle. It also ensures faster charging times and better acceleration. Finally, a smaller and more efficient inverter allows a reduction in battery size which delivers cost, weight and sustainability benefits.
"The new inverters platform based on our 800 Volt Silicon Carbide power module technology allows to serve applications where energy use is optimized, the performance is maximized and efficiency is dramatically improved" said Dr. Razvan Panati, Head of Power Electronics Technology of Marelli's Vehicle Electrification Division. "With a complete range of modular solutions, we are able to offer to our customers more flexibility in terms of packaging, cooling system design and energy storage."
The software for all the inverters in Marelli's range is developed in-house by the company and is hosted by an Electric Control Unit located in the same inverter case. The software is compliant with AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) standards and specifically customized for the diagnostic standards required by car makers. Functional Safety requirements are compliant to ASIL D (Automotive Safety Integrity Level D) standard.
The new 800 Volt SiC platform completes the inverters range offered by Marelli, resulting from over ten years of experience, that includes also 400 Volt solutions based both on IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) and Silicon Carbide, and Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based converters in development.
The inverters range is part of the solutions Marelli is showcasing at its booth at the 22nd edition of the International VDI Congress "Dritev", one of the largest industry events in Europe in the field of drivetrain and transmission. At the congress, the company exhibits its portfolio of technologies for vehicle electrification, that includes a full selection of single components, as well as subsystems, up to solutions for the complete integrated vehicle energy management system, applying a "tier 0.5" approach, with the integration of thermal management into the electric powertrain. Alongside inverters, also electric motors, integrated e-axles systems, battery management systems, and solutions for managing all vehicle thermal systems are part of the company's technological offer.
About Marelli
MARELLI is one of the world's leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector. With a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence, our mission is to transform the future of mobility through working with customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and better-connected world. With around 54,000 employees worldwide, the MARELLI footprint includes 170 facilities and R&D centers across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Africa, generating revenues of 1,380 billion JPY (10.6 billion EUR) in 2021.
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Prosecutors: Chicago woman admitted smothering daughter, 8
Published: May. 28, 2022 at 10:39 PM CDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
CHICAGO (AP) - Prosecutors say a Chicago woman smothered her daughter with a plastic bag on her eighth birthday while the girl screamed “Momma, stop,” because she believed her daughter didn’t love her anymore.
Thirty-eight-year-old Andreal Hagler has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Amaria Osby. The girl was found dead in their apartment Wednesday.
While in custody, Hagler admitted that, the night before, she and Amaria said their prayers before bed around 8 or 9 p.m., and then she began doing PCP and smothered Amaria with a plastic bag, as her daughter screamed “Momma, stop.”
Hagler is being held without bail.
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| 2022-05-29T03:51:13Z
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Lauren Mascitti: Singing to man before he died of COVID was 'something bigger than myself'
Lauren Mascitti's voice tightened and hushed as she recalled singing to a COVID patient at the Nashville, Tennessee, area hospital where she works as a nurse.
Days were few for the man in hospice care. Mascitti asked him to name his favorite musical artist. He didn't hesitate: Reba McEntire.
Classic country is smack dab in the Stark County native's wheelhouse. So through the muffle of protective gear, Mascitti belted out the song, "Fancy," the former "American Idol" contestant's voice filling the room as oxygen kept the man alive.
The impromptu bedside concert was the last performance the patient would see before he died a day or two later, his lungs severely scarred from a virus that has claimed a million lives in this country since the spring of 2020.
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A graduate of Stark State College's nursing program, Mascitti has sung to other patients, but this memory still lingers vividly three or four months later.
"His family actually reached out to me later on and said how much that meant to him that I could sing some music that he really loved and help take his mind off the situation," she said.
Lauren Mascitti to headline Canton show
Singing to people fighting COVID or other illnesses, as well as praying with them, is "something bigger than myself," Mascitti explained during a phone interview from her Nashville home last week.
Tired from picking up a nursing shift the night before, she turned to coffee for a kickstart. Excitement masked fatigue as soon as the conversation turned to making and playing music, including plans to unveil a new song at Friday night's Concert for First Responders at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton.
Mascitti is headlining her biggest Stark County performance ever. Buck Naked Band opens at 6 p.m. Mascitti is scheduled to perform from 8 to 10 p.m.
The show is being sponsored by Kempthorn Motors, Akron-based WQMX 94.9 and the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls. Other presenting sponsors are the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District, CSE Federal Credit Union and SARTA.
Todd Herberghs, director of the SID, said he's "super excited" about the event.
"Especially since it's a big performance with a big performer," he said of Mascitti. "And we'll draw people from out of town."
Admission is free, but donations will benefit volunteer, reserve and auxiliary firefighters, paramedics and police officers who incur out-of-pocket expenses while serving the public. Donations can be made online through the nonprofit event at https://givesendgo.com/concertforfirstresponders.
All of the funds raised will be awarded to departments in Stark County that demonstrate a practical need for the money, event organizers said.
Lauren Mascitti:'Proud Ohio girl' Lauren Mascitti plays classic country at rare hometown show in Hartville
'I'm trying to put all my eggs in the music basket and go full force at it this year.'
Mascitti balances nursing and music. She works part time at TriStar Horizon Medical Center, and wants to keep her nursing license current regardless of what course her music career takes.
Right now, she's focused on both crafting her own songs and writing for others. Mascitti recently got a co-songwriting credit with Maggie Baugh for "Seein' Somebody."
"I've really just been trying to keep my nose to the grindstone and just book as many shows and as many co-writes," Mascitti said, adding she's scaled back her nursing hours. "I'm trying to put all my eggs in the music basket and go at it full force this year, and so I'm really thankful things are starting to move."
"My goal right now is to get a publishing deal, so I can (write music) for a living," she added. "I consider myself a writer just as much as I do an artist."
'God uses you in different seasons in your life.'
Nursing allows Mascitti to schedule and modify her hours based on her studio and concert schedule.
"Everybody I work with is really supportive ... and my bosses, they understand what I'm here for, and they're all really supportive, and when I was on 'American Idol,' they were all just super supportive."
Encouragement also comes from her grandmother, "Nana" Dee Mascitti.
The elder Mascitti raised Lauren and also lives in Nashville. She's been her biggest fan, cheering her on at "American Idol" and sitting among the crowd at Lauren's performance at the Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market in October.
"We're so excited about coming home and seeing our friends," Dee Mascitti said of the Centennial Plaza show. "The concert is going to be a blast. Two great bands for a good cause."
Last month, the granddaughter released a studio version of the stirring ballad, "If I Can Lose You," which had earned her a golden ticket on "American Idol."
Mascitti's 2020 album garnered critical praise, including from The New York Times, but it was difficult to gain traction with touring ruled out during the earlier stages of the pandemic.
"American Idol" judges had given her a standing ovation for what became the album's title track, "God Made a Woman." Other standouts include the earnest and up-tempo, "I Wanna Show You My Town," an ode to her Louisville roots.
Another prized track is the toe-tapping, piano-driven, "All the Words He Never Said." "Hello Sad Eyes" showcases a mature voice seemingly transported from a bygone era of country music radio. And she closes out the album with "My Love Will Not Change," a a barn burner of a song featuring nimble guitar-picking and dance hall sway.
Mascitti was quick to make peace with the poor timing of the studio release.
"I think God uses you in different seasons in your life, and I feel really honored and blessed that I was able to be a nurse the last couple of years," she said.
'That was really scary and unknown.'
Working as a nurse during the pandemic has been both rewarding and daunting.
"That was really scary and unknown," she said of COVID-19. "And I learned a lot about myself and what I can handle."
COVID cases, however, "have gone way down, and the cases that we do see are a lot more mild, and things are looking a lot better now," Mascitti said. "Knock on wood, it's been a lot better now."
Too busy to watch much TV, including 'American Idol'
Singing and writing songs since age 7, Mascitti undoubtedly got a boost from "American Idol."
While she's enormously grateful for the opportunity, Mascitti admitted she's been too busy to watch much television, including the current season of the popular show.
Two years ago, the Louisville High School graduate was on the verge of breaking into the top 20. Viewers had to break a tie after celebrity judges couldn't decide between Mascitti and another singer.
"I was so blessed," she said of the experience. "And that whole situation, it was so exciting, and I just can't say enough about it. I'm really thankful that I went ahead and did it, and I made a lot of really great friends, and my entire experience with 'American Idol' was just really positive."
Living her dream on the Grand Ole Opry stage
Mascitti admits she may have grown her audience and appeal even more had she leaned into a mainstream pop country sound.
But she never strays from her country music convictions. She's unapologetically old school, marrying impassioned, crystalline vocals with classic country arrangements without sounding dated.
Regardless of how often her music is streamed, Mascitti has already lived a Nashville dream.
"My main goal ever since I can remember is to play the Grand Ole Opry," she said. "Most people (want a country music award) or a Grammy or whatever, but to me, it was to play the Grand Ole Opry. That was the peak for me, and I was so blessed to do that three times last year.
"... Anything that comes after that is just a cherry on top."
Linda Ronstadt and Rolling Stones songs planned for Friday's show
Mascitti promises a diverse show Friday.
"I'm really lucky and blessed to have my band here in Nashville coming along with me," she said. "The guys are just world-class musicians."
Band members have performed with some of country music's finest, including Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Tanya Tucker and Garth Brooks. They include Mike Bub, upright bass; Peter Wasner, pianist; Larry Atamanuik, drummer; and Steven Nolan, lead guitarist.
Mascitti's set will blend originals with some of the classic country covers she has unveiled online with an acoustic guitar at her Nashville home, as well as a few surprises, including Linda Ronstadt and The Rolling Stones.
"I'm trying to keep my setlist upbeat and fun, and I want this to be a celebration," she said. "... I just want it to be a party."
'I looked back at how precious time is, and when it's gone, it's gone, and you shouldn't waste it.
She's also enthused about performing a new song the same day as its release, "Everybody Said Amen."
"It's a positive song," Mascitti said. "Whenever you think of summertime, you always want something that is happy and light and hopeful. I wrote that song kind of coming out of the other side of COVID after having gone through a really difficult year myself in my personal life, and just dealing with the emotions of COVID.
"And just my spirit feeling really heavy, and coming out of the other side of that, I looked back at how precious time is, and when it's gone, it's gone, and you shouldn't waste it.
"... And I feel like a lot of medical personnel and people who have been affected by COVID are ready to share the sentiment with me ... and look at the future and not be held back from the pain of the past."
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Transfers begin in effort to find homes for approximately 4,000 beagles spared from animal experimentation
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Humane Society of the United States and several shelter and rescue partners embarked on a historic operation and removed the first 432 out of approximately 4,000 beagles at Envigo RMS LLC's facility in Cumberland, Virginia, which bred dogs to be sold to laboratories for animal experimentation.
Homeward Trails, Priceless Pets, Helen Woodward Animal Center and Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary picked up groups of dogs removed from the facility yesterday. The Humane Society of the United States brought 201 beagles to its care and rehabilitation center where they will receive care and TLC until they are transported to MSPCA, Wisconsin Humane and Dakin Humane later in the week. RedRover Responders are assisting the HSUS with daily animal needs.
The removal of these dogs occurred pursuant to a transfer plan that was submitted by the Department of Justice and Envigo RMS LLC, with the agreement of the Humane Society of the United States to assume the responsibility of coordinating placement. The transfer plan comes as a result of a lawsuit filed against Envigo by the Department of Justice in May, alleging Animal Welfare Act violations at the facility. Government inspectors found that beagles there were being killed instead of receiving veterinary treatment for easily treated conditions; nursing mother beagles were denied food; the food that they did receive contained maggots, mold and feces; and over an eight-week period, 25 beagle puppies died from cold exposure. Other dogs suffered from injuries when they were attacked by other dogs in overcrowded conditions.
"Despite the long day, the puppies perked up and immediately started bounding around their kennels and playing as soon as they settled in," said Jessica Johnson, senior director of the Animal Rescue Team for the Humane Society of the United States. "For these resilient puppies, hopefully their ear tattoos are the only reminders of their past."
"It takes a massive network of compassionate, expert shelters and rescue groups to make an operation of this scale possible," said Lindsay Hamrick, shelter outreach and engagement director for the Humane Society of the United States. "We are deeply grateful to each organization that is stepping up to find these dogs the loving homes they so deserve."
Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, said: "This is a truly historic moment in animal protection, as 4,000 beagles are spared a life of animal testing. We are honored that the Department of Justice asked us to lead this massive operation. Our Animal Rescue Team is ready for this challenge because this is who we are—what we have trained for—we take on what otherwise seems impossible. We are grateful to our dedicated independent rescue and shelter partners, a network of organizations in communities throughout the country. These remarkable dogs now have wonderful homes and lives ahead of them, just as they deserve."
People interested in adopting one of the beagles should view the HSUS' list of partners that are accepting the beagles into their adoption program here.
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We fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the Humane Society of the United States takes on puppy mills, factory farms, the fur trade, trophy hunting, animal cosmetics testing and other cruel industries. Through our rescue, response and sanctuary work, as well as other direct services, we help thousands of animals in need every year. We fight all forms of animal cruelty to achieve the vision behind our name: a humane society.
Learn more about our work at humanesociety.org. Subscribe to Kitty Block's blog, A Humane World. Follow the HSUS Media Relations department on Twitter. Read the award-winning All Animals magazine. Listen to the Humane Voices Podcast.
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| 2022-07-22T16:19:36Z
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TORONTO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Customer Relationship Management Data Quadrant. Nine providers in the Enterprise and Midmarket spaces have been identified as Gold Medalists.
The Customer Relationship Management (CRM) market has undergone explosive growth over the past five years as organizations seek to grow their capabilities and deliver a united customer experience across marketing, sales, and customer service.
"Organizations are looking for CRM applications that integrate across the enterprise, are easy to use, provide automation, facilitate workflow management, allow for data-driven insights, and utilize artificial intelligence to capitalize on opportunities," says Lisa Highfield, Research Director, Enterprise Applications, at SoftwareReviews. "CRM software is an increasingly essential tool for product, sales, and marketing leaders in 2022. These platforms are the workhorses that centralize customer data and manage the customer experience."
SoftwareReviews has collected and verified survey data from 2,707 end-user reviews to identify the top Enterprise and Midmarket CRM software providers for 2022. These providers received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score, called a Composite Score (CS), that averages four different areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend.
The 2022 Enterprise Customer Relationship Management Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- HubSpot CRM Platform, 8.3 CS, ranked high for activity and workflow management.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise, 8.1 CS, ranked high for analytics and reporting.
- Salesforce Sales Cloud Enterprise, 8.1 CS, ranked high for business value creation.
The 2022 Midmarket Customer Relationship Management Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- ConvergeHub, 9.0 CS, ranked high for ease of customization.
- Zoho CRM, 8.7 CS, ranked high for lead management.
- Pipeliner CRM, 8.6 CS, ranked high for ease of data integration.
- Salesforce Sales Cloud Professional, 8.5 CS, ranked high for sales management.
- SugarCRM, 8.4 CS, ranked high for account and contact management.
- Sage CRM, 8.4 CS, ranked high for ease of implementation.
CRM software enables an organization to manage the complete customer lifecycle, capturing, integrating, and analyzing data across all customer touchpoints. The best CRM software suites allow organizations to increase customer loyalty and improve marketing effectiveness and sales productivity.
"Going forward, as organizations adopt and integrate with other sales tools and capabilities including AI, live chat, and omnichannel service delivery, it is important to choose not just the product, but the partner that can grow with your business needs" adds Highfield.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate Customer Relationship Management software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' dedicated CRM category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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| 2022-07-13T22:08:53Z
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Pfizer announced Saturday that tweaking its COVID-19 vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and works — just days before regulators debate whether to offer Americans updated booster shots this fall.
The vaccines currently used in the U.S. still offer strong protection against severe COVID-19 disease and death — especially if people have gotten a booster dose. But those vaccines target the original coronavirus strain and their effectiveness against any infection dropped markedly when the super-contagious omicron mutant emerged.
Now with omicron’s even more transmissible relatives spreading widely, the Food and Drug Administration is considering ordering a recipe change for the vaccines made by both Pfizer and rival Moderna in hopes that modified boosters could better protect against another COVID-19 surge expected this fall and winter.
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech studied two different ways of updating their shots — targeting just omicron, or a combination booster that adds omicron protection to the original vaccine. They also tested whether to keep today’s standard dosage — 30 micrograms — or to double the shots’ strength.
In a study of more than 1,200 middle-aged and older adults who’d already had three vaccine doses, Pfizer said both booster approaches spurred a substantial jump in omicron-fighting antibodies.
“Based on these data, we believe we have two very strong omicron-adapted candidates,” Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said in a statement.
Pfizer’s omicron-only booster sparked the strongest immune response against that variant.
But many experts say combination shots may be the best approach because they would retain the proven benefits of the original COVID-19 vaccine while adding new protection against omicron. And Pfizer said a month after people received its combo shot, they had a 9 to 11-fold increase in omicron-fighting antibodies. That’s more than 1.5 times better than another dose of the original vaccine.
And importantly, preliminary lab studies show the tweaked shots also produce antibodies capable of fighting omicron’s genetically distinct relatives named BA.4 and BA.5, although those levels weren’t nearly as high.
Moderna recently announced similar results from tests of its combination shot, what scientists call a “bivalent” vaccine.
The studies weren’t designed to track how well updated boosters prevented COVID-19 cases. Nor is it clear how long any added protection would last.
But the FDA’s scientific advisers will publicly debate the data on Tuesday, as they grapple with whether to recommend a change to the vaccines’ recipes — ahead of similar decisions by other countries.
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| 2022-06-26T12:23:49Z
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Jennifer Garner visits eastern Kentucky flood survivors
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (Gray News) – Actress Jennifer Garner recently made a trip to eastern Kentucky as part of her role with the Save the Children organization.
Garner met with children, families and school leaders whose lives have been turned upside down by the devastating flooding over the past few weeks.
“Hundreds of children and families have lost everything they have. I spoke with families who are unsure of where they’re going to live, and children who don’t know when they’ll be getting back to school. I visited an elementary school that was 8 feet under water for three days,” Garner said.
Save the Children staff delivered critical emergency supplies, including food and water, to families in the areas hit hardest by the flooding.
“We are working to rebuild education and feeding programs, and helping teachers start their classrooms all over again,” Garner explained. “We’re getting cash in the hands of families, so they can decide what they need in order to start over.”
The global humanitarian organization is also providing art activity kits, games and toys to kids in area shelters, so they can have a moment to be kids again during this difficult time.
It is also identifying kids’ short- and long-term needs as this emergency persists.
“We are gearing up with supplies to support back-to-school efforts at school districts that have seen schools inundated with floodwaters, or completely destroyed,” said Greta Wetzel, head of Save the Children’s emergency response team in eastern Kentucky.
Wetzel said the organization is committed to working with schools and communities to make sure kids get the social and emotional support they need in the aftermath of the flooding.
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| 2022-08-10T14:00:27Z
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WATERLOO, Wis., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In their 20th anniversary of cheesemaking, Four Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese signature cheeses placed top three at The American Cheese Society 2022 Judging and Competition highlighted by the Fresh Mozzarella being named best in its category. The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition is one of the largest competitions of its kind for American-made cheeses.
Crave Cheeses awarded include:
- Fresh Mozzarella - 1st place in the Fresh Mozzarella category
- Chocolate Mascarpone - 2nd place in the Fresh Unripened Cheese with Flavor category
- Marinated Fresh Mozzarella – 2nd place Marinated Cheeses category
- Mascarpone - 3rd place in the Mascarpone and Cream Cheese category
"It's a great privilege to showcase our cheeses among some of the nation's best at The American Cheese Society," said Crave Brothers' founder George Crave. "We are proud our cheeses continue to be recognized and place high in their respective category especially as we celebrate our 20th year anniversary."
Crave Brothers' Fresh Mozzarella is a fresh, milky cheese great for salads and appetizers. Serve it with fresh tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with basil. Alongside the first place Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone is an Italian style cream cheese perfect in desserts. You can order all the winning cheeses by visiting cravecheese.com/online-store.
The American Cheese Society (ACS) specializes in supporting cheesemakers and their products while providing the industry with educational and networking resources in the Americas. The ACS, a community membership of over 2,100, drives some of the highest standards of safety and sustainability in cheesemaking.
The Crave family, celebrating 20 years in the cheesemaking business in 2022, farms 2,500 acres of productive land in south-central Wisconsin, growing soybeans, corn and alfalfa to use as nutritious feed for their Holstein cows. From the biodigester to water recovery and recycling, sustainability is top-of-mind on the farm. The Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC use 100% green power and are carbon-negative businesses.
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| 2022-07-25T19:08:26Z
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Sameday Health supports employees in their return to the office through health and wellness services, including COVID testing, virtual therapy and primary care, and vitamin injections.
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sameday Health , a leading COVID testing and healthcare provider in the US, has launched its Back To Work With Sameday Health campaign aimed at providing new and existing clients with the care they need to keep themselves, their colleagues, and their loved ones safe with the return to in-person work and beyond.
In recent months, large companies have announced their return to office plans. Yet, according to a Pew Research Center survey, 51 percent of U.S. adults still feel uncomfortable about returning to work. Employees' anxiety around potential coronavirus infection continues to be a major concern of theirs as they anticipate resuming in-person work activities. Coupled with reduced COVID-testing availability, employees and employers alike are in need of solutions to keep themselves and their loved ones at home safe.
Back To Work With Sameday Health offers support and a sense of safety throughout the big transition to in-person work, providing a wide range of health and wellness services from B2B and B2C reliable and speedy COVID testing, to vitamin injections to keep up one's immune system, as well as convenient and flexible virtual care clients can access from anywhere.
"At Sameday Health, we're committed to empowering our clients to prioritize their health and providing the health and wellness services they need to lead their fullest lives, especially during pivotal moments like the return to work," said Sameday Health CEO & Founder, Felix Huettenbach. "We understand that everyone's comfort level is different when it comes to in-person activities. We want our clients to know that we see and understand them, and stand ready with resources like COVID testing, virtual therapy, vitamin injections, and more to offer them more peace of mind when returning to the workplace."
Sameday Health has 55+ clinic locations in over 15+ states and offers its talk therapy, primary care, and urgent care services virtually so clients can get the care they need whenever and wherever they need it. Sameday Health provides clients with thoughtful back to work and life care, including:
COVID Testing
Sameday Health offers the gold standard in COVID-19 PCR and Rapid Antigen testing with some of the fastest turnaround times depending on clinic location, so clients can have quick peace of mind for themselves, coworkers, and loved ones before and after being in the office.
Sameday Health offers RT-PCR Priority tests with results available in 12-36 hours depending on clinic location, and RT-PCR Standard tests with results available in 36-72 hours also depending on clinic location. Additionally, Sameday Health offers a Rapid Antigen test with results available in 30 minutes or less (clinic location dependent). Self-payer and private insurance payer options are available.
Sameday Health offers reliable and speedy COVID testing directly to consumers and through their partnerships with employers. To book your COVID test, visit here.
Virtual Therapy & Virtual Urgent Care
To help clients cope with feelings of uncertainty and anxiety as they themselves, roommates, or their loved ones return to work, Sameday Health offers virtual therapy with a licensed mental health therapist for $100 per session. Sameday Health's mental health professionals are well qualified and experienced in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, and are able to provide individuals with a devised, thoughtful treatment plan and coping skills to assist them in their return to normal life. To book your virtual therapy appointment, visit here.
For immediate care whenever and wherever you need it, Sameday Health also offers virtual urgent care to treat a myriad of clients' health concerns as they return to the office for $50 per appointment. Leave the worry to your care team with doctors that can treat a myriad of health concerns & issues such as: cough & cold symptoms, urinary tract infections, allergies, prescription refills, travel medications, and more. To book your virtual urgent care appointment, visit here.
Vitamin Injections
With the return of in-person work, concerts, and large gatherings, Sameday Health provides vitamin injections to boost overall immunity, health, and wellness. Sameday's Immunity Boost Injection is a triple-defense immunity formula that consists of potent antioxidants & essential minerals that assist in supporting the body's immune response. Sameday Health also offers Energy Boost, Weight Loss, Muscle Boost, & Beauty Boost Injections to support your short and long-term goals. To book your vitamin injection, visit here.
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About Sameday Health
Sameday Health is dedicated to healthcare as a complete experience, not simply a service. Our purpose is to create healthcare that centers around the client, combining a human approach with intuitive technology. We offer quality, personalized care wherever you are including in our clinics or at your door.
Inspired by the lotus flower's ability to grow in even the toughest terrains, Sameday Health is determined to create a sense of hope and help with our clients. Since opening our first clinic in Venice, CA at the height of the COVID 19-pandemic, the Sameday team has been focused on closing gaps in the healthcare system from testing to wellness to care. Devoted to responding immediately to our client's needs, we are providing expanded same day healthcare in our locations including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, DC, Boston, and more.
Sameday Health serves its clients wherever and whenever it is most convenient for them. In most cases there is at home and same day.
To view design & ad assets for the Back To Work With Sameday Health campaign, visit the following links and credit: 'Sameday Health.' https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wls6jwu28hzabzb/AADGQAC3OTNcTsV0oMdcbX3la?dl=0
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The new styles mark the first 2100 semi-transparent resin series for the ever-growing G-SHOCK Women's line
DOVER, N.J., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio America, Inc. unveils the latest additions to its G-SHOCK Women's lineup with the GMAS2100SK, an extension of the popular Men's Skeleton series. Available in four colors, the Women's Skeleton x Metallic Dial collection seamlessly meshes function and fashion for the perfect everyday accessory.
Building off the success of the Men's Skeleton series, G-SHOCK answered the question of when they would provide a similar silhouette for women and the time is now. The GMAS2100SK showcases unique metallic dials - two of which are slightly polarized to add texture and two are monotone to further highlight the metallic accents – that play off of each other to create an intricate and in-depth watch face. The glossy finish on the colored resin lends itself to iridescence, sheen, and high-fashion – all where G-SHOCK found inspiration. Boasting all of the expected G-SHOCK qualities, with the added fashion-focus, this timepiece is one that watch aficionados, fashion-lovers, and women everywhere will choose as their go-to style.
The new timepieces come equipped with G-SHOCK's technology, including:
- Shock Resistant
- 200M Water Resistant
- 3-Year Battery Life
- Double LED Light (Super Illuminator)
- 5 Daily Alarms
- 1s, 24H, SPL Stopwatch
- 1s, 24H Timer
- World Time (31TZ + UTC)
- Hand Shift Feature
The GMAS2100SK will retail for $120 and will be available for purchase starting at the beginning of September at select G-SHOCK retailers, the G-SHOCK Soho Store and gshock.casio.com/us/. For more information about the G-SHOCK brand, please visit gshock.casio.com/us.
CASIO's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up." www.gshock.com/us/
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/us/.
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| 2022-08-30T17:53:40Z
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Tommy Lloyd spent 22 years as Mark Few’s right-hand man turning Gonzaga into a national powerhouse.
He needed just one season to return Arizona to prominence.
Lloyd was named The Associated Press men’s college basketball coach of the year on Friday after leading the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 in his first season. He received 28 votes from a 61-person media panel that votes on the AP Top 25 to edge Providence’s Ed Cooley, who got 21 votes. No other coach got more than three.
Lloyd joins Indiana State’s Bill Hodges in 1979 and Drake’s Keno Davis in 2008 in earning AP coach of the year in their first season as a head coach.
“I always tell people, it’s an easy answer: I love coaching and teaching,” Lloyd said. “Everything basketball-wise, I’ve done, basically I’ve been a part of doing before, so I had a real comfort level and a conviction in what I wanted to do.”
Lloyd was expected to take over for Few whenever he retires. He had no reason to look anywhere else. When the Arizona job opened up, Lloyd couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
The Wildcats spent the previous three seasons embroiled in FBI and NCAA investigations that, in part, led to the firing of Sean Miller last April. The NCAA investigation is still pending, but it did little to impede Arizona’s rapid ascent under Lloyd.
Expectations were lukewarm for Lloyd’s first season; the Wildcats were unranked in the AP preseason poll and picked to finish fourth in the Pac-12.
Arizona upended those perceptions quickly, winning its first 11 games. The Wildcats swept the Pac-12 season and tournament titles to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018. Lloyd joined Hodges and North Carolina’s Bill Guthridge in 1998 as the only first-year coaches to earn a No. 1 seed. Arizona lost to Houston in the South Region semifinals, finishing 34-3.
Arizona’s run was a mix of having the right players to fit Lloyd’s system and the 47-year-old coach’s penchant for player development since the Wildcats had lost four of their top six scorers from last season.
“I think we really built some foundational pieces this year that are really going to serve us well moving forward,” Lloyd said.
Lloyd brought what he learned at Gonzaga with him to the desert, made a few tweaks of his own and turned Arizona into a free-flowing offensive juggernaut. The Wildcats led the nation in assists with 19.8 per game, were third in scoring (84.6 points) and had at least one 10-0 run in (29 of 36) games.
Arizona’s defense, anchored by 7-footers Christian Koloko and Oumar Ballo, was nearly as dominating, finishing eighth nationally with 5.8 blocked shots per game.
“He knew what he wanted to do and came in with a plan,” associate head coach Jack Murphy said. “Every step of the way, when any of us — myself or anyone on the staff — wanted to kind of speed things up or jump steps, he was always the voice of reason and was sticking to his plan.”
Once a skinny, offensively-limited freshman, Koloko turned into a dominant defensive player with a more well-rounded offensive game under Lloyd’s tutelage. Bennedict Mathurin got a confidence injection from Lloyd and became the Pac-12 player of the year and a potential NBA lottery pick.
“He’s a players’ coach — he does everything for his players,” Koloko said. “He’s a very detail-oriented coach, goes into the detail to really teach you the game.”
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LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading custom packaging company, Impress Communications, is proud to bring home the "Best of Category (Printing)" Award at Printing Industries Association of Southern California (PIASC) Excellence Awards, hosted at the Pacific Palms Resort City of Industry, CA.
PIASC is the largest graphic arts trade association representing printers, print brokers, vendors, and creative marketing professionals in Southern California.
Impress Communications received the PIASC 'Best of the Category' Award for the exemplary work done for its longtime client, Discovery Land. The company has been responsible for planning and executing print materials associated with Discovery Land's campaigns throughout the years.
"It's a real privilege to share the stage with such interesting, award-winning companies. There's no secret formula for success; with the collective efforts of our team, clients, and collaborators, we have managed to deliver the work that we take pride in and celebrate," said Paul Marino, CEO of Impress Communications.
"Our goal is to help our clients build strong visibility through stunning designs, innovation, and craftsmanship. This award is evidence that our team doing just that." he further adds.
The judging panel at the 2022 PIASC Excellence Award is compiled of hand-picked professionals and consultants with more than 10+ years of experience in the art, graphic, and print industry. The platform follows an anonymous judging process to ensure an objective and fair outcome. In addition, the panel was tasked with selecting the best of the thousands of work samples submitted from around the country.
An entry must display a unique combination of innovation, creativity, and outstanding quality to get noticed. Judges consider the quality of printing, degree of difficulty, and technical expertise, including registration, ink coverage, the density of solids, dot structure, crossovers, paper usage, finishing techniques, and overall visual appearance.
Impress Communications, a recognized leader in the custom printing and packaging industry is renowned for its branded, innovative, and sustainable solutions. They recently introduced 100% compostable and 100% biodegradable PCW paper. Currently, 100% PCW paper is exclusively provided by Impress Communications in North America.
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South Carolina death row inmate picks firing squad over electric chair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina prisoner scheduled to be the first man executed in the state in more than a decade has decided to die by firing squad rather than in the electric chair later this month, according to court documents filed Friday.
Richard Bernard Moore, 57, is the also first state prisoner to face the choice of execution methods after a law went into effect last year making electrocution the default and giving inmates the option to face three prison workers with rifles instead.
Moore has spent more than two decades on death row after being convicted of the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg. If executed as scheduled on April 29, he would be the first person put to death in the state since 2011 and the fourth in the country to die by firing squad in nearly half a century.
Only three executions in the United States have been carried out by firing squad since 1976, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center. Moore’s would mark the first since Ronnie Lee Gardner ‘s 2010 execution by a five-person firing squad in Utah.
South Carolina is one of eight states to still use the electric chair and one of four to allow a firing squad, according to the center.
In a written statement, Moore said he didn’t concede that either method was legal or constitutional but he more strongly opposed death by electrocution and only chose the firing squad because he was required to make a choice.
“I believe this election is forcing me to choose between two unconstitutional methods of execution, and I do not intend to waive any challenges to electrocution or firing squad by making an election,” Moore said in the statement.
The state’s new law was prompted by the decadelong break in executions, which corrections officials attribute to an inability to procure the drugs needed to carry out lethal injections.
Moore’s attorneys have asked the state Supreme Court to delay his death while another court determines if either available method is cruel and unusual punishment. The attorneys argue prisons officials aren’t trying hard enough to get the lethal injection drugs, instead forcing prisoners to choose between two more barbaric methods.
His lawyers are also asking the state Supreme Court to delay the execution so the U.S. Supreme Court can review whether his death sentence was a disproportionate punishment compared with similar crimes. The state justices denied a similar appeal last week.
South Carolina’s corrections agency said last month that it finished developing protocols for firing squad executions and completed $53,600 in renovations on the death chamber in Columbia, installing a metal chair with restraints that faces a wall with a rectangular opening 15 feet (4.6 meters) away. In the case of a firing squad execution, three volunteer prison workers will train their rifles on the condemned prisoner’s heart.
Moore is one of 35 men on South Carolina’s death row. The state last scheduled an execution for Moore in 2020, which was then delayed after prison officials said they couldn’t obtain lethal injection drugs.
Corrections Department Director Bryan Stirling reiterated in an affidavit last week that the agency still couldn’t obtain the drugs because manufacturers and compounding pharmacies contacted by the state refused to help.
During Moore’s 2001 trial, prosecutors said Moore entered the store looking for money to support his cocaine habit and got into a dispute with Mahoney, who drew a pistol that Moore wrestled away from him.
Mahoney pulled a second gun, and a gunfight ensued. Mahoney shot Moore in the arm, and Moore shot Mahoney in the chest. Prosecutors said Moore left a trail of blood through the store as he looked for cash, stepping twice over Mahoney.
At the time, Moore claimed that he acted in self-defense after Mahoney drew the first gun.
Moore’s supporters have argued that his crime doesn’t rise to the level of a death penalty offense. His appeals lawyers have said that because Moore didn’t bring a gun into store, he couldn’t have intended to kill someone when he walked in.
The last person executed in South Carolina was Jeffrey Motts, who was on death row for strangling a cellmate while serving a life sentence for another murder.
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Liu is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues.
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Living in Temple and working in Austin gives me a unique perspective.
Austin’s natural features and attractions make it a charming city. Its oh-so-woke City Council and Soros district attorney have turned it into a political cesspool.
Crime is setting records, the Police Department is 200 officers short due to defunding, and the DA goes after police officers more than he does criminals.
The head of the city’s “Civil Rights” office is on paid suspension due to multiple complaints. This is what government-enforced equity looks like.
“Excellence” is a far better concept. Excellence, combined with qualifications and personal initiative, is what Temple ought to be seeking. Always make the best hire regardless of race, creed or color. The idea of excellence makes all people the best they can be. Equity turns them into racists. I’ve never in my life seen anything so divisive as diversity.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter warned Thursday that governments around the globe are asking the company to remove content or snoop on private details of user accounts at an alarming rate.
The social media company revealed in a new report that it fielded a record number of legal demands — nearly 60,000 during a six-month period last year —- from local, state or national governments that wanted Twitter to remove content from accounts or reveal confidential information such as direct messages or user locations.
“We’re seeing governments become more aggressive in how they try to use legal tactics to unmask the people using our service, collect information about account owners and also using legal demands as a way to try and silence people,” Yoel Roth, the head of Twitter’s safety and integrity, said in a conversation broadcast on the site Thursday.
The U.S. makes up the majority of demands for account information, accounting for 20% of the requests. India follows closely behind. Twitter says it complied fully with roughly 40% of all asks for information on user accounts.
Japan, which is also a frequent requestor for account information, makes the most requests of Twitter to take down content from accounts. Japan made more than 23,000 requests — half of all requests — for content to be removed. Russia followed closely behind on its takedown asks.
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, also reported an increase in government asks for private user data during the same timeframe.
Twitter also reported a huge spike in requests from governments that targeted verified journalists and news outlets during the last half of 2021.
Governments also made a record number of legal demands on 349 accounts of verified journalists or news outlets around the globe between July and December of last year — a 103% increase.
Twitter did not provide a breakdown of which countries made those requests on journalists’ accounts or how many of the asks they complied with.
Governments are using the social media companies to silence critics and censor journalists, Rob Mahoney, the executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, said in an emailed statement to The Associated Press.
“This surge in government demands for content takedowns and information on journalists is part of a global trend of increasing censorship and manipulation of information,” Mahoney said. “Social media platforms are vital for reporters and they must do more to resist government attempts to silence critical voices.”
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| 2022-07-29T02:51:03Z
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ATLANTA, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 13, 2022, Practolytics LLC ("Practolytics") provided a media statement related to a data security incident it learned of in November 2021. This subsequent statement provides additional information related to the incident.
Around November 30, 2021, Practolytics discovered that a report generated by a client containing information related to COVID testing conducted by Priority MedExpress, which would normally be deactivated following initial download, remained active. Upon discovery, Practolytics took immediate steps to deactivate and delete the download link to prevent further access or dissemination. Since the discovery of the incident, Practolytics engaged cybersecurity experts to conduct an investigation to determine the source and scope of the incident and ensure a similar incident will not occur in the future.
As part of the investigation, Practolytics confirmed that minor and adult information was accessible in the report, which may have included name, age, gender, address, date of birth, Social Security number, email address, appointment date and type, provider name, and insurance information. Between January 13 and January 18, 2022, 1,125 individuals were notified by USPS first-class mail of the incident and provided with information on how to protect their personal information. A call center has been set up with IDX to answer any questions that individuals may have about the incident and can be reached at 1-800-939-4170 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Eastern Time from Monday to Friday.
The security of information is our top priority at Practolytics, and we are committed to safeguarding data and privacy. We deeply regret any worry or inconvenience that this matter may cause.
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Hot and humid weekend, thunderstorms at a minimum
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - We have a quiet start to the weekend, but a few isolated thunderstorms are still possible late afternoon and evening. Chances are even lower for us Sunday. Friday’s rain totals were pretty low with only a sprinkle, 0.01″ at SRQ, 0.04″ at Bradenton and 0.05″ at Lakewood Ranch. Heavier rain stayed over the Gulf waters, but since dolphins don’t have rain gauges, there are no reports there. Thunderstorms are still possible late afternoon and evening Saturday, but they would be few and far between for the Suncoast. Northern Florida has the better chance for pop-up showers today. Rain chances are even lower Sunday and to start the week.
While we have the heat and humidity, parts of the West and Northern Plains are in Winter this weekend, with Freeze Warnings, even snow in Colorado. Remember that when you step out into our humidity today!
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OREM, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clyde Companies has announced the hiring of Ally Isom as its Vice President and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, effective Sept. 6, 2022.
In this newly created position, Isom will utilize her extensive knowledge to oversee all aspects of marketing & communications, government & public affairs, corporate travel, and community impact within Clyde Companies.
"We are thrilled to have Ally on board," said Jeremy Hafen, President of Clyde Companies. "With a new company vision in place and long-term organizational planning in mind, Clyde Companies is now poised to move to the next level of visibility and community impact, led by Ally's experience and background in the public and private sectors."
Prior to her role with Clyde Companies, Isom worked in various capacities for the State of Utah, including Deputy Director of the Department of Community and Culture, Government Relations Director for the Department of Workforce Services, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Communications Director, and Spokesperson for Governor Gary R. Herbert.
She then worked at the global headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Director of Family & Community Relations, then Director of Church Identity & Messaging, before moving to the private sector as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer and acting executive at EVŌQ Nano.
Most recently, Isom completed her campaign as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate.
Isom's additional past civic involvement includes service as a Kaysville City Councilmember, the Utah Clean Air Partnership Board (UCAIR), Women's Leadership Institute executive board chair, the Emerging Leaders Initiative advisory board, and the Utah Heritage Council.
In 2021, Utah Business named Isom one of "30 Women to Watch."
Isom earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and communications from Brigham Young University.
"I'm truly honored to be part of Clyde Companies' exciting direction and inspired by its new vision," said Isom. "Building community is dear to my heart. It's where I started my career in public policy. So sharing the remarkable Clyde Companies' story and partnership is a terrific fit, both personally and professionally."
Clyde Companies is the premier provider of construction products and services in the Intermountain West and Great Plains regions. As the parent company of WW Clyde, Geneva Rock, Sunroc, Sunpro, IHC Scott, Beehive Insurance, GWC Capital, and Bridgesource, we have been involved in almost every aspect of building and construction since 1926. Our companies proudly offer high quality products and dependable results for projects of all sizes. We are committed to our mission of Building a Better Community, a mission driven by our core values of "We Value People," "Our Word is Our Bond," "We Continuously Improve," and "Always Give a Full Measure."
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Ray Liotta actually enjoyed a long and varied career, but it's perhaps appropriate that his screen legacy will be bookended by two of the mercurial tough-guy roles in which he excelled, in "Something Wild" and "The Many Saints of Newark," 35 years apart.
Liotta, who died suddenly at the age of 67, started out in the soap opera "Another World," and most recently has again been extremely active in television and particularly streaming. After starring as a corrupt cop opposite Jennifer Lopez in the NBC drama "Shades of Blue," which ended in 2018, recent roles have included Amazon's "Hanna" and Apple TV+'s upcoming "Black Bird," which premieres in July.
Still, his filmography was heavily defined by a run of memorable movies early in his career, highlighted by Martin Scorsese's mob epic "Goodfellas," but also the baseball fantasy "Field of Dreams."
A look back at some of Liotta's key films:
"Something Wild" (1986): Liotta had a breakthrough supporting role in director Jonathan Demme's comedic thriller, playing the psychotic ex-husband of an alluring woman (Melanie Griffith), who drags an ordinary and understandably befuddled guy (Jeff Daniels) into a crazed adventure. Filled with menace and edge, Liotta's performance was, in hindsight, a significant promise of what was to come.
"Dominick and Eugene" (1988): Liotta played a medical student looking after his brother (Tom Hulce), a person with an intellectual disability, and forced to make decisions about his future in this sensitive drama.
"Field of Dreams" (1989): Heeding a disembodied voice, Kevin Costner builds a baseball field on his Iowa farm, brings the late baseball star Shoeless Joe Jackson (Liotta) out of the corn stalks and gave grown men permission to cry in theaters, in a movie whose popularity has withstood the test of time. (In addition to Major League Baseball's recent game devoted to it, a "Field of Dreams" series is also being produced for NBC's Peacock service.)
"Goodfellas" (1990): Liotta starred as mobster Henry Hill in Scorsese's exceedingly violent, fact-based look at the mob and his character's downfall, in a genre-defining film that also featured Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci as the sort of wiseguys you definitely didn't want to be accused of laughing at.
"The Rat Pack" (1998): Liotta took a slightly different turn in this breezy HBO movie in which he portrayed Frank Sinatra at the height of his fame, carousing his way through Vegas -- and hanging out with President Kennedy (William Petersen) -- along with pals Dean Martin (Joe Mantegna), Sammy Davis Jr. (Don Cheadle) and Peter Lawford (Angus Macfadyen).
"The Many Saints of Newark" (2021): Revisiting the organized-crime neighborhood, Liotta appeared in a dual role as twin brothers in writer-producer David Chase's prequel to "The Sopranos," which looks at the history of the Moltisanti family, as well as the formative years of the young Tony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini).
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The global lifestyle brand shows their support to the LGBTQIA+ community with an exclusive Pride Case, artist collections, and partnerships with LA Pride.
LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Pride month, CASETiFY is honored to announce its latest brand Pride campaign to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. Launching with the campaign, CASETiFY introduces its Pride Collection, featuring a range of customizable accessories with an exclusive Pride Camera Ring, artwork from LGBTQIA+ identifying partnered artists, and charitable donations to the nonprofit Christopher Street West. Those looking to show their support can shop the collection now at casetify.com.
This year, CASETiFY is inviting its global audience to show their colors and celebrate all identities with a curated collection of tech accessories reimagined with a special rainbow-colored Pride Camera Ring. The limited-edition Pride Cases—making a return from last year's collection—are inspired by the colorful LGBQTIA+ communities and offer fans the option to add the Pride camera ring onto thousands of CASETiFY's printed designs, including a clear, custom phone case that can be personalized with names, monograms and more. The lineup also features specially curated designs from Fer Da Silva, Aries Moross, LukeJohnMatthewArnold, Genevieve Darling, Ashton Attzs, and Christopher who use their creative abilities to inspire self-expression. The Pride Collection is now available for select iPhone and Samsung models, retailing for $40+ USD while supplies last.
"Celebrating and supporting our communities is inherent to CASETiFY's DNA, and we're honored to partner with incredible talent from the LGBTQIA+ community to share their work on our global stage," says Wes Ng, CEO and Co-Founder of CASETiFY. "As a diverse and inclusive brand, our mission is to show up and stand together with the members of our community, and we encourage others to make their voices heard in celebrating all identities and forms of self-expression."
CASETiFY is also proud to sponsor this year's LA Pride in The Park festival with special performances from Christina Aguilera, Anitta, Syd, Chika, Michaela Jaé, and more on June 11, 2022. Now through September, the global lifestyle brand will be donating $5 from every Pride Case sold to Christopher Street West, the official nonprofit organization of LA Pride whose mission is to create safe and inclusive spaces of self-expression, celebration, and diversity for the LGBTQ+ community of Greater Los Angeles.
The Pride Collection is available to shop today on www.casetify.com, with products shipping to supporters worldwide. To join the celebration and show your support, follow along the hashtag #ShowYourColors and visit CASETiFY on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.
About CASETiFY
CASETiFY is the global lifestyle brand and home to the first and largest platform for customized tech accessories. Created with the highest-quality materials and most cutting-edge designs, CASETiFY's products turn your personal electronics into stylishly slim, drop-proof accessories. Known for tapping top artists and creatives for its Co-Lab program, CASETiFY gives brands and individuals the opportunity to share their unique visions with the world. For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, please visit www.CASETiFY.com.
About LA Pride / Christopher Street West
Christopher Street West (CSW), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, organized the world's first permitted parade advocating for gay rights on June 28, 1970 to commemorate the Stonewall Rebellion on Christopher Street in New York City the year prior. Over 50 years later, we have built a rich history as an active voice for the LGBTQ+ community across the Greater Los Angeles area.
While we're best known for producing the LA Pride Parade & Festival (one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country, thanks to you!) we also organize, sponsor or support other community events throughout the year, and work with our nonprofit, philanthropic, community and corporate partners to further diversity, equity and inclusion.
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| 2022-06-10T08:14:12Z
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World Cup 2022: Amnesty International urges FIFA to earmark at least $440M to compensate migrant workers in Qatar
By Ben Church, CNN
Human rights group Amnesty International has urged FIFA to earmark at least $440 million to compensate migrant workers who it says have suffered labor abuses in the preparations for the men’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
In an open letter sent to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Amnesty International and a selection of other human rights groups said world soccer’s governing body should work with Qatar to “establish a comprehensive programme to ensure all labor abuses to which FIFA contributed are remedied.”
“With six months until the opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, hundreds of thousands of migrant workers have not received adequate remedy, including financial compensation, for serious labour abuses they suffered while building and servicing infrastructure essential for the preparation and delivery of the World Cup in Qatar,” the letter read.
“FIFA should reserve an amount not less than the US$440 million prize money offered to teams participating in the World Cup, to be invested in funds to support remediation.”
There has been widespread criticism of the treatment of migrant workers in Qatar during the buildup to the tournament.
Amnesty International says the issues, which include unsafe working conditions and excessive hours, are “widespread” in the country.
The letter also said Qatari authorities have “failed to investigate the causes of deaths of thousands of migrant workers since 2010.”
While recognizing the progress made to protect workers’ rights in the country, it said help came too late and that the country’s “kafala sponsorship system” allowed “unscrupulous employers to abuse migrant workers with impunity.”
“While it may be too late to erase the suffering of past abuses, FIFA and Qatar can and should act to provide redress and prevent further abuses from taking place,” said Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International.
“Providing compensation to workers who gave so much to make the tournament happen, and taking steps to make sure such abuses never happen again, could represent a major turning point in FIFA’s commitment to respect human rights.”
FIFA response
FIFA said it welcomed Amnesty’s acknowledgment of labor reforms within the country and said it, alongside Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), was “implementing an unprecedented due diligence process” in relation to protecting workers involved in World Cup preparations.
It also said it was “currently assessing the programme proposed by Amnesty International” but that the report covered “a wide range of non-FIFA World Cup-specific public infrastructure built since 2010.”
“When companies working in relation to the FIFA World Cup breach their obligations, FIFA and the SC work to ensure the wrong is made right by the entity that caused the impact, usually the company employing the respective worker,” a FIFA spokesperson said in a statement to CNN.
“As a consequence of the Workers’ Welfare initiatives by the tournament organisers, countless workers have received remediation in various forms, including the payment of outstanding wages, the repayment of recruitment fees through the SC’s universal reimbursement scheme and other forms of compensation.
“As part of the SC’s effort to ensure repayment of recruitment fees, for example, workers have received payments of a total of $22.6 million as at December 2021, with an additional $5.7 million committed by contractors.
“Other forms of remediation include the strengthening of company practice to ensure non-repetition, or punitive measures imposed by the tournament organisers or the Ministry of Labour.”
Infantino comments
In a statement, SC said it has “worked tirelessly to ensure the rights of every worker engaged on Qatar’s FIFA World Cup projects are respected.”
Qatari officials have strongly contested accusations of workers’ rights abuses in previous statements.
Earlier this year, Qatar 2022 Secretary General Hassan Al Thawadi said that his nation had “spent 12 years of continuous work dedicated to delivering a tournament that leaves truly transformational social, human, economic and environmental legacies.”
Earlier this month, Infantino was asked about whether FIFA would make any commitment to families of people who died in the preparations for the tournament.
“When it comes to the building of World Cup stadiums — we are investigating all these matters with external entities — it is actually three persons who died,” he said, addressing the criticism leveled at FIFA and Qatari officials about migrant workers.
“When you give work to somebody, even in hard conditions, you give him dignity and pride. It’s not charity. You don’t make charity.
“You don’t give something to somebody and say, ‘OK, stay where you are. I feel good because I can give you something.'”
The 2022 World Cup is set to run between November 21 and December 18 later this year.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his top deputies have pushed for a crackdown on officials who abuse their power and commit other “unsound and non-revolutionary acts,” state media reported Monday, as Kim seeks greater internal unity to overcome a COVID-19 outbreak and economic difficulties.
It wasn’t clear what specific acts were mentioned at the ruling Workers’ Party meeting on Sunday. But possible state crackdowns on such alleged acts could be an attempt to solidify Kim’s control of his people and get them to rally behind his leadership in the face of the domestic hardships, some observers say.
Kim and other senior party secretaries discussed “waging a more intensive struggle against unsound and non-revolutionary acts including abuse of power and bureaucratism revealed among some party officials,” the official Korean Central News Agency said.
Kim ordered the authority of the party’s auditing commission and other local discipline supervision systems to be bolstered to promote the party’s “monolithic leadership” and “the broad political activities of the party through the strong discipline system,” KCNA said.
Kim has previously occasionally called for struggles against “anti-socialist practices” at home in the past two years amid outside worries about his country’s fragile economy that has been battered by pandemic-related border shutdowns, U.N. sanctions and his own mismanagement.
The North’s elevated restrictions on movement in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak could cause a further strain on the country’s economic difficulties, some experts say.
North Korea on May 12 admitted the omicron variant of the coronavirus had infected people, and it subsequently has said about 4.5 million people — more than 17% of its 26 million people — have fallen ill with fevers and only 72 have died. Foreign experts widely doubt the outbreak was North Korea’s first, and they believe the statistics being disclosed in state media are manipulated to prevent political damage to Kim while bolstering internal control and promoting his leadership.
During a Workers’ Party conference last week, Kim claimed the pandemic situation has passed the stage of “serious crisis” and ordered officials to remedy “the shortcomings and evils in the anti-epidemic work” and take steps to build up the country’s anti-pandemic capability.
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- New Globant survey reveals that while 73% of respondents feel the metaverse is accessible to them, only 26% have experienced it
- The Sentinel Report is a Globant initiative to inspire companies to keep reinventing, providing insights on market trends and industry behavior worldwide.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, published its new Sentinel Report: "How the metaverse is transcending digital limits and reinventing our place in the physical world." The publication dives into metaverse history, explores trends that are changing the future, discusses the ripple effects of a cross-functional metaverse, and presents new data from a Globant survey.
"While in its early stages, the metaverse is challenging organizations to get their businesses ready for this new world," said Diego Tártara, Chief Technology Officer at Globant. "At the same time, as they bring their business to this new reality, their users are still learning to embrace this new era. Globant has the ability to support organizations to succeed in their digital transformation."
This Sentinel Report shows how the metaverse is impacting organizations and industries, from healthcare and retail to manufacturing and finance. The report predicts that the metaverse will tear down physical and digital barriers by extending companies' virtual presence and maximizing engagement with clients and employees. It will also transform how people identify themselves in relation to the new digital culture, economy and e-commerce system.
The Report also includes some key insights from an original Globant research[1]:
- While 73% of respondents feel the metaverse is accessible to them, only 26.5% have participated in a metaverse experience
- 75% do not believe the metaverse addresses only a younger generation
- 69% believe the metaverse plays a crucial role in remote work
"The metaverse is the next evolution of our social interactions," said Matías Rodríguez, VP of Technology of Globant's Metaverse Studio. "Many brands have already been exploring the space and creating innovative experiences. Still, we understand that companies need a holistic view of their existence within the metaverse to succeed."
For more information on the Sentinel Report and to download the full version of How the metaverse is transcending digital limits and reinventing our place in the physical world, click here.
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About the Survey
The 2022 Metaverse Survey was produced by Globant and was conducted between April 18-25, 2022. The online survey represents 834 members from our database of technology professionals from around the globe: South America, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
For download the infographic, click here.
About Globant
We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves to create a way forward and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design, and engineering meet scale.
- We have more than 24,500 employees, and we are present in 19 countries working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
- We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are a member of the Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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Former IBM executive joins global leader in advanced investigation solutions to accelerate U.S. expansion
NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Labs, an award-winning world leader in advanced investigation solutions, named Courtney Bromley as CEO, Voyager Analytics, Inc. Bromley will lead all U.S. strategy and operations, including a rapidly growing U.S. team, to drive Voyager Labs growth across government and enterprise sectors.
"We are excited to have Courtney onboard to lead the U.S. business," said Avi Korenblum, Founder and CEO of Voyager Labs. "Courtney brings an exceptional track record in scaling operations and building partnerships, while delivering world-class customer service, to drive customer and revenue growth. With her leadership and our industry leading solutions, we are positioned for the next level of growth."
During her 32-year career with IBM, Bromley served in multiple leadership positions managing IBM's cross brand teams selling software, hardware and services business in key markets, including her most recent role as General Manager for the Government and Education Industry, U.S. Federal and Public Sector markets. In addition to her corporate work, she served as a board member for the American Red Cross National Capital Region, Professional Services Council (PSC) and the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) and is a member of the board of advisors for the James Madison University School of Business.
Voyager Labs solutions are used by U.S. federal, state and local law enforcement and prosecution offices, as well as Fortune 100 and other corporations, to tackle many of the nation's most pressing public safety and national security challenges, including terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, crime, IP protection and financial fraud/AML.
"I'm thrilled to join Voyager Labs and to lead our U.S. expansion. Together with our customers in government, law enforcement and commercial enterprises, as well as our growing partner network, we look forward to delivering an unbeatable combination of world-leading AI-based investigative solutions and first-class customer service to advance public safety in the U.S.," said Bromley.
About Voyager Labs:
Voyager Labs, a world leader in advanced AI-based investigation solutions, empowers organizations worldwide to easily analyze massive amounts of complex, unstructured data to gain deep investigative insights. For more information, please visit www.voyager-labs.com.
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Notice of Allowance of Patent Application for the Use of B-Raf Inhibitors for Treating Cutaneous Reactions Caused by Treatment with a MEK Inhibitor Further Expands Lutris' Comprehensive Intellectual Property Portfolio Until 2038
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lutris Pharma, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving anti-cancer therapies by reducing dose limiting side effects, today announced that the company, together with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for U.S. Patent Application No. 16/636,974, entitled, "Use of BRAF Inhibitors for Treating Cutaneous Reactions Caused by Treatment With a MEK Inhibitor." The company has licensed exclusive rights to the patent from MSK. When issued, Lutris will have a total of 24 issued national patents covering 18 countries, as well as 19 patents pending.
The allowed claims cover Lutris' novel compositions of B-Raf inhibitors and uses thereof for treating and/or preventing MEK inhibitor-associated cutaneous conditions through a multitude of methods of administration, including, but not limited to, local administration to the skin, orally or systemically. The USPTO issues a patent Notice of Allowance after it determines a patent should be granted upon completion of any outstanding administrative requirements. The patent resulting from this application will have an expiration date of not earlier than August 8, 2038.
"The receipt of this Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for method-of-use claims related to B-Raf inhibitors, significantly strengthens our intellectual property portfolio and broadens the potential indications," stated Noa Shelach, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Lutris Pharma. "While the usage of MEK inhibitors in the treatment of certain diseases and cancers may significantly improve patient prognosis, such treatments hold the risk of serious adverse reactions, including acneiform rashes. The use of B-Raf inhibitors in treating these MEK inhibitor-associated cutaneous reactions could potentially help improve the treatment by reducing the associated dose limiting toxicities. This patent is synergistic to our portfolio including lead compound, LUT014, a proprietary, topical, first-in-class, novel B-Raf inhibitor for the treatment of EGFR inhibitor-induced acneiform lesions."
About Lutris Pharma
Lutris Pharma is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving anti-cancer therapy effectiveness and quality of life for patients who are being treated with EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) inhibitors or with radiation, where dermal toxicity often leads to a reduction of anti-cancer therapy compliance. The company aims to provide novel topical therapies in order to mitigate these side effects and enable patients' adherence to anti-cancer treatment.
Lutris Pharma is currently assessing the effectiveness of LUT014 in two clinical studies: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled efficacy and safety study of topically administered LUT014 in metastatic colorectal cancer patients with EGFR inhibitor induced acneiform lesions (NCT04759664), and a Phase 1/2 open-label followed by blinded study evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of topically administered LUT014 (LUT-RD) in breast cancer patients with radiation induced dermatitis (RD) (NCT04261387). Top-line results in RD showed that 75% of patients in part 1 experienced complete resolution of RD, while part 2 data showed a clinically relevant treatment effect in 100% of patients treated with LUT014.
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Which sublimation printer for beginners is best?
Sublimation can be a lucrative opportunity for novice entrepreneurs to create customized products for a niche market. While the process is not complicated, selecting the right equipment can make the difference between a successful venture and one that goes nowhere.
For the beginner, making their first T-shirt or printing a custom line of mugs or glassware, the sublimation printer may be their most important tool. Several printer manufacturers make excellent sublimation printers suited for both beginners and experienced users, but the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a sublimation printer for beginners
What is sublimation?
Sublimation is a printing method that transfers a design onto a fabric or other material using ink and heat. The procedure is widely used in the apparel industry to modify shirts, T-shirts, pants, cotton fabric and more, according to the latest fashion trends.
In the sublimation process, the ink becomes infused into the fabric, a technique that differs from digital printing where images and color are printed on the surface of the material.
Sublimation begins with a wide-format inkjet printer that prints dye-sub inks on a special transfer paper. Using a heat press, the ink is then heat transferred from the paper onto fabric and converted from a solid to a gas, permanently embedding it into the polyester fibers. The result is a long-lasting, full-color image that won’t crack or peel and is less prone to fading even with multiple washings, while a digital print is subject to rapid decay.
Tools needed for sublimation printing
Sublimation printer
While several printer companies offer sublimation printers, both Epson and Sawgrass offer high-quality printers at reasonable prices for sublimation beginners.
Sawgrass printers are exclusively dedicated to sublimation printing, while Epson printers come from the factory using inkjet technology for normal printing. Once you have converted an EcoTank or traditional cartridge Epson inkjet printer for sublimation printing, you can’t go back to printing with normal ink on paper.
Sublimation paper
Customized logos, works of art and any picture or designs consisting of a full spectrum of color can be printed on sublimation paper.
Based on a normal paper substrate, the special sublimation paper has a coating made with about 35% silica and 5% binder to hold the dye sublimation inks. Copy printer paper does not work as well because it is a poor carrier of ink. If the colors bleed through, they could damage the printer.
Raster image processor software
Raster image processor (RIP) software translates computer vector files created by programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, JPG, PDF and more, to a bitmap (raster image) composed of a matrix of dots that the printer interprets and prints.
Some sublimation printers include RIP software, but with others, it must be purchased independently. Make sure the software you select is compatible with your sublimation printer.
Heat press
Once the design has been printed on sublimation paper, it must be transferred to the designated materials such as T-shirts, tablecloths, coffee mugs and others, using a heat press.
Four main types of heat presses are used for sublimation:
- Calendar heat press: These are used for printing on larger soft materials such as clothes, sportswear, flags, fabric signs and interior decorations. The calendar heat press typically handles the small production of cut piece jobs and roll-to-roll.
- Small heat press: The small footprint makes this heat press ideal for smaller items such as handheld kitchenware.
- Flatbed heat press: While this press can be used for printing on apparel, it works well for harder material and most flat objects which can be heated above 200°C.
- 3D vacuum heat press: Designed for sublimating on items with diverse shapes and edges, this press is ideal for smaller objects without flat surfaces.
What to look for in a quality sublimation printer for beginners
Resolution
Resolution is the most important feature of a sublimation printer. High resolution means vibrant and detailed high-quality images.
To create a sharp print, the source design or photo needs enough pixels for the size at which it will be sublimated. A larger print size requires more pixels. Typically, artwork and photos between 150 and 300 dpi produce sharp printouts, but above 300 dpi is required for high-definition prints.
Most desktop printers can print up to 1200 by 1200 dpi.
Device compatibility
Look for a sublimation printer that not only produces high-quality prints but is also compatible with various types of media and multiple connectivity standards (Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet). Many printers are multifunctional and can be used for embroidery, printing, and transferring more accurately than traditional methods.
Type of ink
Transferring graphics from paper to fabric or other material requires the use of a special ink capable of converting from a solid-state liquid to a gas.
These dispersed dyes (commonly called “dye-sub inks”) are available in vibrant colors and permanently bond to the finished product. Many sublimation printers come with dye-sub inks but for others, they must be purchased separately. For example, the Sawgrass printers include the Sublijet UHD Sublimation Inks starter kit ink cartridges. Make sure to select an ink that is compatible with your printer.
How much you can expect to spend on a sublimation printer for beginners
Entry-level inkjet printers for home or small business use that can be converted to sublimation printers sell for less than $300 while dedicated high-quality sublimation printers for beginners cost about $900.
Sublimation printer for beginners FAQ
How do I get the best results of sublimation printing?
A. Good sublimation printing results not only depend on a quality printer but also a high-quality heat press. The device must produce consistent pressure and temperature. Swing-away presses are recommended because they can accommodate thicker objects.
How long should sublimation be pressed?
A. The sublimation heat-press settings depend mainly on the type of substrate being used. For example, garments made of 100% polyester usually require around 385-400 degrees and 45-60 seconds at medium pressure.
What’s the best sublimation printer for beginners to buy?
Top sublimation printer for beginners
What you need to know: This printer uses a high-density print chip that generates about 40 million precise dots per second to create accurate prints, and a simple change of ink converts it to an excellent wide format 13×19 sublimation printer.
What you’ll love: The EcoTank ET-15000 is a multifunction printer with 2.7 inches color touch screen, scanner, copier, fax and ethernet capabilities. Epson includes low-cost replacement bottles that save up to 90% on ink.
What you should consider: Some users report the printer is more complex to use initially than competitive products.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top sublimation printer for beginners for the money
What you need to know: The EcoTank ET-2720 makes an excellent sublimation printer at a reasonable price that creates stunning prints on T-shirts, coffee mugs or other dye sublimation items.
What you’ll love: The unique micro piezo heat-free technology produces impressive color graphics and photos on any paper type including coated sublimation paper. Like the EcoTank ET-15000, the ET-2720 uses a cartridge-free solution with high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks that save up to 90% on ink costs.
What you should consider: Users report the screen is too small, and the print speed is only average.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Sawgrass Virtuoso SG500 Printer
What you need to know: The super bundle package includes a complete set of Sublijet UHD inks, 440 sheets of Instant Dry Sublimax brand sublimation paper and five rolls of heat tape to get your sublimation printing business off to a good start.
What you’ll love: The Creative Studio online designer software and stock design library developed by saw grass are included. The printer includes a two-year warranty and partner plus support from Sawgrass to make sure your sublimation printing business gets off to a good start.
What you should consider: Although the print quality is excellent, the replacement ink is pricey.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Florida high speed train gets grant to improve safety
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Tracks used by the nation’s deadliest railroad will see added fencing to keep pedestrians away and safety improvements at crossings under a $25 million federal grant announced Monday.
Brightline and government officials announced the grant as the privately owned passenger line continues to be plagued by deaths along its tracks between Miami and West Palm Beach.
In the past two weeks, Brightline trains have killed three people, and 68 since the service began its first runs five years ago. That’s about one death for every 33,000 miles (53,000 kilometer) its trains travel, and is the worst fatality rate among the nation’s more than 800 railroads, according to an ongoing Associated Press analysis of Federal Railroad Administration data.
The grant, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program, will cover safety features, including 33 miles (53 kilometers) of fencing at locations of frequent trespassing along with extensive crossing improvements at all 333 crossings along the corridor, which will eventually stretch from Miami to Orlando, Brightline President Patrick Goddard said.
The company will also install an additional 150 warning signs and 170 more suicide crisis hotline signs “to better reach those who might be struggling with suicide,” Goddard said.
None of the deaths involving Brightline have been blamed on the railroad, its equipment or its crews. Law enforcement investigations showed most victims were either suicidal, intoxicated, mentally ill or had gone around barriers at an intersection in an attempt to beat the trains, which travel up to 79 mph (128 kph) through densely populated areas with stops in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
“We want Brightline to be in the news for all of the right reasons,” Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said during a news conference in Fort Lauderdale. “Unfortunately there have been too many incidents, some of which when we are dealing with a sadly determined person who wants to end their life on the tracks.”
Officials hope the suicide crisis hotline signs and fencing in areas where multiple pedestrian deaths have occurred will help.
They also addressed the motorists who attempt to cross the tracks ahead of a train.
“When you see these train gates come down, you are not going to beat a train,” Broward County Mayor Michael Udine said. “Do not try. Don’t do it. Be safe. Be smart.”
To help fill out the private/public partnership, Brightline and the Florida Department of Transportation are each chipping in $10 million, bringing the project to $45 million.
“This is a big day and we’re dealing with a very big deal,” said Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, who serves with Wasserman Schultz on the House appropriations committee. “What Brightline is doing and what they’ve done is a national model.”
Brightline will install delineators and edge striping, along with painted boxes on the roadway at crossings in an effort to keep motorists out of the danger zones, Goddard said. They will also put plastic poles, similar to those used to separate express lanes on highways, to keep drivers from changing lanes in an effort to go around the crossing bars that warn of oncoming trains.
The tracks are shared by Brightline and Florida East Coast Railway, with the higher speed passenger trains making stops in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach throughout the day. Stations are currently being added in Aventura, north of Miami, and in Boca Raton. An expansion to Orlando, which would connect Miami to central Florida, is expected in 2023.
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ST. LOUIS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansira Partners, Inc. ("Ansira"), an independent global marketing services and solutions company, was named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Customer Data Strategy and Activation Services, Q2 2022.
"In this unique moment in data deprecation, we believe recognition as a Strong Performer in this report validates Ansira's customer data strategy services and technical chops that enable us to guide clients through this everchanging landscape," Ansira Executive Vice President Sukumar Muthya said. "We believe our unique client experience connecting brands, their distributed sales partners, and end customers together enables seamless marketing execution on behalf of our clients."
The Forrester Wave™: Customer Data Strategy and Activation Services, Q2 2022 evaluates the most significant data strategy and activation service providers to help B2C marketing professionals select the right one for their needs. Ansira was among eight companies invited to participate in Forrester's independent analysis, which assesses providers based on a 27-criterion evaluation including current offering, strategy, and market presence. In addition to submitting an in-depth questionnaire and leading a briefing that included an actual client pitch, three current clients were surveyed for the final assessment. Ansira received the highest scores possible in seven criteria, including customer engagement strategy and market approach.
Some quotes from the report, authored by Forrester Analyst Steph Liu, include:
- "Ansira punches above its weight as a smaller agency not owned by a holding company…"
- "[Ansira] stands out thanks to its unique expertise in distributed marketing organizations, such as franchises and dealership networks, which shapes its capabilities and vision of 'connected marketplaces.'"
- "As a highly tactical partner, Ansira's vision of connecting brands, partners, and customers aligns well to its market approach…"
- Ansira excels in marketing execution, particularly with implementing and managing clients' martech tools and executing marketing campaigns."
- "[Ansira] received high marks for its customer engagement strategy work, and client references praised Ansira's technical know-how – ranging from email marketing execution to customer data platform implementations."
- "Ansira is a good fit for distributed marketing organizations and enterprises that have deep technical needs…"
"We are a data-driven organization, and we understand the importance and the challenges of capturing and maximizing customer data," said Ansira President and Chief Revenue Officer Andy Arnold. "We believe recognition as a Strong Performer in this report further cements our focus on solutions and proprietary technology platforms that provide value to clients and enable them to better drive demand through segmentation, personalization, and cross-channel media and marketing activations."
Download the full report here.
Ansira is backed by Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, with deep expertise in the business and financial services sector.
An independent, global marketing technology and services firm, Ansira believes in transparent partnerships to meet clients where they are on their customer experience journey. Ansira designs relevant, persuasive experiences for all the right moments; strengthening relationships, cultivating brand loyalists, and assuring profitable client growth. Teams operating across the US, Europe, South Asia, and Oceania, arm brands and their channel sales ecosystems with digital offerings, channel partner marketing technology and services, and local marketing technology to make these experiences possible. For more information, visit Ansira.com or LinkedIn.
Founded in 1984, Advent International is one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors. The firm has invested in over 390 private equity investments across 41 countries, and as of December 31, 2021, had $88 billion in assets under management. With 15 offices in 12 countries, Advent has established a globally integrated team of over 265 private equity investment professionals across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. The firm focuses on investments in five core sectors, including business and financial services; health care; industrial; retail, consumer and leisure; and technology. For over 35 years, Advent has been dedicated to international investing and remains committed to partnering with management teams to deliver sustained revenue and earnings growth for its portfolio companies. For more information, visit www.adventinternational.com or Linkedin.
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CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY ANNOUNCES RECORD SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS AND RAISES FULL YEAR GUIDANCE
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:24 PM CDT|Updated: 26 minutes ago
Second Quarter Revenue Increase Driven by Strong Demand and Strength Across All Segments
Topgolf Delivers 8% Growth in Same Venue Sales Compared to 2019
Q2 2022 consolidated net revenues increased $202.1 million to $1,115.7 million, an increase of 22.1% compared to Q2 2021
Q2 2022 GAAP net income of $105.4 million and non-GAAP net income of $93.5 million
Q2 2022 Adjusted EBITDA increased $42.8 million to $207.3 million, an increase of 26.0% compared to Q2 2021
Increased full year 2022 revenue outlook to $3,945 million - $3,970 million and Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $555 million - $565 million
CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (the "Company" or "Callaway") (NYSE: ELY) announced record financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022.
"We were very pleased with our second quarter financial results," commented Chip Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Callaway. "Our second quarter revenues increased 22%, reflecting increases in all major product categories, in all major regions and in all operating segments. Continued strong demand, along with market share gains, pricing and other business improvements we implemented this year have allowed us to outrun the ubiquitous inflationary pressures, unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and staffing challenges. As a result, our Adjusted EBITDA increased 26%. While we are not immune from these macroeconomic headwinds, we believe we can continue to manage through them and our business remains strong overall. We are therefore increasing our full year guidance."
GAAP, NON-GAAP AND PRO FORMA RESULTS In addition to the Company's results prepared in accordance with GAAP, the Company has provided information on a non-GAAP and pro forma basis. The manner in which the non-GAAP information is derived is discussed further toward the end of this release, and the Company has provided in the tables to this release a reconciliation of the non-GAAP information to the most directly comparable GAAP information. The 2021 results presented on a pro forma basis include Topgolf results for January and February prior to the closing of the merger on March 8, 2021.
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company announced the following GAAP and non-GAAP financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions, except earnings per share).
NON-GAAP RESULTS
Non-GAAP results exclude certain non-recurring and non-cash adjustments as defined further below.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights (All comparisons to prior periods are calculated on a year-over-year basis.)
Net revenues increased $202.1 million (or 22.1%), driven by a $78.3 million (or 24.1%) increase in the Topgolf segment, a $50.6 million (or 12.6%) increase in the Golf Equipment segment and a $73.2 million (or 39.2%) increase in the Active Lifestyle segment (formerly named "Apparel, Gear and Other"). Changes in foreign currency rates had a $38.6 million negative impact on net revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
GAAP income from operations increased $21.7 million (or 20.2%) and non-GAAP income from operations increased $17.1 million (or 14.5%), due to strong sales across all segments, product categories and regions. While changes in foreign currency rates, increased freight expense and other inflationary impacts put pressure on operating margins, the Company was generally able to offset these through the continued success of the Topgolf venues, price increases and increased sales volumes and efficiencies, resulting in an increase in operating income across all segments.
GAAP other expense decreased $10.7 million (or 34.1%) and non-GAAP other expense decreased $7.5 million (or 27.8%), primarily due to an increase in hedge gains related to the dollar strengthening across most major currencies during the quarter, and partially offset by an increase in interest expense related to deemed landlord financing interest on additional Topgolf venues and higher variable rates on the Company's term loans and asset-based revolving credit facility.
GAAP net income increased $13.7 million (or 14.9%) quarter over quarter, primarily due to strong performance of the operating segments, partially offset by a $15.8 million change in the Company's tax valuation allowance. On a non-GAAP basis, which excludes the change in the valuation allowance, amongst other items, non-GAAP net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was $93.5 million compared to $70.5 million for the same period in 2021.
GAAP earnings per diluted common share was $0.53 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to $0.47 per diluted common share for the same period in 2021. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted common share was $0.47 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to $0.36 per diluted common share for the same period in 2021. Weighted average diluted shares totaled 200.6 million shares for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 194.3 million shares for the same period in 2021, an increase of 6.3 million shares. The increased share count is primarily related to a change in accounting guidance, which took effect on January 1, 2022, and requires the Company to assume the full conversion of 14.7 million shares related to its convertible notes in its weighted average diluted share calculation.
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 increased $42.8 million, (or 26.0%), which consisted of a $29.2 million increase from Topgolf and a $13.6 million increase from the non-Topgolf business, which includes continued investment in the corporate functions.
SEGMENT RESULTS
The table below provides net revenues by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions):
The table below provides the breakout of segment operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions):
Second Quarter 2022 Segment Highlights
(All comparisons to prior periods are calculated on a year-over-year basis)
Topgolf
Golf Equipment
Active Lifestyle
The following is a reconciliation of income before income taxes to total segment operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions):
2022 BUSINESS OUTLOOK The 2022 projections set forth below are based on the Company's best estimates at this time. They include the estimated impact of certain factors, including (1) ongoing impact of COVID-19, (2) changes in foreign currency rates, and (3) freight costs and other inflationary pressures.
Net Revenues: The Company currently estimates that its full year 2022 net revenue will be within the range of $3,945 million - $3,970 million, which includes $129 million of negative foreign currency impact. The full year 2022 net revenue estimate assumes Topgolf segment revenue of approximately $1.56 billion, consistent with previous guidance. It also assumes Golf Equipment segment revenue growth of 12% or more, up from prior guidance of approximately 10%, and the Active Lifestyle segment revenue reaching approximately $1 billion, consistent with previous guidance. On a consolidated basis, 2022 full year revenue is estimated to increase over 20% compared to 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA: The Company is increasing its full year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $555 million - $565 million, an increase of $15 million at the midpoint of guidance compared to prior guidance driven by increases in both the Golf Equipment and Topgolf segments. The full year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA guidance estimate for the Topgolf segment is $235 million - $245 million. On a consolidated basis, at the midpoint of guidance, 2022 full year Adjusted EBITDA is estimated to increase by $100 million compared to 2021.
Net Revenues: The Company currently estimates that its second half 2022 net revenue will be within the range of $1,790 million - $1,815 million, which includes $69 million of negative foreign currency impact. This represents an increase in each of our operating segments and on a consolidated basis represents an approximate 15% increase in revenue over 2021 for the second half.
We expect total Company third quarter net revenue to increase approximately 11% to $940 million - $955 million, which includes $42 million of negative foreign currency impact, compared to net revenues of $856 million in the third quarter of 2021. Given the second half launch timing of golf equipment products in 2022 versus 2021, net revenue for the golf equipment segment is expected to be down mid-to-high single digits in the third quarter but is expected to increase double digits in the fourth quarter, resulting in growth of 12% or more for the full year. The other two segments are expected to grow by double digits in both the third and fourth quarters.
Adjusted EBITDA: The Company currently estimates that its second half 2022 Adjusted EBITDA will be within the range of $178 million - $188 million compared to $153 million in the second half of 2021. Given foreign exchange headwinds and difference in timing of new golf equipment product launches compared to 2021, the Company expects consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to decrease in the third quarter but increase in the fourth quarter. Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be between $122 - $132 million in 2022 compared to $139 million in 2021. The Company expects that Adjusted EBITDA will increase significantly in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to 2021, resulting in an overall 20% increase in Adjusted EBITDA in the second half of 2022.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURES Conference Call and Webcast The Company will be holding a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time today, August 4, 2022, to discuss the Company's financial results, outlook and business. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at http://ir.callawaygolf.com/. A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the call ends, and will remain available through 9:00 p.m. Pacific time on August 11, 2022. The replay may be accessed through the Internet at http://ir.callawaygolf.com/.
Non-GAAP Information The GAAP results contained in this press release and the financial statement schedules attached to this press release have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). To supplement the GAAP results, the Company has provided certain non-GAAP financial information as follows:
Constant Currency Basis. The Company provided certain information regarding the Company's financial results or projected financial results on a "constant currency basis." This information estimates the impact of changes in foreign currency rates on the translation of the Company's current or projected future period financial results as compared to the applicable comparable period. This impact is derived by taking the current or projected local currency results and translating them into U.S. dollars based upon the foreign currency exchange rates for the applicable comparable period. It does not include any other effect of changes in foreign currency rates on the Company's results or business.
Non-Recurring and Non-cash Adjustments. The Company provided information excluding certain non-cash amortization and depreciation of intangibles and other assets related to the Company's acquisitions, IT integration and implementation costs associated with new ERP systems for certain new subsidiaries and impairment charges related to the suspension of the Jack Wolfskin business in Russia in 2022, non-cash amortization of the debt discount related to the Company's convertible notes in 2021, acquisition and other non-recurring items (including integration costs and a $252.5 million non-cash gain in 2021 resulting from the Company's pre-merger equity position in Topgolf), and changes in the Company's non-cash valuation allowance recorded against certain of the Company's deferred tax assets as a result of the Topgolf merger.
Adjusted EBITDA. The Company provides information about its results excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses, non-cash stock compensation expense, non-cash lease amortization expense, and the non-recurring and non-cash items referenced above.
In addition, the Company has included in the schedules attached to this release a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP information to the most directly comparable GAAP information. The non-GAAP information presented in this release and related schedules should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure derived in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP information may also be inconsistent with the manner in which similar measures are derived or used by other companies. Management uses such non-GAAP information for financial and operational decision-making purposes and as a means to evaluate period-over-period comparisons and in forecasting the Company's business going forward. Management believes that the presentation of such non-GAAP information, when considered in conjunction with the most directly comparable GAAP information, provides additional useful comparative information for investors in their assessment of the underlying performance of the Company's business with regard to these items. The Company has provided reconciling information in the attached schedules.
For forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA information provided in this release, reconciliation of such forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to the most closely comparable GAAP financial measure (net income) is not provided because the Company is unable to provide such reconciliation without unreasonable efforts. The inability to provide a reconciliation is because the Company is currently unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the type and extent of certain items that would be expected to impact net income in the future but would not impact Adjusted EBITDA. These items may include certain non-cash depreciation, which will fluctuate based on the Company's level of capital expenditures, non-cash amortization of intangibles related to the Company's acquisitions, income taxes, which can fluctuate based on changes in the other items noted and/or future forecasts, and other non-recurring costs and non-cash adjustments. Historically, the Company has excluded these items from Adjusted EBITDA. The Company currently expects to continue to exclude these items in future disclosures of Adjusted EBITDA and may also exclude other items that may arise. The events that typically lead to the recognition of such adjustments are inherently unpredictable as to if or when they may occur, and therefore actual results may differ materially. This unavailable information could have a significant impact on net income.
Definitions Same venue sales. Callaway defines same venue sales for its Topgolf business as sales for the comparable venue base, which is defined as the number of Company-operated venues with at least 24 full fiscal months of operations in the year of comparison.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements used in this press release that relate to future plans, events, financial results, performance, prospects, or growth opportunities, including statements relating to the Company's (and its segments') third quarter, second half and full year 2022 guidance (including net revenue, same venue sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Topgolf segment Adjusted EBITDA), continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business and the Company's ability to improve and recover from such impact, impact of any measures taken to mitigate the effect of the pandemic, strength and demand of the Company's products and services, continued brand momentum, demand for golf and outdoor activities and apparel, continued investments in the business, increases in shareholder value, post-pandemic consumer trends and behavior, future industry and market conditions, pricing of products and services, foreign currency effects and their impacts, impacts of inflation and freight and other supply challenges, and statements of belief and any statement of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "estimate," "could," "should," "intend," "may," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made and are not guarantees of future performance. These statements are based upon current information and expectations. Accurately estimating the forward-looking statements is based upon various risks and unknowns, including disruptions to business operations from additional regulatory restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (such as travel restrictions, government-mandated shut-down orders or quarantines) or voluntary "social distancing" that affects employees, customers and suppliers; costs, expenses or difficulties related to the merger with Topgolf, including the integration of the Topgolf business; failure to realize the expected benefits and synergies of the Topgolf merger in the expected timeframes or at all; production delays, closures of manufacturing facilities, retail locations, warehouses and supply and distribution chains; staffing shortages as a result of remote working requirements or otherwise; uncertainty regarding global economic conditions, particularly the uncertainty related to the duration and ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and related decreases in customer demand/spending and ongoing increases in operating and freight costs; global supply chain constraints and challenges (including, without limitation, as a result of any prolonged shutdown in China); the Company's level of indebtedness; continued availability of credit facilities and liquidity and ability to comply with applicable debt covenants; effectiveness of capital allocation and cost/expense reduction efforts; continued brand momentum and product success; growth in the direct-to-consumer and e-commerce channels; ability to realize the benefits of the continued investments in the Company's business; consumer acceptance of and demand for the Company's and its subsidiaries' products and services; cost of living and inflationary pressures; any changes in U.S. trade, tax or other policies, including restrictions on imports or an increase in import tariffs; future consumer discretionary purchasing activity, which can be significantly adversely affected by unfavorable economic or market conditions; future retailer purchasing activity, which can be significantly negatively affected by adverse industry conditions and overall retail inventory levels; and future changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the degree of effectiveness of the Company's hedging programs. Actual results may differ materially from those estimated or anticipated as a result of these risks and unknowns or other risks and uncertainties, including the effect of terrorist activity, armed conflict, natural disasters or pandemic diseases, including expanded outbreak of COVID-19 and its variants, on the economy generally, on the level of demand for the Company's and its subsidiaries' products and services or on the Company's ability to manage its operations, supply chain and delivery logistics in such an environment; delays, difficulties or increased costs in the supply of components or commodities needed to manufacture the Company's products or in manufacturing the Company's products; and a decrease in participation levels in golf generally, during or as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties that could affect these statements and the Company's business, see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
About Callaway Golf Company
Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) is an unrivaled, tech-enabled modern golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Callaway Golf, Topgolf, Odyssey, OGIO, TravisMathew and Jack Wolfskin. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway manufactures and sells premium golf clubs, golf balls, golf and lifestyle bags, golf and lifestyle apparel and other accessories, and provides world-class golf entertainment experiences through Topgolf, its wholly-owned subsidiary. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com, www.topgolf.com, www.odysseygolf.com, www.OGIO.com, www.travismathew.com, and www.jack-wolfskin.com.
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Margot’s two-run single puts Rays past slumping A’s 3-0
By BEN ROSS
Associated Press
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Manuel Margot broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the Oakland Athletics 3-0 to complete a three-game sweep. Margot came up with the bases loaded and two outs against A’s reliever Zach Jackson and served an opposite-field single to right, scoring Brett Phillips and Randy Arozarena. Domingo Acevedo balked in another run to make it 3-0. Rays reliever J.P. Feyereisen pitched 1 1/3 innings to earn the win. Andrew Kittredge pitched a perfect ninth to earn his fourth save. Tampa Bay starting pitcher Corey Kluber had seven strikeouts. Oakland starter Frankie Montas fanned six.
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Altrata provides more than 100 million profiles and 4 billion connections enhancing prospect research, business development, and talent acquisition strategies
LONDON, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Euromoney People Intelligence, a divisional pillar of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC, rebrands its business as Altrata, a global partner delivering data and intelligence on the most impactful people to their clients' success.
In 2018, Euromoney began an acquisition strategy creating a market leader in people intelligence data that has grown to include 5 products: BoardEx, Boardroom Insiders, RelSci, WealthEngine, and Wealth-X. With the combined data sets and workflow focused delivery options, Altrata is built to deliver more value to clients at scale, creating a new data powerhouse in the market.
Altrata boasts impressive coverage, including:
- More than 100 million profiles on global decision makers, business leaders, and wealthy individuals
- Billions of professional connections throughout mid to large sized private and public organizations
- More than 7 million known associates and connections of high-wealth decision makers
- Over 4 million company profiles powering ESG reporting, corporate governance, and diversity stats
"Bringing five unique businesses together, all of which are focused on the world's most influential individuals, has allowed us to kickstart new innovative ways to deliver insight to clients" says James Lavell, CEO of Altrata. "In-depth data sets, integrated delivery channels, and machine learning capabilities all with a single focus on one ultimate solution that can be customized to our clients' workflow is now possible under Altrata."
The business has already delivered success. In April, Lavell presented recent results at Euromoney's Investor and Analyst Teach-In including a rising 93% net renewal rate for its growing roster of 3,300 clients. Ninety-six percent of the Altrata business is subscription based recurring revenue and its book of business has seen double digit growth for the past few years.
Lavell explains, "bringing together our unique data and capabilities into a single platform, business and brand will enhance our existing products, allow continued innovation to drive value to clients, and deliver upon the next phase of our growth journey."
Altrata teams are based in seven different countries and will continue to grow to support the new strategic vision. Lavell and the rest of the Altrata leadership team have set an ambitious agenda and are building a business that can deliver on innovative priorities and fast-moving targets.
Learn more about Altrata by visiting Altrata.com.
About Altrata
Altrata is a global leader in people intelligence. It includes more than 100 million profiles on wealthy individuals around the world and more than 12 million profiles on senior decision makers, board members and c-suite leaders. Altrata provides intelligence on the people who are most impactful to our clients' success.
Advanced integration solutions allow deeper insights and access to billions of connections helping clients close more deals, manage risk, and identify up and coming talent quickly. Our data is actionable, accurate, and comprehensive. Powered by a global team of more than 400 researchers who are committed to maintaining millions of profiles and changing data points, so you can effectively engage and make meaningful, lasting connections.
Altrata™ is a registered trademark of the Euromoney Group comprised of five dynamic offerings: BoardEx, Boardroom Insiders, RelSci, WealthEngine, and Wealth-X.
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Saban: Current state of college football not ‘sustainable’
By RALPH D. RUSSO
AP College Football Writer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban is concerned about the current state of college football. He recently told The Associated Press “I don’t think what we’re doing right now is a sustainable model.” The new era of college athletics sees players having more opportunities to earn money than ever before and more power to determine where they play. Saban says if college athletes are going to be paid, he would like Alabama to provide the same amount to everyone on his team while supporting their ability to earn as much as they can in endorsement and sponsorship deals after they get to college.
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- In the first half, Embraer delivered 17 commercial and 29 executive jets
- Firm order backlog reached US$ 17.8 billion at the 2Q22
SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) delivered 32 jets in the second quarter of 2022, of which 11 were commercial and 21 were executive jets (12 light and nine large). As of June 30, the company has delivered a total of 46 aircraft (17 commercial and 29 executive). The firm order backlog ended 2Q22 at US$17.8 billion, the highest level since 2Q18, driven by new sales of aircraft and services, an increase of 12% when compared to the US$15.9 billion recorded in the same period in 2021.
During the period, Embraer welcomed Sky High from the Dominican Republic to the E-Jets operators family, which will operate two first-generation E190 jets. These aircraft will be covered by the Pool Program, whose contract was announced by Embraer Services & Support.
In June, Embraer signed a firm order to convert up to 10 E-Jets into passenger to freight (P2F) aircraft with an "undisclosed" customer. The aircraft will come from this customer's current fleet of E-Jets, with deliveries starting in 2024. This is the first firm contract for the conversion of E-Jets, and the second agreement for this type of operation. In another contract, announced in May, Embraer and Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) agreed up on to 10 conversion positions for the E190F/E195F jets.
Also in the second quarter of 2022, Embraer Defense & Security delivered the last modernized AF-1 fighter jet to the Brazilian Navy. In the business aviation market, the results and growing demand confirm Embraer's solid positioning in the light and midsize jet segments.
Last week, during the Farnborough Airshow, Embraer Commercial Aviation announced the sale of 20 E195-E2 jets to Porter Airlines from Canada, which will be included in the firm order backlog for the third quarter of 2022. The Canadian airline now has 50 firm orders and 50 purchase rights for the E195-E2 model. At the same event, Embraer announced a firm order from Alaska Air Group for eight additional E175 jets, which are already included in the 2Q22 backlog, and 13 purchase rights.
Embraer Services & Support announced a renewal and expansion agreement with LOT Polish Airlines for the Pool Program. The long-term agreement will cover a total of 44 E-Jets. And NAC announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Astral Aviation, based in Nairobi, Kenya, to carry out the conversion of the first two passenger to freight (P2F) aircraft from the E190F model.
Embraer Defense & Security established cooperation agreements with BAE Systems through two MoUs aimed at expanding the companies' operations in the global defense market. The first one aims to promote the C-390 in Middle Eastern markets (initially in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), and the other confirms an intention to create a joint venture to develop a defense variant of Eve's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle.
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A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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Retail industry's premier FitTech solution appoints Patrik Brakenhielm as CFO, leveraging Series A fundraise to grow commercial team and expand presence in China
STOCKHOLM, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volumental, a computer vision company that helps the world's top retailers and brands solve fit, improve customer experiences, and transform data into fuel for profitable growth, today announced a number of growth initiatives to support the company's global expansion. Following its Series A fundraise in December, Volumental has bolstered its C-suite with a Chief Financial Officer and established a new commercial team focused on growth efforts in China.
Partnerships with leading brands who already have a presence in China - including Under Armour, Canada Goose, Yonex and New Balance, as well as domestic retailers and brands - will all play a part in paving the way for Volumental's expansion. Volumental has tried and tested its FitTech solutions globally since 2016, providing immense value in shop floor sales, e-commerce sales and sales data to leverage in product design, digital marketing and inventory management and with this experience Volumental is confident it will be able to re-create this same success in China.
Playing a key role in the company's growth initiatives is newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Patrik Brakenhielm. He joins Volumental from SkinCity, where as CFO and interim CEO he was part of transforming a Swedish-based small skincare business into a highly successful international e-commerce organization. "We're really excited to invest in our team and deploy our strategic growth plan following our fundraise," said Alper Aydemir, co-founder and CEO at Volumental. "We're thrilled to have Patrik and his global retail and e-commerce expertise join our team at this pivotal phase in our growth plan."
Adoption of Volumental's FitTech solutions continues to be unrivaled, with over 100 global brands and retailers leveraging its 3D scanning technology and data tools in 3,000+ stores across 46 countries. "In addition to helping us build out a strong finance team to help us scale across multiple initiatives, Patrik will help us with the financial engineering to fuel growth in new markets like China, the world's largest producer and consumer of footwear," said Aydemir.
"Coming from an investment company with a focus on next generation retail, and most recently from an innovation-driven e-commerce business, I've followed Volumental from the sidelines for a number of years as I watched this company solve the biggest challenge in retail for the world's largest brands," added Brakenhielm. "I'm honored to join the brilliant minds on the leadership team to execute the strategic growth plan in place, ensuring Volumental's technology and team are second to none to build the perfect fit."
In addition to the 28 million and counting 3D foot scans Volumental's collected with its partners, the largest names in retail continue to partner with Volumental to leverage its FitTech solutions, including recent initiatives with Lululemon - who analyzed aggregated data from millions of Volumental's 3D foot scans to design shoes specifically for the shape of a woman's foot, and Red Wing Shoes - where Volumental's 3D foot scanner serves as the key piece in Red Wing's AI-driven Ultimate Fit Experience, featured in their fleet of more than 500 retail stores.
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About Volumental
Volumental helps brands and retailers leverage data to create better in-store and online shopping experiences. Through its integrated FitTech platform, Volumental matches 3D foot scans to retail purchase data and uses its AI-powered Fit Engine to deliver perfect size and style recommendations. Volumental also utilizes its massive database and digital marketing capabilities to turn a shopper's unique foot data into targeted campaigns with hyper-personalized product recommendations. Volumental is the only recommendation engine that truly empowers retailers and brands to build a holistic omnichannel footwear shopping journey based on fit.
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Focus turns to Uvalde school police chief’s decision not to send officers inside. Here’s what we know about him
By Curt Devine, CNN
The law enforcement official who made the decision not to breach the Uvalde elementary school classroom where a gunman was shooting children and teachers was the school district police chief, officials said Friday.
Col. Steven McCraw, Texas Department of Public Safety director, didn’t mention the official’s name at a news conference Friday, but said he made the “wrong decision” to not engage the gunman sooner.
The Uvalde School District police chief is Pedro “Pete” Arredondo.
“A decision was made that this was a barricaded subject situation,” McCraw said of the incident commander’s “thought process” at the time.
At the same time, children inside Robb Elementary School classrooms 111 and 112 in Uvalde repeatedly called 911 and pleaded for help, he said. They were in the middle of the deadliest school shooting since the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre.
“From the benefit of hindsight where I’m sitting now, of course it was not the right decision,” McCraw said of the supervisor’s call not to confront the shooter. “It was the wrong decision. Period. There’s no excuse for that.”
Pressed by reporters whether Arredondo was on the scene during the shooting, McCraw declined to comment.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday he is demanding a full accounting of what happened during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, but said he had no say in whether the school district’s police chief should be fired.
“As far as his employment status is concerned, that’s something that is beyond my control and I have no knowledge about,” said Abbott. “Every act of all of those officials will be known and identified and explained to the public.”
Arredondo has not spoken about the shooting publicly since two very brief press statements on the day of the tragedy.
CNN attempted to reach Arredondo at his home on Friday, but there was no response.
Arredondo is identified on the Uvalde school district website as the police chief and was introduced as the police chief at news conferences on Tuesday in the hours following the shooting at Robb Elementary.
At the news conferences, Arredondo stated the gunman was deceased, but provided little other information on the massacre, citing an “active investigation” and taking no questions from those gathered.
Arredondo has nearly three decades of law enforcement experience, according to the school district, and was recently elected to a seat on Uvalde’s city council.
A board of trustees for the school district approved Arredondo to head the department in 2020. The district’s superintendent, Hal Harrell, said in a Facebook post at the time the board was “confident with our selection and impressed with his experience, knowledge, and community involvement.”
Arredondo told the Uvalde Leader-News after his appointment he was happy to return to work in his hometown and he wanted to emphasize education and training at the police department. “We can never have enough training,” he told the newspaper.
In March, Arredondo posted on Facebook his department was hosting an “Active Shooter Training” at Uvalde High School in an effort to prepare local law enforcement to respond to “any situation that may arise.” A flyer for the event he posted stated topics covered would include priorities for school-based law enforcement and how to “Stop the Killing.”
Arredondo previously served as a captain at a school district police department in Laredo, Texas, and in multiple roles at the Uvalde Police Department.
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BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) ("Waterdrop" or the "Company"), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, before U.S. markets open on Friday, September 9, 2022.
Waterdrop's management team will hold a conference call on September 9, 2022 at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Elite Entry Number to join the call.
A telephone replay will be accessible two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through September 16, 2022 by dialing the following numbers:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.waterdrop-inc.com/.
About Waterdrop Inc.
Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.
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LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the winners of the third Green Game Jam Awards were unveiled with studios including Supercell's Hay Day, Ubisoft's Rider's Republic, Tilting Point's Terragenesis and Tencent Games' Carbon Island emerging victorious from an incredibly competitive field of 42 entries.
The Green Game Jam is a vehicle for studios to empower their players to change their world through the games they know and love. This year's awards were focused on the themes of forests and food with the aim of influencing one million players' food choices and planting and protecting one million trees. UN judges said they were "incredibly impressed" by the creativity and innovation of the activations that will be taken into live games. All submissions can be seen on the website here with winners of the awards including:
- UNEP Choice: This was won by Hay Day's green activation "Farmers for Farmers" which educated players about regenerative agriculture via an in-game event and digital Hay Day Cookbook. Players had to reach the community goal in a Global Truck Event to unlock a donation to non-profit Rodale Institute, which will help train real-life farmers in regenerative farming practice.
- Media's Choice: This award was won by Ubisoft Annecy's Rider's Republic, with their activation "Phoenix". Early next year the game will promote strategies to reduce wildfires' frequency and size and aim to impact players emotionally about their consequences. This award was selected by a panel of gaming media experts.
- First to Implement: Carbon Island, developed by Tencent Games, won the first to implement award with their activation "Explore the blue, protect the Earth" the first of 42 entries to go live in the game. Their event allowed players to learn more about ocean carbon sinks.
- Best in Forests: The forest experts chose Serious Brother's Imagine Earth as the winner for this award. With their Steam achievement players can plant real-world trees with their in-game actions. On top of that there was a Steam sale where each game sold 10% of the income goes into planting trees with the sale now extended until July 14th.
- Best in Food: Supercell's Hay Day won a second award this year with their "Farmers for Farmers" activation.
- Player's Choice: The award voted for by the player community went to Wooga's June's Journey for the second year in a row. With their activation "Buy a tree, plant a tree - on your island and on your planet" they have planted 200,000 trees in collaboration with Ecosia.
- Participant Choice: Voted for by the studios, Tilting Point's Terragenesis included both food and forests in their activation, giving players a permanent "Tree-derboard" (leaderboard) and in-game Carbon Impact Points.
- Most Adoptable: The idea which participants feel is most adoptable to be implemented into other games was Brawlhalla's activation "The Brawlhalla World Tree Initiative" by Ubisoft's Blue Mammoth Games. Their in-game charity item's proceeds goes into planting trees and through a charity stream they will raise awareness and drive further donations.
The 3rd annual Green Game Jam - organised by the UN-facilitated Playing for the Planet Alliance - has attracted 42 entries from studios, up from 27 in 2021 and 11 in the inaugural 2020 competition.
David Jensen, Coordinator for Digital Transformation at UN Environment, and one of the UN judges said: "The submissions were all incredibly impressive and it was hard to choose one winner. With food being such a critical issue, we loved the creativity and innovation of Hay Day but also wanted to specially commend Rider's Republic for their creative work on wildfires. For all submissions, we loved to see how gamification can increase awareness and change behavior."
With more than 3 billion gamers playing worldwide, developers have a unique route to raising awareness of the devastating effects of climate change, and the real world battle to save the planet. In March this year, the studios convened for a series of educational workshops to learn more about the importance of food and forests with experts from the UN and experts such as Peter Wohlleben, Louise Mabulo, Matt Homewood, and the Rodale Institute giving talks.
Participants then went to work and submitted their "green activations*" on April 22nd, Earth Day, with the entries judged across eight categories. On June 5th, World Environment Day, the first batch of green activations went live in participating games with Ecosia showing all the trees planted with them here.
Sheila Ndungu, Head of Hay Day Marketing, said: "We're thrilled - or as we would say in Hay Day - EGG-cited to win UNEP's Choice and Best in Food! At Supercell, we love finding new ways we can give back to the planet together with our players, and tying the love of food and farming in Hay Day with real-life farming felt like the perfect way to do some good, and celebrate Hay Day's 10th birthday at the same time."
The collective work of the studios is set to reach hundreds of millions of players as activations started to roll out on World Environment Day with more to come in the remaining part of the year. In addition, participating studios will also have their work featured on online game platforms, as well as showcased at industry events and future Playing for the Planet Alliance summits.
"We're honored to receive the Media's Choice Award this year," said Boris Maniora, Gameplay Director of Riders Republic. "Our team at Ubisoft Annecy is passionate about nature, and participating in the Green Game Jam gives us an opportunity to share that passion with our players and inspire them to take action for our planet. It is exciting to be recognized for that work."
The Green Game Jam is an annual initiative by the Playing for the Planet Alliance, a group of 40 video games companies -- many taking part in this year's Jam -- which have made specific, time-bound and increasingly ambitious climate action commitments, which are reviewed on an annual basis. Other initiatives by its membership include working on new decarbonisation tools, which will be rolled out industry-wide and give companies the resources to analyse the carbon impact of their operations.
*Green Activations are new features and messaging implemented by participating companies, which highlight environmental themes such as conservation and restoration. This can include in and out-of-game features such as new modes, maps, themed events, storylines and messaging.
Award Winner Overview
1. Player's Choice (voted for by the player community) Game: June's Journey
Studio: Wooga
Activation: Buy a tree, plant a tree - on your island and on your planet
2. Participants' Choice (participating teams judging each other's activations) Game: Terragenesis
Studio: Tilting Point
Activation: All Hands on Deck
3. Most Adoptable ( judged by participating teams on its ability to be adopted into other games)
Game: Brawlhalla
Studio: Ubisoft Blue Mammoth Games
Activation: The Brawlhalla World Tree Initiative
4. First to Implement (first participant to go live with their Green Game Jam entry) Game: Carbon Island
Studio: Tencent Games
Activation: Explore the blue, protect the Earth
5. UNEP Choice (judged by a panel from UN Environment Programme) Game: Hay Day
Studio: Supercell
Activation: Farmers for Farmers
(Special Commendation given to Ubisoft Annency's Riders Republic)
6. Media's Choice (judged by a panel of gaming journalists) Game: Riders Republic
Studio: Ubisoft Annecy
Activation: Phoenix
7. Best in Forests (judged by forests experts) Game: Imagine Earth
Studio: Serious Brothers
Activation: Steam Achievement and Sale
8. Best in Food (judged by food experts) Game: Hay Day
Studio: Supercell
Activation: Farmers for Farmers
Other entries included: Bandai Namco - Pac Man, Creative Assembly - Total War: Warhammer 3, Future Games of London - Hungry Shark World, Gameloft - Asphalt 9, Gamigo- Trove, Goodgame Studios - Big Farm: Mobile Harvest, Huuuge - Traffic Puzzle, Kolibri Games - Idle Miner Tycoon, MAG Interactive - Wordzee/WordBrain/Wordbrain2/Quizdueel/Ruzzle, Media Molecule - Dreams, Niantic Labs - Pokemon Go, Ohbibi - Frag Pro Arena, Old Skull Games - Tiny Worlds: Idle Dragon, Pixel Federation - Diggy's Adventure/Post City/TrainStation2, Rovio - Angry Birds Friends, Small Giant Games - Empires & Puzzles, Sony Interactive Entertainment - Horizons: Forbidden West, Space Ape Games - Beatstar, Sybo Games - Subway Surfers, Ten Square Games - Fishing Clash/Hunting Clash, TiMi Studio Group - QQ Speed, Ubisoft Barcelona, Hungry Shark Evolution, Ubisoft Blue Byte - The Settlers, Ubisoft Da Nang - Nano, Ubisoft Ketchapp - Clean Life, Ubisoft Montreal - Assassin's Creed Valhalla/Rainbow 6 Siege, Ubisoft Nadeo - Trackmania, Ubisoft Owlient - Howrse, Ubisoft San Francisco - Rocksmith+, Ubisoft Singapore - Skull & Bones, Ustwo Games - Monument Valley II.
NOTES TO EDITORS
About the Playing for the Planet Alliance:
The Playing for the Planet Alliance was launched in 2019 during the Climate Summit at UN Headquarters in New York. In joining the Alliance, members have made commitments ranging from integrating green activations in games, reducing their emissions and supporting the global environmental agenda through initiatives ranging from planting millions of trees to reducing plastic in their products. More here: https://playing4theplanet.org/
About the UN Environment Programme (UNEP):
UNEP is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" conservation opportunity will benefit communities and support threatened and endangered species; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awards $12.6 million grant
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, Calif., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) today announced their partnership in the creation of a 96-acre Los Angeles County wildlife corridor. PVPLC launched a $30 million "Go Wild for the Peninsula" fundraising campaign to provide for the corridor's restoration and to benefit natural lands across the peninsula. The 96-acre coastal wildlife corridor is central to the campaign. It connects coastal lands to the contiguous Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
"We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to protect and restore undeveloped coastal California land on the Peninsula," said PVPLC Executive Director Adrienne Mohan. "Precious coastal natural lands have all but disappeared beneath bulldozers and concrete, but this campaign, Go Wild for the Peninsula, will benefit our communities, support threatened and endangered species, reduce fire risk, and contribute to California's 30x30 goal of conserving 30% of our lands and coastal waters by 2030."
Establishing the wildlife corridor will require extensive habitat restoration and fire risk mitigation work to help an array of endangered and threatened species, including the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, the El Segundo blue butterfly, the monarch butterfly, the Coastal California gnatcatcher, cactus wren, raptors, owls, gray fox and many other species. Restoration efforts will include the removal of invasive plants and the addition of drought-tolerant native plants.
Toward the $30 million goal, PVPLC has raised $12.6 million from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Section 6 program—last year's largest award nationwide, which demonstrates the land's national importance. California's Wildlife Conservation Board added $4.8 million in matching funds toward the wildlife corridor. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes contributed $1.3 million, and the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District has awarded PVPLC a competitive grant for $1 million from Measure A. To date, $19.7 million in public funds have been raised. The remaining $10.3 million will be raised from private donors and other sources.
California Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi said, "I am gratified to see how this project is helping to make the goals of the state's 30x30 initiative a reality. The partnership between nonprofits, local government, and resource agencies are all working together to achieve environmental wins that will benefit everyone."
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will own the parcel, and PVPLC will hold a conservation easement in perpetuity. "For almost thirty-five years, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy have collaborated to acquire and conserve approximately 1,500 acres of land within our city. These beautiful lands can now be protected forever," said Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor David Bradley.
Please join us and "Go Wild for the Peninsula" at GoWildPV.org.
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| 2022-08-26T20:00:50Z
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Managers fired from Twitter amid Musk buyout turmoil
(AP) - In the latest sign of turmoil inside Twitter amid Elon Musk’s planned buyout of the company, a Twitter general manager, Kayvon Beykpour, is leaving after 7 years. In a series of tweets Thursday, Beykpour said CEO Parag Agrawal “asked me to leave after letting me know that he wants to take the team in a different direction.”
Bruce Falck, Twitter’s revenue and product lead, was also fired, according to a tweet that has since been deleted. His Twitter bio now says “unemployed.”
“I dedicate this Tweet to those engineers and thank you ALL for the opportunity to serve alongside you. It’s been awesome. There is a lot more to do so get back to work, I can’t wait to see what you build,” Falck tweeted.
Twitter confirmed both departures and said the company is pausing most hiring and except for business critical roles.
“We are pulling back on non-labor costs to ensure we are being responsible and efficient,” the company said in a statement.
Beykpour was the general manager of consumer Twitter, leading design, research, product, engineering and customer service and operations teams, according to his Twitter bio. A co-founder of the live streaming app Periscope, Beykpour joined Twitter when the social media company bought his startup in 2015.
“I hope and expect that Twitter’s best days are still ahead of it. Twitter is one of the most important, unique and impactful products in the world. With the right nurturing and stewardship, that impact will only grow,” he said on Twitter.
Beykpour did not immediately respond to a message for comment.
In a memo sent to employees and confirmed by Twitter, Agrawal said Twitter has not hit growth and revenue milestones after the company began to invest “aggressively” to expand its user base and revenue.
Shares of San Francisco-based Twitter slipped 86 cents to $45.23 midday Thursday. That’s just 3 cents above Musk’s offer price of $45.20 per share.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Two title fights, and one of Texas’ most violent and dangerous MMA fighters will be on the show to be at July 30 in the city of Dallas.
UFC 277 will feature the (arguably) greatest female MMA fighter of all time Amanda Nunes as she attempts to take back her belt from the woman who stole it from her in their last fight, Julianna Pena. The major mixed martial arts event will also showcase Mexican-born Brandon Moreno and one of the top contenders in the Flyweight division Kai Kara-France battling it out for the interim belt that was held by Deiveson Figueiredo.
The main card is also set to feature an excellent light heavyweight matchup between Magomed Ankalaev and Anthony Smith, a Flyweight bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Alex Perez and Houston’s own heavyweight Derrick Lewis as he attempts to climb back up in the rankings against up-and-comer Sergei Pavlovich.
At American Airlines Center UFC 277 will begin with the Early Prelims at 5 p.m., Prelims at 7 p.m. followed by the main card at 9 p.m. The fight can be purchased to watch on ESPN+. Tickets to the event are still available for purchase on TicketMaster.
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Second quarter revenue of $6.3 million, compared to $0.1 million in the prior year period
Georgia facility commenced commercial operations in July 2022
Announces Texas as location of next facility
Reaffirms full year 2022 guidance
HAMILTON, Mont., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL, LOCL WS) ("Local Bounti" or the "Company"), a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the best aspects of vertical and greenhouse growing technologies, today announced its second quarter 2022 results for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and reaffirmed full year 2022 guidance.
"We produced solid results and made important progress on our commercial facility expansion during the second quarter. The integration of Local Bounti and Pete's is progressing extremely well — we've had great engagement across the organization and I have been very impressed by our team and our expanded set of capabilities," stated Craig Hurlbert, Co-CEO of Local Bounti. "Looking ahead, we are especially excited about the recent opening of our Georgia facility and the commercial benefits it entails as we expand our footprint. We continue to bring fresh thinking and solutions to the industry and are implementing new elements in real-time that accelerate our build-out schedules and drive higher crop turns — the combination of which support our unwavering focus on capital efficiency."
- Sales of $6.3 million in the second quarter 2022, as compared to $108 thousand in the prior year period. Revenue from the Company's Hamilton, MT facility increased by 52% on a sequential basis in second quarter reflecting the pivot from R&D to commercial production, and the Company's California facilities increased revenue by 9% on a similar basis.
- Gross profit was negative $12 thousand in the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted gross margin percentage1 was approximately 38%, excluding depreciation, stock-based compensation, business combination related integration costs, and business combination fair value basis adjustment to inventory. The reduction in reported gross profit reflects temporary supply chain challenges with suppliers that have since been resolved, but impacted second quarter yields in its California facilities, resulting in higher costs to fill orders. In response to realized cost inflation, the Company expects to realize the benefit from price increases during the third or fourth quarter of 2022.
- Net loss of $31.7 million in the second quarter 2022. Adjusted EBITDA1 loss was $7.9 million excluding $11.7 million in stock-based compensation, $5.5 million in interest expense, $1.3 million of depreciation, $2.1 million of amortization, the fair value inventory adjustment mentioned above of $1.0 million, business combination and integration costs of $1.6 million and restructuring costs of $500 thousand. Net loss was $7.6 million in the prior year period and adjusted EBITDA loss was $3.5 million in the prior year period.
1See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this press release.
Next facility to be located in Texas
Local Bounti is currently in site diligence for its next facility to be located in eastern Texas. This location was selected based on customer demand and prospective off-take agreements.
Georgia facility commenced operations in July
As previously announced, the Company completed Phase 1-A construction of its Georgia facility in July 2022 — commencing commercial operations of three acres of the 24-acre plan. In parallel with Phase 1-A's completion, the Company began construction on Phase 1-B in June 2022, which will mirror Phase 1-A in terms of size and capabilities — doubling the capacity of the Georgia facility.
As a component of Phase 1-B's construction, the Company also began construction on the integration of its Stack & Flow Technology™ ("Stack & Flow"). Stack & Flow TechnologyTM will be integrated across both Phase 1-A and 1-B, which is expected to add approximately 40% of incremental revenue generating capacity to the finished Georgia facility. The Phase 1-B construction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023 and commence operations in the third quarter 2023.
The Company continues to expect to achieve initial run-rate revenue of at least $30 million at full production from its California and Georgia (Phase 1-A) facilities, excluding the expected future positive impact from additional capacity due to incorporating Stack & Flow TechnologyTM at all three facilities.
California facility upgrades
The Company's two California facilities in Carpinteria and Oxnard are currently undergoing targeted and phased upgrades to existing infrastructure. The first phase, which is currently planned, will complete necessary infrastructure upgrades and increase near-term yields of select SKUs by an estimated 10%. The second phase, which is under consideration, will provide additional yield increases and create opportunities to grow new products, further expanding the Company's SKU diversity. The last phase will be to complete preparations for Stack & Flow TechnologyTM integration, which is expected to commence in 2023 given coordination and other planning measures with local utilities.
Pasco, Washington facility progress
The future Pasco, Washington facility continues to progress toward construction, which is expected to recommence in September. The site has been redesigned to further optimize operational synergies, to drive best in class unit economics, and to account for synergies with Pete's growing systems to meet demand across the combined product portfolio.
Hamilton, Montana update
The Company continues to advance its growing systems at its Hamilton, Montana facility. Year-to-date ended July 22, 2022, annualized yields from this facility have improved by approximately 20% versus the comparable prior year period. This direct and progressive improvement in yield is an apples-to-apples comparison highlighting the Company's ability to drive higher yields for current and future facilities. Importantly, these improvements do not reflect the impact of existing and future R&D enhancements and innovations that are expected to further accelerate performance at each of our facilities.
Addressing new growth verticals in high-value crop varieties
Beyond advancements to yield, the Company has identified additional opportunities and applications of its Stack & Flow TechnologyTM to reduce costs and increase yields across a variety of crops and growing environments. The Company is in the early trial stages of longer-term projects for high-value crops such as berries, and it continues to believe that its Stack & Flow TechnologyTM has a very important place in the future of agriculture.
Launching tests for new salad kit innovations in third quarter
Complementing the Company's existing product assortment is a new category of product innovation — premium salad kits. The SKUs will launch as tests with retailers in the Northwest through the end of 2022 in anticipation of a broader launch in 2023.
The Company ended the quarter with cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $41.3 million and approximately $41.8 million of undrawn capacity on its credit facility with Cargill. It had approximately 94.2 million basic and diluted shares outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and had an additional 11.5 million warrants outstanding and approximately 10.3 million restricted stock units outstanding.
Management is reaffirming its full year 2022 sales guidance of at least $20 million, including partial year contribution from its acquisition of Pete's which closed on April 4, 2022.
The Company will host a conference call with members of the Local Bounti executive management team. The conference call is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday, August 15, 2022. To participate on the live call, listeners in North America may dial (877) 514-3623 and international listeners may dial (201) 689-8768.
In addition, the call will be broadcast live via webcast, hosted at the "Investors" section of the Company's website at localbounti.com and will be archived online.
Local Bounti is redefining indoor farming with an innovative method – its proprietary Stack & Flow Technology™ – that significantly improves crop turns, increases output and improves unit economics. Local Bounti operates advanced indoor growing facilities across the United States, servicing approximately 10,000 retail doors with its two brands: Local Bounti® and Pete's®. We grow healthy food utilizing a hybrid approach that integrates the best attributes of controlled environment agriculture with natural elements. Our sustainable growing methods are better for the planet, using 90% less land and 90% less water than conventional farming methods. With a mission to 'bring our farm to your kitchen in the fewest food miles possible,' Local Bounti's food is fresher, more nutritious, and lasts 3 to 5 times longer than traditional agriculture. To find out more, visit localbounti.com or eatpetes.com, or follow Local Bounti on LinkedIn for the latest news and developments.
This press release includes "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, as amended, and the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as "anticipate," "approximate," "believe," "commit," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "hope," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "project," "potential," "should," "would," "will" and other similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and actual events may differ materially from historical results or current expectations. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of future performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks, assumptions and other factors, many of which are outside the control of the Company. The forward-looking statements in this press release address a variety of subjects including, for example, projected financial information, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics, projected costs of building or acquiring facilities, projections of market opportunity and market share, and the business prospects of the Company following the Pete's transaction. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: Local Bounti's ability to effectively integrate the recently acquired operations of Pete's into its existing operations; the ability of Local Bounti to retain and hire key personnel; the uncertainty of projected financial information; Local Bounti's increased leverage as a result of additional indebtedness incurred in connection with the recent acquisition of Pete's; restrictions contained in Local Bounti's debt facility agreements with Cargill Financial Services International, Inc.; Local Bounti's ability to repay, refinance, restructure and/or extend its indebtedness as it comes due; and unknown liabilities that may be assumed in acquisitions; Local Bounti's ability to generate revenue; the risk that Local Bounti may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that Local Bounti could fail to effectively manage its future growth; the risk that Local Bounti will fail to obtain additional necessary capital when needed on acceptable terms, or at all; Local Bounti's ability to build out additional facilities; reliance on third parties for construction, delays relating to material delivery and supply chains, and fluctuating material prices; Local Bounti's ability to maintain its gross margin or decrease its cost of goods sold over time; potential for damage to or problems with Local Bounti's CEA facilities; Local Bounti's ability to attract and retain qualified employees; Local Bounti's ability to develop and maintain its brand or brands it may acquire; Local Bounti's ability to maintain its company culture or focus on its vision as it grows; Local Bounti's ability to execute on its growth strategy; the risks of diseases and pests destroying crops; Local Bounti's ability to compete successfully in the highly competitive natural food market; Local Bounti's ability to defend itself against intellectual property infringement claims; changes in consumer preferences, perception and spending habits in the food industry; seasonality; Local Bounti's ability to achieve its sustainability goals; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time, including those under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" in Local Bounti's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2022, as supplemented by subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and other reports and documents Local Bounti files from time to time with the SEC. Local Bounti cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive and cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Local Bounti does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
This press release contains references to adjusted EBITDA, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin percentage and adjusted selling, general and administrative, which are adjusted from results based on generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and exclude certain expenses, gains and losses. The Company defines and calculates adjusted EBITDA as net loss attributable to Local Bounti before the impact of interest expense, depreciation, amortization, and adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense, business combination fair value basis adjustment to inventory, business acquisition and strategic transaction due diligence and integration related costs, restructuring and business realignment costs, and certain other non-core items. The Company defines and calculates adjusted gross profit as gross profit excluding depreciation, stock-based compensation, business combination related integration costs, and business combination fair value basis adjustment to inventory. The Company defines and calculates adjusted gross margin percentage as adjusted gross profit as a percent of sales. The Company defines and calculates adjusted selling, general and administrative as selling, general and administrative expense excluding stock-based compensation, depreciation, amortization, business acquisition and strategic transaction due diligence and integration related costs, and restructuring and business realignment costs.
These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user's understanding of the Company's prospects for the future and the historical performance for the context of the investor. The Company's management team uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing performance, as well as in planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed according to GAAP and the methods the Company uses to compute them may differ from the methods used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental, should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and should be read only in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Refer to the attached financial supplement for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was confronted in Parliament Thursday by opposition politicians who pressed him to step down from office pending a criminal investigation into allegations that he covered up a theft from his rural game farm.
Parliament members from the Economic Freedom Fighters were forcibly removed from the legislature’s session for repeatedly interrupting Ramaphosa as he presented the annual budget for his office.
The theft in 2020 of a large amount of cash in U.S. dollars from his ranch in the northern Limpopo province was alleged in a criminal complaint filed this month by former intelligence chief Arthur Fraser.
Ramaphosa later confirmed the burglary and said the cash was from selling game animals on his farm. The president said that he reported it to the head of his personal protection unit but not to the police.
The scandal is a major blow to Ramaphosa’s image as a leader committed to stamping out corruption in South Africa. His strong stance against corruption propelled him to power in 2018 when former President Jacob Zuma was forced to step down from power amid widespread graft allegations. Ramaphosa again vowed to root out corruption in the 2019 election when he won a five-year term as the country’s president.
The questions surrounding the theft come as Ramaphosa seeks re-election as the leader of the ruling party, the African National Congress, at its national conference in December this year.
Some of the questions Ramaphosa has been asked include: How much money in U.S. dollars was stolen from his farm? Where did the money come from? Was the foreign exchange declared to the South African Revenue Service?
The populist Economic Freedom Fighters, the second-largest opposition party in Parliament, said it has briefed its lawyers to launch legal proceedings to force Ramaphosa to step down pending the criminal investigation.
Another opposition party, the United Democratic Movement, has formally requested Parliament to launch its own probe into the matter and for Ramaphosa to appear before it.
In South Africa, the president may be removed from office by a vote of no confidence by Parliament.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Senda Biosciences, Inc., a company that is harnessing nature to program targeted, potent, and tunable medicines, today announced the completion of a $123 million Series C financing, bringing its total funding raised to date to $266 million. Flagship Pioneering, which founded Senda, participated along with new investors, including the Samsung Life Science Fund, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Bluwave Capital, and Stage 1 Ventures. Also participating in the financing are current investors, including Alexandria Venture Investments, Longevity Vision Fund, Mayo Clinic, Partners Investment, and State of Michigan Retirement System.
"Senda is pioneering the development of comprehensively programmable medicines with the potential to reach previously inaccessible cells, tissues, and organs," said Guillaume Pfefer, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Senda Biosciences and Partner at Flagship Pioneering. "We believe our approach could transform the lives of patients in need of novel treatments, and so we're delighted to have attracted support from investors who recognize this potential and its significance."
The proceeds of the financing will be used to drive further development of Senda's proprietary programmable medicines platform and advance its first programs into clinical testing. Senda's platform deconstructs the chemical-addressing codes of natural nanoparticles from species across all kingdoms of life that have evolved to precisely shuttle biomolecules into human cells. By cataloging these chemical-addressing codes into a large, diverse atlas, Senda is programming nanoparticles with key bioproperties, including specific cell and tissue targeting and repeatable dosing. Combining the atlas with an mRNA engine, Senda's platform fully unlocks the potential to generate a new class of comprehensively programmed medicines. The unique properties of these medicines create new frontiers for therapeutics and vaccines with further possible applications in the gene-editing and protein-based therapy landscapes.
Dr. Pfefer continued: "The enormous therapeutic promise of information molecules, such as mRNA, siRNA, and gene editors—which enable programming within cells of interest—has yet to be realized, owing in part to an inability to program to cells of interest. Senda's extensive body of preclinical data in small and large animals, and across a range of disease models, shows that by combining these programmed nanoparticles with information molecules, we can program within and to cells. It's quite exciting to know that this round of funding will help accelerate our platform expansion and refinement as we move our first programs toward the clinic."
"Senda's unique approach of programming specifically to cells of interest could be the key to unleashing the revolutionary therapeutic potential of current and future information molecules," said Ignacio Martinez, Chairperson of the Board, cofounder of Senda Biosciences, and General Partner, Flagship Pioneering. "We're thrilled that this group of co-investors has joined us to propel Senda's pursuit of life-changing medicines."
Senda Biosciences, Inc. is committed to bringing life-changing treatments to patients by harnessing nature's code to program human cells—both from within and from outside—for targeted, potent, and tunable medicines. Senda's proprietary platform includes an mRNA engine and the first-ever atlas of nature-derived programmable systems at the molecular level and across all kingdoms of life—accessing the entire code provided by nature required to program cells. With this platform, Senda is developing a new class of SendRNA™ medicines for infectious, genetic, metabolic, and autoimmune diseases, as well as oncology and powering new frontiers for mRNA therapeutics and vaccines and gene-editing and protein-based therapies. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Senda was founded by Flagship Pioneering. For more information, visit sendabiosciences.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category bioplatform companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, the firm has, through its Flagship Labs unit, applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $100 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship has deployed over $2.9 billion in capital toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside more than $19 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises 41 transformative companies, including Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DNLI), Evelo Biosciences (NASDAQ: EVLO), Foghorn Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FHTX), Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), and Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB).
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Jessica Yingling, Ph.D., +1.858.344.8091, press@sendabiosciences.com
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Buffalo shooter’s prior threat, hospital stay face scrutiny
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The white gunman accused of committing a racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket made threating comments that brought police to his high school last spring, but he was never charged with a crime and had no further contact with law enforcement after his release from a hospital, officials said.
The revelation raised questions about whether his encounter with police and the mental health system was yet another missed opportunity to put a potential mass shooter under closer law enforcement scrutiny, get him help, or make sure he didn’t have access to deadly firearms.
Authorities said Sunday that they were investigating the attack on predominantly Black shoppers and workers at the Tops Friendly Market as a potential federal hate crime or act of domestic terrorism.
Payton Gendron, 18, traveled about 200 miles (320 kilometers) from his home in Conklin, New York, to Buffalo to commit the attack, police said.
Federal authorities were still working to confirm the authenticity of a racist 180-page document, purportedly written by Gendron, that said the assault was intended to terrorize all non-white, non-Christian people and get them to leave the country.
Law enforcement officials revealed Sunday that New York State Police troopers had been called to Gendron’s high school last June, for a report that Gendron, then 17, had made threatening statements.
Gendron threatened to carry out a shooting at Susquehanna Valley High School, in Conklin, New York, around the time of graduation, a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity said. The official was not authorized to speak publicly on the investigation.
Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said Gendron had no further contact with law enforcement after a mental health evaluation that put him in a hospital for a day and a half.
“Nobody called in,” he said. “Nobody called any complaints,” Gramaglia said. The threat was “general” in nature, he said, and not related to race.
New York is one of several states that have enacted “red flag” laws in recent years that were intended to try and prevent mass shootings committed by people who show warning signs that they might be a threat to themselves or others.
Those laws allow law enforcement officers, a person’s family, or in some cases, medical professionals or school officials to petition courts to temporarily seize a troubled person’s firearms, or prevent them from buying guns.
Federal law bars people from owning a gun if a judge has determined they have a “mental defect” or they have been forced into a mental institution — but an evaluation alone would not trigger the prohibition.
It is unclear whether officials could have invoked “red flag” legislation after the incident at Susquehanna Valley High School. Police and prosecutors wouldn’t provide details on the incident, or say when Gendron had purchased the weapons used in the assault.
The long list of mass shootings in the U.S. involving missed opportunities to intervene includes the 2018 massacre of 17 students at a high school in Parkland, Florida, where law enforcement officials had received numerous complaints about the gunman’s threatening statements, and the killings of more than two dozen people at a Texas church in 2017 by a former U.S. Air Force serviceman who was able to buy a gun despite a violent history.
The victims of Saturday’s attack in Buffalo included an 86-year-old woman who had just visited her husband in a nursing home, a man buying a cake for his grandson, a church deacon helping people get home with their groceries and a supermarket security guard.
The shooter livestreamed the attack on Twitch, prompting scrutiny of how fast social platforms react to violent videos.
President Joe Biden planned to visit Buffalo Tuesday.
Gendron surrendered to police who confronted him in the supermarket’s vestibule. He was arraigned later Saturday on a murder charge. Relatives didn’t respond to messages.
A lengthy statement circulating online, attributed to Gendron, outlined a racist ideology rooted in a belief that the United States should belong only to white people.
Portions of the Twitch video circulating online showed the gunman killing multiple shoppers in less than a minute. At one point, he trains his weapon on a white person cowering behind a checkout counter, but says “Sorry!” and doesn’t shoot.
Screenshots purporting to be from the broadcast appear to show a racial slur targeting Black people scrawled on his rifle.
Authorities said he shot, in total, 11 Black people and two white people Saturday.
“This individual came here with the express purpose of taking as many Black lives as he possibly could,” Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said at a news conference Sunday.
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Associated Press reporters Robert Bumsted in Buffalo, Michael Hill in Albany, New York, Travis Loller in Nashville and Jake Bleiberg in Dallas contributed reporting. Balsamo reported from Washington.
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Several White House correspondents’ dinner attendees test positive for COVID-19
Published: May. 4, 2022 at 10:28 AM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
(CNN) - Several attendees of the White House Correspondents Association dinner have tested positive for COVID-19.
Reporters and staffers from CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS and Politico have fallen ill.
Politico reports ABC’s Jon Karl has the virus.
He shook hands with President Joe Biden at the Saturday and sat next to Kim Kardashian, though it was unlikely Karl was infectious at the time.
The White House Correspondents Association said it had implemented protocols beyond local and federal guidance.
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Which Home Depot dishwasher is best?
Dishwashers take care of what some say is the toughest kitchen chore: cleaning up after meals. Most are permanently installed under countertops and between cabinets, but they also come in portable and tabletop versions. Built-in dishwashers generally have more features and greater adjustability than portable ones.
The Home Depot is the largest home-improvement retailer in the United States. It sells home appliances made by top manufacturers and delivers and installs them, too. If you are looking for a built-in Wi-Fi enabled dishwasher for your smart kitchen, take a look at the LG Signature 24-Inch Stainless Steel Smart Dishwasher With TrueSteam Technology.
What to know before you buy a Home Depot dishwasher
Types of dishwashers
- Built-in: Built-ins are by far the most popular type of dishwasher. They install easily by sliding into place between your base cabinets and underneath your countertop. Built-in dishwashers have their electrical and plumbing connections hidden away out of sight, with only the controls showing.
- Portable: Some kitchens don’t have enough space to permanently install a dishwasher. Portable dishwashers are freestanding appliances that use an adapter to connect to your water supply at the sink. When you want to wash your dishes, you roll your portable dishwasher up to the sink, connect the hose to your faucet and push the start button.
- Countertop: These dishwashers are small enough to sit on your kitchen counter. Like portable dishwashers, they connect to your sink’s faucet. Their small size lets them remain on the counter so you don’t have to roll them about or store them as with a portable dishwasher.
Size
One thing to consider when it comes to choosing a dishwasher is the amount of space you have available. This is especially important when it comes to built-in dishwashers where you already have cabinets and counters installed. The industry standard width for dishwashers is 24 inches. Compact built-ins are 18 inches wide, so they’re great for apartments and smaller kitchens.
What to look for in a quality Home Depot dishwasher
Capacity
A dishwasher’s capacity is measured by the number of place settings you can wash at one time. The standard 24-inch dishwasher has a tub made to hold 12 place settings. If you need to hold more, look for a dishwasher that can handle 16 place settings at once.
Design
There are three main dishwasher designs.
- Traditional dishwashers have a door on the front that lowers to open.
- Drawer dishwashers do away with the drop-down door and replace it with upper and lower drawers that slide in and out, so you do less bending over when loading and unloading.
- Integrated dishwashers are built-ins with custom panels on the front that hide the controls from view to let your dishwasher blend in with your existing cabinetry.
Extra features
- Third racks give you more space to wash small items like flatware and cooking utensils.
- Hard food disposers pulverize leftover food particles so they don’t stick to your dishes, glassware or utensils.
- Stainless steel wash tubs are durable and long-lasting.
How much you can expect to spend on a Home Depot dishwasher
Home Depot’s prices for built-in dishwashers range from $500 to around $2,000. Portable dishwashers run from $500-$1,000. Most countertop dishwashers are in the $300-$400 range.
Home Depot dishwasher FAQ
Why don’t my dishes get completely clean in my dishwasher?
A. The three common causes of incomplete cleaning are packing too many things in your dishwasher, not using the right amount of detergent and not rinsing your dishes and cookware before loading them.
Why does the inside of my dishwasher smell bad?
A. Soap scum and residue from your pots, pans and dishes gradually accumulates over time. Make sure you clean the filters as needed to remove debris, and use specially made dishwasher cleaner tablets to remove grease and baked-on residue.
What’s the best Home Depot dishwasher to buy?
Top Home Depot dishwasher
LG Signature 24-Inch Stainless Steel Smart Dishwasher With TrueSteam
What you need to know: This smart-enabled Wi-Fi dishwasher has the technology to clean delicate items on the upper rack while power-washing pots and pans on the lower rack.
What you’ll love: LG’s TrueSteam starts the wash cycle with a blast of steam to penetrate and dissolve tough foods. QuadWash technology uses powerful spray from multiple angles to clean your dishes the first time. Smart ThinkQ, Smart Access and Smart Adapt let you monitor your dishwasher through your smartphone.
What you should consider: A few reviewers said it doesn’t dry dishes completely.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top Home Depot dishwasher for the money
Amana 24-Inch Front Control Tall Tub With Triple Filter Wash System
What you need to know: The triple filter system lets you skip pre-rinsing.
What you’ll love: The slim console design uses push-button controls to easily operate this 12-place-setting dishwasher. An extra rinse cycle and built-in rinse aid dispenser automatically reduce spotting, and the heated drying option accelerates the drying process. Upper and lower racks are adjustable, and the silverware basket is easily removable for convenient loading and unloading.
What you should consider: The system that helps you skip the pre-rinse does not completely remove the worst hard, dried-out food residue.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
Bosch 300 Series 24-inch Stainless Steel Tall Tub Dishwasher
What you need to know: This feature-rich dishwasher holds 16 place settings and is powerful, roomy, adjustable and quiet.
What you’ll love: PrecisionWash technology uses powerful sprayers and intelligent sensors to deliver the cleanest dishes, glasses and flatware. The Rackmatic middle rack has nine adjustable positions so you can fit even the largest pots and pans inside, and the included third rack provides more room for utensils. The five wash cycles include the Speed60 cycle that delivers clean dishes, glasses and flatware in just 60 minutes.
What you should consider: This dishwasher is not smart-enabled.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced today that bio-Affinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIAF) (NASDAQ: BIAFW), a cancer diagnostics company that develops noninvasive, early-stage diagnostics to detect cancer and diseases of the lung, and is researching targeted therapies to treat cancer, priced its initial public offering of 1,282,600 units of securities at $6.125 per unit. Total gross proceeds from the offering is estimated to be $7,855,925 before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses.
Each unit, which has no stand-alone rights and will not be certificated or issued as a stand-alone security, consists of one share of common stock, one tradeable warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $7.35 per share, and one non-tradeable warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $7.656 per share. Each warrant is immediately exercisable and will expire five years from the date of issuance. The shares of common stock and the tradable warrants may be transferred separately immediately upon issuance. In addition, bioAffinity has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 192,390 shares of common stock, and/or 192,390 tradeable warrants, and/or 192,390 non-tradeable warrants, or any combination of additional shares of common stock and warrants representing, in the aggregate, up to 15% of the number of the units sold in this offering to cover over-allotments in this offering.
The shares and the tradeable warrants will begin trading on September 1, 2022, on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbols "BIAF" and "BIAFW," respectively. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for the commercialization of its diagnostic called CyPath® Lung, a non-invasive test for the early detection of lung cancer that has completed a clinical trial showing 92% sensitivity and 87% specificity in detecting lung cancer in individuals at high risk who have lung nodules less than 2 centimeters. Proceeds also will be used for development of tests, additional clinical trials, regulatory filings, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
WallachBeth Capital, LLC and Craft Capital Management, LLC are co-managers and co-book running managers for the offering.
bioAffinity's registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective as of August 29, 2022, by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained on the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov and by contacting WallachBeth Capital, LLC, Attention: Capital Markets, 185 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07311, by telephone at 646-998-7608, or by email at cap-mkts@wallachbeth.com.
About bioAffinity Technologies, Inc.
bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. is a Delaware corporation addressing the need for noninvasive diagnosis of early-stage cancer and diseases of the lung, and targeted cancer treatment. The Company develops proprietary noninvasive diagnostic tests and cancer therapeutics using technology that preferentially targets cancer cells and cell populations indicative of a diseased state. The Company's first product called CyPath® Lung is a non-invasive test that has shown high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of early-stage lung cancer. CyPath® Lung is marketed as a Laboratory Developed Test by Precision Pathology Services. Research and optimization of the Company's platform technologies are conducted in its laboratories at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
About WallachBeth Capital LLC
WallachBeth Capital offers a robust range of capital markets and investment banking services to the healthcare community, connecting corporate clients with leading institutions, creating value for both issuers and investors. The firm's experience includes initial public offerings, follow-on issues, PIPE offerings, and private transactions. WallachBeth Capital is a leading provider of institutional execution services, offering clients a full spectrum of solutions to help them navigate increasingly complex markets. The firm's website is located at www.wallachbeth.com.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the anticipated use of proceeds from the Company's offering of its units. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "estimates," "intends," "may," "plans," "will" and similar expressions, or the negative of these words. Such forward-looking statements are based on facts and conditions as they exist at the time such statements are made and predictions as to future facts and conditions. Readers of this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement relating to matters discussed in this press release, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
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- American Cleaning Institute's Class of Clean: A College Student's Guide to Cleaning provides free, online resources from stain removal 101 to sick roommate cleaning tips
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The sophomore year of the American Cleaning Institute's (ACI), Class of Clean is now in session. The "College Student's Guide to Cleaning" aims to educate college students on proper cleaning, laundry and hygiene practices.
According to new data from ACI and Wakefield Research, while nearly all college students (92%) recognize a clean room helps them feel their best, both mentally and physically, nearly 3 in 4 (72%) were less than completely prepared to clean on their own upon first arriving to college.
Today, many students cite a lack of motivation (53%) and time (50%) as the top two challenges for cleaning. Yet, more than 1 in 5 say a lack of cleaning supplies or cleaning knowledge prevents them from keeping tidy.
"There's so much to learn when you hit the college campus. Cleaning on your own is often one of those lessons," said Brian Sansoni, ACI Senior Vice President, Communications, Outreach & Membership. "ACI's Class of Clean toolkit equips college students with the tools and resources they need to navigate cleaning and laundering for wellbeing and illness prevention."
As students head back to school or arrive on campus for the first time, the critical connection between cleaning and health is important to understand and implement into daily routines. It is easy for germs to spread on college campuses due to the high number of people living and learning in close quarters.
But that's not all – a lack of cleaning can also cause interpersonal problems. In fact, according to new research, 71% of survey respondents with roommates argue over how to clean and nearly half (49%) of students would be very or somewhat likely to walk out on a date if they saw that their significant other's room was messy.
The Class of Clean resource includes:
- Move In Checklist
- Stain Removal Guide
- Cleaning with a Sick Roommate Handout
- Intro to Laundry Handout
- The Good Roommate Checklist
ACI introduced the Class of Clean toolkit in 2021 as part of its Cleaning is Caring initiative, to further communicate the connection of cleaning with health and safety. As the leading voice of the cleaning products industry, ACI provides consumers with the tailored guidance, tools, and information they need for keeping themselves healthy, clean and safe.
For more information and additional tips on cleaning, hygiene and laundry, visit https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/classofclean. To learn more about ACI's Cleaning is Caring initiative, and its other programs, visit www.cleaninginstitute.org/cleaningiscaring.
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI – https://www.cleaninginstitute.org) is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry® and represents the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. ACI members include the manufacturers and formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these products; and chemical distributors. ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.
This survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 500 US College Undergraduates, between June 9th and June 17th, 2022, using an email invitation and an online survey. This survey was weighted to ensure accurate representation. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. For the interviews conducted in this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 4.4 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample.
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SANDVIKEN, Sweden, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at the Capital Markets Day in Stockholm, Sweden, Stefan Widing, President and CEO and Cecilia Felton, Executive Vice President and CFO, will cover Sandvik's shift to growth focus areas, key achievements and the ambitions going forward, including new financial targets, for the Sandvik Group.
Business area management will also share their achievements since the strategy was presented at Sandvik's previous Capital Markets Day, in November, 2020, and outline their respective strategic priorities for a continued successful execution.
"We are delivering on our shift to growth strategy, and have taken important steps in enhancing and strengthening our platform for future growth. We are now ready to increase our ambitions," says Stefan Widing President and CEO.
New financial targets for Sandvik Group
Financial targets
Reflecting an enhanced and more concentrated core business, including the planned distribution and listing of business area Sandvik Materials Technology, and consequently a new company structure, Sandvik introduces new long-term targets. The targets are based on all the three business areas in the Sandvik Group.
The presentations from the Capital Markets Day will be broadcasted live on home.sandvik, which will start at 13.00 CEST.
For more information, please visit our website https://www.home.sandvik/en/investors/capital-markets-day/
Recordings of the presentations and the corresponding slides will be available on Sandvik's website no later than May 18.
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LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a businesswoman on the front lines of the creator economy, Megan Stokes has advised her share of overwhelmed creators. Even for the highly successful, Stokes watched as the daily demands of admin, marketing, accounting and marketing drained the energy needed for their creative work. Stokes was quick to identify the issues, and after a chance meeting with a team of high-level developers, she saw the solution.
Fanwire, a suite of tools for creators developed by Stokes, launched this week, offering a way for creators to maximize their time and increase their earnings on fan platforms. After nearly a year of development and testing, the clever and intuitive tools provide demonstrable results, boosting sales and revenue by as much as 55%.
"The biggest issue most creators face is time," said Stokes. "Building a successful fan business is a 24/7 operation. You not only have to produce the content, you have to create and edit it, you have to monitor DMs, track sales, organize files and paperwork, promote on social media and always, always be finding new fans."
For creators who bring in tens of thousands of dollars a month, that often means hiring a support team to help manage admin and marketing tasks. But many creators don't have the resources to bring in additional people, or are unwilling to give up a percentage of their income.
For those creators, Fanwire offers a compelling solution: smart technology that can help even small creators manage content, track sales, and authentically connect with fans.
"Fanwire levels the playing field for creators," says Stokes. "Whether or not you have a team, it offers a chance to boost your income, and really level up, no matter where you are in the game. We indexed the price to the size of a creator's following, so that it's not prohibitive to small creators — something that was really important to me. I wanted to build something where creators could see immediate and tangible benefit."
"Fanwire solves so many of the issues creators face," says Stokes. "As excited as I am to get this out there, I'm even more excited to see what creators do with the extra time and energy. This is the next phase of the creator revolution."
Creators can try Fanwire's new suite of tools — free for thirty days — at Fanwire.com
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Three survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre receive $1 million donation
By Nicole Chavez, CNN
As the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre continue their fight for reparations, a New York philanthropist gifted them $1 million hoping it begins to account for the wrongs they have faced.
Ed Mitzen, co-founder of the New York-based nonprofit Business for Good, presented the donation to Viola Fletcher, 108, Lessie Benningfield Randle, 107, and Hughes Van Ellis, 101, at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa on Wednesday.
“We made this donation directly to the family so that we could help make their lives a little bit easier. And also to tell them that people do care and that their struggle matters,” Mitzen, 54, told CNN.
The centenarians were young children when White Tulsans formed a lynch mob in 1921 and attacked the Greenwood District, a thriving Black hub of commerce and home to multiple millionaires. Hundreds of Black people were killed, businesses were looted and the neighborhood was turned into ashes. Historical photos show bodies of Black residents lying in the streets.
In recent years, there have been a number of efforts to raise awareness about the massacre. It became a plot line in two popular TV shows — HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” and “Watchmen” — and Fletcher testified in Congress to ask the country to officially acknowledge the massacre. (CNN and HBO have the same parent company.)
Mitzen, who said he was not aware of the massacre until a few years ago, said he and his wife Lisa decided to make the donation after reading news coverage about the ongoing lawsuit brought up by survivors against the city of Tulsa. The case seeks to set the record straight on what took place between May 31 and June 1, 1921, and create a special fund for survivors and descendants of the massacre.
Earlier this month, a Tulsa judge rejected a request to dismiss the lawsuit, which their attorney has said is potentially their last chance to get some semblance of justice due to their old age.
Mitzen said he became frustrated and angry knowing the survivors had to go to court.
“They had their homes destroyed, insurance claims denied. Whether it was 101 years ago or six months ago, it doesn’t change the fact that they were clearly wronged. We felt badly that they had to work so hard to try to get what we felt was an obvious thing that was owed to them,” he said.
The legal battle also reminded him of efforts from 9/11 first responders, where it felt like officials were just “running out the clock,” he said.
Ike Howard, Fletcher’s grandson, said the families were grateful for the donation, which will help cover the care and needs of the three survivors.
“We were all in shock, didn’t believe it until we saw it [the news article] published nationally,” Howard told reporters.
While this donation will directly help Fletcher and the other survivors, Howard said they will continue working to get more resources to build up their community.
“They would like to see more opportunities in the Black community. They would like to see a hospital in North Tulsa, they would like to see economic development in North Tulsa,” Howard said.
During a ceremony marking the donation, Oklahoma state Rep. Regina Goodwin said Mitzen’s gift is welcome but it doesn’t change the survivors’ fight for reparations.
“We are very clear that there’s a difference between generosity and justice. What you see here today is generosity. What you see here today is pure love. What you see here today is a man and a group of folks who care enough to give up their means so we don’t confuse the two issues. The 101-year fight is ongoing,” Goodwin said.
Mitzen says he and his wife created the Business for Good foundation to help people start companies or grow their current businesses to “go up the income curve” in upstate New York. This is the first donation outside the state.
For him, a lot of people in America have lost interest and the ability of caring for one another in recent years. He hopes his gift helps more than the Tulsa massacre survivors.
“We hope this inspires others to do more for those that need a hand up, not a handout. Whether or not it’s with the survivors and the families in Tulsa, or folks in their local communities,” Mitzen told CNN.
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Ukraine’s leader says his troops keep defying predictions
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said no one knows how long the war in his country will last but that Ukrainian forces are defying expectations by preventing Russian troops from overrunning eastern Ukraine, where the fighting has been fiercest for weeks.
In his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said he was proud of the Ukrainian defenders managing to hold back the Russian advance in the Donbas region, which borders Russia and where Moscow-backed separatists have controlled much of the territory for eight years.
“Remember how in Russia, in the beginning of May, they hoped to seize all of the Donbas?” the president said late Saturday. “It’s already the 108th day of the war, already June. Donbas is holding on.”
After failing to capture Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, early in the war, Moscow focused on seizing the parts of the largely Russian-speaking Donbas still in Ukrainian hands, as well as the country’s southern coast. But instead of securing a swift, decisive takeover, Russian forces were drawn into a long, laborious battle, thanks in part to the Ukrainian military’s use of Western-supplied weapons.
Both Ukrainian and Russian authorities said Sievierodonetsk, an eastern city with a prewar population of 100,000, remained contested. The city and neighboring Lysychansk are the last major areas of the Donbas’ Luhansk province not under the control of the pro-Russia rebels.
Leonid Pasechnik, the head of the separatist-declared Luhansk People’s Republic, said Ukrainian fighters remained in an industrial area of the city, including a chemical plant where civilians had taken shelter from days of Russian shelling.
“Sievierodonetsk is not completely 100% liberated,” Pasechnik said Saturday, alleging that the Ukrainians were shelling the city from the Azot plant. “So it’s impossible to call the situation calm in Sievierodonetsk, that it is completely ours.”
Luhansk Gov. Serhii Haidai reported Saturday that a big fire broke out at the plant during hours of Russian shelling.
Elsewhere in Ukraine, a counteroffensive pushed Russians out of parts of the southern Kherson region they took early in the war, according to Zelenskyy. Moscow has installed local authorities in Kherson and other occupied coastal areas, offering residents Russian passports, airing Russian news broadcasts and taking steps to introduce a Russian school curriculum.
Zelenskyy said that while an end to the war was not in sight, Ukraine should do everything it can so the Russians “regret everything that they have done and that they answer for every killing and every strike on our beautiful state.”
The Ukrainian leader asserted that Russia has suffered about three times as many military casualties as the number estimated for the Ukrainian side, adding: “For what? What did it get you, Russia?” There are no reliable independent estimates of the war’s death toll so far.
Speaking at a defense conference in Singapore on Sunday, Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe said Beijing continues to support peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and hopes the U.S. and its NATO allies have discussions with Russia “to create the conditions for an early ceasefire.”
“China will continue to play a constructive role and contribute our share to easing tensions and realizing a political resolution of the crisis,” Wei said.
He suggested that nations supplying weapons to Ukraine were hindering peace by “adding fuel to the fire” and stressed that China had not provided any material support to Russia during the war.
“The growth of China-Russia relations is a partnership, not an alliance,” Wei said.
The Institute for the Study of War, a think tank based in Washington, said in its latest assessment that Ukrainian intelligence suggested the Russian military was planning “to fight a longer war.”
The institute cited the deputy head of Ukraine’s national security agency as saying that Moscow had extended its war timeline until October, with adjustments to be made depending on any successes in the Donbas.
The intelligence “likely indicates the Kremlin has, at a minimum, acknowledged it cannot achieve its objectives in Ukraine quickly and is further adjusting its military objectives in an attempt to correct the initial deficiencies in the invasion of Ukraine,” the think tank said.
The Luhansk People’s Republic’s ambassador to Russia, Rodion Miroshnik, said Saturday that 300 to 400 Ukrainian troops remained blockaded inside the Sievierodonetsk chemical plant along with several hundred civilians.
The Russians established contact with the Ukrainian troops to arrange the evacuation of the civilians, but the the troops will be allowed to leave only if they lay down their arms and surrender, Miroshnik said.
Similar conditions existed for weeks at a steel mill in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol before a civilian evacuation was arranged and the defending troops were ordered by Ukrainian military commanders to stand down. The fighters who came out of the Mariupol plant were taken prisoner by the Russians.
Pasechnik, the separatist leader of the unrecognized Luhansk republic, said the Ukrainians making a stand in Sievierodonetsk should save themselves the trouble.
“If if I were them, I would already make a decision (to surrender),” he said. “We will achieve our goal in any case. We will liberate the industrial area in any case. We will liberate Sievierodonetsk in any case. Lysychansk will be ours in any case.”
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The annual event will bring users together to discuss first-hand experiences with CockroachDB and the future of cloud databases
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cockroach Labs, the company behind the leading cloud-native distributed SQL database CockroachDB, today announced its inaugural customer event, RoachFest, which will take place from September 20-21 in New York City. RoachFest will bring together speakers from inspirational engineering companies like Twitter, HardRock Digital, Starburst Data, Ultimate Tournament and more to examine and share best practices for CockroachDB and the adjacent cloud technologies that are driving the future of application development. Get your tickets today.
RoachFest will serve as a two-day event that will inspire and educate the CockroachDB community to prepare for a cloud-first future that requires a distributed mindset. Attendees can expect to hear first-hand experiences on their use of the database from organizations in financial services, gambling, gaming, and big tech.
- Jigar Bhati, software engineer at Twitter on CockroachDB in use at Twitter
- James Lupolt, database engineer at Hard Rock Digital on betting transactions on CockroachDB
- David Phillips, CTO at Starburst Data on using CockroachDB as Saas metadata layer
- Dan Goodman, CTO at Ultimate Tournament on Online Gaming and CockroachDB
- Spencer Kimball, CEO and co-founder at Cockroach Labs on the State of the Database
- Nate Stewart, chief product officer at Cockroach Labs on serverless and upcoming
- The future of data - an industry analyst panel with Tony Baer, Founder & CEO at dbInsight; KellyAnne Fitzpatrick, Senior Analyst at Red Monk: Carl Olofsson, - VP of Research at IDC.
"RoachFest will bring together leaders, educators and curious thinkers to discuss the challenges and opportunities working with cloud native distributed databases as workloads shift to the global public cloud," said Spencer Kimball, CEO and cofounder at Cockroach Labs. "Our goal with RoachFest is to create a forum to promote new thinking about the expanding role of data within the modern organization. We expect RoachFest will serve as a vital resource to our community."
To learn more about RoachFest:
- Explore the latest RoachFest Agenda and learn more about what to expect at the event
- Read about the benefits of CockroachDB for organizations of all sizes, across industries.
- Stay on top of the latest news and announcements from Cockroach Labs on LinkedIn and Twitter
Cockroach Labs is the creator of CockroachDB, the most highly evolved, cloud-native, distributed SQL database on the planet. Helping companies of all sizes — and the apps they develop — to scale fast, survive failures, and thrive everywhere. CockroachDB is in use at some of the world's largest enterprises across all industries, including some of the most recognized companies in banking, media & entertainment, retail, and technology. Headquartered in New York City, Cockroach Labs is backed by Altimeter, Benchmark, Greenoaks, GV, Firstmark, Index Ventures, Lone Pine, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global, and Workbench. For more information, please visit cockroachlabs.com.
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LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Utilizing their conversation level framework, Humanize IT, formerly Managed Services Platform, makes it possible for every account manager to bring vCIO value to their clientele.
In 2013, Managed Services Platform went on a mission to deliver client success by creating a platform to make genuine human connections and empower operations. Four years later, Managed Services Platform partnered with Virtual C to further their clients' success by focusing on building business relationships through coaching and a top-down approach to better client communications. Managed Services Platform is now taking the next step, evolving to become Humanize IT. Humanize IT is the final phase in this metamorphosis, growing from Managed Services Platform and emerging anew.
Humanize IT brings the customer back into focus and increases revenue for MSPs through conversations, not presentations. Participating with Humanize IT coaches and community allows members to become more than vendors to their clients. They become business partners. Within weeks, members can take client engagement to the next level, create business-driven projects, increase customer buy-in, connect with C-suite and elevate their MSPs.
With an emphasis on cultivating personal connections with clients, MSPs are growing by utilizing the tools and resources of Humanize IT.
"We use the Needs Assessment questionnaires and report to differentiate ourselves through the sales process. We have been growing our MSP 20% year to year."
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To provide real support from real people and grow MSPs with a winning framework, Humanize IT offers both monthly and annual multi-tiered plans. Everything from report templates to client engagement strategy is provided with personal 1:1s, regular updates and guided courses. Humanize IT is focused on changing the face of the IT world by bringing MSPs and their clients together.
For more information, visit humanizeit.biz
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George Foreman accused of sexual assault
Published: Aug. 25, 2022 at 7:36 AM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
(CNN) - Two women are accusing former boxer George Foreman of sexually assaulting them in the 1970s, according to civil lawsuits filed Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Those court documents said the women were between the ages of 13 and 16 when the assaults took place.
They don’t name Foreman in the suits but supply sufficient information to identify him.
Foreman denies the accusation and said the women are trying to extort money from his family.
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Westover sophomore Madison Mitchell won the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, the high jump and also was on the 400 relay team to win her fourth region title Thursday at Hugh Mills Stadium.
Westover sophomore Madison Mitchell won the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, the high jump and also was on the 400 relay team to win her fourth region title Thursday at Hugh Mills Stadium.
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The Westover Lady Patriots totaled 201.5 points Thursday to win the Region 1-AAAA track and field championship at Hugh Mills Stadium.
ALBANY — Westover sophomore Madison Mitchell won three individual region titles, and helped the Lady Patriots win the 400-meter relay region title to help lead her team to the Region 1-AAAA championship Thursday at Hugh Mills Stadium.
Westover had a competitor in the top three in all but two events Thursday and won the championship over second-place Thomas County Central and third place Monroe.
Mitchell won the girls 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash and the high jump to win individual titles. She joined teammates Taylor Singleton, Jatoria McGhee and Ehreaul Jackson to win the 400 relay.
As a team, Westover amassed 201.5 points to take first place. Thomas County Central finished with 180 and Monroe was third with 132.5.
The Lady Patriots also got region championship performances from Singleton in the girls triple jump and Destiny Love in the 100-meter hurdles. Westover took home runner-up medals in the 100-meter dash with Jatoria Mcghee, the girls 800 relay, the 1,600 relay, the 3,200 relay, Ellese Baker in the pole vault and Tejah Lawson in the shot put and the discus.
Monroe scored four region championships from freshman Marianna Wright. She won the 400-meter dash and the 300-meter hurdles, as part of the 800 relay team and the 1,600 relay. Eve Craig, Jurdyn Johnson and Tristen Chaney were also on the 800 relay team. Craig, Johnson and Kaitlyn Williams made up the 1,600 team. Monroe also got a region title from Carmen Martin in the 800-meter run.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AVAV, REGN, CNC, ATVI, and CL.
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Show airing weekly on WNYC, Saturday evenings after All Things Considered
Joining WNYC carrying the program are WLRN and WGCU (Miami), KVPR (Central California), WBHM (Birmingham), WYSO (Southern Ohio), and Wyoming Public Radio.
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligence Squared U.S., the nation's leader in provocative nonpartisan debates, has kicked off a weekly show on public radio stations across the country. The hour-long program is now airing on WNYC Radio every Saturday at 6:00 PM ET following All Things Considered, as the veteran media brand transitions to a weekly release schedule across its public radio, podcast, and video platforms.
The weekly show will feature new debates and conversations furthering Intelligence Squared U.S.'s mission of combating extreme polarization by exposing audiences to smart arguments across a range of timely issues. Episodes will come out every Friday in podcast apps and air soon after every week on a range of public radio stations across the country, with more being announced regularly.
The programming schedule for the next two months is as follows:
- August 5: Should We Eat More Processed Foods?
- August 12: Should We Indict Trump?
- August 19: Is Cancel Culture Toxic?
- August 26: Should We Do Away With the SAT?
- September 2: Will AI Do More Harm than Good?
- September 9: Activism in Healthcare
- September 16: Can We Separate Art from the Artist?
- September 23: Is Amazon Good for Small Business?
- September 30: Will Dollar Dominance Last?
To mark the launch of the new weekly show for public radio, Intelligence Squared U.S. will take the stage live on August 31st at PRPD Public Radio Content Conference in New Orleans to debate a timely question: "Is public radio still relevant in a digital world?"
"In our increasingly divided world, Americans deserve a contempt-free zone for hearing both sides of the issues," said Clea Conner, CEO of Intelligence Squared U.S. "We are thrilled to offer our program on a weekly basis to help expose public radio listeners to a range of ideas on some of the most important questions of our time."
The program was made possible in part by a generous grant from the Laura and Gary Lauder Family Venture Philanthropy Fund, contributing up to $1.25 million over four years to initiate the Debate for Understanding program.
"The ability to consider and learn from each other's perspectives is crucial for our democracy to function," said Laura Lauder. "We are thrilled to support Intelligence Squared U.S.'s new program, Debate for Understanding, to enable all Americans to explore the most pressing issues of our time through debates conducted with civility and respect."
The new show builds on a remarkable recent run for the veteran media platform. Just last month, Intelligence Squared U.S. won six Telly Awards for excellence in digital programming. The nonprofit media organization has also produced recent debates in partnership with Bloomberg, IBM, the German Marshall Fund, the Richmond Forum, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, and more. The program will continue to air on other public radio stations across the country and via the Intelligence Squared U.S. podcast and YouTube channel.
Intelligence Squared U.S. was founded to address a fundamental problem in America: the extreme polarization of our nation and our politics. Through its award-winning live debates and associated programming, the nonprofit organization serves as a model for responsible media in a new age - fair, intelligent, nonpartisan - while restoring critical thinking, facts, reason, and civility to public discourse. Recognized as "Best Podcast Event of 2020" by Adweek, Intelligence Squared U.S. reaches millions through multi-platform distribution, including public radio, podcasts, video live streaming, newsletters, interactive digital content, and on-demand apps. With over 220 debates and counting, plus additional podcast and video content, the organization has encouraged the public to "think twice" on a wide range of provocative topics for over a decade. Intelligence Squared U.S. was initiated by The Rosenkranz Foundation, which continues to provide major support.
For more information on Intelligence Squared U.S., please contact Ray Padgett (raypadgett@shorefire.com) or Mark Satlof (msatlof@shorefire.com) at Shore Fire Media.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Volunteers and government workers in Shanghai erected metal barriers in multiple districts to block off small streets and entrances to apartment complexes, as China hardens its strict “zero-COVID” approach in its largest city despite growing complaints from residents.
In the city’s financial district, Pudong, the barriers — thin metal sheets or mesh fences — were put up in several neighborhoods under a local government directive, according to Caixin, a Chinese business media outlet. Buildings where cases have been found sealed up their main entrances, with a small opening for pandemic prevention workers to pass through.
In Beijing, authorities announced a mass testing starting Monday of Chaoyang district, home to more than 3 million people in the Chinese capital.
The announcement set off panic buying Sunday evening, with vegetables, eggs, soy sauce and other items wiped off grocery shelves.
A fresh outbreak has infected at least 41 people, including 26 in Chaoyang district, state broadcaster CGTN reported.
China reported 21,796 new community transmitted COVID-19 infections on Sunday, with the vast majority being asymptomatic cases in Shanghai. Across the country, many cities and provinces have enforced some version of a lockdown in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.
The latest outbreak, driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, has spread nationwide, but has been particularly large in Shanghai. The city, a financial hub with 25 million residents, has counted hundreds of thousands of cases but fewer than 100 deaths since the outbreak began nearly two months ago.
An Associated Press examination of the death toll found that despite a history of narrow criteria for linking deaths to particular diseases, especially COVID-19, authorities have changed how they count positive cases, leading to wiggle room in how they arrive at a final death count. The result is almost certainly an undercount of the true death toll.
On social media, people posted videos of the new barriers being put up Saturday, with some expressing anger over the measures. The barriers are meant to leave main roads unblocked, Caixin reported.
In one video, verified by the AP, residents leaving a building in Shanghai’s Xuhui district broke down the mesh fence barricade at their front entrance and went looking for the security guard they believed to be responsible for putting it up.
Shanghai is using a tiered system in which neighborhoods are divided into three categories based on the risk of transmission. Those in the first category face the strictest COVID-19 controls and were the main target of the new heightened measures. In the third category, some buildings allow people to leave their homes and visit public areas.
In Shanghai, authorities reported 39 new COVID-19 deaths, raising the official death toll to 4,725 as of the end of Saturday, the National Health Commission said Sunday.
The city’s lockdown has drawn global attention for its strict approach and sometimes dangerous consequences. Many residents in the city have had difficulties getting groceries, resorting to bartering and bulk buying. Others have been unable get adequate medical attention in time, owing to the strict controls on movement.
On Friday, Chinese internet users shared a six-minute video called “Voices of April” that documents some of the most challenging public moments the city has experienced in the nearly month-long lockdown. One part features audio of residents in one Shanghai community who protested on April 8, screaming: “Send us food! Send us food! Send us food!” in unison.
The videoblanketed WeChat timelines before it was abruptly removed by censors Saturday.
Chinese authorities have continued to say that the “zero-COVID” strategy is the best way forward given low vaccination rates in people over age 60, and that omicron would result in many deaths and severe illnesses if the country ended its strict approach.
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Associated Press journalist Penny Wang in Bangkok contributed to this report.
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Gunter in an “emergency situation” with two water wells down
GUNTER, Texas (KXII) - The city of Gunter said it is now in an emergency with two of its three water wells down.
The city is asking residents to conserve water by only irrigating outdoors once a week, even-numbered addresses on Tuesdays, and odd numbers on Thursdays between 6 pm and 10 am.
Plus, the city asked folks to avoid washing cars and draining or filling large bodies of water, like pools or ponds.
Gunter public works said the motor is out on the well along Highway 121, and it’s trying to figure out what happened to the well on Bledsoe Road.
The city said it hopes the wells will be back up this week.
But right now, the third well is barely keeping up with demand.
The city said it plans on writing tickets to any violators.
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Collin College Technical Campus is Fifth School to Offer Innovative Collision Technology Program Based on Two-Year Collision Engineering Curriculum
ST. LOUIS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its industry-leading Collision Engineering Program.
Now active in five schools across the U.S., the program is designed in collaboration with the automotive industry and encourages schools and industry to work together to facilitate lifelong learning for the future leaders of the collision industry. Through a defined two-year apprenticeship model, students receive real-world experience by working alongside industry experts while also earning their associate degree. This unique model provides students the opportunity to earn an income while completing their training.
"Collin College's Collision Technology program is pleased to partner with the Collision Engineering Program to spread the word about the extensive training and internship opportunities available in this growing field," said Dr. Bill King, Technical Campus provost. "This apprenticeship program will be a vital link for informing students of the exceptional career opportunities available in collision repair and bringing them into a community of craftspeople who make a rewarding living doing what they love."
Since its launch in 2020, the program has successfully completed its two-year pilot and is on track to double its footprint from four to eight schools across the country over the next three years. In addition to Collin College, the program is also operating at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; and Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas.
Collin College Technical Campus offers degrees and certificates in a wide range of disciplines, including automotive, construction, healthcare, information technology and manufacturing. The college's Collision Technology program is now accepting students at the campus for the Fall 2022 semester.
Addressing Critical Industry Needs
With more than 70,000 new collision technicians needed between 2022 and 2025, and nearly 65,000 of those coming from labor force exits and transfers according to the TechForce Foundation, demand is significantly outpacing a steadily declining supply of postsecondary collision technician entrants.
To help close the gap, the Collision Engineering Program is working to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry and enhance retention and advancement among collision repair technicians.
The Collision Engineering Program replicates Ranken Technical College's unique two-year apprenticeship model that not only increases the number of qualified technicians to address the ongoing industry technician shortage and skills gap, but also offers advanced education and ever-expanding career opportunities for participating students.
"The rapid pace of vehicle innovation and connectivity is adding demands on technicians to have expertise in technology and engineering, in addition to vehicle repair. As an industry leader, Enterprise is committed to supporting solutions to address the evolving field of collision repair," said Mary Mahoney, Vice President, Replacement and Leisure Division at Enterprise. "In addition to preparing students for success, the first-of-its-kind Collision Engineering Program also aims to change perception and increase awareness of opportunities in the industry."
For more information about the Collision Engineering Program, visit www.beacollisionengineer.com.
About Enterprise Holdings
Enterprise Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Holdings and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers. Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Mo., Enterprise Holdings manages a diverse fleet of more than 1.85 million vehicles through a network of nearly 10,000 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories.
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Ruud, Opelka advance to semifinals meeting at Geneva Open
GENEVA (AP) — Second-seeded Casper Ruud has advanced to the Geneva Open semifinals in defense of his title by beating Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-4, 7-6 (3). No. 8-ranked Ruud forced the only service break in the first set of a quarterfinals match that saw only four break-point chances created. Ruud will next face fourth-seeded American Reilly Opelka who fired 14 aces in beating Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. The other semifinals pairing Friday is Richard Gasquet and Joao Sousa who both had straight-set wins Thursday. The clay-court event in Geneva is a final warmup for the French Open that starts Sunday.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- William H. Palmer, a retired Boeing 747 Captain for a major U.S. domestic airline said to Safe Eyes America: "You must be kidding that the California legislature is considering legislation to reduce the surgical training required to perform eye surgery. Eye health is critical for an airline pilot. I would be crazy to let anyone but a trained surgeon, an ophthalmologist perform laser or scalpel surgery on my eyes."
The legislation now under consideration in the California State Senate is AB 2236. This bill would allow non-surgeons (optometrists) to perform laser and scalpel surgery and injections on the eyes of Californians without completing the necessary years of medical, clinical, and surgical training.
Californians only need to look at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) when the agency reviewed the training requirements for an individual to become a licensed pilot of a U.S. commercial passenger airliner. The FFA did not lower the training standards, instead they increased the pilot training requirements to be licensed as a pilot to fly a commercial passenger airliner in the United States. Captain Palmer said: "The FAA's action is a very good example that training requirements cannot be shortened or lowered at the expense of the standards that were put in place to protect citizen safety."
So, we must ask: Why would the California Senate and Assembly now consider lowering the surgical training requirements for someone to become licensed to perform eye surgery? Surgical skills require years of medical, clinical, surgical training, and experience before an individual can be licensed to perform surgery, Captain Palmer continued: "There is no shortcut to become a properly trained pilot or surgeon. A four-day weekend course does not make a skilled pilot or an eye surgeon."
Any day now, the California state Senate will consider AB 2236, the legislation that would allow your eyes to be lasered or cut by someone who is not a surgeon. Amalia Miranda, MD, Safe Eyes America board member said: "It is imperative that California voters let their state Senators know that eye surgery by non-surgeons is unacceptable. Surgical authority should not be granted through legislation, but through completing the necessary medical, clinical, and surgical training. You and your eyes deserve better."
The California legislature adjourns for the 2022 year on August 31. It is imperative that Californians contact their state Senator NOW and urge them to Vote NO on AB 2236. To find your state Senator click on the following link: (https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/).
About Safe Eyes America
Safe Eyes America is a 501(c) 4 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the delivery of the highest quality medical and surgical eye care to the American public. SafeEyesAmerica.org.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola Power" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that its management team is scheduled to participate in the following investor conferences.
- September 12th – 14th: H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference (New York, NY)
o Presentation scheduled at 10:30 am EDT on Tuesday, September 13th
- Tuesday, September 20th: Roth Capital Partners 9th Annual Solar & Storage Symposium (Anaheim, CA)
Management will also participate in one-on-one and group meetings with institutional investors at each conference. For more information or to request a meeting, please contact your institutional sales representative at each sponsoring company.
About ReneSola Power
ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company's strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York. For more information, please visit www.renesolapower.com.
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| 2022-09-09T14:34:10Z
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CLEVELAND, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-three and three-quarters cents ($0.2375) per share on the common stock outstanding, to be paid on October 6, 2022 to stockholders of record on September 16, 2022.
About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,800 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam Stiers, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Urban One's iOne Digital division today announced the promotion of Tiffany Nasralla to Chief Revenue Officer, iOne Digital. This marks the first position of its kind at Urban One's digital division. Urban One is the largest African American minority-controlled and operated, fully integrated media company that reaches, connects, and engages with the Black and Urban consumer at scale across audio, digital, linear, and experiential.
In 2017, Tiffany Nasralla joined iOne Digital as the Vice President of Business Development. The following year, Nasralla was promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales & Revenue Operations where she oversaw sales, revenue operations, and business development. By 2019, Nasralla was responsible for iOne Digital's entire sales force, where she led the division to profitability, averaging year-over-year double-digit revenue growth and EBITDA growth to the tune of $17.5M in 2021. Nasralla has a well-earned reputation for exceeding revenue and gross profit goals while building, leading, and coaching high-performance sales teams.
Sam Stiers, General Manager and Executive Vice President, iOne Digital remarked, "I'm excited to announce Tiffany Nasralla's promotion to Chief Revenue Officer of iOne Digital. Tiffany's leadership, drive, and ability to collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders have powered Urban One's surge in digital revenue. It's no coincidence that as she's expanded her responsibilities, the company has expanded its digital revenue. She's built a best-in-class team that has propelled the business to new heights, and I'm excited to see how she'll continue to grow revenue and the business in her new role."
"I am honored and grateful for this recognition and am truly proud of our entire iOne Digital team. I am excited to see brands and media agencies make good on their pledges and commitments to Black-owned media by showing up in a big way and giving the influential Black consumer their much-needed attention and due respect. While there is still much to be done, I am happy to see movement," said Nasralla. "I look forward to continuing to build upon the positive momentum we've created, working with the best talent in the business, and collaborating with our brand and agency partners to accelerate their business efforts by driving value and impactful results. Thank you, Cathy Hughes, Alfred Liggins, and Sam Stiers, for your continued support and leadership."
Urban One, Inc. (urban1.com), together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States. The Company owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a television network serving more than 46 million households and CLEO TV, its sister network with a an almost 41 million household reach. As of March 31, 2021, we owned and/or operated 64 independently formatted, revenue producing broadcast stations (including 54 FM or AM stations, 8 HD stations, and the 2 low power television stations we operate) branded under the tradename "Radio One" in 13 urban markets in the United States. Through its controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com), the Company also operates syndicated programming including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show. In addition to its radio and television broadcast assets, Urban One owns iOne Digital (ionedigital.com), our wholly owned digital platform serving the African American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African American and urban audiences.
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Unlock the True Potential of NVIDIA Ampere GPUs with the Ultimate 360mm AIO Cooling Solution
AALBORG, Denmark, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asetek, sim racing gear innovator, the creator of the all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler, and the global leader in liquid cooling solutions for gaming PCs and DIY enthusiasts today announced its liquid cooling technology is powering EVGA's new GeForce RTX™ 3090 Ti FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID Gaming Graphics Card. Now gamers and enthusiasts seeking extreme performance and near-silent operation can get the most out of the RTX 3090 Ti from EVGA.
Liquid cooling is more critical than ever with the launch of NVIDIA's latest Ampere GPU architecture, which brings the total graphics power (TGP) up to 480 Watts on this card. EVGA and Asetek worked together to create the ultimate 360mm radiator cooling solution for extreme thermal performance and the quietest HYBRID cooling experience to date. Incorporating EVGA's newly-design HDB fan with ARBG and non-ARGB options, the 3090 Ti FTW3 Graphics Card includes a Hybrid GPU cooler which boasts a 360mm radiator to dissipate the heat associated with the 1072 CUDA cores and 2GB GDDR6X memory.
"The EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID Gaming card has got it all – incredible cooling performance and quiet operation, all in a 2 slot form factor," said Jacob Freeman, Global Product Management Director at EVGA. "EVGA has now developed multiple generations of HYBRID coolers with Asetek, who continues to be a leader in liquid cooling performance and quality."
"Liquid cooling is critical in unlocking this latest generation of NVIDIA Ampere's true potential," said John Hamill, Chief Operating Officer at Asetek. "Asetek liquid cooling technology keeps the GPU temperatures in check to maintain optimal processor operation to enable flawless and immersive gaming. It is exciting to continue to work with EVGA to bring extreme performance to gamers and enthusiasts."
To learn more about EVGA's new 3090 Ti FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID Gaming Graphics Card visit EVGA - Products - EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID GAMING, 24G-P5-4988-KR, 24GB GDDR6X, iCX3, HYBRID Cooler, ARGB LED, Backplate, Free eLeash - 24G-P5-4988-KR.
To learn more about Asetek liquid cooling, please visit www.asetek.com.
About EVGA
EVGA is the #1 NVIDIA authorized partner in channel sales throughout North America. Based on the philosophy of intelligent innovation, market knowledge, and the real time operation, EVGA continues to identify the need in the marketplace and providing the solution to that need. By offering product differentiation, 24/7 tech support, a 90-day Step-Up program, and other customer focused programs, EVGA is a clear leader in all categories: etail, retail, distribution, and system builders. With headquarters in Brea, CA, EVGA's global coverage includes EVGA GmbH in Munich, EVGA LATAM in Miami, and EVGA Hong Kong. For further information online about EVGA, visit www.evga.com.
About Asetek
Asetek (ASTK.OL), a global leader in mechatronic innovation, is a Danish garage-to-stock-exchange success story. Founded in 2000, Asetek established its innovative position as the leading OEM developer and producer of the all-in-one liquid cooler for all major PC & Enthusiast gaming brands. In 2013, Asetek went public while expanding into energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions for data centers. In 2021, Asetek introduced its line of products for next-level immersive SimSports gaming experiences. Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in China, Taiwan and the United States.
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| 2022-06-29T07:19:23Z
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - A new book being published by Replica Analytics, an Aetion company, offers a complete and contemporary risk assessment methodology for accurately measuring and effectively managing the risks associated with sharing health data for secondary purposes.
To innovate and improve healthcare, organizations need to leverage data, but they can face challenges sharing data while preserving privacy and complying with data protection laws. The Cardinal Methodology for Evaluating Identity Disclosure Risk for Non-Public Data is a new publication that brings together a suite of thoroughly researched, tested and applied practices for quantitatively assessing the identifiability of real-world data and clinical trial data. The risks can then be managed with the right safeguards, usually a combination of data transformations and controls, to enable responsible use and sharing of data for secondary purposes, such as different types of analytics and machine learning projects.
The new book, which details a methodology developed through real-world applications, is co-authored by Dr. Khaled El Emam, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Replica Analytics, an Aetion Company, and Lucy Mosquera, Replica's Director of Data Science. It illustrates how applying the Cardinal Methodology can help organizations maintain a high level of data utility while at the same time protecting privacy.
"Our Cardinal Methodology is highly operational, going beyond simply a principles-based approach," says Dr. El Emam, who has spent two decades developing and deploying data analytics and privacy enhancing technologies. "With it, we help our partners and clients implement successful re-identification risk management programs and offer the supporting documentation for the risk reports they need on specific datasets. Synthetic data generation is one tool that can be leveraged to manage the risk of re-identification."
The book is being launched in conjunction with a training course, Practical De-identification Methods for Health Data, taking place October 24 and 25, 2022 at the Aetion office in New York City. The book will be made available to Replica clients and partners, as well as participants of its training and education sessions. The authors will update the methodology as the evidence continues to accumulate and the science evolves.
Replica Analytics is the premier science-based SDG technology provider to the healthcare industry. The company is a pioneer in the development of unique technologies for generating privacy-protective synthetic data that maintain the statistical properties of real-world data (RWD). The company was acquired in late 2021 by Aetion, the leading regulatory-grade real-world evidence (RWE) technology provider. Replica Synthesis software provides a full suite of synthetic data generation and evaluation capabilities that can solve multiple grand challenges facing the life sciences industry, and health research in general. For more information, visit: https://replica-analytics.com/.
Aetion is a healthcare analytics company that delivers real-world evidence for the manufacturers, purchasers, and regulators of medical treatments and technologies. The Aetion Evidence Platform ® analyzes data from the real world to produce transparent, rapid, and scientifically validated answers on safety, effectiveness, and value. Founded by Harvard Medical School faculty members with decades of experience in epidemiology and health outcomes research, Aetion informs healthcare's most critical decisions—what works best, for whom, and when—to guide product development, commercialization, and payment innovation. Learn more at aetion.com and follow us at @aetioninc.
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UK shatters its record for highest temperature
LONDON (AP) — Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered Tuesday, with a provisional reading of 39.1 degrees Celsius (102.4 degrees Fahrenheit) — and the national weather forecaster predicted it would get hotter still.
The typically temperate nation was just the latest to be walloped by unusually hot, dry weather that has gripped large swaths of the Europe since last week, triggering wildfires from Portugal to the Balkans and leading to hundreds of heat-related deaths. Images of flames racing toward a French beach and Britons sweltering — even at the seaside — have driven home concerns about climate change.
Tuesday’s record in Charlwood, England came before noon as the nation watched the mercury rise with a combination of horror and fascination. With several hours of intense sunlight ahead, records were likely to be broken once more.
“Temperatures are likely to rise further through today,’’ the forecaster said.
The sweltering weather has disrupted travel, health care and schools in a country not prepared for such extremes. A huge chunk of England, from London in the south to Manchester and Leeds in the north, remained under the country’s first “red” warning for extreme heat Tuesday, meaning there is danger of death even for healthy people.
London streets saw less traffic, as many heeded advice to stay out of the sun, and trains ran at low speed out of concern rails could buckle, or did not run at all. The British Museum — which has a glass-roofed atrium — planned to shut its doors early. And the Supreme Court closed to visitors after a problem with the air conditioning forced it to move hearings online.
Many public buildings, including hospitals, don’t even have air conditioning, a reflection of how unusual such extreme heat is in the country better known for rain and mild temperatures.
The capital’s Hyde Park, normally busy with walkers, was eerily quiet — except for the long lines to take a dip in the park’s Serpentine lake.
“I’m going to my office because it is nice and cool,’’ said geologist Tom Elliott, 31, after taking a swim. “I’m cycling around instead of taking the Tube.’’
London’s King’s Cross Station, one of the country’s busiest rail hubs, was empty on Tuesday, with no trains on the typically bustling east coast line connecting the capital to the north and Scotland. London’s Luton Airport closed its runway for several hours Monday because of heat damage.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said Britain’s transport infrastructure, some of it dating from Victorian times, “just wasn’t built to withstand this type of temperature — and it will be many years before we can replace infrastructure with the kind of infrastructure that could.”
The dangers of extreme heat were on display in Britain and around Europe. At least six people were reported to have drowned across the U.K. in rivers, lakes and reservoirs while trying to cool off. Meanwhile, nearly 750 heat-related deaths have been reported in Spain and neighboring Portugal in the heat wave there.
The highest temperature previously recorded in Britain was 38.7 C (101.7 F), a record set in 2019. Tuesday’s reading was provisional, which means they are produced as near to real time as possible with final readings issued after data quality-control, the Met Office said.
Climate experts warn that global warming has increased the frequency of extreme weather events, with studies showing that the likelihood of temperatures in the U.K. reaching 40 C (104 F) is now 10 times higher than in the pre-industrial era. In fact, that once unthinkable mark looked possible — even likely — Tuesday.
“This record temperature is a harbinger of things to come,’’ said Bob Ward of the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics. “The increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves and other extreme weather events is the result of climate change, and these impacts will continue to grow” unless the world drastically reduces emissions.
Drought and heat waves tied to climate change have also made wildfires harder to fight.
In the Gironde region of southwestern France, ferocious wildfires continued to spread through tinder-dry pines forests, frustrating firefighting efforts by more than 2,000 firefighters and water-bombing planes.
More than 37,000 people have been evacuated from homes and summer vacation spots since the fires broke out July 12 and burned through 190 square kilometers (more than 70 square miles) of forests and vegetation, Gironde authorities said.
A smaller third fire broke out late Monday in the Medoc wine region north of Bordeaux, further taxing firefighting resources. Five camping sites went up in flames in the Atlantic coast beach zone where blazes raged, around the Arcachon maritime basin famous for its oysters and resorts.
But weather forecasts offered some consolation, with heat-wave temperatures expected to ease along the Atlantic seaboard Tuesday and the possibility of rains rolling in late in the day.
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Associated Press Writer John Leicester in Le Pecq, France, contributed to this story.
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New research examines the retirement outlook of the workforce and the urgent need for action
LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fewer than three in 10 workers (29 percent) "strongly agree" they are building a large enough retirement nest egg, according to Emerging From the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Retirement Outlook of the Workforce, a survey report released today by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® (TCRS) in collaboration with Transamerica Institute®.
"Without doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the workforce and the employment of many workers. Employment setbacks often trigger financial setbacks that can easily threaten people's ability to achieve a secure retirement," said Catherine Collinson, CEO and president of Transamerica Institute and TCRS. According to the survey's findings, 36 percent of workers were unemployed for various reasons at some point during the pandemic, and 38 percent experienced employment-related impacts ranging from reductions in hours and pay to layoffs and furloughs.
As part of TCRS' 22nd Annual Retirement Survey, one of the largest and longest-running surveys of its kind, the study delves into the impacts of the pandemic, including the health and financial well-being and retirement outlook of the workforce. It offers comparisons of workers who are employed by others, self-employed, and unemployed but looking for work. In addition, the study illustrates the urgent need for strengthening the U.S. retirement system and outlines recommendations for doing so.
"Employed workers are generally well-positioned to save, invest, and prepare for retirement. They enjoy a steady income and are often offered employer-sponsored retirement benefits such as a 401(k) or similar plan that makes saving and investing easier. However, not all employed workers are offered workplace retirement plans. Furthermore, among all employed workers, many are inadequately saving," said Collinson.
Sixty-three percent of employed workers indicate their financial situation has stayed the same amid the pandemic, while 22 percent say it worsened. Thirty-eight percent experienced one or more negative employment impacts such as reduced hours (20 percent), reduced salary (13 percent), being laid off (12 percent), and being furloughed (12 percent). Twenty-eight percent were unemployed at some point.
Employed workers dream of an active retirement that includes traveling, spending more time with family and friends, and pursuing hobbies. Almost half (47 percent) expect to retire after age 65 or do not plan to retire – and almost six in 10 plan to work at least part-time in retirement (58 percent). Twenty-four percent expect to retire later than planned because of the pandemic.
Seventy-nine percent of employed workers save in an employer-sponsored retirement plan and/or outside the workplace. They began saving at age 27 (median). However, an alarming 39 percent tapped their retirement accounts, including 29 percent who have taken a loan and 27 percent who have taken an early and/or hardship withdrawal. Total savings in household retirement accounts is $65,000 (estimated median).
"Self-employment brings freedom, flexibility, and autonomy – yet it often comes without a steady paycheck or access to employer-sponsored retirement benefits. The self-employed must take a do-it-yourself approach to save for retirement," said Collinson.
The pandemic has been especially challenging for self-employed workers. Thirty-four percent indicate their financial situation worsened – and 35 percent were unemployed at some point during the pandemic.
Self-employed workers envision long and financially productive lives. Seventeen percent plan to live to age 100 or older. Sixty-three percent expect to retire after age 65 or do not plan to retire – and 62 percent plan to continue working at least part time in retirement. Among them, 85 percent cite healthy-aging reasons for doing so, compared with 76 percent who cite financial reasons.
Sixty-eight percent of self-employed workers are saving for retirement, and they started saving at age 29 (median). Among them, 79 percent are saving in one or more types of tax-advantaged retirement account, with a traditional or Roth IRA being the most common (44 percent). However, relatively few are saving in tax- advantaged accounts for sole proprietors and small businesses (e.g., Solo 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, SEP-IRA).
"Retirement planning is crucial for the self-employed. While working into older age can bring income and more time to save, planning not to retire is not a retirement strategy," said Collinson. Only 26 percent of self- employed workers have a financial strategy for retirement in the form of a written plan. The self-employed have saved $42,000 (estimated median) in all household retirement accounts.
Unemployed workers who are looking for work are struggling. Sixty-seven percent are concerned about their physical health – and 67 percent are concerned about their mental health. Six in 10 indicate they have trouble making ends meet (60 percent).
Without a paycheck or access to employer-sponsored retirement benefits, the unemployed may find it impossible to save. Forty-four percent have no emergency savings. One in three unemployed workers (33 percent) expect to rely on Social Security as their primary source of income in retirement – despite 72 percent being concerned that Social Security will not be there for them when they are ready to retire. The unemployed have saved just $200 in all household retirement accounts (estimated median).
"Finding gainful employment is the first step for the unemployed to begin strengthening their financial situation. As unemployed workers seek employment opportunities, they should consider retirement benefits as part of a total compensation package," said Collinson. "From a public policy perspective, it is important to recognize the risks and vulnerabilities of unemployed workers to avoid leaving them behind."
"As we emerge from the pandemic, we face an urgent need to strengthen our retirement system so that everyone can retire with dignity. A collaborative, concerted effort among policymakers, employers, and workers is required," said Collinson.
When asked about priorities for the President and Congress to help people have a financially secure retirement, the workforce calls for addressing Social Security's funding shortfalls (51 percent), making out-of-pocket health care expenses and prescription drugs more affordable (42 percent), addressing Medicare's funding shortfalls (41 percent), increasing access to affordable housing (33 percent), supporting family caregivers (32 percent), expanding access to workplace retirement plans to all workers (31 percent), innovating solutions for long-term care services and supports (30 percent), implementing financial literacy in schools (30 percent), and expanding the Saver's Credit (30 percent), among other priorities.
"Employers and workers can also do more to improve retirement security," said Collinson. "More employers could offer retirement and other health and welfare benefits to help their employees save and protect their savings, and workers could learn more about investing and engage in long-term financial planning."
Emerging From the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Retirement Outlook of the Workforce provides detailed findings by workers who are employed by others, self-employed, and unemployed but looking for work. To download this report and TCRS' recently published report The Saver's Credit: A Tax Credit That Pays to Save for Retirement, visit www.transamericainstitute.org. Follow on Twitter @TCRStudies.
Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® (TCRS) is an operating division of Transamerica Institute®, a nonprofit, private foundation. Transamerica Institute is funded by contributions from Transamerica Life Insurance Company and its affiliates and may receive funds from unaffiliated third parties. TCRS and its representative cannot give ERISA, tax, investment, or legal advice. This material is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as ERISA, tax, investment, or legal advice. Interested parties must consult and rely solely upon their independent advisors regarding their situation and the concepts presented here. For more information about TCRS, please refer to www.transamericainstitute.org and follow TCRS on Twitter at @TCRStudies.
This online survey was conducted within the U.S. by The Harris Poll on behalf of Transamerica Institute and TCRS between October 28 and December 10, 2021, among a nationally representative sample of 10,003 adults. The data in this press release is shown for the workforce, a subsample of 5,846 workers comprising 4,741 employed by others, 580 self-employed, and 525 unemployed but looking for work. Results were weighted where necessary to align with the population of U.S. residents, referencing Census data for education, age by gender, race/ethnicity, region, household income, education, employment, marital status, and size of household. Weighting also adjusts for attitudinal and behavioral differences between those who are online versus those who are not, those who join online panels versus those who do not, and those who respond to surveys versus those who do not.
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Published: Aug. 31, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced third quarter 2022 results.
Third Quarter Financial Highlights include (all results compared to the third quarter of 2021 unless otherwise noted):
Net income of $141.8 million or $2.36 per diluted Class A share increased compared to net income of $113.0 million or $1.89 per diluted Class A share. Net income, excluding the impact of adjustments(1), of $141.7 million or $2.35 per diluted Class A share increased compared to net income, excluding the impact of adjustments, of $115.9 million or $1.93 per diluted Class A share.
Adjusted EBITDA(2) of $251.0 million, an increase of $13.2 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $237.8 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $114.4 million to $209.3 million. Record adjusted free cash flow(3) increased by $111.7 million to a source of $175.8 million.
Total debt decreased by $208.9 million to $2,058.7 million. Net debt(4) decreased by $236.6 million to $1,931.2 million. The Company's leverage ratio(5) decreased to 1.99x from 2.12x sequentially and from 2.80x in the prior year quarter.
Strategic Actions and Announcements
Held Investor Day 2022 in New York City on June 23, 2022. A key area of discussion was the new Build to Last strategy, which included capital allocation priorities and long-term growth expectations under this strategy.
Initiated $150.0 million share repurchase program.
CEO Commentary
"Our team delivered an outstanding third quarter financial result, remaining steadfast and execution-focused during a time of macroeconomic uncertainty," said Ole Rosgaard, President and Chief Executive Officer. "This commitment has led to a rock-solid balance sheet, record free cash flow generation, and EBITDA growth. Our team has done an outstanding job transforming our business, as evidenced by volume growth compared to pre-pandemic 2019 volume levels, despite sequential declines from higher volumes last year. In addition to financial success, our teams have continued to deliver Legendary Customer Service, and made notable progress to further foster Thriving Communities at Greif and Protect Our Future through industry-leading sustainability practice."
Build to Last Mission Progress
Building upon our Investor Day discussion, in addition to the quarterly releases which support our Build to Last mission of Ensuring Financial Strength, we will continue to update the investment community quarterly regarding key progress on our additional three Build to Last missions.
Customer satisfaction surveys are a key component of our mission to deliver Legendary Customer Service. Our long-term objective is a trailing twelve-month CSI(6) score of 95.0 or greater. Our consolidated CSI score was 94.3 at the end of the third quarter 2022. CSI for the Global Industrial Packaging segment was 94.1. CSI for the Paper Packaging & Services segment was 95.1.
Towards our mission of Creating Thriving Communities, during the third quarter, we have complemented our continuing efforts by signing the Columbus Commitment, a pledge to close the wage gap and achieve gender pay equity at Greif.
Lastly, as we continue to make steps to Protect Our Future, during the third quarter, we advanced our progress toward setting 2030 ESG targets, which will be announced during our fourth quarter 2022.
Note: A reconciliation of the differences between all non-GAAP financial measures used in this release with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the financial schedules that are a part of this release. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement and should be read together with our financial results. They should not be considered an alternative or substitute for, and should not be considered superior to, our reported financial results. Accordingly, users of this financial information should not place undue reliance on these non-GAAP financial measures.
Segment Results (all results compared to the third quarter of 2021 unless otherwise noted)
Net sales are impacted mainly by the volume of primary products(7) sold, selling prices, product mix and the impact of changes in foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar. The table below shows the percentage impact of each of these items on net sales for our primary products for the third quarter of 2022 as compared to the prior year quarter for the business segments with manufacturing operations.
Global Industrial Packaging
Net sales decreased by $1.1 million to $906.7 million primarily due to approximately $82.0 million of prior year net sales attributable to the Flexibles Products & Services business that was sold on April 1, 2022, negative foreign currency translation impacts of $69.7 million and lower volumes, offset by higher average selling prices.
Gross profit decreased by $21.7 million to $177.7 million. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the same factors that impacted net sales and higher raw material costs, partially offset by lower labor costs.
Operating profit decreased by $14.8 million to $107.2 million primarily due to the same factors that impacted gross profit, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $29.1 million to $117.1 million primarily due to the same factors that impacted operating profit.
Paper Packaging & Services
Net sales increased by $131.4 million to $710.2 million primarily due to higher published containerboard and boxboard prices, partially offset by lower volumes.
Gross profit increased by $49.3 million to $167.3 million. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the same factors that impacted net sales, partially offset by higher raw material, transportation, labor and utility costs.
Operating profit increased by $49.2 million to $96.7 million primarily due to the same factors that impacted gross profit. Adjusted EBITDA increased by $41.9 million to $131.8 million primarily due to the same factors that impacted operating profit, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses.
Tax Summary
During the third quarter, we recorded an income tax rate of 21.6 percent and a tax rate excluding the impact of adjustments of 21.5 percent. Note that the application of FIN 18 frequently causes fluctuations in our quarterly effective tax rates. For fiscal 2022, we expect our tax rate to range between 27.0 and 31.0 percent and our tax rate excluding adjustments to range between 22.0 and 25.0 percent.
Dividend Summary
On August 30, 2022, the Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.50 per share of Class A Common Stock and $0.75 per share of Class B Common Stock. Dividends are payable on October 1, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2022.
Company Outlook
Note: Fiscal 2022 Class A earnings per share guidance on a GAAP basis is not provided in this release due to the potential for one or more of the following, the timing and magnitude of which we are unable to reliably forecast: restructuring-related activities; integration related costs; non-cash pension settlement charges; non-cash asset impairment charges due to unanticipated changes in the business; gains or losses on the disposal of businesses or properties, plants and equipment, net and the income tax effects of these items and other income tax-related events. No reconciliation of the fiscal 2022 Class A earnings per share before adjustments guidance, a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes restructuring charges, integration costs, non-cash asset impairment charges, non-cash pension settlement charges, (gain) loss on the disposal of properties, plants, equipment and businesses, net, is included in this release because, due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the excluded information, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure without unreasonable efforts. A reconciliation of 2022 adjusted free cash flow guidance to forecasted net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is included in this release.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2022 results on September 1, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Participants may access the call using the following online registration link: https://conferencingportals.com/event/BDwosPDa. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing dial in details and a unique conference call code for entry. Phone lines will open at 8:00 a.m. ET on September 1, 2022. A digital replay of the conference call will be available two hours following the call on the Company's web site at http://investor.greif.com. To access the recording, guests can call (888) 330-2413 or (240) 789-2721 and use the conference ID 32605.
Investor Relations contact information
Matt Leahy, Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations, 740-549-6158. Matthew.Leahy@Greif.com
About Greif
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: to be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. In addition, Greif manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in over 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "aspiration," "objective," "project," "believe," "continue," "on track" or "target" or the negative thereof and similar expressions, among others, identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions, expectations and other information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those forecasted, projected or anticipated, whether expressed or implied. The most significant of these risks and uncertainties are described in Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements have a reasonable basis, the Company can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those forecasted, projected or anticipated, whether expressed in or implied by the statements. Such risks and uncertainties that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) historically, our business has been sensitive to changes in general economic or business conditions, (ii) our global operations subject us to political risks, instability and currency exchange that could adversely affect our results of operations, (iii) the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to impact any combination of our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, (iv) the current and future challenging global economy and disruption and volatility of the financial and credit markets may adversely affect our business, (v) the continuing consolidation of our customer base and suppliers may intensify pricing pressure, (vi) we operate in highly competitive industries, (vii) our business is sensitive to changes in industry demands and customer preferences, (viii) raw material, price fluctuations, global supply chain disruptions and inflation may adversely impact our results of operations, (ix) energy and transportation price fluctuations and shortages may adversely impact our manufacturing operations and costs, (x) the frequency and volume of our timber and timberland sales will impact our financial performance, (xi) we may not successfully implement our business strategies, including achieving our growth objectives, (xii) we may encounter difficulties or liabilities arising from acquisitions or divestitures, (xiii) we may incur additional rationalization costs and there is no guarantee that our efforts to reduce costs will be successful, (xiv) several operations are conducted by joint ventures that we cannot operate solely for our benefit, (xv) certain of the agreements that govern our joint ventures provide our partners with put or call options, (xvi) our ability to attract, develop and retain talented and qualified employees, managers and executives is critical to our success, (xvii) our business may be adversely impacted by work stoppages and other labor relations matters, (xviii) we may be subject to losses that might not be covered in whole or in part by existing insurance reserves or insurance coverage and general insurance premium and deductible increases, (xix) our business depends on the uninterrupted operations of our facilities, systems and business functions, including our information technology and other business systems, (xx) a security breach of customer, employee, supplier or Company information and data privacy risks and costs of compliance with new regulations may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, (xxi) we could be subject to changes to our tax rates, the adoption of new U.S. or foreign tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities, (xxii) full realization of our deferred tax assets may be affected by a number of factors, (xxiii) we have a significant amount of goodwill and long-lived assets which, if impaired in the future, would adversely impact our results of operations, (xxiv) our pension and post-retirement plans are underfunded and will require future cash contributions and our required future cash contributions could be higher than we expect, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and liquidity, (xxv) legislation/regulation related to environmental and health and safety matters and corporate social responsibility could negatively impact our operations and financial performance, (xxvi) product liability claims and other legal proceedings could adversely affect our operations and financial performance, (xxvii) we may incur fines or penalties, damage to our reputation or other adverse consequences if our employees, agents or business partners violate, or are alleged to have violated, anti-bribery, competition or other laws, (xxviii) changing climate, global climate change regulations and greenhouse gas effects may adversely affect our operations and financial performance, (xxix) we may be unable to achieve our greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by 2030.
The risks described above are not all-inclusive, and given these and other possible risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For a detailed discussion of the most significant risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those forecasted, projected or anticipated, see "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our most recently filed Form 10-K and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
All forward-looking statements made in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to such risk factors. Except to the limited extent required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Every purchase of Bread & Butter Wines can help provide up to 1 million meals to children
NOVATO, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bread & Butter Wines, the fastest growing Top 50 Wine Brand in the US* and a 4-time Impact Hot Brand award winner, , is donating up to $100,000 to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign from Share Our Strength dedicated to ending childhood hunger. This donation will help provide up to 1 million meals** for children in need. The campaign runs from August 22nd through October 10th, 2022.
"At WX Brands and Bread & Butter Wines we are committed to giving back to our community," says Jeff Ngo, Senior Vice President of Marketing at WX Brands. "We are excited to contribute to the remarkable work No Kid Hungry does every day fighting childhood hunger with this donation."
According to the latest estimates, as many as 1 in 6 children in the United States live in food insecure homes. By partnering with for profit companies, No Kid Hungry continues to work to eliminate childhood hunger.
"We are thrilled to partner with Bread & Butter Wines in our fight to end childhood hunger in America," said No Kid Hungry's Diana Hovey, Senior Vice President, Corporate Partnerships. " All kids deserve access to healthy meals every day and Bread & Butter's donation will help make that a reality."
With so many things complicated in today's world, Bread & Butter Wines reminds customers that wine should not be one of them. The brand provides an uncomplicated way of donating to charities, by simply purchasing a bottle of wine.
(*IRI Total US Food, Top Growing Wine Brands YTD Data ending 7/24/2022)
**No Kid Hungry does not provide individual meals; your donations help support programs that feed kids. Learn more at NoKidHungry.org/OneDollar.
At Bread & Butter, we believe good things shouldn't be complicated. Good things should just be Good. Honest. Simple. And the same goes for our wine. We make good, honest, delicious wines meant to simply be enjoyed. We know that a good bottle of wine is an easy, thoughtful thing in a world that's usually neither. So, if life doesn't suddenly get easier (and it won't), we are here to help you. All you need to do is pour a glass, sit down, and don't overthink it. As our award-winning veteran winemaker Linda Trotta says, "A good wine is a wine you like." It's time to leave the complexity to us and enjoy our classically-styled wines.
Bread & Butter Wines is the fastest-growing Top 50 Wine Brand in the US, and a four-time IMPACT Hot Brand winner. The wine brand's portfolio includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Prosecco. Find them nationwide for around $14.99.
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No child should go hungry in America. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, 1 in 6 kids could face hunger. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty.
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson scored at 3:20 of three-on-three overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over Finland on Saturday night for its record-extending 19th world junior hockey title.
Johnson tucked home his own rebound after Canada blew a two-goal lead in third period. The Canadians were 7-0 in the postponed event.
After being credited with just 13 shots over the first two periods, the Finns launched 17 shots on net in the third, with Aleksi Heimosalmi and Joakim Kemell scoring to send it to overtime.
The Canadians had plenty of chances to bury the Finns, but went 0 for 7 on the power play in regulation.
Joshua Roy and William Dufour scored for Canada, and Dylan Garand made 29 saves. With two assists in the game, Mason McTavish was the tournament’s top scorer, with eight goals and nine assists. He was the tournament MVP.
But McTavish’s finest moment was clearing what looked to be a tournament-winning effort from Topi Niemela off the goal line just seconds before Johnson notched the deciding goal.
In the third-place game, Sweden beat the Czech Republic 3-1.
Isak Rosen, Fabian Lysell and Linus Sojodin scored for Sweden and Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves.
“You strive to win the last game,” said Rosen, a Buffalo Sabres prospect. “Of course we wanted the gold, but better bronze than nothing.”
Michael Gut scored for the Czech Republic and Tomas Suchanek stopped 20 shots.
The tournament originally opened Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer. Rising COVID-19 cases among players and officials caused the forfeiture of games and the event was halted after just four days.
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| 2022-08-21T13:50:18Z
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OKLAHOMA CITY, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHK) today announced that it will release its 2022 second quarter operational and financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. A conference call to discuss the results has been scheduled on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 9:00 am EDT. The telephone number to access the conference call is 877-344-7529 or 412-317-0088 for international callers. The passcode for the call is 6061361.
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Corporation is powered by dedicated and innovative employees who are focused on discovering and responsibly developing our leading positions in top U.S. oil and gas plays. With a goal to achieve net-zero direct GHG emissions by 2035, Chesapeake is committed to safely answering the call for affordable, reliable, lower carbon energy.
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| 2022-07-19T21:06:44Z
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Ilia Malinin made history late Wednesday when the 17-year-old wunderkind, and the heir apparent to Olympic champion Nathan Chen among American figure skaters, successfully landed the first quad axel in competition.
Malinin pulled off the four-and-a-half revolution jump while winning the lower-level U.S. Classic in Lake Placid, New York, before a small crowd in a mostly empty arena. It nonetheless sent shockwaves through the sport as the final and most difficult of the quadruple jumps had finally been conquered.
“It felt really good. When I’m practicing it, it’s pretty easy for me to figure out how to get the right timing and everything to have it be a good attempt,” said Malinin, whose supreme confidence in his jumping ability is evidenced by use of “quadg0d” on his social media platforms. ”To do it in competition is a different story because you have nerves and pressure that can get in the way of that. So I have to treat it like I’m at home and it feels pretty good.”
Chen, who for now has stepped away from the sport following his triumph at the Beijing Olympics, has toyed with the jump in practice. And two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu was unsuccessful in trying to land it at the Winter Games.
But there had been brief snippets of video Malinin had put out on social media over the past six months that indicated it was a work in progress. There were some reports from his training camp that he had landed the quad axel in practice.
What makes the axel more difficult than the other quads — the flip, toe flip, lutz, salchow, loops and toe loop — is that skaters face forward when they enter the jump, forcing them to complete an extra half revolution. Even the triple axel is hard enough that most women, and many men, have trouble getting it right.
“I had an idea for trying it for a little while now. March or April was when I really started to work on the technique and try to improve it,” Malinin said. “(Hanyu) definitely inspired me to try it here.”
Malinin put the jump first in his free skate, set to “Euphoria” by Labrinth and choreographed by Shae-Lynn Bourne, when he knew that he would be freshest. The base value of 12.50 is more than any other jump, and the 1.00 that Malinin received in grade-of-execution from the judging panel indicated they considered it clean.
“This is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen anyone do on the ice,” said Adam Rippon, a member of the 2018 Olympic team.
Malinin scored 185.44 points for his free skate and 257.28 points in total to win the competition. Kevin Aymoz of France was second with 236.17 points while Malinin’s American teammate, Camden Pulkinen, was third with 219.49 points.
Malinin was born in Virginia to Russian-born Uzbekistani skaters Tatiana Malinina and Roman Skorniakov. He’s been considered the next big thing in American figure skating for years. He won Junior Grand Prix events in France and Austria, along with the world championship last year, and was second to Chen at the U.S. championships.
In most Olympic years, that would have made him a lock for the team. But officials with U.S. Figure Skating use a series of factors in making their decision, and they bypassed him in favor of adding Vincent Zhou and Jason Brown.
Chen ultimately won gold in record-setting fashion. He joined Zhou in skating the team competition, where the Americans won a silver medal that could still be elevated to gold pending the results of a Russian doping investigation.
Meanwhile, Malinin continued to work away from the spotlight on a jump that some thought impossible.
“Ilia Malinin landed the first quadruple axel in history tonight at an event in Lake Placid, NY, home of so many great American sporting moments,” two-time U.S. Olympian Johnny Weir, now a figure skating analyst for NBC Sports, tweeted afterward. “ 4.5 revolutions in the blink of an eye. Bravo!”
The U.S. Classic is an early season event that doesn’t get the attention of the Grand Prix events, which begin with Skate America on Oct. 21 in Boston. Malinin is scheduled to make his senior debut there in a field that includes Olympic silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama of Japan, a two-time runner-up at the world championships.
Malinin’s other Grand Prix assignment this season is Nov. 25 in Espoo, Finland.
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- Total revenue for first quarter 2022 was approximately $1.5M, over six times higher than first quarter 2021
- Subsequent to the end of Q1 2022 SinglePoint completed acquisition of Boston Solar as part of its national solar installation roll-up strategy.
- Boston Solar expected to deliver minimum FY2022 Annual Revenue of $25M in residential and small commercial installations
- BOX Pure Air well positioned to benefit from the White House-led "Clean Air In Buildings Challenge" which provides guidelines and highlights approximately $350B to improve health in indoor air environments
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PHOENIX, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB:SING) ("SinglePoint'' or "the Company''), a renewable energy and sustainable solutions provider, reported financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022. Total revenue for first quarter 2022 was $1.5 million, approximately 6.5x greater than first quarter 2021.
SinglePoint strives to be the premier choice for residential and small commercial customers who are looking for renewable energy, including solar energy, energy storage and wholesale energy solutions. SinglePoint is initially focused on building the largest vertically integrated network for the sale and installation of solar panels to the residential and commercial markets. Additionally the company provides a best in class indoor air quality ("IAQ") solution currently addressing schools and offices.
We believe that there is a massive market opportunity within the industry to build a national solar energy and storage installation network that places importance on the lifetime value of the customer. Our energy vision of the future is to provide our customers the option to be in control of rising electricity costs by providing the ability to create their own energy independence through implementation of a renewable energy strategy starting with solar. We will continue adding accretive products and services for our customers to meet this goal, such as being able to directly purchase electricity in deregulated markets and to store and eventually distribute excess energy back to the grid from the places we live and work. By continuing to identify complementary products and services such as portable indoor air purification products that improve the quality of life by providing healthy indoor air, we are empowering people to create better, safer and more sustainable living environments.
SinglePoint CEO, Wil Ralston commented on first quarter results, "The first quarter demonstrated that we are beginning to see results from our business units, these quarterly results were primarily driven by BOX Pure Air. We expect the other divisions to provide more meaningful revenue contributions throughout the remainder of the year, but we consciously shifted some planned internal solar expansion capital to increasing our sales efforts at BOX Pure Air. Given the amount of federal funding and recent heightened awareness about the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enhance Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). We are committed to providing the appropriate resources to take full advantage of the opportunity that exists. People currently spend on average 90% of their time indoors, breathing unhealthy air. An increasing number of employers are looking for ways to support their employees in returning-to-work safely, and we are able to provide a proven option for layered protection and peace of mind for employees. It's (Indoor Air Quality) a long sales cycle, and we expect continual meaningful revenue growth as a result of sales cycle completion. With increased and consistent sales, our educational efforts, and access to funds as the billions of dollars get deployed to make indoor air within our buildings and schools safer, we believe BOX Pure Air is in the right place at the right time to be a key provider in the IAQ space. As an emerging company we must focus our capital on business segments we see have the most opportunity to produce profitability. As such, we will continue to grow through acquisition and expanding IAQ solutions."
Ralston continued, "The completion of the Boston Solar Company acquisition was pivotal, and we now have the ability to leverage best practices to optimize, improve and increase efficiencies from initial customer touch point through installation and commissioning. We believe this acquisition, along with other targeted acquisitions we have slated for this year, will add notable revenue and profit as we expand and grow our residential and small commercial solar platform. The announcement of SinglePoint entering into a material purchase agreement with Frontline Power is strategically compelling and aligned as it adds nearly 4,500 commercial clients across multiple states that have purchased energy, creating contracted recurring revenue and providing us the ability to offer renewable energy services to those clients in addition to current customers."
A Growing Residential and Small Commercial Renewable Energy and Storage Market
There is a continuous growing demand for renewable energy and according to analysts at Fortune Business, the market is expected to continue its growth and is forecasted to be a $293 billion global market by 2028. Although industry growth has been impacted by the pandemic and global supply chain challenges, 2021 saw record deployment of solar solutions. Approximately 96% of the addressable commercial and residential market remains untapped, and it most likely will continue to experience tailwinds from domestic and global governmental policies and incentives in addition to capitalizing on the growing demand for dependable self-generated power and energy creation at our homes and businesses. This will make them less reliant on the existing electrical infrastructure and allow for control over rising energy costs.
The Domestic Residential solar and storage opportunity is still in an early stage and looks to resume its continuous and inevitable expansion as we recover from tariff and pandemic-related supply chain hurdles. Including energy storage components in residential and commercial projects is becoming essential, as SEIA projects by 2025 that 29% of new behind-the-meter (onsite) solar installations will be paired with an energy storage solution.
Renewable energy subsidiaries, Energy Wyze and Direct Solar America, have strategically aligned their operations to create a seamless solar business process from lead generation to solar installation. With the addition of Boston Solar and the pending acquisition of Frontline Power, SinglePoint will have a foothold in the market offering top tier customer experience and an expansive book of service offerings.
Indoor Air Purification (IAQ) Market Opportunity Expanding Beyond Schools As White House Brings Increased Awareness for Clean Air in Buildings and Highlights $350B in Available Federal Funds
Federal funding of approximately $121 billion has been allocated to schools to support efforts of improving ventilation and air filtration. In addition to available federal funding, many states have earmarked additional funds for their districts. With the recent White House announcement of the airborne risk COVID-19 presents, there is a reaffirmed need to address indoor air quality (IAQ) on a national scale. Whether it's employees returning to the office, kids in the classroom or social gatherings at home, breathing unhealthy air has both short and long term effects on general health and wellbeing. Indoor air purification is quickly becoming a health standard in buildings. Purification units provide protection far beyond bacterial and viral infections as they are effective in combating particles from wildfire smoke in the summer and seasonal allergies in the spring. Clean air is a year-round necessity.
BOX Pure Air is prominently positioned on the approved supplier list for the state of California as a "Portable Air Purification" vendor listed for EANS funds utilization. Their robust product offering allots them several slots on this published list. After outfitting Lenoir County School District in North Carolina, the team at BOX Pure Air has gained traction with several school districts across the nation. While there are ongoing active discussions, these sales are often lengthy and very involved. For most schools, this is a first time purchase of a newly realized necessary product. Orders often are chunked up and rolled out in phases as districts experience the benefit of these units in a handful of rooms before finalizing a purchase for all of their classrooms. Providing students with clean air gets a renewed focus from administrators and school boards as smoke from wildfires threaten schools in several states. SinglePoint anticipates exponential revenue growth within the clean indoor air sector.
Future Outlook
SinglePoint continues to drive forward and execute on their growth by acquisition strategy. Since the end of the first quarter, the Company has completed the acquisition of Boston Solar, announced definitive documents for Frontline Power and has submitted letters of intent to several targeted acquisitions. Management feels confident that revenue will continue to increase as asset purchases continue and vertical integration within their renewable energy portfolio expands its footprint nationwide.
The completion of The Boston Solar acquisition includes a full audit and the ability to consolidate financials for the Company's second quarter revenue. Recent accomplishments well positioned SinglePoint for the next stage of growth. In addition to completing pending acquisitions within the pipeline, the Company has started the uplist process, with plans to complete uplist in 2022.
About SinglePoint Inc (SING)
SinglePoint Inc. is a renewable energy and sustainable lifestyle company focused on providing environmentally friendly energy efficiencies and healthy living solutions. SinglePoint is initially focused on building the largest network of renewable energy solutions and modernizing the traditional solar and energy storage model. The Company is also actively exploring future growth opportunities in air purification, electric vehicle charging, solar as a subscription service, and additional energy efficiencies and appliances that enhance sustainability and a healthier life. For more information, visit the Company's website (www.singlepoint.com) and connect on social media for the latest updates.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential plans and objectives of the Company, the use of proceeds, anticipated growth and future expansion, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Technical complications, which may arise, could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The Company undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
Investor Contact:
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Investors@SinglePoint.com
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Multivitamins may be linked to better cognition in older adults, study says
(CNN) - A new study shows taking a daily multivitamin might help with brain function.
Over the course of three years, scientists talked to thousands of people 65 years old and older, and the ones who took a multivitamin slowed down cognitive aging by 60%, or nearly two years.
What’s more, there were even more benefits for people who had a history of heart disease.
Now scientists are questioning why multivitamins help.
They don’t have a clear answer yet. But it may be because multivitamins help out people who don’t have enough micronutrients, like vitamin C or magnesium, and that gets worse as people age.
Researchers said they’re not telling older adults to start taking multivitamins right away and recommended they talk to their doctor first.
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Nonprofit employee accused of stealing nearly $400K to gamble, report says
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - An employee at a resource center in Ohio is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the organization to gamble.
According to a police report, a female employee at Adelante, a nonprofit Latino resource center, allegedly stole nearly $400,000 from January 2019 to April 2022, as reported by WTVG.
Daniel Briones, chairman of Adelante, claims in January 2019, the employee took out a loan from Key Bank for $49,900 in the name of Adelante Inc. without authorization.
Briones said the worker spent money in Las Vegas on a company card totaling $10,636 without approval. She reportedly spent the money on food and gambling.
The employee is also accused of going to Firekeepers Casino in Michigan and spending $10,656 from a company card, along with spending nearly $3,000 at other entertainment destinations in Michigan, including the MGM Grand Detroit.
Additionally, Briones claims the worker went to Hollywood Casino in April, August and November 2021 - withdrawing and spending $339,636. He told police the woman produced fake receipts from the casino to pass as business expenses.
The police report states the employee is accused of spending money from the organization to gamble in Michigan, Las Vegas and Toledo.
Adelante reportedly receives more than $170,000 in funding from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County. The board has since suspended funding to the organization.
“They’ll come back to us with a plan for how they plan to overcome the financial improprieties that they’ve had and give us some assurances that these fiscal improprieties will never happen again,” said Scott Sylak, executive director with the board of Lucas County.
Adelante representatives said the employee investigation started after board members reported she confessed during a meeting that she used the money for personal use, according to the company.
Currently, the resource center remains temporarily closed due to the ongoing investigation.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Upstart Holdings, Inc. ("Upstart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UPST). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Upstart and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 9, 2022, Upstart issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2022 and provided its financial outlook for the second quarter and full year 2022. Among other items, Upstart provided revenue guidance for both the quarter and year that fell significantly short of expectations. On this news, Upstart's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on May 10, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris 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, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm 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.pomerantzlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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4 critically injured in lightning strike near White House
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:36 PM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four people have been critically injured after a lightning strike outside the White House, fire officials said Thursday.
The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department said the four people were injured in Lafayette Park, located directly outside the White House complex.
They were all taken to local hospitals in critical condition.
A portion of the park remained closed Thursday evening with emergency crews at the scene.
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PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Hermes, Inc. today announced that monthly fund composition and performance data for Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) as of May 31, 2022, is now available in the Products section of FederatedInvestors.com. To order hard copies of this data or to be placed on a mailing list, call 800-245-0242 x5587538, email CEinfo@federatedinv.com or write to Federated Hermes, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Floor 23, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $631.1 billion in assets under management. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has nearly 2,000 employees in London, New York, Boston and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com.
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